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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

9:00 AM

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1. Call to Order and Roll Call

President Crow-Iverson called the meeting to order at 9:20 AM.

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Present:

Councilmember Ken Casey, President Lynette Crow-Iverson,

Councilmember Dave Donelson, Councilmember Kimberly Gold,

Councilmember Nancy Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber,

Councilmember Roland Rainey Jr., President Pro Tem Brian Risley, and

Councilmember Brandy Williams

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The Invocation was made by Pastor Pat Hartsock, from the First

Presbyterian Church.

President Crow-Iverson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements

Councilmember Henjum requested item 4B.A. to be removed from the

Consent Calendar in order to revise Item 6.A. to reflect her recognition of

Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney, who is leaving the City for his hard work

and twenty-two years of service to the City.

Consensus of Council agreed to this change on the agenda.

4. Consent Calendar

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.)

4A. Second Presentation:

4A.A. ZONE-26-00 Ordinance No. 26-19 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado

Springs pertaining to 9.04 acres located off Marksheffel Road southeast

of the intersection of Space Village Avenue and Marksheffel Road from

MX-M/AP-O/APZ-1 (Mixed-use Medium Scale with Airport and Accident

Potential Zone Subzone-1 Overlays) to PK/AP-O/APZ-1 (Public Park

with Airport and Accident Potential Subzone-1 Overlays).

(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)

Located in Council District 4

Presenter:

Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department

Attachments: Staff Report_RR Community Park

Attachment 1_Project Statement ZMA

Attachment 2_Land Use Statement ZMA

Attachment 3_Exhibit A and B ZMA

Attachment 4_Peterson SFB Comments_Reagan Ranch Community

Park_03.05.26

Attachment 5_USDA Communication

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

CPC Presentation_Reagan Ranch_Staff

CPC_Minutes 4.8.26 Reagan Ranch Park Excerpt

Zone Ordinance

Signed Ordinance 26-19

This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.

4A.B. CODE-26-00 Ordinance No. 26-20 amending multiple sections of Article 5

(Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development

Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended,

as related to procedural process

(Legislative)

Located in Council Districts Citywide

Presenter:

Daniel Sexton, LUR/DRE Planning Manager, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments:

Ordinance_Article 5 – Administration and Enforcement Ordinance

Update

CPC Staff Report_Administration and Enforcement Ordinance Update

Administration and Enforcement Ordinance _Presentation

CC Presentation_Administration and Enforcement Ordinance_Staff

7.5.702 AMENDMENT TO UDC TEXT

Excerpt Minutes - Amendment to UDC Administrative Decisions -

CPC 03_11_2026

Signed Ordinance 26-20

This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.

4B. First Presentation:

26-177

4B.B.

A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Approximately Forty (40)

Acres (West CMSP Parcel 1) as an Addition to the Cheyenne Mountain

State Park through the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Program

Presenter:

Kim King, Acting Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Department

Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

Attachments: Resolution Parcel 1 - MRS 6400_Final

CC_WestCMSP_Expansion_May2026

CMSP_Letter of support 2026

Signed Resolution 44-26

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

26-178

4B.C.

Ordinance No. 26-21 Requesting a Supplemental Appropriation to the

Trails, Open Space and Parks Fund up to $162,000 to Complete the

Acquisition of Approximately 40 Acres of Property Identified as the

Parcel 1 West CMSP Extension for the Purpose of Public Open Space

and Trails

Presenter:

Kim King, Acting Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Department

Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

Attachments:

Ordinance - TOPS supplemental approp - West CMSP Extension

(Parcel 1)

CC_WestCMSP_Expansion_May2026

This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.

26-179

4B.D.

A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Approximately Forty (40)

Acres (West CMSP Parcel 2), as an Addition to the Cheyenne Mountain

State Park Through the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Program

Presenter:

Kim King, Acting Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Department

Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

Attachments: Resolution Parcel 2 - Lopez Graham_Final

CC_WestCMSP_Expansion_May2026

Signed Resolution 45-26

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

26-180

4B.E.

Ordinance No. 26-22 Requesting a Supplemental Appropriation to the

Trails, Open Space and Parks Fund up to $162,000 to Complete the

Acquisition of Approximately 40 Acres of Property Identified as the

Parcel 2 West CSMP Extension for the Purpose of Public Open Space

and Trails

Presenter:

Kim King, Acting Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Department

Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

Attachments:

Ordinance - TOPS supplemental approp - West CMSP Extension

(Parcel 2)

CC_WestCMSP_Expansion_May2026

This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.

26-202

4B.F.

A Resolution Authorizing Colorado Springs Utilities to Enter Into a

Special Contract for Augmentation Service between Colorado Springs

Utilities and Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station

Presenter:

Travas Deal, Chief Executive officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Jenny Bishop, P.E., Resource Planner IV, Water Resources Planning,

SPP, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: CMSFS resolution

UB CMSFS Augmentation Agreement

CMAFS Agreement 2026

Signed Resolution 46-26

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

26-204

4B.G.

