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March 25, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 61 items

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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 0:45
  8. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:17
  9. 8 Councilmember Avila left the meeting at approximately 12:00 PM and returned at approximately 1:30 PM. Councilmember Risley attended the meeting virtually starting at approximately 11:45 and left at approximately 12:00 PM.
  10. 3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements ▶ jump to 3:52
  11. 4. Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 4:12
  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. 25-32 Amending Budget Ordinance No. 24-104 (2025 Budget Appropriation Ordinance) for a Supplemental Appropriation to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund in the Amount of $166,955 to allow the Spectrum Loop PLDO fee requirement to be used for construction costs associated with the Grey Hawk Neighborhood Park construction. Presenter: Britt Haley, Director, Parks Recreation and Cultural Services Department Lonna Thelen, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Design and Development Manager 25-092 finally passed Pass
  15. 4A.B. Ordinance No. 25-33 Repealing Ordinance No. 24-17 (An Ordinance Setting the Salary of the City Council Administrator), and Amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 18-120 (An Ordinance Appointing the City Council Administrator and Setting the Salary of the City Council Administrator), and Prescribing the Salary of the City Council Administrator. Presenter: Randy Helms, City Council Administrator 25-103 finally passed Pass
  16. 4A.C. Ordinance No. 25-34 Repealing Ordinance No. 24-93 And Amending Section 3 Of Ordinance No. 14-20 (An Ordinance Confirming The Mayor's Appointment Of The City Attorney And Setting The Salary Of The City Attorney), And Prescribing The Salary Of The City Attorney. Presenter: Myra Romero, Chief Human Resources and Risk Officer 25-104 finally passed Pass
  17. 4A.D. Ordinance No. 25-36 annexing the area known as Southern Colorado Rail Park Addition No. 1 located south and west of Highway 25 and South Santa Fe intersection, adjacent to Fort Carson consisting of 3,107.11 acres. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-24-0013RF, PDZZ-24-0005, PDZL-24-0006 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 3. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department ANEX-24-0013 finally passed Pass
  18. 4A.E. Ordinance No. 25-37 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs relating to 3,107.11 acres located south and west of the Highway 25 and South Santa Fe intersection, adjacent to Fort Carson, establishing the PDZ (Planned Development Zone; Non-Residential; maximum square footage of 7,000,000 square feet; maximum building height of 120 feet) District (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-24-0013, PDZL-24-0006, ANEX-24-0013RF Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 3. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department PDZZ-24-0005 finally passed Pass
  19. 4A.F. Ordinance No. 25-38 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area known as Summit View Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 32 acres located northeast of Stetson Hills Boulevard and Templeton Gap Road. (Legislative) Related files: ANEX-23-0021RF, ZONE-23-0035, LUPL-23-0011 Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department ANEX-23-0021 finally passed Pass
  20. 4B. First Presentation:
  21. 4B.A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 11, 2025 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 25-159 approved Pass
  22. 4B.B. Quarterly Recognition for City Employee Retirees. Presenter: Mary Weeks, Chief Information Officer. 25-156 approved Pass
  23. 4B.C. 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 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 108:11
  24. 4B.D. 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 approved on first reading Pass
  25. 4B.E. A Resolution to Amend Resolution No. 190-24 Increasing the 2025 Jimmy Camp Creek Basin Drainage Fee Presenter: Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager 25-101 adopted Pass
  26. 4B.F. A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of real property and a temporary construction easement on property identified as El Paso County tax schedule number 55000-00-380 Presenter: Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, Colorado Springs Airport Economic Development 25-108 adopted Pass
  27. 4B.G. A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving a Service Plan for the Freestyle Park and Recreation District formed under the C.R.S. Title 32 serving an area of 879.127 acres generally located south of Huber Road and North of Barnes Road Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Department Director 25-131 adopted Pass
  28. 4B.H. A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving a Service Plan for the Meadoworks Park and Recreation District formed under the C.R.S. Title 32 serving an area of 117.255 acres located in the southernmost portions of Banning Lewis Ranch contained within the boundaries and/or inclusion area boundaries of Meadoworks Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5. Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department 25-132 adopted Pass
