City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · April 11, 2022
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, April 11, 2022 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Kashmann led the Land Acknowledgement.
ROLL CALL
Present: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
22-0422 Minutes of April 4, 2022
The minutes of Monday, April 4, 2022 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Kniech, Sawyer, Kashmann and Torres offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Items called out for a separate vote:
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-0348 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment between the City
and County of Denver and Enterprise Leasing Company of Denver, LLC
concerning rental car facilities at Denver International Airport.
Amends a ground lease with Enterprise Leasing Company of Denver, LLC to add
$98,773,450 for a new contract total of $118,528,140 and 5 years for a new end
date of 12-31-27 and terminates the Rental Car Concession Agreement, moving
relevant clauses into this lease to consolidate all terms under one agreement, for
rental car facilities at Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(PLANE-202159847 [201314191]). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-2-22. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-30-22. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn
called this item out at the 4-11-22 meeting for a postponement to 4-18-22.
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called this item out at the
4-11-22 meeting for a postponement to 4-18-22.
Postponed
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22-0349 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment between the City
and County of Denver and Fox Rent A Car, Inc. concerning rental car
facilities at Denver International Airport.
Amends a ground lease with Fox Rent A Car, Inc. to add $ 10,828,315 for a new
contract total of $12,993,978 and 5 years for a new end date of 12-31-27 and
terminates the Rental Car Concession Agreement, moving relevant clauses into this
lease to consolidate all terms under one agreement, for rental car facilities at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202159849 [201314178]).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-2-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-22. Pursuant
to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called this item out at the 4-11-22
meeting for a postponement to 4-18-22.
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called this item out at the
4-11-22 meeting for a postponement to 4-18-22.
Postponed
22-0350 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment between the City
and County of Denver and Hertz Corporation concerning rental car facilities
at Denver International Airport.
Amends a ground lease with the Hertz Corporation to add $98,860,290 for a new
contract total of $118,632,348 and 5 years for a new end date of 12-31-27 and
terminates the Rental Car Concession Agreement, moving relevant clauses into this
lease to consolidate all terms under one agreement, for rental car facilities at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202159851 [201314180]).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-2-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-22. Pursuant
to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called this item out at the 4-11-22
meeting for a postponement to 4-18-22.
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called this item out at the
4-11-22 meeting for a postponement to 4-18-22.
Postponed
22-0351 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment between the City
and County of Denver and Sixt Rent A Car, LLC concerning rental car
facilities at Denver International Airport.
Amends a ground lease with Sixt Rent A Car, LLC to add $15,484,740 for a new
contract total of $18,581,688 and 5 years for a new end date of 12-31-27 and
terminates the Rental Car Concession Agreement, moving relevant clauses into this
lease to consolidate all terms under one agreement, for rental car facilities at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202159852 [201314178]).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-2-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-22. Pursuant
to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called this item out at the 4-11-22
meeting for a postponement to 4-18-22.
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called this item out at the
4-11-22 meeting for a postponement to 4-18-22.
Postponed
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BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-0286 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Tepeyac
QALICB, Inc. an affiliate of Tepeyac Community Health Center to support
the expansion of their clinical services by acquiring a portion of land at
2101 and 2111 East 48th Avenue.
Approves a loan agreement with Tepeyac QALICB, Inc. an affiliate of Tepeyac
Community Health Center, for $500,000 in Community Development Based Grant
(CDBG) funding and through 6-30-2022 to support the expansion of their clinical
services by acquiring a portion of land at 2101 and 2111 E. 48th Avenue in Council
District 9 (OEDEV-202159172). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-2-22. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 3-30-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 22-0286 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
22-0287 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Tepeyac
QALICB, Inc. an affiliate of Tepeyac Community Health Center to support
the expansion of their clinical services by acquiring a portion of land at
2101 and 2111 East 48th Avenue.
