City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · May 7, 2018
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, May 7, 2018 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Black led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council members López and New arrived late.
Present: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-0483 Minutes of Monday, April 30, 2018
The minutes of meeting date, Monday, April 30, 2018, were distributed to Council.
Council President Pro-Tem Clark ordered the minutes approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Kashmann, Susman, and Clark offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
18-0353 A resolution approving a proposed User Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Colorado Symphony Association for use of
Boettcher Concert Hall.
Approves a lease agreement with the Colorado Symphony Association for $180,000
annually and through 6-30-21 to lease Boettcher Concert Hall for practices and
performances in Council District 9 (THTRS-201839929-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0353 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
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18-0373 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Lease
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Symphony
Association for leasing of 1245 Champa Street.
Adds 3.5 years to the lease agreement with the Colorado Symphony Association
through 6-30-21 and reduces the annual lease amount to $1 for office and
performance space at 1245 Champa Street in Council District 9. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 4-25-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0373 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
18-0401 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and JSM & Associates, LLC concerning the operation
and maintenance of the Baggage System at Denver International Airport.
Approves a three-year $45 million contract with JSM & Associates, LLC for baggage
handling system operational and maintenance services at Denver International
Airport (201736982). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution
at its meeting on 4-25-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0401 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
18-0406 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and M.A. Mortenson Company concerning general
construction services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a three-year $15 million on-call contract with M.A. Mortenson Company for
general construction services to support the safe operation of the terminal, rapid
customer growth, and aging infrastructure that requires modernization at Denver
International Airport (201735082). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0406 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
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18-0407 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and FCI Constructors, Inc. concerning general
construction services at Denver International Airport.
Approves an three-year $15 million on-call contract with FCI Constructors, Inc. for
general construction services to support the safe operation of the terminal, rapid
customer growth, and aging infrastructure that requires modernization at Denver
International Airport (201735074). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0407 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
18-0408 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and PCL Construction, Inc. concerning general
construction services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a three-year $15 million on-call contract with PCL Construction, Inc. for
general construction services to support the safe operation of the terminal, rapid
customer growth, and aging infrastructure that requires modernization at Denver
International Airport (201738901). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0408 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
18-0409 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Swinerton Builders concerning general
construction services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a three-year $15 million on-call contract with Swinerton Builders for
general construction services to support the safe operation of the terminal, rapid
customer growth, and aging infrastructure that requires modernization at Denver
International Airport (201738902). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0409 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0396 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and Skillsoft Corporation to
extend the term and increase funding for the City’s on-line learning
solution.
Adds $287,006 and one year to the contract with SkillSoft Corporation for a new
total of $1,724,997.95 through 5-29-19 for learning content and a limited learning
management system for the Office of Human Resources (201310840-4). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-24-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0396 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
18-0399 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Optiv Security, Inc. for software licenses to
provide internet security for all City users.
Approves a $1,069,950.66 purchase order with Optiv Security, Inc. for a web
content filtering system that protects users from malicious websites and provides a
secure gateway to the Internet (PO-00037018). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 4-24-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0399 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0295 A resolution granting a revocable permit to New Cingular Wireless
PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T Wireless, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1465
Wewatta Street.
Grants a revocable permit to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, doing business as
AT&T, to encroach into the right-of-way with the installation of one small cell pole
and facilities at 1465 Wewatta Street in Council District 9. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 4-24-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0295 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
18-0308 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment To Purchase
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cartegraph
Systems Inc., for an additional module for material management of traffic
assets.
Adds advanced resources for material management to the scope of work in the
contract with Cartegraph Systems, Inc. to support a cloud-based Enterprise Asset
Management system for the City's traffic assets such as traffic signals, pavement
markings, and signs (201733328). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-24-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0308 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
18-0392 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and EP Blazer, LLC to purchase 18 Chevrolet
Tahoe vehicles.
Approves a $676,728 purchase order with EP Blazer, LLC, doing business as John
Elway Chevrolet, for 18 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV sport utility vehicles for the Denver
Police Department (PO-00037688). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-24-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0392 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0398 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc. to provide
housing opportunities and support services.
