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April 8, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 54 items

  1. 1 How to Watch the Meeting
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  6. 6 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.
  7. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call ▶ jump to 1:22
  8. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:52
  9. 8 Councilmember Henjum attended the meeting virtually from approximately 1:00 PM to 1:20 PM.
  10. 3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements ▶ jump to 4:01
  11. 4. Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 4:23
  12. 11 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.)
  13. 4A. Second Presentation:
  14. 4A.A. Ordinance No. 25-40 including certain property into the boundaries of the Interquest North Business Improvement District (Legislative) Presenter: Alison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department 25-133 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 47:36
  15. 4A.B. Ordinance No. 25-41 repealing Ordinance Nos. 07-113, 09-94, 14-18, and 16-120 thereby dissolving the Public Art Commission of the Pikes Peak Region Presenter: Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5 Ayana Garcia, Boards and Commissions Program Administrator 25-138 finally passed Pass
  16. 4A.C. Ordinance No. 25-42 amending Section 102 (Procedures) of Article 1 (Administration And Enforcement) and Section 101 (Authority To Impound Vehicles) and Section 102 (Illegal Parking) of Article 25 (Removal And Impoundment Of Vehicles) of Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles And Traffic) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to authority to impound vehicles and illegal parking Presenter: Chief of Staff Jamie Fabos, City of Colorado Springs Shantel Withrow, Division Chief of Prosecution, City Attorney's Office 25-153 finally passed Pass
  17. 4A.D. Ordinance No. 25-43 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 1.01 acre located at the northeast corner of Shiloh Mesa Drive and Mulberry Wood Drive from PDZ/AP-O - CAD/SS-O (Planned Development Zone District with Airport Overlay - Commercial Airport District and Streamside Overlay Zones; Mixed-Use Development, 45-foot maximum building height, 15.38 maximum dwelling units per acre) to PDZ/AP-O (Planned Development Zone District with Airport Overlay; multi-family residential use, 50-foot maximum building height, 49.99 maximum dwelling units per acre) (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing). Related Files: PDZZ-24-0002; PDZL-24-0004 <https://cosprings-prod-av.accela.com/portlets/web/en-us/> Located in Council District 6 The Shiloh Mesa at Woodmen Heights PDZ Land Use Plan is in association with the Sunrise at Shiloh Mesa Zone Change. The Sunrise at Shiloh Mesa Zone Change will have its first reading setting the hearing on March 25, 2025. Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department PDZZ-24-0002 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 84:53
  18. 4A.E. Ordinance No. 25-44 excluding certain property from the boundaries of the Gold Hill North Business Improvement District (Legislative) Presenter: Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department 25-160 finally passed Pass
  19. 4B. First Presentation:
  20. 4B.A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 25, 2025 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 25-196 approved Pass
  21. 4B.B. A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between the City Of Colorado Springs and Project Kokua Presenter: Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager 25-125 adopted Pass
  22. 4B.C. Authorization of First & Main Business Improvement District to issue debt in the form of Series 2025 Limited Tax General Obligation Bond. (Legislative Item) Presenter: Allison, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department 25-150 adopted Pass
  23. 4B.D. A Resolution authorizing the Use of Possession and/or Eminent Domain to acquire real property, permanent easements and temporary easements using PPRTA funds for the Marksheffel Road - North Carefree to Dublin Project. Presenter: Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager 25-179 adopted Pass
  24. 4B.E. The City Clerk reports that on April 1, 2025, there was filed with her a petition for the annexation of Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 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 25-198 approved Pass
  25. 23 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass
  26. 4B.F. A Major Modification to the Shiloh Mesa at Woodmen Heights PDZ Land Use Plan changing 1.01 acre from Minor Public Assembly to Multi-Family Residential located at the northeast corner of Shiloh Mesa Drive and Mulberry Wood Drive. (Quasi-Judicial) Related Files: PDZZ-24-0002; PDZL-24-0004 <https://cosprings-prod-av.accela.com/portlets/web/en-us/> Located in Council District 6 The Shiloh Mesa at Woodmen Heights PDZ Land Use Plan is in association with the Sunrise at Shiloh Mesa Zone Change. The Sunrise at Shiloh Mesa Zone Change will have its first reading setting the hearing on March 25, 2025. Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department PDZL-24-0004 approved Pass ▶ jump to 85:37
  27. 5. Recognitions ▶ jump to 6:03
  28. 5.A. A Joint Proclamation recognizing the Military Order of the World Wars Colorado Springs Chapter 151 and the Rocky Mountain Youth Leadership Foundation Presenter: Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2 Mayor Yemi Mobolade 25-200 received ▶ jump to 6:04
  29. 5.B. City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Presenter: Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2 25-197 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:45
  30. 6. Mayor's Business ▶ jump to 24:32
