City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · July 23, 2018
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, July 23, 2018 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member New led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-0808 Minutes of Monday, July 16, 2018
The minutes of meeting date, Monday, July 16, 2018, were distributed to Council.
Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Kniech, Herndon, Brooks, Susman, and Flynn offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
18-0811 A letter dated July 23, 2018, notifying you of the Department of Finance’s
intent to issue Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A-C, for an on behalf of
its Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $3.5 billion, for the of
purpose of providing funding for capital project identified in the Airports 2018-2022
Capital Improvement Plan and refunding various series of existing Airport bonds and
a liquidity facility.
Council Communication 18-0811 was filed.
Filed
PROCLAMATIONS
18-0814 A proclamation honoring former Police Chief Robert C. White.
A motion offered by Councilman Brooks, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Proclamation 18-0814 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services Committee
Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, 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, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
18-0714 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Hensel Phelps Construction Company concerning the
Central Utility Plant R-22 replacement project at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Company for $23,500,000 and
for thirty-one months for construction work related to the Central Utility Plan (CUP)
R-22 Replacement project including the removal of three 4,150-ton chillers to be
replaced with six (6) new 2,500-ton chillers, new pumps, variable frequency drives
(VFDs), air handling units (AHUs) and supporting electrical, structural, life safety,
instrumentation and controls equipment at Denver International Airport
(201734839). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-11-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0714 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
18-0715 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA Inc.
concerning the purchase of Automated Ground Transportation System
(AGTS) train cars at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) for $78,850,000 and
for five years for twenty-six passenger trains for replacement of aging trains and
additional vehicles to allow for more passengers on the airside concourse train
system at Denver International Airport (201841190). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0715 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
18-0739 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and WestJet Airlines concerning an operational air
service development incentive at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with WestJet Airlines LTD for an operational air service
development incentive in the amount of $1 million and through 3-7-19 for its air
service to Calgary, Canada from Denver International Airport (201738750-00). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0739 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
18-0740 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and WestJet Airlines concerning a marketing air
service development incentive at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with WestJet Airlines for a marketing Air Service Development
Incentive in the amount of $1 million and through 3-7-19 for its air service to
Calgary, Canada from Denver International Airport (201738749-00). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0740 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
18-0741 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Grey Wall Software LLC, d/b/a Veoci.com
concerning event logging implementation software services at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Grey Wall Software, LLC, doing business as Veoci.com, for
$984,020 and for three years for an airport-wide electronic event logging solution to
replace the existing system at Denver International Airport (201738777). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0741 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0726 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and
appointments to the Denver African American Commission.
Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Sheila Kelly; and, the Mayoral appointments
of Barry Overton, Misgana Tesfaye, Monica Badgett, Michelle Webster, and Genene
Duran to the Denver African American Commission for terms effective immediately
and expiring on 9-26-20, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this item by consent on 7-10-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0726 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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18-0727 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Bluebird
Business Improvement District Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Richard Geller and Tom Secrist to the
Bluebird Business Improvement District Board of Directors for terms effective
immediately and expiring on 5-31-22, or until successors are duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this item by consent on 7-10-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0727 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
18-0735 A resolution approving a proposed amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and Nu Crisp Image Apparel
to increase the amount for the uniforms for the Denver Police Department.
Adds $200,000 for a new total of $650,000 to a master purchase order with NuCrisp
for uniforms for the Denver Police Department (0166A0214). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0735 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0703 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and Zonar Systems, Inc. to
extend the term and increase the compensation to provide software
license, support and maintenance services.
Amends a contract with Zonar Systems, Inc. by adding $500,000 for a new total of
$2,084,527.62 and one year for a new end date of 9-30-19 for GPS enabled
technology used to reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions, improve routing and
other services for Public Works vehicles, citywide (201312449). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-03-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0703 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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18-0722 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and Flatirons Surveying and Engineering, Inc. for professional land
surveying and related technical services.
Amends an on-call contract with Flatirons Surveying and Engineering, Inc. by adding
two years for a new end date of 8-31-20 for professional land surveying services and
related technical services, citywide. No change to contract amount (201523830-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0722 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
18-0723 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for professional land surveying
and related technical services.
Amends an on-call contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. by adding two years
for a new end date of 8-31-20 for professional land surveying services and related
technical services, citywide. No change to contract amount (201523766-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0723 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
18-0724 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and David Evans and Associates, Inc. for professional land
surveying and related technical services.
