City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · June 7, 2021
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, June 7, 2021 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Flynn 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
21-0632 Minutes of Monday, May 24, 2021
The minutes of Monday, May 24, 2021 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Council Minutes 21-0632 were approved
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote:
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0572 A bill for an ordinance amending the local open meetings laws to
authorize electronic participation and electronic meeting methods during
emergencies and making other conforming amendments.
Modernizes open meeting laws to allow for use of emerging technology. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-18-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0572 be ordered published, was followed by a motion
offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember Torres, that
Council Bill 21-0572 be amended in the following particulars: "On page 5, strike lines
5-8; and Renumber subsections (2) through (5) accordingly." to eliminate the
exception for collective bargaining conferences. The motion to amend failed by the
following vote:
Amended
Aye: CdeBaca (1)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
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A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0572 be amended in the following particulars: "On page 5,
line 1, strike 'means.', and replace with 'means and recordings of meetings shall be
posted on the City's website'." to require all virtual meetings subject to this
ordinance to be archived on the City’s website. The motion to amend failed by the
following vote:
Amended
Aye: CdeBaca (1)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0572 be ordered published. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ordered published
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PENDING
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0516 A bill for an ordinance to amend Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the Denver
Revised Municipal Code relating to the Denver Zoning Code and to amend
and restate the Denver Zoning Code.
Amends the Denver Zoning Code by making numerous changes to correct, clarify,
and make minor substantive changes to all articles of the code as part of regular
code maintenance and upkeep. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-4-21.
Final Consideration 6-28-21 | Required Public Hearing
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0516 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)
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A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-0516 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended,
was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by
Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0516 be amended in the following
particulars: "1) On page 2, line 23, strike '12th' and 'May' and replace with '4th' and
'June', respectively. 2) On page 2, line 24, strike '20210048' and replace with
'20210048A'. 3) On page 2, line 31, strike '20210048' and 'June 21' and replace with
'20210048A' and 'July 1', respectively. 4) On page 3, line 11, strike 'June 18' and
replace with 'June 30'. The purpose of this amendment is due to a postponement of
the public hearing on Council Bill 21-0516 from June 14, 2021 to June 28, 2021. This
amendment replaces the Denver Zoning Code previously filed with the clerk with a
version of the Denver Zoning Code that corrects references to the date of
republication of the code. The previous version of the Denver Zoning Code filed with
the clerk referenced a date of republication based on a June 14, 2021 public hearing.
This amendment also changes the effective date of the ordinance, and the date in
which certain applications must be submitted in order to be processed under the
prior version of the zoning code: both necessary as a result of the postponement of
the public hearing on this item." The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0516 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as
amended, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly
seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that final consideration of Council Bill 21-0516,
with its public hearing, be postponed to Monday, June 28, 2021. The motion to
postpone carried by the following vote:
Postponed
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, 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
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0576 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Alpine Disposal, Inc. for
Denver Arts & Venues trash, recycling, and composting services.
Amends a contract with Alpine Disposal, Inc. by adding two years and two months
and modifying the sponsorship fee schedule for the collection of recycling and refuse
from Denver Arts and Venues facilities. No change to contract amount
(THTRS-201840339). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-26-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0576 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)
21-0579 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Cavotec USA, Inc. concerning
replacement jet bridge parts at Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Cavotec USA, Inc. for $4,000,000 and for
two years, with three one-year options to renew, for replacement jet bridge parts at
Denver International Airport (SC-00005856). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0579 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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21-0602 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and CenturyLink Communications, LLC
concerning telecommunication services and related professional services
at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with CenturyLink Communications, LLC by adding $2,058,400.84
for a new total of $6,269,308.84 and two years for a new end date of 5-28-23 for
telecommunications services and professional services at Denver International
Airport (202157945). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-26-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0602 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)
21-0603 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Aerovias de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., d/b/a
Aeromexico, concerning the addition of office space to the current Use and
Lease Agreement at Denver International Airport.
Amends a use and lease agreement with Aeromexico for rates and charges to add a
new leased space located on Concourse A for passenger service at Denver
International Airport. No change to agreement duration (202158319). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0603 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Finance & Governance Committee
21-0555 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northern Colorado Pest and
Wildlife Control Corp. to extend the CARES Act language to seek
reimbursement for service-related costs associated with the COVID-19
pandemic.
