City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · April 15, 2019
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, April 15, 2019 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Black led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
19-0373 Minutes of Monday, April 8, 2019
Council Minutes 19-0373 were approved.
Approved
The minutes of Monday, April 8, 2019 were distributed to members of Council. Council
President Clark ordered the minutes approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Brooks offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
19-0375 A proclamation recognizing Fair Housing Awareness Month.
A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Proclamation 19-0375 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Block Vote
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-0300 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Twist Inc. concerning preconditioned air
units at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with Twist Inc. for $975,930.01 for 11 preconditioned air
units for concourse expansion at Denver International Airport (PO-00061796). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-3-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 19-0300 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-0301 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and ITW GSE Inc. concerning ground power
units at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with ITW GSE Inc. for $818,554 for 27 ground power
units for Concourses B and C at Denver International Airport (PO-00061725). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-3-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 19-0301 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Finance & Governance Committee
19-0305 A resolution approving a proposed Ninth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and CenturyLink Communications,
LLC f/k/a Qwest Communications Company, LLC to extend the term and
increase the compensation to provide maintenance service to the City’s
911 phone switches and supporting systems.
Amends a contract with CenturyLink Communications LLC by adding $200,000 for a
new total of $3,671,588.63 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-19 for the
monitoring, maintenance and support of the Denver 911 Vesta Meridian Telephone
system at 950 Josephine Street in Council District 10 and 303 West Colfax Avenue in
Council District 9 as a new system is being finalized to replace the existing
technology (TECHS - CE76017). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-2-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 19-0305 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0234 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and EP Blazer, LLC DBA John Elway Chevrolet to
purchase forty-one (41) 2019 Tahoe PPV-Marked Patrol vehicles.
Approves a purchase order with EP Blazer LLC, doing business as John Elway
Chevrolet, for $1,569,808 for 41 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for the Denver
Police Department (PO-00057541). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-19-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 19-0234 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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19-0251 A resolution approving a proposed Design Services Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Populous, Inc. to complete the
design of the equestrian center and parking garage for the National
Western Center project.
Approves a contract with Populous Inc. for $10,831,281 and for four years to
complete the design of the equestrian center and parking garage for the National
Western Center project in Council District 9 (201948260). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-6-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 19-0251 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-0297 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as a public alley bounded by East 19th
Avenue, North Dahlia Street, East Montview Boulevard and North Eudora
Street.
Dedicates city owned land as public alley, located at the alley bounded by East 19th
Avenue, North Dahlia Street, East Montview Boulevard and North Eudora Street, in
Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-2-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 19-0297 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-0298 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as South Monroe Street near the intersection
of South Monroe Street and East Vassar Avenue.
Dedicates city owned land as South Monroe Street, located near the intersection of
South Monroe Street and East Vassar Avenue, in Council District 6. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-2-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 19-0298 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-1373 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver
to provide services for the homeless.
Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver by adding $450,000 for a
new total of $1,750,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 for housing
and treatment services for 75 chronically homeless individuals with co-occurring
serious mental illness and substance use disorders, citywide (SOCSV-
2016-31657-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-28-18.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 18-1373 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-0132 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Colburn LLC for renovation and development
of an affordable housing project located at 980 Grant Street, Denver,
Colorado.
Approves a loan agreement with Colburn LLC for $3,450,000 and for sixty-nine
years to support the acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing income-restricted
property known as the Colburn Hotel to preserve 91 units of housing for low-income
residents, located at 980 Grant Street in Council District 10 (OEDEV-201842018-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 19-0132 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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19-0244 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment and
Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Sheridan Station Apartments LLC by adding notice and cure provisions to
the agreement.
