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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, July 19, 2021 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sawyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Sawyer led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT PRO-TEM 21-0814 Election of Council President A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Councilmember Gilmore be elected to serve as Council President. The motion carried by the following vote: Elected Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0815 Election of Council President Pro-Tem A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Councilmember Torres be elected to serve as Council President Pro-Tem. The motion carried by the following vote: Elected Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 21-0806 Minutes of Monday, July 12, 2021 The minutes of Monday, July 12, 2021 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved Page 1 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Kashmann, Hinds, Torres and Sandoval offered announcements. Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, Council is scheduled to hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0577, changing the zoning classification for 4710 North Pennsylvania Street in Globeville. However, it is Council's intent to postpone final consideration of Council Bill 21-0577, with its public hearing, to Monday, August 2, 2021. If you are wishing to speak on this matter, we apologize for any inconvenience and ask that you return on Monday, August 2, 2021. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0636 A bill for an ordinance amending Article VI of Chapter 27 (Housing) of the Revised Municipal Code relating to incentives for affordable housing to implement incentive requirements for the Downtown-Golden Triangle zone district. Amends Chapter 27, Article VI of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish affordable housing incentives in the Downtown Golden Triangle (D-GT) zone district as revised through a concurrent text amendment to the Denver Zoning Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0636 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that final consideration of Council Bill 21-0636 be postponed until the end of the public hearing on Council Bill 21-0635. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0577 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4710 North Pennsylvania Street in Globeville. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to U-SU-C1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4710 North Pennsylvania Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-21. Final Consideration 8-2-21 | Required Public Hearing A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0577 be taken out of order. The motion carried by the following vote: Took out of order Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Page 2 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0577 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that final consideration of Council Bill 21-0577, with its public hearing, be postponed to Monday, August 2, 2021. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) PROCLAMATIONS 21-0821 A proclamation recognizing the service of Lieutenant Kenneth D. Chavez to the City of Denver. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 21-0821 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 21-0817 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to August 16, 2021. Extends the emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilmember Gilmore approved direct filing this item on 7-15-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0817 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 3 Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0748 A resolution approving a proposed Revocable License between the City and County of Denver and MTech Mechanical Technologies Group, Inc. for MTech to store supplies, materials and equipment at the Denver Coliseum parking lot while MTech performs construction services at the National Western Center in Council District 9. Approves a lease agreement with MTech Mechanical Technologies Group, Inc. for $4,000 and through 12-31-21 to store supplies, materials and equipment at the Denver Coliseum parking lot while they perform construction services at the National Western Center in Council District 9 (THTRS-202158633). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-9-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-7-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0748 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0755 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Swissport Cargo Services, L.P. concerning a space lease for a truck staging area at Denver International Airport. Approves a lease agreement with Swissport Cargo Services, L.P. for rates and charges and through 2-28-23 to lease 111,252 square feet of space for a truck staging area at Denver International Airport (202057309). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-9-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-7-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0755 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 4 Finance & Governance Committee 21-0753 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for antenna space. Approves a license agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for $550,266.60 and through 7-31-31 to mount cellular antennae on the tower at Denver Fire Station #26 located at 7934 Martin Luther King Boulevard in Council District 8 (FINAN-202056354-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-9-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-6-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0753 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0756 A resolution approving the temporary waiver of the accrual of interest for delinquent payment of property taxes. Approves the temporary waiver of the accrual of interest for delinquent payment of property taxes. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-6-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0756 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0625 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Lincoln Hills Cares for third-party beneficiary grant funds for My Outdoor Colorado Coalition. Approves a contract with Lincoln Hills Cares for $976,033 and through 10-15-24 for on-call programming to increase outdoor opportunities for youth and families in the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods as part of the My Outdoor Colorado Coalition in Council Districts 3 and 9 (202158258). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-9-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-6-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0625 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Page 5 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0626 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, Inc. for third-party beneficiary grant funds for My Outdoor Colorado Coalition. Approves a contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver for $1,019,930 and through 10-15-24 for on-call programming to increase outdoor opportunities for youth and families in the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods as part of the My Outdoor Colorado Coalition in Council Districts 3 and 9 (202158258). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-9-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-6-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0626 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0627 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Youth Program for third-party beneficiary grant funds for My Outdoor Colorado Coalition. Approves a contract with Denver Youth Programs for $1,188,311 and through 10-15-24 for on-call programming to increase outdoor opportunities for youth and families in the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods as part of the My Outdoor Colorado Coalition in Council Districts 3 and 9 (202158258). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-9-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-6-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0627 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 6 21-0749 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “Federal and Amherst Avenue HAWK Signal” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $689,000 of CDOT funds and through 5-18-31 to construct a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) traffic signal at the Federal Boulevard and Amherst Avenue intersection in Council Districts 2 and 7 (202159021). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-9-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-6-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0749 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0752 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as East Dakota Avenue at the intersection of South Garfield Street and East Dakota Avenue; and, a public alley bounded by East Dakota Avenue, South Garfield Street, East Alameda Avenue and South Jackson Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as East Dakota Avenue, located at the intersection of South Garfield Street and East Dakota Avenue and dedicates as parcel of land as public alley, bounded by East Dakota Avenue, South Garfield Street, East Alameda Avenue, and South Jackson Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-6-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0752 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 7 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0754 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Boulder County to provide employment, education, and training services under the TEC-P 2.0 program. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Boulder County for $780,000 and through 1-31-25 for participation in the second phase of federally funded Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership (TEC-P), which will provide career counseling, and upskilling opportunities, and job placement for adult jobseekers, and for which DEDO will serve as grant administrator for Denver and its regional partners (OEDEV-202158073-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-9-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-7-21. Council Bill 21-0754 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0689 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3145 West 31st Avenue in West Highland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3145 West 31st Avenue in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-22-21. Final Consideration 8-16-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-0689 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 8-16-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 21-0694 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4295 North Inca Street in Sunnyside. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A UO-2 to C-RX-8 (industrial to urban center), located at 4295 North Inca Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-22-21. Final Consideration 8-16-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-0694 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 8-16-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 21-0721 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 16298 Green Valley Ranch Boulevard in Gateway - Green Valley Ranch. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 319 to S-MX-3 and S-CC-3 (planned development to mixed-use), located at 16298 Green Valley Ranch Boulevard in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-29-21. Final Consideration 8-16-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-0721 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 8-16-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 8 21-0751 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way on the west side of South Clarkson Street between East Jewell Avenue and East Asbury Avenue, with reservations. Vacates a portion of right of way, located at the west side of South Clarkson Street between Jewell Avenue and Asbury Avenue, with reservations, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-6-21. Council Bill 21-0751 was ordered published Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0532 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 2-242 and Section 2-243 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding the Denver Food Commission. Amends Chapter 2 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative to improve the ability of the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Commission to disburse funds more widely and equitably. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-30-21. Council Bill 21-0532 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 7-26-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0730 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Arapahoe County on behalf of Arapahoe/Douglas Works! to provide employment, education, and training services under the TEC-P 2.0 program. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe/Douglas Works for $910,012 and through 1-31-25 for participation in the second phase of federally funded Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership (TEC-P), which will provide career counseling, and upskilling opportunities, and job placement for adult jobseekers, and for which DEDO will serve as grant administrator for Denver and its regional partners (OEDEV-202158075-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-2-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-30-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0730 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 9 Finance & Governance Committee 21-0690 A bill for an ordinance modifying Article XII (Retirement) of chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to amend the 1963 Retirement Plan with regard to certain definitions and other matters. Amends Article XII of chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to amend the 1963 Retirement Plan with regard to certain definitions and other matters. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-29-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0690 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0691 A bill for an ordinance modifying Article XII (Retirement) of chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to amend the 1963 Retirement Plan with regard to the Deferred Retirement Option Plan and amended Deferred Retirement Option Plan. Amends Article XII of chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to amend the 1963 Retirement Plan with regard to the Deferred Retirement Option Plan and amended Deferred Retirement Option Plan. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-29-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0691 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0693 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1367, Series of 2020, to change the expending authority of the “Disposable Bag Fee” Fund from the Executive Director of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to the Executive Director of the Office of Climate, Action, Sustainability and Resiliency. Amends Ordinance No. 1367, Series of 2020, to change the expending authority for the Disposable Bag Fee Fund from the Executive Director of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to the Executive Director of the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-22-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0693 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Page 10 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0703 A bill for an ordinance amending the Offenses, Miscellaneous Provisions chapter of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to provide for the offense of wage theft. Amends Chapter 38, Article III of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to create a new crime to knowingly refuse to pay a wage or compensation to a worker or falsely deny the amount of a wage owed, the validity thereof, or that the same is due. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-22-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0703 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0705 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from and appropriations in the General Fund. Rescinds $1,000,000 from General Fund Contingency to make an appropriation in the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment to fund an expansion of the STAR program and rescinds $300,000 from General Fund Contingency to make an appropriation in Human Rights and Community Partnerships to support community partners that collaborate with DPD in efforts to strengthen communities in areas of Denver identified as having high criminal activity. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-22-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0705 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 11 21-0706 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, to allocate an initial amount of spending in the American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund. Amends Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, to authorize $46,208,643 of spending in 2021 in the American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund to restore services that were reduced due to revenue loss resulting from COVID-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-22-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0706 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure 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 Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0572 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0698 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, d/b/a Mile High Flood District, concerning drainage and flood control improvements for Globeville Levee Project. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood Control District, by adding $3,050,000 of UDFCD Funds and $2,550,000 of City funds for a new total of $7,100,000 for flood control improvements for the South Platte River and Globeville Levee from 31st Street to East 50th Avenue in Council District 9. No change to agreement duration (202054890; 202158995). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-26-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-22-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0698 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Page 12 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0728 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the 10-foot utility easement established in Denver Gateway Center Filing No. 5 recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2019153485 located at 62nd Avenue, North Ceylon Street and North Dunkirk Street. Relinquishes a portion of the utility easement established in the Denver Gateway Center Filing No. 5, with Recordation No. 2019153485, located at 62nd Avenue, North Ceylon Street, and North Dunkirk Street in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-2-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-29-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0728 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0731 A bill for an ordinance vacating 3,900 square feet by 33.5 feet high for a total volume of approximately 129,645 cubic feet of right-of way under the West 48th Avenue bridge and west of North Fox Street, with reservations. Vacates a portion of the public right of way, with reservations, directly under the West 48th Avenue bridge and west of North Fox Street as originally dedicated in Ordinance No. 246, series of 1958 and Ordinance No. 75, series of 1970 in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-29-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0731 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 13 21-0735 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Easement Agreement between the City and County of Denver, and the City and County of Denver, acting by and through its Board of Water Commissioners, to relocate and replace water lines at the Heron Pond at Carpio Sanguinette Park. Approves a permanent non-exclusive easement agreement with the Board of Water Commissioners for $10 for relocation of the Denver Water main line in connection with the levee relocation located at 50th Avenue to Franklin Street along the South Platte River near Heron Pond/Carpio Sanguinette Park in Council District 9 (FINAN-202159125-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-2-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-29-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0735 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0658 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed donation of surplus Firefighting Equipment from the City and County of Denver to Bomberos Voluntarios De San Pedro, Coahulia, Mexico. Approves the donation of surplus expired extrication and fire protective equipment to Bomberos Voluntarios de San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-16-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0658 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0697 A bill for an ordinance amending the health and sanitation chapter of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to align testing for sexually transmitted infections with state statute. Amends Chapter 24 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to align requirements for testing for sexually transmitted infections with state statute. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-23-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0697 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Page 14 Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0712 A bill for an ordinance concerning the licensing and regulation of massage businesses and making conforming amendments to the Denver Revised Municipal Code in connection therewith. Amends Chapter 33.5 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by repealing and reenacting language concerning the licensing and regulation of massage businesses and making conforming amendments in connection therewith. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-23-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0712 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0405, changing the zoning classification for 3133 North Raleigh Street in West Highland; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0635, relating to the Denver Zoning Code to amend the Downtown-Golden Triangle zone district. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0405 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3133 North Raleigh Street in West Highland. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-A to U-SU-A1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3133 North Raleigh Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-21. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:30 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0405. No speakers signed up to speak neither in favor nor in opposition of the bill. Edson Ibanez of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0405 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 15 21-0635 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code to amend the Downtown-Golden Triangle zone district. Amends the Denver Zoning Code to update the Downtown Golden Triangle (D-GT) zone district and other associated revisions. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0635 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0635 be amended in the following particulars: "1) On page 1, line 17, strike '20210054' and replace with '20210060'. 2) On page 1, line 18, strike 'June 16, 2021' and replace with 'July 14, 2021'. 3) On page 1, line 27, strike '20210054' and replace with '20210060'." to change building form standards for the General and Point Tower building forms, in Denver Zoning Code Sections 8.6.3.3.A & 8.6.3.3.B. Specifically this amendment changes the primary street build-to range from 2 feet minimum / 10 feet maximum to 0 feet minimum / 10 feet maximum. This correction fixes an inconsistency with the required primary street setback for these building forms. The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:39 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0635. No speakers signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Mickey Zeppelin signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Kristofer Johnson of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0635 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 16 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0636 A bill for an ordinance amending Article VI of Chapter 27 (Housing) of the Revised Municipal Code relating to incentives for affordable housing to implement incentive requirements for the Downtown-Golden Triangle zone district. Amends Chapter 27, Article VI of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish affordable housing incentives in the Downtown Golden Triangle (D-GT) zone district as revised through a concurrent text amendment to the Denver Zoning Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0636 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, July 26, 2021, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0532, amending Section 2-242 and Section 2-243 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code regarding the Denver Food Commission. On Monday, August 16, 2021, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0689, changing the zoning classification for 3145 West 31st Avenue in West Highland; a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0694, changing the zoning classification for 4295 North Inca Street in Sunnyside; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0721, changing the zoning classification for 16298 Green Valley Ranch Boulevard in Gateway - Green Valley Ranch. Any protests against Council Bills 21-0689, 21-0694 or 21-0721 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, August 9, 2021. Page 17 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:47 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 18