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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, May 24, 2021 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Sandoval 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 21-0604 Minutes of Monday, May 17, 2021 The minutes of Monday, May 17, 2021 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Gilmore announced that tonight Council is scheduled to hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0407, changing the zoning classification for 990 North King Street in Villa Park. However, it is Council's intent to postpone final consideration of Council Bill 21-0407, with its public hearing, to Monday, June 21, 2021. If you are wishing to speak on this matter, we apologize for any inconvenience and ask that you return on Monday, June 21, 2021. Councilmembers Gilmore, Hinds, CdeBaca, Kniech, Kashmann and Herndon offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 21-0615 A proclamation declaring June 4 to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the month of June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Month. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Proclamation 21-0615 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) Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-1352 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. to establish rates for the disposal of construction, industrial, and remedial rubbish, debris, clean dirt, and other waste material at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site landfill. Approves a contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 and through 12-31-25 for the disposal of non-municipal waste, including construction, industrial, remedial rubbish, debris, clean dirt, and other waste materials collected by the city, citywide (ENVHL-202053770). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-18-20. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember CdeBaca called out this resolution at the 5-24-21 Council meeting for a one-week postponement to 6-7-21. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember CdeBaca postponed Council Resolution 20-1352 for one-week to 6-7-21. Postponed BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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 6-21-21 | Required Public Hearing A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0407 be taken out of order. The motion carried by the following vote: Took out of order Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon that Council Bill 21-0407 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that final consideration of Council Bill 21-0407, with its public hearing, be postponed to 6-21-21. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 2 BLOCK VOTE A motion offered 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) RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 21-0597 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to June 21, 2021. Extends the emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilmember Gilmore approved direct filing this item on 5-20-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0597 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) Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0545 A resolution approving a proposed second Amendment between the City and County of Denver and WJ Advisors, LLC concerning consulting services for financial and economic management and for the planning and development of airport properties at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with WJ Advisors, LLC by adding $1,500,000 for a new total of $5,500,000 and two years for a new end date of 12-31-23 to provide consulting services for the financial and economic management of the Airport and for the planning and development of Airport facilities at Denver International Airport (202158248).The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-12-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0545 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) Page 3 21-0546 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and PCL Construction Services, Inc. concerning sewer tunnel repairs at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. for $7,412,165 and for one year for sewer tunnel repairs at Denver International Airport (202056250). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-12-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0546 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) Finance & Governance Committee 21-0524 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Rocky Mountain Mail Services, LLC to extend the term, increase the maximum contract amount and amend the scope of work for mailing services. Amends a contract with Rocky Mountain Mail Services, LLC by adding $250,000 for a new total of $700,000 and one month for a new end date of 12-31-21 and amending Exhibit A, Scope of Work to include folding and inserting service and Exhibit B, Billing Rates to include the rate associated with folding and inserting service (GENRL-202157493-01; GENRL-202055961-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-11-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0524 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) 21-0525 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Orlando F. Salazar III and Tajuddin Ashaheed to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 9-01-23 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-11-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0525 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) Page 4 21-0527 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver African American Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Courtney Galloway, Tymesha Witkins and Fatima Thibou to the Denver African American Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 9-26-24 or until a successor is duly appointed. The The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-11-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0527 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) 21-0528 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Mary J. Schultz to the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring 1-01-23 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-11-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0528 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) 21-0544 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and T-Mobile West LLC for a new amount and replacing equipment for cellular antennas. Amends a license agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC by adding $21,858.44 for a new total of $736,057.76 and replacing equipment for cellular antennas located on the existing radio tower at Denver Fire Department Station #29 at 4800 North Himalaya Way in Council District 11. No change to agreement duration (FINAN- 202056550-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-11-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0544 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) Page 5 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0501 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Alpine Disposal, Inc. for the sorting and recycling of the materials collected through the Denver Recycles Program. Amends a contract with Alpine Disposal, Inc. by adding $300,000 for a new total of $3,100,000 and three months for a new end date of 7-28-21 for the sorting and marketing of the city's recyclables (201737957; 202158510-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-4-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0501 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) 21-0534 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and KCI Technologies, Inc. for on-call utility engineering professional services, citywide. Amends a contract with KCI Technologies, Inc. by correcting the rates exhibit for on-call utility engineering professional services, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration (DOTI-202056597-01; DOTI-202158431-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-11-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0534 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) Page 6 21-0535 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “Broadway Corridor Multi-Modal Improvements” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $4,756,372 of CDOT funds, $2,400,000 of City funds and $4,843,628 of Federal funds and through 3-24-31 for the South Broadway Multi-modal project to construct a two-way protected bike lane from Center Avenue to Speer Boulevard, including traffic signal and curb ramp reconstruction, bus stop enhancements, on-street parking, utility design, paving, signing and striping, drainage, and water quality improvements as part of the Elevate Denver Bond program in Council District 7 (202158587). