City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · December 3, 2018
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, December 3, 2018 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council member Lopez arrived late.
Present: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Absent: Brooks (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-1444 Minutes of Monday, November 26, 2018
Council Minutes 18-1444 were approved
Approved
The minutes of meeting date Monday, November 26, 2018 were distributed to Council.
Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Flynn, Kashmann, Black, Lopez and Susman offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
18-1337 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and ITW GSE, Inc. concerning ground power
units and air units for jet bridges and gates at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a purchase order with ITW GSE, Inc. for $1,762,410.16 for 16 ground
power units and 11 preconditioned air units for jet bridges and gates at Denver
International Airport (PO-00052525). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-21-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 18-1337 be adopted. The motion failed by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: (None) (0)
Nay: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Absent: Brooks (1)
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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, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
18-1353 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Quiz-DIA, LLC concerning casual dining services
at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with QUIZ-DIA, LLC doing business as Chef Jimmy's, for
$1,671,206.20 Minimum Annual Privilege Fee (MAPF) and for ten years for casual
dining services with alcohol on the A Concourse at Denver International Airport
(201845381). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-21-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Resolution 18-1353 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
Finance & Governance Committee
18-1338 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and
reappointments to the Denver Downtown Development Authority Board of
Directors.
Approves the following Mayoral appointments and reappointments to the Denver
Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors: reappointments of Frank
Cannon and Jay Lambiotte for terms effective immediately and expiring 6-30-21;
and the appointments of Marshall Johnston and Doug Tisdale for terms effective
immediately and expiring 6-30-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-20-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Resolution 18-1338 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
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18-1352 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement by and
between the City and County of Denver and Clear Selections Group, Inc.
d/b/a Liberty Waste Management to extend the term and increase the
compensation for on-call rental services of portable toilets.
Amends an on-call contract with Clear Selections Group, Inc. doing business as
Liberty Waste Management, by adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 for
rental services of portable toilets, citywide. No change to contract amount
(GENRL-201631628-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-20-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Resolution 18-1352 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
18-1355 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement by and
between the City and County of Denver and HSS, Inc. to extend the term,
increase the compensation and revise the scope of work to provide
unarmed and armed security personnel services.
Amends a contract with HSS, Inc. by adding $3,300,000 for a new total of
$22,300,000, adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 and revising the
original scope of work to include additional locations, for various unarmed and
armed security services, citywide (GENRL-201524822-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-17-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-20-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Resolution 18-1355 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-1341 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by East Asbury
Avenue, South Broadway, East Jewell Avenue and South Lincoln Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located at the alley
bounded by East Asbury Avenue, South Broadway, East Jewell Avenue and South
Lincoln Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-20-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Resolution 18-1341 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-1278 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Walnut Street Lofts, LLLP to construct a
structure at 3733 Walnut Street containing 66 units of income-restricted
housing.
Approves a loan agreement with Medici Development LLC., doing business as Walnut
Street Lofts, LLLP for $1,350,000 to support the construction of 66 units of
income-restricted housing for residents earning between 0% and 60% of area
median income, located at 3601, 3733, and 3789 Walnut Street in Council District 9
(OEDEV-201844238-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-14-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Resolution 18-1278 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
18-1310 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Mouty Group, LLC to
extend the term, increase the maximum amount and update the scope of
services for deliverables on criminal justice technology projects, and other
projects and services as assigned by the Department of Safety.
Amends a contract with The Mouty Group, LLC by adding $216,000 for a new total of
$672,120 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 to complete the Electronic
Warrants project, Mobile Fingerprints in the Field project and other criminal justice
technology projects for the Department of Safety, citywide (POLIC-201630777-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Resolution 18-1310 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
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18-1328 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado
Branch to provide emergency shelter services.
Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch by adding $515,400
for a new total of $1,006,200 for emergency short-term shelter for individuals and
families when the city's emergency shelter beds are full (SOCSV-2018-39578-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Resolution 18-1328 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
18-1342 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health
Center of Denver to provide housing assistance and support services to
homeless individuals.
Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver by reducing the total
amount by $400,000 for a new total of $1,300,000 to unencumber funds
ultimately billable to Medicaid and for use on future services contracts, for
housing and treatment services for 75 chronically homeless individuals with co
- occurring mental illness and substance use disorders, citywide (SOCSV-
2016-31657-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-21-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Resolution 18-1342 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-1362 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 144 in the Series of
2011 to expand allowable revenues to the “Energy Conservation Capital
Projects” Fund, making a rescission from the General Services General
Fund Appropriation, and transferring cash to and making an appropriation
in the “Energy Conservation Capital Projects” Fund.
Amends Ordinance No. 0144 in Series 2011, establishing the Energy Conservation
Capital Projects Fund, to expand the scope of allowable revenues to the Fund; and
approves rescinding $1,000,000 from the General Services General Fund
appropriation, transferring cash and making appropriations to the Energy
Conservation Capital Projects Fund to fund additional energy conservation projects,
citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-20-18.
Council Bill 18-1362 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
18-1420 A bill for an ordinance compiling and codifying the fund plan, tax
imposition, and tax remittance portions of the four sales and use tax
increases approved by the people of the City and County of Denver at the
General Election conducted on November 6, 2018.
Sales and use tax ballot measures reconciliation bill. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-27-18.
Council Bill 18-1420 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-1308 A bill for an ordinance amending Articles I and III, amending and
repealing Articles II and IV of Chapter 14, and amending Article I of
Chapter 54, Denver Revised Municipal Code of the Denver County Court
rules and procedures for hours, bonds, fees, records, reports, clerk’s
duties, ministerial and administrative functions and traffic regulations.
Amends Chapter 14 and Chapter 54 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC)
to repeal the bond fee assessed by the courts, clarify regular court session hours,
eliminate the bond requirement for the chief clerk and deputy clerk, and other
changes concerning traffic regulations. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-14-18.
Council Bill 18-1308 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
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18-1324 A bill for an ordinance approving an Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority for
medical child welfare services.
Approves a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) for $868,693
and for one year for child abuse and neglect medical evaluations, consultation
services, medical passport services, and nursing health assessment triage and
training (SOCSV2018-44199). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-14-18.
Council Bill 18-1324 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-1318 A bill for an ordinance making appropriations from the State
Conservation Trust Fund contingency and the Capital Improvements Fund
contingency.
Appropriates $185,000 from the State Conservation Trust Fund contingency and
$1,500,000 from Capital Improvement Fund contingency for a total amount of
$1,685,000 for multiple capital projects, citywide. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-13-2018.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Bill 18-1318 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
18-1319 A bill for an ordinance authorizing cash transfers to and making
appropriations from the Colorado Convention Center Capital Fund.
Transfers cash from Special Revenue Funds and Capital Project Funds and makes
appropriations to the Colorado Convention Center Capital Fund to support the annual
Certificate of Participation (COP) and capital maintenance needs at the Colorado
Convention Center in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-13-2018.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Bill 18-1319 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
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18-1320 A bill for an ordinance making appropriations in the Winter Park
Parks and Recreation Capital Fund.
Appropriates $1,193,710 in the Winter Park Parks and Recreation Capital Fund, due
to receipt of 2018 Incentive Payment per the terms of the existing Winter Park
Lease and Operating Agreement, for the capital repair and rehabilitation of existing
park and recreation facilities, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-13-2018.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Bill 18-1320 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
18-1323 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission, cash transfers, and
supplemental appropriations from the General Fund to Capital
Improvement Project Funds.