Amends a contract with Northern Colorado Pest and Wildlife Control Corp. by
extending the CARES Act language through December 31, 2021 to seek
reimbursement for service-related costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic for
pest control service. No change to contract amount or duration
(GENRL-202157878-03; GENRL-201739057-03). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-21-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-18-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0555 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)
21-0556 A resolution approving a proposed Assignment and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CONSOR Engineers,
LLC dba Apex Design, P.C. for on-call professional services related to
intelligent transportation systems and design, business intelligence and
information and communication technology, citywide.
Amends a contract with Apex Design, LLC by changing the vendor name to CONSOR
Engineers, LLC doing business as Apex Design, for on-call professional services
related to intelligent transportation systems and design, business intelligence and
information and communication technology, citywide. No change to contract amount
or duration (GENRL-202158111-01; GENRL-201952379-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-21-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-18-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0556 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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21-0557 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the
Prosperity Denver Fund Board of Directors, formerly known as the Denver
College Success Corporation.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Mark Goodman and Theresa Pena to the
Prosperity Denver Fund Board of Directors, formerly known as the Denver College
Success Corporation, for terms effective immediately and expiring on 5-01-24, or
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 5-18-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0557 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)
21-0562 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Clear Selections Group, Inc.
dba Liberty Waste Management to seek reimbursement for service-related
costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to provide portable toilet
and hand-wash station rental services.
Amends a contract with Clear Selections Group, Inc., doing business as Liberty
Waste Management, by extending the CARES Act language through December 31,
2021 to seek reimbursement for service-related costs associated with the COVID-19
pandemic to provide portable toilet and hand-wash station rental services. No
change to contract amount or duration (GENRL-202157879-03;
GENRL-202053133-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 6-21-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-18-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0562 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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21-0574 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Granicus, LLC f/k/a Granicus,
Inc. to extend the term and increase the maximum contract amount for the
Legislative Information System software supporting City Council.
Amends a contract with Granicus, LLC by adding $277,723.36 for a new total of
$660,668.36 and three years for a new end date of 5-15-24 for continual use and
support of the Legislative Information System (LIS) (TECHS-202158263). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0574 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)
21-0575 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Systems
Research Institute, Inc. to increase the compensation and update
applicable appendices for use of the ESRI ArcGIS software for the City's
Geographical Information Systems.
Amends a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) by adding
$200,000 for a new total of $4,969,305 to allow for additional usage and
functionality of the ESRI ArcGIS software used within the City’s Geographical
Information Systems (GIS). No change to contract duration (TECHS-202158465).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0575 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)
21-0580 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Commission on Aging.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Chrissy Esposito to the Denver Commission on
Aging for a term effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-23, or until a successor
is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-25-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0580 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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21-0590 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City and
County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed $19,070,000
of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Montbello Freshlo.
Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $19,070,000 of
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC), or
its affiliates, to support the construction of the Montbello FreshLo project, a new
affordable housing project located at 12300 East Albrook Drive in Council District 8.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0590 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)
21-0596 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America concerning the “Emergency Rental Assistance”
program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury for
$27,274,556.20 of Federal funds and through 9-30-25 for Emergency Rental
Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to assist households that are unable to pay rent
and utilities due to experiencing a reduction in household income, incurring
significant costs, or experiencing other financial hardship during or due, directly or
indirectly, to the COVID-19 pandemic (HOST-202158782). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0596 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)
21-0598 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment
of Andrew Amador.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Andrew Amador as Executive Director of the
Department of General Services, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0598 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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21-0599 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City and
County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed $8,000,000
of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Rhonda’s Place.
Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 of
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the REDI Corporation, or its affiliates, to
support the construction of the Rhonda’s Place project, a new affordable housing
project located at 203 South Federal Boulevard in Council District 3. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0599 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
21-0558 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Broadway Park -
Subdivision Filing No. 1.
Approves a subdivision plat for Broadway Park - Subdivision Filing No. 1, located
between West Alameda Avenue and West Dakota Avenue and South Cherokee
Street and South Broadway Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-18-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0558 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)
21-0559 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Broadway Station
Filing No. 3.
