City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · April 19, 2021
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, April 19, 2021 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Torres led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-0444 Minutes of Monday, April 12, 2021
The minutes of Monday, April 12, 2021 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers Torres, Sawyer, Black and Gilmore offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
21-0454 A proclamation honoring the Life of Zona Moore.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 21-0454 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
No items were called out for a separate vote.
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0396 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar 100, LLC concerning the
construction and operation of a solar array at Denver International Airport.
Approves a lease and license agreement with Oak Leaf Solar 100, LLC for $500,473
and for 25.5 years for construction and operation of a solar array developed and
maintained by Oak Leaf Solar 100, LLC at Denver International Airport
(PLANE-202157423). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-7-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0396 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0397 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar 100 LLC concerning the purchase
of electricity from solar array at Denver International Airport.
Approves a solar power purchase agreement with Oak Leaf Solar 100, LLC for
$13,743,609 and for 25 years for the purchase of electricity from solar array
developed and maintained by Oak Leaf Solar 100, LLC at Denver International
Airport (PLANE-202157566). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-7-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0397 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Finance & Governance Committee
21-0294 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Coalition for the
Homeless to extend the term and increase the amount.
Amends a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding
$2,825,616 for a new total of $5,163,966 and one year for a new end date of
12-31-21 to continue providing housing services and supportive services to people
experiencing homelessness in Denver, as part of the Denver Social Impact Bond
program, citywide (FINAN-202056056-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-23-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0294 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0353 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Linebarger Goggan Blair &
Sampson, LLP to extend the term of a collections and legal services
agreement.
Amends a contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP by adding 15
months for a new end date of 8-31-21 for professional legal and collection services
for parking violation and photo enforcement citation debts in support of the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. No changes to contract amount
(20152291; ATTNY-202158219). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0353 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-0354 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver
LGBTQ Commission.
Approves the following Mayoral reappointments to the Denver LGBTQ Commission:
Lauren Cikara and Jeramiah Whitehead for terms effective immediately and expiring
5-1-22 or until a successor is duly appointed; Tristan Gorman, Sable Schultz, Michael
Taylor, Stacey Beckman, Samantha Field and Dana Juniel for terms effective
immediately and expiring 5-1-23 or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0354 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0360 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Crime
Prevention and Control Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Elizabeth Ojeda, Laura Rovner and Jonathan
McMillan to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission for terms effective
immediately and expiring 9-1-24 or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0360 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0369 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and
appointment to the Santa Fe Business Improvement District Board of
Directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Russell Brown and the Mayoral appointment
of George Lim to the Santa Fe Business Improvement District Board of Directors for
terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-22 or until a successor is duly
appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0369 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-0387 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendment to Lease and
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Safeway, Inc. to
amend and modify the terms and conditions of the lease for a property
located at 3698 West 44th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, for Denver Motor
Vehicle Division.
Amends a lease agreement with Safeway, Inc. by adding $8,152.50 for a new total
of $2,133,307.97 to fund 25% of rooftop HVAC replacement costs and clarifies the
City’s maintenance obligations for a department of motor vehicle branch location at
3698 West 44th Avenue in Council District 1. No change to agreement duration
(FINAN-202158044). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0387 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0392 A resolution approving the proposed purchase by the City and
County of Denver including DEN of insurance policies through Willis of
Minnesota, Inc. Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. Marsh
USA and Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $12,831,763.
Authorizes the annual renewal of the City’s property and liability insurance policies
renewing 05-01-21 with a total premium for all policies not to exceed $12,831,763
(Willis - FINAN-201952931-01; Arthur J. Gallagher - FINAN-201952884-01;
Huntington T. Block - FINAN-201952835-01; Marsh USA -FINAN-202053304-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0392 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0311 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Insituform Technologies, LLC regarding maintenance
and repair of deteriorated gravity drained sewer pipes.
Approves a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for $2,551,017 and for 212
days for work on deteriorated gravity drained sewer pipes in Council Districts 3 and
5 (202057288). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-23-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0311 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0312 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Goodland Construction, Inc. for 48th Avenue TOD
Improvements Brighton to York.
