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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, December 11, 2017 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Black led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega (8) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 17-1419 Minutes of Monday, December 4, 2017 The minutes of Monday, December 4, 2017, were approved. Approved The minutes of meeting date, Monday, December 4, 2017, were distributed to Council. Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Black, Herndon, Susman, and Brooks offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee Block Vote Block Vote A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, 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, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1355 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and American Association of Airport Executives, Inc. (AAAE) concerning planning and hosting of AAAE, Inc. 92nd Annual Conference and Exposition at Denver International Airport. Approves a three-year contract with the American Association of Airport Executives, Inc. (AAAE) in the amount of $650,000 to plan and host the AAAE, Inc. 92nd Annual Conference and Exposition including sponsoring, coordinating, and managing the event scheduled from 5-10-20 through 5-13-20 at Denver International Airport. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-29-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1355 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 1 Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) Finance & Governance Committee 17-1313 A resolution approving a proposed Eighth Amendatory Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and CenturyLink Communications, LLC f/k/a Qwest Communications Company, LLC to increase maximum contract amount and extend the term to cover maintenance and technical support to the City’s 911 phone switches and supporting systems. Adds $500,000 and one year to a contract with CenturyLink, LLC for a new total of $3,471,588.50 through 12-31-18 for maintenance and repair of Denver 911 telephony systems at 303 West Colfax Avenue and 950 Josephine Street in Council Districts 9 and 10 (TECHS - CE76017). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Resolution 17-1313 be adopted. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Adopted Aye: (None) (0) Nay: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) 17-1327 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Public Safety concerning the “Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault FY17-18” program and the funding therefor. Adds $254,258 to a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Office for Victim Programs for a new total of $508,516 to support the citywide Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault programs to protect victims’ safety and quality of life and improve the criminal justice system’s ability to hold offenders appropriately accountable (DATTY 201631397-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-28-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1327 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 2 17-1336 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Envirotech Services, Inc., to procure liquid and granular deicing materials. Approves a Master Purchase Order with Envirotech Services, Inc. for one year with four possible annual renewals and for $25 million for liquid and granular deicing materials to support citywide deicing efforts to maintain safe streets (SC-0002506). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-28-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1336 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) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1137 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Hallmark, Inc. for on-call bridge and structural construction services. Amends a contract with Hallmark, Inc. by adding $1 million for a new total of $3 million and one year for a new end date of 10-31-18 for citywide on call construction services (201523757). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-17-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1137 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) 17-1329 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the National Western Center Authority Board. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Joe Garcia as Chair of the National Western Center Authority Board for a term effective immediately and expiring 12-31-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-28-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1329 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 3 17-1337 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West Colfax Avenue at the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and North Perry Street. Dedicates city-owned land as West Colfax Avenue located near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and North Perry Street in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-28-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1337 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) 17-1338 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as West 13th Avenue at the intersection of West 13th Avenue and North Rio Court. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as West 13th Avenue located at the intersection of West 13th Avenue and North Rio Court in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-28-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1338 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) 17-1342 A resolution approving a proposed User Agreement between the City and County of Denver and La Clinica Tepeyac, Inc. for community-oriented programming and instruction regarding preventative health and wellness services to the medically underserved. Approves a non-financial agreement with La Clinica Tepeyac for sixteen months to provide free health and wellness services, programming, and education classes at the Stapleton Recreation Center in Council District 9, and the option to expand to additional Denver Parks and Recreation’s recreation centers citywide (201736861). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-28-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1342 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 17-1354 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Tower Road near the intersection of East 45th Avenue and North Tower Road. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as North Tower Road located at the intersection of East 45th Avenue and Tower Road in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-28-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1354 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) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-1184 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Universal Protection Service L.P. for base and roaming security services at all Denver Performing Arts Complex venues, the McNichols Civic Center Building, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Approves a three-year contract with Universal Protection Service, L.P., doing business as Allied Universal Security Systems, in the amount of $1,858,098.72 for base and roaming security services at all Denver Performing Arts Complex venues, the McNichols Civic Center Building, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre (THTRS-201736698). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-1-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1184 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) 17-1278 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and Securus Technologies, Inc., for installation and maintenance services of video visitation equipment at the Downtown Detention Center and County Jail. Approves a four and a half-year contract with Securus Technologies in the amount of $1,412,000 for the installation and maintenance of video visitation equipment at the Downtown Detention Center and the County Jail (201734866-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-29-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1278 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 17-1330 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointment of Jane Miyahara to the Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring 1-22-19, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-29-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1330 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) 17-1331 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships Commission. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Erika Righter and Alison Adsit to the Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 4-20-19, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-29-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1331 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) 17-1332 A resolution approving the Mayor’s adult appointments of Andrew Gomez, Dylan Fierberg, Josh Ford, Megan Miccio, Yakini Ceteways, and Gladys Villa, and the Mayor’s youth appointments of Daniel Lopez, DeAnte Dennis, Elaine Abrams, Elvis Daboni, Mackenzie Whitehead-Bust, Nephraterie Smith, Serenity Vafaedes, and Barry Detchman to the Denver Youth Commission. Approves the Mayoral adult appointments of Andrew Gomez, Dylan Fierberg, Josh Ford, Megan Miccio, Yakini Ceteways, and Gladys Villa; and, the Mayoral youth appointments of Daniel Lopez, DeAnte Dennis, Elaine Abrams, Elvis Daboni, Mackenzie Whitehead-Bust, Nephraterie Smith, Serenity Vafaedes, and Barry Detchman to the Denver Youth Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 5-31-20, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-29-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1332 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 17-1343 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to work with the Denver Department of Human Services to further the Denver Day Works pilot project. Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to add $415,300 for a new contract in the amount of $815,063 and to add six months for a new end date of 6-30-18 to provide same-day work experience and income to individuals experiencing homelessness as part of the citywide Denver Day Works program (SOCSV 201630537-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-29-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1343 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) 17-1344 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers for Head Start Services for Program Year 2017-2018. Amends a contract with Mile High Early Learning Center to add $66,423 for a new total in the amount of $1,778,992 to provide cost of living (COLA) adjustments and direct Head Start services to an additional 8 children for a total of 277 children citywide. There is no change to contract duration (MOEAI 201734078-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-29-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1344 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) 17-1345 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado for Head Start Services for Program Year 2017-2018. Amends a contract with School District No. 1 to add $17,405 for a new total in the amount of $1,770,214 to provide for cost of living (COLA) adjustments and direct Head Start services to 302 children citywide. There is no change to the contract duration (MOEAI 201734056-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-29-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1345 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) Page 7 Nay: (None) (0) 17-1346 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning, Trustee, George W. Clayton Trust for Head Start Services for Program Year 2017-2018. Amends a contract with Clayton Early Learning by subtracting $35,008 for a new contract total in the amount of $1,415,063 to provide for cost of living (COLA) adjustments and a reduction of direct Head Start services for 8 children for a total of 228 children citywide. There is no change to contract duration (MOEAI 201734062-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-29-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1346 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) 17-1347 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver for Head Start Services for Program Year 2017-2018. Amends a contract with Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver to add $15,283 for a new total in the amount of $1,552,920 to provide for cost of living (COLA) adjustments and direct Head Start services to 224 children citywide. There is no change to the contract duration (MOEAI 201734064-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-29-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1347 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 8 17-1349 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Moline @ Stapleton Apartments LLLP for a loan to fund affordable housing development costs. Approves a cash flow loan 40-year agreement with Moline @ Stapleton Apartments LLLP, in the amount of $2.6 million to build 180 apartments at 2820 North Moline Street including 11 Veterans Administration Supportive Housing units and 11 Section 811 vouchers to serve homeless veterans and persons with disabilities, and 158 apartments for families that earn up to 60% Area Median Income (AMI) in Council District 8 (OEDEV-201735845-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 11-29-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1349 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) 17-1422 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($9,500.00), payable to Marshall Perez c/o Haddon, Morgan and Foreman, P.C., in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 16-cv-00693-MJW, in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Settles a claim involving the Denver Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at Mayor-Council on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1422 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 9 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee 17-1324 A bill for an ordinance amending Sections 28-34(a), 28-71, 28-72(d), 28-74, 28-75(a)(4) and 28-222(d) of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver regarding the Construction Bid and Proposal Process, Payment Documentation and Timing Process, Prompt Payment and Release of Retainage to Minority/Women Business Enterprises and Small Business Enterprises, and the Evaluation of the Division of Small Business Opportunity related to the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Program and the Small Business Enterprise Program. Amends Sections 28-34(a), 28-71, 28-72(d), 28-74, 28-75(a)(4) and 28-222(d) of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver regarding the Construction Bid and Proposal Process, Payment Documentation and Timing Process, Prompt Payment and Release of Retainage to Minority/Women Business Enterprises and Small Business Enterprises, and the Evaluation of the Division of Small Business Opportunity related to the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Program and the Small Business Enterprise Program. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 11-29-17. Council Bill 17-1324 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing Councilman New requested a one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 17-1324 for Monday, December 18, 2017. 17-1397 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Denver Tourism Improvement District for the City to collect, enforce, and disburse the district’s tax revenues. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Denver Tourism Improvement District for the City to collect, enforce, and disburse the District’s tax revenues, including up to $3.8 million annually to be retained by the City for the expansion of the Colorado Convention Center. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 12-6-17. Council Bill 17-1397 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Finance & Governance Committee 17-1340 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by revising the Community Rate and Training & Intern pay schedules to coincide with the state increase in minimum wage, abolishes certain pay grades, and adjusts the pay grades for certain classifications. The Committee approving filing this bill by consent on 11-28-17. Council Bill 17-1340 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 10 17-1365 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions in the General Fund and making transfers and appropriations in the General Government Special Revenue Fund. Rescinds, transfers, and re-appropriates $200,000 to the Education Refund Program fund to pilot a tuition assistance program in 2018 and increases retention and support promotional opportunities for City employees. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-28-17. Council Bill 17-1365 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-1366 A bill for an ordinance making rescissions in the General Fund and making transfers to and appropriations in the Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Fund. Rescinds, transfers and re-appropriates $1.2 million to the Real Estate Capital Improvement Fund to support a sublease for City employee workspace at 101 West Colfax Avenue in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-28-17. Council Bill 17-1366 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1333 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portions of the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 246, Series of 1968 located at 944 Osage Street. Relinquishes a portion of the easements contained in vacating Ordinance No. 246, Series of 1968, located at 944 Osage Street in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-28-17. Council Bill 17-1333 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-1335 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1962 to revise the legal description designated as Unit 3 located near 17th Street, Platte Street and Interstate 25. Amends a portion of Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1962, to remove a portion of the legal description set forth in the dedication of Valley Highway, Unit 3, located at 1701 Platte Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-28-17. Council Bill 17-1335 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 11 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-1269 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 42 of the Revised Municipal Code to establish the 2018, 2019, and 2020 salaries and fringe benefits of the Police Chief, Deputy Chiefs, Division Chiefs and Commanders. Amends Chapter 42 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish the 2018-2020 salary and fringe benefits of the command staff for the Denver Police Department. The proposed increase is based on the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Denver Police Protective Association. The CBA implements a 3.5% pay increase in 2018, a 3.25% increase in 2019, and a 3.25% pay increase in 2020. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-22-17. Council Bill 17-1269 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-1350 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver to modify the loan agreement and release a portion of the property subject to the loan agreement. Amends a loan agreement with the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) to acquire land and build units including mixed-income housing by releasing certain parcels from the covenant securing the loan to allow DHA to sell the released parcels to private developers to build the planned for-sale units located in an area bounded by Washington Street, 20th Avenue, 22nd Street, Tremont Place, 24th Street, and Court Place in Council District 9 (OEDEV-CE01227-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-29-17. Council Bill 17-1350 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 17-1351 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver to amend the agreement and release a portion of property subject to the agreement. Amends a grant agreement with the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) to construct site infrastructure on land acquired to build units including mixed-income housing, to update the property description to exclude and sell certain parcels to private developers to build the planned for-sale units located in an area bounded by Washington Street, 20th Avenue, and Tremont Place in Council District 9 (OEDEV- CE34011-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-2-18. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-29-17. Council Bill 17-1351 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 12 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee 17-1353 A bill for an ordinance approving an Amended Operating Plan and Budget for 2018 for the Colfax Business Improvement District. Amends the 2018 Operating Plan and Budget for the Colfax Business Improvement District to authorize increased mills and the ability to issue debt in Council Districts 9 & 10. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-29-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1353 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) Finance & Governance Committee 17-1296 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures from the Dental Self-Insurance Fund. Approves a $10,765,350.58 appropriation for the City employee 2018 Self-Insured Dental Fund. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1296 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) 17-1297 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the Employees Voluntary Salary Redirection Plan Special Trust Fund for Uninsured Medical Expense, Dependent Care Expense, and Qualified Parking Expense. Approves a $3,616,086.29 appropriation for the 2018 City employee Flexible Spending Account. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1297 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 13 17-1301 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation to transfer cash to the Business Incentive Fund. Appropriates $4.8 million from the General Fund contingency to the Office of Economic Development’s Business Incentive Fund to correct a previous action and appropriate the funds as originally approved. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-21-17 A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1301 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) 17-1315 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund for the “Excise Tax Reserve”. Establishes the Excise Tax Reserve Capital Special Revenue Fund No. 38421 as part of the Series 2016 Bond financing structure to serve as a reserve for future capital projects and debt issuances for the National Western Center and the Colorado Convention Center. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1315 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) 17-1316 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a transfer of cash from the Excise Tax Base Account to the “Excise Tax Reserve” Grant and Other Money Projects Fund as part of the Series 2016 Bond financing structure. Transfers and appropriates $7,173,070 to the newly established Excise Tax Reserve Capital Special Revenue Fund No. 38421 as part of the Series 2016 Bond financing structure. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1316 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 14 17-1317 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund for the “Colorado Convention Center”. Establishes the Colorado Convention Center Capital Special Revenue Fund No. 38422 for Colorado Convention Center annual debt payments and capital improvements for consolidated accounting of all Colorado Convention Center capital activities. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1317 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) 17-1318 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a transfer of cash from the “National Western Complex(NWC)/Colorado Convention Center (CCC) and Other Tourism Projects Fund” and the “Excise Tax Base Account” and making an appropriation to the “Colorado Convention Center” Grant and Other Money Projects Fund as part of the Series 2016 Bond financing structure. Transfers and appropriates $4,791,388 from the Series 2016 (2C) Dedicated Tax Flow of Funds to the new Colorado Convention Center Capital Special Revenue Fund No. 38422. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1318 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) 17-1319 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a transfer of cash from the Excise Tax Base Account for an increase in appropriation to the 2017 General Fund Contingency and subsequent supplemental appropriations to the Affordable Housing Property Tax Revenue Fund and the City Attorney. Appropriates $9,451,397 to the 2017 General Fund Contingency due to excess revenue derived from the recent settlement surrounding hotel lodgers tax revenue; appropriates $4,058,171 to the Affordable Housing Property Tax Revenue Fund; and appropriates $5,393,226 to the City Attorney’s Office for legal fees associated with the settlement. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 17-1319 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, López, New, Susman (10) Page 15 Nay: Kniech, Ortega (2) Abstain: Espinoza (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1309 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property on the east side of South Federal Boulevard as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and known as Sanderson Gulch Park. Approves the park designation of a portion of Sanderson Gulch Park located approximately on the East side of South Federal Boulevard containing 0.3 acres in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1309 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) 17-1310 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property located at South Pecos Street and West Arkansas Avenue as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and known as Sanderson Gulch Park. Approves the park designation of a portion of Sanderson Gulch Park located approximately at South Pecos Street and West Arkansas Avenue containing 1.7 acres in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1310 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) 17-1311 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and known as Mestizo-Curtis Park. Approves the park designation of a portion of vacated Curtis Street as part of Mestizo-Curtis Park containing 0.7 acres in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1311 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 16 17-1312 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and known as Ciancio Park. Approves the park designation of a portion of vacated West 41st Avenue and Mariposa streets as part of Ciancio Park containing 0.9 acres in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1312 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) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-1196 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement to Provide Fire Protection between the City and County of Denver and the City of Glendale. Approves a twenty-one-year intergovernmental agreement with the City of Glendale in the amount of $68,482,176 in revenue to provide fire protection service within the municipal boundary of the City of Glendale (FIRES-201103623-01). The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-1-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1196 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) 17-1211 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement to Provide Fire Protection between the City and County of Denver and the City of Sheridan. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sheridan by renewing the agreement for an additional year through 12-31-18 at an annual rate of $2,035,172 in revenue to provide fire protection services to the City of Sheridan (FIRES 201208809-05). The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-1-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1211 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 17 17-1264 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed donation of a surplus vehicle from the City and County of Denver to the nonprofit entity Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. Approves the donation of a surplus vehicle with an estimated value of $7,000 to the nonprofit entity Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to provide transportation, outreach, recruitment, and other job readiness services to homeless individuals involved with the Denver Day Works program citywide. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-18-17. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-15-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1264 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 required public hearing on Council Bill 17-1076, changing the zoning classification for 1400, 1404 and 1408 West 37th Avenue in Highland; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-1143, changing the zoning classification for 2812, 2814, 2816, 2821, 2828, 2830, 2836, 2840 and 2842 West 25th Avenue in Jefferson Park. Anyone wishing to speak on either of these matters must see the Council Secretary to receive a speaker card to fill out and return to her during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1076 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1400, 1404 and 1408 West 37th Avenue in Highland. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 1400, 1404, and 1408 West 37th Avenue from TU-B2 DO-4 to U-MX-2x (urban, two-unit to urban neighborhood, mixed-use) in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-31-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that Council Bill 17-1076 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 6:23 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-1076. Paul Stann and Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Sara White of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report. Page 18 Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Abstain: López (1) 17-1143 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2812, 2814, 2816, 2821, 2828, 2830, 2836, 2840 and 2842 West 25th Avenue in Jefferson Park. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2812, 2814, 2816, 2821, 2828, 2830, 2836, 2840 and 2842 West 25th Avenue from G-MU-3 UO-3 to G-MS-3 (general urban, multi-unit to general urban, main street) with waivers in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-31-17. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Bill 17-1143 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 6:42 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-1143. Nathan Johnson, Justin Potter, Jae Edwards, Seku, and Shawn Bookout signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Sara White of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: López (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Brooks adjourned the meeting at 7:13 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 19