City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · September 23, 2019
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, September 23, 2019 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
19-0999 Minutes of Monday, September 16, 2019
Council Minutes 19-0999 were approved
Approved
The minutes of Monday, September 16, 2019, were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Kniech offered announcements
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
19-1005 A proclamation celebrating 100 years of Civic Center.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Proclamation 19-1005 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-0920 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and ITW GSE, Inc. concerning passenger
bridge components at Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with ITW GSE, Inc. for $3,000,000 and through
1-31-21, with options for three, one-year extensions for passenger bridge
components at Denver International Airport (SC-00004222). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-11-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0920 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0901 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Tourism
Improvement District.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Allen Paty and Navin Dimond to the
Tourism Improvement District for terms effective immediately and expiring 8-31-22,
or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution
by consent on 9-10-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0901 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0916 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Bluebird
Business Improvement District.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Jareb Parker to the Bluebird Business
Improvement District for a term effective immediately and expiring 5-31-21, or until
a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 9-10-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0916 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
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19-0919 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the RiNo
General Improvement District.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of James Roupp to the RiNo General
Improvement District for a term effective immediately and expiring 12-31-21, or
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 9-10-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0919 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0935 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Denver College Success Corporation to
administer the voter-approved Denver College Affordability Fund for one
year to distribute grants to non-profits that provide scholarships to Denver
youth.
Approves a contract with Denver College Success Corporation for $11,844,613 and
for one year to provide grants to non-profits for scholarships for youth to administer
the voter approved Denver College Affordability Fund (MOEAI-201951693). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0935 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0813 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as North Inca Street near the intersection of
West 29th Avenue and North Inca Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as North Inca Street, located near
the intersection of West 29th Avenue and North Inca Street in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0813 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
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19-0820 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for the construction
of Phase 2 of the 27th Street Storm Interceptor project to improve
drainage conditions.
Approves a contract with Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for $5,135,998 and for
210 days for the construction of Phase 2 of the 27th Street Storm Interceptor project
to improve drainage conditions in Basin 0062-1 located from 27th Street and
Arapahoe Street southeast to 27th Street and California Street in Council District 9
(201950389). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 10-14-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-10-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0820 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0884 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Richdell Construction, Inc. to
extend the term by five months.
Amends a contract with Richdell Construction, Inc. by adding five months for a new
end date of 7-31-20 for on-call site development, landscape and irrigation
construction services citywide. No change to contract amount (201732900). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0884 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0886 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and T2 Construction, Inc. to extend
the term and add compensation for landscape and irrigation construction
services.
Amends a contract with T2 Construction by adding $500,000 for a new total of
$3,000,000 and five months for a new end date of 7-31-20 for on-call site
development, landscape and irrigation construction services citywide (201631182).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-14-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0886 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0887 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Goodland Construction, Inc. to
extend the term and add compensation for landscape and irrigation
construction services.
Amends a contract with Goodland Construction, Inc. by adding five months for a new
end date of 7-31-20 for on-call site development, landscape and irrigation
construction services citywide. No change to contract amount (201732897). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0887 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0888 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and CTM, Inc. to extend the term
and add compensation for landscape and irrigation construction services.
Amends a contract with CTM, Inc. by adding $750,000 for a new total of $3,250,000
and five months for a new end date of 7-31-20 for on-call site development,
landscape and irrigation construction services citywide (201631142). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0888 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0889 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and ECI Site Construction
Management, Inc. to extend the term by five months.
Amends a contract with ECI Site Construction Management, Inc. by adding five
months for a new end date of 7-31-20 for on-call site development, landscape and
irrigation construction services citywide. No change to contract amount
(201631146). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 10-14-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-3-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0889 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0890 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Designscapes, Inc. to
extend the term and add compensation for landscape and irrigation
construction services.