Amends an on-call contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. by adding two
years for a new end date of 8-31-20 for professional land surveying services and
related technical services, citywide. No change to contract amount (201523771-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0724 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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18-0725 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and Surveying and Mapping, LLC for professional land surveying
and related technical services.
Amends an on-call contract with Surveying and Mapping, LLC by adding two years
for a new end date of 8-31-20 for professional land surveying services and related
technical services, citywide. No change to contract amount (201523831-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0725 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
18-0728 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Zayo Group, LLC, to
encroach into the right-of-way at 1695 East Mexico Avenue, 31 West
Harvard Avenue and 1678 West Evans Avenue.
Grants a revocable permit to Zayo Group, LLC on behalf of Sprint Spectrum L.P. to
encroach into the right-of-way with the installation of three small cell pole and
facilities at 1695 East Mexico Avenue, 31 West Harvard Avenue, and 1678 West
Evans Avenue in Council Districts 6 and 7. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 7-10-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0728 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
18-0745 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for professional
design services.
Approves a contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for $776,758 and for three
years for engineering and architectural design services to support the renovation of
the structure at 5125 Race Court to serve as the National Western Center
Maintenance and Operations facility in Council District 9 (201843180). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0745 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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18-0803 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Ninety Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($90,000.00),
payable to James Tooley and the Law Offices of Lee, Myers & O’Connell, LLP
in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 2017CV33511, in
the District Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado.
Settles a claim with Denver Public Works. This item was approved for filing at the
Mayor-Council meeting on 7-17-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0803 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0663 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of
Colorado, Inc. to provide case management and support services to TANF
clients.
Adds $475,000 and one year to a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado,
Inc. for a new total of $1,465,000 through 6-30-19 for case management services
and support for individuals and families in the Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families program to build effective relationships with participants and assist families
in becoming stable and self-sufficient (SOCSV 2017-34826-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-20-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0663 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
18-0665 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud
Enterprises, Inc. to provide TANF support services.
Adds $722,144 and one year to a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. for a new
total of $1,030,258 through 6-30-19 for services and support for individuals and
families in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program including support
for participants applying for Social Security benefits, employment services, and
vocational assessment services (SOCSV-2017-34845-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-20-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0665 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
18-0719 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver, to co-manage
the Denver Co-Responder program with the Denver Police Department.
Adds one year and $1 million to a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver to
co-manage the Denver Co-Responder program with the Denver Police Department
and other city criminal justice agencies to improve outcomes, streamline services,
and create system efficiencies for persons with behavioral health issues who engage
with law enforcement, corrections, and emergency responders (SOCSV
2018-40228). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 7-4-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0719 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
18-0733 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America concerning the "Continuum of Care - Bedrock”
program and the funding therefor.
Accepts a $577,910 grant agreement with the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) to provide rental assistance to individuals
experiencing homelessness through the Continuum of Care-Bedrock program
(SOCSV-2018-42995). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 7-11-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0733 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Special Issues: Marijuana
18-0692 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Amelie Company for additional
work, fees, and extension of the term.
Adds $850,000 and one year to a contract with Amelie Company for a new total of
$2,150,000 through 12-31-19 and increases the scope of work to include additional
promotional materials, creative work, engagement tactics, and other services for
continued facilitation of the citywide Youth Marijuana Education and Prevention
Campaign through strategic planning, creative development, and media planning
and placement (EXCIS - 201731482-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 18-0692 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0661 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the general election of November 6,
2018, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of
Denver concerning the right to initiative and referendum.
Changes the requirements for the number of signatures needed to refer or initiate a
ballot question from five (5) per cent of the total vote for the office of Mayor in the
last election at which a Mayor was elected to two (2) percent of the total number of
active registered electors as of January 1 each odd-numbered year. This bill must
pass no later than August 29, 2016 to meet the deadlines for the November ballot.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Bill 18-0661 be ordered published on first reading. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ordered published on first reading
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Susman (12)
Nay: Ortega (1)
A motion offered by Councilman López, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Bill 18-0661 be amended to increase the threshold from 2 to 2.5% of active
registered electors. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, Brooks, Gilmore, Herndon, López, Susman (6)
Nay: Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega (7)
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18-0686 A bill for an ordinance approving the Service Plan for the creation
of Football Stadium Metropolitan District.