Approves a contract with Goodland Construction, Inc. for $1,921,315.05 and for 180
days for TOD Improvements including building sidewalk and adjacent landscaping,
removing and placing pipe and manholes, performing mill and overlay and full depth
paving at 48th Avenue between Brighton Boulevard and Claude Court in Council
District 9 (202057316). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-23-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0312 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0315 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and BT Construction, Inc. for the 27th Street Storm
Interceptor Phase III project in Council District 9.
Approves a contract with BT Construction, Inc. for $5,323,039 and for 300 days for
the 27th Street Storm Interceptor Phase III project consisting of open cut and
tunneling of large diameter pipe in Council District 9 (202056865). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-23-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0315 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
21-0358 A resolution granting a revocable permit to New Cingular Wireless
PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T Wireless, to encroach into the right-of-way at 4507
North Havana Street.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to New Cingular
Wireless PCS, LLC doing business as AT&T Wireless, their successors and assigns, to
encroach into the right of way with one type 4 cellular antenna pole at 4507 North
Havana Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0358 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0359 A resolution revoking the revocable permit granted by Resolution
No. 20180295, Series of 2018 to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a
AT&T Wireless.
Revokes Resolution No. 20180295, Series of 2018, which granted a revocable permit
to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, doing business as AT&T Wireless, their
successors and assigns, to encroach into the right of way with a small cell pole and
facilities located at 1465 Wewatta Street in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0359 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0361 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Vance Brothers, Inc. for the 2021 Citywide chip seal
and crack seal program.
Approves a contract with Vance Brothers, Inc. for $4,413,960 and for 120 days for
the 2021 Citywide chip seal and crack seal program (202057115). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0361 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-0362 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for general storm
project work to mitigate localized flooding and drainage issues, in Council
Districts 3, 5 and 10.
Approves a contract with Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for $5,543,456 and for
one year for general storm project work to mitigate localized flooding and drainage
issues, in Council Districts 3, 5 and 10 (202055847). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0362 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0363 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Silva Construction, Inc. for ADA construction and
repairs to the concrete curb ramps, curb, gutters, sidewalks, concrete
street panels and alley pavement, citywide.
Approves a contract with Silva Construction, Inc. for $2,720,186 and for 300 days for
ADA construction and repairs to the concrete curb ramps, curb, gutters, sidewalks,
concrete street panels and alley pavement, citywide (202157402). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0363 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0364 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Keene Concrete, Inc. for ADA construction and
repairs to the concrete curb ramps, curb, gutters, sidewalks, concrete
street panels and alley pavement, citywide.
Approves a contract with Keene Concrete, Inc. for $2,764,845 and for 300 days for
ADA construction and repairs to the concrete curb ramps, curb, gutters, sidewalks,
concrete street panels and alley pavement, citywide (202057327). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0364 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
21-0365 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Telluride Street
Filing No. 2.
Approves a subdivision plat for Telluride Street Filing No. 2, located at the
intersection of East 56th Avenue and North Telluride Street in Council District 11.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0365 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0366 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Brannan Sand and Gravel Company, LLC. for citywide
overlay paving of arterial streets as part of the Elevate Denver Bond
program.
Approves a contract with Brannan Sand and Gravel Company, LLC for $4,418,480
and for 400 days for citywide overlay paving of arterial streets as part of the Elevate
Denver Bond program (202157706). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0366 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0393 A resolution approving a proposed Assignment and Funding
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado
Museum of Natural History, doing business as the Denver Museum of
Nature and Science for the City Park Nature Play and DeBoer Waterway
Restoration project.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with the Colorado Museum of Natural
History, doing business as the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS), for
$3,000,000 of City funds and $3,000,000 of DMNS funds for the City Park Nature
Play and DeBoer Waterway Restoration project in Council District 9 (202056989).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0393 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0284 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for
bridge housing and supportive services for highly vulnerable households
experiencing homelessness, citywide.
Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $1,194,663
and through 12-31-21 for bridge housing and supportive services for highly
vulnerable households experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST-202057227). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-17-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0284 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0334 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for
housing placement and treatment services for adults experiencing chronic
homelessness, citywide.
Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $1,200,000
and through 12-31-23 for housing placement and treatment services for adults
experiencing chronic homelessness, citywide (HOST-202157444). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0334 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-0390 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army
for congregate shelter and non-congregate activated respite and
protective action hotel and motel rooms for people experiencing
homelessness in response to the COVID-19 emergency.
Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding $7,261,300 for a new total of
$18,061,159 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-21 to provide 24-hour
shelter operations and services support for congregate shelter and non-congregate
activated respite and protective action hotel and motel rooms for people
experiencing homelessness in response to the COVID-19 emergency (GENRL
202057218-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-7-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Resolution 21-0390 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0395 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund
Contingency and an appropriation in the General Fund to transfer cash to
the City Council Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a transfer of $292,988.83 from General Fund Contingency to City Council’s
Special Revenue Fund, which reflects a portion of City Council’s 2020 year-end
savings. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
Council Bill 21-0395 was ordered published
Ordered published
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21-0401 A bill for an ordinance amending various subsections of the Code of
Ethics, Chapter 2, Sections 2-51 through 2-69 of the Revised Municipal
Code in order to update complaint and inquiry procedures and modernize
language.
Amends the Denver Ethics Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-6-21.
Council Bill 21-0401 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0356 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 8120
West Tufts Avenue in Marston.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 252 to S-MX-3 (planned
development to suburban mixed-use), located at 8120 West Tufts Avenue in Council
District 2. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
Council Bill 21-0356 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
5-17-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-0370 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3030
North Newton Street in West Highland.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3030 North Newton Street in Council District
1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
Council Bill 21-0370 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
5-17-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-0391 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4995
North Washington Street, 4949 North Washington Street, 4930 North Pearl
Street and 4934 North Pearl Street in Globeville.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-MX-3 UO-2 to G-MS-5
(industrial to general, main-street), located at 4949 and 4995 North Washington
Street and 4930 and 4934 North Pearl Street in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
Council Bill 21-0391 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
5-17-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0240 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, to provide transitional residential treatment services for
the CARES Return Program.
Amends an agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding
$149,263 for a new total of $575,729 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21
to fund up to seven beds for transitional residential treatment to justice-involved
individuals requiring transitional treatment services at the Community Addictions
Rehabilitation and Evaluation Services (CARES) facility at 1155 Cherokee Street in
Council District 10 (ENVHL-202157888). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-21.
Council Bill 21-0240 was ordered published
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0216 A bill for an ordinance relocating Denver’s medical marijuana code
into Chapter 6 and combining it with Denver’s retail marijuana code,
renaming Chapter 6 to Alcohol Beverages and Cannabis, providing for
additional local license types authorized by state law, and making
conforming amendments to the Code pursuant to state law.
Amends various sections of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by relocating
Denver’s medical marijuana code into Chapter 6 and combining it with Denver’s
retail marijuana code, renaming Chapter 6 to Alcohol Beverages and Cannabis,
providing for additional local license types authorized by state law, including
delivery, and making conforming amendments to the Code pursuant to state law.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Bill 21-0216 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-0217 A bill for an ordinance amending the alcohol beverages and retail
marijuana chapter of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow for the
licensing and operation of marijuana hospitality businesses and retail
marijuana hospitality and sales businesses within the City.
Amends various sections of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow for the
licensing and operation of marijuana hospitality businesses and retail marijuana
hospitality and sales businesses within the City. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Bill 21-0217 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-0222 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from and appropriations
in the General Fund.
Approves a rescission from General Fund Contingency of $350,000 to provide
a supplemental appropriation in the Department of Excise and Licenses to
support the implementation of new marijuana hospitality business licenses
and marijuana delivery licenses and to modernize all marijuana license types
to allow online submission; and authorizes the appropriation of $120,000 in
General Fund Contingency for new revenue to be generated in 2021 through
the new marijuana licenses.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Bill 21-0222 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0342 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 54 of the Denver Revised
Municipal code to enable and administer a transportation demand
management program for new developments.
