City Council
Regular MeetingDenver, CO · May 18, 2020
Minutes
City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Monday, May 18, 2020 5:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kashmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Sandoval arrived late.
Present: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0474 Minutes of Monday, May 11, 2020
The minutes of Monday, May 11, 2020 were distributed to members of Council.
Council President Clark ordered the minutes approved.
Approved
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers Kniech, Torres, Ortega, Gilmore and Kashmann offered
announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
20-0414 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and TURNER FLATIRON, Joint Venture
concerning construction management and everything necessary for the
Expansion and Renewal Program at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Turner-Flat Iron Joint Venture by adding $240 million for a
new total of $940 million for furnishing all labor, tools, supplies, equipment,
materials and everything necessary to the Expansion and Renewal Program to
accommodate additional project delivery options at Denver International Airport. No
change to contract duration (201631723). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-1-20. Councimember Flynn
approved direct filing this item on 5-7-20. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7,
Councilmember Flynn called out this resolution at the 5-11-20 Council meeting for a
one-week postponement to 5-18-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0414 be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Adopted
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Herndon, Hinds, Kashmann,
Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (12)
Nay: (None) (0)
Abstain: Gilmore (1)
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BLOCK VOTE
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, 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)
PROCLAMATIONS
20-0477 A proclamation honoring Ismael Guerrero for his dedication to the Housing
Authority of the City and County of Denver.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Proclamation 20-0477 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)
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
20-0411 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment, between the
City and County of Denver and HNTB Corporation concerning architectural
and engineering design services related to the Expansion and Renewal
Program at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with HNTB Corporation by adding $20 million for a new total of
$85 million to provide architectural and engineering design services relating to the
Expansion and Renewal Program to accommodate additional project delivery options
at Denver International Airport. No change to contract duration (201631727). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-1-20. Councilmember Flynn approved direct filing this item on 5-7-20. Pursuant to
Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called out this resolution at the 5-11-20
Council meeting for a one-week postponement to 5-18-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0411 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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20-0412 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment, between the
City and County of Denver and Holder-FCI, a Joint Venture concerning
furnishing labor and all supplies, materials and equipment necessary for
the Expansion and Renewal Program at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Holder-FCI Joint Venture by adding $265 million for a new
total of $920 million for furnishing all labor, tools, supplies, equipment, materials
and everything necessary for the Expansion and Renewal Program to accommodate
additional project delivery options at Denver International Airport. No change to
contract duration (201733063). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 6-1-20. Councilmember Flynn approved direct filing
this item on 5-7-20. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called out
this resolution at the 5-11-20 Council meeting for a one-week postponement to
5-18-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0412 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)
20-0413 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. concerning
architectural and engineering design services relating to the Expansion
and Renewal Program at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. by adding $20 million for a
new total of $85 million to provide architectural and engineering design services
relating to the Expansion and Renewal Program to accommodate additional project
delivery options at Denver International Airport. No change to contract duration
(201733061). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-1-20. Councilmember Flynn approved direct filing this item on 5-7-20.
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called out this resolution at the
5-11-20 Council meeting for a one-week postponement to 5-18-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0413 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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20-0415 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and WSP USA, Inc. concerning professional,
technical and support staff to support the Expansion and Renewal Program
at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with WSP USA Inc. by adding $15 million for a new total of $60
million to provide professional, technical and support staff to support the Expansion
and Renewal Program with design, construction, closeout and any other support
services needed for additional project delivery options at Denver International
Airport. No change to contract duration (201631389). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-1-20. Councilmember Flynn
approved direct filing this item on 5-7-20. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7,
Councilmember Flynn called out this resolution at the 5-11-20 Council meeting for a
one-week postponement to 5-18-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0415 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)
20-0471 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Kaiser Permanente National Community Benefit Fund of the East Bay
Community Foundation concerning the “Housing and Homeless Services for
COVID suppression” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with Kaiser Permanente National Community Benefit
Fund of the Easy Bay Community Foundation for $1,000,000 and for two years to
support HOST’s COVID-19 suppression efforts, housing vouchers and day shelter
services programs, citywide (HOST-202054584). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20. Councilmember
Kashmann approved direct filing this item on 5-14-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0471 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)
20-0476 A resolution postponing Rule 7.11 of the Denver City Council Rules
of Procedure.
