City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · October 17, 2016
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, October 17, 2016 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2017 BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
16-1004 Mayor’s Proposed 2017 Budget and Public Hearing Notice
A motion offered by Councilwoman Kniech, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that
that the Clerk and Recorder is instructed to publish a notice that: (1) the Mayor’s
Proposed Budget for 2017 is open for inspection from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on
Mondays through Fridays in the City Council Office, Room 451 of the City and County
Building located at 1437 Bannock Street starting the week of October 17, 2016; (2)
at its regular meeting on Monday, October 24, 2016, which will begin at 5:30 p.m.,
the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for
2017; and (3) any citizen may inspect the budget prior to or at the public hearing
and register any objection to the budget prior to or at the public hearing on the
budget, and the Council shall take any objections into consideration.
Published a notice
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of meeting date, Monday, October 10, 2016, were distributed to Council. Council
President Brooks ordered the minutes approved.
16-0946 Monday, October 10, 2016
The minutes of Monday October 10, 2016 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Kniech and Brooks offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
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COMMUNICATIONS
Council President Brooks announced that tonight Council was scheduled to sit as the quasi-jud
Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for local maintenance distr
However, since no written protests of assessment were filed with the Manager of Public Works
September 29, 2016, Council will not sit as the Board of Equalization for the following L
Maintenance Districts:
Broadway Pedestrian Mall A
South Broadway Streetscape (Arizona to Iowa)
South Broadway Streetscape (Wesley to Yale)
South Broadway Streetscape (Iowa to Wesley)
Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West 44th Avenue)
15th Street Pedestrian Mall
20th Street Pedestrian Mall
Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall
Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall C
St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall
Delgany Street Pedestrian Mall
East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall
South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall
Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall
West 44th Avenue and Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall
Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall
West 32nd Avenue Pedestrian Mall
16-0987 Local Maintenance Districts Group 1
This Communication 16-0987 was filed.
Filed
PROCLAMATIONS
16-0988 A proclamation proclaiming the week of October 17, 2016 - October 21, 2016 as
Choose to be G.R.E.A.T. Week in Denver, Colorado.
Sponsors: López, New, Espinoza, Brooks, Black and Clark
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that
Proclamation 16-0988 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega, Susman (3)
16-0989 A proclamation celebrating Denver afterschool programs and the 2016 annual
National Lights on Afterschool Day.
Sponsors: Clark, New, Brooks, Ortega, Kashmann and Black
A motion offered by Councilman Clark, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Proclamation 16-0989 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
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16-0990 A proclamation honoring Harry Tuft, founder and long-time owner
of Denver Folklore Center.
Sponsors: Kashmann, New, Brooks, Ortega, Black and Clark
A motion offered by Councilwoman Kniech, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that
Proclamation 16-0990 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
RESOLUTIONS
16-0849 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Brandeberry-McKenna Public
Affairs for intergovernmental consultation services.
Adds $180,833.38 and one year through 10-31-17 to the contract with
Brandeberry-McKenna Public Affairs for a new total of $760,833.38 for state lobbying
services (MAYOR-201208721-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-7-16. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 10-4-16.
Finance & Services
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, to
approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aeronautical Services
Committee
16-0858 A resolution approving the City Council appointments of Mariana
Diniz Esteves, Rick Acosta, and Jasmine Crane to the Denver County
Cultural Council.
Approves appointing Mariana Diniz Esteves, Rick Acosta, and Jasmine Crane as the
City Council appointments to the Denver County Cultural Council effective
immediately and for terms ending October 1, 2018, or until successors are duly
appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-28-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0858 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
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16-0866 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Federal Aviation Administration concerning
the revision of acreage and rental payment at Denver International Airport.
