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Tuesday, March 26, 2024  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
Councilmember Risley attended the meeting virtually.  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Dr. Juanita Johnson from the Deliverance  
House of Prayers, Global Ambassadors.  
President Pro Tem Iverson’s granddaughters, Emily and Adelynn, led  
the Pledge of Allegiance and read the Preamble to the United States  
Constitution.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
Councilmember Donelson requested item 4A.A be removed from the  
Consent Calendar.  
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:  
4B. First Presentation:  
24-163  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024  
4B.A.  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments:  
3-12-2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
24-142  
Quarterly Recognition for City Employee Retirees.  
4B.B.  
Presenter:  
No presenter - employee(s) will not be present. Please place on  
consent agenda.  
Attachments:  
Retiree Resolution Q1 2024 (Employee(s) Will Not Attend)  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
24-103  
Sworn and Civilian Policies and Procedures Manual Updates  
4B.C.  
Presenter:  
Danielle Delgado, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources  
Attachments:  
Q1 2024 Policies and Procedures Manual Updates - Detailed  
Q1 2024 Policies and Procedures Manual Updates - Summary  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
24-071  
A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Chief Executive Officer of  
Colorado Springs Utilities to Enter into an Agreement for Regional  
Wastewater Service Between Falcon Area Water and Wastewater  
Authority  
4B.D.  
Presenter:  
Todd Sturtevant, Customer Utilities Connections Manager, Colorado  
Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
2 - City Council Resolution FAWWA  
3 - FAWWA CC Presentation_Final 02282024  
Signed Resolution No. 24-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Henjum,  
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  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley,  
and Talarico  
Aye:  
5. Recognitions  
24-153  
City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
5.A.  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Attachments:  
03262024 Boards Commissions and Committee Appointments  
President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,  
Commissions, and Committees.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Appointments to City Council Boards, Commissions, and  
Committees be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
24-155  
A Resolution recognizing April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month  
5.B.  
Presenter:  
Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5  
Dr. Jason Lester, Child, Youth and Family Services Deputy Director,  
El Paso County Department of Human Services  
Kristina Iodice, Public Information Officer, El Paso County Department  
of Human Services  
Attachments:  
Child Abuse Prevention Month  
Signed Resolution No. 25-24.pdf  
Councilmember Henjum read a Resolution recognizing April 2024 as  
Child Abuse Prevention Month.  
Dr. Jason Lester, Child, Youth and Family Services Deputy Director, El  
Paso County Department of Human Services, introduced the staff from  
Child, Youth and Family Services, identified the number of calls received  
relating to child abuse, provided an overview of their mission, and  
encouraged people to report suspected child abuse or neglect. He  
stated the pinwheels planted throughout the community during the  
month of April is a way to bring awareness to these issues.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Resolution recognizing April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month be  
adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
24-154  
A Joint Proclamation in Honor of Gerald “Jay” Cimino  
5.C.  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Mayor Yemi Mobolade  
Attachments:  
Gerald Jay Cimino Proclamation 2024  
Mayor Yemi and President Helms read the Joint Proclamation in honor  
of Gerald “Jay” Cimino and acknowledged many of his contributions to  
the community as a business leader, veteran, philanthropist, devoted  
husband, and father.  
Mr. Cimino’s children, Lori Cimino and her siblings Vince, Gina, and  
Mike expressed appreciation for the recognition.  
Kevin Shaughnessy, President and CEO, Phil Long Dealership, Bob  
McLaughlin, Executive Director, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center,  
Bill Hybl, Chair Emeritus and charter member of the board of Trustees of  
El Pomar Foundation, and Mayor John Suthers, shared their  
experiences with Mr. Cimino and expressed gratitude for all his  
incredible contributions and achievements.  
24-157  
A Joint Proclamation in honor of the 40th Anniversary of the Colorado  
Springs St. Patrick’s Day Parade  
5.D.  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Mayor Yemi Mobolade  
Attachments:  
40th Anniversary St. Patick's Day Parade Proclamation 2024  
Councilmember Talarico and Mayor Yemi read the Joint Proclamation in  
honor of the 40th Anniversary of the Colorado Springs St. Patrick’s Day  
Parade and expressed gratitude for the efforts and dedication of John  
and Carol O’Donnel for the past four decades to ensure that the St.  
