City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · June 17, 2019
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, June 17, 2019 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Council member Lopez arrived late.
Present: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of Monday, June 10, 2019 were distributed to members of Council. Council
President Pro-Tem Gilmore ordered the minutes approved.
19-0591 Minutes of Monday, June 10, 2019
Council Minutes 19-0591 were approved
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Black offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, to
approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
PROCLAMATIONS
19-0595 A proclamation declaring June 18, 2019 as Pink Dollar Day in the City and
County of Denver.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Proclamation 19-0595 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-0453 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Service America Corporation, d/b/a Centerplate for
providing food and beverage services for the Convention Center and the
Denver Performing Arts Center venues.
Approves a concessionaire contract with Service America Corp., doing business as
Centerplate, for $90,000,000 and for ten years to be the city’s primary food and
beverage provider for the Convention Center and the Denver Performing Arts
Center venues (THTRS-201950097). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 5-22-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-0453 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
19-0484 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Arbor E&T, LLC, d/b/a ResCare Workforce
Services to provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
services to adult and dislocated worker programs.
Approves a contract with Arbor E & T LLC, doing business as ResCare Workforce
Solutions, for $2,830,000 and one year to provide one-stop operator and
comprehensive services specific to employment and training as required under
Denver’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding and other
special state revenue or grant-funded workforce initiatives, citywide
(OEDEV-201948957-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-22-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-0484 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
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19-0485 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Arbor E&T, LLC, d/b/a ResCare Workforce
Services for employment training, retention and placement services under
the federally funded Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Approves a contract with Arbor E & T LLC, doing business as ResCare Workforce
Solutions, for $600,000 and for one year to provide targeted assessment,
pre-employment support, and placement services for jobseekers receiving
Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, citywide (OEDEV-201948960-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-8-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-22-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-0485 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0463 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and New Cingular Wireless PCS,
LLC to increase the License Fees to allow installation of new equipment at
303 West Colfax Avenue.
Amends a license agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC by adding
$19,500 for a new total of $801,018.66 to allow for the installation of additional
communication equipment and to increase rent, located at 303 West Colfax Avenue
in Council District 9. No change to agreement duration (FINAN RC1Y028-03). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-8-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-14-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-0463 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
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19-0493 A resolution approving a proposed Special Counsel Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
for outside counsel to provide regulatory and litigation support for
environmental law issues.
Approves a contract with Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP for $500,000 and through
07-01-20 for outside counsel to provide regulatory and litigation support for
environmental law issues, citywide (ATTNY-201950224). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-21-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-0493 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
19-0534 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Graybar Electric Company, Inc. for the
purchase of audio and visual equipment for use by various city agencies.
Approves a master purchase order with Graybar Electric Company, Inc. for
$750,000 and through 05-20-22 with two additional one-year options to extend, for
the purchase of audio and visual equipment for city agencies, including televisions,
digital displays and wall mounts (SC-00003947). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-0534 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0530 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by North Acoma
Street, West 6th Avenue, North Broadway and West 5th Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located in the alley
bounded by North Acoma Street, West 6th Avenue, North Broadway, and West 5th
Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 6-4-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-0530 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
19-0533 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as North York Street near the intersection of
East 47th Avenue and North York Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right away as North York Street, located near
the intersection of East 47th Avenue and North York Street in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-0533 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
19-0535 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as West 10th Avenue near the intersection of
West 10th Avenue and North Zenobia Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right away as West 10th Avenue, located at the
intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Zenobia Street in Council District 3. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-0535 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
19-0536 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Perkins + Will, Inc. for engineering design
professional services for the Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center Pool
expansion.
Approves a contract with Perkins + Will, Inc. for $1,092,234 and for three years for
engineering design professional services for the Green Valley Ranch Recreation
Center Pool expansion, including a public participation plan, program verification and
development, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and
construction administration, as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program located at
4890 Argonne Way, in Council District 11 (201950351). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-0536 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
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19-0537 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Perkins + Will, Inc. for engineering design
professional services for the Congress Park Pool renovations.
Approves a contract with Perkins + Will, Inc. for $648,389 and three years for
engineering design professional services for the Congress Park Pool renovations,
including a public participation plan, program verification and development,
schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction
administration, as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program located at 850
Josephine Street, in Council District 10 (201950352). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-0537 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
19-0550 A resolution granting a revocable permit to SoBo 54 Investments I,
LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1898 South Bannock Street and
West Jewell Avenue.
