City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · May 21, 2018
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, May 21, 2018 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Absent: Herndon (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-0591 Minutes of Monday, May 14, 2018
The minutes of meeting date, Monday, May 14, 2018, were distributed to Council.
Council President Brooks ordered the minutes approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Susman, New, and Brooks offered announcements.
Council President Brooks announced that he was reappointing Councilwoman Kendra
Black to the SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District).
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
18-0593 A proclamation welcoming IPW to Denver - the “Super Bowl of
International Travel”.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Proclamation 18-0593 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
18-0594 A proclamation declaring June 1st as National Gun Violence
Awareness Day and June as Gun Violence Awareness Month.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech,
that Council Proclamation 18-0594 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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18-0595 A proclamation designating May 20th through May 26th as “Public
Works Week in Denver” and congratulating the Denver Public Works
Department’s twelve employees of the year for 2017
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Proclamation 18-0595 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
Block Vote
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark, to
approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
18-0481 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and CenturyLink Communications, LLC concerning
professional information technology services at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a three-year $4,210,908 contract with CenturyLink Communications, LLC
for high-speed internet services, a Synchronized Optical Network and managed
network, distributed denial-of-service, and professional information technology
services at Denver International Airport (201525744-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0481 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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Finance & Governance Committee
18-0374 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and West Publishing
Corporation d/b/a Thomson West to extend the term and increase the
maximum contract amount for on-line legal research and education
products.
Adds $950,000 and five years to a contract with West Publishing Corporation, doing
business as Thomson West, for a new total of $2,225,000 through 5-31-23 for
continued use of a legal research database by the City Attorney’s Office (CE85004).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-17-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0374 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
18-0429 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and La Raza Services, Inc. for property located
at 1391 Delaware Street.
Approves a one-year $10 lease agreement with La Raza Services, Inc. for office
space for the Transition from Jail to Community program at 1391 Delaware Street in
Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-1-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0429 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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18-0437 A resolution approving a proposed Funding and Assignment
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Art
Museum to allow bond proceeds to be transferred from the city to the
cultural facility for funding of construction renovations and transportation
improvements to the north building, as approved by the voters in the 2017
General Obligation Bond package.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with The Denver Art Museum for the
construction of improvements totaling an amount not to exceed $35.5 million as
approved by voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond package. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-1-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0437 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
18-0438 A resolution approving a proposed Funding and Assignment
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Botanic
Gardens, Inc. to allow bond proceeds to be transferred from the city to the
cultural facility for construction of improvements, including a new
educational building, as approved by the voters in the 2017 General Bond
package.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with Denver Botanic Gardens, Inc.
for the construction of improvements totaling an amount not to exceed $18 million
as approved by voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond package. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-1-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0438 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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18-0439 A resolution approving a proposed Funding and Assignment
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Center
for the Performing Arts to allow bond proceeds to be transferred from the
city to the cultural facility for construction of improvements, including the
Stage and Ricketson Theatres, as approved by the voters in the 2017
General Obligation Bond package.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with The Denver Center for the
Performing Arts for the construction of improvements totaling an amount not to
exceed $19 million as approved by voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond
package. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-1-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0439 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
18-0440 A resolution approving a proposed Funding and Assignment
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado
Museum of Natural History d/b/a Denver Museum of Nature and Science,
for construction of improvements, including electrical upgrades, new
mechanical and systems equipment, as approved by the voters in the 2017
General Obligation Bond package.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with The Denver Museum of Nature
and Science for the construction of improvements totaling an amount not to exceed
$17,607,000 as approved by voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond package.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-1-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0440 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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18-0441 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Denver Zoological Foundation, Inc. to
allow bond proceeds to be transferred from the city to the cultural facility
for construction of improvements, including a replacement animal hospital
as approved by the voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond package.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with The Denver Zoological
Foundation, Inc. for the construction of improvements totaling an amount not to
exceed $20 million as approved by voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond
package. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-1-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0441 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0402 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment To Lease
Agreement And Assignment Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and Environmental Learning for Kids for construction of a park site
via a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Amends a lease agreement with Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) by adding a
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant award in the amount of $250,000
for the construction of a park site that will serve as the home base for ELK to provide
environmental education for youth citywide located at 12680 East Albrook Drive in
Council Districts 8. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-24-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0402 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
18-0454 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as South Santa Fe Drive between West Cedar
Avenue and West Byers Place.
Dedicates City-owned land as South Santa Fe Drive near the intersection of South
Santa Fe Drive between West Cedar Avenue and West Byers Place in Council District
7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0454 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
18-0455 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 17th
Avenue, North Irving Street, West 18th Avenue and North Julian Street.