Patrick’s Day Parade happens annually.  
Mr. O’Donnel thanked his wife, daughter, City Council, and the  
community for all their support. His daughter expressed appreciation for  
all the partnerships involved with the parade.  
Councilmember Talarico expressed gratitude for all their hard work.  
6. Mayor's Business  
24-147  
Nomination to reappoint Jesse Spaeth to serve a four-year term on  
the Colorado Springs Housing Authority Board, expiring on  
04/01/2028.  
6.A.  
Presenter:  
Yemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs Mayor  
President Helms presented the nomination to reappoint Jesse Spaeth to  
serve a four-year term on the Colorado Springs Housing Authority Board  
(CSHAB) set to expire April 1, 2028.  
Councilmember O’Malley requested biographies be included for  
appointments. President Helms stated they will make sure those are  
provided in the future.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
the reappointment of Jesse Spaeth to serve a four-year term on the Colorado  
Springs Housing Authority Board, expiring on 4/1/2028 be approved. The motion  
passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
24-148  
Nomination to appoint Chris Garvin for a three-year term on the  
Colorado Springs Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on  
March 26, 2024, and expiring on March 26, 2027.  
6.B.  
Presenter:  
Yemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs Mayor  
Mayor Yemi presented the nomination to appoint Chris Garvin and  
Jackie Jaramillo to serve a three-year term on the Colorado Springs  
Health Foundation Board of Trustees (CSHFBT) from March 26, 2024  
through March 26, 2027. He provided an overview of their qualifications  
and recommended their appointments.  
Ms. Jaramillo and Mr. Garvin expressed appreciation for the  
appointment and stated they are excited for the opportunity to serve on  
the CSHFBT.  
Councilmember Avila thanked the appointees for their commitment to  
the City.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
the appointment of Chris Garvin for a three-year term on the Colorado Springs  
Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on March 26, 2024, and expiring  
on March 26, 2027 be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
24-149  
Nomination to appoint Jackie Jaramillo for a three-year term on the  
Colorado Springs Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on  
March 26, 2024, and expiring on March 26, 2027.  
6.C.  
Presenter:  
Yemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs Mayor  
Please see comments in Agenda item 6.B.  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber, that  
the appointment of Jackie Jaramillo for a three-year term on the Colorado  
Springs Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on March 26, 2024, and  
expiring on March 26, 2027 be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda  
Citizen Felipe Velasquez, owner of Felipe’s 109, requested assistance  
for his business to be able to have a block party in Old Colorado City in  
less than ninety days which the permit requires.  
Citizen Barbara Montoya spoke about the criminal activity in the mobile  
home park at Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard and Highway 115 and of  
the annexation of the area.  
Citizen Lon Halley offered a prayer of support to City Council.  
Citizens Brandon Rincon, Ariela Lynne, Bree Boynton, Sydney  
Malanaphy, Mara Patience, Thea Roland, Ellie Sewell, and Genevieve  
Richard spoke about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  
8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
ZONE-23-00 Ordinance No. 23-029 amending Ordinance No. 82-95 to revise  
4A.A.  
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condition of record no. 1 as it relates to mini warehouses being a use  
that is not permitted and delete condition of record no. 2 related to  
outside storage as an accessory use pertaining only to 6.26 acres  
located at 6910 Mark Dabling Boulevard  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Land Use Statement  
Ordinance No. 82-95  
Exhibit to Ordinance No. 82-95  
Mark Dabling UHaul Rezone Ordinance_Final  
Zone Map  
Context Map  
Zone Map Amendment Legal Description  
Zone Map Amendment Exhibit_Revised  
Corporate Centre Filing No 2  
Conditional Use Development Plan  
Mineral Estate Owner Notification Certification Affidavit  
Public Comment_Mark Dabling UHaul Rezone_Van  
Doren_02132024  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Mark Dabling CPC minutes draft  
CC_City Staff Presentation_Mark Dabling U-Haul Rezone_WEG  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-14.pdf  
William Gray, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services,  
presented the Ordinance to revise Condition of Record No. 1 as it  
relates to mini warehouses being a use that is not permitted and delete  
Condition of Record No. 2 related to outside storage as an accessory  
use pertaining only to 6.26 acres located at 6910 Mark Dabling  
Boulevard. He provided an overview of the context, vicinity map, project  
summary, Conditions of Record, site photos, timeline of review,  
stakeholder involvement, agency review, PlanCOS compliance,  
application review criteria and optional motions.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what type of storage will be permitted  
on this property. Mr. Gray stated the use will be for self-storage.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how citizens can be assured that there  
will not be piles of junk on the property. Mr. Gray stated the self-storage  
use will be in enclosed buildings and the only outside storage use would  
be for recreational vehicles (RV).  
