City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · June 12, 2017
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, June 12, 2017 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilman López arrived late.
Present: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
NOMINATION OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO-TEM
17-0689 NOMINATION OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO-TEM
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Ortega, that
Councilman Herndon be elected to serve as Acting Council President Pro-Tem. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Elected
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech, López (4)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of meeting date, Monday, Monday, June 5, 2017, were distributed to
Council. Acting Council President Pro-Tem Herndon ordered the minutes approved.
17-0678 Minutes of Monday, June 5, 2017
This Approved Minutes 17-0678 was approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members New, Ortega, Black, and Herndon offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
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Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
17-0627 A resolution authorizing expenditures in the Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families (TANF) Case Management, Employment, and Training
Special Revenue Fund for the “TANF FY17-18" program.
Authorizes the expenditure of $1,767,520 for the management and delivery of the
Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) Employment and Training Program by the
Office of Economic Development for the program year from 7-1-17 through 6-30-18
for TANF participants in the city. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 5-31-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0627 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0539 A resolution approving a proposed Professional Services
Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and US Imaging,
Inc., to provide digitization and indexing services.
Approves a three-year, $800,000 contract with US Imaging Inc. for digitization and
indexing of existing real estate agreements, marriage certificates, city ordinances
and resolutions, and other historical documents to be made available online to the
public and city agencies as part of the citywide Clerk and Recorder Historical
Preservation project (201734175). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-9-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0539 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0612 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Hardline Equipment LLC for the
procurement of street sweepers including parts and service.
Approves a five-year, up-to $20 million master purchase order (with an initial
one-year term with four optional, annual renewals) with Hardline Equipment, LLC.
to supply street sweepers and parts for citywide street sweeping operations
(10883A0117). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 5-30-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0612 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0570 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement with
Studiotrope, LLC, d/b/a Studiotrope Design Collective for design and
construction administration services.
Amends a contract with Studiotrope, LLC by adding $50,000 for a new total amount
of $540,000 for additional design and construction administration services for the
Levitt Pavilion at Ruby Hill Park in Council District 7. No change to contract duration
(201523612-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 5-16-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0570 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0620 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as Sheridan Boulevard at the intersection of
West 44th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard.
Dedicates city-owned land near West 44th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard as
Sheridan Boulevard in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-30-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0620 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0621 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as East 6th Avenue at the intersection of
East 6th Avenue and North Sherman Street.
Dedicates city-owned land at the intersection of East 6th Avenue and Sherman
Street as East 6th Avenue in Council 10. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-30-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0621 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0622 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as North Grant Street at the intersection of
East 6th Avenue and North Grant Street.
Dedicates city-owned land at the intersection of East 6th Avenue and Grant Street as
Grant Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 5-30-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0622 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0623 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley near the intersection of East
7th Avenue and Sherman Street.
Dedicates city-owned land near the intersection of East 7th Avenue and Sherman
Street as public alley in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-30-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0623 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0624 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as a public alley near the intersection of East
Arizona Avenue and South Lincoln Street.
Dedicates city-owned land at the intersection of East Arizona Avenue and South
Lincoln Street as public alley in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-30-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0624 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
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17-0631 A resolution approving a proposed on-call engineering Agreement
for Campus Placemaking Services at the National Western Center between
the City and County of Denver and Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Incorporated.
Approves a two-year, $5 million on-call contract with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc.
for campus design standards and guidelines, facilities program refinement, a campus
public realm study for design, and construction procurements for the development of
the National Western Center Campus (201735049). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-30-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0631 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
17-0499 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of proposed
contracts between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado
Division of Youth Corrections concerning the "Denver Youth" programs and
the funding therefor.
Accepts a grant award from the State of Colorado in the amount of
$1,494,000.28 for one year to perform detention screening and pre-trial
release services at the Denver Juvenile Services Center as part of the Senate
Bill 94 Program - a statewide initiative that appropriates funds to reduce the
length of time a juvenile is held in detention or a commitment facility. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-10-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0499 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
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17-0593 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Revolution Foods, Inc., for the Denver
Healthy Meal Program.
Approves a one-year master purchase order with Revolution Foods, Inc, in the
amount of $1.1 million to provide healthy meals and snacks to Denver youth 18
years old and under in areas where a 50% free and reduced price lunch disparity
exists through a federally reimbursed United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) program (0811A0117). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-31-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0593 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0610 A resolution approving the reappointments of Daniel Winograd and
Harry MacLean to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City
Council pursuant to Charter §§ 9.8.8(C) and 9.9.8(C).
