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Mayor-Council

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · City & County Building Parr-Widener Room 389

TL;DR

Denver City Council approved multiple affordable housing financing agreements totaling over $5.7 million to fund 216 income-restricted apartments across the city, along with infrastructure improvements including $3.4 million in sidewalk repairs and various zoning changes. The council also made several board and commission appointments and approved contracts for street maintenance, public art coordination, and canal improvements.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing Financing - Green Valley Vistas Approved
  • Affordable Housing Financing - Kappa Tower III Senior Housing Approved
  • Citywide Sidewalk Repairs and ADA Compliance Approved
  • Zoning Map Amendment - Multiple Districts Approved
  • Federal Garages Landmark Designation Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. INTRODUCTIONS
  2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  4. CAO - Miko Brown
  5. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS IN THE REGULAR COURSE OF BUSINESS
  6. Community Planning and Housing
  7. * Approves a map amendment to rezone multiple properties from PUD 154; PUD 296; PUD 138; PUD 217; H2 waivers and conditions; R-1; R-5; R-MU-30 w/waivers; B-2; B-2 waivers; B-4, UO-1, UO-2; B-4, UO-1, UO-2 waivers; B-4, UO-1, UO-2 waivers and conditions; B-A-1; B-A-1 waivers; I-1, UO-2; S-CC-3x; S-MX-3; S-SU-D; E-CC-3x; E-CC-3, UO-1, UO-2; E-MX-3; E-MX-3, UO-1, UO-2; E-MX-3A; E-SU-B; E-SU-D; E-SU-Dx; E-TU-C; U-MX-3; U-MX-3, UO-1, UO-2; C-MX-12, UO-1; C-MX-5; C-MX-5, UO-1, UO-2; I-A; I-A, UO-2; I-A, UO-1, UO-2; I-B, UO-2; I-MX-3; I-MX-3, UO-2 to S-MU-3; E-MX-3; E-MX-3, UO-1; E-MX-3, DO-8; E-MX-3, UO-1, DO-8; E-MX-3, DO-8; E-TU-B; E-TU-C; E-RH-2.5; E-MS-3; E-MS-5; E-MS-5, DO-8; U-MS-3; U-MS-3, UO1; G-MU-3; C-MX-3; C-MX-5; C-MX-8; C-MS-5, UO-1; C-MS-5; C-MS-12, UO-1; I-A; I-MX-5; I-MX-5, UO-1; and CMP-H2, in Council Districts 2, 3, and 7.
    Bill
  8. * Approves the Landmark Designation Application for 2100 California Street and 2101 Welton Street - Federal Garages (Denver-Rio Grande Garages), in Council District 9.
    Bill
  9. 26-0743 Approves a loan agreement with Green Valley Vistas Owner, LLC for $4,750,000.00 for a term of 19 years for a cash flow loan to finance the construction of 156 income-restricted apartments to be rented to qualifying households between 30% to 80% AMI for 99-years at 5000 Tower Road, in Council District 11 (HOST-202684489).
    Resolution
  10. 26-0744 Amends a contract with Archdiocesan Housing, Inc., (dba Catholic Charities) to change the final unit mix. Located at 2595 S. Federal Blvd No change to contract capacity or term, in Council District 2. (HOST-202368442/HOST-202684373-01).
    Resolution
  11. 26-0745 Amends a loan agreement with 18th and Penn Building I, LLC to correct the legal land description of the original loan agreement. The building is located at 1799 North Pennsylvania Street. No change to term or capacity, in Council District 10 (HOST-202581877/HOST-202683990-01).
    Resolution
  12. 26-0746 Approves a loan agreement with Kappa Housing, Inc. for $1,050,000.00 with a 60-year covenant which shall re-lend funds to Kappa Tower III, LLLP, to finance 30 income-restricted units to be rented to qualifying senior households between 30% to 50% AMI. This project is located at 9095 East 48th Ave, in Council District 8 (HOST-202580585).
    Resolution
  13. Finance and Business
  14. 26-0748 Approves a Master Purchase Order with Colorado Petroleum Services, LLC for $3,500,000.00 with an end date of 6-30-2029, with options to renew not to exceed 6-30-2031, for the purchase of automotive grease and lubricants, citywide including DEN (SC-00011314).
    Resolution
  15. 26-0756 Amends a Master Purchase Order with Joe Johnson Equipment LLC to add $4,500,000.00 for a new total of $13,000,000.00 for the purchase of street sweepers, parts and services for DOTI. No change to MPO term, citywide (SC-00007597).
    Resolution
  16. 26-0757 Approves the Lease Agreement with The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for $30.00 with an end date of 12-31-2026, to provide integrated health services for those experiencing homelessness located at a portion of 4600 East 48th Avenue in Northeast Park Hill, in Council District 8 (FINAN-202684065).
    Resolution
  17. 26-0758 Authorizes a rescission of $3,000,000.00 from General Fund Contingency to make a cash transfer and an appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund.
    Bill
  18. 26-0759 Approves the Temporary Construction License Agreement with Denver Health and Hospital Authority for $100.00 with an end date of 12-31-2028 to facilitate aerial and ground construction activities located at 1030 Federal Blvd, 2929 W 10th Ave, and 2885 W 11th Ave, Denver, CO, Sun Valley, in Council District 3 (FINAN-202684735).
    Resolution
  19. Governance and Intergovernmental Relations
  20. 26-0726 A resolution approving the City Council appointment of Kane Hamilton to the Board of Transportation and Infrastructure. Approves the City Council appointment of Kane Hamilton to the Board of Transportation and Infrastructure for a term effective immediately and ending 6-1-2028, or until a successor is duly appointed.
    Resolution
  21. 26-0727 A resolution approving the City Council reappointment of Aylene McCallum to the Board of Transportation and Infrastructure. Approves the City Council reappointment of Aylene McCallum to the Board of Transportation and Infrastructure for a term effective immediately and ending 6-1-2028, or until a successor is duly appointed.
    Resolution