Amends a lease with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to revise acreage
from 17 acres to 3.1729 acres and reduce the rental payment from $3,704.04 per
month to $1,151.75 per month to be more reflective of the acreage used by the FAA
(201520836-1). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-7-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 10-6-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0866 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
16-0867 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Quantum Secure, Inc. concerning identity
management airport badging and credentialing system at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Quantum Secure in the amount of $2,541,280 for a
five-year term for identity management airport badging and credentialing system
replacement services at Denver International Airport (201523684). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-7-16.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-6-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0867 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
16-0901 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Landrum & Brown, Inc. concerning
additional airfield and airspace simulation and benefit cost analysis at
Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Landrum & Brown, Inc. by extending the term for two years
for a new end date of 10-31-18 to run additional airfield and airspace simulation and
benefit cost analysis at Denver International Airport. There is no change in the
contract amount (201102346). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 11-7-16. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 10-6-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0901 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
16-0902 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between
the City and County of Denver and Republic Airlines, Inc. concerning the
term of leased space in Concourse B at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Republic Airlines to extend the term of the contract for two
years through 12-31-18, and to take out 420.8 sq. ft. of leased space in Concourse B
at Denver International Airport. There is no change in the contract amount
(201314559). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-7-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 10-6-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0902 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
16-0840 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Interlock Construction Corp.
for on-call construction services.
Amends a contract with Interlock Construction, Corp. to adjust the Work Order cap
for Work Order #5 only to accommodate $650,000 instead of the current $450,000
cap, in order to expeditiously complete the interior build out of the Court childcare
center at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse (201524788-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-7-16. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-27-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0840 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
16-0871 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley near the intersection of
West 4th Avenue and Santa Fe Drive.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, located near the
intersection of West 4th Avenue and Santa Fe Drive in Council District 7. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-4-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0871 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
16-0872 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as Santa Fe Drive at the intersection of West
4th Avenue and Santa Fe Drive.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as Santa Fe Drive, located at the
intersection of West 4th Avenue and Santa Fe Drive in Council District 7. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-4-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0872 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
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16-0873 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley near the intersection of 38th
Street and Brighton Boulevard.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located near the
intersection of 38th Street and Brighton Boulevard in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-4-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0873 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
Safety, Housing, Education, & Homelessness Committee
16-0904 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States Department of Health and Human Services concerning the
"Head Start FY16-17" program and the funding therefor.
Appropriates the remaining 20% or $1,788,277 of the Federal Head Start grant
monies to operate the Denver Great Kids Head Start program through the
Office of Children’s Affairs based upon the Federal Notice of Award (MOEAI -
201630593). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-7-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 10-6-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0904 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
16-0851 A resolution appointing Genevieve Kline, Adriana Magana, and
Feven Netsanet to the Human Services Citizen Review Panel for terms
ending September 30, 2018.
Approves the City Council reappointments of Genevieve Kline, Adriana Magaña, and
Feven Netsanet to the Human Services Citizen Review Panel for terms ending
September 30, 2018, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-28-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0851 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
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16-0948 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), payable to Jessica
Ramos-Guytan and the Law Office of Kevin Flesch, LLP, in full payment and
satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 16CV030348, 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 10-11-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0948 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
16-0954 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($11,500.00), payable to
Bryce Carson and Sawaya, Rose, McClure & Wilhite, P.C., in full payment
and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 16CV032289, 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 10-11-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Resolution 16-0954 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Services
16-0540 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and O’Fallon’s
Partnership for the purchase and sale of 2800 Morrison Road.
Approves the sale of City-owned property located at 2800 Morrison Road in Council
District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 11-7-16. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-28-16.
This Bill 16-0540 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Finance & Governance Committee
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16-0898 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as being
required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple and other
interests, including any rights and interests related or appurtenant to such
property, as needed for the National Western Center Project.
Adds two land parcels inadvertently omitted from the legal description in the Land
Acquisition Ordinance passed in December 2015, granting authority to acquire them
as needed for the National Western Center redevelopment in Council District 9. The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
11-7-16. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-4-16.
This Bill 16-0898 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
16-0905 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the purchase of capital
equipment from the General Fund, Planned Fleet Replacement Fund and
Wastewater Management Operations Fund.
Approves $1,480,200 for one-time purchase of twelve (12) pieces of capital
equipment for the Sheriff Department and Public Works each of which exceeds
a per unit cost of $50,000 within existing budget capacity. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-7-16. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-4-16.
