City and County of Denver recently issued the following announcement.
Aug 10 2020 - Aug 10 2020
Start Time: 5:30 p.m.
End Time: 10:00 p.m.
Location: 1437 Bannock St., Room 450
There will be a required public hearing on 20‑0162 — A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2005 Willow Street in Stapleton.
There will be a second required public hearing on 20‑0201 — A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4750 Zuni Street in Sunnyside.
A third hearing will be held on 20‑0545 — A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4228 Kalamath Street and 4260 Kalamath Street in Sunnyside.
The fourth public hearing will on 20‑0550 — A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 516 Newton Street in Barnum.
The fifth hearing of the night will be on 20‑0576 — A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1901 South Clarkson Street in Platt Park.
What is the difference between a required and a courtesy public hearing?
A required public hearing is required by law — all those who sign up to speak on the proposed ordinance will be heard.
A courtesy public hearing is requested by a Council Member and is typically limited to a set amount of time — speakers will be heard in random order until the time limit has expired.
How do I sign up to speak?
Speakers may sign-up on the Public Hearing page beginning at 4:30 p.m. the day of the hearing. No sign-ups will be accepted after the recess is over. NO sign-up by proxy; the person wishing to speak must be the one to sign up.
How will I know when it’s my turn to speak?
When you enter the meeting on Zoom, you will be muted but can hear and see the meeting. When your name is called to speak, you will be promoted to speaker. The screen will flash as it changes your status. Please do not leave the meeting, you haven't been disconnected. Once your three minutes is over, you will be switched back to an attendee and will again be muted.
How much time will I have?
You will have 3 minutes to speak. A timer will appear on screen indicating you have 30 seconds remaining to conclude your remarks.
Are speakers called in a certain order?
All speakers for a public hearing will be called in an order determined by the council president, alternating between opposing points of view when possible.
General Dos and Don’ts
- Please turn off cell phones or other devised that might make noise during your comments.
- Begin by stating your name, city of residence, and if you feel comfortable doing so, your home address.
- Please refrain from profanity or personal attacks during your comments.
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