City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · March 19, 2018
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, March 19, 2018 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Michael Ankner, Eagle Scout of Troop 199 Denver, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-0298 Minutes of Monday, March 12, 2018
The minutes of Monday, March 12, 2018, were approved.
Approved
The minutes of meeting date, Monday, March 12, 2018, were distributed to Council.
Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Susman, Kashmann, Herndon, López, Espinoza, and Ortega offered
announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
18-0303 A proclamation proclaiming our solidarity with March for Our Lives
efforts and with the survivors of gun violence at home and across the
nation.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilman Kashmann,
that Council Proclamation 18-0303 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Council members Kashmann and Ortega asked to be added as a sponsor of Council
Proclamation 18-0303.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, to
approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
18-0088 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and County of Larimer Board of
County Commissioners to provide workforce development services and
programs under the federally-funded H1-B Ready-to-Work partnership
program.
Amends a grant agreement with Larimer County to add six months for a new end
date of 3-31-19 to support the Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership
(TEC-P) project to assist those experiencing long-term unemployment gain access to
employment services. There is no change to the agreement amount
(201520606-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its
meeting on 1-31-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0088 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
18-0208 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Insight Public Sector, Inc. concerning
Microsoft software subscriptions and renewals for employees and
contingent workers at Denver International Airport.
Approves a one-year $606,797.91 purchase order with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for
various Microsoft software subscriptions and renewals for employees and contingent
workers at Denver International Airport (PO-00033598). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 3-7-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0208 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
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Finance & Governance Committee
18-0191 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
to Sublease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and DP
Media Network LLC for the addition of 27,467 square feet on the 9th floor
of 101 W. Colfax Avenue.
Adds $9,629,641.85 to the sublease agreement with DP Media Network LLC for a
new total of $31,319,346.69 for an additional 27,467 square feet of office space on
the 9th floor of the Denver Post building at 101 West Colfax Avenue for City use
(FINAN - 201626030-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution at
its meeting on 2-20-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Resolution 18-0191 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Herndon, Kniech, New, Susman (7)
Nay: Espinoza, Flynn, Kashmann, López, Ortega (5)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
18-0231 A resolution approving a proposed Ninth Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and Sterling Infosystems,
Inc., to extend the term and increase the maximum contract amount for
talent acquisition background checks.
Adds $765,000 and three years to the contract with Sterling Infosystems, Inc. for a
new total of $1,664,900 through 12-31-20 for background check services for
pre-employment screening, citywide (CSAHR 201310499-09). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 3-6-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0231 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
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18-0234 A resolution approving a proposed Twelfth Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and Infor (US), Inc., to
extend the term and increase the maximum contract amount for the
Datastream 7i Enterprise Asset Management/Integrated Procurement
Solution.
Adds $671,392.78 and five years to the contract with Infor (US), Inc. for a new total
of $1,952,717.93 through 12-31-22 for maintenance and technical support for the
City’s Enterprise Asset Management application used for inventory and maintenance
of capital assets, citywide (CE21375-12). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 3-6-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0234 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0126 A resolution approving a proposed Concession License between the
City and County of Denver and Flog, LLC for providing concession services
and maintenance at Overland Golf Course.
Approves a contract with Flog, LLC for a minimum $15,000 annual payment plus 9%
of monthly gross revenues and for ten years for food and beverage services at the
Overland Golf Course clubhouse in Council District 7 (201738451). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 2-6-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0126 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
18-0127 A resolution approving a proposed Concession License between the
City and County of Denver and Flog, LLC for providing concession services
and maintenance at Willis Case Golf Course.
Approves a contract with Flog, LLC for a minimum $15,000 annual payment plus 9%
of monthly gross revenues and for ten years for food and beverage service at the
Willis Case Golf Course clubhouse in Council District 1 (201738458). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 2-6-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0127 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
18-0128 A resolution approving a proposed Concession License between the
City and County of Denver and Flog, LLC for providing concession services
and maintenance at Kennedy Golf Course.
Approves a contract with Flog, LLC for a minimum $15,000 annual payment plus
11% of monthly gross revenues and for ten years for food and beverage service at
the Kennedy Golf Course clubhouse in Council District 4 (201738451). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 2-6-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0128 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
18-0224 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mundus Bishop Design, Inc. for
on-call professional planning, design and related consulting services for
various park projects.
