City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · September 9, 2019
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, September 9, 2019 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Herndon led the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
19-0903 Minutes of Monday, August 26, 2019
Council Minutes 19-0903 were approved
Approved
The minutes of Monday, August 26, 2019 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Hinds, Ortega and Torres offered announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
19-0949 Executive Session.
The Council will meet in executive session for the purpose of receiving legal advice.
Rachelle Hill, City Attorney’s Office
A motion offered by Councilman Clark, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Executive Session 19-0949 be Entered Into Executive Session. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Entered into executive session
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RECESS
Council took a recess
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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PROCLAMATIONS
19-0840 A proclamation recognizing National Preparedness Month, September 2019.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Proclamation 19-0840 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
19-0948 A resolution approving the separation from employment of the
executive director of city council effective September 9, 2019.
Council member Clark approved direct filing this item on 9-5-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 19-0948 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: Flynn, Herndon (2)
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-0816 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and ECCL 4:12, LLC dba NextGen Parking, LLC concerning
a new parking revenue control system at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with ECCL 4:12, LLC doing business as NextGen Parking, LLC for
$10,642,491 and for three years to provide new parking revenue control system
software and hardware at parking entries to provide public and employee parking
services at Denver International Airport (201733794). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0816 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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19-0825 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Epernay, LLC to modify the
termination date, restrict uses of the Leased Premises and implement
safety measures.
Amends a lease agreement with Epernay, LLC to modify the termination date to
12-31-19, restrict uses by the Tenant of the Leased Premises and enhance safety in
connection with the Leased Premises at the Denver Performing Arts Center Garage,
in Council District 9 (THTRS-201951344). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 19-0825 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0798 A resolution approving a proposed Revocable License between the
City and County of Denver and PPF AMLI 3325 Denargo Street, LLC for the
use of city-owned property located at Arkins Court and Denargo Street.
Approves a license agreement with PPF AMLI 3325 Denargo Street, LLC for $103,050
and for two years to access and use City owned, vacant land for construction staging
located at the corner of Arkins Court and Denargo Street in Council District 9
(FINAN-201948176-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-23-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0798 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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19-0821 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and
reappointments to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs.
Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Denver
Commission on Cultural Affairs: reappointment of Stephen Brackett for a term
effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-20; reappointments of Dudley “Van”
Schoales, Heather Nielsen, Leesly Leon, and Michael McClung for terms effective
immediately and expiring on 8-31-21; appointment of Beth Mosenthal for a term
effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-20; and the appointments of Alexis
Moore, Eriko Tsogo, Viniyanka Prasad, Kendra Ingram, Kevin Smith and David
Conger for terms effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-22, or until a successor
is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on
8-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0821 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0822 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Civil Service
Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Kevin Duncan to the Civil Service Commission
for a term effective immediately and expiring on 12-31-19, or until a successor is
duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on
8-20-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0822 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0823 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and
reappointments to the Denver Housing Authority.
Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Denver
Housing Authority: reappointment of Trinidad Rodriguez for a term effective
immediately and expiring on 7-20-20; reappointments of Bruce Alexander and Grace
Buckley for terms effective immediately and expiring on 7-20-24; appointment of
Fernando Sergio Ferrufino for a term effective immediately and expiring on 7-20-21;
appointment of Mario Carrera for a term effective immediately and expiring on
7-20-22; and the appointment of Craig Allen for a term effective immediately and
expiring on 7-20-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-20-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0823 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0824 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Five
Points Business Improvement District.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Nathan Beal, John Pirkopf and Maedella
Stiger to the Five Points Business Improvement District for terms effective
immediately and expiring on 6-12-23, or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-20-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0824 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0826 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment and the
designation change of a current appointee to the Lower Downtown Design
Review Board.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Stephen Weil for a term effective immediately
and expiring on 5-01-21 and changing the designation of Michael Coughlin from a
property owner to real estate developer with a term expiring on 5-01-20, or until a
successor is duly appointed, to the Lower Downtown Design Review Board. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-20-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0826 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0836 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army for the
purchase of real property located at 1901 29th Street.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with The Salvation Army, for $10,500,000
to acquire property located at 1901 29th Street, known as the Crossroads shelter, to
preserve the City’s current shelter needs, in Council District 9 (FINAN-201951595).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-30-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0836 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Absent: Kniech (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0504 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to extend the
term by two years.
Amends a contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629353). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0504 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0505 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Apex Design, PC to extend the term by two
years.
