City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · September 27, 2021
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, September 27, 2021 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Hinds led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Hinds 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
21-1133 Minutes of Monday, September 20, 2021
The minutes of Monday, September 20, 2021 were distributed to members of
Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers Torres, Sawyer and Gilmore offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
21-1138 A proclamation in memory of Alonzo Ashley.
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Proclamation 21-1138 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)
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote:
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-1046 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Enstoa, Inc. concerning on-call systems
development at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Enstoa, Inc. for $5,000,000 and for three years for on-call
systems development to provide support to the Airport Infrastructure Management
(AIM) program at Denver International Airport (202157562). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1046 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: Sawyer (1)
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, 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
21-1008 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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1008 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)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1009 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)
21-1043 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Illinois) concerning
construction insurance programs at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. by adding $2,500,000 for a new
total of $42,500,000 and two years for a new end date of 11-14-23 to market and to
administer construction insurance programs at Denver International Airport
(202159206). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1043 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)
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21-1044 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement, between the City
and County of Denver and Alpine Aviation, Inc. concerning a use and cargo
lease agreement wherein Alpine Aviation will be a signatory air cargo
carrier at Denver International Airport.
Approves a use and lease agreement with Alpine Aviation, Inc. for rates and charges
and for one year and four months, with two one-year options to extend, for air
cargo services at Denver International Airport (202055915). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1044 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)
21-1047 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement, between the City
and County of Denver and HNTB Corporation, concerning the preparation of
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation related to the
7th runway project at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with HNTB Corporation for $15,000,000 and for four years to
prepare the environmental information necessary for the FAA to comply with NEPA
and other environmental laws, regulations, and orders applicable to the 7th runway
project at Denver International Airport (202057147). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1047 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)
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21-1048 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. concerning the 7th
runway project at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for $45,987,092 and
through 10-17-26, with a one-year option to extend, to provide design consultant
services for the environmental review process for the 7th runway project at Denver
International Airport (202057132). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1048 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)
21-1049 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. concerning the 7th
runway project at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for $22,516,537 and
through 10-17-26, with a one-year option to extend, to provide project management
services for the environmental review process for the 7th runway project at Denver
International Airport (202057158-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1049 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
21-0985 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 Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0985 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)
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21-1017 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Bluebird
Improvement District board of directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Jareb Parker to the Bluebird Improvement
District board of directors for a term effective immediately and expiring 5-31-25, or
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-14-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1017 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)
21-1018 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments and
appointments to the Denver Community Corrections Board.
Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and Mayoral appointments to the
Denver Community Corrections Board: reappointments of DeAnna Maes and Mike
Anderson for terms effective immediately and expiring 6-30-22, or until a successor
is duly appointed; reappointments of Jason Romportl and Dana Niemela for terms
effective immediately and expiring 6-30-23, or until a successor is duly appointed;
reappointments of David Johnson and Jorge Aleman for terms effective immediately
and expiring 6-30-25, or until a successor is duly appointed; appointment of Michelle
Sykes for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-23, or until a successor is
duly appointed; and appointments of Jesse Forrest and Matthew Beresky for terms
effective immediately and expiring 6-30-25, or until a successor is duly appointed.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1018 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)
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21-1032 A resolution approving a proposed Amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and Conserve-A-Watt
Lighting, Inc. for lighting, lamps, ballasts and fixtures for lighting
maintenance in City facilities.
Amends a master purchase order with Conserve-A-Watt Lighting, Inc. by adding
$550,000 for a new total of $1,300,000 for lighting, lamps, ballasts, and fixtures for
lighting maintenance in City facilities. No change to agreement duration
(SC-00003161). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 10-31-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-14-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1032 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)
21-1033 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City and
County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed $12,500,000
of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Hilltop Apartments.
Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $12,500,000 of
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for GHC CO Developer LLC, or its affiliates, for
the Hilltop Apartments project to support the acquisition, construction, renovation,
rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of an affordable housing project with
properties located at 1705 Franklin Street in Council District 9 and 1554 Logan Street
Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-14-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1033 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)
21-1039 A resolution approving a proposed Professional Services
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Advanced Network
Management, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of Cisco equipment.
