City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · November 4, 2019
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, November 4, 2019 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Flynn 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
The minutes of Monday, October 28, 2019 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved.
19-1212 Minutes of Monday, October 28, 2019
Council Minutes 19-1212 were approved
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Hinds, Herndon, Black, CdeBaca, Kniech, Sandoval and Sawyer offered
announcements.
Council President Clark announced that tonight, Council is scheduled to sit
as the quasi-judicial Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total cost
assessments for two local maintenance districts – the Golden Triangle
Pedestrian Mall in Council District 10 and the Phase II West 38th Avenue
Pedestrian Mall located in Council District 1. 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 25 local
maintenance districts, no hearings are required, the assessments are
approved, and Council will not sit as the Board of Equalization for the
following:
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.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
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PROCLAMATIONS
19-1214 A proclamation in support of the plan for the High Line Canal.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Proclamation 19-1214 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)
19-1217 A proclamation honoring the Daddy Bruce Randolph Legacy.
A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Sawyer, that Council Proclamation 19-1217 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)
MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET
19-1221 CdeBaca amendment No. 1 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilman Hinds,
that Council Amendment 19-1221 to the Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget be passed.
The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Offered
Aye: CdeBaca, Hinds, Kniech, Ortega, Sawyer (5)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Sandoval,
Torres (8)
19-1222 CdeBaca amendment No. 2 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilman Hinds,
that Council Amendment 19-1222 to the Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget be passed.
The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Offered
Aye: CdeBaca, Hinds, Ortega, Sawyer (4)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Sandoval, Torres (9)
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19-1223 CdeBaca amendment No. 3 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilman Hinds,
that Council Amendment 19-1223 to the Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget be passed.
The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Offered
Aye: CdeBaca, Hinds (2)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
19-1224 CdeBaca amendment No. 4 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Sawyer, that Council Amendment 19-1224 to the Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget be
passed. The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Offered
Aye: CdeBaca, Hinds (2)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
19-1225 CdeBaca amendment No. 5 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilman Hinds,
that Council Amendment 19-1225 to the Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget be passed.
The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Offered
Aye: CdeBaca (1)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
19-1226 CdeBaca amendment No. 6 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilman Hinds,
that Council Amendment 19-1226 to the Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget be passed.
The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Offered
Aye: CdeBaca, Hinds, Sawyer (3)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Torres (10)
19-1227 CdeBaca amendment No. 7 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilman Hinds,
that Council Amendment 19-1227 to the Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget be passed.
The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Offered
Aye: CdeBaca, Hinds (2)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
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19-1235 CdeBaca amendment No. 8 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
A motion offered by Councilwoman CdeBaca, duly seconded by Councilman Hinds,
that Council Amendment 19-1235 to the Mayor's Proposed 2020 Budget be passed.
The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Offered
Aye: CdeBaca (1)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11)
Absent: Ortega (1)
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-1110 A bill for an ordinance amending the alcohol beverages and retail
marijuana chapter of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to create a
licensing scheme in which promotional associations may operate common
areas for the consumption of alcohol within approved entertainment
districts in the City and County of Denver.
Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to add a new Section in
Chapter 6, Article II for the licensing and regulation of alcohol common consumption
areas, the certification and regulation of promotional associations, and the creation
and regulation of entertainment districts within the City. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-23-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Bill 19-1110 be ordered published was followed by a motion offered by
Councilwoman Ortega, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill
19-1110 be amended in the following particulars: "On page 9, line 17, strike
'Sunset.' and replace with 'Sunset; report to city council.'; On line 18, strike 'This'
and replace with '(a) This'; After line 18, insert the following: '(b) The director shall
report in writing to city council by April 15 of each year, beginning in 2021, on the
operation of the entertainment district and common consumption area licensing
program." to require Excise and Licenses to report back to Council on the operation
of these districts annually starting in 2021. Of which motion to amend carried by the
following vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Bill 19-1110 be ordered published. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ordered published as amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Finance & Governance Committee
19-0805 A bill for an ordinance establishing the Office of Climate Action,
Sustainability, and Resiliency.
