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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, September 11, 2017 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilman Herndon arrived late. Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 17-0991 Minutes of Monday, August 28, 2017 Council Approved Minutes 17-0991 was approved. Approved The minutes of meeting date, Monday, August 28, 2017, were distributed to Council. Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members López, Clark, and Brooks offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 17-0992 A proclamation celebrating the Denver League of Women Voters’ 85th Birthday. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Proclamation 17-0992 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Councilwoman Ortega asked to be added as a sponsor of Proclamation 17-0992. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, New (4) 17-0993 A proclamation honoring the Denver Union Station Project Authority and its Board of Directors for exemplary service. A motion offered by Councilman Brooks, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Proclamation 17-0993 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Councilwoman Ortega asked to be added as a sponsor of Proclamation 17-0993. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, New (4) Page 1 17-0994 A proclamation recognizing National Preparedness Month, September 2017. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Proclamation 17-0994 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, New (4) 17-1011 A proclamation recognizing the importance of DACA and Dreamers to Denver, Colorado, and the United States. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman López, that Council Proclamation 17-1011 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Councilman Espinoza asked to be added as a sponsor of Proclamation 17-1011. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee Block Vote Block Vote A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0890 A resolution authorizing submittal of an application for a special-purpose subzone of Foreign-Trade Zone No. 123 for use by Lockheed Martin Corporation and related entities. Authorizes the City to submit an application for use by Lockheed Martin Corporation, located at 12257 South Wadsworth Boulevard in Littleton, Colorado, to establish a special-purpose subzone of Foreign Trade Zone #123, as authorized by the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board, for use by companies located within 60 miles of Denver International Airport. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-23-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0890 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 2 Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0925 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Kevin Marchman to the Stapleton Development Corporation Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Kevin Marchman to the Stapleton Development Corporation Board of Directors for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-23-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0925 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0929 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Lowry Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Mark Betchey and Derek Camunez to the Lowry Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors for terms effective immediately and expiring 8-31-20, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-23-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0929 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0932 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Allstream Business US, Inc. concerning purchase of hardware, software, software upgrades, support, maintenance and related equipment and professional services at Denver International Airport. Approves a five-year contract with Allstream Business US, Inc. in the amount of $9,327,868.03 to design, build, deploy, and manage telephone and voice services for user devices and functions including airport operations and maintenance control, emergency services, call centers, facility phones, and emergency broadcast and conference capabilities throughout Denver International Airport (201523312-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-23-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0932 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Page 3 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0933 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Forest City Stapleton, Inc, Park Creek Metropolitan District, and Stapleton Development Corporation concerning utilization of airport property for construction activities to facilitate development at the former Stapleton International Airport at Denver International Airport. Approves a license agreement with Park Creek Metropolitan District to allow the developer to utilize airport property for construction activities to facilitate development at the former Stapleton Airport in the area bounded by 46th Place, Central Park Boulevard, 47th Avenue, and Beeler Street in Council District 8 (PLANE 201735448). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-23-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0933 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0968 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Mission Yogurt, Inc. concerning a concession at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Mission Yogurt, Inc., doing business as Etai’s, formerly known as Udi's Café and Bar, to allow renovations to the concession location without mandating a minimum investment requirement and approving a trade name change at Denver International Airport (201102972). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-30-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0968 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Finance & Governance Committee Page 4 17-0945 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Valentia Building LLC for the purchase of 8315 E. Colfax Ave. for public purposes. Approves a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Valentia Building LLC for $1.3 million for acquisition of 8315 East Colfax Avenue in Council District 8 (FINAN 201736137-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 8-22-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0945 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-0844 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and American Sign and Striping Company for sign construction services. Approves a contract with American Sign and Striping Company for $1,114,363.20 and for three years to install and maintain new and existing street signage citywide, including post mounted, utility and signal pole mounted, posts in hardscape and softscape, meter posts, plastic bollards, and signs attached to permanent structures, and associated labor, material and traffic control (201734863). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0844 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0845 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and RDP Barricade Company LLC d/b/a Colorado Barricade Company LLC for sign construction services. Approves a contract with Colorado Barricade for $1,193,411.61 and for three years to install and maintain new and existing signage citywide, including post mounted, utility and signal pole mounted, posts in hardscape and softscape, meter posts, plastic bollards, and signs attached to permanent structures, and associated labor, material and traffic control (201736163). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0845 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 5 Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0847 A resolution approving a proposed CMGC Construction Contract between the City and County of Denver and PCL Construction Services, Inc. for improvements to Paco Sanchez Park. Approves a contract with PCL Construction Services for $3,402,304 and one year to implement phase 1 of the Re-imagine Play playground design at Paco Sanchez park featuring custom climbing structures and safety surfacing, seating areas and hardscape, landscape and irrigation upgrades, located at 880 Hooker Street in Council District 3 (201735349). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-1-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0847 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0865 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as North Washington Street and East 51st Avenue located near the intersection of North Washington Street and East 51st Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as East 51st Avenue and North Washington Street located at the intersection of East 51st Avenue and Washington Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0865 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Page 6 17-0882 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and FCI Constructors, Inc. to construct the new Denver 911 Communications Center. Approves a contract with FCI Constructors, Inc. for $12,804,984.56 and one year to construct a new Denver 911 Communication Center including: an interior renovation of 43,000 square feet of the existing building, a seismic retrofit to meet code for an essential facility, exterior door and window replacement, and site improvements to create a functional and secure facility located at 12025 East 45th Avenue in Council District 8 (201736327). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-8-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0882 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0899 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and Cartegraph Systems, Inc., to provide and install a cloud based Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system for the City’s transportation assets. Approves a contract with Cartegraph Systems, Inc. for $671,900 and three years to install a cloud based Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to manage the City's traffic signals, signs, and other traffic management assets citywide (201733328). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-15-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0899 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Page 7 17-0901 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Gerald H. Phipps, Inc., for the construction of a new utility building in the upper north parking lot adjacent to Alameda Parkway within Red Rocks Park. Approves a contract with Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. for $3,884,740.85 and for ten months to construct a new utility building located in the upper north parking lot of Red Rocks Park to support waste management, janitorial services, parking operations, grounds keeping, and other operations, as well as restrooms for employees and the general public (201734695). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-15-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0901 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0909 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and R S Tipton, Inc. for Organizational Change Management Services. Amends a contract with R S Tipton, Inc. by adding $100,000 for a new total $580,000 and nine months for a new end date of 12-31-18 for organizational change management including strategies and recommendations regarding organizational structural change within different city agencies citywide (201521101). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-15-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-0909 be adopted. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Adopted Aye: (None) (0) Nay: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Page 8 17-0910 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Federal Contracting, Inc., dba Bryan Construction, Incorporated, for the build out of Denver County Jail Building 24. Approves a contract with Bryan Construction, Incorporated for $3,045,931 and for nine months for design phase and construction phase services for the Denver County Jail Building 24 levels 6 and 7 build out located at 10500 Smith Road in Council District 8 (201736311). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-15-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0910 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0915 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Saunders Construction, LLC to perform demolition, abatement, and site remediation services. Approves a contract with Saunders Construction, LLC., for $18,000,000 and for three years for integrated demolition services including project management services, property management services, facility demolition, facility abatement, and site-specific remediation in support of the National Western Center (NWC) program, the Platte to Park Hill project, and the North Denver Cornerstone Collaborative (201736386). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 8-22-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0915 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0926 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and McCandless Truck Center LLC to produce two (2) 2017 Crane Carrier cab and chassis Heil 5000 body, rear loading trash trucks. Approves a purchase order with McCandless Truck Center LLC, for $581,722 for two 2017 Crane Carrier rear loading trash trucks with selected options and accessories, to support citywide solid waste management operations (PWOPS 0000012969). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-22-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0926 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 9 Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0928 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Columbine Street at the intersection of East 40th Avenue and North Columbine Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as North Columbine Street located at the intersection of East 40th Avenue and Columbine Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-22-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0928 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0934 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Greenway Foundation for the lease of a building and parking lot within Habitat Park. Amends a lease agreement with The Greenway Foundation by adding ten years for a new end date of 12-31-27 for a small building and associated parking lot within Johnson-Habitat Park to be used for nonprofit purposes associated with environmental education and stewardship efforts to improve and maintain natural areas along and near the South Platte River located at 610 South Jason Street in Council District 7. No change to annual $1 lease amount (201205168). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-22-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0934 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Page 10 17-0947 A resolution for filing approving a proposed First Amendment to Construction Agreement (36th Street Yard Office Facility Relocation) between the City and County of Denver and Union Pacific Railroad Company. Amends a contract with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRC) by adding $98,039.83 for a new total reimbursement amount of $286,878.83 and a new total contract amount of $4,128,129.02 for UPRC to relocate their existing office to 3880 Wynkoop Street to accommodate the 35th-36th Pedestrian Bridge project in Council District 9. No change to contract duration (201419081). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-29-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0947 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0950 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 Colfax Avenue and Vrain Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and Vrain Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-29-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0950 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0951 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as North York Street and East 40th Avenue near the intersection of East 40th Avenue and North York Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as North York Street and as East 40th Avenue located at the intersection of East 40th Avenue and York Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-29-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0951 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Page 11 17-0953 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East 40th Avenue at the intersection of East 40th Avenue and North York Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as East 40th Avenue located at the intersection of East 40th Avenue and North York Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-29-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0953 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0954 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Franklin Street at the intersection of East 40th Avenue and North Franklin Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as North Franklin Street located at the intersection of East 40th Avenue and North Franklin Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-29-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0954 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0955 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East 56th Avenue at near the intersection of East 56th Avenue and North Dallas Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as East 56th Avenue located at the intersection of East 56th Avenue and North Dallas Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-29-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0955 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Page 12 17-0956 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., to reconstruct and upgrade for (4) existing traffic signals within the City and County of Denver. Approves a contract with Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. for $1,516,429.56 and for seven months for the replacement and upgrade of traffic signals at the intersections of Peoria Street and 47th Avenue, Alameda Avenue and Broadway, Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and North Monaco Parkway, and Louisiana Avenue and Downing Street, including the removal and replacement of existing signal equipment, signage, ADA compliant pedestrian ramps, curb and gutter, and upgraded sidewalks in Council Districts 5,7, and 8 (201734986). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-29-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0956 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0964 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Downing Street near the intersection of Walnut Street and North Downing Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as North Downing Street located at the intersection of Walnut Street and North Downing Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-29-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0964 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 17-0965 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East Colfax Avenue at the intersection of North Ivy Street and East Colfax Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as East Colfax Avenue located at the intersection of North Ivy Street and East Colfax Avenue in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-29-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0965 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Page 13 17-0966 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley near the intersection of East 9th Avenue and North Grant Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located near the intersection of East 9th Avenue and Grant Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-29-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0966 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-0936 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amendment to the grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America concerning the "Continuum of Care Projects" and the funding therefor. Amends a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by adding $621,132 for a new contract total in the amount of $767,198 and to add one year for a new end date of 6-30-18 to consolidate existing grants into one Star grant to reduce administrative costs for permanent housing and wrap around supportive services to homeless youth with substance addictions who also have co-occurring