Approves a subdivision plat for Broadway Station Filing No. 3, located between West
Mississippi Avenue and I-25, and South Santa Fe Drive and South Broadway Street
in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-18-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0559 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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21-0560 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and FCI Constructors, Inc. for construction of the Green
Valley Ranch Recreation Center Natatorium Addition as part of the Elevate
Denver Bond program in Council District 11.
Approves a contract with FCI Constructors, Inc. for $11,043,237 and for 395 Days
for construction of the Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center Natatorium Addition as
part of the Elevate Denver Bond program in Council District 11 (DOTI-202157632).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0560 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)
21-0594 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendment to On-Call
Hauling Agreement between the City and County of Denver and J&K
Trucking, LLC to increase compensation and extend the term for hauling
services relating to asphalt, mill tailings in support of paving operations.
Amends a contract with J&K Trucking, LLC by adding $1 million for a new total of $15
million and three months for a new end date of 8-31-21 for hauling of asphalt and
mill tailings in support of paving operations, citywide (DOTI- 202158680-05;
201627369-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-25-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0594 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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21-0595 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Samsara, Inc. f/k/a Samsara
Networks, Inc. to modify the scope of work and insurance requirements,
amend the term and increase the maximum contract amount for hardware
and software services to support Fleet Management operations.
Amends a contract with Samsara Networks, Inc. by adding $1,513,287.89 for a new
total of $4,672,330.89 for additional units of telematic hardware installed as part of
Fleet Management operations, citywide. No change to contract duration
(DOTI-202055321-01; DOTI-202158655-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0595 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
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1352 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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21-0348 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Veolia ES Technical Solutions,
LLC to provide collection, packaging, management, transportation, and
compliant disposal of regulated materials.
Amends a contract with Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC by adding two years for a
new end date of 10-10-23 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-201842468-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-21-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0348 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)
21-0459 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to
provide comprehensive Head Start services.
Approves a contract with Volunteers of America for $701,361 and through 6-30-22 to
provide comprehensive Head Start services to 96 children in Council Districts 1, 2, 3
and 7 (202158381). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-21-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-28-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0459 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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21-0563 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to
provide emergency shelter activities and integrated health services for
people experiencing homelessness who are experiencing housing
instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $932,358 and
through 1-31-22 to provide emergency shelter activities and integrated health
services for people experiencing homelessness who are experiencing housing
instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic (HOST-202157443). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-21-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0563 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)
21-0564 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “Continuum of Care - Bedrock” program and the funding
therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development for $725,330 and through 10-31-22 for the
Continuum of Care Bedrock program to assist individuals who are
experiencing chronic homelessness, citywide (HOST 202158602). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-21-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0564 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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21-0565 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “Continuum of Care - Spectrum” program and the funding
therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development for $1,028,626 and through 6-30-22 for the
Continuum of Care Spectrum program to support permanent supportive
housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST
202158594). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-21-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-19-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0565 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)
21-0566 A resolution approving a proposed Emergency Solutions Grant
Agreement-Cares Act between the City and County of Denver and The
Denver Rescue Mission to provide emergency shelter activities at the 48th
Avenue Shelter location, for people experiencing homelessness who are
experiencing housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Approves a contract with The Denver Rescue Mission for $1,599,754 and through
9-30-21 to provide emergency shelter activities at the 48th Avenue Shelter location,
for people experiencing homelessness who are experiencing housing instability due
to the COVID-19 pandemic (HOST 202158684). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-21-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0566 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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21-0567 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to provide rapid re-housing
services to unsheltered people experiencing homelessness, citywide.
Approves a contract with The Salvation Army for $1,650,000 and through 12-31-23
to provide rapid re-housing services to unsheltered people experiencing
homelessness, citywide (HOST 202057236). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-21-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0567 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)
21-0581 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Year One, Inc. to provide
energy and water efficiency assistance.
Amends a contract with Year One, Inc. doing business as Mile High Youth Corps, by
adding $209,476.11 for a new total of $609,476.11 and one year for a new end date
of 12-31-21 for the Residential and Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Services program
working to reduce the impact of energy bills, citywide (HRCRS-202158755). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0581 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)
21-0582 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Energy Resource Center for
energy efficiency services, weatherization upgrades, and resident
education for multi-family residential units.