Approves the reappointments of Daniel Winograd and Harry MacLean to the
permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter §9.8.8(c)
and 9.9.8(c) for terms expiring on 6-30-20 and 6-30-18, respectively, unless
removed from the permanent panel by passage of a resolution or ordinance of City
Council. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-31-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Resolution 17-0610 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
17-0617 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and West Metro Fire Protection District, for
emergency medical services needed for events at Red Rocks Park and
Amphitheatre.
Approves a three-year contract with West Metro Fire Protection District in the
amount of $850,000 for emergency medical services for events at Red Rocks
amphitheater (THTRS-201733988-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this
bill by consent on 5-31-17.
Council Bill 17-0617 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0598 A bill for an ordinance rescinding budget from the State
Conservation Trust Fund Projects and making appropriations and cash
transfers in the Winter Park Parks and Recreation Capital Fund.
Rescinds and re-appropriates $124,750 in the capital improvement fund from
the Washington Park restrooms project to complete the construction of the
Washington Park playground in Council District 6. The Committee approved
filing this bill by consent on 5-23-17.
Council Bill 17-0598 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
17-0619 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.
Adds Senior Information Technology Communications Technician at pay grade I-626
to the City Classification and Pay Plan. The Committee approved filing this bill by
consent on 5-30-17.
Council Bill 17-0619 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
17-0655 A bill for an ordinance re-appointing Julia C. Yeckes to serve as a
member of the Board of Ethics.
Reappoints Julia C. Yeckes to serve on the Board of Ethics starting immediately.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-09-17.
Council Bill 17-0655 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0541 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District regarding flood improvements for Glenbrook Detention Basin.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District for a contribution of $1,050,000 from the District and a commitment of
$3,950,000 from the City for a total of $5 million to fund the final design and
construction of drainage and flood control improvements for the Glenbrook
Detention Basin in Council District 2 (201734602). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 5-9-17.
Council Bill 17-0541 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
17-0564 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2232
and 2246 Irving Street in Sloan Lake.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2232 Irving
Street and 2246 Irving Street from U-SU-C to U-MX-2x (urban, single-unit, to
urban, mixed-use) in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill at its
meeting on 5-23-17.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 17-0564 was ordered published with future required public hearing. to
the Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on 7-10-17.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
17-0565 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 8504
East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 2962 North Central Park
Boulevard in Stapleton.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 8504 East Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 2962 North Central Park Boulevard from C-MU-20 to
M-RX-5A (commercial, mixed-use to master planned, residential, mixed-use) in
Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-23-17.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 17-0565 was ordered published with future required public hearing. to
the Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on 7-10-17.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
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17-0618 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Town of Morrison, Colorado, regarding the Water Treatment Facility at
Denver Mountain Parks Headquarters in Jefferson County.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Morrison to expand the
boundary of the water treatment plant located at Red Rocks Park to comply with
new state-mandated regulations for municipal water treatment facilities and to allow
the construction and operation of a clear well facility as a permitted facility
(XC7A032). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-30-17.
Council Bill 17-0618 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0488 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter a portion of the unnamed Asbury &
Tejon Park.
Approves the park designation of unnamed Asbury and Tejon Park containing 2.1
acres in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
5-2-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0488 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0489 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and
known as Confluence East Park.
Approves the park designation of Confluence East Park, containing 0.9 acres in
Council Districts 1 and 9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
5-2-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0489 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
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17-0490 A bill for an ordinance designating and incorporating as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter a portion of certain property known
as Lindsley Park.
Approves the park designation of Lindsley Park containing 1.4 acres, in Council
District 5. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-2-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0490 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0491 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and
known as Northfield Pond Park.
Approves the park designation of Northfield Pond Park containing 30.8 acres in
Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-2-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0491 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0492 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and
known as Overland Pond Park.
Approves the park designation of Overland Pond Park containing 9.6 acres in Council
District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-2-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0492 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
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17-0493 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and
known as Southwest Recreation Center Park.
Approves the park designation of the Southwest Recreation Center Park containing
6.2 acres in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting
on 5-2-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0493 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0494 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and
known as Aqua Golf.
Approves the park designation of Aqua Golf containing 13.8 acres in Council District
7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-2-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0494 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0563 A bill for an ordinance approving the execution of a Sewer Use and
Drainage Permit between the City and County of Denver and Pinehurst
Animal Center, to provide sanitary sewer and/or wastewater services to
property located outside City limits.