Approves a performance loan agreement with Tepeyac QALICB, Inc. an affiliate of
Tepeyac Community Health Center, for $500,000 in Community Development Based
Grant-COVID (CDBG-CV) funding and through 6-30-2022 to support the expansion of
their clinical services by acquiring a portion of land at 2101 and 2111 E. 48th Avenue
in Council District 9 (OEDEV-202159171). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-2-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 22-0287 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
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22-0341 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Lynch Denver, Inc. concerning the one-time
purchase of a Century Rotator 1150R Wrecker heavy-duty tow truck for
use at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with Lynch Denver, Inc. for $753,923.26 for the
one-time purchase of a Century Rotator 1150R Wrecker heavy-duty tow truck for
use at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PO-00111733). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-2-22.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 22-0341 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
22-0346 A resolution approving a proposed amendment between the City
and County of Denver and United Airlines, Inc. concerning rates and
charges to document all space currently leased by United at Denver
International Airport.
Amends a use and lease agreement with United Airlines, Inc. for rates and charges
to document all space currently leased by United, identify new leased areas in the
Great Hall redevelopment project and identify new leased support space in the B
East Expansion at Denver International Airport in Council District 11. No change to
contract duration (202160322/XC 2X000). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-2-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 22-0346 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
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22-0347 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Worldwide Flight Services concerning a
space lease to support ramp services and ticketing operations at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a lease agreement with Worldwide Flight Services for rates and charges
and for 3 years for use of 312.9 sf on the Concourse A apron to support ramp
services such as bag loading and 71.0 sf in the terminal to support ticketing
operations for smaller carriers at Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(202160323). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 5-2-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-30-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 22-0347 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0356 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment and
reappointment to the West Colfax Business Improvement District Board of
Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Juan Padro and the Mayoral reappointment of
Rene Doubleday to the West Colfax Business Improvement District Board of
Directors for terms effective immediately and expiring 10-3-24, or until a successor
is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on
3-29-2022.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 22-0356 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0358 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Denver Gateway
Center Filing No. 9.
Approves a subdivision plat for Denver Gateway Center Filing No. 9, located
between East 61st Avenue and East 62nd Avenue and North Ceylon Street and North
Dunkirk Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-29-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 22-0358 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0228 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Mile High Ministries to construct a 61-unit
affordable housing rental project known as Clara Brown Commons, serving
low- to moderate income households.
Approves a performance loan agreement with Mile High Ministries for $1,825,000
and for 60 years to construct a 61-unit affordable housing rental project known as
Clara Brown Commons, serving low- to moderate-income households and located at
3700 Gaylord Street in Council District 9 (HOST-202161467). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-2-22. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Resolution 22-0228 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0320 A bill for an ordinance granting the authority to acquire through
negotiated purchase or condemnation of all or any portion of any property
interest as needed in support of the Weir Gulch Reach 1 - Decatur Street
Crossing Point project in Council District 3.
Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation of all
or any portion of any property interest as needed in support of the Weir Gulch Reach
1 - Decatur Street Crossing Point project in Council District 3. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-22.
Council Bill 22-0320 was ordered published
Ordered published
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0307 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2900
North Eudora Street, 2685 North Dahlia Street and 3025 North Glencoe
Street in North Park Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located
at 2685 North Dahlia Street, and E-SU-DX to E-SU-D1X, located at 2900 North
Eudora Street and 3025 North Glencoe Street, in Council District 8. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-22.
Final Consideration 5-9-22 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 22-0307 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
5-9-22
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
22-0343 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Villa Park, Barnum and Barnum West.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties from E-SU-D
and E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1 and E-SU-D1x, located in the Villa Park, Barnum, and
Barnum West neighborhoods in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 3-29-22.
Final Consideration 5-9-22 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 22-0343 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
5-9-22
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
22-0344 A bill for an ordinance designating 3435 Albion Street as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 3435
Albion Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-29-22.
Council Bill 22-0344 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
4-18-22
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
22-0353 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2264
South Williams Street in University.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located
at 2264 South Williams Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 3-29-22.
Final Consideration 5-9-22 | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 22-0353 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
5-9-22
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0290 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance of (1) the “City and
County of Denver, Colorado, General Obligation Elevate Denver Bonds” for
the purpose of financing and defraying the cost of acquiring, constructing,
installing and improving various civic facilities, and (2) a tax-exempt and a
taxable series of the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, General
Obligation RISE Denver Bonds” for the purpose of repairing and improving
various civic facilities; providing for the levy of general ad valorem taxes to
pay the principal of and interest on such Bonds; and making other
provisions relating thereto.