Approves a $667,788 grant agreement with Colorado Health Network, Inc.
(Colorado AIDS Project) through 6-30-18 for tenant-based rental assistance, short
term rent, mortgage and utility assistance, permanent housing placement, and
other supportive services for low-income people living with HIV/AIDS
(201839154-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 4-25-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0398 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
18-0410 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Laradon West, LLC for development of
affordable housing units.
Approves a $1,820,000 loan agreement with Laradon West, LLC (Gorman &
Company, developer) for thirty-one months for the construction of 91 units of
income-restricted rental housing at Laradon Homes located at 5120 North Broadway
in Council District 9 (OEDEV-201738563-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0410 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
18-0087 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the County of
Jefferson to provide workforce development services and programs under
the federally-funded H1-B Ready-to-Work partnership program.
Approves a six-month no-cost extension of an intergovernmental agreement with
Jefferson County through 3-31-19 to support the Technology Employment in
Colorado Partnership project to assist those experiencing long-term unemployment
with employment services (201520647-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved
filing this bill at its meeting on 1-31-18.
Council Bill 18-0087 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0397 A bill for an ordinance approving an exception to the time limitation
in the Amended and Restated Service Plans of the Denver Gateway Center
Metropolitan District and the Denver Gateway Meadows Metropolitan
District.
Approves an exception to the time limitation in the Amended and Restated Service
Plans of the Denver Gateway Center Metropolitan District and the Denver Gateway
Meadows Metropolitan District to allow bond issuance payable after 2046 for the
public road, drainage, parks, water, and sewer improvements needed for
development in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this bill by
consent on 4-24-18.
Council Bill 18-0397 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0403 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to
Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City and County of
Denver and Denver Public Schools (DPS) to extend the term and revise the
agreement to support the City’s Public Education and Government (PEG)
access television.
Adds five years to an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools
through 4-1-23 and authorizes use of Public, Education and Government funds to
support an educational access TV station, and to purchase video and audio capital
equipment necessary for production content and hands-on experience (TECHS -
201309953-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on
4-24-18.
Council Bill 18-0403 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0282 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of Ulster Street between
East 40th Avenue and Interstate 70, with reservations.
Vacates a portion of Ulster Street from 40th Avenue to I-70, with reservations, in
Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-20-18.
Council Bill 18-0282 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0395 A bill for an ordinance vacating the alley bounded by West Conejos
Place, West Colfax Avenue, North Lowell Boulevard and North King Street,
with reservations.
Vacates the alley bounded by West Conejos Place, West Colfax Avenue, North Lowell
Boulevard, and North King Street with a three-foot partial easement reservation in
Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-24-18.
Council Bill 18-0395 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0400 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District regarding the First Creek at East 56th Avenue.
Adds $300,000 to an intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Drainage and
Flood Control District (UDFCD) for a new total of $6,770,000 for the final design,
right-of-way acquisition, and construction of drainage and flood control
improvements as part of the First Creek Restoration project to construct a new bike
path along First Creek at 56th Avenue in Council District 11 (201103771). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-24-18.
Council Bill 18-0400 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0413 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Contract Amendment #3 between the City and County of Denver and State
of Colorado, Department of Human Services, for Denver childcare facility
inspections.
Clarifies administrative requirements for reimbursement of citywide child care
facility inspections in an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado
Department of Human Services (201521228-03). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 4-25-18.
Council Bill 18-0413 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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18-0414 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Option Letter between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado,
Department of Human Services, for Denver childcare facility inspections.
Adds $640,642 and one year to an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado
Department of Human Services for a new total of $2,488,287 through 6-30-19 for
reimbursement of citywide child care facility inspections (201521228-04). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-25-18.
Council Bill 18-0414 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0367 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 Veterinarian Fellow at pay grade A-406. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-17-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0367 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
18-0368 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 911 Dispatch Support Specialist at pay grade
N-618 and changes titles of various 911 Operations Center classifications to align
with it. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-17-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0368 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
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18-0369 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 new classifications called Senior Usher at pay grade Z-115 and Lead Usher
at pay grade Z-117. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-17-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0369 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
18-0372 A bill for an ordinance rescinding budget, transferring cash and
making appropriations in the General Fund, General Government and
Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Funds and Capital Improvements
and Capital Maintenance Fund of moneys designated by City Council for
various projects.
