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Denver, CO · April 25, 2022

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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, April 25, 2022 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Flynn led the Land Acknowledgement. ROLL CALL Councilmember Sawyer arrived late. Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 22-0449 Minutes of Monday, April 18, 2022 The minutes of Monday, April 18, 2022 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Black, Ortega, Flynn, CdeBaca, Sandoval and Hinds offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 22-0457 A proclamation recognizing the contributions of employees of the Department of Public Health and Environment and other city agencies to the COVID response. A motion offered by Councilmember Ortega, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Proclamation 22-0457 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 22-0458 A proclamation declaring April 2022 as Lights Out for Bird Migration Month in Denver. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Proclamation 22-0458 be adopted, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Items called out for a separate vote: RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 22-0392 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Montbello Organizing Committee to provide sustainable transportation services, including electric shuttle, e-bikes and charging station to the Montbello community. Approves a contract with Montbello Organizing Committee for $828,904 and through 3-31-2025 to provide sustainable transportation services, including electric shuttle, e-bikes, and charging station, to the Montbello community in Council Districts 8 and 11 (CASR 202262111). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-22. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Hinds called out this item at the 4-25-22 meeting for a one-week postponement to 5-2-22. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Hinds called this item out at the 4-25-22 meeting for a one-week postponement to 5-2-22 Postponed Finance & Governance Committee 22-0366 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment and reappointments to the National Western Center Authority Board of Directors. Approves the following Mayoral appointment and reappointments to the National Western Center Authority Board of Directors: appointment of Sandra Ruiz-Parrilla for a term effective immediately and expiring 12-31-2024, or until a successor is duly appointed, and the reappointments of Steven McCarthy and Lucia Guzman for terms effective immediately and expiring on 12-31-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-5-2022. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0366 be adopted, failed to carry by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Ortega (1) Nay: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Page 2 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 22-0383 A bill for an ordinance amending the annual salaries of certain appointed charter officers. Amends Section 18-91 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to adjust annual salaries for appointed charter officers in accordance with limitations set forth in the Charter and applied retroactively to January 1, 2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0383 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: CdeBaca (1) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc, carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 22-0403 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. to provide small business impact mitigation & stabilization support for eligible businesses directly impacted by the 16th Street Mall Reconstruction in Council District 9. Approves a contract with Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. for $3,000,000 and through 12-31-2025 to provide small business impact mitigation & stabilization support for eligible businesses directly impacted by the 16th Street Mall Reconstruction in Council District 9 (202262318). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0403 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 3 22-0404 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Mile High United Way, Inc. to provide financial and technical assistance to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 citywide. Approves a contract with Mile High United Way for $5,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and through 12-31-24 to provide financial and technical assistance to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 citywide (202262543). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0404 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Finance & Governance Committee 22-0393 A resolution approving the proposed purchase by the City and County of Denver including DEN of insurance policies through Willis of Minnesota, Inc., Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., Marsh USA and Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $12,376,571.00. Authorizes the annual renewal of the City’s property and liability insurance policies renewing 05-01-22 with a total premium for all policies not to exceed $12,376,571 (Willis - FINAN-202157510-01; Arthur J. Gallagher - FINAN-202157508-01; Huntington T. Block - FINAN-202161487-02; Marsh USA -FINAN-202157509-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0393 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 22-0394 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Nicole Monroe to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term effective immediately and expiring on 6-30-23, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0394 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 4 22-0408 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Commission for People with Disabilities. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Kyle Weil, Timothy DaGiau, Timothy Dodd, and Alicia Cooper to the Commission for People with Disabilities for terms effective immediately and expiring on 9-30-25, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0408 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 22-0450 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to May 30, 2022. Approves the extension of the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to May 30, 2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-19-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0450 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-0256 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Tallbull Memorial Council for Non-financial cooperative agreement related to use of the Tall Bull Memorial Grounds at Daniels Park. Approves a non-financial cooperative agreement with the Tall Bull Memorial Council for 25 years, with automatic renewal for additional 25 years terms, for the traditional use of lands at the Tall Bull Memorial Grounds at Daniels Park for cultural events and activities, participation in the bison conservation program, and to allow collection of native plants and trees throughout Denver Mountain Parks for educational and cultural purposes (202161608). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0256 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 5 22-0399 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Chato's Concrete, LLC for 2022 Citywide concrete panel replacement. Approves a contract with Chato’s Concrete, LLC for $909,008 and for 120 days for 2022 Citywide concrete panel replacement (202161502). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0399 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 22-0405 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Agriculture concerning improvements at the National Western Center Campus. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Agriculture for $24,950,000 and through 1-1-2023 to fund improvements to Phases 1 & 2 of the National Western Center campus in Council District 9 (202262279). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0405 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 22-0406 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services, LLC for construction of Heron Pond-Carpio Sanguinette Park Phase 1B. Approves a contract with Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services, LLC for $17,763,448.08 and for 450 days for construction of Heron Pond-Carpio Sanguinette Park Phase 1B in Council District 9 (202160371). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0406 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 6 22-0407 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. to provide integrated design and accessibility construction services. Approves an integrated contract with Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. for $73,000,000 and for 3 years to provide integrated design and accessibility construction services to address citywide ADA deficiencies within existing City facilities, parking areas, parks, sidewalks and other City properties (202262452). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0407 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-0368 A resolution approving a proposed Subaward Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Community Firm to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to eligible households earning up to 80% of the area median income that are unable to pay rent during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approves a contract with The Community Firm for $9,700,000 and through 7-31-2023 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to eligible households earning up to 80% of the area median income that are unable to pay rent during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic, citywide (HOST-202262616). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Resolution 22-0368 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-0342 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1286 South Gilpin Street in Washington Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1286 South Gilpin Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-22. Final Consideration 5-23-22 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 22-0342 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 5-23-22 Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 7 22-0354 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2640 North Grape 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 2640 North Grape Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-22. Final Consideration 5-23-22 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 22-0354 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 5-23-22 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 22-0355 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 480 South Tejon Street in Athmar Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-B to E-SU-B1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 480 South Tejon Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-22. Final Consideration 5-23-22 | Required Public Hearing Council Bill 22-0355 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 5-23-22 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 22-0395 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement reserved in Ordinance No. 20190590, Series of 2019, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2019093784 located near 4003 Walnut Street. Relinquishes the utility easement in its entirety established in the vacating Ordinance No. 590, Series of 2019, located at 4003 Walnut Street in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. Council Bill 22-0395 was ordered published Ordered published 22-0396 A bill for an ordinance vacating West Mulberry Place, North Alcott Way, a portion of West 10th Avenue, and a portion of North Bryant Street bounded by West 9th Avenue, West 11th Avenue and North Decatur Street, with reservations. Vacates West Mulberry Place, North Alcott Way, a portion of West 10th Avenue, and a portion of North Bryant Street bounded by West 9th Avenue, West 11th Avenue, and North Decatur Street, with reservations, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. Council Bill 22-0396 was ordered published Ordered published Page 8 22-0402 A bill for an ordinance vacating the following locations: North Franklin Street, located south of future National Western Drive and south of North Race Court; 51st Avenue at the southerly end of North Franklin Street; 48th Avenue, the easterly portion of the Right of Way lying east of the Platte River; and 49th Avenue, the easterly portion of the Right of Way lying east of the Platte River, all without reservations. Vacates the following locations: North Franklin Street, located south of future National Western Drive and south of North Race Court; 51st Avenue at the southerly end of North Franklin Street; 48th Avenue, the easterly portion of the Right Of Way lying east of the Platte River; and 49th Avenue, the easterly portion of the Right Of Way lying east of the Platte River, all without reservations, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. Council Bill 22-0402 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 22-0371 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Schools, for the 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools for $600,000 and through 12-31-2022 for the 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) creating a capacity to serve 194 youth in the summer of 2022, citywide (OEDEV-202161465-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-9-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0371 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 9 Finance & Governance Committee 22-0373 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Capital Fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for the “American Rescue Plan Capital Project Fund” and authorizing a cash transfer from