City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · February 6, 2017
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, February 6, 2017 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Gilmore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council members Kashmann and Susman arrived late.
Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Absent: López (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of meeting date, Monday, January 30, 2017, were distributed to Council.
Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved.
17-0117 Minutes of Monday, January 30, 2017
The minutes of Monday, January 30, 2017 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Gilmore, Kashmann, Espinoza, Ortega, Flynn, Susman, and Brooks
offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
Block Vote
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
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, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
17-0061 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the West Colfax
Business Improvement District Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Andy Baldyga and Ron Vaughn to the Colfax
Business Improvement District Board of Directors for terms effective immediately
and expiring 12-31-20, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-25-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0061 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
17-0062 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Winter Park
Recreational Association Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Michelle Lucero and David E. Thomson to
the Winter Park Recreational Association Board of Directors for terms effective
immediately and expiring 12-31-20, or until successors are duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-25-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0062 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
17-0063 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Federal
Boulevard Business Improvement District Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of David Berton and Luis Vasquez to the
Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District Board of Directors for terms
effective immediately and expiring 12-31-20, or until successors are duly appointed.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-25-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0063 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
Finance & Governance Committee
16-1247 A resolution approving a proposed 2017 Insurance Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Vision Service Plan Insurance Company for
supplementary vision insurance for the City and County of Denver employees.
Approves an up-to $725,760 contract with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company
for 2017 vision insurance benefits for city employees (CSAHR-201631063-00). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
2-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-6-16.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 16-1247 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
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16-1248 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County
of Denver and Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company to provide 2017 medical
insurance to eligible employees.
Approves an up to $70,103,708.86 contract with Kaiser Permanente Insurance
Company for 2017 medical insurance to eligible city employees
(CSAHR-201631061-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution
by consent on 12-6-16.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 16-1248 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
17-0047 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to a Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Kois Brothers Equipment, Co., Inc., to
increase the maximum amount for the repair and maintenance of existing Solid
Waste truck equipment.
Increases the maximum spending amount by $175,000 for a new total of $650,000
in the master purchase order with Kois Brothers Equipment Co., Inc. for the repair
of the City’s solid waste truck fleet (0120A0212). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-24-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0047 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
17-0048 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to a Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Transwest Freightliner LLC to increase
maximum amount for repair and maintenance of existing heavy truck equipment.
Increases the maximum spending amount of $225,000 for a new total of $650,000 in
the master purchase order with Transwest Freightliner, LLC for repair and parts for
City vehicles (0298A0413). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution
by consent on 1-24-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0048 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
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17-0052 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Denver Botanic Gardens, Inc. for amendment to the
Escrow Agreement with UMB Bank, N.A. in conjunction with the refunding of 2008B
Certificates of Participation for proposed Series 2017A Refunding Certificates of
Participation for the Denver Botanic Gardens parking facility.
Amends an escrow agreement with the Denver Botanic Gardens, Inc., and UMB
Bank, N.A., to update new annual lease payments and allow for the Denver Botanic
Gardens to continue to deposit funds into the escrow account to pay new annual
lease payments in conjunction with a transaction to refund lease purchase
Certificates of Participation, Series 2017A (FINAN-CE8A130-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The
Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 1-24-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0052 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0002 A resolution for approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and SII, LLC to increase the maximum
contract amount and extend the term.
Adds two years and $481,750 to a contract with SII, LLC for a new total contract
amount of $980,155 and a new end date of 12-31-19 for continued portfolio
integration management services for the National Western Center campus
development project including the project master plan development, program
facility development, and facility program documents and procurement documents
for the delivery of the project (201520513-02). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The Committee approved
filing this bill at its meeting on 1-10-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Susman, that Resolution 17-0002 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: Espinoza (1)
Absent: López (1)
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17-0030 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement by and
between the City and County of Denver and Lytx, Inc., formerly known as
Drivecam, Inc., to extend software support.
Amends a contract with Lytx, Inc. by adding $320,814.85 for a total contract amount
of $787,718.14 for windshield and cab mounted camera systems for operational
vehicles in the Solid Waste Division of Public Works. No change to contract duration
(PWOPS 201209229). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 2-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 1-24-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0030 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
17-0046 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Denver Bike Sharing, to
encroach into the right-of-way at 680 18th Street.