Amends a contract with Apex Design, P.C. by adding two years for a new end date
of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic, transportation,
bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources, survey,
geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental, and
various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No change
to contract amount (201629318). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0505 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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19-0506 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and David Evans and Associates, Inc. to extend the
term by two years.
Amends a contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629323). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0506 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0507 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, Inc. to extend the term
by two years.
Amends a contract with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, Inc. by adding two years for a new
end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629314). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0507 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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19-0508 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and HDR Engineering, Inc. to extend the term by two
years.
Amends a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. by adding two years for a new end
date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629317). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0508 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0509 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
to extend the term by two years.
Amends a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629319). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0509 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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19-0510 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Inc. to extend the term by two years.
Amends a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629320). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0510 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0511 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Muller Engineering Company,
Inc. to extend the term by two years.
Amends a contract with Muller Engineering Company, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629325). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0511 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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19-0512 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Navjoy Consulting Services
Inc. to extend the term by two years.
Amends a contract with Navjoy Consulting Services, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629324). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0512 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0513 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Short-Elliot-Hendrickson, Incorporated to
extend the term by two years.
Amends a contract with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated by adding two years
for a new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of
traffic, transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water
resources, survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management,
environmental, and various services to support transportation and mobility projects,
citywide. No change to contract amount (201629322). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0513 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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19-0514 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Stanley Consultants, Inc. to extend the term by
two years.
Amends a contract with Stanley Consultants, Inc. by adding two years for a new end
date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629506). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0514 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0515 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. to extend the
term by two years.
Amends a contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629321). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0515 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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19-0625 A resolution approving a proposed Gateway Improvements
Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver
Connection West Metropolitan District for the construction of City
improvements in Northeast Denver.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Connection West
Metropolitan District for $1,543,979.67 for the city to provide reimbursement for the
city’s portion of construction of the roadway, median, and traffic signal
improvements for Green Valley Ranch Boulevard from Chambers Road to Pena
Boulevard, in Council District 11 (201950524). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0625 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0814 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 17th
Avenue, North Irving Street, West 18th Avenue and North Hooker Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located in the alley
bounded by West 17th Avenue, North Irving Street, West 18th Avenue and North
Hooker Street in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0814 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0815 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West Colfax
Avenue, North Newton Street, West Conejos Place and North Meade Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located in the alley
bounded by West Colfax Avenue, North Newton Street, West Conejos Place and N.
Meade Street in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-20-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0815 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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19-0833 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as South Colorado Boulevard at the
intersection of South Colorado Boulevard and East Arizona Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as South Colorado Boulevard,
located at the intersection of South Colorado Boulevard and East Arizona Avenue in
Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-20-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0833 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0858 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as North Raleigh Street and West Colfax
Avenue near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and North Raleigh
Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as North Raleigh Street and West
Colfax Avenue, located near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and North
Raleigh Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0858 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0860 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources concerning the “Land
and Water Conservation Fund - Heron Pond/Heller/Carpio-Sanguinette”
program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with Colorado Department of Natural Resources for
$750,000 and through 6-30-22 for improvements of trails, picnic shelters and
environmental education signage at Heron Pond/Heller/Carpio-Sanguinette Park, in
Council District 9 (201951478). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 9-30-19. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 8-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0860 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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19-0864 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by 21st Street,
Lawrence Street, 22nd Street and Arapahoe Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located in the alley
bounded by 21st Street, Lawrence Street, 22nd Street, and Arapahoe Street in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0864 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0866 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as North Sheridan Boulevard near the
intersection of West 26th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as North Sheridan Boulevard,
located at the intersection of West 26th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard in
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0866 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0867 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as North Zenobia Street at the intersection of
West 13th Avenue and North Zenobia Street.
Dedicates City owned land as North Zenobia Street, located near the intersection of
West 13th Avenue and North Zenobia Street in Council District 1. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0867 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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19-0868 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as South Syracuse Street near South
Syracuse Street and Interstate 225.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as South Syracuse Street, located
near the intersection of South Syracuse Street and I-225 in Council District 4. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0868 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0827 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “Community Development Block Grant FY19” program and
the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development (HUD) for the 2019 allocation of $6,796,880 through the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to improve housing and living conditions
and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons
(OEDEV-201951390). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 8-21-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0827 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0830 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Work Options for Women to
provide TANF support services.
Amends a contract with Work Options for Women by adding $185,000 for a new total
of $605,000 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-20 to provide culinary skills
training programs and intensive case management support, including job search and
job placement, for up to 150 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
participants, citywide (SOCSV-2017-34824-02). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0830 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
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Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0831 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc., to
provide TANF support services.
Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. by adding $692,144 for a new total
of $1,722,402 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-20 for services and support
for individuals and families in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
program including support for participants applying for Social Security benefits,
employment services, and vocational assessment services, citywide
(SOCSV-2017-34845-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-21-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0831 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0885 A resolution approving the joint Mayoral-City Council appointment
of Arash Jahanian to the Citizen Oversight Board Nominating Committee.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Resolution 19-0885 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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19-0912 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
sum of One Million Five-Hundred Fifty-Thousand and 10/100 Dollars
($1,550,000.10), of which $609,268.80 will be paid to the Jester Gibson &
Moore LLP Trust Account, and $940,731.30 will be paid to the individual
plaintiffs for wages and compensatory damages, in payment and
satisfaction of all claims filed by the 15 plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the
City in the United States District Court, District of Colorado, Case No.
15-cv-02539-CMA-STV.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Sheriff Department. This item was discussed at
the Mayor-Council meeting on 8-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Resolution 19-0912 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0856 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission, a cash transfer,
and supplemental appropriations from the General Contingency Fund to
the Capital Improvement Fund and the Human Services Special Revenue
Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $3,700,000 from General Fund
Contingency to transfer $3,500,000 to the Strategic Shelter Facilities Fund and
$200,000 to the Denver Human Services Homeless Services Fund to support the
purchase and associated costs of furnishing property located at 1901 29th Street,
known as the Crossroads shelter, to preserve the City’s current shelter needs, in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-27-19.
Council Bill 19-0856 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0861 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by creating a new classification series for the
Department of Finance - Assessment Division and abolishing the current associated
classifications. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-27-19.
Council Bill 19-0861 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0863 AS AMENDED a bill for an ordinance amending the City Retail Sales
Tax Article, Article II, Chapter 53 of the Revised Municipal Code and the
City Use Tax Article, Article III, Chapter 53 of the Revised Municipal Code
to exempt the passthrough of the federal excise tax imposed on trucks,
trailers, and tractors from taxation.
Amends Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to exempt
federal excise tax from being included in the taxable purchase price for heavy trucks
and trailers. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-19.
Amended 9-16-19 to clarify that “use” tax is under Article III of Chapter 53 of the
D.R.M.C.
Council Bill 19-0863 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0869 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission, a cash transfer,
and a supplemental appropriation from the General Contingency Fund to
the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $1,550,000 from General Fund
Contingency to transfer to the Liability and Claims Special Revenue Fund to provide
sufficient budget capacity to fund a legal settlement. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 8-27-19.
Council Bill 19-0869 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
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19-0874 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission, a cash transfer,
and a supplemental appropriation from the General Contingency Fund to
the Capital Improvement Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $1,450,000 from General Fund
Contingency to transfer to the Other Agency Capital Project Fund to provide
sufficient budget capacity to fund a settlement in support of the National Western
Center Office in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-27-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Bill 19-0874 be ordered published. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ordered published on first reading
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Ortega, Sawyer (7)
Nay: CdeBaca, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Torres (6)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0503 A bill for an ordinance approving a Project Partnership Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers for design and construction of the Southern Platte Valley
Ecosystem Restoration Project.
Approves and intergovernmental agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers
for $3,363,750 for design and construction to restore lost fish and wildlife habitat in
the South Platte River from West Wesley Avenue downstream to West Mississippi
Avenue in Council District 7, as described in the Southern Platte Valley Ecosystem
Restoration Feasibility Plan (201950081). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
Council Bill 19-0503 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0817 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3141
Raleigh Street in West Highland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 3141 Raleigh
Street from U-SU-A to U-SU-A1 (allowing an accessory dwelling unit), in Council
District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-19.
Council Bill 19-0817 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
10-7-19.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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19-0818 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the Loretto Heights
Small Area Plan, which plan shall become a part of the Comprehensive Plan
2040 for the City and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of
Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code.
Approves the Loretto Heights Small Area Plan, as part of the City’s Comprehensive
Plan. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Council Bill 19-0818 be ordered published. Council Bill 19-0834 was ordered
published with a future required public hearing on 9-16-19. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
19-0834 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code.
Approves text amendment #6 to the Denver Zoning Code to add a new Temporary
Tiny Home Village use and associated regulations and procedures, updates and
clarifies outreach procedures related to Large Development Review, and amends
regulations for an affordable housing parking reduction. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-19.