Approves a contract with Advanced Network Management, Inc. for $5 million and for
five years to provide on-call professional services related to Cisco hardware and
software supporting the City's data networks (TECHS-202159478). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1039 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)
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Nay: (None) (0)
21-1050 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment to Master
Subscription and Professional Services Agreement between the City and
County of Denver and Exterro, Inc. to extend the term, increase the
maximum contract amount and add new exhibits to the agreement for the
e-discovery application.
Amends a contract with Exterro, Inc. by adding $1,348,459.35 for a new total of
$3,328,877.19 and three years for a new end date of 10-31-24 for the City
Attorney’s Office use of the Exterro Fusion software platform for legal holds, data
preservation, and electronic discovery (TECHS-202159893). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1050 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)
21-1059 A resolution establishing principles and procedures for developing
a plan for redrawing the boundaries of council districts within the City and
County of Denver.
Establishing principles and procedures for developing a plan for redrawing the
boundaries of Council Districts within the City and County of Denver. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1059 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)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0914 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Hauling Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and J&K Trucking, LLC for hauling
services, including labor and trucks, all milling, paving and other
operations.
Approves a contract with J&K Trucking, LLC for $2,750,000 and for three years to
provide hauling services, including labor and trucks, for all milling, paving, and other
operations, citywide (DOTI- 202159927-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-17-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0914 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)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1014 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and REDI Corporation, for the development and
construction of a housing project known as Rhonda’s Place with 49
affordable units and one manager unit that will serve individuals
experiencing homeless.
Approves a performance loan agreement with REDI Corporation for $1,500,000 and
through 10-31-81 to construct a 50-unit housing project called Rhonda’s Place
located at 203 South Federal Boulevard with 49 affordable units and one manager
unit serving those experiencing chronic homelessness in Council District 3
(HOST-202160196). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1014 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)
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21-1015 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and REDI Corporation, to provide supportive housing
services to formerly homeless individuals residing at the housing
development known as Rhonda’s Place.
Approves a contract with REDI Corporation for $825,000 and through 12-31-37 to
provide supportive services to 49 individuals formerly experiencing homelessness at
Rhonda’s Place located at 203 South Federal Boulevard with 49 affordable units and
one manager unit in Council District 3 (HOST-202160215). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1015 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)
21-1023 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Vive to provide Healthy Food
for Denver's Kids initiative services.
Amends a grant agreement with Vive by adding $500,000 for a new total of
$975,000 and one year for a new end date of 7-31-22 for youth programs including
healthy food bags and snacks to 1,200 youth and their families, providing snacks at
after school programming and providing educational classes on cooking and growing
food at various locations and as funded by the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids
initiative, citywide (ENVHL-202159388). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1023 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)
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21-1024 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The GrowHaus to increase
healthy food access, youth-focused education, and multi-generational
programming at various locations and as funded by the City and County of
Denver’s Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative.
Amends a grant agreement with The GrowHaus by adding $444,851 for a new total
of $919,851 and one year for a new end date of 7-31-22 to increase healthy food
access, youth-focused education, and multi-generational programming at various
locations and as funded by the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids initiative,
citywide (ENVHL-202159389). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1024 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)
21-1026 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Squash d/b/a Mile
High 360 to provide monthly nutrition education classes on healthy eating
and gardening as funded by the City and County of Denver’s Healthy Food
for Denver's Kids Initiative.
Amends a grant agreement with Mile High Squash, doing business as Mile High 360,
by adding $360,146 for a new total of $601,128 and one year for a new end date of
7-31-22 to continue supporting primarily low income, Latinx students whose parents
emigrated to the United States or are first generation Mexican/Latinx-American, and
their families through monthly food security support, providing monthly nutrition
education classes, having monthly, and spring and summer vacation
micro-academies in partnership with Youth Employment Academy/Osage Cafe on
healthy eating and gardening to grow fruits, veggies and herbs as funded by the
city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids initiative, citywide (ENVHL-202159406). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1026 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)
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21-1028 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Gardens to
provide virtual programming options as well as cooking classes as funded
by the City and County of Denver’s Healthy Food for Denver's Kids
Initiative.
Amends a grant agreement with Denver Urban Gardens by adding $363,257 for a
new total of $789,772 and one year for a new end date of 7-31-22 to continue justice
coursework and internships, add new programming that offers children and their
families opportunities to garden at home and to provide virtual programming
options as well as cooking classes as funded by the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s
Kids initiative, citywide (ENVHL-202159400). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1028 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)
21-1031 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for the
Green Willow Rapid Re-Housing Project.
