City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · December 6, 2021
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, December 6, 2021 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kniech led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Kniech led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-1399 Minutes of Monday, November 29, 2021
The minutes of Monday, November 29, 2021 were distributed to members. Council
President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Ortega offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote:
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-1388 A bill for an ordinance concerning the Airport Facilities of the City
and County of Denver; authorizing the incurrence of the Interim Note
Subordinate Obligation under the General Subordinate Bond Ordinance in a
maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $700,000,000 in
connection with a note purchase agreement to be entered into for the
purposes of defraying the costs of certain approved projects, and
providing other details in connection therewith; providing the maximum
rate and other terms and other details of the Interim Note Subordinate
Obligation, which shall be evidenced by a note purchase agreement and a
note; authorizing the execution of certain related agreements; ratifying
action previously taken; providing for other related matters; and providing
the effective date of this ordinance.
Authorizes the Manager of Finance, Chief Financial Officer to issue City and County of
Denver, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport Subordinate Interim
Note Obligations, in a principal amount not to exceed $700 million for the purpose of
providing interim funding for projects in the Airports existing 2018-2022 Capital
Improvement Plan and paying costs of issuance expenses. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-17-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1388 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1182 A bill for an ordinance amending article XI of chapter 24, D.R.M.C.,
to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and accessories.
Amends Article IX of chapter 24, D.R.M.C., to ban the sale of flavored tobacco
products and accessories. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-17-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1182 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Hinds, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer,
Torres (8)
Nay: Black, Gilmore, Kashmann (3)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
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BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, 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, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-1418 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between
the City and County of Denver and ABM Aviation, Inc. concerning shuttle
bus management services at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with ABM Aviation, Inc. to provide shuttle bus management
services at Denver International Airport by amending contract language related to
requirements on reporting, bus driver background checks, shift limits, drug and
alcohol testing, and liquidated damages and correcting the fees formula in Section
4.4. No change to contract amount or duration (202160634-02; 201630273). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1418 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
21-1419 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and HID Global Corporation concerning maintenance
and support for the Aviation Identity Management System (IDMS) at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with HID Global Corporation for $908,876.16 and for three
years, with two one-year options to extend, to provide maintenance and support for
the Aviation Identity Management System (IDMS) at Denver International Airport
(202158170). The las regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-24-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1419 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
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Finance & Governance Committee
21-1391 A resolution approving a proposed Energy Performance Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Ameresco, Inc. for services
related to the purchase of energy conservation measure equipment for
various City-owned buildings.
Approves an Energy Performance Agreement with Ameresco, Inc. for $708,218 and
through 12-31-25 for services related to the purchase of energy conservation
measure equipment for various City-owned buildings to be paid through a
companion capital lease purchase agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A
(GENRL-202161178-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1391 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
21-1392 A resolution approving a proposed Energy Performance Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and McKinstry Essention, LLC for
services related to the purchase of energy conservation measure
equipment for various City-owned buildings.
Approves an Energy Performance Agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC for
$2,346,783 and through 12-31-25 for services related to the purchase of energy
conservation measure equipment for various City-owned buildings that will be
purchased through both a companion capital lease purchase agreement with
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and a purchase order (GENRL-202161179-00). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1392 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
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21-1393 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and McKinstry Essention, LLC for the direct
purchase of energy conservation measure equipment for various
City-owned buildings.
Approves a purchase order with McKinstry Essention, LLC for $735,094 and through
12-31-25 for the direct purchase of energy conservation measure equipment for
various City-owned buildings (PO-00107101). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1393 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
21-1394 A resolution approving a proposed Equipment Lease Purchase
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A., to purchase Energy Conservation Measure Equipment.
Authorizes the Manager of Finance to enter into a capital lease purchase agreement,
on behalf of the Department of General Services, to purchase Energy Conservation
Measure Equipment via Energy Performance Contracting in a principal amount not to
exceed $15 million. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1394 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
21-1396 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Thomas
Allen to the HOST Strategic Advisory Group.
Approving the City Council reappointment of Thomas Allen to the HOST Strategic
Advisory Group. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-15-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1396 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
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21-1404 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Goserco, Inc. for support and maintenance of
the Audiologger and workforce management systems supporting Denver
911.