A Resolution Authorizing Colorado Springs Utilities to Take All Actions

Necessary to Abandon Certain Water Rights Associated with the Sugar

Loaf Reservoir

Presenter:

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Jenny Bishop, P.E., Resource Planner IV, Water Resources Planning,

Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: Resolution SugarloafConditional WR

Sugarloaf Conditional Water Rights

Signed Resolution 47-26

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

26-205

4B.H.

A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the

City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, on behalf of its Enterprise Colorado

Springs Utilities, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and other Parties

Regarding Mitigation of Aquatic Nuisance Species at Twin Lakes and

Turquoise Lake

Presenter:

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Lisa Walters, Watershed Planning, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: ANS Twin Turquoise Resolution

ANS-Twin Turquoise Presentation

2026-31 Coop Agrmt Twin Turquoise ANS

Signed Resolution 48-26

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

4B.I. ANEX-25-00 A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Kettle

02R

Creek Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 19.88 acres to be in

substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a

hearing date of July 14, 2026, for the Colorado Springs City Council to

consider the annexation of the area.

(Legislative)

Presenter:

Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Resolution Setting Hearing Date_Kettle Creek_05.05.2026

Memo to Clerk to Advertise_Kettle Creek_05.05.2026

Public Notice - Newspaper

EXHIBIT 12B - Draft Clerk Affidavit

Kettle Creek_Annexation Plat

Signed Resolution 49-26

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Rainey

Jr., that all matters on the Consent Calendar be passed, adopted, and

approved by unanimous consent of the members present. The motion

passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

5. Recognitions

26-225

5.A.

A Resolution Recognizing May 2026 as Preservation Month

Presenter:

Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5

Attachments: Preservation Month

Signed Resolution 50-26

Councilmember Henjum read the Resolution recognizing May 2026 as

Preservation Month.

Tim Boddington, President, Preservation Historic Alliance, spoke about the

importance of recognizing the history of the community.

Councilmember Donelson expressed appreciation for Mr. Boddington, his

work in the City, and for City Council bringing forward the Resolution.

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Casey,

that the Resolution recognizing May 2026 as Preservation Month be

adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

26-227

5.B.

City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Presenter:

Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large

Attachments: 05262026 Boards Commissions and Committees Appointment

05262026 Historic Preservation Board

05262026 PPRTA-Citizen Advisory Committee

05262026 PPACG- Community Advisory Committee

President Crow-Iverson presented the City Council Appointments to

Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

Several Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the nominees who

wish to serve the City.

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Henjum,

that the City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and

Committees be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

6. Mayor's Business

Wayne Williams, Chief of Staff, stated he appreciates the Administration’s

participation in the Public Safety Working Group, the City’s second furlough

day was Friday, May 25, 2026, and Sales Tax revenue has gone up 4.1

percent which has exceeded the projection of 1.4 percent, and they are

working on the 2027 Budget in a conservative manner.

7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar

26-222

4B.A.

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 12, 2026

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: 5-12-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Final

Councilmember Henjum requested Item 6.A. be revised to reflect her

recognition of Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney, who is leaving the City for

his hard work and twenty-two years of service to the City. Sarah B.

Johnson, City Clerk, agreed to add her comments.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey

Jr., that the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 12, 2026 be

approved as amended. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

8. Utilities Business

26-203

8.A.

A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the

City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, on behalf of its Enterprise Colorado

Springs Utilities and the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy

District

Presenter:

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Jenny Bishop, P.E., Resource Planner IV, Water Resources Planning,

Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: CSU-SECWCDRegionalIGA-RES-Draft-3-26-26

CC Presentation SECWCD IGA Regional Service

2026-03-18 Regionalization Agreement

Signed Resolution 51-26

Councilmember Casey recused himslef from consideration of this item to

avoid the apperance of a conflict per guidance from Interior’s Ethics Office

as well as from the City Attorney’s Office. I currently works for the United

States Department of the Interior, which is the parent agency of the Bureau

of Reclamation. Although I do not work on water-related issues for Interior,

and I do not have a direct conflict of interest.

Jenny Bishop, Resource Planner IV, Water Resources Planning, Colorado

Springs Utilities (CSU), presented the Resolution approving an

Intergovernmental Agreement (CSU) between the City on behalf of its

Enterprise CSU and the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy

(SCWC) District. She provided an overview of the SCWC District,

Reclamation Contract No. 11XX6C0005, IGA provisions, and next steps.

Councilmember Henjum asked who uses the regional water facility located

in the southeast. Ms. Bishop stated Security, Fountain and Stratmoor Hills

which are part of the Southern Delivery System (SDS) uses that facility.

Councilmember Leinweber requested additional information regarding

how the water acquired on the other side of the continental divide is related

to the IGA. Ms. Bishop explained that the water for the SDS is pulled from

the Pueblo Reservoir which is an important storage vessel for the water

CSU uses for exchange.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Gold,

that the Resolution authorizing Colorado Springs Utilities to enter into

Intergovernmental Agreement with Southeastern Colorado Water

Conservancy District for Regional Water Service Agreements be

adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-0-1

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Aye:

Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

1 - Casey

Recused:

9. Unfinished Business

9.A.

