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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, November 6, 2017 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Gilmore led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 17-1253 Minutes of Monday, October 30, 2017 The minutes of Monday, October 30, 2017, were approved. Approved The minutes of meeting date, Monday, October 30, 2017, were distributed to Council. Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Espinoza, Flynn, Susman, Gilmore, Herndon, Black, Kashmann, López, and Brooks offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 17-1230 Local Maintenance Districts Tonight, Council was scheduled to sit as the quasi-judicial Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for Local Maintenance Districts. However, since no written protests of assessment were filed with the Manager of Public Works by October 19, 2017, Council will not sit as the Board of Equalization for the following Local Maintenance Districts: 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall 32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Expanded Greek Town Pedestrian Mall Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall West 38th Avenue Phase I Council Communication 17-1230 was read into record. Read into record Page 1 17-1258 A letter dated November 6, 2017, from the Department of Finance on behalf of the Department of Aviation with the intent to issue Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2017A and Series 2017B, in an amount not to exceed $325 million and $30 million, respectively, for the of purpose of refunding various series of existing Airport bonds. The Series 2017A Bonds will be issued as AMT fixed rate senior lien obligations with final maturity of 2030, and the Series 2017B Bonds will be issued as Non-AMT fixed rate senior lien obligations with a final maturity date of 2033. Neither the Series 2017A or 2017B will exceed the original term of the bonds being refunded. Council Communication 17-1258 was read into record. Read into record 17-1259 A letter dated November 6, 2017, from the Department of Finance on behalf of the Department of Aviation with the intent to enter into a subordinate revolving credit agreement and subordinate non-revolving credit agreement in amount not to exceed $150 million and $300 million, respectively, for the purpose of funding interim financing needs identified in the Airports 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Program. The term of both facilities will not exceed three years. Council Communication 17-1259 was read into record. Read into record PROCLAMATIONS 17-1254 A proclamation recognizing November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Proclamation 17-1254 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1256 A proclamation recognizing the Colorado Municipal League for its invaluable service to Denver and municipalities of the State of Colorado. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Proclamation 17-1256 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Councilwoman Ortega asked to be added as a sponsor of Council Proclamation 17-1256. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 2 MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET 17-1260 Herndon Amendment to the Mayor’s Proposed 2018 Budget Councilman Herndon did not offer his amendment to the Mayor's Proposd 2018 Budget. Filed 17-1270 López Amendment No. 1 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2018 Budget A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that the Mayor's Proposed 2018 Budget be amended to transfer $100,000 from the Department of Finance, General Contingency to the Human Rights and Community Partnerships Office for a Legal Defense Fund to keep families unified and provide due process through legal representation. As a transfer within the Mayor’s Proposed 2018 Budget, it does not change the overall budget balance. The motion carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (9) Nay: Black, Flynn, Herndon, Susman (4) 17-1271 López Amendment No. 2 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2018 Budget A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that the Mayor's Proposed 2018 Budget was amended to transfers $100,000 from the undesignated general fund balance to the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund in the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs as proposed by the López Budget Amendment number 1. If both pass, the total available for the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund will be $200,000. This amendment will have a negligible impact on the undesignated general fund balance, maintaining it at the level of 15.1% of expenditures as proposed in the October proposed 2018 budget. The motion carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega (8) Nay: Black, Flynn, Herndon, New, Susman (5) 17-1272 López Amendment No. 3 to the Mayor’s Proposed 2018 Budget Councilman López did not offer his Amendment No. 3 to the Mayor's Proposed 2018 Budget. Filed Page 3 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee Block Vote Block Vote A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1138 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and SMG to extend the term and provide additional compensation for stagehand staffing and payroll services. Amends a contract with SMG by adding $20 million for a new contract total in the amount of $63 million and to add three years for a new end date of 12-31-20, for professional payroll and human resource services for stagehands in all Denver Arts & Venues facilities citywide (CE93004-07). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 10-25-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1138 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1175 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, Limited concerning use and lease of certain premises and facilities at Denver International Airport. Approves a one-year use and lease agreement with Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, Limited in the amount of $294,542 in annual revenue to operate and provide passenger air service at Denver International Airport (201735878). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-25-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1175 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 4 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1029 A resolution approving a proposed Use Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Palm Corporation for an outdoor seating area at Skyline Park. Approves a lease agreement with Palm Management Corp for $11,328 and for one year for an open-air seating area for patrons of The Palm Restaurant in Skyline Park in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-19-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1029 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1121 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Flatiron Constructors, Inc., related to the East Yale Avenue Storm, Phase 1 project. Approves a contract with Flatiron Constructors, Inc. for $3,021,112.17 and for ten months for storm drainage improvements to mitigate recurring flooding and to include surface restoration, concrete flatwork, asphalt and concrete paving and landscaping, located near South Glencoe Street and East Yale Avenue in Council District 4 (201736063). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-10-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1121 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1159 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley at the intersection of East 46th Avenue and North Grant Street. Dedicates city-owned land as public alley located near the intersection of East 46th Avenue and North Grant Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-24-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1159 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 5 17-1160 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Grant Street at the intersection of East 46th Avenue and North Grant Street. Dedicates city-owned land as North Grant Street located near the intersection of East 46th Avenue and North Grant Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-24-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1160 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1163 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as Brighton Boulevard near the intersection of 40th Street and Brighton Boulevard. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as Brighton Boulevard located at the intersection of 40th Street and North Brighton Boulevard in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-24-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1163 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1165 A resolution approving a proposed Services and Use Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Re:Vision for a youth-led bicycle library and repair shop at Garfield Lake Park. Approves a non-financial agreement with Re:Vision for three years to operate a bike library out of Garfield Lake Park on park property located in Garfield Lake Park at 3600 West Mississippi Avenue in Council District 3 (201736306). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-24-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1165 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 6 17-1167 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 17th Avenue and North Irving Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located at the intersection of West 17th Avenue and North Irving Street in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-24-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1167 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1168 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Sheridan Boulevard near the intersection of West 13th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as Sheridan Boulevard located at the intersection of West 13th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-24-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1168 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1169 A resolution accepting and approving the subdivision plat of Stapleton Filing No. 55. Approves a subdivision plat for Stapleton Filing No. 55 located between 46th Place and 47th Avenue, and between Central Park Boulevard and Beeler Court in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-24-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1169 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 7 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-1158 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment of Vera Atilano and the City Council appointments of Sherryll Kraizer, Ph.D. and Geoff Horsfall to the Head Start Policy Council. Approves the appointment of Vera Atilano and the City Council appointments of Sherryll Kraizer, Ph.D. and Geoff Horsfall to the Head Start Policy Council for terms effective immediately and expiring on November 5, 2018, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-25-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1158 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1162 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc., d/b/a Denver Colorado AIDS Project and Howard Dental Center, for emergency and financial assistance programs pursuant to the Ryan White Grant program. Amends a contract with Colorado Health Network, Inc., doing business as Denver Colorado AIDS Project and Howard Dental Center, by adding $1,155,346 for a new contract total in the amount of $2,280,012 for medical case management, mental health services, early intervention, emergency financial and housing assistance, and substance abuse assistance to individuals living with HIV/AIDS citywide. There is no change to the contract duration (201734734-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-25-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1162 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1176 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Leased Housing Associates VI, LLLP for a loan for the development of new affordable housing. Approves a loan agreement with Leased Housing Associates VI, LLLP in the amount of $3 million through 4-30-19, to support the acquisition and construction of 252 units of affordable, income-restricted rental housing at 5810 Argonne Street in Council District 11 (OEDEV-201735583-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-27-17. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 10-25-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1176 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 8 Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee 17-1177 A bill for an ordinance amending Article V of Chapter 42 and Article II of Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by repealing and reenacting a new Article V of Chapter 42 concerning the licensing and regulation of private security businesses and private security guards, and amending Article II of Chapter 32 concerning licensing fees for private security businesses and private security guards. Amends Article V of Chapter 42 and Article II of Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning the licensing and regulation of private security businesses and private security guards. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-25-17. Council Bill 17-1177 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Finance & Governance Committee 17-1243 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a supplemental appropriation from the General Contingency Fund to the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund. Approves a $4.65 million supplemental appropriation for the Liability and Claims Special Revenue Fund to cover settlement costs involving the Sheriff’s Department. This bill was approved for filing by Councilmember Flynn. Council Bill 17-1243 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1170 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement established in the Deed of Easement recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 9900095674, located at 65th Avenue and Tower Road. Relinquishes the easement in its entirety recorded on 06-01-99 with Reception No. 9900095674 located at approximately 65th Avenue and Tower Road in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-27-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-24-17. Council Bill 17-1170 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 9 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-0709 A bill for an ordinance adding a new section 8-141 to Chapter 8 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to prohibit surgical claw removal, declawing, onychectomy, or tendonectomy on cats. Adds a new section 8-141 to Chapter 8 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to prohibit surgical claw removal, declawing, onychectomy, or tendonectomy on cats. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-25-17. Council Bill 17-0709 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-1164 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement Concerning the Funding, Implementation and Administration of Programs Involving Police Officers in Schools between the City and County of Denver and School District Number One. Approves a revenue contract with School District No. 1 (Denver Public Schools) in the amount of $589,179.50 for provision by the Denver Police Department of School Resource Officers at various Denver Public School locations throughout the 2017-2018 school year (POLIC-201736749-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-27-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-25-17. Council Bill 17-1164 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee 17-1145 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Aviation Station North Metropolitan District No. 1 regarding the operation and maintenance of the Peña-Next Station development project at Denver International Airport. Approves a five-year intergovernmental agreement with Aviation Station North Metropolitan District No. 1 in the amount of $800,000 for the operation and maintenance of the Peña-Next Station development project, including the commuter rail stop, the Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company (PESCO) headquarters, and surrounding transit-oriented development, located from Peña Boulevard to Tower Road and 56th Avenue to 64th Avenue in Council District 11 (201737149). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-13-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-18-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 17-1145 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 10 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1151 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the City of Commerce City for design, construction, and funding related to Tower Road Widening and the Tower Road/Pena Boulevard Interchange. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Commerce City for $6.5 million and for four years to extend and build the Tower Road Widening construction project from the southern boundary of Commerce City into the City to the intersection of the Tower Road and Peña Boulevard Interchange (201737072). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-13-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-17-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 17-1151 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1152 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the right of way near the intersection of Wynkoop Street and 40th Street, with reservations. Vacates a portion of the right-of-way at approximately Wynkoop Street and 40th Street with reservations in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-17-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 17-1152 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 11 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-1058 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority to provide transitional residential treatment services with funding through the Crime Prevention Control Commission. Amends a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) - Transitional Residential Treatment (TRT) by adding $230,759 for a new contract total in the amount of $783,216, and to extend the term one year through 9-30-18 to provide services to a minimum of 30 individuals per year involved with the criminal justice system within a comprehensive continuum of care at DHHA's detoxification center Denver CARES (2015-23052-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-13-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-27-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 17-1058 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1142 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority for emergency and financial assistance programs pursuant to the Ryan White Grant program. Approves a one-year agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) in the amount of $1,259,951 for outpatient and ambulatory medical care, medical case management, mental health, and early intervention services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS citywide (201736499-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-13-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-18-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 17-1142 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 12 17-1229 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance 20170726, Series of 2017, to extend certain timeframes related to the ability of owners and tenants to apply for compliance plans and conditional certificates of occupancy who do not voluntary disclose the presence of unpermitted work in their buildings. Amends Ordinance 20170726, Series of 2017, to change all references of “January 19, 2018” in the ordinance to “March 2, 2019”. This bill is filed by the authority of Councilmembers Kashmann and Ortega. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 17-1229 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Brooks announced that tonight, there will be a one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 17-0709, prohibiting cat declawing. 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION 17-0709 A bill for an ordinance adding a new section 8-141 to Chapter 8 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to prohibit surgical claw removal, declawing, onychectomy, or tendonectomy on cats. Adds a new section 8-141 to Chapter 8 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to prohibit surgical claw removal, declawing, onychectomy, or tendonectomy on cats. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-25-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-0709 be ordered published on first reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ordered published on first reading Council sat as a Committee of the Whole commencing at 7:28 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-0709. Gina Matero, Jean Hofve DVM, Jen Weston, Sarah Swanty, Kirsten Butler, Andy Nigro, Dr. Robin Downing, Rev. Roland Halpern, Erica Rambus, CSM M.D. Windecker II, Lisa Martin, and Sana Hamelin signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Seku, Dr. Casara Andre, and Will French signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Councilwoman Black, Dr. Jenny Conrad, and Dr. Aubrey Lavizzo delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Espinoza, Kniech (2) Page 13 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Brooks announced that City Council, sitting ex-officio, as the Boards of Directors for the Denver 14th Street General Improvement District, RiNo Denver General Improvement District, and Gateway Village General Improvement District will hold public hearings on Monday, November 20, 2017, related to the 2018 work plans and budgets for each district. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Brooks adjourned the meeting at 8:43 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