City Council Work Session

Council Chambers

Agenda — 27 items

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3. 3 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.
4. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:40
5. 2. Changes to Agenda ▶ jump to 1:13
6. 3. Regular Meeting Comments ▶ jump to 1:30
7. 4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes ▶ jump to 1:44
8. 4.A. City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes November 25, 2024 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 24-701 approved ▶ jump to 1:46
9. 5. Presentations for General Information ▶ jump to 2:21
10. 5.A. Pikes Peak Business & Education Alliance Presenter: Bob Gemignani, Director, Pikes Peak Business & Education Alliance 24-661 received ▶ jump to 2:23
11. 6. Staff and Appointee Reports ▶ jump to 26:20
12. 6.A. 2024 City of Colorado Springs Community Satisfaction Survey Findings Presenter: Courtney Brown, City Strategic Plan Manager - Office of the Mayor 24-556 received ▶ jump to 26:25
13. 6.B. Agenda Planner Review Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 24-700 received ▶ jump to 63:05
14. 7. Items for Introduction ▶ jump to 64:46
15. 7.A. Ordinance 25-30 amending Article 1 of Chapter 4, of the Chapter 4 of the Code of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining to Electrical Assisted Bicycles Presenter: Britt Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Lonna Thelen, Program Manager, Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Program Scott Abbott, Manager, Regional Parks, Trails and Open Space 24-630 referred ▶ jump to 64:47
16. 7.B. 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 referred ▶ jump to 131:03
17. 7.C. A Resolution amending the Fee Schedule for fees in lieu of park land dedication as provided for in the Park Land Dedication Ordinance. (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-24-0004 referred ▶ jump to 131:24
18. 7.D. A Resolution amending the City of Colorado Springs Park Land Dedication Ordinance Criteria Manual. (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-24-0005 referred ▶ jump to 131:33
19. 7.E. 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 referred ▶ jump to 161:55
20. 7.F. 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 referred ▶ jump to 178:37
21. 8. Items Under Study ▶ jump to 183:07
22. 9. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion ▶ jump to 183:14
23. 10. Executive Session ▶ jump to 189:13
24. 10A. Open ▶ jump to 189:14
25. 10B. Closed ▶ jump to 189:15
26. 10B.A. In accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated Colorado Open Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(a), (b), and (e), the City Council, in Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed Executive Session. The issue to be discussed involves consultation with the City Attorney and City staff for the purpose of receiving legal advice and providing instruction to negotiators on a real estate acquisition related to plans for a downtown transit center. The President of Council shall poll the City Councilmembers, and, upon consent of two-thirds of the members present, may conduct a Closed Executive Session. In the event any City Councilmember is participating electronically or telephonically in the Closed Executive Session, each City Councilmember participating in the Closed Executive Session shall affirmatively state for the record that no other member of the public not authorized to participate in the Closed Executive Session is present or able to hear the matters discussed as part of the Closed Executive Session. If consent to the Closed Executive Session is not given, the item may be discussed in Open Session or withdrawn from consideration. Presenter: Wynetta Massey, City Attorney 24-708 approved ▶ jump to 189:23
27. 11. Adjourn ▶ jump to 191:46