City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · July 17, 2017
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, July 17, 2017 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member López led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT PRO-TEM
17-0786 Election of Council President.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilman Kashmann,
that Councilman Brooks be elected to serve as President. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Elected
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0787 Election of Council President Pro-Tem.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Ortega,
that Councilman Clark be elected to serve as President Pro-Tem. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Elected
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
17-0782 Minutes of Monday, July 10, 2017
The minutes of Monday, July 10, 2017 were approved.
Approved
The minutes of meeting date, Monday, July 10, 2017, were distributed to Council.
Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Ortega, López, Brooks, Kniech, Black, Kashmann, Clark, Herndon,
Espinoza, and New offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
Block Vote
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, 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, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0736 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and J.A. Watts, Inc. concerning project management
services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a five-year contract with J.A. Watts, Inc. in the amount of $40 million for
professional, technical, and support personnel to perform project management
services including planning, design project management, construction project
management, and other support services on capital improvement, infrastructure,
and airport expansion projects at Denver International Airport (201631926). This
contract will be paid from capital project funds. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0736 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0737 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Sofola & Associates, Inc. concerning project
management services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a five-year contract with Sofola & Associates for $5 million for
professional, technical, and support personnel to perform project management
services including planning, design project management, construction project
management, and other support services on capital improvement, infrastructure,
and airport expansion projects at Denver International Airport (201631935). This
contract is paid from capital projects funds. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0737 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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17-0738 A resolution approving a proposed Standard Concession Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Rocky Mountain Hospitality
Partners, LLC concerning a concession at Denver International Airport.
Approves a seven-year contract with Rocky Mountain Hospitality Partners, LLC,
doing business as Dazbog Coffee Companies, in the amount of $683,635.45 in
annual revenue to provide specialty coffee kiosks, breakfast food items, lunch food
items, snacks, and other items at locations on the A, B, and C Concourses at Denver
International Airport (201630761). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0738 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0739 A resolution approving a proposed Standard Concession Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Host DSL DEN FB, LLC
concerning concessions at Denver International Airport.
Approves a seven-year contract with Host DSL DEN, LLC, doing business as
Starbucks, in the amount of $1,277,556 in annual revenue to provide specialty
coffee kiosks, breakfast food items, lunch food items, snacks and other items at
locations on the A, B, and C Concourses at Denver International Airport
(201630947). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 7-5-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0739 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0740 A resolution approving a proposed Standard Concession Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and HFF LEI HPH DEN, LLC
concerning a concession at Denver International Airport.
Approves a ten-year contract with HFF LEI HPH DEN, LLC, doing business as New
Belgium Brewing Sports Bar, in the amount of $733,762.50 in annual revenue for a
Colorado-focused sports bar and restaurant on the B Concourse at Denver
International Airport (201630950). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0740 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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17-0741 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement for Professional
Services between the City and County of Denver and Metrix Advisors, LLC
concerning the Premium Value Concessions Program at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a five-year contract with Metrix Advisors, LLC in the amount of $2,757,000
to ensure compliance with the rules of the Premium Value Concession Program as
required by airport rules and regulations and ensure consistent sales and customer
service from concessionaires at Denver International Airport (201630022). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0741 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0742 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and ABM Aviation, Inc. concerning operation of
curbside transportation management services at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a three-year contract with ABM Aviation for $5 million for curbside
transportation management services including directing the movement of taxicab
drivers and their vehicles on airport roadways, supervising the loading of passengers
into taxicabs and other ground transportation vehicles, and other services at Denver
International Airport (201733570). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0742 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0743 A resolution approving a proposed Office Lease Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and D and A Solutions, LLC
concerning office space at Denver International Airport.
Approves a three-year lease agreement with D and A Solutions, LLC in the amount
of $4,690 in annual rent for office space on A Concourse to provide drug testing
services for various airlines at Denver International Airport (201631103). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0743 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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17-0744 A resolution approving a proposed Ninth Amendment to Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Skyport Holdings, LLC
concerning a concession at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Skyport Holdings, LLC, doing business as Pour La France, to
allow the Manager of Aviation, at her sole discretion, to waive additional rent and
allow the concessionaire to holdover at 100% the rental rate until a competitive
solicitation process has been completed and a new award has been made to a
successful proposer located on the B Concourse at Denver International Airport.