Council Bill 19-0834 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
10-7-19.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0678 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment to
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado
to add exhibits and to increase compensation to provide school resource
officers through the Denver Police Department at various Denver Public
School locations citywide.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One by
adding $721,403.84 for a new total of $2,013,785.97 for provision of School
Resource Officers by the Denver Police Department at various Denver Public School
locations throughout the 2019-2020 school year. No change to contract duration
(POLIC-201736749-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-30-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-10-19.
Council Bill 19-0678 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0767 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver, acting by and through
its Board of Water Commissioners, and the City and County of Denver to
fund the design and construction of a recycled water main within the
National Western Center Campus.
Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement with Denver Water for $2.6 million of
Denver Water funds to fund the design and construction of a recycled water main
within the National Western Center campus with a goal to minimize potable water
use at the National Western Center located in Council District 9
(PWADM-201951213). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-6-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Bill 19-0767 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
19-0796 A bill for an ordinance approving the execution of a Sewer Use and
Drainage Permit by the City and County of Denver to provide sanitary
sewer and/or wastewater services to property located outside City limits
at 2420 and 2424 South Zuni Street, Englewood, Colorado 80110.
Approves a request to connect residential properties located outside the City at 2420
and 2424 South Zuni Street to wastewater facilities within the City boundary. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Bill 19-0796 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (1)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0672 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Regents of the University of Colorado for
community corrections services.
Approves a contract with University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Addiction
Research and Treatment Services for $4,270,380.12 and on year for residential and
non-residential community corrections services (2019-50129). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-16-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Bill 19-0672 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Kniech (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 19-0724, changing the zoning
classification for 1969, 1975 and 1995 South Decatur Street and the
west portion of 1957 South Decatur Street in College View South
Platte; a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0752, relating to
the Denver Zoning Code to establish new zone districts that
implement the objectives of the adopted 2015 National Western
Center Master Plan; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-0753, changing the zoning classification for multiple properties
generally bounded by the South Platte River, Race Court, the BNSF
railway property and East 46th Avenue in Elyria and Swansea.
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
19-0724 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1969,
1975 and 1995 South Decatur Street and the west portion of 1957 South
Decatur Street in College View South Platte.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties from R-2-A to S-MU-3
(residential, multi-unit to suburban, multi-unit), located at 1969, 1975, and 1995
South Decatur Street and 1957 South Decatur Street Rear in Council District 7. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Sawyer,
that Council Bill 19-0724 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 7:33 p.m., Council President
Pro-Tem Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0724. Joseph Friedmann
signed up to speak in favor of 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, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
19-0752 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code to
establish new zone districts that implement the objectives of the adopted
2015 National Western Center Master Plan.
Approves a text amendment to the Denver Zoning Code to establish four new zone
districts referred to as Campus-National Western Center-Core (CMP-NWC-C),
Campus-National Western Center-General (CMP-NWC-G), Campus-National Western
Center-Flex (CMP-NWC-F) and Campus-National Western Center-Riverfront
(CMP-NWC-R) in furtherance of implementation of the National Western Center
Master Plan and Globeville and Elyria and Swansea Neighborhood Plans in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilman Hinds, that
Council Bill 19-0752 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
Pro-Tem Gilmore presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0752 and 19-0753.
Lance Nading, Paul Andrews, Jocelyn Hittle, Brad Buchanan and Anne Elizabeth signed
up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill.
Brad Johnson of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
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19-0753 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties generally bounded by the South Platte River, Race
Court, the BNSF railway property and East 46th Avenue in Elyria and
Swansea.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone properties generally bounded by
the South Platte River, Race Court, the Burlington North Santa Fe railway property
and East 46th Avenue with some exceptions, from I-A, UO-2; I-B, UO-2; and
I-MX-5, UO-2 to CMP-NWC-C, UO-2; CMP-NWC-G, UO-2; CMP-NWC-F, UO-2; and
CMP-NWC-R, UO-2 in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 7-30-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Torres,
that Council Bill 19-0753 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Clark, Kniech (2)
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Pro-Tem Gilmore announced that on Monday,
September 16, 2019, Council will hold a required public hearing on
Council Bill 19-0818, approving and accepting the Loretto Heights
Small Area Plan, which plan shall become a part of the
Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and County of Denver
pursuant to the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised
Municipal Code. And, on Monday, October 7, 2019, Council will hold
a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0817, changing the
zoning classification for 3141 Raleigh Street in West Highland; and,
a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0834, amending the
Denver Zoning Code. Any protests against Council Bill 19-0817 must
be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday,
September 30, 2019.
ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Pro-Tem
Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Monday, September 9, 2019
City and County of Denver
Robin Kniech........................At Large Jolon Clark........................District 7
Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Christopher Herndon...........District 8
Amanda Sandoval................District 1 Candi CdeBaca...................District 9
Kevin Flynn........................District 2 Chris Hinds.......................District 10
Jamie Torres.......................District 3 Stacie Gilmore...................District 11
Kendra Black.......................District 4 Mar'quasa Hopson..............Secretary
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5
Paul Kashmann...................District 6
Room 450
City & County Building
1437 Bannock Street
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 720-337-2000
Email: dencc@denvergov.org
City Council Agenda Monday, September 9, 2019
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
19-0903 Minutes of Monday, August 26, 2019
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
19-0840 A proclamation recognizing National Preparedness Month, September
2019.
Sponsor Ortega
EXECUTIVE SESSION
19-0949 Executive Session.
The Council will meet in executive session for the purpose of receiving legal advice.
Rachelle Hill, City Attorney’s Office
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
19-0948 A resolution approving the separation from employment of the
executive director of city council effective September 9, 2019.
Council member Clark approved direct filing this item on 9-5-19.
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Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-0816 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and ECCL 4:12, LLC dba NextGen Parking, LLC concerning
a new parking revenue control system at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with ECCL 4:12, LLC doing business as NextGen Parking, LLC for
$10,642,491 and for three years to provide new parking revenue control system
software and hardware at parking entries to provide public and employee parking
services at Denver International Airport (201733794). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-19.
19-0825 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Epernay, LLC to modify the
termination date, restrict uses of the Leased Premises and implement
safety measures.
Amends a lease agreement with Epernay, LLC to modify the termination date to
12-31-19, restrict uses by the Tenant of the Leased Premises and enhance safety in
connection with the Leased Premises at the Denver Performing Arts Center Garage,
in Council District 9 (THTRS-201951344). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-19.
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0798 A resolution approving a proposed Revocable License between the
City and County of Denver and PPF AMLI 3325 Denargo Street, LLC for the
use of city-owned property located at Arkins Court and Denargo Street.
Approves a license agreement with PPF AMLI 3325 Denargo Street, LLC for $103,050
and for two years to access and use City owned, vacant land for construction staging
located at the corner of Arkins Court and Denargo Street in Council District 9
(FINAN-201948176-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-23-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-19.
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19-0821 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and
reappointments to the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs.
Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Denver
Commission on Cultural Affairs: reappointment of Stephen Brackett for a term
effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-20; reappointments of Dudley “Van”
Schoales, Heather Nielsen, Leesly Leon, and Michael McClung for terms effective
immediately and expiring on 8-31-21; appointment of Beth Mosenthal for a term
effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-20; and the appointments of Alexis
Moore, Eriko Tsogo, Viniyanka Prasad, Kendra Ingram, Kevin Smith and David
Conger for terms effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-22, or until a successor
is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on
8-27-19.
19-0822 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Civil
Service Commission.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Kevin Duncan to the Civil Service Commission
for a term effective immediately and expiring on 12-31-19, or until a successor is
duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on
8-20-19.
19-0823 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments and
reappointments to the Denver Housing Authority.
Approves the following Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Denver
Housing Authority: reappointment of Trinidad Rodriguez for a term effective
immediately and expiring on 7-20-20; reappointments of Bruce Alexander and Grace
Buckley for terms effective immediately and expiring on 7-20-24; appointment of
Fernando Sergio Ferrufino for a term effective immediately and expiring on 7-20-21;
appointment of Mario Carrera for a term effective immediately and expiring on
7-20-22; and the appointment of Craig Allen for a term effective immediately and
expiring on 7-20-24, or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee
approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-20-19.
19-0824 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Five
Points Business Improvement District.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Nathan Beal, John Pirkopf and Maedella
Stiger to the Five Points Business Improvement District for terms effective
immediately and expiring on 6-12-23, or until a successor is duly appointed. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-20-19.
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19-0826 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment and the
designation change of a current appointee to the Lower Downtown Design
Review Board.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Stephen Weil for a term effective immediately
and expiring on 5-01-21 and changing the designation of Michael Coughlin from a
property owner to real estate developer with a term expiring on 5-01-20, or until a
successor is duly appointed, to the Lower Downtown Design Review Board. The
Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-20-19.
19-0836 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army for the
purchase of real property located at 1901 29th Street.
Approves a purchase and sale agreement with The Salvation Army, for $10,500,000
to acquire property located at 1901 29th Street, known as the Crossroads shelter, to
preserve the City’s current shelter needs, in Council District 9 (FINAN-201951595).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
9-30-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-19.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0504 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to extend
the term by two years.