This Bill 16-0905 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
16-0818 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
approximately 1007-1095 Julian Street/3424 West 12th Avenue and
1030-1090 Knox Court.
Rezones property located at approximately 1007-1095 Julian Street/3424 West 12th
Avenue and 1030-1090 Knox Court from E-SU-D1x to E-TH-2.5 (Single-family
residential with accessory dwelling units to Urban Edge with townhomes and a
2.5-story limit) in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill at its
meeting on 10-4-16.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
This Bill 16-0818 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
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16-0819 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3990
East Cornell, 3015, 3029, 3043 & 3071 South Colorado Boulevard.
Rezone property located at 3990 East Cornell, 3015, 3029, 3043 & 3071 South
Colorado Boulevard from PUD #601 to S-TH-2.5 (A PUD that was never
implemented to suburban houses including duplexes and townhomes) in Council
District 4. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-4-16.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
This Bill 16-0819 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
16-0823 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District, for drainage and flood control improvements
along First Creek.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Drainage and Flood
Control District by adding $35,000 for a total of $3,235,000 of City funds to
fund the Final Design, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Construction of Drainage
and Flood Control Improvements along First Creek at East 56th Avenue in
Council District 11 (PWADM-201103771-03). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-7-16. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 9-22-16.
This Bill 16-0823 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Safety, Housing, Education, & Homelessness Committee
16-0903 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendment to
Intergovernmental Agreement Concerning the Funding, Implementation
and Administration of Programs Involving Police Officers in Schools
between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1, for the
provision of School Resource Officers during the 2016-2017 school year.
Amends a contract with the Denver School District No. 1 for receipt of revenue in the
amount of $544,779.50 from Denver Public Schools for provision of 15 School
Resource Officers by the Police Department at various Denver Public School
locations throughout the 2016-2017 school year (POLIC-201209123-04). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-7-16.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-6-16.
This Bill 16-0903 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
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16-0842 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being
required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation, purchase and/or through condemnation proceedings of fee
simple, easements and other interests, including any rights and interest
related or appurtenant to such properties so designated, as needed for the
pedestrian intersection improvement project at the intersection of Colfax
Avenue and Lipan Street.
Designates certain properties for public use and authorizes negotiation, purchase,
and/or condemnation of such properties for pedestrian and intersection
improvements at Colfax and Lipan Street in Council District 3. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-16. The
Committee approved filing this resolution on 9-29-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Bill 16-0842 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
16-0836 A bill for an ordinance to amend the title of Ordinance No.
20160423, Series of 2016, which vacated the cross alley bounded by
Hooker Street, Irving Street, West 19th Avenue and West 20th Avenue,
without reservations.
Amends the title of Ordinance No. 423, Series of 2016 to correct street names by
which the alley was bounded and which vacated a portion of the alley bounded by
Hooker Street, Irving Street, West 20th Avenue, and West 19th Avenue in Council
District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-29-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Bill 16-0836 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
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16-0847 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement established by
the Permanent Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at
Reception No. 2008163403 and relinquishing the easement established by
the Correction Permanent Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk &
Recorder at Reception No. 2009048553, located at 16161 East 40th
Avenue.
Relinquishes an easement located at 16161 East 40th Avenue in Council District 11.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-29-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Bill 16-0847 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
Safety, Housing, Education, & Homelessness Committee
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight there will be a required public hearing on 16-0622,
changing the zoning classification of 3700 Marion St. Anyone
wishing to speak on this matter must see the Council
Secretary to receive a speaker card to fill out and return to
her during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
16-0622 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3700
Marion St.
Rezones 3700 Marion Street from U-SU-A1 to U-MX-2x (Urban single unit zoning to
urban mixed-use two story) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this
bill at its meeting on 8-30-16.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Susman, that Bill 16-0622 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole commencing at 7:06 p.m., Council President Brooks
presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 622. Noah Manos signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No
speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Courtland Hyser of Community Planning and
Development delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Ortega (2)
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Brooks announced that on Monday, November 14, 2016, Council will hold a requ
public hearing on Council Bill 818, changing the zoning classification for approximately 1007-1095 Ju
Street, 3424 West 12th Avenue, and 1030-1090 Knox Court; and, a required public hearing on Cou
Bill 819, changing the zoning classification for 3990 East Cornell, and 3015, 3029, 3043 and 3071 So
Colorado Boulevard. Any protests against Council Bill 818 or 819 must be filed with the Council Off
no later than noon on Monday, November 7, 2016.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Brooks adjourned the
meeting at 7:24 p.m.