Amends a loan agreement with Sheridan Station Apartments LLC, by adding legal
language to allow investors to cure any city default, in support of the construction of
133 units of income-restricted housing at a wide range of income levels, including
residents earning below 30% AMI and up to 60% AMI, in a transit-oriented
development located at 1079 Ames Street adjacent to the Sheridan light rail station
in Council District 3. No change to contract amount or duration
(OEDEV-201840082-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-20-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 19-0244 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0212 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 for drainage and flood control improvements
along Sanderson Gulch.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD) by adding $1,650,000 in UDFCD funds for a new total agreement
amount of $18,922,032 for drainage and flood control improvements along
Sanderson Gulch, from Lipan Street to the South Platte River, in Council District 7.
No additional city funds being added and no change to agreement duration
(201523631). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-12-19.
Council Bill 19-0212 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0299 A bill for an ordinance approving the purchase of capital equipment
from the Planned Fleet Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a one-time capital equipment expenditure for $61,477 for one
Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader in place of a Ford F350 Truck that was authorized
in the 2019 Long Bill, to support citywide Public Works street maintenance
operations. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-2-19.
Council Bill 19-0299 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
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19-0302 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting Comprehensive
Plan 2040, as the City’s Comprehensive Plan for the City and County of
Denver.
Adopts Comprehensive Plan 2040 as the city’s required comprehensive planning
document to express the city’s vision for the future. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 4-2-19.
Council Bill 19-0302 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
4-22-19.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
19-0303 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting Blueprint Denver:
A Blueprint for an Inclusive City, which plan shall become a part of the
Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and County of Denver pursuant to
the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code.
Adopts Blueprint Denver, as part of the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-2-19.
Council Bill 19-0303 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
4-22-19.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
19-0306 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement reserved in
Ordinance No. 107, Series of 1967, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder
at Reception No. 1967055976, located at 19th Avenue and Park Avenue.
Relinquishes the easement, in its entirety, as reserved in Vacating Ordinance No.
107, Series of 1967, under Recordation No. 1967055976, located at 19th Avenue and
Park Avenue in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-2-19.
Council Bill 19-0306 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0307 A bill for an ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 37, Public
Nuisance Offenses, by updating certain ordinance and statute references,
and amending Article III of Chapter 37, Civil Abatement of Public
Nuisances, by revising certain provisions concerning the procedure to be
followed in nuisance abatement proceedings.
Amends Chapter 37 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to revise certain nuisance
abatement proceedings and update certain related ordinance and statute references.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-3-19.
Council Bill 19-0307 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-0255 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Town of Morrison,
to facilitate acquisition of identified improvements necessary to ensure
long-term treatment of wastewater in an efficient and economical manner.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Morrison by adding
$946,000 for a new total of $1,500,900 and six months for a new end date of
12-31-19 for engineering services and acquisition of wastewater improvements
related to wastewater infrastructure at Red Rocks amphitheater
(THTRS-201628380-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-20-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Bill 19-0255 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0283 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance of (1) the “City and
County of Denver, Colorado, General Obligation Elevate Denver Bonds,
Series 2019A” for the purpose of financing and defraying the cost of
acquiring, constructing, installing and improving various civic facilities;
and (2) the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, General Obligation
Better Denver and Zoo Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B” for the purpose of
refunding, paying and discharging all of the City’s outstanding General
Obligation Better Denver and Zoo Bonds, Series 2009A maturing after
August 1, 2019; providing for the levy of general ad valorem taxes to pay
the principal of and interest on the Series 2019A-B Bonds; and making
other provisions relating thereto.
Authorizes the issuance of City and County of Denver General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2019A-B in a principal amount not to exceed $139 million, for the purpose of
funding approximately $82 million of Elevate Denver bond projects identified as part
of the 2017 GO Bond authorization, to refund existing Series 2009A Better Denver
and Zoo General Obligation Bonds, and to pay associated costs of issuance. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Bill 19-0283 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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19-0290 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from United
States of America to award funding to the City and County of Denver for
the “Head Start Grant FY 2019-20” program.
