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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Helms called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM.  
9 -  
Present:  
Councilmember Yolanda Avila, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,  
Councilmember Dave Donelson, President Randy Helms, Councilmember Nancy  
Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Mike O'Malley,  
Councilmember Brian Risley, and Councilmember Michelle Talarico  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Minister Eric Eichstedt from the Lifting Jesus  
Up Church.  
President Helms led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
There were no changes to 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:  
24-160  
4A.A.  
Ordinance No. 24-18 amending Section 415 (Appeals) of Part 4  
(General Procedures) of Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of  
Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to scheduling of  
hearing.  
(First Reading)  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Mike Tassi, Assistant Planning Director, Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Attachments: UDC-AppealsORD-2024-2-2  
Exhibit 1 - Redline of amendment to UDC Subsection 7.5.415  
-Appeals - Scheduling of Hearing  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-18.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
24-111  
4A.B.  
Ordinance No. 24-19 amending Ordinance No. 23-65 (2024 Budget  
Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the  
Conservation Trust Fund in the amount of $567,118 to address  
additional operating and capital expenditures  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Chris Fiandaca, City Budget Manager  
Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Attachments: 3-25-24 - 2024 CTF Supplemental - City Council - PowerPoint  
CTFSuppAppropORD-2024-03-20  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-19.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
24-166  
4A.C.  
Ordinance No. 24-20 amending Section 104 (Right to Trial By Jury; Jail;  
Exceptions) of Part 1 (Trial by Jury) of Article 4 (Jury Provision) of  
Chapter 11 (Municipal Court) of the Code of the City of Colorado  
Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Careless Driving.  
Presenter:  
Commander John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Emily Vandenberg, Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: CSPD-Careless-Ch_11-ORD-2024-03-12  
2024 Careless Driving - Injury Expired Registration Display  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-20.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
24-164  
4A.D.  
Ordinance No. 24-21 Amending Section 202 (Definitions) of Part 2  
(Definitions) of Article 1 (Administration and Enforcement) and Section  
102 (Careless Driving) of Article 6 (Reckless Driving and Careless  
Driving) of Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the  
City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended  
Presenter:  
Commander John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Emily Vandenberg, Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: CSPD-Careless-Ch_10-ORD-2024-03-12  
2024 Careless Driving - Injury Expired Registration Display  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-21.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
24-165  
4A.E.  
Ordinance No. 24-22 Amending Section 202 (Definitions) of Part 2  
(Definitions) of Article 1 (Administration and Enforcement) and Creating  
Section 232 (License Plates Displayed) of Part 2 (Vehicle Equipment  
and Inspection) of Article 22 (Vehicle Equipment and Inspection) of  
Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended; Pertaining to Display of License  
Plates.  
Presenter:  
Commander John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Emily Vandenberg, Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: CSPD-LicensePlates-Ch_10-ORD-2024-03-12  
2024 Careless Driving - Injury Expired Registration Display  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-22.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
24-123  
4A.F.  
Ordinance No. 24-23 amending Part 3 (Water Service) of Article 4  
(Water Code) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City Of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining to Water Service  
Presenter:  
Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: CSU-WaterServiceCh12-ORD 12.4.302-305.docx  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-23.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
24-125  
4A.G.  
4A.H.  
4A.I.  
Ordinance No. 24-24 Amending Part 3 (Wastewater Service) Of Article  
5 (Wastewater Treatment Code) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of  
the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining To  
Wastewater Service  
Presenter:  
Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: CSU-outside city wastewater service 12.5.302-304  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-24.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
24-126  
Ordinance No. 24-25 Repealing and Reordaining Section 116 (Special  
Contract Service) of Article 1 (General Provisions) of Chapter 12  
(Utilities) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
Amended, Pertaining to Outside City Service  
Presenter:  
Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: CSU-OutsideCityService-ORD 12.1.116.docx  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-25.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
24-133  
Ordinance No. 24-26 amending Section 111 (Exclusivity) Of Article 1  
(General Provisions) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City Of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Exclusive Provider  
Exceptions  
Presenter:  
Renee Congdon, Utilities Division chief, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: CSU-ExclusiveProviderExceptions-ORD_12.1.111.docx  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-26.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.J. CODE-24-00 Ordinance No. 24-27 repealing and re-ordaining Section 701  
01  
(annexation of land) of Part 7 (Policy Decisions by City Council) of Article  
5 (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development  
Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended,  
pertaining to annexation.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: Attachment 1 - UDC-AnnexationORD-2024-01-03  
Attachment 2 - Table with Proposed Changes to the Annexation  
Section  
1-Annexation-Related Code Changes Presentation for Council March  
11  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-27.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
24-192  
4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 9, 2024  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 4-9-2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
24-144  
4B.B.  