Amends Chapter 54 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to enable and administer
a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program for new developments. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Bill 21-0342 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 21-0211, changing the zoning classification for
2070 North Colorado Boulevard in South Park Hill. Anyone wishing to speak
on this matter 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 FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:06 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0211. Kristin
Schuch, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Jesse Parris and Tess Dougherty signed up to speak in
favor of the bill. Char Day signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Libbie Adams
of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Bill 21-0211 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, May 17, 2021, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0356, changing the
zoning classification for 8120 West Tufts Avenue in Marston; a required
public hearing on Council Bill 21-0370, changing the zoning classification for
3030 North Newton Street in West Highland; and, a required public hearing
on Council Bill 21-0391, changing the zoning classification for 4995 North
Washington Street, 4949 North Washington Street, 4930 North Pearl Street
and 4934 North Pearl Street in Globeville. Any protests against Council Bills
21-0356, 21-0370 or 21-0391 must be filed with the Council Offices no later
than noon on Monday, May 24, 2021.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 6:22 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
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City Council Meeting of Monday, April 19, 2021
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech........................At Large Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Jolon Clark.........................District 7
Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1 Christopher Herndon...........District 8
Kevin Flynn.........................District 2 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9
Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Chris Hinds.......................District 10
Kendra Black.......................District 4 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Mar'quasa Hopson..............Secretary
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-0444 Minutes of Monday, April 12, 2021
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
21-0454 A proclamation honoring the Life of Zona Moore.
Sponsor CdeBaca
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0396 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar 100, LLC concerning the
construction and operation of a solar array at Denver International Airport.
Approves a lease and license agreement with Oak Leaf Solar 100, LLC for $500,473
and for 25.5 years for construction and operation of a solar array developed and
maintained by Oak Leaf Solar 100, LLC at Denver International Airport
(PLANE-202157423). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-7-21.
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21-0397 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Oak Leaf Solar 100 LLC concerning the purchase
of electricity from solar array at Denver International Airport.
Approves a solar power purchase agreement with Oak Leaf Solar 100, LLC for
$13,743,609 and for 25 years for the purchase of electricity from solar array
developed and maintained by Oak Leaf Solar 100, LLC at Denver International
Airport (PLANE-202157566). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-7-21.
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0294 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Coalition for the
Homeless to extend the term and increase the amount.
Amends a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding
$2,825,616 for a new total of $5,163,966 and one year for a new end date of
12-31-21 to continue providing housing services and supportive services to people
experiencing homelessness in Denver, as part of the Denver Social Impact Bond
program, citywide (FINAN-202056056-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-23-21.
21-0353 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Linebarger Goggan Blair &
Sampson, LLP to extend the term of a collections and legal services
agreement.
Amends a contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP by adding 15
months for a new end date of 8-31-21 for professional legal and collection services
for parking violation and photo enforcement citation debts in support of the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. No changes to contract amount
(20152291; ATTNY-202158219). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-6-21.
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21-0354 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver
LGBTQ Commission.
Approves the following Mayoral reappointments to the Denver LGBTQ Commission:
Lauren Cikara and Jeramiah Whitehead for terms effective immediately and expiring
5-1-22 or until a successor is duly appointed; Tristan Gorman, Sable Schultz, Michael
Taylor, Stacey Beckman, Samantha Field and Dana Juniel for terms effective
immediately and expiring 5-1-23 or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0360 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Crime
Prevention and Control Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Elizabeth Ojeda, Laura Rovner and Jonathan
McMillan to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission for terms effective
immediately and expiring 9-1-24 or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0369 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and
appointment to the Santa Fe Business Improvement District Board of
Directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Russell Brown and the Mayoral appointment
of George Lim to the Santa Fe Business Improvement District Board of Directors for
terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-22 or until a successor is duly
appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0387 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendment to Lease
and Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Safeway, Inc.
to amend and modify the terms and conditions of the lease for a property
located at 3698 West 44th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, for Denver Motor
Vehicle Division.