President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Monday, October 17, 2016
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech.......................At Large Jolon Clark........................ District 7
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega..... At Large Christopher Herndon........... District 8
Rafael G. Espinoza.............. District 1 Albus Brooks...................... District 9
Kevin Flynn....................... District 2 Wayne New....................... District 10
Paul D. López......................District 3 Stacie Gilmore................... District 11
Kendra Black..................... District 4 Janna B. Young.................. Director
Mary Beth Susman...............District 5 Kelly Velez......................... Clerk
Paul Kashmann................... District 6
Room 451
City & County Building
1437 Bannock Street
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 720-337-2000
Email: dencc@denvergov.org
City Council Agenda Monday, October 17, 2016
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
16-0946 Monday, October 10, 2016
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
16-0987 Local Maintenance Districts Group 1
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City Council Agenda Monday, October 17, 2016
Tonight Council was scheduled to sit as the quasi-judicial
Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total cost
assessments for local maintenance districts. However, since
no written protests of assessment were filed with the Manager
of Public Works by September 29, 2016, Council will not sit as
the Board of Equalization for the following Local Maintenance
Districts:
Broadway Pedestrian Mall A
South Broadway Streetscape (Arizona to Iowa)
South Broadway Streetscape (Wesley to Yale)
South Broadway Streetscape (Iowa to Wesley)
Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West
44th Avenue)
15th Street Pedestrian Mall
20th Street Pedestrian Mall
Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall
Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall C
St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall
Delgany Street Pedestrian Mall
East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall
South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall
Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall
West 44th Avenue and Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall
Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall
West 32nd Avenue Pedestrian Mall
PROCLAMATIONS
16-0988 A proclamation proclaiming the week of October 17, 2016 - October 21, 2016 as
Choose to be G.R.E.A.T. Week in Denver, Colorado.
Sponsors López, New, Espinoza, Brooks, Black and Clark
16-0989 A proclamation celebrating Denver afterschool programs and the 2016 annual
National Lights on Afterschool Day.
Sponsors Clark, New, Brooks, Ortega, Kashmann and Black
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16-0990 A proclamation honoring Harry Tuft, founder and long-time owner
of Denver Folklore Center.
Sponsors Kashmann, New, Brooks, Ortega, Black and Clark
RESOLUTIONS
Finance & Services
16-0849 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Brandeberry-McKenna Public
Affairs for intergovernmental consultation services.
Adds $180,833.38 and one year through 10-31-17 to the contract with
Brandeberry-McKenna Public Affairs for a new total of $760,833.38 for state
lobbying services (MAYOR-201208721-03). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-7-16. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 10-4-16.
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aeronautical Services Committee
16-0858 A resolution approving the City Council appointments of Mariana
Diniz Esteves, Rick Acosta, and Jasmine Crane to the Denver County
Cultural Council.
Approves appointing Mariana Diniz Esteves, Rick Acosta, and Jasmine Crane as the
City Council appointments to the Denver County Cultural Council effective
immediately and for terms ending October 1, 2018, or until successors are duly
appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-28-16.
16-0866 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Federal Aviation Administration concerning
the revision of acreage and rental payment at Denver International
Airport.
Amends a lease with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to revise acreage
from 17 acres to 3.1729 acres and reduce the rental payment from $3,704.04 per
month to $1,151.75 per month to be more reflective of the acreage used by the
FAA (201520836-1). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-7-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution
by consent on 10-6-16.
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16-0867 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Quantum Secure, Inc. concerning identity
management airport badging and credentialing system at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Quantum Secure in the amount of $2,541,280 for a
five-year term for identity management airport badging and credentialing system
replacement services at Denver International Airport (201523684). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-7-16.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-6-16.
