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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, June 24, 2019 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Espinoza led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Council member Herndon arrived late. Present: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Absent: Brooks (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of Monday, June 17, 2019 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved. 19-0608 Minutes of Monday, June 17, 2019 Council Minutes 19-0608 were approved Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Susman and Flynn offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS RESOLUTIONS Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 19-0296 A resolution approving a proposed Design Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and RS&H, Inc. for professional design and engineering services. Approves a contract with RS&H, Inc. for $2,637,093.94 and for one year for professional design and engineering services including the redesign of Washington Street from East 47th Avenue to East 52nd Avenue, improvements along Washington Street from the South Platte River to East 47th Avenue and the Globeville Landing Pedestrian Bridge over the South Platte River as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program in Council District 9 (201948451). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-2-19. Council Resolution 19-0296 was postponed to 7-8-19 Postponed Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilwoman Ortega postponed this item on the 6-24-19 Council meeting for a one-week postponement to 7-8-19. BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Page 1 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0316 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and FCI Constructors, Inc. for on-call construction services as needed. Approves a contract with FCI Constructors Inc. for $15,000,000 and for three years for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (201947351). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0316 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0317 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. for on-call construction services as needed. Approves a contract with Gerald H. Phipps Inc. for $15,000,000 and for three years for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (201947350). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0317 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0318 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Gilmore Construction Corporation for on-call construction services as needed. Approves a contract with Gilmore Construction Corporation for $15,000,000 and for three years for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (201947349). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0318 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: (None) (0) Page 2 Absent: Brooks, Herndon (2) Abstain: Gilmore (1) 19-0319 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Halcyon Construction, Inc. for on-call construction services as needed. Approves a contract with Halcyon Construction Inc. for $15,000,000 and for three years for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (201947348). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0319 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0320 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Haselden Construction, LLC for on-call construction services as needed. Approves a contract with Haselden Construction LLC for $15,000,000 and for three years for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (201947347). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0320 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0321 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Interlock Construction Corp. for on-call construction services as needed. Approves a contract with Interlock Construction Corp. for $15,000,000 and for three years for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (201947346). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0321 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 3 Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0322 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Krische Construction, Inc. for on-call construction services as needed. Approves a contract with Krische Construction Inc. for $15,000,000 and for three years for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (201947345). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0322 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0323 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Mark Young Construction, Inc. for on-call construction services as needed. Approves a contract with Mark Young Construction Inc. for $15,000,000 and for three years for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (201947344). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0323 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0324 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Swinerton Builders for on-call construction services as needed. Approves a contract with Swinerton Builders for $15,000,000 and for three years for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (201947343). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0324 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) Page 4 19-0325 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Turner Construction Company for on-call construction services as needed. Approves a contract with Turner Construction Company for $15,000,000 and for three years for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (201947342). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0325 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0326 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Wilderness Construction Co. for on-call construction services as needed. Approves a contract with Wilderness Construction Co. for $15,000,000 and for three years for on-call construction services as needed, including deferred maintenance and renovation work, in municipal buildings, citywide (201947341). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-16-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0326 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0452 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and David Evans and Associates, Inc. by adding funds for additional design services in Council District 4. Amends a contract with David Evans and Associates by adding $133,363.50 for a new total of $1,131,559.30 for professional design services for the High Line Canal Trail Underpasses, located at Hampden Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, in Council District 4 (201629357). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-14-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0452 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) Page 5 19-0531 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and W.L. Contractors, Inc. for On-Call traffic signal construction to install new traffic signals or rebuild existing outdated traffic signals citywide. Approves a contract with W.L. Contractors, Inc. for $7,359,094 and for three years for on-call traffic signal construction to install new traffic signals or rebuild existing outdated traffic signals, including removing/replacing existing traffic signals with mast arm traffic signal poles, installing caissons, pedestrian crossing stations, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), ethernet communications equipment, traffic signs, pavement markings, video detection and traffic surveillance cameras, citywide (201947029). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0531 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0552 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as South Pecos Street at the intersection of South Pecos Street and West Cedar Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as South Pecos Street, located at the intersection of South Pecos Street and West Cedar Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-11-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0552 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0553 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Quitman Street at the intersection of West 13th Avenue and North Quitman Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as right of way as North Quitman Street, located at the intersection of West 13th Avenue and North Quitman Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-11-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0553 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) Page 6 19-0559 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 Newton Street, West 13th Avenue, North Osceola Street and West 14th Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located at the alley bounded by North Newton Street, West 13th Avenue, North Osceola Street and West 14th Avenue in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-11-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0559 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0560 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 Broadway, West 3rd Avenue, North Acoma Street and West 4th Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located at the alley bounded by North Broadway, West 3rd Avenue, North Acoma Street and West 4th Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-11-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0560 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0561 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 Osceola Street, West 13th Avenue, North Perry Street and West 14th Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located at the alley bounded by North Osceola Street, West 13th Avenue, North Perry Street and West 14th Avenue in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-11-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0561 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) Page 7 19-0562 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as Bassett Circle near the intersection of Bassett Circle and Little Raven Street. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as Bassett Circle, located near Bassett Circle and Little Raven Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-11-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0562 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 19-0356 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers for Head Start Services for Program Year 2019-2020. Approves a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Center for $1,844,131 and through 06-30-20 to provide direct Head Start services to 281 children, in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, and 9 (201948399). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-17-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0356 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 19-0564 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Human Services concerning the "Substance Use Navigator Co-Responder" program and the funding therefor. Amends a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services by adding $369,075 for a new total of $778,940 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-20 to implement the Substance Use Navigator-Co-Responder Services program to prevent unnecessary incarceration and hospitalization of persons with substance use and mental health disorders, citywide (ENVHL-201841994-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-12-19. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-0564 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Page 8 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 19-0542 A bill for an ordinance concerning the Airport Facilities of the City and County of Denver; authorizing the issuance of the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A” in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $210 million for the purposes of paying the costs of the Series 2019A Refunding Project, the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2019B” in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $30 million for the purposes of paying the costs of the Series 2019B Refunding Project, the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2019C” in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $160 million for the purposes of paying the costs of the Series 2019C Refunding Project, and the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2019D” in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $100 million for the purposes of paying the costs of the Series 2019D Refunding Project, and providing other details in connection therewith; providing the amount, terms and other details of such bonds; authorizing the execution of certain related agreements; ratifying action previously taken; providing for other related matters; and providing the effective date of this ordinance. Authorizes the Manager of Finance to issue City and County of Denver, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A-D in an amount not to exceed $500 million for the purpose of refunding airport bonds, paying for swap terminations and paying costs of issuance expenses. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-19. Council Bill 19-0542 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading Page 9 19-0543 A bill for an ordinance concerning the Airport Facilities of the City and County of Denver; authorizing the issuance of the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport System Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A” in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $210 million for the purposes of paying the costs of the Series 2019A Subordinate Refunding Project, the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport System Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2019B” in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $30 million for the purposes of paying the costs of the Series 2019B Subordinate Refunding Project, the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport System Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2019C” in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $160 million for the purposes of paying the costs of the Series 2019C Subordinate Refunding Project, and the “City and County of Denver, Colorado, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport System Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2019D” in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $100 million for the purposes of paying the costs of the Series 2019D Subordinate Refunding Project, and providing other details in connection therewith; providing the amount, terms and other details of such bonds; authorizing the execution of certain related agreements; ratifying action previously taken; providing for other related matters; and providing the effective date of this ordinance. Authorizes the Manager of Finance to issue City and County of Denver, for and on behalf of its Department of Aviation, Airport Subordinate Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A-D in an amount not to exceed $500 million for the purpose of refunding airport bonds, paying costs of terminating swaps and paying costs of issuance expenses. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-15-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-5-19. Council Bill 19-0543 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading Finance & Governance Committee 19-0555 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund for “City Council Local and Private Grants”. Establishes the City Council Local and Private Grants special revenue fund to be used by City Council to receive and expend local and private grant funds. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-11-19. Council Bill 19-0555 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading Page 10 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-0529 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 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 Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-0538 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) Page 11 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. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-0541 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 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 19-0406, changing the zoning classification for 1901 S. Navajo Street and 1900 S. Osage Street in College View - South Platte; a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0547, designating the River Drive Historic District as a district for preservation; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0401, 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. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online or see the Council Secretary to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION Page 12 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 19-0406 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:03 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0406. Andre Couvillion and David Berton 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, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) 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. A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 19-0547 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 6:22 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0547. Kym Foster, Ashton Altieri, Joan Bondy, Kristi Miniello, Kristi Miniello, Shannon Stage and Jeff Rodgers signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Ashley Morgan signed up to speak neither for nor against the bill. Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Brooks (1) Page 13 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. Community Planning and Development has determined that the requirement for a legal protest (signatures of the owners of at least 20% of property owners within 200 feet of the subject area or 20% within 200 feet of the outside of the subject area) has been met (petition signatures represent 0% and 27.36%, respectively). A motion offered by Councilman Espinoza, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 19-0401 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:01 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0401. Council member Lopez, Brian Connolly, Teresa St Peter, John Riecke, Daniel Gonzales, Anna DeWitt, Keith Pryor, Kevin Matthews, Christopher Callanan, Dmitrii Zavorotny, Jessica Dominguez, David Zucker, Chad Mulliniks, Jonathan Pitocco, Gosia Kung, Ryan Keeney, Paul Vong, Tiana Patterson, Evan Derby, Jerry Glick, Edward Featherstone, Megan Yonke, Adam Estroff, Michael Hughes, Joseph Dominguez and Megan Sawyer signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Karen Sear, Britt Nemeth, Jonathan Shapiro, Dan Larson, Anne Stanwick, Michelle Michael, Rhondda Martin, Tracy Hill, Kalle Anderson, Claire Shamblin, Schuyler Cayton, Flora Mckay, Bobby Roberts, Joyce Alms-Ransford, Jane Parker-Ambrose and Larry Ambrose signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. George Mayl signed up to speak neither for nor against the bill. Analiese Hock of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. Aye: Black, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Susman (10) Nay: New (1) Absent: Brooks (1) Recused: López (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Page 14 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 15