There is no change to the contract amount or duration (AC39022-09). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0744 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0749 A resolution approving a proposed Temporary Crane License
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and South Broadway
Station Apartments LLC for the temporary operation and use of a crane
swing.
Approves a temporary crane license agreement with South Broadway Station
Apartments LLC for $26,773.60 and for seven months for temporary aerial use over
City land as part of the construction of a mixed-use multi-family project, garage,
and related facilities and amenities on land adjacent to City-owned land located at
1134 South Broadway in Council District 7 (FINAN-201734991-00). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 7-4-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0749 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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17-0753 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP
to increase compensation.
Adds $300,000 to a contract with Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP for a new total
amount of $595,500 for legal advice, drafting, review, and negotiation regarding the
governance structure of the National Western Center project in Council District 9
(201629744). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 7-4-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0753 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0650 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Concession
License between the City and County of Denver and BC Evergreen, LLC for
food and beverage concession at Evergreen Golf Course and to modify
Concessionaire's improvement responsibilities and special event
procedures for non-golf events.
Amends a contract with BC Evergreen, LLC by adding one year for a new end date of
01-15-24, modifying the required concessionaire capital improvements, and
updating special event procedures for non-golf events for food and beverage
services to golfers and the public at the Evergreen Golf Course clubhouse
(201309937). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on
6-13-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0650 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0747 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as a public alley bounded by West 44th
Avenue, Zenobia Street, Sheridan Boulevard and West 46th Avenue.
Dedicates City-owned land as public right-of-way as public alley located at two
locations near the intersections of 44th and Zenobia, and 46th and Zenobia in
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on
7-4-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0747 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
17-0506 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Colorado Women’s Employment and Education,
Incorporated, dba Center for Work Education and Employment, to provide
case management support for employment and training services to
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients.
Approves a thirteen-month contract through 6-30-18 with the Center for Work
Education and Employment in the amount of $950,000 for case management
services and support for individuals and families in the Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families (TANF) program to build effective relationships with participants and
assist families in becoming stable and self-sufficient. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-3-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0506 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0507 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. for
employment and training services to Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) recipients.
Approves a $990,000 contract with Jewish Family Services of Colorado for case
management and support for individuals and families in the Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families (TANF) program. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 6-7-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0507 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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17-0733 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Office of National Drug Control Policy concerning the "High Intensity Drug
Trafficking area (H.I.D.T.A.) FY17" program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Office of National Drug Control Policy
(ONDCP) in the amount of $507,336 and a term through 12-31-18 to support
initiatives designed to implement the strategy proposed by the Executive Board
of the Rocky Mountain HIDTA and administered by the Denver Police
Department (201735550-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing
this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0733 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0748 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Carl Patten, Jr. to the Mayor’s Housing
Advisory Committee as the representative of a major employer effective
immediately and expiring on 12-31-19, or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 17-0748 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0659 A bill for an ordinance naming the City-owned building located at
2851 Tremont Place the Anna Jo Haynes Early Learning Center.
Re-names the building at 2851 Tremont Place for community leader Anna Jo
Haynes. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 6-6-17.
Council Bill 17-0659 was ordered published with future required public hearing on
7-24-17.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
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17-0691 A bill for an ordinance making supplemental appropriations to the
Denver Municipal Airport System Enterprise Capital Equipment and
Improvement Fund.
Appropriates $150 million to Denver International Airport’s Capital Fund to
utilize its excess cash reserves to support the completion of near-term capital
projects instead of issuing debt to fund such projects at Denver International
Airport. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-4-17.
Council Bill 17-0691 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
17-0735 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund for the “Firefighter Heart Benefit”
program.
Establishes the Firefighter Heart Benefit Program Special Revenue Fund for
firefighters who sustain certain identified heart and circulatory malfunctions
within 48 hours of a defined work event pursuant to Colorado Senate Bill
14-172. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-4-17.
Council Bill 17-0735 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0727 A bill for an ordinance appointing a member of the Board of Ethics.
Re-appoints Sylvia Smith to the Board of Ethics for a term effective immediately and ending
6-24-21. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-27-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0727 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, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0695 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 187, Series of
2014, concerning the “Child Welfare Services” in the Human Services
Special Revenue Fund.
