City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · August 9, 2021
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, August 9, 2021 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Black led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Black led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Absent: Herndon (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-0899 Minutes of Monday, August 2, 2021
The minutes of Monday, August 2, 2021, were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers Torres, Kashmann, Sawyer and Sandoval offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
21-0909 A proclamation recognizing the Annual Brothers Redevelopment and Denver
Employee Volunteer Opportunities Paint-A-Thon Day in the City and County of
Denver on Saturday, August 14, 2021.
A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, that Council Proclamation 21-0909 be adopted, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
No items were called out for a separate vote.
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BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
21-0900 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with
the clerk and recorder to September 20, 2021.
Extends the emergency declaration related to COVID-19 to September 20, 2021.
Councilmember Gilmore approved direct filing this bill on 8-4-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0900 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0825 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement, between the City
and County of Denver and Johnson Controls, Inc. concerning data center
maintenance services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for $1,413,154 and for three years
for data center maintenance services at Denver International Airport (202056103).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0825 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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Finance & Governance Committee
21-0787 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to Steam
Service Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public
Service Company of Colorado to provide additional heating capacity needed
for the Colorado Convention Center roof-top expansion project.
Amends a contract with Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) by adding
$1,024,339 for a new total of $13,849,339 replacing Schedule B and adding a new
Schedule C of the contract to define the design and construction costs for the steam
system expansion and obligate PSCo to upgrade the capacity of the system to
provide adequate heating capacity as part of the Roof-Top Expansion project at the
Colorado Convention Center in Council District 9. No change to contract duration
(CE0Y098-02; GENRL-202158745). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 7-27-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0787 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
21-0788 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to Chilled
Water Service Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Public Service Company of Colorado to provide additional cooling capacity
needed for the Colorado Convention Center roof-top expansion project.
Amends a contract with Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) by adding
$304,530 for a new total of $17,304,530 and replacing the original Schedule B to
define the design and construction costs for the chilled water system expansion and
obligate PSCo to upgrade the capacity of the system to provide adequate cooling
capacity as part of the Roof-Top Expansion project at the Colorado Convention
Center in Council District 9. No change to contract duration (CE0Y011-02;
GENRL-202158839). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 7-27-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0788 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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21-0807 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and
appointments to the Denver Housing Authority.
Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Fernando Sergio Ferrufino and the Mayoral
appointments of Melinda Pollack and Maria Sepulveda to the Denver Housing
Authority for terms effective immediately and expiring 7-20-26, or until a successor
is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-27-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0807 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
21-0808 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments and
appointment to the Denver Head Start Policy Council.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Megan Bock and Dwayne Meeks and the
Mayoral appointment of Pedro Mendez to the Denver Head Start Policy Council for
terms effective immediately and expiring 7-20-22, or until a successor is duly
appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-27-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0808 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0827 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as West Jewell Avenue at the intersection of
South Acoma Street and West Jewell Avenue; and, a parcel of land as
South Acoma Street at the intersection of West Jewell Avenue and South
Acoma Street; and, a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West
Asbury Avenue, South Bannock Street, West Jewell Avenue and South
Acoma Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as West Jewell Avenue, located at
the intersection of South Acoma Street and West Jewell Avenue, dedicates a parcel
of land as public right of way as South Acoma Street, located at the intersection of
South Acoma Street and West Jewell Avenue, and dedicates a parcel of land as
public right of way as public alley, bounded by West Asbury Avenue, South Bannock
Street, West Jewell Avenue, and South Acoma Street in Council District 7. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-27-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0827 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
21-0828 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as East 40th Avenue at the intersection of
North Chambers Road and East 40th Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as East 40th Avenue, located at the
intersection of North Chambers Road and East 40th Avenue in Council District 11.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-27-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0828 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
21-0831 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Outlook Gateway
Subdivision Filing No. 2.
