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J_CBAC_2021A 08/20/2021 01:37:18 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITOL BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Date 08/20/2021
Attendance
Matt Becker X
Georgianna Contiguglia X
Lois Court X
Karl Kurtz E
Richard Lee X
Cindi Markwell X
Kurt Morrison X
Danielle Oliveto X
Gary Petri X
Steve Turner E
Moreno X
Lontine X
Time 01:37:18 PM to 03:05:25 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Lontine
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
Committee Business Committee Discussion Only
Staff/Committee Member Updates Committee Discussion Only
Department of Personnel and Administration and Colorado State Patrol on Building Security Committee Discussion Only
Public Testimony Committee Discussion Only

Committee Business - Committee Discussion Only


01:37:32 PM  
The committee members
discussed the officer positions of the Capitol Building Advisory Committee
(CBAC).  Kurt Morrison motioned that Representative Lontine continue
to serve as Chair of CBAC.   Danielle Oliveto seconded the motion.

01:38:28 PM  
There were no objections
to Representative Lontine continuing to serve as Chair of CBAC.  Representative
Lontine will continue to serve as the CBAC Chair.

01:38:52 PM  
Senator Moreno motioned
that Lois Court be selected as Vice Chair of CBAC.  Mr. Morrison seconded
the motion.  There were no objections.  Lois Court was selected
as Vice Chair of CBAC.
01:39:29 PM  
Lois Court thanked
committee members.
01:39:57 PM  

There was a discussion about new members.

01:40:24 PM  
Jeanette Chapman,
representing Legislative Council Staff, provided information about the
committee budget (Attachment A).
01:41:52 PM  

There was a discussion about visitor services sales.

01:43:25 PM  
There was a discussion
about the budget for Mr. Brown's Attic.  Members indicated that the
Executive Committee of the Legislative Council should be consulted should
a budget increase be considered.  The committee members discussed
the new display case and the effect on sales.  Visitor Services staff
will provide an update in November.  



Ms. Chapman pointed out the 2019 expenditure for the water bottle fountain.
 The committee members discussed consideration of another water bottle
fountain, perhaps on the second or third floor.  Legislative Council
staff will research installation and costs for the second fountain.



Staff/Committee Member Updates - Committee Discussion Only


01:48:45 PM  
Representative Lontine
talked about the presidential portrait of President Biden.  She stated
that she started fundraising with a goal of $15,000.  Representative
Lontine indicated that Representative Hooton will assist with fundraising
efforts, including a Go Fund Me page, contacting potential donors, and
creating a fundraising letter or video.

Representative
Lontine added that Creative Industries will facilitate donations and pay
the artist.  Additional costs outlined by Representative Lontine include:
 set-up of a website and recording donations by Creativity Lab for
about $1,000; and painting of the portrait for $11,000 by Sarah Bordman.
 Representative Lontine indicated that Ms. Bordman has painted several
portraits in the collection.  She added that there is a frame for
the President Biden portrait, but additional funds, perhaps from current
fundraising efforts, will be needed to frame future portraits.

01:53:16 PM  
There was a discussion
about how the presidential portrait became a fundraising project for legislative
members.  Georgianna Contiguglia elaborated that the first set of
portraits came from the artist, although there is no information about
whether or not they were donated.  She stated that the original artist
died and some time passed between the initial donation and the President
Obama portrait created by Sarah Bordman with a donor member of CBAC paying
for the project.  There was no recollection of fundraising for the
second set of portraits.
01:56:25 PM  
Committee staff talked
about the President Clinton portrait, including that the portrat was not
included in the first group of portraits, but was on loan and then donated.
 Ms. Chapman state that the  decision was made that the party
who won the presidency would fundraise for the portrait.  She added
that this same practice is used for the Governor portraits.

01:57:52 PM  
The committee discussed
the President Clinton portrait, a duplicate from the Clinton Presidential
Library and Museum.  A member indicated that the committee paid for
shipping only.  Several committee members expressed that the state
should pay for the portrait.  The committee decided to revisit the
issue after the current portrait is completed.

02:00:29 PM  
Ms. Chapman provided
an update on the Civil War statue.  The committee decided that the
future home of the statute will be discussed at the November meeting, while
History Colorado will store the statue until a permanent home is found.

02:03:23 PM  
April Bernard, representing
Legislative Council Staff, provided information about framing an election
certificate for display (Attachment B).  Ms. Bernard provided background,
indicating that the document contains the name of one of the first women
legislators in Colorado and was donated to the General Assembly by a private
party.  She stated that the document was damaged during restoration,
marring information on the certificate.  The committee discussed further
restoration of the certificate with History Colorado assisting with the
possible addition of names of legislators elected at the time.  Kara
Veitch, Executive Director of the Department of Personnel and Administration
(DPA), suggested that the Office of State Archives look at the certificate.
 The committee decided that Legislative Council Staff will speak with
the State Archivist about the certificate.