Councilmember Donelson requested additional information regarding  
the intended use on the property. Jeff Gilley, owner, representative  
U-Haul, representing the applicant, stated it will be drive-up mini storage  
units and covered RV spots.  
Councilmember Donelson asked when construction will begin. Mr. Gilly  
stated it will take approximately a year to break ground.  
President Helms stated there is an Air Force Academy overlay on this  
parcel. Mr. Gilly stated he is aware of the overlay.  
There was no public comment on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that the  
Zone Map Amendment (Rezoning) to change the conditions and restrictions  
established in Zoning Ordinance No. 82-95 to make mini-storage warehouses and  
accessory outdoor storage uses allowed in the BP (Business Park) zone district,  
based upon the findings that the request meets the approval criteria for a Zone  
Map Amendment (Rezoning) as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704.D be finally  
passed. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
9. Utilities Business  
24-070  
A Resolution Setting the Gas Cost Adjustment and Gas Capacity  
Charge Rates Effective April 1, 2024  
9.A.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado  
Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
1 - 03-26-2024 CC Mtg-Gas Fuel Related Rates Resolution  
2 - G Sheet 2.4 Rate Tbl - 25th Revised - Redline  
3 - G Sheet 2.4 Rate Tbl - 25th Revised - Final  
4 - GCA Worksheet  
5 - GCC Worksheets  
6 - Industrial Service - Interruptible Prescheduled GCC Worksheets  
Signed Resolution No. 26-24.pdf  
Scott Shirola, Pricing and Rates Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
(CSU) presented the Resolutions setting the Gas Cost Adjustment  
(GCA), Gas Capacity Charge (GCC), Electric Cost Adjustment (ECA),  
Electric Capacity Charge (ECC), and Green Power Service rates  
effective April 1, 2024 and provided an overview of the types of fuel  
related cost, natural gas prices as of March 1, 2024, energy  
cost/capacity charge adjustment primary drivers, ECA, GCA, ECC, and  
GCC projections for March 2024, adjustment primary drivers, sample  
residential bill, and how customers can receive assistance.  
Councilmember Donelson stated this has been fully vetted by the  
Colorado Springs Utilities Board and Budget Committee  
Councilmember Avila asked how CSU rates compare to other Front  
Range providers. Mr. Shirola stated CSU rates, on average, are twelve  
percent less than other Front Range providers.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Resolution setting the Gas Cost Adjustment and Gas  
Capacity be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
24-113  
A Resolution Setting the Electric Cost Adjustment, Electric Capacity  
Charge, and Green Power Service Rates Effective April 1, 2024  
9.B.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado  
Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
1 - 03-26-2024 CC Mtg-Electric Fuel Related Rates Resolution  
2 - E Sheet 2.9 Rate Tbl - 24th Revised - Redline  
3 - E Sheet 2.9 Rate Tbl - 24th Revised - Final  
4 - ECA Worksheet  
5 - ECC Worksheets  
6 - Green Power Service Worksheets  
Signed Resolution No. 27-24.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 9.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Resolution setting the Electric Cost Adjustment, Electric Capacity Charge,  
and Green Power Service Rates Effective April 1, 2024 be adopted. The motion  
passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
10. Unfinished Business  
24-081  
Ordinance No. 24-15 amending Ordinance No. 23-65 (2024 Budget  
Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the  
Patty Jewett Golf Enterprise Fund in the amount of $2,000,000 for a  
portion of the cost of replacing the irrigation system at Patty Jewett  
Golf Course  
10.A.  
Presenter:  
Chris Fiandaca, City Budget Manager  
Britt Haley, Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Attachments:  
Ordinance- Supp Approp-Golf Enterprise irrigation systems  
2024 Supplemental Funding for golf irrigation -PowerPoint Final  
Pat Gentile, Golf Course Superintendent, presented the Ordinance for a  
supplemental appropriation to the Patty Jewett Golf Enterprise Fund in  
the amount of $2 million for a portion of the cost of replacing the  
irrigation system at Patty Jewett Golf Course.  
Councilmember O’Malley requested additional information regarding  
how the Patty Jewett Golf Course funding will go toward supporting the  
Valley Hi Golf Course. Kim King, Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation  
and Cultural Services, stated the golf courses are completely separate  
even though they are under the same enterprise and Patty Jewett Golf  
Course funding stays with Patty Jewett Golf Course.  
Mr. provided an overview of the funding challenge, funding plan, and  
funding plan summary.  
Councilmember O’ Malley asked if Valley Hi Golf Course is  
self-sustaining and how much revenue it makes per year. Mr. Gentile  
stated in 2023, Valley Hi Golf Course made $1,353,635 in revenue and  
Patty Jewett Golf Course made $3,209,238.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked if the new irrigation system for the  
Valley Hi Golf Course will increase use. Mr. Gentile stated he believes it  
will improve turf conditions for both courses.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how the new irrigation system will  
affect water consumption. Mr. Gentile stated it will reduce it and will  
create savings of $69,000 at Patty Jewett Golf Course and $41,000 at  
Valley Hi Golf Course.  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that the  
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 23-65 (2024 Budget Appropriation  
Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the Patty Jewett Golf Enterprise  
Fund in the amount of $2,000,000 for a portion of the cost of replacing the  
irrigation system at Patty Jewett Golf Course be approved on first reading. The  
motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
11. New Business  
24-134  
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 23-63 (An Ordinance  
Repealing Ordinance No. 22-89 and Adopting the City of Colorado  
Springs 2024 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal  
Employees) to Reclassify the Position of City Council Administrator  
within the Salary Schedule  
11.A.  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President  
Attachments:  
24-134 City Council Administrator Salary Schedule Change  
Ordinance  
President Helms presented the Ordinances to reclassify and set the  
salary for the position of City Council Administrator within the 2024  
Salary Schedule.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 23-63 (An Ordinance Repealing  
Ordinance No. 22-89 and adopting the City of Colorado Springs 2024 Salary  
Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal Employees) to reclassify the position  
of City Council Administrator within the Salary Schedule be approved on first  
reading. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
24-135  
An Ordinance amending Section 2(B) of Ordinance No. 23-64, And  
Amending Section 3 Of Ordinance No. 18-120 (An Ordinance  
Appointing The City Council Administrator And Setting The Salary Of  
The City Council Administrator), And Prescribing The Salary Of The  
City Council Administrator.  
11.B.  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President  
Attachments:  
24-135 City Council Administrator 2024 Salary Ordinance  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Ordinance amending Section 2(B) of Ordinance No. 23-64, and amending  
Section 3 of Ordinance No. 18-120 (An Ordinance Appointing the City Council  
Administrator and Setting the Salary of the City Council Administrator), and  
prescribing the salary of the City Council Administrator be approved on first  
reading. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12. Public Hearing  
There was no Public Hearing.  
13. Added Item Agenda  
There were no items added to the Agenda.  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
Councilmember O’Malley expressed appreciation for the first responders  
who responded very quickly to a large fire in his neighborhood, The  
Retreat, in Banning Lewis Ranch on Sunday, March 24, 2024 and stated  
there will be a fundraiser held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 6:00  
PM, at the Barn at The Retreat to assist those who lost their houses and  
belongings to the fire.  
There being no further business to come before City Council, President  
Helms adjourned the meeting at 1:39 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk