City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · July 8, 2019
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, July 8, 2019 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Gilmore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega (8)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
19-0630 Minutes of Monday, June 24, 2019
The minutes of Monday, June 24, 2019 were distributed to members of Council. Council
President Clark ordered the minutes approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Flynn, Espinoza, Kniech and Brooks offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
19-0571 A proclamation honoring outgoing Council members.
A motion offered by Councilman Clark, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Proclamation 19-0571 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Abstain: Espinoza (1)
RESOLUTIONS
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0540 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Morrison Center LLC for the
purchase of real property located at 4320 Morrison Road.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Morrison Center, LLC for $4,080,000
to acquire property located at 4320 Morrison Road for the buildout of the Westwood
Recreation Center as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program, in Council District 3
(201948958-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 7-22-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 6-18-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman López,
that Council Resolution 19-0540 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 Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, to
approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, López, New, Ortega, Susman (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0575 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order between
the City and County of Denver and Colorado Petroleum Products Company
concerning oil, grease and lubes for operations at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Colorado Petroleum Products Company for
$2,500,000 and through 05-31-21, with three additional one-year options to extend,
for oils, greases and lubes to support operations at Denver International Airport
(SC-00004031). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 7-22-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 6-19-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0575 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)
19-0586 A resolution approving a proposed contract between the City and
County of Denver and Interstate Highway Construction, Inc. concerning
design and construction services for Peña Boulevard at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Interstate Highway Construction, Inc. for $93,479,841.20
and through 05-30-22 to perform design and construction services for Peña
Boulevard Phase 1 including widening and reconstructing both inbound and outbound
Peña Boulevard, and reconstructing portions of Jackson Gap Road and the Jackson
Gap interchange at Denver International Airport (201628522). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-22-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-19-19. Pursuant to Council
Rule 3.7, Councilman Espinoza postponed this item at the 7-8-19 Council meeting for
a one-week postponement to 7-15-19.
Council Resolution 19-0586 was postponed to 7-15-19
Postponed
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilman Espinoza postponed this item at the 7-08-19
Council meeting for a one-week postponement to 7-15-19.
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19-0585 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City and
County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed $22,000,000
of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for The Stella.
Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $22,000,000 of
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Gorman & Company, LLC, or its affiliates, to
finance The Stella project to construct a new four-story, 132-unit apartment complex
including 16 units limited to 30% Area Median Income (AMI), 97 units limited to 60%
AMI, 18 units limited to 80% AMI, and one manager unit, located at the southwest
corner of East 52nd Avenue and Lincoln Street in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0585 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)
19-0589 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Flexential Colorado Corp. for
Data Center Colocation, Managed (Cloud) Services, and Professional
Services.
Approves a contract with Flexential Colorado Corp. for $6 million and for five years
to provide Datacenter colocation, managed cloud services and professional services
to support the Technology Services’ Infrastructure and Data Management teams,
citywide (TECHS-201947808-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 6-18-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0589 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)
19-0596 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Insight Global, LLC to extend
the term and increase the amount for the continued use of IT Staffing
resources on an On-Call basis.
Amends a contract with Insight Global, LLC by adding $1 million for a new total of $6
million and adding one year for a new end date of 4-30-21, for on-call services for
Technology Services, including general technical services, specialty development
and support, infrastructure and network services, citywide (TECHS-201521109). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0596 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)
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Nay: (None) (0)
19-0599 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Denver Health Medical Plan, Inc. to provide
medical benefit plans to eligible City employees and classified Denver
Police employees.
Approves a contract with Denver Health Medical Plan, Inc. for $8,840,000 and one
year to provide medical benefit plans to eligible City employees and classified
Denver Police employees (201846657). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0599 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
19-0296 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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0296 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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19-0476 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Moore Iacofano Goltsman,
Incorporated to extend the term for Campus Placemaking Services at the
National Western Center.
Amends a contract with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. by adding one year for a
new end date of 6-29-20 for campus design standards and guidelines, facilities
program refinement, a campus public realm study and other studies, plans,
standards and guidelines for design and construction procurements for the National
Western Center Campus Development project. No change to contract amount
(201735049). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 7-22-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-21-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0476 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)
19-0557 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Kois Brothers Equipment Co., Inc. for four
(4) McCandless Rear Loader Refuse 25 yard, Crane Carrier Cab and Chassis
with Heil Rear Loader Refuse Body trucks.
