City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · November 22, 2021
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, November 22, 2021 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Flynn led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-1402 Minutes of Monday, November 15, 2021
The minutes of Monday, November 15, 2021 were distributed to members of
Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers Hinds, Kniech, Kashmann, Cdebaca, Torres and Gilmore offered
announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
21-1435 A letter dated November 22, 2021 from Brendan J. Hanlon, Manager of
Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to issue Airport
System Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2021C and Interim Note Subordinate
Obligations not to exceed amounts: $35 million and $700 million.
Council Communication 21-1435 was filed
Filed
PROCLAMATIONS
21-1434 Honoring the Daddy Bruce Randolph Legacy
A motion offered by Councilmember CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Proclamation 21-1434 be adopted, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote:
RESOLUTIONS
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1148 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and E.T. Technologies, Inc. to provide on-call storage
tank services.
Approves a contract with ET Technologies, Inc. for $2,250,000 and through 11-30-26
for on-call maintenance, repair, and testing of city-owned petroleum storage tanks,
installation of critical tank infrastructure projects, and removal of obsolete or failed
storage tanks, citywide (ENVHL- 202160481). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-13-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolutions 21-1148 and 21-1149 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: Sawyer (1)
21-1149 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Tait Environmental Services, Inc. to provide
on-call storage tank services.
Approves a contract with TAIT Environmental Services, Inc. for $2,250,000 and
through 11-30-26 for on-call maintenance, repair, and testing of city-owned
petroleum storage tanks, installation of critical tank infrastructure projects, and
removal of obsolete or failed storage tanks, citywide (ENVL-202160475). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-13-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolutions 21-1148 and 21-1149 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (12)
Nay: Sawyer (1)
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
21-1427 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with
the clerk and recorder to December 20, 2021.
Extends the emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Councilmember Gilmore approved filing this item on 11-18-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1427 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-1312 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Argus Event Staffing, LLC to
increase the maximum contract amount to provide security, crowd control,
usher, parking supervision and vaccination verification services as needed
at Denver Arts & Venues events.
Amends a contract with Argus Event Staffing, LLC by adding $14 million for a new
total of $34,000,000 to provide security, crowd control, usher, parking supervision
and vaccination verification services (as needed) at Denver Arts & Venues events.
No change to contract duration (THTRS-201738467). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-13-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-10-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1312 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Finance & Governance Committee
21-1356 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company to
provide medical benefit plans to eligible employees in 2021.
Approves a contract with Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company for $91 million and
for one year to provide medical benefit plans to eligible employees in 2021
(CSAHR-2020567470. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-13-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-9-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1356 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-1350 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Peña Station Filing
No. 3
Approves a subdivision plat for Pena Station Filing No. 3, located between East 62nd
Avenue and East 63rd Avenue, and North Waco Street and North Yampa Street in
Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-9-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1350 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1351 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Central Park Filing
No. 60.
Approves a subdivision plat for Central Parking Filing No. 60, located between East
39th Avenue and I-70, and North Ulster Street and North Central Park Boulevard in
Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-9-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1351 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1176 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Cityspan Technologies, Inc. to
add to the scope of work and increase compensation to the Contractor.
Amends a contract with CitySpan by adding $122,500 for a new total of $563,500 to
add maintenance fees for the DAAconnect Management Information System to
support youth-serving organizations to more efficiently track and report on child and
youth outcomes. No change to agreement duration (MOEAI-202159930). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-13-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1176 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-1251 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Empowerment Program Inc. to provide
community corrections case management services for women at the
residential facility located at 4280 Kearney Street.
Approves a contract with The Empowerment Program, Inc. for $1,350,000 and
through 12-31-24 to provide community corrections case management services for
women located at the residential facility at 4280 Kearney Street in Council District 8
(SAFTY-202160054).
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1251 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1319 A resolution approving a proposed Master Operator Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and McKinstry Essention, LLC for
the design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of
community solar photovoltaic generating facilities and electric vehicle
chargers owned by the City as part of the Renewable Denver Community
Solar initiative.
Approves master operator agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC for $26,000,000
and through 11-1-46 for the design, development, construction, operation, and
maintenance of community solar photovoltaic generating facilities and electric
vehicle chargers owned by the City as part of the Renewable Denver Community
Solar initiative (202160096-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 12-31-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-10-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1319 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1320 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 Homeland Security concerning the
“Assistance to Firefighters Grant” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for $2,361,100 and through 9-7-23 for the Assistance to
Firefighters Grant to purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
equipment (FIRES-202160367). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-13-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-10-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1320 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
21-1358 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for
reimbursement of certain costs incurred for the full electrification of the
Forum Apartments, located at 250 West 14th Avenue, under the Steam to
Electric Conversion Incentive Program.
Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $923,203 and
through 6-1-23 for reimbursement of certain costs incurred for the full electrification
of the Forum Apartments, located at 250 West 14th Avenue in Council District 10,
under the Steam to Electric Conversion Incentive Program (CASR-202160641-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-13-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-10-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1358 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-1212 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Capital
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series for the “Climate
Protection Capital Projects” program.
Establishes a new capital improvement fund, 34804 Climate Protection Capital
Projects, within the Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Fund Series
for expenditures related to planning, design, and construction of capital
improvements for climate action, sustainability, and resiliency projects. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
Council Bill 21-1212 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-1213 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series to
make a cash transfer to and an appropriation in the Capital Improvements
and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Approves a rescission and an appropriation in the Climate Protection Fund to transfer
$18 million from the Climate Protection Fund to the Climate Protection Capital
Projects Fund, and appropriates the transferred amount to be utilized for capital
improvements associated with the Renewable Denver Community Solar initiative.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
Council Bill 21-1213 was ordered published
Ordered published
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21-1334 A bill for an ordinance approving the First Amended Service Plans
for each of the West Globeville Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2.