Amends a contract with Mundus Bishop Design, Inc. by adding $100,000 for a new
total of $585,000 for on-call landscape planning and park design services for
playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and other park amenities,
citywide. No change to contract duration (201520472-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 3-6-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0224 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
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18-0225 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and EM Dub Design LLC for on-call
professional planning, design and related consulting services for various
park projects.
Amends a contract with Em Dub Design LLC by adding $100,000 for a new total of
$585,000 for on-call landscape planning and park design services for playgrounds,
tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and other park amenities, citywide. No
change to contract duration (201520685). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 3-6-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0225 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
18-0226 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Architerra Group, Inc. for
on-call professional planning, design and related consulting services for
various park projects.
Amends a contract with The Architerra Group, Inc. by adding $100,000 for a new
total of $585,000 for on-call landscape planning and park design services for
playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and other park amenities,
citywide (201520438). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 3-6-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0226 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
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18-0227 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Wenk Associates, Inc. for
on-call professional planning, design and related consulting services for
various park projects.
Amends a contract with Wenk Associates, Inc. by adding $100,000 for a new total of
$585,000 for on-call landscape planning and park design services for playgrounds,
tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and other park amenities, citywide
(201520709-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent
on 3-6-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0227 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
18-0233 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
North Lowell Boulevard and West Conejos Place.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located near the
intersection of North Lowell Boulevard and West Conejos Place in Council District 3.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 3-6-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0233 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
18-0236 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Inner City Parish,
Inc. for activities and programs at the College View Recreation Center.
Amends a contract with The Denver Inner City Parish, Inc. by adding one year for a
new end date of 6-30-19 to occupy and provide public service activities and
programs for the general public and surrounding community at the former College
View Recreation Center located at 2525 South Decatur Street in Council District 7.
No change to this zero-dollar contract (XC00644). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 3-6-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0236 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0145 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and La Raza Services, Inc., to provide jail to
community transition services.
Approves a one-year $550,000 contract with La Raza Services, Inc. through 3-31-19
to implement and operate the Transition from Jail-to-Community program to reduce
recidivism through community collaboration, access to services, resources and
supportive relationships for persons prior to release from detention or jail, and
continued through reentry and transition into the community (SOCSV 2017-38562).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 3-7-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Resolution 18-0145 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, New, Susman (10)
Nay: López, Ortega (2)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
18-0192 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Urban Peak Denver to
undertake, perform, and provide case and residential management
services to youth.
Adds $256,280 and one year to a contract with Urban Peak Denver for a new total of
$768,840 through 2-31-18 for housing and supportive services for youth enrolled in
the Rocky Mountain Youth Housing Program including 6 housing units and case
management services for eligible homeless youth in transition (ages 16-22) who
have aged out of foster care or might otherwise be experiencing homelessness
(SOCSV 2015-25131-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 2-21-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0192 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
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18-0206 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Rescue Mission to
provide emergency shelter facilities and services to homeless men.
Adds $868,365 and one year to the contract with The Denver Rescue Mission for a
new total of $1,427,635 through 12-31-18 for emergency shelter services for up to
500 adult men at 4330 East 48th Avenue in Council District 8 (SOCSV
2016-31650-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 2-28-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0206 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
18-0223 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Community Corrections Board.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Demetria Trujillo to the Denver Community
Corrections Board for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-22. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 3-7-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0223 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0222 A bill for an ordinance rescinding budget from Capital
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Projects and making
appropriations for Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Projects.
Rescinds and reappropriates $286,532 in the capital improvement fund from
the completed Yale/Syracuse project to the Yale Corridor Improvements
project to fund pedestrian safety improvements in coordination with the East
Yale Stormwater project and Yale and Dahlia signal replacement project in
Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-6-18.
Council Bill 18-0222 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0004 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Regional
Transportation District, relating to the Colfax Area Planning Project and the
funding therefor.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation
District (RTD) for $2,050,000 and for two years for neighborhood planning
along the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor including improvements to
public infrastructure to support transit, walking, and bicycling in Council
Districts 5, 8, 9, and 10 (CPLAN-201738504). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 1-23-18.
