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Denver, CO · September 23, 2019

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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) Page 1 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) Page 2 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) Page 3 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) Page 4 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) Page 5 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) Page 6 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) Page 7 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) Page 8 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 Page 9 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 Page 10 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 Page 11 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. Page 12 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 Page 13

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 Page 2 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. Page 3 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. Page 4 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. Page 5 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. Page 6 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. Page 7 City Council Agenda Monday, September 23, 2019 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. Page 8 City Council Agenda Monday, September 23, 2019 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. Page 9 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. Page 10 City Council Agenda Monday, September 23, 2019 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 Page 11 City Council Agenda Monday, September 23, 2019 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. 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