Authorizes the issuance of City and County of Denver General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2022A-C in a principal amount not to exceed $366.4 million for the purpose of
funding projects approved by Denver voters in the November 2017 Elevate Bond
Program and the November 2021 RISE Denver Bond Program, and to pay associated
costs of issuance. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-15-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Bill 22-0290 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
22-0291 A bill for an ordinance to amend, restate and supersede Ordinance
No. 0819, Series of 2017, designating the projects to be undertaken and
funded with the proceeds of any general obligations bonds authorized by
voters at the November 7, 2017 election.
Amends the 2017 Elevate Denver Bond companion ordinance, approved as
CB17-0819, to revise project names and/or descriptions to more accurately reflect
the projects to be undertaken and provides other administrative revisions. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-15-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Bill 22-0291 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
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22-0315 A bill for an ordinance approving proposed Amendments to Lease
Agreements with Coffee Etc., Dazbog Denver Bldg, LLC, Pizza Republica II,
and Subway Real Estate, LLC to provide additional rent relief through
3-31-22 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authorizes the Division of Real Estate to amend commercial leases with Coffee Etc.,
Dazbog Denver Bldg, LLC, Pizza Republica II, and Subway in City-owned buildings
located at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse, Webb Building, Colorado Convention
Center, and Denver Justice Center Garage to provide additional rent relief through
3-31-22 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous employee retention
measures will be discontinued with this final round of lease amendments. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-22.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Bill 22-0315 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
22-0319 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Habitat for
Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc., for sale of 5 parcels of City-owned
property, located at 1049 Stuart Street, 1060 Newton Street, 1076 Meade
Street, 1077 Meade Street & 1086 Meade Street in Council District 3, for
purchaser to build affordable housing.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Habitat for Humanity for $50 for sale
of 5 parcels of City-owned property, located at 1049 Stuart Street, 1060 Newton
Street, 1076 Meade Street, 1077 Meade Street & 1086 Meade Street in Council
District 3, for purchaser to build a minimum of 6 income-restricted units, including
recordation of a 90-year affordable housing deed covenant upon closing
(FINAN-202261767). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-25-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-22-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Bill 22-0319 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
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22-0321 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Parks Legacy Fund; transferring cash to the Parks,
Trails, and Open Space Capital Improvement Fund; and authorizing an
appropriation in the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Capital Improvement
Fund.
Approves the transfer of $5 million from the Parks, Trails and Open Space Operating
Special Revenue Fund 15828 into the Parks Legacy Improvement Projects Fund
36050 and appropriates the transferred amount to be utilized for parks and
recreation improvements to be delivered as part of the Weir Gulch-Decatur Crossing
flood mitigation project. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-22-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Bill 22-0321 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
22-0330 A bill for an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 1413, Series of
2020, concerning the Climate Protection Fund.
Amends Ordinance 20-1413 creating the Climate Protection Fund to expand the
types of allowable revenue received into the fund to include program income. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-22.
A motion offered by Councilmember Hinds, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn,
that Council Bill 22-0330 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Ortega (2)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required
public hearing on Council Bill 22-0209, changing the zoning classification for
3455 North Birch Street in Northeast 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
22-0209 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3455
North Birch Street in Northeast Park Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allows
for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3455 N. Birch Street in Council District 8.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-22.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:07 p.m., Council
President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-0209. 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 Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 22-0209 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, CdeBaca, Ortega (3)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, April 18, 2022,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0344,
designating 3435 Albion Street as a structure for preservation. On Monday,
May 9, 2022, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill
22-0307, changing the zoning classification for 2900 North Eudora Street,
2685 North Dahlia; a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0343,
changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in Villa Park,
Barnum and Barnum West; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
22-0353, changing the zoning classification for 2264 South Williams Street
in University. Any protests against Council Bills 22-0307, 22-0343 or
22-0353 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on
Monday, May 2, 2022.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before City Council, Council President Gilmore
adjourned the meeting at 6:18 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, April 11, 2022
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 Bonita Roznos........Executive Director
Mar'quasa Maes.................Secretary
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City Council Agenda Monday, April 11, 2022
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
22-0286 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Tepeyac
QALICB, Inc. an affiliate of Tepeyac Community Health Center to support
the expansion of their clinical services by acquiring a portion of land at
2101 and 2111 East 48th Avenue.