Council Bill 18-0004 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0169 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3122
Marion Street in Whittier.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 3122 Marion
Street from U-SU-B1 to U-SU-A1 (3,000 sf minimum lot size to 4,500 sf minimum lot
size) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
3-6-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 18-0169 was ordered published with future required public hearing on
4-16-18.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
18-0171 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4401
Josephine Street in Elyria Swansea.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 4401 Josephine
Street from E-TU-B to U-RH-3A (urban edge, two-unit to urban row house, three
stories) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting
on 3-6-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 18-0171 was ordered published with future required public hearing on
4-16-18.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
18-0210 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way bounded
by North Eliot Street, North Decatur Street, West 36th Avenue and West
37th Avenue, without reservations.
Vacates a portion of the alleyway bounded by North Eliot Street, North Decatur
Street, West 36th Avenue, and West 37th Avenue, without reservations, in Council
District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 2-27-18.
Council Bill 18-0210 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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18-0232 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portions of the utility
easements dedicated by the First Creek Village Filing No. 3 subdivision plat
recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder on August 24, 2017, at
Reception No. 2017111922 located at 54th Avenue and Truckee Street.
Relinquishes a portion of the easements established in the First Creek Village Filing
No. 3 located near the intersection of 54th Avenue and Truckee Street in Council
District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-6-18.
Council Bill 18-0232 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0132 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado
Judicial Department to pay for personnel to provide a school based gang
prevention program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado State Judicial
Department to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-19 and to add
$263,357.71 for a new contract total in the amount of $923,829.91 to continue the
work of the citywide Gang Reduction Initiative of Denver (GRID) program
(SCITY-201100301-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this bill by
consent on 2-7-18.
Council Bill 18-0132 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0228 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the University of
Colorado Hospital Authority for emergency and financial assistance
programs pursuant to the Ryan White Grant program.
Adds $480,647 to an agreement with the University of Colorado Hospital Authority
for a new contract total of $916,874 to provide primary HIV care, early intervention
services, medical case management, and mental health services to persons living
with HIV (201734746). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this bill by
consent on 3-7-18.
Council Bill 18-0228 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0212 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 creating the Fraud Claims Investigator
classification at pay grade A-616. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent
on 2-27-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 18-0212 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, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Brooks announced that tonight, there will be a
required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0130, changing the zoning
classification for 680 Sheridan Boulevard in Villa Park; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0215, designating 2145
south Adams Street, the Ormleigh House, as a structure for
preservation. Anyone wishing to speak on either matter must see
the Council Secretary to receive a speaker card to fill out and return
to her during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0130 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 680
Sheridan Blvd. in Villa Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezoning property at 680 Sheridan
Boulevard from PUD 1 to E-MX-3 (planned unit development to urban
edge-neighborhood) in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill at
its meeting on 2-6-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that
Council Bill 18-0130 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 7:10 p.m., Council President
Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0130. Tori Green, Dan Matula, and
Zell Cantrell signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in
opposition of the bill. Scott Robinson of Community Planning and Development
delivered the Staff Report.
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Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: Espinoza (1)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
18-0215 A bill for an ordinance designating 2145 South Adams Street, the
Ormleigh House, as a structure for preservation.
Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at
2145 South Adams Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing
this bill at its meeting on 2-27-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Bill 18-0215 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 7:21 p.m., Council President
Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0215. Annie Levinsky, Rosemary
Stoffel, Janet Bardwell, Matt Wester, Edward Doody, and Joyce Meyers signed up to
speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Kara
Hahn of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Brooks announced that on Monday, April 16, 2018,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0169,
changing the zoning classification for 3122 Marion Street in Whittier;
and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0171, changing the
zoning classification for 4401 Josephine Street in Elyria Swansea.