Rescinds, transfers, and appropriates $790,000 from the Public Works General Fund
appropriation to CIP Project Funds to finance the installation of 44 street lights along
Tower Road from Peña Boulevard to 80th Avenue in Council District 11, and
irrigation requirements related to the Colfax/Lipan intersection project in Council
District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-2018.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Bill 18-1323 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-1303 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District regarding the Marston Lake North Drainageway
South Garrison Street to the Eastern Limit of West Stanford Avenue.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD) by adding $650,000 in UDFCD funds and $650,000 in city funds for
a new total amount of $3,350,000 as part of the Marston Lake North Drainageway
flood contract project from South Garrison Street to the Eastern Limit of West
Stanford Avenue in Council District 2. No change to agreement duration
(201313021-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-13-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Bill 18-1303 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
18-1321 A bill for an ordinance creating a Local Maintenance District for the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Skyline Park Local Maintenance District in the City and County of Denver,
State of Colorado, with the costs of said continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of said Skyline Park Local Maintenance
District to be assessed upon the real property, exclusive of improvements
thereon, benefited.
Approves the creation of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Bill 18-1321 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
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18-1322 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the continuing
care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Skyline Park
Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of
improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2019 annual costs for the continuing care, operation, security, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-13-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Bill 18-1322 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
18-1325 A bill for an ordinance amending the Building and Fire Code of the
City and County of Denver.
Amends Article II of Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to amend the
2016 Denver Building and Fire Code to align electrical apprentice ratios and electrical
work with state requirements, modify exit stair remoteness criteria, require
habitable attic space over 3 stories to require sprinklers, and other changes. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Bill 18-1325 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-1331 A bill for an ordinance repealing the fee for committing and
discharging convicted inmates to and from the county jail.
Amends Section 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to repeal the
collection of the $30.00 Inmate Processing Fee and amends the utilization of the fund
until all such revenues have been expended. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-14-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that
Council Bill 18-1331 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that tonight there will be a
required public hearing on Council Bill 18-1163, changing the zoning
classification for 7900 East Colfax Avenue; a required public hearing
on Council Bill 18-1164, changing the zoning classification for 8315
East Colfax Avenue and 1500 Valentia Street; and, a required public
hearing on Council Bill 18-1075, changing the zoning classification
for 4201 East Arkansas Avenue. 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-1163 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 7900
East Colfax Avenue in East Colfax.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-MS-3 to E-MS-5
(main street, 3 stories to main street 5 stories), located at 7900 East Colfax Avenue
in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-23-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Ortega, that
Council Bill 18-1163 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 6:00 p.m., President Clark
presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-1163. Susan Liehe, David Royball and
Chairman Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in
opposition of the bill. Elizabeth Weigle of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
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18-1164 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 8315
East Colfax Avenue and 1500 Valentia Street in East Colfax.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-MS-3 to E-MS-5
(main street, 3 stories to main street, 5 stories), located at 8315 East Colfax Avenue
and 1500 Valentia Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-23-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Bill 18-1164 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 6:27 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-1164. Jesse Parris signed up to
speak in favor of the bill. Chairman Seku signed up to speak in opposition of the bill.
