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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/8/2012 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 451 City and County Building
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12-0587 8 BillPassedApproves a zone map amendment for the property located at 4401 Sherman from OS-A (Open Space, City-owned) to E-SU-B (Urban Edge context, Single Unit) in Council District 9. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Approves a zone map amendment for the property located at 4401 Sherman from OS-A (Open Space, Public Parks District) to E-SU-B (Urban Edge context, Single Unit, ??) in Council District 9. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS AFTER PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 8-7-12.approved  Action details Not available
12-0605 4 BillPassedAmends DRMC Chapter 10 regarding Neglected & Derelict Buildings. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Amends DRMC Chapter 10, Article IX, Neglected & Derelict Buildings, to reflect updated procedures regarding such properties, including more consistent inspections, better tracking and accountability, and defined timeframes for mitigation. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-18-12.passed as amendedPass Action details Not available
12-0605 4 BillPassedAmends DRMC Chapter 10 regarding Neglected & Derelict Buildings. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Amends DRMC Chapter 10, Article IX, Neglected & Derelict Buildings, to reflect updated procedures regarding such properties, including more consistent inspections, better tracking and accountability, and defined timeframes for mitigation. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-18-12.amendedPass Action details Not available
12-0626 7 BillPassedChanges the zoning classification of 1850 Platte St. from R-MU-20 (former code designation, Residential Mixed Use, medium density) to C-MX-5 (Urban Center context, Mixed Use, max. 5 stories) in Council District 9. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Changes the zoning classification of 1850 Platte Street from R-MU-20 (former code designation for Residentail Mixed Use, medium density) to C-MX-5 (Commercial Mixed Use, maximum 5 stories) in Council District 9. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS AFTER PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-4-12.approved  Action details Not available
12-0627 6 BillPassedChanges the zoning classification of 700 W, 39th Ave. from I-A, UO-2 (Light industrial, billboards allowed overlay) to C-MS-12 (Urban Center context, Main Street, max. 12 stories) in Council District 9. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Changes the zoning classification of 700 W. 39th Ave. from I-A, UO-2 (Light industrial, billboards allowed overlay) to C-MS-12 (Commercial Main Street, max. 12 stories) to permit mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development near the future 41st and Fox commuter rail station in Council District 9. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS AFTER PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-11-12.approved  Action details Not available
12-0634 6 BillPassedAccepts on behalf of B-Cycle a grant, establishes a fund and appropriates funds for 27 stations. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Accepts a grant of state and federal funding, establishes a grant fund and appropriates $1,104,351 for the Denver B-Cycle Downtown Core and Neighborhood Expansion project, which will purchase and install 27 new Denver B-Cycle stations. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-18-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0671 6 BillPassedChanges the zoning classification from OS-A [open space, City-owned] to E-TU-B [Urban Edge context, two-unit] for 1200-1220 Grove in Council District 3. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Changes the zoning classification from OS-A [open space, City-owned] to E-TU-B [Urban Edge context, two-unit] for 1200-1220 Grove in Council District 3. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS AFTER PUBLICATION.approved  Action details Not available
12-0676 4 BillPassedRepeals the expiration date on the current limitations on growing medical marijuana as an accessory use to residential uses and nonresidential uses in residential zone districts, which will expire on Nov. 1, 2012. This is Text Amendment No. 13 to the Denver Zoning Code. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Repeals the expiration date on the current limitations on growing medical marijuana as an accessory use to residential uses and nonresidential uses in residential zone districts, which will expire on Nov. 1, 2012. Thihs is Text Amendment No. 13 to the Denver Zoning Code. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS AFTER PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-20-12.approved  Action details Not available
12-0677 4 BillPassedChanges the zoning classification from PUD to G-RH-3 [General Urban context, rowhouse, max. 3 stories] for 61-81 S. Garfield in Council District 10. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Changes the zoning classification from PUD to G-RH-3 [General Urban context, rowhouse, max. 3 stories] for 61-81 S. Garfield in Council District 10. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS AFTER PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-18-12.approved  Action details Not available
12-0678 4 BillPassedApproves a Planned Unit Development [PUD] amendment for additional parking spaces for 290 S. Monaco Parkway in Council District 5. (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Approves a Planned Unit Development [PUD] amendment for additional parking spaces for 290 S. Monaco Parkway in Council District 5. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS AFTER PUBLICATION. The Committee approved filing this bill at its meeting on 9-18-12.approved  Action details Not available
