City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · September 17, 2018
Minutes
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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