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Denver, CO · June 14, 2021

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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Ortega led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Ortega led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 21-0685 Minutes of Monday, June 7, 2021 The minutes of Monday, June 7, 2021 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Gilmore offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 21-0687 Justice for Janitors. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 21-0687 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0688 A proclamation honoring the dedication of La Raza Park name change and the Annual Summer Solstice. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 21-0688 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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 Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0572 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that final consideration of Council Bill 21-0572 be postponed to Monday, June 28, 2021. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) 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 A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0592 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that final consideration of Council Bill 21-0592, with its public hearing, be postponed to Monday, July 12, 2021. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Page 2 Nay: (None) (0) RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee 21-0610 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Colfax Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Jennifer Neuhalfen to the Colfax Business Improvement District for a term effective immediately and expiring on 3-31-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-1-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0610 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0611 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Brandon Roberts to the Denver American Indian Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring on 7-11-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-1-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0611 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0612 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Head Start Policy Council. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Kathryn Newell to the Denver Head Start Policy Council for a term effective immediately and expiring on 7-20-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-1-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0612 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 3 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0608 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for multimodal transportation design and public engagement services for the Broadway corridor in Council District 7. Amends a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. by adding $151,846.89 for a new total of $1,870,931.89 and two years for a new end date of 6-30-23 for multimodal transportation design and public engagement services for the Broadway corridor in Council District 7 (201843805-03;DOTI-202158694-03). 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 6-1-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0608 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0619 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as South Colorado Boulevard near the intersection of South Colorado Boulevard and East Dickenson Place. Dedicates a parcel of land as South Colorado Boulevard, located near the intersection of South Colorado Boulevard and East Dickenson Place in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-1-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0619 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0578 A resolution approving a proposed Contract Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Minerva Bunker Gear Cleaners of Colorado Corp. for professional cleaning and service repairs of personal protective gear for the Fire Department. Approves a contract with Minerva Bunker Gear Cleaners of Colorado Corp. for $750,000 and through 7-31-23 for professional cleaning and service repairs of personal protective gear for the Fire Department (202158628). 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 Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0578 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Page 4 Nay: (None) (0) 21-0609 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Foundation to provide immigration legal services to qualifying residents. Amends a contract with The Denver Foundation by adding $200,000 for a new total of $700,000 for The Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund which provides grant funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations who provide immigration legal services to qualifying Denver residents in the areas of direct representation and capacity building for direct representation, citywide. No change to contract duration (HRCRS-202158637). 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 6-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0609 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0614 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Caring for Denver Foundation to increase mental health and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction services, citywide. Amends a contract with Caring For Denver Foundation by making minor edits to the agreement and scope of work to clarify language for administration of the Caring for Denver Fund to increase mental health and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction services, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration (ENVHL-202158525). 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 6-2-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0614 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 5 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 21-0616 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by creating 13 new classifications, abolishing 10 existing classifications, changing the title and grade of 11 classifications, and changing the pay grade of 34 classifications. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-1-21. Council Bill 21-0616 was ordered published Ordered published 21-0622 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the General Fund. Rescinds $74,000 from General Fund Contingency to make a supplemental appropriation in City Council to support the costs of redistricting, which occurs every ten years. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-1-21. Council Bill 21-0622 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0448 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4785 North Tejon Street in Sunnyside. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-MX-3 (single unit to mixed-use), located at 4785 Tejon Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-27-21. Final Consideration 7-12-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-0448 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 7-12-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 21-0461 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3625 North Krameria Street in Northeast Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3625 North Krameria Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-27-21. Final Consideration 7-12-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-0461 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 7-12-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 6 21-0464 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1880 South Monroe Street in University Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-SU-D1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1880 South Monroe Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-27-21. Final Consideration 7-12-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-0464 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 7-12-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 21-0618 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement, in its entirety, established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2015153511 located at 4700 East Evans Avenue. Relinquishes the wastewater easement, in its entirety, established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement Recordation No. 2015153511, located at 4700 East Evans Avenue in Council District 4. 