City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · January 21, 2020
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Council member Kniech arrived late.
Present: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0070 Minutes of Monday, January 13, 2020
The minutes of Monday, January 13, 2020 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved.
Council Minutes 20-0070 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Sandoval, Torres, Herndon and Hinds offered announcements.
Council member Sandoval announced that tonight, Council was
scheduled to hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-0913,
designating 4345 West 46th Avenue as a structure for preservation.
However, at the request of the applicants, the Landmark Application
has been withdrawn as part of an ongoing process to find a new
owner. Therefore, Council will be asked to vote down this item and a
public hearing will not be held. We apologize for any inconvenience.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0913 A bill for an ordinance designating 4345 West 46th Avenue as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for property located at 4345 West 46th
Avenue in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 9-10-19.
A motion offered by Councilwoman Sandoval, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Gilmore, that Council Bill 19-0913 be taken out of order. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Took out of order
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilwoman
Sandoval, that Council Bill 19-0913 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, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn, to
approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0030 A resolution approving a proposed Ninth Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and United Airlines, Inc. concerning the use and
lease of gates and support space at Denver International Airport.
Amends a use and lease agreement with United Airlines, Inc. to lease additional
gates and support space for rates and charges for air passenger services at Denver
International Airport. No change to agreement duration (XC 2X000). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-0030 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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20-0031 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Baggage Airline Guest Services, Inc.
concerning baggage drop service at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Baggage Airline Guest Services, Inc. (“BAGS”) by adding
$575,000 for a new total of $3,572,006.48 and eight months for a new end date of
7-31-20 for operating a baggage drop service located on Level 1 of the Hotel and
Transit Center at Denver International Airport (201629746 - 01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-0031 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0025 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to On Call
Technology Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and AOR, Incorporated to extend the term and increase the maximum
contract liability to provide marketing services.
Amends a contract with AOR, Inc. by adding $1,170,000 for a new total of
$2,000,000 and two years for a new end date of 12-1-22 for on-call consulting
services related to planning, managing, facilitating, and implementing marketing
and branding initiatives for City departments, citywide (TECHS-201738497). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-0025 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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20-0026 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to On Call
Technology Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and Groundfloor Media, Inc. to extend the term and increase the maximum
contract liability to provide marketing services.
Amends a contract with Ground Floor Media by adding $1,400,000 for a new total of
$1,750,000 and two years for a new end date of 12-1-22 for on-call consulting
services related to planning, managing, facilitating, and implementing marketing
and branding initiatives for City departments, citywide (TECHS-201738498). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-0026 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
20-0027 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Rassman Design, LLC to extend
the term and increase the maximum contract liability to provide marketing
services.
Amends a contract with Rassman Design by adding $850,000 for a new total of
$1,200,000 and two years for a new end date of 12-1-22 for on-call consulting
services related to planning, managing, facilitating, and implementing marketing
and branding initiatives for City departments, citywide (TECHS-201738505). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-0027 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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20-0028 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to On Call
Technology Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and Street Source Marketing and Communications, LLC to extend the term
and increase the maximum contract liability to provide marketing services.
Amends a contract with Street Source Marketing Communications by adding
$1,050,000 for a new total of $1,750,000 and two years for a new end date of
12-1-22 for on-call consulting services related to planning, managing, facilitating,
and implementing marketing and branding initiatives for City departments, citywide
(TECHS-201738506). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 2-10-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 1-7-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-0028 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-1379 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Populous, Inc. for design services for the National
Western Center Livestock Center.
Approves a contract with Populous, Inc. for $7,972,311 and through 12-31-23 for
design and construction administration services for the National Western Center
Livestock Center, including verification of programming and conceptual design,
schematic design, design development, preparation of construction documents,
coordination with the selected Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC),
and construction administration through project completion in Council District 9
(201952732). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 2-10-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 12-17-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 19-1379 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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20-0023 A resolution granting a revocable permit to RREF III-P 930 15th
Street, LLC to encroach into the right-of-way at 930 15th Street.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to RREF III-P
930 15th Street, LLC their successors and assigns, to encroach in the right of way
with replacement façade and a garage ramp at 930 15th Street in Council District 9.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-0023 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-009 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
to provide bridge housing and supportive services for homeless
individuals.
