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January 14, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-Revised

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Agenda — 64 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 1:09
  8. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:43
  9. 8 Councilmember Donelson attended the meeting virtually.
  10. 3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements ▶ jump to 5:03
  11. 4. Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 5:59
  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. 24-109 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 2.1 acres located at 1860 Office Club Point from MX-M/BP/AF-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale and Business Park with United States Air Force Academy Overlay) to MX-M/AF-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with United States Air Force Academy Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Related Files: ZONE-24-0016 Located in Council District 2 Presenter: Logan Hubble, Planner II, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department 25-041 finally passed Pass
  15. 4B. First Presentation:
  16. 4B.A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 25-003 approved Pass
  17. 4B.B. Annual Designation of the City Clerk’s Office as the public place for posting of public notices for public meetings. Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 25-032 approved Pass
  18. 4B.C. Quarterly Recognition for City Employee Retirees. Presenter: Greg Phillips, Aviation Director, Airport. Britt Haley, Parks, Rec, & Cultural Services Director, Parks, Rec & Cultural Services. 25-017 approved Pass
  19. 4B.D. Ordinance No. 25-01 amending section 112 (Sitting or Lying Down in Commercial Districts) of Article 2 (Offenses Affecting Public Safety) of Chapter 9 Public Offenses) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to sitting or lying in commercial districts Presenter: Jessie Kimber, Director, Economic Development Shannon Snuggs, Commander - Gold Hill Division, CSPD 24-704 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 142:27
  20. 4B.E. Ordinance No. 25-02 creating a new Section 108 (Carrying of a Firearm In Government Buildings) of Part 1 (Dangerous and Deadly Weapons) of Article 7 (Dangerous Weapons and Substances) of Chapter 9 (Public Offenses) of the Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, Pertaining To Carrying Firearms Presenter: Benjamin Bolinger, Legislative Counsel, Office of the City Attorney 24-706 approved on first reading Pass
  21. 4B.F. Ordinance No. 25-03 vacating a portion of the public alley consisting of 0.166 acres located at the northeast corner of Columbine Place and Windsor Avenue. (Legislative) Located in Council District 5 Presenter: Logan Hubble, Planner II, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department SUBD-24-0111 approved on first reading Pass
  22. 4B.G. Ordinance No. 25-04 amending Section 307 (Park Land Dedications) of Article 4 (Development Standards and Incentives) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code (UDC)) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Park Land Dedications. (Legislative) Presenter: Caroline Miller, Park Land Dedication Ordinance Program Administrator, Planning Department Lonna Thelen, Parks Design and Development Manager/TOPS Manager, Parks Recreation and Cultural Services CODE-24-0003 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 166:50
  23. 4B.H. Ordinance No. 25-05 amending Section 104 (Appeals) of Article 13 (Relocation Policy and Program) of Chapter 6 (Neighborhood Vitality/Community Health) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Relocation Application Appeals. Presenter: Jessica Davis, Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities 25-022 approved on first reading Pass
  24. 4B.I. Ordinance No. 25-06 amending Section 201 (Permits Required) of Part 2 (Use and Occupancy of Public Property) of Article 2 (City Properties) of Chapter 3 (Public Property and Public Works) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to the Real Estate Manual. Presenter: Jessica Davis, Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilties 25-023 approved on first reading Pass
  25. 4B.J. Ordinance No. 25-07 amending Article 1 (General Provisions) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to the Real Estate Manual. Presenter: Jessica Davis, Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities 25-024 approved on first reading Pass
  26. 24 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass
  27. 5. Recognitions ▶ jump to 9:49
  28. 5.A. A Joint Proclamation in Recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presenter: Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2 Mayor Yemi Mobolade 25-038 received ▶ jump to 9:44
  29. 5.B. City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Presenter: Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2 24-698 approved Pass ▶ jump to 34:29
  30. 6. Mayor's Business ▶ jump to 44:06
  31. 7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda ▶ jump to 44:14
  32. 8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 142:26
  33. 9. Utilities Business ▶ jump to 171:44
  34. 9.A. Public Hearing for the Consideration of a Resolution Regarding Certain Changes to The Colorado Springs Utilities’ Open Access Transmission Tariff Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities David Beckett, Senior Attorney, City Attorney’s Office 25-033 received ▶ jump to 171:48
  35. 10. Unfinished Business ▶ jump to 181:39
  36. 11. New Business ▶ jump to 181:46
  37. 11.A. Ordinance No. 25-08 amending Article 2 (Marijuana) of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to marijuana licensing Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk Lee McRae, Senior License Enforcement Officer, Office of the City Clerk 25-034 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 181:46
  38. 11.B. A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 87-17 and Resolution No. 78-17 and establishing marijuana business application and license fees and charges Presenter: Mona Hirjoi, Budget Manager, Budget Office, Finance 25-035 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 184:08
  39. 11.C. Ordinance No. 25-09 Creating a New Article 13 (Retail Marijuana Sales Tax) of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, Pertaining to Retail Marijuana Sales Tax Code Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 25-036 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 189:45