Elizabeth Weigle of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks (1)
18-1075 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4201
East Arkansas Avenue in Virginia Village.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 4201 East
Arkansas Avenue, 4040 East Louisiana Avenue and 1380 South Birch Street from
CMP-EI2 and S-MX-5 UO-1 UO-2 to S-MX-8 UO-2, S-MX-8, S-MX-5, S-MX-3, and
S-MU-3 (campus, various districts, to suburban, mixed-use various heights), in
Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-9-18.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Susman,
that Council Bill 18-1075 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:42 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-1075. Jimmy Balafas, Stacey Weaks,
Stuart Anderson, Chris Viscardi, Sean Maley, David Fox, Curtis Rowe, David Browning,
Nancy Csuti, Liz Overbo, Jacob Gram, Bill James, John Stafford, Beth Finesilver, Gerald
Walshe, Nancy Barlow, Mark Scharfenaker, Nick Troiano, Eric Evert, Mike McDaniel, Don
Gorsuch, Deborah Powers, Monty Powers, Suchit Majmudar, Robert Fisher, Caitlin
Murray, Bill Parkhill, Aaron Varnum, Frederick Mackey and Jeff Deharty signed up to
speak in favor of the bill. Sarah Murphy, Denise Checheke, Diane Wolta, Frank
Pilkington, Bill Berger, Kristin Jones, Loyal Merrick, James A. Zordani, Kate Adams,
Corinna Santini, Nicholas Lundberg, Florence Sebern, Will Carpender, Annette
Carpender, Tim Carl, Jesse Parris, Adam Estroff and Chairman Seku signed up to speak
in opposition of the bill. Andrew Webb of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech,
López, New, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: Kashmann (1)
Absent: Brooks (1)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
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ADJOURN
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, December 3, 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 Mar'quasa Hopson..............Clerk
Paul Kashmann....................District 6
Room 451
City & County Building
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Denver CO 80202
Phone: 720-337-2000
Email: dencc@denvergov.org
City Council Agenda Monday, December 3, 2018
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
18-1444 Minutes of Monday, November 26, 2018
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
18-1337 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and ITW GSE, Inc. concerning ground power
units and air units for jet bridges and gates at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a purchase order with ITW GSE, Inc. for $1,762,410.16 for 16 ground
power units and 11 preconditioned air units for jet bridges and gates at Denver
International Airport (PO-00052525). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-21-18.
18-1353 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Quiz-DIA, LLC concerning casual dining services
at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with QUIZ-DIA, LLC doing business as Chef Jimmy's, for
$1,671,206.20 Minimum Annual Privilege Fee (MAPF) and for ten years for casual
dining services with alcohol on the A Concourse at Denver International Airport
(201845381). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-21-18.
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Finance & Governance Committee
18-1338 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and
reappointments to the Denver Downtown Development Authority Board of
Directors.
Approves the following Mayoral appointments and reappointments to the Denver
Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors: reappointments of Frank
Cannon and Jay Lambiotte for terms effective immediately and expiring 6-30-21;
and the appointments of Marshall Johnston and Doug Tisdale for terms effective
immediately and expiring 6-30-22, or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-20-18.
18-1352 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement by and
between the City and County of Denver and Clear Selections Group, Inc.
d/b/a Liberty Waste Management to extend the term and increase the
compensation for on-call rental services of portable toilets.
Amends an on-call contract with Clear Selections Group, Inc. doing business as
Liberty Waste Management, by adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 for
rental services of portable toilets, citywide. No change to contract amount
(GENRL-201631628-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-20-18.
18-1355 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement by and
between the City and County of Denver and HSS, Inc. to extend the term,
increase the compensation and revise the scope of work to provide
unarmed and armed security personnel services.
Amends a contract with HSS, Inc. by adding $3,300,000 for a new total of
$22,300,000, adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 and revising the
original scope of work to include additional locations, for various unarmed and
armed security services, citywide (GENRL-201524822-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-17-18. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-20-18.
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18-1341 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by East
Asbury Avenue, South Broadway, East Jewell Avenue and South Lincoln
Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located at the alley
bounded by East Asbury Avenue, South Broadway, East Jewell Avenue and South
Lincoln Street in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-20-18.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-1278 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Walnut Street Lofts, LLLP to construct a
structure at 3733 Walnut Street containing 66 units of income-restricted
housing.
Approves a loan agreement with Medici Development LLC., doing business as Walnut
Street Lofts, LLLP for $1,350,000 to support the construction of 66 units of
income-restricted housing for residents earning between 0% and 60% of area
median income, located at 3601, 3733, and 3789 Walnut Street in Council District 9
(OEDEV-201844238-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-14-18.
18-1310 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Mouty Group, LLC to
extend the term, increase the maximum amount and update the scope of
services for deliverables on criminal justice technology projects, and other
projects and services as assigned by the Department of Safety.