Ordinance No. 24-29 Platting Two Columbaria in Evergreen Cemetery in  
Block 210  
Presenter:  
Britt I. Haley, Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Attachments: Exhibit A - Map of Evergreen Cemetery  
Exhibit B - Schematic of New Columbarium  
4-8-24 - Evergreen Cemetery New Columbaria Platting in Block 210  
4-8-24 - Evergreen Cemetery New Columbaria Ordinance  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-29.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
24-171  
4B.C.  
Ordinance No. 24-30 amending multiple Sections of Article 7 (Sales and  
Use Tax) and Section 105 (Applicability of City Sales and Use Tax  
Ordinance) of Article 10 (Motion Picture Theater Admissions Tax) both  
of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the  
Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, pertaining to  
Sales Related to a School  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: SalesTaxExemptionSalesSchoolORD-2024-03-04_Clean  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-30.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
24-167  
4B.D.  
Ordinance No. 24-31 of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a First  
Amendment to Standby Bond Purchase Agreement Among the City of  
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., As  
Tender Agent, and Bank of America, N.A., and an Amended and  
Restated Fee Agreement Between the City of Colorado Springs,  
Colorado and Bank Of America, N.A., Relating to the City of Colorado  
Springs, Colorado, Variable Rate Demand Utilities System Subordinate  
Lien Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005a; and Providing Other  
Matters Relating Thereto.  
Presenter:  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Financial Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
2 - CSU Ordinance Approving Replacement SBPAs 2005A (2024),  
4864-3978-4107_6  
3 - 1st Amendment to SBPA (CSU Series 2005A) (4)  
4 - A&R 2005A Fee Agreement (CSU - BANA) (4)  
5 - 2005A SBPA Renewal CC 4.23.24  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-31.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico,  
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 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley,  
and Talarico  
5. Recognitions  
24-193  
5.A.  
City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Attachments: 04232024 Boards Commissions and Committee Appointments  
President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,  
Commissions, and Committees.  
Councilmember Risley, President Helms, and Councilmember Donelson  
expressed appreciation for the nominees who wish to serve on the  
Committees/Commissions.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that the  
Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees be approved. The  
motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
24-115  
5.B.  
A Resolution recognizing Innovations in Aging Collaborative  
Presenter:  
Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5  
Catherine Duarte, HUD Programs Manager, Housing and Community  
Vitality  
Attachments: Age-Friendly Colorado Springs  
Signed Resolution No. 33-24.pdf  
Councilmember Henjum read a Resolution recognizing Innovations in  
Aging Collaborative (IIAC).  
Catherine Duarte, HUD Programs Manager, Housing and Community  
Vitality, identified the resources the IIAC provided during the pandemic,  
and how the Housing and Community Vitality Department honors the values  
of the IIAC.  
Dayton Romero, Board Chair, IIAC, expressed gratitude for the support of  
the IIAC.  
David Lord, Board Member, IIAC, provided a brief history of the IIAC and  
the collaborations with Fire Department Cares, National Alliance On Mental  
Illness (NAMI), and Silver Key, and working with the City to make it an  
Age-Friendly community.  
Erin Maruzzella, Executive Director, IIAC, spoke about their objectives and  
expressed appreciation for the City’s support.  
Jason DeaBueno, President and CEO, Silver Key, spoke about how the  
IIAC has helped support transportation, the care of the aging population,  
and the upcoming fundraiser being held from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on May  
10, 2024 at the Marriott Hotel.  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff, expressed the support of the Administration.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the Resolution recognizing Innovations in Aging Collaborative be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
24-194  
5.C.  