Grants a revocable permit to SoBo 54 Investments I, LLC, their successors and
assigns, to encroach into the right of way with an underground parking garage
located on the east side of South Bannock Street and the north side of West Jewell
Avenue located in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-11-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-0550 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0449 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2701
Lawrence Street in Five Points.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from G-MU-3 to U-MX-2
(general urban multi-unit to urban, mixed-use), located at 2701 Lawrence Street in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-14-19.
Council Bill 19-0449 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
7-22-19.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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19-0529 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of
November 5, 2019, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver creating the Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure.
Refers a proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the qualified and registered
electors of the City and County of Denver at the 11-05-19 election to create the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, to require the department to
perform the powers and duties formerly performed by the Department of Public
Works, and to assign to the department new powers and duties in regard to
transportation services, transportation safety programs, and non-motorized
transportation facilities. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-4-19.
Council Bill 19-0529 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0547 A bill for an ordinance designating the River Drive Historic District
as a district for preservation.
Approves the designation of River Drive as a Landmark Historic District for
preservation, including 20 adjacent lots fronting River Drive, bounded by Clay Street
to the west, 23rd Avenue to the north, North Bryant Street to the East and West
Front View Crescent Drive to the south in Council District 1. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
Council Bill 19-0547 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
6-24-19.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0541 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and The Housing Authority of the City and
County of Denver, to provide funds for development and construction of a
food market, called the GROW Market.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Denver Housing Authority for
$750,000 and through 08-31-20 to support the development and construction of
GROW Market, providing grocery accessibility and workforce training and
development located at 2800 West 10th Avenue in Council District 3
(OEDEV-201843292-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-5-19.
Council Bill 19-0541 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
19-0483 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1 in the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, for the
continued provision of federally funded employment and training programs
and services.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools (DPS) by
adding 30 days for a new end date of 07-31-19 for the Out of School Youth Program,
including employment and training to youth citywide. No change in contract amount
(201842412-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-24-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-22-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 19-0483 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0501 A bill for an ordinance approving an Easement Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and the City and County of Denver, acting by
and through its Board of Water Commissioners, for a non-exclusive
easement for a water line located at 45th Avenue and Tower Road.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Water for a permanent
non-exclusive easement at 45th Avenue and Tower Road for access to provide
service to a private development in Green Valley Ranch in Council District 11
(201950120). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-24-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 19-0501 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
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19-0502 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution of
a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
State of Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “Evergreen
Lake Road Bridge over Bear Creek” project and the funding therefor.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) for $796,568 of CDOT funds and $199,142 of city funds for a
total of $995,710 and through 03-27-29 to receive and expend funds for the design
and construction of the replacement of the Evergreen Lake House Road Bridge
(201950183). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-24-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 19-0502 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
19-0519 A bill approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority to delineate
the parties’ relationship and roles in complying with the requirements set
forth in the Regional Tourism Act (RTA) Resolution for the National
Western Center project.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Urban Renewal Authority
(DURA) to delineate the parties’ relationship and roles in complying with the
requirements set forth in the Regional Tourism Act (RTA) Resolution, which provides
funding from the Colorado Economic Development Commission to the National
Western Center project in Council District 9 (FINAN-201950451). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-24-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 19-0519 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0419 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution of
a proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and
the Colorado Department of Human Services concerning the "Youth
Detention Continuum" program and the funding therefor.
Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Colorado Division
of Youth Corrections for $1,516,372.76 and one year to perform detention
screening and pre-trial release services for the 2nd Judicial District Senate Bill
94 Program at the Denver Juvenile Services Center in Council District 9
(201950055). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-24-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-30-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 19-0419 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried
by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Pro-Tem Gilmore announced that tonight there will
be a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0407, changing the
zoning classification for 7698 Jewell Avenue and 1901 South Ulster
Street in Indian Creek; a courtesy public hearing on Council Bill
19-0488, approving and accepting the Stadium District Master Plan;
and, a courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 19-0538, approving
the Parks, Trails and Open Space Program Plan. Anyone wishing to
speak on any of these matters must see the Council Secretary or go
online to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
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COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0407 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 7698
Jewell Avenue and 1901 South Ulster Street in Indian Creek.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties from S-SU-D and OS-C to
OS-C and OS-B (suburban to open space) with Waivers, for properties located at
7698 Jewell Avenue and 1901 South Ulster Street in Council District 6. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Bill 19-0407 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
Pro-Tem Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0407. Madelyn Spinner
and Jeannine Shaw signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris signed up in
opposition of the bill. Ella Stueve of Community Planning and Development delivered
the staff report.