Approves a subdivision plat for Outlook Gateway Subdivision Filing No. 2, located
between East 56th Avenue and East 57th Avenue, and North Ceylon Street and
North Dunkirk Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 7-27-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0831 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0824 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment concerning the
“Maternal and Child Health” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment for $775,778 and for one year for funding to develop,
implement, and evaluate evidence-based maternal and child health local
action plans that promote and contribute to healthy outcomes for women,
children, and youth, citywide (202159553). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0824 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Herndon (1)
21-0830 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Health and Human Services
concerning the “Denver Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma
(ReCAST)” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services for $1,000,000 and for one year to assist high-risk youth and
families through implementation of violence prevention and community
youth engagement programs, as well as linkages to trauma-informed
behavioral health services, citywide (ENVHL-202159495). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0830 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
21-0834 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) citywide.
Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. by adding $3,000,000 for a
new total of $5,000,000 and nine months for a new end date of 9-30-22 to
administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) citywide
(HOST202158228; HOST202159593). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 7-28-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0834 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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21-0835 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing
Center, Inc. to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
(ERAP) citywide.
Amends a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. by adding
$4,000,000 for a new total of $6,000,000 and nine months for a new end date of
9-30-22 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) citywide
(HOST202158229; HOST202159592). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 7-28-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-0835 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0819 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 adjusting the pay ranges by 2% based on
the annual market analysis. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 7-27-21.
Council Bill 21-0819 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-0820 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 to make pay range adjustments and changes
to employee pay rates to be effective on January 1, 2022 in response to the city
contractor/city employee minimum wage ordinance. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 7-27-21.
Council Bill 21-0820 was ordered published
Ordered published
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0759 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2569
South Federal Boulevard in Harvey Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-MU-5 (single-unit
to multi-unit), located at 2569 South Federal Boulevard in Council District 2. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-27-21.
Council Bill 21-0759 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
8-30-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-0810 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1091
South Parker Road and 7400 East Mississippi Avenue in Windsor.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-MU-3 (single-unit
to multi-unit), located at 7400 East Mississippi Avenue and approves a map
amendment to rezone property from-SU-D to S-MU-5, located at 1091 South Parker
Road in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-27-21.
Council Bill 21-0810 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
8-30-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-0829 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing 3,218 square feet of the
easement reserved in Ordinance No. 56, Series of 1936, recorded with
Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 6918, Page 99, located near 24th Street
and California Street.
Relinquishes a portion of the sanitary sewer easement established in the Vacating
Ordinance No. 56, Series of 1936, located at 24th Street and California Street in
Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 7-27-21.
Council Bill 21-0829 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-0832 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District D/B/A Mile High Flood Control District, for construction of drainage
and flood control improvements for Marston Lakes North at Bowles Ditch.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood Control District, for $1,250,000
of UDFCD funds and $1,250,000 of City funds and through 8-1-24 for construction of
drainage and flood control improvements for Marston Lakes North at Bowles Ditch in
Council District 2 (202159332). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 7-27-21.
Council Bill 21-0832 was ordered published
Ordered published
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0809 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to
provide comprehensive health and mental health services.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital
Authority for $604,164 and through 6-30-22 to provide comprehensive health and
mental health services to 1,344 Head Start and Early Head Start children and their
families, citywide (202158542). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 7-28-21.
Council Bill 21-0809 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-0843 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the city and county of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of
November 2, 2021, a proposed amendment to the charter pertaining to the
structure of the office of the independent monitor.
Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the city and county of
Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated
election of November 2, 2021, a proposed amendment to the charter pertaining to
the structure of the office of the independent monitor. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-21.
Council Bill 21-0843 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-0882 A bill for an ordinance amending the process for screening
candidates to fill future vacancies in the director of the office of the
independent monitor in connection with revisions to the charter structure
of the monitor if approved by electors at a special municipal election to be
held in conjunction with the coordinated election of November 2, 2021.
Amends the process for screening candidates to fill a vacancy in the director of the
office of the independent monitor in connection with revisions to the charter
structure of the monitor if approved by electors at a special municipal election to be
held in conjunction with the coordinated election of November 2, 2021. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-21.
Council Bill 21-0882 was ordered published
Ordered published
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0818 A bill for an ordinance concerning non-displacement of workers
hired by contractors who provide essential services on city property.
For an ordinance concerning non-displacement of workers hired by contractors who
provide essential services on city property. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 7-20-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-0818 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 21-0523, hanging the zoning classification for
945 North Irving Street in Villa Park; a required public hearing on Council
Bill 21-0659, changing the zoning classification for 1634, 1642, 1650, and
1680 North Sheridan Boulevard in West Colfax; and, a required public
hearing on Council Bill 21-0720, changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Sloan's Lake and six properties in West Colfax. 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
21-0523 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 945
North Irving Street in Villa Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-SU-D1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 945 North Irving Street in Council District 3.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-15-21.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:23 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0523. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Edson Ibanez of Community Planning and Development delivered the
staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-0523 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon (3)
21-0659 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1634,
1642, 1650, and 1680 North Sheridan Boulevard in West Colfax.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C2 and U-RH-3A to
U-RX-3 (residential mixed-use), located at 1634, 1642, 1650, and 1680 North
Sheridan Boulevard in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 6-15-21.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:35 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0659. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. James Van Hoover of Community Planning and Development delivered
the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Bill 21-0659 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca, Clark, Herndon (3)
21-0720 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Sloan's Lake and six properties in West Colfax.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties from U-SU-B,
U-SU-C, and U-US-C1 with UO-3 to U-SU-B1, U-SU-C1, and U-SU-C1 with UO-3
(allowing for accessory dwelling units), located in the Sloan Lake and West Colfax
neighborhoods in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-29-21.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:53 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0720. Allen Cowgill,
Jesse Parris and Patrick Murphy signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers
signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Libbie Adams of Community Planning and
Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Black, duly seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, that Council Bill 21-0720 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Herndon (2)
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, August 30, 2021,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0759, changing
the zoning classification for 2569 South Federal Boulevard in Harvey Park;
and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0810, changing the zoning
classification for 1091 South Parker Road and 7400 East Mississippi Avenue
in Windsor. Any protests against Council Bills 21-0759 or 21-0810 must be
filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, August 23,
2021.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 7:16 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, August 9, 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, August 9, 2021
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-0899 Minutes of Monday, August 2, 2021
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
21-0909 A proclamation recognizing the Annual Brothers Redevelopment and
Denver Employee Volunteer Opportunities Paint-A-Thon Day in the City and County
of Denver on Saturday, August 14, 2021.
Sponsor Ortega
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RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
21-0900 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with
the clerk and recorder to September 20, 2021.
Extends the emergency declaration related to COVID-19 to September 20, 2021.
Councilmember Gilmore approved direct filing this bill on 8-4-21.
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-0825 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement, between the City
and County of Denver and Johnson Controls, Inc. concerning data center
maintenance services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for $1,413,154 and for three years
for data center maintenance services at Denver International Airport (202056103).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-21.
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0787 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to Steam
Service Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public
Service Company of Colorado to provide additional heating capacity needed
for the Colorado Convention Center roof-top expansion project.
Amends a contract with Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) by adding
$1,024,339 for a new total of $13,849,339 replacing Schedule B and adding a new
Schedule C of the contract to define the design and construction costs for the steam
system expansion and obligate PSCo to upgrade the capacity of the system to
provide adequate heating capacity as part of the Roof-Top Expansion project at the
Colorado Convention Center in Council District 9. No change to contract duration
(CE0Y098-02; GENRL-202158745). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 7-27-21.
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21-0788 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to Chilled
Water Service Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Public Service Company of Colorado to provide additional cooling capacity
needed for the Colorado Convention Center roof-top expansion project.
Amends a contract with Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) by adding
$304,530 for a new total of $17,304,530 and replacing the original Schedule B to
define the design and construction costs for the chilled water system expansion and
obligate PSCo to upgrade the capacity of the system to provide adequate cooling
capacity as part of the Roof-Top Expansion project at the Colorado Convention
Center in Council District 9. No change to contract duration (CE0Y011-02;
GENRL-202158839). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 7-27-21.
21-0807 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and
appointments to the Denver Housing Authority.
Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Fernando Sergio Ferrufino and the Mayoral
appointments of Melinda Pollack and Maria Sepulveda to the Denver Housing
Authority for terms effective immediately and expiring 7-20-26, or until a successor
is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-27-21.
21-0808 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments and
appointment to the Denver Head Start Policy Council.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Megan Bock and Dwayne Meeks and the
Mayoral appointment of Pedro Mendez to the Denver Head Start Policy Council for
terms effective immediately and expiring 7-20-22, or until a successor is duly
appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-27-21.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0827 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as West Jewell Avenue at the
intersection of South Acoma Street and West Jewell Avenue; and, a parcel
of land as South Acoma Street at the intersection of West Jewell Avenue
and South Acoma Street; and, a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by
West Asbury Avenue, South Bannock Street, West Jewell Avenue and
South Acoma Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as West Jewell Avenue, located at
the intersection of South Acoma Street and West Jewell Avenue, dedicates a parcel
of land as public right of way as South Acoma Street, located at the intersection of
South Acoma Street and West Jewell Avenue, and dedicates a parcel of land as
public right of way as public alley, bounded by West Asbury Avenue, South Bannock
Street, West Jewell Avenue, and South Acoma Street in Council District 7. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-27-21.
21-0828 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as East 40th Avenue at the intersection
of North Chambers Road and East 40th Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as East 40th Avenue, located at the
intersection of North Chambers Road and East 40th Avenue in Council District 11.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-27-21.
21-0831 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Outlook Gateway
Subdivision Filing No. 2.
Approves a subdivision plat for Outlook Gateway Subdivision Filing No. 2, located
between East 56th Avenue and East 57th Avenue, and North Ceylon Street and
North Dunkirk Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 7-27-21.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0824 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment concerning the
“Maternal and Child Health” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment for $775,778 and for one year for funding to develop,
implement, and evaluate evidence-based maternal and child health local
action plans that promote and contribute to healthy outcomes for women,
children, and youth, citywide (202159553). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-21.
21-0830 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Health and Human Services
concerning the “Denver Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma
(ReCAST)” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services for $1,000,000 and for one year to assist high-risk youth and
families through implementation of violence prevention and community
youth engagement programs, as well as linkages to trauma-informed
behavioral health services, citywide (ENVHL-202159495). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-28-21.
21-0834 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) citywide.
Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. by adding $3,000,000 for a
new total of $5,000,000 and nine months for a new end date of 9-30-22 to
administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) citywide
(HOST202158228; HOST202159593). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 7-28-21.
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21-0835 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing
Center, Inc. to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
(ERAP) citywide.
Amends a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. by adding
$4,000,000 for a new total of $6,000,000 and nine months for a new end date of
9-30-22 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) citywide
(HOST202158229; HOST202159592). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 7-28-21.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0819 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 adjusting the pay ranges by 2% based on
the annual market analysis. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 7-27-21.
21-0820 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 to make pay range adjustments and changes
to employee pay rates to be effective on January 1, 2022 in response to the city
contractor/city employee minimum wage ordinance. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 7-27-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0759 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2569
South Federal Boulevard in Harvey Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-MU-5 (single-unit
to multi-unit), located at 2569 South Federal Boulevard in Council District 2. If
ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 8-30-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-27-21.
