City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · May 14, 2018
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, May 14, 2018 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Black led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-0558 Minutes of Monday, May 7, 2018
The minutes of Monday, May 7, 2018, were approved
Approved
The minutes of meeting date, Monday, May 7, 2018, were distributed to Council.
Council President Pro-Tem Clark ordered the minutes approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council President Pro-Tem Clark and Council members Susman, Herndon, and Ortega
offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
18-0555 A proclamation declaring May 15 as National Peace Officer Day and
the week of May 15 as National Police Week.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Proclamation 18-0555 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Council members Ortega and López asked to be added as a sponsor of Council
Proclamation 18-0555.
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
18-0562 A proclamation celebrating Armed Forces Day of Service.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Proclamation 18-0562 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Councilwoman Ortega asked to be added as a sponsor of Council Proclamation 18-0562.
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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18-0572 A proclamation recognizing May 19th as “Hepatitis Testing Day”
and July 28th as “World Hepatitis Day”.
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Proclamation 18-0572 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech, Susman (4)
RESOLUTIONS
Block Vote
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
18-0199 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and SMG to extend the term, add
additional funds and a capital contribution from SMG.
Adds three years and a maximum amount of $445,000 to the existing annual
incentive fee in the contract with SMG through 12-31-23 for operational
management at the Colorado Convention Center in Council District 9 (CE93003-02).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 2-21-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0199 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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18-0404 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Telos Identity Management Solutions, LLC
concerning professional services for Designated Aviation Channeler (DAC)
software at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Telos Identity Management Solutions, LLC by adding
$1,320,000 for a new total of $2,920,000 and two years for a new end date of
5-31-20 for software used to manage the protected personal identifying information
for badge holders and their access at Denver International Airport (201208848-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-2-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0404 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
18-0430 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and DEN DN - BIG C, LLC concerning Garbanzo
Mediterranean Fresh food concession on Concourse B at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with DEN DN - BIG C, LLC, also doing business as Garbanzo
Mediterranean Fresh, for $399,730 annually and for seven years for food concessions
on the B Concourse at Denver International Airport (201840101). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-4-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-2-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0430 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
18-0431 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Dos Amigos Joint Venture, LLC concerning
Tamales by La Casita, Inc. food concession on Concourse C at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Dos Amigos Joint Venture, LLC, doing business as Tamales
by La Casita, Inc., for $603,361.87 annually and for seven years for food
concessions on the C Concourse at Denver International Airport (201840100). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-2-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0431 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
18-0432 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and CI/CP, LLC. concerning Panda Express and
Freshens Food Studio concessions on Concourse A at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a contract with CI/CP, LLC, doing business as Panda Express and Freshens
Food Studio, for $876,339.72 annually and for seven years and five years,
respectfully, for two concessions locations on the A Concourse at Denver
International Airport (201737101). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-2-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0432 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
18-0433 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Supershuttle International Denver, Inc.
concerning the operation of a ground transportation business at Denver
International Airport.
Adds two years to a contract with Supershuttle International Denver, Inc. through
5-31-20 and relocates the transportation services counter to another location on the
main terminal during the Great Hall project at Denver International Airport
(201415110-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 5-2-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0433 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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18-0434 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Colorado Mountain Express, Inc. concerning
the operation of a ground transportation business at Denver International
Airport.
Adds two years to a contract with Colorado Mountain Express, Inc. through 5-31-20
and relocates the transportation services counter to another location on the main
terminal during the Great Hall project at Denver International Airport (201415109).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-2-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0434 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
18-0435 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Green Ride CO, Inc. concerning the
operation of a ground transportation business at Denver International
Airport.
Adds two years to a contract with Green Ride CO, Inc. through 5-31-20 and
relocates the transportation services counter to another location on the main
terminal during the Great Hall project at Denver International Airport
(201415111-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 5-2-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0435 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0389 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and CenturyLink
Communications, LLC to increase the maximum contract amount to provide
leased line, data, and telephone services for all City agencies.
Adds $2 million to a contract with CenturyLink, LLC for a new total of $22 million for
additional telephone services to reduce City cost and increase the resiliency of the
City’s telephone systems (TECHS-CE90535-04). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-4-18. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 4-24-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0389 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
18-0420 A resolution approving a proposed 2018 Insurance Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Vision Service Plan Insurance
Company for vision insurance for eligible employees.
