Mayor-Council

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 · 9:30 AM AM · City & County Building Parr-Widener Room 389

TL;DR

The Denver City Council held a meeting focusing on downtown development, affordable housing, and infrastructure improvements. The council approved several reappointments to the Downtown Development Authority and made progress on housing and transportation projects across different city districts.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing Loan Agreement Passed
  • Denver Downtown Development Authority Reappointments Approved multiple members for new terms
  • Washington Street Infrastructure Project Approved $22.6 million contract for street improvements
  • Homeless Shelter Services Extension Approved 6-month extension for Park Avenue Inn shelter
  • Zoning Change for West Byers Place Approved rezoning of property
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. INTRODUCTIONS
  2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  3. GENERAL SESSION
  4. 25-1363 2026 Budget Update - Mayor Mike Johnston
    Presentation
  5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  6. City Attorney's Office - Ashley Kelliher
  7. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS IN THE REGULAR COURSE OF BUSINESS
  8. Mayor's Office
  9. 25-1264 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Frank Cannon to the Denver Downtown Development Authority for a term from 10-01-2025 through 6-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Resolution
  10. 25-1265 A resolution approving the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s reappointment of Jay Lambiotte to the Denver Downtown Development Authority for a term from 10-01-2025 through 6-03-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Resolution
  11. 25-1266 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Mary Nguyen to the Denver Downtown Development Authority for a term from 10-01-2025 through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Resolution
  12. 25-1267 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Downtown Development Authority. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Patty Salazar to the Denver Downtown Development Authority for a term from 10-01-2025 through 8-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Resolution
  13. Untitled item
  14. Untitled item
  15. Community Planning and Development
  16. * A bill for an ordinance changing the zoning classification for 1252 West Byers Place in Valverde. Approves a map amendment to rezone property from E-TU-B to I-MX-3 with waivers located at 1252 West Byers Place, in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Bill
  17. Denver International Airport
  18. 25-1284 A resolution approving a proposed Purchase Order between the City and County of Denver and PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, d/b/a Xcel Energy concerning construction of Electric Distribution Line Extension to serve the South Worldport Lot project at Denver International Airport. Approves a one-time purchase order with Public Service Company of Colorado, a Colorado corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy for $1,027,503.15 to provide construction of Electric Distribution Line Extension to serve the South Worldport Lot project at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PO-00170836). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Resolution
  19. Department of Housing Stability
  20. 25-1275 A resolution approving a proposed Loan Agreement between the City and County of Denver and MHMP 20 Loretto LLLP to finance the construction of a multi-family residential structure to create income-restricted units to be leased at affordable rents to qualifying households, in Council District 2. Approves the loan agreement between the City and County of Denver and MHMP 20 Loretto LLLP for $3,782,000.00 and a Maturity Date of 240 months following closing to finance the construction of a multi-family residential structure to create 100 income-restricted units to be leased at affordable rents to qualifying households, in Council District 2 (HOST-202580935). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Resolution
  21. 25-1276 A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to continue providing non-congregate shelter services at Park Avenue Inn. Approves an amendment with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) to add six months for a new end date of 2-28-2026 to provide shelter services at Non-Congregate Shelter Park Avenue Inn. No change to contract amount, citywide (HOST-202368622/HOST-202580667-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Resolution
  22. Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
  23. 25-1269 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as North Beeler Court, located at the intersection of North Beeler Court and East 47th Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as North Beeler Court, located at the intersection of North Beeler Court and East 47th Avenue, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Resolution
  24. 25-1270 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East 50th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Beeler Street and East 50th Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as East 50th Avenue, located at the intersection of North Beeler Street and East 50th Avenue, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Resolution
  25. 25-1273 A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Crowe LLP to continue providing finance administration grant and audit support. Approves an amendment with Crowe LLP to add two years for a new end date of 11-30-2027 to continue providing finance administration grant and audit support. No change to contract amount, citywide (DOTI -202265430/202580963-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Resolution
  26. 25-1274 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as East 32nd Avenue, located at the intersection of North Central Park Boulevard and East 32nd Avenue. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as East 32nd Avenue, located at the intersection of North Central Park Boulevard and East 32nd Avenue, in Council District 8. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Resolution
  27. 25-1280 A resolution granting a revocable permit to Margaret L. Carlson and Todd D. Carlson, to encroach into the right-of-way at 2400 South Jackson Street. Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Margaret L. Carlson and Todd D. Carlson, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with an existing 4-foot-tall metal fence with 2 brick pillars and a metal gate at 2400 South Jackson Street, in Council District 6. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Resolution
  28. 25-1281 A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system a parcel of land as a public alley, bounded by 26th Street, Champa Street, 27th Street, and Stout Street. Dedicates a City-owned parcel of land as Public Right-of-Way as Public Alley, bounded by 26th Street, Champa Street, 27th Street, and Stout Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Resolution
  29. 25-1282 A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. for the Washington Street 47th to 52nd project, in Council District 9. Approves a contract with SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $22,678,281.59 and a term of NTP + 640 calendar days for the Washington Street 47th to 52nd project, in Council District 9 (DOTI-202579574). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Resolution
  30. 25-1283 A bill for an ordinance vacating a portion of alley abutting 190 North Saint Paul Street, 162 North Saint Paul Street, 3160 East 2nd Avenue, and 165 North Steele Street, with reservations. Approves an ordinance to vacate a portion of the alley abutting 190 North Saint Paul Street, 162 North Saint Paul Street, 3160 East 2nd Avenue, and 165 North Steele Street, with reservations, in Council District 5. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-10-2025.
    Bill
  31. Finance
  32. 25-1277 A bill for an ordinance approving a proposed amendment to Project Funding Agreement between the City and County of Denver, Adams County, Colorado and Denver Urban Renewal Authority, modifying project scope in Exhibit 6 that allows for additional right-of-way reimbursements with no change to the amount or duration of the agreement, in Council District 9. Amends a Project Funding Agreement for Globeville Improvements held with Adams County, Colorado and Denver Urban Renewal Authority, modifying project scope in Exhibit 6 that allows for additional right-of-way reimbursements. No change to the amount or duration of the agreement, in Council District 9 (FINAN-202263769/FINAN-202580861-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-14-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Bill
  33. * A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 400, Series of 2008, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 1659, Series of 2024, and Ordinance No. 1208, Series of 2025, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority. For an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 400, Series of 2008, as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 1659, Series of 2024, and Ordinance No. 1208, Series of 2025, thereby amending the boundaries of the Denver Downtown Development Authority. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-9-2025.
    Bill
  34. *indicates committee action item