Dedicates a parcel as public alley at the alley bounded by West 17th Avenue, North
Irving Street, West 18th Avenue, and North Julian Street in Council District 3. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0455 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
18-0472 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by South
Broadway, West Louisiana Avenue, South Acoma Street and West Arizona
Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel as public alley at the alley bounded by South Broadway, West
Louisiana Avenue, South Acoma Street, and West Arizona Avenue in Council District
7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0472 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
18-0473 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as West 38th Avenue near the intersection of
West 38th Avenue and North Julian Street.
Dedicates a parcel as West 38th Avenue at West 38th Avenue between North Julian
Street and North Irving Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0473 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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18-0484 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and PCL Construction Services, Inc. to provide
construction related services for the new Northfield Fire Station.
Approves a one-year $5,288,352 contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. for
construction services for the buildout of the Northfield Fire Station at Central Park
Boulevard and 50th Avenue in Council District 8 (201842009). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0484 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0351 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Commission.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Arash Jahanian, Leah Pryor-Lease, Darrel
Vigil, Tristan Gorman, Dana Juniel, Jason Marsden, and Sable Schultz to the Denver
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Commission for terms effective
immediately and expiring 5-1-20. The Committee approved filing this item by
consent on April 11, 2018.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0351 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
18-0390 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
for housing rental assistance and utility assistance to eligible households
of Denver.
Adds $500,000 and two months to a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for
a new total of $985,000 through 12-31-18 to deliver the City’s Temporary
Rent/Utility Assistance program to provide low- and moderate-income residents with
rental and utility assistance and other services (201737244). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0390 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Herndon (1)
18-0391 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing
Center, Inc. for housing rental assistance and utility assistance to eligible
households of Denver.
Adds $500,000 and two months to a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center,
Inc. for a new total of $880,000 through 12-31-18 to deliver the City’s Temporary
Rent/Utility Assistance program to prevent displacement by providing low- and
moderate-income residents with rental and utility assistance and other services
(201737266). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-9-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Susman, that Council Resolution 18-0391 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
Abstain: Ortega (1)
18-0475 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Immigrant and Refugee Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Farduus Ahmed, Maytham Alshadood, Toye
Idowu, Brenda Moreno, Leslie Mongin, Nhu-Minh Le, and Hamid Ran to the Denver
Immigrant and Refugee Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring
4-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0475 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
18-0477 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Century Helicopter, Inc. for
service and maintenance of the Denver Police Department Bell 407
Helicopter.
Approves a one-year no-cost extension of a contract with Century Helicopter, Inc.
through 6-30-19 for service and maintenance for the Denver Police Department Bell
407 Helicopter (201628715). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 5-9-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Resolution 18-0477 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0442 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Funding Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital
Authority for construction of improvements, including a new outpatient
medical center, as approved by the voters in the 2017 General Obligation
Bond package.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with the Denver Health and Hospital
Authority for the construction of improvements totaling an amount not to exceed
$75 million as approved by voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond package.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-1-18.
Council Bill 18-0442 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0365 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3880
Holly Street in Northeast Park Hill.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 3880 Holly
Street from I-MX-3 to I-A (industrial, mixed-use to industrial, light-use) in Council
District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 18-0365 was ordered published with future required public hearing on
6-18-18.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
18-0422 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 421
W. 4th Avenue in Baker.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 421 W. 4th
Avenue from U-RH-2.5 to U-MX-2 (urban, row-house to urban, mixed-use) in
Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 18-0422 was ordered published with future required public hearing on
6-18-18.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
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18-0428 A bill approving a proposed Access & Use Permit Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Department of Transportation,
State of Colorado, to allow CDOT to occupy city property for three years to
conduct a wetland survey at Summit Lake Park.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) for three years to conduct a wetland study at Summit Lake
Park to determine options for making repairs to the Mount Evans Road, a CDOT road
that passes through the park in Evergreen. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 5-1-18.
Council Bill 18-0428 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0471 A bill for an ordinance vacating the alley bounded by 32nd Street,
33rd Street, Blake Street and Walnut Street, with reservations.
Vacates the alley bounded by 32nd Street, 33rd Street, Blake Street, and Walnut
Street, with special reservations, in Council District 9. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
Council Bill 18-0471 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0474 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code, by
adding a requirement for mailed notice to be delivered to property owners
within a 200-foot radius of a proposed official map amendment (rezoning).