Appropriates $7,690,277 of the Federal Head Start grant to operate the Denver
Great Kids Head Start program through the Office of Children’s Affairs to provide
services to 1,153 children in the established service area. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Bill 19-0290 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0289 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement reserved in
Ordinance No. 134, Series of 1931, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder
at Book A-17, Page 677, located at 1900 West 32nd Avenue and 1729 Erie
Street.
Relinquishes the 20' utility easement, in its entirety, as established in Vacating
Ordinance No. 134, Series of 1931, Councilman's Bill No. 151, located at 1900 West
32nd Avenue and 1729 Erie Street in Council District 1. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Bill 19-0289 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0133 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an
amount not to exceed $13,000,000 of City and County of Denver, Colorado
Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes (The Colburn Project) Series 2019 for
the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and
equipping of a multifamily residential rental housing development to be
occupied by low- and middle-income families and persons in the City and
County of Denver, Colorado and to pay certain expenses of such Notes (as
defined below) issue; approving and authorizing execution of a Funding
Loan Agreement, a Project Loan Agreement and a Tax Regulatory
Agreement (each as defined below) with respect to the Notes; making
findings and determinations with respect to the Project (as defined below)
and the Notes; authorizing the execution and delivery of related
documents; and repealing all action heretofore taken in conflict herewith.
Approves the issuance and sale of up to $13,000,000 of City and County of Denver,
Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes (The Colburn Project) Series 2019 and
related documents for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation,
improvement and equipping of a multifamily residential rental housing development
to be occupied by low- and middle-income families and persons, located at 980
Grant Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Bill 19-0133 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that tonight, there will be a
required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0183, changing the zoning
classification for 2280 South Bannock Street; a required public
hearing for Council Bill 19-0187, changing the zoning classification
for 3220 Shoshone Street; and, a required public hearing on Council
Bill 19-0349, concerning designated consumption area setback
requirements. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must
see the Council Secretary to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0183 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2280
South Bannock Street in Overland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-TU-C to U-TU-B
(increases minimum lot size to 5,500 sf), located at 2280 South Bannock Street in
Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Susman,
that Council Bill 19-0183 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 6:01 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0183. Ryan Tobin, Amanda Philips,
Jon Roberts and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed
up in opposition of the bill. Ella Stueve of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-0187 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3220
Shoshone Street in Highland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-RH-2.5 DO-4 to
U-RX-3 (urban row-house to urban mixed use residential), located at 3220 Shoshone
Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-5-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 19-0187 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 6:17 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0187. Ryan Tobin, Stella Madrid,
Chris Jedd and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed
up to speak in opposition of the bill. Ella Stueve of Community Planning and
Development delivered the staff report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS ON INTRODUCTION
City Council - Direct Filings
19-0349 A bill for an ordinance concerning designated consumption area
setback requirements.
Designated consumption areas will be permitted to operate at least 1000 feet from
of a school, 500 feet of a Child Care Establishment, 500 feet of a alcohol or drug
treatment facility; 500 feet of a city-owned recreation center or city-owned outdoor
pool. Council member Black approved direct filing this item on 4-11-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Bill 19-0349 be amended to administratively correct the committee of
reference. The motion carried by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López (1)
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Susman,
that Council Bill 19-0349 be ordered published as amended. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ordered published as amended
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:39 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0187. Sarah Woodson, Aubrey
Lavizzo, Chris Hinds, Jonathan Cherkoss, William Chenglis, Leslie Twarogowski, Larisa
Bolivar, Melanie Rose Rodgers, Liz Zukowski, Tom Downey, Nick Phillips, Stacey Linn,
Joshua Kappel, Adam Brous, Shawn Coleman, David Wasserman, Frank Turck, John
Valdez, Amber Lengacher, Bryan Ortega, Arik Markus, Alyssa Ufer, Alexis Armstrong and
Amanda Philips signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Henny Lasley and Luke Niforatos
signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Council member Black delivered the staff
report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, Susman (10)
Nay: Flynn, New (2)
Abstain: Ortega (1)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that on Monday, April 22, Council
will hold a courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 19-0302,
approving and accepting Comprehensive Plan 2040, as the City’s
Comprehensive Plan for the City and County of Denver; and, a
courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 19-0303, approving and
accepting Blueprint Denver.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark
adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Monday, April 15, 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, April 15, 2019
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
19-0373 Minutes of Monday, April 8, 2019
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
19-0375 A proclamation recognizing Fair Housing Awareness Month.
