City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · May 3, 2021
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, May 3, 2021 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Clark led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Absent: Herndon (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-0520 Minutes of Monday, April 26, 2021
The minutes of Monday, April 26, 2021 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Council Minutes 21-0520 were approved
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers Sawyer, Sandoval and Flynn offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
21-0531 A proclamation in honor of Stella Madrid upon the occasion of her
retirement from Denver Housing Authority.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 21-0531 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote:
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-0420 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was
followed by a motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by
Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0420 be amended in the following
particulars: "1) On page 2, line 5, strike “January 1, 2023”, and replace with “July
31, 2022”; and 2) On line 14, strike “January 1, 2024”, and replace with “July 31,
2022”." to change the date in which a license is required. The motion to amend
failed to carry by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: CdeBaca (1)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Absent: Herndon (1)
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sawyer, that Council Bill 21-0420 be amended in the following particulars: "On page
7, strike lines 6 through 10, and replace with “i. Each unit on a parcel …. $50”." to
levy the same fee for every rental unit. The motion to amend failed to carry by the
following vote:
Amended
Aye: CdeBaca (1)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Absent: Herndon (1)
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-0420 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, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0440 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Alclear, LLC concerning a space lease to support
their operations for expedited security lanes at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a lease agreement with Alclear, LLC for $93,420 and three years, with two
one-year options to extend, to lease 883 square feet of space to support their
operations for expedited security lanes at Denver International Airport (202157421).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-24-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0440 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0426 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments and
appointments to the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission.
Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Asian
American Pacific Islander Commission: reappointments of Riyaz Gayasaddin, Mike
Hoan Nguyen and Shauna Medeiros-Tuilaepa for terms effective immediately and
expiring 1-1-22 or until a successor is duly appointed; appointments of Tarika
Cefkin, Eric Sung, Kimberly Phu, Phoummasone “Johnny” Laychaypha, Siriwan
“Annie” Lumierst, Robert Valerio Rigonan, Robert Warwick-Diaz and Allison Duh for
terms effective immediately and expiring 1-1-23 or until a successor is duly
appointed; and appointments of Lauren Mullennex, April Park, T. Le Stadler, Rupal
Shah and Chelsea Cordero for terms effective immediately and expiring 1-1-24 or
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-20-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0426 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Herndon (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0414 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Skidata, Inc. for the Parking
Automated Revenue Control System for City-owned public garages.
Approves a contract with Skidata, Inc. for $1,223,882.23 and through 12-31-25, with
an option to extend an additional two years, for the replacement of the Parking
Automated Revenue Control System for City owned public garages in Council
Districts 9 and 10 (202057275). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 2-24-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-20-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0414 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
21-0415 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Silva Construction, Inc. for the 2021 concrete panel
replacement program for curb ramps, curbs, and gutters, citywide.
Approves a contract with Silva Construction, Inc. for $885,190 and for 120 days for
the 2021 concrete panel replacement program for curb ramps, curbs, and gutters,
citywide (202057319). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 2-24-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-20-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0415 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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21-0416 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as North Sheridan Boulevard at the
intersection of North Sheridan Boulevard and West Annie Place; and, a
parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 16th Avenue, North
Sheridan Boulevard, West Annie Place and North Zenobia Street
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as North Sheridan Boulevard,
located at the intersection of North Sheridan Boulevard and West Annie Place, and
dedicates a parcel of land as public alley, bounded by West 16th Avenue, North
Sheridan Boulevard, West Annie Place, and North Zenobia Street in Council District
1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-20-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0416 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
21-0417 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as North Sheridan Boulevard at the
intersection of North Sheridan Boulevard and West 16th Avenue; and, a
parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 16th Avenue, North
Sheridan Boulevard, West Annie Place and North Zenobia Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as North Sheridan Boulevard,
located at the intersection of North Sheridan Boulevard and West 16th Avenue, and
dedicates a parcel of land as public alley, bounded by West 16th Avenue, North
Sheridan Boulevard, West Annie Place, and North Zenobia Street in Council District
1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-20-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0417 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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21-0418 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West Colfax
Avenue, North Sheridan Boulevard, West 16th Avenue and North Zenobia
Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, bounded by West
Colfax Avenue, North Sheridan Boulevard., West 16th Avenue and North Zenobia
Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-20-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0418 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0388 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Aramark
Management Services Limited Partnership to provide janitorial, cleaning
and sanitation services at the Denver Coliseum Auxiliary Shelter in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership by
adding $1,800,000 for a new total of $6,300,000 and six months for a new end date
of 9-30-21 and amending the pricing structure to provide janitorial, cleaning and
sanitation services at the Denver Coliseum Auxiliary Shelter in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic (GENRL-202157953-03; THTRS-202054281-03). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-24-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0388 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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21-0389 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Aramark Sports
and Entertainment Services, LLC to provide beverage services at the
Denver Coliseum Auxiliary Shelter in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC by adding
$200,000 for a new total of $650,000 and six months for a new date of 9-30-21 to
provide beverage services at the Denver Coliseum Auxiliary Shelter in response to
the COVID-19 pandemic (GENRL-202157958-02; THTRS-202054425-00). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-24-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0389 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
21-0436 A resolution Approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver
for operation of the Denver Crisis Intervention Response Unit.
Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver by adding $700,000 for a
new total of $2,400,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for operation
of the Crisis Intervention Response Unit, which pairs a mental health clinician with a
police officer to respond to calls involving individuals with suspected mental health
needs (ENVHL 202158249-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-24-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-24-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0436 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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21-0438 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Denver Rescue Mission to provide the
Shelter Program Next Step case management services at multiple DRM
sites; and for DRM Operations at the 48th Avenue Shelter location and the
Lawrence Street Community Center.
Approves a contract with The Denver Rescue Mission for $4,999,889 and through
12-31-21 to provide 24/7 shelter operations, day shelter services, and case
management for people experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST 202057230).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-24-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0438 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0425 A bill for an ordinance amending the effective date of the
entertainment district and common consumption area chapter of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code.
Amends Article II of Chapter 6 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by modifying
the effective date for the common consumption area licensing pilot program. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-21.
Council Bill 21-0425 was ordered published
Ordered published
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0078 A bill for an ordinance reorganizing and amending Chapter 20,
Article XI of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding Auditor
subpoena power in connection with performance of internal audits and
investigations and enforcement of prevailing and minimum wage.
Amends Article XI, Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding
Auditor subpoena power in connection with performance of internal audits, and
subpoena power related to investigations and enforcement of prevailing and
minimum wage. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-20-21.
Council Bill 21-0078 was ordered published
Ordered published
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21-0442 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colfax Downing
Owner, LLC for the sale of a remnant piece of property located at 1431 N.
Marion St.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Colfax Downing Owner, LLC for
$17,000 for the sale of a 1,114 sf remnant parcel, located at 1431 N. Marion St in
Council District 10 (FINAN-202158206). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 2-24-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-20-21.
Council Bill 21-0442 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0352 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Loretto Heights
Rezoning and IMP Development Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and ACM Loretto VI, LLC, Loretto Heights Metropolitan District No.
1, Loretto Heights Metropolitan District No. 2, Loretto Heights Metropolitan
District No. 3, Loretto Heights Metropolitan District No. 4, Loretto Heights
Metropolitan District No. 5, Loretto Heights Programming Metropolitan
District and, Pancratia Hall Partners, LLC for the development of 70 acres
bounded by Federal Boulevard, South Irving Street and Dartmouth Avenue.
Approves a development agreement with ACM Loretto VI, LLC their successors and
assigns, obligating the developer to certain requirements for development of
approximately 70 acres bounded by Federal Boulevard to the east, South Irving
Street to the west, and Dartmouth Avenue to the south in Council District 2. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-24-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-21.
Council Bill 21-0352 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
5-10-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-0437 A bill for an ordinance designating 123 East Speer Boulevard as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 123
Speer Boulevard in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-20-21.
Council Bill 21-0437 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
5-10-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0427 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract Amendment
#1 between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado,
Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, for the Jail
Based Behavioral Health Services Program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Office of
Behavioral Health by reducing the agreement amount by $212,642 for a new total of
$477,542 for the Fiscal Year 2021 Denver Sheriff Department's Recovery In a
Secure Environment (RISE) to provide mental health and substance abuse
assistance at the County Jail. No change to agreement duration
(SHERF-202055330-00; SHERF-202158291-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-24-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-21.
Council Bill 21-0427 was ordered published
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-0279 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, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-0151 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, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 21-0309, changing the zoning classification for
1450 South Humboldt Street in Washington Park; a required public hearing
on Council Bill 21-0310, changing the zoning classification for 1590 South
Emerson Street in Platt Park; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
21-0317, changing the zoning classification for 3431 North Columbine Street
in Clayton. Anyone wishing to speak on any 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:39 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0309. 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 Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-0309 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, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon, Torres (2)
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:51 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0310. 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 Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-0310 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, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon, Torres (2)
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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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:59 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0317. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Valerie Herrera of Community Planning and Development delivered the
staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Bill 21-0317 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, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon, Torres (2)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, May 10, 2021, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0352, approving a
proposed Loretto Heights Rezoning and IMP Development Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and ACM Loretto VI, LLC, Loretto
Heights Metropolitan District No. 1, Loretto Heights Metropolitan District No.
