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January 14, 2025 ·9:00 AM 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
  8. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
  9. 8 Councilmember Donelson attended the meeting virtually.
  10. 3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements
  11. 4. Consent Calendar
  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
  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
  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
  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
  29. 5.B. City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Presenter: Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2 24-698 approved Pass
  30. 6. Mayor's Business
  31. 7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda
  32. 8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar
  33. 9. Utilities Business
  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
  35. 10. Unfinished Business
  36. 11. New Business
  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
  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
  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
  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
  41. 12. Public Hearing
  42. 40 Crest at Woodmen Estimated Time: 15 minutes
  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
  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
  46. 44 Karman Line Addition Annexation Estimated Time: 2.5 Hours
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  62. 13. Added Item Agenda
  63. 14. Executive Session
  64. 15. Adjourn

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