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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, March 22, 2021 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Kniech led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Kniech led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Absent: Ortega (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 21-0302 Minutes of Monday, March 8, 2021 The minutes of Monday, March 8, 2021 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Gilmore, Sawyer, Black, Torres and CdeBaca offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 21-0331 A proclamation recognizing Monday, March 29, 2021 as Cesar Chavez Day. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 21-0331 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0250 A proclamation in support of a global treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 21-0250 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 1 Absent: Ortega (1) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT No items were called out for a separate vote. BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) PROCLAMATIONS 21-0332 A proclamation honoring Billy Steven Walsh and his 40th Anniversary of employment at Windsor Gardens Association. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 21-0332 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 21-0330 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to April 26, 2021. A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to April 26, 2021. Councilmember Gilmore approved direct filing this item on 3-18-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0330 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 2 Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0195 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Pikes Peak Workforce Center concerning the “Pathways Home” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center for $722,057.14 and through 12-31-23 to deliver the Pathways Home program providing job/career counseling and support services for persons exiting the justice system, citywide (OEDEV-202157429-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0195 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0196 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States Department of Labor concerning the “H1-B Technology in Colorado Partnership (TEC-P)” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration for $7,383,999 and for four years to deliver and expand the regional H1-B Technology in Colorado Partnership (TEC-P) Program that provides job/career counseling and training for people in industries such as information technology and advanced manufacturing, citywide (OEDEV-202157826-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0196 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 3 21-0214 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation concerning modernization of passenger conveyance systems at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with ThyssenKrupp Elevator for $40,000,000 and for five years for the modernization of passenger conveyance systems, including elevators, escalators, and moving walks at Denver International Airport (201952239-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0214 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0229 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Molson Coors Beverage Company USA, LLC formerly known as MillerCoors, LLC to extend the term for exclusive beer sponsorship rights at all Denver Arts and Venues locations. Amends a sponsorship agreement with MillerCoors, LLC by adding $30,000 for a new total of $705,000 and 11 months for a new end date of 12-31-21 to adjust the amount in sponsorship fees paid to the City in 2020 and add a 2021 sponsorship payment from MillerCoors, LLC due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent cancellation of events at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Denver Coliseum (THTRS-201738972). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0229 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 4 21-0236 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Hensel Phelps Construction Co. concerning on-call construction services for the baggage handling system at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. by adding $48.1 million for a new total of $134.7 million and three months for a new end date of 12-31-22 to construct the on-call baggage handling system at Denver International Airport (202158004). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0236 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0237 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Ludvik Electric Co. to construct a TSA consolidated checked baggage resolution area at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Ludvik Electric Co. by adding $58.3 million for a new total of $202,009,510 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-22 to construct a TSA consolidated checked baggage resolution area at Denver International Airport (202158003). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0237 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 5 21-0238 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Bohler Well Service, LLC concerning on-call workover rig services for oil and gas wells at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Bohler Well Service, LLC by adding $1,500,000 for a new total of $2.8 million to reflect an increase in regulatory requirements for on-call workover rig services for Denver International Airport oil and gas wells including crews, supervisors, pumps, tanks, blow out preventers, auxiliary equipment, miscellaneous services, and associated supplies lines to adhere to all federal and state environmental and safety regulations, required for regulatory compliance regardless of well status. No change to contract duration (202157736). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0238 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0239 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and PetroPro Engineering, Inc. concerning the regulatory management and oversight of all oil and gas facilities on Denver International Airport property. Approves a contract with PetroPro Engineering, Inc. for $2,312,000 and through 10-31-26 to provide the regulatory management and oversight of all oil and gas facilities on Denver International Airport property as well as any joint operating oil and gas agreements (202057274). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0239 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 6 Finance & Governance Committee 21-0203 A resolution approving a proposed Amended Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Advanced Technology, LLC to amend the vendor's name for dishwashing and laundry compounds for the jails and detention center. Amends a master purchase order by changing the vendor’s name from Advanced Chemicals Technology to Advanced Technology, LLC for dishwashing and laundry compounds for the Denver County jails and detention center. No change to master purchase order amount or duration (SC-00004766). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0203 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0218 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and PRRC, LLC for property located at 3300 North Kalamath Street. Approves a lease agreement with PRRC, LLC for $782,599.92 and for 10 years, with an option to extend for an additional 5 years, for the lease of approximately 210,250 square feet of City owned land for use as a parking lot to be built by PRRC, LLC located at 3300 North Kalamath Street adjacent to Cuernavaca Park, and includes depositing $150,000 of PRRC, LLC Funds in an escrow account for landscape funds for the Westside Line recreational trail, in Council District 1 (FINAN-202157861). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0218 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 7 21-0220 A resolution approving a proposed Temporary License between the City and County of Denver and IHC Scott, Inc. for property located at 2597 West 11th Avenue for the Sun Valley project. Approves a temporary license agreement with IHC Scott, Inc. for $10 and for 90 days for the use of a City owned vacant lot located at 2597 West 11th Avenue for construction staging purposes for work being completed on behalf of Denver Water for the Sun Valley project in Council District 3 (FINAN-202157703). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0220 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0235 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Zivaro, Inc. for the ProofPoint software application supporting Technology Service. Approves a purchase order with Zivaro, Inc. for $589,619.23 and for one year for the subscription of the ProofPoint software application supporting Technology Services’ email security protocols, citywide (PO-00097326). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0235 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0249 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and KG Clean, Inc. for janitorial services. Approves a contract with KG Clean, Inc. for $4.1 million and for three years, with two one-year options to extend, for janitorial services at City facilities (GENRL-202157441). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0249 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 8 Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0301 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($11,500.00), payable to the Fang Law Firm and Landry Tito, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to Claim Number 2003-000908 regarding an accident which occurred on January 17, 2020. Settles a claim involving the Department of General Services. Council approved filing this item on 3-11-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0301 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0204 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kone, Inc. as part of the modernization and installation of elevators in the Minoru Yasui Building located in District 9. Amends a contract with Kone, Inc. by adding $9,073.47 for a new total of $1,074,634.47 for two additional exterior access doors to the mechanical penthouse as part of the modernization and installation of elevators in the Minoru Yasui Building located at 303 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9. No change to contract duration (GENRL-202056805-00; GENRL-201951354-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0204 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 9 21-0228 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Conduent State & Local Solutions, Inc. to provide time to re-bid proposals for the Parking Management Information System (PMIS). Amends a contract with Conduent State & Local Solutions, Inc. by adding 20 months for a new end date of 10-31-22 to provide time to re-bid proposals for the City's Parking Management Information System (PMIS) to assist and support the City in implementing and operating a complete citywide system. No change to the contract amount (201418112-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0228 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0232 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Central Park Filing No. 61. Approves a subdivision plat for Central Park Filing No. 61, located between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Havana Way in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0232 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0242 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for replacing tennis court lighting. Approves a contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for $828,600 and through 8-01-21 for replacement tennis court lighting at City Park in Council District 9 (202157674). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0242 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 10 Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0299 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Thirty Six Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($36,000.00), payable to the Frank Purdy and Western States Law, P.C. in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to Claim Number 2020.0018 regarding an incident which occurred on August 19, 2019. Settles a claim involving the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure. Council approved filing this item on 3-11-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0299 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0215 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. to increase compensation and extend the term to operate the Coronavirus Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program. Amends a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. by adding $750,000 for a new total of $3,950,000 and one year and one day for a new end date of 12-31-21 to operate the Coronavirus Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program (HOST-202054983-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0215 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 11 21-0241 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Warren Village, Inc. to extend the term and increase the maximum contract amount to provide transitional housing services for women and children experiencing homelessness. Amends a contract with Warren Village, Inc. by adding $200,000 for a new total $800,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to provide transitional housing and intensive support services to women with children experiencing homelessness (SOCSV 201738671-03; HOST 202057279-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0241 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0247 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Foundation to provide immigration legal services to qualifying residents. Amends a contract with the Denver Foundation by adding $300,000 for a new total of $500,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for The Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund which provides grant funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations who provide immigration legal services to qualifying Denver residents in the areas of direct representation and capacity building for direct representation, citywide (HRCRS-202157488). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0247 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 12 21-0300 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Thirty Two Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($32,000.00), payable to the Law Offices of Daniel R. Rosen and Tavon Hunt, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to Claim Number 2019.0405 regarding an accident which occurred on April 4, 2019. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. Council approved filing this item on 3-11-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0300 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 13 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 21-0219 A bill for an ordinance approving proposed Amendments to approximately Seven Leases, Licenses and Concession Agreements in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, to be negotiated by the Director of Real Estate and provide relief for the tenants. Authorizes the Division of Real Estate to negotiate and amend commercial leases in City-owned buildings to provide an additional three months of rent relief, with the option to extend for an additional three months, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. Council Bill 21-0219 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0174 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Regents of the University of Colorado, for technical and professional services to be completed by undergraduate or graduate students under professorial supervision, citywide. Amends an on-call agreement with the University of Colorado at Denver by adding one year for a new end date of 7-01-22 for technical and professional services to be completed by undergraduate or graduate students under professorial supervision, citywide. No change to contract amount (202157838-01; 201842069-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-5-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. Council Bill 21-0174 was ordered published Ordered published 21-0211 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2070 North Colorado Boulevard in South Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-E to U-SU-E1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 2070 North Colorado Boulevard in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-2-21. Final Consideration 4-19-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-0211 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 4-19-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 14 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0221 A bill for an ordinance amending the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver to provide an additional exemption from proximity restrictions for currently operating retail tobacco stores and waive first renewal fees for retail tobacco stores that received a license prior to July 1, 2020. Amends Chapter 24 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by adding language to the retail tobacco license provisions allowing retailers to apply and not be subject to proximity restrictions as long as they were in operation prior to January 1, 2021 within the City and County of Denver. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-21. Council Bill 21-0221 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 21-0190 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City and County of Denver, Colorado, Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A, and City and County of Denver, Colorado, Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2021B, for the purpose of financing and defraying the cost of acquiring, constructing, installing and improving the National Western Center campus and the Colorado Convention Center, together with all necessary, incidental or appurtenant properties, facilities, equipment and costs; authorizing the execution of certain agreements and providing other details in connection therewith; ratifying action previously taken relating thereto; providing other matters relating thereto; and providing the effective date thereof. Authorizes the issuance of City and County of Denver Dedicated Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A-B, in a par amount not to exceed $273.83 million for the purpose of funding the buildout of the National Western Center Campus and the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project, funding the debt service reserve fund, and to pay associated costs of issuance. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0190 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 15 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0152 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado Judicial Department to enhance and support the existing infrastructure of Denver Youth and Family Treatment Court. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Judicial Department by adding $220,000 for a new total of $532,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to enhance and support existing Youth and Family Treatment Court services to provide marijuana specific education, interventions, and impactful alternatives to youth struggling with marijuana, citywide (ENVHL-202157499). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0152 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) 21-0191 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the University of Colorado Hospital Authority to provide services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant area. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the University of Colorado Hospital Authority by adding $118,985 for a new total of $3,501,084 for medical case management, mental health services and outpatient/ambulatory health services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area. No change to agreement duration (ENVHL-202157801). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0191 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 16 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a 30-minute combined courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 21-0233, amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service- and, Council Bill 21-0234, exempting the Career Service Board from conducting or obtaining an annual pay survey for the purpose of recommending market adjustments to pay ranges and pay rates to City Council on or before May 1, 2021, and maintaining the current classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service without market adjustments. Anyone wishing to speak on either of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 21-0233 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by abolishing the City’s twenty current pay tables, replacing the City’s current pay tables with three proposed pay tables, and reassigning the city’s current classifications to the proposed pay grades table and amends Sections 18 and 14 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to reflect the streamlining and modernization of the pay tables and pay ranges, maintenance of the pay tables and market adjustment allocations, and certain associated terminology. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-9-21. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:28 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 21-0233 and 21-0234. Phil Hodgkinson signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Mike McKee, Annie Christensen and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. No staff report was given. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bills 21-0233 and 21-0234 be ordered published en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) Page 17 21-0234 A bill for an ordinance exempting the Career Service Board from conducting or obtaining an annual pay survey for the purpose of recommending market adjustments to pay ranges and pay rates to City Council on or before May 1, 2021, and maintaining the current classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service without market adjustments. Approves the exemption of the Career Service Board from conducting the Annual Pay Survey and to maintain the current classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service without such market adjustments due to the extraordinary economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-9-21. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:28 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 21-0233 and 21-0234. Phil Hodgkinson signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Mike McKee, Annie Christensen and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. No staff report was given. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bills 21-0233 and 21-0234 be ordered published en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Ortega (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, April 19, 2021, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0211, changing the zoning classification for 2070 North Colorado Boulevard in South Park Hill. Any protests against Council Bill 21-0211 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, April 12, 2021. Page 18 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 19