Approves a one-year $871,000 contract with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company
for supplemental vision coverage for City employees (201736843). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-4-18.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-1-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0420 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0411 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
State of Colorado concerning the "Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Disease (CCPD)” program and the funding therefor.
Accepts a $668,540 Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease grant from
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to increase access
to healthy and affordable foods citywide (ENVHL-201841573). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0411 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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18-0426 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed amended grant agreement between the City and County of
Denver and the United States of America concerning the "Ryan White Part
A FY18" program and the funding therefor.
Adds $1,929,830 to a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration for a new total
of $3,573,412 through 2-28-19 for services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in
the Denver metropolitan area (ENVHL-201840349-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-4-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-2-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 18-0426 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0425 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.
Revises the Classification and Pay Plan to accommodate multiple pay range and
grade adjustments based on the annual market study of metro-area prevailing
wages. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-1-18.
Council Bill 18-0425 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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18-0436 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance of (1) the “City and
County of Denver, Colorado, General Obligation Elevate Denver Bonds,
Series 2018A” for the purpose of financing and defraying the cost of
acquiring, constructing, installing and improving various civic facilities,
together with all necessary, incidental or appurtenant properties, facilities,
equipment and costs; and (2) the “City and County of Denver, Colorado,
General Obligation Justice System Facilities Refunding Bonds, Series
2018B” for the purpose of refunding, paying and discharging all of the
City’s outstanding General Obligation Justice System Facilities Bonds,
Series 2008 maturing after August 1, 2018; providing for the levy of
general ad valorem taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the Series
2018A-B Bonds; authorizing the execution of certain agreements and
providing other details in connection therewith; ratifying action previously
taken relating thereto; providing other matters relating thereto; and
making other provisions relating thereto.
Authorizes the issuance of City and County of Denver General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2018A-B in a principal amount not to exceed $270 million for the purpose of
funding approximately $193 million of bond projects identified as part of the 2017
GO Bond authorization, to refund existing Series 2008 General Obligation Justice
System Bonds, and to pay associated costs of issuance. The Committee approved
filing this bill at its meeting on 5-1-18.
Council Bill 18-0436 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0366 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2065
South Cherokee Street in Overland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2065 South
Cherokee Street in Overland from I-A UO-2 (industrial) to C-RX-8 (urban center,
residential mixed-use) in Council District 7. If ordered published, a public hearing
will be held on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
4-24-18.
Council Bill 18-0366 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
6-11-18.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
18-0412 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4400
North Fox Street in Globeville.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 4400 North Fox
Street from I-B, UO-2 (industrial) to C-MX-12, UO-2, C-RX-12, UO-2, C-RX-8, UO-2
(urban center, residential mixed-use) in Council District 9. If ordered published, a
public hearing will be held on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this bill at its
meeting on 5-1-18.
Council Bill 18-0412 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
6-11-18.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
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18-0421 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties generally bounded by 38th Street, Walnut Street, 40th
Ave. and the Union Pacific/RTD right-of-way in Elyria Swansea.
Corrects the zoning classification for multiple properties described in Ordinance No.
20180015, Series of 2018, located near the 38th and Blake RTD Station in Council
District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on 6-11-18. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-1-18.
Council Bill 18-0421 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
6-11-18.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0087 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0397 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0403 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0282 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0395 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
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Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0400 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0413 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0414 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, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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 18-0325, changing the
zoning classification for 2391 South Sherman Street in Rosedale.
Anyone wishing to speak on any of this matter must see the Council
Secretary to receive a speaker card to fill out and return to her
during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0325 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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0325 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 6:42 p.m., Council President
Pro-Tem Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0325. Will Cryer and
Chairman Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak
in opposition of the bill. Scott Robinson of Community Planning and Development
delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Black, Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (4)
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Pro-Tem Clark announced that on Monday, June
11, 2018, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0366, changing the zoning classification for 2065 South Cherokee
Street in Overland; a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0412, changing the zoning classification for 4400 North Fox
Street in Globeville; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0421, changing the zoning classification for multiple properties
generally bounded by 38th Street, Walnut Street, 40th Avenue and
the Union Pacific/RTD right-of-way in Elyria Swansea. Any protests
against Council Bill 18-0366, 18-0412, or 18-0421 must be filed
with the Council Offices no later than Monday, June 4, 2018.