A Resolution recognizing Westside Cares 40 years of service to the  
Pikes Peak Region  
Presenter:  
Michelle Talarico, Councilmember District 3  
Kristy Milligan, Chief Executive Officer, Westside Cares  
Attachments: Westside Cares  
Signed Resolution No. 34-24.pdf  
Councilmember Talarico read a Resolution recognizing Westside Cares  
forty years of service to the Pikes Peak Region and expressed  
appreciation for all their achievements.  
Kristy Milligan, Chief Executive Officer, Westside Cares, Alex Fulsom,  
Chair, Westside Cares, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve  
and the recognition, and identified several of their 2023 accomplishments.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked how many individuals served by Westside  
Cares participated in the Colorado Springs Utilities Project COPE. Ms.  
Milligan stated approximately four hundred individuals were offered either  
Project COPE or the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program  
(LEAP).  
Councilmember Henjum expressed appreciation for the successes of  
Westside Cares.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Resolution recognizing Westside Cares forty years of  
service to the Pikes Peak Region be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of  
9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
6. Mayor's Business  
24-202  
6.A.  
Appointment of Cecilia Harry to a five-year term on the Colorado Springs  
Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 23, 2029.  
Presenter:  
Yemi Mobolade, Mayor  
Attachments: harry_cecilia_resume_CityofCOS2024.pdf  
President Helms introduced the nomination to reappoint Cecilia Harry for a  
five-year term, expiring on April 23, 2029, on the Colorado Springs Urban  
Renewal Authority (CSURA) Board.  
Jariah Walker, Executive Director, CSURA, provided an overview of Ms.  
Harry’s background and how she has contributed to the economic  
development of the CSURA.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
the appointment of Cecilia Harry to a five-year term on the Colorado Springs  
Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 23, 2029 be approved. The  
motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda  
Citizen Charles Barber spoke about the importance of clean drinking  
water.  
Citizen David Proctor, Chief Executive Officer, Guardian Service Dogs,  
provided a brief overview of his business, Guardian Service Dogs, which  
trains service dogs for veterans.  
Citizen David Robinson spoke about how he is unable to sell his property  
due to the homeless camp on the other side of his property.  
Will Lopez and Isaac Lopez, Manager, Drive Easy, expressed appreciation  
for Councilmember Avila’s assistance during the construction of South  
Academy Boulevard and requested consideration for the City to issue  
credit for sales tax for secured debt.  
Citizen Cory Sutella stated he will reserve his comments about the Blodgett  
Open Space Master Plan for the Public Hearing.  
Citizen Madeline Claiborne and Pastor Paul Nelson spoke against the  
people living in campers in her neighborhood.  
Citizen Jordy Burson spoke about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  
8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
There were no items called off the Consent Calendar.  
There was no Utilities Business.  
9. Utilities Business  
10. Unfinished Business  
There was no Unfinished Business.  
11. New Business  
24-053  
11.A.  
Ordinance No. 24-32 Amending Section 201 (General Penalty) of Part 2  
(General Penalty) of Article 1 (Administration) of Chapter 1  
(Administration, Personnel and Finance) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, Pertaining to Automated Vehicle  
Identification Systems  
Presenter:  
Chief Adrian Vasquez, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Commander Pamela Castro, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Shantel Withrow, Division Chief - Prosecution, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: AVIS_Ch_1-ORD-2024-02-14.docx  
2024 AVIS-Council Presentation_VFinal.pptx  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-32.pdf  
Shantel Withrow, Division Chief - Prosecution, City Attorney’s Office,  
presented the Ordinances amending City Code pertaining to Automated  
Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS). She provided an overview of AVIS,  
current Ordinances, background regarding why the change is needed, and  
proposed City Code changes for 10.1.115 and five other City Code  
sections which reference AVIS, the penalties, or definitions.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked what the penalty would be if a driver was  
speeding twenty or thirty miles per hour (mph) over the speed limit. Ms.  
