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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, October 18, 2021 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Clark led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Ortega and Sandoval joined the meeting virtually. Present: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Absent: Black (1) MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 21-1230 Mayor’s Proposed 2022 Budget and Public Hearing Notice (1) the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2022 is open for inspection from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays in the City Council Office, Room 451 of the City and County Building located at 1437 Bannock Street starting the week of October 18, 2021; (2) at its regular meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021, which will begin at 5:30 p.m., the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for 2022; and (3) any citizen may inspect the budget prior to or at the public hearing and register any objection to the budget prior to or at the public hearing on the budget, and the Council shall take any objections into consideration. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that the Mayor's Proposed 2022 Budget and Public Hearing Notice be published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 21-1221 Minutes of Monday, October 11, 2021 The minutes of Monday, October 11, 2021 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved Page 1 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Sawyer and Gilmore offered announcements. Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, Council is scheduled to sit as the quasi-judicial Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for two local maintenance districts – West 44th Avenue & Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall in Council District 1 and Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of 38th to 44th) also in Council District 1. Since no written protests of assessment were filed with the Manager of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure by the deadline of September 30, 2021 and, for the remaining fourteen (14) local maintenance districts in this Group 1, no hearings are required, the assessments are approved, and Council will not sit as the Board of Equalization for the following: 15th Street Pedestrian Mall 20th Street Pedestrian Mall Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall (C) St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall Delgany Street East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall West 32nd Avenue Pedestrian Mall Broadway A Pedestrian Mall South Broadway Streetscape (Arizona to Iowa) South Broadway Streetscape (Wesley to Yale) South Broadway Streetscape (Iowa to Wesley) PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS Page 2 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-1112 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Gilmore Construction Corporation to add compensation and two years for a new end date for on-call construction services citywide. Amends a contract with Gilmore Construction Corporation by adding $5 million for a new total of $10 million and two years for a new end date of 1-27-24 for on-call construction services including roof replacement, mechanical upgrades, lighting retrofit, concrete and asphalt replacement, and other services for municipal building projects, citywide (DOTI-202160186-01; 201846016-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolutions 21-1112 and 21-1118 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Black (1) Abstain: Gilmore (1) 21-1118 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Gilmore Construction Corporation to add compensation and two years for a new end date for on-call construction services as needed citywide. Amends a contract with Gilmore Construction Corporation by adding $10 million for a new total of $25 million and two years for a new end date of 6-26-24 for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (DOTI-202160290-01; 201947349-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolutions 21-1112 and 21-1118 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: CdeBaca (1) Absent: Black (1) Abstain: Gilmore (1) Page 3 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 21-1058 A bill for an ordinance modifying Article II, Chapter 18 of the Revised Municipal Code of Denver by adding a Division 5 titled COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Bonus Program for the purpose of providing a one-time $400 bonus to eligible employees who complied with the vaccine mandate on or before the September 30, 2021 deadline, or were exempted from the mandate and have not been disciplined or had discipline proceedings initiated against them for violating their accommodation requirements through December 10, 2021. Amends Article II, Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by adding a Division 5 titled COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Bonus Program for the purpose of providing a one-time $400 bonus to eligible employees who comply with the vaccine mandate on or before September 30, 2021, or receive approved exemptions for medical or religious reasons. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1058 be ordered published, carried by the following vote: Ordered published Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (8) Nay: CdeBaca, Clark, Hinds, Sawyer (4) Absent: Black (1) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) PROCLAMATIONS 21-1229 A proclamation recognizing Dyslexia Awareness Month. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 21-1229 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 4 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-1156 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft, d/b/a Lufthansa German Airlines concerning the Use and Lease Agreement at Denver International Airport. Amends a use and lease agreement with Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft (Lufthansa German Airlines) for rates and charges to reduce Lufthansa’s leased space by two ticket counters and 1,736.8 square feet of office space to account for COVID-19 related flight reductions at Denver International Airport. No change to agreement duration (202159016). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1156 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Finance & Governance Committee 21-1129 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment Number Three To Roof Antenna Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HFI 1670 BDWY, LLC successor-in-interest to 1670 Broadway Investors, LLC to extend the term, increase the rent and amend certain provisions for property located at 1670 Broadway. Amends an agreement with HFI 1670 BDWY, LLC by adding $1,138,254.36 for a new total of $1,857,886.56 and 15 years for a new end date of 4-30-37 to allow placement of City communication antenna and equipment at 1670 Broadway in Council District 10 (FINAN-202159828). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1129 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 5 21-1134 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Colfax Business Improvement District board of directors. Approves the Mayoral appointment of David Bentley to the Colfax Business Improvement District board of directors for a term effective immediately and expiring 3-31-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1134 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1135 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Winter Park Trustees Board of Directors. Approves the following Mayoral appointments to the Winter Park Trustees Board of Directors: Chris Herndon for a term effective immediately and expiring 4-30-23, or until a successor is duly appointed; Wende Reoch for a term effective immediately and expiring 4-30-24, or until a successor is duly appointed; and Kevin Tsai for a term effective immediately and expiring 4-30-25, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1135 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1136 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Council. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Travis Leiker and Ozioma Aloziem to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Advisory Council for terms effective immediately and expiring 4-01-23, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1136 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 6 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-1113 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Halcyon Construction, Inc. to add compensation and two years for a new end date for on-call construction services citywide. Amends a contract with Halcyon Construction, Inc. by adding $5 million for a new total of $10 million and two years for a new end date of 1-27-24 for on-call construction services including roof replacement, mechanical upgrades, lighting retrofit, concrete and asphalt replacement, and other services for municipal building projects, citywide (DOTI-202160187-01; 201845909-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1113 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1114 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Interlock Construction Corp. to add compensation and two years for a new end date for on-call construction services citywide. Amends a contract with Interlock Construction Corp. by adding $5 million for a new total of $10 million and two years for a new end date of 1-27-24 for on-call construction services including roof replacement, mechanical upgrades, lighting retrofit, concrete and asphalt replacement, and other services for municipal building projects, citywide (DOTI-202160188-01; 201845953-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1114 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 7 21-1115 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Wilderness Construction Co. to add compensation and two years for a new end date for on-call construction services citywide. Amends a contract with Wilderness Construction Co. by adding $5 million for a new total of $10 million and two years for a new end date of 1-27-24 for on-call construction services including roof replacement, mechanical upgrades, lighting retrofit, concrete and asphalt replacement, and other services for municipal building projects, citywide (DOTI-202160189-01; 201846019-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1115 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1116 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and FCI Constructors, Inc. to add compensation and two years for a new end date for on-call construction services as needed citywide. Amends a contract with FCI Constructors, Inc. by adding $10 million for a new total of $25 million and two years for a new end date of 6-26-24 for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (DOTI-202160288-01; 201947351-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1116 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 8 21-1117 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. to add compensation and two years for a new end date for on-call construction services as needed citywide. Amends a contract with Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. by adding $10 million for a new total of $25 million and two years for a new end date of 6-26-24 for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (DOTI-202160289-01; 201947350-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1117 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1119 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Halcyon Construction, Inc. to add compensation and two years for a new end date for on-call construction services as needed citywide. Amends a contract with Halcyon Construction, Inc. by adding $10 million for a new total of $25 million and two years for a new end date of 6-26-24 for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (DOTI-202160291-01; 201947348-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1119 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 9 21-1120 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Haselden Construction, LLC to add compensation and two years for a new end date for on-call construction services as needed citywide. Amends a contract with Haselden Construction, LLC by adding $10 million for a new total of $25 million and two years for a new end date of 6-26-24 for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (DOTI-202160292-01; 201947347-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1120 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1121 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Interlock Construction Corp. to add compensation and add two years for a new end date for on-call construction services as needed citywide. Amends a contract with Interlock Construction Corp. by adding $10 million for a new total of $25 million and two years for a new end date of 6-26-24 for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (DOTI-202160293-01; 201947346-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1121 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 10 21-1122 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Krische Construction, Inc. to add compensation and two years for a new end date for on-call construction services as needed citywide. Amends a contract with Krische Construction, Inc. by adding $10 million for a new total of $25 million and two years for a new end date of 6-26-24 