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Denver, CO · September 17, 2018

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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, September 17, 2018 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Council members López and Ortega arrived late. Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (12) Absent: New (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 18-1015 Minutes of Monday, September 10, 2018 The minutes of Monday, September 10, 2018, were approved. Approved The minutes of meeting date, Monday, September 10, 2018, were distributed to Council. Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Kashmann and Brooks offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 18-0957 A proclamation opposing Amendment 74, an attempt to amend the Colorado Constitution to drastically limit state and local government regulation at a high cost to taxpayers. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Proclamation 18-0957 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Councilman Brooks asked to be added as a sponsor of Council Proclamation 18-0957. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) 18-1016 A proclamation recommending full funding and permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Proclamation 18-1016 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Councilman Brooks asked to be added as a sponsor of Council Proclamation 18-1016. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 1 Absent: New (1) 18-1017 A proclamation recognizing September as workforce development month. A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Proclamation 18-1017 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Councilman Brooks asked to be added as a sponsor of Council Proclamation 18-1017. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee Block Vote A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, 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, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) 18-0964 A resolution approving a proposed first Amendment between the City and County of Denver and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research concerning weather consulting services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) by adding $356,730 for a new total of $601,730 and three years for a new end date of 12-31-21 for weather consulting services at Denver International Airport (201522205-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Resolution 18-0964 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) Page 2 Finance & Governance Committee 18-0955 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and O.J. Watson Company, Inc., to purchase various vehicle bodies for the City’s large trucks, Class 6, 7 and 8. Approves a $15 million master purchase order with O.J. Watson Company, Inc. through 7-31-21 for flatbeds, stake beds, and other vehicle body types and parts to support citywide fleet management operations (SC-00003211). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Resolution 18-0955 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) 18-0961 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for The Colburn. Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $11 million of Multifamily Housing Revenue bonds by Gorman and Company, LLC to finance The Colburn project to acquire and rehabilitate the Colburn Hotel including 68 units at 60% Area Median Income and 23 units at 30% AMI located at 980 Grant Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Resolution 18-0961 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) Page 3 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-0929 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for concrete services on the 33rd Street Outfall (31st and 36th Street Outfall Project) Segment - Curtis Street to Lafayette Street. Approves a contract with Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for $7,636,119 and for ten months for the improvement of drainage conditions in an approximate area between the South Platte River, East 13th Avenue, North Williams Street, and North Grant Street as the final segment of the 31st and 36th Street Outfall project in Council District 9 (201840987). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Resolution 18-0929 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) 18-0960 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as East 42nd Avenue located at East 42nd Avenue between North Monroe Street and Smith Road. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as East 42nd Avenue located between the intersections of East 42nd Avenue and North Monroe Street to East 42nd Avenue and East Smith Road in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Resolution 18-0960 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) 18-0963 A resolution approving a proposed Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement between the City and County of Denver and 1710 Platte Associates, LLC for an easement for building egress from, and fire and emergency vehicle access to the building located at 1710 Platte St. Approves a contract with 1710 Platte Associates, LLC for a permanent non-exclusive easement at 1710 Platte Street for fire access, trail, and water treatment facilities in Council District 1 (201843789). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Resolution 18-0963 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (12) Page 4 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) 18-0965 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as 1st Street bounded by 1st Street, West Colfax Avenue, Walnut Street and the South Platte River. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as 1st Street located near 1st Street, West Colfax Avenue, and the South Platte River in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Resolution 18-0965 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-0908 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to Agreement among the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, and Arapahoe County, regarding flood control improvements as part of the Cherry Creek from Monaco Parkway to IIiff Avenue project. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) by adding $550,000 in UDFCD funds, $200,000 in Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) funds, $1 million in Arapahoe County funds, and $1,850,000 in City funds for a new agreement total of $7.3 million for construction of drainage and flood control improvements along Cherry Creek as part of the Cherry Creek from Monaco Parkway to Iliff Avenue project in Council District 6. No change to agreement duration (201103770-07). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. Council Bill 18-0908 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading 18-0933 A bill for an ordinance designating 670 Marion Street, the Meyer-Reed-Muraglia House, as a structure for preservation. Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 670 Marion Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-18. Council Bill 18-0933 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 9-24-18. Ordered published with future required public hearing Page 5 18-0973 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 174, Series of 2006, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2006042919 and simultaneously replacing it with an alternate easement, located near 660 Bannock Street. Relinquishes the easement, in its entirety, established in Vacating Ordinance No. 174, Series of 2006 under Reception No. 2006042919 and simultaneously replaces it with alternative easements located near 660 Bannock Street in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-11-18. Council Bill 18-0973 was ordered published on first reading. Ordered published on first reading BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 18-0951 A bill for an ordinance exempting a children’s neighborhood beverage stand from licensing requirements. Exempts a children’s neighborhood beverage stand from licensing requirements. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 18-0951 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, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) Finance & Governance Committee 18-0927 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapters 32 and 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow for third parties to collect or withhold the taxes imposed in Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code and to pay over such taxes to the manager of finance. Amends Chapters 32 and 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow for third parties to collect or withhold and remit City taxes. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 18-0927 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, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) Page 6 18-0943 A bill for an ordinance designating a certain property in Adams County as being required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement and other interests, including any rights and interests related or appurtenant to properties as needed for the National Western Center Project. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation the property interest, easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances the property located at 5440 Franklin Street in Adams County as needed for supporting services for the National Western Center project in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item by consent on 8-28-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 18-0943 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, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-0394 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley bounded by Cedar Avenue, South Birch Street and Leetsdale Drive, with reservations. Vacates the alley bounded by Cedar Avenue, South Birch Street, and Leetsdale Drive with a partial special reservation in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-15-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 18-0394 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, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) 18-0872 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the purchase of capital equipment items from the Asphalt Plant Operations Internal Service Fund. Approves a one-time capital equipment expenditure for $2.2 million to procure an asphalt scale and silos to support the operations of the City’s asphalt plant located at 5440 Roslyn Street in Council District 8. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-24-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 18-0872 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, Ortega, Susman (12) Page 7 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) 18-0906 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of an easement established in the Green Valley Ranch Filing No. 45 subdivision plat, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2018012500, located near 53rd Drive and Jebel Street. Relinquishes a portion of the utility easements reserved in Lot 4, Block 1 of Green Valley Ranch Filing No. 45 under Recordation No. 2018012500 located near East 53rd Drive and Jebel Street in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-24-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 18-0906 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, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) 18-0907 A bill for an ordinance vacating an alley bounded by West 40th Avenue, West 41st Avenue, Jason Street and Inca Street, without reservations. Vacates the alley bounded by West 40th Avenue, West 41st Avenue, Jason Street, and Inca Street without reservations in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 18-0907 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, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) 18-0911 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 98, Series of 1948, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2004117961, located at 1635 West 13th Avenue. Relinquishes a portion of the easements established in the Vacating Ordinance No. 98, Series of 1948 under Reception No. 2004117961 located at 1635 West 13th Avenue in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-24-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 18-0911 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Page 8 Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) 18-0935 A bill for an ordinance vacating an alley bounded by West 17th Avenue, West 18th Avenue, North King Street and North Julian Street, with reservations. Vacates the northernmost east-west portion of the alley bounded by West 18th Avenue, West 17th Avenue, King Street, and North Julian Street, with reservations, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 18-0935 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, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 18-0767 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regents of the University of Colorado for community corrections services. Approves a one year $4,308,794 contract with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center for Addiction Research and Treatment programing for residential and non-residential community corrections services (2018-42070). The Committee approved filing this item on 7-25-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 18-0767 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, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) Page 9 18-0798 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement Amendment No. 4 between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, for incentive payments for timely Medicaid determinations. Amends a contract with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) for HCPF’s County Medicaid Incentive Program Agreement allowing Denver Human Services to earn financial incentives up to $985,660.42 for the current state fiscal year based upon meeting specific program outcomes per the agreement (SOCSV2014-19599-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-1-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-25-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 18-0798 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, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: New (1) 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 885, approving the Service Plan for the creation of Denver Rock Drill Metropolitan District.; a required public hearing on Council Bill 944, approving the Service Plans for the creation of Hurley Place Residential Metropolitan District and Hurley Place Commercial Metropolitan District; a required public hearing Council Bill 820, changing the zoning classification for 3901 Elati Street in Globeville; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 866, changing the zoning classification for 52 Monroe Street in Cherry Creek. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must see the Council Secretary to receive a speaker card to fill out and return to her during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION Page 10 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 18-0885 A bill for an ordinance approving the Service Plan for the creation of Denver Rock Drill Metropolitan District. Approves the service plan for the formation and establishment of the Denver Rock Drill Metropolitan District Title 32 district in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Ortega, that Council Bill 18-0885 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 6:37 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0885. Sam Sharp, Trae Rigby, Bruce O'Donnell, and Alan Pogue signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Michael Kerrigan of the Department of Finance delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Kashmann, New (2) 18-0944 A bill for an ordinance approving the Service Plans for the creation of Hurley Place Residential Metropolitan District and Hurley Place Commercial Metropolitan District. Approves two separate service plans for the formation and establishment of two Title 32 districts: The Hurley Place Residential Metropolitan District and the Hurley Place Commercial Metropolitan District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 18-0944 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Council sat as a Committee of the Whole commencing at 6:50 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0944. Bernard Hurley, Tom George, Mark Tompkins, Michael Persichitte, and Keirstin Beck signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Michael Kerrigan of the Department of Finance delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Kashmann, New (2) Page 11 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-0820 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3901 Elati Street in Globeville. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property at 3901 Elati Street from I-A, UO-2 to C-MX-20 (industrial to commercial, mixed-use) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Bill 18-0820 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 7:10 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0820. Isiah Salazar and Chairman Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Scott Robinson of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Kashmann, New (2) 18-0866 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 52 Monroe Street in Cherry Creek. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 52 Monroe Street from PUD to G-RO-3 (planned development to general urban, residential-office) in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-18. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 18-0866 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 7:26 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-0866. Tom Ragonetti, Daniela Stamatoiu, 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 or nor against the bill. Chandler Van Schaack of Community Planning and Development delivered the Staff Report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech, López, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Kashmann, New, Ortega (3) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Clark announced that on Monday, September 24, 2018, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0933, designating 670 Marion Street, the Meyer-Reed-Muraglia House, as a structure for preservation. Page 12 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 13

Agenda

City Council Meeting of Monday, September 17, 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, September 17, 2018 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 18-1015 Minutes of Monday, September 10, 2018 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 18-0957 A proclamation opposing Amendment 74, an attempt to amend the Colorado Constitution to drastically limit state and local government regulation at a high cost to taxpayers. Sponsors Ortega, López, Kashmann and Black 18-1016 A proclamation recommending full funding and permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Sponsors Gilmore, Kniech, López, Kashmann and Black 18-1017 A proclamation recognizing September as workforce development month. Sponsors Ortega, New, López, Kashmann, Gilmore, Kniech, Espinoza and Black Page 2 City Council Agenda Monday, September 17, 2018 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 18-0964 A resolution approving a proposed first Amendment between the City and County of Denver and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research concerning weather consulting services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) by adding $356,730 for a new total of $601,730 and three years for a new end date of 12-31-21 for weather consulting services at Denver International Airport (201522205-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-18. Finance & Governance Committee 18-0955 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and O.J. Watson Company, Inc., to purchase various vehicle bodies for the City’s large trucks, Class 6, 7 and 8. Approves a $15 million master purchase order with O.J. Watson Company, Inc. through 7-31-21 for flatbeds, stake beds, and other vehicle body types and parts to support citywide fleet management operations (SC-00003211). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-18. 18-0961 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for The Colburn. Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $11 million of Multifamily Housing Revenue bonds by Gorman and Company, LLC to finance The Colburn project to acquire and rehabilitate the Colburn Hotel including 68 units at 60% Area Median Income and 23 units at 30% AMI located at 980 Grant Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-18. Page 3 City Council Agenda Monday, September 17, 2018 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-0929 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for concrete services on the 33rd Street Outfall (31st and 36th Street Outfall Project) Segment - Curtis Street to Lafayette Street. Approves a contract with Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for $7,636,119 and for ten months for the improvement of drainage conditions in an approximate area between the South Platte River, East 13th Avenue, North Williams Street, and North Grant Street as the final segment of the 31st and 36th Street Outfall project in Council District 9 (201840987). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-18. 18-0960 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as East 42nd Avenue located at East 42nd Avenue between North Monroe Street and Smith Road. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as East 42nd Avenue located between the intersections of East 42nd Avenue and North Monroe Street to East 42nd Avenue and East Smith Road in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-18. 18-0963 A resolution approving a proposed Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement between the City and County of Denver and 1710 Platte Associates, LLC for an easement for building egress from, and fire and emergency vehicle access to the building located at 1710 Platte St. Approves a contract with 1710 Platte Associates, LLC for a permanent non-exclusive easement at 1710 Platte Street for fire access, trail, and water treatment facilities in Council District 1 (201843789). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-18. 18-0965 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as 1st Street bounded by 1st Street, West Colfax Avenue, Walnut Street and the South Platte River. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right-of-way as 1st Street located near 1st Street, West Colfax Avenue, and the South Platte River in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-4-18. Page 4 City Council Agenda Monday, September 17, 2018 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-0908 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to Agreement among the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, and Arapahoe County, regarding flood control improvements as part of the Cherry Creek from Monaco Parkway to IIiff Avenue project. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) by adding $550,000 in UDFCD funds, $200,000 in Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) funds, $1 million in Arapahoe County funds, and $1,850,000 in City funds for a new agreement total of $7.3 million for construction of drainage and flood control improvements along Cherry Creek as part of the Cherry Creek from Monaco Parkway to Iliff Avenue project in Council District 6. No change to agreement duration (201103770-07). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. 18-0933 A bill for an ordinance designating 670 Marion Street, the Meyer-Reed-Muraglia House, as a structure for preservation. Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 670 Marion Street in Council District 10. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on this item on 9-24-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-18. 18-0973 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 174, Series of 2006, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2006042919 and simultaneously replacing it with an alternate easement, located near 660 Bannock Street. Relinquishes the easement, in its entirety, established in Vacating Ordinance No. 174, Series of 2006 under Reception No. 2006042919 and simultaneously replaces it with alternative easements located near 660 Bannock Street in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-11-18. Page 5 City Council Agenda Monday, September 17, 2018 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 18-0951 A bill for an ordinance exempting a children’s neighborhood beverage stand from licensing requirements. Exempts a children’s neighborhood beverage stand from licensing requirements. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-29-18. Finance & Governance Committee 18-0927 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapters 32 and 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow for third parties to collect or withhold the taxes imposed in Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code and to pay over such taxes to the manager of finance. Amends Chapters 32 and 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow for third parties to collect or withhold and remit City taxes. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-18. 18-0943 A bill for an ordinance designating a certain property in Adams County as being required for public use and authorizing use and acquisition thereof by negotiation or through condemnation proceedings of fee simple, easement and other interests, including any rights and interests related or appurtenant to properties as needed for the National Western Center Project. Grants the authority to acquire through negotiated purchase or condemnation the property interest, easement interests, access rights, improvements, buildings, fixtures, licenses, permits and other appurtenances the property located at 5440 Franklin Street in Adams County as needed for supporting services for the National Western Center project in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item by consent on 8-28-18. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-0394 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley bounded by Cedar Avenue, South Birch Street and Leetsdale Drive, with reservations. Vacates the alley bounded by Cedar Avenue, South Birch Street, and Leetsdale Drive with a partial special reservation in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-15-18. Page 6 City Council Agenda Monday, September 17, 2018 18-0872 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the purchase of capital equipment items from the Asphalt Plant Operations Internal Service Fund. Approves a one-time capital equipment expenditure for $2.2 million to procure an asphalt scale and silos to support the operations of the City’s asphalt plant located at 5440 Roslyn Street in Council District 8. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-24-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. 18-0906 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of an easement established in the Green Valley Ranch Filing No. 45 subdivision plat, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2018012500, located near 53rd Drive and Jebel Street. Relinquishes a portion of the utility easements reserved in Lot 4, Block 1 of Green Valley Ranch Filing No. 45 under Recordation No. 2018012500 located near East 53rd Drive and Jebel Street in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-24-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. 