Amends a contract with Energy Resource Center by adding $225,000 for a new total
of $1,125,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for the for the
Residential and Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Services program working to reduce the
impact of energy bills, citywide (HRCRS-202158698). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0582 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
21-0583 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Groundwork Denver,
Incorporated, for energy efficiency services, weatherization upgrades, and
resident education for multi-family residential units.
Amends a contract with Groundwork Denver by adding $315,000 for a new total of
$945,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for the Residential and
Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Services program working to reduce the impact of
energy bills, citywide (HRCRS-202158753). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0583 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)
21-0584 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 Public Health and Environment concerning the
“COVID - ELC Expansion” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment for $12,448,999 of State funds and through 7-31-23 to
provide funding for the City's COVID-19 response including critical
containment activities such as disease surveillance, case investigation,
contact tracing, and testing, citywide (202158808). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0584 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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21-0601 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Anschutz Foundation concerning the “The Anschutz Foundation Grant”
program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with The Anschutz Foundation for $1,000,000
and through 12-31-23 to support the housing and homeless services fund,
bridge housing, and shelter for persons experiencing homelessness, citywide
(HOST 202158764). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 5-26-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0601 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
21-0552 A bill for an ordinance amending sections 53-541 through 53-545
of Chapter 53, Article XVI, “Business Personal Property Tax Credits for
New or Expanded Businesses,” of the Revised Municipal Code.
Amends Section 53-545 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to extend the
Business Investment Program (BIP) an additional 10 years through 2032, extend the
possible term for agreements under this code section, and make conforming
amendments to reflect changes to Colorado Revised Statutes. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-21.
Council Bill 21-0552 was ordered published
Ordered published
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0533 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the General Fund.
Approves a rescission from General Fund Contingency of $434,750 to provide
a supplemental appropriation in the Department of Excise and Licenses to
fund the 2021 costs for the implementation of long-term rental licenses. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-18-21.
Council Bill 21-0533 was ordered published
Ordered published
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21-0591 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “American Rescue Plan
Act” program and approving and providing for the execution of a proposed
Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United
States of America Department of Treasury for the “Coronavirus Local Fiscal
Recovery” program and the funding therefor.
Establishes a new Special Revenue Fund, the “American Rescue Plan Act,” in the
General Government Fund series to receive and expend grant dollars allocated to
the City and County of Denver through ARPA and approves the “Coronavirus Local
Fiscal Recovery” grant agreement from the US Treasury Department for
$308,048,870 for the ARPA allocation. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-25-21.
Council Bill 21-0591 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-0606 A bill for an ordinance amending article X of chapter 53, of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code, regarding the disclosure of information on
receipts relating to third-party food delivery services in the city.
A bill for an ordinance amending article X of chapter 53, of the Denver Revised
Municipal Code, regarding the disclosure of information on receipts relating to
third-party food delivery services in the city. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
Council Bill 21-0606 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0592 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance 20200961, Series of
2020, to extend the duration of an interim zoning regulation to allow
certain temporary unlisted uses in Former Chapter 59 zone districts due to
the COVID-19 disaster emergency.
Amends Ordinance 2020-0961 to extend the zoning administrator’s authorization to
approve temporary unlisted uses on Former Chapter 59-zoned land through
December 31, 2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-25-21.
Final Consideration 7-12-21 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 21-0592 was ordered published
Ordered published
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0542 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)
21-0543 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0543 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0487 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)
21-0549 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0549 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
21-0486 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0486 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-0539 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0539 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)
21-0540 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0540 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
21-0529 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0529 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 21-0404, changing the zoning classification for
10353 East Mississippi Avenue in Windsor; a required public hearing on
Council Bill 21-0406, changing the zoning classification for 2101 and 2105
North Humboldt Street in City Park West; and, a required public hearing on
Council Bill 21-0424, changing the zoning classification for 2162 South
Grant Street in Rosedale. 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
21-0404 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 10353
East Mississippi Avenue in Windsor.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from B-1 with Conditions to S-MX-3
(business district in the former chapter 59 code to suburban mixed-use), located at
10353 East Mississippi Avenue in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 4-13-21. Community Planning and Development has
determined that the requirement for a legal protest (signatures by the owners of 20
percent or more either of the area of the lots included in the proposed change or of
the total land area within 200 feet from the perimeter of the area proposed for
change) has been met (petition signatures represent 0% and 26.6%, respectively).