Approves a service plan for the Football Stadium Metropolitan District in Council
District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-18.
Council Bill 18-0686 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
7-30-18.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
18-0731 A bill for an Ordinance modifying the city’s 2019 contributions to
the medical insurance and wellness programs under Chapter 18, Article VI,
Division 1 of the Revised Municipal Code.
Approves the recommended 2019 changes to the City and County of Denver
healthcare benefit plans. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-10-18.
Council Bill 18-0731 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0732 A bill for an Ordinance modifying and correcting the definition of
“Child” and “Eligible employee” in the Insurance Program under Chapter
18, Article VI, Division 1 of the Revised Municipal Code.
Amends Article VI of Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to
update the employee benefit plan to clarify the definitions of “Child” and “Eligible
employee.” The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
Council Bill 18-0732 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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18-0736 A bill for an ordinance concerning the approval of Facilities Lease
No. 2018A (Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project) between the
City and County of Denver, as lessor, and the Denver Public Facilities
Leasing Trust 2018A, as lessee, of certain real property constituting a
portion of the existing Colorado Convention Center and an annually
renewable Lease Purchase Agreement No. 2018A (Colorado Convention
Center Expansion Project) between the Denver Public Facilities Leasing
Trust 2018A, as lessor, and the City and County of Denver, as lessee, for
such property; authorizing the execution of such documents and other
agreements and documents related thereto; authorizing officials of the City
and County of Denver to take all action necessary to carry out the
transactions contemplated hereby; ratifying action previously taken;
creating certain funds and accounts and making certain related
appropriations; and providing other matters relating thereto.
Authorizes the City to enter into a Lease Purchase Agreement to deliver Series
2018A Certificates of Participation in a par amount not to exceed $129 million for the
purpose of funding the Colorado Convention Center Expansion project in Council
District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-10-18.
Council Bill 18-0736 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0747 A bill for an ordinance codifying a local home rule option governing
certain campaign finance complaints previously governed by state law and
simplifying the campaign finance complaint process.
Establishes local prohibitions on the use of public monies for campaign purposes in
response to a state administrative law judge’s ruling that state campaign finance
laws do not apply to home rule municipalities that have legislated in the area of
campaign finance, and streamlines and simplifies the city’s campaign finance
complaint procedure. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-17-18.
Council Bill 18-0747 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0628 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and City of Aurora for
temporary connection of sanitary sewer lines to Denver’s infrastructure at
56th and Dunkirk for use by the City of Aurora.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Aurora for seven years
to provide temporary capacity in sanitary sewer lines owned and operated by
Denver for use by Aurora (201842244). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 6-5-18.
Council Bill 18-0628 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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18-0705 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5611
East Iowa Avenue in Virginia Village.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 5611 East Iowa
Avenue from S-SU-D to S-RH-2.5 (suburban, single-unit to suburban, rowhouse) in
Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-10-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 18-0705 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
8-20-18.
Ordered published with future required public hearing
18-0730 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the purchase of capital
equipment from the Planned Fleet Replacement Fund.
Approves a one-time capital equipment expenditure for $552,660 to procure a
Pierce Velocity Pumper Fire Truck for Fire Department operations, citywide.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
Council Bill 18-0730 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0737 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way near 1338
1st Street, without reservations.
Vacates a portion of the alley bounded by 1st Street, Walnut Street, Larimer Street,
and the South Platte River, without reservations, located at 1338 1st Street in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-10-18.
Council Bill 18-0737 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0738 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way at the
intersection of South Cherokee Street and West Dakota Avenue, without
reservations.
Vacates a portion of the right-of-way at the intersection of South Cherokee Street
and West Dakota Avenue, without reservations, in Council District 7. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
Council Bill 18-0738 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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18-0744 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of a utility easement
established in the Boulevard One Filing No. 1 subdivision plat recorded
with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2014105351, located at
1st Avenue and Quebec Street.
Relinquishes a portion of the permanent, non-exclusive utility easement established
in Boulevard One Filing No. 1 under Recordation No. 2014105351 located at 1st
Avenue and Quebec Street in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
Council Bill 18-0744 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0729 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to
assist the Department of Public Health and Environment with the
administration of the Lead Based paint Hazard Control Grant Program.
Approves a three-year $2,608,211 intergovernmental agreement with Denver Urban
Renewal Authority to administer the Lead Based Paint Hazard Control program
(LBPHC) to mitigate lead paint hazards in low-income homes built before 1978
(ENVHL - 201843088-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-11-18.