mental illnesses. This includes 18 units of permanent housing for youth with disabilities, 20 one-bedroom apartments for chronically homeless disabled seniors who are in need of permanent housing and supportive services, and supportive services and permanent housing for 15 homeless individuals involved in the criminal justice system (SOCSV-2017-33718-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-23-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Susman, that Council Resolution 17-0936 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Susman (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Abstain: Ortega (1) Page 14 17-0957 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Jay Salas, Leah Weiner, Ben Weeda, Jeremy Matsen, and Gerardo Lopez to the Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 4-20-19, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-30-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-0957 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee 17-0938 A bill for an ordinance concerning certain airport facilities of the City and County of Denver, authorizing the issuance of “City and County of Denver, Colorado, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Special Facilities Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds (United Airlines, Inc. Project) Series 2017” in a maximum aggregate principal amount of $280,000,000 for the purpose of refunding and defeasing all of the outstanding $270,025,000 City and County of Denver, Colorado for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Special Facilities Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds (United Air Lines Project), Series 2007A; providing the form, terms and other details of the Series 2017 Bonds; pledging to the payment of the Series 2017 Bonds certain facilities rentals and a related Series 2017 Bond Guaranty; providing various covenants, agreements and other provisions concerning such airport facilities and the Series 2017 Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of a 2017 Amended and Restated Special Facilities and Ground Lease with United Airlines, Inc. with respect to such airport special facilities and related land; authorizing the execution of certain related agreements; ratifying action previously taken relating to the foregoing; and providing for other matters relating thereto. Authorizes the Manager of Finance to issue City and County of Denver, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Special Facilities Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2017, in a par amount not to exceed $280 million for the purpose of refunding outstanding Special Facilities Airport Revenue Bonds and paying costs of issuance expenses. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-23-17. Council Bill 17-0938 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 15 17-0972 A bill for an ordinance concerning the Airport System of the City and County of Denver; establishing the "Airport System General Junior Lien Bond Ordinance"; authorizing and establishing general provisions relating to Junior Lien Bonds and Junior Lien Obligations; providing the forms, terms, and conditions of such Junior Lien Bonds and Junior Lien Obligations; ratifying action previously taken; providing other matters relating thereto; and providing the effective date hereof. Authorizes the creation of the Airport System General Junior Lien Bond Ordinance and thereby the general provisions and parameters for all future Junior Lien Obligations for Denver International Airport, subject to further City Council approval, and to provide for terms and conditions of such obligations. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-30-17. Council Bill 17-0972 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-0973 A bill for an ordinance concerning the incurrence of a Junior Lien Obligation under the General Junior Lien Bond Ordinance in connection with certain payments required to be made under the Great Hall Development Agreement; providing for the creation of a related account in connection therewith; ratifying action previously taken; providing for other related matters; and providing the effective date hereof. Authorizes the incurrence of a Junior Lien Obligation for the Great Hall Project, pursuant to the Airport System General Junior Lien Bond Ordinance and Great Hall Development Agreement, to allow the City to fulfill legal obligations for supplemental payments as outlined in the Great Hall development agreement. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-30-17. Council Bill 17-0973 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Finance & Governance Committee 17-0930 A bill for an ordinance amending Articles I through IV, Article VI and Article VII of Chapter 53 (Taxation and Miscellaneous Revenue) of the Revised Municipal Code, to replace the City’s tax exemption for charitable and religious corporations with a new tax exemption for non-profit organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Amends Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to the definition of charitable corporation to correct formatting errors and utilize the current definition of a “Retailer or Vendor.” The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-22-17. Council Bill 17-0930 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 16 17-0931 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund Contingency to the Hearing Office. Approves a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $302,000 from the General Fund Contingency to fulfill the City’s obligation for a personnel settlement. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-22-17. Council Bill 17-0931 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-0937 A bill for an Ordinance approving the City’s consent to the dissolution of the Denver Union Station Project Authority and related intergovernmental agreements including the DUSPA Omnibus Assignment and Assumption Agreement and the DUSPA Dissolution Project Coordination and Cash Fund Management Agreement. Approves the dissolution of the Denver Union Station Project Authority and assignment of outstanding responsibilities to the City and to the Regional Transportation District including the 20th Street and Chestnut Place intersection improvements and other duties. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-22-17. Council Bill 17-0937 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-0960 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance 260, Series 2017, concerning rescinding budget, transferring cash, and making appropriations in the General Fund, General Government and Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Funds of moneys designated by City Council for various projects. Amends Ordinance 260, Series of 2017, to transfer $3,000 from the Denver Police General Fund budget to the Denver Police Donations Fund to correct a previous error in designating funding for the Bear Valley Cop Shop in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-29-17. Council Bill 17-0960 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 17 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-0914 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Board of Water Commissioners, for reimbursement by Denver Water to relocate pipes in Brighton Boulevard. Approves an agreement with the Denver Water Board of Commissioners for $3,637,060 and for three years to relocate their water lines which conflict with improvements resulting from the reconstruction of Brighton Boulevard from 29th Avenue to 40th Avenue and from 40th Avenue to 44th Avenue in Council District 9 (201736412). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-25-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-15-17. Council Bill 17-0914 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-0939 A bill for an ordinance approving a Framework Agreement and its exhibits among the City and County of Denver, Colorado State University, The Western Stock Show Association, and the National Western Center Authority; and exempting the public buildings on the National Western Center campus from the naming requirements of Section 2-275, D.R.M.C. Approves a framework agreement with Colorado State University, the Western Stock Show Association, and the National Western Center Authority for fifty years, with two possible 25 year extensions, to authorize formation of an authority to operate the new facilities and govern the roles and responsibilities of each party for the redevelopment of the existing National Western Complex into a year-round venue to preserve the National Western Stock Show in Denver for the next 100 years, provide room for new programming, provide connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods, and bring more visitors to Denver. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 8-29-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-0939 be ordered published on first reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ordered published on first reading Aye: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black, Gilmore, Kniech, New (4) Page 18 17-0961 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 15-0741, Series of 2015, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2015154997, located at 1251 through 1295 Knox Court. Relinquishes the easement reserved in Vacation Ordinance No. 15-0741, Series of 2015, Recordation No. 2015154997, located at 1251-1295 Knox Court in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-29-17. Council Bill 17-0961 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-0962 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the reservations established in Ordinance No. 363, Series of 1967, located at 1701 South Clayton Street. Relinquishes the reservations established in Vacating Ordinance No. 363, Series of 1967, located at 1701 South Clayton Street in Council District 6. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-29-17. Council Bill 17-0962 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-0866 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, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Page 19 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-0911 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, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-0913 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, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-0917 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, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Page 20 Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-0918 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, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-0902 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, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) Page 21 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-0916 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, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Kniech, New (3) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Brooks announced that tonight there will be a one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 17-0939, approving a framework agreement with Colorado State University, the Western Stock Show Association, and the National Western Center Authority for fifty years. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter must see the Council Secretary to receive a speaker card to fill out and return to her during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. Page 22 COURTESY PUBLIC HEARING - BILL FOR INTRODUCTION 17-0939 A bill for an ordinance approving a Framework Agreement and its exhibits among the City and County of Denver, Colorado State University, The Western Stock Show Association, and the National Western Center Authority; and exempting the public buildings on the National Western Center campus from the naming requirements of Section 2-275, D.R.M.C. Approves a framework agreement with Colorado State University, the Western Stock Show Association, and the National Western Center Authority for fifty years, with two possible 25 year extensions, to authorize formation of an authority to operate the new facilities and govern the roles and responsibilities of each party for the redevelopment of the existing National Western Complex into a year-round venue to preserve the National Western Stock Show in Denver for the next 100 years, provide room for new programming, provide connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods, and bring more visitors to Denver. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-2-17. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 8-29-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Bill 17-0939 be ordered published on first reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ordered published on first reading Council sat as a Committee of the Whole commencing at 7:30 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-0939. Terrance Carroll, John Mizapien, Mercedes Gonzalez, Nancy Grandys-Jones, Rey G, Angelina Torres, Pat Grant, Anne Hayes, David Oletski, Juan Veloz, Virginia Calderón, and Anne Elizabeth signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Nola Miguel and Seku signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Kelly Leid and team delivered the overview. Aye: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, López, Ortega, Susman (9) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black, Gilmore, Kniech, New (4) COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 23 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Brooks adjourned the meeting at 9:30 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 24