Amends the Denver Zoning Code by adding a requirement for mailed notice to be
delivered to property owners within a 200-foot radius of a property to be rezoned at
the time the application is received and at least 15 days before the Planning Board
public hearing on the rezoning. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-8-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 18-0474 was ordered published with future required public hearing on
6-18-18.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
18-0485 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the waterline easement
reserved in the Deed recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at
Reception No. 9700016243, located at 7500 East 35th Avenue.
Relinquishes the water line easement established in the deed with recordation
number 9700016243 located at 7500 East 35th Avenue in Council District 8. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
Council Bill 18-0485 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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18-0561 A bill for an ordinance amending the Downtown Area Plan by
establishing updated plan policies for the Central Platte Valley - Auraria
District.
Amends the Downtown Area Plan by adding recommendations for day-to-day
decision making related to land use, intensity of development, mobility and
connectivity, community benefits, sustainability, public investment, private
development and partnerships for the Central Platte Valley - Auraria District. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-15-18.
Council Bill 18-0561 was ordered published with future required public hearing on
6-11-18.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0427 A bill for an ordinance amending the Revised Municipal Code of the
City and County of Denver to reflect the Charter amendment changing the
name of the Department of Environmental Health to the Department of
Public Health and Environment.
Amends multiple chapters of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to change
the name of the Department of Environmental Health to the Department of Public
Health and Environment. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-9-18.
Council Bill 18-0427 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Bill 18-0425 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that Council Bill 18-0436 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Brooks announced that tonight, there will be a
required public hearing on AS AMENDED Council Bill 18-0323, which
amends the Zoning Code with multiple substantive, clarification, and
usability amendments in response to customer and community
feedback, industry changes, and other factors. Anyone wishing to
speak on 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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 Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Susman, that Council Bill 18-0323 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 6:48 p.m., Council President
Brooks presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0323. Joel Noble and Chairman
Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in
opposition of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak neither in favor of nor against the
bill. Sara White of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech,
López, Ortega, Susman (10)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore, Herndon, New (3)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Brooks announced that on Monday, June 18, 2018,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0365,
changing the zoning classification for 3880 Holly Street in Northeast
Park Hill; a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0422,
changing the zoning classification for 421 West 4th Avenue in Baker;
and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0474, relating to
the Denver Zoning Code, by adding a requirement for mailed notice
to be delivered to property owners within a 200-foot radius of a
proposed official map amendment (rezoning). Any protests against
Council Bill 18-0365 or 18-0422 must be filed with the Council
Offices no later than Monday, June 11, 2018. Due to the Memorial
Day Holiday, Council will next meet on Monday, June 4. Have a safe
and happy holiday.
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PENDING
FOR 6-25-18:
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. The Committee
approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-1-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman
Kashmann that Council Bill 18-0412 be taken out of order. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Took out of order
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
A motion offered by Councilwoman Susman, duly seconded by Councilman Clark,
that final consideration of Council Bill 18-0412 with its public hearing be postponed to
6-18-18. The motion carried by the following vote:
Postponed to a date certain
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Susman, that Council Bill 18-0412 be ordered published with its future required
public hearing on 6-18-18. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ordered published with future courtesy public hearing
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon (1)
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Brooks
adjourned the meeting at 7:25 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 21, 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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-0591 Minutes of Monday, May 14, 2018
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
18-0593 A proclamation welcoming IPW to Denver - the “Super Bowl of
International Travel”.
Sponsors Susman, Flynn, Gilmore, Brooks, Herndon, Clark, Black, Ortega and New
18-0594 A proclamation declaring June 1st as National Gun Violence
Awareness Day and June as Gun Violence Awareness Month.
Sponsors Kashmann, Flynn, López, Brooks, Gilmore, Kniech, Susman, Clark, Black
and Ortega
18-0595 A proclamation designating May 20th through May 26th as “Public
Works Week in Denver” and congratulating the Denver Public Works
Department’s twelve employees of the year for 2017
Sponsors Susman, Flynn, López, Brooks, Gilmore, Kniech, Clark, Kashmann, Black,
Ortega and New
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services
Committee
18-0481 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and CenturyLink Communications, LLC concerning
professional information technology services at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a three-year $4,210,908 contract with CenturyLink Communications, LLC
for high-speed internet services, a Synchronized Optical Network and managed
network, distributed denial-of-service, and professional information technology
services at Denver International Airport (201525744-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-18.
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0374 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and West Publishing
Corporation d/b/a Thomson West to extend the term and increase the
maximum contract amount for on-line legal research and education
products.
Adds $950,000 and five years to a contract with West Publishing Corporation, doing
business as Thomson West, for a new total of $2,225,000 through 5-31-23 for
continued use of a legal research database by the City Attorney’s Office (CE85004).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-17-18.