Approves a purchase order with Kois Brothers Equipment Company for $1,217,088
for four McCandless Rear Loader Refuse 25 yard, Crane Carrier Cab and Chassis
with Heil Rear Loader Refuse Body to support Public Works Solid Waste operations
citywide (PO-00066109). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-11-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0557 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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19-0574 A resolution approving a proposed Master On-Call Contract
between the City and County of Denver and Rider Levett Bucknall Ltd. for
program management services for the Colorado Convention Center
Expansion Project and other projects as identified by the Department of
Public Works.
Approves a master on-call contract with Rider Levett Bucknall, Ltd for $8 million and
for three years, with an option to extend for two years, for program management,
project management, design and cost review, program schedule development,
program risk assessment, program delivery analysis and program administration
assistance for the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project in Council District 9
(201950568). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-18-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0574 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)
19-0578 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as South Bannock Street and West Jewell
Avenue; and, a public alley at or near the intersection of South Bannock
Street and West Jewell Avenue.
Dedicates parcels of land as public right of way as public alley, located at the
intersection of South Bannock Street and West Jewell Avenue in Council District 7.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-11-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0578 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)
19-0602 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as North Brighton Boulevard at 31st Street
and North Brighton Boulevard.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as North Brighton Boulevard,
located at the intersection of 31st Street and North Brighton Boulevard in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0602 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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19-0610 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00), to be issued in two
separate checks with one payment issued in the amount of $29,894.65
made payable to Loretta Wright and Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C.;
and the second payment to be issued in the amount of $105.35 made
payable to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, in full payment and
satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 2018CV31760, in the District Court for
the City and County of Denver, Colorado.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0610 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)
19-0668 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($17,500.00),
made payable to Lorena Rovera, in full payment and satisfaction of all
claims related to Claim Number 2018.0714 and the accident which
occurred on October 3, 2018.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0668 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)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0389 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and LCM Architects, LLC for consulting services
regarding American with Disability Act (ADA) compliance citywide.
Approves a contract with LCM Architects for $720,000 and through 12-31-21 for
consulting services for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance citywide
(HRCRS-201948988-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 7-22-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-24-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0389 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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19-0587 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Foothills Environmental, Inc. to
extend the term and revise Exhibit A for as-needed consulting services for
asbestos in buildings and in soils, lead-based paint, and industrial hygiene,
citywide.
Amends a master on-call contract with Foothills Environmental, Inc. by adding one
year for a new end date of 08-18-20 and revising Exhibit A Fees for as-needed
consulting services for asbestos in buildings and in soils, lead-based paint, and
industrial hygiene, citywide. No change to contract amount (ENVHL-201522906). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-19-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0587 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)
19-0588 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Technical
Solutions, LLC to extend the term and revise Exhibit A for as-needed
consulting services for asbestos in buildings and in soils, lead-based paint,
and industrial hygiene, citywide.
Amends a master on-call contract with Environmental Technical Solutions, LLC by
adding one year for a new end date of 07-20-20 and revising Exhibit A Fees for
as-needed consulting services for asbestos in buildings and in soils, lead-based paint,
and industrial hygiene, citywide. No change to contract amount (ENVHL-201522963).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-19-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0588 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)
19-0667 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00), made
payable to Nikishia Monroe, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims
related to Claim Number 2017.0177 and the accident which occurred on
March 30, 2017.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-0667 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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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0601 A bill for an ordinance modifying Chapter 18 to update the
definition of “immediate family member” in Article V, Division 1 entitled
Paid Time Off, by removing gender references and adding step-children to
the definition; and, to modify Article VI entitled Insurance Program, to
update and standardize the life insurance program for all employees of
Denver as well as update the annual wellness program language.
Approves the recommended 2020 changes to the City and County of Denver
healthcare benefit plans. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-25-19.
Council Bill 19-0601 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0603 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Public Health
Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Drug Strategy and Behavioral Health
Donations Fund”, and transferring the cash balance associated with the
“Drug Strategy and Behavioral Health Donations Fund” from the Human
Services Special Revenue Fund Series.
Establishes the Drug Strategy and Behavioral Health Donations Fund in the Public
Health Special Revenue Fund, transfers cash from the Drug Strategy and Behavioral
Health Donations Fund in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund and closes the
current Special Revenue Fund in Human Services. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
Council Bill 19-0603 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0604 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1250, Series of
2017, to change the budget basis of the “Public Health and Wellness” Fund
and making an appropriation.
