City Council

Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3:30 PM AM · Parr-Widener Room 1437 Bannock Street, Room 389

TL;DR

Denver City Council approved multiple contracts and agreements totaling millions of dollars for housing development, food services, infrastructure, and airport improvements. Key approvals included a $7.5 million loan for 150 affordable rental units, expanded food service contracts for micro-communities, and major investments in pavement markings and airport facilities. The council also held a public hearing on a zoning change in Elyria Swansea.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing Loan - $7.5M for 150 units at 5375 W 10th Ave Approved
  • Food Service Expansion - $1.8M added to two contracts serving Denver micro-communities Approved
  • Pavement Marking Contract - $10.5M for street markings citywide Approved
  • Airport Marketing Services - $6.4M contract with Karsh Hagan for Denver International Airport Approved
  • Zoning Change - 4631 North Josephine Street from PUD to residential (U-RH-2.5) Public hearing held
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  5. 26-0237 Minutes of Monday, March 2, 2026
    Approved Minutes
  6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  7. PRESENTATIONS
  8. COMMUNICATIONS
  9. PROCLAMATIONS
  10. 26-0244 A Proclamation Recognizing the 50th Annual Denver March Powwow
    Proclamation
  11. PROCLAMATIONS - CONSENT
  12. 26-0253 A Proclamation Honoring Retired Denver Police Officer Barbara Cisneros During Women’s History Month 2026
    Proclamation
  13. RECAP OF BILLS TO BE CALLED OUT
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  15. RESOLUTIONS
  16. Community Planning and Housing Committee
  17. 26-0177 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army for the purpose of providing meals and necessary food service management to Denver micro-communities, citywide. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army (TSA) by adding $851,236.00 for a new total of $1,964,267.00 and adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 for the purpose of providing meals and necessary food service management to Denver micro-communities, citywide (HOST - 202476953/HOST-202582573-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
    Resolution
  18. 26-0178 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Archway Investment Corporation, Inc. to develop and construct affordable rental units located at 5375 W 10th Avenue, Denver, CO 80214, in Council District 3. Approves the loan agreement with Archway Investment Corporation, Inc. for $7,500,000.00 and a maturity date of 360 months from date of the Promissory Note to develop and construct 150 affordable rental units located at 5375 W 10th Avenue, Denver, CO 80214, in Council District 3 (HOST-202683228). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
    Resolution
  19. 26-0179 A resolution approving a proposed Revival And Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Work Options for Women to provide meals and necessary food service management to Denver micro communities, citywide. Amends a contract with Work Options for Women (WOW) to add $950,443.44 for a new total of $2,039,585.44 and adding twelve months for a new end date of 12-31-2026 to provide meals and necessary food service management to Denver micro communities, citywide (HOST-202476954/HOST-202683225-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
    Resolution
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  21. Finance and Business Committee
  22. 26-0172 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Midwest Connect LLC to provide mailing and presorting services, citywide. Amends a contract with Midwest Connect LLC to add $800,000.00 for a new total of $1,200,000.00 to provide citywide mailing and presorting services. No change to contract term, citywide (GENRL-202580381/GENRL-202683126-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
    Resolution
  23. 26-0173 A resolution approving a proposed Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and W.J. DICKENSHEET & ASSOCIATES, INC., to provide auction services for impound vehicles, citywide. Approves a revenue agreement with WJ Dickensheet and Associates with an end date of 7-31-2031 to provide auction services for impound vehicles, citywide (GENRL-202581757). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
    Resolution
  24. 26-0185 A resolution approving a proposed License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cellco Partnership for an in-building small-cell distributed antenna system (iDAS) at the City and County Building for a cellular service located at 1437 Bannock St, in the Golden Triangle, in Council District 10. Approves the License Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless expiring 7-31-2030, for an in-building small-cell distributed antenna system (iDAS) at the City and County Building for a cellular service located at 1437 Bannock St, in the Golden Triangle. No cost to city, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202582492). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
    Resolution
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  26. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
  27. 26-0105 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ComplyAI, Inc. for the implementation and ongoing support of an AI Guided Plan Review platform. Approves a contract with ComplyAI, Inc. for $4,591,740.00 with an end date of 3-1-2031 for the implementation and ongoing support of an AI Guided Plan Review platform, citywide (TECHS-202581508). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026. This item was called out at the 3-2-2026 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 3-9-2026.
    Resolution
  28. 26-0180 A resolution approving a proposed Eighth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. for the continual use and support of the IAPro, BlueTeam and EIPro software applications. Amends a contract with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. to add $472,110.00 for a new total of $1,786,461.20 to add five years for a new end date of 12-31-2030 for the continual use and support of the IAPro, BlueTeam and EIPro software applications, citywide (TECHS-201208585/TECHS-202581545-08). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
    Resolution
  29. Health and Safety Committee
  30. 25-1981 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver's Kids Initiative, citywide. Amends a grant agreement with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless by adding $203,789.75 for a new total of $615,103.75 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to provide nutritious food access and nutrition education as funded by the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative, citywide (ENVHL-202368595/ENVHL-202581525-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 12-3-2025.
