City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · April 16, 2018
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, April 16, 2018 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Herndon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilwoman Susman arrived late.
Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-0378 Minutes of Monday, April 9, 2018
The minutes of Monday, April 9, 2018 were approved.
Approved
The minutes of meeting date, Monday, April 9, 2018, were distributed to Council.
Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Black, Herndon, and Brooks offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
18-0380 Stephen Jones of Hive Industries to present a Social Impact Project in
Council District 9.
Stephen Jones of Hive Industries presented to Council a Social Impact Project in Council
District 9.
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
18-0387 A proclamation recognizing April 16, 2018 as National Healthcare
Decisions Day.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Proclamation 18-0387 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza, Susman (2)
18-0388 A proclamation recognizing April 22nd as Earth Day.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman
Kashmann, that Council Proclamation 18-0388 be adopted. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Adopted
Councilman López asked to be added as a sponsor of Council Proclamation 18-0388.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Espinoza, Susman (2)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
18-0333 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Flatiron Constructors, Inc. concerning the
runway 7-25 complex lighting and pavement rehabilitation project at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Flatiron Constructors, Inc. for $15 million and for 14
months for the Runway 7-25 Complex Lighting and Pavement Rehabilitation project
including replacing fixtures, transformers, cables, signs, and regulators, upgrading
the existing passive pavement sensor system, installing drainage to several
electrical manholes, and other services at Denver International Airport (201737338).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-7-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-4-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Resolution 18-0333 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
18-0334 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Interstate Highway Construction, Inc.
concerning concrete pavement rehabilitation, airfield lighting system
rehabilitation, and grading improvements adjacent to taxiways at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Interstate Highway Construction, Inc. for $10,967,202 and
for six months for concrete pavement rehabilitation, airfield lighting system
rehabilitation, and grading improvements adjacent to taxiways to meet current FAA
criteria at Denver International Airport (201738463). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-7-18. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-4-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Resolution 18-0334 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Espinoza (1)
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0286 A resolution approving a proposed amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and Conti Electric, Inc., for
on-call maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
Adds $250,000 to the master purchase order with Conti Electric, Inc. for a new
maximum spend of $650,000 through 2-28-20 for on-call maintenance and repair of
electrical systems in City-owned facilities including small and medium initial
installation, wiring, repair of existing fixtures, and related services (0767A0215).
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilman Flynn called out this resolution at the
Monday, April 9, 2018 Council meeting for a one-week postponement to Monday,
April 16, 2018. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-30-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 3-20-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Resolution 18-0286 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
18-0311 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and LexisNexis Claims
Solutions Inc., to increase maximum contract amount and extend the term
for maintenance and support for the DeskOffice Online Reporting System.
Adds $364,597 and five years to an expenditure contract with LexisNexis Claims
Solutions, Inc. for a new total of $764,597 through 12-31-22 with additional
functionalities for continued use and vendor support of the DeskOfficer Online
Reporting system used by Denver Police Department (TECHS-201101011-07). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-7-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-3-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Resolution 18-0311 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
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18-0329 A resolution approving the proposed purchase by the City and
County of Denver including DIA of insurance policies through Willis of
Minnesota, Inc., Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., FM
Global and Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $4,446,854.
Approves the annual renewal of the City’s property and liability insurance policies
renewing 05-01-18 with a total premium for all polices not to exceed $4,446,854
(Willis of Minnesota, Inc: FINAN-201419400-01; Arthur J. Gallagher:
FINAN-201419401-01; FM Global and Huntington T. Block: FINAN-201415384-02).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-7-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-3-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Resolution 18-0329 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0328 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of First Creek Village
Filing No. 4.
Approves a subdivision plat for First Creek Village Filing No. 4 located at 54th
Avenue and Truckee Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-3-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Resolution 18-0328 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0296 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Habitat For Humanity Of Metro Denver, Inc.
to lend money for purchase of real property to be used for affordable
housing.