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
19-0488 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the Stadium
District Master Plan, 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 the Stadium District Master Plan, as part of the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-21-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Bill 19-0488 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 6:14 p.m., Council President
Pro-Tem Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0488. Jose Beteta, Derek
Friedman, Jeanne Granville, Kris Rollerson, Leslie Twarogowski, Najah Abu Serryeh,
Hamida Bashir, Aweys Bashir, Devon Buckels, Jeff Shoemaker, Rudy Gonzales, Mac
Freeman, Jim Mantele, Matt Sugar, and Dan Shah signed up to speak in favor of the bill.
Phillip Kaspar and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Jason
Whitlock of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0538 A bill for an ordinance approving the Parks, Trails and Open Space
Program Plan.
Adopts the Denver Parks and Recreation 2A Five-year Plan (2020-2024) to utilize the
funds from the 2018 Ballot Measure 2A Parks and Open Space Sales Tax, which is
dedicated to the improvement and expansion of Denver’s parks and recreation
system. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
A motion offered by Councilman New, duly seconded by Councilwoman Susman, that
Council Bill 19-0538 be ordered published. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ordered published on first reading
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:06 p.m., Council President
Pro-Tem Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0538. Bart Berger, Kate
Fritz, Jeff Shoemaker and Beth Moyski signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse
Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Happy Haynes of Parks and Recreation
delivered the staff report.
Aye: Black, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New,
Ortega, Susman (9)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Herndon (4)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Pro-Tem Gilmore announced that on Monday, June
24, 2019, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-0547, designating the River Drive Historic District as a district for
preservation. On Monday, July 22, 2019, Council will hold a required
public hearing on Council Bill 19-0449, changing the zoning
classification for 2701 Lawrence Street in Five Points. Any protests
against Council Bill 19-0449 must be filed with Council offices no
later than noon on Monday, July 15, 2019.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Pro-Tem
Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 8:54 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, June 17, 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
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City & County Building
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Phone: 720-337-2000
Email: dencc@denvergov.org
City Council Agenda Monday, June 17, 2019
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
19-0591 Minutes of Monday, June 10, 2019
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
19-0595 A proclamation declaring June 18, 2019 as Pink Dollar Day in the City and
County of Denver.
Sponsor Kniech
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-0453 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Service America Corporation, d/b/a Centerplate for
providing food and beverage services for the Convention Center and the
Denver Performing Arts Center venues.
Approves a concessionaire contract with Service America Corp., doing business as
Centerplate, for $90,000,000 and for ten years to be the city’s primary food and
beverage provider for the Convention Center and the Denver Performing Arts
Center venues (THTRS-201950097). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 5-22-19.
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City Council Agenda Monday, June 17, 2019
19-0484 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Arbor E&T, LLC, d/b/a ResCare Workforce
Services to provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
services to adult and dislocated worker programs.
Approves a contract with Arbor E & T LLC, doing business as ResCare Workforce
Solutions, for $2,830,000 and one year to provide one-stop operator and
comprehensive services specific to employment and training as required under
Denver’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding and other
special state revenue or grant-funded workforce initiatives, citywide
(OEDEV-201948957-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-22-19.
19-0485 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Arbor E&T, LLC, d/b/a ResCare Workforce
Services for employment training, retention and placement services under
the federally funded Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Approves a contract with Arbor E & T LLC, doing business as ResCare Workforce
Solutions, for $600,000 and for one year to provide targeted assessment,
pre-employment support, and placement services for jobseekers receiving
Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, citywide (OEDEV-201948960-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-8-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-22-19.
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0463 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and New Cingular Wireless PCS,
LLC to increase the License Fees to allow installation of new equipment at
303 West Colfax Avenue.
Amends a license agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC by adding
$19,500 for a new total of $801,018.66 to allow for the installation of additional
communication equipment and to increase rent, located at 303 West Colfax Avenue
in Council District 9. No change to agreement duration (FINAN RC1Y028-03). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-8-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-14-19.
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19-0493 A resolution approving a proposed Special Counsel Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
for outside counsel to provide regulatory and litigation support for
environmental law issues.
Approves a contract with Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP for $500,000 and through
07-01-20 for outside counsel to provide regulatory and litigation support for
environmental law issues, citywide (ATTNY-201950224). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-21-19.
19-0534 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Graybar Electric Company, Inc.
for the purchase of audio and visual equipment for use by various city
agencies.