12-0679 4 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and Northern Colorado Paper, Inc. concerning the purchase of automated towel dispenser systems and paper towels for Denver International Airport. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Increases the spending authority for the master purchase order for automated towel dispensers and roll towels at Denver International Airport from $350,000 to $2 million through 2014. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review peeriod is on 10-??-12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-20-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0681 4 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement by and between the City and County of Denver and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, to extend the term of the agreement and to increase the maximum contract amount. (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Extends the existing income license agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, doing business as AT&T Wireless for rooftop communications equipment located at 303 W. Colfax Avenue for two (2) additional terms of five (5) years each for a total of $399,888.60 over the life of the agreement (CC – RC1Y028-01). The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-20-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0682 4 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Master Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and American Produce, LLC, to extend the term of the agreement and to add additional funds. (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Increases to $2.2 million the master purchase order with American Produce (through March 2015) for produce for the Denver Sheriffs’ Department and Denver Human Services. (At the time of bidding in 2011 the anticipated spending was unknown. Now a more comprehensible analysis of spending is available indicating that an average of $30,000 per month is being spent on produce. No. GROCERIES 0181A0311 ( This is a cost plus 8% contract and believed to be a good deal. City hopes the vendor will renew) The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-//-12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-20-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0684 4 BillPassedApproves an amendment to the Colorado Department of Corrections contract to extend the term for an additional year through July 31, 2013 to provide dialysis treatment to incarcerated patients at Denver County Jail and the Downtown Detention Center (CE91216-2). (Health, Safety, Education & Services) Approves an amendment to the Colorado Department of Corrections contract to extend the term for an additional year through July 31, 2013 to provide dialysis treatment to incarcerated patients at Denver County Jail and the Downtown Detention Center (CE91216-2). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-20-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0686 4 BillPassedAmends the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless SPC Xenia contract with the Denver Department of Human Services to add $259,920 and to extend the contract through June 30, 2013 to provide project-based rental assistance to chronically homeless people with mental illness (SOCSV-201100277). (Health, Safety, Education & Services) Amends the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless SPC Xenia contract with the Denver Department of Human Services to add $259,920 and to extend the contract through June 30, 2013 to provide project-based rental assistance to chronically homeless people with mental illness (SOCSV-201100277). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-20-12.passedPass Action details Not available
12-0687 3 BillPassedAmends the On-Call Agreement with Norkoli Construction, Inc., a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) general contractor, to increase maximum contract capacity from $2.25M to $3M with no change to term of 8-4-09 to 8-3-13 (OC94020-3). (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Amends the On-Call Agreement with Norkoli Construction, Inc., a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) general contractor, to increase maximum contract capacity from $2.25M to $3M with no change to term of 8/4/09-8/3/13 (OC94020-3). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-22-12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-20-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0688 3 BillPassedAmends the On-Call Agreement with Wilderness Construction, Inc., a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) general contractor, to increase maximum contract capacity from $2.25M to $3M with no change to term of 6-16-09 to 06-15-13 (OC94016-3). (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Amends the On-Call Agreement with Wilderness Construction, Inc., a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) general contractor, to increase maximum contract capacity from $2.25M to $3M with no change to term of 6/16/09-6/15/13 (OC94016-3). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-22-12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-20-12. ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0689 3 BillPassedExtends the current 5-year contract with Dennis Moldenhauer for pickup and disposal of animal carcasses for 6 months, to March 31, 2013, while Public Works decides whether to take this operation in-house or prepare new bid documents (CE76016). (LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE) Extends the current 5-year contract with Dennis Moldenhauer for pickup and disposal of animal carcasses for 6 months, to March 31, 2013, while Public Works decides whether to take this operation in-house or prepare new bid documents. (CE76016). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-22-12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-20-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0691 4 BillPassedDenver Employees Retirement Plan (DERP) contribution rate for 2013. a) Presentation. b) Fifteen (15) minutes of public comment on actuarial recommendations. Two minutes per speaker and equal opportunity for opposing perspectives as determined by the Committee Chair. Individuals wishing to speak must sign up in the Council Conference room (3rd Floor City & County Building, Rm. 391) beginning 30 minutes prior to the Committee’s scheduled start time of 10:30 pm. Sign up ends 15 minutes before the meeting begins. The order of speakers will be determined by the Committee Chair. C) Action on recommendations. Re-sets the total %-of-payroll contribution rate to 18.0%. This is the rate calculated by DERP’s Actuary to be the Actuarially Required Contribution (ARC). This has been determined by the Actuary to be a matter of actuarial necessity. The additional 1.5%-of-payroll this represents will be divided equally between the employee and employer portions of the overall required contribution. This will mean that employees will contribute 7.0% of their gross salary, and employerspassedPass Action details Not available