Approves a loan agreement with Tepeyac QALICB, Inc. an affiliate of Tepeyac
Community Health Center, for $500,000 in Community Development Based Grant
(CDBG) funding and through 6-30-2022 to support the expansion of their clinical
services by acquiring a portion of land at 2101 and 2111 E. 48th Avenue in Council
District 9 (OEDEV-202159172). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-2-22. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 3-30-22.
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22-0287 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Tepeyac
QALICB, Inc. an affiliate of Tepeyac Community Health Center to support
the expansion of their clinical services by acquiring a portion of land at
2101 and 2111 East 48th Avenue.
Approves a performance loan agreement with Tepeyac QALICB, Inc. an affiliate of
Tepeyac Community Health Center, for $500,000 in Community Development Based
Grant-COVID (CDBG-CV) funding and through 6-30-2022 to support the expansion of
their clinical services by acquiring a portion of land at 2101 and 2111 E. 48th Avenue
in Council District 9 (OEDEV-202159171). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-2-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-22.
22-0341 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Lynch Denver, Inc. concerning the one-time
purchase of a Century Rotator 1150R Wrecker heavy-duty tow truck for
use at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with Lynch Denver, Inc. for $753,923.26 for the
one-time purchase of a Century Rotator 1150R Wrecker heavy-duty tow truck for
use at Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PO-00111733). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-2-22.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-22.
22-0346 A resolution approving a proposed amendment between the City
and County of Denver and United Airlines, Inc. concerning rates and
charges to document all space currently leased by United at Denver
International Airport.
Amends a use and lease agreement with United Airlines, Inc. for rates and charges
to document all space currently leased by United, identify new leased areas in the
Great Hall redevelopment project and identify new leased support space in the B
East Expansion at Denver International Airport in Council District 11. No change to
contract duration (202160322/XC 2X000). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-2-22. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-22.
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22-0347 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Worldwide Flight Services concerning a
space lease to support ramp services and ticketing operations at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a lease agreement with Worldwide Flight Services for rates and charges
and for 3 years for use of 312.9 sf on the Concourse A apron to support ramp
services such as bag loading and 71.0 sf in the terminal to support ticketing
operations for smaller carriers at Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(202160323). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 5-2-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-30-22.
22-0348 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment between the City
and County of Denver and Enterprise Leasing Company of Denver, LLC
concerning rental car facilities at Denver International Airport.
Amends a ground lease with Enterprise Leasing Company of Denver, LLC to add
$98,773,450 for a new contract total of $118,528,140 and 5 years for a new end
date of 12-31-27 and terminates the Rental Car Concession Agreement, moving
relevant clauses into this lease to consolidate all terms under one agreement, for
rental car facilities at Denver International Airport in Council District 11
(PLANE-202159847 [201314191]). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-2-22. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-30-22.
22-0349 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment between the City
and County of Denver and Fox Rent A Car, Inc. concerning rental car
facilities at Denver International Airport.
Amends a ground lease with Fox Rent A Car, Inc. to add $ 10,828,315 for a new
contract total of $12,993,978 and 5 years for a new end date of 12-31-27 and
terminates the Rental Car Concession Agreement, moving relevant clauses into this
lease to consolidate all terms under one agreement, for rental car facilities at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202159849 [201314178]).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-2-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-22.
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22-0350 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment between the City
and County of Denver and Hertz Corporation concerning rental car facilities
at Denver International Airport.
Amends a ground lease with the Hertz Corporation to add $98,860,290 for a new
contract total of $118,632,348 and 5 years for a new end date of 12-31-27 and
terminates the Rental Car Concession Agreement, moving relevant clauses into this
lease to consolidate all terms under one agreement, for rental car facilities at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202159851 [201314180]).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-2-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-22.