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:42 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0404. Bethany
Gravell, Jim Erwin-Svoboda, David Moroney, Jeff Weeder, Teryl Gorrell and Doug
Kearbey signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Lallis A C Jackson, Aaron Atkinson,
James Jackson, Peggy Stahl, Maria Ostling, Pamela Eades, Keith Singer, Joni
Larimer, William Friedman, Don Stahl, Daniel Brotzman, Roger Miller and Anthony
Hill signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Ella Stueve of Community Planning
and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-0404 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion
failed to carry by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Ortega,
Sandoval, Torres (9)
Nay: Hinds, Kashmann, Sawyer (3)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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21-0406 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2101
and 2105 North Humboldt Street in City Park West.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD #74 to U-MS-2 (planned
development to urban main-street), located at 2101 and 2105 North Humboldt
Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-13-21.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:42 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0406. Steve Ferris
and Stephen Julia signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to
speak in opposition of the bill. Scott Robinson of Community Planning and
Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Bill 21-0406 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)
21-0424 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2162
South Grant Street in Rosedale.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-TU-B (single to
two-unit), located at 2162 South Grant Street in Council District 6. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-20-21.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:58 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0424. Nathan
Kibler-Silengo signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak
in opposition of the bill. Libbie Adams of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Ortega, that Council Bill 21-0424 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
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 9:11 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, June 7, 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 Maes.................Secretary
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-0632 Minutes of Monday, May 24, 2021
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0576 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Alpine Disposal, Inc. for
Denver Arts & Venues trash, recycling, and composting services.
Amends a contract with Alpine Disposal, Inc. by adding two years and two months
and modifying the sponsorship fee schedule for the collection of recycling and refuse
from Denver Arts and Venues facilities. No change to contract amount
(THTRS-201840339). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-26-21.
21-0579 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Cavotec USA, Inc. concerning
replacement jet bridge parts at Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Cavotec USA, Inc. for $4,000,000 and for
two years, with three one-year options to renew, for replacement jet bridge parts at
Denver International Airport (SC-00005856). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-21.
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21-0602 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and CenturyLink Communications, LLC
concerning telecommunication services and related professional services
at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with CenturyLink Communications, LLC by adding $2,058,400.84
for a new total of $6,269,308.84 and two years for a new end date of 5-28-23 for
telecommunications services and professional services at Denver International
Airport (202157945). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-26-21.
21-0603 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Aerovias de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., d/b/a
Aeromexico, concerning the addition of office space to the current Use and
Lease Agreement at Denver International Airport.
Amends a use and lease agreement with Aeromexico for rates and charges to add a
new leased space located on Concourse A for passenger service at Denver
International Airport. No change to agreement duration (202158319). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-21.
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0555 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northern Colorado Pest and
Wildlife Control Corp. to extend the CARES Act language to seek
reimbursement for service-related costs associated with the COVID-19
pandemic.
Amends a contract with Northern Colorado Pest and Wildlife Control Corp. by
extending the CARES Act language through December 31, 2021 to seek
reimbursement for service-related costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic for
pest control service. No change to contract amount or duration
(GENRL-202157878-03; GENRL-201739057-03). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-21-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-18-21.
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21-0556 A resolution approving a proposed Assignment and Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CONSOR Engineers,
LLC dba Apex Design, P.C. for on-call professional services related to
intelligent transportation systems and design, business intelligence and
information and communication technology, citywide.
Amends a contract with Apex Design, LLC by changing the vendor name to CONSOR
Engineers, LLC doing business as Apex Design, for on-call professional services
related to intelligent transportation systems and design, business intelligence and
information and communication technology, citywide. No change to contract amount
or duration (GENRL-202158111-01; GENRL-201952379-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-21-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-18-21.
21-0557 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the
Prosperity Denver Fund Board of Directors, formerly known as the Denver
College Success Corporation.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Mark Goodman and Theresa Pena to the
Prosperity Denver Fund Board of Directors, formerly known as the Denver College
Success Corporation, for terms effective immediately and expiring on 5-01-24, or
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 5-18-21.