Council Bill 18-0729 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
18-0805 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the state general election of
November 6, 2018, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver concerning the qualifications for lateral hires to the
Denver Police Department.
Refers a proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the qualified and registered
electors of the City and County of Denver at the November 6, 2018 election
concerning the lateral hiring of police officers for the Denver Police Department.
This bill must pass no later than August 27, 2018 to meet the deadlines for the
November ballot. This item was approved for filing by Councilman Kashmann.
Council Bill 18-0805 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0682 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Creates new classifications of Criminal Investigator Senior and Internal Affairs
Investigator Senior; changes the title of Senior Criminal Civil Investigator to
Criminal Investigator Senior and Senior Criminal and Civil Investigator to
Civil-Criminal Investigator Senior; abolishes the classifications of Civil and Criminal
Investigator, Criminal Investigator, and Special Criminal Investigator and creates a
new pay grade (L-626). The Committee approved filing this item by consent on
6-26-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 18-0682 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, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
18-0706 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Creates new classifications of IT Asset Management Analyst Associate, IT Asset
Management Analyst Senior, IT Web Administrator Associate, IT Middleware
Engineer Associate, IT Middleware Engineer Senior, IT Database Developer
Associate, IT Database Developer Senior, IT Enterprise Architect Associate, and IT
Enterprise Architect Senior; and, changes the title of Webmaster to IT Web
Administrator Senior. The Committee approved filing this item by consent on
7-3-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 18-0706 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, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0716 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easements
established in the Permanent Easement recorded with the Denver Clerk &
Recorder at Reception No. 2015026592, located near the intersection of
Tennessee Avenue and South Broadway.
Relinquishes a portion of the easements conveyed in the Permanent Easement
document recorded with Reception No. 2015026592 located at South Broadway from
Arizona Avenue to Kentucky Avenue in Council District 7. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-6-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-3-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 18-0716 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, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0702 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract between the
City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of Human
Services, for detention screening and pre-trial release services under the
“Senate Bill 94 Program.”
Approves a one-year $1,326,352.28 Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of
Colorado Division of Youth Corrections for detention screening and pre-trial release
services for the 2nd Judicial District Senate Bill 94 Program at the Denver Juvenile
Services Center in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-6-18. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 7-4-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 18-0702 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, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that tonight there will be a
required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0605, changing the zoning
classification for 4890 Zuni Street in Chaffee Park; and, a required
public hearing on Council Bill 18-0619, changing the zoning
classification for 146 Madison Street in Cherry Creek. Anyone
wishing to speak on either matter must see the Council Secretary to
receive a speaker card to fill out and return to her during the recess
of Council.
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RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0605 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4890
Zuni Street in Chaffee Park.
Rezones 4890 Zuni Street in Chaffee Park from E-SU-Dx to E-MX-2x (urban edge,
single-unit to urban edge, mixed use) with waivers in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-12-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Bill 18-0605 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 6:57 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0605. Fred Glick signed up to speak
in favor of the bill. Rebecca Miniel and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of
the bill. David Miniel signed up to speak neither in favor of nor against the bill.
Elizabeth Weigle of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
18-0619 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 146
Madison Street in Cherry Creek.
Rezones property located at 146 Madison Street from B-1 with waivers and
conditions to C-MX-5 (business, limited office to urban center, mixed-use) in Council
District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-12-18.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Bill 18-0619 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole commencing at 7:40 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0619. Gregg Johnson and David
Steel signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in
opposition of the bill. Theresa Lucero of Community Planning and Development
delivered the Staff Report.
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that on Monday, August 20, 2018,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0686,
approving the service plan for the creation of Football Stadium
Metropolitan District; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0705, changing the zoning classification for 5611 East Iowa
Avenue in Virginia Village. Any protests against Council Bill 18-0705
must be filed with the Council Offices no later than Monday, August
13, 2018.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark
adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Monday, July 23, 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, July 23, 2018
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-0808 Minutes of Monday, July 16, 2018
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
18-0811 A letter dated July 23, 2018, notifying you of the Department of Finance’s
intent to issue Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A-C, for an on behalf of
its Department of Aviation, in an amount not to exceed $3.5 billion, for the of
purpose of providing funding for capital project identified in the Airports 2018-2022
Capital Improvement Plan and refunding various series of existing Airport bonds and
a liquidity facility.