Amends the Public Health and Wellness Fund from a lapsing fund to a non-lapsing
fund and re-appropriates $100,000 that lapsed in 2018. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
Council Bill 19-0604 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0611 A bill for an ordinance amending division 1 of article V of chapter
18 to remove elected officers as persons eligible for paid time off.
The bill specific excludes elected officials from those officials and employees who are
eligible to receive paid time off. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-25-19.
Council Bill 19-0611 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0460 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver, the
Board of County Commissioners of the County of Arapahoe, State of
Colorado to add additional funds for the Highline Canal Underpass Project.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County by adding
$850,000 of city funds for a new city total of $1,250,200 for design and construction
of a bike/pedestrian box culvert underpass for the High Line Canal Trail, located at
Parker Road and Mississippi Avenue in Council District 5. Arapahoe County will also
be contributing $850,000 for the project (201842253). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-22-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-14-19.
Council Bill 19-0460 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0551 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Town Center
Metropolitan District, to provide reimbursement for the City’s portion of the
56th Avenue construction project from Ireland Street to Piccadilly Road
and to extinguish all remaining developer credits for Green Valley Ranch
North.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Town Center Metropolitan District
for $2,288,063.85 to provide reimbursement for the city’s portion of the 56th
Avenue construction project from Ireland Street to Piccadilly Road and the final city
payment to the District to extinguish the developer credit as detailed in the 2003
Development Agreement for Green Valley Ranch North in Council District
11(201950617). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 7-22-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 6-11-19.
Council Bill 19-0551 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0584 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the Denver
Revised Municipal code to revise the amendment procedure for land
retaining Planned Unit Development zoning under Former Chapter 59.
Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to change who may submit an
application to partially rezone a Former Chapter 59 Planned Unit Development to a
district in the Denver Zoning Code by requiring the consent of only those property
owners within the portion being rezoned. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 6-25-19.
Council Bill 19-0584 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
8-5-19
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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19-0590 A bill for an ordinance vacating the alley bounded by 40th Street,
Blake Street, 40th Avenue and Walnut Street, with reservations.
Vacates the alley bounded by 40th Street, Blake Street, 40th Avenue, and Walnut
Street, with reservations, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 6-18-19.
Council Bill 19-0590 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0597 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 39th Avenue and York Street.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Water for a permanent,
non-exclusive easement for a relocated water line located at 39th Avenue and York
Street for the 39th Avenue Greenway project in Council District 9 (201950657). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
Council Bill 19-0597 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0598 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement reserved in
Ordinance No. 15-0310, Series of 2015, recorded with Denver Clerk &
Recorder at Reception No. 2015076909, located between Lawrence Street
and Arapahoe Street and 26th Street and 27th Street.
Relinquishes the perpetual, non-exclusive easement, in its entirety, as established in
Vacating Ordinance No. 15-0310, Series of 2015, located between Lawrence Street
to Arapahoe Street and 26th Street to 27th Street in Council District 9. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
Council Bill 19-0598 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
19-0542 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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Bill 19-0542 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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19-0543 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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Bill 19-0543 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
19-0555 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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Bill 19-0555 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)
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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 19-0446, changing the zoning
classification for 5231, 5301-5307, 5335 Leetsdale Drive, and 420
and 450 South Grape Street in Washington Virginia Vale; a required
public hearing on Council Bill 19-0448, changing the zoning
classification for 4230 Elati Street in Globeville; a required public
hearing on Council Bill 19-0494, replacing the current GDP process
with a suite of plan implementation tools; and, a required public
hearing on Council Bill 19-0447, changing the zoning classification
for 1245 Quince Street in East Colfax. 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.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Ortega, that Council Bill 19-0446 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 7:27 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0446. Grant Nelson, Brad
Yoshimitsu and Chairman Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak neither in favor nor against the bill. No speakers signed up to speak
in opposition of the bill. Elizabeth Weigle of Community Planning and Development
delivered the staff report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann,
Kniech, López, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Herndon, New (2)
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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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Ortega, that Council Bill 19-0448 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 7:47 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0448. Megan Jones and Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Chairman Seku signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Courtney Levingston of Community Planning and Development delivered the
staff report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kniech,
López, Susman (9)
Nay: Espinoza, Kashmann, Ortega (3)
Absent: New (1)
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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Bill 19-0494 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:25 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0494. Joel Noble, Jessica Alizadeh,
David Smith and Chairman Seku signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Jesse Parris
signed up neither for nor against the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Jeff Hirt of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
Aye: Black, Brooks, Clark, Espinoza, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Susman (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: López, New (2)
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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. Community
Planning and Development has determined that the requirement for a legal protest
(signatures by the owners of 20 percent or more either of the area of the lots
included in the proposed change or of the total land area within 200 feet from the
perimeter of the area proposed for change) has been met (petition signatures
represent 0% and 21.6%, respectively).
