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May 26, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·The meeting will begin at the conclusion of the Work Session Meeting

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Agenda — 48 items

  1. 1 How to Watch the Meeting
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  3. 3 How to Comment on Agenda Items
  4. 4 Before the meeting, you may email general comments for items not on the agenda or comments regarding agenda items to: allcouncil@coloradosprings.gov
  5. 5 Estimated agenda item times are provided for planning purposes and do not constitute notice of a specific time for any item. Items may take more or less time than estimated. City Council may amend the order of items.
  6. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:12
  7. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:36
  8. 3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements ▶ jump to 2:49
  9. 4. Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 2:50
  10. 10 These items will be acted upon as a whole, unless a specific item is called for discussion by a Councilmember or a citizen wishing to address the City Council. (Any items called up for separate consideration shall be acted upon following the Mayor's Business.)
  11. 4A. Second Presentation:
  12. 4A.A. Ordinance No. 26-19 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 9.04 acres located off Marksheffel Road southeast of the intersection of Space Village Avenue and Marksheffel Road from MX-M/AP-O/APZ-1 (Mixed-use Medium Scale with Airport and Accident Potential Zone Subzone-1 Overlays) to PK/AP-O/APZ-1 (Public Park with Airport and Accident Potential Subzone-1 Overlays). (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Located in Council District 4 Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department ZONE-26-0003 finally passed Pass
  13. 4A.B. Ordinance No. 26-20 amending multiple sections of Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to procedural process (Legislative) Located in Council Districts Citywide Presenter: Daniel Sexton, LUR/DRE Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department CODE-26-0002 finally passed Pass
  14. 4B. First Presentation:
  15. 4B.A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 12, 2026 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 26-222 approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:59
  16. 4B.B. A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Approximately Forty (40) Acres (West CMSP Parcel 1) as an Addition to the Cheyenne Mountain State Park through the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Program Presenter: Kim King, Acting Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department 26-177 adopted Pass
  17. 4B.C. Ordinance No. 26-21 Requesting a Supplemental Appropriation to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Fund up to $162,000 to Complete the Acquisition of Approximately 40 Acres of Property Identified as the Parcel 1 West CMSP Extension for the Purpose of Public Open Space and Trails Presenter: Kim King, Acting Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department 26-178 approved on first reading Pass
  18. 4B.D. A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Approximately Forty (40) Acres (West CMSP Parcel 2), as an Addition to the Cheyenne Mountain State Park Through the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Program Presenter: Kim King, Acting Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department 26-179 adopted Pass
  19. 4B.E. Ordinance No. 26-22 Requesting a Supplemental Appropriation to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Fund up to $162,000 to Complete the Acquisition of Approximately 40 Acres of Property Identified as the Parcel 2 West CSMP Extension for the Purpose of Public Open Space and Trails Presenter: Kim King, Acting Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department 26-180 approved on first reading Pass
  20. 4B.F. A Resolution Authorizing Colorado Springs Utilities to Enter Into a Special Contract for Augmentation Service between Colorado Springs Utilities and Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Jenny Bishop, P.E., Resource Planner IV, Water Resources Planning, SPP, Colorado Springs Utilities 26-202 adopted Pass
  21. 4B.G. A Resolution Authorizing Colorado Springs Utilities to Take All Actions Necessary to Abandon Certain Water Rights Associated with the Sugar Loaf Reservoir Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Jenny Bishop, P.E., Resource Planner IV, Water Resources Planning, Colorado Springs Utilities 26-204 adopted Pass
  22. 4B.H. A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, on behalf of its Enterprise Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and other Parties Regarding Mitigation of Aquatic Nuisance Species at Twin Lakes and Turquoise Lake Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Lisa Walters, Watershed Planning, Colorado Springs Utilities 26-205 adopted Pass
  23. 4B.I. A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Kettle Creek Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 19.88 acres to be in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of July 14, 2026, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area. (Legislative) Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department ANEX-25-0002R adopted Pass
  24. 23 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass
  25. 5. Recognitions ▶ jump to 4:17
  26. 5.A. A Resolution Recognizing May 2026 as Preservation Month Presenter: Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5 26-225 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 4:18