PROCLAMATIONS
18-0814 A proclamation honoring former Police Chief Robert C. White.
Sponsors Brooks, Ortega, Kashmann, New, Herndon, Clark, López, Black, Gilmore,
Susman, Kniech and Flynn
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services
Committee
18-0714 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Hensel Phelps Construction Company concerning the
Central Utility Plant R-22 replacement project at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Company for $23,500,000 and
for thirty-one months for construction work related to the Central Utility Plan (CUP)
R-22 Replacement project including the removal of three 4,150-ton chillers to be
replaced with six (6) new 2,500-ton chillers, new pumps, variable frequency drives
(VFDs), air handling units (AHUs) and supporting electrical, structural, life safety,
instrumentation and controls equipment at Denver International Airport
(201734839). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-11-18.
18-0715 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA Inc.
concerning the purchase of Automated Ground Transportation System
(AGTS) train cars at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) for $78,850,000 and
for five years for twenty-six passenger trains for replacement of aging trains and
additional vehicles to allow for more passengers on the airside concourse train
system at Denver International Airport (201841190). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-18.
18-0739 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and WestJet Airlines concerning an operational air
service development incentive at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with WestJet Airlines LTD for an operational air service
development incentive in the amount of $1 million and through 3-7-19 for its air
service to Calgary, Canada from Denver International Airport (201738750-00). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-18.
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18-0740 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and WestJet Airlines concerning a marketing air
service development incentive at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with WestJet Airlines for a marketing Air Service Development
Incentive in the amount of $1 million and through 3-7-19 for its air service to
Calgary, Canada from Denver International Airport (201738749-00). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-18.
18-0741 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Grey Wall Software LLC, d/b/a Veoci.com
concerning event logging implementation software services at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Grey Wall Software, LLC, doing business as Veoci.com, for
$984,020 and for three years for an airport-wide electronic event logging solution to
replace the existing system at Denver International Airport (201738777). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-18.
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0726 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment and
appointments to the Denver African American Commission.
Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Sheila Kelly; and, the Mayoral appointments
of Barry Overton, Misgana Tesfaye, Monica Badgett, Michelle Webster, and Genene
Duran to the Denver African American Commission for terms effective immediately
and expiring on 9-26-20, or until successors are duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this item by consent on 7-10-18.
18-0727 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Bluebird
Business Improvement District Board of Directors.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Richard Geller and Tom Secrist to the
Bluebird Business Improvement District Board of Directors for terms effective
immediately and expiring on 5-31-22, or until successors are duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this item by consent on 7-10-18.
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18-0735 A resolution approving a proposed amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and Nu Crisp Image Apparel
to increase the amount for the uniforms for the Denver Police Department.
Adds $200,000 for a new total of $650,000 to a master purchase order with NuCrisp
for uniforms for the Denver Police Department (0166A0214). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0703 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
by and between the City and County of Denver and Zonar Systems, Inc. to
extend the term and increase the compensation to provide software
license, support and maintenance services.
Amends a contract with Zonar Systems, Inc. by adding $500,000 for a new total of
$2,084,527.62 and one year for a new end date of 9-30-19 for GPS enabled
technology used to reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions, improve routing and
other services for Public Works vehicles, citywide (201312449). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-03-18.
18-0722 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and Flatirons Surveying and Engineering, Inc. for professional land
surveying and related technical services.
Amends an on-call contract with Flatirons Surveying and Engineering, Inc. by adding
two years for a new end date of 8-31-20 for professional land surveying services and
related technical services, citywide. No change to contract amount (201523830-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
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18-0723 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for professional land surveying
and related technical services.
Amends an on-call contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. by adding two years
for a new end date of 8-31-20 for professional land surveying services and related
technical services, citywide. No change to contract amount (201523766-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
18-0724 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and David Evans and Associates, Inc. for professional land
surveying and related technical services.
Amends an on-call contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. by adding two
years for a new end date of 8-31-20 for professional land surveying services and
related technical services, citywide. No change to contract amount (201523771-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
18-0725 A resolution approving a proposed On-Call Professional Land
Surveying Services Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of
Denver and Surveying and Mapping, LLC for professional land surveying
and related technical services.