Amends a contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $566,000 for
a new total of $1,132,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 for rental
assistance and support services including employment assistance, disability benefits,
mental health services and substance treatment for individuals and families who are
experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, citywide
(OEDEV-201952715-01; 201846924-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-009 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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20-010 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Legal Services to
amend the scope of services and budget, extend the term and increase
compensation to continue to deliver the legal services for Low-Income
Tenants Program.
Amends a contract with Colorado Legal Services by adding $297,517 for a new total
of $597,507 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 provide free legal
assistance, including in-court eviction representation, to low-income persons and
other members of vulnerable populations in an effort to prevent homelessness and
stabilize residents in their homes, citywide (OEDEV-201952697- 01; 201946941-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
2-10-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-010 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
20-011 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Colorado Health Foundation concerning the “Mayor’s Initiative to Expand
Housing Vouchers and Day Shelter Services” program and the funding
therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with The Colorado Health Foundation for the City to
receive $1.5 million over three years to support and expand housing vouchers and
day shelter services programs, citywide (HOST-201952882-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-011 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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20-012 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc.
d/b/a Denver Colorado AIDS Project to amend the scope of services and
budget, extend the term and increase compensation to continue to deliver
program support services to qualified individuals under Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds.
Amends a contract with Colorado Health Network by adding $2,331,187 for a new
total of $3,745,493 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 for tenant based
rental assistance, short term rent, mortgage and utility assistance, permanent
housing placement and other supportive services for low-income people living with
HIV/AIDS who need assistance with maintaining long-term, stable, permanent
housing, citywide (OEDEV-201952796-01; 201846917-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-012 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
20-013 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
to amend the scope of services and budget, extend the term and increase
compensation to continue to deliver the Temporary Rental and Utility
Assistance (TRUA) program.
Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. by adding $1 million for a
new total of $2 million and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to administer
the city’s Temporary Rent/Utility Assistance (TRUA) program to help prevent
displacement by assisting low- and moderate-income residents experiencing a
housing crisis to maintain stability while obtaining alternative housing by providing
rental assistance, utility assistance and other services, citywide
(OEDEV-201952754-01; 201846944-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-013 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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20-014 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing
Center, Inc. to amend the scope of services and budget, extend the term
and increase compensation to continue to deliver the Temporary Rental
and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program.
Amends a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. by adding $1 million
for a new total of $2 million and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to
administer the city’s Temporary Rent/Utility Assistance (TRUA) program to help
prevent displacement by assisting low- and moderate-income residents experiencing
a housing crisis to maintain stability while obtaining alternative housing by providing
rental assistance, utility assistance and other services, citywide
(OEDEV-201952786-01; 201846925-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-014 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
20-015 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado
Branch to amend the scope of services and budget, extend the term and
increase compensation to continue to deliver temporary financial
assistance through Rapid Rehousing program.
Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch (VOA) by adding
$375,000 for a new total of $750,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20
to provide rapid rehousing and rapid rehousing and care services, including case
management, housing navigation and temporary behavioral health services,
citywide (OEDEV-201952689-01; 201946957-01). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Resolution 20-015 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0022 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the Classification and Pay Plan for multiple small impact changes,
provisionally approved by the Office of Human Resources Executive Director for the
period of July 2019 through December 2019. The Committee approved filing this bill
by consent on 1-7-20.
Council Bill 20-0022 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-1364 A bill for an ordinance designating 4431 East 26th Avenue as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 4431 E
26th Avenue in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 1-7-20.