Any protests against Council Bill 18-0169 or 18-0171 must be filed
with the Council Offices no later than Monday, April 9, 2018.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Brooks
adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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City Council Meeting of Monday, March 19, 2018
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech........................At Large Jolon Clark.........................District 7
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Christopher Herndon............District 8
Rafael G. Espinoza...............District 1 Albus Brooks.......................District 9
Kevin Flynn.........................District 2 Wayne New.......................District 10
Paul D. López......................District 3 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11
Kendra Black.......................District 4 Leon Mason..........................Director
Mary Beth Susman...............District 5 Kelly Velez...............................Clerk
Paul Kashmann....................District 6
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City & County Building
1437 Bannock Street
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Phone: 720-337-2000
Email: dencc@denvergov.org
City Council Agenda Monday, March 19, 2018
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-0298 Minutes of Monday, March 12, 2018
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
18-0303 A proclamation proclaiming our solidarity with March for Our Lives
efforts and with the survivors of gun violence at home and across the
nation.
Sponsors López, Brooks, Black, Kniech and Espinoza
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services
Committee
18-0088 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and County of Larimer Board of
County Commissioners to provide workforce development services and
programs under the federally-funded H1-B Ready-to-Work partnership
program.
Amends a grant agreement with Larimer County to add six months for a new end
date of 3-31-19 to support the Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership
(TEC-P) project to assist those experiencing long-term unemployment gain access to
employment services. There is no change to the agreement amount
(201520606-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its
meeting on 1-31-18.
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18-0208 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Insight Public Sector, Inc. concerning
Microsoft software subscriptions and renewals for employees and
contingent workers at Denver International Airport.
Approves a one-year $606,797.91 purchase order with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for
various Microsoft software subscriptions and renewals for employees and contingent
workers at Denver International Airport (PO-00033598). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 3-7-18.
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0191 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
to Sublease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and DP
Media Network LLC for the addition of 27,467 square feet on the 9th floor
of 101 W. Colfax Avenue.
Adds $9,629,641.85 to the sublease agreement with DP Media Network LLC for a
new total of $31,319,346.69 for an additional 27,467 square feet of office space on
the 9th floor of the Denver Post building at 101 West Colfax Avenue for City use
(FINAN - 201626030-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution at
its meeting on 2-20-18.
18-0231 A resolution approving a proposed Ninth Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and Sterling Infosystems,
Inc., to extend the term and increase the maximum contract amount for
talent acquisition background checks.
Adds $765,000 and three years to the contract with Sterling Infosystems, Inc. for a
new total of $1,664,900 through 12-31-20 for background check services for
pre-employment screening, citywide (CSAHR 201310499-09). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 3-6-18.
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18-0234 A resolution approving a proposed Twelfth Amendatory
Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and Infor (US),
Inc., to extend the term and increase the maximum contract amount for
the Datastream 7i Enterprise Asset Management/Integrated Procurement
Solution.
Adds $671,392.78 and five years to the contract with Infor (US), Inc. for a new total
of $1,952,717.93 through 12-31-22 for maintenance and technical support for the
City’s Enterprise Asset Management application used for inventory and maintenance
of capital assets, citywide (CE21375-12). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 3-6-18.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0126 A resolution approving a proposed Concession License between
the City and County of Denver and Flog, LLC for providing concession
services and maintenance at Overland Golf Course.
Approves a contract with Flog, LLC for a minimum $15,000 annual payment plus 9%
of monthly gross revenues and for ten years for food and beverage services at the
Overland Golf Course clubhouse in Council District 7 (201738451). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 2-6-18.
18-0127 A resolution approving a proposed Concession License between
the City and County of Denver and Flog, LLC for providing concession
services and maintenance at Willis Case Golf Course.
Approves a contract with Flog, LLC for a minimum $15,000 annual payment plus 9%
of monthly gross revenues and for ten years for food and beverage service at the
Willis Case Golf Course clubhouse in Council District 1 (201738458). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 2-6-18.
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18-0128 A resolution approving a proposed Concession License between
the City and County of Denver and Flog, LLC for providing concession
services and maintenance at Kennedy Golf Course.
Approves a contract with Flog, LLC for a minimum $15,000 annual payment plus
11% of monthly gross revenues and for ten years for food and beverage service at
the Kennedy Golf Course clubhouse in Council District 4 (201738451). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 2-6-18.
18-0224 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mundus Bishop Design, Inc. for
on-call professional planning, design and related consulting services for
various park projects.