  22. 26-0728 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Ashley Wharton to the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District for a term from 6-1-2026 through 5-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  23. 26-0729 A resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment to the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Tim Felkner to the Old South Gaylord Business Improvement District for a term from 6-1-2026 through 5-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  24. 26-0730 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver Civil Service Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of James Everett to the Denver Civil Service Commission for a term from 7-1-2026 through 6-30-2028 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  25. 26-0731 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver LGBTQ Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Brandon Zelasko to the Denver LGBTQ Commission for a term from 6-1-2026 through 5-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  26. 26-0732 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver LGBTQ Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Cameron Hill to the Denver LGBTQ Commission for a term from 6-1-2026 through 5-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  27. 26-0733 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver LGBTQ Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Jillian Berger to the Denver LGBTQ Commission for a term from 6-1-2026 through 5-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  28. 26-0734 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver LGBTQ Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Joshua Miller to the Denver LGBTQ Commission for a term from 6-1-2026 through 5-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  29. 26-0735 Approves the Mayor’s appointment to the Denver LGBTQ Commission. Approves the Mayor’s appointment of Seneca Thompson to the Denver LGBTQ Commission for a term from 6-1-2026 through 5-31-2029 or until a successor is duly appointed, citywide.
    Resolution
  30. Parks, Art and Culture
  31. 26-0747 Approves an agreement with High Line Canal Conservancy (HLCC) delegating authority with a term of three years or until the City accepts the completed construction to fund, design and construct improvements to the Green Valley Ranch segment of the High Line Canal within the City and County of Denver, in Council District 11 (PARKS-202683919).
    Resolution
  32. 26-0749 Approves a contract with NINE dot ARTS Corp. in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with an end date of 5-31-2027 to manage and facilitate the public art process related to small-scale construction projects and coordinate all work with AVD Public Art staff, citywide (THTRS-202684169).
    Resolution
  33. South Platte River
  34. 26-0736 Dedicates nine City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) North Federal Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Federal Boulevard and West Short Place, 2) North Federal Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Federal Boulevard and West 4th Avenue, 3) North Federal Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Federal Boulevard and West 4th Avenue, 4) North Federal Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Federal Boulevard and West 2nd Avenue, 5) North Federal Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Federal Boulevard and West 2nd Avenue, 6) North Federal Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Federal Boulevard and West Park Place, 7) North Federal Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Federal Boulevard and West Park Place, 8) North Federal Boulevard, located near the intersection of North Federal Boulevard and West 1st Avenue, and 9) North Federal Boulevard, located at the intersection of North Federal Boulevard and West 1st Avenue, in Council District 3.
    Resolution
  35. 26-0737 Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Denver Union Station Met District No.1, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way with one large seating structure (playscape feature), a permanent totem installation, a custom bench structure along Wewatta Street, a custom planter and new concrete wall adjacent to 16th Street, and soil cells with three trees and including the following items previously approved under 2011-ENCROACHMENT-0047703 which will be revoked once this resolution is passed and recorded; concrete pavers, concrete foundations, waterproofing elements, site walls, stairs, fixed seating elements, planter pots, landscaping, lighting, signage, swing play structures, lattice wall, handrails and guardrails, canopy, tables and chairs, umbrellas, waste receptacles, bike racks, and an underground 12" PVC private storm sewer and trench drain at 1550 Wewatta Street, in Council District 10.
    Resolution
  36. Transportation and Infrastructure
  37. 26-0738 Approves a contract with KEENE CONCRETE, INC. for $3,424,371.00 with a term of NTP + 220 Days to remove existing deficient sidewalk throughout the city and replace to ADA and City standards, citywide (DOTI-202683590).
    Resolution
  38. 26-0739 Approves contract with HDR ENGINEERING, INC. for $964,000.00 with an end date of 6-1-2028 to complete a comprehensive assessment of the Welton Street Corridor that will develop recommendations for transportation, in Council District 9 (DOTI-202684614).
    Resolution
  39. 26-0740 Grants a revocable permit, subject to certain terms and conditions, to Clifford Lee Beem and Kristi Conway Beem, their successors and assigns, to encroach into the right-of-way by 1.1 feet with portions of the pre-existing building wall, a retaining wall, and roof eaves extending into the alley, along the northwest portion of the alley, at the address 661 N. Williams Street, in Council District 5.
    Resolution
  40. *indicates committee action item