PENDING
FOR 5-21-18:
18-0323 AS AMENDED 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. Amended 5-14-18 to fix a misprint in the bill by including the
Code Effective Date in Section 3 as similarly cited throughout the remainder of the
bill. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 4-10-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon
that Council Bill 18-0323 be taken out of order. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Took out of order
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 18-0323 be amended to fix a misprint in the bill by including the
Code Effective Date in Section 3 as similarly cited throughout the remainder of the
bill. The motion carried by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, López,
New, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Espinoza, Kniech (3)
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Pro-Tem Clark
adjourned the meeting at 7:00 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 14, 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 14, 2018
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-0558 Minutes of Monday, May 7, 2018
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
18-0555 A proclamation declaring May 15 as National Peace Officer Day
and the week of May 15 as National Police Week.
Sponsors Black, Clark, Herndon, Flynn, Kashmann, Susman, New and Gilmore
18-0562 A proclamation celebrating Armed Forces Day of Service.
Sponsors López, Herndon, Flynn, Kashmann, New, Black, Gilmore and Clark
18-0572 A proclamation recognizing May 19th as “Hepatitis Testing Day”
and July 28th as “World Hepatitis Day”.
Sponsors López, Kashmann, Gilmore, Ortega and New
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services
Committee
18-0199 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and SMG to extend the term, add
additional funds and a capital contribution from SMG.
Adds three years and a maximum amount of $445,000 to the existing annual
incentive fee in the contract with SMG through 12-31-23 for operational
management at the Colorado Convention Center in Council District 9 (CE93003-02).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 2-21-18.
18-0404 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Telos Identity Management Solutions, LLC
concerning professional services for Designated Aviation Channeler (DAC)
software at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Telos Identity Management Solutions, LLC by adding
$1,320,000 for a new total of $2,920,000 and two years for a new end date of
5-31-20 for software used to manage the protected personal identifying information
for badge holders and their access at Denver International Airport (201208848-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-2-18.
18-0430 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and DEN DN - BIG C, LLC concerning Garbanzo
Mediterranean Fresh food concession on Concourse B at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with DEN DN - BIG C, LLC, also doing business as Garbanzo
Mediterranean Fresh, for $399,730 annually and for seven years for food concessions
on the B Concourse at Denver International Airport (201840101). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-4-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-2-18.
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18-0431 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Dos Amigos Joint Venture, LLC concerning
Tamales by La Casita, Inc. food concession on Concourse C at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Dos Amigos Joint Venture, LLC, doing business as Tamales
by La Casita, Inc., for $603,361.87 annually and for seven years for food
concessions on the C Concourse at Denver International Airport (201840100). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-2-18.
18-0432 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and CI/CP, LLC. concerning Panda Express and
Freshens Food Studio concessions on Concourse A at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a contract with CI/CP, LLC, doing business as Panda Express and Freshens
Food Studio, for $876,339.72 annually and for seven years and five years,
respectfully, for two concessions locations on the A Concourse at Denver
International Airport (201737101). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 5-2-18.
18-0433 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Supershuttle International Denver, Inc.
concerning the operation of a ground transportation business at Denver
International Airport.
Adds two years to a contract with Supershuttle International Denver, Inc. through
5-31-20 and relocates the transportation services counter to another location on the
main terminal during the Great Hall project at Denver International Airport
(201415110-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 5-2-18.
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18-0434 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Colorado Mountain Express, Inc. concerning
the operation of a ground transportation business at Denver International
Airport.
Adds two years to a contract with Colorado Mountain Express, Inc. through 5-31-20
and relocates the transportation services counter to another location on the main
terminal during the Great Hall project at Denver International Airport (201415109).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-2-18.
18-0435 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Green Ride CO, Inc. concerning the
operation of a ground transportation business at Denver International
Airport.
Adds two years to a contract with Green Ride CO, Inc. through 5-31-20 and
relocates the transportation services counter to another location on the main
terminal during the Great Hall project at Denver International Airport
(201415111-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 5-2-18.
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0389 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and CenturyLink
Communications, LLC to increase the maximum contract amount to provide
leased line, data, and telephone services for all City agencies.
Adds $2 million to a contract with CenturyLink, LLC for a new total of $22 million for
additional telephone services to reduce City cost and increase the resiliency of the
City’s telephone systems (TECHS-CE90535-04). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-4-18. The Committee approved
filing this resolution by consent on 4-24-18.