Postpones general public comment until June 15. Councilmember Kashmann
approved direct filing this item on 5-14-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0476 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)
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Nay: (None) (0)
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0332 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between
the City and County of Denver and Communications Supply Corporation,
doing business as Wesco, concerning electrical components, data and
communication equipment at Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Communications Supply Corporation, doing
business as Wesco, for $3 million and three years, with an optional one-year
renewal, for various electrical components and equipment for data and
communication equipment at Denver International Airport (SC-00004505). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-6-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0332 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)
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0362 A resolution approving the appointment of Sandra Sharp to the
Denver County Cultural Council.
Appoints Sandra Sharp to the Denver County Cultural Council for a term effective
immediately and ending October 1, 2022. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 4-21-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0362 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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20-0389 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States Department of Homeland Security concerning the “FY19
Securing the Cities” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Department of Homeland Security for $2
million and through 10-30-20 for the FY19 Securing the Cities (STC) program and
funding in efforts to protect the City from radiological/nuclear threats (MOOEM -
202054470). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0389 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)
20-0392 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and United Language Group, Inc.
for language translation services.
Amends a contract with United Language Group, Inc. by adding $250,000 for a new
total of $700,000 for translation services for various agencies within the City. No
change to contract duration (GENRL-201840363-02; GENRL-202054286-02). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0392 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
20-0395 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Kipling
Residential, Filing No. 1.
Approves a subdivision plat for Kipling Residential, Filing No. 1, located between
West Saratoga Place and West Stanford Avenue, and South Kipling Street and South
Jellison Street in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-5-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0395 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
20-0178 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and National Medical Services, Inc.
to perform analytical testing services.
Amends a contract with National Medical Services, Inc. by adding $150,000 for a
new total of $634,649 and adding a toxicology test for laboratory services to the
Medical Examiner, citywide. No changes to contract duration (ENVHL -
201626890-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-26-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0178 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)
20-0319 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Volunteers of America to provide comprehensive
Head Start services.
Approves a contract with Volunteers of America for $527,237 and through 6-30-21 to
provide comprehensive Head Start services to 80 children, in Council Districts 1, 2, 3
and 7 (202054051). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0319 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)
20-0320 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Center to
provide comprehensive Head Start services.
Approves a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Center for $1,844,131
and through 6-30-21 to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 281 children,
in Council Districts 3, 5, 8 and 9 (202054134). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0320 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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20-0321 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning to provide comprehensive
Head Start services.
Approves a contract with Clayton Early Learning for $1,319,995 and through 6-30-21
to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 201 children, in Council Districts 8
and 11 (202054130). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0321 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)
20-0322 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of
the Archdiocese of Denver to provide comprehensive Head Start services.
Approves a contract with Catholic Charities and Community Services of the
Archdiocese of Denver for $1,280,683 and through 6-30-21 to provide
comprehensive Head Start services to 195 children, in Council Districts 3,7, 8 and 9
(202054132). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-8-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0322 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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20-0406 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency, LLC to amend the scope of
services and budget, extend the term and increase the compensation to
continue to operate the Colorado Affordable Residential Energy (CARE)
Program.
Amends a contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency LLC by adding
$300,000 for a new total of $750,000 and 15 months for a new end date of 3-31-21
to operate the Colorado Affordable Residential Energy (CARE) Program for creating
safer living environments, preserving affordability and housing quality, and lowering
energy bills for qualifying residents in Globeville and Elyria Swansea neighborhoods
in Council District 9 (OEDEV-201946963-01; HOST-202054198). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-6-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Resolution 20-0406 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)
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0370 A bill for an ordinance maintaining the current classification and
pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not
in the Career Service without pay adjustments.
Does not amend the Classification and Pay Plan by making pay range
adjustments and pay grade changes based upon the annual market study of
prevailing wages in the Denver metropolitan area. The Committee approved
filing this item on 5-5-20.