18-0429 A resolution approving a proposed Lease Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and La Raza Services, Inc. for property located
at 1391 Delaware Street.
Approves a one-year $10 lease agreement with La Raza Services, Inc. for office
space for the Transition from Jail to Community program at 1391 Delaware Street in
Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-1-18.
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18-0437 A resolution approving a proposed Funding and Assignment
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Art
Museum to allow bond proceeds to be transferred from the city to the
cultural facility for funding of construction renovations and transportation
improvements to the north building, as approved by the voters in the 2017
General Obligation Bond package.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with The Denver Art Museum for the
construction of improvements totaling an amount not to exceed $35.5 million as
approved by voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond package. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-1-18.
18-0438 A resolution approving a proposed Funding and Assignment
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Botanic
Gardens, Inc. to allow bond proceeds to be transferred from the city to the
cultural facility for construction of improvements, including a new
educational building, as approved by the voters in the 2017 General Bond
package.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with Denver Botanic Gardens, Inc.
for the construction of improvements totaling an amount not to exceed $18 million
as approved by voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond package. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-1-18.
18-0439 A resolution approving a proposed Funding and Assignment
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Center
for the Performing Arts to allow bond proceeds to be transferred from the
city to the cultural facility for construction of improvements, including the
Stage and Ricketson Theatres, as approved by the voters in the 2017
General Obligation Bond package.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with The Denver Center for the
Performing Arts for the construction of improvements totaling an amount not to
exceed $19 million as approved by voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond
package. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-1-18.
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18-0440 A resolution approving a proposed Funding and Assignment
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado
Museum of Natural History d/b/a Denver Museum of Nature and Science,
for construction of improvements, including electrical upgrades, new
mechanical and systems equipment, as approved by the voters in the 2017
General Obligation Bond package.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with The Denver Museum of Nature
and Science for the construction of improvements totaling an amount not to exceed
$17,607,000 as approved by voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond package.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-1-18.
18-0441 A resolution approving a proposed Funding Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Denver Zoological Foundation, Inc. to
allow bond proceeds to be transferred from the city to the cultural facility
for construction of improvements, including a replacement animal hospital
as approved by the voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond package.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with The Denver Zoological
Foundation, Inc. for the construction of improvements totaling an amount not to
exceed $20 million as approved by voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond
package. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-1-18.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0402 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment To Lease
Agreement And Assignment Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and Environmental Learning for Kids for construction of a park site
via a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Amends a lease agreement with Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) by adding a
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant award in the amount of $250,000
for the construction of a park site that will serve as the home base for ELK to provide
environmental education for youth citywide located at 12680 East Albrook Drive in
Council Districts 8. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-24-18.
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18-0454 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as South Santa Fe Drive between West
Cedar Avenue and West Byers Place.
Dedicates City-owned land as South Santa Fe Drive near the intersection of South
Santa Fe Drive between West Cedar Avenue and West Byers Place in Council District
7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
18-0455 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 17th
Avenue, North Irving Street, West 18th Avenue and North Julian Street.
Dedicates a parcel as public alley at the alley bounded by West 17th Avenue, North
Irving Street, West 18th Avenue, and North Julian Street in Council District 3. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
18-0472 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by South
Broadway, West Louisiana Avenue, South Acoma Street and West Arizona
Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel as public alley at the alley bounded by South Broadway, West
Louisiana Avenue, South Acoma Street, and West Arizona Avenue in Council District
7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
18-0473 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as West 38th Avenue near the
intersection of West 38th Avenue and North Julian Street.
Dedicates a parcel as West 38th Avenue at West 38th Avenue between North Julian
Street and North Irving Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
18-0484 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and PCL Construction Services, Inc. to provide
construction related services for the new Northfield Fire Station.
Approves a one-year $5,288,352 contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. for
construction services for the buildout of the Northfield Fire Station at Central Park
Boulevard and 50th Avenue in Council District 8 (201842009). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0351 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Commission.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Arash Jahanian, Leah Pryor-Lease, Darrel
Vigil, Tristan Gorman, Dana Juniel, Jason Marsden, and Sable Schultz to the Denver
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Commission for terms effective
immediately and expiring 5-1-20. The Committee approved filing this item by
consent on April 11, 2018.
18-0390 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
for housing rental assistance and utility assistance to eligible households
of Denver.
Adds $500,000 and two months to a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. for
a new total of $985,000 through 12-31-18 to deliver the City’s Temporary
Rent/Utility Assistance program to provide low- and moderate-income residents with
rental and utility assistance and other services (201737244). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-18.
18-0391 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing
Center, Inc. for housing rental assistance and utility assistance to eligible
households of Denver.