Amends Ordinance No. 187, Series of 2014, regarding Child Welfare Services
fund 13310 in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund to correct the
expending authority to be the Manager of Human Services. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 6-27-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0695 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, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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17-0720 A bill for an ordinance approving the Consent to Inclusion of a
Parcel in the Additional Inclusion Area into the Alameda Station
Metropolitan District.
Approves the addition of land into the Alameda Station Metropolitan District in the
Denver Design District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill
by consent on 6-27-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0720 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, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0722 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 Emergency Communication Supervisor to the Classification and Pay Plan at
paygrade N-809. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-27-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0722 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, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0723 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 Assistant Golf Course Operator to the Classification and Pay Plan at paygrade
J-614. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-27-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0723 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, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0316 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Regional
Transportation District, relating to the Free Metro Ride Project and the
funding therefor.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation District
(RTD) for $1.5 million and through 12-31-20 for study of design and improvements
to the Free MetroRide from Union Station to Civic Center Station including changes
to curb line, signal operations, and transit operations, to improve travel times and
reliability, and help improve the first and last mile connections in Council District 9.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-31-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-28-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0316 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, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0707 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District regarding flood control improvements for
Sanderson Gulch.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD) by adding $1 million in UDFCD funds and $7.4 million in City funds
for a total agreement amount of $10 million for drainage and flood control
improvements along Sanderson Gulch from Lipan Street to the South Platte River in
Council District 7. No change to contract duration (201523631-02). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-31-17.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-27-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0707 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, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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17-0708 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District regarding flood control improvements along
Cherry Creek.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD) by adding $250,000 in UDFCD funds, $250,000 in City funds and
$100,000 in Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) funds for a new total
agreement amount of $3.7 million for construction of drainage and flood control
improvements along Cherry Creek as part of the Cherry Creek from Monaco
Parkway to Iliff Avenue project in Council District 6. No change to agreement
duration (201103770). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 7-31-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by
consent on 5-27-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0708 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, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0724 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the Permanent Non-Exclusive
Easement recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No.
2015169819 at West 50th Avenue and Vrain Street.
Relinquishes the easement conveyed with Recordation No. 2015169819 located at
West 50th Avenue and Vrain Street in Council District 1. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-31-17. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-27-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0724 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, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
17-0584 A bill for an ordinance increasing the hourly rate compa-ratio for
part-time County Court magistrates and amending the benefits received by
full-time County Court magistrates to allow 10 days of paid time off
benefits to be carried over to the following year.
Amends Section 14-109 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to increase the pay of
part-time magistrates by 16.8% and allow full-time magistrates to carry up to 10
days of unused vacation leave to the following year. The Committee approved filing
this bill by consent on 6-21-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0584 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, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0694 A bill for an ordinance amending Article IV, Chapter 29 of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to temporary general assistance.
Amends Chapter 29, Article IV, of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC)
regarding Temporary General Assistance to add a new section addressing the use,
disclosure, and protection of client records. The ordinance language will mirror
protections under state law for client records in state run/funded programs. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 6-29-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0694 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, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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17-0726 A bill for an ordinance establishing a temporary voluntary
disclosure and compliance plan process for existing buildings that have
undergone unpermitted work, and temporarily amending Section 142.2 of
the administrative section of the Denver Building and Fire Code to allow
occupancy of certain existing buildings prior to the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy through a conditional certificate of occupancy.
Amends Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to allow
occupancy of certain existing buildings through a conditional certificate of occupancy.
The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 6-28-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman López, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Bill 17-0726 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by
a motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Susman, that Council Bill 17-0726 be amended to extend the timeframe of the
ordinance for an additional 6 months. The amendment also allows owners/tenants
of existing buildings that have been modified without permits required by Denver’s
building code to apply for a compliance plan and Conditional Certificate of Occupancy
even if the owners/tenants have not voluntarily disclosed the existence of
unpermitted work, but only for the first 6 months after the effective date of the
ordinance. Additionally, owners/tenants of existing buildings that have received an
order to vacate from the city due to unpermitted work or no valid certificate of
occupancy from December 1, 2016 to the effective date of the ordinance, may take
advantage of the compliance plan and Conditional Certificate of Occupancy process.