Council Bill 20-0370 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0396 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way directly
under Interstate 70 and adjacent to 4665 North Fox Street, without
reservations.
Vacates a portion of the public right of way, without reservations, directly under
Interstate 70 and adjacent to 4665 North Fox Street, as originally dedicated in
Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1962 in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-5-20.
Council Bill 20-0396 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
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20-0397 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement established in the
Blake Resubdivision Plat, Ordinance No. 382, Series of 1964, located at
40th Street and Walnut Street.
Relinquishes the utility easement, in its entirety, as established in the Blake
Resubdivision Plat, Ordinance No. 382, Series of 1964, located on a property at the
Southeast corner of 40th Street and Walnut Street in Council District 9. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-5-20.
Council Bill 20-0397 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0323 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District
Number One to provide comprehensive Head Start services.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One for
$1,981,717 and through 6-30-21 to provide comprehensive Head Start services to
302 children, citywide (202054013). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-8-20.
Council Bill 20-0323 was ordered published on first reading
Ordered published on first reading
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0369 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 changing the Environmental Public
Health Investigator (EPHI) classifications pay grade and range, changing the
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status of the EPHI II & III and abolishes the
Animal Control Investigator series. The Committee approved filing this item by
consent on 4-28-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Bill 20-0369 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 20-0130, changing the zoning
classification for 2160 South Grant Street in Rosedale; a required
public hearing on Council Bill 20-0131, changing the zoning
classification for 2163 West 29th Avenue in Highland; and, a
required public hearing on Council Bill 20-0207, amending the
Denver College Affordability Fund Article, Article IV, Chapter 11 of
the Revised Municipal Code to clarify operations related to the Fund.
Anyone wishing to speak on any of these matters must go online or
see the Council Secretary to sign up during the recess of Council.
RECESS
Council took a recess.
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0130 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2160
South Grant Street in Rosedale.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-TU-B
(single-unit to two-unit), located at 2160 South Grant Street in Council District 6.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-11-20.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:01 p.m., Council
President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0130. Jesse Parris
signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up in opposition of the bill.
Jason Morrison of Community Planning and Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Bill 20-0130 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)
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20-0131 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2163
West 29th Avenue in Highland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 76 to G-MU-3
(planned development to general multi-unit), located at 2163 West 29th Avenue in
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
2-11-20.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:15 p.m., Council
President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0131. Kevin Anderson
and Jesse Parris signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers signed up to
speak in opposition of the bill. Jason Morrison of Community Planning and
Development delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0131 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)
City Council - Direct Files
20-0207 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver College Affordability
Fund Article, Article IV, Chapter 11 of the Revised Municipal Code to clarify
operations related to the Fund.
Amends Article IV, Chapter 11 of the Revised Municipal Code, the Denver College
Affordability Fund Article, to clarify operations related to the Fund. Councilmember
Herndon approved direct filing this item on 5-7-20.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Herndon, that Council Bill 20-0207 be placed upon final consideration and do pass,
was followed by a motion offered by Councilmember Herndon, duly seconded by
Councilmember Hinds, that Council Bill 20-0207 be amended in the following
particulars: "On Page 2, strike line 15." to allow the changes to become effective
upon passage. 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)
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20-0207 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver College Affordability
Fund Article, Article IV, Chapter 11 of the Revised Municipal Code to clarify
operations related to the Fund.
Amends Article IV, Chapter 11 of the Revised Municipal Code, the Denver College
Affordability Fund Article, to clarify operations related to the Fund. Councilmember
Herndon approved direct filing this item on 5-7-20.
Council sat as a Committee of the Whole, commencing at 6:35 p.m., Council
President Clark presiding, to hear speakers on Council Bill 20-0207. Jesse Parris,
Lorii Rabinowitz and Jim Chavez signed up to speak in favor of the bill. No speakers
signed up to speak in opposition of the bill. Dionne Williams of the Office of
Children's Affairs delivered the staff report.