Sponsor Espinoza
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-0300 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Twist Inc. concerning preconditioned air
units at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with Twist Inc. for $975,930.01 for 11 preconditioned air
units for concourse expansion at Denver International Airport (PO-00061796). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-3-19.
19-0301 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and ITW GSE Inc. concerning ground power
units at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with ITW GSE Inc. for $818,554 for 27 ground power
units for Concourses B and C at Denver International Airport (PO-00061725). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-3-19.
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City Council Agenda Monday, April 15, 2019
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0305 A resolution approving a proposed Ninth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and CenturyLink Communications,
LLC f/k/a Qwest Communications Company, LLC to extend the term and
increase the compensation to provide maintenance service to the City’s
911 phone switches and supporting systems.
Amends a contract with CenturyLink Communications LLC by adding $200,000 for a
new total of $3,671,588.63 and six months for a new end date of 6-30-19 for the
monitoring, maintenance and support of the Denver 911 Vesta Meridian Telephone
system at 950 Josephine Street in Council District 10 and 303 West Colfax Avenue in
Council District 9 as a new system is being finalized to replace the existing
technology (TECHS - CE76017). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-2-19.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0234 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and EP Blazer, LLC DBA John Elway Chevrolet to
purchase forty-one (41) 2019 Tahoe PPV-Marked Patrol vehicles.
Approves a purchase order with EP Blazer LLC, doing business as John Elway
Chevrolet, for $1,569,808 for 41 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for the Denver
Police Department (PO-00057541). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 3-19-19.
19-0251 A resolution approving a proposed Design Services Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Populous, Inc. to complete the
design of the equestrian center and parking garage for the National
Western Center project.
Approves a contract with Populous Inc. for $10,831,281 and for four years to
complete the design of the equestrian center and parking garage for the National
Western Center project in Council District 9 (201948260). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-6-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-19.
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19-0297 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as a public alley bounded by East 19th
Avenue, North Dahlia Street, East Montview Boulevard and North Eudora
Street.
Dedicates city owned land as public alley, located at the alley bounded by East 19th
Avenue, North Dahlia Street, East Montview Boulevard and North Eudora Street, in
Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-2-19.
19-0298 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as South Monroe Street near the
intersection of South Monroe Street and East Vassar Avenue.
Dedicates city owned land as South Monroe Street, located near the intersection of
South Monroe Street and East Vassar Avenue, in Council District 6. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-2-19.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
18-1373 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver
to provide services for the homeless.
Amends a contract with Mental Health Center of Denver by adding $450,000 for a
new total of $1,750,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-19 for housing
and treatment services for 75 chronically homeless individuals with co-occurring
serious mental illness and substance use disorders, citywide (SOCSV-
2016-31657-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 11-28-18.
19-0132 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Colburn LLC for renovation and development
of an affordable housing project located at 980 Grant Street, Denver,
Colorado.
Approves a loan agreement with Colburn LLC for $3,450,000 and for sixty-nine
years to support the acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing income-restricted
property known as the Colburn Hotel to preserve 91 units of housing for low-income
residents, located at 980 Grant Street in Council District 10 (OEDEV-201842018-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-27-19.
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19-0244 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment and
Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Sheridan Station Apartments LLC by adding notice and cure provisions to
the agreement.
