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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/14/2011 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 451 City and County Building
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11-0283 21 BillPassedVacates a small portion of Forest St., which is not being used as a street, between 43rd Ave. and railroad right-of-way in Council District 11. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Vacate a small portion of Forest St., which is not being used as a street, between 43rd Ave. and railroad right-of-way. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-16-11.approved  Action details Not available
11-0639 4 BillPassedApprove an amendment to the contract between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1 (Denver Public Schools) to provide School Resource Officers from the Police Department for FY2012; for revenue in the amount of $600,000, for School Resource Officer services. (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Approves an amendment to the contract between the City and County of Denver and School District No. 1 (Denver Public Schools) to provide School Resource Officers from the Police Department for FY2012; for revenue in the amount of $600,000 for School Resource Officer services. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on - -11. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-4-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0705 4 BillPassedChanges the zoning classification of property at 4455 E. 12th Ave. from E-SU-Dx to CMP-EI2 in Council District 10. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Changes the zoning classification of property at 4455 East 12th Ave. from E-SU-Dx to CMP-EI2 in Council District 10. PUBLIC HEARING AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-3-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0724 4 BillPassedChanges the zoning classification of property at 4050 E. 14th Ave. and at 1325 Colorado Blvd. from U-SU-C, G-MU-5/UO-3, and H-2 with conditions to CMP-H2 and CMP-H in Council District 10. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Changes the zoning classification of property at 4050 E. 14th Ave. and at 1325 Colorado Blvd. from U-SU-C, G-MU-5/UO-3, and H-2 with conditions to CMP-H2 and CMP-H in Council District 10. PUBLIC HEARING AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-3-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0727 3 BillPassedApproves transfer of $2,135,105 from Wastewater Management's Storm Capital Improvement fund to General Fund CIP account, specifically the Justice Center Grant fund, following transfer of assets to Wastewater Management for storm drainage purposes, namely a constructed wetland pilot project to demonstrate the benefit of a regional approach to storm water quality requirements under the City’s MS4 permit. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Approves transfer of $2,135,105 from Wastewater Management's Storm Capital Improvement fund to General Fund CIP account, specifically the Justice Center Grant fund, following transfer of assets to Wastewater Management for storm drainage purposes, namely a constructed wetland pilot project to demonstrate the benefit of a regional approach to storm water quality requirements under the City’s MS4 permit. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-27-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0645 5 BillPassedConcerning eligibility for medical marijuana business licensing for certain businesses where changes in ownership or location occur between July 1, 2010 and July 1, 2012. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Proposed changes in medical marijuana business licensure ordinance to allow licensure in certain cases for businesses that change ownership or location between July 1, 2010 and July 1, 2012. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-5-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0748 4 BillPassedChanges the zoning classification from I-1 and UO-2 to C-MX-20 on property at 2555 31st Street in Council District 9. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Changes the zoning classification from I-A and UO-2 to C-MX-20 on property at 2555 31st Street in Council District 9. PUBLIC HEARING AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 10-25-11.approved  Action details Not available
11-0773 4 BillPassedVacates the entire alley bounded by Walnut, Larimer and 24th streets and Park Avenue West for the Arapahoe Square development project in Council District 9. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Vacates the entire alley bounded by Walnut, Larimer and 24th streets and Park Avenue West for the Arapahoe Square development project in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-27-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0775 4 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance creating a Fund Number in the Grant Projects Fund and making an appropriation for the “47th/York Street Pedestrian Crossing Improvements” project. (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Establishes a capital grant fund and appropriate budget to accompany the intergovernmental agreement between the City and the State of Colorado for the construction of a bicycle and pedestrian crossing at the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks at 47th Avenue and York Street. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-27-11. passedPass Action details Not available