  31. 6.A. Reappointment of Sam Friesema to a four-year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 1, 2030. Presenter: Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff 25-199 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:34
  32. 7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda ▶ jump to 26:07
  33. 8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 47:29
  34. 9. Utilities Business ▶ jump to 120:04
  35. 10. Unfinished Business ▶ jump to 120:24
  36. 10.A. Ordinance No. 25-45 amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code (UDC)) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to accessory dwelling units. (Legislative) Related Files: CODE-24-0006 Located in All Council Districts Presenter: Daniel Sexton, DRE Planning Manager, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department CODE-24-0006 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 120:27
  37. 10.B. Ordinance No. 25-46 amending Section 301 (Criminal Actions) of Part 3 (Defense of Employees) of Article 4 (City Employees) Chapter 1 (Administrative, Personnel and Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to criminal defense Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney Erik Lamphere, Employment/Litigation Division Chief 25-171 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 147:17
  38. 10.C. Ordinance No. 25-47 amending Section 503 (Compromise Or Settlement of Matters/Claims) and Section 506 (Litigation) of Part 5 (Claims Managements) of Article 5 (Finance Management Procedures) of Chapter 1 (Administrative, Personnel And Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to claims and litigation settlements Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney Erik Lamphere, Employment/Litigation Division Chief 25-110 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 147:35
  39. 10.D. Ordinance No. 25-48 amending Section 104 (Council Meetings; Procedure) of Part 1 (Elective Officers), and Sections 406 (Settle Claims) and 407 (Make Reports) of Part 4 (Powers and Duties of the City Attorney) all of Article 2 (Officers of the City) of Chapter 1 (Administrative, Personnel and Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to housekeeping amendments related to City Council and City Attorney settlements Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney Erik Lamphere, Employment/Litigation Division Chief 25-172 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 147:53
  40. 11. New Business ▶ jump to 150:39
  41. 11.A. A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 25-21 And Amending Resolution No. 254-80 Regarding The Lodgers And Automobile Rental Tax Citizen’s Advisory Committee Presenter: Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President Pro Tem and Councilmember At Large Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5 Michael Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator 25-189 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 150:43
  42. 11.B. A Resolution adopting the City Council’s Annual Report to the Citizens for April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 Presenter: Emily Evans, City Council Administrator Alex Ryden, City Council Senior Public Communications Specialist 25-093 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 153:49
  43. 11.C. In accord with § 12-60 of the Charter of the City of Colorado Springs, reconsideration of Ordinance No. 25-16 for affirmation or repeal, the ordinance approved by City Council on January 28, 2025 and annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area known as Karman Line Addition No. 6, the annexation consisting of 1,876.24 acres and located northwest of the Bradley Road and Curtis Road intersection Presenter: Sarah Johnson, City Clerk Kevin Walker, Planning and Community Development Director 25-201 approved Pass ▶ jump to 159:10
  44. 11.D. A Resolution submitting to the eligible electors of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, a ballot question in response to a referendum of Ordinance No. 25-16 passed on January 28, 2025, annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area known as Karman Line Additional No. 6, the annexation consisting of 1,876.24 acres and located northwest of the Bradley Road and Curtis Road intersection, providing for the form of the ballot title and text, providing for certain matters with respect to the election, and providing the effective date of this Resolution Presenter: Sarah Johnson, City Clerk Kevin Walker, Planning and Community Development Director 25-202 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 182:35
  45. 11.E. The potential June 17, 2025 Special Municipal Election Mail Ballot plan Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 25-185 approved Pass ▶ jump to 195:59
  46. 12. Recognitions ▶ jump to 198:54
  47. 12.A. A Resolution in recognition of Michelle Talarico’s service to the City of Colorado Springs Presenter: David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large 25-191 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 198:58
  48. 12.B. A Resolution in recognition of Mike O’Malley’s service to the City of Colorado Springs Presenter: Councilmember Brian Risley, Councilmember At Large 25-193 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 214:56
  49. 12.C. A Resolution in recognition of Randy Helms’ service to the City of Colorado Springs Presenter: Councilmember Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1 25-190 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 225:29
  50. 12.D. A Resolution in recognition of Yolanda Avila’s service to the City of Colorado Springs Presenter: Lynette Crow-Iverson, President Pro Tem and Councilmember At Large 25-192 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 243:46
  51. 13. Public Hearing ▶ jump to 278:17
  52. 14. Added Item Agenda ▶ jump to 278:18
  53. 15. Executive Session ▶ jump to 278:20
  54. 16. Adjourn ▶ jump to 279:28