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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, November 25, 2019 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Hinds led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 19-1312 Minutes of Monday, November 18, 2019 The minutes of Monday, November 18 2019 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved. Council Minutes 19-1312 were approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Kashmann, Sawyer, Ortega, Kniech and Clark offered announcements. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS LATE FILINGS - BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 19-1116 A bill for an ordinance increasing the number of county judges from seventeen to eighteen. Amends Section 14-2(a) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to increase the number of County Judges from seventeen to eighteen. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19. This item was approved for late filing by Council President Clark. A motion offered by Councilwoman Black, duly seconded by Councilwoman Ortega, that the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for Council Bill 19-1116 to be filed as a late filing. The motion carried by the following vote: Rules of procedure suspended to allow late filing Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Page 1 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT Finance & Governance Committee 19-1232 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Special Trust Fund Series for the “Unclaimed Minimum Wages” program. Establishes the Unclaimed Minimum Wage Special Trust Fund to temporarily maintain unclaimed wage payments made by Denver employers pursuant to the minimum wage ordinance. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-1232 be placed upon final consideration and do pass, was followed by a motion offered by Councilwoman Kniech, duly seconded by Councilwoman Ortega, that final consideration of Council Bill 19-1232 be postponed to the end of the public hearing on Council Bill 19-1237, which motion to postpone carried by the following vote: Postponed Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) BLOCK VOTE A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 19-1234 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and nTegra, LLC concerning transport of natural gas for all City buildings including Denver International Airport. Approves a master purchase order with nTegra, LLC for $35,000,000 and for one year, with four one-year extensions, for transport of natural gas for all City buildings including Denver International Airport (SC-00004394). A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1234 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Page 2 19-1247 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Lea+Elliot, Inc. concerning on-call support for operation and maintenance of the Automated Guideway Transit System at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Lea + Elliot, Inc. for $3,000,000 and three years for on-call technical and engineering support for the operation and maintenance of Automated Guideway Transit System (AGTS) at Denver International Airport (201947779-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1247 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) 19-1248 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. concerning aircraft noise monitoring software and NextGen radar data at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with L3 Harris Corporation by adding two years and four months for a new end date of 4-30-22 for aircraft noise monitoring software and NextGen radar data at Denver International Airport. No change to contract amount (201952491 201629366-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1248 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Page 3 19-1249 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and WJ Advisors, LLC concerning professional airport system consulting services and planning and development of airport facilities at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with WJ Advisors, LLC by adding $1,000,000 for a new total of $4,000,000 and two years for a new end date of 12-31-21 for professional airport system consulting services for the financial and economic management of the Airport and for the planning and development of Airport facilities at Denver International Airport (201952412 201629561). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1249 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) 19-1250 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Hensel Phelps Construction Co. concerning construction work related to the Central Utility Plan Replacement project at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. by reducing the contract term by 87 calendar days and revising the milestone dates and liquated damages associated with them for construction work related to the Central Utility Plan (CUP) R-22 Replacement project, at Denver International Airport. No change to contract amount (201734839-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1250 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Page 4 19-1251 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment between the City and County of Denver and Logistical Planners, LLC concerning on-call operation and technical support services related to the Baggage Handling System and Automated Guideway Transit System at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with Logistical Planners, LLC by adding $8,000,000 for a new total of $29,000,000 and three years for a new end date of 1-5-23 for on-call operation and maintenance technical support, design services, construction management, and consulting services related to the baggage handling system (BHS) and the Automated Guideway Transit System (AGTS) at Denver International Airport (201952396 201207312). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1251 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Finance & Governance Committee 19-1239 A resolution approving a proposed Master Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AssetWorks, LLC to purchase, implement and maintain a cloud-based fleet management software. Approves a contract with AssetWorks, LLC for $1,747,380.85 and for five years to purchase, implement and maintain a cloud-based fleet management software, including asset management, parts inventory, work order management, internal billing and tracking management to support the operations of the Downtown Fleet Management group (TECHS - 201951363). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1239 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Page 5 19-1254 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver American Indian Commission. Approves the following Mayoral appointments to the Denver American Indian Commission: DeLynne Southern for a term effective immediately and expiring 7-11-20; David Wright for a term effective immediately and expiring 7-11-21; Danielle SeeWalker for a term effective immediately and expiring 7-11-22; and Rafael Maldonado Bad Hand for a term effective immediately and expiring 7-11-22 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-12-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1254 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 19-1162 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Turner Construction Company to provide building renovation services to the Family Crisis Center building. Approves a contract with Turner Construction Company for $5,750,000 and for 210 days to provide building renovation services to the Family Crisis Center building, including renovation of the garden level and the upper level for use as the Mental Health Center of Denver Solutions Center, located at 2929 West 10th Avenue in Council District 3 (201952028). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1162 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Page 6 19-1187 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. by adding compensation and a new end date to install new and maintain existing pavement markings. Amends an on-call contract with Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. by adding $500,000 for a new total of $3,897,424.32 and six months for a new end date of 8-13-20 to install new and maintain existing pavement markings, including crosswalks, words & symbols, decorative markings, and long & dash lane lines, citywide (201951994-01 201631445-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1187 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) 19-1188 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and RDP Barricade Company, LLC by adding compensation and a new end date to install new and maintain existing pavement markings. Amends an on-call contract with RDP Barricade Company, LLC doing business as Colorado Barricade Company, by adding $500,000 for a new total of $4,182,562.23 and six months for a new end date of 8-13-20 to install new and maintain existing pavement markings, including crosswalks, words & symbols, decorative markings, and long & dash lane lines, citywide (201951966-01 201732421-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1188 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) 19-1228 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Tower Commons Subdivision Filing No. 1. Approves a subdivision plat for Tower Commons Subdivision Filing No. 1, located between Green Valley Ranch Boulevard and 46th Avenue, and North Tower Road and North Andes Street in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1228 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Page 7 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) 19-1229 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 Pearl Street, East Iowa Avenue, South Pennsylvania Street and East Florida Avenue. Dedicates a parcel of land as public right of way as public alley, located in the alley bounded by South Pearl Street, East Iowa Avenue, South Pennsylvania Street and East Florida Avenue in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1229 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 19-1231 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Laradon West, LLC to amend the text to reflect the revised allocation of required HOME/HUD units within the property and release the prior covenant so that a new covenant may be recorded for an affordable housing development known as “The Elisabetta,” located at 5120 N. Broadway Avenue in Globeville-Elyria Swansea. Amends a loan agreement with Laradon West, LLC by amending text to reflect the revised allocation of required HOME/HUD units within the property and release the prior covenant so that a new covenant may be recorded for the construction of 91 units of income-restricted rental housing at Phase 1 of Laradon Homes, known as the “The Elisabetta,” an affordable housing development located at 5120 North Broadway in Council District 9. No change to agreement amount or duration (OEDEV-201738563-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30 -day review period is on 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Resolution 19-1231 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Page 8 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 19-1116 A bill for an ordinance increasing the number of county judges from seventeen to eighteen. Amends Section 14-2(a) of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) to increase the number of County Judges from seventeen to eighteen. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19. This item was approved for late filing by Council President Clark. Council Bill 19-1116 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading 19-1245 A bill for an ordinance approving the 4201 East Arkansas Urban Redevelopment Plan and the creation of the 4201 East Arkansas Urban Redevelopment Area and the 4201 East Arkansas Sales and Property Tax Increment Areas. Approves the 4201 East Arkansas Urban Redevelopment Plan authorizing the creation of an Urban Redevelopment Area and sales and property tax increment areas in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-19. Council Bill 19-1245 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 12-2-19 Ordered published with a future required public hearing 19-1246 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Cooperation Agreement between the City and County of Denver and 4201 East Arkansas Urban Redevelopment Area, to establish, among other matters, the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental sales and property taxes. Approves a cooperation agreement with Denver Urban Renewal Authority for the 4201 East Arkansas Urban Redevelopment Area to establish the parameters for tax increment financing with incremental sales and property taxes in Council District 6. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-19. Council Bill 19-1246 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading Page 9 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 19-1189 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Seventh Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement to Provide Fire Protection between the City and County of Denver and the City of Sheridan. Amends an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sheridan by renewing the agreement for an additional year through 12-31-20 at an annual rate of $2,148,634 in revenue to provide fire protection services to the City of Sheridan (FIRES201208809 FIRES-201952305). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-6-19. Council Bill 19-1189 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION City Council - Direct Files 19-1193 A bill for an ordinance making appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business for the year 2020 and for the purposes required by the Charter and by other law. Approves the 2020 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Long Bill). A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-1193 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Finance & Governance Committee 19-1194 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Fair Elections” program. Establishes the Fair Elections Special Revenue Fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series to administer the City matching program, as codified in Chapter 15, Article III of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, for public campaign finance established through the voter approved Referred Measure 2E in the November 2018 election. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-1194 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Page 10 19-1196 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new Fund in the Economic Opportunity Special Revenue Fund for the “Community Development Block Grant” program and transferring the existing grant from the Community Development Special Revenue Fund Series. Establishes a new Community Development Block Grant Fund in the Economic Opportunity Special Revenue Fund Series to be administered by Denver Economic Development and Opportunity to properly differentiate the funds from housing services and economic development services. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-1196 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) 19-1197 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Payroll Clearing Fund Series for the “Medical Self-Insurance” program and the means for authorizing expenditures for such fund. Establishes the Medical Self-Insurance Program Fund to administer a medical self-insurance program as part of the benefits package for City employees and appropriates the 2020 budget for this program. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-1197 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) 19-1198 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Homeless Services” Program, making an appropriation, and authorizing a cash transfer. Establishes a new Homeless Services Fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund Series under the administration of the Department of Housing Stability, transfers the cash balance from current Homeless Services Fund in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund Series, and appropriates budget in the new Homeless Services Fund for 2020. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-1198 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Page 11 Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) 19-1199 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Homeless Services Donations Fund”, and transferring the cash balance associated with the “Homeless Services Donations Fund” from the Human Services Special Revenue Fund Series. Establishes the Homeless Services Donations Fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund Series under the administration of the Department of Housing Stability and transfers the cash balance from the Homeless Services Donations Fund in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund Series for receiving public donations to support homeless services. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-1199 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) 19-1200 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund for the “Emergency Solutions Grant” program and transferring grant administration from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Housing Stability. Establishes the Emergency Solutions Fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund Series under the administration of the Department of Housing Stability and transfers financial and programmatic administration of the Emergency Solutions Grant from the Emergency Shelter Fund in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund Series to support staffing and programs dedicated to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-1200 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Page 12 19-1201 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund for the “Continuum of Care Grant” program and transferring grant administration from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Housing Stability. Establishes the Continuum of Care Grant Fund in the Community Development Fund Series to be administered by the Department of Housing Stability and transfers financial and programmatic administration of the Continuum of Care program from the Shelter Care Plus Fund in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund Series. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-1201 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) 19-1202 A bill for an ordinance transferring the administration of the “Emergency Food and Shelter Grant” program from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Housing Stability. Transfers financial and programmatic administration of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Grant from the Federal Grants Fund in the Human Services Special Revenue Fund Series to the Federal Grants Fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund Series to allow for administration by the Department of Housing Stability. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, that Council Bill 19-1202 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, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Clark announced that tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-1119, designating 1168 South Gilpin Street as a structure for preservation; a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-1120, designating 1717 East Arizona Avenue as a structure for preservation; and, a courtesy public hearing on Council Bill 19-1237, adding a new Chapter 58, Wages. Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online or see the Council Secretary to sign up during the recess of Council. RECESS Council took a recess. Page 13 COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 19-1119 A bill for an ordinance designating 1168 South Gilpin Street as a structure for preservation. Approves an individual landmark designation for property located at 1168 South Gilpin Street in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:01 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-1119. Laurie Tatlock, Shannon Stage, Kristi Miniello and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Jenny Buddenborg of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilwoman Ortega, that Council Bill 19-1119 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) 19-1120 A bill for an ordinance designating 1717 East Arizona Avenue as a structure for preservation. Approves an individual landmark designation for property located at 1717 East Arizona Avenue in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:19 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-1120. Steve Abman, Shannon Stage, Kristi Miniello and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Jenny Buddenborg of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilwoman CdeBaca, that Council Bill 19-1120 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Page 14 COURTESY PUBLIC HEARINGS Finance & Governance Committee 19-1237 A bill for an ordinance adding a new Chapter 58, Wages. Amends the Denver Revised Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 58, Wages, creating a citywide Denver Minimum Wage. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilwoman Ortega, was followed by a motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilwoman Black, that Council Bill 19-1237 be amended in the following particulars: "On Page 2, Line 7 add “WHEREAS, the city has a long history of embracing equal pay for equal work, and finds that it is in the best interest of the city and workers that all persons be paid not less than the minimum wage regardless of age or ability/disability, but that where minors are enrolled in a certified youth employment program that meets the criteria established by this ordinance and DEDO they are receiving valuable educational, training and/or career development benefits that justify up to a 15% reduction in the minimum wage paid only to youth under the age of 18 enrolled in such certified programs, and that no person other than such minors shall be exempted from the requirement that all workers be paid the minimum wage for work performed;”. Which motion to amend carried by the following vote: Amended Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:38 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-1237. Ap Lewis, Ms. N Hughes, Laurie-Ann Mills, Jessie Danielson, Patrick Horvath, Tyler Foulkes, Berhanu Ayele, Robel Worku, Tay Anderson, Adam Alleman, Bonita Bock, Pedro Barillo, Medhane Woldemariam, Benjamin Elwood, Chelsea Stallings, David Roybal, Dawn Howard, Jesse Parris and Donna Coulon signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Betsy Murray and Curtis Chong signed up to speak neither in favor nor against the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Council member Kniech delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilwoman Ortega, that Council Bill 19-1237 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) Page 15 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Finance & Governance Committee 19-1232 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Special Trust Fund Series for the “Unclaimed Minimum Wages” program. Establishes the Unclaimed Minimum Wage Special Trust Fund to temporarily maintain unclaimed wage payments made by Denver employers pursuant to the minimum wage ordinance. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-12-19. A motion offered by Councilman Hinds, duly seconded by Councilman Kashmann, that Council Bill 19-1232 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The motion carried by the following vote: Placed upon final consideration and do pass Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Gilmore, Herndon (2) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. President Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk of the City and County of Denver Page 16