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Denver, CO · December 9, 2019

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City Council Minutes Meeting Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 5:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Sawyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The minutes of Monday, December 2, 2019 were distributed to members of Council. Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved. Approved COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Council members Black, CdeBaca and Hinds offered announcements. Council President Clark announced that tonight, Council was scheduled to hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-1155, changing the zoning classification for 10353 East Mississippi Avenue in Windsor. However, the applicant has requested to withdraw their application, and Council will be asked to defeat this item- a public hearing will not be held. We apologize for any inconvenience. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 19-1362 A proclamation Honoring the Legacy of Raul Vásquez Jr. A motion offered by Councilwoman Torres, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Proclamation 19-1362 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Block Vote A motion offered to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote: Approved the consent agenda Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Page 1 RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 19-1288 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Twist Inc. concerning 16 air handling units for Concourse C expansion at Denver International Airport. Approves a purchase order with Twist, Inc. for $1,301,118 to purchase 16 air handling units for Concourse C Expansion in Denver International Airport (PO-00077764). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-27-19. A motion offered that Council Resolution 19-1288 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Finance & Governance Committee 19-1286 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company to provide medical benefit plans to eligible employees in 2019. Approves a contract with Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company for $90,000,000 and for one year to provide medical benefit plans to eligible employees in 2019 (201950446). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. A motion offered that Council Resolution 19-1286 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Page 2 19-1287 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Output Services, Inc. for printing and mailing Department of Motor Vehicles renewal notices integrated with the Colorado Department of Revenue DRIVES system database, and related official notices as needed. Approves a master purchase order with Output Services, Inc. for $1,500,000 and through 12-31-22, with two optional one-year renewal extensions, for printing and mailing of Department of Motor Vehicles renewal notices integrated with the Colorado Department of Revenue DRIVES system database, and related official notices as needed (SC-00004415). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. A motion offered that Council Resolution 19-1287 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) 19-1293 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver Commission on Aging. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Ruth Sanchez, Susan Maxfield, Kristine Burrows, Estella Wolff and Teresa Falagrady to the Denver Commission on Aging for terms effective immediately and expiring 8-31-21 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-26-19. A motion offered that Council Resolution 19-1293 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Page 3 19-1301 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Vision Service Plan Insurance Company to provide a vision benefit plan to eligible City employees and classified Denver Police employees. Amends a contract with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company (VSP) by adding $1,003,000 for a new total of $1,843,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide a vision benefit plan to eligible City employees and classified Denver Police employees (201952645). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. A motion offered that Council Resolution 19-1301 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) 19-1304 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC to allow work to commence under the Agreement based upon the City issuance of a Purchase Order. Amends a contract with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC. to add procedural language pertaining to the use of purchase orders for providing the City with various telecommunication services including voice, video, wi-fi, and internet site to site connectivity, access to the internet to be used by some of the city’s major applications, service to help protect the city from unauthorized access, and the ability to make and receive phone calls over the internet, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration (TECHS - 201841263). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. A motion offered that Council Resolution 19-1304 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Page 4 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 19-1085 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and David Evans And Associates, Inc. for on-call multimodal design services. Approves a contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for $3 million and for three years for on-call multimodal planning services for the bike network in Council Districts 3, 6, 7, 9 and 10 (201952152). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19. A motion offered that Council Resolution 19-1085 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) 19-1086 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for on-call multimodal design services. Approves a contract with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for $3 million and for three years for on-call multimodal planning services for the bike network in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 7 and 9 (201952151). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19. A motion offered that Council Resolution 19-1086 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) 19-1087 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Toole Design Group, LLC for on-call multimodal design services. Approves a contract with Toole Design Group, LLC for $3 million and for three years for on-call multimodal planning services for the bike network in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9 and 10 (201952155). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19. A motion offered that Council Resolution 19-1087 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Page 5 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 19-1211 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Senior Housing Options, Inc. for the rehabilitation of the Olin Hotel Apartments in order to provide affordable housing. Approves a loan agreement with Senior Housing Options for $1.5 million and for 60 years to provide HOME funds for financing of hard and soft costs to preserve the affordability of 107 units and add five new units at The Olin Hotel Apartments located at 1420 North Logan Street in Council District 10 (OEDEV-201950702). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-19. A motion offered that Council Resolution 19-1211 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Page 6 19-1277 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ECLT Inca Commons, LLC to provide construction financing for affordable for-sale condominium homes in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Approves a loan agreement with ECLT Inca Commons, LLC for $3,675,000 to support the construction of 92 units of income-restricted for-sale housing for residents earning less than 80% of area median income, affordable for 99 years through land lease with the Elevations Community Land Trust, located at 603 North Inca Street in Council District 3 (OEDEV-201951256). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-20-19. A motion offered that Council Resolution 19-1277 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote: Adopted Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 19-1294 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Wastewater Management Enterprise Fund Series for the “Wastewater Management Division Planned Fleet Replacement” program, making a rescission from and an appropriation in the Wastewater Management Operations Fund, and making a cash transfer to the new Fund. Establishes the Wastewater Management Division Planned Fleet Replacement Fund and authorizes an appropriation in the Wastewater Operating Fund to make a cash transfer to this new fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. Council Bill 19-1294 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading 19-1295 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund for the “Homeless Shelter Utility Support” program and transferring grant administration from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Housing Stability. Establishes the Homeless Shelter Utility Support Grant Fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Funds Series and transfers financial and programmatic administration of the Homeless Shelter Utility Support Grant Program from the Human Services Private Grants Fund to the new fund to allow for administration by the Department of Housing Stability. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. Council Bill 19-1295 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading Page 7 19-1296 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for the “Public Works Capital Contributions” program. Establishes the Public Works Capital Contributions Fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for revenues and expenditures related to planning, design and construction of public infrastructure capital projects. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. Council Bill 19-1296 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading 19-1297 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for the “Parks and Recreation Capital Contributions” program. Establishes the Parks and Recreation Capital Contributions Fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for revenues and expenditures related to planning, design and construction of Parks and Recreation capital projects. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. Council Bill 19-1297 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading 19-1298 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the East Corridor Certification of Participation Fund to support the 2020 Wastewater Management Enterprise Fund portion of the East Corridor COP Payment. Appropriates $875,460 in the East Corridor Certification of Participation Fund to support the Wastewater portion of the annual East Corridor COP payment. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. Council Bill 19-1298 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading 19-1299 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District (RTD) to offer the RTD Ecopass program to eligible employees citywide. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $1,770,284 and for one year to offer the RTD Ecopass program to eligible employees, citywide (201952644). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. Council Bill 19-1299 was ordered published on first reading Ordered published on first reading Page 8 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 19-1259 A bill for an ordinance designating the Tilden School for Teaching Health Historic District as a district for preservation. Approves the designation of Tilden School for Teaching Health as a Landmark Historic District for preservation, located at the intersection of Grove Street and Fairview Place in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. Council Bill 19-1259 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on 12-16-19. Ordered published with a future required public hearing BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION City Council - Direct Files 19-1292 A bill for an ordinance codifying the existing office of legislative services and specifying its personnel, duties and functions. A bill for an ordinance codifying the existing office of legislative services and specifying its personnel, duties and functions. Council member Kniech approved direct filing this item on 11-27-19. A motion offered that Council Bill 19-1292 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Finance & Governance Committee 19-1195 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Stapleton Retained Tax Reserve” Fund. Establishes the Stapleton Retained Tax Reserve Special Revenue Fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. A motion offered that Council Bill 19-1195 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Page 9 19-1240 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund Contingency, making a supplemental appropriation to the Denver Police Department, making appropriations in the General Fund to make cash transfers to the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund, and making a supplemental appropriation in the Environmental Services Enterprise Fund. Rescinds $6,196,000 from General Fund Contingency to make a supplemental appropriation in the Denver Police Department, to make a cash transfer to and appropriations in the Capital Improvement and Maintenance Projects Fund for technology investments and for capital improvements to the 405 South Platte project, and approves a supplemental appropriation of $250,000 in the Environmental Services Enterprise Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. A motion offered that Council Bill 19-1240 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) 19-1260 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures from the Dental Self-Insurance Fund. Approves an appropriation for the 2020 Self-Insured Dental Fund totaling $11,196,418.32. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. A motion offered that Council Bill 19-1260 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) 19-1271 A bill for an ordinance amending the 1963 Retirement Plan with regard to contributions and payroll deductions. Amends Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) for modifications to the Denver Employees Retirement Plan (DERP) regarding contributions and payroll deductions. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. A motion offered that Council Bill 19-1271 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Page 10 19-1272 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation from General Fund Contingency to the Department of Finance to make a payment to the Denver Employees Retirement Plan. Approves a supplemental appropriation of $4,772,435 from General Fund contingency to the Department of Finance for a payment in 2019 to maintain the Denver Employees Retirement Plan (DERP) on a sound actuarial basis. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. A motion offered that Council Bill 19-1272 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) 19-1273 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from the General Fund Public Works appropriation and making an appropriation in and a cash transfer to the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund. Rescinds and re-appropriates $200,000 from General Fund appropriations to the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund to support a speed and safety study in response to City Council’s 2020 budget request. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. A motion offered that Council Bill 19-1273 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) 19-1274 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the Community Corrections Special Revenue Fund and authorizing a cash transfer to the General Fund. Establishes budget in the Community Corrections Special Revenue Fund to transfer the cash balance from prior year State contracts that total $110,652 to the General Fund. This revenue is assumed in the 2020 General Fund budget appropriation. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. A motion offered that Council Bill 19-1274 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Page 11 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 19-1109 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District for drainage and flood control improvements regarding the South Platte River upstream of Mississippi Avenue. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood District for $2,000,000, with $1,000,000 of UDFCD funds and $1,000,000 of City funds 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 (201952174).The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19. A motion offered that Council Bill 19-1109 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) 19-1269 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, to perform rehabilitation work on major sanitary sewer lines serving the City. Approves an access and use permit agreement with Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to perform rehabilitation work on major sanitary sewer lines serving the City, located in Lower Lakewood Gulch Park, City of Cuernavaca Park and Carpio-Sanguinette Park in Council Districts 1, 3, and 9 (201952332-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. A motion offered that Council Bill 19-1269 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Page 12 Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 19-1242 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to increase the amount and extend the term. Amends a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding $349,992 for a new total of $1,399,984 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to expand access and availability of evidence-based treatment services to Denver’s homeless population, recently released from detox, citywide (SOCSV-2016-31694-03; SOCSV-201952411-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-19. A motion offered that Council Bill 19-1242 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) 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 19-1156, changing the zoning classification for 2220 Blake Street in Five Points. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 19-1155 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 10353 East Mississippi Avenue in Windsor. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 10353 East Mississippi Avenue from B-1 with Condition to S-MX-3 (business district in the former chapter 59 zoning to suburban, mixed-use) in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-19. A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 19-1155 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: (None) (0) Nay: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) Page 13 19-1156 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2220 Blake Street in Five Points. Approves an official map amendment to rezone a portion of the property located at 2220 Blake Street from R-MU-30 with waivers and conditions to C-MX-5 (residential, multi-unit in the former chapter 59 zoning code to urban center, mixed use) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-19. Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:13 p.m., Council President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 19-1156. Lee Driscoll and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Brandon Shaver of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report. A motion offered by Councilwoman Sawyer, duly seconded by Councilman Herndon, that Council Bill 19-1156 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, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann, Kniech, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (11) Nay: (None) (0) Absent: Flynn, Ortega (2) PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Council President Clark announced that on Monday, December 16, 2019, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-1259, designating the Tilden School for Teaching Health Historic District as a district for preservation. Page 14 ADJOURN There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark adjourned the meeting at 6:28 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 15

Agenda

City Council Meeting of Monday, December 9, 2019 City and County of Denver Robin Kniech........................At Large Jolon Clark........................District 7 Deborah “Debbie” Ortega.......At Large Christopher Herndon...........District 8 Amanda P. 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, December 9, 2019 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Tonight, Council was scheduled to hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-1155, changing the zoning classification for 10353 East Mississippi Avenue in Windsor. However, the applicant has requested to withdraw their application, and Council will be asked to defeat this item- a public hearing will not be held. We apologize for any inconvenience. PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 19-1362 A proclamation Honoring the Legacy of Raul Vásquez Jr. Sponsor Torres RESOLUTIONS Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee 19-1288 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Twist Inc. concerning 16 air handling units for Concourse C expansion at Denver International Airport. Approves a purchase order with Twist, Inc. for $1,301,118 to purchase 16 air handling units for Concourse C Expansion in Denver International Airport (PO-00077764). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-27-19. Page 2 City Council Agenda Monday, December 9, 2019 Finance & Governance Committee 19-1286 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company to provide medical benefit plans to eligible employees in 2019. Approves a contract with Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company for $90,000,000 and for one year to provide medical benefit plans to eligible employees in 2019 (201950446). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. 19-1287 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Output Services, Inc. for printing and mailing Department of Motor Vehicles renewal notices integrated with the Colorado Department of Revenue DRIVES system database, and related official notices as needed. Approves a master purchase order with Output Services, Inc. for $1,500,000 and through 12-31-22, with two optional one-year renewal extensions, for printing and mailing of Department of Motor Vehicles renewal notices integrated with the Colorado Department of Revenue DRIVES system database, and related official notices as needed (SC-00004415). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. 19-1293 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointments to the Denver Commission on Aging. Approves the Mayoral appointments of Ruth Sanchez, Susan Maxfield, Kristine Burrows, Estella Wolff and Teresa Falagrady to the Denver Commission on Aging for terms effective immediately and expiring 8-31-21 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 11-26-19. Page 3 City Council Agenda Monday, December 9, 2019 19-1301 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Vision Service Plan Insurance Company to provide a vision benefit plan to eligible City employees and classified Denver Police employees. Amends a contract with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company (VSP) by adding $1,003,000 for a new total of $1,843,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide a vision benefit plan to eligible City employees and classified Denver Police employees (201952645). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. 19-1304 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC to allow work to commence under the Agreement based upon the City issuance of a Purchase Order. Amends a contract with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC. to add procedural language pertaining to the use of purchase orders for providing the City with various telecommunication services including voice, video, wi-fi, and internet site to site connectivity, access to the internet to be used by some of the city’s major applications, service to help protect the city from unauthorized access, and the ability to make and receive phone calls over the internet, citywide. No change to contract amount or duration (TECHS - 201841263). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 19-1085 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and David Evans And Associates, Inc. for on-call multimodal design services. Approves a contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for $3 million and for three years for on-call multimodal planning services for the bike network in Council Districts 3, 6, 7, 9 and 10 (201952152). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19. Page 4 City Council Agenda Monday, December 9, 2019 19-1086 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for on-call multimodal design services. Approves a contract with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. for $3 million and for three years for on-call multimodal planning services for the bike network in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 7 and 9 (201952151). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19. 19-1087 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Toole Design Group, LLC for on-call multimodal design services. Approves a contract with Toole Design Group, LLC for $3 million and for three years for on-call multimodal planning services for the bike network in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, 9 and 10 (201952155). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 19-1211 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Senior Housing Options, Inc. for the rehabilitation of the Olin Hotel Apartments in order to provide affordable housing. Approves a loan agreement with Senior Housing Options for $1.5 million and for 60 years to provide HOME funds for financing of hard and soft costs to preserve the affordability of 107 units and add five new units at The Olin Hotel Apartments located at 1420 North Logan Street in Council District 10 (OEDEV-201950702). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-19. Page 5 City Council Agenda Monday, December 9, 2019 19-1277 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ECLT Inca Commons, LLC to provide construction financing for affordable for-sale condominium homes in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Approves a loan agreement with ECLT Inca Commons, LLC for $3,675,000 to support the construction of 92 units of income-restricted for-sale housing for residents earning less than 80% of area median income, affordable for 99 years through land lease with the Elevations Community Land Trust, located at 603 North Inca Street in Council District 3 (OEDEV-201951256). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-20-19. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION Finance & Governance Committee 19-1294 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Wastewater Management Enterprise Fund Series for the “Wastewater Management Division Planned Fleet Replacement” program, making a rescission from and an appropriation in the Wastewater Management Operations Fund, and making a cash transfer to the new Fund. Establishes the Wastewater Management Division Planned Fleet Replacement Fund and authorizes an appropriation in the Wastewater Operating Fund to make a cash transfer to this new fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. 19-1295 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Fund for the “Homeless Shelter Utility Support” program and transferring grant administration from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Housing Stability. Establishes the Homeless Shelter Utility Support Grant Fund in the Community Development Special Revenue Funds Series and transfers financial and programmatic administration of the Homeless Shelter Utility Support Grant Program from the Human Services Private Grants Fund to the new fund to allow for administration by the Department of Housing Stability. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. Page 6 City Council Agenda Monday, December 9, 2019 19-1296 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for the “Public Works Capital Contributions” program. Establishes the Public Works Capital Contributions Fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for revenues and expenditures related to planning, design and construction of public infrastructure capital projects. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. 19-1297 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for the “Parks and Recreation Capital Contributions” program. Establishes the Parks and Recreation Capital Contributions Fund in the Grant and Other Money Projects Fund Series for revenues and expenditures related to planning, design and construction of Parks and Recreation capital projects. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. 19-1298 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the East Corridor Certification of Participation Fund to support the 2020 Wastewater Management Enterprise Fund portion of the East Corridor COP Payment. Appropriates $875,460 in the East Corridor Certification of Participation Fund to support the Wastewater portion of the annual East Corridor COP payment. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. 19-1299 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Regional Transportation District (RTD) to offer the RTD Ecopass program to eligible employees citywide. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $1,770,284 and for one year to offer the RTD Ecopass program to eligible employees, citywide (201952644). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-26-19. Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 19-1259 A bill for an ordinance designating the Tilden School for Teaching Health Historic District as a district for preservation. Approves the designation of Tilden School for Teaching Health as a Landmark Historic District for preservation, located at the intersection of Grove Street and Fairview Place in Council District 1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 12-16-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. Page 7 City Council Agenda Monday, December 9, 2019 BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION City Council - Direct Files 19-1292 A bill for an ordinance codifying the existing office of legislative services and specifying its personnel, duties and functions. A bill for an ordinance codifying the existing office of legislative services and specifying its personnel, duties and functions. Council member Kniech approved direct filing this item on 11-27-19. Finance & Governance Committee 19-1195 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series for the “Stapleton Retained Tax Reserve” Fund. Establishes the Stapleton Retained Tax Reserve Special Revenue Fund in the General Government Special Revenue Fund Series. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. 19-1240 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from General Fund Contingency, making a supplemental appropriation to the Denver Police Department, making appropriations in the General Fund to make cash transfers to the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund, and making a supplemental appropriation in the Environmental Services Enterprise Fund. Rescinds $6,196,000 from General Fund Contingency to make a supplemental appropriation in the Denver Police Department, to make a cash transfer to and appropriations in the Capital Improvement and Maintenance Projects Fund for technology investments and for capital improvements to the 405 South Platte project, and approves a supplemental appropriation of $250,000 in the Environmental Services Enterprise Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. 19-1260 A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures from the Dental Self-Insurance Fund. Approves an appropriation for the 2020 Self-Insured Dental Fund totaling $11,196,418.32. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. Page 8 City Council Agenda Monday, December 9, 2019 19-1271 A bill for an ordinance amending the 1963 Retirement Plan with regard to contributions and payroll deductions. Amends Chapter 18 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) for modifications to the Denver Employees Retirement Plan (DERP) regarding contributions and payroll deductions. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. 19-1272 A bill for an ordinance making a supplemental appropriation from General Fund Contingency to the Department of Finance to make a payment to the Denver Employees Retirement Plan. Approves a supplemental appropriation of $4,772,435 from General Fund contingency to the Department of Finance for a payment in 2019 to maintain the Denver Employees Retirement Plan (DERP) on a sound actuarial basis. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. 19-1273 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from the General Fund Public Works appropriation and making an appropriation in and a cash transfer to the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund. Rescinds and re-appropriates $200,000 from General Fund appropriations to the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund to support a speed and safety study in response to City Council’s 2020 budget request. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. 19-1274 A bill for an ordinance making an appropriation in the Community Corrections Special Revenue Fund and authorizing a cash transfer to the General Fund. Establishes budget in the Community Corrections Special Revenue Fund to transfer the cash balance from prior year State contracts that total $110,652 to the General Fund. This revenue is assumed in the 2020 General Fund budget appropriation. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. Page 9 City Council Agenda Monday, December 9, 2019 Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 19-1109 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District for drainage and flood control improvements regarding the South Platte River upstream of Mississippi Avenue. Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), doing business as Mile High Flood District for $2,000,000, with $1,000,000 of UDFCD funds and $1,000,000 of City funds 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 (201952174).The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-22-19. 19-1269 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, to perform rehabilitation work on major sanitary sewer lines serving the City. Approves an access and use permit agreement with Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to perform rehabilitation work on major sanitary sewer lines serving the City, located in Lower Lakewood Gulch Park, City of Cuernavaca Park and Carpio-Sanguinette Park in Council Districts 1, 3, and 9 (201952332-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-19-19. Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee 19-1242 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority, to increase the amount and extend the term. Amends a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority by adding $349,992 for a new total of $1,399,984 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to expand access and availability of evidence-based treatment services to Denver’s homeless population, recently released from detox, citywide (SOCSV-2016-31694-03; SOCSV-201952411-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-23-19. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-13-19. Page 10 City Council Agenda Monday, December 9, 2019 RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT Tonight there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-1156, changing the zoning classification for 2220 Blake Street in Five Points. Anyone wishing to speak on this matter 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 19-1155 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 10353 East Mississippi Avenue in Windsor. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 10353 East Mississippi Avenue from B-1 with Condition to S-MX-3 (business district in the former chapter 59 zoning to suburban, mixed-use) in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-19. 19-1156 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2220 Blake Street in Five Points. Approves an official map amendment to rezone a portion of the property located at 2220 Blake Street from R-MU-30 with waivers and conditions to C-MX-5 (residential, multi-unit in the former chapter 59 zoning code to urban center, mixed use) in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-29-19. Page 11 City Council Agenda Monday, December 9, 2019 PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Dependent upon publication, on Monday, December 16, 2019, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-1259, designating the Tilden School for Teaching Health Historic District as a district for preservation. ADJOURN PENDING FOR 12-16-19: 19-1158 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1369 Quince Street in East Colfax. Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 1369 Quince Street from E-SU-Dx to E-SU-D1x (allows for an accessory dwelling unit) in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-5-19. Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing Page 12
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