Amends a contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629353). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
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19-0505 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Apex Design, PC to extend the term by two
years.
Amends a contract with Apex Design, P.C. by adding two years for a new end date
of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic, transportation,
bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources, survey,
geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental, and
various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No change
to contract amount (201629318). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
19-0506 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and David Evans and Associates, Inc. to extend
the term by two years.
Amends a contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629323). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
19-0507 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, Inc. to extend the
term by two years.
Amends a contract with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, Inc. by adding two years for a new
end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629314). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
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19-0508 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and HDR Engineering, Inc. to extend the term by
two years.
Amends a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. by adding two years for a new end
date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629317). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
19-0509 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
to extend the term by two years.
Amends a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629319). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
19-0510 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Inc. to extend the term by two years.
Amends a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629320). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
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19-0511 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Muller Engineering Company,
Inc. to extend the term by two years.
Amends a contract with Muller Engineering Company, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629325). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
19-0512 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Navjoy Consulting Services
Inc. to extend the term by two years.
Amends a contract with Navjoy Consulting Services, Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629324). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
19-0513 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Short-Elliot-Hendrickson, Incorporated to
extend the term by two years.
Amends a contract with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated by adding two years
for a new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of
traffic, transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water
resources, survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management,
environmental, and various services to support transportation and mobility projects,
citywide. No change to contract amount (201629322). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
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19-0514 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Stanley Consultants, Inc. to extend the term
by two years.
Amends a contract with Stanley Consultants, Inc. by adding two years for a new end
date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629506). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
19-0515 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the
City and County of Denver and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. to extend
the term by two years.
Amends a contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. by adding two years for a
new end date of 09-27-21 for on-call professional services in the areas of traffic,
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, multimodal, parking, civil, water resources,
survey, geotechnical, material testing, construction management, environmental,
and various services to support transportation and mobility projects, citywide. No
change to contract amount (201629321). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
19-0625 A resolution approving a proposed Gateway Improvements
Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver
Connection West Metropolitan District for the construction of City
improvements in Northeast Denver.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Connection West
Metropolitan District for $1,543,979.67 for the city to provide reimbursement for the
city’s portion of construction of the roadway, median, and traffic signal
improvements for Green Valley Ranch Boulevard from Chambers Road to Pena
Boulevard, in Council District 11 (201950524). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 7-2-19.
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19-0814 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West 17th
Avenue, North Irving Street, West 18th Avenue and North Hooker Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located in the alley
bounded by West 17th Avenue, North Irving Street, West 18th Avenue and North
Hooker Street in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-27-19.
19-0815 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by West Colfax
Avenue, North Newton Street, West Conejos Place and North Meade Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located in the alley
bounded by West Colfax Avenue, North Newton Street, West Conejos Place and N.
Meade Street in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-20-19.
19-0833 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as South Colorado Boulevard at the
intersection of South Colorado Boulevard and East Arizona Avenue.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as South Colorado Boulevard,
located at the intersection of South Colorado Boulevard and East Arizona Avenue in
Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-20-19.
19-0858 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as North Raleigh Street and West Colfax
Avenue near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and North Raleigh
Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as North Raleigh Street and West
Colfax Avenue, located near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and North
Raleigh Street in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-27-19.
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19-0860 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources concerning the “Land
and Water Conservation Fund - Heron Pond/Heller/Carpio-Sanguinette”
program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with Colorado Department of Natural Resources for
$750,000 and through 6-30-22 for improvements of trails, picnic shelters and
environmental education signage at Heron Pond/Heller/Carpio-Sanguinette Park, in
Council District 9 (201951478). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 9-30-19. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 8-27-19.
19-0864 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by 21st Street,
Lawrence Street, 22nd Street and Arapahoe Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located in the alley
bounded by 21st Street, Lawrence Street, 22nd Street, and Arapahoe Street in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-27-19.
19-0866 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as North Sheridan Boulevard near the
intersection of West 26th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as North Sheridan Boulevard,
located at the intersection of West 26th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard in
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-27-19.
19-0867 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as North Zenobia Street at the
intersection of West 13th Avenue and North Zenobia Street.
Dedicates City owned land as North Zenobia Street, located near the intersection of
West 13th Avenue and North Zenobia Street in Council District 1. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-19.
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19-0868 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as South Syracuse Street near South
Syracuse Street and Interstate 225.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as South Syracuse Street, located
near the intersection of South Syracuse Street and I-225 in Council District 4. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-19.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0827 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States of America Department of Housing and Urban Development
concerning the “Community Development Block Grant FY19” program and
the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development (HUD) for the 2019 allocation of $6,796,880 through the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to improve housing and living conditions
and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons
(OEDEV-201951390). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 8-21-19.
