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May 13, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 53 items

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  6. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:22
  7. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:55
  8. 3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements ▶ jump to 4:15
  9. 4. Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 4:18
  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. 4B. First Presentation:
  13. 4B.A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 22, 2025 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 25-233 approved Pass
  14. 4B.B. A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving an Amended and Restated 2025 Operating Plan and Budget for the First and Main Business Improvement District No. 2 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department 25-208 adopted Pass
  15. 4B.C. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Approving the Issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds by First and Main Business Improvement District No. 2 in an Amount not to Exceed $1,484,000. Presenter: Allison, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department 25-151 adopted Pass
  16. 4B.D. A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of real property, permanent easements and temporary easements using PPRTA funds for the Marksheffel Road - North Carefree to Dublin Project. Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Jessica Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities 25-226 adopted Pass
  17. 4B.E. The City Clerk reports that on April 7, 2025, there was filed with her a petition for the annexation of Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 Annexation. The City Clerk herewith communicates such to City Council and recommends that the petition and map be referred to the City Administration for review and recommendation regarding whether the petition is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1). Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 25-234 approved Pass
  18. 4B.F. Ordinance No. 25-50 vacating a portion of public right-of-way known as Fillmore Place consisting of 0.034 acres located north of 2938 Main Street. (Legislative) Presenter: Johnny Malpica, Senior Comprehensive Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department SUBD-24-0156 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 48:45
  19. 18 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass
  20. 4B.G. Ordinance No. 25-51 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 0.41 acres located at 1222 North Academy Boulevard from R-5 and MX-M (Multi-Family High and Mixed-Use Medium Scale) to MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale). (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Related Files: N/A Located in Council District 5 Presenter: Ethan Shafer, Urban Planner II, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department ZONE-25-0001 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 64:23
  21. 4B.H. Ordinance No. 25-52 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs relating to 0.35 acres (15,153 square feet) located at 1202 North Academy Boulevard from R-5 and MX-M (Multi-Family High and Mixed-Use Medium Scale) to MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale). (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Related Files: N/A Located in Council District 5 Presenter: Ethan Shafer, Urban Planner II, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department ZONE-25-0002 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 64:25
  22. 4B.I. Ordinance No. 25-53 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 0.39 acres (16,884 square feet) located at 2024 East Boulder Street and 408 Iowa Avenue from R-4 (Multi-Family Low) and MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale) to R-Flex Medium. (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Presenter: William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department ZONE-22-0005 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 65:52
  23. 4B.J. An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs to establish a HP-O (Historic Preservation Overlay) pertaining to 4.15 acres located west of North Cascade Avenue and east of Monument Valley Park between West Dale Street on the North and St Vrain Street on the south and to be known as the Parkside Historic District. (Quasi-Judicial) (1st Reading only to set the public hearing for May 27, 2025) Presenter: William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Located in Council District 3 ZONE-24-0018 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 67:21
  24. 5. Recognitions ▶ jump to 5:30
  25. 5.A. A Joint Proclamation Recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month Presenter: David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large Mayor Yemi Mobolade 25-241 received ▶ jump to 5:34
  26. 5.B. A Resolution Recognizing May 18 To May 24, 2025 As National Public Works Week Presenter: Brandy Williams, Councilmember District 3 Richard Mulledy, Public Works Director Gayle Sturdivant, Deputy Public Works Director/Chief Engineer 25-242 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 19:15
  27. 5.C. A Resolution Recognizing May 9, 2025 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day Presenter: Kimberly Gold, Councilmember District 4 25-243 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 35:35
  28. 6. Mayor's Business ▶ jump to 48:38
  29. 7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 48:41
  30. 8. Utilities Business ▶ jump to 48:39
  31. 9. Unfinished Business ▶ jump to 48:40
  32. 10. New Business ▶ jump to 68:12
  33. 10.A. A Resolution Affirming the City of Colorado Springs is Law Abiding and a Non-Sanctuary City Presenter: Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6 25-253 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 68:13
  34. 10.B. Ratification of Councilmember Liaisons to City Council Appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees and Councilmember Membership on Boards, Commissions, and Committees Presenter: Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large 25-246 approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:20
