City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · October 2, 2017
Minutes
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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