the “American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund.” Establishes a new capital fund, The American Rescue Plan Capital Project Fund (38395), and authorizes a cash transfer from the American Rescue Plan Act Grant fund (11011) to the new capital fund in the amount of $10,970,000, which equals the amount City Council previously approved in the ARPA Grant fund’s Recovery allocation for capital projects, as a corrective action to ensure that capital improvement expenditures occur in the correct fund series as authorized in the Denver Revised Municipal Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0373 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 22-0374 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, to allocate spending in the American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund for Administration. Amends Ordinance No. 0591, Series of 2021, as amended by subsequent ordinances, to allocate a total of $1,157,300 in spending for the Administration category in the American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) Grant Fund to support data evaluation and analysis, public outreach expenses and technical support for community partners, and which will be funded from interest earnings generated by the ARPA program. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-22. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0374 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0246, changing the zoning classification for 2039 South Williams Street in University; a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0249, changing the zoning classification for 4151 and 4155 Jason Street in Sunnyside; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0250, changing the zoning classification for 2154 South Lafayette Street in University. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. Page 10 RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:30 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-0246. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0246 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:39 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-0249. Bobby Vondrasek signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Fran Penafiel of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0249 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 11 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. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:59 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 22-0250. 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 Flynn, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 22-0250 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, May 23, 2022, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0342, changing the zoning classification for 1286 South Gilpin Street in Washington Park; a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0354, changing the zoning classification for 2640 North Grape Street in North Park Hill; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0355, changing the zoning classification for 480 South Tejon Street in Athmar Park. Any protests against Council Bills 22-0342, 22-0354 or 22-0355 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:07 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 12

Agenda

City Council Meeting of Monday, April 25, 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 Room 450 City & County Building 1437 Bannock Street Denver CO 80202 Phone: 720-337-2000 Email: dencc@denvergov.org MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION The Council Chambers has listening devices for people with a hearing loss. Request a device from the Council Secretary. The City can provide sign language interpretation, CART (computer assisted real-time transcription), and foreign language interpretation for persons attending City Council meetings. If you need any of these accommodations, please email dencc@denvergov.org or call 720-337-2000 three (3) business-days prior to the Council meeting. For other public accommodation requests/concerns related to a disability, please contact disabilityaccess@denvergov.org. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA The City Council agenda and meeting schedule are made available for public review during normal business hours at the City & County Building, 1437 Bannock St., Rm. 451, on Thursday afternoons prior to the regularly scheduled Council meeting. The agenda packet is also posted on the City Council website at https://www.denvergov.org/citycouncil. Questions on agenda items may be directed to the Denver City Council at 720-337-2000. AUDIO/VIDEO ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS City Council meetings are televised live on cable TV Channel 8, and can be viewed via live or archived webcast at https://denver.legistar.com. 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City Council Agenda Monday, April 25, 2022 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 22-0449 Minutes of Monday, April 18, 2022 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 22-0457 A proclamation recognizing the contributions of employees of the Department of Public Health and Environment and other city agencies to the COVID response. Sponsor Ortega 22-0458 A proclamation declaring April 2022 as Lights Out for Bird Migration Month in Denver. Sponsor Kashmann Page 2 City Council Agenda Monday, April 25, 2022 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 22-0392 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Montbello Organizing Committee to provide sustainable transportation services, including electric shuttle, e-bikes and charging station to the Montbello community. Approves a contract with Montbello Organizing Committee for $828,904 and through 3-31-2025 to provide sustainable transportation services, including electric shuttle, e-bikes, and charging station, to the Montbello community in Council Districts 8 and 11 (CASR 202262111). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-22. 22-0403 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. to provide small business impact mitigation & stabilization support for eligible businesses directly impacted by the 16th Street Mall Reconstruction in Council District 9. Approves a contract with Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. for $3,000,000 and through 12-31-2025 to provide small business impact mitigation & stabilization support for eligible businesses directly impacted by the 16th Street Mall Reconstruction in Council District 9 (202262318). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-22. 22-0404 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement with Mile High United Way, Inc. to provide financial and technical assistance to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 citywide. Approves a contract with Mile High United Way for $5,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and through 12-31-24 to provide financial and technical assistance to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 citywide (202262543). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-13-22. Page 3 City Council Agenda Monday, April 25, 2022 Finance & Governance Committee 22-0366 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment and reappointments to the National Western Center Authority Board of Directors. Approves the following Mayoral appointment and reappointments to the National Western Center Authority Board of Directors: appointment of Sandra Ruiz-Parrilla for a term effective immediately and expiring 12-31-2024, or until a successor is duly appointed, and the reappointments of Steven McCarthy and Lucia Guzman for terms effective immediately and expiring on 12-31-2026, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-5-2022. 22-0393 A resolution approving the proposed purchase by the City and County of Denver including DEN of insurance policies through Willis of Minnesota, Inc., Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., Marsh USA and Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $12,376,571.00. Authorizes the annual renewal of the City’s property and liability insurance policies renewing 05-01-22 with a total premium for all policies not to exceed $12,376,571 (Willis - FINAN-202157510-01; Arthur J. Gallagher - FINAN-202157508-01; Huntington T. Block - FINAN-202161487-02; Marsh USA -FINAN-202157509-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. 22-0394 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Community Corrections Board. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Nicole Monroe to the Denver Community Corrections Board for a term effective immediately and expiring on 6-30-23, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. 22-0408 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Commission for People with Disabilities. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Kyle Weil, Timothy DaGiau, Timothy Dodd, and Alicia Cooper to the Commission for People with Disabilities for terms effective immediately and expiring on 9-30-25, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. Page 4 City Council Agenda Monday, April 25, 2022 22-0450 A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to May 30, 2022. Approves the extension of the declaration of local disaster filed with the clerk and recorder to May 30, 2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-19-22. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-0256 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Tallbull Memorial Council for Non-financial cooperative agreement related to use of the Tall Bull Memorial Grounds at Daniels Park. Approves a non-financial cooperative agreement with the Tall Bull Memorial Council for 25 years, with automatic renewal for additional 25 years terms, for the traditional use of lands at the Tall Bull Memorial Grounds at Daniels Park for cultural events and activities, participation in the bison conservation program, and to allow collection of native plants and trees throughout Denver Mountain Parks for educational and cultural purposes (202161608). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. 22-0399 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Chato's Concrete, LLC for 2022 Citywide concrete panel replacement. Approves a contract with Chato’s Concrete, LLC for $909,008 and for 120 days for 2022 Citywide concrete panel replacement (202161502). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. 22-0405 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Agriculture concerning improvements at the National Western Center Campus. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Agriculture for $24,950,000 and through 1-1-2023 to fund improvements to Phases 1 & 2 of the National Western Center campus in Council District 9 (202262279). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. Page 5 City Council Agenda Monday, April 25, 2022 22-0406 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services, LLC for construction of Heron Pond-Carpio Sanguinette Park Phase 1B. Approves a contract with Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services, LLC for $17,763,448.08 and for 450 days for construction of Heron Pond-Carpio Sanguinette Park Phase 1B in Council District 9 (202160371). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. 22-0407 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. to provide integrated design and accessibility construction services. Approves an integrated contract with Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. for $73,000,000 and for 3 years to provide integrated design and accessibility construction services to address citywide ADA deficiencies within existing City facilities, parking areas, parks, sidewalks and other City properties (202262452). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 22-0368 A resolution approving a proposed Subaward Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Community Firm to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to eligible households earning up to 80% of the area median income that are unable to pay rent during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approves a contract with The Community Firm for $9,700,000 and through 7-31-2023 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to eligible households earning up to 80% of the area median income that are unable to pay rent during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic, citywide (HOST-202262616). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-22. Page 6 City Council Agenda Monday, April 25, 2022 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 22-0342 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1286 South Gilpin Street in Washington Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1286 South Gilpin Street in Council District 6. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-23-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-22. 22-0354 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2640 North Grape 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 2640 North Grape Street in Council District 8. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-23-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-22. 22-0355 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 480 South Tejon Street in Athmar Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-B to E-SU-B1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit), located at 480 South Tejon Street in Council District 7. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 5-23-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-22. 