City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · December 9, 2019
Minutes
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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