Amends an on-call contract with Surveying and Mapping, LLC by adding two years
for a new end date of 8-31-20 for professional land surveying services and related
technical services, citywide. No change to contract amount (201523831-01). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
18-0728 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Zayo Group, LLC, to
encroach into the right-of-way at 1695 East Mexico Avenue, 31 West
Harvard Avenue and 1678 West Evans Avenue.
Grants a revocable permit to Zayo Group, LLC on behalf of Sprint Spectrum L.P. to
encroach into the right-of-way with the installation of three small cell pole and
facilities at 1695 East Mexico Avenue, 31 West Harvard Avenue, and 1678 West
Evans Avenue in Council Districts 6 and 7. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 7-10-18.
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18-0745 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for professional
design services.
Approves a contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for $776,758 and for three
years for engineering and architectural design services to support the renovation of
the structure at 5125 Race Court to serve as the National Western Center
Maintenance and Operations facility in Council District 9 (201843180). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
18-0803 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Ninety Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($90,000.00),
payable to James Tooley and the Law Offices of Lee, Myers & O’Connell, LLP
in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 2017CV33511, in
the District Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado.
Settles a claim with Denver Public Works. This item was approved for filing at the
Mayor-Council meeting on 7-17-18.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0663 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of
Colorado, Inc. to provide case management and support services to TANF
clients.
Adds $475,000 and one year to a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado,
Inc. for a new total of $1,465,000 through 6-30-19 for case management services
and support for individuals and families in the Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families program to build effective relationships with participants and assist families
in becoming stable and self-sufficient (SOCSV 2017-34826-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-20-18.
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18-0665 A resolution approving a proposed Revival and Second
Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. to provide TANF support services.
Adds $722,144 and one year to a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. for a new
total of $1,030,258 through 6-30-19 for services and support for individuals and
families in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program including support
for participants applying for Social Security benefits, employment services, and
vocational assessment services (SOCSV-2017-34845-02). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-20-18.
18-0719 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver, to co-manage
the Denver Co-Responder program with the Denver Police Department.
Adds one year and $1 million to a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver to
co-manage the Denver Co-Responder program with the Denver Police Department
and other city criminal justice agencies to improve outcomes, streamline services,
and create system efficiencies for persons with behavioral health issues who engage
with law enforcement, corrections, and emergency responders (SOCSV
2018-40228). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 7-4-18.
18-0733 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America concerning the "Continuum of Care - Bedrock”
program and the funding therefor.
Accepts a $577,910 grant agreement with the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) to provide rental assistance to individuals
experiencing homelessness through the Continuum of Care-Bedrock program
(SOCSV-2018-42995). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 7-11-18.
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Special Issues: Marijuana
18-0692 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Amelie Company for additional
work, fees, and extension of the term.
Adds $850,000 and one year to a contract with Amelie Company for a new total of
$2,150,000 through 12-31-19 and increases the scope of work to include additional
promotional materials, creative work, engagement tactics, and other services for
continued facilitation of the citywide Youth Marijuana Education and Prevention
Campaign through strategic planning, creative development, and media planning
and placement (EXCIS - 201731482-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-11-18.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0661 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the general election of November 6,
2018, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of
Denver concerning the right to initiative and referendum.
Changes the requirements for the number of signatures needed to refer or initiate a
ballot question from five (5) per cent of the total vote for the office of Mayor in the
last election at which a Mayor was elected to two (2) percent of the total number of
active registered electors as of January 1 each odd-numbered year. This bill must
pass no later than August 29, 2016 to meet the deadlines for the November ballot.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-18.
18-0686 A bill for an ordinance approving the Service Plan for the creation
of Football Stadium Metropolitan District.
Approves a service plan for the Football Stadium Metropolitan District in Council
District 3. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 7-30-18.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-26-18.
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18-0731 A bill for an Ordinance modifying the city’s 2019 contributions to
the medical insurance and wellness programs under Chapter 18, Article VI,
Division 1 of the Revised Municipal Code.
Approves the recommended 2019 changes to the City and County of Denver
healthcare benefit plans. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-10-18.
18-0732 A bill for an Ordinance modifying and correcting the definition of
“Child” and “Eligible employee” in the Insurance Program under Chapter
18, Article VI, Division 1 of the Revised Municipal Code.
