City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · October 28, 2019
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, October 28, 2019 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Sandoval led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
19-1175 Minutes of Monday, October 21, 2019
Council Minutes 19-1175 were approved
Approved
The minutes of Monday, October 21, 2019 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Sawyer, Hinds, Kniech, Sandoval and CdeBaca offered
announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
19-1184 A proclamation recognizing the service of Michael Henry to the City of
Denver.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Gilmore, that Council Proclamation 19-1184 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-1185 A proclamation honoring Swallow Hill Music on their 40th Anniversary.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Hinds,
that Council Proclamation 19-1185 be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-1066 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and McCandless Truck Center, LLC concerning
dump trucks with plows for use at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with McCandless Truck Center, LLC for $1,398,670 for 10
cab/chassis for dump trucks with plows for use at Denver International Airport
(PO-00074663). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-18-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-16-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1066 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-1067 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Home Depot USA, Inc. d/b/a Home
Depot Pro concerning janitorial products for use at Denver International
Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Home Depot USA, Inc. doing business as
Home Depot Pro, for $4,000,000 for janitorial products, including paper towels,
towel dispensers and soap for Denver International Airport (SC-00004091). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-18-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-16-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1067 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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19-1068 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and John Bean Technologies Corporation,
d/b/a JBT AeroTech, Jetway Systems concerning jetbridges at Denver
International Airport.
Amends a master purchase order with John Bean Technologies Corporation, doing
business as JBT AeroTech, Jetway Systems, by adding $35,000,000 for a new total
of $80,000,000 and three years for a new end date of 12-31-22 for jet bridges for
the expansion of concourses A, B and C at Denver International Airport
(SC-00001098). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-18-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-16-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1068 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-1073 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and ATP Oilfield Services, LLC concerning on-call
maintenance of oil and gas wells located at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with ATP Oilfield Services for $2,500,000 and through 12-31-22,
with two possible one-year extensions, to provide on-call roustabout services for
Denver International Airport oil and gas wells, including labor, equipment, and
associated supplies to maintain, plus corresponding flowline, gas lines, and tank lines
to adhere to all federal and state environmental and safety regulations, as required
for regulatory compliance regardless of well status (201948714). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-18-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-16-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1073 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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19-1074 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Bohler Well Service, LLC concerning on-call
maintenance of oil and gas wells located at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Bohler Well Service LLC for $1,300,000 and through
12-31-22, with two possible one-year extensions, to provide on-call workover rig
services for Denver International Airport oil and gas wells including crews,
supervisors, pumps, tanks, blow out preventers, auxiliary equipment, miscellaneous
services, and associated supplies lines to adhere to all federal and state
environmental and safety regulations, required for regulatory compliance regardless
of well status (201948716). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-18-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-16-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1074 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Finance & Governance Committee
19-1050 A resolution approving the reappointments of Harry MacLean and
John DiFalco to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council
pursuant to Charter § 9.8.8(C).
That the City Council reappoints Harry MacLean and John DiFalco to the permanent
panel or arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter § 9.8.8(C), for
terms expiring on October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2024 respectively, unless
removed from the permanent panel by passage of a resolution or ordinance of City
Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1050 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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19-1059 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Riskonnect Clearsight LLC to
extend the term and increase funding.
Amends a contract with Riskonnect Clearsight LLC by adding $210,000 for a new
total of $1,257,626 and 14 months for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide Risk
Management Information System (RMIS) software for tracking of the city’s workers’
compensation, automobile and property insurance claims, citywide (CRCFD -
201311634). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 11-18-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-15-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1059 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-1065 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the approval of the
4201 East Arkansas Urban Redevelopment Plan, including the 4201 East
Arkansas Sales and Property Tax Increment Areas.
Sets a public hearing before City Council on 12-2-19 on the 4201 East Arkansas
Urban Redevelopment Plan in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-15-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1065 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-1075 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of
Public Health and Environment.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Cole Zanetti to the Board of Public Health and
Environment for a term effective immediately and expiring 12-31-22, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 10-15-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1075 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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19-1076 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Commission on Cultural Affairs.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Tess Vigil to the Denver Commission on
Cultural Affairs for a term effective immediately and expiring 8-31-22, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 10-15-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1076 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-1007 A resolution concerning adoption of the Storm Drainage Master
Plan for the City and County of Denver.