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-11-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0535 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) 21-0547 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Equipment Company of the Rockies, LLC for an electric street sweeper. Approves a purchase order with Equipment of the Rockies for $575,536 to purchase an Electric Street Sweeper to support street maintenance operations, citywide (PO-00099489). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-11-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0547 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) Page 7 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0316 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Analytics and Insights Matter LLC to reduce stigma associated with seeking behavioral health services. Approves a contract with Analytics and Insights Matter, LLC for $548,951 and for two years to design and implement a stigma-reduction campaign related to behavioral health conditions and connect more residents to early intervention and behavioral health treatment and support, citywide (ENVHL-202157997-0). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-24-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0316 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) 21-0458 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers to provide comprehensive Head Start services. Approves a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Center for $2,215,953 and through 6-30-22 to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 321 children in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 (202158317). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-28-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0458 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) 21-0605 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($100,000.00), payable to: Parker Lipman LLP Trust Account and Kellie Keelan for payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the civil action Kellie Keelan v. City and County of Denver, Denver Fire Department, EEOC Charge No. 541-2020-00872. Settles a claim involving the Denver Fire Department. This item was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 5-19-21. A motion offered that Council Resolution 21-0605 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) Page 8 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0542 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and County of Weld to provide employment, education and training services under the second phase of the TEC-P program. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Weld County for $555,000 and through 1-31-25 for participation in the second phase of federally funded Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership (TEC-P), which will provide career counseling, and upskilling opportunities, and job placement for adult jobseekers, and for which DEDO will serve as grant administrator for Denver and its regional partners (OEDEV-202158070-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-12-21. Council Bill 21-0542 was ordered published Ordered published 21-0543 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and County of Larimer Board of County Commissioners to provide employment, education and training services under the second phase of the TEC-P program. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Larimer County for $779,427 and through 1-31-25 for participation in the second phase of federally funded Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership (TEC-P), which will provide career counseling, and upskilling opportunities, and job placement for adult jobseekers, and for which DEDO will serve as grant administrator for Denver and its regional partners (OEDEV-202158072-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-12-21. Council Bill 21-0543 was ordered published Ordered published Finance & Governance Committee 21-0487 A bill for an ordinance correcting errors that occurred during the re-numbering and re-codification of Articles I through IX of Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code to correct errors that occurred during the re-numbering and re-codification of Articles I through IX of Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-11-21. Council Bill 21-0487 was ordered published Ordered published Page 9 21-0549 A bill for an ordinance amending article II of chapter 2 requiring elected officers to adopt and maintain a policy prohibiting themselves and their appointees from engaging in discrimination and harassment. Amends article II of chapter 2 of the DRMC requiring elected officers to adopt and maintain a policy prohibiting themselves and their appointees from engaging in discrimination and harassment. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-11-21. Council Bill 21-0549 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0486 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Collection Agreement between the City and County of Denver and United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, to allow fee collection by the U.S. Forest Service. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the USDA, U.S. Forest Service through 12-31-26 to allow fee collection by the U.S. Forest Service for Summit Lake Mountain Park in Clear Creek County (202158129). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-14-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-4-21. Council Bill 21-0486 was ordered published Ordered published 21-0498 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1718 North Tamarac Street in East Colfax. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1718 North Tamarac Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-4-21. Final Consideration 6-21-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-0498 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 6-21-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 21-0539 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easements, in their entirety, established in the sewer easement recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 1847, Page 320; the Deed of Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 6987, Page 583; and, the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 168, Series of 1968, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 9885, Page 590 located at 2535 East 40th Avenue. Relinquishes three separate easements in their entirety as follows: the sanitary sewer easement reserved in Book 1847 Page 320, the sewer easement in its entirety reserved in the Deed of Easement, Book 6987 Page 583, and the storm sewer easement reserved in Ordinance No. 168, Series of 1968, located at 2535 East 40th Avenue in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-11-21. Council Bill 21-0539 was ordered published Ordered published Page 10 21-0540 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way at the intersection of West Vassar Avenue and South Delaware Street, without reservations. Vacates a portion of right of way adjacent to 351 West Vassar Avenue, without reservations, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-11-21. Council Bill 21-0540 was ordered published Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0529 A bill for an ordinance creating a new article IX pertaining to access to free legal services to covered individuals in Denver facing covered eviction proceedings. A bill for an ordinance creating a new article VIII establishing access to legal representation to qualified residents facing eviction. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-12-21. Council Bill 21-0529 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0281 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, to provide funding to support retail food establishments impacted by capacity restrictions imposed to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado, Department of Public Health and Environment for $691,826.25 of State funds and through 1-31-22 to reimburse the City for restaurant licensing fees that have been waived in 2021 as a result of the COVD-19 pandemic (EXCIS-202157458). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-7-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-5-21. A motion offered that Council Bill 21-0281 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) Page 11 21-0512 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Adams County to provide employment, education and training services under the second phase of the TEC-P program. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Adams County for $555,000 and through 1-31-25 for participation in the second phase of federally funded Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership (TEC-P), which will provide career counseling, and upskilling opportunities, and job placement for adult jobseekers, and for which DEDO will serve as grant administrator for Denver and its regional partners (OEDEV-202158069-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-7-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-5-21. A motion offered that Council Bill 21-0512 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) 21-0513 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jefferson County to provide employment, education and training services under the second phase of the TEC-P program. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County for $720,000 and through 1-31-25 for participation in the second phase of federally funded Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership (TEC-P), which will provide career counseling, and upskilling opportunities, and job placement for adult jobseekers, and for which DEDO will serve as grant administrator for Denver and its regional partners (OEDEV-202158071-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-7-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-5-21. A motion offered that Council Bill 21-0513 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) Page 12 Finance & Governance Committee 21-0504 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in Denver Human Services, authorizing a cash transfer to the Community Development Special Revenue Fund, and making an appropriation in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund. Rescinds $502,120 from Denver Human Services (DHS) to transfer cash to and appropriate budget in the Homeless Services Fund to support transitioning the administration of two transitional housing contracts from DHS to the Department of Housing Stability. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-4-21. A motion offered that Council Bill 21-0504 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 21-0517 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the park building plan for the Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center Natatorium Addition pursuant to the provisions of Sections 39-210 and 39-211 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. Approves the park building plan for the Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center Natatorium Addition in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-4-21. A motion offered that Council Bill 21-0517 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 21-0505 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Human Services to provide childcare facility licensure and investigation services. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services by adding $640,642 for a new total of $1,281,284 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-22 to provide reimbursement for the City’s Child Care Facility Inspection program for services related to child care facility inspections, citywide (ENVHL-202054585-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-7-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-5-21. A motion offered that Council Bill 21-0505 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) Page 13 Nay: (None) (0) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a combined public hearing on Council Bill 21-0083, changing the zoning classification for 2650 Arkins Court, 3205 Denargo Street, 3280 Denargo Street, and 2700 Wewatta Way in Five Points, and Council Bill 21-0515, approving a proposed Denargo Market Development Agreement by and among the City and County of Denver, JV Denargo LLC and Denargo Market Metropolitan District No. 1 for the development of approximately 12.97 acres at 2650 Arkins Court, 3205 and 3280 Denargo Street and 2700 Wewatta Way; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0357, changing the zoning classification for 235 West Evans Avenue in Overland. 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:19 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 21-0083 and 21-0515. Sarah Komppa, Ann Bowers, Laura Newman, Caitlin Quander, Sean Campbell, David Smith, Tai Beldock, Douglas Jackson, Jeff Shoemaker, Simon Cohn, Stephen Benchik, David Pardo, Stephan Swanson, Jordan Block, Susan Powers, Jill Locantore, Chris Nelson, Darrell Watson, Brad Evans and Adam Estroff signed up to speak in favor of the bills. Alfonso Espino, Maddy Hughes, Nola Miguel, Tess Dougherty, David Hagan, Katie Blakey and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bills. Scott Robinson of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0083 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: CdeBaca (1) Page 14 21-0515 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Denargo Market Development Agreement by and among the City and County of Denver, JV Denargo LLC and Denargo Market Metropolitan District No. 1 for the development of approximately 12.97 acres at 2650 Arkins Court, 3205 and 3280 Denargo Street and 2700 Wewatta Way. Approves a development agreement with JV Denargo LLC, and Denargo Market Metropolitan District No. 1 establishing infrastructure construction and maintenance responsibilities, affordable housing commitments, and vested property rights for the Denargo Market development at 2650 Arkins Court, 3205 & 3280 Denargo Street, and 2700 Wewatta Way in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-4-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0515 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: CdeBaca (1) 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:21 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0357. Andrew Davis and Steve Ferris signed up to speak in favor of this bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of this bill. Brandon Shaver of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0357 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, June 21, 2021, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0498, changing the zoning classification for 1718 North Tamarac Street in East Colfax. Any protests against Council Bill 21-0498 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, June 14, 2021. Page 15 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 16