Withrow stated current Colorado state law dictates that anything detected  
through the AVIS system must go through this program but there is an  
exception if it is twenty-five mph or more over the speed limit which can be  
personally served and pursued either outside or inside of the program.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if a police officer who pulls over a vehicle  
will be able to see if it has an unpaid AVIS violation fine. Ms. Withrow  
stated they are working toward that.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked if this system can be implemented in the  
Stetson Hills at Austin Bluffs Parkway intersection. Ms. Withrow stated by  
state law, they are limited to where they can place the speed safety  
cameras which must be in a school zone, a residential neighborhood,  
construction zone, along the street that borders a park, or AVIS corridors.  
Commander Pamela Castro, Colorado Springs Police Department  
(CSPD) stated the residential neighborhood is defined as residential on  
both sides of the street and they are working with Traffic Engineering to  
identify the roadways which meet these standards.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked if speeding in a school zone would  
require a mandatory court appearance. Ms. Withrow stated it only would if  
the citation was issued by a police officer.  
President Helms asked what occurs if a person does not pay the fine. Ms.  
Withrow stated there is no statute of limitations but if it is not economically  
feasible for the City to personally serve someone, for example, if they  
reside out-of-state, they may make a strategical decision not to do so.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how many of the 45,000 tickets issued  
have been paid. Ms. Withrow stated 30,912 which is sixty-eight percent.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he is concerned with the fairness aspect  
of expanding the system which penalizes the good citizens who pay the  
fines and letting off those who do not. Ms. Withrow stated they are working  
to increase the amount of people being served and sent to collections if  
they do not pay their fines.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked how people are being educated regarding  
the financial aspect of not paying their fines. Ms. Withrow stated the  
information is part of the notice and final order of liability.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked what the current fines for speeding are.  
Ms. Withrow stated it is generally $10.00 per mph over the speed limit and  
double that if it is in a school or construction zone plus surcharges and  
court costs which is approximately an additional $65.00.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated he supports this system because it is  
more affordable, quicker, and easier.  
Commander Castro identified the current use - photo red light program,  
proposed new program of speed safety cameras, implementation, and  
benefits.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how many accidents occurred in school  
zones and were due to speeding. Commander Castro stated she does not  
have the data separated from construction zones.  
Councilmember Donelson requested additional information regarding the  
five pedestrian deaths, if they were people experiencing homelessness,  
and if they were due to speeding. Deputy Chief, Dave Edmundson, CSPD,  
stated two of the five pedestrians died as a result of speeding.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked how much the civilian employees who run  
the vehicles and record violators will be paid. Commander Castro stated  
her assumption is it would be similar to photo red light technicians which is  
approximately $60,000 per year plus benefits.  
Councilmember Donelson requested additional information regarding how  
they can be assured that this program will be cost neutral. Ms. Withrow  
stated in 2023 they received approximately $2.3 million in revenue and the  
contract cost was approximately $1.122 million for the actual photo  
technology plus costs associated with the marshals.  
President Helms and Councilmember Leinweber stated they support this  
program.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the AVIS vehicles will be marked. Ms.  
Withrow stated there will be signage which notifies drivers.  
Deputy Chief Edmundson stated their focus is crime prevention/reduction  
and traffic safety and this technology/tool is to assist CSPD current staffing  
levels, allowing officers the opportunity to do traffic enforcement on their  
own while at the same time using a tool that can assess speeding much  
faster, and more efficiently in areas which lack attentiveness. He stated  
their overall goal is seeking compliance to the law and saving lives.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated he does not see how the revenue from the  
tickets will cover the labor costs of the two civilians in the vehicles, but he  
does support it as a measure toward traffic safety.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how many of these sites would be  
needed to make an impact. Deputy Chief Edmundson stated they would  
have to assess the effectiveness of the system before making a conclusion  
on the effect for public safety.  
Councilmember Avila stated she believes this is an excellent program to  
address speeding.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the Ordinance amending Section 201 (General Penalty) of Part 2 (General  
Penalty) of Article 1 (Administration) of Chapter 1 (Administration, Personnel and  
Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended,  
pertaining to Automated Vehicle Identification Systems be approved on first  
reading. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
24-102  
11.B.  
