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December 10, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final-Revised

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Agenda — 56 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 0:03
  8. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:22
  9. 8 Councilmember Talarico arrived at approximately 9:07 AM.
  10. 3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements ▶ jump to 2:53
  11. 4. Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 3:16
  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. 24-107 of the City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Standby Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement Between The City of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Acting Through its New York Branch, and the Fee Agreement Between the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Acting Through its New York Branch; and Ratifying Certain Action Heretofore Taken. Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Adam Hegstrom, Treasury and Finance Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities 24-617 finally passed Pass
  15. 4B. First Presentation:
  16. 4B.A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 26, 2024 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 24-702 approved Pass
  17. 4B.B. A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between the City Of Colorado Springs and Project Phoenix Presenter: Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager 24-620 adopted Pass
  18. 4B.C. A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between the City Of Colorado Springs and Project All Natural Presenter: Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager 24-622 adopted Pass
  19. 4B.D. A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between the City Of Colorado Springs and Project Diamond Presenter: Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager 24-623 adopted Pass
  20. 4B.E. A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between the City Of Colorado Springs and Project Thunder Presenter: Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager 24-635 adopted Pass
  21. 4B.F. A Resolution Establishing 2025 Drainage Basin Fees, Bridge Fees, Detention Pond Facility and Land Fees Presenter: Erin Powers, P.E., Acting Stormwater Manager 24-631 adopted Pass
  22. 4B.G. A Resolution authorizing a land exchange between the City of Colorado Springs and James B. Klein (aka James Klein aka James Bruce Klein), Date Street, LLC, and The Shoppee LLC, and approving the payment of $107,500.00 for land and easements in connection with the Park Vista Drainage Improvement Project Presenter: Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager 24-645 adopted Pass
  23. 4B.H. A Resolution Approving the Sixth Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement among El Paso County, Colorado, the City of Colorado Springs, the City of Manitou Springs, the Town of Green Mountain Falls, the Town of Ramah, and the Town of Calhan Regarding the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Presenter: Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Ryan Phipps, PE, Capital Improvements Program Manager 24-646 adopted Pass
  24. 4B.I. The City Clerk reports that on November 22, 2024, there was filed with her a petition for the annexation of Karman Line Addition No. 1-6 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 24-695 approved Pass
  25. 4B.J. The City Clerk reports that on November 21, 2024, there was filed with her a petition for the annexation of Peach Ranch 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 24-694 approved Pass
  26. 4B.K. A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Karman Line Addition No. 1-6 Annexation consisting of 1,912.62 acres to be in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of January 14, 2025, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area. (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 Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department ANEX-23-0009R adopted Pass
  27. 4B.L. A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Cheyenne Mountain State Park Addition No. 1 and Rock Creek Mesa Addition No. 1-6 Annexation consisting of 108.86 acres to be in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of January 28, 2025, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area. (Legislative) Related Files: ANEX-24-0001RF, ANEX-24-0001, ANEX-24-0002RF, ANEX-24-0002, ANEX-0003RF, ANEX-24-0003, ANEX-24-0004RF, ANEX-24-0004, ANEX-24-0005RF, ANEX-24-0005, ANEX-24-0006RF, ANEX-24-0006, ANEX-24-0007RF, ANEX-24-0007, ZONE-23-026, ZONE-23-0027, ZONE-23-0030, MAPN-23-0009 Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department ANEX-24-0001R adopted Pass
  28. 4B.M. 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 approved on first reading Pass
  29. 4B.N. 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 approved on first reading Pass
  30. 4B.O. Appointments to the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Presenter: Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2 24-699 approved Pass
  31. 4B.P. A Resolution to increase the amount of the regulatory asset associated with Martin Drake power plant’s decommissioning costs Presenter: Tristan Gearhart, Chief Financial Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities 24-619 adopted Pass