Amends a loan agreement with Sheridan Station Apartments LLC, by adding legal
language to allow investors to cure any city default, in support of the construction of
133 units of income-restricted housing at a wide range of income levels, including
residents earning below 30% AMI and up to 60% AMI, in a transit-oriented
development located at 1079 Ames Street adjacent to the Sheridan light rail station
in Council District 3. No change to contract amount or duration
(OEDEV-201840082-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-20-19.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0212 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 for drainage and flood control improvements
along Sanderson Gulch.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District (UDFCD) by adding $1,650,000 in UDFCD funds for a new total agreement
amount of $18,922,032 for drainage and flood control improvements along
Sanderson Gulch, from Lipan Street to the South Platte River, in Council District 7.
No additional city funds being added and no change to agreement duration
(201523631). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
3-12-19.
19-0299 A bill for an ordinance approving the purchase of capital
equipment from the Planned Fleet Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a one-time capital equipment expenditure for $61,477 for one
Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader in place of a Ford F350 Truck that was authorized
in the 2019 Long Bill, to support citywide Public Works street maintenance
operations. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-2-19.
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19-0302 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting Comprehensive
Plan 2040, as the City’s Comprehensive Plan for the City and County of
Denver.
Adopts Comprehensive Plan 2040 as the city’s required comprehensive planning
document to express the city’s vision for the future. If ordered published, a public
hearing will be held on Monday, 4-22-19. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 4-2-19.
19-0303 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting Blueprint Denver:
A Blueprint for an Inclusive City, which plan shall become a part of the
Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and County of Denver pursuant to
the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code.
Adopts Blueprint Denver, as part of the city’s Comprehensive Plan. If ordered
published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 4-22-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-2-19.
19-0306 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement reserved in
Ordinance No. 107, Series of 1967, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder
at Reception No. 1967055976, located at 19th Avenue and Park Avenue.
Relinquishes the easement, in its entirety, as reserved in Vacating Ordinance No.
107, Series of 1967, under Recordation No. 1967055976, located at 19th Avenue and
Park Avenue in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 5-6-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-2-19.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0307 A bill for an ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 37, Public
Nuisance Offenses, by updating certain ordinance and statute references,
and amending Article III of Chapter 37, Civil Abatement of Public
Nuisances, by revising certain provisions concerning the procedure to be
followed in nuisance abatement proceedings.
Amends Chapter 37 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to revise certain nuisance
abatement proceedings and update certain related ordinance and statute references.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-3-19.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-0255 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Town of Morrison,
to facilitate acquisition of identified improvements necessary to ensure
long-term treatment of wastewater in an efficient and economical manner.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Morrison by adding
$946,000 for a new total of $1,500,900 and six months for a new end date of
12-31-19 for engineering services and acquisition of wastewater improvements
related to wastewater infrastructure at Red Rocks amphitheater
(THTRS-201628380-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 4-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-20-19.
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0283 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance of (1) the “City
and County of Denver, Colorado, General Obligation Elevate Denver Bonds,
Series 2019A” for the purpose of financing and defraying the cost of
acquiring, constructing, installing and improving various civic facilities;
and (2) the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, General Obligation
Better Denver and Zoo Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B” for the purpose of
refunding, paying and discharging all of the City’s outstanding General
Obligation Better Denver and Zoo Bonds, Series 2009A maturing after
August 1, 2019; providing for the levy of general ad valorem taxes to pay
the principal of and interest on the Series 2019A-B Bonds; and making
other provisions relating thereto.
Authorizes the issuance of City and County of Denver General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2019A-B in a principal amount not to exceed $139 million, for the purpose of
funding approximately $82 million of Elevate Denver bond projects identified as part
of the 2017 GO Bond authorization, to refund existing Series 2009A Better Denver
and Zoo General Obligation Bonds, and to pay associated costs of issuance. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-19.
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19-0290 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the General
Government Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from United
States of America to award funding to the City and County of Denver for
the “Head Start Grant FY 2019-20” program.