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18-0420 A resolution approving a proposed 2018 Insurance Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Vision Service Plan Insurance
Company for vision insurance for eligible employees.
Approves a one-year $871,000 contract with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company
for supplemental vision coverage for City employees (201736843). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-4-18.
The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-1-18.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0411 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
State of Colorado concerning the "Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Disease (CCPD)” program and the funding therefor.
Accepts a $668,540 Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease grant from
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to increase access
to healthy and affordable foods citywide (ENVHL-201841573). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-4-18. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 4-25-18.
18-0426 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed amended grant agreement between the City and County of
Denver and the United States of America concerning the "Ryan White Part
A FY18" program and the funding therefor.
Adds $1,929,830 to a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration for a new total
of $3,573,412 through 2-28-19 for services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in
the Denver metropolitan area (ENVHL-201840349-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-4-18. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 5-2-18.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0425 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.
Revises the Classification and Pay Plan to accommodate multiple pay range and
grade adjustments based on the annual market study of metro-area prevailing
wages. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-1-18.
18-0436 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance of (1) the “City
and County of Denver, Colorado, General Obligation Elevate Denver Bonds,
Series 2018A” for the purpose of financing and defraying the cost of
acquiring, constructing, installing and improving various civic facilities,
together with all necessary, incidental or appurtenant properties, facilities,
equipment and costs; and (2) the “City and County of Denver, Colorado,
General Obligation Justice System Facilities Refunding Bonds, Series
2018B” for the purpose of refunding, paying and discharging all of the
City’s outstanding General Obligation Justice System Facilities Bonds,
Series 2008 maturing after August 1, 2018; providing for the levy of
general ad valorem taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the Series
2018A-B Bonds; authorizing the execution of certain agreements and
providing other details in connection therewith; ratifying action previously
taken relating thereto; providing other matters relating thereto; and
making other provisions relating thereto.
Authorizes the issuance of City and County of Denver General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2018A-B in a principal amount not to exceed $270 million for the purpose of
funding approximately $193 million of bond projects identified as part of the 2017
GO Bond authorization, to refund existing Series 2008 General Obligation Justice
System Bonds, and to pay associated costs of issuance. The Committee approved
filing this bill at its meeting on 5-1-18.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0366 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2065
South Cherokee Street in Overland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2065 South
Cherokee Street in Overland from I-A UO-2 (industrial) to C-RX-8 (urban center,
residential mixed-use) in Council District 7. If ordered published, a public hearing
will be held on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on
4-24-18.
18-0412 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4400
North Fox Street in Globeville.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 4400 North Fox
Street from I-B, UO-2 (industrial) to C-MX-12, UO-2, C-RX-12, UO-2, C-RX-8, UO-2
(urban center, residential mixed-use) in Council District 9. If ordered published, a
public hearing will be held on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this bill at its
meeting on 5-1-18.
18-0421 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties generally bounded by 38th Street, Walnut Street, 40th
Ave. and the Union Pacific/RTD right-of-way in Elyria Swansea.
Corrects the zoning classification for multiple properties described in Ordinance No.
20180015, Series of 2018, located near the 38th and Blake RTD Station in Council
District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on 6-11-18. The
Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-1-18.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0325, changing the zoning classification for 2391 South Sherman
Street in Rosedale. Anyone wishing to speak on any of this matter
must see the Council Secretary to receive a speaker card to fill out
and return to her during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0325 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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
On Monday, June 11, 2018, Council will hold a required public
hearing on Council Bill 18-0366, changing the zoning classification
for 2065 South Cherokee Street in Overland; a required public
hearing on Council Bill 18-0412, changing the zoning classification
for 4400 North Fox Street in Globeville; and, a required public
hearing on Council Bill 18-0421, changing the zoning classification
for multiple properties generally bounded by 38th Street, Walnut
Street, 40th Avenue and the Union Pacific/RTD right-of-way in Elyria
Swansea. Any protests against Council Bill 18-0366, 18-0412, or
18-0421 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than
Monday, June 4, 2018.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
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
FOR 6-25-18:
18-0382 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the adoption of the
101 Broadway Urban Redevelopment Plan and directing the Denver Urban
Renewal Authority to take certain actions in connection with the hearing.
Sets a public hearing before City Council on 6-25-18 on the 101 Broadway Urban
Redevelopment Plan in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this
resolution by consent on 4-17-18.
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