12-0700 3 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC, to provide facility services as needed to various City venues and facilities (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Approves a three-year $8,400,000 agreement (beginning November 1, 2012) with Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services for facility services including housekeeping, security, minor repair and maintenance, and other facility-related services at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Visitor Center, the Denver Coliseum, and the Denver Performing Arts Complex (THTRS-201207615). The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-27-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0701 3 BillPassedA B I L L For an ordinance approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Argus Event Staffing LLC, to provide Event Staffing Services for various Arts and venues. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Approves a no-cost revision to the contract with Argus Event Staffing, LLC, to add in-house ticketing to the scope of services provided by the contractor (CE03107(1)). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-29-12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-27-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0704 3 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and AEG Live – Rocky Mountains, LLC (“AEG Live”), to provide AEG Live with an incentive to promote and book concerts and live events at the City’s venues. (BUSINESS, WORKFORCE & SUSTAINABILITY) Adds $400,000 to the two-year contract (through December 2012) with AEG Live Inc. to promote and book live concerts and events at Arts and Venues Denver facilities through a rental incentive that increases revenues from ticket sales and concessions (CE01006(2)). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-29-12. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-27-12.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0705 3 ResolutionAdoptedApproves the Mayoral appointments of Geta Asfaw, Lem Smith, IV, Susan Steele, and Anne Rowe to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Advisors for terms effective immediately and expiring on March 12, 2014, or until a successor is duly appointed. (Health, Safety, Education & Services) Approves the Mayoral appointments of Geta Asfaw, Lem Smith, IV, Susan Steele, and Anne Rowe to the Denver Preschool Program Board of Advisors for terms effective immeidately and expiring on March 12, 2014 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-27-12.adopted en blocPass Action details Not available
12-0706 3 ResolutionAdoptedApproves the Mayoral reappointments of Cheryl Heard and Barbara Downing and the appointments of Heather Salazar, Sean McDermott, and Adam Espinosa to the Crime Prevention & Control Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring September 1, 2015, or until a successor is duly appointed. (Health, Safety, Education & Services) Approves the Mayoral reappointments of Cheryl Heard and Barbara Downing and the appointments of Heather Salazar, Sean McDermott, and Adam Espinosa to the Crime Prevention & Control Commission for terms effective immediately and expiring September 1, 2015 or until a successor is duly appointed. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 9-27-12.adopted en blocPass Action details Not available
12-0708 4 BillPassedA bill for an ordinance amending Section 18-173 of Chapter 18, of the Revised Municipal Code to reduce the City’s contribution and subsidy for HMO medical insurance. (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Approves Career Service Authority 2013 health insurance recommendations to reduce City support by 5% for each coverage level for HMO plans. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-20-12. passedPass Action details Not available
12-0714 3 ResolutionAdoptedA resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Career Service Authority Board. (GOVERNMENT & FINANCE) Approves the Mayoral reappointment of Michelle Lucero of the Career Service Authority Board for a term effective immediately and expiring on September 16, 2017. The Committee approved filing this bill by consent on 9-27-12.adopted en blocPass Action details Not available
12-0716 3 BillPassedExecutes an intergovernmental agreement with the University of Colorado – Denver to provide student interns on an on-call basis for work in the Public Works Department – Engineering Division (OC91217). This ordinance will approve an amendment to an existing On-Call contract for student intern services with the University of Colorado – Denver for 1 year with option of yearly renewals for one (1) more year. Maximum amount per year not to exceed $500,000, with total not to exceed $2,500,000. All work will be accomplished on a Task Order basis. The City will identify and define projects and funding as the need arises and the University will provide a scope of work, schedule, cost estimate, and deliverables. Work will proceed only after the submittal is approved and a Notice to Proceed is issued. The work will primarily be for the following (but may include other tasks): Inventory and condition assessment of City owned infrastructure, GIS tasks, data entry, pavement management and assessment, Safety/Accident database entry/cleanup, Planning Department Assistance, Traffic management Ceordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0717 3 BillPassedExecutes a contract with Jacobs Investments LLC, doing business as Colorado Boring Co. for $675,020 for Denver traffic improvements to furnish and install system software and equipment on Sheridan Blvd. from Quincy to I-70, Federal Blvd. from Dartmouth to 52nd, and Alameda Ave. from Broadway to Sheridan Blvd (201206603). Furnish and install system software & equipment, signal equipment, interconnect conduits, communication devises & communication media. Project is located on Sheridan Blvd. from Quincy to I-70, Federal Blvd. from Dartmouth to 52nd, and Alameda Ave. from Broadway to Sheridan Blvd.ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0718 3 BillPassedExecutes a contract with BT Construction, Inc. for $3,914,562 to construct storm sewer outfall from the Platte River and Asbury Ave. to Delaware St. and Evans Ave. in Council District 7 (201205605). Construct storm sewer outfall from the Platte River and Asbury Ave. to Delaware St. and Evans Ave. A large portion of this project is tunneling associated with constructing the storm sewer under Santa Fe and Railroads. ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0719 3 BillPassedApproves the 2013 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2013 annual costs for the following local maintenance district included in the Board of Equalization scheduled for October 1, 2012: Local Maintenance District 2013 Budget Budget Change From 2012 to 2013 Council District South Downing Street Pedestrian Mall $14,655 26% Increase*|910| *The 2013 budget increase is due to the need to build adequate reserves. ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0720 3 BillPassedApproves the 2013 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2013 annual costs for the following local maintenance district included in the Board of Equalization scheduled for October 1, 2012: Local Maintenance District 2013 Budget Budget Change From 2012 to 2013 Council District West 38th Avenue Phase I Pedestrian Mall $8,900* 65% Decrease 9 *This district has a zero assessment for 2013 since there are sufficient reserves held by this district to cover the entire proposed 2013 budget. ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0721 3 BillPassedApproves the 2013 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2013 annual costs for the following local maintenance district included in the Board of Equalization scheduled for October 1, 2012: Local Maintenance District 2013 Budget Budget Change From 2012 to 2013 Council District Golden Triangle Pedestrian Mall $16,340 No Change 10 ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0722 3 BillPassedApproves the 2013 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall A Local Maintenance District. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2013 annual costs for the following local maintenance district included in the Board of Equalization scheduled for October 1, 2012: Local Maintenance District 2013 Budget Budget Change From 2012 to 2013 Council District Broadway Pedestrian Mall A $55,300 No Change 7 & 9 ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0723 3 BillPassedApproves the 2013 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall B Local Maintenance District. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2013 annual costs for the following local maintenance district included in the Board of Equalization scheduled for October 1, 2012: Local Maintenance District 2013 Budget Budget Change From 2012 to 2013 Council District Broadway Pedestrian Mall B $72,300 No Change|910|ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0724 3 BillPassedApproves the 2013 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall Local Maintenance District. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2013 annual costs for the following local maintenance district included in the Board of Equalization scheduled for October 1, 2012: Local Maintenance District 2013 Budget Budget Change From 2012 to 2013 Council District Phase II Broadway Pedestrian Mall $256,700 No Change|910| ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0725 3 BillPassedApproves the 2013 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the South Broadway Streetscape (Arizona Avenue to Iowa Avenue) Local Maintenance District. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2013 annual costs for the following local maintenance district included in the Board of Equalization scheduled for October 1, 2012: Local Maintenance District 2013 Budget Budget Change From 2012 to 2013 Council District South Broadway Streetscape (Arizona Avenue to Iowa Avenue) $59,000 No Change|910| ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
12-0726 3 BillPassedApproves the 2013 annual costs of the continuing care, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West 44th Avenue) Local Maintenance District. Assessing ordinance to approve the 2013 annual costs for the following local maintenance district included in the Board of Equalization scheduled for October 1, 2012: Local Maintenance District 2013 Budget Budget Change From 2012 to 2013 Council District Tennyson Streetscape (Portions of West 38th Avenue to West 44th Avenue) $47,000* 5% Increase|910| *This district has a reduced assessment that equals $40,000 for 2013 since there are sufficient reserves held by the district to cover a portion of the proposed 2013 budget. ordered publishedPass Action details Not available
HIST-0354 1 HistoricalPassedApproval of the Minutesapproved  Action details Not available
12-0751 1 ProclamationAdoptedA proclamation in honor of the 16th Street Mall 30th Anniversary. adoptedPass Action details Not available
12-0761 1 ProclamationAdoptedA proclamation declaring October 11th as International Day of the Girl in Denver. A proclamation declaring October 11th as International Day of the Girl in Denver.adoptedPass Action details Not available
12-0762 1 ProclamationAdoptedA proclamation in recognition of Joe Shoemaker, mastermind behind the restoration of the South Platte River in Denver.adoptedPass Action details Not available