Approves the City Council 2017 year-end budget reconciliation amendment by
transferring $505,171.02 of City Council budget savings to City Council Special
Revenue funds transferring $103,849.21 of City Council budget savings to other
City funds for various projects and returning $44,170.04 of budget savings to
the City’s General Fund. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on
4-17-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0372 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0347 A bill for an ordinance renaming a portion of Havana Way as Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Renames a portion of Havana Way to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard located on
Havana Way between Havana Street and Moline Street in Council District 8. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-17-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0347 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
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18-0348 A bill for an ordinance renaming a portion of Havana Way as Moline
Street.
Renames a portion of Havana Way to Moline Street located on Havana Way between
26th Ave and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Council District 8. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 4-17-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0348 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
18-0377 A bill for an ordinance amending the Building and Fire Code of the
City and County of Denver.
Amends Chapter 10, Article II of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to
clarify provisions around temporary structures and uses, modify requirements for
apprentice to master electricians, require an operational permit for green roofs, and
clarify application of the International Fire Code to structures built under the
International Residential Code. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting
on 4-17-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0377 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
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 18-0288, changing the
zoning classification for 3649 East 40th Avenue and 3600 East 41st
Avenue in Elyria Swansea; a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0291, changing the zoning classification for 4552 South Ulster
St. in Hampden South; and, a required public hearing on Amended
Council Bill 18-0306, relating to the Denver Zoning Code, to modify
certain building form standards in response to slot home
construction. 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
18-0288 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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman
Kashmann, that Council Bill 18-0288 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 6:01 p.m., Council President
Pro-Tem Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0288. Dan O'Brien,
Christopher Cella, and Chairman Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse
Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Andrew Webb of Community Planning
and Development delivered the Staff Report.
Dan O'Brien + (6) was called to speak
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0291 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 6:22 p.m., Council President
Pro-Tem Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0291. Phil Workman 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, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0306 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole commencing at 6:43 p.m., Council President
Pro-Tem Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0306. Heather Noyes,
Gertrude "Gertie" Grant, Charlotte Winzenburg, Chairman Seku, and Maggie Miller
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of
the bill. Analiese Hock of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff
Report.
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Gilmore (2)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Pro-Tem Clark
adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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City Council Meeting of Monday, May 7, 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, May 7, 2018
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-0483 Minutes of Monday, April 30, 2018
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services
Committee
18-0353 A resolution approving a proposed User Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Colorado Symphony Association for use of
Boettcher Concert Hall.
Approves a lease agreement with the Colorado Symphony Association for $180,000
annually and through 6-30-21 to lease Boettcher Concert Hall for practices and
performances in Council District 9 (THTRS-201839929-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
18-0373 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Lease
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Symphony
Association for leasing of 1245 Champa Street.
Adds 3.5 years to the lease agreement with the Colorado Symphony Association
through 6-30-21 and reduces the annual lease amount to $1 for office and
performance space at 1245 Champa Street in Council District 9. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 4-25-18.
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18-0401 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and JSM & Associates, LLC concerning the operation
and maintenance of the Baggage System at Denver International Airport.
Approves a three-year $45 million contract with JSM & Associates, LLC for baggage
handling system operational and maintenance services at Denver International
Airport (201736982). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution
at its meeting on 4-25-18.
18-0406 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and M.A. Mortenson Company concerning general
construction services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a three-year $15 million on-call contract with M.A. Mortenson Company for
general construction services to support the safe operation of the terminal, rapid
customer growth, and aging infrastructure that requires modernization at Denver
International Airport (201735082). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
18-0407 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and FCI Constructors, Inc. concerning general
construction services at Denver International Airport.
