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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, October 11, 2021 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ROLL CALL Councilmember Sandoval joined the meeting virtually. Present: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Absent: CdeBaca (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 21-1198 Minutes of Monday, October 4, 2021 The minutes of Monday, October 4, 2021 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Torres, Sawyer and Sandoval offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 21-1202 A proclamation in observance of the Sixth Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City and County of Denver. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 21-1202 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: Finance & Governance Committee 21-1084 A resolution approving a proposed Professional Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and World Wide Technology, LLC for the operation and maintenance of CISCO equipment. Approves a contract with World Wide Technology, LLC for $5 million and through 8-01-26 for on-call professional services related to Cisco hardware and software supporting the City's data networks (TECHS-202159479). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1084 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval (10) Nay: Sawyer (1) Absent: CdeBaca, Torres (2) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 2 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-1132 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Turner and Townsend, Inc. concerning a consultant to provide project controls services and project management support services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Turner & Townsend, Inc. for $20,000,000 and for three years, with two one-year options to extend, for a consultant to provide staff augmentation for project controls services and project management support services for the Airport Infrastructure Management (AIM) Development Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Portfolio and the Concourse Expansion Program at Denver International Airport (202157567). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1132 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Finance & Governance Committee 21-1103 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Trapeze Software Group, Inc. f/k/a Asset Works, LLC to extend the term, increase the maximum contract amount and amend certain provisions for the cloud-based fleet management software. Amends a contract with Asset Works, LLC by adding $1,785,084 for a new total of $3,532,464.85 for the addition of the Enterprise Asset Management module to the Asset Management platform supporting the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. No change to contract duration (TECHS-202159892). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1103 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 3 21-1106 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Tourism Improvement District Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Laura Lojas and Tracy Blair to the Tourism Improvement District Board of Directors for terms effective immediately and expiring 8-31-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1106 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) 21-1107 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States Department of Treasury concerning the “Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA)” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Treasury for $5,512,000 and through 4-28-29 to receive Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act funds (SIPPRA) to provide funding for the Denver Housing to Health (H2H) Pay for Success project (HOST 202160100). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1107 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 4 21-1108 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States Department of Treasury concerning the “Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) Evaluator” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Treasury for $826,800 and through 10-29-29 to receive Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act funds (SIPPRA) to provide funding for the evaluator of the Denver Housing to Health (H2H) Pay for Success project as required by the overall SIPPRA grant agreement (HOST 202160102). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1108 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-1110 A resolution granting a revocable permit to BCSP Brighton Property, LLC to encroach into the right-of-way near 3100 North Brighton Boulevard. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to BCSP Brighton Property, LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right of way with steps, accessible ramp, and raised planters with a footprint of approximately 1100 square feet located at the southwest side of Brighton Boulevard near 3100 North Brighton Boulevard in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1110 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 5 21-1130 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Anderson Mason Dale Architects, P.C. for architectural and engineering professional services for the Westwood Recreation Center in Council District 3. Approves a contract with Anderson Mason Dale Architects, P.C. for $3,900,000 and through 12-31-25 for architectural and engineering professional services for the Westwood Recreation Center as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program in Council District 3 (202160307). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1130 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-1081 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC) for providing meals and groceries to communities in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approves a contract with Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC) for $2,901,128 and through 12-31-21 to administer grant funds on behalf of the City for the Denver Emergency Food Relief Fund (DEFRF), providing meals and groceries to communities in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic, citywide (ENVHL-202160364). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-22-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1081 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 6 21-1104 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Re:Vision to provide services under the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Program. Amends a grant agreement with Re:Vision by adding $418,544 for a new total of $772,978 and one year for a new end date of 7-31-22 to create curriculum around food justice, health equity and the local food system, while using food as a lens to explore culture for youth ages 18 and under (ENVHL-202159393). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1104 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) 21-1127 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide emergency shelter activities and integrated health services for people experiencing homelessness and housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amends a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding seven months for a new end date of 8-31-22 to provide emergency shelter activities and integrated health services for people experiencing homelessness who are experiencing housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No change to contract amount (HOST-202157443-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1127 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) Page 7 21-1128 A resolution approving a proposed Revival And Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and K-M Concessions, LLC to provide support for food, snacks and beverages at the Denver Coliseum and portions of National Western complex to support auxiliary shelters in the City in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amends a contract with K-M Concessions, LLC by adding $1,000,000 for a new total of $8,645,405 and 64 days for a new end date of 12-3-21 to provide support for food, snacks and beverages at the Denver Coliseum and portions of National Western complex to support auxiliary shelters in the City in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (HOST-202160114-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1128 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 21-1085 A bill for an ordinance increasing the number of county court judges from eighteen to nineteen. Amends section 14-2(a) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to increase the number of county judges from eighteen to nineteen. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-21. Council Bill 21-1085 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1109 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund Series for the “SIPPRA” program. Establishes the “SIPPRA Grant Fund” in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund Series to receive the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) grant award. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-21. Council Bill 21-1109 was ordered published Ordered published Page 8 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-1030 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1090 South Dayton Street in Windsor. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from S-SU-I to OS-B (suburban to open space), located at 1090 South Dayton Street in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-14-21. Final Consideration 11-8-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-1030 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 11-8-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 21-1064 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District d/b/a Mile High Flood District, to design and construct drainage and flood control improvements in District 3. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood Control District, by adding $2,200,000 of UDFCD funds and $2,000,000 of City funds for a new total of $8,400,000 to design and construct drainage and flood control improvements in Weir Gulch from the South Platte River to 8th Avenue in Council District 3. No change to agreement duration (202055100-01; 202160178-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-21-21. Council Bill 21-1064 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1072 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3255 North Newton Street and 3254 North Osceola Street 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 3255 North Newton Street and 3254 North Osceola Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-21-21. Final Consideration 11-8-21 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 21-1072 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 11-8-21 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 21-1111 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the sanitary sewer Covenant, in its entirety, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 9742, Page 643 located at 2150 South Monaco Street Parkway. Relinquishes the single sanitary sewer covenant, in its entirety, established in Book 9742, Page 643, located at 2150 South Monaco Street Parkway in Council District 4. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-21. Council Bill 21-1111 was ordered published Ordered published Page 9 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-1105 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1, to increase the number of daily lunches served to Denver Public School students, improve the quality of meals made at school and train all 850 kitchen employees and managers basic culinary skills. Approves a grant agreement with School District Number One (the Food and Nutrition Services department of Denver Public Schools) for $1,000,000 and through 7-31-22 to increase the number of daily lunches served to Denver Public School students, improve the quality of meals made at school and train all 850 kitchen employees and managers basic culinary skills to serve consistent, high-quality, tasty and nutritious school meals, citywide (ENVHL-202160277). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-1-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-21. Council Bill 21-1105 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-1075 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the 10-foot sewer easement established in the Deed of Easement recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book No. 595, Page 674; and, a portion of the 20-foot drainage facility easement established in the Deed of Easement recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book No. 1785, Page 45 located near the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Tamarac Drive. Relinquishes a portion of the 10-foot sewer and 20-foot drainage facilities easements, established in the Deed of Easements Book 595, Page 674 and Book 1785, Page 45, located southwest of East Hampden Avenue and South Tamarac Drive in Council District 4. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-25-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-21-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1075 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca (1) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0939, changing the zoning classification for 3428 West Moncrieff Place in West Highland; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-0944, changing the zoning classification of 1901 Wazee Street, 1600 20th Street and 1601 19th Street in Union Station. Anyone wishing to speak on either of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. Page 10 RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:27 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0939. Simon Taranto and Bruce O'Donnell signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Kashmann, that Council Bill 21-0939 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Torres (2) 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:40 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-0944. Sean Maley, John Yonushewski, Hal Roth, David Tweed, Carolynne White, Rick Ninneman and Fabby Hillyard signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Brandon Shaver of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0944 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Torres (2) Page 11 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, November 8, 2021, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1030 changing the zoning classification for 1090 South Dayton Street in Windsor; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1072, changing the zoning classification for 3255 North Newton Street and 3254 North Osceola Street in West Highland. Any protests against Council Bills 21-1030 or 21-1072 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, November 1, 2021. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:07 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 12