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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member New led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Absent: Gilmore (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 19-0032 Minutes of Monday, January 7, 2019 Council Minutes 19-0032 were approved. Approved The minutes of meeting date Monday, January 7, 2019 were distributed to Council. Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Flynn, Kniech, Brooks, Ortega and Lopez offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS Block Vote A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) PROCLAMATIONS 19-0030 A proclamation recognizing Sharona Thompson for excellent service to her community. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Proclamation 19-0030 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 1 19-0031 A proclamation recognizing Scott Bolt for excellent service to his community. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Proclamation 19-0031 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee 18-1544 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver Immigrant and Refugee Commission. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Pilar Castro-Reino and Jennifer Gueddiche to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-20, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-1-19. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1544 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 18-1545 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver Latino Commission. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Abencio Rael and Claudia Duran to the Denver Latino Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 1-1-21, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-1-19. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1545 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 2 18-1546 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments and appointments to the Mayor’s Housing Advisory Committee. Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Mayor’s Housing Advisory Committee: the reappointments of Bill Pruter and Carl Patton Jr. for terms expiring 12-31-20; and the appointments of Jennie Rodgers and Nell Washington to the for terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-19 and 12-31-20, respectively, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-1-19. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1546 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-1488 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Muller Engineering Company, Inc. to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with Muller Engineering Company by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627885). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1488 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 18-1489 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Merrick & Company to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with Merrick & Company by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627889). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1489 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Page 3 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 18-1490 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Icon Engineering, Inc. to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with Icon Engineering Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627892). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1490 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 18-1491 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with Parsons Transportation Group Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627902). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1491 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 4 18-1492 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with CH2M Hill Engineers Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627899). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1492 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 18-1493 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with Wilson & Company Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627910). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1493 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 5 18-1494 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Enginuity Engineering Solutions, LLC to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with Enginuity Engineering Solutions LLC by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627895). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1494 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 18-1495 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with AECOM by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1495 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 18-1535 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as South Delaware Street and a public alley near the intersection of South Delaware Street and West Harvard Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as South Delaware Street and public alley, located near the intersection of South Delaware Street and West Harvard Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-1-19. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1535 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 6 19-0026 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Sixty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($65,982.32), payable to Farmers Insurance Exchange in the amount of Twenty-Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Five ($27,584.35), and to Rita Hertzfeld in the amount of Thirty-Eight Thousand, Three Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Seven Cents ($38,397.97) in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to Claim Number 2016.0427 regarding an incident which occurred on August 2, 2016 at 1105 S. Fillmore Street in the City and County of Denver. Settles a claim involving the Department of Public Works. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council Meeting on 1-8-19. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0026 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 18-1219 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. for operation of a composting facility at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site. Amends a revenue contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 for continued operation of a composting facility at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site located at 3500 South Gun Club Road in Aurora (ENVHL-201524286). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-31-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1219 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 7 18-1350 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The St. Francis Center for emergency shelter services for the homeless. Amends a contract with The St. Francis Center by adding $400,000 for a new total of $700,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 for daily shelter services and storage of items for individuals experiencing homelessness, at the center located at 2323 Curtis Street in Council District 9 (SOCSV- 2017-39169-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 18-1350 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) 19-0027 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Forty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($40,000.00), payable to Gerash Steiner, P.C. in two checks of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) each in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 2017CV30813, in the District Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado. Settles a claim involving the Denver Sheriff’s Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 1-8-19. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0027 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-1477 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1709 & 1717 Washington Street in North Capitol Hill. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from G-RO-5 to C-MS-5 (general urban, residential-office to urban center, main-street), located at 1709 & 1717 Washington Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-11-18. Final Consideration Required Public Hearing Council Bill 18-1477 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 2/11/2019. Ordered published with a future required public hearing Page 8 18-1534 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way near the intersection of Marion Street and Walnut Street, without reservations. Vacates a portion of the right of way at approximately 3770 Walnut Street, without reservations, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-1-18. Council Bill 18-1534 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 18-1358 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, to extend the deadline for the sale of certain affordable units, and to clarify units subject to affordability restrictions. Amends a loan agreement with Denver Housing Authority (DHA) by adding $65,752 for a new total of $1,265,752 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 to allow for DHA to sell two condos located at 525 Jackson Street to income-qualified buyers and includes the associated remodeling costs and down payment assistance (OEDEV-GE6A125-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-18. Council Bill 18-1358 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading 18-1469 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Revised Municipal Code to establish the 2019, 2020, and 2021 salary of the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and Division Chiefs. Amends Section 22-35 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish the 2019-2021 salaries of the command staff for the Denver Fire Department. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 12-12-18. Council Bill 18-1469 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading 18-1533 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Revised Municipal Code to establish vacation rate accruals for firefighters with twenty-five (25) years or more experience, and City contributions for Fire Commanders’ Post Employment Health Plan. Amends Chapter 22 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish vacation rate accruals for firefighters with twenty-five years or more experience, and to establish city contributions for the fire commanders’ Post Employment Health Plan. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 12-26-18. Council Bill 18-1533 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading Page 9 18-1536 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and University of Colorado Hospital Authority to provide services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant area. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with University of Colorado Hospital for $1,132,343 and for one year for outpatient ambulatory care, mental health services, early intervention services, substance abuse treatment, and early intervention services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, citywide (ENVHL - 201843491 - 00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-2-19. Council Bill 18-1536 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 18-1500 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the classification and pay plan by revising the Community Rate Salary Schedule and Training and Intern Salary Schedule to coincide and comply with the State increase in minimum wage for 2019 from $10.20 per hour to $11.10 per hour, abolishing certain pay grades and adjusting the pay grade for certain classifications. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-25-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 18-1500 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, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-1526 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and known as Westerly Creek Park. Approves the park designation of a portion of Westerly Creek Park located at East 33rd Avenue and East Montview Boulevard, containing 69.1 acres, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-25-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 18-1526 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, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 10 18-1527 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and known as Lower Lakewood Gulch Park. Approves the park designation of a parcel of land as Lower Lakewood Gulch Park located along lower Lakewood Gulch and Morrison Road, containing 5.8 acres, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-25-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 18-1527 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, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 18-1501 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 74 in the Series of 2013, as previously amended by Ordinance No. 584 in the Series of 2015, to change the cost center associated with the Metro Mortgage Assistance Fund. Amends Ordinance No. 74 in the Series of 2013 to change the cost center associated with the Metro Mortgage Assistance Fund from the Cash, Risk and Capital Funding Division to the Manager of Finance for the management of the trust funds moving forward. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 18-1501 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, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (1) Page 11 18-1502 A bill for an ordinance (I) authorizing and approving the City’s sponsorship of the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus Program; (II) authorizing the execution of all Program Documents; (III) authorizing the appointment of a Master Servicer, Custodian, Administrator, Program Monitor and Program Advisor for the Program; (IV) allocating funds for down payment assistance; and (V) delegating the power to take all such actions as are necessary or appropriate to accomplish the foregoing. Approves the Program Documents, authorizes the appointment of a Master Servicer, Custodian, Administrator, Program Monitor and Program Advisor, allocates funds for down payment assistance and delegates the power to take all such actions as are necessary or appropriate to continue the city’s sponsorship of the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus Program, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 18-1502 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, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore (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 18-1013, changing the zoning classification for 2929 W. 10th Avenue in Sun Valley; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-1381, changing the zoning classification for 1845 W. 46th Avenue in Sunnyside. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must see the Council Secretary to receive a speaker card to fill out and return to her during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION Page 12 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 18-1013 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 6:03 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-1013. Jay Flynn and Kathleen Cronan signed up to speak in support of the bill. David Royball, Jeanne Granville, Phil Kaspar, Brian McCann, Kris Rollerson, Tziporah Towers, Jesse Parris, Chairman Seku and Mary Anna Thompson signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Jerry Burton signed up to speak neither in favor nor in opposition of the bill. Andrew Webb of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (11) Nay: Espinoza (1) Absent: Gilmore (1) 18-1381 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1845 W 46th Avenue in Sunnyside. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-TU-C (urban, single-unit to urban, two-unit), located at 1845 West 46th Avenue in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-18. A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 18-1381 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 8:04 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 18-1381. Ray Williams signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Chairman Seku, David Royball, Mary Anna Thompson and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Jerry Burton signed up to speak neither in favor nor in opposition of the bill. Eugene Howard of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega (10) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks, Gilmore, Susman (3) Page 13 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Clark announced that on Monday, February 11, 2019, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-1477, changing the zoning classification for 1709 and 1717 Washington Street in North Capitol Hill. Any protests against Council Bill 18-1477 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, February 4, 2019. ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 14

