Special Meeting Of The City Council

Special Meeting Of The City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sawyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 20-1147 Minutes of Monday, October 12, 2020 The minutes of Monday, October 12, 2020 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Gilmore ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmembers Torres, Sandoval, Sawyer and Flynn offered announcements. Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, Council is scheduled to sit as the quasi-judicial Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for two local maintenance districts – the 20th Street Pedestrian Mall located in Council District 9 and the St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall located in Council Districts 9 & 10. Since no written protests of assessment were filed with the Manager of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure by the deadline of October 1, 2020 and, for the remaining fourteen (14) local maintenance districts in this Group 1, no hearings are required, the assessments are approved, and Council will not sit as the Board of Equalization for the following: 15th Street Pedestrian Mall, Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall, Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall (C), Delgany Street, East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall, South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall, Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall, 44th Avenue & Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall, West 32nd Avenue Pedestrian Mall, Broadway A Pedestrian Mall, South Broadway Streetscape (Arizona to Iowa), South Broadway Streetscape (Wesley to Yale), South Broadway Streetscape (Iowa to Wesley), Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of 38th to 44th). PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 20-1088 A proclamation celebrating Denver afterschool programs and the 2020 Annual National Lights on Afterschool Day. A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that Council Proclamation 20-1088 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (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 20-0963 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit Development Center to administer Denver’s nonprofit relief and recovery grant program in response to significant demand from small nonprofits citywide, using federal Coronavirus Relief Funds. Amends a contract with the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center by adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $4,000,000 to administer Denver's nonprofit relief and recovery grant program in response to significant demand from small nonprofits citywide, using federal Coronavirus Relief Funds. No change to contract duration (OEDEV- 202054860-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-0963 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (12) Nay: (None) (0) Abstain: CdeBaca (1) Finance & Governance Committee 20-1031 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. for right-of-way and land acquisition services for City projects. Amends a contract with H.C. Peck & Associates, Inc. by adding $5 million for a new total of $10 million and five years for a new end date of 10-10-25 for on-call right of way and land acquisition services for multiple City projects (FINAN 202055155-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Resolution 20-1031 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, Herndon, Hinds, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (11) Nay: CdeBaca, Ortega (2) Page 2 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 20-0934 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental sales and property taxes. Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental sales and property taxes in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0934 be placed upon final consideration, was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by Councilmember Sawyer, that final consideration of Council Bill 20-0934 be postponed to after the public hearing on Council Bill 20-0933. The motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-0908 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority to provide harm reduction and treatment services to persons with opioid, methamphetamine and alcohol use disorders. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) by adding $276,251 for a new total of $709,738 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-21 to increase outreach, harm reduction and treatment support for persons with opioid, methamphetamine and alcohol use disorders, citywide (ENVHL-202055697-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0908 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 3 BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-1023 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership to provide laundry, cleaning, and facility services at the Colorado Convention Center to support its use as a medical care facility in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amends a contract with Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership by adding three months for a new end date of 12-31-20, with an option to extend an additional three months, to provide laundry, cleaning and facility services at the Colorado Convention Center to support the use as a medical care facility in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. No change to contract amount (HTRS-202054379). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1023 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1057 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership to provide janitorial, cleaning and sanitation services at the Denver Coliseum Auxiliary Shelter in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amends a contract with Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership by adding $2,000,000 for a new total of $4,500,000 and three months for a new end date of 12-31-20, with an option to extend an additional three months, to provide janitorial, cleaning and sanitation services at the Denver Coliseum Auxiliary Shelter in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (THTRS-202054281). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1057 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Page 4 Nay: (None) (0) 20-1060 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Boutique Air, Inc. concerning a use and lease agreement wherein Boutique Air, Inc. will be a signatory air carrier at Denver International Airport. Approves a use and lease agreement with Boutique Air, Inc. for rates and charges and for one year, with two optional one-year renewals, for passenger service at Denver International Airport (PLANE-202055448-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1060 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1061 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Icelandair EHF concerning a use and lease agreement wherein Icelandair EHF will be a signatory air carrier at Denver International Airport. Approves a use and lease agreement with Icelandair ehf for rates and charges and for one year, with two optional one-year renewals, for passenger service at Denver International Airport (202055455). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1061 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 5 20-1062 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Lufthansa German Airlines concerning a use and lease agreement wherein Lufthansa German Airlines will be a signatory air carrier at Denver International Airport. Approves a use and lease agreement with Lufthansa German Airlines for rates and charges and for one year, with two optional one-year renewals, for passenger service at Denver International Airport (202055433-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1062 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1063 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. concerning on-call airfield engineering services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company by adding two years for a new end date of 11-30-22 for on-call airfield engineering services, including concrete and asphalt paving, airfield lighting, drainage, earthwork, utilities, and airfield structures at Denver International Airport. No change to contract amount (PLANE-202054932). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1063 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 6 20-1064 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and CH2M Hill, Inc. concerning on-call airfield engineering services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with CH2M Hill, Inc. by adding two years for a new end date of 11-30-22 for on-call airfield engineering services, including concrete and asphalt paving, airfield lighting, drainage, earthwork, utilities, and airfield structures at Denver International Airport. No change to contract amount (PLANE-202054936). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1064 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1065 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. concerning on-call airfield engineering services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. by adding two years for a new end date of 11-30-22 for on-call airfield engineering services, including concrete and asphalt paving, airfield lighting, drainage, earthwork, utilities, and airfield structures at Denver International Airport. No change to contract amount (PLANE-202054944). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1065 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1066 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Jviation, Inc. concerning on-call airfield engineering services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Jviation, Inc. by adding two years for a new end date of 11-30-22 for on-call airfield engineering services, including concrete and asphalt paving, airfield lighting, drainage, earthwork, utilities, and airfield structures at Denver International Airport. No change to contract amount (PLANE-202054946). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1066 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Page 7 Nay: (None) (0) 20-1067 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and RS&H, Inc. concerning on-call airfield engineering services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with RS&H, Inc. by adding two years for a new end date of 11-30-22 for on-call airfield engineering services, including concrete and asphalt paving, airfield lighting, drainage, earthwork, utilities, and airfield structures at Denver International Airport. No change to contract amount (PLANE-202054947). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1067 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1068 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Hensel Phelps Construction Co. concerning the Emergency Fuel Shut-off System at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. by adding $800,000 for a new total of $5,713,939.01 for the replacement of the Emergency Fuel Shut-off System at Denver International Airport. No change to contract duration (202055473). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1068 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 8 Finance & Governance Committee 20-1030 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Atkins North America, Inc. for right-of-way and land acquisition services for City projects. Amends a contract with Atkins North America, Inc. by adding five years for a new end date of 10-10-25 for on-call right of way and land acquisition services for multiple City projects. No change to contract amount (FINAN 202055150-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1030 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1032 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HDR Engineering, Inc. for right-of-way and land acquisition services for City projects. Amends a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. by adding five years for a new end date of 10-10-25 for on-call right of way and land acquisition services for multiple City projects. No change to contract amount (FINAN-202055154-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1032 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1046 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver Women’s Commission. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Laurie Heydman, Kayla Frawley, April Hansen, Shahira Quadrat, Veronique Van Gheem, Demetria “Eejipt” Burgess, Stephanie Puello and Zarah Levy to the Denver Women’s Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring on 6-30-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1046 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 9 20-1047 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and appointment to the Prosperity Denver Fund Board of Directors, formerly known as the Denver College Success Corporation. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of John Kechriotis and the Mayoral appointment of Danielle Shoots to the Prosperity Denver Fund Board of Directors, formerly known as the Denver College Success Corporation, for terms effective immediately and expiring on 5-01-23, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1047 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1069 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement and Covenant between the City and County of Denver and CP Bedrock, LLC for access across City owned ditch area to install 2 pedestrian sidewalks. Approves a revocable license agreement and covenant to CP Bedrock, LLC for $4,508.64 for access across City owned ditch area to install two pedestrian sidewalks at 45th Avenue and Tower Road in Council District 11 (FINAN-202054031). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1069 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1072 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed $5,100,000 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for La Alma. A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed $5,100,000 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for La Alma Apartments project to support the preservation of affordable, Section 8-supported units in Lincoln Park/La Alma in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1072 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 10 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-1052 A resolution approving a proposed Design Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for design services for the Colfax Transit Implementation - Bus Rapid Transit project. Approves a contract with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for $4,869,800 and through 12-31-23 for design services for the Colfax Transit Implementation - Bus Rapid Transit project located two blocks north and south of Colfax Avenue from I-25 to I-225 in Council Districts 5, 8, 9 and 10, as part of the Elevate Denver Bond program (202054148). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1052 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1053 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East Warren Avenue located near the intersection of East Warren Avenue and South Cherry Street; and, a parcel of land as South Clermont Street located near the intersection of South Clermont Street and East Warren Avenue. Dedicates two parcels of land as public right of-way as East Warren Avenue and South Clermont Street, located at the intersection of East Warren Avenue and South Clermont Street in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1053 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 11 20-1055 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cartegraph Systems LLC to extend the term, increase the maximum contract amount and amend a provision for the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to manage the City's transportation assets. Amends a contract with Cartegraph Systems LLC by adding $308,573.77 for a new total of $980,473.77 and 16 months for a new end date of 9-29-21 for a cloud based Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to manage the City's traffic signals, signs, and other traffic management assets, citywide (201733328-02; DOTI-202055976). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1055 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1056 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Unico Properties LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1420 Wynkoop Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Unico Properties LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right of way with a loading dock at 1420 Wynkoop Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1056 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1071 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of High Point Subdivision Filing No. 4 Approves a subdivision plat for High Point Subdivision Filing No. 4, located between East 64th Avenue and East 65th Avenue, and North Argonne Street and North Biscay Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1071 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 12 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 20-1040 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and OPG Green Valley Ranch Partners, LLC to support the development of 144 affordable units in Green Valley Ranch. Approves a loan agreement with OPG Green Valley Ranch Partners, LLC for $3,000,000 and for 60 years to support the construction of The Reserves at Green Valley Ranch, comprised of 144 affordable apartments units located at 17800 Green Valley Ranch Boulevard in Council District 11 (HOST-202055465). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-30-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1040 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1048 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Laboratory Corporation of America to increase the maximum contract amount to provide COVID-19 testing kits and analysis at the Pepsi Center and for mobile testing. Amends a contract with Laboratory Corporation of America by adding $12,000,000 for a new total of $15,000,000 to provide COVID-19 testing kits and analysis for testing at the Pepsi Center and for mobile testing. No change to contract duration (SAFTY-202054695). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1048 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 13 20-1164 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Dollars and Twenty Seven cents ($13,360.27), made payable to Sarah Tucker & Levine Law LLC, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Claim No. 2019.0637 on August 19, 2020 at the 3000 Block of North Colorado Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. Settles a claim involving the Denver Fire Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 10-13-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1164 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1165 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero cents ($25,000.00), made payable to the Gaiennie Law Office, LLC [to be divided as follows: Eight Thousand Dollars and no cents ($8,000.00) to Plaintiff Alberto Pinedo Espinoza; and Seventeen Thousand Dollars and no cents ($17,000.00) to Plaintiff Leslie Pinedo], with the total sum being made in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 2016CV34578, in the District Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 10-13-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Resolution 20-1165 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 14 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 20-1058 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado, whereby City will continue to retain capacity to secure provision of food and beverage, cleaning, laundry services and directly provide certain IT services at the Colorado Convention Center, if needed, to support provision of medical services in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Amends a services agreement with the State of Colorado by adding $318,000 for a new total of $768,000 and six months for a new end date of 12-31-20, with an option to extend an additional three months, to secure emergency provision of food and beverage, cleaning, laundry and certain IT services within the Colorado Convention Center in support of its temporary repurposing as a medical care facility in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (THTRS-202054373). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-20. Council Bill 20-1058 was ordered published Ordered published Finance & Governance Committee 20-1054 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Economic Opportunity Fund Series for the “DEDO Clearing Fund” program. Establishes a new Fund in the Economic Opportunity Fund Series, the “DEDO Clearing” Fund, to receive payments generated through the Denver Economic Development and Opportunity’s programs. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. Council Bill 20-1054 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1073 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Access & Use License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the County of Arapahoe, for County access on City-owned land for staging of materials and equipment as well as potential construction work for a road construction project. Approves a use and license agreement with The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Arapahoe for $4,000 and through 9-21-22 for County access on City-owned land for staging of materials and equipment as well as potential construction work for their road construction project located at the southwest corner of Iliff Avenue and the High Line Canal (FINAN-202054110-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. Council Bill 20-1073 was ordered published Ordered published Page 15 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-1050 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 368, Series of 1970 located near West Jewell Avenue, West Asbury Avenue, South Acoma Street and South Bannock Street. Relinquishes the sanitary and utility easements, in their entirety, established in the Vacating Ordinance No. 368, Series of 1970, bounded by West Jewell Avenue and West Asbury Avenue, and South Acoma Street and South Bannock Street in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. Council Bill 20-1050 was ordered published Ordered published 20-1051 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement established in the Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2018015884, located at 3631- 3645 Delgany Street. Relinquishes the sanitary easement, in its entirety, as established in the Permanent Non-exclusive Easement with Recordation No. 2018015884, located at 3631 - 3645 Delgany Street in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-6-20. Council Bill 20-1051 was ordered published Ordered published BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION City Council - Direct Files 20-1122 A bill for an ordinance extending the date for the housing stability strategic advisors to hold its first meeting. Extends the date for the housing stability strategic advisors to hold its first meeting. Councilmember Kniech approved direct filing this item on 10-8-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Bill 20-1122 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 16 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-1022 A bill for an ordinance approving the issuance of a series of Sewer Use and Drainage Permits by the City and County of Denver for property located at 7210 East Colorado Avenue, Arapahoe County, to provide sanitary sewer and/or wastewater services to property located outside City limits. Approves a request to connect a residential property located outside the City at 7210 East Colorado Avenue to wastewater facilities within the City boundary. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Bill 20-1022 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) 20-1029 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement established in the sewer easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 1077, Page 427, Reception No. 1895916024; an easement established in the Emergency Access Permanent Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2014046017; and, specified easements, in their entirety, reserved in Ordinance No. 279, Series of 1995, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 9500046347, located near South Bannock Street between West Alameda Avenue and West Dakota Avenue. Relinquishes the following easements: the sewer easement, in its entirety, reserved in Book 1077 Page 427; one of the emergency access easements (No. 2), in its entirety, reserved in Rec. No. 2014046017; and specified easements, in their entirety, reserved in the Vacation Ordinance No. 279 Series of 1995, all located at South Bannock Street between West Alameda Avenue and West Dakota Avenue in Council District 7. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-29-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Ortega, that Council Bill 20-1029 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 17 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that tonight, Council will sit as the quasi-judicial Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for two local maintenance districts – the 20th Street Pedestrian Mall located in Council District 9 and the St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall located in Council Districts 9 & 10; and, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0933, approving the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Area and the 1840 Grant Street Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area and in connection therewith amending the St. Luke’s Urban Redevelopment Plan. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess COUNCIL CONVENES AS THE QUASI-JUDICIAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 20-1167 20th Street Pedestrian Mall Though a protest letter was filed for the 20th Street Pedestrian Mall, because no speakers signed up to speak, Council had to forego holding a public hearing on this local maintenance district. The assessment was approved. Approved 20-1168 St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall Though a protest letter was filed for the St. Luke's Pedestrian Mall, because no speakers signed up to speak, Council had to forego holding a public hearing on this local maintenance district. The assessment was approved. Approved Page 18 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 20-0933 A bill for an ordinance approving the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Plan, the creation of the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Area and the 1840 Grant Street Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area and in connection therewith amending the St. Luke’s Urban Redevelopment Plan. Approves the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation of an Urban Redevelopment Area and sales and property tax increment areas and, in connection therewith, amending the St. Luke’s Urban Redevelopment Plan in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-20. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:14 p.m., Council President Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0933. Three letters of support were submitted electronically. Stan Spiegelman and Michael Henry signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak neither for nor against the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Tracy Huggins of DURA delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 20-0933 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore (13) Nay: (None) (0) BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 20-0934 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental sales and property taxes. Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the 1840 Grant Street Urban Redevelopment Area to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental sales and property taxes in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-2-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-20. A motion offered by Councilmember Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Kashmann, that Council Bill 20-0934 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Sandoval, Sawyer, CdeBaca, Herndon, Hinds, Ortega, Torres, Clark, Black, Flynn, Kniech, Gilmore (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 19 Absent: Kashmann (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Gilmore announced that on Monday, October 26, 2020, Council will hold a required public hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed 2021 Budget. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:49 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 20