City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · April 26, 2021
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, April 26, 2021 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Gilmore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Gilmore 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
21-0492 Minutes of Monday, April 19, 2021
The minutes of Monday, April 19, 2021 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers Sawyer, CdeBaca and Sandoval offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
No items were called out for a separate vote.
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, 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, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
21-0471 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with
the clerk and recorder to May 24, 2021.
Extends the local disaster emergency declaration. Councilmember Gilmore
approved filing this item on 4-22-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0471 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)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0262 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and American Sign and Striping Company for on-call
installation and maintenance of signs, citywide.
Approves a contract with American Sign and Striping Company for $5,197,142.50
and for three years for on-call installation and maintenance of signs, citywide
(202157836). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0262 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)
21-0313 A resolution approving a proposed Design Services Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Design Workshop, Inc. for
professional design services for phase III of improvements at Ruby Hill
Park in Council District 7.
Approves a contract with Design Workshop, Inc. for $525,000 and for four years for
professional design services for phase III of improvements at Ruby Hill Park in
Council District 7 (202158081). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 3-23-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0313 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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21-0410 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and WM Curbside, LLC to extend
the term for residential household hazardous waste collection.
Amends a contract with WM Curbside, LLC by adding six months for a new end date
of 9-30-21 for collecting, managing, recycling, and disposing of residential household
hazardous waste, citywide. No change to contract amount (201520767-05). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-17-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0410 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)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0288 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of
the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc. for provide emergency shelter program
services at the former Rodeway Inn located at 4765 Federal Boulevard, for
women and transgender people experiencing homelessness.
Approves a contract with Catholic Charities and Community Services of the
Archdiocese of Denver, Inc. for $680,000 and through 1-31-22 to provide emergency
shelter program services at the former Rodeway Inn located at 4765 Federal
Boulevard, for women and transgender people experiencing homelessness
(HOST-202157470). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-31-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0288 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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21-0346 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and E.T. Technologies, Inc. to
provide collection, packaging, management, transportation, and compliant
disposal of regulated materials.
Amends a contract with ET Technologies, Inc. by adding two years for a new end
date of 7-16-23 to provide on-call collection, packaging, management,
transportation, and compliant disposal of regulated materials (hazardous and
non-hazardous wastes) generated by City operations as well as in the role of
emergency response to spills, abandoned hazardous wastes, and disposal of
contaminated soils, citywide. No change to contract amount (ENVHL-201842353-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0346 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)
21-0347 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Hazmat
Services, Inc. to provide collection, packaging, management,
transportation, and compliant disposal of regulated materials.
Amends a contract with Environmental Hazmat Services, Inc. by adding two years
for a new end date of 7-16-23 to provide on-call collection, packaging, management,
transportation, and compliant disposal of regulated materials (hazardous and
non-hazardous wastes) generated by City operations as well as in the role of
emergency response to spills, abandoned hazardous wastes, and disposal of
contaminated soils, citywide. No change to contract amount (ENVHL-201842363-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0347 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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21-0349 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Belfor Environmental, Inc. to
provide collection, packaging, management, transportation, and compliant
disposal of regulated materials.
Amends a contract with Belfor Environmental, Inc. by adding two years for a new
end date of 08-27-23 to provide on-call collection, packaging, management,
transportation, and compliant disposal of regulated materials (hazardous and
non-hazardous wastes) generated by City operations as well as in the role of
emergency response to spills, abandoned hazardous wastes, and disposal of
contaminated soils, citywide. No change to contract amount (ENVHL-201842469-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0349 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)
21-0350 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and National Medical Services, Inc. to provide
analytical laboratory testing services.
Approves a contract with National Medical Services, Inc. for $600,000 and for three
years to provide toxicology testing services to the city’s Office of the Medical
Examiner (ENVHL - 202157790-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-31-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0350 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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21-0394 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
State of Colorado concerning the “COVID Vaccinations - Denver
Immunization #3” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment for $1,740,598 and through 6-30-24 for citywide
immunizations efforts (202158308-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-17-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0394 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)
21-0403 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro
Denver, Inc. for a new total.
Amends a contract with Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Denver by adding
$130,000 for a new total of $526,400 to add remote learning centers for
comprehensive out-of-school time services to youth year-round at 7 sites in Denver
in Council Districts 3, 7, 8, and 9. No change to contract duration (202157960). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-14-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0403 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
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0420 A bill for an ordinance establishing a system of licensing and
inspections of certain long-term residential rental properties.