Last, the amendment creates a requirement for CPD to prepare reports of the
compliance plan and Conditional Certificate of Occupancy programs for City Council
every 6 months, and for CPD to review the program 3 months prior to the end date
of the ordinance and report any recommendations to City Council. . The motion
carried by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Bill 17-0726 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Brooks announced that tonight, there will be a
required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0615, changing the zoning
classification for 2901 Broadway in Five Points; a required public
hearing on Council Bill 17-0616, changing the zoning classification
for 3204 & 3206 Denargo Street in Five Points; and, a required
public hearing on Council Bill 17-0633, changing the zoning
classification for 4000-4090 North Jason Street & 4001 Inca Street in
Sunnyside. 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
17-0615 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2901
Broadway in Five Points.
Rezones property at 2901 Broadway from I-B UO-2 and R-MU-30 with Waivers and
Conditions to C-MX-16, (industrial and residential, mixed-use to commercial,
mixed-use) in Council 9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
6-6-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilman Espinoza, that
Council Bill 17-0615 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 6:58 p.m., Council President
Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-0615. James West, Dudley
Simmons, and Chase Hill signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up
to speak in opposition of the bill. Scott Robinson of Community Planning and
Development delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon, Ortega, Susman (3)
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17-0616 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3204
& 3206 Denargo St. in Five Points.
Rezones property at 3204 & 3206 Denargo Street from R-MU-30 with Waivers and
Conditions and I-B UO-2 to C-MX-8, (residential, mixed-use and industrial to
commercial, mixed-use) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill
at its meeting on 6-6-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0616 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole commencing at 7:25 p.m., Council President
Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-0616. James West, Dudley
Simmons, and Chase Hill signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up
to speak in opposition of the bill. Scott Robinson of Community Planning and
Development delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon, Ortega, Susman (3)
17-0633 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
4000-4090 North Jason Street & 4001 Inca Street in Sunnyside.
Rezones property at 4000-4090 North Jason Street and 4001 Inca Street from I-A
UO-2 to C-RX-8, (industrial to residential, mixed-use) in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 6-6-17.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 17-0633 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole commencing at 7:36 p.m., Council President
Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-0633. Tony DeSimone signed up
to speak in favor of the bill. Ambrose Cruz and Sid Quintana signed up to speak in
opposition of the bill. Jeff Hirt of Community Planning and Development delivered the
Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon, Ortega, Susman (3)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Brooks announced that on Monday, July 24, 2017,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0659,
naming the City-owned building located at 2851 Tremont Place the
Anna Jo Haynes Early Learning Center.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Brooks
adjourned the meeting at 8:11 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, July 17, 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
Room 451
City & County Building
1437 Bannock Street
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 720-337-2000
Email: dencc@denvergov.org
City Council Agenda Monday, July 17, 2017
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT PRO-TEM
17-0786 Election of Council President.
17-0787 Election of Council President Pro-Tem.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
17-0782 Minutes of Monday, July 10, 2017
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
17-0736 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and J.A. Watts, Inc. concerning project management
services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a five-year contract with J.A. Watts, Inc. in the amount of $40 million for
professional, technical, and support personnel to perform project management
services including planning, design project management, construction project
management, and other support services on capital improvement, infrastructure,
and airport expansion projects at Denver International Airport (201631926). This
contract will be paid from capital project funds. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
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17-0737 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Sofola & Associates, Inc. concerning project
management services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a five-year contract with Sofola & Associates for $5 million for
professional, technical, and support personnel to perform project management
services including planning, design project management, construction project
management, and other support services on capital improvement, infrastructure,
and airport expansion projects at Denver International Airport (201631935). This
contract is paid from capital projects funds. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
17-0738 A resolution approving a proposed Standard Concession
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Rocky Mountain
Hospitality Partners, LLC concerning a concession at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a seven-year contract with Rocky Mountain Hospitality Partners, LLC,
doing business as Dazbog Coffee Companies, in the amount of $683,635.45 in
annual revenue to provide specialty coffee kiosks, breakfast food items, lunch food
items, snacks, and other items at locations on the A, B, and C Concourses at
Denver International Airport (201630761). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
17-0739 A resolution approving a proposed Standard Concession
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Host DSL DEN FB,
LLC concerning concessions at Denver International Airport.