    Resolution
  31. 26-0170 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America Department of Health and Human Services concerning the “HIV Emergency Relief Project Grants - Ryan White Part A FY26” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration for $2,135,483.00 with an end date of 2-28-2027 to provide care, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Denver Transitional Grant Area (TGA) through the 2026 Ryan White Part A Renewal Grant Award (Round 1), citywide (ENVHL-202683364). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2026.
    Resolution
  32. 26-0171 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Caring for Denver Foundation concerning the “Peer Support Supervision and Technical Assistance Hub (The Hub)” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with Caring for Denver Foundation for $506,389.00 with an end date of 11-30-2027 to establish a Peer Support Supervision and Technical Assistance Hub that will support activities to boost retention, satisfaction, and service quality among peer support programs operated by the City and County and launch Denver’s first Peer Support Registered Apprenticeship Program expanding the workforce pipeline; citywide (ENVHL-202683169). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2026.
    Resolution
  33. Parks, Art, and Culture Committee
  34. 26-0187 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Designscapes, Inc. for concrete and landscape restoration services at Denver golf courses, citywide. Amends a contract with Colorado Designscapes, Inc. to add $1,500,000.00 for a new total of $2,500,000.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 10-23-2029 for concrete and landscape restoration services at Denver golf courses, citywide (PARKS-202475638-01/PARKS-202582707-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
    Resolution
  35. 26-0188 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Denver Concrete Works, Inc. for concrete and landscape restoration services at Denver golf courses, citywide. Amends a contract with Denver Concrete Works, Inc. to add $1,500,000.00 for a new total of $2,500,000.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 10-23-2029 for concrete and landscape restoration services at Denver golf courses, citywide (PARKS-202475633/PARKS-202582692-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
    Resolution
  36. 26-0189 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Designscapes, Inc. for golf course restoration, repair and improvement services at Denver golf courses, citywide. Amends a contract with Colorado Designscapes, Inc. to add $1,000,000.00 for a new total of $1,500,000.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 10-26-2028 for golf course restoration, repair and improvement services at Denver golf courses, citywide (PARKS-202369911/PARKS-202582752-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
    Resolution
  37. South Platte River Committee
  38. 26-0169 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Jason Street, located near the intersection of North Jason Street and West 37th Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as North Jason Street, located near the intersection of North Jason Street and West 37th Avenue, in Council District 1. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2026.
    Resolution
  39. 26-0181 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) West Evans Avenue, located at the intersection of West Evans Avenue and South Bannock Street; 2) South Cherokee Street, located at the intersection of South Cherokee Street and West Evans Avenue; 3) South Bannock Street, located at the intersection of South Bannock Street and West Evans Avenue; and 4) Public Alley, bounded by West Evans Avenue, South Cherokee Street, West Asbury Avenue, and South Bannock Street. Dedicates four City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) West Evans Avenue, located at the intersection of West Evans Avenue and South Bannock Street, 2) South Cherokee Street, located at the intersection of South Cherokee Street and West Evans Avenue, 3) South Bannock Street, located at the intersection of South Bannock Street and West Evans Avenue, and 4) Public Alley, bounded by West Evans Avenue, South Cherokee Street, West Asbury Avenue, and South Bannock Street, Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2026.
    Resolution
  40. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  41. 26-0143 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. for the 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call. Work will include installation of new or the maintenance of existing pavement markings within the City of Denver, citywide. Approves a contract with RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. for $10,482,009.00 with a term of NTP + 1,095 Days for the 2026 Pavement Marking On-Call. Work will include installation of new or the maintenance of existing pavement markings within the City of Denver, citywide (DOTI-202581652). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Resolution
  42. 26-0158 A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the State of Colorado Regional Transportation District (RTD) concerning the “RTD - DRCOG Surface Transportation Block Grant Central Corridor Vision and Alternatives Analysis” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for $964,000.00 (Federal Funds: $771,200.00, CCD Funds: $192,800.00) with a term of NTP + 3 Years for the Central Corridor Vision and Alternatives Analysis for the Welton St. corridor, in Council District 9 (DOTI-202683170). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026. This item was called out at the 3-2-2026 meeting for a one-week postponement to the next regular Council meeting on 3-9-2026.
    Resolution
  43. 26-0174 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by South Washington Street, East Cedar Avenue, South Clarkson Street, and East Bayaud Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by South Washington Street, East Cedar Avenue, South Clarkson Street, and East Bayaud Avenue, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2026.
    Resolution
  44. 26-0183 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Karsh Hagan, LLC for on-call marketing and communication services at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Karsh Hagan for $6,375,000.00 and for three years with two one-year options to extend for on-call marketing and communications services to support operations at Denver International Airport (DEN), in Council District 11 (PLANE-202579916). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2026.