Appropriates $7,690,277 of the Federal Head Start grant to operate the Denver
Great Kids Head Start program through the Office of Children’s Affairs to provide
services to 1,153 children in the established service area. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-19.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0289 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement reserved in
Ordinance No. 134, Series of 1931, recorded with Denver Clerk & Recorder
at Book A-17, Page 677, located at 1900 West 32nd Avenue and 1729 Erie
Street.
Relinquishes the 20' utility easement, in its entirety, as established in Vacating
Ordinance No. 134, Series of 1931, Councilman's Bill No. 151, located at 1900 West
32nd Avenue and 1729 Erie Street in Council District 1. The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-29-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-26-19.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0133 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of an
amount not to exceed $13,000,000 of City and County of Denver, Colorado
Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes (The Colburn Project) Series 2019 for
the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and
equipping of a multifamily residential rental housing development to be
occupied by low- and middle-income families and persons in the City and
County of Denver, Colorado and to pay certain expenses of such Notes (as
defined below) issue; approving and authorizing execution of a Funding
Loan Agreement, a Project Loan Agreement and a Tax Regulatory
Agreement (each as defined below) with respect to the Notes; making
findings and determinations with respect to the Project (as defined below)
and the Notes; authorizing the execution and delivery of related
documents; and repealing all action heretofore taken in conflict herewith.
Approves the issuance and sale of up to $13,000,000 of City and County of Denver,
Colorado Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes (The Colburn Project) Series 2019 and
related documents for the purpose of financing the acquisition, rehabilitation,
improvement and equipping of a multifamily residential rental housing development
to be occupied by low- and middle-income families and persons, located at 980
Grant Street in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-27-19.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-0183, changing the zoning classification for 2280 South Bannock
Street; a required public hearing for Council Bill 19-0187, changing
the zoning classification for 3220 Shoshone Street; and, a required
public hearing on Council Bill 19-0349, concerning designated
consumption area setback requirements. Anyone wishing to speak
on any of these matters must see the Council Secretary to sign up
during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0183 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2280
South Bannock Street in Overland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-TU-C to U-TU-B
(increases minimum lot size to 5,500 sf), located at 2280 South Bannock Street in
Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-5-19.
19-0187 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3220
Shoshone Street in Highland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-RH-2.5 DO-4 to
U-RX-3 (urban row-house to urban mixed use residential), located at 3220 Shoshone
Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 3-5-19.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS ON INTRODUCTION
City Council - Direct Filings
19-0349 A bill for an ordinance concerning designated consumption area
setback requirements.
Designated consumption areas will be permitted to operate at least 1000 feet from
of a school, 500 feet of a Child Care Establishment, 500 feet of a alcohol or drug
treatment facility; 500 feet of a city-owned recreation center or city-owned outdoor
pool. Council member Black approved direct filing this item on 4-11-19.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, April 22, Council will hold
a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0302, approving and
accepting Comprehensive Plan 2040, as the City’s Comprehensive
Plan for the City and County of Denver; and, a required public
hearing on Council Bill 19-0303, approving and accepting Blueprint
Denver.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 4-29-19
19-0240 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 10 S
Colorado Boulevard in Hilltop.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D to E-TU-C
(urban edge, single-unit to urban edge, two-unit), located at 10 South Colorado
Boulevard in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 3-19-19.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
FOR 5-6-19
19-0127 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2535
E. 40th Avenue in Elyria Swansea.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from I-A UO-2 and I-A to
I-MX-3 (light industrial to industrial, mixed-use), located at 2535 E. 40th Avenue in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
2-26-19.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
19-0247 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3429
W 3rd Avenue in Barnum, with a reasonable condition.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-D1x to
E-MU-2.5 (urban edge, single-unit to urban edge, multi-unit) with a waiver, located
at 3429 West 3rd Avenue in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-29-19.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
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