Approves a five-year $1,750,000 loan agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Metro
Denver (Habitat) so that Habitat can acquire vacant land and build 32 townhomes
for families at and up to 80% Area Median Income at 4301 Elizabeth Street, 4349
Elizabeth Street, 4348 Columbine Street, and 2500 East 44th Avenue in Council
District 9 (OEDEV-201736287-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-7-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution at its meeting on 3-28-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Resolution 18-0296 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
18-0324 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Lesbian Bisexual Gay Transgender Queer Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Stacey Beckman, Robert Schleper, Jack
Teter, Joanna Duenas, Samantha Field, and Ileanexis Guadalupe to the Denver
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Commission for terms effective
immediately and expiring 5-1-20. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 4-4-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Resolution 18-0324 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
18-0326 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Crime
Prevention and Control Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Gabriella Sandoval, Leo Alirez, and Nneka
Mcphae to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission for terms effective
immediately and expiring 9-1-20. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 4-4-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Resolution 18-0326 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
18-0330 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Community Corrections Board.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of David Johnson 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 4-4-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Resolution 18-0330 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
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18-0355 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero cents
($18,500.00), payable to the Law Offices of Miguel Martinez P.C. and
Araceli Ramirez, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No.
2017CV32160, in the District Court for the City and County of Denver,
Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Police Department. The resolution was approved for
filing at the Mayor/Council meeting om 4-3-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Resolution 18-0355 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
18-0085 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Arapahoe County,
Community Resource Department, A/D Works! Division to provide
workforce development services and programs under the federally-funded
H1-B Ready-to-Work partnership program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County by adding
$102,373.45 for a new contract total in the amount of $751,743.61 and 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 (201520646-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-7-18.
The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 1-31-18.
Council Bill 18-0085 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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18-0086 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Boulder County
Community Services Department to provide workforce development
services and programs under the federally-funded H1-B Ready-to-Work
partnership program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Boulder 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
(201520605-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-7-18. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
1-31-18.
Council Bill 18-0086 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0322 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.
Creates a new classification called Deputy Director of Aviation at pay grade A-822.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-6-18.
Council Bill 18-0322 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0320 A bill for an ordinance vacating the alley bounded by South
University Boulevard, East Vassar Avenue, South Josephine Street and
Harvard Gulch, with reservations.
Vacates the alley bounded by South University Boulevard, East Vassar Avenue,
South Josephine Street, and Harvard Gulch, with reservations, in Council District 6.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-3-18.
Council Bill 18-0320 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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18-0321 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution of
a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation,
concerning the "Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
2018 Package 2 City and County of Denver Traffic Signal Replacement "
project and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) for $3.4 million in Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program
(HSIP) funds to construct five new traffic signals at the intersections of Federal
Boulevard and 38th Avenue, Federal Boulevard and Kentucky Avenue, Federal
Boulevard and Mississippi Avenue, Federal Boulevard and Jewell Avenue, and
Colorado Boulevard and Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard in Council Districts
1, 3, and 9 (201738522). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-7-18. The Committee approved filing this bill
by consent on 4-3-18.
Council Bill 18-0321 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0325 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2391
South Sherman Street in Rosedale.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2391 South
Sherman Street from U-SU-B1 to U-TU-B (urban, single-unit to urban, two-unit), in
Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 4-3-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 18-0325 was ordered published with future required public hearing on
5-14-18.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0259 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Nichols
Partnership Inc. for the sale of 1701 Platte Street.
Approves a $13.5 million purchase and sale agreement with The Nichols Partnership
Inc. to sell property located at 1701 Platte Street in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 3-27-18.
Council Bill 18-0259 was placed upon final consideration and do pass.
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech,
López, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: Kashmann, New (2)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
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18-0300 A bill for an ordinance amending Council Bill 17-0659 which named
the City-owned building located at 2851 Tremont Place the Anna Jo Haynes
Early Learning Center.
Corrects Council Bill 17-0659 by adjusting the naming of the City-owned building
located at 2851 Tremont Place from the Anna Jo Haynes Early Learning Center to
the Anna Jo Garcia Haynes Early Learning Center in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-20-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Bill 18-0300 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0309 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way bounded
by West 16th Avenue, West Conejos Place, North Lowell Boulevard and
North King Street, without reservations.