  32. 4B.Q. Request to Establish a Public Hearing Date of January 14, 2025 for the Consideration of a Resolution Regarding Certain Changes to Colorado Springs Utilities’ Open Access Transmission Tariff. Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities David Beckett, Sr. Attorney, Office of the City Attorney for Colorado Springs 24-660 approved Pass
  33. 5. Recognitions ▶ jump to 4:22
  34. 5.A. The National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation (NFFF) will recognize the Colorado Springs Fire Department with the Ronald J. Siarnicki Seal of Excellence Award. Presenter: Fire Chief Randy Royal will introduce, NFFF representatives, Victor Stagnaro, CEO, and John Tippett, Director of Fire Service Programs who will provide the presentation. 24-703 received ▶ jump to 4:26
  35. 33 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass
  36. 5.B. A Resolution Recognizing the Canadian Armed Forces at the North American Aerospace Defense Command Presenter: Mike O’Malley, Councilmember District 6 Alex Léger, Canadian Policy Advisor to the Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command 24-705 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 17:55
  37. 5.C. A Resolution approving the naming of the future Lower Williams Creek Reservoir the “Harold Miskel Reservoir” Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities 24-615 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 30:30
  38. 5.D. City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Presenter: Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2 24-697 approved Pass ▶ jump to 61:47
  39. 6. Mayor's Business ▶ jump to 63:28
  40. 6.A. Nomination to reappoint Annette Fryman for a three-year term on the Colorado Springs Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on January 1, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2027. Presenter: Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff for Mayor Mobolade 24-641 approved Pass ▶ jump to 63:06
  41. 6.B. Nomination to reappoint Kent Fortune for a three-year term on the Colorado Springs Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on January 1, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2027. Presenter: Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff for Mayor Mobolade 24-642 approved Pass ▶ jump to 63:43
  42. 6.C. Nomination to reappoint Curtis Brown for a three-year term on the Colorado Springs Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on January 1, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2027. Presenter: Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff for Mayor Mobolade 24-643 approved Pass ▶ jump to 63:54
  43. 7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda ▶ jump to 68:35
  44. 8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 162:14
  45. 9. Utilities Business ▶ jump to 162:21
  46. 10. Unfinished Business ▶ jump to 162:37
  47. 10.A. Ordinance No. 24-108 amending sections of Part 2 (allowed use and tables) and Part 3 (Use-Specific standards) of Article 3 (Use and Regulations) and Section 1003 (parking space requirement by use) of Part 10 (Parking and Loading) of Article 4 (Development Standards and Incentives) and Part 3 (Definitions) of Article 6 (Definitions and rules of construction) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Natural Medicine. Presenter: Kevin Walker, Planning Director 24-652 amended Fail ▶ jump to 162:44
  48. 11. New Business ▶ jump to 224:36
  49. 11.A. A Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving a substantial modification to the Southwest Downtown Urban Renewal Plan Related File: URA-24-0002 and 24-608 Presenter: Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director 24-609 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 224:48
  50. 11.B. A resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the OneVela Urban Renewal Plan. Related Files: 24-608 and 24-609 Presenter: Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director URAP-24-0002 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 224:55
  51. 10.A. Ordinance No. 24-108 amending sections of Part 2 (allowed use and tables) and Part 3 (Use-Specific standards) of Article 3 (Use and Regulations) and Section 1003 (parking space requirement by use) of Part 10 (Parking and Loading) of Article 4 (Development Standards and Incentives) and Part 3 (Definitions) of Article 6 (Definitions and rules of construction) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Natural Medicine. Presenter: Kevin Walker, Planning Director 24-652 finally passed Pass
  52. 11.C. A Resolution approving a Cooperation Agreement between the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority and the City of Colorado Springs to promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public improvements for the OneVeLa Urban Renewal Project and to approve the amount of annual sales tax increment revenue allocated pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute Section 31-25-107(9)(a)(II). Related Files: URAP-24-0002 and 24-609 Presenter: Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director 24-608 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 225:01
  53. 12. Public Hearing ▶ jump to 305:36
  54. 13. Added Item Agenda ▶ jump to 305:43
  55. 14. Executive Session ▶ jump to 305:54
  56. 15. Adjourn ▶ jump to 309:08