A motion offered by Councilmember Kashmann, duly seconded by Councilmember
Flynn, that Council Bill 20-0207 be placed upon final consideration and do pass as
amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Placed upon final consideration and do pass as amended
Aye: Black, CdeBaca, Clark, Flynn, Gilmore, Herndon, Hinds,
Kashmann, Kniech, Ortega, Sandoval, Sawyer, Torres (13)
Nay: (None) (0)
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Council President Clark announced that Council will not meet on Monday, May 25, in
observance on Memorial Day. We will see you at our next meeting on Monday, June
1.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business before the City Council, Council President Clark
adjourned the meeting at 7:42 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 Monday, May 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 Monday, May 18, 2020
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
20-0474 Minutes of Monday, May 11, 2020
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
20-0477 A proclamation honoring Ismael Guerrero for his dedication to the Housing
Authority of the City and County of Denver.
Sponsor Torres
RESOLUTIONS
City Council - Direct Files
20-0411 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment, between the
City and County of Denver and HNTB Corporation concerning architectural
and engineering design services related to the Expansion and Renewal
Program at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with HNTB Corporation by adding $20 million for a new total of
$85 million to provide architectural and engineering design services relating to the
Expansion and Renewal Program to accommodate additional project delivery options
at Denver International Airport. No change to contract duration (201631727). The
last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on
6-1-20. Councilmember Flynn approved direct filing this item on 5-7-20. Pursuant to
Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called out this resolution at the 5-11-20
Council meeting for a one-week postponement to 5-18-20.
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20-0412 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment, between the
City and County of Denver and Holder-FCI, a Joint Venture concerning
furnishing labor and all supplies, materials and equipment necessary for
the Expansion and Renewal Program at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Holder-FCI Joint Venture by adding $265 million for a new
total of $920 million for furnishing all labor, tools, supplies, equipment, materials
and everything necessary for the Expansion and Renewal Program to accommodate
additional project delivery options at Denver International Airport. No change to
contract duration (201733063). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within
the 30-day review period is on 6-1-20. Councilmember Flynn approved direct filing
this item on 5-7-20. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called out
this resolution at the 5-11-20 Council meeting for a one-week postponement to
5-18-20.
20-0413 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. concerning
architectural and engineering design services relating to the Expansion
and Renewal Program at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. by adding $20 million for a
new total of $85 million to provide architectural and engineering design services
relating to the Expansion and Renewal Program to accommodate additional project
delivery options at Denver International Airport. No change to contract duration
(201733061). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-1-20. Councilmember Flynn approved direct filing this item on 5-7-20.
Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7, Councilmember Flynn called out this resolution at the
5-11-20 Council meeting for a one-week postponement to 5-18-20.
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20-0414 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and TURNER FLATIRON, Joint Venture
concerning construction management and everything necessary for the
Expansion and Renewal Program at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with Turner-Flat Iron Joint Venture by adding $240 million for a
new total of $940 million for furnishing all labor, tools, supplies, equipment,
materials and everything necessary to the Expansion and Renewal Program to
accommodate additional project delivery options at Denver International Airport. No
change to contract duration (201631723). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-1-20. Councimember Flynn
approved direct filing this item on 5-7-20. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7,
Councilmember Flynn called out this resolution at the 5-11-20 Council meeting for a
one-week postponement to 5-18-20.
20-0415 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendment between the
City and County of Denver and WSP USA, Inc. concerning professional,
technical and support staff to support the Expansion and Renewal Program
at Denver International Airport.
Amends a contract with WSP USA Inc. by adding $15 million for a new total of $60
million to provide professional, technical and support staff to support the Expansion
and Renewal Program with design, construction, closeout and any other support
services needed for additional project delivery options at Denver International
Airport. No change to contract duration (201631389). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-1-20. Councilmember Flynn
approved direct filing this item on 5-7-20. Pursuant to Council Rule 3.7,
Councilmember Flynn called out this resolution at the 5-11-20 Council meeting for a
one-week postponement to 5-18-20.
20-0471 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
Kaiser Permanente National Community Benefit Fund of the East Bay
Community Foundation concerning the “Housing and Homeless Services for
COVID suppression” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with Kaiser Permanente National Community Benefit
Fund of the Easy Bay Community Foundation for $1,000,000 and for two years to
support HOST’s COVID-19 suppression efforts, housing vouchers and day shelter
services programs, citywide (HOST-202054584). The last regularly scheduled
Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20. Councilmember
Kashmann approved direct filing this item on 5-14-20.