Vacates the northernmost east/west alley bounded by West 16th Avenue, West
Conejos Place, North Lowell Boulevard, and North King Street, without reservations,
in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-27-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Bill 18-0309 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Pro-Tem Clark announced that tonight, there will
be a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0169, changing the
zoning classification for 3122 Marion Street in Whittier; a required
public hearing on Council Bill 18-0171, changing the zoning
classification for 4401 Josephine Street in Elyria Swansea; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0172, changing the zoning
classification for 301, 303 and 327 South Harrison Street in Belcaro.
Anyone wishing to speak on any 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Bill 18-0169 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 6:31 p.m., Council President
Pro-Tem Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0169. Matt Morginsky and
Chairman Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak
in opposition of the bill. Sara White of Community Planning and Development delivered
the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: Flynn (1)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza (2)
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.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Susman,
that Council Bill 18-0171 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 6:50 p.m., Council President
Pro-Tem Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0171. Hasena Williams
and Chairman Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to
speak in opposition of the bill. Scott Robinson of Community Planning and Development
delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza (2)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Bill 18-0172 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 7:02 p.m., Council President
Pro-Tem Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0172. Mark Johnson,
Joseph McSoud, and Chairman Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Theresa Lucero of Community Planning and
Development delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza (2)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Pro-Tem Clark announced that on Monday, May 14,
2018, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0325, changing the zoning classification for 2391 South Sherman
Street in Rosedale. Any protests against Council Bill 18-0325 must
be filed with the Council Offices no later than Monday, May 7, 2018.
PENDING
FOR 5-7-18
18-0306 AS AMENDED a bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning
Code, to modify certain building form standards in response to slot home
construction.
Approves Text Amendment #3 to the Denver Zoning Code to create a new Town
House building form with revisions to other related building forms to address “slot
home” development through new or revised zoning standards for side-by-side
residential development. Amended 4-16-18 to make reference to a corrected
version of the text amendment filed with the clerk. The previously filed text
amendment incorrectly stated in five locations that certain dwelling units located
within 20 feet of the Side Street Zone Lot Line shall be oriented to the primary street
zone lot line. The language in these five sections should have stated that the
dwelling units shall be oriented to the Side Street Zone Lot Line. The Committee
approved filing this bill at its meeting on 3-27-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, that
Council Bill 18-0306 be taken out of order. The motion carried by the following vote:
Took out of order
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Espinoza (1)
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Clark that
Council Bill 18-0306 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by
a motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Bill 18-0306 be amended to make reference to a corrected version of
the text amendment filed with the clerk. The previously filed text amendment
incorrectly stated in five locations that certain dwelling units located within 20 feet of
the Side Street Zone Lot Line shall be oriented to the primary street zone lot line.
The language in these five sections should have stated that the dwelling units shall
be oriented to the Side Street Zone Lot Line. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Espinoza (1)
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Pro-Tem Clark
adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Monday, April 16, 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
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Phone: 720-337-2000
Email: dencc@denvergov.org
City Council Agenda Monday, April 16, 2018
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-0378 Minutes of Monday, April 9, 2018
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
18-0380 Stephen Jones of Hive Industries to present a Social Impact Project in
Council District 9.
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
18-0387 A proclamation recognizing April 16, 2018 as National Healthcare
Decisions Day.
Sponsors Black, New, Ortega, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore and Brooks
18-0388 A proclamation recognizing April 22nd as Earth Day.
Sponsors Ortega, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, Gilmore, Susman, New, Brooks,
Espinoza, Black and Clark
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City Council Agenda Monday, April 16, 2018
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services
Committee
18-0333 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Flatiron Constructors, Inc. concerning the
runway 7-25 complex lighting and pavement rehabilitation project at
Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Flatiron Constructors, Inc. for $15 million and for 14
months for the Runway 7-25 Complex Lighting and Pavement Rehabilitation project
including replacing fixtures, transformers, cables, signs, and regulators, upgrading
the existing passive pavement sensor system, installing drainage to several
electrical manholes, and other services at Denver International Airport (201737338).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-7-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-4-18.
18-0334 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Interstate Highway Construction, Inc.
concerning concrete pavement rehabilitation, airfield lighting system
rehabilitation, and grading improvements adjacent to taxiways at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Interstate Highway Construction, Inc. for $10,967,202 and
for six months for concrete pavement rehabilitation, airfield lighting system
rehabilitation, and grading improvements adjacent to taxiways to meet current FAA
criteria at Denver International Airport (201738463). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-7-18. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-4-18.