Approves a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for $1,100,000 and
through 12-31-23 for the Green Willow Rapid Re-Housing Project to survivors of
domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking that are
fleeing or attempting to flee these situations, citywide (HOST 202157472). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1031 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)
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21-1035 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning to add
compensation and provide comprehensive Head Start and Early Head Start
services.
Amends a contract with Clayton Early Learning by adding $25,511 for a new total of
$1,720,824 to add cost of living adjustments (COLA) to provide comprehensive Head
Start services and Early Head Start services in Council Districts 3, 7, 8, and 11. No
change to contract duration (202160164). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1035 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)
21-1037 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early
Learning Center to add compensation and provide comprehensive Head
Start services.
Amends a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Center by adding
$33,447 for a new total of $2,249,400 to add cost of living adjustments (COLA) to
provide comprehensive Head Start services in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10. No
change to contract duration (202160158). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1037 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)
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21-1038 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado
Branch to add compensation and provide comprehensive Head Start
services.
Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch by adding $10,558
for a new total of $711,919 to add cost of living adjustments (COLA) to provide
comprehensive Head Start services in Council Districts 1, 2, 3 and 7. No change to
contract duration (202160165). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1038 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)
21-1051 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and LCM Architects, LLC to provide consulting
services for ADA compliance, citywide.
Approves a contract with LCM Architects, LLC for $750,000 and through 12-31-24 to
provide consulting services for ADA compliance, citywide (HRCRS-202158657). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1051 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
21-1045 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Services Wildlife Services concerning a
cooperative wildlife management program at Denver International Airport.
Approves an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services for $3,069,878.02 and through
12-31-26 to provide a cooperative wildlife management program, which is a
requirement of Federal Aviation Regulation at Denver International Airport
(202055858). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-15-21.
Council Bill 21-1045 was ordered published
Ordered published
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Finance & Governance Committee
21-1040 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the General Fund.
Rescinds $400,000 from General Fund Contingency to make an appropriation in the
Department of Finance to make a payment to the National Western Center Authority
to fund capacity building and technical assistance to the Globeville-Elyria-Swansea
(GES) community to stand up processes for the Community Investment Fund
Committee, National Western Center Phases 3-8 Development and a Community
Benefits Agreement. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-14-21.
Council Bill 21-1040 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-1041 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to
the Commercial Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate Dated 1995 between
the City and County of Denver and Forum Building Housing LP, as
successor-in-interest to Forum Housing Corporation, to amend and modify
the terms and conditions of the transaction and authorize amendments to
the City Option Agreement and the City Use Restriction Agreement for the
project located at 270 West 14th Avenue.
Amends the commercial contract to buy and sell real estate with Forum Building
Housing LP, as successor-in-interest to Forum Housing Corporation, by amending
the City Options Agreement and the City Use Restriction Agreement for The Forum
Building project located at 270 West 14th Avenue to provide affordable housing in
Council District 10 (FINAN-202159656). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
Council Bill 21-1041 was ordered published
Ordered published
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21-1042 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an
amount not to exceed $10,000,000 of the City and County of Denver,
Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Forum Apartments) Series
2021 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, renovation, construction,
and equipping of a permanent supportive housing facility for individuals
experiencing homelessness located in the City and County of Denver,
Colorado and to pay certain expenses of such Note (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
Note; making findings and determinations with respect to the Project (as
defined below) and the Note; 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 $10 million of the City
and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Forum
Apartments) Series 2021 for the purpose of financing the renovation, acquisition,
construction, and equipping of a permanent supportive housing facility for individuals
experiencing homelessness located at 250 West 14th Avenue in Council District 10.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
Council Bill 21-1042 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-1019 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5 Cook
Street in Cherry Creek.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 20 to C-MX-8 (planned
development to mixed use, 8-stories), located at 5 Cook Street in Council District
10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
Council Bill 21-1019 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
10-25-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-1020 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2501,
2515, 2531 North Ogden Street in Five Points.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 25 to U-SU-A1 UO-3
(planned development to urban single-unit with accessory dwelling unit), located at
2501, 2515 and 2531 North Ogden Street in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
Council Bill 21-1020 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
11-1-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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21-1021 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1360
South Birch Street in Virginia Village.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-MU-3 (single- to
multi-unit), located at 1360 South Birch Street in Council District 6. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
Council Bill 21-1021 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
10-25-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1027 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Grant Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1 also
known as Denver Public Schools, to grow fresh salad bowl items for all
Denver students who participate in the school lunch program salad bars,
citywide.