  40. 11.D. Ordinance No. 25-10 amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Medical and Retail Marijuana. (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing). Presenter: Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department 25-029 denied Fail ▶ jump to 306:02
  41. 12. Public Hearing ▶ jump to 331:00
  42. 40 Crest at Woodmen Estimated Time: 15 minutes ▶ jump to 331:02
  43. 12.A. Ordinance No. 24-110 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 10.181 acres located at 6855 Campus Drive from PDZ/SS-O (Planned Development Zone: Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Uses; maximum building height of 45-feet, 25-30 dwelling units per acre (Lot 6 only), and maximum building square footage of 677,257 square feet (Lots 1-6) with Streamside Overlay) to PDZ/AF-O (Planned Development Zone: Commercial Use; maximum building height of 65-feet, and maximum building square footage of 150,000 square feet (Lot 2) with United States Air Force Academy Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Related Files: PUDZ-24-0001, LUPL-24-0008 Located in Council District 1 Presenter: Logan Hubble, Planner II, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department PUDZ-24-0001 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 331:06
  44. 11.D. Ordinance No. 25-10 amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Medical and Retail Marijuana. (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing). Presenter: Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department 25-029 approved on first reading Pass
  45. 12.B. A Major Modification of the Crest at Woodmen Land Use Plan for proposed commercial uses consisting of 10.181 acres located at 6855 Campus Drive. (Quasi-Judicial) Related Files: PUDZ-24-0001, LUPL-24-0008 Located in Council District 1 Presenter: Logan Hubble, Planner II, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department LUPL-24-0008 approved Pass ▶ jump to 331:07
  46. 44 Karman Line Addition Annexation Estimated Time: 2.5 Hours ▶ jump to 353:33
  47. 45 This item will be heard no earlier than 1:00 PM
  48. 12.C. A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Karman Line Addition No. 1 Annexation. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director ANEX-23-0009RF adopted Pass ▶ jump to 353:52
  49. 12.D. Ordinance No. 25-11 annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition No. 1 located along existing Bradley Road consisting of 0.73 acres. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director ANEX-23-0009 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 354:14
  50. 12.E. A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Karman Line Addition No. 2 Annexation. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department ANEX-23-0010RF adopted Pass ▶ jump to 354:16
  51. 12.F. Ordinance No. 25-12 annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition No. 2 located along existing Bradley Road consisting of 1.57 acres. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director ANEX-23-0010 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 354:28
  52. 12.G A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Karman Line Addition No. 3 Annexation. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director ANEX-23-0011RF adopted Pass ▶ jump to 354:29
  53. 12.H. Ordinance No. 25-13 annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition No. 3 located along existing Bradley Road consisting of 4.65 acres. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director ANEX-23-0011 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 354:30
  54. 12.I. A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Karman Line Addition No. 4 Annexation. (Legislative) Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director ANEX-23-0012RF adopted Pass ▶ jump to 354:31
  55. 12.J. Ordinance No. 25-14 annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition No. 4 located along existing Bradley Road consisting of 11.60 acres. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director ANEX-23-0012 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 354:32
  56. 12.K. A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Karman Line Addition No. 5 Annexation. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director ANEX-23-0013RF adopted Pass ▶ jump to 354:33
  57. 12.L. Ordinance No. 25-15 annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition No. 5 located along existing Bradley Road consisting of 17.83 acres. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director ANEX-23-0013 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 354:34
  58. 12.M. A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Karman Line Addition No. 6 Annexation. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director ANEX-23-0014RF adopted Pass ▶ jump to 354:34
  59. 12.N. Ordinance No. 25-16 annexing the area known as Karman Line Addition No. 6 located northwest of the Bradley Road and Curtis Road intersection consisting of 1,760.74 acres. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director ANEX-23-0014 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 354:35
  60. 12.O. Ordinance No. 25-17 establishing a A/SS-O (Agriculture with Streamside Overlay) zone district for 1,760.74 acres located northwest of the Bradley Road and Curtis Road intersection. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director ZONE-23-0009 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 354:36
  61. 12.P. Establishment of the Karman Line Land Use Plan for proposed Residential Very Low Density, Residential Low Density, Residential Medium Density, Residential High Density, Mixed-Use, Commercial, Light Industrial, Civic, Open Space, Parks, Public Safety, and Streets/Utility Rights-of-Way consisting of 1,912.62 acres located northwest of the Bradley Road and Curtis Road intersection. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF, ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011, ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF, ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009, MAPN-23-0002 Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it would be anticipated to be within Council District 4. Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director MAPN-23-0002 approved Pass ▶ jump to 354:37
  62. 13. Added Item Agenda ▶ jump to 688:00
  63. 14. Executive Session ▶ jump to 688:07
  64. 15. Adjourn ▶ jump to 688:30