Approves a request to connect the Pinehurst Animal Center located outside the City
at 6500 West Hampden Avenue to wastewater facilities within the City boundary.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-16-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0563 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
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17-0571 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement
reserved in Ordinance No. 137, Series of 1948, located adjacent to 255
South Cherokee Street.
Relinquishes a portion of the easement reserved in vacating Ordinance No. 137,
Series of 1948, located adjacent to 255 South Cherokee Street in Council District 7.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-16-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0571 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by
the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Acting Council President Pro-Tem Herndon announced that tonight
there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0435,
changing the zoning classification for 4201, 4203, 4211 and 4221
Brighton Blvd. in Elyria Swansea; and, a required public hearing on
Council Bill 17-0436, changing the zoning classification for 4000,
4020 and 4120 Brighton Blvd. in Elyria Swansea. 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 took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0435 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4201,
4203, 4211 & 4221 Brighton Blvd. in Elyria Swansea.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 4201, 4203,
4211 and 4221 Brighton Boulevard from I-A, UO-2 to I-MX-8, UO-2 (industrial to
industrial, mixed-use) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill at
its meeting on 4-25-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black,
that Bill 17-0435 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 6:15 p.m., Acting Council
President Pro-Tem Herndon presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bills 435 and 436.
Kevin McClintock and Jim Bershof signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers
signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Abe Barge of Community Planning and
Development delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
17-0436 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4000,
4020 & 4120 Brighton Blvd. in Elyria Swansea.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 4000, 4020, and
4120 Brighton Boulevard from I-MX-5, UO-2 to I-MX-8, UO2 (industrial, mixed-use
with a 5-story limit to industrial mixed-use with an 8-story limit) in Council District
9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 4-25-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Bill 17-0436 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Kniech (3)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Acting Council President Pro-Tem Herndon announced that on
Monday, July 10, 2017, Council will hold a required public hearing
on Council Bill 17-0564, changing the zoning classification of 2232
and 2246 Irving Street in Sloan Lake; and, a required public hearing
on Council Bill 17-0565, changing the zoning classification for 8504
East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 2962 North Central Park
Boulevard in Stapleton. Any protests against Council Bill 17-0564 or
Council Bill 17-0565 must be filed with the Council Offices no later
than Monday, July 3, 2017.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Acting Council President
Pro-Tem Herndon adjourned the meeting at 7:01 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, June 12, 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 Leon Mason....................... Director
Mary Beth Susman...............District 5 Kelly Velez......................... Clerk
Paul Kashmann................... District 6
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Phone: 720-337-2000
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City Council Agenda Monday, June 12, 2017
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
17-0678 Minutes of Monday, June 5, 2017
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
17-0627 A resolution authorizing expenditures in the Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families (TANF) Case Management, Employment, and Training
Special Revenue Fund for the “TANF FY17-18" program.
Authorizes the expenditure of $1,767,520 for the management and delivery of the
Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) Employment and Training Program by the
Office of Economic Development for the program year from 7-1-17 through
6-30-18 for TANF participants in the city. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-31-17.
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Finance & Governance Committee
17-0539 A resolution approving a proposed Professional Services
Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and US
Imaging, Inc., to provide digitization and indexing services.
Approves a three-year, $800,000 contract with US Imaging Inc. for digitization and
indexing of existing real estate agreements, marriage certificates, city ordinances
and resolutions, and other historical documents to be made available online to the
public and city agencies as part of the citywide Clerk and Recorder Historical
Preservation project (201734175). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-9-17.
17-0612 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Hardline Equipment LLC for
the procurement of street sweepers including parts and service.
Approves a five-year, up-to $20 million master purchase order (with an initial
one-year term with four optional, annual renewals) with Hardline Equipment, LLC.
to supply street sweepers and parts for citywide street sweeping operations
(10883A0117). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 5-30-17.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0570 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement with
Studiotrope, LLC, d/b/a Studiotrope Design Collective for design and
construction administration services.
Amends a contract with Studiotrope, LLC by adding $50,000 for a new total amount
of $540,000 for additional design and construction administration services for the
Levitt Pavilion at Ruby Hill Park in Council District 7. No change to contract
duration (201523612-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution
by consent on 5-16-17.
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17-0620 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as Sheridan Boulevard at the
intersection of West 44th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard.
Dedicates city-owned land near West 44th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard as
Sheridan Boulevard in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-30-17.
17-0621 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as East 6th Avenue at the intersection
of East 6th Avenue and North Sherman Street.