Ordinance No. 24-33 Amending Section 101 (Penalties) and Repealing  
and Reordaining Section 115 (Automated Vehicle Identification System  
(AVIS)) Both of Part 1 (General Provisions), Amending Section 202  
(Definitions) of Part 2 (Definitions) of Article 1 (Administration and  
Enforcement), Amending Section 104 (Exceeding Posted Speed Limit)  
of Article 5 (Speed Regulations), and Amending Section 105 (Traffic  
Control Signal Legend) of Article 17 (Official Control Signal Legend) of  
Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining to Automated Vehicle  
Identification Systems.  
Presenter:  
Chief Adrian Vasquez, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Commander Pamela Castro, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Shantel Withrow, Division Chief - Prosecution, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: AVIS_Ch_10-ORD-2024-02-14.docx  
2024 AVIS-Council Presentation_VFinal  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-33.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico,  
that the Ordinance amending Section 101 (Penalties) and Repealing and  
Reordaining Section 115 (Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS)) both of  
Part 1 (General Provisions), amending Section 202 (Definitions) of Part 2  
(Definitions) of Article 1 (Administration and Enforcement), amending Section 104  
(Exceeding Posted Speed Limit) of Article 5 (Speed Regulations), and amending  
Section 105 (Traffic Control Signal Legend) of Article 17 (Official Control Signal  
Legend) of Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Automated Vehicle  
Identification Systems be approved on first reading. The motion passed by a vote  
of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
24-172  
11.C.  
Ordinance No. 24-34 amending Ordinance No. 23-65 (2024 Budget  
Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the  
Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund in the amount of $708,000 for  
additional projects and events recommended by the LART Citizen  
Advisory Committee and as amended by City Council  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: Amended 2024 LART Supplemental Exhibit -4.29.24  
Amended LART SuppAppropORD_4.29.24 without Exh A  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-34.pdf  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Ordinance for a  
supplemental appropriation of $658,100 to the Lodgers and Automobile  
Rental Tax (LART) fund for additional projects and events as  
recommended by the LART Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) and  
provided a brief overview of the LART fund.  
Councilmember Avila requested an overview of which events were  
awarded the largest amounts. Ms. McDaniel provided that information.  
Councilmember Avila asked if organizations who had already received  
funding received any additional funding. Ms. McDaniel briefly explained the  
LART Committee's approachand how the funding was allocated to  
recommended events.  
Councilmember Avila asked if the Hispanic Chamber La Vida event  
received any funding. Ms. McDaniel stated they did not.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the Starlight Spectacular event was  
canceled. Ms. McDaniel stated she was not aware of that. Councilmember  
Donelson requested the Veterans Day Parade award be increased by  
$28,700 to bring that event to the full amount requested and that the  
International Association of Fallen Firefighters (IAFF) Memorial event  
award be increased by $39,600 to bring that event to the full amount  
requested. Councilmember Donelson identified the source of funds for  
those changes to be the money freed up by the cancellation of the Starlight  
Spectacular. Ms. McDaniel stated there is also an unallocated LART fund  
balance of $36,787.00.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated he supports Councilmember Donelson’s  
request.  
President Helms asked what the impact of postponing this item would be.  
Ms. McDaniel stated it would delay the applicants receiving the funding for  
their events.  
Councilmember Talarico requested that the LART Advisory Committee  
consider funding more outdoor recreational events.  
Councilmember Leinweber recused himself due to his wife’s business  
receiving LART funding.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Donelson, that  
the Ordinance approving a supplemental appropriation to the Lodgers and Auto  
Rental Tax (LART) Fund for additional projects and events recommended by the  
LART Citizen Advisory Committee as amended to increase the Veteran’s Day  
Parade award by $28,700 to bring that event to the full amount requested and to  
increase the International Association of Fallen Firefighters (IAFF) Memorial  
event award by $39,600 to bring that event to the full amount requested be  
approved on first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Leinweber  
Aye:  
Recused:  
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11.D.  