Approves two separate First Amended and Restated Service Plans for the Title 32
districts, West Globeville Metropolitan District No. 1 and West Globeville
Metropolitan District No. 2 in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
Council Bill 21-1334 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
11-29-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-1352 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban
Renewal Authority for the Fox Park Urban Redevelopment Area to
establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment
financing with incremental sales and property taxes.
Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the
Fox Park Urban Redevelopment Area to establish, among other matters, the
parameters for tax increment financing with incremental sales and property taxes in
Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-13-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-9-21.
Council Bill 21-1352 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-1353 A bill for an ordinance approving the Fox Park Urban
Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the Fox Park Urban Redevelopment
Area and the Fox Park Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax
Increment Area.
Approves the Fox Park Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation of an
Urban Redevelopment Area and sales and property tax increment areas in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
Council Bill 21-1353 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
11-29-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-1357 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fox North Amended
and Restated Development Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and Vita Fox North, L.P., West Globeville Metropolitan District No.
1, and West Globeville Metropolitan District No. 2, for the development of
approximately 41 acres bounded by I-70, West 45th Avenue, North Fox
Street, West 43rd Avenue and the RTD Rail Line.
Approves the Fox North Amended and Restated Development Agreement in Council
District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 12-13-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-9-21.
Council Bill 21-1357 was ordered published
Ordered published
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-1321 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in East Colfax.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties from E-SU-Dx
to E-SU-D1x (allows for accessory dwelling units), located in the East Colfax
neighborhood in Council Districts 5 and 8. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-9-21.
Final Consideration 12-20-21 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 21-1321 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
12-20-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-1325 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4736
North Pennsylvania Street in Globeville.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4736 North Pennsylvania Street in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
Final Consideration 12-20-21 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 21-1325 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
12-20-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-1331 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 901
Navajo Street in Lincoln Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A, UO-2 to C-MX-8
(industrial to mixed-use 8 stories), located at 901 Navajo Street in Council District 3.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
Final Consideration 12-20-21 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 21-1331 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
12-20-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-1332 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code to correct
an error in the detached accessory dwelling unit building form standards in
the Urban Edge Neighborhood Context.
Amends the Denver Zoning Code to correct an error in the maximum building
footprint for detached accessory dwelling units in E-SU- Zone Districts. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-13-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
Final Consideration 12-20-21 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 21-1332 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
12-20-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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21-1354 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way bounded
by East 16th Avenue, East Colfax Avenue, North Valentia Street and North
Verbena Street, without reservations.
Vacates a portion of an alley bounded by East 16th Avenue and East Colfax Avenue,
and North Valentia Street and North Verbena Street, without reservations in Council
District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
Council Bill 21-1354 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-1219 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fiscal Year 2022
Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital
Authority, providing for the amounts to be paid for services by the City and
County of Denver and by the Denver Health and Hospital Authority for
Fiscal Year 2022.
Approves the 2022 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement
(ENVHL-202160644). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-31-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-10-21.
Council Bill 21-1219 was ordered published
Ordered published
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1235 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Ninth Amended and
Restated Intergovernmental Agreement to Provide Fire Protection between
the City and County of Denver and City of Sheridan for fire protection
services within the municipal boundary of the City of Sheridan.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sheridan by adding
$2,262,887.22 for a new total of $20,384,894.10 and one year for a new end date of
12-31-22 to provide fire protection services within the municipal boundary of the
City of Sheridan (FIRES-202160750; FIRES-201208809-09). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-31-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-21.
Council Bill 21-1235 was ordered published
Ordered published
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-1268 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2022 Annual Plan and
Operating Budget and an Amended 2021 Operating Budget for the Denver
Tourism Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Annual Plan and Operating Budget and amends the 2021
Operating Budget for the Denver Tourism Improvement District. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1268 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1272 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the Cherry Creek North Business
Improvement District in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1272 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1273 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Colfax Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the Colfax Business Improvement
District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1273 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-1274 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business
Improvement District in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1274 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1275 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea
Business Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1275 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1276 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the Downtown Denver Business
Improvement District in Council Districts 9 and 10.
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A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1276 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1277 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the West Colfax Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the West Colfax Business
Improvement District in Council Districts 1 and 3. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1277 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
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Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1278 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget the Federal Boulevard Business
Improvement District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1278 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1279 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Bluebird Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the Bluebird Business
Improvement District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1279 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1280 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget and Amending the 2021 Budget for the Colfax-Mayfair Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget and amends the 2021 Budget for the
Colfax-Mayfair Business Improvement District in Council Districts 5 and 8. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1280 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-1281 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget and an Amended 2021 Budget for the Santa Fe Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget and amends the 2021 Budget for the
Santa Fe Business Improvement District in Council District 3. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1281 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1282 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement
District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1282 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1283 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget and Amending the 2021 Budget for the Five Points Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget and amends the 2021 Budget for the
Five Points Business Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1283 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-1284 A bill for an ordinance making appropriations to pay the expenses
of conducting the public business for the year 2022 and for the purposes
required by the Charter and by other law.
Approves the 2022 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Long Bill).
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1284 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Finance & Governance Committee
21-1285 A bill for an ordinance to change the name of the “Summer Youth
Employment” Special Revenue Fund to the “Youth Employment and
Training Programs” Special Revenue Fund and to clarify allowable
expenditures.
Authorizes changing the name of the “Summer Youth Employment” Special Revenue
Fund, Fund No. 17603, to the “Youth Employment and Training Programs” to
accommodate the expanded scope in 2022 resulting from including the CareerWise
program. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1285 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1286 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Internal
Services Fund Series for the “Dental Self-Insurance” program and
authorizing appropriations and cash transfers.
Establishes the Dental Self-Insurance Fund (66200) in the Internal Services Fund
Series to administer the City’s Dental Self-Insurance Program; authorizes an
appropriation in the current Dental Self-Insured Fund (59500) to make a cash
transfer to the new Dental Self Insurance Internal Services Fund; and authorizes
closing the current Dental Self-Insured Fund (59500). The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1286 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-1287 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Internal
Service Fund Series for the “Medical Self-Insurance” program and
authorizing appropriations and cash transfers.