Approves a master purchase order with Graybar Electric Company, Inc. for
$750,000 and through 05-20-22 with two additional one-year options to extend, for
the purchase of audio and visual equipment for city agencies, including televisions,
digital displays and wall mounts (SC-00003947). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0530 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by North
Acoma Street, West 6th Avenue, North Broadway and West 5th Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located in the alley
bounded by North Acoma Street, West 6th Avenue, North Broadway, and West 5th
Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 6-4-19.
19-0533 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as North York Street near the
intersection of East 47th Avenue and North York Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right away as North York Street, located near
the intersection of East 47th Avenue and North York Street in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
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19-0535 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as West 10th Avenue near the
intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Zenobia Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right away as West 10th Avenue, located at the
intersection of West 10th Avenue and North Zenobia Street in Council District 3. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
19-0536 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Perkins + Will, Inc. for engineering design
professional services for the Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center Pool
expansion.
Approves a contract with Perkins + Will, Inc. for $1,092,234 and for three years for
engineering design professional services for the Green Valley Ranch Recreation
Center Pool expansion, including a public participation plan, program verification and
development, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and
construction administration, as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program located at
4890 Argonne Way, in Council District 11 (201950351). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
19-0537 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Perkins + Will, Inc. for engineering design
professional services for the Congress Park Pool renovations.
Approves a contract with Perkins + Will, Inc. for $648,389 and three years for
engineering design professional services for the Congress Park Pool renovations,
including a public participation plan, program verification and development,
schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction
administration, as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program located at 850
Josephine Street, in Council District 10 (201950352). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
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19-0550 A resolution granting a revocable permit to SoBo 54 Investments
I, LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 1898 South Bannock Street and
West Jewell Avenue.
Grants a revocable permit to SoBo 54 Investments I, LLC, their successors and
assigns, to encroach into the right of way with an underground parking garage
located on the east side of South Bannock Street and the north side of West Jewell
Avenue located in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-11-19.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0449 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2701
Lawrence Street in Five Points.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from G-MU-3 to U-MX-2
(general urban multi-unit to urban, mixed-use), located at 2701 Lawrence Street in
Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
7-22-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-14-19.
19-0529 A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and
registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal
election to be held in conjunction with the coordinated election of
November 5, 2019, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and
County of Denver creating the Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure.
Refers a proposed Charter amendment to a vote of the qualified and registered
electors of the City and County of Denver at the 11-05-19 election to create the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, to require the department to
perform the powers and duties formerly performed by the Department of Public
Works, and to assign to the department new powers and duties in regard to
transportation services, transportation safety programs, and non-motorized
transportation facilities. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-4-19.
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19-0538 A bill for an ordinance approving the Parks, Trails and Open Space
Program Plan.
Adopts the Denver Parks and Recreation 2A Five-year Plan (2020-2024) to utilize the
funds from the 2018 Ballot Measure 2A Parks and Open Space Sales Tax, which is
dedicated to the improvement and expansion of Denver’s parks and recreation
system. A courtesy public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-17-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
19-0547 A bill for an ordinance designating the River Drive Historic District
as a district for preservation.
Approves the designation of River Drive as a Landmark Historic District for
preservation, including 20 adjacent lots fronting River Drive, bounded by Clay Street
to the west, 23rd Avenue to the north, North Bryant Street to the East and West
Front View Crescent Drive to the south in Council District 1. If ordered published, a
public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-24-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0541 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and The Housing Authority of the City and
County of Denver, to provide funds for development and construction of a
food market, called the GROW Market.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Denver Housing Authority for
$750,000 and through 08-31-20 to support the development and construction of
GROW Market, providing grocery accessibility and workforce training and
development located at 2800 West 10th Avenue in Council District 3
(OEDEV-201843292-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 7-8-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-5-19.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-0483 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District No.
1 in the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, for the
continued provision of federally funded employment and training programs
and services.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Public Schools (DPS) by
adding 30 days for a new end date of 07-31-19 for the Out of School Youth Program,
including employment and training to youth citywide. No change in contract amount
(201842412-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-24-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-22-19.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0501 A bill for an ordinance approving an Easement Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and the City and County of Denver,
acting by and through its Board of Water Commissioners, for a
non-exclusive easement for a water line located at 45th Avenue and Tower
Road.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Water for a permanent
non-exclusive easement at 45th Avenue and Tower Road for access to provide
service to a private development in Green Valley Ranch in Council District 11
(201950120). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-24-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-28-19.
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19-0502 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution
of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
State of Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “Evergreen
Lake Road Bridge over Bear Creek” project and the funding therefor.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) for $796,568 of CDOT funds and $199,142 of city funds for a
total of $995,710 and through 03-27-29 to receive and expend funds for the design
and construction of the replacement of the Evergreen Lake House Road Bridge
(201950183). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-24-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-28-19.