Amends Article VI of Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to
update the employee benefit plan to clarify the definitions of “Child” and “Eligible
employee.” The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
18-0736 A bill for an ordinance concerning the approval of Facilities Lease
No. 2018A (Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project) between the
City and County of Denver, as lessor, and the Denver Public Facilities
Leasing Trust 2018A, as lessee, of certain real property constituting a
portion of the existing Colorado Convention Center and an annually
renewable Lease Purchase Agreement No. 2018A (Colorado Convention
Center Expansion Project) between the Denver Public Facilities Leasing
Trust 2018A, as lessor, and the City and County of Denver, as lessee, for
such property; authorizing the execution of such documents and other
agreements and documents related thereto; authorizing officials of the City
and County of Denver to take all action necessary to carry out the
transactions contemplated hereby; ratifying action previously taken;
creating certain funds and accounts and making certain related
appropriations; and providing other matters relating thereto.
Authorizes the City to enter into a Lease Purchase Agreement to deliver Series
2018A Certificates of Participation in a par amount not to exceed $129 million for the
purpose of funding the Colorado Convention Center Expansion project in Council
District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-10-18.
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18-0747 A bill for an ordinance codifying a local home rule option
governing certain campaign finance complaints previously governed by
state law and simplifying the campaign finance complaint process.
Establishes local prohibitions on the use of public monies for campaign purposes in
response to a state administrative law judge’s ruling that state campaign finance
laws do not apply to home rule municipalities that have legislated in the area of
campaign finance, and streamlines and simplifies the city’s campaign finance
complaint procedure. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-17-18.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0628 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and City of Aurora for
temporary connection of sanitary sewer lines to Denver’s infrastructure at
56th and Dunkirk for use by the City of Aurora.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Aurora for seven years
to provide temporary capacity in sanitary sewer lines owned and operated by
Denver for use by Aurora (201842244). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 6-5-18.
18-0705 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5611
East Iowa Avenue in Virginia Village.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 5611 East Iowa
Avenue from S-SU-D to S-RH-2.5 (suburban, single-unit to suburban, rowhouse) in
Council District 6. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
8-20-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
18-0730 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the purchase of capital
equipment from the Planned Fleet Replacement Fund.
Approves a one-time capital equipment expenditure for $552,660 to procure a
Pierce Velocity Pumper Fire Truck for Fire Department operations, citywide.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
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18-0737 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way near
1338 1st Street, without reservations.
Vacates a portion of the alley bounded by 1st Street, Walnut Street, Larimer Street,
and the South Platte River, without reservations, located at 1338 1st Street in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
7-10-18.
18-0738 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way at the
intersection of South Cherokee Street and West Dakota Avenue, without
reservations.
Vacates a portion of the right-of-way at the intersection of South Cherokee Street
and West Dakota Avenue, without reservations, in Council District 7. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
18-0744 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of a utility easement
established in the Boulevard One Filing No. 1 subdivision plat recorded
with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2014105351, located at
1st Avenue and Quebec Street.
Relinquishes a portion of the permanent, non-exclusive utility easement established
in Boulevard One Filing No. 1 under Recordation No. 2014105351 located at 1st
Avenue and Quebec Street in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-10-18.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0729 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to
assist the Department of Public Health and Environment with the
administration of the Lead Based paint Hazard Control Grant Program.
Approves a three-year $2,608,211 intergovernmental agreement with Denver Urban
Renewal Authority to administer the Lead Based Paint Hazard Control program
(LBPHC) to mitigate lead paint hazards in low-income homes built before 1978
(ENVHL - 201843088-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-11-18.
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18-0805 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the state general election of
November 6, 2018, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver concerning the qualifications for lateral hires to the
Denver Police Department.
Refers a proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the qualified and registered
electors of the City and County of Denver at the November 6, 2018 election
concerning the lateral hiring of police officers for the Denver Police Department.
This bill must pass no later than August 27, 2018 to meet the deadlines for the
November ballot. This item was approved for filing by Councilman Kashmann.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-0682 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan
for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Creates new classifications of Criminal Investigator Senior and Internal Affairs
Investigator Senior; changes the title of Senior Criminal Civil Investigator to
Criminal Investigator Senior and Senior Criminal and Civil Investigator to
Civil-Criminal Investigator Senior; abolishes the classifications of Civil and Criminal
Investigator, Criminal Investigator, and Special Criminal Investigator and creates a
new pay grade (L-626). The Committee approved filing this item by consent on
6-26-18.