  27. 5.B. City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Presenter: Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large 26-227 approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:18
  28. 6. Mayor's Business ▶ jump to 20:38
  29. 7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 21:53
  30. 8. Utilities Business ▶ jump to 22:33
  31. 8.A. A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, on behalf of its Enterprise Colorado Springs Utilities and the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Jenny Bishop, P.E., Resource Planner IV, Water Resources Planning, Colorado Springs Utilities 26-203 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 22:34
  32. 9. Unfinished Business ▶ jump to 30:40
  33. 9.A. Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 26-06 vacating the public right-of-way known as East Boulder Street consisting of approximately 0.92 acres located between N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St. (Legislative) (Reconsideration of 2nd Reading) This application was initially in association with the School District 11 Palmer High School zone change and land use plan which had their first reading setting a hearing date on February 24, 2026 and were approved at a public hearing on March 10, 2026. Located in Council District 3 Presenter: Ryan Tefertiller, Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department SUBD-25-0076 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 30:41
  34. 10. New Business ▶ jump to 98:49
  35. 10.A. A Resolution approving an amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Presenter: Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Response Officer, Housing and Homelessness Response Department 26-152 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 98:50
  36. 10.B. A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as PTAA Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 14.12 acres to be in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of July 14, 2026, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area. (Legislative) Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department ANEX-23-0027R adopted Pass ▶ jump to 118:52
  37. 10.C. An Ordinance Amending Section 1404 (Code Adopted by Reference) of Part 14 (Building Codes) of Article 4 (Development Standards and Incentives) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to the adoption of the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code standards for Single Exits and Stairways. (Legislative) Located in Council Districts Citywide Presenter: Roger Lovell, Building Official, Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Daniel Sexton, LUR/DRE Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department CODE-26-0003 denied ▶ jump to 124:14
  38. 10.D. Ordinance No. 26-23 amending Article 3 Use Regulations, Article 4 Development Standards and Incentives, and Article 6 Definitions and Rules of Constructions of Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code") of the Code of the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to permitted locations and standards for each Adult or Child Day Care Centers. (Legislative) Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department CODE-25-0006 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 167:27
  39. 10.E. Approval of the Elevate Downtown Neighborhood Plan, an update to the 2016 Experience Downtown Land Use Master Plan. (Legislative) Located in Council District 3 Presenter: Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department NPLN-26-0001 approved Pass ▶ jump to 267:41
  40. 10.D. Ordinance No. 26-23 amending Article 3 Use Regulations, Article 4 Development Standards and Incentives, and Article 6 Definitions and Rules of Constructions of Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code") of the Code of the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to permitted locations and standards for each Adult or Child Day Care Centers. (Legislative) Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department CODE-25-0006 denied ▶ jump to 167:27
  41. 10.F. A Resolution for approval of The Elevate Downtown Plan of Development, an update to the 2016 Experience Downtown Plan of Development. (Legislative) Located in Council District 3 Presenter: Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 26-213 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 343:24
  42. 10.D. Ordinance No. 26-23 amending Article 3 Use Regulations, Article 4 Development Standards and Incentives, and Article 6 Definitions and Rules of Constructions of Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code") of the Code of the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to permitted locations and standards for each Adult or Child Day Care Centers. (Legislative) Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department CODE-25-0006 denied ▶ jump to 167:27
  43. 11. Public Hearing ▶ jump to 344:00
  44. 10.D. Ordinance No. 26-23 amending Article 3 Use Regulations, Article 4 Development Standards and Incentives, and Article 6 Definitions and Rules of Constructions of Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code") of the Code of the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to permitted locations and standards for each Adult or Child Day Care Centers. (Legislative) Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department CODE-25-0006 denied ▶ jump to 167:27
  45. 12. Added Item Agenda ▶ jump to 344:01
  46. 13. One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City Council Rules ▶ jump to 344:02
  47. 14. Executive Session ▶ jump to 375:31
  48. 15. Adjourn ▶ jump to 375:32