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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, December 18, 2017 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilman López arrived late. Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 17-1446 Minutes of Monday, December 11, 2017 The minutes of Monday, December 11, 2017, were approved. Approved The minutes of meeting date, Monday, December 11, 2017, were distributed to Council. Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Susman, Kashmann, Gilmore, Ortega, and Brooks offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee Block Vote Block Vote A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, 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) Page 1 17-1141 A resolution approving a proposed Concession Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC for food and beverage concessions at various city venues. Approves a three-year contract with Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC in the amount of $30,837,547 in revenue for food and beverage services, concessions, catering and other services at the Denver Coliseum and Red Rocks Amphitheatre (THTRS-201737254). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-18-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1141 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) 17-1371 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Garage Door Specialties Inc., dba Door Specialties concerning preventative and emergency maintenance gate repairs to maintain security compliance and safety at Denver International Airport. Approves a two-year contract with Door Specialties in the amount of $500,000 through 12-31-19 for preventative and emergency maintenance gate repairs to perimeter gates and to maintain security compliance and safety at Denver International Airport (201733814-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-6-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1371 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) 17-1381 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Argus Event Staffing, LLC for security and event staffing services in various venues. Approves a three-year contract with Argus Event Staffing, LLC in the amount of $20 million for security and event staffing services in various city venues including the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Denver Coliseum, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre (THTRS-201738467). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-6-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1381 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 17-1386 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Servitech, Inc. concerning On Call Professional Inside/Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure Engineering, Construction and Installation Services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Servitech, Inc. to add $4 million for a new total in the amount of $8 million and to add two years for a new end date of 4-10-21 for on-call telecommunication infrastructure engineering, construction, and installation services to support an increase in anticipated work that includes relocating existing cable infrastructure and other attached and stand-alone structural components that require telecommunications services at Denver International Airport (201525113-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-6-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1386 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) 17-1387 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Premisys Support Group, Inc. concerning On Call Professional Inside/Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure Engineering, Construction, Locating, Maintenance, and Restoration services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Premisys Support Group, Inc. to add $4 million for a new total in the amount of $8 million and to add two years for a new end date of 4-10-21 for on-call telecommunication infrastructure engineering, construction, and installation services to support an increase in anticipated work that includes relocating existing cable infrastructure and other attached and stand-alone structural components that require telecommunications services at Denver International Airport (201525112-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-6-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1387 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 17-1388 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Piper Communication Services, Inc. concerning On Call Telecommunication Infrastructure engineering, construction, and installation services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Piper Communication Services, Inc. to add $4 million for a new total contract in the amount of $8 million and to add two years for a new end date of 4-10-21, for on-call telecommunication infrastructure engineering, construction, and installation services to support an increase in anticipated work that includes relocating existing cable infrastructure and other attached and stand-alone structural components that require telecommunications services at Denver International Airport (201525124-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-6-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1388 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) Finance & Governance Committee 17-1361 A resolution levying upon all taxable property within the City and County of Denver taxes for the year 2017, to be collected in 2018, for purposes authorized by law. Approves the annual City Property Tax Mill Levy for the year 2017 to be collected in 2018 for purposes authorized by law. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 12-12-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1361 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) 17-1362 A resolution levying upon all taxable property within the City and County of Denver taxes for the year 2017 for purposes authorized by law for School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver, State of Colorado. Approves the annual tax levy upon all taxable property within the City for the year 2017 for purposes authorized by law for School District No. 1. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. This resolution was approved for filing by title only by Council President Brooks. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1362 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 17-1363 A resolution for levying taxes for the year 2017 upon all taxable property within special districts within the City and County of Denver for purposes authorized by law for special districts. Approves the annual tax levy upon all taxable property within special districts within the City for the year 2017 for purposes authorized by law for special districts. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. This resolution was approved for filing by title only by Council President Brooks. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1363 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) 17-1374 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mitchell International, Inc., for pharmacy benefit management services as part of the citywide employee workers’ compensation program. Approves a two-year no-cost extension of a contract with Mitchell International Inc. through 12-31-19 for pharmacy benefit management services as part of the citywide employee workers’ compensation program (201418934). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1374 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) 17-1375 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Corvel Healthcare Corporation for bill and medical report review services for the Workers’ Compensation Program. Approves a two-year, no-cost extension of a contract with CorVel Healthcare Corporation through 12-31-19 for bill and medical report review services for the Workers’ Compensation Program (201419255). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1375 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 17-1377 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and Lewan and Associates, Inc., to add new services and terms for Denver International Airport. Approves a no-cost addition to the scope of a contract with Lewan and Associates, Inc. to include Denver International Airport and to further consolidate office and printer equipment maintenance citywide (TECHS-201416395-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1377 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) 17-1378 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and Istonish, Inc., to increase the maximum contract amount, extend the term and amend the scope of work for continual support of the Service Desk. Adds $948,384 and three years to a contract with Istonish, Inc. for a new total of $1,407,632 through 12-31-20 and amends the terms to maintain security certifications as recommended by the Auditor’s office and establish a regular quality assurance review process for afterhours, internal citywide information technology support (TECHS-201418233-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1378 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) 17-1391 A resolution approving a proposed Eighth Amendatory Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and Syscon Justice Systems, Inc., to increase maximum amount and extend the term for software support and maintenance services for the Jail Management System. Adds $467,206 and two years to a contract with Syscon Justice Systems, Inc. for a new total of $3,667,206 through 12-31-19 for continued technical support and maintenance of the TAG Elite Jail Management System application at the Downtown Detention Center and County Jail (TECHS-CE76012). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1391 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 6 Nay: (None) (0) 17-1392 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and Syscon Justice Systems, Inc., to extend the term for on-call technology services for the Jail Management System. Approves a no-cost two-year extension and addition of on-call service access to a contract with Syscon Justice Systems, Inc. through 12-31-19 regarding the TAG Elite Jail Management System application at the Downtown Detention Center and County Jail (TECHS-201103793). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1392 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) 17-1393 A resolution approving a proposed Dark Fiber Lease Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC for the maintenance of City managed data networks. Approves a $15 million 11-year with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC for the continued use of dark fiber resources for citywide data network transport including voice, video, and data services to approximately 100 city-owned buildings (TECHS-201738172). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1393 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 17-1395 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Sema Construction, Inc. for the design and construction of the 39th Avenue Greenway and Park Hill Detention project. Approves a $78,214,454 three-year contract with Sema Construction, Inc. for the design and construction of the 39th Avenue Greenway and Park Hill Detention project to protect against flooding while improving water quality, multi-modal mobility access opportunities, and creating and enhancing park and public spaces in Council Districts 8 and 9 (201738462). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilman Espinoza called out this resolution at the Monday, December 18, 2017 Council meeting for a postponement to Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Council Resolution 17-1395 was postponed by Councilman Espinoza pursuant to Council Rule 3.7 with a combined one-hour courtesy public hearing with Council Bill 17-1396 on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Postponed to a date certain 17-1398 A resolution to set a public hearing on the Amended and Restated Service Plan for Broadway Park Metropolitan District No. 1. Sets a public hearing before City Council for 01-08-18 on the amended and restated service plan for Broadway Park Metropolitan District No. 1 located near Broadway and Center Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1398 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) 17-1399 A resolution to set a public hearing on three metropolitan district Service Plans: Broadway Park Metropolitan District No. 2, Broadway Park Metropolitan District No. 3 and Broadway Park Metropolitan District No. 4. Sets a public hearing before City Council for 01-08-18 on three metropolitan district service plans: Broadway Park Metropolitan District No. 2, Broadway Park Metropolitan District No. 3, and Broadway Park Metropolitan District No. 4 located near Broadway and Center Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1399 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 17-1418 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Purchase and Hardware Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the purchase and implementation of a new P25 radio system and future products and services. Approves a contract to purchase of a citywide Project 25 Land Mobile Radio system from Motorola Solutions for $13,551,014 with funding provided through a companion capital lease purchase agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, and to authorize up to $20 million in future radios, parts, support, and software maintenance from Motorola Solutions over ten years (TECHS-201738515). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-12-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1418 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) 17-1420 A resolution approving a proposed Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Banc of America Public Capital Corp for a five-year lease with option to purchase mobile radio equipment. Approves a five-year, $14,178,638 capital lease agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp on behalf of Technology Services to purchase a new citywide Project 25 Land Mobile Radio system to be procured from Motorola Solutions (FINAN-201738573-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-12-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1420 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 17-1451 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 Communications, LLC for a new total of $3,471,588.63 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 1-8-18. This resolution was approved for filing by Councilmember Flynn. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1451 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 10 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1166 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Dig Studio, Inc. for architecture and engineering design services at Paco Sanchez Park. Amends a contract with Dig Studio by adding $379,605 for a new total amount of $987,956 and one year for a new end date of 11-1-19 for phase 2 of the Re-Imagine Play at Paco Sanchez Park playground project including design development of the remaining play pods and construction documents for the Play Loop, Community Plaza, Kiosk Building, Fitness Loop, and the remainder of the Phase 2 area located at 1290 North Knox Court in Council District 3 (201524291). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 10-24-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1166 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) 17-1277 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Wold Architects Incorporation for professional design services relating to the Denver County Jail E Housing Building 24 Project. Amends a contract with Wold Architects Incorporation by adding $51,250 for a new total of $523,250 to address unforeseen design needs of the construction phase of the Denver County Jail Building 24 project located at 10500 Smith Road in Council District 8. No change to contract duration (201629573). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-14-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1277 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) 17-1298 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and ECI Site Construction Management, Inc. for renovations to Westwood Park. Approves a contract with ECI Site Construction Management, Inc. for $1,100,804.33 and for seven months for the renovation of Westwood Park including a new playground, water play and drinking fountain, walkways, pavilion, irrigation system, pedestrian lighting, and landscaping in Council District 3 (201736679). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-21-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1298 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Page 11 Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) 17-1352 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to an On-Call Construction Services Agreement with W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. of Colorado to raise the Work Order limit and permit restroom renovations and other modifications to a homeless shelter located at 4330 East 48th Avenue. Amends an on-call contract with W.E. O'Neil Construction Company of Colorado by adding $1,550,000 for a new total amount of $2 million to complete the construction of permanent restrooms in the warehouse located at 4330 East 48th Avenue to comply with the Denver Building Code and allow the facility to be utilized for its intended purpose as a homeless shelter as soon as possible in Council District 8. There is no change to contract duration (OC201524938). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-28-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1352 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) 17-1376 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and G.P. Cooper Industries, Inc., d/b/a Cooper General Contractor, for removal and replacement of a playground at Washington Park. Approves a 6-month $1,277,296.72 contract with G.P. Cooper Industries, Inc. for the removal and replacement of the Washington Park playground including protecting existing trees, expanding the play area, adding new walkways and new custom play equipment located near the intersection of East Tennessee Avenue and South Downing Street in Council District 6 (201736677). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1376 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 12 17-1379 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Toter, LLC to produce and ship 26,031 recycling carts. Approves a $1,399,956.36 purchase order with Toter, LLC for 26,031 purple recycling carts for citywide access to the recycling cart program (PWOPS PO-00027459). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1379 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) 17-1380 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley near the intersection of East Alameda Avenue and South Pennsylvania Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located at the intersection of East Alameda Avenue and South Pennsylvania Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1380 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) 17-1385 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to Cooperative Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Zoological Foundation, Inc. for the reorganization, restructuring and mayoral appointments concerning the Denver Zoo. Amends an agreement with the Denver Zoological Foundation, Inc. (DZF) to restructure the DZF Board into a Board of Governors and a Leadership Council. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1385 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 13 17-1406 A resolution accepting and approving the subdivision plat of Stapleton Filing No. 53. Approves a subdivision plat for Stapleton Filing No. 53 located between 26th Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Havana Way in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-12-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1406 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) 17-1407 A resolution accepting and approving the subdivision plat of East Range Crossing Filing No. 1. Approves a subdivision plat for East Range Crossing Filing No. 1 located at 59th Avenue and Argonne Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-12-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1407 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) 17-1424 A resolution approving a proposed Professional Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Softball in Denver, Inc. to provide sports officials and referees for adult softball and youth softball and baseball programs. Approves a contract with Softball In Denver for $750,000 and for three years for sports official and umpire services at 12 recreation centers and 20 sports fields citywide (201737177). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-18-18. The resolution was approved for direct filing by Councilman Flynn on 12-14-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1424 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 14 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-1341 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Options, Inc., for services and supports for intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals. Amends a contract with Denver Options, Inc., doing business as Rocky Mountain Human Services (RMHS), by changing the maximum amount not to exceed to $7.5 million and to add six months for a new end date of 6-30-18 to provide services and distribute funds to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities citywide (SOCSV-201209022-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 1-8-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 12-13-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Resolution 17-1341 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: Espinoza (1) 17-1401 A resolution approving the Denver City Council reappointment of Neal Berlin to the Civil Service Commission. Re-appoints Neal Berlin as the City Council’s representative on the Civil Service Commission for a term ending 12-31-19, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-6-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 17-1401 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 15 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 17-1396 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as being required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement and other interests, including any rights and interests related or appurtenant to properties as needed for the Platte to Park Hill Stormwater Systems Project. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation any property interest as needed for the construction of a detention area as part of the Platte to Park Hill 39th Avenue Greenway Stormwater Systems project including easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, contract rights, permits, and other appurtenances located at 4141 East 35th Avenue in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 12-5-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 17-1396 be ordered published on first reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ordered published on first reading Councilman Flynn requested a one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 17-1396 for Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Council President Brooks announced that there will be a combined, one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 17-01396 and Council Resolution 17-1395 on Tuesday, Janaury 2, 2018. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, New, Susman (8) Nay: Espinoza, Flynn, Kashmann, López, Ortega (5) A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Ortega, that Council Bill 17-1396 be amended. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Amended Aye: Espinoza, Flynn, Kashmann, López, New, Ortega (6) Nay: Black, Brooks, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, Susman (7) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1389 A bill for an ordinance revoking the revocable permit granted to The Union Pacific Railroad Company by Ordinance No. 65, Series of 1968. Revokes Ordinance No. 65, Series of 1968, to grant a revocable permit to Union Pacific Railroad Company, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with standard gauge railroad crossings over portions of 40th Street and Franklin Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 12-5-17. Council Bill 17-1389 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading Page 16 17-1421 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1420 38th Street in Five Points. Approves an official map amendment to rezone land at 1420 38th Street from R-MU-30 with waivers to C-MX-8 (residential, mixed-use in the chapter 59 code, to urban center, mixed-use in the current zoning code) in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, January 8, 2018. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 12-12-17. Final Consideration Required Public Hearing Council Bill 17-1421 was ordered published with future required public hearing.on 1/8/2018. Ordered published with future required public hearing Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 17-1348 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from State of Colorado to award funding for the "Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) FY2018” program. Appropriates 50% of the grant award for the 2018 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) based on a Letter of Intent provided by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs in the amount of $439,275 to fund the Community Services Block Grant program intended to alleviate the effects of poverty, demonstrate a way out of poverty, and promote long-term or sustainable futures for low-income persons citywide. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-29-17. Council Bill 17-1348 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1397 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 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1340 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) 17-1365 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1365 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) 17-1366 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1366 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 18 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1333 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) 17-1335 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1335 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 17-1269 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1269 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 19 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1350 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) 17-1351 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 17-1351 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 Page 20 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Brooks announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-1210, changing the zoning classification for 3944 North High Street in Cole; and, there will be a one-hour courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 17-1324, regarding minority and women business enterprises, and small business enterprises’ legislation. 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 - REQUIRED Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 17-1210 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3944 North High Street in Cole. Approves an official map amendment to rezone land at 3944 North High Street from I-B UO-2 to I-MX-3 (industrial to industrial, mixed-use) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-7-17. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 17-1210 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 6:51 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-1210. Quin Cromeens and Chairman Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Andrew Webb of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) Page 21 PUBLIC HEARINGS - COURTESY 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. A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Council Bill 17-1324 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 7:07 p.m., Council President Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 17-1324. Helga Grunerud, Ann Bennett, Jocelyn Robinson, Maxine Pryor, Keller Hayes, Joseph Serna, Chairman Seku, and Barbara Myrick signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Councilman New delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13) Nay: (None) (0) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Brooks announced that on Monday, January 8, 2018, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 17-1421, changing the zoning classification for 1420 38th Street in Five Points. Any protests against Council Bill 17-1421 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Council will next meet on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Have safe and happy holidays. Page 22 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Brooks adjourned the meeting at 8:03 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 23