Approves a contract with Goserco, Inc. for $1,200,000 and through 12-31-26 for
support and maintenance of the Audiologger and workforce management systems
supporting Denver 911 (TECHS-202160095). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1404 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
21-1409 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Colfax
Business Improvement District Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Christopher Bishop to the Colfax Business
Improvement District Board of Directors for a term effective immediately and
expiring 3-31-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1409 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
21-1410 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Commission on Aging.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Andrea Kuwik and Erin Burke-Leaver to the
Denver Commission on Aging for terms effective immediately and expiring 8-31-24,
or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-23-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1410 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
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21-1413 A resolution approving an Agreement between the City and County
of Denver and BKD, LLP to perform annual audit of the City’s WasteWater
Enterprise and Deferred Compensation Funds.
Approves a contract with BKD, LLP for $538,455 and through 12-31-26 to perform
annual audit of the City’s Wastewater and Deferred Compensation Funds
(AUDIT-202158905). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-23-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1413 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-1373 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and RS&H, Inc. to add design work,
engineering services and other technical analysis for improvements as part
of the Elevate Denver Bond Program.
Amends a contract with RS&H, Inc. by adding $485,868.92 for a new total of
$3,122,962.92 to add design work for sidewalks on Clarkson Street and 52nd
Avenue, in addition to the design and engineering services and other technical
analysis for improvements on Washington Street in Council District 9 as part of the
Elevate Denver Bond Program. No change to contract duration
(DOTI-202161064-02; 201948451-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1373 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
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21-1374 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. for traffic signal
upgrades and improvements in Council Districts 1, 5 and 10.
Approves a contract with Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. for $2,935,650.01 and for
one year for traffic signal upgrades and improvements made to curb ramps,
sidewalk, curb and gutters, curb returns, and damaged sidewalks at seven
intersections located at Zuni Street at 32nd Avenue, Zuni Street at 35th Avenue,
Zuni Street at 44th Avenue, Zuni Street at 46th Avenue, Zuni Street at 48th Avenue,
11th Avenue and Josephine street and East Alameda and South Newport Way in
Council Districts 1, 5 and 10 (202160104). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1374 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
21-1378 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Rocky Mountain Microfilm and Imaging, LLC to
provide digitization of existing physical files for Community Planning and
Development.
Approves a contract with Rocky Mountain Microfilm and Imaging, LLC for
$974,029.28 and through 11-4-24 to provide digitization of existing physical files for
Community Planning and Development (CPLAN-202161134). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1378 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
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21-1385 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Whiting-Turner
Contracting Company adding compensation for preconstruction services
for the Livestock Center at the National Western Center in Council District
9.
Amends a contract with Whiting-Turner Contracting Company by adding $1,334,700
for a new total of $2,016,700 to provide preconstruction services for the Livestock
Center at the National Western Center in Council District 9. No change to contract
duration (DOTI - 202055964; 202161189). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1385 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
21-1386 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Populous, Inc. adding
compensation and a new end date for design and construction
administration services for the National Western Center Livestock Center
and Main Campus Plaza in Council District 9.
Amends a contract with Populous, Inc. by adding $2,605,141 for a new total of
$10,577,452 and 518 days for a new end date of 12-31-25 for design and
construction administration services for the National Western Center Livestock
Center and main campus plaza in Council District 9 (201952732; 202161190). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1386 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
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21-1421 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and BT Construction, Inc. to add compensation and a
new end date to extend a storm drain system in Council District 9.
Approves a contract with BT Construction, Inc. for $4,881,198 and for 180 days to
extend a storm drain system along Marion Street from East 27th Avenue south to
East 25th Avenue in Council District 9 (DOTI-202160132). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1421 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1370 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver, and Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc., for
the construction and development of a 127-unit affordable housing project
known as Central Park III Apartments.
Approves a loan agreement with Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. for
$1,985,000 and for 18.5 years, to construct a 127-unit affordable housing project
known as Central Park III Apartments, serving low- to moderate-income
households, earning at or below 60% of the area median income, located at the
northwest corner of Central Park Boulevard and East 35th Avenue in Council District
8 (HOST 202160940). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-17-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 21-1370 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-1405 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District (RTD)
to offer the RTD Ecopass transportation program to qualified Denver
employees for 2022.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation District
(RTD) for $584,963 and through 12-31-22 to offer the RTD ECOPASS transportation
program to qualified Denver employees for 2022 (CSAHR-202161033). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
Council Bill 21-1405 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-1408 A bill for ordinance approving the Mayor’s appointment to the
Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Dwayne Glapion to the Denver Commission on
Cultural Affairs for a term effective immediately and expiring 8-31-23, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-23-21.
Council Bill 21-1408 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-1412 A bill or an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in
the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Fund.
Approves the purchase of a van in the to support the Wellness Winnie program,
which was originally intended to be included in American Rescue Plan Act allocation
Ordinance No. 1192, Series of 2021, but was inadvertently left out. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
Council Bill 21-1412 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-1424 A bill for an Ordinance modifying Article XII (RETIREMENT) of
Chapter 18, of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, to add actuarial
analysis and funding requirements for the unfunded actuarial liability of
the 1963 Retirement Plan.
Amends Article XII of Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to add
actuarial analysis and funding requirements for the unfunded actuarial liability of the
1963 Retirement Plan to maintain the Plan’s actuarial soundness. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
Council Bill 21-1424 was ordered published
Ordered published
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21-1425 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from General Fund
agency appropriations, making appropriations in the General Fund to make
cash transfers.
Rescinds a maximum of $49 million from General Fund agency appropriations,
authorizes appropriations to transfer cash to the Coronavirus Emergency Response
Special Revenue Fund, and makes appropriations in the Coronavirus Emergency
Response Fund to address ongoing emergency needs in 2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
Council Bill 21-1425 was ordered published
Ordered published
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-1365 A bill for an ordinance designating the East Seventh Avenue
Historic District-Steele Street Extension as a district for preservation.
Approves the designation of the East Seventh Avenue Historic District-Steele Street
Extension as a district for preservation, which includes 19 primary structures on the
east side of the 600 and 700 blocks of North Steele Street in Council District 10. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-30-21.
Council Bill 21-1365 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
12-13-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-1406 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2137
Glenarm Place in Five Points.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from R-3, UO-3 to G-RX-5 (former
chapter 59 residential zoning to general urban), located at 2137 Glenarm Place in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-23-21.
Final Consideration 1-3-22 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 21-1406 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
1-3-22
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-1417 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment to
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District D/B/A Mile High Flood Control District regarding
final design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements
for South Platte River Downstream of Florida Avenue.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood District, by adding $2.4 million
of City funds and $1.4 million of UDFCD funds for a new total of $4,420,570 for
design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for South Platte
River downstream of Florida Avenue in Council District 7. No change to agreement
duration (202053889; 202161003). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
Council Bill 21-1417 was ordered published
Ordered published
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21-1423 A bill for an ordinance vacating four (4) portions of right-of-way
near West Ohio Avenue and South Cherokee Street: two (2) areas located
along South Cherokee Street; one (1) area located along West Ohio
Avenue; and, one (1) area located along South Elati Street, with
reservations.
Vacates four portions of right of way near West Ohio Avenue and South Cherokee
Street with reservations, two areas located along South Cherokee Street, one area
located along West Ohio Avenue, and one area located along South Elati Street in
Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-23-21.
Council Bill 21-1423 was ordered published
Ordered published
21-1429 A bill for an ordinance designating Pancratia Hall at 3001 South
Federal Boulevard as a structure for preservation.
Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 3001
South Federal Boulevard Building 7, known as Pancratia Hall, in Council District 2.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-30-21.
Council Bill 21-1429 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
12-13-21
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
21-1431 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4517
and 4525 North Yates Street in Berkeley.
Approves a map amendment to rezone properties from U-SU-C1 to U-SU-A1 (allows
for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4525 and 4517 North Yates Street in
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-23-21.
Final Consideration 1-3-22 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 21-1431 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
1-3-22
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-1387 A bill for an ordinance concerning the Airport Facilities of the City
and County of Denver; authorizing the issuance of the "City and County of
Denver, Colorado, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport
System Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2021C" in the maximum
aggregate principal amount of $35,000,000 for the purposes of defraying
the costs of the Series 2021C Refunding Project, and providing other
details in connection therewith; providing the amount, terms and other
details of such bonds; authorizing the execution of certain related
agreements; ratifying action previously taken; providing for other related
matters; and providing the effective date of this ordinance.