Grants a revocable permit to Denver Bike Sharing to encroach into the public
right-of-way with a bicycle docking station near the southeast corner of 18th Street
and California Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 1-24-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0046 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
17-0050 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street
system a parcel of land as Yampa Street at the intersection of East 51st Avenue and
Yampa Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as Yampa Street, located at the
intersection of East 51st Avenue and Yampa Street, in Council District 11. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-24-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0050 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
16-1239 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County
of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide support services
for homelessness assistance programs.
Approves a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless in the amount of
$1.182 million and a contract term through 12-31-17 to provide citywide outreach
and housing placement services to homeless youth and adults experiencing
homelessness and assisting them with acquiring benefits, entitlements, and other
services to address identified needs (SOCSV-2016-TBD). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-7-16.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 16-1239 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
17-0059 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver African
American Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Jeri Ajayi, Troy Grimes, Jonathan McMillan,
Ryan Simon, and Shehila-Rae Stephens to the Denver African American Commission
for terms effective immediately and expiring on 12-31-19, or until successors are
duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution on 1-25-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0059 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
17-0060 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Office of
Strategic Partnerships Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Lydia McCoy to the Denver Office of Strategic
Partnerships Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring 12-31-19, or
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution on
1-25-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0060 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
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17-0064 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver
Immigrant and Refugee Commission.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Pilar Castro-Reino, Jennifer Gueddiche,
Maricruz Herrera, and Karima Osman to the Denver Immigrant and Refugee
Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-19, or until
successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 1-25-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0064 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0049 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a supplemental appropriation from the
General Contingency Fund to the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation for $1.6 million to the Liability and Claims
Special Revenue Fund to cover settlement costs for the City Attorney’s Office. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 1-24-17.
This Bill 17-0049 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
17-0055 A bill for an ordinance authorizing and approving an amendment to the St.
Anthony Urban Redevelopment Plan to add the Sloans Block 3 Project and to Create
the Sloans Block 3 Sales Tax Increment Areas.
Approves an amendment to the St. Anthony Urban Redevelopment Plan for the
Sloans Block 3 Project to authorize the creation of two Sales Tax Increment Areas to
provide funding for the preservation and redevelopment of the historic Kuhlman
building and auditorium into new affordable housing, retail and restaurant space and
townhomes in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill at its
meeting on 1-24-17.
This Bill 17-0055 was ordered published with future required public hearing. to the
Finance & Governance Committee due back on 2/13/2017
Ordered published with future required public hearing
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17-0056 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation Agreement for
Sloans Block 3 Sales Tax Increment Areas in the St. Anthony Urban Redevelopment
Area between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority.
Approves a Cooperation Agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority
(DURA) for the Sloans Block 3 Sales Tax Increment Areas within the St. Anthony
Urban Redevelopment Area in Council District 1. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The Committee
approved filing this bill at its meeting on 1-24-17.
This Bill 17-0056 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
17-0057 A bill for an ordinance authorizing and approving an amendment to the St.
Anthony Urban Redevelopment Plan to add the Sloans Block 9 Project.
Approves an amendment to the St. Anthony Urban Redevelopment Plan for the
Sloans Block 9 Project to authorize the use of property tax increment financing
(“TIF”) to provide funding for development to include approximately 176 units of
income restricted permanently affordable senior and disabled housing, up to 20,000
square feet of ground floor medical office and clinic space, 6,500 square feet of
senior activity center, a publicly accessible 5,000 square foot amenity deck and 125
parking spaces in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill at its
meeting on 1-24-17.
This Bill 17-0057 was ordered published with future required public hearing. to the
Finance & Governance Committee due back on 2/13/2017
Ordered published with future required public hearing
17-0058 A bill for an ordinance approving the St. Anthony Urban Redevelopment
Area Amended and Restated Cooperation Agreement between the City and County
of Denver and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to establish, among other
matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with property tax increment.
Amends a Cooperation Agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA)
to authorize the use of property tax increment revenues for the Block 3 and Block 9
projects at the St. Anthony Urban Redevelopment Area in Council District 1. The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
2-27-17. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 1-24-17.
This Bill 17-0058 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0051 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement established in the Deed of
Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book 918, Page 689,
located at 3800 Monaco Street Parkway.
Relinquishes certain easements established in the Deed of Easement recorded under
Book 918, Page 689, located at 3800 Monaco Street Parkway in Council District 8.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
2-27-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 1-24-17.