Amends a lease agreement with Safeway, Inc. by adding $8,152.50 for a new total
of $2,133,307.97 to fund 25% of rooftop HVAC replacement costs and clarifies the
City’s maintenance obligations for a department of motor vehicle branch location at
3698 West 44th Avenue in Council District 1. No change to agreement duration
(FINAN-202158044). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-6-21.
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21-0392 A resolution approving the proposed purchase by the City and
County of Denver including DEN of insurance policies through Willis of
Minnesota, Inc. Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. Marsh
USA and Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $12,831,763.
Authorizes the annual renewal of the City’s property and liability insurance policies
renewing 05-01-21 with a total premium for all policies not to exceed $12,831,763
(Willis - FINAN-201952931-01; Arthur J. Gallagher - FINAN-201952884-01;
Huntington T. Block - FINAN-201952835-01; Marsh USA -FINAN-202053304-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0311 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Insituform Technologies, LLC regarding maintenance
and repair of deteriorated gravity drained sewer pipes.
Approves a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for $2,551,017 and for 212
days for work on deteriorated gravity drained sewer pipes in Council Districts 3 and
5 (202057288). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-23-21.
21-0312 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Goodland Construction, Inc. for 48th Avenue TOD
Improvements Brighton to York.
Approves a contract with Goodland Construction, Inc. for $1,921,315.05 and for 180
days for TOD Improvements including building sidewalk and adjacent landscaping,
removing and placing pipe and manholes, performing mill and overlay and full depth
paving at 48th Avenue between Brighton Boulevard and Claude Court in Council
District 9 (202057316). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-23-21.
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21-0315 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and BT Construction, Inc. for the 27th Street Storm
Interceptor Phase III project in Council District 9.
Approves a contract with BT Construction, Inc. for $5,323,039 and for 300 days for
the 27th Street Storm Interceptor Phase III project consisting of open cut and
tunneling of large diameter pipe in Council District 9 (202056865). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-23-21.
21-0358 A resolution granting a revocable permit to New Cingular Wireless
PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T Wireless, to encroach into the right-of-way at 4507
North Havana Street.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to New Cingular
Wireless PCS, LLC doing business as AT&T Wireless, their successors and assigns, to
encroach into the right of way with one type 4 cellular antenna pole at 4507 North
Havana Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0359 A resolution revoking the revocable permit granted by Resolution
No. 20180295, Series of 2018 to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a
AT&T Wireless.
Revokes Resolution No. 20180295, Series of 2018, which granted a revocable permit
to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, doing business as AT&T Wireless, their
successors and assigns, to encroach into the right of way with a small cell pole and
facilities located at 1465 Wewatta Street in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0361 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Vance Brothers, Inc. for the 2021 Citywide chip seal
and crack seal program.
Approves a contract with Vance Brothers, Inc. for $4,413,960 and for 120 days for
the 2021 Citywide chip seal and crack seal program (202057115). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
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21-0362 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for general storm
project work to mitigate localized flooding and drainage issues, in Council
Districts 3, 5 and 10.
Approves a contract with Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for $5,543,456 and for
one year for general storm project work to mitigate localized flooding and drainage
issues, in Council Districts 3, 5 and 10 (202055847). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0363 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Silva Construction, Inc. for ADA construction and
repairs to the concrete curb ramps, curb, gutters, sidewalks, concrete
street panels and alley pavement, citywide.
Approves a contract with Silva Construction, Inc. for $2,720,186 and for 300 days for
ADA construction and repairs to the concrete curb ramps, curb, gutters, sidewalks,
concrete street panels and alley pavement, citywide (202157402). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0364 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Keene Concrete, Inc. for ADA construction and
repairs to the concrete curb ramps, curb, gutters, sidewalks, concrete
street panels and alley pavement, citywide.
Approves a contract with Keene Concrete, Inc. for $2,764,845 and for 300 days for
ADA construction and repairs to the concrete curb ramps, curb, gutters, sidewalks,
concrete street panels and alley pavement, citywide (202057327). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0365 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Telluride Street
Filing No. 2.