18-0907 A bill for an ordinance vacating an alley bounded by West 40th Avenue, West 41st Avenue, Jason Street and Inca Street, without reservations. Vacates the alley bounded by West 40th Avenue, West 41st Avenue, Jason Street, and Inca Street without reservations in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. 18-0911 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 98, Series of 1948, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2004117961, located at 1635 West 13th Avenue. Relinquishes a portion of the easements established in the Vacating Ordinance No. 98, Series of 1948 under Reception No. 2004117961 located at 1635 West 13th Avenue in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-24-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. Page 7 City Council Agenda Monday, September 17, 2018 18-0935 A bill for an ordinance vacating an alley bounded by West 17th Avenue, West 18th Avenue, North King Street and North Julian Street, with reservations. Vacates the northernmost east-west portion of the alley bounded by West 18th Avenue, West 17th Avenue, King Street, and North Julian Street, with reservations, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-18. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 18-0767 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regents of the University of Colorado for community corrections services. Approves a one year $4,308,794 contract with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center for Addiction Research and Treatment programing for residential and non-residential community corrections services (2018-42070). The Committee approved filing this item on 7-25-18. 18-0798 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement Amendment No. 4 between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, for incentive payments for timely Medicaid determinations. Amends a contract with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) for HCPF’s County Medicaid Incentive Program Agreement allowing Denver Human Services to earn financial incentives up to $985,660.42 for the current state fiscal year based upon meeting specific program outcomes per the agreement (SOCSV2014-19599-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-1-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-25-18. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Page 8 City Council Agenda Monday, September 17, 2018 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 885, approving the Service Plan for the creation of Denver Rock Drill Metropolitan District.; a required public hearing on Council Bill 944, approving the Service Plans for the creation of Hurley Place Residential Metropolitan District and Hurley Place Commercial Metropolitan District; a required public hearing Council Bill 820, changing the zoning classification for 3901 Elati Street in Globeville; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 866, changing the zoning classification for 52 Monroe Street in Cherry Creek. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must see the Council Secretary to receive a speaker card to fill out and return to her during the recess of Council. RECESS COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 18-0885 A bill for an ordinance approving the Service Plan for the creation of Denver Rock Drill Metropolitan District. Approves the service plan for the formation and establishment of the Denver Rock Drill Metropolitan District Title 32 district in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-18. 18-0944 A bill for an ordinance approving the Service Plans for the creation of Hurley Place Residential Metropolitan District and Hurley Place Commercial Metropolitan District. Approves two separate service plans for the formation and establishment of two Title 32 districts: The Hurley Place Residential Metropolitan District and the Hurley Place Commercial Metropolitan District in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-18. Page 9 City Council Agenda Monday, September 17, 2018 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-0820 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3901 Elati Street in Globeville. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property at 3901 Elati Street from I-A, UO-2 to C-MX-20 (industrial to commercial, mixed-use) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-18. 18-0866 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 52 Monroe Street in Cherry Creek. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 52 Monroe Street from PUD to G-RO-3 (planned development to general urban, residential-office) in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-7-18. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Dependent upon publication, on Monday, September 24, 2018, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-0933, designating 670 Marion Street, the Meyer-Reed-Muraglia House, as a structure for preservation. ADJOURN Page 10 City Council Agenda Monday, September 17, 2018 PENDING FOR 10-1-18: 18-0884 A resolution to set a public hearing before City Council on 10-1-18 to amend the Emily Griffith Opportunity School Urban Redevelopment Plan to add the Emily Griffith Project and the renovation of the Historic Emily Griffith Opportunity School into an approximately 250 room hotel and adaptive reuse of additional buildings to provide office and retail space, in Council District 9. Sets a public hearing before City Council on 10-1-18 to amend the Emily Griffith Opportunity School Urban Redevelopment Plan to add the Emily Griffith Project and the renovation of the Historic Emily Griffith Opportunity School into an approximately 250 room hotel and adaptive reuse of additional buildings to provide office and retail space in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-14-18. FOR 10-8-18: 18-0874 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3600 West 29th Avenue in West Highland. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 3600 West 29th Avenue from U-SU-C to U-MX-2x (urban, single-unit, to urban, mixed-use) in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. Final Consideration Required Public Hearing 18-0877 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5124, 5128, 5132 & 5136 West 41st Avenue in Berkeley. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 5124, 5128, 5132, and 5136 West 41st Avenue from U-SU-C1 to U-MX-2x (urban, single-unit, to urban, mixed-use) in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. Final Consideration Required Public Hearing Page 11 City Council Agenda Monday, September 17, 2018 18-0886 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code, to improve clarity and usability. Approves a text amendment to the Denver Zoning Code to clarify what constitutes a “sign” for purposes of zoning regulation and correct a code drafting error that may cause confusion regarding permitted setback encroachments for one-story porches and similar features. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-18. Final Consideration Required Public Hearing Page 12
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