SUBD-25-00 Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 26-06 vacating the public right-of-way

known as East Boulder Street consisting of approximately 0.92 acres

located between N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St. (Legislative)

(Reconsideration of 2nd Reading)

This application was initially in association with the School District 11

Palmer High School zone change and land use plan which had their first

reading setting a hearing date on February 24, 2026 and were approved

at a public hearing on March 10, 2026.

Located in Council District 3

Presenter:

Ryan Tefertiller, Planning Manager, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Councilmember Leinweber asked if the Athletic Department were moved

to the main campus, a majority of the students would be able to remain on

campus and not have to leave or cross any streets. Mr. Lieber confirmed

that is correct and the development of the Academic Wing would allow

students to remain on the core campus for health classes and other

functions.

Councilmember Henjum asked if the existing underpass tunnel would be

removed. Mr. Lieber confirmed it would.

Councilmember Henjum asked what design changes have been made to

intersections and crosswalks regarding safety since the last hearing. Mr.

Lieber stated they have continued to advance work on the Development

Plan and have looked at a number of intersections and crossings to

improve student safety. He stated they have reduced the number of student

crossings, they are adding protected left turn lanes to six intersections with

pedestrian actuated buttons, certain intersections will have bump outs, and

extending the median at one of the intersections.

Councilmember Henjum asked if school zones would be added and why

they have not been added already. Todd Frisbie, Traffic Engineer,

confirmed they will be installing the equipment this summer to establish

school zones along Platte Avenue, Weber Street, Wasatch Avenue, and

Nevada Avenue and explained that the funding they have only allows

approximately four to five new school zones per year.

Councilmember Henjum asked what the new school zones and additional

infrastructure will look like to a driver coming into downtown by PHS. Mr.

Frisbie stated the school zones are active forty minutes before and ten

minutes after the bell schedule, which will be a twenty-mile per hour speed

limit, and they could also run the flashers during lunch if needed. He stated

they could also have all the signals red if the pedestrian push button was

activated.

Councilmember Henjum asked if the closure of Boulder Street and the

planned improvements would be safer than it is now for students and

teachers. Mr. Frisbie confirmed if there is a reduced conflict between

vehicles and vulnerable users, there will be a safer system.

Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding the

safety of students on the track. Mr. Lieber stated the Land Use Plan

approved by City Council which identified the track in the location along

Nevada Avenue with parking along Nevada Avenue with sidewalk and

streetscape improvements, a low retaining wall, a fence, a buffer, and the

distance would be similar to what there is today, but the orientation of the

field is parallel to Nevada Avenue.

President Crow-Iverson asked if new information can be presented to this

reconsideration. Stefanie Boster, City Attorney, City Attorney’s Office,

stated the Council has the discretion to refuse additional information

otherwise they will need to open the hearing to public comment. President

Crow-Iverson stated they will not be opening the hearing to new information

or public comment.

Councilmember Henjum asked how many parking spaces will be available.

Mr. Lieber stated the projected number of spaces needed are between

200 and 250 and the district is continuing to monitor that number as well

provide additional parking during construction through an agreement with

First Methodist Church.

Councilmember Henjum asked what the District’s strategy is to promote

the $775 million bond to fund the entire renovation to the voters and if any

town halls have been held. Brandan Comfort, Deputy Superintendent,

School District 11, representing the applicant, confirmed there was a town

hall held last week regarding the bond, they have a bond liaison at every

school in the district to engage the community, they have not decided

whether they will put the bond on the November 2026 ballot yet, they are still

working on the financial structure of the bond, and all of the information has

been public.

Councilmember Henjum asked how many people attended the town hall

meeting. Mr. Comfort stated he will provide that information.

Councilmember Henjum asked what the school’s contingency plan is if the

bond fails. Mr. Comfort stated they already have the funding to complete

the track and field as well as the movement of students from the Erps Gym

location into the main campus.

Councilmember Henjum asked what the District intends to do with the lot

which currently houses the Erps Gym and field. Mr. Comfort stated they

intend to have athletic facilities on that lot and they have not had any recent

conversation regarding selling or donating the lot.

Councilmember Henjum asked if the bond measure fails, would the District

entertain the sale of land where Erps Gym is located to fund the remainder

of the PHS renovation. Mr. Comfort stated the District is only interested in

the completion of the Palmer Master Plan and they only intend to provide

great experiences for students on all the lots.

Councilmember Henjum stated this project matters enormously, PHS is a

historic anchor of the City, students deserve a facility worthy of its

potential/legacy, and City Council is voting on the disposition of a street

and a path to a facility, not on what happens inside the building. She stated

students demonstrated courageous/respectful leadership during their

graduation this past week, culture, inclusion and how young people are

treated matter as much as a structure or a policy. Councilmember Henjum

stated she is going to vote in favor of this project because the concerns

have been addressed and the changes are necessary, but things that

happen inside that building matter as much, if not more than the building

itself, and her vote is for the facility and its future, not a comment on

resolving the separate but critically important question of District leadership

and culture.

Councilman Donelson asked if the Development Plan includes a clause

that the right-of-way returns to the ownership of the City if the District

disposes of the property. Ryan Tefertiller, Planning Manager, City Planning

Department, stated one of the three conditions in the motion is that the

right-of-way could be returned to the City.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the level of the current tunnel under

Boulder Street is in relation to the utility lines. Mr. Lieber stated the tunnel

currently runs under the existing utilities.