Establishes the Medical Self Insurance Fund (66100) in the Internal Services Fund
Series to administer the City’s Medical Self Insurance Program; authorizes an
appropriation in the current Medical Self-Insurance Fund (59700) to make a cash
transfer to the new Medical Self Insurance Internal Services Fund; and authorizes
closing the current Medical Self-Insurance Fund (59700). The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1287 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1288 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 84, Series of 2019,
to change the name of the “College Affordability” Special Revenue Fund to
the “Prosperity Denver” Special Revenue Fund.
Amends Ordinance No. 0084, Series of 2019, to change the name of the College
Affordability Special Revenue Fund to the Prosperity Denver Special Revenue Fund.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1288 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1289 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Economic
Opportunity Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Denver Small Business
Investment” program.
Establishes the “Denver Small Business Investment” Special Revenue Fund in the
Economic Opportunity Special Revenue Fund Series to support programs that bolster
small businesses located within the City and County of Denver. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1289 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-1290 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Investment Impact”
program.
Establishes the “Investment Impact” Special Revenue Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series to strategically deploy priority programs
that mitigate displacement in neighborhoods where the City is investing in large
capital projects. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1290 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1291 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Transportation and
Mobility” program.
Establishes the “Transportation and Mobility” Special Revenue Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series to support programs that promote
transportation and mobility in Denver. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1291 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1292 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Community
Development Special Revenue Fund Series for the “HOST Performance
Contracts” program.
Establishes the “HOST Performance Contracts” Special Revenue Fund in the
Community Development Special Revenue Fund Series to support
performance-based contracts that measurably improve the lives of people most in
need. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1292 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-1293 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from the Tourism
Improvement District Marketing and Promotion Fund.
Rescinds $5,449,733 in the Tourism Improvement District Marketing and Promotion
Fund to align the Fund’s expending authority with projected revenue. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1293 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1294 A bill for an ordinance to change the name of the “Mayor’s Office of
Workforce Development Private Grants” Fund to the “Denver Economic
Development and Opportunity Private Grants” Fund.
Authorizes changing the name of the “Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development
Private Grants” Fund, Fund No. 17602, to the “Denver Economic Development and
Opportunity Private Grants” Fund to match the name of the Grant Fund with the
current name of the department that administers the grants. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1294 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1295 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 83, Series of 2019,
to change the name of the “Parks, Trails, and Open Space” Special
Revenue Fund to the “Parks Legacy” Special Revenue Fund, and amending
Ordinance No. 687, Series of 2019, to change the names of the “Parks Debt
Payments,” “Parks Citywide Projects,” and “Parks Improvement Projects,”
Capital Project Funds to the “Parks Legacy Debt Payments,” “Parks Legacy
Citywide Projects,” and “Parks Legacy Improvement Projects” Capital
Project Funds, respectively.
Amends Ordinance No. 0083, Series of 2019, to change the name of the “Parks,
Trails and Open Space” Special Revenue Fund to the “Parks Legacy” Special Revenue
Fund and amends Ordinance No. 0687, Series of 2019, to change the names of the
“Parks Debt Payments,” “Parks Citywide Projects” and “Parks Improvement
Projects” to “Parks Legacy Debt Payments,” “Parks Legacy Citywide Projects”, and
“Parks Legacy Improvement Projects”, respectively. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1295 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
21-1296 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Redaction Services”
program.
Establishes the “Redaction Services” Special Revenue Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series to redact the Clerk and Recorder’s
online records and images in accordance with state statutes. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1296 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1297 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “DOJ Settlement ADA
Improvements” program.
Establishes the “DOJ Settlement ADA Improvements” Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series to implement ADA projects in accordance
with the agreement with the Department of Justice. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1297 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1298 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Grant and
Other Money Projects Series for the “Convention Center Settlement Funds”
program.
Establishes a new capital improvement fund (38432 Convention Center Settlement
Funds) within the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series to receive and
expend funds related to the Convention Center expansion project. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1298 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-1299 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Capital
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series for the
“Transportation and Mobility Capital Projects” program.
Establishes a new capital improvement fund (34801 Transportation and Mobility
Capital Projects) within the Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Fund
Series for expenditures related to planning, design, and construction of capital
improvements specific to transportation and mobility infrastructure. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1299 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1300 A bill for an ordinance rescinding unspent budget from the Capital
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Projects Fund.
Rescinds $9,896,000 of capital improvement funds related to Denver Human
Services facilities which have been reappropriated in the 2022 Capital Improvement
Program. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1300 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1301 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Rescinds $1,495,000 of capital improvement funds and appropriates $1,995,000 of
capital improvement funds, including $500,000 of contingency, to address ADA
improvements at City facilities identified as part of the current DOJ settlement. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1301 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-1307 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund
Contingency, making appropriations to General Fund agencies, making
appropriations in the General Fund to make cash transfers to the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series, and authorizing capital
equipment purchases.
Rescinds $10,950,000 from General Fund Contingency, authorizes appropriations in
General Fund agencies and appropriations to make transfers of cash to Special
Revenue Funds to address 2021 and 2022 needs, and authorizes the purchase of
capital equipment items. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1307 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1308 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund
Contingency, making appropriations to General Fund agencies, making
appropriations in the General Fund to make cash transfers to the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series, and authorizing capital
equipment purchases.
Rescinds $4,040,000 from General Fund agency appropriations, authorizes
appropriations to transfer cash to Special Revenue Funds and Capital Improvement
and Capital Maintenance Funds, and makes appropriations in Funds to address 2021
and 2022 needs. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1308 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1309 A bill for an ordinance approving proposed Amendments to two
Lease Agreements with Subway Real Estate LLC in response to the
COVID-19 health crisis, to be negotiated by the Director of Real Estate and
provide relief for the tenant.
Authorizes the Division of Real Estate to amend commercial leases with Subway
Real Estate, LLC in City-owned buildings located at the Justice Center Garage and
the Webb Building to provide an additional six months of rent relief in response to
the COVID-19 pandemic. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-6-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1309 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
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Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-1252 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway
Viaduct 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 Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1252 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1253 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 22nd Street
and Park Avenue West 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 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian
Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1253 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1254 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Consolidated
Morrison Road 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 Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall
Local Maintenance District in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1254 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
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Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1257 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, security, repair, maintenance and replacement of Skyline
Park 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 Skyline Park Local Maintenance District in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1257 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1258 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 38th
Avenue Phase I 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 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall
Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1258 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1259 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Expanded
Greektown 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 Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1259 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
21-1260 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Golden
Triangle 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 Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1260 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1261 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II West
38th 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 Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall
Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1261 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1262 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and
Lowell 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 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1262 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-1263 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway
Pedestrian Mall B 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 B Local Maintenance
District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1263 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1264 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II
Broadway 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 Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1264 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1313 A bill for an ordinance amending Sections 39-121 of the Revised
Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver regarding the Schedule for
Use of Facilities, specifically for the Four-Mile Historic Park.
Amends Section 39-121 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to modify the fees for
Four Mile Historic Parks admission. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1313 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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21-1315 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by
Ordinance No. 832, Series of 2005, to Carlos Gonzales.
Revokes Ordinance No. 832, Series of 2005 which granted a revocable permit to
Carlos Gonzales, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right of way with
a remediation system and with a boring at 1580 Julian Street in Council District 3.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1315 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1247 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1, to continue the build out of the hydroponic farm at Bruce Randolph
School.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 (Denver Public
Schools) by adding 228 days for a new end date of 7-31-22 to continue the build out
of the hydroponic farm at Bruce Randolph School in Council District 9, which was
delayed to unforeseen circumstances over the past year. No change to agreement
amount (ENVHL-202160567). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 12-6-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-27-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1247 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
21-1310 A bill for an ordinance amending the Revised Municipal Code of the
City and County of Denver to require energy performance and greenhouse
gas emissions reductions in existing commercial and multifamily buildings
and future electrification requirements for existing buildings.
Amends Chapters 4 and 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to require energy
performance and greenhouse gas emissions reductions in existing commercial and
multifamily buildings and future electrification requirements for existing buildings.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Bill 21-1310 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, Council will convene
separately as the Board of Directors of the Gateway Village, 14th Street, and
RiNo Denver General Improvement Districts to approve a work plan, adopt a
budget, impose capital and maintenance charges, and make appropriations
for the 2022 fiscal year for each district. There will also be a thirty-minute
courtesy hearing on Council Bill 21-1219, approving a proposed Fiscal Year
2022 Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Operating
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, providing for the amounts to be paid for services by the
City and County of Denver and by the Denver Health and Hospital Authority
for Fiscal Year 2022. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must
go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
COUNCIL RECONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
GATEWAY VILLAGE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
21-1269 A resolution By the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting
ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General
Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget and
making appropriations for the Budget Year 2022 and approving a Mill Levy.
Approves the 2022 Work Plan and Budget for the Gateway Village General
Improvement District in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-3-21.
Council, sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General
Improvement District, convening at 6:26 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding,
to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-1269. Colin Mielke signed up to speak in favor of
the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Michael Kerrigan of
the Department of Finance delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1269 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon, Sandoval (2)
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COUNCIL RECONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
DENVER 14TH STREET GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
21-1270 A resolution By the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting
ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Denver 14th Street General
Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, imposing
Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, and making appropriations for
the 2022 Fiscal Year.
Approves the 2022 Work Plan and Budget for the 14th Street General Improvement
District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-3-21.
Council, sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Denver 14th Street General
Improvement District, convening at 6:31 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding,
to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-1270. Beth Moyski signed up to speak in favor of
the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Michael Kerrigan of
the Department of Finance delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1270 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
COUNCIL RECONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
RiNo DENVER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
21-1271 A resolution By the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting
ex officio as the Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver General
Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget and
making appropriations for the 2022 Budget Year.
Approves the 2022 Work Plan and Budget for the RiNo Denver General
Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-3-21.
Council, sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of theRiNo Denver General
Improvement District, convening at 6:35 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding,
to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-1271. Tracy Weil signed up to speak in favor of
the bill. Tess D and Dave H signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Michael
Kerrigan of the Department of Finance delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds,
that Council Resolution 21-1271 be adopted, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS ON INTRODUCTION
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness
21-1219 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fiscal Year 2022
Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital
Authority, providing for the amounts to be paid for services by the City and
County of Denver and by the Denver Health and Hospital Authority for
Fiscal Year 2022.
Approves the 2022 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement
(ENVHL-202160644). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-31-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-10-21.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:51 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-1219. Robin
Wittenstein, Jesse Parris, Connie Price, Pastor Topazz McBride, Juliana Thomas,
Brooke Bender, Julia Arellano, Elisabeth Epps, Carmen Kassatly, Sarah Rowan and
Rosario C. de Baca signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Tess D and David Hagan
signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Meggan Parezo of the Department of
Public Health and Environment delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 21-1219 be ordered published on first reading, carried by
the following vote:
Ordered published
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, December 20, 2021,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1321, rezoning
multiple properties located in the East Colfax neighborhood; a required
public hearing on Council Bill 21-1325, changing the zoning classification of
4736 North Pennsylvania Street; a required public hearing on Council Bill
21-1331, changing the zoning classification of 901 Navajo Street; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1332, amending the Denver
Zoning Code to correct an error in the maximum building footprint for
detached accessory dwelling units. Any protests against Council Bills
21-1321, 21-1325 or 21-1331 must be filed with the Council Offices no later
than noon on Monday, December 13, 2021.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Monday, November 22, 2021
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech........................At Large Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Jolon Clark.........................District 7
Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1 Christopher Herndon...........District 8
Kevin Flynn........................District 2 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9
Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Chris Hinds.......................District 10
Kendra Black.......................District 4 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Mar'quasa Maes.................Secretary
Room 450
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City Council Agenda Monday, November 22, 2021
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-1402 Minutes of Monday, November 15, 2021
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
21-1435 A letter dated November 22, 2021 from Brendan J. Hanlon, Manager of
Finance, notifying City Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to issue Airport
System Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2021C and Interim Note Subordinate
Obligations not to exceed amounts: $35 million and $700 million.
PROCLAMATIONS
21-1434 Honoring the Daddy Bruce Randolph Legacy
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
21-1427 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with
the clerk and recorder to December 20, 2021.
Extends the emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Councilmember Gilmore approved filing this item on 11-18-21.
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Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-1269 A resolution By the Council of the City and County of Denver,
sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General
Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget and
making appropriations for the Budget Year 2022 and approving a Mill Levy.
Approves the 2022 Work Plan and Budget for the Gateway Village General
Improvement District in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-3-21.
21-1270 A resolution By the Council of the City and County of Denver,
sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Denver 14th Street
General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget,
imposing Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, and making
appropriations for the 2022 Fiscal Year.
Approves the 2022 Work Plan and Budget for the 14th Street General Improvement
District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-3-21.
21-1271 A resolution By the Council of the City and County of Denver,
sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver General
Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget and
making appropriations for the 2022 Budget Year.
Approves the 2022 Work Plan and Budget for the RiNo Denver General
Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-3-21.
21-1312 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Argus Event Staffing, LLC to
increase the maximum contract amount to provide security, crowd control,
usher, parking supervision and vaccination verification services as needed
at Denver Arts & Venues events.
Amends a contract with Argus Event Staffing, LLC by adding $14 million for a new
total of $34,000,000 to provide security, crowd control, usher, parking supervision
and vaccination verification services (as needed) at Denver Arts & Venues events.
No change to contract duration (THTRS-201738467). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-13-21. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-10-21.
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Finance & Governance Committee
21-1356 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company to
provide medical benefit plans to eligible employees in 2021.
Approves a contract with Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company for $91 million and
for one year to provide medical benefit plans to eligible employees in 2021
(CSAHR-2020567470. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-13-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-9-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-1350 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Peña Station
Filing No. 3
Approves a subdivision plat for Pena Station Filing No. 3, located between East 62nd
Avenue and East 63rd Avenue, and North Waco Street and North Yampa Street in
Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-9-21.
21-1351 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Central Park
Filing No. 60.
Approves a subdivision plat for Central Parking Filing No. 60, located between East
39th Avenue and I-70, and North Ulster Street and North Central Park Boulevard in
Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-9-21.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1148 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and E.T. Technologies, Inc. to provide on-call storage
tank services.
Approves a contract with ET Technologies, Inc. for $2,250,000 and through 11-30-26
for on-call maintenance, repair, and testing of city-owned petroleum storage tanks,
installation of critical tank infrastructure projects, and removal of obsolete or failed
storage tanks, citywide (ENVHL- 202160481). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-13-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-21.
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21-1149 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Tait Environmental Services, Inc. to provide
on-call storage tank services.
Approves a contract with TAIT Environmental Services, Inc. for $2,250,000 and
through 11-30-26 for on-call maintenance, repair, and testing of city-owned
petroleum storage tanks, installation of critical tank infrastructure projects, and
removal of obsolete or failed storage tanks, citywide (ENVL-202160475). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-13-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-21.
21-1176 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Cityspan Technologies, Inc. to
add to the scope of work and increase compensation to the Contractor.
Amends a contract with CitySpan by adding $122,500 for a new total of $563,500 to
add maintenance fees for the DAAconnect Management Information System to
support youth-serving organizations to more efficiently track and report on child and
youth outcomes. No change to agreement duration (MOEAI-202159930). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-13-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-13-21.
21-1251 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Empowerment Program Inc. to provide
community corrections case management services for women at the
residential facility located at 4280 Kearney Street.
Approves a contract with The Empowerment Program, Inc. for $1,350,000 and
through 12-31-24 to provide community corrections case management services for
women located at the residential facility at 4280 Kearney Street in Council District 8
(SAFTY-202160054).
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21-1319 A resolution approving a proposed Master Operator Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and McKinstry Essention, LLC for
the design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of
community solar photovoltaic generating facilities and electric vehicle
chargers owned by the City as part of the Renewable Denver Community
Solar initiative.
Approves master operator agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC for $26,000,000
and through 11-1-46 for the design, development, construction, operation, and
maintenance of community solar photovoltaic generating facilities and electric
vehicle chargers owned by the City as part of the Renewable Denver Community
Solar initiative (202160096-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 12-31-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-10-21.
21-1320 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 Homeland Security concerning the
“Assistance to Firefighters Grant” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for $2,361,100 and through 9-7-23 for the Assistance to
Firefighters Grant to purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
equipment (FIRES-202160367). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-13-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-10-21.
21-1358 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for
reimbursement of certain costs incurred for the full electrification of the
Forum Apartments, located at 250 West 14th Avenue, under the Steam to
Electric Conversion Incentive Program.
Approves a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $923,203 and
through 6-1-23 for reimbursement of certain costs incurred for the full electrification
of the Forum Apartments, located at 250 West 14th Avenue in Council District 10,
under the Steam to Electric Conversion Incentive Program (CASR-202160641-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-13-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-10-21.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-1212
A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Capital
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series for the “Climate
Protection Capital Projects” program.
Establishes a new capital improvement fund, 34804 Climate Protection Capital
Projects, within the Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Fund Series for
expenditures related to planning, design, and construction of capital improvements
for climate action, sustainability, and resiliency projects. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
21-1213 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series to
make a cash transfer to and an appropriation in the Capital Improvements
and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Approves a rescission and an appropriation in the Climate Protection Fund to transfer
$18 million from the Climate Protection Fund to the Climate Protection Capital
Projects Fund, and appropriates the transferred amount to be utilized for capital
improvements associated with the Renewable Denver Community Solar initiative.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
21-1334 A bill for an ordinance approving the First Amended Service Plans
for each of the West Globeville Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2.
