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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, February 7, 2022 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Sandoval led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Absent: Flynn (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 22-0167 Minutes of Monday, January 31, 2022 The minutes of Monday, January 31, 2022 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Herndon, Hinds, Black, Sandoval, Sawyer and Gilmore offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-0072 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative to extend the term and increase funding for Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) sites. Amends a contract with Colorado Village Collaborative by adding $3,900,000 for a new total of $4,799,569 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-22 to provide at least four Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) sites, with amenities and services, citywide (HOST-202161622-2). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-28-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-26-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0072 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11) Nay: Sawyer (1) Page 1 Absent: Flynn (1) 22-0083 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Montrose Air Quality Services, LLC to provide air quality monitoring services. Approves a contract with Montrose Air Quality Services, Inc. for $1,000,000 and through 12-31-26 for on-call procurement, installation and maintenance of air quality monitors, sensors, and other equipment, and for periodic reporting and analysis of air quality data, citywide (ENVHL-202261734). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-28-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-19-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0083 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (11) Nay: Sawyer (1) Absent: Flynn (1) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) Page 2 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 22-0075 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Inland Technologies International, Ltd. concerning the operation, maintenance and management of the Aircraft Deicing System and to provide design/build services for a new glycol distillation system and ancillary facility/system upgrades at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Inland Technologies International, Ltd. for $38,046,224 and for 15 years for the operation, maintenance, and management of the Aircraft Deicing System (ADF) and to provide design/build services for a new glycol distillation system and ancillary facility/system upgrades at Denver International Airport (202054011). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-28-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-25-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0075 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) Finance & Governance Committee 22-0048 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Larry Martinez to the Citizen Oversight Board. Approving the City Council appointment of Larry Martinez to the Citizen Oversight Board. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-18-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0048 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) Page 3 22-0094 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AutoReturn US, LLC (formerly known as Tegsco, LLC) by changing the vendor's name to AutoReturn US, LLC and updating provisions with no change to contract amount or duration. Amends a contract with Tegsco, LLC by updating the vendor’s name to AutoReturn US, LLC. No change to contract amount or duration (TECHS-202161575). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-28-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-25-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0094 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) 22-0096 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Carahsoft Technology Corporation for continual use and support of the ServiceNow application. Approves a purchase order with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for $1,053,504.72 and through 12-31-22 for continual use and support of the ServiceNow application, citywide (PO-00108669). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-28-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-25-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0096 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) Page 4 22-0097 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and LEWAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. to extend the term and for continual use and support of the City's managed print services program with no change to contract amount. Amends a contract with LEWAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. by adding two years for a new end date of 9-30-23 for continual use and support of the City’s managed print services program. No change to contract amount (TECHS-202261728). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-28-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-25-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0097 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) 22-0110 A resolution to appoint Ana Varela to the Denver County Cultural Council. Appoints Ana Varela to the Denver County Cultural Council for a term ending on October 1, 2028. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-25-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0110 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) Page 5 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-0073 A resolution approving a proposed Tenth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. to extend the term and increase compensation to provide units for short term shelter for individuals and families when the City’s emergency shelter beds are full. Amends a contract with U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. by adding $1,025,000 for a new total of $2,746,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-22 to provide units for short term shelter for individuals and families when the City's emergency shelter beds are full, through the voucher system (HOST 202161225-10; HOST 201738950). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-28-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-26-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0073 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) 22-0079 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to administer the Denver Street Outreach Collaborative (DSOC) and Strategic Outreach to Large Encampments (SOLE) programs. Amends a contract with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $3,732,192 for a new total of $5,598,288 and two years for a new end date of 12-31-23 to administer the Denver Street Outreach Collaborative (DSOC) and Strategic Outreach to Large Encampments (SOLE) programs (202160813-2). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-28-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-26-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0079 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) Page 6 22-0095 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Goodr, Inc. to provide food boxes to 12 Denver Public Library branch locations, for distribution to youth and their families. Approves a master purchase order with Goodr, Inc. for $2,250,000 and through 11-2-22, with the option to renew for an additional two years, to provide food boxes to 12 Denver Public Library branch locations, for distribution to youth and their families (SC-00006321). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-28-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-26-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0095 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) 22-0098 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Elevation Community Land Trust LLC to fund additional acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction of for-sale affordable housing units. Amends a loan agreement with Elevation Community Land Trust, LLC by adding $1,700,000 for a new total of $4,700,000 to fund the expansion of at least 26 additional income-restricted homeownership units to be sold to households at or below 100% of the Area Median Income at sites across the city. No change to agreement duration (HOST-202261723; HOST-202053899-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-28-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-26-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0098 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) Page 7 22-0099 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver for operation of the Denver Crisis Intervention Response Unit. Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver by adding $700,000 for a new total of $3,100,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-22 for operation of the Crisis Intervention Response Unit, which pairs a mental health clinician with a police officer to respond to calls involving individuals with suspected mental health needs, citywide (ENVHL-202161518). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-28-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-26-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 22-0099 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION City Council - Direct Files 22-0161 A bill for an ordinance removing the term “item” from the list of dangerous weapons that are unlawful to possess. A bill for an ordinance removing the term “item” from the list of dangerous weapons that are unlawful to possess. Councilmember Gilmore approved direct filing this item on 2-3-22. Council Bill 22-0161 was ordered published Ordered published Finance & Governance Committee 22-0101 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an appropriation in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund Series to make a cash transfer to the Parks Legacy Capital Improvement Funds. Approves a rescission in the Parks Legacy Special Revenue Fund and authorizes appropriating a cash transfer to the Parks Legacy Capital Fund to align with 2022 capital appropriations. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-25-22. Council Bill 22-0101 was ordered published Ordered published Page 8 22-0102 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the General Government Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the United States of America to award funding to the City and County of Denver for the “Denver Great Kids Head Start FY 2022-2023” program. Appropriates $10,138,143.20 based on a letter of intent from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services to fund the Denver Great Kids Head Start Grant program for program year 2022-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-25-22. Council Bill 22-0102 was ordered published Ordered published 22-0103 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the Economic Opportunity Special Revenue Fund for the “Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)” program for the 2022 program year. Appropriates $2.5 million for the 2022 program year of the Community Development Block Grant based on its 5-year action plan and forecasted program income for 2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-25-22. Council Bill 22-0103 was ordered published Ordered published 22-0104 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a capital equipment purchase in the Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Fund. Authorizes the capital equipment purchase of a vehicle through the Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG) fund 15803 to support DBG research team field work. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-25-22. Council Bill 22-0104 was ordered published Ordered published Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-0141 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley bounded by North Brighton Boulevard, 35th Street, Wynkoop Street and 36th Street, with reservations. Vacates a portion of the alley bounded by North Brighton Boulevard, 35th Street, Wynkoop Street, and 36th Street, with reservations in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-1-22. Council Bill 22-0141 was ordered published Ordered published Page 9 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 22-0085 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund. Appropriates $7 million of unbudgeted cash from the Colorado Convention Center Capital Fund (38422) to support the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-18-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 22-0085 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-0081 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement, in its entirety, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2017094266, located near East Bolling Drive, Green Valley Ranch Boulevard, North Memphis Street and North Airport Way. Relinquishes the permanent non-exclusive easement, in its entirety, as established in the permanent non-exclusive easement with Recordation No. 2017094266, located between East Bolling Drive and Green Valley Ranch Boulevard and Memphis Street and Airport Way in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-28-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-18-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 22-0081 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1437, changing the zoning classification for 901 North Kearney Street in Montclair; a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1526, designating 555 East 8th Avenue as a structure for preservation; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 21-1536, changing the zoning classification for 555 East 8th Avenue in Capitol Hill. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. Page 10 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 21-1437 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 901 North Kearney Street in Montclair. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allow for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 901 North Kearney Street in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-7-21. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:52 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-1437. Jeff Baker, Bruce ODonnell, Patrick Welch and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Libbie Adams of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1437 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) 21-1526 A bill for an ordinance designating 555 East 8th Avenue as a structure for preservation. Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 555 East 8th Avenue in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-21-21. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:03 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-1526. Bruce ODonnell, Annie Levinsky, M Karen Christiansen and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Kara Hahn of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1526 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) Page 11 21-1536 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 555 East 8th Avenue in Capitol Hill. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 34 to G-MU-3, UO-3 (planned development to general multi-unit), located at 555 East 8th Avenue in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-21-21. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:23 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 21-1536. Bruce ODonnell, M Karen Christiansen and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Brandon Shaver of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 21-1536 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 12 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 13