A motion offered by Councilwoman Gilmore, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Ortega, that Council Bill 19-0447 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 Whole, commencing at 9:55 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to
hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0447. Steve Elkins, Alison Torvik, Dmitrii Zavorotny,
Adam Estroff, Kevin Matthews, Jerry Saltzman, Jeffrey Baker, Sarah Senderhauf, Tina
Winston, Logan Meyer, Tim Roberts, Leslie Twarogowski and Jesse Parris signed up to
speak in favor of the bill. Ellen West, Amy Mattern and Chairman Seku 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, Ortega, Susman (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: New (1)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that on Monday, August 5, 2019,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0584,
amending Chapter 59 of the Denver Revised Municipal code to revise
the amendment procedure for land retaining Planned Unit
Development zoning under Former Chapter 59.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark
adjourned the meeting at 11:00 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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City Council Meeting of Monday, July 8, 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, July 8, 2019
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
19-0630 Minutes of Monday, June 24, 2019
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
19-0571 A proclamation honoring outgoing Council members.
Sponsor Clark
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-0575 A resolution approving a proposed master purchase order
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Petroleum Products
Company concerning oil, grease and lubes for operations at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Colorado Petroleum Products Company for
$2,500,000 and through 05-31-21, with three additional one-year options to extend,
for oils, greases and lubes to support operations at Denver International Airport
(SC-00004031). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 7-22-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 6-19-19.
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19-0586 A resolution approving a proposed contract between the City and
County of Denver and Interstate Highway Construction, Inc. concerning
design and construction services for Peña Boulevard at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a contract with Interstate Highway Construction, Inc. for $93,479,841.20
and through 05-30-22 to perform design and construction services for Peña
Boulevard Phase 1 including widening and reconstructing both inbound and outbound
Peña Boulevard, and reconstructing portions of Jackson Gap Road and the Jackson
Gap interchange at Denver International Airport (201628522). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-22-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-19-19.
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0540 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Morrison Center LLC for the
purchase of real property located at 4320 Morrison Road.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with Morrison Center, LLC for $4,080,000
to acquire property located at 4320 Morrison Road for the buildout of the Westwood
Recreation Center as part of the Elevate Denver Bond Program, in Council District 3
(201948958-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 7-22-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 6-18-19.
19-0585 A resolution approving and evidencing the intention of the City
and County of Denver, Colorado to issue an amount not to exceed
$22,000,000 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for The Stella.
Declares the intent of the City to issue an amount not to exceed $22,000,000 of
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Gorman & Company, LLC, or its affiliates, to
finance The Stella project to construct a new four-story, 132-unit apartment complex
including 16 units limited to 30% Area Median Income (AMI), 97 units limited to 60%
AMI, 18 units limited to 80% AMI, and one manager unit, located at the southwest
corner of East 52nd Avenue and Lincoln Street in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-18-19.
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19-0589 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Flexential Colorado Corp. for
Data Center Colocation, Managed (Cloud) Services, and Professional
Services.
Approves a contract with Flexential Colorado Corp. for $6 million and for five years
to provide Datacenter colocation, managed cloud services and professional services
to support the Technology Services’ Infrastructure and Data Management teams,
citywide (TECHS-201947808-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 6-18-19.
19-0596 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Insight Global, LLC to extend
the term and increase the amount for the continued use of IT Staffing
resources on an On-Call basis.
Amends a contract with Insight Global, LLC by adding $1 million for a new total of $6
million and adding one year for a new end date of 4-30-21, for on-call services for
Technology Services, including general technical services, specialty development
and support, infrastructure and network services, citywide (TECHS-201521109). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
19-0599 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Denver Health Medical Plan, Inc. to provide
medical benefit plans to eligible City employees and classified Denver
Police employees.
Approves a contract with Denver Health Medical Plan, Inc. for $8,840,000 and one
year to provide medical benefit plans to eligible City employees and classified
Denver Police employees (201846657). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
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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. Pursuant to Council
Rule 3.7, Councilwoman Ortega called out this resolution at the Monday, June 24,
2019 Council meeting for a postponement to the next regularly scheduled meeting of
Monday, July 8, 2019.