A bill for an ordinance establishing the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and
Resiliency. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-13-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Gilmore,
that Council Bill 19-0805 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion
failed to carry by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: CdeBaca (1)
Nay: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, 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
19-1113 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Cintas Corporation No. 2 concerning a uniform rental
and purchase program at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Cintas for $4,000,000 and for three years to provide a
unified branded uniform rental and purchase program for Denver International
Airport (201948103-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-25-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-23-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-1113 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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Finance & Governance Committee
19-1071 A resolution approving a proposed first Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Kutak Rock, LLP concerning outside counsel
at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Kutak Rock, LLP by adding $750,000 for a new total of
$950,000 to provide counsel and representation in federal aviation regulatory
compliance maters, civil and administrative litigation, airport land use, and
airport-related negotiations affecting Denver International Airport. No change to
contract duration (ATTNY-201841070). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-25-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-22-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-1071 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)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-1079 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Denise de
Percin to the Citizen Oversight Board Nominating Committee for a term
effective immediately and expiring on 10-30-2023.
That the City Council appointment of Denise de Percin to the Citizen Oversight Board
Nominating Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring on
10-30-20203 be and herby is approved. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-23-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-1079 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)
19-1080 A resolution approving City Council’s re-appointment of Marilyn
Halpern to the Denver Great Kids Head Start Policy Council for a term
effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-2020, or until or successor is
duly appointed, be and hearby is approved.
That the City Council re-appointment of Marilyn Halpern to the Denver Great Kids
Head Start Policy Council for a term effective immediately and expiring on
8-31-2020, or until a successor is duly appointed, be and herby is approved. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-23-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-1080 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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19-1115 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Busco, Inc., to provide
transportation services for the homeless.
Amends a contract with BUSCO, Inc. by adding $115,000 for a new total of
$1,915,000 to provide transportation for people experiencing homelessness from
designated Central Downtown Denver areas to various approved overflow shelter
locations throughout the Denver Metro Area. No change to contract duration
(SOCSV- 2018-44792-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-25-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-23-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-1115 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)
19-1147 A resolution approving City Council’s appointment of Brandan
Burns to the Denver Great Kids Head Start Policy Council.
That the City Council appointment of Brandan Burns to the Denver Great Kids Head
Start Policy Council for a term effective immediately and expiring on 10-31-2020, or
until a successor is duly appointed, be and herby is approved. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-23-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Resolution 19-1147 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
19-1108 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the Wastewater
Management Enterprise Fund.
Approves receipt and appropriation of $1,000,000 in funds from Urban
Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High
Flood District, related to partial funding for the South Platte River Upstream
of Mississippi project, for drainage and flood control facilities improvements
extending along the South Platte River upstream of Mississippi throughout
the City. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-22-19.
Council Bill 19-1108 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-1057 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2975
Huron Street in Five Points.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2975 Huron
Street from R-MU-30 with waivers to C-MX-12 (residential, mixed-use to urban
center, mixed-use) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-15-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 19-1057 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
12-2-19
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
19-1058 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2100
South Colorado Boulevard, 4040 East Evans Avenue, 2140 South Albion
Street, 2130-2150 South Colorado Boulevard and 4102-4108 East Evans
Avenue in University Hills.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties located at 2100 South
Colorado Boulevard, 4040 East Evans Avenue, 2140 South Albion Street, 2130-2150
South Colorado Boulevard, and 4102- 4108 East Evans Avenue from C-MX-5 and
C-MX-5 UO-1, UO-2 to C-MX-12 (urban center, mixed-use, five-stories to urban
center, mixed-use, twelve-stories) in Council District 4. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 19-1058 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
12-2-19
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-1088 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District
Number One, by adding compensation and six months for a new end date.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One by
adding $106,376.72 for a new total of $559,018.70 and six months for a new end
date of 6-30-20 to co-operate the Denver Afterschool Alliance to support Denver
afterschool providers by offering tools and resources to help improve program
quality and measure outcomes, citywide (MOEAI-201952054).The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-25-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-23-19.