This Bill 17-0051 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0029 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 53-540, D.R.M.C. concerning the
annual dedication of a portion of the revenue derived from the city’s general fund
mill levy to the capital improvement fund.
Amends Section 53-540 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning the annual
dedication and transfer of a portion of the revenue derived from the City’s general
fund mill levy to the capital improvement fund. The Committee approved filing this
bill by consent on 1-17-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0029 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, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
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17-0042 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the exercise of a purchase option under
Lease Purchase Agreement No. 2008B (Denver Botanic Gardens Parking Facility
Project) and in connection therewith the approval and execution of a Site Lease No.
2017A (Denver Botanic Gardens Parking Facility) between the City and County of
Denver, as lessor, and the Denver Botanic Gardens Parking Facility Leasing Trust
2017A, as lessee, for certain real property consisting of the parking facility site at
the Denver Botanic Gardens, an annually renewable Lease Purchase Agreement No.
2017A (Denver Botanic Gardens Parking Facility) between the Denver Botanic
Gardens Parking Facility Leasing Trust 2017A, as lessor, and the City and County of
Denver, as lessee, a License and Access Agreement No. 2017A between the Denver
Botanic Gardens Parking Facility Trust 2017A, as licensor, and the City and County of
Denver, as licensee, and the execution of other documents related thereto;
authorizing officials of the City and County of Denver to take all action necessary to
carry out the transactions contemplated hereby; ratifying action previously taken
and providing other matters relating thereto.
Approves the refunding of outstanding Denver Botanic Gardens Certificates of
Participation (COPs), Series 2017A, to achieve approximately $2.1 million in interest
cost savings for the Denver Botanic Gardens and to pay costs of issuance. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-17.
The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 1-24-17. Companion bill to
17-0043 below.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0042 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, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
17-0043 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendment to
Cooperative Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Botanic
Gardens, Inc., amending the existing Cooperative Agreement in conjunction with the
refunding Certificates of Participation transaction, Series 2017A.
Amends the existing cooperative agreement with the Denver Botanic Gardens in
conjunction with the refunding Certificates of Participation transaction, Series 2017A
in companion bill 17-0042 above. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-17. The Committee approved filing this
bill at its meeting on 1-24-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0043 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, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0024 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement established in the
Covenant and Permit, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No.
2000061256.
Relinquishes certain easements established in the covenant and permit recorded
with the City with Recordation Number 2000061256 located at South Quebec Street
and Bayaud Avenue in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-17. The Committee approved
filing this bill by consent on 1-17-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0024 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, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
17-0033 A bill for an ordinance amending subsection 8 of section 39-121 pertaining
to increases in fees and memberships at the Bear Creek Park Southwest Family
YMCA Facility.
Amends the facility fee schedule in section 39-121 of the Denver Revised Municipal
Code to increase fees at the Southwest Family YMCA in Council District 2. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 1-17-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0033 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, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
17-0039 A bill for an ordinance approving Department of Public Works annual
programs for 2017 and waiving the need for further City Council approval for specific
contracts to be let pursuant to the annual programs.
Approves the annual Public Works infrastructure program by waiving the
requirement that contracts above $500,000 be individually approved by City Council.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
2-21-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 1-17-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0039 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, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Brooks announced tat tonight there will be a
required public hearing on Council Bill 1166, changing the zoning
classification of 1601 West Jewell Avenue; and, a required public
hearing on Council Bill 1309, changing the zoning classification for
3087 South Sheridan Boulevard. Anyone wishing to speak on either
of these matters 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
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
16-1166 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification of 1601 W. Jewell
Avenue.
Rezones property located at 1601 West Jewell Avenue from E-SU-Dx to PUD G-14
(office and telecommunications tower to planned development) in Council District 7.
The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 11-29-16.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman
Kashmann, that Bill 16-1166 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 6:10 p.m., Council President
Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 16-1166. Jenny Gentry, Bruce
O'Donnell, and Sharona Thompson signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers
signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Curt Upton of Community Planning and
Development delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
16-1309 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3087 S.
Sheridan Boulevard.
Rezones property located at 3087 South Sheridan Boulevard from Former Chapter
59 B-2 with Waivers to S-CC-3x (from the former Chapter 59 business zoning code
to suburban commercial corridor) in Council District 2. The Committee approved
filing this bill at its meeting on 12-20-16.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Susman, that Bill 16-1309 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 6:35 p.m., Council President
Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 176-1309. Troy Campbell and Larae
Tucker signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in
opposition of the bill. Analiese Hock of Community Planning and Development delivered
the Staff Report.
