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April 23, 2024 ·10:00 AM Final-Revised

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Agenda — 52 items

  1. 1 How to Watch the Meeting
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  3. 3 How to Comment on Agenda 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 0:35
  8. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:00
  9. 3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements ▶ jump to 3:42
  10. 4. Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 3:59
  11. 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.)
  12. 4A. Second Presentation:
  13. 4A.A. Ordinance No. 24-18 amending Section 415 (Appeals) of Part 4 (General Procedures) of Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to scheduling of hearing. (First Reading) (Legislative) Presenter: Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services Mike Tassi, Assistant Planning Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services 24-160 finally passed Pass
  14. 4A.B. Ordinance No. 24-19 amending Ordinance No. 23-65 (2024 Budget Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the Conservation Trust Fund in the amount of $567,118 to address additional operating and capital expenditures Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer Chris Fiandaca, City Budget Manager Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 24-111 finally passed Pass
  15. 4A.C. Ordinance No. 24-20 amending Section 104 (Right to Trial By Jury; Jail; Exceptions) of Part 1 (Trial by Jury) of Article 4 (Jury Provision) of Chapter 11 (Municipal Court) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Careless Driving. Presenter: Commander John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department Emily Vandenberg, Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney’s Office 24-166 finally passed Pass
  16. 4A.D. Ordinance No. 24-21 Amending Section 202 (Definitions) of Part 2 (Definitions) of Article 1 (Administration and Enforcement) and Section 102 (Careless Driving) of Article 6 (Reckless Driving and Careless Driving) of Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended Presenter: Commander John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department Emily Vandenberg, Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney’s Office 24-164 finally passed Pass
  17. 4A.E. Ordinance No. 24-22 Amending Section 202 (Definitions) of Part 2 (Definitions) of Article 1 (Administration and Enforcement) and Creating Section 232 (License Plates Displayed) of Part 2 (Vehicle Equipment and Inspection) of Article 22 (Vehicle Equipment and Inspection) of Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended; Pertaining to Display of License Plates. Presenter: Commander John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department Emily Vandenberg, Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney’s Office 24-165 finally passed Pass
  18. 4A.F. Ordinance No. 24-23 amending Part 3 (Water Service) of Article 4 (Water Code) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining to Water Service Presenter: Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office 24-123 finally passed Pass
  19. 4A.G. Ordinance No. 24-24 Amending Part 3 (Wastewater Service) Of Article 5 (Wastewater Treatment Code) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining To Wastewater Service Presenter: Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office 24-125 finally passed Pass
  20. 4A.H. Ordinance No. 24-25 Repealing and Reordaining Section 116 (Special Contract Service) of Article 1 (General Provisions) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining to Outside City Service Presenter: Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office 24-126 finally passed Pass
  21. 4A.I. Ordinance No. 24-26 amending Section 111 (Exclusivity) Of Article 1 (General Provisions) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Exclusive Provider Exceptions Presenter: Renee Congdon, Utilities Division chief, City Attorney’s Office 24-133 finally passed Pass
  22. 4A.J. Ordinance No. 24-27 repealing and re-ordaining Section 701 (annexation of land) of Part 7 (Policy Decisions by City Council) of Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to annexation. (Legislative) Presenter: Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office CODE-24-0001 finally passed Pass
  23. 4B. First Presentation:
  24. 4B.A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 9, 2024 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 24-192 approved Pass
  25. 4B.B. Ordinance No. 24-29 Platting Two Columbaria in Evergreen Cemetery in Block 210 Presenter: Britt I. Haley, Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 24-144 approved on first reading Pass
  26. 4B.C. Ordinance No. 24-30 amending multiple Sections of Article 7 (Sales and Use Tax) and Section 105 (Applicability of City Sales and Use Tax Ordinance) of Article 10 (Motion Picture Theater Admissions Tax) both of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, pertaining to Sales Related to a School Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-171 approved on first reading Pass
  27. 4B.D. Ordinance No. 24-31 of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a First Amendment to Standby Bond Purchase Agreement Among the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., As Tender Agent, and Bank of America, N.A., and an Amended and Restated Fee Agreement Between the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Bank Of America, N.A., Relating to the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Variable Rate Demand Utilities System Subordinate Lien Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005a; and Providing Other Matters Relating Thereto. Presenter: Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Financial Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities 24-167 approved on first reading Pass