02:13:32 PM  
The committee decided
that the item will be tabled until the State Archivist is able to look
at the certificate.
02:14:07 PM  
There was a discussion
about contacting organizations that support women candidates to talk about
the certificate and to get ideas for a possible exhibit.

02:14:54 PM  
Richard Lee, representing
the Department of Personnel and Administration, provided an update on the
General Maurice Rose Statue.  He indicated that a location was selected,
south and west of the Liberty Bell and that an architect and engineer still
need to be selected.  He indicated that there will be another update
at the November meeting.  He also shared that the group creating the
project would like to install the foundation for the statute by the end
of April, with the statue itself being installed next summer.



Department of Personnel and Administration and Colorado State Patrol on Building Security - Committee Discussion Only


02:17:32 PM  
Representatives from
DPA and the State Patrol provided an update on building security.  Ms.
Veitch provided a presentation (Attachment C).  She stated that a
Homeland Security assessment suggested best practices for security improvements.
 She went on to outline the recommendations, including: enhancements
to windows, doors, landscaping, and bollards.  Ms. Veitch indicated
that window enhancements are under way; and ground floor metal doors are
in the design phase and include additional restoration.
02:19:57 PM  
Ms. Veitch indicated
that landscaping is complete and lighting is underway, while the bollards
and fencing are in the design phase.  There was a discussion with
Chief Matthew Packard, representing the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), about
the need for bollards, which is a best practice around the world to deter
a vehicle intrusion.  Ms. Veitch talked about the bollards surrounding
the building and that they are historically appropriate.

02:23:16 PM  
There was discussion
about fencing around the Capitol quadrant and Lincoln Park.  Chief
Packard talked about the fencing that is recommended to keep people off
of the grass and from behaving in an inappropriate manner.  He stated
that the fence also provides the ability to close the area and create a
buffer to keep the building secure after hours.  In addition, the
chief said that the fencing may assist with filing criminal charges when
a person has acted inappropriately or trespassed, but will not block access.

02:25:35 PM  
DPA showed a video
about the appearance of the fencing.  Ms. Veitch presented that the
proposed six foot fence will have gates for access.  There was some
concern about the fence appearing as a fortress and the incorporation of
bollard chains were suggested.
02:30:48 PM  
There was a discussion
about the need for fencing around Lincoln Park.  Chief Packard stated
that the fencing will allow for the park to be secured after hours.  He
stated that while the park will be open for events, access may be controlled
in the case of security issues.  Ms. Veitch indicated that the same
fencing will be used around Lincoln Park and the Capitol quadrants.  



The members talked about continuity of design for the historic area and
DPA indicated that they are coordinating with other governmental entities
in the area.  The committee discussed that the proposed fencing looks
different from the fencing in Civic Center Park.

02:34:17 PM  
There was a discussion
about separating the fencing into two parts, Lincoln Park fencing and Capitol
quadrant fencing.  There was some concern about a fence around Lincoln
Park and a discussion about camping in the park, with the discussion including
securing the park to increase safety.

02:41:30 PM  
Chief Packard expressed
that there was some damage to the memorial in the park and indicated that
crime can increase after hours when it is dark.  He stated that the
fence helps signal that the park is closed and deters criminal activity.
 He also noted that the State Patrol has responded quickly to anyone
trying to camp in the park.
02:43:38 PM  
Chief Packard suggested
that patrol staffing levels can be maintained to deter issues in the park
during the interim, however sustaining the staffing during session could
be problematic.  The chief stated that CSP has a good partnership
with the Denver Police Department and the fencing will assist with their
efforts.
02:47:50 PM  
A member suggested
that the City and County of Denver should be involved in the conversation
about Lincoln Park.
02:49:24 PM  
DPA asked the committee
to decide which fencing should be used to create a life size model.

02:50:06 PM  
The committee discussed
the various options for fencing and bollards.
03:00:24 PM  
The committee agreed
that a mock up fence using option four fencing with the bollards from option
one fencing should be built.  The committee decided that the ballustrades
that are not full length be removed from the panel and the fencing include
the decorative tops in option four fencing.





There was a discussion of the decorative quality of the fence.  DPA
will return with decorative ideas.



Public Testimony - Committee Discussion Only


03:04:45 PM  
There was no public
testimony.


03:05:25 PM   The committee adjourned.






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