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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, September 20, 2021 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Kniech led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Kniech led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 21-1082 Minutes of Monday, September 13, 2021 The minutes of Monday, September 13, 2021 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Sawyer and Flynn offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 21-1086 A proclamation designating Wednesday, September 22, as “Bike to Work Day” in Denver. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 21-1086 be adopted, 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 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-1003 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement, between the City and County of Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. concerning on-call airside and landside engineering services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for $3,000,000 and for three years, with two one-year options to extend, to provide on-call airside and landside engineering services at Denver International Airport (202055624). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolutions 21-1003, 21-1004 and 21-1005 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: Sawyer (1) 21-1004 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement, between the City and County of Denver and Jviation, a Woolpert Company, concerning on-call airside and landside engineering services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Jviation for $3,000,000 and for three years, with two one-year options to extend, to provide on-call airside and landside engineering services at Denver International Airport (202158114). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolutions 21-1003, 21-1004 and 21-1005 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: Sawyer (1) Page 2 21-1005 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement, between the City and County of Denver and RS&H, Inc. concerning on-call airside and landside engineering services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with RS & H, Inc. for $3,000,000 and for three years, with two one-year options to extend, to provide on-call airside and landside engineering services at Denver International Airport (202158115). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolutions 21-1003, 21-1004 and 21-1005 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12) Nay: Sawyer (1) 21-1008 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Restaurant Association Education Fund to foster and promote re-hiring, retention, and job security for workers in the food/beverage service industry. Approves a contract with the Colorado Restaurant Association Education Fund for $1,000,000 and through 12-31-21 to foster and promote re-hiring, retention, and job security for workers in the food/beverage service industry (OEDEV-202159134). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-21. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember CdeBaca called out this resolution at the 9-20-21 Council meeting for a one-week postponement to 9-27-21. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember CdeBaca postponed this item for one-week to 9-27-21. Postponed 21-1009 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Event Alliance to foster and promote re-hiring, retention, and job security for workers in the hospitality and events industry. Approves a contract with Colorado Event Alliance for $500,000 and through 12-31-21 to foster and promote re-hiring, retention, and job security for workers in the hospitality and events industry (OEDEV-202159135). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-21. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember CdeBaca called out this resolution at the 9-20-21 Council meeting for a one-week postponement to 9-27-21. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember CdeBaca postponed this item for one-week to 9-27-21. Postponed Page 3 Finance & Governance Committee 21-0985 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority board of directors. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Patricia Dean to the Denver Health and Hospital Authority board of directors for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-26, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-7-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0985 be adopted, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-0985 be postponed to 9-27-21. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0967 A bill for an ordinance approving an agreement with the University System of New Hampshire for $599,072 and through 8-31-24 to provide training and consultation for the development of a Systematic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment (START) clinical team for a crisis intervention system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with mental/behavioral health needs (IDD/MH) and their families or caregivers (SOCSV-202159628-00). Approves an agreement with the University System of New Hampshire for $599,072 and through 8-31-24 to provide training and consultation for the development of a Systematic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment (START) clinical team for a crisis intervention system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with mental/behavioral health needs (IDD/MH) and their families or caregivers (SOCSV-202159628-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-4-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-1-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0967 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0967 be postponed to 9-27-21. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed Aye: CdeBaca, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (7) Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Ortega (6) Page 4 BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, 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 City Council - Direct Files 21-1083 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to October 25, 2021. Extends the local disaster emergency declaration. Councilmember Gilmore approved direct filing this item on 9-16-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-1083 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) Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-0990 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Air Filter Solutions, Inc. concerning the purchase of HVAC air filters and belt kits for maintenance at Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Air Filter Solutions, Inc. for $7,000,000 and for two years, with three one-year options to extend, for the purchase of HVAC air filters and belt kits for maintenance at Denver International Airport (SC-00006215). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0990 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 21-0994 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Xcel Energy concerning the expansion project on Concourse C at Denver International Airport. Approves a purchase order with Xcel Energy for $712,131.76 for the one-time purchase of an electrical distribution line extension for the expansion project on Concourse C at Denver International Airport (PO-00103667). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0994 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) 21-0995 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Xcel Energy concerning the expansion project on Concourse C at Denver International Airport. Approves a purchase order with Xcel Energy for $739,706.56 for the one-time purchase to install all electric excess facilities for the expansion project on Concourse C at Denver International Airport (PO-00103671). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0995 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) 21-1006 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. concerning engineering and construction services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for $24,417,933 and for two years for engineering and construction services to demolish and construct the replacement of equipment containing refrigerants phased out by the Environmental Protection Agency at Denver International Airport (202054748-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-1006 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 6 Nay: (None) (0) 21-1012 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and World Wide Technology, LLC to provide Cisco products to support Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with World Wide Technology, LLC for $20,000,000 and for three years, with two one-year options to extend, to provide Cisco products to support Denver International Airport (SC-00006152). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-1012 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 21-0986 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and CDW Government, LLC for Polycoms, mounting kits, and support for hybrid conference rooms. Approves a purchase order with CDW Government, LLC for $676,228 for the purchase of Polycoms, mounting kits, and support for hybrid conference rooms in City facilities (PO-00103760). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-7-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0986 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) 21-0987 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and AV-Tech Electronics, Inc. for emergency lighting and upfit components for City vehicles. Approves a master purchase order with Av-Tech Electronics, Inc. for $2 million and for three years, with two one-year options to extend, for emergency vehicle lighting and upfit components for City vehicles (SC-00005940). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-7-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0987 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 7 21-0988 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Bear Communications, Inc. for emergency lighting and upfit components for City vehicles. Approves a master purchase order with Bear Communications, Inc. for $3,000,000 and for three years, with two one-year options to extend, for emergency vehicle lighting and upfit components for City vehicles (SC-00005941). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-7-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0988 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) 21-0989 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Lighting, Accessory, & Warning Systems, LLC for emergency lighting and upfit components for City vehicles. Approves a master purchase order with Lighting, Accessory, and Warning Systems, LLC for $1 million and for three years, with two one-year options to extend, for emergency vehicle lighting and upfit components for City vehicles (SC-00005942). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-7-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0989 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) 21-0996 A resolution approving the appointment of Noah Stout to the Civil Service Commission. Approving the appointment of Noah Stout to the Civil Service Commission. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-7-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0996 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 8 21-1013 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Compsych Employee Assistance Program, Inc. to increase the fee schedule’s employee assistance program (EAP) sessions costs. Amends a contract with Compsych Employee Assistance Program, Inc. to increase training hours in 2022 and 2023, and to increase the fee schedule’s employee assistance program (EAP) session costs to $1.21 per employee per month. No change to contract amount or duration (CSAHR-202159677-01; 201845795-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-7-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-1013 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 21-0980 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for the construction of a multi-use pathway along the West side of South Santa Fe Drive in Council District 7. Approves a contract with Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for $2,326,000 and for 150 days for the construction of a multi-use pathway along the west side of South Santa Fe Drive between Jewell Avenue and Florida Avenue in Council District 7 (202159066). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-31-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0980 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 9 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0877 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. for operation of a composting facility at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site. Amends a revenue agreement with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-22 for operation of a composting facility at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site. No change to the agreement amount (ENVHL-201524286-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-11-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-0877 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) 21-1001 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Morrison Road, LLC doing business as Gorman Morrison Road, LLC to amend and modify the terms and conditions of the loan to support the construction of an affordable housing development known as Avenida del Sol. Amends a loan agreement with Morrison Road, LLC doing business as Gorman Morrison Road, LLC by revising and reconciling the cash flow repayment split with the Colorado Division of Housing in Exhibit F of the loan agreement for the Avenida del Sol project, containing 80 affordable apartment units located at 5048 Morrison Road in Council District 3. No change to agreement amount or duration (202054179-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-1001 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 10 21-1002 A resolution approving a contract with Savio House by adding one month for a new end date of 9-30-21 to provide intensive case management services for at risk families, with the goal of keeping youth in their homes, preventing out of home placement, and effectively transitioning children from out-of-home placement back home. No change to contract amount (SOCSV201737946-05; SOCSV202160156-05). Amends a contract with Savio House by adding one month for a new end date of 9-30-21 to provide intensive case management services for at risk families, with the goal of keeping youth in their homes, preventing out of home placement, and effectively transitioning children from out-of-home placement back home. No change to contract amount (SOCSV201737946-05; SOCSV202160156-05). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-11-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-8-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Resolution 21-1002 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 Finance & Governance Committee 21-0997 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the transfer of cash from the City Council Special Revenue Fund and making appropriations. Transfers $192,361 from the City Council Special Revenue Fund and makes an appropriation in the General Fund to support Council District operations. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-7-21. Council Bill 21-0997 was ordered published Ordered published Page 11 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-1022 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver for the purpose of extending the duration to complete the GROW Market. Revives and amends a loan agreement with The Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver by adding seven months for a new end date of 10-31-21 for the purpose of extending the duration to complete the GROW Market, which provides grocery accessibility as well as workforce training and development at 2800 West 10th Avenue in Council District 3 (OEDEV 202158449). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-4-21. Councilmember Flynn approved direct filing this item on 9-9-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-1022 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) Finance & Governance Committee 21-0904 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing a cash transfer to and an appropriation in the Parks, Trails and Open Space Capital Improvement Fund. Transfers $1,215,000 from the Parks, Trails and Open Space Operating Special Revenue Fund 15828 into the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Capital Improvement Fund 36050 and appropriates the transferred amount to be utilized for the property acquisition of 5060 North Logan Street and 401 East 50th Avenue for a new Denver Parks and Recreation maintenance facility, as well as improvements to the existing building and the surrounding site. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-27-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0904 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 12 21-0943 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Rhonda’s Place) Series 2021A and not to exceed $3,000,000 City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Rhonda’s Place) Taxable Series 2021B for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a multifamily residential rental housing for individuals experiencing homelessness in the City and County of Denver, Colorado and to pay certain expenses of such Notes (as defined below) issue; approving and authorizing execution of a Loan Agreement with the Bank, a Loan Agreement with the Borrower, an Assignment Agreement and a Tax Regulatory Agreement (each as defined below) with respect to the Notes; making findings and determinations with respect to the Project (as defined below) and the Notes; authorizing the execution and delivery of related documents; and repealing all action heretofore taken in conflict herewith. Approves the issuance and sale of an amount not to exceed $9 million of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes (Rhonda’s Place) Series 2021A (the “Series 2021A Note”) and not to exceed $3 million City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes (Rhonda’s Place) Taxable Series 2021B (the “Series 2021B Note”) for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a multifamily residential rental housing for individuals experiencing homelessness at a property located at 211 South Federal Boulevard in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-27-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0943 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 21-0953 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easements, in its entirety, established in the Easement Agreement, Permanent Easement for Public Access, Permanent Easement for Right-of-Way Area and Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2021090422 located at 2720 South Federal Boulevard. Relinquishes the permanent stormwater, permanent public access, permanent right of way area, and permanent non-exclusive easement (PNEE) for wastewater easements in their entirety, as established in the Easement Agreement, Recordation No. 2021090422, located at 2720 South Federal Boulevard in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-27-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0953 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) Page 13 Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0942 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an amount not to exceed $15,425,000 of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (The Rose on Colfax) Series 2021 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, renovation, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of an affordable multifamily housing facility in the City and County of Denver, Colorado and to pay certain expenses of such Notes (as defined below) issue; approving and authorizing execution of a Funding Loan Agreement, a Borrower Loan Agreement and a Tax Regulatory Agreement (each as defined below) with respect to the Notes; making findings and determinations with respect to the Project (as defined below) and the Notes; authorizing the execution and delivery of related documents; and repealing all action heretofore taken in conflict herewith. Approves the issuance and sale of an amount not to exceed $15,425,000 of the City and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (The Rose on Colfax Project) Series 2021 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, renovation, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of an affordable multifamily housing facility located at 1500 North Valentia Street and 1510 North Valentia Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-25-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Bill 21-0942 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 21-0822, changing the zoning classification for 1544 South Emerson Street in Platt Park; a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0851, changing the zoning classification for 3625 West 46th Avenue in Berkeley; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0855, changing the zoning classification for 3645, 3655, 3665, 3675, 3685, 3701, 3739, 3745, 3801, 3811, 3815 West 46th Avenue in Berkeley. 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 Page 14 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-0822 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1544 South Emerson Street in Platt Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-A1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1544 South Emerson Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-27-21. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:25 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0822. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Francisca Penafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0822 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) 21-0851 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3625 West 46th Avenue in Berkeley. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-B1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3625 West 46th Avenue in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-3-21. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:34 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0851. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Francisca Penafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0851 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) Page 15 21-0855 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3645, 3655, 3665, 3675, 3685, 3701, 3739, 3745, 3801, 3811, 3815 West 46th Avenue in Berkeley. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-B1 (allows for accessory dwelling units), located at 3645, 3655, 3665, 3675, 3685, 3701, 3739, 3745, 3801, 3811, and 3815 West 46th Avenue in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-3-21. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:44 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0855. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Libby Kaiser of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0855 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kniech, Sandoval, Torres (8) Nay: Flynn, Kashmann, Ortega, Sawyer (4) Abstain: CdeBaca (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 16 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:15 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 17