City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · August 21, 2017
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, August 21, 2017 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilwoman Susman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Espinoza arrived late.
Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of meeting date, Monday, August 14, 2017, were distributed to Council.
Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved.
17-0970 Minutes of Monday, August 14, 2017
The minutes of Monday, August 14, 2017, were approved.
Approved
The minutes of meeting date, Monday, August 14, 2017, were distributed to Council
Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members López, Black, Kashmann, Herndon, and Brooks offered
announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
17-0946 A letter dated August 21, 2017, from Brendan J. Hanlon, Chief Financial
Officer and Manager of Finance, in keeping with the provisions of Section 20-93 of
the Denver Revised Municipal Code, the Department of Finance intends to issue
Special Facilities (United Airlines Project) Airport Refunding Bonds, Series 2017, for
an on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $280 million
for the of purpose of refunding Special Facilities Airport Series 2007 bonds.
Council Communication 17-0946 was read into record.
Read into record
PROCLAMATIONS
17-0941 A proclamation celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Community
College of Denver.
A motion offered by Councilman Brooks, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Proclamation 17-0941 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Councilwoman Ortega asked to be added as a sponsor of Proclamation 17-0941.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RESOLUTIONS
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Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
Block Vote
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, 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)
17-0886 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendment and
Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
NEWSED Community Development Corporation, Inc. to substitute collateral
as security for a loan.
Amends a contract with NEWSED Community Development Corporation to release
the City’s lien on 1029 Santa Fe Drive, allowing NEWSED to sell the property and to
establish a replacement lien on NEWSED-owned real property at 901 West 10th
Avenue in Council District 3 (GE-2Y004). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee approved
filing this resolution at its meeting on 8-9-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Resolution 17-0886 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
17-0838 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Retirement Planning Services,
Inc. for flexible spending account and COBRA administration.
Adds $237,600 and one year with a new total of $727,600 and end date of 12-31-18
to the contract with Retirement Planning Services, Inc. or 24HourFlex for employee
flexible spending accounts and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
administration to City employees (CSAHR-201314222-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0838 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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17-0854 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement by and between the
City and County of Denver and The Act 1 Group, Inc., dba ATIMS, for the
development, implementation and maintenance of software services for
the Denver Sheriff Jail Management System.
Approves a $7 million, ten-year contract with The ACT 1 Group, Inc., doing
business as ATIMS, for development, implementation, and maintenance
services for the Denver Sheriff Department jail management system including
inmate monitoring and booking, housing, medical treatment, and release at
the downtown detention center and county jail (TECHS-201736227). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-11-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0854 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)
17-0873 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to
provide the City’s Fleet Department with recapped and retreaded tires for
various sizes of vehicles.
Approves a $2 million master purchase order with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company through 07-31-18 for recapped and retreaded tires for City trucks
and vehicles. (0135A0117). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee approved filing
this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0873 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)
17-0874 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and EP Blazer, LLC, dba John Elway
Chevrolet, to supply the City’s Fleet Department with original equipment
manufacturer Chevrolet parts for repairs and service.
Approves a $1 million master purchase order with EP Blazer, LLC, doing
business as John Elway Chevrolet, through 08-31-18 for original equipment
manufacturer automotive and light duty truck parts (0666A0217). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-11-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0874 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
17-0875 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Vista FD, LLC, dba Groove Ford, to
supply the City’s Fleet Department with original equipment manufacturer
Ford parts for repairs and service.
Approves a $2.5 million master purchase order with Vista FD, LLC, doing
business as Groove Ford, through 08-31-18 for light duty truck parts
(0666A0117). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 8-8-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0875 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)
17-0876 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Faris Machinery Company to supply the
City’s Fleet and Street Maintenance Departments with replacement parts
for existing street sweepers.
Approves a master purchase order with Faris Machinery Company for $2
million through 10-31-20 for replacement parts for the City’s Street
Maintenance Department to repair and maintain the City’s existing street
sweeper fleet (0557Z0117). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee approved filing
this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0876 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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17-0877 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc., to
supply hotmix asphalt and road paving materials for Denver Public Works
and Denver International Airport.