19-0476 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Moore Iacofano Goltsman,
Incorporated to extend the term for Campus Placemaking Services at the
National Western Center.
Amends a contract with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. by adding one year for a
new end date of 6-29-20 for campus design standards and guidelines, facilities
program refinement, a campus public realm study and other studies, plans,
standards and guidelines for design and construction procurements for the National
Western Center Campus Development project. No change to contract amount
(201735049). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 7-22-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-21-19.
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19-0557 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and Kois Brothers Equipment Co., Inc. for four
(4) McCandless Rear Loader Refuse 25 yard, Crane Carrier Cab and Chassis
with Heil Rear Loader Refuse Body trucks.
Approves a purchase order with Kois Brothers Equipment Company for $1,217,088
for four McCandless Rear Loader Refuse 25 yard, Crane Carrier Cab and Chassis
with Heil Rear Loader Refuse Body to support Public Works Solid Waste operations
citywide (PO-00066109). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-11-19.
19-0574 A resolution approving a proposed Master On-Call Contract
between the City and County of Denver and Rider Levett Bucknall Ltd. for
program management services for the Colorado Convention Center
Expansion Project and other projects as identified by the Department of
Public Works.
Approves a master on-call contract with Rider Levett Bucknall, Ltd for $8 million and
for three years, with an option to extend for two years, for program management,
project management, design and cost review, program schedule development,
program risk assessment, program delivery analysis and program administration
assistance for the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project in Council District 9
(201950568). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-18-19.
19-0578 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as South Bannock Street and West Jewell
Avenue; and, a public alley at or near the intersection of South Bannock
Street and West Jewell Avenue.
Dedicates parcels of land as public right of way as public alley, located at the
intersection of South Bannock Street and West Jewell Avenue in Council District 7.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-11-19.
19-0602 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as North Brighton Boulevard at 31st
Street and North Brighton Boulevard.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as North Brighton Boulevard,
located at the intersection of 31st Street and North Brighton Boulevard in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
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19-0610 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00), to be issued in two
separate checks with one payment issued in the amount of $29,894.65
made payable to Loretta Wright and Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C.;
and the second payment to be issued in the amount of $105.35 made
payable to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, in full payment and
satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 2018CV31760, in the District Court for
the City and County of Denver, Colorado.
19-0668 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($17,500.00),
made payable to Lorena Rovera, in full payment and satisfaction of all
claims related to Claim Number 2018.0714 and the accident which
occurred on October 3, 2018.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0389 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and LCM Architects, LLC for consulting services
regarding American with Disability Act (ADA) compliance citywide.
Approves a contract with LCM Architects for $720,000 and through 12-31-21 for
consulting services for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance citywide
(HRCRS-201948988-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 7-22-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 4-24-19.
19-0587 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Foothills Environmental, Inc. to
extend the term and revise Exhibit A for as-needed consulting services for
asbestos in buildings and in soils, lead-based paint, and industrial hygiene,
citywide.
Amends a master on-call contract with Foothills Environmental, Inc. by adding one
year for a new end date of 08-18-20 and revising Exhibit A Fees for as-needed
consulting services for asbestos in buildings and in soils, lead-based paint, and
industrial hygiene, citywide. No change to contract amount (ENVHL-201522906). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-19-19.
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19-0588 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Environmental Technical
Solutions, LLC to extend the term and revise Exhibit A for as-needed
consulting services for asbestos in buildings and in soils, lead-based paint,
and industrial hygiene, citywide.
Amends a master on-call contract with Environmental Technical Solutions, LLC by
adding one year for a new end date of 07-20-20 and revising Exhibit A Fees for
as-needed consulting services for asbestos in buildings and in soils, lead-based paint,
and industrial hygiene, citywide. No change to contract amount (ENVHL-201522963).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-19-19.
19-0667 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
total sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00), made
payable to Nikishia Monroe, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims
related to Claim Number 2017.0177 and the accident which occurred on
March 30, 2017.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0601 A bill for an ordinance modifying Chapter 18 to update the
definition of “immediate family member” in Article V, Division 1 entitled
Paid Time Off, by removing gender references and adding step-children to
the definition; and, to modify Article VI entitled Insurance Program, to
update and standardize the life insurance program for all employees of
Denver as well as update the annual wellness program language.
Approves the recommended 2020 changes to the City and County of Denver
healthcare benefit plans. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
6-25-19.