Approves a seven-year contract with Host DSL DEN, LLC, doing business as
Starbucks, in the amount of $1,277,556 in annual revenue to provide specialty
coffee kiosks, breakfast food items, lunch food items, snacks and other items at
locations on the A, B, and C Concourses at Denver International Airport
(201630947). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 7-5-17.
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17-0740 A resolution approving a proposed Standard Concession
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HFF LEI HPH DEN,
LLC concerning a concession at Denver International Airport.
Approves a ten-year contract with HFF LEI HPH DEN, LLC, doing business as New
Belgium Brewing Sports Bar, in the amount of $733,762.50 in annual revenue for a
Colorado-focused sports bar and restaurant on the B Concourse at Denver
International Airport (201630950). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
17-0741 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement for Professional
Services between the City and County of Denver and Metrix Advisors, LLC
concerning the Premium Value Concessions Program at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a five-year contract with Metrix Advisors, LLC in the amount of
$2,757,000 to ensure compliance with the rules of the Premium Value Concession
Program as required by airport rules and regulations and ensure consistent sales
and customer service from concessionaires at Denver International Airport
(201630022). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 7-5-17.
17-0742 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and ABM Aviation, Inc. concerning operation of
curbside transportation management services at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a three-year contract with ABM Aviation for $5 million for curbside
transportation management services including directing the movement of taxicab
drivers and their vehicles on airport roadways, supervising the loading of
passengers into taxicabs and other ground transportation vehicles, and other
services at Denver International Airport (201733570). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
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17-0743 A resolution approving a proposed Office Lease Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and D and A Solutions, LLC
concerning office space at Denver International Airport.
Approves a three-year lease agreement with D and A Solutions, LLC in the amount
of $4,690 in annual rent for office space on A Concourse to provide drug testing
services for various airlines at Denver International Airport (201631103). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
17-0744 A resolution approving a proposed Ninth Amendment to
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Skyport Holdings,
LLC concerning a concession at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Skyport Holdings, LLC, doing business as Pour La France,
to allow the Manager of Aviation, at her sole discretion, to waive additional rent and
allow the concessionaire to holdover at 100% the rental rate until a competitive
solicitation process has been completed and a new award has been made to a
successful proposer located on the B Concourse at Denver International Airport.
There is no change to the contract amount or duration (AC39022-09). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0749 A resolution approving a proposed Temporary Crane License
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and South Broadway
Station Apartments LLC for the temporary operation and use of a crane
swing.
Approves a temporary crane license agreement with South Broadway Station
Apartments LLC for $26,773.60 and for seven months for temporary aerial use over
City land as part of the construction of a mixed-use multi-family project, garage,
and related facilities and amenities on land adjacent to City-owned land located at
1134 South Broadway in Council District 7 (FINAN-201734991-00). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 7-4-17.
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17-0753 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP
to increase compensation.
Adds $300,000 to a contract with Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP for a new total
amount of $595,500 for legal advice, drafting, review, and negotiation regarding
the governance structure of the National Western Center project in Council District
9 (201629744). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 7-4-17.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0650 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Concession
License between the City and County of Denver and BC Evergreen, LLC for
food and beverage concession at Evergreen Golf Course and to modify
Concessionaire's improvement responsibilities and special event
procedures for non-golf events.
Amends a contract with BC Evergreen, LLC by adding one year for a new end date
of 01-15-24, modifying the required concessionaire capital improvements, and
updating special event procedures for non-golf events for food and beverage
services to golfers and the public at the Evergreen Golf Course clubhouse
(201309937). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 6-13-17.
17-0747 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as a public alley bounded by West 44th
Avenue, Zenobia Street, Sheridan Boulevard and West 46th Avenue.
Dedicates City-owned land as public right-of-way as public alley located at two
locations near the intersections of 44th and Zenobia, and 46th and Zenobia in
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on
7-4-17.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
17-0506 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Colorado Women’s Employment and Education,
Incorporated, dba Center for Work Education and Employment, to provide
case management support for employment and training services to
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients.
Approves a thirteen-month contract through 6-30-18 with the Center for Work
Education and Employment in the amount of $950,000 for case management
services and support for individuals and families in the Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families (TANF) program to build effective relationships with participants and
assist families in becoming stable and self-sufficient. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-3-17.
17-0507 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. for
employment and training services to Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) recipients.