Amends a contract with Colorado Designscapes, Inc. by adding $750,000 for a new
total of $3,250,000 and five months for a new end date of 7-31-20 for on-call site
development, landscape and irrigation construction services citywide (201631171).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-14-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0890 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0909 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system a parcel of land as North Yates Street at the intersection of
West 13th Avenue and North Yates Street.
Dedicates city owned land as North Yates Street, located near the intersection of
West 13th Avenue and North Yates Street in Council District 1. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0909 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0910 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “McAuliffe School
Safe Routes to Schools” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for
$500,000 of State funds with a match of $125,000 of City funds for a total of
$625,000 and for ten years for the Safe Routes to School Program to improve
pedestrian crossings at McAuliffe International School in Council District 8
(201951572). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 10-14-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-10-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0910 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0915 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system parcels of land as North Detroit Street near the intersection
of East Colfax Avenue and North Detroit Street.
Dedicates city owned land as North Detroit Street, located near the intersection of
East Colfax Avenue and North Detroit Street in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0915 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0828 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 “Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA)
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 $2,278,782 through the
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) program to provide
housing and supportive services for persons with Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) or related diseases (201951393). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-11-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0828 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
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19-0829 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 “HOME 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 $2,935,765 for HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) to provide funding for the city’s housing
development activities, including for building, buying, and rehabilitating
affordable housing for rent or homeownership and providing direct rental
assistance to low-income residents (OEDEV-201951391). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-11-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0829 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0908 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of
Colorado, Inc. to provide TANF support services.
Amends a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. by adding $489,311
for a new total of $1,954,311 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-20 for case
management services and support for individuals and families in the Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, to build effective relationships with
participants and assist families in becoming stable and self-sufficient
(SOCSV-2017-34826-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 10-14-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-11-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Resolution 19-0908 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0835 A bill for an ordinance authorizing cash transfers from the Capital
Improvement Fund to the Human Services Special Revenue Fund and the
Economic Opportunity Special Revenue Fund.
Transfers $9,950,000 in cash from the Capital Improvements Fund received from
the sale of 1701 S. Platte Street, allocates $3,200,000 to the DHS Homeless
Services Fund and $6,750,000 to the Affordable Housing Property Tax and Other
Local Revenue Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-10-19.
Council Bill 19-0835 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0900 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission, a cash transfer,
and a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund Contingency to
the Human Services Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 from General Fund
Contingency to transfer cash to Denver Human Services to fund the General Fund
match for provision of day shelter services in 2019. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 9-10-19.
Council Bill 19-0900 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
19-0902 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission and a supplemental
appropriation from the General Fund Contingency to Human Rights and
Community Partnerships.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $150,000 from General Fund
Contingency for Human Rights and Community Partnerships to continue
providing direct legal representation to immigrants through the Legal
Defense Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-10-19.
Council Bill 19-0902 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0776 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the right-of-way
adjacent to 2099 Chestnut Place bounded by West 29th Avenue and
Chestnut Place and Division Street, with reservations.
Vacates a portion of the right of way adjacent to 2099 Chestnut Place, bounded by
West 29th Avenue, Chestnut Place and Division Street, with reservations, in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-13-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 19-0776 be ordered published. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing
Councilwoman Ortega requested a courtesy public hearing be held on this item on
Monday, 9-30-19
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Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Nay: CdeBaca (1)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
19-0877 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3900
Elati Street and 3958 Elati Street in Globeville.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties from I-A UO-2 to C-RX-12
(industrial to urban center, residential mixed-use), located at 3900 and 3958 Elati
Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 8-27-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 19-0877 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
10-21-19
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
19-0878 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4225
Elati Street in Globeville.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from I-A UO-2 to C-RX-12
(industrial to urban center, mixed-use), located at 4225 Elati Street in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 19-0878 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
10-21-19
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
19-0914 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 30 (Landmark
Preservation) of the Revised Municipal Code.
Amends Chapter 30 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC), Landmark
Ordinance to simplify designation criteria, add criteria associated with cultural
significance, to extend time frames for demolition/designation review process, to
add required mediation and to clarify language and ensure consistency throughout
the ordinance. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19.