Approves the adoption of the October 2019 update to the City and County of Denver
Storm Drainage Master Plan as the official master drainage plan of the City and
County of Denver. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-15-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1007 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-1061 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City
street system: a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by South
Broadway, West Bayaud Avenue, South Bannock Street and West Archer
Place; and, parcels of land as South Broadway and West Bayaud Avenue at
the intersection of South Broadway and West Bayaud Avenue.
Dedicates parcels of land as public right of way as public alley, located in the alley
bounded by South Broadway, West Bayaud Avenue, South Bannock Street and West
Archer Place, and dedicates public right of way as South Broadway and as West
Bayaud Avenue, located at the corner of South Broadway and West Bayaud Avenue,
in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-15-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1061 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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19-1063 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Denver Gateway
Center Filing No. 5.
Approves a subdivision plat for Denver Gateway Center Filing No. 5, located
between East 60th Avenue and 62nd Avenue, and North Argonne Street and North
Dunkirk Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-15-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1063 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-1069 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and German American Chamber of
Commerce Colorado Chapter by adding one year for a new end date.
Amends a park use agreement with German American Chamber of Commerce -
Colorado Chapter by adding one year for a new end date of 12-29-19 to allow for
the annual Christkindl Market in Skyline Park in Council District 9 (201842674). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
11-18-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Resolution 19-1069 be adopted en bloc, carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
19-1060 A bill for an ordinance approving the purchase of capital equipment
from the Planned Fleet Special Revenue Fund.
Authorizes the purchase of a one-ton van from the Planned Fleet Special Revenue
Fund to support operations of the Department of Parks and Recreation. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-19.
Council Bill 19-1060 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
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19-1072 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the “City and
County of Denver, Colorado, General Obligation Elevate Denver Bonds,
Series 2019C” for the purpose of financing and defraying the cost of
acquiring, constructing, installing and improving various civic facilities;
providing for the levy of general ad valorem taxes to pay the principal of
and interest on the Series 2019C Bonds; and making other provisions
relating thereto.
Authorizes the issuance of City and County of Denver General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2019C in a principal amount not to exceed $118 million for the purpose of
funding citywide Elevate Denver bond projects identified as part of the 2017 GO
Bond authorization and to pay associated costs of issuance. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-19.
Council Bill 19-1072 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-1064 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of South Cherry Street
near the intersection of East Warren Avenue and South Cherry Street to the
southbound Interstate-25 ramp, with reservations.
Vacates South Cherry Street bounded by East Warren Avenue and East Evans Ave to
Southbound I-25 ramp, with reservations in Council District 4. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-19.
Council Bill 19-1064 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-1037 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fiscal Year 2020
Appendices to the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital
Authority, providing for the amounts to be paid for services by the City and
County of Denver and by the Denver Health and Hospital Authority for
Fiscal Year 2020.
Approves the 2020 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement
(ENVHL - #CE60436-31/#201952033). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-18-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-16-19.
Council Bill 19-1037 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-1048 A bill for an ordinance amending the alcohol beverages and retail
marijuana chapter of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to repeal
language that is duplicative of state law and to allow adult patrons of the
national western center to consume malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors
within approved areas of the national western center.
Amends Chapter 6 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to allow adult
patrons of the National Western Center to consume malt, vinous, or spirituous
liquors in approved areas within the National Western Center in Council District
9 in accordance with recent changes to state law. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Bill 19-1048 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Finance & Governance Committee
19-1038 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation in the
Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $2,400,000 in the Denver Arts and
Venues Special Revenue Fund to address an increased number of events and
attendance in 2019. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 10-8-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Bill 19-1038 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-1039 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission, a cash transfer,
and a supplemental appropriation from the General Contingency Fund to
the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $975,000 from General Fund
Contingency to transfer to the Liability and Claims Special Revenue Fund to
provide sufficient fund capacity. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-8-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Bill 19-1039 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
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Nay: (None) (0)
19-1049 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission and supplemental
appropriations from the General Fund Contingency to Departments.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $1,703,635 from General Fund
Contingency for several city agencies, including the Board of Ethics, the
Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Public Health and
Environment, Excise and Licenses, and the Office of Special Events. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Bill 19-1049 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0891 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 18-95 to increase the
number of positions the district attorney is authorized to appoint.