Agenda

City Council Meeting of Monday, January 14, 2019 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 1437 Bannock Street Denver CO 80202 Phone: 720-337-2000 Email: dencc@denvergov.org City Council Agenda Monday, January 14, 2019 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 19-0032 Minutes of Monday, January 7, 2019 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 19-0030 A proclamation recognizing Sharona Thompson for excellent service to her community. Sponsor Clark 19-0031 A proclamation recognizing Scott Bolt for excellent service to his community. Sponsor Clark RESOLUTIONS Finance & Governance Committee 18-1544 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Denver Immigrant and Refugee Commission. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Pilar Castro-Reino and Jennifer Gueddiche to the Denver Immigrant & Refugee Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-20, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-1-19. Page 2 City Council Agenda Monday, January 14, 2019 18-1545 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver Latino Commission. Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Abencio Rael and Claudia Duran to the Denver Latino Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring 1-1-21, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-1-19. 18-1546 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments and appointments to the Mayor’s Housing Advisory Committee. Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Mayor’s Housing Advisory Committee: the reappointments of Bill Pruter and Carl Patton Jr. for terms expiring 12-31-20; and the appointments of Jennie Rodgers and Nell Washington to the for terms effective immediately and expiring 12-31-19 and 12-31-20, respectively, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 1-1-19. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-1488 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Muller Engineering Company, Inc. to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with Muller Engineering Company by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627885). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. 18-1489 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Merrick & Company to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with Merrick & Company by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627889). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. Page 3 City Council Agenda Monday, January 14, 2019 18-1490 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Icon Engineering, Inc. to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with Icon Engineering Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627892). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. 18-1491 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with Parsons Transportation Group Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627902). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. 18-1492 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with CH2M Hill Engineers Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627899). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. Page 4 City Council Agenda Monday, January 14, 2019 18-1493 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with Wilson & Company Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627910). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. 18-1494 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Enginuity Engineering Solutions, LLC to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with Enginuity Engineering Solutions LLC by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount (201627895). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. 18-1495 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to update the Line of Authority and extend the term for engineering services to support various Wastewater capital projects. Amends an on-call contract with AECOM by adding one year for a new end date of 9-11-20 for engineering services to support wastewater projects and other infrastructure needs, citywide. No change to contract amount. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. Page 5 City Council Agenda Monday, January 14, 2019 18-1535 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as South Delaware Street and a public alley near the intersection of South Delaware Street and West Harvard Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as South Delaware Street and public alley, located near the intersection of South Delaware Street and West Harvard Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-1-19. 19-0026 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Sixty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($65,982.32), payable to Farmers Insurance Exchange in the amount of Twenty-Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Five ($27,584.35), and to Rita Hertzfeld in the amount of Thirty-Eight Thousand, Three Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Seven Cents ($38,397.97) in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to Claim Number 2016.0427 regarding an incident which occurred on August 2, 2016 at 1105 S. Fillmore Street in the City and County of Denver. Settles a claim involving the Department of Public Works. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council Meeting on 1-8-19. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 18-1219 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. for operation of a composting facility at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site. Amends a revenue contract with Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. by adding one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 for continued operation of a composting facility at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site located at 3500 South Gun Club Road in Aurora (ENVHL-201524286). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-31-18. Page 6 City Council Agenda Monday, January 14, 2019 18-1350 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The St. Francis Center for emergency shelter services for the homeless. Amends a contract with The St. Francis Center by adding $400,000 for a new total of $700,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 for daily shelter services and storage of items for individuals experiencing homelessness, at the center located at 2323 Curtis Street in Council District 9 (SOCSV- 2017-39169-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-18. 19-0027 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Forty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($40,000.00), payable to Gerash Steiner, P.C. in two checks of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) each in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 2017CV30813, in the District Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado. Settles a claim involving the Denver Sheriff’s Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor Council meeting on 1-8-19. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-1477 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1709 & 1717 Washington Street in North Capitol Hill. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from G-RO-5 to C-MS-5 (general urban, residential-office to urban center, main-street), located at 1709 & 1717 Washington Street in Council District 10. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 2-11-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-11-18. 18-1534 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way near the intersection of Marion Street and Walnut Street, without reservations. Vacates a portion of the right of way at approximately 3770 Walnut Street, without reservations, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-1-18. Page 7 City Council Agenda Monday, January 14, 2019 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 18-1358 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendment and Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, to extend the deadline for the sale of certain affordable units, and to clarify units subject to affordability restrictions. Amends a loan agreement with Denver Housing Authority (DHA) by adding $65,752 for a new total of $1,265,752 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 to allow for DHA to sell two condos located at 525 Jackson Street to income-qualified buyers and includes the associated remodeling costs and down payment assistance (OEDEV-GE6A125-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-21-18. 18-1469 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Revised Municipal Code to establish the 2019, 2020, and 2021 salary of the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and Division Chiefs. Amends Section 22-35 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish the 2019-2021 salaries of the command staff for the Denver Fire Department. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 12-12-18. 18-1533 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Revised Municipal Code to establish vacation rate accruals for firefighters with twenty-five (25) years or more experience, and City contributions for Fire Commanders’ Post Employment Health Plan. Amends Chapter 22 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to establish vacation rate accruals for firefighters with twenty-five years or more experience, and to establish city contributions for the fire commanders’ Post Employment Health Plan. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 12-26-18. Page 8 City Council Agenda Monday, January 14, 2019 18-1536 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and University of Colorado Hospital Authority to provide services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant area. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with University of Colorado Hospital for $1,132,343 and for one year for outpatient ambulatory care, mental health services, early intervention services, substance abuse treatment, and early intervention services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, citywide (ENVHL - 201843491 - 00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-4-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-2-19. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 18-1500 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the Career Service. Amends the classification and pay plan by revising the Community Rate Salary Schedule and Training and Intern Salary Schedule to coincide and comply with the State increase in minimum wage for 2019 from $10.20 per hour to $11.10 per hour, abolishing certain pay grades and adjusting the pay grade for certain classifications. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 12-25-18. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 18-1526 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and known as Westerly Creek Park. Approves the park designation of a portion of Westerly Creek Park located at East 33rd Avenue and East Montview Boulevard, containing 69.1 acres, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-25-18. Page 9 City Council Agenda Monday, January 14, 2019 18-1527 A bill for an ordinance designating certain property as “park” under section 2.4.5 of the City Charter which is to be incorporated into and known as Lower Lakewood Gulch Park. Approves the park designation of a parcel of land as Lower Lakewood Gulch Park located along lower Lakewood Gulch and Morrison Road, containing 5.8 acres, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-25-18. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 18-1501 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 74 in the Series of 2013, as previously amended by Ordinance No. 584 in the Series of 2015, to change the cost center associated with the Metro Mortgage Assistance Fund. Amends Ordinance No. 74 in the Series of 2013 to change the cost center associated with the Metro Mortgage Assistance Fund from the Cash, Risk and Capital Funding Division to the Manager of Finance for the management of the trust funds moving forward. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-18. 18-1502 A bill for an ordinance (I) authorizing and approving the City’s sponsorship of the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus Program; (II) authorizing the execution of all Program Documents; (III) authorizing the appointment of a Master Servicer, Custodian, Administrator, Program Monitor and Program Advisor for the Program; (IV) allocating funds for down payment assistance; and (V) delegating the power to take all such actions as are necessary or appropriate to accomplish the foregoing. Approves the Program Documents, authorizes the appointment of a Master Servicer, Custodian, Administrator, Program Monitor and Program Advisor, allocates funds for down payment assistance and delegates the power to take all such actions as are necessary or appropriate to continue the city’s sponsorship of the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus Program, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-19-18. Page 10 City Council Agenda Monday, January 14, 2019 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-1013, changing the zoning classification for 2929 W. 10th Avenue in Sun Valley; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-1381, changing the zoning classification for 1845 W. 46th Avenue in Sunnyside. 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 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. 18-1381 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1845 W 46th Avenue in Sunnyside. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-TU-C (urban, single-unit to urban, two-unit), located at 1845 West 46th Avenue in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-4-18. Page 11 City Council Agenda Monday, January 14, 2019 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Dependent upon publication, on Monday, February 11, 2019, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 18-1477, changing the zoning classification for 1709 and 1717 Washington Street in North Capitol Hill. Any protests against Council Bill 18-1477 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday, February 4, 2019. ADJOURN Page 12 City Council Agenda Monday, January 14, 2019 PENDING FOR 1-28-19: 18-1497 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4885 and 4889 South Quebec Street, in Southmoor Park. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from B-4 with waivers, UO-1, UO-2, to C-MX-20 (business in the former zoning code to urban center, mixed-use), located at 4885 South Quebec Street and 4889 South Quebec Street in Council District 4. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. Final Consideration Required Public Hearing FOR 2-4-19: 18-1482 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4650 & 4698 Central Park Boulevard, Stapleton. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from M-IMX-8 to CMP-H (master planned, 8-stories, to campus, healthcare), located at 4650 and 4698 Central Park Boulevard in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. Final Consideration Required Public Hearing 18-1483 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2625 Walnut Street in Five Points. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from R-MU-20 with waivers to I-MX-3 DO-7 (residential, multi-unit, to industrial, mixed-use), located at 2625 Walnut Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-18-18. Final Consideration Required Public Hearing Page 13
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