A Resolution adopting and entering into The Trust Agreement for The  
Colorado Firefighter Heart, Cancer, And Behavioral Health Benefits  
Trust and taking other actions in connection therewith  
Presenter:  
Randy Royal, CSFD Fire Chief  
Jayme McConnellogue, Deputy Fire Chief  
Attachments: Heart_Cancer-Trust-Agreement-IGA-3-11-24  
Heart and Cancer PPT - City Council Final  
Resolution-ColoradoFirefighterTrust-FINAL-3-28-24.docx  
Signed Resolution No. 35-24.pdf  
Randy Royal, Fire Chief, Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD),  
introduced the Resolution adopting and entering into the trust agreement  
for the Colorado Firefighter Heart, Cancer, (CFHC) and Behavioral Health  
Benefits Trust.  
Jesse Weddle, Captain CSFD, provided an overview of the presumptive  
legislation in the United States, cancer study standards/methodology,  
carcinogens found on the fire ground/associated cancers, study findings  
examples, Cancer Trust claims information, Cancer Trust loss stratification,  
Heart Trust claims information, Behavioral Health Trust, and statement of  
net position.  
Councilmember Avila asked if the International Association of Fallen  
Firefighters (IAFF) Memorial acknowledges the firefighters who have  
passed away due to cancer. Captain Weddle confirmed it does.  
Councilmember Avila and President Helms stated they support this item.  
Councilmember Talarico asked if there will be no impact to the City’s  
General Fund. Captain Weddle confirmed the reimbursement will come  
from Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and if there was ever a shortfall in  
funds from DOLA, it would be paid by the Trust.  
Councilmember Donelson asked when the eligibility for firefighters ends.  
Captain Weddle stated it ends ten years post-employment.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the cost for these programs would  
come from the General Fund or the Fire Department’s budget. Chief Royal  
stated they anticipate the CSFD budget.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if they should wait to see if the proposed  
state legislation is passed. Chief Royal stated they do not support waiting  
because he believes it should be a local decision.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked how many of the thirty cases were  
Worker’s Compensation claims. Captain Weddle stated one.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked since the City is self-insured, why  
they go through the Worker’s Compensation process. Ryan Talmage, Risk  
Manager, Risk Management, stated it is due to Colorado state law.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked if the Trust would pay for the entire  
claim for treatment. Mr. Talmage stated it only pays for the employee’s  
Out-of-Pocket expenses.  
President Pro Tem-Crow Iverson asked how much is reimbursed for each  
type of cancer/stage. Mr. Talmage stated he will provide that information.  
Councilmember Henjum asked which cancers are currently covered  
presumptively under the Trust and are not covered presumptively under  
Worker’s Compensation. Captain Weddle stated thyroid and breast  
cancers.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how much the City has paid out for the  
Worker’s Compensation case. Mr. Talmage stated as of December 31,  
2023, $721,000.00 and they are expecting another $29,000 on that claim.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how many active cases of cancer there are  
in the CSFD and of those, how many of them have claimed Worker’s  
Compensation. Captain Weddle stated there are thirty cases. Mr. Talmage  
stated seven of those have claimed Worker's Compensation.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked if there is any vetting of personal  
responsibility such as family history, smoking, and bad behaviors in order  
for the eligible cancers to be covered. Captain Weddle confirmed there is  
a small amount of vetting such as tobacco use  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson stated she supports the CSFD and would  
like to see more personal responsibility towards a health and wellness  
program for prevention. Captain Weddle stated they are implementing  
health-related programs to address those.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated he fully supports this program.  
Councilmember Risley asked why the City has not implemented this  
program previously. Captain Weddle stated they have been working  
toward it for approximately seven years. Chief Royal stated some of the  
pushback was due to this program not offering this benefit to every City  
employee.  
Councilmember Risley asked how this program would rank in priority  
compared to more funding for equipment. Captain Weddle stated it would  
rank number one.  