Councilmember Donelson asked how many students go through the tunnel

daily. Krista Burke, Principal, PHS, stated approximately 180 students per

course selection.

Councilmember Donelson asked why there was new information presented

which was not heard at the first hearing. Ms. Boster clarified that no

additional evidence should be presented unless requested by City Council.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the impact on Level of Service will

be with the proposed changes. Todd Frisbie, City Traffic Engineer, stated

adding a left turn would add some delay but will continue to maintain the

Level of Service they strive to achieve at intersections.

Councilmember Donelson asked if students have been injured from

vehicles walking from downtown to the current athletic fields. Mr. Frisbee

stated he does not have that information.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the proposed parking scenario has

been identified. Mr. Lieber confirmed that it was approved with the Land

Use Plan with 262 on-site parking stalls at completion.

Councilmember Donelson asked if there has been any further discussion

with the business owners who were opposed to the vacation of Boulder St.

Mr. Leiber stated there has not but there was eighteen months of Master

Plan effort with invitations for participation, the district went door-to-door to

encourage participation, and the construction company has been reaching

out to businesses regarding impacts.

Councilmember Donelson asked if previous District bond issues had bond

representatives available at the school. Mr. Comfort stated they did not.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the size of the last District bond

was. Mr. Comfort stated $425 million and this one may be approximately

$775 million.

Councilmember Donelson asked if there is a wiser way for City Council to

allow the school district to use Boulder Street rather than through a

vacation. Ms. Boster stated that based on what City Council wants to

accomplish, a vacation is appropriate way.

Councilmember Donelson stated the elimination of medical transport via

Boulder Street has not been addressed so he will still be voting against the

proposed vacation.

Councilmember Henjum asked who will be paying for the relocation of the

gas lines. Mr. Deal stated the school.

Councilmember Henjum asked why City Council did not want another

public hearing on this matter. There was no response from City Council.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the statue of General Palmer will need

to be moved. Mr. Frisbie stated nothing in their analysis suggests that the

statue should be moved.

Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember

Williams, that the Ordinance No. 26-06 vacating the public right-of-way

known as East Boulder Street consisting of approximately 0.92 acres

located between N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St. based upon the

findings that the request complies with the criteria as set forth in City

Code Section 7.5.522 provided the following Conditions of Approval are

applied: Conditions of Approval: 1. An agreement between the City of

Colorado Springs and School District 11 shall be entered into that

requires School District 11 to allow public egress over the property if the

space is unused for construction or permanent School District 11

activities 2. Request that D11 collaborate with the City to provide public

egress during construction of the PPRTA-fund Platte Avenue

Improvements (Wahsatch to Circle) project. 3. An agreement between the

City of Colorado Springs and School District 11 shall be entered into that

requires School District 11 to return ownership to the City of Colorado

Springs, should the district choose to dispose of the property be finally

passed. The motion passed by a vote of 6-2-0-1

6 - Casey, Crow-Iverson, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., and Williams

Aye:

No:

2 - Donelson, and Gold

1 - Risley

Recused:

10. New Business

26-152

10.A.

A Resolution approving an amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation

Plan for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development.

Presenter:

Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Response Officer,

Housing and Homelessness Response Department

Attachments: Housing-HOME-ARP-RES

HOME-ARP Plan Amendment

HOME-ARP Amendment Presentation for Council May 11, 2026

Signed Resolution 52-26

Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Response Officer, Housing

and Homelessness Response Department, presented the Resolution

approving an amendment to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program

(HOME)- American Rescue Plan (ARP) Allocation Plan for submittal to the

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). She provided

an overview of HOME-ARP, eligible activities, qualifying populations,

current allocation/expenditures, need for amendment, proposed

amendment, proposed limitation, amendment amounts, and amendment

process.

Councilmember Leinweber asked what a non-congregate shelter is. Ms.

Cox stated it is a private room.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if the funding streams for other shelters

will be reduced because of the proposed Resolution. Ms. Cox stated they

will not.

Councilmember Casey asked when the funding must be spent. Ms. Cox

stated it must be spent by 2030.

Citizens Beth Roalstad, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Homeward Pikes

Peak, and Artie Lehl, Executive Director, Colorado Springs Housing

Authority, spoke in support of the proposed Resolution.

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Rainey Jr.,

that the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado Springs,

Colorado approving an amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for

submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development be

adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

9 -

Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

10.B. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as PTAA

27R

Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 14.12 acres to be in substantial

compliance with Section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing

date of July 14, 2026, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider

the annexation of the area.

(Legislative)

Presenter:

Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Resolution Setting Hearing Date - PTAA

Overall Legal Description

Vicinity Map

Exhibit A - PTAA Petition

Exhibit A_City Petition_05.05.2026

EXHIBIT 12B - City Clerk Affidavit - PTAA Addition No. 1

EXHIBIT 12C - Surveyor Affidavit - PTAA Addition No. 1 Annexation

City Signed_Ratification Affidavit

Public Notice - PTAA

Signed Resolution No. 80-25.pdf

Memo to Advertise - PTAA

Annexation_Plat-2026-04-17

Signed Resolution 53-26

President Pro Tem Risley recused himself due to his firm being actively

engaged in this project.

Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department, presented the

Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as PTAA

Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 14.12 acres to be in substantial

compliance with Section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date

of July 14, 2026, for the City Council to consider the annexation of the area.

He explained that this item was previously heard and approved by City

Council in August of 2025, but at the time of request to record the

annexation plat, it was discovered that there was an exchange of property

between the property owner and the City (Public Works) that was

completed during the review of the annexation including property to be

included in the widening of Marksheffel Road and the City was not a party

to or a petitioner of the annexation. Mr. Sullivan explained that the process

for the annexation application needs to be redone starting at the Resolution

setting the hearing date because there have been a number of minor

updates to some of the documents with the most notable item being a

ratification affidavit and petition provided by the City.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey

Jr., that the Resolution finding the petition for annexation to be in

substantial compliance with C.R.S. Section 31-12-107(1), setting the

hearing date of July 14, 2026, for consideration of the PTAA Addition No.

1 Annexation, and directing the Clerk to provide notice in accord with

C.R.S. section 31-12-108 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of

8-0-0-1

8 -

Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., and

Williams

1 - Risley

Recused:

10.C. CODE-26-00 An Ordinance Amending Section 1404 (Code Adopted by Reference) of

Part 14 (Building Codes) of Article 4 (Development Standards and

Incentives) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the

City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to the adoption

of the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code standards for Single Exits

and Stairways.

(Legislative)

Located in Council Districts Citywide

Presenter:

Roger Lovell, Building Official, Pikes Peak Regional Building

Department

Daniel Sexton, LUR/DRE Planning Manager, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Single Exit and Single Stairway Ordinance

Staff Report CPC_Single Exist and Single Stairway (RE HB25-1273)

Attachment 2 - HB 2025a_1273_signed-act Single Stairwell

Attachment 3 - Legislative Justification Single Stairwell

Attachment 4 - States Advance Single-Stairway Reforms - Pew

Charitable Trust

7.5.702 AMENDMENT TO UDC TEXT

CC Presentation Single Exit and Single Stairway Ordinance_Staff

Daniel Sexton, Planning Manager, City Planning Department, presented

the Ordinance amending Section 1404 (Code Adopted by Reference) of

Part 14 (Building Codes) of Article 4 (Development Standards and

Incentives) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the City Code

pertaining to the adoption of the Pikes Peak Regional Building (PPRBD)

Code standards for Single Exits and Stairways. He provided an overview

of the project summary, UDC amendment sequencing, and summary of

change.

Roger Lovell, Building Official, PPRBD went over City Code Section

7.14.14.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the size requirement was for the

cities required to make these changes. Mr. Sexton stated it applies to

cities with over 100,000 people.

Councilmember Henjum asked if building costs will be reduced with these

changes. Mr. Lovell stated the elimination of a stairway could reduce the

cost of construction by approximately 7 to 12 percent, but it is his opinion

that the additional life safety features will greatly exceed the savings.

Councilmember Rainey asked what the response has been from similar

sized cities regarding these requirements. Kris Cooper, Fire Marshal,

Colorado Springs Fire Department, stated he does not have insight

regarding other jurisdictions, but the Fire Marshal’s Association of

Colorado did work very heavily on the proposed amendments and he is not

comfortable with a single stair, but he does believe the proposed

amendments do provide a reasonable level of safety.

Councilmember Rainey asked if there were any changes made to the

documents, if they would have to come back to City Council. Fire Marshal

Cooper confirmed they would.

Councilmember Donelson asked if these recommendations would have

been made if it were not for legislation from the state. Fire Marshal Cooper

stated they would not.

Councilmember Donelson asked if changes to code are generally initiated

by legislature. Fire Marshal Cooper stated they are usually done at a local

level and they follow the International Code Council recommendations.

Councilmember Donelson stated he will not be supporting this Ordinance.

Mr. Lovell stated when House Bill 25-1273 was first introduced, both he

and Fire Marshal Cooper testified in opposition.

Councilmember Henjum stated the Pew Charitable Trust research study

concluded that with all the other upgrades to Code, this bill does not add a

significant risk, and she is struggling with what they can do to increase

affordability. Fire Marshal Cooper stated he is concerned with how they

gathered that information and even though they have not seen a disaster of

this nature, does not mean that it will not occur in the future.

Councilmember Casey asked if there has been any stakeholder

engagement on this particular Ordinance. Mr. Sexton stated there has not

been due to the timeline of the PPRBD Building Code. Mr. Lovell explained

the timeline for compliance with HB25-1273 is December 1, 2027, but

PPRBD has until July 1, 2026 to adopt and enforce the current Energy

Code otherwise they would be on a much more restrictive Energy Code,

and they are trying to prevent having to print a third PPRBC.

President Pro Tem Risley asked if there are any unintended consequences

for PPRBD if this Ordinance was passed. Mr. Lovell stated there would not

be any change in the fee schedule, but they will need to make sure staff are

aware of the requirements and capable of conducting the plan review on

the inspections.