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 6-1-21. Council Bill 21-0618 was ordered published Ordered published 21-0620 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District D/B/A Mile High Flood District for final design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements regarding Irondale Gulch tributaries. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood Control District, by adding $1,150,000 in UDFCD Funds and $1,150,000 of City funds for a new total of $4,700,000 for final construction design for flood control improvements for the Irondale Gulch tributaries in Council District 11. No change to agreement duration (202158874; 201950441). 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 6-1-21. Council Bill 21-0620 was ordered published Ordered published Page 7 21-0621 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Transportation, to perform maintenance on signs, stripes, and signals along State Designated Roadways throughout the City. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for $6,338,422.80 and through 6-30-26 for highway maintenance reimbursable expenses in which the City will perform maintenance on signs, stripes, and signals along State Designated Roadways throughout the City (202158889). 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 6-1-21. Council Bill 21-0621 was ordered published Ordered published 21-0623 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easements, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder, in their entirety, reserved in: Ordinance No. 59, Series of 1949, at Book O1, Page 556, Reception No. 1949631125; Ordinance No. 614, Series of 1980, at Book 2284, Page 126, Reception No. 1980079306; and, Ordinance No. 357 Series of 1970, at Book 217, Page 587, Reception No. 1970082438, all easements located between West 42nd Avenue, West 43rd Avenue and Fox Street. Relinquishes the following easements, in their entirety: the easement reserved in vacation Ordinance No. 52 Series of 1949; the easement reserved in vacation Ordinance No. 614 Series of 1980; and the easement reserved in vacation Ordinance No. 357 Series of 1970, all easements located between West 42nd Avenue, West 43rd Avenue and Fox Street in Council District 9. 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 6-1-21. Council Bill 21-0623 was ordered published Ordered published 21-0628 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Transportation, to extend the term and modify the work. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) by adding five years for a new end date of 6-12-26 to conduct a wetland study at Summit Lake Park to determine options for making repairs to the Mount Evans Road, a CDOT road that passes through the park in Evergreen. No change to other agreement terms (201841483; 202158582). 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 6-1-21. Council Bill 21-0628 was ordered published Ordered published Page 8 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0456 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1, to provide comprehensive Head Start services. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One (Denver Public Schools) for $2,413,410 and through 6-30-22 to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 350 children citywide (202158273). 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 4-28-21. Council Bill 21-0456 was ordered published Ordered published 21-0613 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed bill between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, amending an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for child abuse and neglect medical evaluations, consultation services, medical passport services, and nursing health assessment triage and training. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding $490,580 for a new total of $2,703,337 and six months for a new end date of 12-31-21 for child abuse and neglect medical evaluations, consultation services, medical passport services and nursing health assessment triage and training (SOCSV2018-44199-03; SOCV-202158277-03). 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 6-2-21. Council Bill 21-0613 was ordered published Ordered published 21-0617 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract Amendment #2 between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado, Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, for the Jail Based Behavioral Health Services Program. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Office of Behavioral Health by adding $881,906 for a new total of $1,359,448 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-22 for funding for Fiscal Year 2022 to provide mental health and substance abuse treatment at both Denver City and County Jails (SHERF-202158659-02; SHERF-202055330-00). 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 6-2-21. Council Bill 21-0617 was ordered published Ordered published Page 9 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0552 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0533 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 10 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0591 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0606 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0421, changing the zoning classification for 2394 South Lincoln Street in Rosedale; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0443, changing the zoning classification for 3300 North Irving Street in West Highland. Anyone wishing to speak on either of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION Page 11 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:26 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0421. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Libby Kaiser of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0421 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Sawyer (1) 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. 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 22.3%, respectively). Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:41 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0443. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Davis Forsythe, Mary Francis and Leah Stettner signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. James Van Hooser of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0443 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: (None) (0) Nay: Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres, Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn (12) Absent: Sawyer (1) Page 12 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, July 12, 2021, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0448, changing the zoning classification for 4785 North Tejon Street in Sunnyside; a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0461, changing the zoning classification for 3625 North Krameria Street in Northeast Park Hill; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0464, changing the zoning classification for 1880 South Monroe Street in University Park. Any protests against Council Bills 21-0448, 21-0461 or 21-0464 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 13

Agenda

