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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, September 30, 2019 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member CdeBaca led the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL Council member Herndon arrived late Present: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Absent: Black (1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 19-1029 Minutes of Monday, September 23, 2019 Council Minutes 19-1029 were approved Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS The minutes of Monday, September 23, 2019, were distributed to members of Council. Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 19-1003 A proclamation declaring support for Proposition CC. A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Council Proclamation 19-1003 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black, Herndon (2) 19-1030 A proclamation commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Lowry neighborhood. A motion offered by Councilwoman Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilman Hinds, that Council Proclamation 19-1030 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 1 BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 19-0953 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and World Wide Technology, LLC concerning software and hardware at Denver International Airport. Approves a purchase order with World Wide Technology, LLC for $528,417.93 for software/hardware for the vBlock system to support information technology at Denver International Airport (PO-00071792). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-18-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0953 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 19-0965 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Mead and Hunt, Inc. concerning environmental planning services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Mead and Hunt, Inc. for $900,000 and for three years to provide on-call environmental planning services to Denver International Airport (201844905). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-18-19. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilwoman Sawyer called out this resolution at the 9-30-19 Council meeting for a one-week postponement to 10-7-19. Council Resolution 19-0965 was postponed to 10-7-19 Postponed Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilwoman Sawyer called out this resolution at the Monday, September 30, 2019 Council meeting for a postponement to the next regularly scheduled meeting of Monday, October 7, 2019 Page 2 19-0966 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Air General, Inc. concerning the use and lease of building space to provide cargo handling services at Denver International Airport. Approves a use and lease agreement with Air General, Inc. for rates and charges and for one year to lease 22,483.24 square feet of building space and 71,227.989 square feet of ground space in the Joint Use Cargo Building to provide cargo handling services to several of Denver International Airport’s signatory airlines (201950687). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-18-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0966 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Finance & Governance Committee 19-0811 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. to purchase finished asphalt for delivery to work sites in order for paving crews to pave City streets. Amends a master purchase order with Asphalt Specialties Company, Inc. by adding $4,000,000 for a new total of $6,000,000 for finished asphalt to support citywide street paving operations. No change to agreement duration (SC-00002344). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0811 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 3 19-0812 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Brannan Sand and Gravel Company, LLC to purchase finished asphalt for delivery to work sites in order for paving crews to pave City streets. Amends a master purchase order with Brannan Sand and Gravel Company, LLC by adding $5,000,000 for a new total of $10,000,000 for finished asphalt to support citywide street paving operations. No change to agreement duration (SC-00002343). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0812 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 19-0873 A resolution approving a proposed Settlement Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Rock Island Railroad for $16,750,000 for the acquisition and relocation of rail facilities at the National Western Center and resolution of all related matters. Approves a settlement with The Denver Rock Island Railroad for $16,750,000 for the acquisition of real property interests and relocation of rail operations to consolidate and relocate more than 14,000 feet of railroad tracks, re-establishing access to the South Platte River and providing a newer and safer rail corridor for visitors, residents, employees and animals at the National Western Center in Council District 9. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-27-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0873 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 4 19-0951 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement and Covenant between the City and County of Denver and C.P. Bedrock, LLC for access and maintenance of property located at East 45th Avenue between Yampa Street and Tower Road. Approves a license agreement and covenant with C.P. Bedrock, LLC for access across approximately 812 square feet of City owned property along East 45th Avenue between Yampa Street and Tower Road in Council District 11 (FINAN-201950751). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-17-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0951 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 19-0955 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Bias Corporation to extend the term. Amends a contract with Bias Corporation by adding three years for a new end date of 12-31-22 for on-call professional services to assist with troubleshooting, patching and supporting Oracle products, including business intelligence, identity and access management and service-oriented architecture. No change to contract amount (201312974). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0955 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 5 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 19-0911 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Ames Construction, Inc. for the construction of the Jackson Street Storm Phase 1 Project. Approves a contract with Ames Construction, Inc. for $10,458,100 and for 500 days for construction of the Jackson Street Storm Phase 1 project to help reduce flooding located in an area nearby Colfax Avenue and Jackson Street in Council Districts 9 and 10 (201950597). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-17-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0911 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 19-0956 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as Curtis Street and North Downing Street at or near the intersection of Curtis Street, North Downing Street and 33rd Street. Dedicates parcels of land as public right of way as Curtis Street and North Downing Street, located near the intersections of 33rd Street, North Downing Street and Curtis Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-17-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0956 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 19-0961 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of High Point Subdivision Filing No. 2 Approves a subdivision plat for High Point Subdivision Filing No. 2, located between East 64th Avenue and 69th Avenue, and North Argonne Street and North Dunkirk Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-17-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0961 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Page 6 Absent: Black (1) 19-0962 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East Buchtel Boulevard at East Buchtel Boulevard between South Pennsylvania Street and East Arizona Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as East Buchtel Boulevard, located at East Buchtel Boulevard between South Pennsylvania Street and East Arizona Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-17-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0962 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 19-0917 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Human Services concerning the “Unaccompanied Refugee Minor” program and the funding therefor. Amends a grant agreement with Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Local Affairs by adding $688,354 for a new total of $1,065,928 and one year for a new end date of 9-30-20 for placement and supportive services for Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) youth placed into the custody of Denver Human Services (SOCSV- 2018-41856-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-18-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0917 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 7 19-0952 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers to extend the term, modify the scope of work and budget, and increase the maximum contract amount. Amends a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers by adding $217,548 for a new total of $1,053,096 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-20 for short term child care at the Good Beginnings Child Care Center (GBCCC) for Denver Department of Human Services clients that are participating in programs, classes, job search workshops, interviews, and orientations at the Richard T. Castro Human Services building at 1200 Federal Boulevard in Council District 3 (SOCSV-2015-22525-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-18-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0952 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 19-0963 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Women’s Employment and Education, Incorporated, to extend the term and make certain modifications to the Agreement to provide TANF support services. Amends a contract with Colorado Women’s Employment and Education, Incorporated (CWEE) by adding $850,000 for a new total of $2,750,000 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-20 for services and support for individuals and families in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program including case management, life skills classes, computer literacy courses, mental and emotional support services, employment services, and lifetime access to coaching to help individuals obtain and sustain long-term employment, citywide (SOCSV-2017-34819-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-18-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-0963 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 8 19-1028 A resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the total sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($50,000.00) to be issued in one check made payable to Susan Greene, in full payment and satisfaction of all claims related to the incident on July 5, 2018, involving Susan Greene and Denver police officers. The Council approved filing this item at its Mayor-Council meeting on 9-24-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Resolution 19-1028 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 19-0870 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, to support the construction of the Sun Valley Gateway South public housing development. Approves a loan agreement with the Denver Housing Authority for $580,000 and sixty years to support the construction of the Sun Valley Gateway South public housing development, providing 92 units of family housing, with 58 units carrying affordability restrictions, located in the Sun Valley Neighborhood in Council District 3 (OEDEV-201951285). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-19. Council Bill 19-0870 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading 19-0871 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, to support the construction of the Sun Valley Gateway North family-tenancy public housing development. Approves a loan agreement with the Denver Housing Authority for $2,375,000 and for sixty years to support the construction of the Sun Valley Gateway North public housing development, providing 95 units of family housing, with 43 units covered by project-based Section 8 vouchers, located in the Sun Valley Neighborhood in Council District 3 (OEDEV-201951284). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-21-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-28-19. Council Bill 19-0871 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading Page 9 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Bill 19-0835 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Bill 19-0900 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Bill 19-0902 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc, carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Page 10 Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Bill 19-0921 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that Council Bill 19-0921 be amended in the following particulars: "On page 2, strike lines 7 and 8; and Renumber subsection 24-401 accordingly.On page 6, strike lines 4-7; On line 8, strike “c.” and replace with “b.”; Strike lines 12-19; On line 20, strike “(3)” and replace with “(2)”; and On line 32, strike “422(b)(3)” and replace with “422(b)(2)" to delete the 500-foot requirement between retailers. Which motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (9) Nay: Herndon, Hinds, Ortega (3) Absent: Black (1) A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Bill 19-0921 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Page 11 PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Clark announced that tonight there will be a courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 19-0914, amending Chapter 30 (Landmark Preservation) of the Revised Municipal Code; and, a courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 19-0776, 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. Anyone wishing to speak on either of these matters must see the Council Secretary or go online to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 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. A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore, that Council Bill 19-0914 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:15 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0914. Sharon Nunnally, Carla McConnell, Annie Levinsky, Rosemary Stoffel, Barbara Pahl, Mark Bowman, Amy Cole, Dennis Humphries and Gregorio Alcaro signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Kara Hahn of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. Aye: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Black (1) Page 12 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. Final Consideration | Continued Public Hearing A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 19-0776 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilman Herndon, duly seconded by Councilwoman Ortega, that final consideration of Council Bill 19-0776 be postponed to 10-28-19. Which motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 8:57 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0776. Steve Ferris, Jim Johnson, Taber Sweet and Oscar Hernandez signed up to speak in favor of the bill. George Pacienza, Margaret Descombes and Bernard Douthit signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Jason Gallardo of Public Works delivered an overview. Aye: Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega (7) Nay: CdeBaca, Clark, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (5) Absent: Black (1) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark adjourned the meeting at 10:07 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