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Denver, CO · October 2, 2017

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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, October 2, 2017 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Ortega led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (12) Absent: Susman (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 17-1096 Minutes of Monday, September 25, 2017 Council Approved Minutes 17-1096 was approved. Approved The minutes of meeting date, Monday, September 25, 2017, were distributed to Council. Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Brooks, López, Ortega, and Herndon offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS Council President Brooks announced that tonight there is a presentation from the Denver Police Department. Denver Police Department COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee 17-1018 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Nossaman LLP concerning legal counsel in connection with the Great Hall Project at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Nossaman, LLP to add $600,000 for a new contract total in the amount of $1.8 million and to add seven months for a new end date of 6-30-18 for continued legal counsel through the financial close phase of the Great Hall Project at Denver International Airport (201629808-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-20-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1018 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) Abstain: Gilmore (1) Page 1 Block Vote Block Vote A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, 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 (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) 17-1036 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Simulation Live Fire Training Solutions, Inc. concerning the purchase of an aircraft fire simulator at Denver International Airport. Approves the purchase of an aircraft fire simulator at a cost of $2,862,215 for the Denver Fire Department Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Training Academy at Denver International Airport (PO-00021540). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-20-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1036 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) Finance & Governance Committee 17-1035 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Banc of America Public Capital Corp., to allow for a partial prepayment for leased golf equipment located at City Park Golf Course. Amends an equipment capital lease agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp. to allow for a partial prepayment for leased golf equipment at City Park Golf Course in Council District 9 (FINAN-201416078-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1035 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) Page 2 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1016 A resolution approving a proposed User Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Stapleton Foundation for Sustainable Urban Communities to conduct the "be well" program at multiple recreation centers. Approves a non-financial agreement with The Stapleton Foundation for two years to provide fitness and nutrition classes at the Central Park, Hiawatha Davis Jr., and Martin Luther King Jr. recreation centers in Council District 8 (201735011). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1016 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) 17-1019 A resolution for filing approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and WM Curbside, LLC to extend the term for residential household hazardous waste collection. Amends a contract with WM Curbside, LLC by adding one year for a new end date of 04-18-18 for the door-to-door collection, disposal, and recycling of residential household hazardous waste including oil, pesticides, batteries, and other materials on an appointment basis citywide. No change to contract amount (201520767). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1019 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) 17-1020 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 Arizona Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located at the intersection of West Arizona Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1020 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 3 Absent: Susman (1) 17-1023 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as public alleys near the intersection of West 14th Avenue and North Knox Court. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located near the intersection of West 14th Avenue and North Knox Court as part of the Knox Court Double D’s development project in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1023 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) 17-1026 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and CCG Systems, Inc., to continue to provide fleet management maintenance software support, extend term and increase compensation. Amends a contract with CCG Systems, Inc., doing business as Faster Asset Solutions, by adding $63,479.02 for a new total of $558,755.51 and two years for a new end date of 10-31-19 for software used to manage the database of public works fleet vehicles, equipment and parts, maintenance history, and vendor pricing citywide (CE95025). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1026 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) Page 4 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-1012 A resolution for filing approving a proposed agreement between the City and County of Denver and Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency LLC, to provide mitigation and home improvements related to the Central 70 Project. Approves a contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency in the amount of $3.75 million through 9-31-18 to provide home improvements, energy efficiency services, and energy assistance to mitigate construction dust and noise impacts related to the Central 70 Project construction in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 9-13-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1012 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) 17-1015 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency LLC, for energy efficiency services, weatherization upgrades, and education programs for low-income individuals. Amends a contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency, LLC, to add $925,000 and to add 519 days for a new end date of 12-31-18 to provide energy efficiency services, weatherization upgrades, and education for multi-family units and nonprofit facilities in Denver. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 9-13-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1015 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) Page 5 17-1024 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Wallace Foundation concerning the "Wallace Foundation’s Partnership for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Wallace Foundation in the amount of $1,040,175 to fund the Denver Afterschool Alliance, within the Office of Children’s Affairs, to work in partnership with Denver Public Schools to align and improve teaching and support to foster the social, emotional, and academic development of students at multiple school locations citywide (201736703). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-20-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1024 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 17-1030 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. Changes the pay grade of the Director of the Denver Office of Economic Development from A-820 to A-823. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-19-17. Council Bill 17-1030 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 6 17-1034 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by negotiation, purchase and/or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easements and other interests, including any rights and interest related or appurtenant to such properties so designated, as needed for the traffic and pedestrian safety improvement project at various intersections on Colorado Boulevard between Mexico and Virginia and at the intersections of 13th and Lincoln and 8th and Speer. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation, any property interest as needed for the traffic and pedestrian safety improvement project at various intersections on Colorado Boulevard between Mexico Avenue and Virginia Avenue and at the intersections of 13th Avenue and Lincoln Street and 8th Avenue and Speer Boulevard including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances in Council districts 3, 6, and 10. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-19-17. Council Bill 17-1034 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 7 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1001 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation, concerning the "Traffic Signal System Improvement Program - Denver TSSIP 2016-2018 Signals" project and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $3,310,727 and through 08-20-22 to fund the Traffic Signal System Improvement Program (TSSIP) for upgrades to traffic signals to over 100 intersections in Council districts 9 and 10 (201736600). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-19-17. Council Bill 17-1001 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-0802 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Regents of the University of Colorado for community corrections services. Approves a contract with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in the amount of $4,904,501 through 6-30-18 for residential and non-residential community corrections services (2017-35282). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-26-17. Council Bill 17-0802 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-1033 A bill approving a proposed Agreement Amendment No. 3 between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, for incentive payments for timely Medicaid determinations. Amends a contract with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), Colorado’s Medicaid Agency, to add one year for a new end date of 6-30-18 for HCPF’s County Medicaid Incentive Program Agreement to allow the Denver Department of Human Services to earn incentives up to $976,516.35 from the current state fiscal year based upon meeting specific program outcomes (2014-19599-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-20-17. Council Bill 17-1033 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 8 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee 17-0999 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement for Special Event Traffic Control Services between the City and County of Denver and the Town of Morrison for traffic control at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Approves a ten-year intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Morrison in the amount of $500,000 for traffic control at Red Rocks Park to help facilitate traffic egress during events at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (201735389-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-13-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-0999 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 (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) Finance & Governance Committee 17-1005 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed I-25 and Broadway Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Plan. Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA) for the sales and property tax increment area within the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Area in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-12-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-1005 and Council Bill 17-1006 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Susman (2) Page 9 17-1006 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Land and Easement Conveyance and Drainage Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Broadway Station Partners LLC, BSP East, LLC and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1 for the I-25 and Broadway Station Development. Approves a land and easement conveyance and drainage agreement with Broadway Station Partners, LLC, BSP East, LLC, and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1 to facilitate the relocation of a portion of West Kentucky Avenue to increase safety, improve access to the light rail station, and ease traffic congestion along Broadway in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-12-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-1005 and Council Bill 17-1006 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Susman (2) 17-1007 A bill for an ordinance amending the 1963 Retirement Plan with regard to definitions, retirement board, eligibility, contributions; payroll deductions, retirement categories, and retirement benefits. Amends Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) pertaining to the Denver Employees Retirement Plan (DERP) by lowering the actuarially assumed rate of return, increasing employer contributions, aligning the language in the DRMC with DERP plan practices and removing obsolete DRMC language. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-12-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1007 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 (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) Page 10 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-0978 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 2-143 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning membership of community representatives to the Denver Head Start Policy Council. Amends Section 2-143 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning the Denver Head Start Policy Council by removing occupation categories to recruit community representatives and extending the term that members can serve to a maximum of five years. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-13-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-0978 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 (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) 17-0981 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract Amendment #1 between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, for the Jail Based Behavioral Health Services Program. Amends an agreement with the State of Colorado to add $283,662 for a total reimbursement in the amount of $563,403 and to add one year for a new end date of 6-30-18 to fund the Denver Sheriff Department’s Recovery In a Secure Environment (RISE) Program to provide mental health and substance abuse assistance at the County Jail (201627831-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-13-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-0981 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 (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Susman (1) Page 11 17-1013 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Transportation regarding the CDOT Central 70 Environmental Mitigation and Denver Home Improvement Project. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation in the amount of $2.3 million through 12-31-18 to implement home improvements for residents in Elyria and Swansea to mitigate for noise and dust during the Central 70 construction project in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-17. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-13-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 17-1013 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (11) Nay: Espinoza (1) Absent: Susman (1) 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 17-1004, approving the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Plan and authorizing the creation of an Urban Redevelopment Area to support the Broadway Station Partners Project; and, a one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 17-0984, renaming Northside Park located at 1400 53rd Avenue as Carpio-Sanguinette Park. Anyone wishing to speak on either 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. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION Page 12 REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 17-1004 A bill for an ordinance approving the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Plan and the I-25 and Broadway Project, the creation of the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Area and the I-25 and Broadway Tax Increment Area, and in connection therewith repealing the Cherokee Urban Redevelopment Plan. Approves the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Plan and authorizes the creation of an Urban Redevelopment Area to support the Broadway Station Partners project in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-12-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1004 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 6:28 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-1004. Charlie Busch, Lisa Ingle, and Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Tracy Huggins of the Denver Urban Renewal Authority delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Susman (2) COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-0984 A bill for an ordinance renaming Northside Park located at 1400 53rd Avenue as “Carpio-Sanguinette Park” Renames Northside Park as the Carpio-Sanguinette Park located at 1400 53rd Avenue in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-12-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-0984 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Council sat as a Committee of the Whole commencing at 7:36 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-0984. Merissa Macias, Therese Carpio, Karen Carpio-Thomas, Florence Navarro, Mary Dudymott, Tim Sandos, John M. Zapien, Gete Mekonnen, Debbie Gomez, Patricia Baca, Seku, and Don Mares signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Laura Morales of Parks and Recreation and Councilwoman Ortega delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Herndon, Susman (2) Page 13 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Brooks adjourned the meeting at 8:46 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

Agenda

City Council Meeting of Monday, October 2, 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, October 2, 2017 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 17-1096 Minutes of Monday, September 25, 2017 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS Denver Police Department COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee 17-1018 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Nossaman LLP concerning legal counsel in connection with the Great Hall Project at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Nossaman, LLP to add $600,000 for a new contract total in the amount of $1.8 million and to add seven months for a new end date of 6-30-18 for continued legal counsel through the financial close phase of the Great Hall Project at Denver International Airport (201629808-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-20-17. Page 2 City Council Agenda Monday, October 2, 2017 17-1036 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Simulation Live Fire Training Solutions, Inc. concerning the purchase of an aircraft fire simulator at Denver International Airport. Approves the purchase of an aircraft fire simulator at a cost of $2,862,215 for the Denver Fire Department Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Training Academy at Denver International Airport (PO-00021540). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-20-17. Finance & Governance Committee 17-1035 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Banc of America Public Capital Corp., to allow for a partial prepayment for leased golf equipment located at City Park Golf Course. Amends an equipment capital lease agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp. to allow for a partial prepayment for leased golf equipment at City Park Golf Course in Council District 9 (FINAN-201416078-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1016 A resolution approving a proposed User Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Stapleton Foundation for Sustainable Urban Communities to conduct the "be well" program at multiple recreation centers. Approves a non-financial agreement with The Stapleton Foundation for two years to provide fitness and nutrition classes at the Central Park, Hiawatha Davis Jr., and Martin Luther King Jr. recreation centers in Council District 8 (201735011). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. Page 3 City Council Agenda Monday, October 2, 2017 17-1019 A resolution for filing approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and WM Curbside, LLC to extend the term for residential household hazardous waste collection. Amends a contract with WM Curbside, LLC by adding one year for a new end date of 04-18-18 for the door-to-door collection, disposal, and recycling of residential household hazardous waste including oil, pesticides, batteries, and other materials on an appointment basis citywide. No change to contract amount (201520767). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. 17-1020 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 Arizona Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located at the intersection of West Arizona Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. 17-1023 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as public alleys near the intersection of West 14th Avenue and North Knox Court. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located near the intersection of West 14th Avenue and North Knox Court as part of the Knox Court Double D’s development project in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. 17-1026 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and CCG Systems, Inc., to continue to provide fleet management maintenance software support, extend term and increase compensation. Amends a contract with CCG Systems, Inc., doing business as Faster Asset Solutions, by adding $63,479.02 for a new total of $558,755.51 and two years for a new end date of 10-31-19 for software used to manage the database of public works fleet vehicles, equipment and parts, maintenance history, and vendor pricing citywide (CE95025). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. Page 4 City Council Agenda Monday, October 2, 2017 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-1012 A resolution for filing approving a proposed agreement between the City and County of Denver and Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency LLC, to provide mitigation and home improvements related to the Central 70 Project. Approves a contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency in the amount of $3.75 million through 9-31-18 to provide home improvements, energy efficiency services, and energy assistance to mitigate construction dust and noise impacts related to the Central 70 Project construction in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 9-13-17. 17-1015 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency LLC, for energy efficiency services, weatherization upgrades, and education programs for low-income individuals. Amends a contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency, LLC, to add $925,000 and to add 519 days for a new end date of 12-31-18 to provide energy efficiency services, weatherization upgrades, and education for multi-family units and nonprofit facilities in Denver. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 9-13-17. 17-1024 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Wallace Foundation concerning the "Wallace Foundation’s Partnership for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Wallace Foundation in the amount of $1,040,175 to fund the Denver Afterschool Alliance, within the Office of Children’s Affairs, to work in partnership with Denver Public Schools to align and improve teaching and support to foster the social, emotional, and academic development of students at multiple school locations citywide (201736703). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-20-17. Page 5 City Council Agenda Monday, October 2, 2017 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 17-1030 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. Changes the pay grade of the Director of the Denver Office of Economic Development from A-820 to A-823. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-19-17. 17-1034 A bill for an ordinance designating certain properties as being required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by negotiation, purchase and/or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easements and other interests, including any rights and interest related or appurtenant to such properties so designated, as needed for the traffic and pedestrian safety improvement project at various intersections on Colorado Boulevard between Mexico and Virginia and at the intersections of 13th and Lincoln and 8th and Speer. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation, any property interest as needed for the traffic and pedestrian safety improvement project at various intersections on Colorado Boulevard between Mexico Avenue and Virginia Avenue and at the intersections of 13th Avenue and Lincoln Street and 8th Avenue and Speer Boulevard including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances in Council districts 3, 6, and 10. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-19-17. Page 6 City Council Agenda Monday, October 2, 2017 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1001 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation, concerning the "Traffic Signal System Improvement Program - Denver TSSIP 2016-2018 Signals" project and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for $3,310,727 and through 08-20-22 to fund the Traffic Signal System Improvement Program (TSSIP) for upgrades to traffic signals to over 100 intersections in Council districts 9 and 10 (201736600). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-19-17. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-0802 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Regents of the University of Colorado for community corrections services. Approves a contract with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in the amount of $4,904,501 through 6-30-18 for residential and non-residential community corrections services (2017-35282). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-26-17. 17-1033 A bill approving a proposed Agreement Amendment No. 3 between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, for incentive payments for timely Medicaid determinations. Amends a contract with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), Colorado’s Medicaid Agency, to add one year for a new end date of 6-30-18 for HCPF’s County Medicaid Incentive Program Agreement to allow the Denver Department of Human Services to earn incentives up to $976,516.35 from the current state fiscal year based upon meeting specific program outcomes (2014-19599-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-23-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-20-17. Page 7 City Council Agenda Monday, October 2, 2017 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee 17-0999 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement for Special Event Traffic Control Services between the City and County of Denver and the Town of Morrison for traffic control at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Approves a ten-year intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Morrison in the amount of $500,000 for traffic control at Red Rocks Park to help facilitate traffic egress during events at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (201735389-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-13-17. Finance & Governance Committee 17-1005 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed I-25 and Broadway Property Tax Increment Area and Sales Tax Increment Area Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Plan. Approves a cooperation agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA) for the sales and property tax increment area within the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Area in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-12-17. 17-1006 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Land and Easement Conveyance and Drainage Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Broadway Station Partners LLC, BSP East, LLC and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1 for the I-25 and Broadway Station Development. Approves a land and easement conveyance and drainage agreement with Broadway Station Partners, LLC, BSP East, LLC, and Broadway Station Metropolitan District No. 1 to facilitate the relocation of a portion of West Kentucky Avenue to increase safety, improve access to the light rail station, and ease traffic congestion along Broadway in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-12-17. Page 8 City Council Agenda Monday, October 2, 2017 17-1007 A bill for an ordinance amending the 1963 Retirement Plan with regard to definitions, retirement board, eligibility, contributions; payroll deductions, retirement categories, and retirement benefits. Amends Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) pertaining to the Denver Employees Retirement Plan (DERP) by lowering the actuarially assumed rate of return, increasing employer contributions, aligning the language in the DRMC with DERP plan practices and removing obsolete DRMC language. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-12-17. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-0978 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 2-143 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning membership of community representatives to the Denver Head Start Policy Council. Amends Section 2-143 of the Revised Municipal Code concerning the Denver Head Start Policy Council by removing occupation categories to recruit community representatives and extending the term that members can serve to a maximum of five years. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-13-17. 17-0981 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract Amendment #1 between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, for the Jail Based Behavioral Health Services Program. Amends an agreement with the State of Colorado to add $283,662 for a total reimbursement in the amount of $563,403 and to add one year for a new end date of 6-30-18 to fund the Denver Sheriff Department’s Recovery In a Secure Environment (RISE) Program to provide mental health and substance abuse assistance at the County Jail (201627831-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-13-17. Page 9 City Council Agenda Monday, October 2, 2017 17-1013 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Transportation regarding the CDOT Central 70 Environmental Mitigation and Denver Home Improvement Project. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation in the amount of $2.3 million through 12-31-18 to implement home improvements for residents in Elyria and Swansea to mitigate for noise and dust during the Central 70 construction project in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-16-17. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-13-17. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-1004, approving the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Plan and authorizing the creation of an Urban Redevelopment Area to support the Broadway Station Partners Project; and, a one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 17-0984, renaming Northside Park located at 1400 53rd Avenue as Carpio-Sanguinette Park. Anyone wishing to speak on either 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 RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION Page 10 City Council Agenda Monday, October 2, 2017 REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 17-1004 A bill for an ordinance approving the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Plan and the I-25 and Broadway Project, the creation of the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Area and the I-25 and Broadway Tax Increment Area, and in connection therewith repealing the Cherokee Urban Redevelopment Plan. Approves the I-25 and Broadway Urban Redevelopment Plan and authorizes the creation of an Urban Redevelopment Area to support the Broadway Station Partners project in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-12-17. COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-0984 A bill for an ordinance renaming Northside Park located at 1400 53rd Avenue as “Carpio-Sanguinette Park” Renames Northside Park as the Carpio-Sanguinette Park located at 1400 53rd Avenue in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-12-17. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ADJOURN Page 11
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