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20-0476 A resolution postponing Rule 7.11 of the Denver City Council Rules
of Procedure.
Postpones general public comment until June 15. Councilmember Kashmann
approved direct filing this item on 5-14-20.
Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aviation Services Committee
20-0332 A resolution approving a proposed Master Purchase Order
between the City and County of Denver and Communications Supply
Corporation, doing business as Wesco, concerning electrical components,
data and communication equipment at Denver International Airport.
Approves a master purchase order with Communications Supply Corporation, doing
business as Wesco, for $3 million and three years, with an optional one-year
renewal, for various electrical components and equipment for data and
communication equipment at Denver International Airport (SC-00004505). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-6-20.
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0362 A resolution approving the appointment of Sandra Sharp to the
Denver County Cultural Council.
Appoints Sandra Sharp to the Denver County Cultural Council for a term effective
immediately and ending October 1, 2022. The Committee approved filing this item
at its meeting on 4-21-20.
20-0389 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a
proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the
United States Department of Homeland Security concerning the “FY19
Securing the Cities” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Department of Homeland Security for $2
million and through 10-30-20 for the FY19 Securing the Cities (STC) program and
funding in efforts to protect the City from radiological/nuclear threats (MOOEM -
202054470). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
5-5-20.
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20-0392 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and United Language Group, Inc.
for language translation services.
Amends a contract with United Language Group, Inc. by adding $250,000 for a new
total of $700,000 for translation services for various agencies within the City. No
change to contract duration (GENRL-201840363-02; GENRL-202054286-02). The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-5-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0395 A resolution accepting and approving the plat of Kipling
Residential, Filing No. 1.
Approves a subdivision plat for Kipling Residential, Filing No. 1, located between
West Saratoga Place and West Stanford Avenue, and South Kipling Street and South
Jellison Street in Council District 2. The Committee approved filing this item at its
meeting on 5-5-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0178 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement
between the City and County of Denver and National Medical Services, Inc.
to perform analytical testing services.
Amends a contract with National Medical Services, Inc. by adding $150,000 for a
new total of $634,649 and adding a toxicology test for laboratory services to the
Medical Examiner, citywide. No changes to contract duration (ENVHL -
201626890-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 2-26-20.
20-0319 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Volunteers of America to provide comprehensive
Head Start services.
Approves a contract with Volunteers of America for $527,237 and through 6-30-21 to
provide comprehensive Head Start services to 80 children, in Council Districts 1, 2, 3
and 7 (202054051). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-8-20.
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20-0320 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Mile High Montessori Early Learning Center to
provide comprehensive Head Start services.
Approves a contract with Mile High Montessori Early Learning Center for $1,844,131
and through 6-30-21 to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 281 children,
in Council Districts 3, 5, 8 and 9 (202054134). The last regularly scheduled Council
meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved
filing this item at its meeting on 4-8-20.
20-0321 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Clayton Early Learning to provide comprehensive
Head Start services.
Approves a contract with Clayton Early Learning for $1,319,995 and through 6-30-21
to provide comprehensive Head Start services to 201 children, in Council Districts 8
and 11 (202054130). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day
review period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting
on 4-8-20.
20-0322 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City
and County of Denver and Catholic Charities and Community Services of
the Archdiocese of Denver to provide comprehensive Head Start services.
Approves a contract with Catholic Charities and Community Services of the
Archdiocese of Denver for $1,280,683 and through 6-30-21 to provide
comprehensive Head Start services to 195 children, in Council Districts 3,7, 8 and 9
(202054132). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review
period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
4-8-20.
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20-0406 A resolution approving a proposed First Amendatory Agreement
with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency, LLC to amend the scope of
services and budget, extend the term and increase the compensation to
continue to operate the Colorado Affordable Residential Energy (CARE)
Program.