16-0901 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Landrum & Brown, Inc. concerning
additional airfield and airspace simulation and benefit cost analysis at
Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Landrum & Brown, Inc. by extending the term for two
years for a new end date of 10-31-18 to run additional airfield and airspace
simulation and benefit cost analysis at Denver International Airport. There is no
change in the contract amount (201102346). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-7-16. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 10-6-16.
16-0902 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between
the City and County of Denver and Republic Airlines, Inc. concerning the
term of leased space in Concourse B at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Republic Airlines to extend the term of the contract for two
years through 12-31-18, and to take out 420.8 sq. ft. of leased space in Concourse
B at Denver International Airport. There is no change in the contract amount
(201314559). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-7-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 10-6-16.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
16-0840 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Interlock Construction Corp.
for on-call construction services.
Amends a contract with Interlock Construction, Corp. to adjust the Work Order cap
for Work Order #5 only to accommodate $650,000 instead of the current $450,000
cap, in order to expeditiously complete the interior build out of the Court childcare
center at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse (201524788-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-7-16. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-27-16.
16-0871 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley near the intersection of
West 4th Avenue and Santa Fe Drive.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley, located near the
intersection of West 4th Avenue and Santa Fe Drive in Council District 7. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-4-16.
16-0872 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as Santa Fe Drive at the intersection of
West 4th Avenue and Santa Fe Drive.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as Santa Fe Drive, located at the
intersection of West 4th Avenue and Santa Fe Drive in Council District 7. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-4-16.
16-0873 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley near the intersection of
38th Street and Brighton Boulevard.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located near the
intersection of 38th Street and Brighton Boulevard in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-4-16.
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Safety, Housing, Education, & Homelessness Committee
16-0851 A resolution appointing Genevieve Kline, Adriana Magana, and
Feven Netsanet to the Human Services Citizen Review Panel for terms
ending September 30, 2018.
Approves the City Council reappointments of Genevieve Kline, Adriana Magaña, and
Feven Netsanet to the Human Services Citizen Review Panel for terms ending
September 30, 2018, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-28-16.
16-0948 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), payable to Jessica
Ramos-Guytan and the Law Office of Kevin Flesch, LLP, in full payment and
satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 16CV030348, 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 10-11-16.
16-0954 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($11,500.00), payable to
Bryce Carson and Sawaya, Rose, McClure & Wilhite, P.C., in full payment
and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 16CV032289, 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 10-11-16.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Services
16-0540 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and O’Fallon’s
Partnership for the purchase and sale of 2800 Morrison Road.
Approves the sale of City-owned property located at 2800 Morrison Road in Council
District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 11-7-16. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on
7-28-16.
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Finance & Governance Committee
16-0898 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as being
required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple and other
interests, including any rights and interests related or appurtenant to such
property, as needed for the National Western Center Project.
Adds two land parcels inadvertently omitted from the legal description in the Land
Acquisition Ordinance passed in December 2015, granting authority to acquire them
as needed for the National Western Center redevelopment in Council District 9. The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
11-7-16. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-4-16.
16-0905 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the purchase of capital
equipment from the General Fund, Planned Fleet Replacement Fund and
Wastewater Management Operations Fund.
Approves $1,480,200 for one-time purchase of twelve (12) pieces of capital
equipment for the Sheriff Department and Public Works each of which exceeds
a per unit cost of $50,000 within existing budget capacity. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-7-16.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-4-16.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
16-0818 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
approximately 1007-1095 Julian Street/3424 West 12th Avenue and
1030-1090 Knox Court.
Rezones property located at approximately 1007-1095 Julian Street/3424 West
12th Avenue and 1030-1090 Knox Court from E-SU-D1x to E-TH-2.5 (Single-family
residential with accessory dwelling units to Urban Edge with townhomes and a
2.5-story limit) in Council District 3. IF ORDERED PUBLISHED, A PUBLIC HEARING
WILL BE HELD ON THIS ITEM. REFER TO THE "PENDING" SECTION OF THE
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS FOR THE DATE. The Committee approved
filing this bill at its meeting on 10-4-16.