Approves a $2 million master purchase order with Asphalt Specialties
Company, Inc. through 12-31-17 for asphalt and other paving materials for
citywide paving operations (5946M0117). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0877 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)
17-0878 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Brannan Sand and Gravel Company, LLC
to supply hotmix asphalt and road paving materials for Denver Public
Works and Denver International Airport.
Approves a $1 million master purchase order with Brannan Sand and Gravel
Company, LLC through 12-31-17 for asphalt and other paving materials for
citywide paving operations (5946M0217). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0878 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)
17-0893 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment Number Two to
Roof Antenna Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver
and 1670 Broadway Investors, LLC, to extend the term of the lease and
Increase Rent.
Adds $271,342.20 and five years to the agreement with 1670 Broadway
Investors, LLC for a new total of $719,632.20 and new end date of 04-30-22 for
rooftop space leased for City communication equipment in Council District 9
(FINAN-GE7A002-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-18-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0893 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)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0852 A resolution approving a proposed Parks Use Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and German American Chamber of
Commerce-Colorado Chapter for a multi-day event in Skyline Park.
Approves a park use agreement with The German-American Chamber of
Commerce-Colorado Chapter for two months and for $0 to allow for the annual
Christkindl Market in Skyline Park Council District 9 (201735286). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0852 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)
17-0853 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Concession
License between the City and County of Denver and Flog, LLC for food,
beverage and other services at Overland Golf Course.
Amends a contract with Flog, LLC by adding two months for a new end date of
12-31-17 for concession services at Overland Golf Course to align the end date with
other golf concession contracts and allow for additional time to rebid the license
located at 1801 South Huron Street in Council District 7 (201314309). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0853 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)
17-0867 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of First Creek Village
Filing No. 3.
Approves a subdivision plat for First Creek Village Filing No. 3 located at 46th
Avenue and Tower Road in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0867 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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17-0870 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as North Fox Street at the intersection of
West 31st Avenue and North Fox Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as North Fox Street located at the
intersection of West 31st Avenue and Fox Street in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0870 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)
17-0871 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley near the intersection of
West 13th Avenue and North Elati Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located at the
intersection of West 13th Avenue and Elati Street in Council District 10. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0871 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)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
17-0862 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Pinyon Environmental, Inc., to
provide on-call environmental consulting as needed.
Amends a contract with Pinyon Environmental, Inc. by adding $540,000 for a
new total amount of $1.5 million and to add two years for a new end date of
4-26-20 for environmental consulting including: site assessment, brownfields
redevelopment, underground storage tank remediation, and other services for
ongoing and future projects citywide (ENVHL-201520873). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-9-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0862 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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17-0879 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Ninyo & Moore, Geotechnical
Consultants to provide on-call environmental consulting as needed.
Amends a contract with Ninyo & Moore by adding $420,000 for a new total
contract in the amount of $900,000 and to add eight months for a new end date
of 12-31-18 for environmental consulting services including assessment and
cleanup activities and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant-funded
brownfield projects citywide (ENVHL-201520845). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-9-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0879 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)
17-0880 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Stantec Consulting Services,
Inc., to provide on-call environmental consulting as needed.
Amends a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., by adding $420,000
for a new total amount of $900,000 and eight months for a new end date of
12-31-18 for environmental consulting services including assessment and
cleanup activities and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant funded
brownfield projects citywide (ENVHL-201520811). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-9-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0880 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)
17-0892 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Latino Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Abenicio Rael and Claudia Duran to the
Denver Latino Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring on 1-01-19,
or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution
by consent on 8-9-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Resolution 17-0892 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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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
17-0883 A bill for an ordinance creating and establishing the Denver
Tourism Improvement District, appointing the initial members of the Board
of Directors of the District, and approving the Initial Plan and preliminary
2018 budget therefore.
Creates and establishes the citywide Denver Tourism Improvement District (TID),
appoints the initial members of the board of directors, and approves the initial
operating plan and preliminary budget. The Committee approved filing this bill at its
meeting on 8-9-17.