Approves a grant agreement with School District Number One (the Food and
Nutrition Services department of Denver Public Schools) for $1,005,000 and through
7-31-23 to build a 1-acre greenhouse on an empty lot at 4900 South Field Way to
grow fresh salad bowl items for all Denver students who participate in the school
lunch program salad bars, citywide (ENVHL-202055481). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
Council Bill 21-1027 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-1036 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
School District Number 1 (Denver Public Schools), to add compensation
and provide comprehensive Head Start services, citywide.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One (Denver
Public Schools) by adding $36,433 for a new total of $2,449,843 to add cost of living
adjustments (COLA) to provide comprehensive Head Start services, citywide. No
change to agreement duration (202160159). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
Council Bill 21-1036 was ordered published
Ordered published
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0997 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
21-0967 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 Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-0967 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 21-0849, changing the zoning classification for
5350 Leetsdale Drive in Washington Virginia Vale; and, a required public
hearing on Council Bill 21-0881, changing the zoning classification for 4545
West 35th Avenue in West Highland. 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.
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COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0849 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5350
Leetsdale Drive in Washington Virginia Vale.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from B-1 WVRS to S-MX-3 (former
chapter 59 to suburban mixed-use), located at 5350 Leetsdale Drive in Council
District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-21.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:02 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0849. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Jason Morrison of Community Planning and Development delivered the
staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Bill 21-0849 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)
21-0881 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4545
West 35th 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 4545 West 35th Avenue in Council District 1.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-21.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:17 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0881. 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 Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Bill 21-0881 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)
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, October 25, 2021,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1019, changing
the zoning classification for 5 Cook Street in Cherry Creek; and, a required
public hearing on Council Bill 21-1021, changing the zoning classification for
1360 South Birch Street in Virginia Village. On Monday, November 1, 2021,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1020, changing
the zoning classification for 2501, 2515, 2531 North Ogden Street in Five
Points. Any protests against Council Bills 21-1019 or 21-1021 must be filed
with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, October 18, 2021.
Any protests against Council Bill 21-1020 must be filed with the Council
Offices no later than noon on Monday, October 25, 2021.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 6:25 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, September 27, 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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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-1133 Minutes of Monday, September 20, 2021
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
21-1138 A proclamation in memory of Alonzo Ashley.
Sponsor CdeBaca
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
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.
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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.
21-1043 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Illinois) concerning
construction insurance programs at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. by adding $2,500,000 for a new
total of $42,500,000 and two years for a new end date of 11-14-23 to market and to
administer construction insurance programs at Denver International Airport
(202159206). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-15-21.
21-1044 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement, between the City
and County of Denver and Alpine Aviation, Inc. concerning a use and cargo
lease agreement wherein Alpine Aviation will be a signatory air cargo
carrier at Denver International Airport.
Approves a use and lease agreement with Alpine Aviation, Inc. for rates and charges
and for one year and four months, with two one-year options to extend, for air
cargo services at Denver International Airport (202055915). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
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21-1046 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Enstoa, Inc. concerning on-call systems
development at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Enstoa, Inc. for $5,000,000 and for three years for on-call
systems development to provide support to the Airport Infrastructure Management
(AIM) program at Denver International Airport (202157562). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
21-1047 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement, between the City
and County of Denver and HNTB Corporation, concerning the preparation of
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation related to the
7th runway project at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with HNTB Corporation for $15,000,000 and for four years to
prepare the environmental information necessary for the FAA to comply with NEPA
and other environmental laws, regulations, and orders applicable to the 7th runway
project at Denver International Airport (202057147). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
21-1048 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. concerning the 7th
runway project at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for $45,987,092 and
through 10-17-26, with a one-year option to extend, to provide design consultant
services for the environmental review process for the 7th runway project at Denver
International Airport (202057132). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
21-1049 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. concerning the 7th
runway project at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for $22,516,537 and
through 10-17-26, with a one-year option to extend, to provide project management
services for the environmental review process for the 7th runway project at Denver
International Airport (202057158-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
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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.