Creates an ordinance establishing a system of licensing and inspections of residential
rental properties. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-14-21.
Council Bill 21-0420 was ordered published
Ordered published
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Finance & Governance Committee
21-0279 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Approves the rescission and appropriation of $1 million in capital improvement funds
from Welton Parking Garage Improvements (2016) to fund various infrastructure
improvements and supporting activities in northeast downtown neighborhoods in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-13-21.
Council Bill 21-0279 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0151 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the eight-foot utility easement
on Lots 30, 31 and 32, in its entirety, established in Tower Commons
Subdivision Filing No. 1 recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at
Reception No. 2019168398 located at East 47th Place and North Tower
Drive.
Relinquishes the 8-foot utility easements on Lots 30, 31, and 32, in their entirety, as
established in the Tower Commons Subdivision Filing No. 1 with Recordation Number
2019168398, located at East 47th Place and North Tower Drive in Council District 11.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21.
Council Bill 21-0151 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-0357 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 235
West Evans Avenue in Overland.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A, UO-2 to C-MX-8
(industrial to urban center, mixed-use), located at 235 West Evans Avenue in
Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
Final Consideration 5-24-21 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 21-0357 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
5-24-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-0407 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 990
North King Street in Villa Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-TU-C (single- to
two-unit), located at 990 King Street in Council District 3. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-21.
Final Consideration 5-24-21 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 21-0407 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
5-24-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0395 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)
21-0401 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0401 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)
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0240 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)
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Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 21-0257, changing the zoning classification for
4735 North Quitman Street in Berkeley; and, a required public hearing on
Council Bill 21-0258, changing the zoning classification for 4530 North
Winona Court in Berkeley and 4345 North Bryant Street in Sunnyside.
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 FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:20 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0257. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff
report.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0257 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)
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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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:30 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0258. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff
report.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0258 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, May 24, 2021, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0357, changing the
zoning classification for 235 West Evans Avenue in Overland; and, a required
public hearing on Council Bill 21-0407, changing the zoning classification for
990 North King Street in Villa Park. Any protests against Council Bill
21-0357 or 21-0407 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than
noon on Monday, May 17, 2021.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 6:46 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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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Monday, April 26, 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
21-0492 Minutes of Monday, April 19, 2021
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
21-0471 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with
the clerk and recorder to May 24, 2021.
Extends the local disaster emergency declaration. Councilmember Gilmore
approved filing this item on 4-22-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0262 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and American Sign and Striping Company for on-call
installation and maintenance of signs, citywide.
Approves a contract with American Sign and Striping Company for $5,197,142.50
and for three years for on-call installation and maintenance of signs, citywide
(202157836). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-16-21.
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21-0313 A resolution approving a proposed Design Services Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Design Workshop, Inc. for
professional design services for phase III of improvements at Ruby Hill
Park in Council District 7.
Approves a contract with Design Workshop, Inc. for $525,000 and for four years for
professional design services for phase III of improvements at Ruby Hill Park in
Council District 7 (202158081). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 3-23-21.
21-0410 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and WM Curbside, LLC to extend
the term for residential household hazardous waste collection.
Amends a contract with WM Curbside, LLC by adding six months for a new end date
of 9-30-21 for collecting, managing, recycling, and disposing of residential household
hazardous waste, citywide. No change to contract amount (201520767-05). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-17-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-21.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0288 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of
the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc. for provide emergency shelter program
services at the former Rodeway Inn located at 4765 Federal Boulevard, for
women and transgender people experiencing homelessness.
Approves a contract with Catholic Charities and Community Services of the
Archdiocese of Denver, Inc. for $680,000 and through 1-31-22 to provide emergency
shelter program services at the former Rodeway Inn located at 4765 Federal
Boulevard, for women and transgender people experiencing homelessness
(HOST-202157470). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-31-21.
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21-0346 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and E.T. Technologies, Inc. to
provide collection, packaging, management, transportation, and compliant
disposal of regulated materials.