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Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Brooks announced that on Monday, February 13,
2017, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill
17-0055, approving an amendment to the St. Anthony Urban
Redevelopment Plan for the Sloans Block 3 Project and creating the
Sloans Block 3 sales tax increment areas; and, a required public
hearing on Council Bill 17-0057, approving an amendment to the St.
Anthony Redevelopment Plan to add the Sloans Block 9 Project.
ADJOURN
Note
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Brooks
adjourned the meeting at 6:46 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, February 6, 2017
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, February 6, 2017
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
17-0117 Minutes of Monday, January 30, 2017
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
17-0061 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the West
Colfax Business Improvement District Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Andy Baldyga and Ron Vaughn to the Colfax
Business Improvement District Board of Directors for terms effective immediately
and expiring 12-31-20, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-25-17.
17-0062 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Winter
Park Recreational Association Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Michelle Lucero and David E. Thomson to
the Winter Park Recreational Association Board of Directors for terms effective
immediately and expiring 12-31-20, or until successors are duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-25-17.
17-0063 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Federal
Boulevard Business Improvement District Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of David Berton and Luis Vasquez to the
Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District Board of Directors for terms
effective immediately and expiring 12-31-20, or until successors are duly
appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-25-17.
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Finance & Governance Committee
16-1247 A resolution approving a proposed 2017 Insurance Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Vision Service Plan Insurance
Company for supplementary vision insurance for the City and County of
Denver employees.
Approves an up-to $725,760 contract with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company
for 2017 vision insurance benefits for city employees (CSAHR-201631063-00). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
2-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-6-16.
16-1248 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company to
provide 2017 medical insurance to eligible employees.
Approves an up to $70,103,708.86 contract with Kaiser Permanente Insurance
Company for 2017 medical insurance to eligible city employees
(CSAHR-201631061-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution
by consent on 12-6-16.
17-0047 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to a Master
Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Kois Brothers
Equipment, Co., Inc., to increase the maximum amount for the repair and
maintenance of existing Solid Waste truck equipment.
Increases the maximum spending amount by $175,000 for a new total of $650,000
in the master purchase order with Kois Brothers Equipment Co., Inc. for the repair
of the City’s solid waste truck fleet (0120A0212). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-24-17.
17-0048 A resolution approving a proposed amendment to a Master
Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Transwest
Freightliner LLC to increase maximum amount for repair and maintenance
of existing heavy truck equipment.
Increases the maximum spending amount of $225,000 for a new total of $650,000
in the master purchase order with Transwest Freightliner, LLC for repair and parts
for City vehicles (0298A0413). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 1-24-17.
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17-0052 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Botanic Gardens, Inc.
for amendment to the Escrow Agreement with UMB Bank, N.A. in
conjunction with the refunding of 2008B Certificates of Participation for
proposed Series 2017A Refunding Certificates of Participation for the
Denver Botanic Gardens parking facility.
Amends an escrow agreement with the Denver Botanic Gardens, Inc., and UMB
Bank, N.A., to update new annual lease payments and allow for the Denver Botanic
Gardens to continue to deposit funds into the escrow account to pay new annual
lease payments in conjunction with a transaction to refund lease purchase
Certificates of Participation, Series 2017A (FINAN-CE8A130-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The
Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 1-24-17.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0002 A resolution for approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and SII, LLC to increase
the maximum contract amount and extend the term.
Adds two years and $481,750 to a contract with SII, LLC for a new total contract
amount of $980,155 and a new end date of 12-31-19 for continued portfolio
integration management services for the National Western Center campus
development project including the project master plan development, program
facility development, and facility program documents and procurement documents
for the delivery of the project (201520513-02). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The Committee approved
filing this bill at its meeting on 1-10-17.
17-0030 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and Lytx, Inc., formerly
known as Drivecam, Inc., to extend software support.
Amends a contract with Lytx, Inc. by adding $320,814.85 for a total contract
amount of $787,718.14 for windshield and cab mounted camera systems for
operational vehicles in the Solid Waste Division of Public Works. No change to
contract duration (PWOPS 201209229). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 1-24-17.
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17-0046 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Denver Bike Sharing,
to encroach into the right-of-way at 680 18th Street.