Council Bill 19-1364 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
1-27-20.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
20-005 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
2655-2671 and 2675-2689 South Broadway in Overland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2655-2689 South
Broadway Street from U-MX-3, UO-1, UO-2 to U-MS-5, UO-1, UO-2 (urban,
mixed-use to urban, main-street, 5 story limit) in Council District 7. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-005 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
2-18-20.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
20-007 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4706,
4752, and 4792 South Newport Street and 6804 Layton Avenue in
Southmoor Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties located at 4706, 4752,
and 4792 South Newport Street and 6804 Layton Avenue from T-MU-30 with waivers
UO-1 to C-MX-20 (urban center, mixed-use 20 story maximum) in Council District 4.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
Council Bill 20-007 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
2-18-20.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0029 A bill for an ordinance amending Articles II and IV of Chapter 28 of
the Revised Municipal Code concerning, respectively, the Agency for
Human Rights and Community Partnerships and the Prohibition of
Discrimination in Employment, Housing and Commercial Space, Public
Accommodations, Educational Institutions, and Health and Welfare
Services.
Amends Chapter 28, Articles II and IV of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to
update language, conform to changes in state law, and add areas of protection in the
antidiscrimination ordinance. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 1-8-20.
Council Bill 20-0029 was ordered published on first reading.
Ordered published on first reading
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-001 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of
Higher Education, by the State Board for Community Colleges and
Occupational Education for the use and benefit of the Community College of
Denver for activities for Workforce Initiatives relating to WORKNOW.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Community College of Denver for
$565,750 and for one year for activities in the Center for Workforce Initiatives
relating to WORKNOW, a collaborative workforce development initiative to recruit,
support and train local residents in construction and construction-related careers,
citywide (OEDEV-201952528-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 1-1-20.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Bill 20-001 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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Finance & Governance Committee
19-1347 A bill for an ordinance approving two proposed Partial Releases of
Use Restrictions and Rights of Reentry from the City and County of Denver
to Metropolitan Football Stadium District to accommodate Denver Housing
Authority’s development of the property.
Approves an agreement with the Metropolitan Football Stadium District and Denver
Housing Authority to release certain use restrictions and a right of reentry and
impose them on separate property for parcels located at 2534 West Colfax Avenue
and Stadium Lot N Land in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 12-31-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Bill 19-1347 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
20-008 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by creating a new classification of Animal
Shelter Administrative Support Supervisor and changing the title of Denver Animal
Shelter Assistant to Animal Shelter Assistant. The Committee approved filing this bill
by consent on 12-31-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Bill 20-008 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-1376 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, for emergency and financial assistance programs
pursuant to the Ryan White Grant program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority
(DHHA) by adding $1,250,432 for a new total of $2,500,668 and one year for a new
end date of 2-29-20 for outpatient ambulatory care, mental health services,
substance abuse treatment, and early intervention services to individuals living with
HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA) (ENVHL - 201951316-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
2-3-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-25-19.
A motion offered by Councilman Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilman Flynn,
that Council Bill 19-1376 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en bloc,
carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Absent: CdeBaca (1)
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
RECESS
Council did not take a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that on Monday, January 27,
2020, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill
19-1364, designating 4431 East 26th Avenue as a structure for
preservation. On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Council will hold a
required public hearing on Council Bill 20-005, changing the zoning
classification for 2655-2671 and 2675-2689 South Broadway in
Overland; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-007,
changing the zoning classification for 4706, 4752, and 4792 South
Newport Street and 6804 Layton Avenue in Southmoor Park. Any
protests against Council Bill 20-005 or Council Bill 20-007 must be
filed with Council offices no later than noon on Monday, February
10, 2020.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark
adjourned the meeting at 5:42 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 Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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 Linda Jamison....................Director
Amanda Sawyer..................District 5 Mar'quasa Hopson..............Secretary
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 Tuesday, January 21, 2020
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0070 Minutes of Monday, January 13, 2020
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tonight, Council was scheduled to hold a required public hearing on
Council Bill 19-0913, designating 4345 West 46th Avenue as a
structure for preservation. However, at the request of the applicants,
the Landmark Application has been withdrawn as part of an ongoing
process to find a new owner. Therefore, Council will be asked to
vote down this item and a public hearing will not be held. We
apologize for any inconvenience.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0030 A resolution approving a proposed Ninth Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and United Airlines, Inc. concerning the use and
lease of gates and support space at Denver International Airport.
Amends a use and lease agreement with United Airlines, Inc. to lease additional
gates and support space for rates and charges for air passenger services at Denver
International Airport. No change to agreement duration (XC 2X000). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
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20-0031 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Baggage Airline Guest Services, Inc.
concerning baggage drop service at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Baggage Airline Guest Services, Inc. (“BAGS”) by adding
$575,000 for a new total of $3,572,006.48 and eight months for a new end date of
7-31-20 for operating a baggage drop service located on Level 1 of the Hotel and
Transit Center at Denver International Airport (201629746 - 01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0025 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to On Call
Technology Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and AOR, Incorporated to extend the term and increase the maximum
contract liability to provide marketing services.
Amends a contract with AOR, Inc. by adding $1,170,000 for a new total of
$2,000,000 and two years for a new end date of 12-1-22 for on-call consulting
services related to planning, managing, facilitating, and implementing marketing
and branding initiatives for City departments, citywide (TECHS-201738497). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
20-0026 A resolution approving a proposed Amendment to On Call
Technology Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and Groundfloor Media, Inc. to extend the term and increase the maximum
contract liability to provide marketing services.
Amends a contract with Ground Floor Media by adding $1,400,000 for a new total of
$1,750,000 and two years for a new end date of 12-1-22 for on-call consulting
services related to planning, managing, facilitating, and implementing marketing
and branding initiatives for City departments, citywide (TECHS-201738498). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
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20-0027 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Rassman Design, LLC to extend
the term and increase the maximum contract liability to provide marketing
services.
Amends a contract with Rassman Design by adding $850,000 for a new total of
$1,200,000 and two years for a new end date of 12-1-22 for on-call consulting
services related to planning, managing, facilitating, and implementing marketing
and branding initiatives for City departments, citywide (TECHS-201738505). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
20-0028 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment to On Call
Technology Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and Street Source Marketing and Communications, LLC to extend the term
and increase the maximum contract liability to provide marketing services.
Amends a contract with Street Source Marketing Communications by adding
$1,050,000 for a new total of $1,750,000 and two years for a new end date of
12-1-22 for on-call consulting services related to planning, managing, facilitating,
and implementing marketing and branding initiatives for City departments, citywide
(TECHS-201738506). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 2-10-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 1-7-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-1379 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Populous, Inc. for design services for the National
Western Center Livestock Center.
Approves a contract with Populous, Inc. for $7,972,311 and through 12-31-23 for
design and construction administration services for the National Western Center
Livestock Center, including verification of programming and conceptual design,
schematic design, design development, preparation of construction documents,
coordination with the selected Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC),
and construction administration through project completion in Council District 9
(201952732). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 2-10-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 12-17-19.
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20-0023 A resolution granting a revocable permit to RREF III-P 930 15th
Street, LLC to encroach into the right-of-way at 930 15th Street.
Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to RREF III-P
930 15th Street, LLC their successors and assigns, to encroach in the right of way
with replacement façade and a garage ramp at 930 15th Street in Council District 9.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-009 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
to provide bridge housing and supportive services for homeless
individuals.
Amends a contract with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $566,000 for
a new total of $1,132,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 for rental
assistance and support services including employment assistance, disability benefits,
mental health services and substance treatment for individuals and families who are
experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, citywide
(OEDEV-201952715-01; 201846924-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
20-010 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Legal Services to
amend the scope of services and budget, extend the term and increase
compensation to continue to deliver the legal services for Low-Income
Tenants Program.
Amends a contract with Colorado Legal Services by adding $297,517 for a new total
of $597,507 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 provide free legal
assistance, including in-court eviction representation, to low-income persons and
other members of vulnerable populations in an effort to prevent homelessness and
stabilize residents in their homes, citywide (OEDEV-201952697- 01; 201946941-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
2-10-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
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20-011 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Colorado Health Foundation concerning the “Mayor’s Initiative to Expand
Housing Vouchers and Day Shelter Services” program and the funding
therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with The Colorado Health Foundation for the City to
receive $1.5 million over three years to support and expand housing vouchers and
day shelter services programs, citywide (HOST-201952882-00). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
20-012 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Health Network, Inc.
d/b/a Denver Colorado AIDS Project to amend the scope of services and
budget, extend the term and increase compensation to continue to deliver
program support services to qualified individuals under Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds.
Amends a contract with Colorado Health Network by adding $2,331,187 for a new
total of $3,745,493 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 for tenant based
rental assistance, short term rent, mortgage and utility assistance, permanent
housing placement and other supportive services for low-income people living with
HIV/AIDS who need assistance with maintaining long-term, stable, permanent
housing, citywide (OEDEV-201952796-01; 201846917-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
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20-013 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.
to amend the scope of services and budget, extend the term and increase
compensation to continue to deliver the Temporary Rental and Utility
Assistance (TRUA) program.
Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. by adding $1 million for a
new total of $2 million and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to administer
the city’s Temporary Rent/Utility Assistance (TRUA) program to help prevent
displacement by assisting low- and moderate-income residents experiencing a
housing crisis to maintain stability while obtaining alternative housing by providing
rental assistance, utility assistance and other services, citywide
(OEDEV-201952754-01; 201846944-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
20-014 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Northeast Denver Housing
Center, Inc. to amend the scope of services and budget, extend the term
and increase compensation to continue to deliver the Temporary Rental
and Utility Assistance (TRUA) program.
Amends a contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. by adding $1 million
for a new total of $2 million and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to
administer the city’s Temporary Rent/Utility Assistance (TRUA) program to help
prevent displacement by assisting low- and moderate-income residents experiencing
a housing crisis to maintain stability while obtaining alternative housing by providing
rental assistance, utility assistance and other services, citywide
(OEDEV-201952786-01; 201846925-01). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
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20-015 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado
Branch to amend the scope of services and budget, extend the term and
increase compensation to continue to deliver temporary financial
assistance through Rapid Rehousing program.
Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch (VOA) by adding
$375,000 for a new total of $750,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20
to provide rapid rehousing and rapid rehousing and care services, including case
management, housing navigation and temporary behavioral health services,
citywide (OEDEV-201952689-01; 201946957-01). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-10-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-8-20.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0022 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan
for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the Classification and Pay Plan for multiple small impact changes,
provisionally approved by the Office of Human Resources Executive Director for the
period of July 2019 through December 2019. The Committee approved filing this bill
by consent on 1-7-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-1364 A bill for an ordinance designating 4431 East 26th Avenue as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual Denver landmark designation for property located at 4431 E
26th Avenue in Council District 8. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held
on Monday, 1-27-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
1-7-20.
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20-005 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for
2655-2671 and 2675-2689 South Broadway in Overland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2655-2689 South
Broadway Street from U-MX-3, UO-1, UO-2 to U-MS-5, UO-1, UO-2 (urban,
mixed-use to urban, main-street, 5 story limit) in Council District 7. If ordered
published, a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, 2-18-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
20-007 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4706,
4752, and 4792 South Newport Street and 6804 Layton Avenue in
Southmoor Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties located at 4706, 4752,
and 4792 South Newport Street and 6804 Layton Avenue from T-MU-30 with waivers
UO-1 to C-MX-20 (urban center, mixed-use 20 story maximum) in Council District 4.
If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, 2-18-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-7-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0029 A bill for an ordinance amending Articles II and IV of Chapter 28
of the Revised Municipal Code concerning, respectively, the Agency for
Human Rights and Community Partnerships and the Prohibition of
Discrimination in Employment, Housing and Commercial Space, Public
Accommodations, Educational Institutions, and Health and Welfare
Services.
Amends Chapter 28, Articles II and IV of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to
update language, conform to changes in state law, and add areas of protection in the
antidiscrimination ordinance. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 1-8-20.
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BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-001 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between
the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado, Department of
Higher Education, by the State Board for Community Colleges and
Occupational Education for the use and benefit of the Community College of
Denver for activities for Workforce Initiatives relating to WORKNOW.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with Community College of Denver for
$565,750 and for one year for activities in the Center for Workforce Initiatives
relating to WORKNOW, a collaborative workforce development initiative to recruit,
support and train local residents in construction and construction-related careers,
citywide (OEDEV-201952528-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 1-1-20.
Finance & Governance Committee
19-1347 A bill for an ordinance approving two proposed Partial Releases of
Use Restrictions and Rights of Reentry from the City and County of Denver
to Metropolitan Football Stadium District to accommodate Denver Housing
Authority’s development of the property.
Approves an agreement with the Metropolitan Football Stadium District and Denver
Housing Authority to release certain use restrictions and a right of reentry and
impose them on separate property for parcels located at 2534 West Colfax Avenue
and Stadium Lot N Land in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-3-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 12-31-19.
20-008 A bill for an ordinance amending the classification and pay plan for
employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not in the
Career Service.
Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by creating a new classification of Animal
Shelter Administrative Support Supervisor and changing the title of Denver Animal
Shelter Assistant to Animal Shelter Assistant. The Committee approved filing this bill
by consent on 12-31-19.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
19-1376 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, for emergency and financial assistance programs
pursuant to the Ryan White Grant program.
Amends an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Health & Hospital Authority
(DHHA) by adding $1,250,432 for a new total of $2,500,668 and one year for a new
end date of 2-29-20 for outpatient ambulatory care, mental health services,
substance abuse treatment, and early intervention services to individuals living with
HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA) (ENVHL - 201951316-01).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
2-3-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-25-19.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
19-0913 A bill for an ordinance designating 4345 West 46th Avenue as a
structure for preservation.
Approves an individual landmark designation for property located at 4345 West 46th
Avenue in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 9-10-19.
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, January 27, 2020, Council
will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 19-1364,
designating 4431 East 26th Avenue as a structure for preservation.
On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Council will hold a required public
hearing on Council Bill 20-005, changing the zoning classification
for 2655-2671 and 2675-2689 South Broadway in Overland; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 20-007, changing the zoning
classification for 4706, 4752, and 4792 South Newport Street and
6804 Layton Avenue in Southmoor Park. Any protests against
Council Bill 20-005 or Council Bill 20-007 must be filed with Council
offices no later than noon on Monday, February 10, 2020.
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 2-3-20:
19-1361 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4338
Lipan Street in Sunnyside.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-RH-2.5 to U-RX-3
(rban row-house, to urban mixed-use, located at 4338 Lipan Street in Council
District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-17-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
19-1363 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 7111,
7101, and 7125 Tower Road in DIA.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone properties from C-MU-10 with
waivers and conditions AIO to S-MX-8 AIO (urban center, multi-unit to suburban
mixed-use), located at 7101, 7111, and 7125 Tower Road at Denver International
Airport in Council District 11. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 12-17-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
FOR 2-10-20:
19-1381 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2060
West Colfax Avenue in Lincoln Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from C-MX-5 to C-MX-8
(urban center, mixed-use from 5 to 8 stories), located at 2060 West Colfax Avenue
in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
12-17-19.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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