Amends a contract with The Mouty Group, LLC by adding $216,000 for a new total of
$672,120 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 to complete the Electronic
Warrants project, Mobile Fingerprints in the Field project and other criminal justice
technology projects for the Department of Safety, citywide (POLIC-201630777-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-18.
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18-1328 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado
Branch to provide emergency shelter services.
Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch by adding $515,400
for a new total of $1,006,200 for emergency short-term shelter for individuals and
families when the city's emergency shelter beds are full (SOCSV-2018-39578-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-14-18.
18-1342 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health
Center of Denver to provide housing assistance and support services to
homeless individuals.
Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver by reducing the total
amount by $400,000 for a new total of $1,300,000 to unencumber funds
ultimately billable to Medicaid and for use on future services contracts, for
housing and treatment services for 75 chronically homeless individuals with co
- occurring mental illness and substance use disorders, citywide (SOCSV-
2016-31657-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 11-21-18.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-1362 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 144 in the Series
of 2011 to expand allowable revenues to the “Energy Conservation Capital
Projects” Fund, making a rescission from the General Services General
Fund Appropriation, and transferring cash to and making an appropriation
in the “Energy Conservation Capital Projects” Fund.
Amends Ordinance No. 0144 in Series 2011, establishing the Energy Conservation
Capital Projects Fund, to expand the scope of allowable revenues to the Fund; and
approves rescinding $1,000,000 from the General Services General Fund
appropriation, transferring cash and making appropriations to the Energy
Conservation Capital Projects Fund to fund additional energy conservation projects,
citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-20-18.
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18-1420 A bill for an ordinance compiling and codifying the fund plan, tax
imposition, and tax remittance portions of the four sales and use tax
increases approved by the people of the City and County of Denver at the
General Election conducted on November 6, 2018.
Sales and use tax ballot measures reconciliation bill. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-27-18.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-1308 A bill for an ordinance amending Articles I and III, amending and
repealing Articles II and IV of Chapter 14, and amending Article I of
Chapter 54, Denver Revised Municipal Code of the Denver County Court
rules and procedures for hours, bonds, fees, records, reports, clerk’s
duties, ministerial and administrative functions and traffic regulations.
Amends Chapter 14 and Chapter 54 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC)
to repeal the bond fee assessed by the courts, clarify regular court session hours,
eliminate the bond requirement for the chief clerk and deputy clerk, and other
changes concerning traffic regulations. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-14-18.
18-1324 A bill for an ordinance approving an Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority for
medical child welfare services.
Approves a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) for $868,693
and for one year for child abuse and neglect medical evaluations, consultation
services, medical passport services, and nursing health assessment triage and
training (SOCSV2018-44199). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-14-18.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
18-1318 A bill for an ordinance making appropriations from the State
Conservation Trust Fund contingency and the Capital Improvements Fund
contingency.
Appropriates $185,000 from the State Conservation Trust Fund contingency and
$1,500,000 from Capital Improvement Fund contingency for a total amount of
$1,685,000 for multiple capital projects, citywide. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 11-13-2018.
18-1319 A bill for an ordinance authorizing cash transfers to and making
appropriations from the Colorado Convention Center Capital Fund.
Transfers cash from Special Revenue Funds and Capital Project Funds and makes
appropriations to the Colorado Convention Center Capital Fund to support the annual
Certificate of Participation (COP) and capital maintenance needs at the Colorado
Convention Center in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-13-2018.
18-1320 A bill for an ordinance making appropriations in the Winter Park
Parks and Recreation Capital Fund.
Appropriates $1,193,710 in the Winter Park Parks and Recreation Capital Fund, due
to receipt of 2018 Incentive Payment per the terms of the existing Winter Park
Lease and Operating Agreement, for the capital repair and rehabilitation of existing
park and recreation facilities, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 11-13-2018.
18-1323 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission, cash transfers, and
supplemental appropriations from the General Fund to Capital
Improvement Project Funds.
