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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/16/2012 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 451 City and County Building
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12-0323 4 BillPassedApproves an agreement with Sovereign Leasing LLC., allowing the City to Lease Purchase an Emergency Siren System from Federal Signal Corporation with a 3 year Capital Lease Purchase Agreement. (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Approves a three-year $1,661,362 lease purchase agreement with Sovereign Leasing LLC., with financing subject to annual appropriation at a maximum interest amount of 2.5% for purchase of an Emergency Siren System from Federal Signal Corporation.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0324 4 BillPassedApproves a no-cost contract for the Warning Siren Replacement System with Federal Signal Corporation to replace and upgrade the City’s outdoor warning siren system, related to the financing of the warning siren equipment. (HEALTH SAFETY EDUCATION AND SERVICES) Approves a no-cost contract for the Warning Siren Replacement System with Federal Signal Corporation to replace and upgrade the City’s outdoor warning siren system, related to the financing of the warning siren equipment. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on - -12. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-8-12passedPass Action details Not available
12-0325 4 BillPassedApproves a contract in the amount of $611,577 for the Warning Siren Replacement System with Federal Signal Corporation to replace and upgrade the City’s outdoor warning siren system that will be funded by the CIP, 911, and DIA funds. (HEALTH SAFETY EDUCATION AND SERVICES) Approves a contract in the amount of $611,577 for the Warning Siren Replacement System with Federal Signal Corporation to replace and upgrade the City’s outdoor warning siren system that will be funded by the CIP, 911, and DIA funds. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on - -12. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-8-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0365 8 BillPassedDiscussion: Limit medical marijuana advertising near certain locations (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Councilwoman Debbie Ortega, David Broadwell, City Attorney The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 5-??-12.approved  Action details Not available
12-0383 4 BillPassedAmends the design contract with Tsiouvaras Simmons Holderness to add $187,765, for a new total of $2,883,129, to add post-design construction support, such as testing, inspection, and field engineering, for S. Broadway reconstruction between Wesley and Iowa in Council District 7. (CE95002) (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Amends the design contract with Tsiouvaras Simmons Holderness to add $187,765, for a new total of $2,883,129, to add post-design construction support, such as testing, inspection, and field engineering, for S. Broadway reconstruction between Wesley and Iowa in Council District 7 The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-18-12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-17-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0386 3 BillPassedApproves a fourth amendment to the ACS State and Local Solutions, Inc. contract to extend the term through June 30, 2013 and to add $1,340,700 for services related to the Photo Radar System (CE8110704). (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Approves a fourth amendment to the ACS State and Local Solutions, Inc. contract to extend the term through June 30, 2013 and to add $1,340,700 for services related to the Photo Radar System (CE8110704). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on - -12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-17-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0348 4 BillPassedAmends the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless contract to add an Administrative budget line item in the amount of $30,600 that was omitted in the agreement. This amendment will not change the contract amount (CE01129(2)). (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Amends the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless contract to add an Administrative budget line item in the amount of $30,600 that was omitted in the agreement. This amendment will not change the contract amount (CE01129(2)). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on - -12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 5-17-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0425 6 BillPassedApproves Text Amendment No. 12 to the Denver Zoning Code allowing opportunity for correction of code violations prior to termination of non-conforming, on-premises signs. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Approves Text Amendment No. 12 to the Denver Zoning Code allowing opportunity for correction of code violations prior to termination of non-conforming, on-premises signs. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS AFTER PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 6-5-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0455 3 BillPassedApproves a first amendment to the Century Link agreement for 911 and support system modifications for a total contract amount of $1,366,616.04 and to extend the agreement through June 29, 2013 (CE76017-01). (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Approves a first amendment to the Century Link agreement for 911 and support system modifications for a total contract amount of $1,366,616.04 and to extend the agreement through June 29, 2013 (CE76017-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on - -12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-7-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0440 6 BillPassedChanges the zoning classification from B-2 with waivers (Business, low-medium intensity) to G-MS-3 (General Urban context, Main Street, 3-story max.) at 1550 E 17th Ave. and 1661 Franklin in Council District 8. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Changes the zoning classification from B-2 with waivers (Business, low-medium intensity) to G-MS-3 (General Urban context, Main Street, 3-story max.) at 1550 E 17th Ave. and 1661 Franklin in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 6-5-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0441 6 BillPassedChanges the zoning classification from B-2 (Business, low-medium intensity) to S-MX-3 (Suburban context, mixed use, 3-stories) at 4155 N Picadilly in Council District 11. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Changes the zoning classification from B-2 (Business, low-medium intensity) to S-MX-3 (Suburban context, mixed use, 3-stories) at 4155 N Picadilly in Council District 11. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS AFTER PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 6-5-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0462 5 BillPassedChanges the zoning classification from M-MX-5 (Master Planned context, Mixed Use, 5 stories) to M-RX-5 (Master Planned context, Residential Mixed Use, 5 stories) of property at approximately 4800 N. Verbena and 4801 N. Willow in Council District 11. Changes the zoning classification from M-MX-5 (Master Planned context, mixed use, 5 stories) to M-RX-5 (Master Planned context, residential mixed use, 5 stories) of property at approximately 4800 N. Verbena and 4801 N. Willow in Council District 11. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS AFTER PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 6-12-12.approved  Action details Not available
12-0463 5 BillPassedChanges the zoning classification from M-RH-3 (Master Planned context, Row House, 3 stories) to M-RX-5 (Master Planned context, Residential Mixed Use, 5 stories) on property located at approximately 5001 N. Willow in Council District 11. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Changes the zoning classification from M-RH-3 (Master Planned context, Row House, 3 stories) to M-RX-5 (Master Planned context, Residential Mixed Use, 5 stories) on property located at approximately 5001 N. Willow in Council District 11. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS AFTER PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 6-12-12.approved  Action details Not available
12-0471 4 ResolutionAdoptedSets a public hearing before City Council on August 13, 2012, on the proposed Ironworks Foundry Urban Redevelopment Plan for 3350 Brighton in Council District 9. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Sets a public hearing before City Council on August 13, 2012, on the proposed Ironworks Foundry Urban Redevelopment Plan for 3350 Brighton in Council District 9. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 13, 2012. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 6-14-12.approved  Action details Not available
12-0478 4 BillPassedApproves a seven-year contract with CitiBank for purchasing Credit Cards for city employees (bid with the State of Colorado) under which the City receives a higher rebate rate than the current provider, estimated at approximately $250,000 annually (GENRL-201102746-00). Approves a seven-year contract with CitiBank for purchasing Credit Cards for city employees (bid with the State of Colorado) underwhich the City receives a higher rebate rate than the current provider, estimated at approximately $250,000 annually (GENRL-201102746-00).passedPass Action details Not available
12-0481 4 BillPassedApproves a $1,262,711 contract with BT Construction for Storm Sewer improvements at 5th and Newport in Council District 5. (201205219). (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Approves a $1,262,711 contract with BT Construction for Storm Sewer improvements at 5th and Newport in Council District 5 (201205219). The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-14-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0486 4 BillPassedAdopts the Cherry Creek Area Plan. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Adopts the Cherry Creek Area Plan as a supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2000. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 6-19-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0489 4 BillPassedCreates a new capital grant fund and a new wastewater capital fund to accept and appropriate $10 million from the Series 2012C1-C3 Certificates of Participation proceeds for the purpose of funding capital improvements related to the East Corridor Project. This ordinance requests the creation of a new capital grant fund and a new wastewater capital fund to accept and appropriate $10M in Certificate of Participation (COP) proceeds as part of the $45M Series 2012C1-C3 Certificate of Participation for the purpose of funding capital improvements related to the East Corridor project. $35M has been paid to RTD for the construction of double tracking. The $10M in proceeds of the Series 2012C1-C3 COPs will be used to provide funding for drainage improvements between 31st and 36th Avenue and fiber optic infrastructure for traffic signals as set out in the City/RTD Amended Intergovernmental Agreement (“Amended IGA”) which was approved by Council on March 27, 2012, Council Bill #12-0164. The $10M improvements funded with COP proceeds facilitate double tracking for the East Corridor Project. To passedPass Action details Not available