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16-0819 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3990
East Cornell, 3015, 3029, 3043 & 3071 South Colorado Boulevard.
Rezone property located at 3990 East Cornell, 3015, 3029, 3043 & 3071 South
Colorado Boulevard from PUD #601 to S-TH-2.5 (A PUD that was never
implemented to suburban houses including duplexes and townhomes) in Council
District 4. IF ORDERED PUBLISHED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THIS
ITEM. REFER TO THE "PENDING" SECTION OF THE FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDAS FOR THE DATE. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
10-4-16.
16-0823 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District, for drainage and flood control improvements
along First Creek.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Drainage and Flood
Control District by adding $35,000 for a total of $3,235,000 of City funds to
fund the Final Design, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Construction of Drainage
and Flood Control Improvements along First Creek at East 56th Avenue in
Council District 11 (PWADM-201103771-03). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-7-16. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 9-22-16.
Safety, Housing, Education, & Homelessness Committee
16-0903 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendment
to Intergovernmental Agreement Concerning the Funding, Implementation
and Administration of Programs Involving Police Officers in Schools
between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1, for the
provision of School Resource Officers during the 2016-2017 school year.
Amends a contract with the Denver School District No. 1 for receipt of revenue in
the amount of $544,779.50 from Denver Public Schools for provision of 15 School
Resource Officers by the Police Department at various Denver Public School
locations throughout the 2016-2017 school year (POLIC-201209123-04). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-7-16.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-6-16.
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16-0904 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States Department of Health and Human Services concerning the
"Head Start FY16-17" program and the funding therefor.
Appropriates the remaining 20% or $1,788,277 of the Federal Head Start
grant monies to operate the Denver Great Kids Head Start program through
the Office of Children’s Affairs based upon the Federal Notice of Award (MOEAI
- 201630593). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-7-16. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 10-6-16.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
16-0842 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being
required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by
negotiation, purchase and/or through condemnation proceedings of fee
simple, easements and other interests, including any rights and interest
related or appurtenant to such properties so designated, as needed for the
pedestrian intersection improvement project at the intersection of Colfax
Avenue and Lipan Street.
Designates certain properties for public use and authorizes negotiation, purchase,
and/or condemnation of such properties for pedestrian and intersection
improvements at Colfax and Lipan Street in Council District 3. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-31-16. The
Committee approved filing this resolution on 9-29-16.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
16-0836 A bill for an ordinance to amend the title of Ordinance No.
20160423, Series of 2016, which vacated the cross alley bounded by
Hooker Street, Irving Street, West 19th Avenue and West 20th Avenue,
without reservations.
Amends the title of Ordinance No. 423, Series of 2016 to correct street names by
which the alley was bounded and which vacated a portion of the alley bounded by
Hooker Street, Irving Street, West 20th Avenue, and West 19th Avenue in Council
District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-29-16.
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16-0847 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement established by
the Permanent Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at
Reception No. 2008163403 and relinquishing the easement established by
the Correction Permanent Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk &
Recorder at Reception No. 2009048553, located at 16161 East 40th
Avenue.
Relinquishes an easement located at 16161 East 40th Avenue in Council District 11.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-29-16.
Safety, Housing, Education, & Homelessness Committee
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight there will be a required public hearing on 16-0622,
changing the zoning classification of 3700 Marion St. Anyone
wishing to speak on this matter must see the Council Secretary
to receive a speaker card to fill out and return to her during
the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
16-0622 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3700
Marion St.
Rezones 3700 Marion Street from U-SU-A1 to U-MX-2x (Urban single unit zoning to
urban mixed-use two story) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this bill at its meeting on 8-30-16.
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, November 14, 2016,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill
16-0818, changing the zoning classification for approximately
1007-1095 Julian Street, 3424 West 12th Avenue, and
1030-1090 Knox Court; and, a required public hearing on
Council Bill 16-0819, changing the zoning classification for
3990 East Cornell, and 3015, 3029, 3043 and 3071 South
Colorado Boulevard. Any protests against 16-0818 or 16-0819
must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on
Monday, November 7, 2016.
ADJOURN
PENDING
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