Amends a contract with Energy Outreach Colorado Efficiency LLC by adding
$300,000 for a new total of $750,000 and 15 months for a new end date of 3-31-21
to operate the Colorado Affordable Residential Energy (CARE) Program for creating
safer living environments, preserving affordability and housing quality, and lowering
energy bills for qualifying residents in Globeville and Elyria Swansea neighborhoods
in Council District 9 (OEDEV-201946963-01; HOST-202054198). The last regularly
scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20. The
Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-6-20.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0370 A bill for an ordinance maintaining the current classification and
pay plan for employees in the Career Service and for certain employees not
in the Career Service without pay adjustments.
Does not amend the Classification and Pay Plan by making pay range
adjustments and pay grade changes based upon the annual market study of
prevailing wages in the Denver metropolitan area. The Committee approved
filing this item on 5-5-20.
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0396 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way directly
under Interstate 70 and adjacent to 4665 North Fox Street, without
reservations.
Vacates a portion of the public right of way, without reservations, directly under
Interstate 70 and adjacent to 4665 North Fox Street, as originally dedicated in
Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1962 in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing
this item at its meeting on 5-5-20.
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20-0397 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement established in
the Blake Resubdivision Plat, Ordinance No. 382, Series of 1964, located at
40th Street and Walnut Street.
Relinquishes the utility easement, in its entirety, as established in the Blake
Resubdivision Plat, Ordinance No. 382, Series of 1964, located on a property at the
Southeast corner of 40th Street and Walnut Street in Council District 9. The last
regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-5-20.
Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee
20-0323 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and County of Denver and School District
Number One to provide comprehensive Head Start services.
Approves an intergovernmental agreement with School District Number One for
$1,981,717 and through 6-30-21 to provide comprehensive Head Start services to
302 children, citywide (202054013). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting
within the 30-day review period is on 6-8-20. The Committee approved filing this
item at its meeting on 4-8-20.
BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Finance & Governance Committee
20-0369 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 changing the Environmental Public
Health Investigator (EPHI) classifications pay grade and range, changing the
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status of the EPHI II & III and abolishes the
Animal Control Investigator series. The Committee approved filing this item by
consent on 4-28-20.
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
20-0130, changing the zoning classification for 2160 South Grant
Street in Rosedale; a required public hearing on Council Bill
20-0131, changing the zoning classification for 2163 West 29th
Avenue in Highland; and, a required public hearing on Council Bill
20-0207, amending the Denver College Affordability Fund Article,
Article IV, Chapter 11 of the Revised Municipal Code to clarify
operations related to the Fund. Anyone wishing to speak on any of
these matters must go online or see the Council Secretary to sign up
during the recess of Council.
RECESS
COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR
SESSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
20-0130 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2160
South Grant Street in Rosedale.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-TU-B
(single-unit to two-unit), located at 2160 South Grant Street in Council District 6.
The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-11-20.
20-0131 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2163
West 29th Avenue in Highland.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 76 to G-MU-3
(planned development to general multi-unit), located at 2163 West 29th Avenue in
Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on
2-11-20.
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City Council - Direct Files
20-0207 A bill for an ordinance amending the Denver College Affordability
Fund Article, Article IV, Chapter 11 of the Revised Municipal Code to clarify
operations related to the Fund.
Amends Article IV, Chapter 11 of the Revised Municipal Code, the Denver College
Affordability Fund Article, to clarify operations related to the Fund. Councilmember
Herndon approved direct filing this item on 5-7-20.
PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURN
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PENDING
FOR 6-1-20:
20-0161 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 3201
Curtis Street in Five Points.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 379 to U-MX-2x
(planned development to mixed-use) located at 3201 Curtis Street in Council District
9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-0162 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 2005
Willow Street in Stapleton.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from PUD 574 to U-MX-3
(planned development to mixed-use) located at 2005 North Willow Street in Council
District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
20-0201 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4750
Zuni Street in Sunnyside.
Approves an official map amendment to rezone property from U-SU-C to U-SU-C1
(allows for an ADU), located at 4750 Zuni Street in Council District 1. The Committee
approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-3-20.
Final Consideration | Required Public Hearing
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