Council Bill 19-1088 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
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.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 19-1060 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)
19-1072 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.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 19-1072 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)
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.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 19-1064 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)
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.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilwoman Kniech, that
Council Bill 19-1037 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)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-0964, changing the zoning classification for 3395 Brighton
Boulevard and 3333 Brighton Boulevard; a required public hearing
on Council Bill 19-0967, changing the zoning classification for 18300
East 66th Avenue; and, Council will sit as the quasi-judicial Board of
Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for two
local maintenance districts – the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall in
Council District 10 and the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian
Mall in Council District 1. Anyone wanting to speak on any of these
matters must see the Council Secretary or go online to sign up
during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess
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COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilman Hinds, that
Council Bill 19-0964 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 8:01 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0964. Kirsty Greer, Brian Dunn, Blair
Lichtenfels, Bryan Slekes, Tai Beldock and Jordan Block signed up to speak in favor of
the bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Brandon Shaver of
Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Kashmann, Kniech,
Ortega (8)
Nay: CdeBaca, Hinds, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (5)
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.
A motion offered by Councilman Flynn, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that
Council Bill 19-0967 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 9:09 p.m., Council President
Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-0967. Mark Throckmorton and Ferd
Belz signed up to speak in favor of this bill. Jesse Parris signed up to speak in opposition
of the billl. Theresa Lucero of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff
report.
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Abstain: CdeBaca (1)
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COUNCIL CONVENES AS THE QUASI-JUDICIAL BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
19-1218 Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall
The assessment for Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall was approved
Approved
19-1219 Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall
The assessment for Phase II West 3th AvenuePedestrian Mall was approved
Approved
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that on Monday, December 2,
2019, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-1057, changing the zoning classification for 2975 Huron Street in
Five Points; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-1058,
changing the zoning classification for 2100 South Colorado
Boulevard, 4040 East Evans Avenue, 2140 South Albion Street,
2130-2150 South Colorado Boulevard and 4102-4108 East Evans
Avenue in University Hills. Any protests against Council Bill 19-1057
or 19-1058, must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon
on November 25, 2019.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark
adjourned the meeting at 9:24 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, November 4, 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, November 4, 2019
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
19-1212 Minutes of Monday, October 28, 2019
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tonight, Council is scheduled to sit as the quasi-judicial Board of
Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments for two local
maintenance districts – the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall in Council
District 10 and the Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall located in
Council District 1. 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 25 local maintenance districts, no
hearings are required, the assessments are approved, and Council will not
sit as the Board of Equalization for the following:
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.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
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PROCLAMATIONS
19-1214 A proclamation in support of the plan for the High Line Canal.
Sponsor Black
19-1217 A proclamation honoring the Daddy Bruce Randolph Legacy.
Sponsor CdeBaca
MAYOR'S PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET
19-1221 CdeBaca amendment No. 1 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
19-1222 CdeBaca amendment No. 2 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
19-1223 CdeBaca amendment No. 3 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
19-1224 CdeBaca amendment No. 4 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
19-1225 CdeBaca amendment No. 5 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
19-1226 CdeBaca amendment No. 6 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
19-1227 CdeBaca amendment No. 7 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
19-1235 CdeBaca amendment No. 8 to Mayor’s Proposed 2020 Budget
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-1113 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Cintas Corporation No. 2 concerning a uniform rental
and purchase program at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Cintas for $4,000,000 and for three years to provide a
unified branded uniform rental and purchase program for Denver International
Airport (201948103-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-25-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-23-19.
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Finance & Governance Committee
19-1071 A resolution approving a proposed first Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Kutak Rock, LLP concerning outside counsel
at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Kutak Rock, LLP by adding $750,000 for a new total of
$950,000 to provide counsel and representation in federal aviation regulatory
compliance maters, civil and administrative litigation, airport land use, and
airport-related negotiations affecting Denver International Airport. No change to
contract duration (ATTNY-201841070). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 11-25-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-22-19.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-1079 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Denise de
Percin to the Citizen Oversight Board Nominating Committee for a term
effective immediately and expiring on 10-30-2023.
That the City Council appointment of Denise de Percin to the Citizen Oversight Board
Nominating Committee for a term effective immediately and expiring on
10-30-20203 be and herby is approved. The Committee approved filing this item at
its meeting on 10-23-19.
19-1080 A resolution approving City Council’s re-appointment of Marilyn
Halpern to the Denver Great Kids Head Start Policy Council for a term
effective immediately and expiring on 8-31-2020, or until or successor is
duly appointed, be and hearby is approved.
That the City Council re-appointment of Marilyn Halpern to the Denver Great Kids
Head Start Policy Council for a term effective immediately and expiring on
8-31-2020, or until a successor is duly appointed, be and herby is approved. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-23-19.