Approves an three-year $15 million on-call contract with FCI Constructors, Inc. for
general construction services to support the safe operation of the terminal, rapid
customer growth, and aging infrastructure that requires modernization at Denver
International Airport (201735074). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
18-0408 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and PCL Construction, Inc. concerning general
construction services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a three-year $15 million on-call contract with PCL Construction, Inc. for
general construction services to support the safe operation of the terminal, rapid
customer growth, and aging infrastructure that requires modernization at Denver
International Airport (201738901). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
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18-0409 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Swinerton Builders concerning general
construction services at Denver International Airport.
Approves a three-year $15 million on-call contract with Swinerton Builders for
general construction services to support the safe operation of the terminal, rapid
customer growth, and aging infrastructure that requires modernization at Denver
International Airport (201738902). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0396 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and Skillsoft Corporation to
extend the term and increase funding for the City’s on-line learning
solution.
Adds $287,006 and one year to the contract with SkillSoft Corporation for a new
total of $1,724,997.95 through 5-29-19 for learning content and a limited learning
management system for the Office of Human Resources (201310840-4). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-24-18.
18-0399 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Optiv Security, Inc. for software licenses to
provide internet security for all City users.
Approves a $1,069,950.66 purchase order with Optiv Security, Inc. for a web
content filtering system that protects users from malicious websites and provides a
secure gateway to the Internet (PO-00037018). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 4-24-18.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0295 A resolution granting a revocable permit to New Cingular Wireless
PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T Wireless, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1465
Wewatta Street.
Grants a revocable permit to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, doing business as
AT&T, to encroach into the right-of-way with the installation of one small cell pole
and facilities at 1465 Wewatta Street in Council District 9. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution at its meeting on 4-24-18.
18-0308 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment To Purchase
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cartegraph
Systems Inc., for an additional module for material management of traffic
assets.
Adds advanced resources for material management to the scope of work in the
contract with Cartegraph Systems, Inc. to support a cloud-based Enterprise Asset
Management system for the City's traffic assets such as traffic signals, pavement
markings, and signs (201733328). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-24-18.
18-0392 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and EP Blazer, LLC to purchase 18 Chevrolet
Tahoe vehicles.
Approves a $676,728 purchase order with EP Blazer, LLC, doing business as John
Elway Chevrolet, for 18 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV sport utility vehicles for the Denver
Police Department (PO-00037688). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-24-18.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0398 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc. to provide
housing opportunities and support services.
Approves a $667,788 grant agreement with Colorado Health Network, Inc.
(Colorado AIDS Project) through 6-30-18 for tenant-based rental assistance, short
term rent, mortgage and utility assistance, permanent housing placement, and
other supportive services for low-income people living with HIV/AIDS
(201839154-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 4-25-18.
18-0410 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Laradon West, LLC for development of
affordable housing units.
Approves a $1,820,000 loan agreement with Laradon West, LLC (Gorman &
Company, developer) for thirty-one months for the construction of 91 units of
income-restricted rental housing at Laradon Homes located at 5120 North Broadway
in Council District 9 (OEDEV-201738563-00). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services
Committee
18-0087 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the County of
Jefferson to provide workforce development services and programs under
the federally-funded H1-B Ready-to-Work partnership program.
Approves a six-month no-cost extension of an intergovernmental agreement with
Jefferson County through 3-31-19 to support the Technology Employment in
Colorado Partnership project to assist those experiencing long-term unemployment
with employment services (201520647-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved
filing this bill at its meeting on 1-31-18.
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Finance & Governance Committee
18-0397 A bill for an ordinance approving an exception to the time
limitation in the Amended and Restated Service Plans of the Denver
Gateway Center Metropolitan District and the Denver Gateway Meadows
Metropolitan District.
Approves an exception to the time limitation in the Amended and Restated Service
Plans of the Denver Gateway Center Metropolitan District and the Denver Gateway
Meadows Metropolitan District to allow bond issuance payable after 2046 for the
public road, drainage, parks, water, and sewer improvements needed for
development in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this bill by
consent on 4-24-18.
18-0403 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to
Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City and County of
Denver and Denver Public Schools (DPS) to extend the term and revise the
agreement to support the City’s Public Education and Government (PEG)
access television.
Adds five years to an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools
through 4-1-23 and authorizes use of Public, Education and Government funds to
support an educational access TV station, and to purchase video and audio capital
equipment necessary for production content and hands-on experience (TECHS -
201309953-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on
4-24-18.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0282 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of Ulster Street between
East 40th Avenue and Interstate 70, with reservations.