City Council Meeting of Monday, June 14, 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 Room 450 City & County Building 1437 Bannock Street Denver CO 80202 Phone: 720-337-2000 Email: dencc@denvergov.org MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION The Council Chambers has listening devices for people with a hearing loss. Request a device from the Council Secretary. The City can provide sign language interpretation, CART (computer assisted real-time transcription), and foreign language interpretation for persons attending City Council meetings. If you need any of these accommodations, please email dencc@denvergov.org or call 720-337-2000 three (3) business-days prior to the Council meeting. For other public accommodation requests/concerns related to a disability, please contact disabilityaccess@denvergov.org. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA The City Council agenda and meeting schedule are made available for public review during normal business hours at the City & County Building, 1437 Bannock St., Rm. 451, on Thursday afternoons prior to the regularly scheduled Council meeting. The agenda packet is also posted on the City Council website at https://www.denvergov.org/citycouncil. Questions on agenda items may be directed to the Denver City Council at 720-337-2000. AUDIO/VIDEO ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS City Council meetings are televised live on cable TV Channel 8, and can be viewed via live or archived webcast at https://denver.legistar.com. PUBLIC COMMENT DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS This is the time of the meeting for the City Council to receive comments from the public regarding items up for consideration scheduled for public hearing. To speak, sign up online at www.denvergov.org/councilpublicinput or by phone at 720-337-2000 starting at 4:30 p.m. the day of the hearing or during the recess of Council. No sign-up by proxy permitted. Each speaker is allowed 3 minutes, there is no yielding of time (unless necessary to accommodate translation or a disability). To submit written testimony to the public record on an item, we ask that submissions be sent to dencc@denvergov.org no later than 3 p.m. on the date the item is heard before Council in order to give members of Council adequate time to review each submission before meeting start. Please contact the Denver City Council for more information at 720-337-2000. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT SESSIONS Starting at 5 p.m. before every regularly scheduled Council meeting, City Council hosts a 30-minute general public comment session, allowing members of the public to address the full Council with concerns regarding any matter not scheduled for a public hearing. Speakers have 3 minutes to speak and must sign up online at www.denvergov.org/councilpublicinput, by phone at 720-337-2000, or in person in Rm. 451 of the City & County Building. Sign up starts at 12 p.m. the Friday before the session is held and closes at 4 p.m. the day the session is held. No sign up by proxy permitted. Please contact the Denver City Council for more information at 720- 337-2000. City Council Agenda Monday, June 14, 2021 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 21-0685 Minutes of Monday, June 7, 2021 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 21-0687 Justice for Janitors. Sponsor Kniech 21-0688 A proclamation honoring the dedication of La Raza Park name change and the Annual Summer Solstice. Sponsor Sandoval RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee 21-0610 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Colfax Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Jennifer Neuhalfen to the Colfax Business Improvement District for a term effective immediately and expiring on 3-31-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-1-21. Page 2 City Council Agenda Monday, June 14, 2021 21-0611 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver American Indian Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Brandon Roberts to the Denver American Indian Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring on 7-11-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-1-21. 21-0612 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Head Start Policy Council. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Kathryn Newell to the Denver Head Start Policy Council for a term effective immediately and expiring on 7-20-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-1-21. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0608 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for multimodal transportation design and public engagement services for the Broadway corridor in Council District 7. Amends a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. by adding $151,846.89 for a new total of $1,870,931.89 and two years for a new end date of 6-30-23 for multimodal transportation design and public engagement services for the Broadway corridor in Council District 7 (201843805-03;DOTI-202158694-03). 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 6-1-21. 21-0619 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as South Colorado Boulevard near the intersection of South Colorado Boulevard and East Dickenson Place. Dedicates a parcel of land as South Colorado Boulevard, located near the intersection of South Colorado Boulevard and East Dickenson Place in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-1-21. Page 3 City Council Agenda Monday, June 14, 2021 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0578 A resolution approving a proposed Contract Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Minerva Bunker Gear Cleaners of Colorado Corp. for professional cleaning and service repairs of personal protective gear for the Fire Department. Approves a contract with Minerva Bunker Gear Cleaners of Colorado Corp. for $750,000 and through 7-31-23 for professional cleaning and service repairs of personal protective gear for the Fire Department (202158628). 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. 21-0609 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Foundation to provide immigration legal services to qualifying residents. Amends a contract with The Denver Foundation by adding $200,000 for a new total of $700,000 for The Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund which provides grant funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations who provide immigration legal services to qualifying Denver residents in the areas of direct representation and capacity building for direct representation, citywide. No change to contract duration (HRCRS-202158637). 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 6-2-21. 21-0614 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Caring for Denver Foundation to increase mental health and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction services, citywide. Amends a contract with Caring For Denver Foundation by making minor edits to the agreement and scope of work to clarify language for administration of the Caring for Denver Fund to increase mental health and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction services, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration (ENVHL-202158525). 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 6-2-21. Page 4 City Council Agenda Monday, June 14, 2021 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 21-0616 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by creating 13 new classifications, abolishing 10 existing classifications, changing the title and grade of 11 classifications, and changing the pay grade of 34 classifications. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-1-21. 21-0622 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the General Fund. Rescinds $74,000 from General Fund Contingency to make a supplemental appropriation in City Council to support the costs of redistricting, which occurs every ten years. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-1-21. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0448 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4785 North Tejon Street in Sunnyside. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-MX-3 (single unit to mixed-use), located at 4785 Tejon Street in Council District 1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-27-21. 21-0461 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3625 North Krameria Street in Northeast Park Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3625 North Krameria Street in Council District 8. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-27-21. 21-0464 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1880 South Monroe Street in University Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-SU-D1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1880 South Monroe Street in Council District 6. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-12-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-27-21. Page 5 City Council Agenda Monday, June 14, 2021 21-0618 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement, in its entirety, established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2015153511 located at 4700 East Evans Avenue. Relinquishes the wastewater easement, in its entirety, established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement Recordation No. 2015153511, located at 4700 East Evans Avenue in Council District 4. 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 6-1-21. 21-0620 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District D/B/A Mile High Flood District for final design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements regarding Irondale Gulch tributaries. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood Control District, by adding $1,150,000 in UDFCD Funds and $1,150,000 of City funds for a new total of $4,700,000 for final construction design for flood control improvements for the Irondale Gulch tributaries in Council District 11. No change to agreement duration (202158874; 201950441). 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 6-1-21. 21-0621 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Transportation, to perform maintenance on signs, stripes, and signals along State Designated Roadways throughout the City. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for $6,338,422.80 and through 6-30-26 for highway maintenance reimbursable expenses in which the City will perform maintenance on signs, stripes, and signals along State Designated Roadways throughout the City (202158889). 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 6-1-21. Page 6 City Council Agenda Monday, June 14, 2021 21-0623 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easements, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder, in their entirety, reserved in: Ordinance No. 59, Series of 1949, at Book O1, Page 556, Reception No. 1949631125; Ordinance No. 614, Series of 1980, at Book 2284, Page 126, Reception No. 1980079306; and, Ordinance No. 357 Series of 1970, at Book 217, Page 587, Reception No. 1970082438, all easements located between West 42nd Avenue, West 43rd Avenue and Fox Street. Relinquishes the following easements, in their entirety: the easement reserved in vacation Ordinance No. 52 Series of 1949; the easement reserved in vacation Ordinance No. 614 Series of 1980; and the easement reserved in vacation Ordinance No. 357 Series of 1970, all easements located between West 42nd Avenue, West 43rd Avenue and Fox Street in Council District 9. 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 6-1-21. 21-0628 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Department of Transportation, to extend the term and modify the work. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) by adding five years for a new end date of 6-12-26 to conduct a wetland study at Summit Lake Park to determine options for making repairs to the Mount Evans Road, a CDOT road that passes through the park in Evergreen. No change to other agreement terms (201841483; 202158582). 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 6-1-21. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0456 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1, to provide comprehensive Head Start services. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One (Denver Public Schools) for $2,413,410 and through 6-30-22 to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 350 children citywide (202158273). 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 4-28-21. Page 7 City Council Agenda Monday, June 14, 2021 21-0613 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed bill between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, amending an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for child abuse and neglect medical evaluations, consultation services, medical passport services, and nursing health assessment triage and training. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding $490,580 for a new total of $2,703,337 and six months for a new end date of 12-31-21 for child abuse and neglect medical evaluations, consultation services, medical passport services and nursing health assessment triage and training (SOCSV2018-44199-03; SOCV-202158277-03). 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 6-2-21. 21-0617 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract Amendment #2 between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado, Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, for the Jail Based Behavioral Health Services Program. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Colorado Office of Behavioral Health by adding $881,906 for a new total of $1,359,448 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-22 for funding for Fiscal Year 2022 to provide mental health and substance abuse treatment at both Denver City and County Jails (SHERF-202158659-02; SHERF-202055330-00). 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 6-2-21. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. Page 8 City Council Agenda Monday, June 14, 2021 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. 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. Page 9 City Council Agenda Monday, June 14, 2021 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. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0421, changing the zoning classification for 2394 South Lincoln Street in Rosedale; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0443, changing the zoning classification for 3300 North Irving Street in West Highland. Anyone wishing to speak on either of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0421 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. Page 10 City Council Agenda Monday, June 14, 2021 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. 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 22.3%, respectively). PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Dependent upon publication, on Monday, July 12, 2021, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0448, changing the zoning classification for 4785 North Tejon Street in Sunnyside; a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0461, changing the zoning classification for 3625 North Krameria Street in Northeast Park Hill; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0464, changing the zoning classification for 1880 South Monroe Street in University Park. Any protests against Council Bills 21-0448, 21-0461 or 21-0464 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. ADJOURN Page 11 City Council Agenda Monday, June 14, 2021 PENDING 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 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 FOR 6-28-21: 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. 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