19-0830 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Work Options for Women to
provide TANF support services.
Amends a contract with Work Options for Women by adding $185,000 for a new total
of $605,000 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-20 to provide culinary skills
training programs and intensive case management support, including job search and
job placement, for up to 150 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
participants, citywide (SOCSV-2017-34824-02). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-23-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-21-19.
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19-0831 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Bayaud Enterprises, Inc., to
provide TANF support services.
Amends a contract with Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. by adding $692,144 for a new total
of $1,722,402 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-20 for services and support
for individuals and families in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
program including support for participants applying for Social Security benefits,
employment services, and vocational assessment services, citywide
(SOCSV-2017-34845-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-21-19.
19-0885 A resolution approving the joint Mayoral-City Council appointment
of Arash Jahanian to the Citizen Oversight Board Nominating Committee.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-19.
19-0912 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and
payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the
sum of One Million Five-Hundred Fifty-Thousand and 10/100 Dollars
($1,550,000.10), of which $609,268.80 will be paid to the Jester Gibson &
Moore LLP Trust Account, and $940,731.30 will be paid to the individual
plaintiffs for wages and compensatory damages, in payment and
satisfaction of all claims filed by the 15 plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the
City in the United States District Court, District of Colorado, Case No.
15-cv-02539-CMA-STV.
Settles a claim involving the Denver Sheriff Department. This item was discussed at
the Mayor-Council meeting on 8-27-19.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0856 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission, a cash transfer,
and supplemental appropriations from the General Contingency Fund to
the Capital Improvement Fund and the Human Services Special Revenue
Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $3,700,000 from General Fund
Contingency to transfer $3,500,000 to the Strategic Shelter Facilities Fund and
$200,000 to the Denver Human Services Homeless Services Fund to support the
purchase and associated costs of furnishing property located at 1901 29th Street,
known as the Crossroads shelter, to preserve the City’s current shelter needs, in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-27-19.
19-0861 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan
for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by creating a new classification series for the
Department of Finance - Assessment Division and abolishing the current associated
classifications. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-27-19.
19-0863 A bill for an ordinance amending the City Retail Sales Tax Article,
Article II, Chapter 53 of the Revised Municipal Code and the City Use Tax
Article, Article II, Chapter 53 of the Revised Municipal Code to exempt the
passthrough of the federal excise tax imposed on trucks, trailers, and
tractors from taxation.
Amends Chapter 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to exempt
federal excise tax from being included in the taxable purchase price for heavy trucks
and trailers. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-19.
19-0869 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission, a cash transfer,
and a supplemental appropriation from the General Contingency Fund to
the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $1,550,000 from General Fund
Contingency to transfer to the Liability and Claims Special Revenue Fund to provide
sufficient budget capacity to fund a legal settlement. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 8-27-19.
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19-0874 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission, a cash transfer,
and a supplemental appropriation from the General Contingency Fund to
the Capital Improvement Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $1,450,000 from General Fund
Contingency to transfer to the Other Agency Capital Project Fund to provide
sufficient budget capacity to fund a settlement in support of the National Western
Center Office in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-27-19.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0503 A bill for an ordinance approving a Project Partnership Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers for design and construction of the Southern Platte Valley
Ecosystem Restoration Project.
Approves and intergovernmental agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers
for $3,363,750 for design and construction to restore lost fish and wildlife habitat in
the South Platte River from West Wesley Avenue downstream to West Mississippi
Avenue in Council District 7, as described in the Southern Platte Valley Ecosystem
Restoration Feasibility Plan (201950081). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-30-19. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 5-28-19.
19-0817 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3141
Raleigh Street in West Highland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 3141 Raleigh
Street from U-SU-A to U-SU-A1 (allowing an accessory dwelling unit), in Council
District 1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 10-7-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-19.
19-0818 A bill for an ordinance approving and accepting the Loretto
Heights Small Area Plan, which plan shall become a part of the
Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the City and County of Denver pursuant to
the provisions of Section 12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code.
Approves the Loretto Heights Small Area Plan, as part of the City’s Comprehensive
Plan. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 9-16-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-19.
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19-0834 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver Zoning Code.