for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (DOTI-202160294-01; 201947345-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1122 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1123 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mark Young Construction, LLC to add compensation and two years for a new end date for on-call construction services as needed citywide. Amends a contract with Mark Young Construction, LLC by adding $10 million for a new total of $25 million and two years for a new end date of 6-26-24 for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (DOTI-202160295-01; 201947344-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1123 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 11 21-1124 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Swinerton Builders to add compensation and two years for a new end date for on-call construction services as needed citywide. Amends a contract with Swinerton Builders by adding $10 million for a new total of $25 million and two years for a new end date of 6-26-24 for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (DOTI-202160296-01; 201947343-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1124 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1125 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Turner Construction Company to add compensation and two years for on-call construction services as needed citywide. Amends a contract with Turner Construction Company by adding $10 million for a new total of $25 million and two years for a new end date of 6-26-24 for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (DOTI-202160297-01; 201947342-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1125 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 12 21-1126 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Wilderness Construction Co. to add compensation and two years for on-call construction services as needed citywide. Amends a contract with Wilderness Construction Co. by adding $10 million for a new total of $25 million and two years for a new end date of 6-26-24 for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (DOTI-202160298-01; 201947341-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1126 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1146 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) FY24 Colorado Boulevard and Alameda Avenue” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $3,640,000 and through 9-13-31 for Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds to reconstruct six existing traffic signals located at Alameda Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard, Alameda Avenue and Federal Boulevard, Colorado Boulevard and 35th Avenue, Colorado Boulevard and Bruce Randolph Avenue, and Colorado Boulevard and 26th Avenue in Council Districts 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (202160456). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1146 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 13 21-1152 A resolution approving a proposed Parks Use Agreement between the City and County of Denver and German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter for the Christkindl Market. Approves a park use agreement with the German American Chamber of Commerce for the 2021 Christkindl Market (PARKS-202160278). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1152 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1223 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seven Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($36,707.98), distributed as follows: Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Seven Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents, ($24,707.98), payable to State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company as subrogee of Jacob Mackensen and Twelve Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($12,000.00), payable to Jacob Mackensen and Zaner Harden Law, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to Claim Number 2004-001093 regarding an accident which occurred on December 18, 2019. Settles a claim involving Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1223 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 14 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-1025 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Montbello Organizing Committee to provide services under the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative. Amends a grant agreement with Montbello Organizing Committee by adding $299,034 for a new total of $605,739 and one year for a new end date of 7-31-22 to partner with low income Montbello youth and their families to provide educational programs about food and nutrition, grow healthy food at Montbello Urban Farm at 4879 Crown Blvd 80239, and provide youth with food boxes and meals through the Struggle of Love food pantry 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 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1025 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1029 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Food Rescue to operate the No Cost Grocery Programs for free at approximately 20 locations as funded by the City and County of Denver’s Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative. Amends a grant agreement with Denver Food Rescue by adding $303,660 for a new total of $516,757 and one year for a new end date of 7-31-22 to operate the No Cost Grocery Programs that provides fresh, healthy food for free at approximately 20 locations as funded by the city’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids initiative, citywide (ENVHL-202159407). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1029 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 15 21-1137 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Caring for Denver Foundation concerning the “Denver’s Front Door to Procedural Justice” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Caring for Denver Foundation for $799,231 and through 8-31-24 to provide wraparound services including behavioral health navigation, comprehensive case management and peer support to clients in order to improve engagement with mental health, substance misuse and other support services, as a way to support reduced recidivism (DOMPD-202160353). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1137 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1144 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Human Services concerning the “Unaccompanied Refugee Minor” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Economic Security for $1,838,298.76 and through 9-30-22 for the costs for placement and supportive services for Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) youth placed into the custody of Denver Human Services, citywide (SOCSV-202160345-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1144 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 16 21-1150 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Caring for Denver Foundation concerning the “Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program Expansion” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Caring for Denver Foundation for $1,395,000 and through 8-31-22 to support the expansion of the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program, citywide (ENVHL-202160504). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1150 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 21-1151 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Savio House-Family Strong to promote earlier intervention and/or prevention services for youth and families, citywide. Amends a contract with Savio House-Family Strong by adding $15,000 for a new total of $665,000 to promote earlier intervention and/or prevention services for youth and families, citywide. No change to contract duration (SOCSV-201950813-03, 202160202-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1151 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 21-1056 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the General Fund. Rescinds $5,000,000 from General Fund Contingency to make an appropriation in the Department of Finance to provide a one-time bonus payment to City employees who complied with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, per the Public Health Order. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. Council Bill 21-1056 was ordered published Ordered published Page 17 21-1145 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, to allocate spending in the American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund to support premium pay for eligible City employees. Amends Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, previously amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, to allocate $8,800,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the “Premium Pay” spending category to provide a premium pay benefit to eligible City employees to compensate employees required to work in higher risk occupations due to the possible COVID-19 exposure. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. Council Bill 21-1145 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1189 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission and appropriation in the General Fund to make a cash transfer to and appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund. Rescinds $1.2 million from General Fund Contingency to appropriate a cash transfer to the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund to provide sufficient budget capacity to fund a settlement. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1189 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-1131 A bill for an ordinance approving the execution of a series of Sewer Use and Drainage Permits from the City and County of Denver to provide sanitary sewer and/or wastewater services to property located outside City limits. Approves a request to connect residential properties located outside the City at 933 and 935 South Sheridan Boulevard to wastewater facilities within the City boundary. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-28-21. Council Bill 21-1131 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1153 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District, for mutually beneficial infrastructure projects for the National Western Center and the North Metro Rail Line. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $3,528,706.84 for mutually beneficial infrastructure projects for the National Western Center and the North Metro Rail Line in Council District 9 (DOTI-202057174). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. Council Bill 21-1153 was ordered published Ordered published Page 18 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-1143 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority to provide interim mental health services for court-ordered individuals for competency restoration and those awaiting an inpatient bed. Amends an agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding $286,125.80 for a new total of $567,645.80 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-22 to provide the provision of interim mental health services for individuals who have been court-ordered for inpatient competency restoration and who are waiting for admission to an inpatient bed as part of the requirements of Senate Bill 19-223 (SHERF-202159430-01; SHERF-202056255). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-8-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-21. Council Bill 21-1143 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1085 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1109 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 19 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1064 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1111 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 20 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Clark, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1105 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, Council will sit as the quazi-judicial Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for two local maintenance districts – West 44th Avenue & Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall; and, Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of 38th to 44th) in Council District 1. Anyone wishing to speak on either of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION COUNCIL CONVENES AS THE QUAZI-JUDICIAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 21-1231 West 44th Avenue & Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall Council convened as the quasi-judicial Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for the West 44th Avenue and Eliot Street local maintenance district. Jesse Parris signed up to speak. Brendan Kelly of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure delivered the staff report. No motions were offered, and the assessment was approved. Approved Page 21 21-1232 Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of 38th to 44th) Council convened as the quasi-judicial Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for the Tennyson Streetscape (portions of 38th to 44th) local maintenance district. Jesse Parris signed up to speak. Brendan Kelly of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure delivered the staff report. No motions were offered, and the assessment was approved. Approved COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 6:19 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 22