21-0562 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Clear Selections Group, Inc.
dba Liberty Waste Management to seek reimbursement for service-related
costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to provide portable toilet
and hand-wash station rental services.
Amends a contract with Clear Selections Group, Inc., doing business as Liberty
Waste Management, by extending the CARES Act language through December 31,
2021 to seek reimbursement for service-related costs associated with the COVID-19
pandemic to provide portable toilet and hand-wash station rental services. No
change to contract amount or duration (GENRL-202157879-03;
GENRL-202053133-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 6-21-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-18-21.
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21-0574 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Granicus, LLC f/k/a Granicus,
Inc. to extend the term and increase the maximum contract amount for the
Legislative Information System software supporting City Council.
Amends a contract with Granicus, LLC by adding $277,723.36 for a new total of
$660,668.36 and three years for a new end date of 5-15-24 for continual use and
support of the Legislative Information System (LIS) (TECHS-202158263). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
21-0575 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Systems
Research Institute, Inc. to increase the compensation and update
applicable appendices for use of the ESRI ArcGIS software for the City's
Geographical Information Systems.
Amends a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) by adding
$200,000 for a new total of $4,969,305 to allow for additional usage and
functionality of the ESRI ArcGIS software used within the City’s Geographical
Information Systems (GIS). No change to contract duration (TECHS-202158465).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
21-0580 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Commission on Aging.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Chrissy Esposito to the Denver Commission on
Aging for a term effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-23, or until a successor
is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-25-21.
21-0590 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City
and County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed
$19,070,000 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Montbello Freshlo.
Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $19,070,000 of
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC), or
its affiliates, to support the construction of the Montbello FreshLo project, a new
affordable housing project located at 12300 East Albrook Drive in Council District 8.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
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21-0596 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America concerning the “Emergency Rental Assistance”
program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury for
$27,274,556.20 of Federal funds and through 9-30-25 for Emergency Rental
Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to assist households that are unable to pay rent
and utilities due to experiencing a reduction in household income, incurring
significant costs, or experiencing other financial hardship during or due, directly or
indirectly, to the COVID-19 pandemic (HOST-202158782). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
21-0598 A resolution of city council consenting to the Mayor’s appointment
of Andrew Amador.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Andrew Amador as Executive Director of the
Department of General Services, pursuant to Charter Section § 2.2.6 (D). The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
21-0599 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City
and County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed
$8,000,000 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Rhonda’s Place.
Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 of
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the REDI Corporation, or its affiliates, to
support the construction of the Rhonda’s Place project, a new affordable housing
project located at 203 South Federal Boulevard in Council District 3. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0558 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Broadway Park -
Subdivision Filing No. 1.
Approves a subdivision plat for Broadway Park - Subdivision Filing No. 1, located
between West Alameda Avenue and West Dakota Avenue and South Cherokee
Street and South Broadway Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-18-21.
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21-0559 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Broadway Station
Filing No. 3.
Approves a subdivision plat for Broadway Station Filing No. 3, located between West
Mississippi Avenue and I-25, and South Santa Fe Drive and South Broadway Street
in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-18-21.
21-0560 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and FCI Constructors, Inc. for construction of the Green
Valley Ranch Recreation Center Natatorium Addition as part of the Elevate
Denver Bond program in Council District 11.
Approves a contract with FCI Constructors, Inc. for $11,043,237 and for 395 Days
for construction of the Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center Natatorium Addition as
part of the Elevate Denver Bond program in Council District 11 (DOTI-202157632).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
21-0594 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendment to On-Call
Hauling Agreement between the City and County of Denver and J&K
Trucking, LLC to increase compensation and extend the term for hauling
services relating to asphalt, mill tailings in support of paving operations.
Amends a contract with J&K Trucking, LLC by adding $1 million for a new total of $15
million and three months for a new end date of 8-31-21 for hauling of asphalt and
mill tailings in support of paving operations, citywide (DOTI- 202158680-05;
201627369-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-25-21.
21-0595 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Samsara, Inc. f/k/a Samsara
Networks, Inc. to modify the scope of work and insurance requirements,
amend the term and increase the maximum contract amount for hardware
and software services to support Fleet Management operations.
