City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · February 18, 2020
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Kniech led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0158 Minutes of Monday, February 10, 2020
The minutes of Monday, February 10, 2020 were distibuted to members of Council.
Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved.
Council Minutes 20-0158 were approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council members Ortega, Gilmore, Torres, CdeBaca and Hinds offered
announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
20-0155 A proclamation honoring the service of Dr. Tracie L. Keesee.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Proclamation 20-0155 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, to approve the following items en bloc. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Approved the consent agenda
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0078 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Hensel Phelps Construction Company concerning
Construction Management and General Contracting for the Great Hall
Program at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Company for $195,000,000 and
through 12-31-21 to provide Construction Management and General Contracting
(CM/GC) services for the Great Hall Program at Denver International Airport
(202053359). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
2-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0078 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0086 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Bombardier Transportation Holdings
USA, Inc. concerning HVAC systems for fifteen Automated Guideway
Transit System vehicles at Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Bombardier Transportation Holdings USA,
Inc. for $2,485,082 to upgrade the HVAC systems of fifteen Automated Guideway
Transit System (AGTS) vehicles currently in operation at Denver International
Airport (SC-00004571). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0086 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Finance & Governance Committee
20-0083 A resolution approving a proposed amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and Revolution Foods, Inc. to
increase the maximum allowable amount for the Denver Healthy Meal
Program.
Amends a master purchase order with Revolution Foods, Inc. by adding $150,000 for
a new total of $1,250,000 to supply healthy meals to Denver youth through a USDA,
federally reimbursed program, citywide. No change to agreement duration
(0811A0117; SC-00001242). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-4-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0083 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0100 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Lease
Agreement and Revival between the City and County of Denver and Mile
High Montessori Early Learning Centers (South Lowell location) to extend
the term and increase the maximum contract amount.
Revives and amends an agreement with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers
by adding $60 for a new total of $70 and five and half years for a new end date of
12-31-24 for the operation of the Westwood Early Learning Center to provide direct
Head Start services located at 980 South Lowell Boulevard in Council District 3
(FINAN-201951770-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-4-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0100 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-0101 A resolution Approving a proposed Revival and Second Amendatory
Lease and Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High
Montessori Early Learning Centers (Tremont Place location) to extend the
term and increase the maximum contract amount.
Revives and amends an agreement with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers
by adding $80 for a new total of $95 and eight years for a new end date of 12-31-24
for the operation of the Edna Oliver Development Center to provide direct Head
Start services located at 2851 Tremont Place in Council District 9
(FINAN-201951769-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-4-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0101 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0102 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Lease
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High
Montessori Early Learning Centers (Ulster Way location) to extend the term
and increase the maximum contract amount.
Amends an agreement with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers by adding
$50 for a new total of $58 and five years for a new end date of 12-31-24 for the
operation of the Lowry Early Learning Center to provide direct Head Start services
located at 957 Ulster Way in Council District 5 (FINAN-201951943-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-9-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0102 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-0103 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early
Learning Centers (Marion Street location) to extend the term and increase
the maximum contract amount.
Amends an agreement with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers by adding
$50 for a new total of $70 and five years for a new end date of 12-31-24 for the
operation of the Northeast Early Learning Center to provide direct Head Start
services located at 3503 Marion Street in Council District 9 (FINAN- 201951946). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0103 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0135 A resolution amending the Denver City Council Rules of Procedure.
Amends the City Council Rules of Procedure to allow for a general public comment
prior to each regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-11-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0135 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0084 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Jebro Incorporated for the purchase and
delivery of liquid asphalt.
Approves a master purchase order with Jebro, Inc. for $15 million and through
2-28-25 for the purchase and delivery of liquid asphalt to be used for asphalt
manufacturing for street paving, citywide (SC-00004563). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0084 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0085 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to provide
emergency transitional shelter for families experiencing homelessness and
to provide case management to families to assist with accomplishing their
goals, including securing financial stability and obtaining long-term
housing.
Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding $294,372 for a new total of
$735,934 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide emergency
transitional shelter for families experiencing homelessness and to provide case
management to families to assist with accomplishing their goals, including securing
financial stability and obtaining long-term housing, citywide (SOCSV-2017-32458-03;
SOCSV-201952904-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0085 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0093 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
State of Colorado concerning the “UASI FY19” program and the funding
therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the State of Colorado to accept the 2019 Urban
Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program funding for equipment purchases to support
the operations of the Office of Emergency Management (MOOEM - 202053254-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0093 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-0094 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment and
Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc. to amend and modify the terms
and conditions of the loan to support the construction of 32 units of
affordable for-sale houses located at 43rd & Elizabeth in Globeville-Elyria
Swansea.
Amends a loan agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver to align
requirements with Habitat’s new 90-year covenant, as well as allowing subsequent
sales to households at or below 100% Area Median Income (AMI) immediately, not
after 21 years, and adding an exhibit describing long term compliance requirements
for funds that were used for land acquisition and hard construction costs to develop
32 homeownership units located at 43rd and Elizabeth Street in Council District 9. No
change to agreement amount (OEDEV-201736287-02). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0094 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0095 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado
Branch to provide essential and support services.
Amends a contract with Volunteers of America (VOA) Colorado Branch by adding
$182,496 for a new total of $517,712 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20
to provide emergency housing for adults experiencing homelessness who are unable
to stay in conventional shelters due to medical conditions, many of which were
recently discharged from hospitals, citywide (SOCSV-2018-40143-02;
SOCSV-201952724-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0095 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-0096 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Warren Village, Inc. to provide
transitional housing services for women and children experiencing
homelessness.
Amends a contract with Warren Village, Inc. by adding $200,000 for a new total of
$600,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide transitional
housing services for women and children experiencing homelessness, citywide
(SOCSV-201738671-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0096 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0097 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver
to provide housing and treatment services for chronically homeless
individuals with occurring serious mental illness and substance use
disorder.
Amends a contract with the Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD) by adding
$400,000 for a new total of $2,150,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20
to provide housing and treatment services for chronically homeless individuals with
co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorder, citywide
(2016-31657-04; 201952588-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0097 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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20-0099 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the City
and County of Denver to be administered by the Department of Safety,
Division of Community Corrections in consultation with the Denver
Community Corrections Board and Corecivic, Inc. for residential and
non-residential community corrections services.
Amends a contract with Corecivic, Inc. by adding $5,553,112.10 for a new total of
$12,233,558.80 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-21 for residential and
non-residential community corrections services (201950074-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0099 be adopted en bloc, carried by the following
vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0134 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Karen
Collier to the Citizen Oversight Board.
Approves Karen Collier to the Citizen Oversight Board for a term effective
immediately and expiring on 2-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 2-12-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0134 be adopted, was followed by a motion
offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember Flynn, that
Council Resolution 20-0134 be amended in the following particulars: "On line 11,
replace '02-18-2021' with '02-18-2023'" to correct the term of the appointment. The
motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Resolution 20-0134 be adopted as amended. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Adopted as amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0088 A bill for an ordinance naming the park at 3200 East 52nd Avenue
as “Lorraine Granado Community Park”.
Approves the naming of the park at 52nd Avenue and Steele Street in the Swansea
neighborhood as Lorraine Granado Community Park in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
Council Bill 20-0088 was ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing on
2-24-20.
Ordered published with a future courtesy public hearing
20-0105 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3275
Denargo Street and 3315 Denargo Street in Five Points.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 3275 & 3315
Denargo Street from I-B, UO-2 to C-MX-12, DO-7 (industrial to mixed-use) in
Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
Council Bill 20-0105 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
3-16-20.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
20-0106 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2530
Xavier Street in Sloan Lake.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2530 Xavier
Street from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit) in Council
District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
Council Bill 20-0106 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
3-16-20.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
20-0107 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2625
Julian Street in Sloan Lake.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2625 Julian
Street from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit) in Council
District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
Council Bill 20-0107 was ordered published with a future required public hearing on
3-16-20.
Ordered published with a future required public hearing
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0087 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, for child abuse and neglect medical evaluations,
consultations services, medical passport services and nursing health
assessment triage and training.