Approves two separate First Amended and Restated Service Plans for the Title 32
districts, West Globeville Metropolitan District No. 1 and West Globeville
Metropolitan District No. 2 in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
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21-1352 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban
Renewal Authority for the Fox Park Urban Redevelopment Area to
establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment
financing with incremental sales and property taxes.
Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the
Fox Park Urban Redevelopment Area to establish, among other matters, the
parameters for tax increment financing with incremental sales and property taxes in
Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-13-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-9-21.
21-1353 A bill for an ordinance approving the Fox Park Urban
Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the Fox Park Urban Redevelopment
Area and the Fox Park Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax
Increment Area.
Approves the Fox Park Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation of an
Urban Redevelopment Area and sales and property tax increment areas in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
21-1357 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fox North Amended
and Restated Development Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and Vita Fox North, L.P., West Globeville Metropolitan District No.
1, and West Globeville Metropolitan District No. 2, for the development of
approximately 41 acres bounded by I-70, West 45th Avenue, North Fox
Street, West 43rd Avenue and the RTD Rail Line.
Approves the Fox North Amended and Restated Development Agreement in Council
District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 12-13-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-9-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-1321 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in East Colfax.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties from E-SU-Dx
to E-SU-D1x (allows for accessory dwelling units), located in the East Colfax
neighborhood in Council Districts 5 and 8. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-9-21.
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21-1325 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4736
North Pennsylvania Street in Globeville.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4736 North Pennsylvania Street in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
21-1331 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 901
Navajo Street in Lincoln Park.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-A, UO-2 to C-MX-8
(industrial to mixed-use 8 stories), located at 901 Navajo Street in Council District 3.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
21-1332 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code to
correct an error in the detached accessory dwelling unit building form
standards in the Urban Edge Neighborhood Context.
Amends the Denver Zoning Code to correct an error in the maximum building
footprint for detached accessory dwelling units in E-SU- Zone Districts. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-13-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
21-1354 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way bounded
by East 16th Avenue, East Colfax Avenue, North Valentia Street and North
Verbena Street, without reservations.
Vacates a portion of an alley bounded by East 16th Avenue and East Colfax Avenue,
and North Valentia Street and North Verbena Street, without reservations in Council
District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1219 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fiscal Year 2022
Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital
Authority, providing for the amounts to be paid for services by the City and
County of Denver and by the Denver Health and Hospital Authority for
Fiscal Year 2022.
Approves the 2022 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement
(ENVHL-202160644). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-31-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-10-21.
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21-1235 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Ninth Amended and
Restated Intergovernmental Agreement to Provide Fire Protection between
the City and County of Denver and City of Sheridan for fire protection
services within the municipal boundary of the City of Sheridan.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sheridan by adding
$2,262,887.22 for a new total of $20,384,894.10 and one year for a new end date of
12-31-22 to provide fire protection services within the municipal boundary of the
City of Sheridan (FIRES-202160750; FIRES-201208809-09). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-31-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-27-21.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
21-1307 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund
Contingency, making appropriations to General Fund agencies, making
appropriations in the General Fund to make cash transfers to the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series, and authorizing capital
equipment purchases.
Rescinds $10,950,000 from General Fund Contingency, authorizes appropriations in
General Fund agencies and appropriations to make transfers of cash to Special
Revenue Funds to address 2021 and 2022 needs, and authorizes the purchase of
capital equipment items. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-2-21.
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-1268 A bill for an ordinance approving the 2022 Annual Plan and
Operating Budget and an Amended 2021 Operating Budget for the Denver
Tourism Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Annual Plan and Operating Budget and amends the 2021
Operating Budget for the Denver Tourism Improvement District. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
21-1272 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the Cherry Creek North Business
Improvement District in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-3-21.
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21-1273 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Colfax Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the Colfax Business Improvement
District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-3-21.
21-1274 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business
Improvement District in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-3-21.
21-1275 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea
Business Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
21-1276 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the Downtown Denver Business
Improvement District in Council Districts 9 and 10.
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21-1277 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the West Colfax Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the West Colfax Business
Improvement District in Council Districts 1 and 3. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
21-1278 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget the Federal Boulevard Business
Improvement District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-3-21.
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21-1279 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the Bluebird Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the Bluebird Business
Improvement District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
21-1280 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget and Amending the 2021 Budget for the Colfax-Mayfair Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget and amends the 2021 Budget for the
Colfax-Mayfair Business Improvement District in Council Districts 5 and 8. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
21-1281 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget and an Amended 2021 Budget for the Santa Fe Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget and amends the 2021 Budget for the
Santa Fe Business Improvement District in Council District 3. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
21-1282 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement
District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-3-21.
21-1283 A bill for an ordinance approving a 2022 Operating Plan and
Budget and Amending the 2021 Budget for the Five Points Business
Improvement District.
Approves the 2022 Operating Plan and Budget and amends the 2021 Budget for the
Five Points Business Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
City Council - Direct Files
21-1284 A bill for an ordinance making appropriations to pay the expenses
of conducting the public business for the year 2022 and for the purposes
required by the Charter and by other law.
Approves the 2022 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Long Bill).
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Finance & Governance Committee
21-1285 A bill for an ordinance to change the name of the “Summer Youth
Employment” Special Revenue Fund to the “Youth Employment and
Training Programs” Special Revenue Fund and to clarify allowable
expenditures.
Authorizes changing the name of the “Summer Youth Employment” Special Revenue
Fund, Fund No. 17603, to the “Youth Employment and Training Programs” to
accommodate the expanded scope in 2022 resulting from including the CareerWise
program. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1286 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Internal
Services Fund Series for the “Dental Self-Insurance” program and
authorizing appropriations and cash transfers.