Amends a contract with Samsara Networks, Inc. by adding $1,513,287.89 for a new
total of $4,672,330.89 for additional units of telematic hardware installed as part of
Fleet Management operations, citywide. No change to contract duration
(DOTI-202055321-01; DOTI-202158655-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
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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.
21-0348 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Veolia ES Technical Solutions,
LLC to provide collection, packaging, management, transportation, and
compliant disposal of regulated materials.
Amends a contract with Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC by adding two years for a
new end date of 10-10-23 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-201842468-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-21-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-31-21.
21-0459 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to
provide comprehensive Head Start services.
Approves a contract with Volunteers of America for $701,361 and through 6-30-22 to
provide comprehensive Head Start services to 96 children in Council Districts 1, 2, 3
and 7 (202158381). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-21-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-28-21.
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21-0563 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to
provide emergency shelter activities and integrated health services for
people experiencing homelessness who are experiencing housing
instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $932,358 and
through 1-31-22 to provide emergency shelter activities and integrated health
services for people experiencing homelessness who are experiencing housing
instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic (HOST-202157443). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-21-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-21.
21-0564 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “Continuum of Care - Bedrock” program and the funding
therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development for $725,330 and through 10-31-22 for the
Continuum of Care Bedrock program to assist individuals who are
experiencing chronic homelessness, citywide (HOST 202158602). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-21-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-21.
21-0565 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “Continuum of Care - Spectrum” program and the funding
therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development for $1,028,626 and through 6-30-22 for the
Continuum of Care Spectrum program to support permanent supportive
housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, citywide (HOST
202158594). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-21-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-19-21.
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21-0566 A resolution approving a proposed Emergency Solutions Grant
Agreement-Cares Act between the City and County of Denver and The
Denver Rescue Mission to provide emergency shelter activities at the 48th
Avenue Shelter location, for people experiencing homelessness who are
experiencing housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Approves a contract with The Denver Rescue Mission for $1,599,754 and through
9-30-21 to provide emergency shelter activities at the 48th Avenue Shelter location,
for people experiencing homelessness who are experiencing housing instability due
to the COVID-19 pandemic (HOST 202158684). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-21-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-21.
21-0567 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to provide rapid re-housing
services to unsheltered people experiencing homelessness, citywide.
Approves a contract with The Salvation Army for $1,650,000 and through 12-31-23
to provide rapid re-housing services to unsheltered people experiencing
homelessness, citywide (HOST 202057236). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-21-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-21.
21-0581 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Year One, Inc. to provide
energy and water efficiency assistance.
Amends a contract with Year One, Inc. doing business as Mile High Youth Corps, by
adding $209,476.11 for a new total of $609,476.11 and one year for a new end date
of 12-31-21 for the Residential and Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Services program
working to reduce the impact of energy bills, citywide (HRCRS-202158755). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-21.
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21-0582 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Energy Resource Center for
energy efficiency services, weatherization upgrades, and resident
education for multi-family residential units.
Amends a contract with Energy Resource Center by adding $225,000 for a new total
of $1,125,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for the for the
Residential and Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Services program working to reduce the
impact of energy bills, citywide (HRCRS-202158698). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-21.
21-0583 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Groundwork Denver,
Incorporated, for energy efficiency services, weatherization upgrades, and
resident education for multi-family residential units.
Amends a contract with Groundwork Denver by adding $315,000 for a new total of
$945,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 for the Residential and
Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Services program working to reduce the impact of
energy bills, citywide (HRCRS-202158753). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-21.
21-0584 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 Public Health and Environment concerning the
“COVID - ELC Expansion” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment for $12,448,999 of State funds and through 7-31-23 to
provide funding for the City's COVID-19 response including critical
containment activities such as disease surveillance, case investigation,
contact tracing, and testing, citywide (202158808). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-28-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-26-21.
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21-0601 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Anschutz Foundation concerning the “The Anschutz Foundation Grant”
program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with The Anschutz Foundation for $1,000,000
and through 12-31-23 to support the housing and homeless services fund,
bridge housing, and shelter for persons experiencing homelessness, citywide
(HOST 202158764). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 6-28-21. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 5-26-21.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0552 A bill for an ordinance amending sections 53-541 through 53-545
of Chapter 53, Article XVI, “Business Personal Property Tax Credits for
New or Expanded Businesses,” of the Revised Municipal Code.