18-0706 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan
for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Creates new classifications of IT Asset Management Analyst Associate, IT Asset
Management Analyst Senior, IT Web Administrator Associate, IT Middleware
Engineer Associate, IT Middleware Engineer Senior, IT Database Developer
Associate, IT Database Developer Senior, IT Enterprise Architect Associate, and IT
Enterprise Architect Senior; and, changes the title of Webmaster to IT Web
Administrator Senior. The Committee approved filing this item by consent on
7-3-18.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0716 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easements
established in the Permanent Easement recorded with the Denver Clerk &
Recorder at Reception No. 2015026592, located near the intersection of
Tennessee Avenue and South Broadway.
Relinquishes a portion of the easements conveyed in the Permanent Easement
document recorded with Reception No. 2015026592 located at South Broadway from
Arizona Avenue to Kentucky Avenue in Council District 7. The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-6-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-3-18.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-0702 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Contract between the
City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of Human
Services, for detention screening and pre-trial release services under the
“Senate Bill 94 Program.”
Approves a one-year $1,326,352.28 Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of
Colorado Division of Youth Corrections for detention screening and pre-trial release
services for the 2nd Judicial District Senate Bill 94 Program at the Denver Juvenile
Services Center in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 8-6-18. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 7-4-18.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0605, changing the zoning classification for 4890 Zuni Street in
Chaffee Park; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0619, changing the zoning classification for 146 Madison Street
in Cherry Creek. Anyone wishing to speak on either matter must see
the Council Secretary to receive a speaker card to fill out and return
to her during the recess of Council.
RECESS
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COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-0605 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4890
Zuni Street in Chaffee Park.
Rezones 4890 Zuni Street in Chaffee Park from E-SU-Dx to E-MX-2x (urban edge,
single-unit to urban edge, mixed use) with waivers in Council District 1. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-12-18.
18-0619 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 146
Madison Street in Cherry Creek.
Rezones property located at 146 Madison Street from B-1 with waivers and
conditions to C-MX-5 (business, limited office to urban center, mixed-use) in Council
District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-12-18.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, August 20, 2018, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0686,
approving the service plan for the creation of Football Stadium
Metropolitan District; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-0705, changing the zoning classification for 5611 East Iowa
Avenue in Virginia Village. Any protests against Council Bill
18-0705 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than
Monday, August 13, 2018.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 7-30-18:
18-0656 A resolution to set a public hearing on the approval of the Service
Plan for a new metropolitan district Football Stadium Metropolitan District.
Sets a public hearing before City Council on the Football Stadium Metropolitan
District on 7-30-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-12-18.
FOR 8-6-18:
18-0668 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2900
South University Boulevard in Wellshire.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2900 South
University Boulevard from S-SU-F to S-SU-F UO-3 (adding conservation overlay to
existing zoning) with Waiver in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 6-26-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
18-0699 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
10050 & 10150 East Harvard Avenue and 2570 South Dayton Way in the
Hampden neighborhood.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone land at 10050 East Harvard Avenue,
10150 East Harvard Avenue, and 2570 South Dayton Way from R-2-A to S-MU-5
and S-MU-8 (residential in the former zoning code to suburban, mixed-use) in
Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-26-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
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FOR 8-13-18:
18-0617 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification of 2500
East 44th Avenue, 4348 Columbine Street, 4301 & 4349 Elizabeth Street in
the Elyria Swansea neighborhood.
Rezones property located at 2500 East 44th Avenue, 4348 Columbine Street, 4301
and 4349 Elizabeth Street from E-TU-B to PUD-G 18 (urban edge to planned
development) in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be
held on Monday, 8-13-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 6-19-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
18-0691 A resolution to set a public hearing on Service Plans for the
formation and establishment of six (6) Title 32 Districts: The River Mile
Metropolitan District No. 1; The River Mile Metropolitan District No. 2; The
River Mile Metropolitan District No. 3; The River Mile Metropolitan District
No. 4; The River Mile Metropolitan District No. 5; The River Mile Platte
Valley Metropolitan District.
Sets a public hearing before City Council on 8-13-18 to approve the service plans for
the formation and establishment of six Title 32 districts: The River Mile Metropolitan
District No. 1, The River Mile Metropolitan District No. 2, The River Mile Metropolitan
District No. 3, The River Mile Metropolitan District No. 4, The River Mile Metropolitan
District No. 5, and The River Mile Platte Valley Metropolitan District all located in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-26-18.
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