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19-0603 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Public Health
Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Drug Strategy and Behavioral Health
Donations Fund”, and transferring the cash balance associated with the
“Drug Strategy and Behavioral Health Donations Fund” from the Human
Services Special Revenue Fund Series.
Establishes the Drug Strategy and Behavioral Health Donations Fund in the Public
Health Special Revenue Fund, transfers cash from the Drug Strategy and Behavioral
Health Donations Fund in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund and closes the
current Special Revenue Fund in Human Services. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
19-0604 A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1250, Series of
2017, to change the budget basis of the “Public Health and Wellness” Fund
and making an appropriation.
Amends the Public Health and Wellness Fund from a lapsing fund to a non-lapsing
fund and re-appropriates $100,000 that lapsed in 2018. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
19-0611 A bill for an ordinance amending division 1 of article V of chapter
18 to remove elected officers as persons eligible for paid time off.
The bill specific excludes elected officials from those officials and employees who are
eligible to receive paid time off. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-25-19.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0460 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver, the
Board of County Commissioners of the County of Arapahoe, State of
Colorado to add additional funds for the Highline Canal Underpass Project.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County by adding
$850,000 of city funds for a new city total of $1,250,200 for design and construction
of a bike/pedestrian box culvert underpass for the High Line Canal Trail, located at
Parker Road and Mississippi Avenue in Council District 5. Arapahoe County will also
be contributing $850,000 for the project (201842253). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-22-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-14-19.
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19-0551 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Town Center
Metropolitan District, to provide reimbursement for the City’s portion of the
56th Avenue construction project from Ireland Street to Piccadilly Road
and to extinguish all remaining developer credits for Green Valley Ranch
North.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Town Center Metropolitan District
for $2,288,063.85 to provide reimbursement for the city’s portion of the 56th
Avenue construction project from Ireland Street to Piccadilly Road and the final city
payment to the District to extinguish the developer credit as detailed in the 2003
Development Agreement for Green Valley Ranch North in Council District
11(201950617). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 7-22-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 6-11-19.
19-0584 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 59 (Zoning) of the
Denver Revised Municipal code to revise the amendment procedure for
land retaining Planned Unit Development zoning under Former Chapter 59.
Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to change who may submit an
application to partially rezone a Former Chapter 59 Planned Unit Development to a
district in the Denver Zoning Code by requiring the consent of only those property
owners within the portion being rezoned. If ordered published, a public hearing will
be held on Monday, 8-5-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 6-25-19.
19-0590 A bill for an ordinance vacating the alley bounded by 40th Street,
Blake Street, 40th Avenue and Walnut Street, with reservations.
Vacates the alley bounded by 40th Street, Blake Street, 40th Avenue, and Walnut
Street, with reservations, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 6-18-19.
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19-0597 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 39th Avenue and York
Street.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Water for a permanent,
non-exclusive easement for a relocated water line located at 39th Avenue and York
Street for the 39th Avenue Greenway project in Council District 9 (201950657). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
7-29-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
19-0598 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement reserved in
Ordinance No. 15-0310, Series of 2015, recorded with Denver Clerk &
Recorder at Reception No. 2015076909, located between Lawrence Street
and Arapahoe Street and 26th Street and 27th Street.
Relinquishes the perpetual, non-exclusive easement, in its entirety, as established in
Vacating Ordinance No. 15-0310, Series of 2015, located between Lawrence Street
to Arapahoe Street and 26th Street to 27th Street in Council District 9. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-29-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-25-19.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
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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.
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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.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-0446, changing the zoning classification for 5231, 5301-5307,
5335 Leetsdale Drive, and 420 and 450 South Grape Street in
Washington Virginia Vale; a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-0448, changing the zoning classification for 4230 Elati Street in
Globeville; a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0494,
replacing the current GDP process with a suite of plan
implementation tools; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-0447, changing the zoning classification for 1245 Quince Street
in East Colfax. 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
19-0448 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.
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. Community
Planning and Development has determined that the requirement for a legal protest
(signatures by the owners of 20 percent or more either of the area of the lots
included in the proposed change or of the total land area within 200 feet from the
perimeter of the area proposed for change) has been met (petition signatures
represent 0% and 21.6%, respectively).
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, August 5, 2019, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0584,
amending Chapter 59 of the Denver Revised Municipal code to revise
the amendment procedure for land retaining Planned Unit
Development zoning under Former Chapter 59.
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 7-22-19:
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.
Final Consideration
Required Public Hearing
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