President Pro Tem Risley stated he believes this is bad legislation but

these modifications to the state requirements, assert Home Rule Authority,

increases the safety factor, helps fire operations, requires back up power,

and it will not impact the Energy Code, but the cost associated with these

modifications will far outweigh any savings which would come from a

stairway. He stated the market conditions in the City and El Paso County

will never support this type of model.

Councilmember Rainey asked what the impacts to Energy Code will be

after July 1, 2026. Mr. Lovell explained that HB25-1273 provides an

exception for municipalities which adopt the criteria that does not constitute

an update to the Building Code and therefore does not drive the

requirement to adopt the latest Energy Code, but HB22-1362 sets a

timeline for Energy Code adoption by July 1, 2026.

Councilmember Donelson stated the safety of the citizens is Council’s

number one objective and they will not compromise on it.

This item failed for lack of a motion.

10.D. CODE-25-00 An ordinance amending Article 3 Use Regulations, Article 4

Development Standards and Incentives, and Article 6 Definitions and

Rules of Constructions of Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code")

of the Code of the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as

related to permitted locations and standards for each Adult or Child Day

Care Centers.

(Legislative)

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Ordinance

CC_WS_Childcare_Ord_Presentation_v2

Childcare_Ord_Staff_Report

Attachment_A_Allowed_Use_Table_Comparison

Attachment_B_Childcare_Ord_Factsheet

Attachment_C_Existing_Childcare_in_Residential_Zones_Map

Attachment_D_State_Childcare_Building_Requirements

CC_1st_Childcare_Ord_Presentation

CPC_Minutes 4.8.26 Day Care Amendment Excerpt

CC_2nd_Childcare_Ord_Presentation

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department, presented the

Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of City Code

pertaining to adult or child day care centers. She provided an overview of

the project goal/intention, stakeholder involvement, community input,

definitions, childcare licensing, general changes to childcare,

non-residential zones, accessory use, and colocation. Ms. Stocker

identified residential zones, existing childcare in residential zones,

use-specific standard, residential street example, residential property

conversion, Planning Commission notes, and next steps.

Councilmember Donelson asked if this Ordinance would apply to

residential child daycare centers. Ms. Stocker stated it would not apply to

accessory home childcare, just commercial childcare.

Councilmember Donelson asked how many children are allowed for

accessory home childcares. Ms. Stocker stated for large accessory home

childcare, six to eleven children are allowed.

Councilmember Donelson asked if commercial daycares are allowed in

residential neighborhoods. Ms. Stocker stated only if the residential

neighborhood is not located on a residential street and is in an allowable

zone.

Councilmember Casey asked why the Planning Department did not

implement the recommendations from public comment. Ms. Stocker stated

it is because they feel the protections which are already in City Code limits

where these uses are allowed and they do not want to add further barriers.

Citizens SherryLynn Boyles, Chief Executive Officer, Joint Initiatives for

Youth and Families, Liz Dennison, President and Chief Executive Officer,

Early Learning Center, Samuel Clark, Executive Director, Pikes Peak Real

Estate Foundation, MJ Benenati, Director of Government Affairs, Chamber

and EDC, Jackie Lujan, Owner and Chief Executive Officer, Lighthouse

Early Care and Education, Creed Spillane, Owner and Operator, Quantum

Residential Group, and Jill Gaebler, Executive Director, Pikes Peak

Housing Network, spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance.

Citizens Diane Bridges, Chair, Historic Neighborhoods Partnership (HNP),

Dutch Schultz, President, Old North End Board, and Board Member, HNP,

and Mike Anderson, HNP, spoke in opposition of the proposed Ordinance.

Councilmember Leinweber asked how this would not open the community

up to fraud. Ms. Dennison stated the amount of oversight that they are

required to follow at the state level and the amount of coordination between

the parents and providers would also prevent such levels of fraud.

President Pro Tem Risley requested additional information regarding the

approval process and alleyway access. Ms. Stocker stated with

Administrative approvals there is typically more focus on technical

components and meeting Code criteria, there will be public notice for

anyone within 1,000 feet, all the materials are available to review online,

there is opportunity for public comment, and approvals are subject to

appeal. She stated in regard to alleyway access; it is very rare for the City

to allow alleyways for primary access because they are not built to the

standards of City traffic and fire standards.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the Director of the Planning Department

could waive the requirement for a Development Plan. Ms. Stocker stated

she does not believe so. Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department,

stated if there is a change of use the requirement for a Development Plan

cannot be waived.

Councilmember Casey asked if the postcards are mailed to property

owners and not necessarily residents or renters. Ms. Stocker confirmed

they are because the addresses are provided by the El Paso County

Property Appraisers information, but there would also be poster

requirements on site.

Councilmember Donelson asked if a home is demolished and if a large

daycare center is built if it would be considered a change of use. Mr.

Walker confirmed it would be.

Councilmember Casey asked if the use is currently conditional use in the

Office Residential (OR) zone and permitted in the Mixed-Use Transition

(MX-T) zone. Ms. Stocker confirmed it is and they are proposing that it also

be a permitted use in the OR zone.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if churches have a different set of rules.