22-0351 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment between the City
and County of Denver and Sixt Rent A Car, LLC concerning rental car
facilities at Denver International Airport.
Amends a ground lease with Sixt Rent A Car, LLC to add $15,484,740 for a new
contract total of $18,581,688 and 5 years for a new end date of 12-31-27 and
terminates the Rental Car Concession Agreement, moving relevant clauses into this
lease to consolidate all terms under one agreement, for rental car facilities at
Denver International Airport in Council District 11 (PLANE-202159852 [201314178]).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-2-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-30-22.
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0356 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment and
reappointment to the West Colfax Business Improvement District Board of
Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Juan Padro and the Mayoral reappointment of
Rene Doubleday to the West Colfax Business Improvement District Board of
Directors for terms effective immediately and expiring 10-3-24, or until a successor
is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on
3-29-2022.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0358 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Denver Gateway
Center Filing No. 9.
Approves a subdivision plat for Denver Gateway Center Filing No. 9, located
between East 61st Avenue and East 62nd Avenue and North Ceylon Street and North
Dunkirk Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-29-22.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
22-0228 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Mile High Ministries to construct a 61-unit
affordable housing rental project known as Clara Brown Commons, serving
low- to moderate income households.
Approves a performance loan agreement with Mile High Ministries for $1,825,000
and for 60 years to construct a 61-unit affordable housing rental project known as
Clara Brown Commons, serving low- to moderate-income households and located at
3700 Gaylord Street in Council District 9 (HOST-202161467). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-2-22. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-23-22.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0320 A bill for an ordinance granting the authority to acquire through
negotiated purchase or condemnation of all or any portion of any property
interest as needed in support of the Weir Gulch Reach 1 - Decatur Street
Crossing Point project in Council District 3.
Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation of all
or any portion of any property interest as needed in support of the Weir Gulch Reach
1 - Decatur Street Crossing Point project in Council District 3. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-22.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0307 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2900
North Eudora Street, 2685 North Dahlia Street and 3025 North Glencoe
Street in North Park Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located
at 2685 North Dahlia Street, and E-SU-DX to E-SU-D1X, located at 2900 North
Eudora Street and 3025 North Glencoe Street, in Council District 8. If ordered
published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-9-22. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-22.
22-0343 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Villa Park, Barnum and Barnum West.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone multiple properties from E-SU-D
and E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1 and E-SU-D1x, located in the Villa Park, Barnum, and
Barnum West neighborhoods in Council District 3. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Monday, 5-9-22. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 3-29-22.
22-0344 A bill for an ordinance designating 3435 Albion Street as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 3435
Albion Street in Council District 8. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held
on Monday, 4-18-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-29-22.
22-0353 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2264
South Williams Street in University.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1, located
at 2264 South Williams Street in Council District 6. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Monday, 5-9-22. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 3-29-22.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
22-0290 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance of (1) the “City
and County of Denver, Colorado, General Obligation Elevate Denver Bonds”
for the purpose of financing and defraying the cost of acquiring,
constructing, installing and improving various civic facilities, and (2) a
tax-exempt and a taxable series of the “City and County of Denver,
Colorado, General Obligation RISE Denver Bonds” for the purpose of
repairing and improving various civic facilities; providing for the levy of
general ad valorem taxes to pay the principal of and interest on such
Bonds; and making other provisions relating thereto.
Authorizes the issuance of City and County of Denver General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2022A-C in a principal amount not to exceed $366.4 million for the purpose of
funding projects approved by Denver voters in the November 2017 Elevate Bond
Program and the November 2021 RISE Denver Bond Program, and to pay associated
costs of issuance. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-15-22.
22-0291 A bill for an ordinance to amend, restate and supersede Ordinance
No. 0819, Series of 2017, designating the projects to be undertaken and
funded with the proceeds of any general obligations bonds authorized by
voters at the November 7, 2017 election.
Amends the 2017 Elevate Denver Bond companion ordinance, approved as
CB17-0819, to revise project names and/or descriptions to more accurately reflect
the projects to be undertaken and provides other administrative revisions. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-15-22.