  28. 5. Recognitions
  29. 28 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:37
  30. 5.A. City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Presenter: Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2 24-193 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:59
  31. 5.B. A Resolution recognizing Innovations in Aging Collaborative Presenter: Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5 Catherine Duarte, HUD Programs Manager, Housing and Community Vitality 24-115 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 32:41
  32. 5.C. A Resolution recognizing Westside Cares 40 years of service to the Pikes Peak Region Presenter: Michelle Talarico, Councilmember District 3 Kristy Milligan, Chief Executive Officer, Westside Cares 24-194 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 51:19
  33. 6. Mayor's Business
  34. 6.A. ​​Appointment of Cecilia Harry to a five-year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 23, 2029.​ Presenter: Yemi Mobolade, Mayor 24-202 approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:33
  35. 7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda ▶ jump to 59:28
  36. 8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 100:47
  37. 9. Utilities Business ▶ jump to 100:54
  38. 10. Unfinished Business ▶ jump to 100:58
  39. 11. New Business ▶ jump to 101:05
  40. 11.A. Ordinance No. 24-32 Amending Section 201 (General Penalty) of Part 2 (General Penalty) of Article 1 (Administration) of Chapter 1 (Administration, Personnel and Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, Pertaining to Automated Vehicle Identification Systems Presenter: Chief Adrian Vasquez, Colorado Springs Police Department Commander Pamela Castro, Colorado Springs Police Department Shantel Withrow, Division Chief - Prosecution, City Attorney’s Office 24-053 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 154:15
  41. 11.B. Ordinance No. 24-33 Amending Section 101 (Penalties) and Repealing and Reordaining Section 115 (Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS)) Both of Part 1 (General Provisions), Amending Section 202 (Definitions) of Part 2 (Definitions) of Article 1 (Administration and Enforcement), Amending Section 104 (Exceeding Posted Speed Limit) of Article 5 (Speed Regulations), and Amending Section 105 (Traffic Control Signal Legend) of Article 17 (Official Control Signal Legend) of Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining to Automated Vehicle Identification Systems. Presenter: Chief Adrian Vasquez, Colorado Springs Police Department Commander Pamela Castro, Colorado Springs Police Department Shantel Withrow, Division Chief - Prosecution, City Attorney’s Office 24-102 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 180:25
  42. 11.C. Ordinance No. 24-34 amending Ordinance No. 23-65 (2024 Budget Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund in the amount of $708,000 for additional projects and events recommended by the LART Citizen Advisory Committee and as amended by City Council Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-172 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 199:34
  43. 11.D. A Resolution adopting and entering into The Trust Agreement for The Colorado Firefighter Heart, Cancer, And Behavioral Health Benefits Trust and taking other actions in connection therewith Presenter: Randy Royal, CSFD Fire Chief Jayme McConnellogue, Deputy Fire Chief 24-168 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 221:52
  44. 12. Public Hearing
  45. 12.A. Ordinance No. 24-28 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs relating to 4.783 acres located at 2465 Interquest Parkway from A (Agricultural) to PF (Public Facilities) zone district for the construction of a Colorado Springs fire station (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Presenter: Kyle Fenner, Senior Planner, Planning + Neighborhood Services. Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services ZONE-23-0034 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 271:27
  46. 12.B. Ordinance No. 24-35 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area known as Black Forest Road Addition No. 2 annexation consisting of 21.879-acres located along existing Black Forest Road south of Old Ranch Road to the intersection with Research Parkway. (Legislative) Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood Services Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 283:51
  47. 12.C. A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusion of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for the annexation of property known as Black Forest Road Addition No 2 Annexation Quasi-Judicial Presenter: Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood Services Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services ANEX-23-0017R adopted Pass
  48. 12.D. Ordinance No. 24-36 vacating portions of public right-of-way known as Lakehurst Drive between Jet Wing and Colony Hills Circle consisting of 7,230 sq. ft. located at the southwest corner of Jetwing Dr. and Colony Hills Circle. (Legislative) Presenter: Johnny Malpica, AICP, Planner II, Planning + Neighborhood Services. Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 288:27
  49. 12.E. A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Amara Addition No. 1 - 23 Annexation consisting of 3,172.796 acres to be in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of May 28, 2024, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area. (Legislative) Presenter: Katie Carleo, Land Use Planning Manager, Planning + Neighborhood Services Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services 24-186 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 290:29
  50. 13. Added Item Agenda ▶ jump to 291:01
  51. 14. Executive Session ▶ jump to 291:06
  52. 15. Adjourn ▶ jump to 291:42