Ms. Stocker confirmed they did but what they encountered were childcare

providers who wanted to lease space in the church but had no other

affiliation with the religious organization.

Councilmember Donelson asked if a conditional use can be appealed

based on the impact it has on the neighborhood. Ms. Stocker stated

compatibility is a large criteria in the approval of conditional use. Mr.

Walker explained that with a permitted use, if the site design has an impact

to the neighborhood, they are required to mitigate that.

Councilmember Donelson asked why the City does not make it a

conditional use instead of a permitted use. Ms. Stocker stated they feel the

Development Plan and the use specific standards in City Code ensures

compatibility and allows Staff to enforce Code requirements as well allows

for public comment and appeals.

Councilmember Donelson asked how the Planning Department feels about

large unlimited scale commercial daycare operations in residential areas.

Ms. Stocker stated it would not be allowed on residential streets which is

the vast majority of the City. Mr. Frisbee explained the difference between

residential, collector, and arterial streets and how the distinction tends to

break down in some areas of the City.

Councilmember Donelson asked why they do not just rezone the forty

buildings affected. Ms. Stocker stated any property owner could request to

rezone their property, but it creates a process and cost to those

homeowners or commercial entities.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson to amend the Ordinance to have a

one per 400 square foot off-street parking requirement. The motion

failed for lack of second.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson to amend the Ordinance to remove

the large unlimited scale commercial daycare centers in Residential and

OR zones. The motion failed for lack of second.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson to amend the Ordinanceto change

permitted use to conditional use in Residential and OR zones. The

motion failed for lack of second.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold,

that the Ordinance amending Article 3 Use Regulations, Article 4

Development Standards and Incentives, and Article 6 Definitions and

Rules of Constructions of Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code")

of the Code of the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related

to permitted locations and standards for each Adult or Child Day Care

Centers be approved on first reading. The motion passed by a vote of

8-1-0-0

8 -

Aye:

No:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

1 - Donelson

10.E. NPLN-26-00 Approval of the Elevate Downtown Neighborhood Plan, an update to the

2016 Experience Downtown Land Use Master Plan.

(Legislative)

Located in Council District 3

Presenter:

Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning Manager, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Elevate Downtown Plan CPC Staff Report 040826

2026-ElevateDowntownPlan-Digital-Reduced

DRB_Minutes_3.3.26 Draft

CPC Excerpt Minutes 4.8.26 Draft

Elevate Downtown Staff Presentation CityCouncil 052626

2026-Final Downtown Plan Presentation_ADA

Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning Manager, City Planning Department,

presented the Resolution for the approval of the Elevate Downtown

Neighborhood Plan, an update to the 2016 Experience Downtown Land

Use Master Plan. He provided an overview of the vicinity map, project

summary, vision, goals, Volume 2, timeline of review, stakeholder

involvement, agency review, PlanCOS compliance, guiding plans,

application review criteria, and optional motions.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the Form Based Zone (FBZ) was

established in 2009 which eliminated a height limit in the downtown

corridor. Mr. Tefertiller confirmed it was.

Councilmember Donelson asked what it means to create an iconic skyline.

Mr. Tefertiller stated that sentiment has been in place since 2016 and

Planning Staff interprets that as exceptional, unique, interesting, diverse,

and recognizable.

Councilmember Donelson asked how an iconic skyline is achieved. Mr.

Tefertiller stated it is done through varied building heights, interesting,

unique, and varied architecture, materials, styles, angles, and 360-degree

architecture.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the FBZ is being rewritten. Mr.

Tefertiller stated they are in the process of drafting some proposed

updates. Councilmember Donelson asked if any of those updates are

related to building heights. Mr. Tefertiller confirmed there are proposals to

create some additional design guidelines relative to further the desire for

an iconic skyline.

Councilmember Donelson asked if this FBZ is proposed to extend the

boundary to include all of downtown. Mr. Tefertiller identified a couple of

minor expansion areas which are being considered.

Councilmember Donelson asked if there is a goal to reduce parking

spaces downtown. Mr. Tefertiller stated it is listed as a possible

consideration.

Councilmember Donelson asked who wrote this Plan. Mr. Tefertiller stated

the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) hired and had a contract with

MIG who did most of the drafting however there was a lot of review and

participation.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the community identity is that the

City is going to strengthen. Mr. Tefertiller stated most residents, business

owners, and visitors to downtown value the public art that the City has

downtown and they want to emphasize that they want to continue to develop

that program. Councilmember Donelson stated he is not comfortable with

the hints of what the art standards are going to be.

Councilmember Donelson stated addressing the root causes of safety

concerns which should be addressing crime, but the Plan states it is limited

access to housing, health care, and economic opportunity which he does

not agree with.

Councilmember Donelson requested the following questions be

considered: 1. If integrating art into everyday streetscape infrastructure

would mean that they are elegant and graceful or just shocking to the eye?

2. What underrepresented demographics mean?, and 3. What would

prevent more public restrooms from being damaged?

Chelsea Gondeck, Chief Executive Officer, Downtown Partnership, stated

they have been working on the Elevate Downtown Neighborhood Plan

since the end of 2024, they have had vast amounts of community input, she

believes this Plan will set the City up for success in the next decade and

beyond.