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19-1115 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Busco, Inc., to provide
transportation services for the homeless.
Amends a contract with BUSCO, Inc. by adding $115,000 for a new total of
$1,915,000 to provide transportation for people experiencing homelessness from
designated Central Downtown Denver areas to various approved overflow shelter
locations throughout the Denver Metro Area. No change to contract duration
(SOCSV- 2018-44792-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 11-25-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 10-23-19.
19-1147 A resolution approving City Council’s appointment of Brandan
Burns to the Denver Great Kids Head Start Policy Council.
That the City Council appointment of Brandan Burns to the Denver Great Kids Head
Start Policy Council for a term effective immediately and expiring on 10-31-2020, or
until a successor is duly appointed, be and herby is approved. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-23-19.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
19-1110 A bill for an ordinance amending the alcohol beverages and retail
marijuana chapter of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to create a
licensing scheme in which promotional associations may operate common
areas for the consumption of alcohol within approved entertainment
districts in the City and County of Denver.
Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to add a new Section in
Chapter 6, Article II for the licensing and regulation of alcohol common consumption
areas, the certification and regulation of promotional associations, and the creation
and regulation of entertainment districts within the City. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 10-23-19.
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Finance & Governance Committee
19-1108 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the Wastewater
Management Enterprise Fund.
Approves receipt and appropriation of $1,000,000 in funds from Urban
Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High
Flood District, related to partial funding for the South Platte River Upstream
of Mississippi project, for drainage and flood control facilities improvements
extending along the South Platte River upstream of Mississippi throughout
the City. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-22-19.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-1057 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2975
Huron Street in Five Points.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2975 Huron
Street from R-MU-30 with waivers to C-MX-12 (residential, mixed-use to urban
center, mixed-use) in Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be
held on Monday, 12-2-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
10-15-19.
19-1058 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2100
South Colorado Boulevard, 4040 East Evans Avenue, 2140 South Albion
Street, 2130-2150 South Colorado Boulevard and 4102-4108 East Evans
Avenue in University Hills.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties located at 2100 South
Colorado Boulevard, 4040 East Evans Avenue, 2140 South Albion Street, 2130-2150
South Colorado Boulevard, and 4102- 4108 East Evans Avenue from C-MX-5 and
C-MX-5 UO-1, UO-2 to C-MX-12 (urban center, mixed-use, five-stories to urban
center, mixed-use, twelve-stories) in Council District 4. If ordered published, a
public hearing will be held on Monday, 12-2-19. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 10-22-19.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-1088 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District
Number One, by adding compensation and six months for a new end date.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One by
adding $106,376.72 for a new total of $559,018.70 and six months for a new end
date of 6-30-20 to co-operate the Denver Afterschool Alliance to support Denver
afterschool providers by offering tools and resources to help improve program
quality and measure outcomes, citywide (MOEAI-201952054).The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-25-19. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-23-19.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
19-0805 A bill for an ordinance establishing the Office of Climate Action,
Sustainability, and Resiliency.
A bill for an ordinance establishing the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and
Resiliency. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-13-19.
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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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-0964, changing the zoning classification for 3395 Brighton
Boulevard and 3333 Brighton Boulevard; a required public hearing
on Council Bill 19-0967, changing the zoning classification for
18300 East 66th Avenue; and, Council will sit as the quasi-judicial
Board of Equalization to consider reduction of total cost assessments
for two local maintenance districts – the Golden Triangle Pedestrian
Mall in Council District 10 and the Phase II West 38th Avenue
Pedestrian Mall in Council District 1. Anyone wanting to speak on
any of these matters must see the Council Secretary or go online to
sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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.
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.
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COUNCIL CONVENES AS THE QUASI-JUDICIAL BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
19-1218 Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall
19-1219 Phase II West 38th Avenue Pedestrian Mall
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, December 2, 2019, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-1057,
changing the zoning classification for 2975 Huron Street in Five
Points; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-1058,
changing the zoning classification for 2100 South Colorado
Boulevard, 4040 East Evans Avenue, 2140 South Albion Street,
2130-2150 South Colorado Boulevard and 4102-4108 East Evans
Avenue in University Hills. Any protests against Council Bill 19-1057
or 19-1058, must be filed with the Council Offices no later than
noon on November 25, 2019.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
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
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
FOR 12-2-19:
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.
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