Authorizes the Manager of Finance, Chief Financial Officer to issue City and County of
Denver, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport Subordinate
Revenue Bonds, Series 2021C in an amount not to exceed $35 million for the
purpose of refunding airport bonds and paying and paying costs of issuance
expenses. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-17-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1387 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, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
Finance & Governance Committee
21-1355 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed non-exclusive
easement between the City and County of Denver and Arapahoe County, to
relocate their stormwater and sanitary sewer along a portion of South
Cherry Creek Drive in Council District 6.
Grants a non-exclusive easement with Arapahoe County for $10 to relocate their
stormwater and sanitary sewer along with related purposes along a portion of South
Cherry Creek Drive in Council District 6 (FINAN-202160416). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1355 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, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
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21-1389 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from and appropriations
in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series.
Rescinds $1,470,171 from completed facilities maintenance capital projects and
reappropriates the funds to support energy conservation capital projects, as well as
serve as an emergency reserve. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1389 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, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
21-1390 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.
Rescinds and transfers $2.8 million from the Climate Protection Special Revenue
Fund into the Climate Protection Capital Projects Fund and appropriates the
transferred amount to be utilized for energy conservation capital improvements. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1390 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, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0999 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jefferson County
Public Health, to provide services to increase equitable neighborhood
access to healthy, affordable foods.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County Public Health by
adding $198,000 for a new total of $764,653.64 and one year for a new end date of
6-30-22 for collaborative assistance to continue building food systems and
neighborhood environments to increase equitable access to healthy, affordable foods
as part of the Food In Communities (FIC) program citywide (202055646;
202160321). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-8-21.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 21-0999 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, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 21-1227, changing the zoning classification for
4124 East 18th Avenue in South Park Hill. Anyone wishing to speak on this
matter must go online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:10 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-1227. Tory Patnoe
and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to
speak in opposition of the bill. Val Herrera of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1227 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Flynn, Herndon (2)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, December 13, 2021,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1365,
designating the East Seventh Avenue Historic District-Steele Street
Extension as a district for preservation; and, a required public hearing on
Council Bill 21-1429, designating Pancratia Hall at 3001 South Federal
Boulevard as a structure for preservation. On Monday, January 3, 2022,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1406, changing
the zoning classification for 2137 Glenarm Place in Five Points; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1431, changing the zoning
classification for 4517 and 4525 North Yates Street in Berkeley. Any protests
against Council Bills 21-1406 or 21-1431 must be filed with the Council
Offices no later than noon on Monday, December 27, 2021.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 6:20 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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City Council Meeting of Monday, December 6, 2021
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech........................At Large Paul Kashmann..................District 6
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Jolon Clark.........................District 7
Amanda P. Sandoval.............District 1 Christopher Herndon...........District 8
Kevin Flynn........................District 2 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9
Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Chris Hinds.......................District 10
Kendra Black.......................District 4 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Mar'quasa Maes.................Secretary
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City Council Agenda Monday, December 6, 2021
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
21-1399 Minutes of Monday, November 29, 2021
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-1418 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between
the City and County of Denver and ABM Aviation, Inc. concerning shuttle
bus management services at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with ABM Aviation, Inc. to provide shuttle bus management
services at Denver International Airport by amending contract language related to
requirements on reporting, bus driver background checks, shift limits, drug and
alcohol testing, and liquidated damages and correcting the fees formula in Section
4.4. No change to contract amount or duration (202160634-02; 201630273). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-24-21.
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21-1419 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and HID Global Corporation concerning maintenance
and support for the Aviation Identity Management System (IDMS) at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with HID Global Corporation for $908,876.16 and for three
years, with two one-year options to extend, to provide maintenance and support for
the Aviation Identity Management System (IDMS) at Denver International Airport
(202158170). The las regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-24-21.
Finance & Governance Committee
21-1391 A resolution approving a proposed Energy Performance
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Ameresco, Inc. for
services related to the purchase of energy conservation measure
equipment for various City-owned buildings.
Approves an Energy Performance Agreement with Ameresco, Inc. for $708,218 and
through 12-31-25 for services related to the purchase of energy conservation
measure equipment for various City-owned buildings to be paid through a
companion capital lease purchase agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A
(GENRL-202161178-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-16-21.
21-1392 A resolution approving a proposed Energy Performance
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and McKinstry
Essention, LLC for services related to the purchase of energy conservation
measure equipment for various City-owned buildings.