Mark Del La Torre, Principal and Director of Denver Operations, MIG,

representing the consultant, went over the scope, schedule, community

engagement, priority topics from engagement, recent outreach, public

review period, key takeaways, Plan contents, assets, challenges,

opportunities, vision, goals, and priority action steps. He identified the land

use, character, density, building heights, catalytic sites, Big Ideas map,

downtown grocery store, districts, gateways, economic vitality, small

business support, employer/employee attraction and retention. Mr. Del La

Torre outlined the parks, trails, waterways, Legacy Loop completion,

waterfront activation, trail-oriented development, mobility network,

walkability, street types, intersection/safety improvements, public realm,

urban design, form-based code recommendations, community, historic

preservation, arts, culture, housing, homelessness, public restrooms,

safety, cleanliness, infrastructure, utilities, enhanced infrastructure, and

public service.

Councilmember Rainey asked if there were specific types of transportation

they would like to target. Mr. Del La Torre stated the placemaking streets

and active transportation priority streets have additional guidance in the

Plan of where the different types of mobility would be best suited

specifically as it relates to alternative transportation. Ms. Gondeck stated a

new transit center is identified in the Plan and they recognize and support

potential rail opportunities to get people to downtown.

Councilmember Rainey asked if this was more of a very high-level

visionary plan instead of something more prescriptive. Ms. Gondeck

confirmed that is the intent.

Councilmember Donelson asked if there is more to Colorado Springs than

the Pikes Peak Pride Festival since two of the six pictures are of the

Festival. Mr. Del La Torre confirmed there is and there was no specific

thinking as to the number of pictures of the Festival.

Councilmember Donelson asked why the Plan does not mention the

Western Street Breakfast, Range Riders Send Off, Veterans Day Parade,

and Parade of Lights. Mr. Del La Torre stated there are over a hundred

events that downtown has on its calendar for a given year and the Plan

intended to show an example of the events which occur.

Councilmember Donelson asked who wrote the section of the Plan which

highlights the Pikes Peak Pride Festival. Ms. Gondeck stated there was a

multitude of people who reviewed and revised it.

Councilmember Henjum and Councilmember Williams spoke in support of

the proposed Plan.

Councilmember Rainey asked if the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal

Authority (CSURA) has been a part of the stakeholder process. Ms.

Gondeck confirmed they had been throughout the process.

President Crow-Iverson stated she would like to see more parks, outdoor

recreation, tourism, the Olympic and Paralympic Museum highlighted in the

Plan and she also did not see the URA listed as one of the partners

Citizen Diane Bridges, Historic Neighborhood Preservation (HNP),

expressed appreciation for the public engagement process of the Plan.

Citizens Samuel Clark, Executive Director, Pikes Peak Real Estate

Foundation, and Chair, Downtown Development Authority, and Colin

Christie, Vice Chair, Downtown Partnership Board of Directors, and

Owner, Neon Pig, Eric Brenner, Owner, Red Gravy, spoke in support of the

proposed Plan.

Councilmember Rainey stated he would like to have a deeper conversation

about the Plan because even though he will support it, there is a lot that he

does not like about the Plan because there are some aspects that he does

not believe are indicative of the identity of Colorado Springs and there is

some unique language which might be detrimental to any type of future

redevelopment projects.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold,

that the Elevate Downtown Neighborhood Plan be approved. The motion

passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0

8 -

Aye:

No:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

1 - Donelson

26-213

10.F.

A Resolution for approval of The Elevate Downtown Plan of

Development, an update to the 2016 Experience Downtown Plan of

Development.

(Legislative)

Located in Council District 3

Presenter:

Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning Manager, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: DowntownPlanElevate-RES-2026-05-04

Signed Resolution 54-26

Please see comments in Agenda item 10.E.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold,

that the Resolution to adopt the Elevate Downtown Plan of Development

be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0

8 -

Aye:

No:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

1 - Donelson

11. Public Hearing

There was no Public Hearing.

12. Added Item Agenda

There were no items added to the Agenda.

13. One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City

Council Rules

Citizen Charles Barber requested everyone prevent hair from going down

the drain and into Colorado Springs Utilities wastewater system.

Citizen Renee Gonzalez spoke in favor of higher City Council

compensation.

Citizen Kyle McGuffy spoke against Project Torres, a large data center,

and against FLOCK red light cameras.

Citizen Caleb Miller spoke against the pay increase for Colorado Springs

Utilities, Chief Executive Officer, Travas Deal, requested that he resign

immediately, raise the match of the CSU COPE fund, and raise City

Council compensation.

Citizen Peter Hernandez spoke against Project Torres and in favor of

higher City Council compensation.

Citizen Roger Fortin expressed appreciation for everyone including the

Colorado Springs Police Department and Colorado Springs Fire

Department who supported the Honor Flight for veterans returning from

Washington, D.C.

Citizen Taylor Gray spoke against the data being stolen from people.

Citizen Steven Lightfoot sang a song about how Stephen King killed John

Lennon.

14. Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

15. Adjourn

There being no further business to come before City Council, Council

adjourned at 4:55 PM.

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk