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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, August 16, 2021 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Kashmann led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Councilmember Herndon arrived late. Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 21-0926 Minutes of Monday, August 9, 2021 The minutes of Monday, August 9, 2021 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Black, Sawyer, Torres, Kniech, Sandoval and Gilmore offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 21-0925 A proclamation in recognition of the 80th Anniversary of the Eisenhower Chapel at Lowry. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Proclamation 21-0925 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) Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0863 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver by enacting Article XX to establish the Office of Special Events. Amends Chapter 2 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by enacting Article XX to establish the Office of Special Events. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0863 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer (10) Nay: CdeBaca, Sandoval, Torres (3) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0845 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and M-B Co, Inc. concerning one-time purchase of snow removal equipment for Denver International Airport. Approves a purchase order with M-B Co, Inc. for $895,403.79 for the one-time purchase of snow removal equipment as approved in the 2020 budget for Denver International Airport (PO-00102354). 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 8-4-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0845 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 2 21-0846 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and M-B Co, Inc. concerning one-time purchase of snow removal equipment for Denver International Airport. Approves a purchase order with M-B Co, Inc. for $1,801,135.75 for the one-time purchase of snow removal equipment as approved in the 2019 budget for Denver International Airport (PO-00102353). 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 8-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0846 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0852 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit Development Center to reflect the updated allocation of federal coronavirus relief funds for administering Denver’s nonprofit relief and recovery grant program, citywide. Revives and amends a contract with Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC) by reducing the contract amount by $900,023.27 for a new total of $3,849,976.73 and adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-21 to reflect the updated allocation of federal coronavirus relief funds for administering Denver's nonprofit relief and recovery grant program, citywide (OEDEV - 202158644). 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 8-4-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0852 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 3 21-0861 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and DAL Global Services, LLC concerning office space at Denver International Airport. Amends a lease agreement with DAL Global Services, LLC for rates and charges by adding an additional 392 square feet of space for training and a break room to support their ground handling services at Denver International Airport. No change to agreement duration (202159017). 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 8-4-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0861 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Finance & Governance Committee 21-0847 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Head Start Policy Council. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Tiaja Pierre to the Denver Head Start Policy Council for a term effective immediately and expiring 7-20-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0847 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0848 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Qcera, Inc. to increase the maximum contract amount, amend pricing and update language for FMLA and Leave Management Software services. Amends a contract with Qcera, Inc. by adding $379,958.05 for a new total of $574,301.05 and two years for a new end date of 9-30-23 for software to manage authorized FMLA/ADA leave cases for city employees (CSAHR-202158823). 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 8-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0848 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 4 21-0857 A resolution approving a proposed Revocable License between the City and County of Denver and Denver Indian Health and Family Services, Inc. for ten (10) parking spaces located at the Castro Parking Garage at 1200 Federal Boulevard. Approves a lease agreement with Denver Indian Health and Family Services, Inc. for $9,272.70 and through 8-31-24 to lease 10 parking spaces on the lower level of the parking structure at the Castro Parking Garage located at 1200 Federal Boulevard in Council District 3 (FINAN-202159397). 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 8-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0857 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0858 A resolution approving a proposed Revocable License between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver for the use of city-owned vacant lots located at 2597 and 2519 West 11th Avenue for parking and staging during construction related to DHA's affordable housing project. Approves a temporary revocable license with the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver (DHA) through 8-31-23 for the use of city-owned vacant lots located at 2597 and 2519 West 11th Avenue for parking and staging during construction related to DHA’s affordable housing project in Council District 3 (FINAN-202159474). 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 8-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0858 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 5 21-0862 A resolution approving a proposed Amended Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Becker First Responder Co. LLC, f/k/a Rebel Services, Inc. to update vendor's name for turnout gear for the Denver Fire Department. Amends a master purchase order with Rebel Services, Inc., doing business as Becker Safety and Supply, by changing the vendor name to Becker First Responder CO, LLC for the purchase of turnout gear for the Denver Fire Department. No change to master purchase order amount or duration (SC-00006147). 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 8-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0862 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0859 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Silva Construction, Inc. for ADA ramp construction and repairs citywide. Approves a contract with Silva Construction, Inc. for $3,222,752 and for 200 days for ADA ramp construction and repairs to concrete curb, gutters, sidewalks, concrete street panels and alley pavement, citywide (202158939). 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 8-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0859 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 6 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0836 A resolution approving a proposed Subaward Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) citywide. Approves a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. for $3,502,208 and through 9-30-22 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) citywide (HOST 202159613). 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 Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0836 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0842 A resolution approving a proposed Subaward Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Community Firm to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) citywide. Approves a contract with The Community Firm for $4,177,531 and through 9-30-22 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) citywide (HOST202159612). 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 Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0842 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0850 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC to modify the scope of work and increase the maximum contract amount for internet service to Denver Public Library branch locations. Amends a contract with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC by adding $37,800.36 for a new total of $2,005,200.36 to add internet services to the new Artpark Branch Library. No change to contract duration (BOOKS-202158485). 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 8-4-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0850 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Page 7 Nay: (None) (0) 21-0856 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for administering the Denver Street Outreach Collaborative (DSOC) and Strategic Outreach to Large Encampments (SOLE) programs. Amends a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding an outcome related to households served for administering the Denver Street Outreach Collaborative (DSOC) and Strategic Outreach to Large Encampments (SOLE) programs. No change to contract amount or duration (HOST-202057228-01). 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 8-4-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0856 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0833 A bill for an ordinance revising Articles III, V and VII of Chapter 28 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. Amends Articles III, V, and VII of Chapter 28 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to modify business enterprise size standards used by the Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) in the city’s certification process of small women- and minority-owned firms. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-4-21. Council Bill 21-0833 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0860 A bill for an ordinance vacating two portions of right-of-way adjacent to 4245 North Fox Street: one located along West 43rd Avenue; and, one located along West 42nd Avenue, without reservations. Vacates two portions of right of way adjacent to 4245 North Fox Street, one located along West 43rd Avenue and one located along West 42nd Avenue, without reservations in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-3-21. Council Bill 21-0860 was ordered published Ordered published Page 8 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0819 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0820 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0820 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0829 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0829 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 9 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0832 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0809 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0809 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 10 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0843 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0882 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0882 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be 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; a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0721, changing the zoning classification for 16298 Green Valley Ranch Boulevard in Gateway - Green Valley Ranch; and, a combined, one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bills 21-0864, 21-0865, 21-0866, 21-0867, 21-0924 and 21-0868, referring multiple questions to the ballot. 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. Page 11 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:41 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0689. 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 Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0689 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 21-0694 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:49 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0694. No speakers signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris 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 Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0694 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 12 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:21 p.m., to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0721. Troy Kelts, Mark Goldberg, Adam Myers, Carolynne White, Lawrence Murray, Ann White and Jesse Parris 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 Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0721 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 13 COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 21-0864 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 on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue or incur general obligation debt for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the cost of repairs and improvements to the Denver Facilities System; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. Refers a question to the November 2021 ballot to allow the City to issue general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the cost of repairs and improvements to the Denver facilities system. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-3-21. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:48 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 21-0864, 21-0865, 21-0866, 21-0867, 21-0924 and 21-0868. Marvin Thomas, Ernest House, Bob Sarlo, Marilyn Munsterman, Kate Barton, LJ Suzuki, Samantha Haviland, Jocelyn Hittle, Lydia Pena, Paul Andrews, Guadalupe Loyd, Silvia Hernandez, Jerry Diaz, Robb Brown and Jim Garcia signed up to speak in favor of the bills. Jack Finlaw, Nola Miguel, Kevin O'connor, Mercedes Gonzalez, Amy Brimah, Jesse Parris, Angelina Torres, Sarah Lake, Alma Urbano, Carol Briggs, Stephen Benchik, Harmony Cummings, Theron Makley, Alfonso Espino, Liliana Flores Amaro, Adrianne Stefanski, Maddy Hughes, Ean Tafoya, Adam Estroff, Benjamin Dunning, David Hagan, Benjamin Dunning, Tess Dougherty, Brian Loma, Brandy Majors and Katie Blakey signed up to speak in opposition of the bills. Brendan Hanlon of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0864 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 14 21-0865 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 on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue or incur general obligation debt for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the cost of repairs and improvements to the Denver Housing and Sheltering system; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. Refers a question to the November 2021 ballot to allow the City to issue general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the cost of repairs and improvements to the Denver housing and sheltering system. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0865 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Hinds (1) 21-0866 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 on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue or incur general obligation debt for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the cost of repairs and improvements to the Denver transportation and mobility system; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. Refers a question to the November 2021 ballot to allow the City to issue general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the cost of repairs and improvements to the Denver transportation and mobility system. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0866 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 15 21-0867 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 on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue or incur general obligation debt for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the cost of repairs and improvements to the Denver parks and recreation system; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. Refers a question to the November 2021 ballot to allow the City to issue general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the cost of repairs and improvements to the Denver parks and recreation system. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0867 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Hinds (1) 21-0924 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 on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the question of whether the City shall be authorized to issue or incur general obligation debt for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the cost of repairs and improvements to the National Western Campus Facilities System; providing the form of the ballot question; providing for other details in connection therewith; and ratifying action previously taken. Refers a question to the November 2021 ballot to allow the City to issue general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the cost of repairs and improvements to the National Western campus facilities system. Councilmember Black approved filing this item on 8-12-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0924 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Ortega, Sawyer, Torres (8) Nay: CdeBaca, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval (4) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 16 21-0868 A bill for an ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligations bonds authorized by voters at the November 2, 2021 election. Approves a companion ordinance designating the projects to be undertaken and funded with the proceeds of any general obligations bonds authorized by voters at the November 2021 election. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-3-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0868 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Hinds (1) Page 17 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 10:43 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