21-1017 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Bluebird
Improvement District board of directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Jareb Parker to the Bluebird Improvement
District board of directors for a term effective immediately and expiring 5-31-25, or
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-14-21.
21-1018 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments and
appointments to the Denver Community Corrections Board.
Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and Mayoral appointments to the
Denver Community Corrections Board: reappointments of DeAnna Maes and Mike
Anderson for terms effective immediately and expiring 6-30-22, or until a successor
is duly appointed; reappointments of Jason Romportl and Dana Niemela for terms
effective immediately and expiring 6-30-23, or until a successor is duly appointed;
reappointments of David Johnson and Jorge Aleman for terms effective immediately
and expiring 6-30-25, or until a successor is duly appointed; appointment of Michelle
Sykes for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-23, or until a successor is
duly appointed; and appointments of Jesse Forrest and Matthew Beresky for terms
effective immediately and expiring 6-30-25, or until a successor is duly appointed.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
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21-1032 A resolution approving a proposed Amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and Conserve-A-Watt
Lighting, Inc. for lighting, lamps, ballasts and fixtures for lighting
maintenance in City facilities.
Amends a master purchase order with Conserve-A-Watt Lighting, Inc. by adding
$550,000 for a new total of $1,300,000 for lighting, lamps, ballasts, and fixtures for
lighting maintenance in City facilities. No change to agreement duration
(SC-00003161). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 10-31-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-14-21.
21-1033 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City
and County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed
$12,500,000 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Hilltop Apartments.
Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $12,500,000 of
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for GHC CO Developer LLC, or its affiliates, for
the Hilltop Apartments project to support the acquisition, construction, renovation,
rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of an affordable housing project with
properties located at 1705 Franklin Street in Council District 9 and 1554 Logan Street
Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-14-21.
21-1039 A resolution approving a proposed Professional Services
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Advanced Network
Management, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of Cisco equipment.
Approves a contract with Advanced Network Management, Inc. for $5 million and for
five years to provide on-call professional services related to Cisco hardware and
software supporting the City's data networks (TECHS-202159478). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
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21-1050 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment to Master
Subscription and Professional Services Agreement between the City and
County of Denver and Exterro, Inc. to extend the term, increase the
maximum contract amount and add new exhibits to the agreement for the
e-discovery application.
Amends a contract with Exterro, Inc. by adding $1,348,459.35 for a new total of
$3,328,877.19 and three years for a new end date of 10-31-24 for the City
Attorney’s Office use of the Exterro Fusion software platform for legal holds, data
preservation, and electronic discovery (TECHS-202159893). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
21-1059 A resolution establishing principles and procedures for developing
a plan for redrawing the boundaries of council districts within the City and
County of Denver.
Establishing principles and procedures for developing a plan for redrawing the
boundaries of Council Districts within the City and County of Denver. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0914 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Hauling Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and J&K Trucking, LLC for hauling
services, including labor and trucks, all milling, paving and other
operations.
Approves a contract with J&K Trucking, LLC for $2,750,000 and for three years to
provide hauling services, including labor and trucks, for all milling, paving, and other
operations, citywide (DOTI- 202159927-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-17-21.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1014 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and REDI Corporation, for the development and
construction of a housing project known as Rhonda’s Place with 49
affordable units and one manager unit that will serve individuals
experiencing homeless.
Approves a performance loan agreement with REDI Corporation for $1,500,000 and
through 10-31-81 to construct a 50-unit housing project called Rhonda’s Place
located at 203 South Federal Boulevard with 49 affordable units and one manager
unit serving those experiencing chronic homelessness in Council District 3
(HOST-202160196). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-15-21.
21-1015 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and REDI Corporation, to provide supportive housing
services to formerly homeless individuals residing at the housing
development known as Rhonda’s Place.
Approves a contract with REDI Corporation for $825,000 and through 12-31-37 to
provide supportive services to 49 individuals formerly experiencing homelessness at
Rhonda’s Place located at 203 South Federal Boulevard with 49 affordable units and
one manager unit in Council District 3 (HOST-202160215). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
21-1023 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Vive to provide Healthy Food
for Denver's Kids initiative services.
Amends a grant agreement with Vive by adding $500,000 for a new total of
$975,000 and one year for a new end date of 7-31-22 for youth programs including
healthy food bags and snacks to 1,200 youth and their families, providing snacks at
after school programming and providing educational classes on cooking and growing
food at various locations and as funded by the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids
initiative, citywide (ENVHL-202159388). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
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21-1024 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The GrowHaus to increase
healthy food access, youth-focused education, and multi-generational
programming at various locations and as funded by the City and County of
Denver’s Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative.
Amends a grant agreement with The GrowHaus by adding $444,851 for a new total
of $919,851 and one year for a new end date of 7-31-22 to increase healthy food
access, youth-focused education, and multi-generational programming at various
locations and as funded by the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids initiative,
citywide (ENVHL-202159389). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 9-15-21.
21-1026 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Squash d/b/a Mile
High 360 to provide monthly nutrition education classes on healthy eating
and gardening as funded by the City and County of Denver’s Healthy Food
for Denver's Kids Initiative.
Amends a grant agreement with Mile High Squash, doing business as Mile High 360,
by adding $360,146 for a new total of $601,128 and one year for a new end date of
7-31-22 to continue supporting primarily low income, Latinx students whose parents
emigrated to the United States or are first generation Mexican/Latinx-American, and
their families through monthly food security support, providing monthly nutrition
education classes, having monthly, and spring and summer vacation
micro-academies in partnership with Youth Employment Academy/Osage Cafe on
healthy eating and gardening to grow fruits, veggies and herbs as funded by the
city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids initiative, citywide (ENVHL-202159406). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
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21-1028 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Gardens to
provide virtual programming options as well as cooking classes as funded
by the City and County of Denver’s Healthy Food for Denver's Kids
Initiative.
Amends a grant agreement with Denver Urban Gardens by adding $363,257 for a
new total of $789,772 and one year for a new end date of 7-31-22 to continue justice
coursework and internships, add new programming that offers children and their
families opportunities to garden at home and to provide virtual programming
options as well as cooking classes as funded by the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s
Kids initiative, citywide (ENVHL-202159400). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
21-1031 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for the
Green Willow Rapid Re-Housing Project.
Approves a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for $1,100,000 and
through 12-31-23 for the Green Willow Rapid Re-Housing Project to survivors of
domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking that are
fleeing or attempting to flee these situations, citywide (HOST 202157472). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
21-1035 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning to add
compensation and provide comprehensive Head Start and Early Head Start
services.
Amends a contract with Clayton Early Learning by adding $25,511 for a new total of
$1,720,824 to add cost of living adjustments (COLA) to provide comprehensive Head
Start services and Early Head Start services in Council Districts 3, 7, 8, and 11. No
change to contract duration (202160164). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
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21-1037 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early
Learning Center to add compensation and provide comprehensive Head
Start services.
Amends a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Center by adding
$33,447 for a new total of $2,249,400 to add cost of living adjustments (COLA) to
provide comprehensive Head Start services in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10. No
change to contract duration (202160158). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
21-1038 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado
Branch to add compensation and provide comprehensive Head Start
services.
Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch by adding $10,558
for a new total of $711,919 to add cost of living adjustments (COLA) to provide
comprehensive Head Start services in Council Districts 1, 2, 3 and 7. No change to
contract duration (202160165). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 9-15-21.
21-1051 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and LCM Architects, LLC to provide consulting
services for ADA compliance, citywide.
Approves a contract with LCM Architects, LLC for $750,000 and through 12-31-24 to
provide consulting services for ADA compliance, citywide (HRCRS-202158657). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-1045 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Services Wildlife Services concerning a
cooperative wildlife management program at Denver International Airport.
Approves an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services for $3,069,878.02 and through
12-31-26 to provide a cooperative wildlife management program, which is a
requirement of Federal Aviation Regulation at Denver International Airport
(202055858). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-15-21.
Finance & Governance Committee
21-1040 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the General Fund.
Rescinds $400,000 from General Fund Contingency to make an appropriation in the
Department of Finance to make a payment to the National Western Center Authority
to fund capacity building and technical assistance to the Globeville-Elyria-Swansea
(GES) community to stand up processes for the Community Investment Fund
Committee, National Western Center Phases 3-8 Development and a Community
Benefits Agreement. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-14-21.
