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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, November 21, 2016 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Gilmore led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of meeting date, Monday, November 14, 2016, were distributed to Council. Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved. Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1174 Minutes of Monday, November 14, 2016 The minutes of November 14, 2016 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Espinoza, Black, and Brooks offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 16-1181 A proclamation honoring Peg Long for her service to the Denver Metropolitan Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Sponsors: Black, New, Kashmann, Clark, López, Gilmore, Brooks, Ortega and Herndon A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Susman, that Proclamation 16-1181 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1183 A proclamation honoring the Daddy Bruce Randolph legacy. Sponsors: Brooks, New, Espinoza, Susman, Kniech, Gilmore, Black, Ortega, Clark and Herndon A motion offered by Councilman Brooks, duly seconded by Councilwoman Susman, that Proclamation 16-1183 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Councilman Kashmann asked to be added as a sponsor of Proclamation 16-1183. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (10) Page 1 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Espinoza, Herndon, Kniech (3) 16-1184 A proclamation standing together with Denver moving forward. Sponsored by the entire Denver City Council of 2016: Gilmore, Kashmann, Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Susman, that Proclamation 16-1184 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Espinoza, Herndon, Kniech (3) 16-1185 A proclamation declaring the City and County of Denver as a compassionate city in accordance with the Charter for compassion. Sponsors: Clark, Brooks, Kashmann, Black and Ortega A motion offered by Councilman Clark, duly seconded by Councilwoman Susman, that Proclamation 16-1185 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Councilwoman Gilmore asked to be added as a sponsor of Proclamation 16-1185. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Espinoza, Herndon, Kniech (3) Block Vote A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aeronautical Services Committee Page 2 16-1046 A resolution approving a proposed donation of surplus City property from the City and County of Denver to Denver Rescue Mission, for use in the Denver Rescue Mission at 6100 Smith Road, Denver, CO 80216. Approves the donation of 30 bunkbeds from Denver International Airport to the Denver Rescue Mission at 6100 Smith Road in Council District 8. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-9-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Resolution 16-1046 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1067 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Superlative Group for an extension of the term. Amends a contract with The Superlative Group by extending the term four months through 12-31-16 for marketing and sponsorship efforts for the Denver Arts & Venues facilities in Council Districts 8 and 9 and at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. There is no change to the contract amount (THTRS-201312921-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-10-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Resolution 16-1067 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1079 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendment between the City and County of Denver and PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. concerning tracking of landing operations to facilitate the invoicing of landing fees at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. by adding $200,000 for a new contract total in the amount of $1,138,000, and extending the term by two years for a new end date of 12-31-18 to track landing operations to facilitate the invoicing of airline landing fees at Denver International Airport (CE73026-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-9-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Resolution 16-1079 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Page 3 Finance & Governance Committee 16-1081 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Joining Vision and Action LLC for grant writing services. Approves a five-year $1,340,195 contract with Joining Vision and Action (JVA) for grant writing and research and strategic and policy assistance to City agencies (FINAN 2016-31036-0). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-8-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Resolution 16-1081 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1082 A resolution approving an amendment to a Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Wagner Equipment Company to increase the dollar amount for medium and heavy duty equipment trailer parts. Adds $850,000 and one year to the contract with Wagner Equipment Company for a total contract of $2.1 million through 7-31-18 for medium and heavy duty equipment and parts to maintain the City vehicle fleet (0298A0813). A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Resolution 16-1082 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 16-1070 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Wilson & Company, Inc. for engineering design services. Approves a contract with Wilson & Company, Inc. for $1,678,631 for the design of portions of Brighton Boulevard to provide enhanced connectivity for all modes of travel, improvements to the roadway and drainage and installation of cycle track and new sidewalk in Council District 9 (201631248). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-10-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Resolution 16-1070 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Page 4 Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1072 A resolution approving an amendment to a Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Rush Truck Centers of Colorado Inc., from two refuse trucks to a total of six refuse trucks. Amends a purchase order with Rush Truck Centers of Colorado, Inc. from two refuse trucks to a total of six refuse trucks for an additional $989,615.40 for a new purchase order total amount of $1,484,423.10 for the City’s composting program (PWOPS 0000012447). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-10-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Resolution 16-1072 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1076 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Hanover R.S. Limited Partnership, to encroach into the alley bounded by South Broadway Street, Lincoln Street, Arizona Avenue and Mississippi Avenue. Grants a revocable permit to encroach into the right-of-way with a pedestrian bridge, crossing the alley bounded by South Broadway Street and Lincoln Street and Arizona Avenue and Mississippi Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-10-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Resolution 16-1076 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Safety, Housing, Education, & Homelessness Committee 16-0952 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of proposed contract between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado concerning the "Cognitive Based Therapy Pilot" program and the funding therefor. Approves a contract with the State of Colorado-Division of Criminal Justice in the amount of $1,456,939.29 to fund the fiscal year 2016-2017 Cognitive Behavioral Treatment program (2016-30623). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-20-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Resolution 16-0952 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Page 5 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1073 A resolution authorizing expenditures in the Public Safety Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the Office of National Drug Control Policy to award funding for the “High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (H.I.D.T.A) FY17” program. Approves expenditures in the Public Safety Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the Office of National Drug Control Policy for fiscal year 2017 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program in the amount of $885,404 for equipment and policing strategies. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-10-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Resolution 16-1073 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1077 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Justice Benefits Inc. for claims handling regarding the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). Approves a percentage-based expenditure contract with Justice Benefits, Inc. through 12-31-21 to assist in maximizing the award received from the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) (201631059). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-10-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Resolution 16-1077 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 16-1032 A bill for an ordinance making appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business for the year 2017 and for the purposes required by the Charter and by other law. Approves the 2017 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Long Bill). The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-1-16. This Bill 16-1032 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 6 16-1085 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 841, Series of 2015, concerning creating the “Police/Fire” Special Revenue Fund and changing it from a cash basis fund to an appropriated fund and to transfer cash from the Police/Fire Pension Special Trust Fund to the Police/Fire Pension Special Revenue Fund. Changes the “Police/Fire Special Revenue Fund” (Fund no. 12824) to an appropriated Fund and transfers funds from the old “Police/Fire Pension Special Trust Fund” to the new fund. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-8-16. This Bill 16-1085 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 16-1086 A bill for an ordinance establishing a “Homeless Services” fund in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund and the means for authorizing expenditures from such fund and the transfer of cash from the Homeless Services Donations Fund to the Homeless Services Fund. Establishes a Homeless Services Fund, appropriates $7.2 million in expenditures for 2017, and transfers the non-donation balance from the Homeless Services Donations Fund into this new fund. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-8-16. This Bill 16-1086 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 16-1088 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority to fund construction of the two-way street conversion relating to the St. Luke's Urban Redevelopment Area. Approves a $3,131,000 intergovernmental agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for construction of two-way street conversions relating to the St. Luke’s Urban Redevelopment Area in Council Districts 9 and 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is 12-12-16. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-1-16. This Bill 16-1088 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Page 7 16-1034 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1209 North Perry Street. Rezones property located at 1209 North Perry Street from G-MU-3 and E-TU-C to G-RX-5 (general urban neighborhood mixed use to residential mixed use) in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 11-8-16. Final Consideration Required Public Hearing This Bill 16-1034 was ordered published with future required public hearing. to the Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee due back on 12/19/2016 Ordered published with future required public hearing 16-1078 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portions of the easement reserved by Ordinance No. 300, Series of 2006, located near West Howard Place and Federal Boulevard. Relinquishes a portion of the easement established in the Vacating Ordinance No. 300, Series of 2006, located at West Howard Place and Federal Boulevard in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-16. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-10-16. This Bill 16-1078 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Safety, Housing, Education. & Homelessness Committee 16-1038 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the City of Sheridan to provide fire protection. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sheridan by renewing the agreement for an additional year through 12-31-17 at an annual rate of $1,995,267 in revenue to provide fire protection services to the City of Sheridan (FIRES 201208809-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-12-16. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-3-16. This Bill 16-1038 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aeronautical Services Committee Page 8 16-1010 A bill for an ordinance approving an Operating Plan and Budget for 2017 for the Bluebird Business Improvement District. Approves the 2017 Operating Plan and Budget for the Bluebird Business Improvement District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1010 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1011 A bill for an ordinance approving an Operating Plan and Budget for 2017 for the Cherry Creek Subarea Business Improvement District. Approves the 2017 Operating Plan and Budget for the Cherry Creek Subarea Business Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1011 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1012 A bill for an ordinance approving an Operating Plan and Budget for 2017 for the Colfax Business Improvement District. Approves the 2017 Operating Plan and Budget for the Colfax Business Improvement District in Council Districts 9, 7, and 10. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1012 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Page 9 16-1013 A bill for an ordinance approving an Operating Plan and Budget for 2017 for the West Colfax Business Improvement District. Approves the 2017 Operating Plan and Budget for the West Colfax Business Improvement District in Council Districts 1 and 3. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1013 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1014 A bill for an ordinance approving an Operating Plan and Budget for 2017 for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District. Approves the 2017 Operating Plan and Budget for the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1014 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1015 A bill for an ordinance approving an Operating Plan and Budget for 2017 for the Colfax-Mayfair Business Improvement District. Approves the 2017 Operating Plan and Budget for the Colfax-Mayfair Business Improvement District in Council Districts 5 and 8. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1015 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Page 10 16-1016 A bill for an ordinance approving an Operating Plan and Budget for 2017 for the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District. Approves the 2017 Operating Plan and Budget for the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1016 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1017 A bill for an ordinance approving an Operating Plan and Budget for 2017 for the RiNo Business Improvement District. Approves the 2017 Operating Plan and Budget for the RiNo Business Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1017 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1018 A bill for an ordinance approving an Operating Plan and Budget for 2017 for the Santa Fe Business Improvement District. Approves the 2017 Operating Plan and Budget for the Santa Fe Business Improvement District in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1018 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Page 11 16-1019 A bill for an ordinance approving an Operating Plan and Budget for 2017 for the Five Points Business Improvement District. Approves the 2017 Operating Plan and Budget for the Five Points Business Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1019 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1020 A bill for an ordinance approving an Operating Plan and Budget for 2017 for the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District. Approves the 2017 Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District Operating Plan and Budget in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1020 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1033 A bill for an ordinance approving an Operating Plan and Budget for 2017 for the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District. Approves the 2017 Operating Plan and Budget for the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1033 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Page 12 16-1041 A bill for an ordinance concerning the reorganization and continued existence of the Gateway Village General Improvement District Advisory Board. Approves the reorganization and continued existence of the Gateway Village General Improvement District Advisory Board in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-2-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1041 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Finance & Governance Committee 16-1035 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Changes the pay grade of Crime Scene Investigator I from 618-E to 621-E, Crime Scene Investigator II from 621-E to 624-E, and Crime Scene Supervisor from 627-E to 628-E. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-1-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1035 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1036 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Changes the pay grade of Deputy Public Defender I from 807-L to 810-L and Deputy Public Defender II from 809-L to 812-L. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-1-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1036 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Page 13 16-1049 A bill for an ordinance making supplemental appropriations from the General Contingency Fund to Departments. Approves a supplemental appropriation of $4,307,000 from general fund contingency for several city agencies, including the Career Service Hearing Office, the City Attorney’s Office, the Office of the Clerk & Recorder, Human Rights & Community Partnerships, the Sheriff Department, the Office of Economic Development, the Office of Human Resources, and the Office of Special Events. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 11-1-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1049 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1054 A bill for an ordinance to transfer cash from the Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Fund to the Grant Projects Fund. Approves the transfer of $12,020,206 from the Capital Improvement Fund to the Capital Special Revenue Funds 38507 and 38349 respectively to correct previous financial actions. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-1-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1054 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1055 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission in the Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Fund and transfer to the General Fund. Approves the rescission and transfer of $2 million from the Capital Improvement Fund to the General Fund for reimbursement of expenses related to the acquisition of 5135 Race from the National Western Center Bond proceeds. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-1-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1055 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Page 14 16-1056 A bill for an ordinance to appropriate the 2016 Revenue Based Winter Park Parks and Recreation Capital Fund. Appropriates $986,244 in the Winter Park Parks and Recreation Capital Fund due to receipt of 2016 Incentive Payment per the terms of the existing Winter Park Lease and Operating Agreement for projects in Council Districts 9, 11, and 6. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-1-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1056 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 16-1023 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2017 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1023 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1024 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2017 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Expanded Greektown Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council Districts 9 and 10. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1024 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Page 15 Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1025 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2017 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1025 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1026 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2017 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1026 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1027 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2017 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1027 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Page 16 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1028 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2017 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1028 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1029 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2017 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1029 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1030 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2017 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1030 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Page 17 Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1031 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of improvements thereon, benefited. Approves the 2017 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1031 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-1037 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement reserved by Section A, Article 9 of Ordinance No. 750, Series of 1997, and relinquishing a portion of the easement established by the Deed of Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 9900154402, located at 1000 Chopper Circle. Relinquishes a portion of certain easements established in Section A, Article 9 of the Vacating Ordinance No. 750, Series of 1997; as well as a portion of certain easements established in the Deed of Easement document with recordation number 990015442, located at 1000 Chopper Circle in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-16. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1037 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Page 18 16-1155 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley bounded by South Colorado Boulevard, East Girard Street, South Ash Street and East Hampden Avenue, without reservations. Vacates a portion of the north/south alley bounded by South Colorado Boulevard, East Girard Street, South Ash Street, and East Hampden Avenue at 4101 East Hampden Avenue, without reservations, granted to First Universalist Church. This bill was approved for filing by Councilwoman Black on 11-10-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-1155 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Brooks announced that tonight there will be a combined required public hearing on Council Bill 906, enacting the Krisana Park Conservation Overlay District, CO-5 and Council Bill 907, changing the zoning classification for multiple properties in the Krisana Park neighborhood. And, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 1021, designating 2849 West 23rd Avenue as a structure for preservation. Also, tonight Council will convene as the Board of Directors of the 14th Street, RiNo Denver, and Gateway General Improvement Districts separately to approve a work plan, adopt a budget, impose capital and maintenance charges, and make appropriations for the 2017 fiscal year for each district. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these five matters 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 Page 19 16-0906 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code, enacting the Krisana Park Conservation Overlay District, CO-5. Approves text amendment #10 to create the Krisana Park Conservation Overlay District CO-5 (preserving the distinctive mid-century modern architecture), in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-11-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-0906 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 7:25 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 16-0906 and 16-0907. Seth Gregg, Donna Spinelli, Sarah Scharfenaker, Kate Adams, Edward Melanson, John P. Olson, Pamela Walshe, and Christine Richards signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Kyle Dalton of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) 16-0907 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for multiple properties including the area generally bounded on the north by Louisiana Avenue from South Dahlia Street to South Fairfax Avenue; on the east, including the properties on the east side of South Fairfax Street and South Filbert Way from Louisiana Avenue to Florida Avenue; on the south by Florida Avenue from South Filbert Way to South Dahlia Street; and on the west by South Dahlia Street from Florida Avenue to Louisiana Avenue, excluding the southwest parcel. Rezones the Krisana Park neighborhood from S-SU-D to S-SU-D CO-5 (preserving the distinctive mid-century modern architecture), adding the Krisana Park Conservation Overlay District in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-11-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Bill 16-0907 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) Page 20 16-1021 A bill for an ordinance designating 2849 West 23rd Avenue as a structure for preservation. Designates the property at 2849 West 23rd Avenue as an individual structure for preservation in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 11-1-16. This Bill 16-1021 was placed upon final consideration and do pass. Placed upon final consideration and do pass Council sat as a Committee of the Whole commencing at 8:06 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 16-1021. Judith Battista, Larry Tannenbaum, Joel Judd, Joe DeRose, Brad Evans, Joan Boldue, Marilyn Quinn, Paul Cloyd, Jerry Olson, Brian Spindle, Annie Levinsky, Brent Weakley, Joshua Duran, Ryan DiFranco, and Amy Zimmer signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Beth Gruitch, Matthew Rork, Sheila K. Peebles, Dan Fead, Nathan Adams, Ken Belo, Moises Salgado, H. Scott Richmond, Dana Rodriguez, Rodolfo Canon, Maribel Salgado, Theresa Barnes, Kathleen Rowland, Jessica Alizadeh, Elvia Salgado, Sam Lockton, Steve Lockton, Matt Richland, Jo Barrett, and Dale Chandler signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Lewis Bussey, Beth Glandon, and Matt Burke signed up to speak neither in favor of nor against the bill. Kara Hahn of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Espinoza, López, New, Ortega (4) Nay: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Susman (7) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) COUNCIL CONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DENVER 14TH STREET GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 16-1064 A resolution by the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Denver 14th Street General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, imposing Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, and making appropriations for the 2017 Fiscal Year. Approves the 2017 Work Plan and Budget including the 2017 Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges for the 14th Street General Improvement District (GID) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-10-16. A motion offered by Councilman Clark, duly seconded by Councilwoman Susman, that Resolution 16-1064 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Council sat as the Board of Directors of the 14th Street General Improvement District commencing at 7:15 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Resolution 16-1064. Beth Moyski signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Michael Kerrigan of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, New, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech, López (3) COUNCIL CONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GATEWAY VILLAGE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Page 21 16-1065 A resolution by the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget and making appropriations for the Budget Year 2017 and approving a Mill Levy. Approves the 2017 Work Plan and Budget for the Gateway Village General Improvement District in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-10-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Resolution 16-1065 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Council sat as the Board of Directors of the Gateway Village General Improvement District commencing at 7:17 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Resolution 16-1065. Jeffrey Erb signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Michael Kerrigan of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, New, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech, López (3) COUNCIL CONVENES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RiNo DENVER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 16-1066 A resolution by the Council of the City and County of Denver, sitting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver General Improvement District, approving a Work Plan, adopting a Budget, imposing Capital Charges and Maintenance Charges, approving a Mill Levy, and making appropriations for the 2017 Fiscal Year. Approves the 2017 Work Plan and Budget of the RiNo Denver General Improvement District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-10-16. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Susman, that Resolution 16-1066 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Council sat as the Board of Directors of the RiNo Denver General Improvement District at 7:20 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Resolution 16-1066. Jamie Licko signed up to speak in favor of the resolution. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the resolution. Michael Kerrigan of Finance delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Kniech (2) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 22 Council President Brooks announced that on Monday, December 19, 2016, Council will hold a required public hearing on 16-1034, changing the zoning classification for 1209 North Perry Street. Any protests against Council Bill 1034 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, December 12, 2016. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Brooks adjourned the meeting at 11:55 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 23