Approves an Energy Performance Agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC for
$2,346,783 and through 12-31-25 for services related to the purchase of energy
conservation measure equipment for various City-owned buildings that will be
purchased through both a companion capital lease purchase agreement with
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and a purchase order (GENRL-202161179-00). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
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21-1393 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and McKinstry Essention, LLC for the direct
purchase of energy conservation measure equipment for various
City-owned buildings.
Approves a purchase order with McKinstry Essention, LLC for $735,094 and through
12-31-25 for the direct purchase of energy conservation measure equipment for
various City-owned buildings (PO-00107101). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
21-1394 A resolution approving a proposed Equipment Lease Purchase
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A., to purchase Energy Conservation Measure Equipment.
Authorizes the Manager of Finance to enter into a capital lease purchase agreement,
on behalf of the Department of General Services, to purchase Energy Conservation
Measure Equipment via Energy Performance Contracting in a principal amount not to
exceed $15 million. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-16-21.
21-1396 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Thomas
Allen to the HOST Strategic Advisory Group.
Approving the City Council reappointment of Thomas Allen to the HOST Strategic
Advisory Group. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-15-21.
21-1404 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Goserco, Inc. for support and maintenance of
the Audiologger and workforce management systems supporting Denver
911.
Approves a contract with Goserco, Inc. for $1,200,000 and through 12-31-26 for
support and maintenance of the Audiologger and workforce management systems
supporting Denver 911 (TECHS-202160095). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
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21-1409 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Colfax
Business Improvement District Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Christopher Bishop to the Colfax Business
Improvement District Board of Directors for a term effective immediately and
expiring 3-31-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
21-1410 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Commission on Aging.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Andrea Kuwik and Erin Burke-Leaver to the
Denver Commission on Aging for terms effective immediately and expiring 8-31-24,
or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-23-21.
21-1413 A resolution approving an Agreement between the City and County
of Denver and BKD, LLP to perform annual audit of the City’s WasteWater
Enterprise and Deferred Compensation Funds.
Approves a contract with BKD, LLP for $538,455 and through 12-31-26 to perform
annual audit of the City’s Wastewater and Deferred Compensation Funds
(AUDIT-202158905). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-23-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-1373 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and RS&H, Inc. to add design work,
engineering services and other technical analysis for improvements as part
of the Elevate Denver Bond Program.
Amends a contract with RS&H, Inc. by adding $485,868.92 for a new total of
$3,122,962.92 to add design work for sidewalks on Clarkson Street and 52nd
Avenue, in addition to the design and engineering services and other technical
analysis for improvements on Washington Street in Council District 9 as part of the
Elevate Denver Bond Program. No change to contract duration
(DOTI-202161064-02; 201948451-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
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21-1374 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. for traffic signal
upgrades and improvements in Council Districts 1, 5 and 10.
Approves a contract with Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. for $2,935,650.01 and for
one year for traffic signal upgrades and improvements made to curb ramps,
sidewalk, curb and gutters, curb returns, and damaged sidewalks at seven
intersections located at Zuni Street at 32nd Avenue, Zuni Street at 35th Avenue,
Zuni Street at 44th Avenue, Zuni Street at 46th Avenue, Zuni Street at 48th Avenue,
11th Avenue and Josephine street and East Alameda and South Newport Way in
Council Districts 1, 5 and 10 (202160104). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
21-1378 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Rocky Mountain Microfilm and Imaging, LLC to
provide digitization of existing physical files for Community Planning and
Development.
Approves a contract with Rocky Mountain Microfilm and Imaging, LLC for
$974,029.28 and through 11-4-24 to provide digitization of existing physical files for
Community Planning and Development (CPLAN-202161134). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
21-1385 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Whiting-Turner
Contracting Company adding compensation for preconstruction services
for the Livestock Center at the National Western Center in Council District
9.
Amends a contract with Whiting-Turner Contracting Company by adding $1,334,700
for a new total of $2,016,700 to provide preconstruction services for the Livestock
Center at the National Western Center in Council District 9. No change to contract
duration (DOTI - 202055964; 202161189). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
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21-1386 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Populous, Inc. adding
compensation and a new end date for design and construction
administration services for the National Western Center Livestock Center
and Main Campus Plaza in Council District 9.