Amends a contract with Mundus Bishop Design, Inc. by adding $100,000 for a new
total of $585,000 for on-call landscape planning and park design services for
playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and other park amenities,
citywide. No change to contract duration (201520472-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 3-6-18.
18-0225 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and EM Dub Design LLC for on-call
professional planning, design and related consulting services for various
park projects.
Amends a contract with Em Dub Design LLC by adding $100,000 for a new total of
$585,000 for on-call landscape planning and park design services for playgrounds,
tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and other park amenities, citywide. No
change to contract duration (201520685). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 3-6-18.
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18-0226 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Architerra Group, Inc. for
on-call professional planning, design and related consulting services for
various park projects.
Amends a contract with The Architerra Group, Inc. by adding $100,000 for a new
total of $585,000 for on-call landscape planning and park design services for
playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and other park amenities,
citywide (201520438). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 3-6-18.
18-0227 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Wenk Associates, Inc. for
on-call professional planning, design and related consulting services for
various park projects.
Amends a contract with Wenk Associates, Inc. by adding $100,000 for a new total of
$585,000 for on-call landscape planning and park design services for playgrounds,
tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and other park amenities, citywide
(201520709-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent
on 3-6-18.
18-0233 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
North Lowell Boulevard and West Conejos Place.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as public alley located near the
intersection of North Lowell Boulevard and West Conejos Place in Council District 3.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 3-6-18.
18-0236 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Inner City Parish,
Inc. for activities and programs at the College View Recreation Center.
Amends a contract with The Denver Inner City Parish, Inc. by adding one year for a
new end date of 6-30-19 to occupy and provide public service activities and
programs for the general public and surrounding community at the former College
View Recreation Center located at 2525 South Decatur Street in Council District 7.
No change to this zero-dollar contract (XC00644). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 3-6-18.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0145 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and La Raza Services, Inc., to provide jail to
community transition services.
Approves a one-year $550,000 contract with La Raza Services, Inc. through 3-31-19
to implement and operate the Transition from Jail-to-Community program to reduce
recidivism through community collaboration, access to services, resources and
supportive relationships for persons prior to release from detention or jail, and
continued through reentry and transition into the community (SOCSV 2017-38562).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 3-7-18.
18-0192 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Urban Peak Denver to
undertake, perform, and provide case and residential management
services to youth.
Adds $256,280 and one year to a contract with Urban Peak Denver for a new total of
$768,840 through 2-31-18 for housing and supportive services for youth enrolled in
the Rocky Mountain Youth Housing Program including 6 housing units and case
management services for eligible homeless youth in transition (ages 16-22) who
have aged out of foster care or might otherwise be experiencing homelessness
(SOCSV 2015-25131-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 2-21-18.
18-0206 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Rescue Mission to
provide emergency shelter facilities and services to homeless men.
Adds $868,365 and one year to the contract with The Denver Rescue Mission for a
new total of $1,427,635 through 12-31-18 for emergency shelter services for up to
500 adult men at 4330 East 48th Avenue in Council District 8 (SOCSV
2016-31650-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 2-28-18.
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18-0223 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Community Corrections Board.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Demetria Trujillo to the Denver Community
Corrections Board for a term effective immediately and expiring 6-30-22. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 3-7-18.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0222 A bill for an ordinance rescinding budget from Capital
Improvements and Capital Maintenance Projects and making
appropriations for Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Projects.
Rescinds and reappropriates $286,532 in the capital improvement fund from
the completed Yale/Syracuse project to the Yale Corridor Improvements
project to fund pedestrian safety improvements in coordination with the East
Yale Stormwater project and Yale and Dahlia signal replacement project in
Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-6-18.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0004 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Regional
Transportation District, relating to the Colfax Area Planning Project and the
funding therefor.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation
District (RTD) for $2,050,000 and for two years for neighborhood planning
along the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor including improvements to
public infrastructure to support transit, walking, and bicycling in Council
Districts 5, 8, 9, and 10 (CPLAN-201738504). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 1-23-18.
18-0169 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3122
Marion Street in Whittier.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 3122 Marion
Street from U-SU-B1 to U-SU-A1 (3,000 sf minimum lot size to 4,500 sf minimum lot
size) in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on
Monday, 4-16-18. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 3-6-18.