Grants a revocable permit to Denver Bike Sharing to encroach into the public
right-of-way with a bicycle docking station near the southeast corner of 18th Street
and California Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 1-24-17.
17-0050 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as Yampa Street at the intersection of
East 51st Avenue and Yampa Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as Yampa Street, located at the
intersection of East 51st Avenue and Yampa Street, in Council District 11. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-24-17.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
16-1239 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to
provide support services for homelessness assistance programs.
Approves a contract with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless in the amount of
$1.182 million and a contract term through 12-31-17 to provide citywide outreach
and housing placement services to homeless youth and adults experiencing
homelessness and assisting them with acquiring benefits, entitlements, and other
services to address identified needs (SOCSV-2016-TBD). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-7-16.
17-0059 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
African American Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Jeri Ajayi, Troy Grimes, Jonathan McMillan,
Ryan Simon, and Shehila-Rae Stephens to the Denver African American
Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring on 12-31-19, or until
successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution on
1-25-17.
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17-0060 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Office of Strategic Partnerships Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Lydia McCoy to the Denver Office of Strategic
Partnerships Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring 12-31-19,
or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution
on 1-25-17.
17-0064 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver
Immigrant and Refugee Commission.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Pilar Castro-Reino, Jennifer Gueddiche,
Maricruz Herrera, and Karima Osman to the Denver Immigrant and Refugee
Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-19, or until
successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 1-25-17.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0049 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a supplemental appropriation
from the General Contingency Fund to the Liability Claims Special Revenue
Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation for $1.6 million to the Liability and
Claims Special Revenue Fund to cover settlement costs for the City Attorney’s
Office. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 1-24-17.
17-0055 A bill for an ordinance authorizing and approving an amendment
to the St. Anthony Urban Redevelopment Plan to add the Sloans Block 3
Project and to Create the Sloans Block 3 Sales Tax Increment Areas.
Approves an amendment to the St. Anthony Urban Redevelopment Plan for the
Sloans Block 3 Project to authorize the creation of two Sales Tax Increment Areas
to provide funding for the preservation and redevelopment of the historic Kuhlman
building and auditorium into new affordable housing, retail and restaurant space
and townhomes in Council District 1. IF ORDERED PUBLISHED, A PUBLIC HEARING
WILL BE HELD ON THIS ITEM. REFER TO THE “PENDING” SECTION OF FUTURE
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS FOR THE DATE.
The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 1-24-17.
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17-0056 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation
Agreement for Sloans Block 3 Sales Tax Increment Areas in the St.
Anthony Urban Redevelopment Area between the City and County of
Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority.
Approves a Cooperation Agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority
(DURA) for the Sloans Block 3 Sales Tax Increment Areas within the St. Anthony
Urban Redevelopment Area in Council District 1. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-27-17. The Committee
approved filing this bill at its meeting on 1-24-17.
17-0057 A bill for an ordinance authorizing and approving an amendment
to the St. Anthony Urban Redevelopment Plan to add the Sloans Block 9
Project.
Approves an amendment to the St. Anthony Urban Redevelopment Plan for the
Sloans Block 9 Project to authorize the use of property tax increment financing
(“TIF”) to provide funding for development to include approximately 176 units of
income restricted permanently affordable senior and disabled housing, up to 20,000
square feet of ground floor medical office and clinic space, 6,500 square feet of
senior activity center, a publicly accessible 5,000 square foot amenity deck and 125
parking spaces in Council District 1. IF ORDERED PUBLISHED, A PUBLIC HEARING
WILL BE HELD ON THIS ITEM. REFER TO THE “PENDING” SECTION OF FUTURE
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS FOR THE DATE. The Committee approved filing this
bill at its meeting on 1-24-17.
17-0058 A bill for an ordinance approving the St. Anthony Urban
Redevelopment Area Amended and Restated Cooperation Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Urban Renewal
Authority to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax
increment financing with property tax increment.
Amends a Cooperation Agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority
(DURA) to authorize the use of property tax increment revenues for the Block 3
and Block 9 projects at the St. Anthony Urban Redevelopment Area in Council
District 1. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 2-27-17. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
1-24-17.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0051 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement established in
the Deed of Easement, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book
918, Page 689, located at 3800 Monaco Street Parkway.