11-0777 4 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a proposed First Amendment to Agreement between the City and County of Denver and PB AMERICAS, INC. concerning consulting and financial advisory services at Denver International Airport. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Adds $250,000 to and extends by one year the contract with Parsons Brinckerhoff (for a total of $650,000) to assist DIA in capital project planning. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-28-11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 10-27-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0780 3 BillPassedApproves the 2012 annual budget for the St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, located in Council District 8 Assessing ordinance to approve the 2012 annual budget for the following local maintenance district included in the Group 4 Board of Equalization scheduled for November 7, 2011: Local Maintenance District: St. Luke’s Pedestrian Mall 2012 Budget / Assessment: $78,760 Percent Change From 2011 to 2012: Zero Increase ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0781 3 BillPassedApproves the 2012 annual budget for the Delgany Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, located in Council District 9. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2012 annual budget for the following local maintenance district included in the Group 4 Board of Equalization scheduled for November 7, 2011: Local Maintenance District: Delgany Street Pedestrian Mall 2012 Budget / Assessment: $15,195 Percent Change From 2011 to 2012: 12% Increase* * The increase in the budget for the Delgany Street Local Maintenance District is due to the: 1. Increase in clean-up costs due to utility work at the corner of 15th & Delgany. 2. Increase in costs to the irrigation system. These costs are in anticipation of utility work at the corner of 15th and Delgany Street. 3. Increase in utility costs. This is in anticipation of Xcel raising their rates. 4. Increase in accounting and administrative costs. ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0782 3 BillPassedApproves the 2012 annual budget for the Broadway Pedestrian Mall A Local Maintenance District, located in Council Districts 7 and 9 Assessing ordinance to approve the 2012 annual budget for the following local maintenance district included in the Group 4 Board of Equalization scheduled for November 7, 2011: Local Maintenance District: Broadway Pedestrian Mall A 2012 Budget / Assessment: $55,300.P Percent Change From 2011 to 2012: Zero Increase ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0783 3 BillPassedApproves the 2012 annual budget for the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District, located in Council District 7. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2012 annual budget for the following local maintenance district included in the Group 4 Board of Equalization scheduled for November 7, 2011: Local Maintenance District: Broadway Pedestrian Mall B 2012 Budget / Assessment: $72,300. Percent Change From 2011 to 2012: Zero Increase ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0784 3 BillPassedApproves the 2012 annual budget for the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, located in Council District 7. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2012 annual budget for the following local maintenance district included in the Group 4 Board of Equalization scheduled for November 7, 2011: Local Maintenance District: Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall 2012 Budget / Assessment: $256,700 Percent Change From 2011 to 2012: Zero Increase ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0785 3 BillPassedApproves the 2012 annual budget for the Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, located in Council Districts 8 and 9. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2012 annual budget for the following local maintenance district included in the Group 4 Board of Equalization scheduled for November 7, 2011: Local Maintenance District: Broadway Viaduct Pedestrian Mall 2012 Budget / Assessment: $37,689 Percent Change From 2011 to 2012: 20% decrease ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0786 4 BillPassedApproves the 2012 annual budget for the 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, located in Council Districts 8 and 9. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Approves the 2012 annual budget for the 22nd Street and Park Avenue West Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, located in Council Districts 8 and 9. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 11-1-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0787 3 BillPassedApproves the 2012 annual budget for the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District, located in Council District 3. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2012 annual budget for the following local maintenance district included in the Group 4 Board of Equalization scheduled for November 7, 2011: Local Maintenance District: Consolidated Morrison Rd Pedestrian Mall 2012 Budget / Assessment: $118,390 / $58,390 Percent Change From 2011 to 2012: 103% Increase *The reasons for a budget increase of $60,000 to the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall are: 1. The cost of four bulb-outs west of West Kentucky Avenue at $10,000/each, for a total of $40,000. 2. The cost of a gateway entrance sign with landscaping improvements at the east end of the district, for a total of $20,000 The entire increase in budget of $60,000 will be covered by the district reserves held by the Consolidated Morrison Road Pedestrian Mall. Therefore, there is no increase in assessments from 2011 to 2012. ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0788 3 BillPassedApproves the 2012 annual budget for the South Broadway Streetscape (Wesley Avenue to Yale Avenue) Local Maintenance District, located in Council District 7. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2012 annual budget for the following local maintenance district included in the Group 4 Board of Equalization scheduled for November 7, 2011: Local Maintenance District: South Broadway Streetscape (Wesley Ave. to Yale Ave.) 2012 Budget / Assessment: $44,970 Percent Change From 2011 to 2012: n/aordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0789 3 BillPassedApproves the 2012 annual budget for the Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West 44th Avenue) Local Maintenance District, located in Council District 1. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2012 annual budget for the following local maintenance district included in the Group 4 Board of Equalization scheduled for November 7, 2011: Local Maintenance District: Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West 44th Avenue) 2012 Budget / Assessment: $44,800 Percent Change From 2011 to 2012: n/aordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0790 3 BillPassedA bill for an Ordinance approving an on call technology services agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and Zia Consulting for services in the area of enterprise document management and other related tasks (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Approves an On Call Technology Services Agreement with ZIA Consulting for up to $4,000,000 for services in the area of Enterprise Document Management and other related tasks. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day period is on 12-05-11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0792 3 BillPassedA bill for an Ordinance approving an on call professional services agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and Woolpert, Inc. (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Approves an On Call Technology Services Agreement with Woolpert Inc., for up to $4,000,000 to provide services in the area of Service Oriented Architecture, Enterprise Integration, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and other related tasks. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-05-11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0793 3 BillPassedExecutes an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation to receive and expend $1.2 million federal funds to procure and install a new traffic control system. The proposed ordinance will allow the City to receive and expend federal funds in the amount of $1,200,000.00. The project will procure and install a new traffic control system that include (1) signal system software; (2) ancillary equipment - multiple server(s), racks, switches, routers, and cabling; (3) system accessories - network related equipment, software, and licences; (4) management software; and (5) training and documentation. This project falls under the 2011-2016 CMAQ program. The program goal is to provide central communication and control to each of the over 1250 signalized intersection that Denver controls. A central control over Denver signalized intersections provided quicker upload and download of signal information, better coordination of corridors, quicker response to signal problems, and status monitoring. The total Federal Funds receive from this contract is $1,200,000.00.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0794 3 BillPassedExecutes an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation to receive and expend $1.09 million federal funds to design signal system infrastructures and furnish and install system software and equipment. The proposed ordinance will allow the City to receive and expend federal fund in the amount of $1,090,000.00. This project include (1) the design of signal system infrastructures; and (2) furnish and install system software and equipment, signal equipments (signal controller cabinets, controllers, Line Conditioning UPSs, Hubs, etc), interconnect conduits, communication devises and communication media. The project is located on Sheridan Blvd from Quincy to I-70, Federal Blvd from Dartmouth to 52nd, and Alameda Ave from Broadway to Sheridan. This project falls under the 2011-2016 CMAQ program. The total Federal Funds receive from this contract is $1,090,000.00. There is a City's overmatch of $542,000.00 on this project, which brings the total funding to $1,632,000.00 on this project. The proposed ordinance should accomplish two purposes: (1) Authorize recordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0796 3 BillPassedA bill for an Ordinance approving an on call professional services agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and reVision, Inc. (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Approves an On Call Technology Services Agreement with reVision, Inc, for up to $4,000,000 to provide services in the areas of Generalist, Geographical Information Systems(GIS), Identity Management-Information Security, Custom Web Development and Enterprise Database Administration and other related tasks. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-5-11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0799 3 BillPassedApproves a $1,282,332 contract with Fasick Concrete for citywide curb, gutter and crosspan work, and pedestrian ramp installations. 2011 Citywide curb, gutter, crosspan ,concrete repairs and pedestrian ramp installation at various locations throughout the City. ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0800 3 BillPassedAuthorizes the acceptance of the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program award of $893,032 from the US Department of Justice for the Sheriff's Department to fund correctional housing for foreign born inmates. (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Authorizes the acceptance of the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program award of $893,032 from the US Department of Justice for the Sheriff's Department to fund correctional housing for foreign born inmates. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on - -11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0802 3 ResolutionAdoptedA resolution approving the Mayoral appointments to the West Colfax Business Improvement District. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Approves the Mayoral reappointment of David Goldblatt and the appointment of Dennis Gonzalez to the West Colfax Business Improvement District for terms effective immediately and expiring October 3, 2014 OR until a successor is duly appointed. This bill was approved for filing by consent on 110-27-11.adopted en blocPass Action details Not available
11-0803 3 ResolutionAdoptedApproves the Mayoral reappointments of Erin Brown, Kenneth Grimes, Raymond Jones, Marjorie Lewis, Leslii Lewis, Sid Wilson, Sandra Mann and the appointment of Taryn Lewis to the Denver African-American Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring September 26, 2013 OR until a successor is duly appointed. (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Erin Brown, Kenneth Grimes, Raymond Jones, Marjorie Lewis, Leslii Lewis, Sid Wilson, Sandra Mann and the appointment of Taryn Lewis to the Denver African-American Commission for a term effective immediately and expiring September 26, 2013 OR until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-11.adopted en blocPass Action details Not available
11-0804 3 ResolutionAdoptedApproves the Mayoral appointments of Michelle Adams and Shawn Young to the Head Start Policy Council effective immediately and expiring on July 20, 2013 and approves the Mayoral appointment of Brian Conly to the Head Start Policy Council effective immediately and expiring on July 20, 2014. (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Approves the Mayoral appointments of Michelle Adams and Shawn Young to the Head Start Policy Council effective immediately and expiring on July 20, 2013 and approves the Mayoral appointment of Brian Conly to the Head Start Policy Council effective immediately and expiring on July 20, 2014. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 11-3-11.adopted en blocPass Action details Not available
11-0851 1 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance amending Sections 28-55, 28-135 and 28-205, D.R.M.C. to delete the provisions that disqualify the relatives of city officials, officers and employees from eligibility for certification in the MBE, WBE and SBE programs. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE) Repeals provisions of the Denver Code that disqualify the relatives of city officers and employees and their families from eligibility for certification in the women, minority, and small business enterprise programs. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 11-9-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
HIST-0229 1 HistoricalPassedA letter dated November 14, 2011, from Cary Kennedy, Manager of Finance, in keeping with the provisions of Section 20-93 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code, notifying Council of the Department of Finance’s intent to refund three existing Certificates of Participation lease purchase transactions in a par amount not to exceed $14.5 million to achieve the debt administration objectives of 1) providing interest cost savings and reducing on-going administrative expenses and 2) enabling the release of certain assets currently used as collateral under the existing transactions.approved  Action details Not available
11-0833 3 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance repealing the provisions of Sections 28-135 and 28-205, D.R.M.C. that disqualify city officers and employees and their families from eligibility for certification in the MBE, WBE and SBE programs. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Repeals provisions of Sections 28-135 and 28-205, D.R.M.C. that disqualify city officers and employees and their families from eligibility for certification in the women, minority, and small business enterprise programs. This bill was approved for filing by Council President Nevitt.passedFail Action details Not available
11-0791 3 BillPassedApproves the fourth amendment to the contract with Wenk Associates for Parkfield Lake Park to increase the amount for additional professional services by $7,250 for a maximum contract amount of $715,502 to include surveying, structural engineering and onsite storm water inspection. This contract ammendment will provide additional design services to be paid out of the original 2008 Bond project budget for design of storm drain improvements for an existing drain system that was impacted by the current construction. Also included are fees for additional Construction Observation services as required by an increased construction period based on changes to the scope of construction. Contract performance period will not change. ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0812 3 ResolutionAdoptedApproves the City Council appointment of Martha Urioste to the Head Start Policy Council effective immediately and for a term ending November 7, 2012, to be the non-profit community representative on the Council. Approve the City Council appointment of Martha Urioste to the Head Start Policy Council effective immediately and for a term ending November 7, 2012, to be the non-profit community representative on the Council.adopted en blocPass Action details Not available