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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/22/2011 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 451 City and County Building
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11-0283 10 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
11-0310 4 BillPassedAmends the Tall Bull Memorial Council Cooperative Agreement regarding the Council's use of certain land in Denver's Daniels Park in Douglas County for cultural events, ceremonies and activities to extend the term to March 1, 2022, and modify insurance language. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Amends the Tall Bull Memorial Council Cooperative Agreement regarding the Council's use of certain land in Denver's Daniels Park in Douglas County for cultural events, ceremonies and activities to extend the term to March 1, 2022, and modify insurance language. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-5-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0487 3 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Community Education Centers for residential and non-residential community corrections services. (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Approves a $400,000 supplemental contract with Community Education Centers for residential and non-residential community corrections services. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting withing the 30-day period is on 8-??-11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-30-11. ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0504 4 BillPassedChanges the zoning classification of property located at 3011 West 49th Avenue from E-MX-2x to E-MX-2 in Council District 1. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Changes the zoning classification of property located at 3011 West 49th Avenue from E-MX-2x to E-MX-2 in Council District 1. PUBLIC HEARING AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 7-12-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0505 4 BillPassedApproves a contract with Ferkam Inc. doing business as Extreme Towing and Recovery in the amount of $1.5 million per year with two one-year extensions to provide citywide towing services (201100630-00). (GENERAL GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Approves a contract with Ferkam Inc. doing business as Extreme Towing and Recovery in the amount of $1.5 million per year with two one-year extensions to provide citywide towing services (201100630-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on - -11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-14-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0526 4 BillPassedApproves a $1,286,319 contract with Goodland Construction for a new 10-foot wide concrete bike and pedestrian trail along Bear Creek, including a bridge over the creek, bike racks, landscaping and erosion control, between Fenton and Wadsworth in Council District 2. (Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure) Approves a $1,286,319 contract with Goodland Construction for a new 10-foot wide concrete bike and pedestrian trail along Bear Creek, including a bridge over the creek, bike racks, landscaping and erosion control, between Fenton and Wadsworth in Council District 2. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-22-11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-21-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0527 3 BillPassedAmends the contract with Brodart to provide books to Denver Public Library by adding $1,415,000 for a new total of $2.2 million ($1 million per branch) as part of the Better Denver Bond Projects funding the new West Denver and Stapleton branche libraries in Council Districts1 and 11. (Land Use, Transportation & Infrastructure) Amends the contract with Brodart to provide books to Denver Public Library by adding $1,415,000 for a new total of $2.2 million ($1.1 million per branch) as part of the Better Denver Bond Projects funding construction of the Stapleton and West Denver branches in Council District 11 and 1. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-22-11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-21-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0528 3 BillPassedAmends the contract with Midwest Tape to provide audio visual materials to Denver Public Library by adding $1,015,000 for a new total of $1,800,000 ($900,000 per branch) as part of the Better Denver Bond Project funding the new West Denver and Stapleton branch libraries in Council Districts 1 and 11. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Amends the contract with Midwest Tape to provide audio visual materials to Denver Public Library by adding $1,015,000 for a new total of $1,800,000 ($900,000 per branch) as part of the Better Denver Bond Project funding the new West Denver and Stapleton branch libraries in Council Districts 1 and 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-22-11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-21-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0534 2 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Community Education Centers for residential and non-residential community corrections services. (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Approves a $2,241,926.00 agreement with Community Education Centers for residential and non-residential community corrections services. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is 9n 8-12-11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-21-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0557 4 BillPassedVacates a portion of the platted alley and a portion of one platted lot in the area bounded by Broadway, 20th Street, and Welton in Council District 8. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Vacates a portion of the alley and a portion of one lot in the area bounded by Broadway, 20th Street, and Welton in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-4-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0558 5 BillPassedCorrects a language error regarding allowed heights in the ordinance adopting zoning on the property at 5200 Federal in Council District 1. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Corrects a language error regarding allowed heights in the ordinance adpoting zoning on property at 5200 Federal in Council District 1. PUBLIC HEARING AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-4-11.approved  Action details Not available
11-0561 4 BillPassedAmends an existing loan agreement with Lincoln Housing Partners for the project at 501 Lincoln. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Amends the $750,000 loan of HOME Funds for construction of 75 units of affordable housing at 5th Ave. and Lincoln, to convert th loan from an amortizing loan to HUD’s required surplus cash note. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 8-3-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0562 4 BillPassedApproves a grants agreement with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development FY 11 allocations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $7,939,513; HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) of $3,845,109; and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) of $1,585,263. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Approves a grants agreement with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development FY 11 allocations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $7,939,513; HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) of $3,845,109; and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) of $1,585,263. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-4-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0563 4 BillPassedApproves a contract with Urban Land Conservancy to administer $750,000 in HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant – Housing Development Assistance Funds. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) To establish a Housing Development Assistance Fund that provides a HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant to Urban Land Conservancy ($750,000). The funds will be utilized for affordable housing development, land costs, pre-planning costs and other project related costs to projects within one-half mile of transit stations and high frequency bus corridors. This fund will leverage the TOD Fund. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 8-3-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0565 7 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance relating to the Denver Zoning Code correcting an error in the plant husbandry use in the I-MX and I-A zone districts. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Corrects a typographical error in theI-MX and I-a districts regarding the plant husbandry use. PUBLIC HEARING AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-28-11.approved  Action details Not available