Dedicates city-owned land at the intersection of East 6th Avenue and Sherman
Street as East 6th Avenue in Council 10. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-30-17.
17-0622 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as North Grant Street at the intersection
of East 6th Avenue and North Grant Street.
Dedicates city-owned land at the intersection of East 6th Avenue and Grant Street
as Grant Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this resolution
by consent on 5-30-17.
17-0623 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley near the intersection of
East 7th Avenue and Sherman Street.
Dedicates city-owned land near the intersection of East 7th Avenue and Sherman
Street as public alley in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-30-17.
17-0624 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as a public alley near the intersection of
East Arizona Avenue and South Lincoln Street.
Dedicates city-owned land at the intersection of East Arizona Avenue and South
Lincoln Street as public alley in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing
this resolution by consent on 5-30-17.
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17-0631 A resolution approving a proposed on-call engineering Agreement
for Campus Placemaking Services at the National Western Center between
the City and County of Denver and Moore Iacofano Goltsman,
Incorporated.
Approves a two-year, $5 million on-call contract with Moore Iacofano Goltsman,
Inc. for campus design standards and guidelines, facilities program refinement, a
campus public realm study for design, and construction procurements for the
development of the National Western Center Campus (201735049). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-17.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-30-17.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
17-0499 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of
proposed contracts between the City and County of Denver and the State
of Colorado Division of Youth Corrections concerning the "Denver Youth"
programs and the funding therefor.
Accepts a grant award from the State of Colorado in the amount of
$1,494,000.28 for one year to perform detention screening and pre-trial
release services at the Denver Juvenile Services Center as part of the Senate
Bill 94 Program - a statewide initiative that appropriates funds to reduce the
length of time a juvenile is held in detention or a commitment facility. The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on
5-10-17.
17-0593 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Revolution Foods, Inc., for the
Denver Healthy Meal Program.
Approves a one-year master purchase order with Revolution Foods, Inc, in the
amount of $1.1 million to provide healthy meals and snacks to Denver youth 18
years old and under in areas where a 50% free and reduced price lunch disparity
exists through a federally reimbursed United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) program (0811A0117). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-31-17.
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17-0610 A resolution approving the reappointments of Daniel Winograd
and Harry MacLean to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City
Council pursuant to Charter §§ 9.8.8(C) and 9.9.8(C).
Approves the reappointments of Daniel Winograd and Harry MacLean to the
permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter
§9.8.8(c) and 9.9.8(c) for terms expiring on 6-30-20 and 6-30-18, respectively,
unless removed from the permanent panel by passage of a resolution or ordinance
of City Council. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on
5-31-17.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
17-0617 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and West Metro Fire Protection District, for
emergency medical services needed for events at Red Rocks Park and
Amphitheatre.
Approves a three-year contract with West Metro Fire Protection District in the
amount of $850,000 for emergency medical services for events at Red Rocks
amphitheater (THTRS-201733988-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee approved
filing this bill by consent on 5-31-17.
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0598 A bill for an ordinance rescinding budget from the State
Conservation Trust Fund Projects and making appropriations and cash
transfers in the Winter Park Parks and Recreation Capital Fund.
Rescinds and re-appropriates $124,750 in the capital improvement fund from
the Washington Park restrooms project to complete the construction of the
Washington Park playground in Council District 6. The Committee approved
filing this bill by consent on 5-23-17.
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17-0619 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.
Adds Senior Information Technology Communications Technician at pay grade
I-626 to the City Classification and Pay Plan. The Committee approved filing this bill
by consent on 5-30-17.
17-0655 A bill for an ordinance re-appointing Julia C. Yeckes to serve as a
member of the Board of Ethics.
Reappoints Julia C. Yeckes to serve on the Board of Ethics starting immediately.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-09-17.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0541 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District regarding flood improvements for Glenbrook Detention Basin.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District for a contribution of $1,050,000 from the District and a commitment of
$3,950,000 from the City for a total of $5 million to fund the final design and
construction of drainage and flood control improvements for the Glenbrook
Detention Basin in Council District 2 (201734602). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-17. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 5-9-17.
17-0564 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2232
and 2246 Irving Street in Sloan Lake.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2232 Irving
Street and 2246 Irving Street from U-SU-C to U-MX-2x (urban, single-unit, to
urban, mixed-use) in Council District 1. IF ORDERED PUBLISHED, A PUBLIC
HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THIS ITEM. REFER TO THE "PENDING" SECTION OF
THE FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS FOR THE DATE. The Committee
approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-23-17.