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Finance & Governance Committee
18-0286 A resolution approving a proposed amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and Conti Electric, Inc., for
on-call maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
Adds $250,000 to the master purchase order with Conti Electric, Inc. for a new
maximum spend of $650,000 through 2-28-20 for on-call maintenance and repair of
electrical systems in City-owned facilities including small and medium initial
installation, wiring, repair of existing fixtures, and related services (0767A0215).
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilman Flynn called out this resolution at the
Monday, April 9, 2018 Council meeting for a one-week postponement to Monday,
April 16, 2018. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 4-30-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 3-20-18.
18-0311 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory
Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and LexisNexis
Claims Solutions Inc., to increase maximum contract amount and extend
the term for maintenance and support for the DeskOffice Online Reporting
System.
Adds $364,597 and five years to an expenditure contract with LexisNexis Claims
Solutions, Inc. for a new total of $764,597 through 12-31-22 with additional
functionalities for continued use and vendor support of the DeskOfficer Online
Reporting system used by Denver Police Department (TECHS-201101011-07). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-7-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-3-18.
18-0329 A resolution approving the proposed purchase by the City and
County of Denver including DIA of insurance policies through Willis of
Minnesota, Inc., Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., FM
Global and Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $4,446,854.
Approves the annual renewal of the City’s property and liability insurance policies
renewing 05-01-18 with a total premium for all polices not to exceed $4,446,854
(Willis of Minnesota, Inc: FINAN-201419400-01; Arthur J. Gallagher:
FINAN-201419401-01; FM Global and Huntington T. Block: FINAN-201415384-02).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-7-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-3-18.
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18-0328 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of First Creek
Village Filing No. 4.
Approves a subdivision plat for First Creek Village Filing No. 4 located at 54th
Avenue and Truckee Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-3-18.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0296 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Habitat For Humanity Of Metro Denver, Inc.
to lend money for purchase of real property to be used for affordable
housing.
Approves a five-year $1,750,000 loan agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Metro
Denver (Habitat) so that Habitat can acquire vacant land and build 32 townhomes
for families at and up to 80% Area Median Income at 4301 Elizabeth Street, 4349
Elizabeth Street, 4348 Columbine Street, and 2500 East 44th Avenue in Council
District 9 (OEDEV-201736287-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-7-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution at its meeting on 3-28-18.
18-0324 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Lesbian Bisexual Gay Transgender Queer Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Stacey Beckman, Robert Schleper, Jack
Teter, Joanna Duenas, Samantha Field, and Ileanexis Guadalupe to the Denver
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Commission for terms effective
immediately and expiring 5-1-20. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 4-4-18.
18-0326 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Crime
Prevention and Control Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Gabriella Sandoval, Leo Alirez, and Nneka
Mcphae to the Crime Prevention and Control Commission for terms effective
immediately and expiring 9-1-20. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 4-4-18.
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18-0330 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Community Corrections Board.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of David Johnson 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 4-4-18.
18-0355 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero cents
($18,500.00), payable to the Law Offices of Miguel Martinez P.C. and
Araceli Ramirez, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No.
2017CV32160, in the District Court for the City and County of Denver,
Colorado.
Settles a claim involving the Police Department. The resolution was approved for
filing at the Mayor/Council meeting om 4-3-18.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services
Committee
18-0085 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Arapahoe County,
Community Resource Department, A/D Works! Division to provide
workforce development services and programs under the federally-funded
H1-B Ready-to-Work partnership program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County by adding
$102,373.45 for a new contract total in the amount of $751,743.61 and 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 (201520646-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-7-18.
The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 1-31-18.
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18-0086 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Boulder County
Community Services Department to provide workforce development
services and programs under the federally-funded H1-B Ready-to-Work
partnership program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Boulder 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
(201520605-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-7-18. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
1-31-18.
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0322 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.
Creates a new classification called Deputy Director of Aviation at pay grade A-822.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-6-18.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0320 A bill for an ordinance vacating the alley bounded by South
University Boulevard, East Vassar Avenue, South Josephine Street and
Harvard Gulch, with reservations.