19-0519 A bill approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Denver Urban Renewal Authority to
delineate the parties’ relationship and roles in complying with the
requirements set forth in the Regional Tourism Act (RTA) Resolution for the
National Western Center project.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Urban Renewal Authority
(DURA) to delineate the parties’ relationship and roles in complying with the
requirements set forth in the Regional Tourism Act (RTA) Resolution, which provides
funding from the Colorado Economic Development Commission to the National
Western Center project in Council District 9 (FINAN-201950451). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-24-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0419 A bill for an ordinance approving and providing for the execution
of a proposed grant agreement between the City and County of Denver and
the Colorado Department of Human Services concerning the "Youth
Detention Continuum" program and the funding therefor.
Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Colorado Division
of Youth Corrections for $1,516,372.76 and one year to perform detention
screening and pre-trial release services for the 2nd Judicial District Senate Bill
94 Program at the Denver Juvenile Services Center in Council District 9
(201950055). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-24-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-30-19.
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-0407, changing the zoning classification for 7698 Jewell Avenue
and 1901 South Ulster Street in Indian Creek; a courtesy public
hearing on Council Bill 19-0488, approving and accepting the
Stadium District Master Plan; and, a courtesy public hearing on
Council Bill 19-0538, approving the Parks, Trails and Open Space
Program Plan. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters
must see the Council Secretary or go online 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
19-0407 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 7698
Jewell Avenue and 1901 South Ulster Street in Indian Creek.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties from S-SU-D and OS-C to
OS-C and OS-B (suburban to open space) with Waivers, for properties located at
7698 Jewell Avenue and 1901 South Ulster Street in Council District 6. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-19.
19-0488 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the Stadium
District Master Plan, 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 the Stadium District Master Plan, as part of the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-21-19.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0538 A bill for an ordinance approving the Parks, Trails and Open Space
Program Plan.
Adopts the Denver Parks and Recreation 2A Five-year Plan (2020-2024) to utilize the
funds from the 2018 Ballot Measure 2A Parks and Open Space Sales Tax, which is
dedicated to the improvement and expansion of Denver’s parks and recreation
system. A courtesy public hearing will be held on Monday, 6-17-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, June 24, 2019, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0547,
designating the River Drive Historic District as a district for
preservation. On Monday, July 22, 2019, Council will hold a required
public hearing on Council Bill 19-0449, changing the zoning
classification for 2701 Lawrence Street in Five Points. Any protests
against Council Bill 19-0449 must be filed with Council offices no
later than noon on Monday, July 15, 2019.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 6-24-19:
19-0401 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for the
area bounded by 17th Avenue, Lowell Boulevard, 16th Avenue, Newton
Street & 1570, 1572, 1576, 1578, 1580, 1584, 1586, 1590, 1592 Meade
Street in West Colfax.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties from PUD 8, U-TU-C to
PUD-G, U-TU-C, (planned development to urban, two-unit) for the properties located
at the block bounded by Newton Street, 17th Avenue, Lowell Boulevard, and 16th
Avenue and 1570, 1572, 1576, 1578, 1580, 1584, 1586, 1590, 1592 Meade Street in
Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-30-19.
19-0406 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1901
S. Navajo Street and 1900 S. Osage Street in College View - South Platte.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties from I-MX-3 to I-MX-5,
(increases the height limit from 3 to 5 stories) for properties located at 1901 South
Navajo Street and 1900 South Osage Street in Council District 7. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-7-19.
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FOR 7-8-19:
19-0446 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 5231,
5301-5307, 5335 Leetsdale Drive, and 420 and 450 South Grape Street in
Washington Virginia Vale.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties from PUD 627 and B-3
Waivers and Conditions to E-CC-3 (planned development to urban edge, commercial
corridor), located at 5231, 5301-5307, 5335 Leetsdale Drive and 420, 450 South
Grape Street in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-21-19.
19-0447 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1245
Quince Street in East Colfax.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x
(allows an accessory dwelling unit), located at 1245 Quince Street in Council District
5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-14-19.
19-0448 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4230
Elati Street in Globeville.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from I-A UO-2 and I-A to
C-RX-8 (industrial to urban center, residential mixed-use), located at 4230 Elati
Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 5-14-19.
19-0494 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code and
Denver Revised Municipal Code, replacing the current GDP process with a
suite of plan implementation tools. Approves text amendment #4 to the Denver
Zoning Code and the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to revise the General
Development Plan process and standards. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 5-21-19.
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