Approves a subdivision plat for Telluride Street Filing No. 2, located at the
intersection of East 56th Avenue and North Telluride Street in Council District 11.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
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21-0366 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Brannan Sand and Gravel Company, LLC. for citywide
overlay paving of arterial streets as part of the Elevate Denver Bond
program.
Approves a contract with Brannan Sand and Gravel Company, LLC for $4,418,480
and for 400 days for citywide overlay paving of arterial streets as part of the Elevate
Denver Bond program (202157706). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0393 A resolution approving a proposed Assignment and Funding
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado
Museum of Natural History, doing business as the Denver Museum of
Nature and Science for the City Park Nature Play and DeBoer Waterway
Restoration project.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with the Colorado Museum of Natural
History, doing business as the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS), for
$3,000,000 of City funds and $3,000,000 of DMNS funds for the City Park Nature
Play and DeBoer Waterway Restoration project in Council District 9 (202056989).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0284 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for
bridge housing and supportive services for highly vulnerable households
experiencing homelessness, citywide.
Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $1,194,663
and through 12-31-21 for bridge housing and supportive services for highly
vulnerable households experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST-202057227). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-17-21.
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21-0334 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for
housing placement and treatment services for adults experiencing chronic
homelessness, citywide.
Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $1,200,000
and through 12-31-23 for housing placement and treatment services for adults
experiencing chronic homelessness, citywide (HOST-202157444). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-21.
21-0390 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army
for congregate shelter and non-congregate activated respite and
protective action hotel and motel rooms for people experiencing
homelessness in response to the COVID-19 emergency.
Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding $7,261,300 for a new total of
$18,061,159 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-21 to provide 24-hour
shelter operations and services support for congregate shelter and non-congregate
activated respite and protective action hotel and motel rooms for people
experiencing homelessness in response to the COVID-19 emergency (GENRL
202057218-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-7-21.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0395 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund
Contingency and an appropriation in the General Fund to transfer cash to
the City Council Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a transfer of $292,988.83 from General Fund Contingency to City Council’s
Special Revenue Fund, which reflects a portion of City Council’s 2020 year-end
savings. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
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21-0401 A bill for an ordinance amending various subsections of the Code
of Ethics, Chapter 2, Sections 2-51 through 2-69 of the Revised Municipal
Code in order to update complaint and inquiry procedures and modernize
language.
Amends the Denver Ethics Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-6-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0356 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 8120
West Tufts Avenue in Marston.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 252 to S-MX-3 (planned
development to suburban mixed-use), located at 8120 West Tufts Avenue in Council
District 2. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-17-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0370 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3030
North Newton Street in West Highland.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3030 North Newton Street in Council District
1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-17-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0391 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4995
North Washington Street, 4949 North Washington Street, 4930 North Pearl
Street and 4934 North Pearl Street in Globeville.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-MX-3 UO-2 to G-MS-5
(industrial to general, main-street), located at 4949 and 4995 North Washington
Street and 4930 and 4934 North Pearl Street in Council District 9. If ordered
published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-17-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0240 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, to provide transitional residential treatment services for
the CARES Return Program.
Amends an agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding
$149,263 for a new total of $575,729 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21
to fund up to seven beds for transitional residential treatment to justice-involved
individuals requiring transitional treatment services at the Community Addictions
Rehabilitation and Evaluation Services (CARES) facility at 1155 Cherokee Street in
Council District 10 (ENVHL-202157888). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-10-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-10-21.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0216 A bill for an ordinance relocating Denver’s medical marijuana code
into Chapter 6 and combining it with Denver’s retail marijuana code,
renaming Chapter 6 to Alcohol Beverages and Cannabis, providing for
additional local license types authorized by state law, and making
conforming amendments to the Code pursuant to state law.
Amends various sections of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by relocating
Denver’s medical marijuana code into Chapter 6 and combining it with Denver’s
retail marijuana code, renaming Chapter 6 to Alcohol Beverages and Cannabis,
providing for additional local license types authorized by state law, including
delivery, and making conforming amendments to the Code pursuant to state law.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-16-21.