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17-0565 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 8504
East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 2962 North Central Park
Boulevard in Stapleton.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 8504 East
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 2962 North Central Park Boulevard from
C-MU-20 to M-RX-5A (commercial, mixed-use to master planned, residential,
mixed-use) in Council District 8. IF ORDERED PUBLISHED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL
BE HELD ON THIS ITEM. REFER TO THE "PENDING" SECTION OF THE FUTURE
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS FOR THE DATE. The Committee approved filing this
bill at its meeting on 5-23-17.
17-0618 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Town of Morrison, Colorado, regarding the Water Treatment Facility at
Denver Mountain Parks Headquarters in Jefferson County.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Morrison to expand the
boundary of the water treatment plant located at Red Rocks Park to comply with
new state-mandated regulations for municipal water treatment facilities and to
allow the construction and operation of a clear well facility as a permitted facility
(XC7A032). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-26-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on
5-30-17.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0488 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter a portion of the unnamed Asbury &
Tejon Park.
Approves the park designation of unnamed Asbury and Tejon Park containing 2.1
acres in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
5-2-17.
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17-0489 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and
known as Confluence East Park.
Approves the park designation of Confluence East Park, containing 0.9 acres in
Council Districts 1 and 9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
5-2-17.
17-0490 A bill for an ordinance designating and incorporating as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter a portion of certain property known
as Lindsley Park.
Approves the park designation of Lindsley Park containing 1.4 acres, in Council
District 5. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-2-17.
17-0491 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and
known as Northfield Pond Park.
Approves the park designation of Northfield Pond Park containing 30.8 acres in
Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-2-17.
17-0492 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and
known as Overland Pond Park.
Approves the park designation of Overland Pond Park containing 9.6 acres in
Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-2-17.
17-0493 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and
known as Southwest Recreation Center Park.
Approves the park designation of the Southwest Recreation Center Park containing
6.2 acres in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this bill at its
meeting on 5-2-17.
17-0494 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park”
under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and
known as Aqua Golf.
Approves the park designation of Aqua Golf containing 13.8 acres in Council District
7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-2-17.
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17-0563 A bill for an ordinance approving the execution of a Sewer Use and
Drainage Permit between the City and County of Denver and Pinehurst
Animal Center, to provide sanitary sewer and/or wastewater services to
property located outside City limits.
Approves a request to connect the Pinehurst Animal Center located outside the City
at 6500 West Hampden Avenue to wastewater facilities within the City boundary.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-16-17.
17-0571 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement
reserved in Ordinance No. 137, Series of 1948, located adjacent to 255
South Cherokee Street.
Relinquishes a portion of the easement reserved in vacating Ordinance No. 137,
Series of 1948, located adjacent to 255 South Cherokee Street in Council District 7.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-16-17.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
17-0435, changing the zoning classification for 4201, 4203, 4211 &
4221 Brighton Blvd. in Elyria Swansea; and, a required public hearing
on Council Bill 17-0436, changing the zoning classification for 4000,
4020 & 4120 Brighton Blvd. in Elyria Swansea. 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0435 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4201,
4203, 4211 & 4221 Brighton Blvd. in Elyria Swansea.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 4201, 4203,
4211 and 4221 Brighton Boulevard from I-A, UO-2 to I-MX-8, UO-2 (industrial to
industrial, mixed-use) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill
at its meeting on 4-25-17.
17-0436 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4000,
4020 & 4120 Brighton Blvd. in Elyria Swansea.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 4000, 4020,
and 4120 Brighton Boulevard from I-MX-5, UO-2 to I-MX-8, UO2 (industrial,
mixed-use with a 5-story limit to industrial mixed-use with an 8-story limit) in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 4-25-17.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, July 10, 2017, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0564, changing the
zoning classification of 2232 and 2246 Irving Street in Sloan Lake;
and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0565, changing the
zoning classification for 8504 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
and 2962 North Central Park Boulevard in Stapleton. Any protests
against Council Bill 17-0564 or Council Bill 17-0565 must be filed with
the Council Offices no later than Monday, July 3, 2017.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 6-19-17
17-0497 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4232
Jason Street in Sunnyside.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 4232 Jason
Street from I-A UO-2 to C-RX-8 (industrial to urban center, residential, mixed-use
with an 8-story height limit) in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing
this bill at its meeting on 5-16-17.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
17-0498 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
300-306 Elati Street in Baker.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 300-306 Elati
Street from U-RH-2.5 to U-MX-2 (urban row home to urban mixed-use) in Council
District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-16-17.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
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