Approves a $990,000 contract with Jewish Family Services of Colorado for case
management and support for individuals and families in the Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families (TANF) program. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 6-7-17.
17-0733 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Office of National Drug Control Policy concerning the "High Intensity Drug
Trafficking area (H.I.D.T.A.) FY17" program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Office of National Drug Control Policy
(ONDCP) in the amount of $507,336 and a term through 12-31-18 to support
initiatives designed to implement the strategy proposed by the Executive
Board of the Rocky Mountain HIDTA and administered by the Denver Police
Department (201735550-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-17. The Committee approved filing
this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
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17-0748 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Carl Patten, Jr. to the Mayor’s Housing
Advisory Committee as the representative of a major employer effective
immediately and expiring on 12-31-19, or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 7-5-17.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0659 A bill for an ordinance naming the City-owned building located at
2851 Tremont Place the Anna Jo Haynes Early Learning Center.
Re-names the building at 2851 Tremont Place for community leader Anna Jo
Haynes. 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
6-6-17.
17-0691 A bill for an ordinance making supplemental appropriations to the
Denver Municipal Airport System Enterprise Capital Equipment and
Improvement Fund.
Appropriates $150 million to Denver International Airport’s Capital Fund to
utilize its excess cash reserves to support the completion of near-term capital
projects instead of issuing debt to fund such projects at Denver International
Airport. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-4-17.
17-0735 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund for the “Firefighter Heart Benefit”
program.
Establishes the Firefighter Heart Benefit Program Special Revenue Fund for
firefighters who sustain certain identified heart and circulatory malfunctions
within 48 hours of a defined work event pursuant to Colorado Senate Bill
14-172. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-4-17.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0727 A bill for an ordinance appointing a member of the Board of Ethics.
Re-appoints Sylvia Smith to the Board of Ethics for a term effective immediately and ending
6-24-21. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-27-17.
17-0695 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 187, Series of
2014, concerning the “Child Welfare Services” in the Human Services
Special Revenue Fund.
Amends Ordinance No. 187, Series of 2014, regarding Child Welfare Services
fund 13310 in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund to correct the
expending authority to be the Manager of Human Services. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 6-27-17.
17-0720 A bill for an ordinance approving the Consent to Inclusion of a
Parcel in the Additional Inclusion Area into the Alameda Station
Metropolitan District.
Approves the addition of land into the Alameda Station Metropolitan District in the
Denver Design District in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill
by consent on 6-27-17.
17-0722 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 Emergency Communication Supervisor to the Classification and Pay Plan at
paygrade N-809. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-27-17.
17-0723 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 Assistant Golf Course Operator to the Classification and Pay Plan at paygrade
J-614. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-27-17.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0316 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Regional
Transportation District, relating to the Free Metro Ride Project and the
funding therefor.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation
District (RTD) for $1.5 million and through 12-31-20 for study of design and
improvements to the Free MetroRide from Union Station to Civic Center Station
including changes to curb line, signal operations, and transit operations, to
improve travel times and reliability, and help improve the first and last mile
connections in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 7-31-17. The Committee approved filing this
bill by consent on 3-28-17.
17-0707 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District regarding flood control improvements for
Sanderson Gulch.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD) by adding $1 million in UDFCD funds and $7.4 million in City funds
for a total agreement amount of $10 million for drainage and flood control
improvements along Sanderson Gulch from Lipan Street to the South Platte River in
Council District 7. No change to contract duration (201523631-02). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-31-17.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-27-17.
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17-0708 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District regarding flood control improvements along
Cherry Creek.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD) by adding $250,000 in UDFCD funds, $250,000 in City funds and
$100,000 in Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) funds for a new
total agreement amount of $3.7 million for construction of drainage and flood
control improvements along Cherry Creek as part of the Cherry Creek from Monaco
Parkway to Iliff Avenue project in Council District 6. No change to agreement
duration (201103770). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 7-31-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by
consent on 5-27-17.
17-0724 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the Permanent Non-Exclusive
Easement recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No.
2015169819 at West 50th Avenue and Vrain Street.
Relinquishes the easement conveyed with Recordation No. 2015169819 located at
West 50th Avenue and Vrain Street in Council District 1. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-31-17. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-27-17.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
17-0584 A bill for an ordinance increasing the hourly rate compa-ratio for
part-time County Court magistrates and amending the benefits received by
full-time County Court magistrates to allow 10 days of paid time off
benefits to be carried over to the following year.
Amends Section 14-109 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to increase the pay
of part-time magistrates by 16.8% and allow full-time magistrates to carry up to 10
days of unused vacation leave to the following year. The Committee approved
filing this bill by consent on 6-21-17.
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17-0694 A bill for an ordinance amending Article IV, Chapter 29 of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to temporary general assistance.
Amends Chapter 29, Article IV, of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC)
regarding Temporary General Assistance to add a new section addressing the use,
disclosure, and protection of client records. The ordinance language will mirror
protections under state law for client records in state run/funded programs. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 6-29-17.
17-0726 A bill for an ordinance establishing a temporary voluntary
disclosure and compliance plan process for existing buildings that have
undergone unpermitted work, and temporarily amending Section 142.2 of
the administrative section of the Denver Building and Fire Code to allow
occupancy of certain existing buildings prior to the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy through a conditional certificate of occupancy.
Amends Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to allow
occupancy of certain existing buildings through a conditional certificate of
occupancy. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 6-28-17.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
17-0615, changing the zoning classification for 2901 Broadway in Five
Points; a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0616, changing
the zoning classification for 3204 & 3206 Denargo Street in Five
Points; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0633,
changing the zoning classification for 4000-4090 North Jason Street &
4001 Inca Street in Sunnyside. 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
17-0615 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2901
Broadway in Five Points.
Rezones property at 2901 Broadway from I-B UO-2 and R-MU-30 with Waivers and
Conditions to C-MX-16, (industrial and residential, mixed-use to commercial,
mixed-use) in Council 9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
6-6-17.
17-0616 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3204
& 3206 Denargo St. in Five Points.
Rezones property at 3204 & 3206 Denargo Street from R-MU-30 with Waivers and
Conditions and I-B UO-2 to C-MX-8, (residential, mixed-use and industrial to
commercial, mixed-use) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this
bill at its meeting on 6-6-17.
17-0633 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
4000-4090 North Jason Street & 4001 Inca Street in Sunnyside.
Rezones property at 4000-4090 North Jason Street and 4001 Inca Street from I-A
UO-2 to C-RX-8, (industrial to residential, mixed-use) in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 6-6-17.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, July 24, 2017, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0659, naming the
City-owned building located at 2851 Tremont Place the Anna Jo
Haynes Early Learning Center.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 7-24-17
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.
Rezones 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
17-0687
A bill regarding the three-day music festival at Overland Golf Course.
Approves a lease agreement with Denver Festivals, LLC., for five years at an annual
rate of $200,000, with additional monetary and non-monetary considerations, to
produce an annual three-day music festival at Overland Golf Course in Council
District 7 (201735508).
1st Reading
One-Hour Courtesy Public Hearing
FOR 8-7-17
17-0680 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4001
North Jason Street in Sunnyside.
Rezones property located at 4001 North Jason Street from I-MX-3 to C-RX-8
(industrial, mixed-use to urban center, residential mixed-use) in Council District 1.
The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-20-17.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
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FOR 8-7-17 CONTINUED
17-0728 A bill for an ordinance providing an extension of approximately
ten months of an existing moratorium enacted by Ordinance 20160541,
Series of 2016 on the approval of site development plans and the
amendment of approved site development plans for construction of certain
buildings using the Garden Court building form in the Denver Zoning Code.
Provides an extension of approximately ten months of an existing moratorium
enacted by Ordinance 20160541, Series of 2016, on the approval of site
development plans and the amendment of approved site development plans for
construction of certain buildings using the Garden Court building form in the Denver
Zoning Code. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-27-17.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
17-0729 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1400
South Irving Street and 1436 South Irving Street in Mar Lee.
Rezones property located at 1400 South Irving Street and 1436 South Irving Street
from PUD 180 to S-MU-3 (planned development to suburban, multi-unit) in Council
District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-27-17.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
FOR 8-14-17
17-0690 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption Emily
Griffith Opportunity School Urban Redevelopment Plan and directing the
Denver Urban Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with
the hearing.
Sets a public hearing before City Council for 08-14-17 on the Emily Griffith
Opportunity School Urban Redevelopment Plan in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 6-20-17.
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