    Resolution
  45. 26-0184 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and HDR ENGINEERING, INC. to provide professional design services for the Automated Guideway Transit System (AGTS) Maintenance Facility Expansion project at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with HDR ENGINEERING, INC. for $6,786,962.14 and for five years to provide professional design services for the Automated Guideway Transit System (AGTS) Maintenance Facility Expansion project at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-02578481). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-31-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-25-2026.
    Resolution
  46. 26-0212 A resolution granting a revocable permit to ULC CLT, LLC, to encroach into the right-of-way at 5375 West 10th Avenue. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to ULC CLT, LLC, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with an 18-inch diameter private storm pipe, a 4-foot diameter manhole, and an 8-foot-high retaining wall at 5375 West 10th Avenue, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-4-2026.
    Resolution
  47. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION
  48. Community Planning and Housing Committee
  49. 26-0176 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 17600 East 56th Avenue and 4991 North Telluride Street in Gateway-Green Valley Ranch. Approves a map amendment to rezone 17600 East 56th Avenue and 4991 North Telluride Street from C-MU-10 w/conditions and C-MU-30 w/waivers, UO-1 to S-MX-5 and S-MX-8, in Council District 11. If ordered published, a public hearing will be held on Monday, 4-6-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-24-2026.
    Bill
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  51. BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  52. Finance and Business Committee
  53. 26-0151 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Public Service Company of Colorado, to grant the Public Service Company of Colorado access to install and maintain utility infrastructure. There is no fee, the grant is for 90 days for install and then access and maintenance until terminated, in Council District 9. Approves an Access and Use Permit Agreement to the 39th Avenue Greenway near North York Street and East 39th Avenue to grant the Public Service Company of Colorado access to install and maintain utility infrastructure. There is no fee, the grant is for 90 days for install and then access and maintenance until terminated, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202682973-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Bill
  54. 26-0153 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed Second Revival and Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Community College of Denver, to support the Denver Construction Careers Program Incumbent Worker Training program, citywide. Approves a second proposed Revival and Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Community College of Denver to add $300,000.00 for a new total of $1,081,962.00 and add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-26 to support the Denver Construction Careers Program Incumbent Worker Training program, citywide (OEDEV-202477257/ OEDEV-202582708-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Bill
  55. 26-0154 A bill for an ordinance authorizing capital equipment purchases from the Airport Enterprise Fund. Approves the capital equipment purchase of vehicles from the Airport Enterprise Fund (73810) to support operations at Airport facilities, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-17-2026.
    Bill
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  57. South Platte River Committee
  58. 26-0139 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing an easement, in its entirety, reserved in Ordinance No. 31, Series of 1941, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Book A-26, Pages 25 - 31, located at 1100 North Federal Boulevard. Relinquishes a portion of the easement established in Vacating Ordinance No. 31, Series of 1941. Located at 1100 North Federal Boulevard, in Council District 3. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Bill
  59. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  60. 26-0138 A bill for an ordinance relinquishing a portion of the utility easement reserved in Ordinance No. 002, Series of 2002, recorded with the Denver Clerk & Recorder at Reception No. 2002008116, located at 2500 East 2nd Avenue. Relinquishes a portion of the sidewalk easement established in the Permanent Easement for Sidewalk Area Reception No. 2002008116. Located at 2500 East 2nd Avenue, in Council District 5. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 3-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-18-2026.
    Bill
  61. PRE-RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT
  62. Tonight, there will be a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0062, changing the zoning classification for 4631 North Josephine Street in Elyria Swansea.
  63. RECESS
  64. COUNCIL RECONVENES AND RESUMES ITS REGULAR SESSION
  65. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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  67. PROCLAMATIONS
  68. 26-0245 A Proclamation Congratulating the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee on the Occasion of the 64th Anniversary of the Annual Parade on March 14, 2026
    Proclamation
  69. REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BILLS FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION
  70. Community Planning and Housing
  71. 26-0062 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 4631 North Josephine Street in Elyria Swansea. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from PUD 335 to U-RH-2.5, located at 4631 N. Josephine Street in the Elyria Swansea Neighborhood, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-27-2026.
    Bill
  72. PRE-ADJOURNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
  73. Dependent upon publication, on Monday, April 6, 2026, Council will hold a required public hearing on Council Bill 26-0176, changing the zoning classification for 17600 East 56th Avenue and 4991 North Telluride Street in Gateway-Green Valley Ranch. Any protests against Council Bill 26-0176 must be filed with the Council Offices no later than noon on March 31, 2026.
  74. ADJOURN
  75. PENDING
  76. FOR 3-16-2026
  77. 26-0081 A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 385 South Zuni in Athmar Park. Approves a map amendment to rezone a property from B-1 with waivers to E-MX-3, located at 385 S Zuni Street, in Council District 7. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 2-3-2026.
    Bill