12-0490 4 BillPassedAmends an existing $3,079,153.00 contract with Neighborhood Development Collaborative, Inc. (NDCI) for federally funded services to acquire, rehabilitate and resell foreclosed, vacant, or abandoned properties and related activities under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program to assure compliance with federal requirements of Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Welfare Reform Act) and revise the date to return program revenue. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Amends an existing $3,079,153.00 contract with Neighborhood Development Collaborative, Inc. (NDCI) for federally funded services to acquire, rehabilitate and resell foreclosed, vacant, or abandoned properties and related activities under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program to assure compliance with federal requirements of Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Welfare Reform Act) and revise the date to return program revenue. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-28-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0491 4 BillPassedAmends an existing $2,500,000.00 contract with Neighborhood Development Collaborative, Inc. (NDCI) for federally funded services to remediate the affects of foreclosures on individuals with incomes not exceeding 50% of area median income to comply with the federal requirements of Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Welfare Reform Act) and to revise the date for submitting American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Job Reports (GE0A045). (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Amends an existing $2, 500,000.00 contract with Neighborhood Development Collaborative, Inc. (NDCI) for federally funded services to remediate the affects of foreclosures on individuals with incomes not exceeding 50% of area median income to comply with the federal requirements of Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Welfare Reform Act) and to revise the date for submitting ARRA Job Reports (GE0A045). The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-28-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0492 4 BillPassedAmends an existing $2,481,520.00 contract with Neighborhood Development Collaborative, Inc. to provide for the return of program revenue held by the contractor on February 10, 2012 as well as revenues from the sale of National Stabilization Program properties after that date (GE94051). (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Amends an existing $2,481,520.00 contract with Neighborhood Development Collaborative, Inc. to provide for the return of program revenue held by the contractor on February 10, 2012 as well as revenues from the sale of National Stabilization Program properties after that date (GE94051). The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-28-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0494 4 BillPassedApproves a 20-year lease of a portion of the Central Park Recreation Center rooftop to the Park Creek Metro District for the placement and operation of a solar collection and generating facility, which is providing energy to the facility in Council District 11. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Approves a 20-year lease of a portion of the Central Park Recreation Center rooftop to the Park Creek Metro District for the placement and operation of a solar collection and generating facility, which is providing energy to the facility in Council District 11. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-2-12. Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-28-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0495 4 BillPassedRelinquishes an exclusive easement granted to the City for Storm Drainage facilities at the intersection of Little Raven and 20th Street in Council District 9. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Relinquishes an exclusive easement granted to the City for Storm Drainage facilities at the intersection of Little Raven and 20th Street in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-21-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0497 4 ResolutionAdoptedVacates, with reservation, a 0.087-acre (approximately 200 ft. x 13 ft.) strip of public right-of-way on the south side of 12th St. between Welton and Glenarm in Council District 8. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Vacates, with reservation, a 0.087-acre (approximately 200 ft. x13 ft.) strip of public right-of-way on the south side of 12th St. between Welton and Glenarm Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-28-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0498 4 BillPassedApproves a first amendment to the contract with PB Americas to add $565,091, for a new total of $2,779,206, and extend the contract from May 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, to provide continuing project management services through completion of three Better Denver Bond Program projects: 14th/Colfax Streetscape, Crime Lab, and Lowry Fire Station (CE94011-1). (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Approves first amendment to contract with PB Americas to add $565,091, for a new total of $2,779,206, and extend the contract from May 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, to provide continuing project management services through completion of three Better Denver Bond Program projects: 14th/Colfax Streetscape, Crime Lab, and Lowry Fire Station (CE94011-1). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-2-12. Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 6-28-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0502 3 BillPassedAmends the lease agreement with Quiz-DIA to allow concessionaire to hold over on a month-to-month basis upon expiration of its term and continue providing service to the public at 100% of rental rate until a Request for Proposals can be issued (AC-39013-08) (ACON). (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE AND SUSTAINABILITY) Amends the lease agreement with Quiz-DIA to allow concessionaire to hold over on a month-to-month basis upon expiration of its term and continue providing service to the public at 100% of rental rate until a Request for Proposals can be issued (AC-39013-08) (ACON). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-6-12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-5-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0503 3 BillPassedAmends the City’s medical marijuana code, due to delays in processing the applications submitted in August of 2010, to allow the Director of Excise & Licenses to issue optional premises cultivation licenses to applicants who were lawfully in the pipeline for approval under existing state and city laws when applications were submitted to the State and who meet all other requirements for licensing but which are now in compliant or non-conforming locations under the new zoning, since the current language requires such licenses to be issued by July 1, 2012. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE AND SUSTAINABILITY) Amends the City’s medical marijuana code, due to delays in processing the applications submitted in August of 2010, to allow the Director of Excise & Licenses to issue optional premises cultivation licenses to applicants who were lawfully in the pipeline for approval under existing state and city laws when applications were submitted to the State and who meet all other requirements for licensing but which are now in compliant or non-conforming locations under the new zoning, since the curreordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0504 3 BillPassedAccepts the Emergency Solutions Grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in the amount of $687,541 to assist with emergency services for individuals in poverty for fiscal year 2012 (SOCSV-201206392). (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Accepts the Emergency Solutions Grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in the amount of $687,541 for fiscal year 2012 to meet emergency services for those experiencing poverty (SOC SV-201206392). The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-5-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0505 3 BillPassedAccepts the 2012-2013 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) issued by the State of Colorado-Department of Local Affairs in the amount of $1,458,570 for poverty and homelessness programs. (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Accepts the 2012-2013 Community Service Block Grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs in the amount of $1,458,570 for poverty and homelessness programs. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-5-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0506 3 ResolutionAdoptedApproves a contract with Sierra Security System in the amount of $1,222,330 for maintenance of the electronics equipment at the court house and the detention center facility through December 31, 2014 (SHERF-201103350-00). (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Approves a contract with Sierra Security System in the amount of $1,222,330 for maintenance of the electronics equipment at the court house and detention center facility through December 31, 2014 (SHERF-201103350-00). The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-5-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0507 3 BillPassedApproves a purchase order with Muzak, LLC in the amount of $635,602.48 for the purchase, installation and testing of the performance audio systems for the Boettcher Concert Hall (THTRS-0000002823). (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Approves a purchase order with Muzak, LLC in the amount of $635,602.48 for the purchase, installation and testing of the performance audio systems for the Boettcher Concert Hall (THTRS-0000002823). The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-5-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0511 3 BillPassedApproves an InterGovernmental Agreement with Colorado Dept. of Transportation regarding $1,224,000 in Federal Surface Transportation Improvement funds to reimburse the City for pedestrian improvements on Blake St. north and south of the bridge over 38th near the Platte River in Council Districts 8 and 9 (201205634). (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Approves an InterGovernmental Agreement with Colorado Dept. of Transportation regarding $1,224,000 in Federal Surface Transportation Improvement funds to reimburse the City for pedestrian improvements on Blake St. north and south of the bridge over 38th near the Platte River in Council Districts 8 and 9 (201205634). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-6-12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 7-5-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
HIST-0322 1 HistoricalPassedApproval of the Minutesapproved  Action details Not available
12-0514 1 ProclamationAdoptedA proclamation in recognition of Brothers Redevelopment Paint-A-Thon Day in the City and County of Denver, July 21, 2012. adoptedPass Action details Not available
12-0533 1 ResolutionAdoptedA resolution to set a public hearing relating to the creation of the Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District and approval of the District’s 2013 Operating Plan and 2013 Budget. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Sets a City Council public hearing, per requirements of Chapter 31 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, on formation of the proposed Federal Boulevard Business Improvement District for Aug. 6, 2012. Councilwoman Shepherd approved filing this resolution.adopted en blocPass Action details Not available
12-0541 1 ResolutionAdoptedA resolution authorizing and approving the expenditure and payment from the appropriation account designated “liability claims,” the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00), payable to ASHFORD WORTHAM in the amount of Twenty-One Thousand, One Hundred Dollars ($21,100.00), and payable to CORNELIUS CAMPBELL in the amount of Thirteen Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars ($13,900.00), and payable to KILLMER, LANE & NEWMAN, LLP in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), in full payment and satisfaction of all claims in Case No. 11-cv-00773-MSK-CBS, in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. (HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION & SERVICES) Settles a claim involving the Police Department. This resolution was approved for filing at the Mayor-Council meeting on 7-10-12.adopted en blocPass Action details Not available