Amends Section 18-95 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to amend
the number of positions the District Attorney is authorized to appoint in the
combined classification of chief deputy and senior chief deputy district attorney
from twenty-three attorneys to twenty-eight attorneys. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-10-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Bill 19-0891 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
19-1019 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Regents of the
University of Colorado, to provide services to individuals living with
HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Regents of the University of
Colorado Denver by adding $344,031 for a new total of $703,321 and one year for a
new end date of 2/29/20 for early intervention services, medical case management,
mental health services, outpatient ambulatory medical care (HIV specialty care),
and substance abuse services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, within the Denver
Transitional Grant Area (TGA) (ENVHL - 201951355). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-12-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-2-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman
Herndon, that Council Bill 19-1019 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
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Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that tonight there will be a
required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0954, designating 2288
South Milwaukee Street as a structure for preservation; a required
public hearing on the Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget; and, a
continued 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 Council Bill 19-0954 or
the Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget 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
REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0954 A bill for an ordinance designating 2288 South Milwaukee Street as
a structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for property located at 2288 South
Milwaukee Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-24-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Gilmore, that Council Bill 19-0954 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 6:26 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0954. Barbara Pahl, Franny Taylor,
Candace Kristensson, Rosemary Stoffel, Carolyn Etter, Jane Queen, Shannon Stage and
Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Chairman Seku signed up to speak
neither for nor against the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill.
Jennifer Buddenborg of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff
report.
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget
19-1183 Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:02 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on the Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget. Piep Van
Heuven signed up to speak in favor of the budget. Kimberly Morse, Jesse Parris and
Chairman Seku signed up to speak neither in favor nor against the budget. Terese
Howard signed up to speak in opposition of the budget. Stephanie Adams of the
Department of Finance delivered the staff report.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Gilmore, that Council Bill 19-0776 be placed upon final consideration and do pass.
The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:20 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to continue the public hearing from Monday, September 30, 2019, on
Council Bill 19-0776. The hearing was opened beginning with Council member
questions, and no additional public testimony was accepted.
Aye: Black, Herndon (2)
Nay: CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that on Monday, November 4, 2019, Council
is scheduled to sit as the quasi-judicial Board of Equalization to consider
reduction of total cost assessments for local maintenance districts. Of the
twenty-seven (27) local maintenance districts, letters of protest were only
received for two (2) of the districts. Thus, on Monday, November 4, Council will
hold a public hearing on the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local
Maintenance District and the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance
District. Since no written protests of assessment were filed with the Manager of
Public Works by the deadlines of September 26, 2019 and October 17, 2019, for
the remaining twenty-five (25) districts, Council will not sit as the Board of
Equalization for the following Local Maintenance Districts:
15th Street Pedestrian Mall
20th Street Pedestrian Mall
Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall
Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall (C)
St. Luke's Pedestrian Mall
Delgany Street
East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall
South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall
Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall
West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Phase I
44th Avenue & Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall
Greektown Pedestrian Mall
West 32nd Avenue Pedestrian Mall
32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall
Broadway A Pedestrian Mall
Broadway B Pedestrian Mall
Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall
Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall
22nd St. & Park Ave. West Pedestrian Mall
Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall
South Broadway Streetscape (Arizona to Iowa)
South Broadway Streetscape (Wesley to Yale)
South Broadway Streetscape (Iowa to Wesley)
Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of 38th to 44th)
Skyline Park
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark
adjourned the meeting at 9:10 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, October 28, 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
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City Council Agenda Monday, October 28, 2019
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
19-1175 Minutes of Monday, October 21, 2019
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
19-1184 A proclamation recognizing the service of Michael Henry to the City of
Denver.
Sponsor Ortega
19-1185 A proclamation honoring Swallow Hill Music on their 40th Anniversary.