2, Loretto Heights Metropolitan District No. 3, Loretto Heights Metropolitan
District No. 4, Loretto Heights Metropolitan District No. 5, Loretto Heights
Programming Metropolitan District and, Pancratia Hall Partners, LLC for the
development of 70 acres bounded by Federal Boulevard, South Irving Street
and Dartmouth Avenue; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
21-0437, designating 123 East Speer Boulevard as a structure for
preservation.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 8:16 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, May 3, 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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City Council Agenda Monday, May 3, 2021
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-0520 Minutes of Monday, April 26, 2021
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
21-0531 A proclamation in honor of Stella Madrid upon the occasion of her
retirement from Denver Housing Authority.
Sponsor Ortega and Torres
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0440 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Alclear, LLC concerning a space lease to support
their operations for expedited security lanes at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a lease agreement with Alclear, LLC for $93,420 and three years, with two
one-year options to extend, to lease 883 square feet of space to support their
operations for expedited security lanes at Denver International Airport (202157421).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-24-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-21.
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Finance & Governance Committee
21-0426 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments and
appointments to the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission.
Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Asian
American Pacific Islander Commission: reappointments of Riyaz Gayasaddin, Mike
Hoan Nguyen and Shauna Medeiros-Tuilaepa for terms effective immediately and
expiring 1-1-22 or until a successor is duly appointed; appointments of Tarika
Cefkin, Eric Sung, Kimberly Phu, Phoummasone “Johnny” Laychaypha, Siriwan
“Annie” Lumierst, Robert Valerio Rigonan, Robert Warwick-Diaz and Allison Duh for
terms effective immediately and expiring 1-1-23 or until a successor is duly
appointed; and appointments of Lauren Mullennex, April Park, T. Le Stadler, Rupal
Shah and Chelsea Cordero for terms effective immediately and expiring 1-1-24 or
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-20-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0414 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Skidata, Inc. for the Parking
Automated Revenue Control System for City-owned public garages.
Approves a contract with Skidata, Inc. for $1,223,882.23 and through 12-31-25, with
an option to extend an additional two years, for the replacement of the Parking
Automated Revenue Control System for City owned public garages in Council
Districts 9 and 10 (202057275). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 2-24-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-20-21.
21-0415 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Silva Construction, Inc. for the 2021 concrete panel
replacement program for curb ramps, curbs, and gutters, citywide.
Approves a contract with Silva Construction, Inc. for $885,190 and for 120 days for
the 2021 concrete panel replacement program for curb ramps, curbs, and gutters,
citywide (202057319). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 2-24-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-20-21.
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21-0416 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as North Sheridan Boulevard at the
intersection of North Sheridan Boulevard and West Annie Place; and, a
parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 16th Avenue, North
Sheridan Boulevard, West Annie Place and North Zenobia Street
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as North Sheridan Boulevard,
located at the intersection of North Sheridan Boulevard and West Annie Place, and
dedicates a parcel of land as public alley, bounded by West 16th Avenue, North
Sheridan Boulevard, West Annie Place, and North Zenobia Street in Council District
1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-20-21.
21-0417 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as North Sheridan Boulevard at the
intersection of North Sheridan Boulevard and West 16th Avenue; and, a
parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 16th Avenue, North
Sheridan Boulevard, West Annie Place and North Zenobia Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as North Sheridan Boulevard,
located at the intersection of North Sheridan Boulevard and West 16th Avenue, and
dedicates a parcel of land as public alley, bounded by West 16th Avenue, North
Sheridan Boulevard, West Annie Place, and North Zenobia Street in Council District
1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-20-21.
21-0418 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West Colfax
Avenue, North Sheridan Boulevard, West 16th Avenue and North Zenobia
Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, bounded by West
Colfax Avenue, North Sheridan Boulevard., West 16th Avenue and North Zenobia
Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-20-21.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0388 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Aramark
Management Services Limited Partnership to provide janitorial, cleaning
and sanitation services at the Denver Coliseum Auxiliary Shelter in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership by
adding $1,800,000 for a new total of $6,300,000 and six months for a new end date
of 9-30-21 and amending the pricing structure to provide janitorial, cleaning and
sanitation services at the Denver Coliseum Auxiliary Shelter in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic (GENRL-202157953-03; THTRS-202054281-03). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-24-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-21.