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21-0810 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1091
South Parker Road and 7400 East Mississippi Avenue in Windsor.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-MU-3 (single-unit
to multi-unit), located at 7400 East Mississippi Avenue and approves a map
amendment to rezone property from-SU-D to S-MU-5, located at 1091 South Parker
Road in Council District 5. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on
Monday, 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-27-21.
21-0829 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing 3,218 square feet of the
easement reserved in Ordinance No. 56, Series of 1936, recorded with
Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 6918, Page 99, located near 24th Street
and California Street.
Relinquishes a portion of the sanitary sewer easement established in the Vacating
Ordinance No. 56, Series of 1936, located at 24th Street and California Street in
Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 7-27-21.
21-0832 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District D/B/A Mile High Flood Control District, for construction of drainage
and flood control improvements for Marston Lakes North at Bowles Ditch.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood Control District, for $1,250,000
of UDFCD funds and $1,250,000 of City funds and through 8-1-24 for construction of
drainage and flood control improvements for Marston Lakes North at Bowles Ditch in
Council District 2 (202159332). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 7-27-21.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0809 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to
provide comprehensive health and mental health services.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital
Authority for $604,164 and through 6-30-22 to provide comprehensive health and
mental health services to 1,344 Head Start and Early Head Start children and their
families, citywide (202158542). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 8-30-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 7-28-21.
21-0843 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the city and county of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of
November 2, 2021, a proposed amendment to the charter pertaining to the
structure of the office of the independent monitor.
Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the city and county of
Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated
election of November 2, 2021, a proposed amendment to the charter pertaining to
the structure of the office of the independent monitor. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-21.
21-0882 A bill for an ordinance amending the process for screening
candidates to fill future vacancies in the director of the office of the
independent monitor in connection with revisions to the charter structure
of the monitor if approved by electors at a special municipal election to be
held in conjunction with the coordinated election of November 2, 2021.
Amends the process for screening candidates to fill a vacancy in the director of the
office of the independent monitor in connection with revisions to the charter
structure of the monitor if approved by electors at a special municipal election to be
held in conjunction with the coordinated election of November 2, 2021. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-21.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-0818 A bill for an ordinance concerning non-displacement of workers
hired by contractors who provide essential services on city property.
For an ordinance concerning non-displacement of workers hired by contractors who
provide essential services on city property. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 7-20-21.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0523,
hanging the zoning classification for 945 North Irving Street in Villa Park; a
required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0659, changing the zoning
classification for 1634, 1642, 1650, and 1680 North Sheridan Boulevard in
West Colfax; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0720,
changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in Sloan's Lake and
six properties in West Colfax. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these
matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0523 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 945
North Irving Street in Villa Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-SU-D1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 945 North Irving Street in Council District 3.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-15-21.
21-0659 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1634,
1642, 1650, and 1680 North Sheridan Boulevard in West Colfax.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C2 and U-RH-3A to
U-RX-3 (residential mixed-use), located at 1634, 1642, 1650, and 1680 North
Sheridan Boulevard in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 6-15-21.
21-0720 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Sloan's Lake and six properties in West Colfax.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties from U-SU-B,
U-SU-C, and U-US-C1 with UO-3 to U-SU-B1, U-SU-C1, and U-SU-C1 with UO-3
(allowing for accessory dwelling units), located in the Sloan Lake and West Colfax
neighborhoods in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-29-21.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, August 30, 2021, Council will hold
a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0759, changing the zoning
classification for 2569 South Federal Boulevard in Harvey Park; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0810, changing the zoning
classification for 1091 South Parker Road and 7400 East Mississippi Avenue
in Windsor. Any protests against Council Bills 21-0759 or 21-0810 must be
filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, August 23,
2021.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 8-16-21:
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
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
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
FOR 8-23-21:
21-0723 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 420
East 11th Avenue in Capitol Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from G-MU-5, UO-3 to G-MX-3
(multi-unit to mixed-use), located at 420 E 11th Avenue in Council District 10. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-29-21.
Final Consideration 8-23-21 | Required Public Hearing
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