Sponsor Kashmann
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-1066 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the
City and County of Denver and McCandless Truck Center, LLC concerning
dump trucks with plows for use at Denver International Airport.
Approves a purchase order with McCandless Truck Center, LLC for $1,398,670 for 10
cab/chassis for dump trucks with plows for use at Denver International Airport
(PO-00074663). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-18-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-16-19.
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19-1067 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Home Depot USA, Inc. d/b/a
Home Depot Pro concerning janitorial products for use at Denver
International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Home Depot USA, Inc. doing business as
Home Depot Pro, for $4,000,000 for janitorial products, including paper towels,
towel dispensers and soap for Denver International Airport (SC-00004091). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-18-19.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-16-19.
19-1068 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and John Bean Technologies
Corporation, d/b/a JBT AeroTech, Jetway Systems concerning jetbridges
at Denver International Airport.
Amends a master purchase order with John Bean Technologies Corporation, doing
business as JBT AeroTech, Jetway Systems, by adding $35,000,000 for a new total
of $80,000,000 and three years for a new end date of 12-31-22 for jet bridges for
the expansion of concourses A, B and C at Denver International Airport
(SC-00001098). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 11-18-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-16-19.
19-1073 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and ATP Oilfield Services, LLC concerning on-call
maintenance of oil and gas wells located at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with ATP Oilfield Services for $2,500,000 and through 12-31-22,
with two possible one-year extensions, to provide on-call roustabout services for
Denver International Airport oil and gas wells, including labor, equipment, and
associated supplies to maintain, plus corresponding flowline, gas lines, and tank lines
to adhere to all federal and state environmental and safety regulations, as required
for regulatory compliance regardless of well status (201948714). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-18-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-16-19.
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19-1074 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Bohler Well Service, LLC concerning on-call
maintenance of oil and gas wells located at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Bohler Well Service LLC for $1,300,000 and through
12-31-22, with two possible one-year extensions, to provide on-call workover rig
services for Denver International Airport oil and gas wells including crews,
supervisors, pumps, tanks, blow out preventers, auxiliary equipment, miscellaneous
services, and associated supplies lines to adhere to all federal and state
environmental and safety regulations, required for regulatory compliance regardless
of well status (201948716). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-18-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-16-19.
Finance & Governance Committee
19-1050 A resolution approving the reappointments of Harry MacLean and
John DiFalco to the permanent panel of arbitrators created by City Council
pursuant to Charter § 9.8.8(C).
That the City Council reappoints Harry MacLean and John DiFalco to the permanent
panel or arbitrators created by City Council pursuant to Charter § 9.8.8(C), for
terms expiring on October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2024 respectively, unless
removed from the permanent panel by passage of a resolution or ordinance of City
Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-19.
19-1059 A resolution approving a proposed Seventh Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Riskonnect
Clearsight LLC to extend the term and increase funding.
Amends a contract with Riskonnect Clearsight LLC by adding $210,000 for a new
total of $1,257,626 and 14 months for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide Risk
Management Information System (RMIS) software for tracking of the city’s workers’
compensation, automobile and property insurance claims, citywide (CRCFD -
201311634). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 11-18-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-15-19.
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19-1065 A resolution to set a public hearing relating to the approval of the
4201 East Arkansas Urban Redevelopment Plan, including the 4201 East
Arkansas Sales and Property Tax Increment Areas.
Sets a public hearing before City Council on 12-2-19 on the 4201 East Arkansas
Urban Redevelopment Plan in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-15-19.
19-1075 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Board of
Public Health and Environment.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Cole Zanetti to the Board of Public Health and
Environment for a term effective immediately and expiring 12-31-22, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 10-15-19.
19-1076 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver
Commission on Cultural Affairs.
Approves the Mayoral appointment of Tess Vigil to the Denver Commission on
Cultural Affairs for a term effective immediately and expiring 8-31-22, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by
consent on 10-15-19.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-1007 A resolution concerning adoption of the Storm Drainage Master
Plan for the City and County of Denver.