Approves text amendment #6 to the Denver Zoning Code to add a new Temporary
Tiny Home Village use and associated regulations and procedures, updates and
clarifies outreach procedures related to Large Development Review, and amends
regulations for an affordable housing parking reduction. If ordered published, a
public hearing will be held on Monday, 10-7-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 8-20-19.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0678 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendment
to Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver and State of
Colorado to add exhibits and to increase compensation to provide school
resource officers through the Denver Police Department at various Denver
Public School locations citywide.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One by
adding $721,403.84 for a new total of $2,013,785.97 for provision of School
Resource Officers by the Denver Police Department at various Denver Public School
locations throughout the 2019-2020 school year. No change to contract duration
(POLIC-201736749-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-30-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 7-10-19.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0767 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver, acting by and through
its Board of Water Commissioners, and the City and County of Denver to
fund the design and construction of a recycled water main within the
National Western Center Campus.
Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement with Denver Water for $2.6 million of
Denver Water funds to fund the design and construction of a recycled water main
within the National Western Center campus with a goal to minimize potable water
use at the National Western Center located in Council District 9
(PWADM-201951213). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 9-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 8-6-19.
19-0796 A bill for an ordinance approving the execution of a Sewer Use and
Drainage Permit by the City and County of Denver to provide sanitary
sewer and/or wastewater services to property located outside City limits
at 2420 and 2424 South Zuni Street, Englewood, Colorado 80110.
Approves a request to connect residential properties located outside the City at 2420
and 2424 South Zuni Street to wastewater facilities within the City boundary. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-23-19.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0672 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and Regents of the University of Colorado for
community corrections services.
Approves a contract with University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Addiction
Research and Treatment Services for $4,270,380.12 and on year for residential and
non-residential community corrections services (2019-50129). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-16-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-17-19.
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-0724, changing the zoning classification for 1969, 1975 and
1995 South Decatur Street and the west portion of 1957 South
Decatur Street in College View South Platte; a required public
hearing on Council Bill 19-0752, relating to the Denver Zoning Code
to establish new zone districts that implement the objectives of the
adopted 2015 National Western Center Master Plan; and, a required
public hearing on Council Bill 19-0753, changing the zoning
classification for multiple properties generally bounded by the South
Platte River, Race Court, the BNSF railway property and East 46th
Avenue in Elyria and Swansea. 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
19-0724 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1969,
1975 and 1995 South Decatur Street and the west portion of 1957 South
Decatur Street in College View South Platte.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties from R-2-A to S-MU-3
(residential, multi-unit to suburban, multi-unit), located at 1969, 1975, and 1995
South Decatur Street and 1957 South Decatur Street Rear in Council District 7. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-19.
19-0752 A bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code to
establish new zone districts that implement the objectives of the adopted
2015 National Western Center Master Plan.
Approves a text amendment to the Denver Zoning Code to establish four new zone
districts referred to as Campus-National Western Center-Core (CMP-NWC-C),
Campus-National Western Center-General (CMP-NWC-G), Campus-National Western
Center-Flex (CMP-NWC-F) and Campus-National Western Center-Riverfront
(CMP-NWC-R) in furtherance of implementation of the National Western Center
Master Plan and Globeville and Elyria and Swansea Neighborhood Plans in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-30-19.
19-0753 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
multiple properties generally bounded by the South Platte River, Race
Court, the BNSF railway property and East 46th Avenue in Elyria and
Swansea.
Approves a legislative map amendment to rezone properties generally bounded by
the South Platte River, Race Court, the Burlington North Santa Fe railway property
and East 46th Avenue with some exceptions, from I-A, UO-2; I-B, UO-2; and
I-MX-5, UO-2 to CMP-NWC-C, UO-2; CMP-NWC-G, UO-2; CMP-NWC-F, UO-2; and
CMP-NWC-R, UO-2 in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 7-30-19.
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, September 16, 2019,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0818,
approving and accepting the Loretto Heights Small Area Plan, which
plan shall become a part of the Comprehensive Plan 2040 for the
City and County of Denver pursuant to the provisions of Section
12-61 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code. Dependent upon
publication, on Monday, October 7, 2019, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0817, changing the
zoning classification for 3141 Raleigh Street in West Highland; and,
a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0834, amending the
Denver Zoning Code. Any protests against Council Bill 19-0817 must
be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday,
September 30, 2019.
ADJOURN
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City Council Agenda Monday, September 9, 2019
PENDING
FOR 9-16-19:
19-0577 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1634,
1640, 1642, 1650 and 1680 Sheridan Boulevard in West Colfax.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties from U-RH-3A and
U-SU-C2 to U-MS-2 and U-MS-3 (urban row-home and single-unit to urban
main-street districts), located at 1634, 1640, 1642, 1650 and 1680 Sheridan
Boulevard in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 6-18-19. 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%, respectively).
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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