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22-0315 A bill for an ordinance approving proposed Amendments to Lease
Agreements with Coffee Etc., Dazbog Denver Bldg, LLC, Pizza Republica II,
and Subway Real Estate, LLC to provide additional rent relief through
3-31-22 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authorizes the Division of Real Estate to amend commercial leases with Coffee Etc.,
Dazbog Denver Bldg, LLC, Pizza Republica II, and Subway in City-owned buildings
located at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse, Webb Building, Colorado Convention
Center, and Denver Justice Center Garage to provide additional rent relief through
3-31-22 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous employee retention
measures will be discontinued with this final round of lease amendments. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-22-22.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-25-22.
22-0319 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Habitat for
Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc., for sale of 5 parcels of City-owned
property, located at 1049 Stuart Street, 1060 Newton Street, 1076 Meade
Street, 1077 Meade Street & 1086 Meade Street in Council District 3, for
purchaser to build affordable housing.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Habitat for Humanity for $50 for sale
of 5 parcels of City-owned property, located at 1049 Stuart Street, 1060 Newton
Street, 1076 Meade Street, 1077 Meade Street & 1086 Meade Street in Council
District 3, for purchaser to build a minimum of 6 income-restricted units, including
recordation of a 90-year affordable housing deed covenant upon closing
(FINAN-202261767). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-25-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-22-22.
22-0321 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Parks Legacy Fund; transferring cash to the Parks,
Trails, and Open Space Capital Improvement Fund; and authorizing an
appropriation in the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Capital Improvement
Fund.
Approves the transfer of $5 million from the Parks, Trails and Open Space Operating
Special Revenue Fund 15828 into the Parks Legacy Improvement Projects Fund
36050 and appropriates the transferred amount to be utilized for parks and
recreation improvements to be delivered as part of the Weir Gulch-Decatur Crossing
flood mitigation project. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-22-22.
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22-0330 A bill for an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 1413, Series of
2020, concerning the Climate Protection Fund.
Amends Ordinance 20-1413 creating the Climate Protection Fund to expand the
types of allowable revenue received into the fund to include program income. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-22-22.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0209,
changing the zoning classification for 3455 North Birch Street in Northeast
Park Hill. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter must go online to sign up
during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
22-0209 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3455
North Birch Street in Northeast Park Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allows
for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 3455 N. Birch Street in Council District 8.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-22-22.
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, April 18, 2022, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0344, designating 3435 Albion
Street as a structure for preservation. On Monday, May 9, 2022, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0307, changing the zoning
classification for 2900 North Eudora Street, 2685 North Dahlia; a required
public hearing on Council Bill 22-0343, changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties in Villa Park, Barnum and Barnum West; and, a required
public hearing on Council Bill 22-0353, changing the zoning classification for
2264 South Williams Street in University. Any protests against Council Bills
22-0307, 22-0343 or 22-0353 must be filed with the Council Offices no later
than noon on Monday, May 2, 2022.
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 4-18-22:
22-0168 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4116
Decatur Street in Sunnyside.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C1 to U-SU-B1 (allows
for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 4116 North Decatur Street in Council
District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-15-22.
Final Consideration 4-18-22 | Required Public Hearing
22-0169 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2841
North Kearney Street in North Park Hill.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allows
for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 2841 North Kearney Street in Council
District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-15-22.
Final Consideration 4-18-22 | Required Public Hearing
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FOR 4-25-22:
22-0246 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2039
South Williams Street in University.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 2039 South Williams Street in Council District
6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-1-22.
Final Consideration 4-25-22 | Required Public Hearing
22-0249 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4151
and 4155 Jason Street in Sunnyside.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from I-MX-3 to U-RX-5 (industrial
to urban, mixed-use), located at 4151 and 4155 North Jason Street in Council
District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-1-22.
Final Consideration 4-25-22 | Required Public Hearing
22-0250 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2154
South Lafayette Street in University.
Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for
an accessory dwelling unit), located at 2154 South Lafayette Street in Council
District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-1-22.
Final Consideration 4-25-22 | Required Public Hearing
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