Approves the adoption of the October 2019 update to the City and County of Denver
Storm Drainage Master Plan as the official master drainage plan of the City and
County of Denver. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-15-19.
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19-1061 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the
City street system: a parcel of land as a public alley bounded by South
Broadway, West Bayaud Avenue, South Bannock Street and West Archer
Place; and, parcels of land as South Broadway and West Bayaud Avenue at
the intersection of South Broadway and West Bayaud Avenue.
Dedicates parcels of land as public right of way as public alley, located in the alley
bounded by South Broadway, West Bayaud Avenue, South Bannock Street and West
Archer Place, and dedicates public right of way as South Broadway and as West
Bayaud Avenue, located at the corner of South Broadway and West Bayaud Avenue,
in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-15-19.
19-1063 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Denver Gateway
Center Filing No. 5.
Approves a subdivision plat for Denver Gateway Center Filing No. 5, located
between East 60th Avenue and 62nd Avenue, and North Argonne Street and North
Dunkirk Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-15-19.
19-1069 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and German American Chamber of
Commerce Colorado Chapter by adding one year for a new end date.
Amends a park use agreement with German American Chamber of Commerce -
Colorado Chapter by adding one year for a new end date of 12-29-19 to allow for
the annual Christkindl Market in Skyline Park in Council District 9 (201842674). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
11-18-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-19.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
19-1060 A bill for an ordinance approving the purchase of capital
equipment from the Planned Fleet Special Revenue Fund.
Authorizes the purchase of a one-ton van from the Planned Fleet Special Revenue
Fund to support operations of the Department of Parks and Recreation. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-19.
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19-1072 A bill for an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the “City and
County of Denver, Colorado, General Obligation Elevate Denver Bonds,
Series 2019C” for the purpose of financing and defraying the cost of
acquiring, constructing, installing and improving various civic facilities;
providing for the levy of general ad valorem taxes to pay the principal of
and interest on the Series 2019C Bonds; and making other provisions
relating thereto.
Authorizes the issuance of City and County of Denver General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2019C in a principal amount not to exceed $118 million for the purpose of
funding citywide Elevate Denver bond projects identified as part of the 2017 GO
Bond authorization and to pay associated costs of issuance. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-19.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-1064 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of South Cherry Street
near the intersection of East Warren Avenue and South Cherry Street to the
southbound Interstate-25 ramp, with reservations.
Vacates South Cherry Street bounded by East Warren Avenue and East Evans Ave to
Southbound I-25 ramp, with reservations in Council District 4. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-15-19.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-1037 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fiscal Year 2020
Appendices to the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital
Authority, providing for the amounts to be paid for services by the City and
County of Denver and by the Denver Health and Hospital Authority for
Fiscal Year 2020.
Approves the 2020 Denver Health and Hospital Authority operating agreement
(ENVHL - #CE60436-31/#201952033). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-18-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-16-19.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-1048 A bill for an ordinance amending the alcohol beverages and retail
marijuana chapter of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to repeal
language that is duplicative of state law and to allow adult patrons of the
national western center to consume malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors
within approved areas of the national western center.
Amends Chapter 6 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to allow adult
patrons of the National Western Center to consume malt, vinous, or spirituous
liquors in approved areas within the National Western Center in Council District
9 in accordance with recent changes to state law. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-19.
Finance & Governance Committee
19-1038 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation in the
Denver Arts and Venues Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $2,400,000 in the Denver Arts and
Venues Special Revenue Fund to address an increased number of events and
attendance in 2019. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 10-8-19.
19-1039 A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission, a cash transfer,
and a supplemental appropriation from the General Contingency Fund to
the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $975,000 from General Fund
Contingency to transfer to the Liability and Claims Special Revenue Fund to
provide sufficient fund capacity. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-8-19.
19-1049 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission and supplemental
appropriations from the General Fund Contingency to Departments.
Approves a supplemental appropriation of $1,703,635 from General Fund
Contingency for several city agencies, including the Board of Ethics, the
Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Public Health and
Environment, Excise and Licenses, and the Office of Special Events. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-19.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-0891 A bill for an ordinance amending Section 18-95 to increase the
number of positions the district attorney is authorized to appoint.