Vacates the alley bounded by South University Boulevard, East Vassar Avenue,
South Josephine Street, and Harvard Gulch, with reservations, in Council District 6.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-3-18.
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18-0321 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution
of a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County
of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation,
concerning the "Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
2018 Package 2 City and County of Denver Traffic Signal Replacement "
project and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) for $3.4 million in Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program
(HSIP) funds to construct five new traffic signals at the intersections of Federal
Boulevard and 38th Avenue, Federal Boulevard and Kentucky Avenue, Federal
Boulevard and Mississippi Avenue, Federal Boulevard and Jewell Avenue, and
Colorado Boulevard and Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard in Council Districts
1, 3, and 9 (201738522). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-7-18. The Committee approved filing this bill
by consent on 4-3-18.
18-0325 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2391
South Sherman Street in Rosedale.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2391 South
Sherman Street from U-SU-B1 to U-TU-B (urban, single-unit to urban, two-unit), in
Council District 6. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
5-14-18. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 4-3-18.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0259 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Nichols
Partnership Inc. for the sale of 1701 Platte Street.
Approves a $13.5 million purchase and sale agreement with The Nichols Partnership
Inc. to sell property located at 1701 Platte Street in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 3-27-18.
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18-0300 A bill for an ordinance amending Council Bill 17-0659 which
named the City-owned building located at 2851 Tremont Place the Anna Jo
Haynes Early Learning Center.
Corrects Council Bill 17-0659 by adjusting the naming of the City-owned building
located at 2851 Tremont Place from the Anna Jo Haynes Early Learning Center to
the Anna Jo Garcia Haynes Early Learning Center in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-20-18.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0309 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way bounded
by West 16th Avenue, West Conejos Place, North Lowell Boulevard and
North King Street, without reservations.
Vacates the northernmost east/west alley bounded by West 16th Avenue, West
Conejos Place, North Lowell Boulevard, and North King Street, without reservations,
in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-27-18.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0169, changing the zoning classification for 3122 Marion Street
in Whittier; a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0171,
changing the zoning classification for 4401 Josephine Street in
Elyria Swansea; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0172, changing the zoning classification for 301, 303 and 327
South Harrison Street in Belcaro. Anyone wishing to speak on any
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 RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
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.
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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, May 14, 2018, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0325, changing the
zoning classification for 2391 South Sherman Street in Rosedale.
Any protests against Council Bill 18-0325 must be filed with the
Council Offices no later than Monday, May 7, 2018.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 4-23-18
18-0229 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 580
South Forest Street in Washington Virginia Vale.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 580 South Forest
Street from S-SU-D to S-MU-3 (suburban, single-unit to suburban, multi-unit) in
Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 3-13-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
18-0243 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3400
Arkins Court, 3460 Arkins Court and 1930 35th Street in Five Points.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 3400 Arkins
Court, 3460 Arkins Court, 1900 35th Street, 1930 35th Street, and 1950 35th Street
from I-MX-5/UO-2 to OS-A (industrial, mixed-use to open space) in Council District
9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 3-13-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
18-0244 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 25th
Street and Glenarm Place in Five Points.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at and around 25th
Street and Glenarm Place from G-MU-3/UO-3 and R-3/UO-3 to U-RH-2.5/UO-3
(general urban, multi-unit to urban, row-house) in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this bill at its meeting on 3-13-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
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18-0288 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3649
East 40th Avenue and 3600 East 41st Avenue in Elyria Swansea.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 3649 East 40th
Avenue and 3600 East 41st Avenue from I-A, UO-2 and C-MU-10 with Waivers to
C-MX-5 (industrial to urban center, mixed-use residential) in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 3-27-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
18-0291 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4552
South Ulster St. in Hampden South.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 4552 South
Ulster Street from B-8 with waivers UO-1, UO-2 to S-MX-12 (business zoning in the
former chapter 57 zoning to suburban, mixed-use) in Council District 4. The
Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 3-27-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
18-0306 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code, to
modify certain building form standards in response to slot home
construction.
Approves Text Amendment #3 to the Denver Zoning Code to create a new Town
House building form with revisions to other related building forms to address “slot
home” development through new or revised zoning standards for side-by-side
residential development. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
3-27-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
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