  35. 10.C. Appointments to Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Board of Directors and Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Board of Directors Presenter: Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large 25-247 approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:46
  36. 10.D. Ordinance No. 25-55 amending Ordinance No. 24-104 (2025 Budget Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund in the amount of $194,000 for additional projects and events recommended by the LART Citizen Advisory Committee Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 25-177 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 105:40
  37. 10.E. A Resolution declaring the intent of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to issue revenue bonds in connection with financing residential facilities for low- and middle-income families or persons Presenter: Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer, Housing & Homelessness Response Department 25-204 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 107:34
  38. 10.F. A Resolution declaring the intent of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado to issue its multifamily housing revenue bonds to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of an affordable multifamily housing facility known as Bradley Ridge Apartments. Presenter: Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer, Housing & Homelessness Response Department 25-205 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 119:07
  39. 10.G. Ordinance No. 25-56 by the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado authorizing the issuance and delivery of its multifamily housing revenue bonds (Royal Pine Apartments Project), Series 2025 A, in one or more tax-exempt or taxable series in an aggregate amount not to exceed $60,000,000, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a multifamily housing facility in the City of Colorado Springs, State of Colorado and to pay certain issuance expenses of such bonds; approving and authorizing execution of an indenture of trust, a loan agreement with the borrower, a bond placement agreement, and a tax regulatory agreement with respect to the bonds; making findings and determinations with respect to the project and the bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of related documents; and repealing all action heretofore taken in conflict herewith Presenter: Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Response Officer 25-206 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 126:39
  40. 11. Public Hearing ▶ jump to 167:52
  41. 40 Prospect Village - A Tiny House Community Estimated Time: 30 minutes ▶ jump to 167:53
  42. 11.A. An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 0.78 acres located at 3103 North Prospect Street from R-5 (Multi-Family Hight) to R-Flex High. (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Presenter: William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department ZONE-24-0017 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 167:54
  43. 11.B. A Conditional Use to allow a Tiny House Community in the R-Flex High zone district located at 3103 North Prospect Street. (Quasi-Judicial) Presenter: William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department CUDP-24-0014 approved Pass ▶ jump to 168:04
  44. 11.C. A Development Plan for a Tiny House Community consisting of 18 tiny homes, community building, and resident storage building in the R-Flex High zone district consisting of 0.78 acres (34,048 square feet) located at 3103 North Prospect Street. (Quasi-Judicial) Presenter: William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department DEPN-24-0123 approved Pass ▶ jump to 168:06
  45. 11.D. A Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section 7.3.301.D.1.b(2) to allow a minimum lot area/dwelling unit of 650 square feet where 1,000 square feet or one-and-one half (1-1/2) times the gross floor area of the Tiny House, whichever is larger, is required, located at 3103 North Prospect Street. (Quasi-Judicial) Presenter: William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department DVSA-25-0001 approved Pass ▶ jump to 168:09
  46. 11.E. A Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section 7.3.301.D.3(a) to allow a Tiny House to be separated five (5) feet from an adjacent Residential or Mixed-Use zone district where ten (10) feet is required located at 3103 North Prospect Street. (Quasi-Judicial) Presenter: William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department DVSA-24-0004 approved Pass ▶ jump to 168:11
  47. 11.F. A Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section 7.3.301.D.3(a) to allow a Tiny House to be separated ten (10) feet from any adjacent public right-of-way where 20 feet is required located at 3103 North Prospect Street. (Quasi-Judicial) Presenter: William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department DVSA-24-0005 approved Pass ▶ jump to 168:14
  48. 11.G. A Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section 7.3.301.D.8 to allow the parking standard for a Tiny Home Community to be one-half (1/2) space per Tiny House where one (1) space per Tiny House is required located at 3103 North Prospect Street. (Quasi-Judicial) Presenter: William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department DVSA-24-0006 approved Pass ▶ jump to 168:16
  49. 11.H. A Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section 7.3.301.D.3(b) to allow a Tiny House to be located six (6) feet from another Tiny House where 10 feet is required located at 3103 North Prospect Street. (Quasi-Judicial) Presenter: William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department DVSA-24-0011 approved Pass ▶ jump to 168:17
  50. 12. Added Item Agenda ▶ jump to 206:34
  51. 13. One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City Council Rules ▶ jump to 206:44
  52. 14. Executive Session ▶ jump to 262:52
  53. 15. Adjourn ▶ jump to 262:58