Amends Section 18-95 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to amend
the number of positions the District Attorney is authorized to appoint in the
combined classification of chief deputy and senior chief deputy district attorney
from twenty-three attorneys to twenty-eight attorneys. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-10-19.
19-1019 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Regents of the
University of Colorado, to provide services to individuals living with
HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the Regents of the University of
Colorado Denver by adding $344,031 for a new total of $703,321 and one year for a
new end date of 2/29/20 for early intervention services, medical case management,
mental health services, outpatient ambulatory medical care (HIV specialty care),
and substance abuse services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, within the Denver
Transitional Grant Area (TGA) (ENVHL - 201951355). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-12-19. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-2-19.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-0954, designating 2288 South Milwaukee Street as a structure
for preservation; a required public hearing on the Mayor's Proposed
2020 Budget; and, a continued 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
Council Bill 19-0954 or the Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget must see
the Council Secretary or go online to sign up during the recess of
Council.
RECESS
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COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0954 A bill for an ordinance designating 2288 South Milwaukee Street
as a structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for property located at 2288 South
Milwaukee Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 9-24-19.
Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget
19-1183 Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
On Monday, November 4, 2019, Council is scheduled to sit as the quasi-judicial Board of
Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for local maintenance
districts. Of the twenty-seven (27) local maintenance districts, letters of protest were
only received for two (2) of the districts. Thus, on Monday, November 4, Council will hold
a public hearing on the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance
District and the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District. Since no
written protests of assessment were filed with the Manager of Public Works by the
deadlines of September 26, 2019 and October 17, 2019, for the remaining twenty-five
(25) districts, Council will not sit as the Board of Equalization for the following Local
Maintenance Districts:
15th Street Pedestrian Mall
20th Street Pedestrian Mall
Consolidated Larimer Street Pedestrian Mall
Santa Fe Drive Pedestrian Mall (C)
St. Luke's Pedestrian Mall
Delgany Street
East 13th Avenue Pedestrian Mall
South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall
Tennyson Street II Pedestrian Mall
West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall Phase I
44th Avenue & Eliot Street Pedestrian Mall
Greektown Pedestrian Mall
West 32nd Avenue Pedestrian Mall
32nd and Lowell Pedestrian Mall
Broadway A Pedestrian Mall
Broadway B Pedestrian Mall
Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall
Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall
22nd St. & Park Ave. West Pedestrian Mall
Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall
South Broadway Streetscape (Arizona to Iowa)
South Broadway Streetscape (Wesley to Yale)
South Broadway Streetscape (Iowa to Wesley)
Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of 38th to 44th)
Skyline Park
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 11-4-19:
19-0964 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3395
Brighton Boulevard and 3333 Brighton Boulevard in Five Points.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties located at 3333 and 3395
Brighton Boulevard from PUD-G#7, UO-2 to C-MX-8, IO-1, DO-7 and C-MX-8, IO-1,
DO-7 with waivers (planned development to urban center, mixed-use) in Council
District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-24-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
19-0967 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
18300 East 66th Avenue in DIA.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 18300 East 66th
Avenue from C-MU-20 with waivers and conditions, AIO to S-CC-5, AIO (urban
center, multi-unit to suburban commercial corridor with airport influence overlay) in
Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
9-24-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
FOR 11-12-19:
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
FOR 11-18-19:
19-1008 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2100
South Cherry Street, 4500 East Evans Avenue, and a portion of 2135 South
Cherry Street in University Hills.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties located at 2100 and 2135
South Cherry Street and 4500 Evans Avenue from C-MX-5 to C-MX-8 (urban center,
mixed-use, 5 stories to urban center, mixed-use 8 stories) in Council District 4. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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19-1009 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2175
South Cherry Street, 2176 South Clermont Street, 4501 East Warren
Avenue and a portion of 2135 South Cherry Street in University Hills.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties located at 2135 and 2175
South Cherry Street, 2176 South Clermont Street and 4501 Warren Avenue from
G-MU-3 and PUD 277 to C-MX-5 (planned development and multi-unit, three story to
urban center, mixed-use, five story) in Council District 4. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-8-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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