Rescinds, transfers, and appropriates $790,000 from the Public Works General Fund
appropriation to CIP Project Funds to finance the installation of 44 street lights along
Tower Road from Peña Boulevard to 80th Avenue in Council District 11, and
irrigation requirements related to the Colfax/Lipan intersection project in Council
District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-2018.
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18-1303 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendment to
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage
and Flood Control District regarding the Marston Lake North Drainageway
South Garrison Street to the Eastern Limit of West Stanford Avenue.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD) by adding $650,000 in UDFCD funds and $650,000 in city funds for
a new total amount of $3,350,000 as part of the Marston Lake North Drainageway
flood contract project from South Garrison Street to the Eastern Limit of West
Stanford Avenue in Council District 2. No change to agreement duration
(201313021-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 12-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 11-13-18.
18-1321 A bill for an ordinance creating a Local Maintenance District for the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Skyline Park Local Maintenance District in the City and County of Denver,
State of Colorado, with the costs of said continuing care, operation, repair,
maintenance and replacement of said Skyline Park Local Maintenance
District to be assessed upon the real property, exclusive of improvements
thereon, benefited.
Approves the creation of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-18.
18-1322 A bill for an ordinance assessing the annual costs of the
continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the
Skyline Park Local Maintenance District upon the real property, exclusive of
improvements thereon, benefited.
Approves the 2019 annual costs for the continuing care, operation, security, repair,
maintenance and replacement of the Skyline Park Local Maintenance District in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
11-13-18.
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18-1325 A bill for an ordinance amending the Building and Fire Code of the
City and County of Denver.
Amends Article II of Chapter 10 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to amend the
2016 Denver Building and Fire Code to align electrical apprentice ratios and electrical
work with state requirements, modify exit stair remoteness criteria, require
habitable attic space over 3 stories to require sprinklers, and other changes. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-18.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-1331 A bill for an ordinance repealing the fee for committing and
discharging convicted inmates to and from the county jail.
Amends Section 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to repeal the
collection of the $30.00 Inmate Processing Fee and amends the utilization of the fund
until all such revenues have been expended. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 11-14-18.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-1163, changing the zoning classification for 7900 East Colfax
Avenue; a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-1164, changing
the zoning classification for 8315 East Colfax Avenue and 1500
Valentia Street; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
18-1075, changing the zoning classification for 4201 East Arkansas
Avenue. 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
18-1163 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 7900
East Colfax Avenue in East Colfax.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-MS-3 to E-MS-5
(main street, 3 stories to main street 5 stories), located at 7900 East Colfax Avenue
in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-23-18.
18-1164 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 8315
East Colfax Avenue and 1500 Valentia Street in East Colfax.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-MS-3 to E-MS-5
(main street, 3 stories to main street, 5 stories), located at 8315 East Colfax Avenue
and 1500 Valentia Street in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-23-18.
18-1075 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4201
East Arkansas Avenue in Virginia Village.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 4201 East
Arkansas Avenue, 4040 East Louisiana Avenue and 1380 South Birch Street from
CMP-EI2 and S-MX-5 UO-1 UO-2 to S-MX-8 UO-2, S-MX-8, S-MX-5, S-MX-3, and
S-MU-3 (campus, various districts, to suburban, mixed-use various heights), in
Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-9-18.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 12-10-18:
18-1013 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2929
W. 10th Ave. in Sun Valley.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2929 West 10th
Avenue from PUD #487 to C-MX-5 (planned development to commercial,
mixed-use) in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-2-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
FOR 12-17-18:
18-1222 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code, to
create new zone districts in the Downtown context.
Approves a text amendment to the Denver Zoning Code to establish three new
Downtown Neighborhood Context zone districts and other associated amendments.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-6-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
18-1225 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1901
7th Street in Auraria.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from CMP-ENT to
D-CPV-R, D-CPV-C, located at 1901 7th Street in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-6-18.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
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