21-0217 A bill for an ordinance amending the alcohol beverages and retail
marijuana chapter of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow for the
licensing and operation of marijuana hospitality businesses and retail
marijuana hospitality and sales businesses within the City.
Amends various sections of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow for the
licensing and operation of marijuana hospitality businesses and retail marijuana
hospitality and sales businesses within the City. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-16-21.
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21-0222 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from and appropriations
in the General Fund.
Approves a rescission from General Fund Contingency of $350,000 to provide
a supplemental appropriation in the Department of Excise and Licenses to
support the implementation of new marijuana hospitality business licenses
and marijuana delivery licenses and to modernize all marijuana license types
to allow online submission; and authorizes the appropriation of $120,000 in
General Fund Contingency for new revenue to be generated in 2021 through
the new marijuana licenses.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0342 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 54 of the Denver Revised
Municipal code to enable and administer a transportation demand
management program for new developments.
Amends Chapter 54 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to enable and administer
a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program for new developments. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-21.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0211,
changing the zoning classification for 2070 North Colorado Boulevard in
South Park Hill. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter must go online to
sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, May 17, 2021, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0356, changing the zoning
classification for 8120 West Tufts Avenue in Marston; a required public
hearing on Council Bill 21-0370, changing the zoning classification for 3030
North Newton Street in West Highland; and, a required public hearing on
Council Bill 21-0391, changing the zoning classification for 4995 North
Washington Street, 4949 North Washington Street, 4930 North Pearl Street
and 4934 North Pearl Street in Globeville. Any protests against Council Bills
21-0356, 21-0370 or 21-0391 must be filed with the Council Offices no later
than noon on Monday, May 24, 2021.
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PENDING
FOR 4-26-21:
21-0257 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4735
North Quitman Street in Berkeley.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4735 Quitman Street in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-16-21.
Final Consideration 4-26-21 | Required Public Hearing
21-0258 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4530
North Winona Court in Berkeley and 4345 North Bryant Street in
Sunnyside.
Approves a map amendment to rezone properties from U-SU-C1 to U-SU-B1 (allows
for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4530 Winona Court and 4345 Bryant
Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-16-21.
Final Consideration 4-26-21 | Required Public Hearing
FOR 5-3-21:
21-0309 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1450
South Humboldt Street in Washington Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1450 South Humboldt Street in Council
District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-23-21.
Final Consideration 5-3-21 | Required Public Hearing
21-0310 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1590
South Emerson Street in Platt Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1590 South Emerson Street in Council District
7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-23-21.
Final Consideration 5-3-21 | Required Public Hearing
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21-0317 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3431
North Columbine Street in Clayton.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B1 to U-SU-A1 (lowers
the minimum lot size), located at 3431 North Columbine Street in Council District 9.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-23-21.
Final Consideration 5-3-21 | Required Public Hearing
FOR 5-10-21:
21-0308 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2000
West Virginia Avenue in Athmar Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allows
for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 2000 West Virginia Avenue in Council
District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-21.
Final Consideration 5-10-21 | Required Public Hearing
21-0333 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3001
South Federal Boulevard in Harvey Park South.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from CMP-EI2 to PUD-G 24, PUD-G
25 and U-MX-3 with waivers (rezoning of Loretto Heights campus), located at 3001
South Federal Boulevard in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-30-21.
Final Consideration 5-10-21 | Required Public Hearing
FOR 5-24-21:
21-0083 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2650
Arkins Court, 3205 Denargo Street, 3280 Denargo Street, and 2700
Wewatta Way in Five Points.
Approves a map amendment to rezone properties from R-MU-30 with waivers &
conditions; I-A UO-2; I-B UO-2; and PUD 605 to C-MX-8 DO-7; C-MX-12 DO-7;
C-MX-16 DO-7; C-MX-20 DO-7 (various zonings to urban center, mixed-use with
overlays), located at 2650 Arkins Court, 3205 and 3280 Denargo Street, and 2700
Wewatta Way in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-2-21.
Final Consideration 5-24-21 | Required Public Hearing
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