Council Bill 17-0883 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
8-28-17.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
17-0891 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 27-164 of Division 3 of
Article V of Chapter 27 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and
County of Denver regarding the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
Amends Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to provide for a
30-day extension for the delivery date of the Comprehensive Housing Plan and
Annual Action Plan to provide sufficient time for the City to conduct public,
stakeholder, and City Council outreach to finalize policy and investment
recommendations for the City’s federal and local housing resources. The Committee
approved filing this bill at its meeting on 8-9-17.
Council Bill 17-0891 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0837 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 Associate Internal Auditor at paygrade V-808 to the City Classification and Pay
Plan. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-1-17.
Council Bill 17-0837 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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17-0841 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 385,
395, 405 & 415 South Cherokee Street in Baker.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 385, 395, 405, &
415 South Cherokee Street from I-B UO-2 to C-MX-16, in Council District 7. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-8-17.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 17-0841 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
9-18-17.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
17-0863 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of a utility easement
dedicated by the Vestals Sunset Terrace Filing No. 4 subdivision plat
recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder on April 2, 1956 at Book 23,
Page 5, located at 5405 East Bails Drive.
Relinquishes a portion of the easements established in the Vestals Sunset Terrace
Filing No. 4 located at 5405 East Bails Drive in Council District 6. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-8-17.
Council Bill 17-0863 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
17-0864 A bill for an ordinance renaming Market Place Street to South
Market Place Street on the Broadway Station Filing No. 1 subdivision plat
recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2017068642.
Renames Market Place Street to South Market Place Street to correct an error on
the Broadway Station Filing No. 1 subdivision plat recorded at reception No.
2017068642 located on Broadway between Mississippi Avenue and Kentucky Avenue
in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-8-17.
Council Bill 17-0864 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
17-0894 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance 880, Series 1992,
concerning the “Tree Removal and Replacement” program in the Culture
and Recreation Special Revenue Fund and the means for authorizing
revenues and expenditures from said fund.
Amends Ordinance No. 880, Series of 1992, to change the name of the “Tree
Removal and Replacement” Special Revenue Fund (SRF) to the “Public Tree
Canopy” SRF and clarify its purpose as planting and establishing trees in public
rights-of-way and other public places. The Committee approved filing this bill
by consent on 8-8-17.
Council Bill 17-0894 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
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17-0895 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of
November 7, 2017, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver concerning the Department of Environmental Health.
Refers a question to the November 2017 ballot to amend the Charter to change the
name of Department of Environmental Health to Department of Public Health and
Environment to better reflect agency responsibilities and increase the size of its
Board from 5 seats to 9 to allow for more diverse representation. The Committee
approved filing this bill at its meeting on 8-9-17.
Council Bill 17-0895 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
17-0940 A bill for an ordinance adopting a new Article VIII in Chapter 28 of
the Denver Revised Municipal Code, to be known as the Public Safety
Enforcement Priorities Act.
Amends Chapter 28 of the Revised Municipal Code to add a new Article VIII related
to public safety enforcement that will provide the following: memorializes existing
City policy by prohibiting the detention of individuals beyond their sentence;
memorializes predominant City practices by prohibiting City employees from
collecting information on immigration or citizenship status; prohibits the sharing of
any other information about individuals for purposes of immigration enforcement;
and, memorializes predominant practices by prohibiting use of city resources or City
cooperation with civil immigration enforcement, including prohibiting providing
access to secure areas or facilities. This bill was approved for filing by
Councilmembers Kniech and Lopez.
Council Bill 17-0940 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published with future courtesy public hearing
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0794 A bill for an ordinance amending Article V of Chapter 2 of the
Revised Municipal Code pertaining to financial disclosure.
Amends Article V of Chapter 2 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code pertaining to
financial disclosure by making minor corrections and clarifying the reporting period
for semi-annual gift reports filed by officers. The Committee approved filing this bill
by consent on 7-25-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Bill 17-0794 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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17-0924 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Urban
Renewal Authority for the Emily Griffith Opportunity School Property Tax
Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area.
Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the
Emily Griffith Opportunity School Redevelopment Area to establish the parameters
for tax increment financing with incremental sales and property taxes in Council
District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 8-28-17. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
7-25-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Kniech, that Council Bill 17-0924 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)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Brooks announced that tonight there will be a
required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0751, changing the zoning
classification for 4060 North Elati Street in Globeville; a required
public hearing on Council Bill 17-0752, changing the zoning
classification for 3955, 3965 and 3995 North High Street in Cole;
and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0750, changing the
zoning classification for 1208 North Quitman Street in West Colfax.
