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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, August 28, 2017 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Black led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 17-0971 Minutes of Monday, August 21, 2017 The minutes of Monday, August 21, 2017, were approved. Approved The minutes of meeting date, Monday, August 21, 2017, were distributed to Council. Council President Pro-Tem Clark ordered the minutes approved. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Kniech, Kashmann, López, and Clark offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 17-0974 A proclamation recognizing September 2017 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Proclamation 17-0974 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 17-0975 A proclamation raising the awareness of pediatric cancer. A motion offered by Councilman Clark, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Proclamation 17-0975 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Councilwoman Ortega asked to be added as a sponsor of Proclamation 17-0975. Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) Page 1 RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee Block Vote Block Vote A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, 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, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 17-0834 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and reappointments to the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Barbara Puls, Andrew Johnston, and Peter Baertlein; and, the appointments of Robert Duncanson, Christopher Pachecho, Michael Sapp, and Peter Spanberger to the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Board of Directors for terms effective immediately and expiring 06-30-19, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-15-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Resolution 17-0834 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 17-0861 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and Compass Group USA, Inc., to provide beverage and snack vending products in certain City facilities. Approves a contract with Compass Group USA, Inc. for $225,000 and five years for beverage and snack vending machines in City-owned facilities citywide (GENRL-201733597). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 8-15-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Resolution 17-0861 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) Page 2 17-0872 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Henry Schein, Inc., to provide the Denver Fire Department with medical grade gloves for emergency responders. Approves a $600,000 master purchase order with Henry Schein, Inc. through 07-01-20 for medical grade gloves for the Denver Fire Department for emergency responders (0069A0117). 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 Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Resolution 17-0872 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 17-0912 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the I-25 and Broadway 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 10-02-17 on the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Plan in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-15-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Resolution 17-0912 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 17-0952 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($158,000.00), payable to Valerie McNaughton, in full payment and satisfaction of claims in Civil Action No. 16-cv-01237, in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Settles a personnel claim involving the Career Service Board’s Hearings Office. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting of 8-15-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Resolution 17-0952 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) Page 3 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-0881 A resolution approving a proposed Surface Lots Parking Management Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and SP Plus Corporation to provide professional parking management services for city owned public surface parking lots. Approves a revenue contract with SP Plus Corporation for $4 million in revenue and $920,000 in expenditures over three years for professional parking management services in the operation and maintenance of the Acme, Auraria, Bannock, Chestnut, North Elati, South Elati, and Firehouse surface parking lots to include: customer service, record keeping, revenue collection and depositing, event management, staffing and monthly financial reporting and analysis in various locations citywide (201734150). 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 Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Resolution 17-0881 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 17-0900 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and OZ Architecture, Inc. for professional design and construction services. Amends a contract with OZ Architecture, Inc. by adding $35,000 for a new total amount of $1,043,755 to address any unforeseen design needs as they arise during the relocation of the 911 Communication Center to 12025 East 45th Avenue in Council District 8. No change to contract duration (201626298). 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 8-15-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Resolution 17-0900 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 17-0904 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as a public alley near the intersection of West 24th Avenue and Eliot Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located at the intersection of West 24th Avenue and Eliot Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-15-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Resolution 17-0904 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 4 Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 17-0906 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as Tremont Place and a parcel of land as a public alley near the intersection of 29th Street and Tremont Place. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as Tremont Place and as public alley located at the intersection of 29th Street and Tremont Place in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-15-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Resolution 17-0906 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 17-0907 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Galena Street at the intersection of East 56th Avenue and North Galena Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as North Galena Street located at the intersection of East 56th Avenue and Galena Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-15-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Resolution 17-0907 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) Page 5 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-0905 A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mpowered for financial counseling and related support services for the Financial Empowerment Center program. Amends a contract with Mpowered to add $239,134.84 for a new total contract in the amount of $887,047.15 and to add six months for a new end date of 12-31-17 for financial counseling and related services in support of the City’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) program to provide free, one-on-one financial coaching for residents in the City to assist in developing budgets, reducing debt, increasing savings, navigating complex financial systems, and other related services (HRCRS-201626889-05). 