Adds $500,000 and two months to a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center,
Inc. for a new total of $880,000 through 12-31-18 to deliver the City’s Temporary
Rent/Utility Assistance program to prevent displacement by providing low- and
moderate-income residents with rental and utility assistance and other services
(201737266). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-9-18.
18-0475 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver
Immigrant and Refugee Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointments of Farduus Ahmed, Maytham Alshadood, Toye
Idowu, Brenda Moreno, Leslie Mongin, Nhu-Minh Le, and Hamid Ran to the Denver
Immigrant and Refugee Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring
4-20-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-9-18.
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18-0477 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Century Helicopter, Inc. for
service and maintenance of the Denver Police Department Bell 407
Helicopter.
Approves a one-year no-cost extension of a contract with Century Helicopter, Inc.
through 6-30-19 for service and maintenance for the Denver Police Department Bell
407 Helicopter (201628715). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 5-9-18.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0442 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Funding Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital
Authority for construction of improvements, including a new outpatient
medical center, as approved by the voters in the 2017 General Obligation
Bond package.
Approves a funding and assignment agreement with the Denver Health and Hospital
Authority for the construction of improvements totaling an amount not to exceed
$75 million as approved by voters in the 2017 General Obligation Bond package.
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-11-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-1-18.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0365 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3880
Holly Street in Northeast Park Hill.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 3880 Holly
Street from I-MX-3 to I-A (industrial, mixed-use to industrial, light-use) in Council
District 8. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-18-18.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
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18-0422 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 421
W. 4th Avenue in Baker.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 421 W. 4th
Avenue from U-RH-2.5 to U-MX-2 (urban, row-house to urban, mixed-use) in
Council District 7. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
6-18-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
18-0428 A bill approving a proposed Access & Use Permit Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Department of Transportation,
State of Colorado, to allow CDOT to occupy city property for three years to
conduct a wetland survey at Summit Lake Park.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) for three years to conduct a wetland study at Summit Lake
Park to determine options for making repairs to the Mount Evans Road, a CDOT road
that passes through the park in Evergreen. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 5-1-18.
18-0471 A bill for an ordinance vacating the alley bounded by 32nd Street,
33rd Street, Blake Street and Walnut Street, with reservations.
Vacates the alley bounded by 32nd Street, 33rd Street, Blake Street, and Walnut
Street, with special reservations, in Council District 9. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
18-0474 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code, by
adding a requirement for mailed notice to be delivered to property owners
within a 200-foot radius of a proposed official map amendment (rezoning).
Amends the Denver Zoning Code by adding a requirement for mailed notice to be
delivered to property owners within a 200-foot radius of a property to be rezoned at
the time the application is received and at least 15 days before the Planning Board
public hearing on the rezoning. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on
Monday, 6-18-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
18-0485 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the waterline easement
reserved in the Deed recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at
Reception No. 9700016243, located at 7500 East 35th Avenue.
Relinquishes the water line easement established in the deed with recordation
number 9700016243 located at 7500 East 35th Avenue in Council District 8. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-11-18.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-8-18.
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18-0561 A bill for an ordinance amending the Downtown Area Plan by
establishing updated plan policies for the Central Platte Valley - Auraria
District.
Amends the Downtown Area Plan by adding recommendations for day-to-day
decision making related to land use, intensity of development, mobility and
connectivity, community benefits, sustainability, public investment, private
development and partnerships for the Central Platte Valley - Auraria District. If
ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-11-18. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-15-18.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0427 A bill for an ordinance amending the Revised Municipal Code of the
City and County of Denver to reflect the Charter amendment changing the
name of the Department of Environmental Health to the Department of
Public Health and Environment.
Amends multiple chapters of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to change
the name of the Department of Environmental Health to the Department of Public
Health and Environment. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-9-18.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on AS AMENDED
Council Bill 18-0323, which amends the Zoning Code with multiple
substantive, clarification, and usability amendments in response to
customer and community feedback, industry changes, and other
factors. Anyone wishing to speak on 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
18-0323 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.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, June 18, 2018, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0365,
changing the zoning classification for 3880 Holly Street in Northeast
Park Hill; a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0422,
changing the zoning classification for 421 West 4th Avenue in
Baker; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0474,
relating to the Denver Zoning Code, by adding a requirement for
mailed notice to be delivered to property owners within a 200-foot
radius of a proposed official map amendment (rezoning). Any
protests against Council Bill 18-0365 or 18-0422 must be filed with
the Council Offices no later than Monday, June 11, 2018.
Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, Council will next meet on Monday,
June 4.
Have a safe and happy holiday.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 6-11-18:
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.
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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