Amends a contract with Populous, Inc. by adding $2,605,141 for a new total of
$10,577,452 and 518 days for a new end date of 12-31-25 for design and
construction administration services for the National Western Center Livestock
Center and main campus plaza in Council District 9 (201952732; 202161190). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
21-1421 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and BT Construction, Inc. to add compensation and a
new end date to extend a storm drain system in Council District 9.
Approves a contract with BT Construction, Inc. for $4,881,198 and for 180 days to
extend a storm drain system along Marion Street from East 27th Avenue south to
East 25th Avenue in Council District 9 (DOTI-202160132). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-1370 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver, and Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc., for
the construction and development of a 127-unit affordable housing project
known as Central Park III Apartments.
Approves a loan agreement with Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. for
$1,985,000 and for 18.5 years, to construct a 127-unit affordable housing project
known as Central Park III Apartments, serving low- to moderate-income
households, earning at or below 60% of the area median income, located at the
northwest corner of Central Park Boulevard and East 35th Avenue in Council District
8 (HOST 202160940). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-17-21.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
21-1405 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District (RTD)
to offer the RTD Ecopass transportation program to qualified Denver
employees for 2022.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation District
(RTD) for $584,963 and through 12-31-22 to offer the RTD ECOPASS transportation
program to qualified Denver employees for 2022 (CSAHR-202161033). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
21-1408 A bill for ordinance approving the Mayor’s appointment to the
Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Dwayne Glapion to the Denver Commission on
Cultural Affairs for a term effective immediately and expiring 8-31-23, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-23-21.
21-1412 A bill or an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in
the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Fund.
Approves the purchase of a van in the to support the Wellness Winnie program,
which was originally intended to be included in American Rescue Plan Act allocation
Ordinance No. 1192, Series of 2021, but was inadvertently left out. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
21-1424 A bill for an Ordinance modifying Article XII (RETIREMENT) of
Chapter 18, of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, to add actuarial
analysis and funding requirements for the unfunded actuarial liability of
the 1963 Retirement Plan.
Amends Article XII of Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to add
actuarial analysis and funding requirements for the unfunded actuarial liability of the
1963 Retirement Plan to maintain the Plan’s actuarial soundness. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
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21-1425 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from General Fund
agency appropriations, making appropriations in the General Fund to make
cash transfers.
Rescinds a maximum of $49 million from General Fund agency appropriations,
authorizes appropriations to transfer cash to the Coronavirus Emergency Response
Special Revenue Fund, and makes appropriations in the Coronavirus Emergency
Response Fund to address ongoing emergency needs in 2022. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
21-1365 A bill for an ordinance designating the East Seventh Avenue
Historic District-Steele Street Extension as a district for preservation.
Approves the designation of the East Seventh Avenue Historic District-Steele Street
Extension as a district for preservation, which includes 19 primary structures on the
east side of the 600 and 700 blocks of North Steele Street in Council District 10. If
ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 12-13-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-30-21.
21-1406 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2137
Glenarm Place in Five Points.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from R-3, UO-3 to G-RX-5
(former chapter 59 residential zoning to general urban), located at 2137
Glenarm Place in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will
be held on Monday, 1-3-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-23-21.
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21-1417 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment
to Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District D/B/A Mile High Flood Control District regarding
final design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements
for South Platte River Downstream of Florida Avenue.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood District, by adding $2.4 million
of City funds and $1.4 million of UDFCD funds for a new total of $4,420,570 for
design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for South Platte
River downstream of Florida Avenue in Council District 7. No change to agreement
duration (202053889; 202161003). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
21-1423 A bill for an ordinance vacating four (4) portions of right-of-way
near West Ohio Avenue and South Cherokee Street: two (2) areas located
along South Cherokee Street; one (1) area located along West Ohio
Avenue; and, one (1) area located along South Elati Street, with
reservations.
Vacates four portions of right of way near West Ohio Avenue and South Cherokee
Street with reservations, two areas located along South Cherokee Street, one area
located along West Ohio Avenue, and one area located along South Elati Street in
Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-23-21.
21-1429 A bill for an ordinance designating Pancratia Hall at 3001 South
Federal Boulevard as a structure for preservation.
Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 3001
South Federal Boulevard Building 7, known as Pancratia Hall, in Council District 2. If
ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 12-13-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-30-21.
21-1431 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4517
and 4525 North Yates Street in Berkeley.
