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Denver, CO · April 16, 2018

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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) Page 1 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) Page 2 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) Page 3 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 Page 4 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) Page 5 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 Page 6 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 Page 7 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) Page 8 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 Page 9 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) Page 10 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) Page 11 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 Page 12

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 Room 451 City & County Building 1437 Bannock Street Denver CO 80202 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 Page 2 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. Page 3 City Council Agenda Monday, April 16, 2018 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. Page 4 City Council Agenda Monday, April 16, 2018 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. 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. Page 5 City Council Agenda Monday, April 16, 2018 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. Page 6 City Council Agenda Monday, April 16, 2018 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. Page 7 City Council Agenda Monday, April 16, 2018 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. Page 8 City Council Agenda Monday, April 16, 2018 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 Page 9 City Council Agenda Monday, April 16, 2018 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 Page 10 City Council Agenda Monday, April 16, 2018 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 Page 11 City Council Agenda Monday, April 16, 2018 FOR 5-7-18 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 Page 12
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