Establishes the Dental Self-Insurance Fund (66200) in the Internal Services Fund
Series to administer the City’s Dental Self-Insurance Program; authorizes an
appropriation in the current Dental Self-Insured Fund (59500) to make a cash
transfer to the new Dental Self Insurance Internal Services Fund; and authorizes
closing the current Dental Self-Insured Fund (59500). The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1287 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Internal
Service Fund Series for the “Medical Self-Insurance” program and
authorizing appropriations and cash transfers.
Establishes the Medical Self Insurance Fund (66100) in the Internal Services Fund
Series to administer the City’s Medical Self Insurance Program; authorizes an
appropriation in the current Medical Self-Insurance Fund (59700) to make a cash
transfer to the new Medical Self Insurance Internal Services Fund; and authorizes
closing the current Medical Self-Insurance Fund (59700). The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1288 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 84, Series of 2019,
to change the name of the “College Affordability” Special Revenue Fund to
the “Prosperity Denver” Special Revenue Fund.
Amends Ordinance No. 0084, Series of 2019, to change the name of the College
Affordability Special Revenue Fund to the Prosperity Denver Special Revenue Fund.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
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21-1289 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Economic
Opportunity Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Denver Small Business
Investment” program.
Establishes the “Denver Small Business Investment” Special Revenue Fund in the
Economic Opportunity Special Revenue Fund Series to support programs that bolster
small businesses located within the City and County of Denver. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1290 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Investment Impact”
program.
Establishes the “Investment Impact” Special Revenue Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series to strategically deploy priority programs
that mitigate displacement in neighborhoods where the City is investing in large
capital projects. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1291 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Transportation and
Mobility” program.
Establishes the “Transportation and Mobility” Special Revenue Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series to support programs that promote
transportation and mobility in Denver. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1292 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Community
Development Special Revenue Fund Series for the “HOST Performance
Contracts” program.
Establishes the “HOST Performance Contracts” Special Revenue Fund in the
Community Development Special Revenue Fund Series to support
performance-based contracts that measurably improve the lives of people most in
need. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1293 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from the Tourism
Improvement District Marketing and Promotion Fund.
Rescinds $5,449,733 in the Tourism Improvement District Marketing and Promotion
Fund to align the Fund’s expending authority with projected revenue. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
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21-1294 A bill for an ordinance to change the name of the “Mayor’s Office
of Workforce Development Private Grants” Fund to the “Denver Economic
Development and Opportunity Private Grants” Fund.
Authorizes changing the name of the “Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development
Private Grants” Fund, Fund No. 17602, to the “Denver Economic Development and
Opportunity Private Grants” Fund to match the name of the Grant Fund with the
current name of the department that administers the grants. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1295 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 83, Series of 2019,
to change the name of the “Parks, Trails, and Open Space” Special
Revenue Fund to the “Parks Legacy” Special Revenue Fund, and amending
Ordinance No. 687, Series of 2019, to change the names of the “Parks Debt
Payments,” “Parks Citywide Projects,” and “Parks Improvement Projects,”
Capital Project Funds to the “Parks Legacy Debt Payments,” “Parks Legacy
Citywide Projects,” and “Parks Legacy Improvement Projects” Capital
Project Funds, respectively.
Amends Ordinance No. 0083, Series of 2019, to change the name of the “Parks,
Trails and Open Space” Special Revenue Fund to the “Parks Legacy” Special Revenue
Fund and amends Ordinance No. 0687, Series of 2019, to change the names of the
“Parks Debt Payments,” “Parks Citywide Projects” and “Parks Improvement
Projects” to “Parks Legacy Debt Payments,” “Parks Legacy Citywide Projects”, and
“Parks Legacy Improvement Projects”, respectively. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1296 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Redaction Services”
program.
Establishes the “Redaction Services” Special Revenue Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series to redact the Clerk and Recorder’s
online records and images in accordance with state statutes. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
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21-1297 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “DOJ Settlement ADA
Improvements” program.
Establishes the “DOJ Settlement ADA Improvements” Fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series to implement ADA projects in accordance
with the agreement with the Department of Justice. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1298 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Grant and
Other Money Projects Series for the “Convention Center Settlement Funds”
program.
Establishes a new capital improvement fund (38432 Convention Center Settlement
Funds) within the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series to receive and
expend funds related to the Convention Center expansion project. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1299 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Capital
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series for the
“Transportation and Mobility Capital Projects” program.
Establishes a new capital improvement fund (34801 Transportation and Mobility
Capital Projects) within the Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Fund
Series for expenditures related to planning, design, and construction of capital
improvements specific to transportation and mobility infrastructure. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1300 A bill for an ordinance rescinding unspent budget from the Capital
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Projects Fund.
Rescinds $9,896,000 of capital improvement funds related to Denver Human
Services facilities which have been reappropriated in the 2022 Capital Improvement
Program. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1301 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Rescinds $1,495,000 of capital improvement funds and appropriates $1,995,000 of
capital improvement funds, including $500,000 of contingency, to address ADA
improvements at City facilities identified as part of the current DOJ settlement. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
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21-1307 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund
Contingency, making appropriations to General Fund agencies, making
appropriations in the General Fund to make cash transfers to the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series, and authorizing capital
equipment purchases.
Rescinds $10,950,000 from General Fund Contingency, authorizes appropriations in
General Fund agencies and appropriations to make transfers of cash to Special
Revenue Funds to address 2021 and 2022 needs, and authorizes the purchase of
capital equipment items. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-2-21.
21-1308 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund
Contingency, making appropriations to General Fund agencies, making
appropriations in the General Fund to make cash transfers to the General
Government Special Revenue Fund Series, and authorizing capital
equipment purchases.