11-0566 3 BillPassedA 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. (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by 1) adding Forensic Laboratory Technician, Special Education Teaching Assistant and Special Education Teaching Assistant Supervisor; 2) changing pay grades of Deputy City Attorney and Deputy Manager of Parks & Recreation; and 3) changing title and pay grade of Director of the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development to Director of the Denver Office of Economic Development. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-11-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0566 3 BillPassedA 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. (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Amends the Classification and Pay Plan by 1) adding Forensic Laboratory Technician, Special Education Teaching Assistant and Special Education Teaching Assistant Supervisor; 2) changing pay grades of Deputy City Attorney and Deputy Manager of Parks & Recreation; and 3) changing title and pay grade of Director of the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development to Director of the Denver Office of Economic Development. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-11-11.re-referred to committeeFail Action details Not available
11-0568 4 BillPassedApproves a contract with Denver Housing Authority to administer $750,000 in HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant – Housing Development Assistance Funds. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Approves a contract with Denver Housing Authority to administer $750,000 in HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant – Housing Development Assistance Funds. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 8-3-11.passedPass Action details Not available
11-0576 3 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a proposed purchase by the City & County of Denver for insurance renewals through Marsh USA, Inc. (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Approves annual Insurance Policy Renewals for the City and DIA in an amount not to exceed $4,354,438, the amount anticipated for 2011. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-11-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0578 3 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance 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 "Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) FY11-12" program and the funding therefor. (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Accepts $1,040,491.22 awarded to Denver Human Services under the FY 2011-2012 Community Service Block Grant program. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day period is on 9-12-11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-11-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0579 3 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Kone, Inc., related to City-owned elevator preventative maintenance and emergency services. (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Amends the contract with Kone Inc. for City-owned elevator preventative maintenance and emergency services to extend for 2 years and add $316,635 for a new total of $752,000 over 5 years, define emergency and clarify travel time to and from job sites. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on ?-?11. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-11-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0600 2 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the regular biennial school board election of November 1, 2011, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Submits a proposed Charter amendment to the voters at the November 1, 2011 special municipal election to allow the Auditor to designate duties to a deputy. The bill must pass no later than August 29, 2011 in order to meet the deadlines for the November ballot. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 8-17-11. ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0574 3 BillPassedApproves an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation allowing the City to receive and expend $1,510,000 in first-phase funding for construction of the pedestrian bridge over I-25 near the Colorado Center transit stop in Council District 6. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Approves an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation allowing the City to receive and expend $1,510,000 in first-phase funding for construction of the pedestrian bridge over I-25 near the Colorado Center transit station in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-11-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0575 3 BillPassedEstablishes a capital grant fund and appropriates budget of $3,532,000 for the Broadway reconstruction project from Iowa to Asbury in Council District 7. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Establishes a capital grant fund and appropriates budget of $3,532,000 for the Broadway reconstruction project from Iowa to Asbury in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 8-11-11.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
11-0570 3 ResolutionAdoptedGrants a revocable permit to the US General Services Administration ARRA to encroach into the public right-of-way with a retaining wall and building elements at 1244 Speer; solar sculpture canopy, garage entry canopy and screen, and foundation shoring at 1300 Fox; and 6 electric conduits below grade crossing 13th Ave. to connect the two buildings in Council District 10. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Grants a revocable permit to the US General Services Administration ARRA to encroach into the public right-of-way with a retaining wall and building elements at 1244 Speer; solar sculpture canopy, garage entry canopy and screen, and foundation shoring at 1300 Fox; and 6 electric conduits below grade crossing 13th Ave. to connect the two buildings in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-11-11.adopted en blocPass Action details Not available
11-0601 2 ResolutionAdoptedApproves the appointment of Councilmember Mary Beth Susman to the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District Board of Directors for a term ending January 31, 2014.adopted en blocPass Action details Not available
11-0617 1 ProclamationAdoptedA proclamation in celebration of the Denver’s inaugural ciclovia, Viva Streets, held on August 14 in Park Hill.adoptedPass Action details Not available
11-0618 1 ProclamationAdoptedA proclamation welcoming the first USA Pro Cycling Challenge Denver On August 28, 2011.adoptedPass Action details Not available
11-0456 3 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Sotheby’s, Inc., for sale of four Clyfford Still works and authorizing officials of the City and County of Denver to take all action necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Authorizes the sale of four Clyfford Still paintings by Sotheby's Auction House with proceeds benefitting an endowment for the Clyfford Still Museum in Council District 10. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-12-11. This bill was approved for filing by Councilwoman Robb.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available