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21-1041 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to
the Commercial Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate Dated 1995 between
the City and County of Denver and Forum Building Housing LP, as
successor-in-interest to Forum Housing Corporation, to amend and modify
the terms and conditions of the transaction and authorize amendments to
the City Option Agreement and the City Use Restriction Agreement for the
project located at 270 West 14th Avenue.
Amends the commercial contract to buy and sell real estate with Forum Building
Housing LP, as successor-in-interest to Forum Housing Corporation, by amending
the City Options Agreement and the City Use Restriction Agreement for The Forum
Building project located at 270 West 14th Avenue to provide affordable housing in
Council District 10 (FINAN-202159656). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
21-1042 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an
amount not to exceed $10,000,000 of the City and County of Denver,
Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Forum Apartments) Series
2021 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, renovation, construction,
and equipping of a permanent supportive housing facility for individuals
experiencing homelessness located in the City and County of Denver,
Colorado and to pay certain expenses of such Note (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
Note; making findings and determinations with respect to the Project (as
defined below) and the Note; 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 $10 million of the City
and County of Denver, Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Forum
Apartments) Series 2021 for the purpose of financing the renovation, acquisition,
construction, and equipping of a permanent supportive housing facility for individuals
experiencing homelessness located at 250 West 14th Avenue in Council District 10.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-1019 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5
Cook Street in Cherry Creek.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 20 to C-MX-8 (planned
development to mixed use, 8-stories), located at 5 Cook Street in Council District
10. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 10-25-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
21-1020 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2501,
2515, 2531 North Ogden Street in Five Points.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 25 to U-SU-A1 UO-3
(planned development to urban single-unit with accessory dwelling unit), located at
2501, 2515 and 2531 North Ogden Street in Council District 9. If ordered published,
a public hearing will be held on Monday, 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
21-1021 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1360
South Birch Street in Virginia Village.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-D to S-MU-3 (single- to
multi-unit), located at 1360 South Birch Street in Council District 6. If ordered
published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 10-25-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1027 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Grant Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1 also
known as Denver Public Schools, to grow fresh salad bowl items for all
Denver students who participate in the school lunch program salad bars,
citywide.
Approves a grant agreement with School District Number One (the Food and
Nutrition Services department of Denver Public Schools) for $1,005,000 and through
7-31-23 to build a 1-acre greenhouse on an empty lot at 4900 South Field Way to
grow fresh salad bowl items for all Denver students who participate in the school
lunch program salad bars, citywide (ENVHL-202055481). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
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21-1036 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
School District Number 1 (Denver Public Schools), to add compensation
and provide comprehensive Head Start services, citywide.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One (Denver
Public Schools) by adding $36,433 for a new total of $2,449,843 to add cost of living
adjustments (COLA) to provide comprehensive Head Start services, citywide. No
change to agreement duration (202160159). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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.
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0849,
changing the zoning classification for 5350 Leetsdale Drive in Washington
Virginia Vale; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0881,
changing the zoning classification for 4545 West 35th Avenue in West
Highland. 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-0849 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5350
Leetsdale Drive in Washington Virginia Vale.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from B-1 WVRS to S-MX-3 (former
chapter 59 to suburban mixed-use), located at 5350 Leetsdale Drive in Council
District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-21.
21-0881 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4545
West 35th 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 4545 West 35th Avenue in Council District 1.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-10-21.
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, October 25, 2021, Council will hold
a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1019, changing the zoning
classification for 5 Cook Street in Cherry Creek; and, a required public
hearing on Council Bill 21-1021, changing the zoning classification for 1360
South Birch Street in Virginia Village. On Monday, November 1, 2021,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1020, changing
the zoning classification for 2501, 2515, 2531 North Ogden Street in Five
Points. Any protests against Council Bills 21-1019 or 21-1021 must be filed
with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, October 18, 2021.
Any protests against Council Bill 21-1020 must be filed with the Council
Offices no later than noon on Monday, October 25, 2021.
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 10-11-21:
21-0939 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3428
West Moncrieff Place in West Highland.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-A to U-SU-A1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3428 West Moncrieff Place in Council District
1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-21.
Final Consideration 10-11-21 | Required Public Hearing
21-0944 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification of 1901
Wazee Street, 1600 20th Street and 1601 19th Street in Union Station.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD-G 19 to PUD G-26 (alters
the signage allowances), located at 1901 Wazee Street in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-24-21.
Final Consideration 10-11-21 | Required Public Hearing
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