21-0389 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Second
Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC to provide beverage
services at the Denver Coliseum Auxiliary Shelter in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Amends a contract with Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC by adding
$200,000 for a new total of $650,000 and six months for a new date of 9-30-21 to
provide beverage services at the Denver Coliseum Auxiliary Shelter in response to
the COVID-19 pandemic (GENRL-202157958-02; THTRS-202054425-00). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-24-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-21.
21-0436 A resolution Approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver
for operation of the Denver Crisis Intervention Response Unit.
Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver by adding $700,000 for a
new total of $2,400,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for operation
of the Crisis Intervention Response Unit, which pairs a mental health clinician with a
police officer to respond to calls involving individuals with suspected mental health
needs (ENVHL 202158249-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-24-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-24-21.
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21-0438 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Denver Rescue Mission to provide the
Shelter Program Next Step case management services at multiple DRM
sites; and for DRM Operations at the 48th Avenue Shelter location and the
Lawrence Street Community Center.
Approves a contract with The Denver Rescue Mission for $4,999,889 and through
12-31-21 to provide 24/7 shelter operations, day shelter services, and case
management for people experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST 202057230).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-24-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-21.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0425 A bill for an ordinance amending the effective date of the
entertainment district and common consumption area chapter of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code.
Amends Article II of Chapter 6 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by modifying
the effective date for the common consumption area licensing pilot program. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-21.
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0078 A bill for an ordinance reorganizing and amending Chapter 20,
Article XI of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding Auditor
subpoena power in connection with performance of internal audits and
investigations and enforcement of prevailing and minimum wage.
Amends Article XI, Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding
Auditor subpoena power in connection with performance of internal audits, and
subpoena power related to investigations and enforcement of prevailing and
minimum wage. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-20-21.
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21-0442 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colfax Downing
Owner, LLC for the sale of a remnant piece of property located at 1431 N.
Marion St.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Colfax Downing Owner, LLC for
$17,000 for the sale of a 1,114 sf remnant parcel, located at 1431 N. Marion St in
Council District 10 (FINAN-202158206). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 2-24-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-20-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0352 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Loretto Heights
Rezoning and IMP Development Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and ACM Loretto VI, LLC, Loretto Heights Metropolitan District No.
1, Loretto Heights Metropolitan District No. 2, Loretto Heights Metropolitan
District No. 3, Loretto Heights Metropolitan District No. 4, Loretto Heights
Metropolitan District No. 5, Loretto Heights Programming Metropolitan
District and, Pancratia Hall Partners, LLC for the development of 70 acres
bounded by Federal Boulevard, South Irving Street and Dartmouth Avenue.
Approves a development agreement with ACM Loretto VI, LLC their successors and
assigns, obligating the developer to certain requirements for development of
approximately 70 acres bounded by Federal Boulevard to the east, South Irving
Street to the west, and Dartmouth Avenue to the south in Council District 2. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-24-21.
If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-10-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-21.
21-0437 A bill for an ordinance designating 123 East Speer Boulevard as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 123
Speer Boulevard in Council District 10. If ordered published, a public hearing will be
held on Monday, 5-10-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-20-21.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0427 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract Amendment
#1 between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado,
Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, for the Jail
Based Behavioral Health Services Program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Office of
Behavioral Health by reducing the agreement amount by $212,642 for a new total of
$477,542 for the Fiscal Year 2021 Denver Sheriff Department's Recovery In a
Secure Environment (RISE) to provide mental health and substance abuse
assistance at the County Jail. No change to agreement duration
(SHERF-202055330-00; SHERF-202158291-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-24-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-21-21.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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.
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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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0309,
changing the zoning classification for 1450 South Humboldt Street in
Washington Park; a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0310,
changing the zoning classification for 1590 South Emerson Street in Platt
Park; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0317, changing the
zoning classification for 3431 North Columbine Street in Clayton. Anyone
wishing to speak on any of these matters 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
21-0309 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.
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.
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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, May 10, 2021, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0352, approving a proposed
Loretto Heights Rezoning and IMP Development Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and ACM Loretto VI, LLC, Loretto Heights
Metropolitan District No. 1, Loretto Heights Metropolitan District No. 2,
Loretto Heights Metropolitan District No. 3, Loretto Heights Metropolitan
District No. 4, Loretto Heights Metropolitan District No. 5, Loretto Heights
Programming Metropolitan District and, Pancratia Hall Partners, LLC for the
development of 70 acres bounded by Federal Boulevard, South Irving Street
and Dartmouth Avenue; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
21-0437, designating 123 East Speer Boulevard as a structure for
preservation.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
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 5-17-21:
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
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
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
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