Anyone wishing to speak on any 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
17-0751 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4060
North Elati Street in Globeville.
Rezones property at 4060 North Elati Street from I-A UO-2 to C-RX-12 (industrial to
urban center, mixed-use) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this
bill at its meeting on 7-11-17.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Bill 17-0751 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 6:29 p.m., Council President
Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-0751. Patricia Gillette and Anne
Elizabeth signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Seku signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Andrew Webb of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff
Report.
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Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon, Susman (2)
17-0752 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3955,
3965 and 3995 North High Street in Cole.
Rezones property at 3955, 3965, and 3995 North High Street from I-B, UO-2 to
I-MX-3, UO-2 (industrial to industrial, mixed-use) in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 7-11-17.
A motion offered by Councilman Clark, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Bill 17-0752 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 7:11 p.m., Council President
Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-0752. Bruce O'Donnell, John
McIntyre, Brett Parmelee, and Trena Moya signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No
speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Seku signed up to speak neither
in favor of nor against the bill. Andrew Webb of Community Planning and Development
delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon, Susman (2)
17-0750 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1208
North Quitman Street in West Colfax.
Rezones property located at 1208 North Quitman Street from G-MU-3 to G-RX-5
(general, urban neighborhood multi-unit to general, urban residential mixed-use) in
Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 7-11-17.
Community Planning and Development has determined that the requirement for a
legal protest (signatures of the owners of at least 20% of those property owners
within 200 feet of the subject area or 20% within 200 feet of the outside of the
subject area) has not been met (petition signatures represent 0% and 6.5%,
respectively).
A motion offered by Councilman Clark, duly seconded by Councilman Espinoza, that
Council Bill 17-0750 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 7:49 p.m., Council President
Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-0750. Bruce O'Donnell and
Brandon Gill signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Justin Herman, John W. Buckner II,
Lori Smith, Stephanie Wickman, and Seku signed up to speak in opposition of the bill.
Theresa Lucero of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Clark, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega (8)
Nay: Brooks, Espinoza, Flynn (3)
Absent: Herndon, Susman (2)
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Brooks announced that on Monday, August 28,
2017, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill
17-0883, creating and establishing the Denver Tourism Improvement
District, appointing the initial members of the Board of Directors of
the District, and approving the Initial Plan and preliminary 2018
budget. And, on Monday, September 18, 2017, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0841, changing the zoning
classification for 385, 395, 405 and 415 South Cherokee Street in
Baker. Any protests against Council Bill 17-0841 must be filed with
the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, September 11,
2017.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Brooks
adjourned the meeting at 9:25 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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City Council Meeting of Monday, August 21, 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, August 21, 2017
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
17-0946 A letter dated August 21, 2017, from Brendan J. Hanlon, Chief Financial
Officer and Manager of Finance, in keeping with the provisions of Section 20-93 of
the Denver Revised Municipal Code, the Department of Finance intends to issue
Special Facilities (United Airlines Project) Airport Refunding Bonds, Series 2017, for
an on behalf of the Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $280
million for the of purpose of refunding Special Facilities Airport Series 2007 bonds.
PROCLAMATIONS
17-0941 A proclamation celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Community
College of Denver.
Sponsors Brooks, Flynn, Kashmann, Clark, López, Black, New, Susman and
Gilmore
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
17-0886 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendment and
Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
NEWSED Community Development Corporation, Inc. to substitute collateral
as security for a loan.
Amends a contract with NEWSED Community Development Corporation to release
the City’s lien on 1029 Santa Fe Drive, allowing NEWSED to sell the property and to
establish a replacement lien on NEWSED-owned real property at 901 West 10th
Avenue in Council District 3 (GE-2Y004). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee approved
filing this resolution at its meeting on 8-9-17.
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Finance & Governance Committee
17-0838 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Retirement Planning Services,
Inc. for flexible spending account and COBRA administration.
Adds $237,600 and one year with a new total of $727,600 and end date of
12-31-18 to the contract with Retirement Planning Services, Inc. or 24HourFlex for
employee flexible spending accounts and Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act administration to City employees (CSAHR-201314222-02). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-11-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17.
17-0854 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement by and between the
City and County of Denver and The Act 1 Group, Inc., dba ATIMS, for the
development, implementation and maintenance of software services for
the Denver Sheriff Jail Management System.
Approves a $7 million, ten-year contract with The ACT 1 Group, Inc., doing
business as ATIMS, for development, implementation, and maintenance
services for the Denver Sheriff Department jail management system including
inmate monitoring and booking, housing, medical treatment, and release at
the downtown detention center and county jail (TECHS-201736227). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-11-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17.
17-0873 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company to provide the City’s Fleet Department with recapped and
retreaded tires for various sizes of vehicles.
Approves a $2 million master purchase order with The Goodyear Tire &
Rubber Company through 07-31-18 for recapped and retreaded tires for City
trucks and vehicles. (0135A0117). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
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17-0874 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and EP Blazer, LLC, dba John Elway
Chevrolet, to supply the City’s Fleet Department with original equipment
manufacturer Chevrolet parts for repairs and service.
Approves a $1 million master purchase order with EP Blazer, LLC, doing
business as John Elway Chevrolet, through 08-31-18 for original equipment
manufacturer automotive and light duty truck parts (0666A0217). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-11-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
17-0875 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Vista FD, LLC, dba Groove
Ford, to supply the City’s Fleet Department with original equipment
manufacturer Ford parts for repairs and service.
Approves a $2.5 million master purchase order with Vista FD, LLC, doing
business as Groove Ford, through 08-31-18 for light duty truck parts
(0666A0117). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 8-8-17.
17-0876 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Faris Machinery Company to
supply the City’s Fleet and Street Maintenance Departments with
replacement parts for existing street sweepers.
Approves a master purchase order with Faris Machinery Company for $2
million through 10-31-20 for replacement parts for the City’s Street
Maintenance Department to repair and maintain the City’s existing street
sweeper fleet (0557Z0117). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee approved filing
this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
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17-0877 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Asphalt Specialties Company,
Inc., to supply hotmix asphalt and road paving materials for Denver Public
Works and Denver International Airport.
Approves a $2 million master purchase order with Asphalt Specialties
Company, Inc. through 12-31-17 for asphalt and other paving materials for
citywide paving operations (5946M0117). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
17-0878 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Brannan Sand and Gravel
Company, LLC to supply hotmix asphalt and road paving materials for
Denver Public Works and Denver International Airport.
Approves a $1 million master purchase order with Brannan Sand and Gravel
Company, LLC through 12-31-17 for asphalt and other paving materials for
citywide paving operations (5946M0217). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
17-0893 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment Number Two to
Roof Antenna Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver
and 1670 Broadway Investors, LLC, to extend the term of the lease and
Increase Rent.
Adds $271,342.20 and five years to the agreement with 1670 Broadway
Investors, LLC for a new total of $719,632.20 and new end date of 04-30-22
for rooftop space leased for City communication equipment in Council District
9 (FINAN-GE7A002-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0852 A resolution approving a proposed Parks Use Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and German American Chamber of
Commerce-Colorado Chapter for a multi-day event in Skyline Park.
Approves a park use agreement with The German-American Chamber of
Commerce-Colorado Chapter for two months and for $0 to allow for the annual
Christkindl Market in Skyline Park Council District 9 (201735286). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17.
17-0853 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Concession
License between the City and County of Denver and Flog, LLC for food,
beverage and other services at Overland Golf Course.
Amends a contract with Flog, LLC by adding two months for a new end date of
12-31-17 for concession services at Overland Golf Course to align the end date with
other golf concession contracts and allow for additional time to rebid the license
located at 1801 South Huron Street in Council District 7 (201314309). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17.
17-0867 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of First Creek
Village Filing No. 3.
Approves a subdivision plat for First Creek Village Filing No. 3 located at 46th
Avenue and Tower Road in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
17-0870 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as North Fox Street at the intersection
of West 31st Avenue and North Fox Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as North Fox Street located at the
intersection of West 31st Avenue and Fox Street in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
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17-0871 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley near the intersection of
West 13th Avenue and North Elati Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located at the
intersection of West 13th Avenue and Elati Street in Council District 10. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
17-0862 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Pinyon Environmental, Inc., to
provide on-call environmental consulting as needed.
Amends a contract with Pinyon Environmental, Inc. by adding $540,000 for a
new total amount of $1.5 million and to add two years for a new end date of
4-26-20 for environmental consulting including: site assessment, brownfields
redevelopment, underground storage tank remediation, and other services for
ongoing and future projects citywide (ENVHL-201520873). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-9-17.
17-0879 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Ninyo & Moore, Geotechnical
Consultants to provide on-call environmental consulting as needed.
Amends a contract with Ninyo & Moore by adding $420,000 for a new total
contract in the amount of $900,000 and to add eight months for a new end
date of 12-31-18 for environmental consulting services including assessment
and cleanup activities and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
grant-funded brownfield projects citywide (ENVHL-201520845). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-11-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-9-17.
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17-0880 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Stantec Consulting Services,
Inc., to provide on-call environmental consulting as needed.
Amends a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., by adding $420,000
for a new total amount of $900,000 and eight months for a new end date of
12-31-18 for environmental consulting services including assessment and
cleanup activities and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant funded
brownfield projects citywide (ENVHL-201520811). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-9-17.
17-0892 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Latino Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Abenicio Rael and Claudia Duran to the
Denver Latino Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring on
1-01-19, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 8-9-17.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
17-0883 A bill for an ordinance creating and establishing the Denver
Tourism Improvement District, appointing the initial members of the Board
of Directors of the District, and approving the Initial Plan and preliminary
2018 budget therefore.
Creates and establishes the citywide Denver Tourism Improvement District (TID),
appoints the initial members of the board of directors, and approves the initial
operating plan and preliminary budget. IF ORDERED PUBLISHED, A PUBLIC
HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THIS ITEM. REFER TO THE “PENDING” SECTION OF
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS FOR THE DATE. The Committee approved
filing this bill at its meeting on 8-9-17.
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17-0891 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 27-164 of Division 3 of
Article V of Chapter 27 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and
County of Denver regarding the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
Amends Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to provide for a
30-day extension for the delivery date of the Comprehensive Housing Plan and
Annual Action Plan to provide sufficient time for the City to conduct public,
stakeholder, and City Council outreach to finalize policy and investment
recommendations for the City’s federal and local housing resources. The
Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 8-9-17.
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0837 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 Associate Internal Auditor at paygrade V-808 to the City Classification and
Pay Plan. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-1-17.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
17-0841 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 385,
395, 405 & 415 South Cherokee Street in Baker.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 385, 395, 405,
& 415 South Cherokee Street from I-B UO-2 to C-MX-16, in Council District 7. IF
ORDERED PUBLISHED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THIS ITEM. REFER
TO THE “PENDING” SECTION OF FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS FOR THE
DATE. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-8-17.
17-0863 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of a utility easement
dedicated by the Vestals Sunset Terrace Filing No. 4 subdivision plat
recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder on April 2, 1956 at Book 23,
Page 5, located at 5405 East Bails Drive.
Relinquishes a portion of the easements established in the Vestals Sunset Terrace
Filing No. 4 located at 5405 East Bails Drive in Council District 6. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-11-17. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-8-17.
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17-0864 A bill for an ordinance renaming Market Place Street to South
Market Place Street on the Broadway Station Filing No. 1 subdivision plat
recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2017068642.
Renames Market Place Street to South Market Place Street to correct an error on
the Broadway Station Filing No. 1 subdivision plat recorded at reception No.
2017068642 located on Broadway between Mississippi Avenue and Kentucky
Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on
8-8-17.
17-0894 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance 880, Series 1992,
concerning the “Tree Removal and Replacement” program in the Culture
and Recreation Special Revenue Fund and the means for authorizing
revenues and expenditures from said fund.
Amends Ordinance No. 880, Series of 1992, to change the name of the “Tree
Removal and Replacement” Special Revenue Fund (SRF) to the “Public Tree
Canopy” SRF and clarify its purpose as planting and establishing trees in
public rights-of-way and other public places. The Committee approved filing
this bill by consent on 8-8-17.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
17-0895 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of
November 7, 2017, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver concerning the Department of Environmental Health.
Refers a question to the November 2017 ballot to amend the Charter to change the
name of Department of Environmental Health to Department of Public Health and
Environment to better reflect agency responsibilities and increase the size of its
Board from 5 seats to 9 to allow for more diverse representation. The Committee
approved filing this bill at its meeting on 8-9-17.
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17-0940 A bill for an ordinance adopting a new Article VIII in Chapter 28 of
the Denver Revised Municipal Code, to be known as the Public Safety
Enforcement Priorities Act.
Amends Chapter 28 of the Revised Municipal Code to add a new Article VIII related
to public safety enforcement that will provide the following: memorializes existing
City policy by prohibiting the detention of individuals beyond their sentence;
memorializes predominant City practices by prohibiting City employees from
collecting information on immigration or citizenship status; prohibits the sharing of
any other information about individuals for purposes of immigration enforcement;
and, memorializes predominant practices by prohibiting use of city resources or
City cooperation with civil immigration enforcement, including prohibiting providing
access to secure areas or facilities. This bill was approved for filing by
Councilmembers Kniech and Lopez.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
17-0794 A bill for an ordinance amending Article V of Chapter 2 of the
Revised Municipal Code pertaining to financial disclosure.
Amends Article V of Chapter 2 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code pertaining to
financial disclosure by making minor corrections and clarifying the reporting period
for semi-annual gift reports filed by officers. The Committee approved filing this bill
by consent on 7-25-17.
17-0924 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Urban
Renewal Authority for the Emily Griffith Opportunity School Property Tax
Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area.
Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority for
the Emily Griffith Opportunity School Redevelopment Area to establish the
parameters for tax increment financing with incremental sales and property taxes
in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 8-28-17. The Committee approved filing this bill at its
meeting on 7-25-17.
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
17-0751, changing the zoning classification for 4060 North Elati
Street in Globeville; a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0752,
changing the zoning classification for 3955, 3965 and 3995 North
High Street in Cole; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
17-0750, changing the zoning classification for 1208 North Quitman
Street in West Colfax. Anyone wishing to speak on any 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
17-0751 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4060
North Elati Street in Globeville.
Rezones property at 4060 North Elati Street from I-A UO-2 to C-RX-12 (industrial
to urban center, mixed-use) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this bill at its meeting on 7-11-17.
17-0752 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3955,
3965 and 3995 North High Street in Cole.
Rezones property at 3955, 3965, and 3995 North High Street from I-B, UO-2 to
I-MX-3, UO-2 (industrial to industrial, mixed-use) in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 7-11-17.
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17-0750 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1208
North Quitman Street in West Colfax.
Rezones property located at 1208 North Quitman Street from G-MU-3 to G-RX-5
(general, urban neighborhood multi-unit to general, urban residential mixed-use) in
Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
7-11-17. Community Planning and Development has determined that the
requirement for a legal protest (signatures of the owners of at least 20% of those
property owners within 200 feet of the subject area or 20% within 200 feet of the
outside of the subject area) has not been met (petition signatures represent 0%
and 6.5%, respectively).
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, August 28, 2017, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0883, creating
and establishing the Denver Tourism Improvement District,
appointing the initial members of the Board of Directors of the
District, and approving the Initial Plan and preliminary 2018 budget.
And, on Monday, September 18, 2017, Council will hold a required
public hearing on Council Bill 17-0841, changing the zoning
classification for 385, 395, 405 and 415 South Cherokee Street in
Baker. Any protests against Council Bill 17-0841 must be filed with
the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, September 11,
2017.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 8-28-17
17-0755 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2600
South Sheridan Boulevard in Harvey Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2600 South
Sheridan Boulevard from PUD 579 to S-SU-D (planned development in the old
zoning code to suburban, single-unit) in Council District 2. The Committee
approved filing this bill at its meeting on 7-18-17.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
17-0850 A resolution to set a public hearing for the creation and
establishment of the Denver Tourism Improvement District.
Sets a public hearing before City Council for 08-28-17 on the formation and
establishment of the citywide Denver Tourism Improvement District (TID). The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17.
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