Vacates a portion of Ulster Street from 40th Avenue to I-70, with reservations, in
Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 3-20-18.
18-0395 A bill for an ordinance vacating the alley bounded by West Conejos
Place, West Colfax Avenue, North Lowell Boulevard and North King Street,
with reservations.
Vacates the alley bounded by West Conejos Place, West Colfax Avenue, North Lowell
Boulevard, and North King Street with a three-foot partial easement reservation in
Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-24-18.
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18-0400 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District regarding the First Creek at East 56th Avenue.
Adds $300,000 to an intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Drainage and
Flood Control District (UDFCD) for a new total of $6,770,000 for the final design,
right-of-way acquisition, and construction of drainage and flood control
improvements as part of the First Creek Restoration project to construct a new bike
path along First Creek at 56th Avenue in Council District 11 (201103771). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-24-18.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0413 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Contract Amendment #3 between the City and County of Denver and State
of Colorado, Department of Human Services, for Denver childcare facility
inspections.
Clarifies administrative requirements for reimbursement of citywide child care
facility inspections in an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado
Department of Human Services (201521228-03). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 4-25-18.
18-0414 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Option Letter between the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado,
Department of Human Services, for Denver childcare facility inspections.
Adds $640,642 and one year to an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado
Department of Human Services for a new total of $2,488,287 through 6-30-19 for
reimbursement of citywide child care facility inspections (201521228-04). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-21-18.
The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-25-18.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0367 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 Veterinarian Fellow at pay grade A-406. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-17-18.
18-0368 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 911 Dispatch Support Specialist at pay grade
N-618 and changes titles of various 911 Operations Center classifications to align
with it. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-17-18.
18-0369 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 new classifications called Senior Usher at pay grade Z-115 and Lead Usher
at pay grade Z-117. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-17-18.
18-0372 A bill for an ordinance rescinding budget, transferring cash and
making appropriations in the General Fund, General Government and
Culture and Recreation Special Revenue Funds and Capital Improvements
and Capital Maintenance Fund of moneys designated by City Council for
various projects.
Approves the City Council 2017 year-end budget reconciliation amendment by
transferring $505,171.02 of City Council budget savings to City Council Special
Revenue funds transferring $103,849.21 of City Council budget savings to other
City funds for various projects and returning $44,170.04 of budget savings to
the City’s General Fund. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on
4-17-18.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0347 A bill for an ordinance renaming a portion of Havana Way as
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Renames a portion of Havana Way to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard located on
Havana Way between Havana Street and Moline Street in Council District 8. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 4-17-18.
18-0348 A bill for an ordinance renaming a portion of Havana Way as
Moline Street.
Renames a portion of Havana Way to Moline Street located on Havana Way between
26th Ave and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Council District 8. The Committee
approved filing this bill by consent on 4-17-18.
18-0377 A bill for an ordinance amending the Building and Fire Code of the
City and County of Denver.
Amends Chapter 10, Article II of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to
clarify provisions around temporary structures and uses, modify requirements for
apprentice to master electricians, require an operational permit for green roofs, and
clarify application of the International Fire Code to structures built under the
International Residential Code. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting
on 4-17-18.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0288, changing the zoning classification for 3649 East 40th
Avenue and 3600 East 41st Avenue in Elyria Swansea; a required
public hearing on Council Bill 18-0291, changing the zoning
classification for 4552 South Ulster St. in Hampden South; and, a
required public hearing on Amended Council Bill 18-0306, relating
to the Denver Zoning Code, to modify certain building form
standards in response to slot home construction. 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.
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RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
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.
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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 5-14-18:
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. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 4-3-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
FOR 5-21-18:
18-0323 A bill for an ordinance to amend Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the
Denver Revised Municipal Code relating to the Denver Zoning Code and to
amend and restate the Denver Zoning Code.
Amends the Zoning Code with multiple substantive, clarification, and usability
amendments in response to customer and community feedback, industry changes,
and other factors. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 4-10-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
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