Council Bill 19-0914 was ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing on
9-30-19
Ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0921 A bill for an ordinance amending the Revised Municipal Code of the
City and County of Denver to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to
persons under twenty-one years of age and require a license to operate a
retail tobacco store.
Amends Chapter 24 and Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC)
to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to persons under twenty-one years of age
and require a license to operate a retail tobacco store. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-11-19.
Council Bill 19-0921 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
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.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon,
that Council Bill 19-0863 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, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that tonight Council is scheduled
to hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0913,
designating 4345 West 46th Avenue as a structure for preservation.
However, it is Council’s intent to postpone final consideration of
Council Bill 19-0913 with its public hearing to Tuesday, November
12, 2019. If you are planning to speak on this matter, we apologize
for any inconvenience and ask that you return on Tuesday,
November 12.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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19-0913 A bill for an ordinance designating 4345 West 46th Avenue as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for property located at 4345 West 46th
Avenue in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 9-10-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that
Councl Bill 19-0913 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by
a motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Ortega, that final consideration of Council Bill 19-0913, with its public hearing, be
postponed to Tuesday, 11-12-19. Which motion to postpone carried by the following
vote:
Postponed
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
19-1006 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 19-1006 be Entered Into Executive Session. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Entered into executive session
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: Gilmore (1)
RECESS
Council took a recess
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that on Monday, September 30,
Council will hold a courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 19-0914,
amending Chapter 30 (Landmark Preservation) of the Revised
Municipal Code. On Monday, October 21, Council will hold a required
public hearing on Council Bill 19-0877, changing the zoning
classification for 3900 Elati Street and 3958 Elati Street in
Globeville; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0878,
changing the zoning classification for 4225 Elati Street in Globeville.
Any protests against Council Bill 19-0877 or Council Bill 19-0878
must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday,
October 14.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark
adjourned the meeting at 7:36 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 23, 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 23, 2019
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
19-0999 Minutes of Monday, September 16, 2019
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tonight Council is scheduled to hold a required public hearing on
Council Bill 19-0913, designating 4345 West 46th Avenue as a
structure for preservation. However, it is Council’s intent to
postpone final consideration of Council Bill 19-0913 with its public
hearing to Tuesday, November 12, 2019. If you are planning to
speak on this matter, we apologize for any inconvenience and ask
that you return on Tuesday, November 12.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
19-1005 A proclamation celebrating 100 years of Civic Center.
Sponsor Hinds
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City Council Agenda Monday, September 23, 2019
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-0920 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and ITW GSE, Inc. concerning
passenger bridge components at Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with ITW GSE, Inc. for $3,000,000 and through
1-31-21, with options for three, one-year extensions for passenger bridge
components at Denver International Airport (SC-00004222). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-11-19.
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0901 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointments to the Tourism
Improvement District.
Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Allen Paty and Navin Dimond to the
Tourism Improvement District for terms effective immediately and expiring 8-31-22,
or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution
by consent on 9-10-19.
19-0916 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Bluebird
Business Improvement District.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Jareb Parker to the Bluebird Business
Improvement District for a term effective immediately and expiring 5-31-21, or until
a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 9-10-19.
19-0919 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the RiNo
General Improvement District.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of James Roupp to the RiNo General
Improvement District for a term effective immediately and expiring 12-31-21, or
until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 9-10-19.
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City Council Agenda Monday, September 23, 2019
19-0935 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Denver College Success Corporation to
administer the voter-approved Denver College Affordability Fund for one
year to distribute grants to non-profits that provide scholarships to Denver
youth.
Approves a contract with Denver College Success Corporation for $11,844,613 and
for one year to provide grants to non-profits for scholarships for youth to administer
the voter approved Denver College Affordability Fund (MOEAI-201951693). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0813 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as North Inca Street near the
intersection of West 29th Avenue and North Inca Street.
Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as North Inca Street, located near
the intersection of West 29th Avenue and North Inca Street in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19.
19-0820 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for the construction
of Phase 2 of the 27th Street Storm Interceptor project to improve
drainage conditions.
Approves a contract with Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for $5,135,998 and for
210 days for the construction of Phase 2 of the 27th Street Storm Interceptor project
to improve drainage conditions in Basin 0062-1 located from 27th Street and
Arapahoe Street southeast to 27th Street and California Street in Council District 9
(201950389). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 10-14-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-10-19.
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City Council Agenda Monday, September 23, 2019
19-0884 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Richdell Construction, Inc. to
extend the term by five months.
Amends a contract with Richdell Construction, Inc. by adding five months for a new
end date of 7-31-20 for on-call site development, landscape and irrigation
construction services citywide. No change to contract amount (201732900). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-19.
19-0886 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and T2 Construction, Inc. to extend
the term and add compensation for landscape and irrigation construction
services.
Amends a contract with T2 Construction by adding $500,000 for a new total of
$3,000,000 and five months for a new end date of 7-31-20 for on-call site
development, landscape and irrigation construction services citywide (201631182).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-14-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-19.
19-0887 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Goodland Construction, Inc. to
extend the term and add compensation for landscape and irrigation
construction services.
Amends a contract with Goodland Construction, Inc. by adding five months for a new
end date of 7-31-20 for on-call site development, landscape and irrigation
construction services citywide. No change to contract amount (201732897). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-19.
19-0888 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and CTM, Inc. to extend the term
and add compensation for landscape and irrigation construction services.
Amends a contract with CTM, Inc. by adding $750,000 for a new total of $3,250,000
and five months for a new end date of 7-31-20 for on-call site development,
landscape and irrigation construction services citywide (201631142). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-19.
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City Council Agenda Monday, September 23, 2019
19-0889 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and ECI Site Construction
Management, Inc. to extend the term by five months.
Amends a contract with ECI Site Construction Management, Inc. by adding five
months for a new end date of 7-31-20 for on-call site development, landscape and
irrigation construction services citywide. No change to contract amount
(201631146). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 10-14-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-3-19.
19-0890 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Designscapes, Inc. to
extend the term and add compensation for landscape and irrigation
construction services.
Amends a contract with Colorado Designscapes, Inc. by adding $750,000 for a new
total of $3,250,000 and five months for a new end date of 7-31-20 for on-call site
development, landscape and irrigation construction services citywide (201631171).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
10-14-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-3-19.
19-0909 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system a parcel of land as North Yates Street at the intersection
of West 13th Avenue and North Yates Street.
Dedicates city owned land as North Yates Street, located near the intersection of
West 13th Avenue and North Yates Street in Council District 1. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19.
19-0910 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Colorado Department of Transportation concerning the “McAuliffe School
Safe Routes to Schools” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for
$500,000 of State funds with a match of $125,000 of City funds for a total of
$625,000 and for ten years for the Safe Routes to School Program to improve
pedestrian crossings at McAuliffe International School in Council District 8
(201951572). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 10-14-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-10-19.
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City Council Agenda Monday, September 23, 2019
19-0915 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system parcels of land as North Detroit Street near the
intersection of East Colfax Avenue and North Detroit Street.
Dedicates city owned land as North Detroit Street, located near the intersection of
East Colfax Avenue and North Detroit Street in Council District 9. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0828 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 “Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA)
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 $2,278,782 through the
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) program to provide
housing and supportive services for persons with Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) or related diseases (201951393). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-11-19.
19-0829 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 “HOME 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 $2,935,765 for HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) to provide funding for the city’s housing
development activities, including for building, buying, and rehabilitating
affordable housing for rent or homeownership and providing direct rental
assistance to low-income residents (OEDEV-201951391). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-11-19.