Amends Section 53-545 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to extend the
Business Investment Program (BIP) an additional 10 years through 2032, extend the
possible term for agreements under this code section, and make conforming
amendments to reflect changes to Colorado Revised Statutes. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-21.
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0533 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the General Fund.
Approves a rescission from General Fund Contingency of $434,750 to provide
a supplemental appropriation in the Department of Excise and Licenses to
fund the 2021 costs for the implementation of long-term rental licenses. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-18-21.
21-0572 A bill for an ordinance amending the local open meetings laws to
authorize electronic participation and electronic meeting methods during
emergencies and making other conforming amendments.
Modernizes open meeting laws to allow for use of emerging technology. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-18-21.
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21-0591 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “American Rescue Plan
Act” program and approving and providing for the execution of a proposed
Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United
States of America Department of Treasury for the “Coronavirus Local Fiscal
Recovery” program and the funding therefor.
Establishes a new Special Revenue Fund, the “American Rescue Plan Act,” in the
General Government Fund series to receive and expend grant dollars allocated to
the City and County of Denver through ARPA and approves the “Coronavirus Local
Fiscal Recovery” grant agreement from the US Treasury Department for
$308,048,870 for the ARPA allocation. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-25-21.
21-0606 A bill for an ordinance amending article X of chapter 53, of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code, regarding the disclosure of information on
receipts relating to third-party food delivery services in the city.
A bill for an ordinance amending article X of chapter 53, of the Denver Revised
Municipal Code, regarding the disclosure of information on receipts relating to
third-party food delivery services in the city. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 5-25-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0592 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance 20200961, Series of
2020, to extend the duration of an interim zoning regulation to allow
certain temporary unlisted uses in Former Chapter 59 zone districts due to
the COVID-19 disaster emergency.
Amends Ordinance 2020-0961 to extend the zoning administrator’s authorization to
approve temporary unlisted uses on Former Chapter 59-zoned land through
December 31, 2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-25-21.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0404,
changing the zoning classification for 10353 East Mississippi Avenue in
Windsor; a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0406, changing the
zoning classification for 2101 and 2105 North Humboldt Street in City Park
West; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0424, changing the
zoning classification for 2162 South Grant Street in Rosedale. 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0404 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
10353 East Mississippi Avenue in Windsor.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from B-1 with Conditions to S-MX-3
(business district in the former chapter 59 code to suburban mixed-use), located at
10353 East Mississippi Avenue in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 4-13-21. Community Planning and Development has
determined that the requirement for a legal protest (signatures by the owners of 20
percent or more either of the area of the lots included in the proposed change or of
the total land area within 200 feet from the perimeter of the area proposed for
change) has been met (petition signatures represent 0% and 26.6%, respectively).
21-0406 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2101
and 2105 North Humboldt Street in City Park West.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD #74 to U-MS-2 (planned
development to urban main-street), located at 2101 and 2105 North Humboldt
Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-13-21.
21-0424 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2162
South Grant Street in Rosedale.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-TU-B (single to
two-unit), located at 2162 South Grant Street in Council District 6. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-20-21.
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FOR 6-14-21:
21-0421 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2394
South Lincoln Street in Rosedale.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B1 to U-TU-B (single to
two-unit), located at 2394 South Lincoln Street in Council District 6. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-20-21.
Final Consideration 6-14-21 | Required Public Hearing
21-0443 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3300
North Irving Street in West Highland.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 577 to U-MX-2 (planned
development to mixed-use), located at 3300 Irving Street in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-20-21.
Final Consideration 6-14-21 | Required Public Hearing
21-0516 A bill for an ordinance to amend Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to the Denver Zoning Code and to
amend and restate the Denver Zoning Code.
Amends the Denver Zoning Code by making numerous changes to correct, clarify,
and make minor substantive changes to all articles of the code as part of regular
code maintenance and upkeep. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-4-21.
Final Consideration 6-14-21 | Required Public Hearing
FOR 6-21-21:
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. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-21.
Final Consideration 6-21-21 | Required Public Hearing
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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
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