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 8-16-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Resolution 17-0905 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 17-0908 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Cody Caffee to the Denver Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring on 5-01-19, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-16-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Resolution 17-0908 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) Page 6 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 17-0866 A bill for an ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 15 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning the regulation of campaign finances. Amends Article III of Chapter 15 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to update provisions pertaining to campaign finance by clarifying and adding definitions, adjusting existing reporting deadlines and requirements, establishing new reporting requirements for independent expenditures and electioneering communications, providing a structure to impose, waive and appeal fines for late reports, and providing clean-up changes throughout the bill including removing outdated charter code references, updating cross references to code sections, and revising or relocating language for better clarity. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 8-15-17. Council Bill 17-0866 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-0911 A bill for an ordinance making appropriations to the Wastewater Management Enterprise Fund. Appropriates $1 million from the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District to fund the drainage and flood control improvements for the Sanderson Gulch - Lipan Street to South Platte River project in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-15-17. Council Bill 17-0911 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-0913 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. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by adding Permit Review Technician I (E-618), Permit Review Technician II (E-620), Lead Permit Review Technician (E-621), Plans Review Specialist I (E-623), and Plans Review Specialist II (E-625); and, abolishes the titles of Plans Review Technician, Associate Plans Review Technician, and Senior Plans Review Technician. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-15-17. Council Bill 17-0913 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 7 17-0917 A bill for an ordinance establishing two new funds in the Denver Municipal Airport System Enterprise Fund for the “Airport Capital Improvement and Equipment” fund and “Airport Sponsor Grant” fund. Approves the creation of the Airport Capital Improvement and Equipment Fund and the Airport Sponsor Grant Fund to appropriately account for Fund 73850, the Capital Equipment and Improvements fund, to comply with the new Workday financial system requirements that grant sponsored funding be kept separate from the matching Denver International Airport expenses. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-15-17. Council Bill 17-0917 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-0918 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund Contingency to Community Planning and Development. Approves the supplemental appropriation of $700,000 from the General Fund Contingency to Community Planning and Development to increase contract resources to address a permit backlog. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-15-17. Council Bill 17-0918 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-0902 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, relating to the “56th Avenue / Pena Improvements” project and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $3,832,000 in federal funds to fund operational improvements to 56th Avenue including lane-balancing, additional turn-lane provisions, transitions to existing lane configurations, and other improvements located near 56th Avenue and Peña Boulevard in Council District 11 (201735914). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-15-17. Council Bill 17-0902 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 8 17-0916 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, relating to the “47th and York Street Safe Crossing Pedestrian Bridge over Union Pacific Rail Road” project and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $2.5 million for funding of a new pedestrian bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks located at 47th Avenue and York Street in Council District 9 (201736463). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-18-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-15-17. Council Bill 17-0916 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Bill 17-0891 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Bill 17-0837 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) Page 9 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Bill 17-0863 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Bill 17-0864 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Bill 17-0894 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Page 10 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Bill 17-0895 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Pro-Tem Clark announced that tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-0755, changing the zoning classification for 2600 South Sheridan Boulevard in Harvey Park; 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 2017 budget; and, a one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 17-0940, adopting a new Article 8 in Chapter 28 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, to be known as the Public Safety Enforcement Priorities Act. 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 Page 11 REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Bill 17-0883 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 6:41 p.m., Council President Pro-Tem Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-0883. Allen Paty, Chairman Seku, and Tony Dunn signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Brad Dodson of the Department of Finance delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-0755 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2600 South Sheridan Boulevard in Harvey Park. Rezones 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Ortega, that Bill 17-0755 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 6:54 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-0755. Gretchen Williams and Chairman Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Analiese Hock of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) Page 12 COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Bill 17-0940 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 7:05 p.m., Council President Pro-Tem Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-0940. Victor Galvan, Kristen Wade, Rey Macias, Rigoberto Perez, Chairman Seku, Howard Dotson, Sofia Chavez, Rick D. Bailey, Maria Diego, Vic Ament, Joy Athanasiou, Andrea Savage, Felipe Gerardino, Julie Gonzales, Caryn Oppenheim, Tom Fagan, Tim Lopez, Alexa Bailon, Corrine Rivera Fowler, Dana Miller, Salvador Hernandez, Laura Peniche, Maricruz Herrera, Denise Maes, Father Joseph Dang, Lou Irwin, Pedro Camillo, Margaret Brugger, Sarah Morris, Connie Romero, Angela Cobian, and Hans Meyer signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Councilman López, Councilwoman Kniech, and David Broadwell of the City Attorney's Office delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Herndon, Susman (3) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 13 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Pro-Tem Clark adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 14