Amends a contract with ET Technologies, Inc. by adding two years for a new end
date of 7-16-23 to provide on-call collection, packaging, management,
transportation, and compliant disposal of regulated materials (hazardous and
non-hazardous wastes) generated by City operations as well as in the role of
emergency response to spills, abandoned hazardous wastes, and disposal of
contaminated soils, citywide. No change to contract amount (ENVHL-201842353-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-21.
21-0347 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Hazmat
Services, Inc. to provide collection, packaging, management,
transportation, and compliant disposal of regulated materials.
Amends a contract with Environmental Hazmat Services, Inc. by adding two years
for a new end date of 7-16-23 to provide on-call collection, packaging, management,
transportation, and compliant disposal of regulated materials (hazardous and
non-hazardous wastes) generated by City operations as well as in the role of
emergency response to spills, abandoned hazardous wastes, and disposal of
contaminated soils, citywide. No change to contract amount (ENVHL-201842363-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-21.
21-0349 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Belfor Environmental, Inc. to
provide collection, packaging, management, transportation, and compliant
disposal of regulated materials.
Amends a contract with Belfor Environmental, Inc. by adding two years for a new
end date of 08-27-23 to provide on-call collection, packaging, management,
transportation, and compliant disposal of regulated materials (hazardous and
non-hazardous wastes) generated by City operations as well as in the role of
emergency response to spills, abandoned hazardous wastes, and disposal of
contaminated soils, citywide. No change to contract amount (ENVHL-201842469-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-21.
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21-0350 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and National Medical Services, Inc. to provide
analytical laboratory testing services.
Approves a contract with National Medical Services, Inc. for $600,000 and for three
years to provide toxicology testing services to the city’s Office of the Medical
Examiner (ENVHL - 202157790-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-31-21.
21-0394 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
State of Colorado concerning the “COVID Vaccinations - Denver
Immunization #3” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment for $1,740,598 and through 6-30-24 for citywide
immunizations efforts (202158308-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-17-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0403 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro
Denver, Inc. for a new total.
Amends a contract with Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Denver by adding
$130,000 for a new total of $526,400 to add remote learning centers for
comprehensive out-of-school time services to youth year-round at 7 sites in Denver
in Council Districts 3, 7, 8, and 9. No change to contract duration (202157960). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-14-21.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0420 A bill for an ordinance establishing a system of licensing and
inspections of certain long-term residential rental properties.
Creates an ordinance establishing a system of licensing and inspections of residential
rental properties. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-14-21.
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Finance & Governance Committee
21-0279 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Approves the rescission and appropriation of $1 million in capital improvement funds
from Welton Parking Garage Improvements (2016) to fund various infrastructure
improvements and supporting activities in northeast downtown neighborhoods in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-13-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0151 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the eight-foot utility easement
on Lots 30, 31 and 32, in its entirety, established in Tower Commons
Subdivision Filing No. 1 recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at
Reception No. 2019168398 located at East 47th Place and North Tower
Drive.
Relinquishes the 8-foot utility easements on Lots 30, 31, and 32, in their entirety, as
established in the Tower Commons Subdivision Filing No. 1 with Recordation Number
2019168398, located at East 47th Place and North Tower Drive in Council District 11.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-17-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-21.
21-0357 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 235
West Evans Avenue in Overland.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A, UO-2 to C-MX-8
(industrial to urban center, mixed-use), located at 235 West Evans Avenue in
Council District 7. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
5-24-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-21.
21-0407 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 990
North King Street in Villa Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-TU-C (single- to
two-unit), located at 990 King Street in Council District 3. If ordered published, a
public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-24-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-13-21.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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.
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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0257,
changing the zoning classification for 4735 North Quitman Street in
Berkeley; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0258, changing
the zoning classification for 4530 North Winona Court in Berkeley and 4345
North Bryant Street in Sunnyside. Anyone wishing to speak on either of
these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
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.
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, May 24, 2021, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0357, changing the zoning
classification for 235 West Evans Avenue in Overland; and, a required public
hearing on Council Bill 21-0407, changing the zoning classification for 990
North King Street in Villa Park. Any protests against Council Bill 21-0357 or
21-0407 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on
Monday, May 17, 2021.
ADJOURN
PENDING
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
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
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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:
21-0356 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.
Final Consideration 5-17-21 | 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.
Final Consideration 5-17-21 | Required Public Hearing
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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.
Final Consideration 5-17-21 | 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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