Dave Vitwar and Dan Knox, CSFD Firefighters, provided an overview of  
their story of battling cancer and the challenges associated with the  
expenses incurred from treatment.  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that the  
Resolution adopting and entering into The Trust Agreement for The Colorado  
Firefighter Heart, Cancer, And Behavioral Health Benefits Trust and taking other  
actions in connection therewith be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of  
9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
12. Public Hearing  
12.A. ZONE-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-28 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
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Springs relating to 4.783 acres located at 2465 Interquest Parkway from  
A (Agricultural) to PF (Public Facilities) zone district for the construction  
of a Colorado Springs fire station  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)  
Presenter:  
Kyle Fenner, Senior Planner, Planning + Neighborhood Services.  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Attachments: Ordinance_Colorado Springs Fire Station No. 24 ZC  
Staff Report_ZONE-23-0034_CSFD Station #24  
Attachment #1_Rezone Project Statement  
Attachment #2_Land Use Statement & Waiver Request  
Attachment #3_Zone Change Exhibit  
Staff_CC_ZC CSFD Station #24  
CPC 3.13.24 Minutes 8.C - Draft  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-28.pdf  
Kyle Fenner, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services,  
presented the Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City relating to  
4.783 acres located at 2465 Interquest Parkway from A (Agricultural) to PF  
(Public Facilities) zone district for the construction of a Colorado Springs  
fire station. She provided an overview of the project, vicinity map, project  
summary, site plan, timeline of review, stakeholder involvement, agency  
reviews, PlanCOS compliance, application review criteria, and City  
Council optional motions.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what concerns Planning Commissioner  
Ricketts had with the proposed project. Ms. Fenner stated he had some  
concern with PF zoning because it does not have dimensional standards  
regarding height and setbacks, but the Development Plan does.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how big the site is. Ms. Fenner stated  
4.783 acres.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the other fire station sites are  
zoned. Ms. Fenner stated they are predominantly zoned PF.  
Kenny Rankin, City Facilities Administrator, Project Manager for Fire  
Station 24, representing the applicant, provided a brief history of the  
project and the increased need for emergency response in the area.  
President Helms asked how much equipment and personnel this fire  
station will have. Mr. Rankin stated it would be a single-company fire  
station with one engine and one brush truck assigned to it.  
There was no public comment in support or opposition to the project.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Ordinance annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that  
area known as Black Forest Road Addition No. 2, based upon the findings that  
the annexation complies with the Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set forth  
in City Code Section 7.6.203 be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of  
9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
12.B. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-35 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area  
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known as Black Forest Road Addition No. 2 annexation consisting of  
21.879-acres located along existing Black Forest Road south of Old  
Ranch Road to the intersection with Research Parkway.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services  
Attachments: 1. Staff Report_BF Add2_KAW  
Attachment 1_Annexation Plat Black Forest Rd Add. No. 2  
2. Exhibit A_BF Add2  
Attachment 2_Annexation Legal Description_Black Forest Rd Add.  
No. 2  
3. Exhibit B_BF Add2  
Attachment 3_Vicinity Map  
4. Project Statement_BF Add 2  
Attachment 4_Planning Commission Minutes_Draft  
5. Public Comment_BF Add 2  
Attachment 5_PlanningCommissionStaffReport_BlackForestRoad  
6. Public Comment Response_BF Add 2  
Attachment 6_Staff Presentation  
Exhibit A_Petition for Annexation  
7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND  
Resolution-Hearing Setting-Black Forest Road Addition No 2  
Signed Resolution No. 22-24.pdf  
ORD_Black Forest Road Addition No. 2  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-35.pdf  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood Services,  
presented the Ordinance annexing to the City of Colorado Springs the area  
known as Black Forest Road Addition No. 2 annexation consisting of  
21.879-acres located along existing Black Forest Road south of Old Ranch  
Road to the intersection with Research Parkway, Resolution adopting  
findings of fact and conclusion of law based thereon and determining the  
eligibility for the annexation of property known as Black Forest Road  
Addition No 2 Annexation. He provided an overview of the proposed  
annexation, vicinity map, stakeholder involvement, outside agency  
comments, PlanCOS compliance, application review criteria, City Council  
optional motions.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if half of Black Forest belongs to the City  
and half belongs to El Paso County. Mr. Sevigny confirmed that the western  
side of Black Forest Road is the City boundary and identified the other City  
boundaries in the area.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated this will provide a huge benefit to County  
residents without them having to pay into it. Mr. Sevigny explained that this  
will provide more circulation to City residents and the future use of Pikes  
Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) funding. Katie Carleo, Land  
Use Planning Manager, Planning and Neighborhood Services, stated this  
area ties into ConnectCOS and Black Forest Road will connect with  
Briargate Parkway and Research Parkway. Councilmember Donelson  
commented that County residents do have to pay PPRTA tax.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how long the City has owned the road.  