Rescinds $4,040,000 from General Fund agency appropriations, authorizes
appropriations to transfer cash to Special Revenue Funds and Capital Improvement
and Capital Maintenance Funds, and makes appropriations in Funds to address 2021
and 2022 needs. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1309 A bill for an ordinance approving proposed Amendments to two
Lease Agreements with Subway Real Estate LLC in response to the
COVID-19 health crisis, to be negotiated by the Director of Real Estate and
provide relief for the tenant.
Authorizes the Division of Real Estate to amend commercial leases with Subway
Real Estate, LLC in City-owned buildings located at the Justice Center Garage and
the Webb Building to provide an additional six months of rent relief in response to
the COVID-19 pandemic. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-6-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-2-21.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-1252 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Broadway Viaduct 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 Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1253 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
22nd Street and Park Avenue West 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 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian
Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1254 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Consolidated Morrison Road 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 Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall
Local Maintenance District in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1257 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, security, repair, maintenance and replacement
of Skyline Park 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 Skyline Park Local Maintenance District in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-2-21.
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21-1258 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
West 38th Avenue Phase I 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 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall
Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1259 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Expanded Greektown 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 Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1260 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Golden Triangle 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 Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1261 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Phase II West 38th 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 Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall
Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
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21-1262 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
32nd and Lowell 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 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1263 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Broadway Pedestrian Mall B 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 B Local Maintenance
District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-2-21.
21-1264 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Phase II Broadway 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 Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-2-21.
21-1313 A bill for an ordinance amending Sections 39-121 of the Revised
Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver regarding the Schedule for
Use of Facilities, specifically for the Four-Mile Historic Park.
Amends Section 39-121 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to modify the fees for
Four Mile Historic Parks admission. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-2-21.
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21-1315 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted by
Ordinance No. 832, Series of 2005, to Carlos Gonzales.
Revokes Ordinance No. 832, Series of 2005 which granted a revocable permit to
Carlos Gonzales, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right of way with
a remediation system and with a boring at 1580 Julian Street in Council District 3.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-2-21.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1247 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1, to continue the build out of the hydroponic farm at Bruce Randolph
School.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 1 (Denver Public
Schools) by adding 228 days for a new end date of 7-31-22 to continue the build out
of the hydroponic farm at Bruce Randolph School in Council District 9, which was
delayed to unforeseen circumstances over the past year. No change to agreement
amount (ENVHL-202160567). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 12-6-21. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-27-21.
21-1310 A bill for an ordinance amending the Revised Municipal Code of the
City and County of Denver to require energy performance and greenhouse
gas emissions reductions in existing commercial and multifamily buildings
and future electrification requirements for existing buildings.
Amends Chapters 4 and 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to require energy
performance and greenhouse gas emissions reductions in existing commercial and
multifamily buildings and future electrification requirements for existing buildings.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-3-21.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, Council will convene separately as the Board of Directors of the
Gateway Village, 14th Street, and RiNo Denver General Improvement
Districts to approve a work plan, adopt a budget, impose capital and
maintenance charges, and make appropriations for the 2022 fiscal year for
each district. There will also be a thirty-minute courtesy hearing on Council
Bill 21-1219, approving a proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Amendment to the
Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement between the City and
County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, providing for
the amounts to be paid for services by the City and County of Denver and by
the Denver Health and Hospital Authority for Fiscal Year 2022. Anyone
wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online to sign up during
the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
COUNCIL RECONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE GATEWAY VILLAGE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
21-1269 A resolution By the Council of the City and County of Denver,
sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General
Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget and
making appropriations for the Budget Year 2022 and approving a Mill Levy.
Approves the 2022 Work Plan and Budget for the Gateway Village General
Improvement District in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-3-21.
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COUNCIL RECONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE DENVER 14TH STREET GENERAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT
21-1270 A resolution By the Council of the City and County of Denver,
sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Denver 14th Street
General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget,
imposing Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, and making
appropriations for the 2022 Fiscal Year.
Approves the 2022 Work Plan and Budget for the 14th Street General Improvement
District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-3-21.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE RiNo DENVER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
21-1271 A resolution By the Council of the City and County of Denver,
sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver General
Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget and
making appropriations for the 2022 Budget Year.
Approves the 2022 Work Plan and Budget for the RiNo Denver General
Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-3-21.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS ON INTRODUCTION
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness
21-1219 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fiscal Year 2022
Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital
Authority, providing for the amounts to be paid for services by the City and
County of Denver and by the Denver Health and Hospital Authority for
Fiscal Year 2022.
Approves the 2022 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement
(ENVHL-202160644). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-31-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-10-21.
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, December 20, 2021, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1321, rezoning multiple
properties located in the East Colfax neighborhood; a required public
hearing on Council Bill 21-1325, changing the zoning classification of 4736
North Pennsylvania Street; a required public hearing on Council Bill
21-1331, changing the zoning classification of 901 Navajo Street; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1332, amending the Denver
Zoning Code to correct an error in the maximum building footprint for
detached accessory dwelling units. Any protests against Council Bills
21-1321, 21-1325 or 21-1331 must be filed with the Council Offices no later
than noon on Monday, December 13, 2021.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
21-1187 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3600
North Cook Street in Clayton.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3600 North Cook Street 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
21-1188 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4301
West 35th Avenue in West Highland.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4301 West 35th Avenue in Council District 1.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-12-21.
Final Consideration 11-29-21 | Required Public Hearing
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
21-1208 A resolution approving setting a public hearing for the approval of
the First Amended and Restated Service Plans for each of the West
Globeville Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2.
Sets a public hearing before City Council on 11-29-21 on the First Amended and
Restated Service Plans for the West Globeville Metropolitan District No. 1 and West
Globeville Metropolitan District No. 2 in Council District 9. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-19-21.
Final Consideration 11-29-21 | Required Public Hearing
21-1227 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4124
East 18th Avenue in South Park Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located
at 4124 E 18th Avenue in Council District 8. The committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 10-26-21.
Final Consideration 12-6-21 | Required Public Hearing
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