  29. 4B.I. A Resolution Amending Resolution 152-22 And Adopting Amendments to the “City Of Colorado Springs Rules And Procedures Of City Council” Effective March 25, 2025 Presenter: Michael Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator 25-148 adopted Pass
  30. 4B.J. 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 approved on first reading Pass
  31. 4B.K. 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 approved on first reading Pass
  32. 4B.L. 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: Ryan Phipps, PE, Engineering Program Manager/Capital Projects Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager 25-080 adopted Pass
  33. 4B.M. The City Clerk reports that on February 25, 2025, there was filed with her a petition for the annexation of North Gate Boulevard Addition No. 10 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 25-170 approved Pass
  34. 4B.N. 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 approved on first reading Pass
  35. 4B.O. Ordinance No. 25-35 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 16.71 acres located northeast of the South Union Boulevard and South Circle Drive intersection from PDZ (Planned Development Zone; Single-Family Residential; maximum density of 5.37 dwelling units per acre; maximum building height of thirty (30) feet) District to PDZ (Planned Development Zone; Residential; maximum density of twelve (12) units per acre; maximum building height of thirty (30) feet) District. (Quasi-judicial) Presenter: Allison Stocker, Planner II, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department PDZZ-24-0004 finally passed Pass
  36. 4B.P. Establishment of the Cottages at Spring Creek Land Use Plan for proposed residential development consisting of 16.71 acres located at the intersection of S Union Boulevard. and S Circle Drive. (Quasi-judicial) (2nd Reading and Public Hearing) Related Files: N/A Located in Council District 4 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Planner II, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department LUPL-24-0014 approved Pass
  37. 5. Recognitions ▶ jump to 5:13
  38. 36 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass
  39. 5.A. A Resolution recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month Presenter: Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5 25-178 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 5:28
  40. 5.B. A Resolution of Appreciation of Shane Hartley, Maintenance Services Worker, for their 32 years of service to the City of Colorado Springs. Presenter: Sonja Sutherland, Operations Manager. Graham Haller, Airport Facilities Supervisor. 25-155 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:08
  41. 5.C. A Resolution of the Retirement of Brett T. Lacey, for his 32 years of service to the City of Colorado Springs as Fire Marshal at the Colorado Springs Fire Department . Presenter: Randy Helms,Council President, District 2 Councilmember Randy Royal, Fire Chief, Colorado Springs Fire Department 25-154 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 22:17
  42. 6. Mayor's Business ▶ jump to 38:04
  43. 7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda ▶ jump to 38:12
  44. 8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 108:09
  45. 9. Utilities Business ▶ jump to 152:21
  46. 9.A. A Resolution Setting the Gas Cost Adjustment Rate Effective April 1, 2025 Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities 25-180 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 152:23
  47. 10. Unfinished Business ▶ jump to 168:40
  48. 10.A. Ordinance No. 25-39 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 32 acres establishing a R-Flex Medium/AP-O (Residential Flex Zone Medium with Airport Overlay) zone district located northeast of Stetson Hills Boulevard and Templeton Gap Road. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0021RF, ANEX-23-0021, LUPL-23-0011 Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department ZONE-23-0035 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 168:47
  49. 11. New Business ▶ jump to 179:35
  50. 11.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 amended Pass ▶ jump to 179:37
  51. 11.B. Resolution approving the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan for the use of federal block grant funds (CDBG, HOME, ESG) provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Presenter: Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer Barb Van Hoy, Policy, Planning and Engagement Coordinator, Housing and Homelessness Response Department 24-662 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 301:22
  52. 11.C. 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 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 315:54
  53. 11.D. 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 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 316:19
  54. 11.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 postponed indefinitely Fail
  55. 11.E. 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 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 316:38
  56. 11.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 amended Fail
  57. 12. Public Hearing ▶ jump to 325:37
  58. 11.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 approved on first reading Pass
  59. 13. Added Item Agenda ▶ jump to 325:40
  60. 14. Executive Session ▶ jump to 325:44
  61. 15. Adjourn ▶ jump to 330:51