Amends a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) by adding
$865,032 for a new total of $1,733,725 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20
for child abuse and neglect medical evaluations, consultation services, medical
passport services and nursing health assessment triage and training
(SOCSV-2018-44199-01; SOCV-201952791-01). The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-5-20.
Council Bill 20-0087 was ordered published
Ordered published
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0076 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Community
Development Special Revenue Fund for the “Housing Stability Private
Grants” program.
Establishes the Housing Stability Private Grants Special Revenue Fund in the
Community Development Fund Series to facilitate the Department of Housing
Stability’s administration of private grants. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 1-28-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 20-0076 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
20-0077 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Rescinds and re-appropriates $407,600 in the Capital Improvements Fund for
Technology Services projects, moving budget from the Innovation Fund to new
capital program Agency Technology Projects to better align with the programs’
purposes. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-28-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Hinds, that Council Bill 20-0077 be placed upon final consideration and do pass en
bloc, carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that tonight, there will be 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. Anyone
wishing to speak on either of these matters must go online or see
the Council Secretary 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
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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:31 p.m., Council
President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-005. Matt Godley, Zell
Cantrell, Terin Blake and Jeff DeHarty signed up to speak in favor of the bill. Sandra
Pierce, Carolyn Bell, Marc Haverland, Gaylinn Strong, Jim Peay, Brad Trowe,
Colleen Ingham and Jane Potts signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Scott
Robinson of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Gilmore, that Council Bill 20-005 be placed upon final consideration and do pass. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds, Kniech, Ortega,
Sandoval, Torres (10)
Nay: CdeBaca, Kashmann, Sawyer (3)
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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.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 7:58 p.m., Council
President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-007. Robert Warren
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to speak in opposition
of the bill. Scott Robinson of Community Planning and Development delivered the
staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kniech, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-007 be placed upon final consideration and do pass.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that on Monday, March 16,
Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0105,
changing the zoning classification for 3275 Denargo Street and 3315
Denargo Street in Five Points; a required public hearing on Council
Bill 20-0106, changing the zoning classification for 2530 Xavier
Street in Sloan Lake; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
20-0107, changing the zoning classification for 2625 Julian Street in
Sloan Lake. Any protests against Council Bill 20-0105, 20-0106 or
20-0107 must be filed with Council offices no later than noon on
Monday, March 9.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark
adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
President
Attested by me with the Corporate Seal of the City and County of Denver
Clerk and Recorder, Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City and County of Denver
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Agenda
City Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 18, 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, February 18, 2020
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0158 Minutes of Monday, February 10, 2020
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
20-0155 A proclamation honoring the service of Dr. Tracie L. Keesee.
Sponsor Kashmann
RESOLUTIONS
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0078 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and
County of Denver and Hensel Phelps Construction Company concerning
Construction Management and General Contracting for the Great Hall
Program at Denver International Airport.
Approves a contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Company for $195,000,000 and
through 12-31-21 to provide Construction Management and General Contracting
(CM/GC) services for the Great Hall Program at Denver International Airport
(202053359). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
2-5-20.
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20-0086 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Bombardier Transportation
Holdings USA, Inc. concerning HVAC systems for fifteen Automated
Guideway Transit System vehicles at Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Bombardier Transportation Holdings USA,
Inc. for $2,485,082 to upgrade the HVAC systems of fifteen Automated Guideway
Transit System (AGTS) vehicles currently in operation at Denver International
Airport (SC-00004571). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-5-20.
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0083 A resolution approving a proposed amended Master Purchase
Order between the City and County of Denver and Revolution Foods, Inc. to
increase the maximum allowable amount for the Denver Healthy Meal
Program.
Amends a master purchase order with Revolution Foods, Inc. by adding $150,000 for
a new total of $1,250,000 to supply healthy meals to Denver youth through a USDA,
federally reimbursed program, citywide. No change to agreement duration
(0811A0117; SC-00001242). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-4-20.
20-0100 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Lease
Agreement and Revival between the City and County of Denver and Mile
High Montessori Early Learning Centers (South Lowell location) to extend
the term and increase the maximum contract amount.
Revives and amends an agreement with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers
by adding $60 for a new total of $70 and five and half years for a new end date of
12-31-24 for the operation of the Westwood Early Learning Center to provide direct
Head Start services located at 980 South Lowell Boulevard in Council District 3
(FINAN-201951770-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-4-20.
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20-0101 A resolution Approving a proposed Revival and Second
Amendatory Lease and Agreement between the City and County of Denver
and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers (Tremont Place location)
to extend the term and increase the maximum contract amount.
Revives and amends an agreement with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers
by adding $80 for a new total of $95 and eight years for a new end date of 12-31-24
for the operation of the Edna Oliver Development Center to provide direct Head
Start services located at 2851 Tremont Place in Council District 9
(FINAN-201951769-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-4-20.
20-0102 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Lease
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Mile High
Montessori Early Learning Centers (Ulster Way location) to extend the term
and increase the maximum contract amount.
Amends an agreement with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers by adding
$50 for a new total of $58 and five years for a new end date of 12-31-24 for the
operation of the Lowry Early Learning Center to provide direct Head Start services
located at 957 Ulster Way in Council District 5 (FINAN-201951943-01). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-9-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
20-0103 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early
Learning Centers (Marion Street location) to extend the term and increase
the maximum contract amount.
Amends an agreement with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers by adding
$50 for a new total of $70 and five years for a new end date of 12-31-24 for the
operation of the Northeast Early Learning Center to provide direct Head Start
services located at 3503 Marion Street in Council District 9 (FINAN- 201951946). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
20-0135 A resolution amending the Denver City Council Rules of Procedure.
Amends the City Council Rules of Procedure to allow for a general public comment
prior to each regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 2-11-20.
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Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0084 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Jebro Incorporated for the
purchase and delivery of liquid asphalt.
Approves a master purchase order with Jebro, Inc. for $15 million and through
2-28-25 for the purchase and delivery of liquid asphalt to be used for asphalt
manufacturing for street paving, citywide (SC-00004563). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0085 A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to provide
emergency transitional shelter for families experiencing homelessness and
to provide case management to families to assist with accomplishing their
goals, including securing financial stability and obtaining long-term
housing.
Amends a contract with The Salvation Army by adding $294,372 for a new total of
$735,934 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide emergency
transitional shelter for families experiencing homelessness and to provide case
management to families to assist with accomplishing their goals, including securing
financial stability and obtaining long-term housing, citywide (SOCSV-2017-32458-03;
SOCSV-201952904-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-5-20.
20-0093 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
State of Colorado concerning the “UASI FY19” program and the funding
therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the State of Colorado to accept the 2019 Urban
Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program funding for equipment purchases to support
the operations of the Office of Emergency Management (MOOEM - 202053254-00).
The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-5-20.
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20-0094 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendment and
Modification Agreement between the City and County of Denver and
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc. to amend and modify the terms
and conditions of the loan to support the construction of 32 units of
affordable for-sale houses located at 43rd & Elizabeth in Globeville-Elyria
Swansea.
Amends a loan agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver to align
requirements with Habitat’s new 90-year covenant, as well as allowing subsequent
sales to households at or below 100% Area Median Income (AMI) immediately, not
after 21 years, and adding an exhibit describing long term compliance requirements
for funds that were used for land acquisition and hard construction costs to develop
32 homeownership units located at 43rd and Elizabeth Street in Council District 9. No
change to agreement amount (OEDEV-201736287-02). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-5-20.
20-0095 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado
Branch to provide essential and support services.
Amends a contract with Volunteers of America (VOA) Colorado Branch by adding
$182,496 for a new total of $517,712 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20
to provide emergency housing for adults experiencing homelessness who are unable
to stay in conventional shelters due to medical conditions, many of which were
recently discharged from hospitals, citywide (SOCSV-2018-40143-02;
SOCSV-201952724-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-5-20.
20-0096 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Warren Village, Inc. to provide
transitional housing services for women and children experiencing
homelessness.
Amends a contract with Warren Village, Inc. by adding $200,000 for a new total of
$600,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20 to provide transitional
housing services for women and children experiencing homelessness, citywide
(SOCSV-201738671-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the
30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 2-5-20.
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20-0097 A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and Mental Health Center of Denver
to provide housing and treatment services for chronically homeless
individuals with occurring serious mental illness and substance use
disorder.
Amends a contract with the Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD) by adding
$400,000 for a new total of $2,150,000 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20
to provide housing and treatment services for chronically homeless individuals with
co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorder, citywide
(2016-31657-04; 201952588-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-5-20.
20-0099 A resolution approving an Amendatory Agreement between the
City and County of Denver to be administered by the Department of Safety,
Division of Community Corrections in consultation with the Denver
Community Corrections Board and Corecivic, Inc. for residential and
non-residential community corrections services.
Amends a contract with Corecivic, Inc. by adding $5,553,112.10 for a new total of
$12,233,558.80 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-21 for residential and
non-residential community corrections services (201950074-01). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-9-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-5-20.
20-0134 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Karen
Collier to the Citizen Oversight Board.
Approves Karen Collier to the Citizen Oversight Board for a term effective
immediately and expiring on 2-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 2-12-20.
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BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0088 A bill for an ordinance naming the park at 3200 East 52nd Avenue
as “Lorraine Granado Community Park”.
Approves the naming of the park at 52nd Avenue and Steele Street in the Swansea
neighborhood as Lorraine Granado Community Park in Council District 9. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
20-0105 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3275
Denargo Street and 3315 Denargo Street in Five Points.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 3275 & 3315
Denargo Street from I-B, UO-2 to C-MX-12, DO-7 (industrial to mixed-use) in
Council District 9. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday,
3-16-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
20-0106 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2530
Xavier Street in Sloan Lake.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2530 Xavier
Street from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit) in Council
District 1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 3-16-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
20-0107 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2625
Julian Street in Sloan Lake.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 2625 Julian
Street from U-SU-B to U-SU-B1 (allows for an accessory dwelling unit) in Council
District 1. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 3-16-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-4-20.
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Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0087 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and
Hospital Authority, for child abuse and neglect medical evaluations,
consultations services, medical passport services and nursing health
assessment triage and training.
Amends a contract with Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) by adding
$865,032 for a new total of $1,733,725 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-20
for child abuse and neglect medical evaluations, consultation services, medical
passport services and nursing health assessment triage and training
(SOCSV-2018-44199-01; SOCV-201952791-01). The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 2-5-20.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0076 A bill for an ordinance establishing a new fund in the Community
Development Special Revenue Fund for the “Housing Stability Private
Grants” program.
Establishes the Housing Stability Private Grants Special Revenue Fund in the
Community Development Fund Series to facilitate the Department of Housing
Stability’s administration of private grants. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 1-28-20.
20-0077 A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and an
appropriation in the Capital Improvements and Capital Maintenance Fund.
Rescinds and re-appropriates $407,600 in the Capital Improvements Fund for
Technology Services projects, moving budget from the Innovation Fund to new
capital program Agency Technology Projects to better align with the programs’
purposes. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-28-20.
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
Tonight, there will be 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. Anyone wishing to speak on either of
these matters must go online or see the Council Secretary 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
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.
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.
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PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dependent upon publication, on Monday, March 16, Council will
hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0105, changing the
zoning classification for 3275 Denargo Street and 3315 Denargo
Street in Five Points; a required public hearing on Council Bill
20-0106, changing the zoning classification for 2530 Xavier Street in
Sloan Lake; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0107,
changing the zoning classification for 2625 Julian Street in Sloan
Lake. Any protests against Council Bill 20-0105, 20-0106 or
20-0107 must be filed with Council offices no later than noon on
Monday, March 9.
ADJOURN
PENDING
FOR 2-24-20:
Proposed amendment to Council's Rules of Procedure
FOR 3-2-20:
20-006 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1430
Race Street in Cheesman Park.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property located at 1430 Race
Street from PUD 554 to G-RX-3 (planned development to general urban, residential
mixed-use) in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 1-14-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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