22-0395 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement reserved in Ordinance No. 20190590, Series of 2019, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2019093784 located near 4003 Walnut Street. Relinquishes the utility easement in its entirety established in the vacating Ordinance No. 590, Series of 2019, located at 4003 Walnut Street in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-16-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. Page 7 City Council Agenda Monday, April 25, 2022 22-0396 A bill for an ordinance vacating West Mulberry Place, North Alcott Way, a portion of West 10th Avenue, and a portion of North Bryant Street bounded by West 9th Avenue, West 11th Avenue and North Decatur Street, with reservations. Vacates West Mulberry Place, North Alcott Way, a portion of West 10th Avenue, and a portion of North Bryant Street bounded by West 9th Avenue, West 11th Avenue, and North Decatur Street, with reservations, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. 22-0402 A bill for an ordinance vacating the following locations: North Franklin Street, located south of future National Western Drive and south of North Race Court; 51st Avenue at the southerly end of North Franklin Street; 48th Avenue, the easterly portion of the Right of Way lying east of the Platte River; and 49th Avenue, the easterly portion of the Right of Way lying east of the Platte River, all without reservations. Vacates the following locations: North Franklin Street, located south of future National Western Drive and south of North Race Court; 51st Avenue at the southerly end of North Franklin Street; 48th Avenue, the easterly portion of the Right Of Way lying east of the Platte River; and 49th Avenue, the easterly portion of the Right Of Way lying east of the Platte River, all without reservations, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-12-22. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 22-0371 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Public Schools, for the 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools for $600,000 and through 12-31-2022 for the 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) creating a capacity to serve 194 youth in the summer of 2022, citywide (OEDEV-202161465-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-9-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-6-22. Page 8 City Council Agenda Monday, April 25, 2022 Finance & Governance Committee 22-0373 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Capital Fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for the “American Rescue Plan Capital Project Fund” and authorizing a cash transfer from the “American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund.” Establishes a new capital fund, The American Rescue Plan Capital Project Fund (38395), and authorizes a cash transfer from the American Rescue Plan Act Grant fund (11011) to the new capital fund in the amount of $10,970,000, which equals the amount City Council previously approved in the ARPA Grant fund’s Recovery allocation for capital projects, as a corrective action to ensure that capital improvement expenditures occur in the correct fund series as authorized in the Denver Revised Municipal Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-22. 22-0374 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 591, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 706, Series of 2021, as amended by Ordinance No. 1145, Series of 2021, to allocate spending in the American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund for Administration. Amends Ordinance No. 0591, Series of 2021, as amended by subsequent ordinances, to allocate a total of $1,157,300 in spending for the Administration category in the American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) Grant Fund to support data evaluation and analysis, public outreach expenses and technical support for community partners, and which will be funded from interest earnings generated by the ARPA program. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-22. 22-0383 A bill for an ordinance amending the annual salaries of certain appointed charter officers. Amends Section 18-91 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to adjust annual salaries for appointed charter officers in accordance with limitations set forth in the Charter and applied retroactively to January 1, 2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-5-22. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Page 9 City Council Agenda Monday, April 25, 2022 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0246, changing the zoning classification for 2039 South Williams Street in University; a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0249, changing the zoning classification for 4151 and 4155 Jason Street in Sunnyside; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0250, changing the zoning classification for 2154 South Lafayette Street in University. 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 22-0246 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. 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. 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. Page 10 City Council Agenda Monday, April 25, 2022 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Dependent upon publication, on Monday, May 23, 2022, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0342, changing the zoning classification for 1286 South Gilpin Street in Washington Park; a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0354, changing the zoning classification for 2640 North Grape Street in North Park Hill; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 22-0355, changing the zoning classification for 480 South Tejon Street in Athmar Park. Any protests against Council Bills 22-0342, 22-0354 or 22-0355 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. ADJOURN PENDING FOR 5-9-22: 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 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 Page 11 City Council Agenda Monday, April 25, 2022 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 FOR 5-16-22: 22-0345 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 6972 North Argonne Street and 19300 East 72nd Avenue in DIA. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from C-MU-10 w/waivers AIO, C-MU-30 w/waivers UO-1 AIO and C-MU-30 w/waivers & conditions UO-1 AIO to I-MX-8 w/waiver UO-1 AIO and I-MX-8 w/waiver AIO, located at 6972 Argonne Street & 19300 72nd Avenue in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-22. Final Consideration 5-16-22 | Required Public Hearing 22-0352 A bill for an ordinance to amend the Far Northeast Area Plan, necessary for a greenfield site to accommodate market demands since the Plan’s adoption. Amends the Far Northeast Area Plan, as a supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040, by amending maps including place type designation and road network, amending the transformative project for the DIA Neighborhood, and adding guidance for the development of manufacturing uses in greenfield sites, community outreach and road maintenance in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-29-22. Final Consideration 5-16-22 | Required Public Hearing Page 12