Approves a map amendment to rezone properties from U-SU-C1 to U-SU-A1 (allows
for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4525 and 4517 North Yates Street in
Council District 1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
1-3-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-21.
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Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
21-1387 A bill for an ordinance concerning the Airport Facilities of the City
and County of Denver; authorizing the issuance of the "City and County of
Denver, Colorado, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport
System Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2021C" in the maximum
aggregate principal amount of $35,000,000 for the purposes of defraying
the costs of the Series 2021C Refunding Project, and providing other
details in connection therewith; providing the amount, terms and other
details of such bonds; authorizing the execution of certain related
agreements; ratifying action previously taken; providing for other related
matters; and providing the effective date of this ordinance.
Authorizes the Manager of Finance, Chief Financial Officer to issue City and County of
Denver, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport Subordinate
Revenue Bonds, Series 2021C in an amount not to exceed $35 million for the
purpose of refunding airport bonds and paying and paying costs of issuance
expenses. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-17-21.
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21-1388 A bill for an ordinance concerning the Airport Facilities of the City
and County of Denver; authorizing the incurrence of the Interim Note
Subordinate Obligation under the General Subordinate Bond Ordinance in a
maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $700,000,000 in
connection with a note purchase agreement to be entered into for the
purposes of defraying the costs of certain approved projects, and
providing other details in connection therewith; providing the maximum
rate and other terms and other details of the Interim Note Subordinate
Obligation, which shall be evidenced by a note purchase agreement and a
note; authorizing the execution of certain related agreements; ratifying
action previously taken; providing for other related matters; and providing
the effective date of this ordinance.
Authorizes the Manager of Finance, Chief Financial Officer to issue City and County of
Denver, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport Subordinate Interim
Note Obligations, in a principal amount not to exceed $700 million for the purpose of
providing interim funding for projects in the Airports existing 2018-2022 Capital
Improvement Plan and paying costs of issuance expenses. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-17-21.
Finance & Governance Committee
21-1355 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed non-exclusive
easement between the City and County of Denver and Arapahoe County, to
relocate their stormwater and sanitary sewer along a portion of South
Cherry Creek Drive in Council District 6.
Grants a non-exclusive easement with Arapahoe County for $10 to relocate their
stormwater and sanitary sewer along with related purposes along a portion of South
Cherry Creek Drive in Council District 6 (FINAN-202160416). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-20-21. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-21.
21-1389 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions from and appropriations
in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund Series.
Rescinds $1,470,171 from completed facilities maintenance capital projects and
reappropriates the funds to support energy conservation capital projects, as well as
serve as an emergency reserve. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-16-21.
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21-1390 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.
Rescinds and transfers $2.8 million from the Climate Protection Special Revenue
Fund into the Climate Protection Capital Projects Fund and appropriates the
transferred amount to be utilized for energy conservation capital improvements. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-16-21.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
21-0999 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Jefferson County
Public Health, to provide services to increase equitable neighborhood
access to healthy, affordable foods.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County Public Health by
adding $198,000 for a new total of $764,653.64 and one year for a new end date of
6-30-22 for collaborative assistance to continue building food systems and
neighborhood environments to increase equitable access to healthy, affordable foods
as part of the Food In Communities (FIC) program citywide (202055646;
202160321). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 12-20-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-8-21.
21-1182 A bill for an ordinance amending article XI of chapter 24, D.R.M.C.,
to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and accessories.
Amends Article IX of chapter 24, D.R.M.C., to ban the sale of flavored tobacco
products and accessories. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-17-21.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1227,
changing the zoning classification for 4124 East 18th Avenue in South Park
Hill. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter must go online to sign up
during the recess of Council.
RECESS
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COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, December 13, 2021, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1365, designating the East
Seventh Avenue Historic District-Steele Street Extension as a district for
preservation; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1429,
designating Pancratia Hall at 3001 South Federal Boulevard as a structure
for preservation. On Monday, January 3, 2022, Council will hold a required
public hearing on Council Bill 21-1406, changing the zoning classification for
2137 Glenarm Place in Five Points; and, a required public hearing on Council
Bill 21-1431, changing the zoning classification for 4517 and 4525 North
Yates Street in Berkeley. Any protests against Council Bills 21-1406 or
21-1431 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on
Monday, December 27, 2021.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 12-20-21:
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
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
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
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
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