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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, October 25, 2021 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Torres led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Councilmember Herndon arrived late. Councilmember Sandoval joined the meeting virtually. Present: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 21-1248 Minutes of Monday, October 18, 2021 The minutes of Monday, October 18, 2021 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Black and Kniech offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 21-1267 A proclamation celebrating Denver Afterschool Programs and the 2021 Annual National Lights on Afterschool Day. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 21-1267 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee 21-1016 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ScribSoft Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Permitium, LLC to provide aid in the processing of conceal and carry weapons permits. Approves a revenue contract with Permitium, LLC for $60,000 and through 4-1-24 to provide an on-line conceal and carry permitting solution supporting the Denver Police Department (TECHS-202158235-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1016 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval (9) Nay: Sawyer, Torres (2) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-1193 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment to On-Call Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and TruePoint Solutions, LLC to extend the term and amend provisions for continued maintenance and support services relating to the Accela application. Amends a contract with Truepoint Solutions, LLC by adding three years for a new end date of 12-31-24 for access to IT Staffing resources who specialize on the City’s enterprise permitting and licensing platform, Accela. No change to contract amount (TECHS-202160513). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1193 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Torres (9) Nay: Hinds, Sawyer (2) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 2 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bills 21-1056 and 21-1058 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Torres (8) Nay: Clark, Hinds, Sawyer (3) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 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 Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bills 21-1056 and 21-1058 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Torres (8) Nay: Clark, Hinds, Sawyer (3) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Page 3 Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) RESOLUTIONS City Council - Direct Files 21-1250 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to November 22, 2021. Extends the emergency declaration related to COVID-19 to November 22, 2021. Councilmember Gilmore approved direct filing this item on 10-21-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1250 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Finance & Governance Committee 21-1179 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Advanced Network Management, Inc. for Cisco products and maintenance for servers, switches, routers, and other technology infrastructure products citywide, excluding Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with Advanced Network Management, Inc. for $20 million and for five years for Cisco products and maintenance for servers, switches, routers, and other technology infrastructure products citywide, excluding Denver International Airport (SC-00006044). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1179 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 4 21-1180 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and World Wide Technology, LLC for CISCO products and maintenance for servers, switches, routers, and other technology infrastructure products citywide, excluding Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with World Wide Technology, LLC for $20 million and for five years for Cisco products and maintenance for servers, switches, routers, and other technology infrastructure products citywide, excluding Denver International Airport (SC-00006045). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1180 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-1194 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission. Approves the following Mayoral appointments to the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission: Jiasheng Zhang for a term effective immediately and expiring 1-1-23, or until a successor is duly appointed and Daranee Teng for a term effective immediately and expiring 1-1-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1194 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-1195 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Carol Peeples to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring 9-1-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1195 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Page 5 Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-1197 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption of the Fox Park Urban Redevelopment Plan, including the Fox Park Property and Sales Tax Increment Areas, and directing the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with the hearing. Sets a public hearing before City Council on 11-29-21 on the Fox Park Urban Redevelopment Plan in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Final Consideration 11-29-21 | Required Public Hearing A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1197 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-1154 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company extending the term for a new end date to provide preconstruction services for the Livestock Center at the National Western Center in Council District 9. Amends a contract with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company by adding one year for a new end date of 8-31-22 to provide preconstruction services for the Livestock Center at the National Western Center in Council District 9. No change to contract amount (DOTI - 202055964; DOTI-202160782). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1154 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 6 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-0945 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and MHMP 15 E Colfax, LLLP to construct an 82-unit affordable housing project located at 1510 North Valentia Street. Approves a loan agreement with MHMP 15 E Colfax, LLLP for $3,500,000 and through 11-01-81 to construct an 82-unit affordable housing project to serve general, family occupancy and include an Early Childhood Education (ECE) center on the ground floor located at 1510 North Valentia Street in Council District 8 (HOST 202160023). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-25-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0945 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-0998 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 Public Health and Environment concerning the “COVID Immunization Round #4 Denver” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for $948,892 and through 6-30-24 for immunization and vaccination programming focused on populations disproportionately affected by COVID-19, including community vaccination events, on-going clinic sites, at-home vaccination and other programming for people disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, including racial and ethnic minority groups, and children, citywide (202160460). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-0998 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 7 21-1190 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for housing placement and treatment services for adults experiencing chronic homelessness. Amends a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $9,041,667 for a new total of $10,241,667 for housing placement and treatment services for adults experiencing chronic homelessness, citywide. No change to contract duration (HOST- 202159074-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1190 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 21-1196 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Senior Housing Options, Inc. to add additional funds to the Loan Agreement, revise the affordability restrictions, and make other revisions to the term of the Loan Agreement. Amends a loan agreement with Senior Housing Options, Inc. by adding $250,000 for a new total of $1,750,000 for financing of hard and soft costs to preserve the affordability of units at The Olin Hotel Apartments located at 1420 North Logan Street in Council District 10. No change to agreement duration (HOST 202158183). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1196 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 8 21-1265 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of One Million Two-Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,200,000.00), payable to Killmer, Lane & Newman COLTAF Client Trust Account, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to Case No. 20-cv-02233-WJM-NYW, in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 10-5-21. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 21-1265 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 21-1181 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Oread Acquisitions, LLC concerning a purchase and sale agreement at the former Stapleton International Airport. Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Oread Acquisitions, LLC for $1,700,000 for the sale of two City-owned parcels of unimproved land in Aurora, Colorado, at the former Stapleton International Airport (202056373). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-21. Council Bill 21-1181 was ordered published Ordered published Finance & Governance Committee 21-1234 A bill for an ordinance establishing the process for city council procurement of professional services. A bill for an ordinance establishing the process for City Council procurement of professional services. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-19-21. Council Bill 21-1234 was ordered published Ordered published Page 9 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-1147 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by Ordinance No. 282, Series of 2005, to Carlos Gonzales. Revokes Ordinance No. 282, Series of 2005 which granted a revocable permit to Carlos Gonzales, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right of way with several PVC pipes at 3411 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1147 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1159 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 44th Avenue and Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 44th Avenue and Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1159 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1160 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 32nd Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 32nd Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1160 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1161 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall A Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall A Local Maintenance District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1161 was ordered published Ordered published Page 10 21-1162 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the South Broadway Streetscape (Arizona Avenue to Iowa Avenue) Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the South Broadway Streetscape (Arizona Avenue to Iowa Avenue) Local Maintenance District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1162 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1163 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the South Broadway Streetscape (Wesley Avenue to Yale Avenue) Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the South Broadway Streetscape (Wesley Avenue to Yale Avenue) Local Maintenance District in Council Districts 6 and 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1163 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1164 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the South Broadway Streetscape (Iowa Avenue to Wesley Avenue) Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the South Broadway Streetscape (Iowa Avenue to Wesley Avenue) Local Maintenance District in Council Districts 6 and 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1164 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1165 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West 44th Avenue) Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West 44th Avenue) Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1165 was ordered published Ordered published Page 11 21-1166 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 15th Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 15th Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1166 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1167 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 20th Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 20th Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1167 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1168 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1168 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1169 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall C Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall C Local Maintenance District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1169 was ordered published Ordered published Page 12 21-1170 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1170 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1171 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Delgany Street Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Delgany Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1171 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1172 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1172 was ordered published Ordered published 21-1173 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1173 was ordered published Ordered published Page 13 21-1174 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2022 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21. Council Bill 21-1174 was ordered published Ordered published Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 21-1175 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1 (Denver Public Schools), to implement Phase II of the Social, Emotional, Academic, and Learning Initiative at six school sites. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One (Denver Public Schools Department of Culturally Sustaining Curriculum and Instruction) for $600,000 and through 7-31-23 to implement Phase II of the Social, Emotional, Academic, and Learning Initiative at six school sites (MOEAI-202160143). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-15-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-21. Council Bill 21-1175 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-1145 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 14 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-1189 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-1131 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-1153 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Page 15 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 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. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-1143 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, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1019, changing the zoning classification for 5 Cook Street in Cherry Creek; a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1021, changing the zoning classification for 1360 South Birch Street in Virginia Village; and, a required public hearing on the Mayor's Proposed 2022 Budget. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION Page 16 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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 sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:16 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-1019. No speakers signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Meredith Gabow and Jesse Parris 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 Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 21-1019 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, Sandoval, Torres (10) Nay: Sawyer (1) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) 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 sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:01 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-1021. Phil Loper and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Brad Johnson of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Torres, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1021 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, Sawyer, Torres (10) Nay: Sandoval (1) Absent: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 17 PUBLIC HEARINGS - REQUIRED Mayor's Proposed 2022 Budget 21-1249 Mayor’s Proposed 2022 Budget Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:18 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on the Mayor's Proposed 2022 Budget. Molly McKinley and Stephen Benchik signed up to speak in favor of the budget. Harmony Cummings, Katie Blakey, David Hagan, Tess D, Brandy Majors and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the budget. Stephanie Adams of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 18