City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · June 14, 2021
Minutes
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Final Consideration 6-28-21 | Required Public Hearing
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