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18-0171 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4401
Josephine Street in Elyria Swansea.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 4401 Josephine
Street from E-TU-B to U-RH-3A (urban edge, two-unit to urban row house, three
stories) in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on
Monday, 4-16-18. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 3-6-18.
18-0210 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way bounded
by North Eliot Street, North Decatur Street, West 36th Avenue and West
37th Avenue, without reservations.
Vacates a portion of the alleyway bounded by North Eliot Street, North Decatur
Street, West 36th Avenue, and West 37th Avenue, without reservations, in Council
District 1. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 2-27-18.
18-0232 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing portions of the utility
easements dedicated by the First Creek Village Filing No. 3 subdivision plat
recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder on August 24, 2017, at
Reception No. 2017111922 located at 54th Avenue and Truckee Street.
Relinquishes a portion of the easements established in the First Creek Village Filing
No. 3 located near the intersection of 54th Avenue and Truckee Street in Council
District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-6-18.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0132 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado
Judicial Department to pay for personnel to provide a school based gang
prevention program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado State Judicial
Department to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-19 and to add
$263,357.71 for a new contract total in the amount of $923,829.91 to continue the
work of the citywide Gang Reduction Initiative of Denver (GRID) program
(SCITY-201100301-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this bill by
consent on 2-7-18.
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18-0228 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the University of
Colorado Hospital Authority for emergency and financial assistance
programs pursuant to the Ryan White Grant program.
Adds $480,647 to an agreement with the University of Colorado Hospital Authority
for a new contract total of $916,874 to provide primary HIV care, early intervention
services, medical case management, and mental health services to persons living
with HIV (201734746). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this bill by
consent on 3-7-18.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0212 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 creating the Fraud Claims Investigator
classification at pay grade A-616. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent
on 2-27-18.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0130, changing the zoning classification for 680 Sheridan
Boulevard in Villa Park; and, a required public hearing on Council
Bill 18-0215, designating 2145 south Adams Street, the Ormleigh
House, as a structure for preservation. Anyone wishing to speak on
either matter must see the Council Secretary to receive a speaker
card to fill out and return to her during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0130 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 680
Sheridan Blvd. in Villa Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezoning property at 680 Sheridan
Boulevard from PUD 1 to E-MX-3 (planned unit development to urban
edge-neighborhood) in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill at
its meeting on 2-6-18.
18-0215 A bill for an ordinance designating 2145 South Adams Street, the
Ormleigh House, as a structure for preservation.
Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at
2145 South Adams Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing
this bill at its meeting on 2-27-18.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, April 16, 2018, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0169,
changing the zoning classification for 3122 Marion Street in
Whittier; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0171,
changing the zoning classification for 4401 Josephine Street in
Elyria Swansea. Any protests against Council Bill 18-0169 or
18-0171 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than
Monday, April 9, 2018.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 3-27-18:
18-0117 A bill for an ordinance correcting the legal description of a
specifically described area, generally located at 1400 and 1436 South
Irving Street in Mar Lee.
Corrects the legal description for the property described in Ordinance No. 20170729,
Series of 2017, located at 1400 and 1436 South Irving Street in Council District 3.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 2-6-18.
Final Consideration
FOR 4-9-18:
18-0170 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 935
West 11th Avenue in Lincoln Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 935 West 11th
Avenue from U-RH-2.5 to U-MX-2x (urban, row-home to urban, mixed-use) in
Council District 3. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
4-9-18. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 2-27-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
18-0172 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 301,
303 and 327 South Harrison Street in Belcaro.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 301, 303 and
327 South Harrison Street from B-4 with waivers, UO-1, UO-2 to C-MX-5 and
C-MX-8 (former Chapter 59 zoning code to urban center, mixed-use) in Council
District 10. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 2-27-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
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18-0173 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1660,
1682 & 1684 Grove Street and 3088 & 3092 West 17th Avenue in West
Colfax.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 1660, 1682 &
1684 Grove Street and 3088 & 3092 West 17th Avenue from G-MU-3 to C-MX-5
(general urban, multi-unit to urban center, mixed-use) in Council District 3. The
Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 2-27-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
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