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19-0908 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Jewish Family Service of
Colorado, Inc. to provide TANF support services.
Amends a contract with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. by adding $489,311
for a new total of $1,954,311 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-20 for case
management services and support for individuals and families in the Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, to build effective relationships with
participants and assist families in becoming stable and self-sufficient
(SOCSV-2017-34826-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 10-14-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-11-19.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0835 A bill for an ordinance authorizing cash transfers from the Capital
Improvement Fund to the Human Services Special Revenue Fund and the
Economic Opportunity Special Revenue Fund.
Transfers $9,950,000 in cash from the Capital Improvements Fund received from
the sale of 1701 S. Platte Street, allocates $3,200,000 to the DHS Homeless
Services Fund and $6,750,000 to the Affordable Housing Property Tax and Other
Local Revenue Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-10-19.
19-0900 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission, a cash transfer,
and a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund Contingency to
the Human Services Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 from General Fund
Contingency to transfer cash to Denver Human Services to fund the General Fund
match for provision of day shelter services in 2019. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 9-10-19.
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19-0902 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission and a supplemental
appropriation from the General Fund Contingency to Human Rights and
Community Partnerships.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $150,000 from General Fund
Contingency for Human Rights and Community Partnerships to continue
providing direct legal representation to immigrants through the Legal
Defense Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-10-19.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0776 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of the right-of-way
adjacent to 2099 Chestnut Place bounded by West 29th Avenue and
Chestnut Place and Division Street, with reservations.
Vacates a portion of the right of way adjacent to 2099 Chestnut Place, bounded by
West 29th Avenue, Chestnut Place and Division Street, with reservations, in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-13-19.
19-0877 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3900
Elati Street and 3958 Elati Street in Globeville.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties from I-A UO-2 to C-RX-12
(industrial to urban center, residential mixed-use), located at 3900 and 3958 Elati
Street in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on
Monday, 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
8-27-19.
19-0878 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4225
Elati Street in Globeville.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from I-A UO-2 to C-RX-12
(industrial to urban center, mixed-use), located at 4225 Elati Street in Council
District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 10-21-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-19.
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City Council Agenda Monday, September 23, 2019
19-0914 A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 30 (Landmark
Preservation) of the Revised Municipal Code.
Amends Chapter 30 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC), Landmark
Ordinance to simplify designation criteria, add criteria associated with cultural
significance, to extend time frames for demolition/designation review process, to
add required mediation and to clarify language and ensure consistency throughout
the ordinance. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
9-30-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0921 A bill for an ordinance amending the Revised Municipal Code of the
City and County of Denver to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to
persons under twenty-one years of age and require a license to operate a
retail tobacco store.
Amends Chapter 24 and Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC)
to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to persons under twenty-one years of age
and require a license to operate a retail tobacco store. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 9-11-19.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
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.
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RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight Council is scheduled to hold a required public hearing on
Council Bill 19-0913, designating 4345 West 46th Avenue as a
structure for preservation. However, it is Council’s intent to
postpone final consideration of Council Bill 19-0913 with its public
hearing to Tuesday, November 12, 2019. If you are planning to
speak on this matter, we apologize for any inconvenience and ask
that you return on Tuesday, November 12.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0913 A bill for an ordinance designating 4345 West 46th Avenue as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for property located at 4345 West 46th
Avenue in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 9-10-19.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
19-1006 The Council will meet in executive session for the purpose of receiving
legal advice. Rachelle Hill, City Attorney’s Office
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, September 30, Council will
hold a courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 19-0914, amending
Chapter 30 (Landmark Preservation) of the Revised Municipal Code.
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, October 21, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0877, changing the
zoning classification for 3900 Elati Street and 3958 Elati Street in
Globeville; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0878,
changing the zoning classification for 4225 Elati Street in Globeville.
Any protests against Council Bill 19-0877 or Council Bill 19-0878
must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on Monday,
October 14.
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 10-7-19:
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. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-20-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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