Relinquishes certain easements established in the Deed of Easement recorded
under Book 918, Page 689, located at 3800 Monaco Street Parkway in Council
District 8. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 2-27-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on
1-24-17.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0029 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 53-540, D.R.M.C.
concerning the annual dedication of a portion of the revenue derived from
the city’s general fund mill levy to the capital improvement fund.
Amends Section 53-540 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning the
annual dedication and transfer of a portion of the revenue derived from the City’s
general fund mill levy to the capital improvement fund. The Committee approved
filing this bill by consent on 1-17-17.
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17-0042 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the exercise of a purchase
option under Lease Purchase Agreement No. 2008B (Denver Botanic
Gardens Parking Facility Project) and in connection therewith the approval
and execution of a Site Lease No. 2017A (Denver Botanic Gardens Parking
Facility) between the City and County of Denver, as lessor, and the Denver
Botanic Gardens Parking Facility Leasing Trust 2017A, as lessee, for
certain real property consisting of the parking facility site at the Denver
Botanic Gardens, an annually renewable Lease Purchase Agreement No.
2017A (Denver Botanic Gardens Parking Facility) between the Denver
Botanic Gardens Parking Facility Leasing Trust 2017A, as lessor, and the
City and County of Denver, as lessee, a License and Access Agreement No.
2017A between the Denver Botanic Gardens Parking Facility Trust 2017A,
as licensor, and the City and County of Denver, as licensee, and the
execution of other documents related thereto; authorizing officials of the
City and County of Denver to take all action necessary to carry out the
transactions contemplated hereby; ratifying action previously taken and
providing other matters relating thereto.
Approves the refunding of outstanding Denver Botanic Gardens Certificates of
Participation (COPs), Series 2017A, to achieve approximately $2.1 million in
interest cost savings for the Denver Botanic Gardens and to pay costs of issuance.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
2-21-17. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 1-24-17.
Companion bill to 17-0043 below.
17-0043 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendment
to Cooperative Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Denver Botanic Gardens, Inc., amending the existing Cooperative
Agreement in conjunction with the refunding Certificates of Participation
transaction, Series 2017A.
Amends the existing cooperative agreement with the Denver Botanic Gardens in
conjunction with the refunding Certificates of Participation transaction, Series
2017A in companion bill 17-0042 above. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-17. The Committee approved
filing this bill at its meeting on 1-24-17.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0024 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement established in
the Covenant and Permit, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at
Reception No. 2000061256.
Relinquishes certain easements established in the covenant and permit recorded
with the City with Recordation Number 2000061256 located at South Quebec Street
and Bayaud Avenue in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-21-17. The Committee approved
filing this bill by consent on 1-17-17.
17-0033 A bill for an ordinance amending subsection 8 of section 39-121
pertaining to increases in fees and memberships at the Bear Creek Park
Southwest Family YMCA Facility.
Amends the facility fee schedule in section 39-121 of the Denver Revised Municipal
Code to increase fees at the Southwest Family YMCA in Council District 2. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 1-17-17.
17-0039 A bill for an ordinance approving Department of Public Works
annual programs for 2017 and waiving the need for further City Council
approval for specific contracts to be let pursuant to the annual programs.
Approves the annual Public Works infrastructure program by waiving the
requirement that contracts above $500,000 be individually approved by City
Council. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 2-21-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on
1-17-17.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 1166,
changing the zoning classification of 1601 West Jewell Avenue; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 1309, changing the zoning
classification for 3087 South Sheridan Boulevard. Anyone wishing to
speak on either of these matters must see the Council Secretary to
receive a speaker card to fill out and return to her during the recess
of Council.
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RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
16-1166 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification of 1601
W. Jewell Avenue.
Rezones property located at 1601 West Jewell Avenue from E-SU-Dx to PUD G-14
(office and telecommunications tower to planned development) in Council District 7.
The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 11-29-16.
16-1309 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3087
S. Sheridan Boulevard.
Rezones property located at 3087 South Sheridan Boulevard from Former Chapter
59 B-2 with Waivers to S-CC-3x (from the former Chapter 59 business zoning code
to suburban commercial corridor) in Council District 2. The Committee approved
filing this bill at its meeting on 12-20-16.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, February 13, 2017, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0055, approving
an amendment to the St. Anthony Urban Redevelopment Plan for the
Sloans Block 3 Project and creating the Sloans Block 3 sales tax
increment areas; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
17-0057, approving an amendment to the St. Anthony
Redevelopment Plan to add the Sloans Block 9 Project.
ADJOURN
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