Jeff Bealey, Planning Department, representing the Public Works  
Department, stated the County deeded it to the City in December 2022.  
There was no public comment in support or opposition to the project.  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that the  
Ordinance No. 24-28 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
relating to 4.783 acres located at 2465 Interquest Parkway from A (Agricultural) to  
PF (Public Facilities), based upon the finding that the request complies with the  
criteria set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704 be finally passed. The motion  
passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
12.C. ANEX-23-00 A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusion of law based  
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thereon and determining the eligibility for the annexation of property  
known as Black Forest Road Addition No 2 Annexation  
Quasi-Judicial  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services  
Attachments: Attachment 1_Annexation Plat Black Forest Rd Add. No. 2  
Attachment 2_Annexation Legal Description_Black Forest Rd Add.  
No. 2  
Attachment 3_Vicinity Map1  
Attachment 4_Planner's Affidavit  
Attachment 5_Surveyor's Affidavit  
ResolutionFindingsofFact_Black Forest Road Annexation  
Signed Resolution No. 36-24.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.B.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that theResolution adopting a findings of fact and conclusion of  
law based thereon and determining the eligibility for the annexation of property  
known as Black Forest Road Addition No. 2, based upon the findings that the  
annexation complies with the Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set forth in  
City Code Section 7.6.203 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
12.D. SUBD-23-01 Ordinance No. 24-36 vacating portions of public right-of-way known as  
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Lakehurst Drive between Jet Wing and Colony Hills Circle consisting of  
7,230 sq. ft. located at the southwest corner of Jetwing Dr. and Colony  
Hills Circle. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Johnny Malpica, AICP, Planner II, Planning + Neighborhood Services.  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Attachments: SUBD-23-0121-Exhibit A - Legal Description-JM-04-22-2024  
SUBD-23-0121-Exhibit B - Vacation Plat - JPM  
SUBD-23-0121-ORDINANCE DRAFT-JM-04-22-2024  
SUBD-23-0121_Staff Presentation_CC_JPM  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-36.pdf  
Johnny Malpica, Planner II, Planning and Neighborhood Services,  
presented the Ordinance vacating portions of public right-of-way (ROW)  
known as Lakehurst Drive between Jet Wing and Colony Hills Circle  
consisting of 7,230 sq. ft. located at the southwest corner of Jetwing Dr.  
and Colony Hills Circle. He provided an overview of the project, vicinity  
map, project summary, site plan, existing conditions of ROW to be vacated,  
timeline of review, stakeholder involvement, application review criteria, and  
City Council optional motions.  
There was no public comment in support or opposition to the project.  
There were no Councilmember comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
the Ordinance vacating portions of public right-of-way known as Lakehurst Drive  
between Jet Wing and Colony Hills Circle consisting of 7,230 sq. ft. located at the  
southwest corner of Jetwing Dr. and Colony Hills Circle, based upon the finding  
that the request complies with the criteria as set forth in City Code Section  
7.5.703 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
The motion passed by a vote of  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
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12.E.  
A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Amara  
Addition No. 1 - 23 Annexation consisting of 3,172.796 acres to be in  
substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a  
hearing date of May 28, 2024, for the Colorado Springs City Council to  
consider the annexation of the area.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Land Use Planning Manager, Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Attachments: Resolution Setting Hearing_Amara Annexation  
CRS Sections 31-12-107 and 108.docx  
Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map Amara Annexation  
CC Cover Memo Resolution Setting Hearing_Amara Annex  
Clerk Memo to Advertise_Amara Annexation  
EXHIBIT 12B_Clerk Affidavit  
EXHIBIT A_Amara Annexation Petition  
PUBLIC NOTICE_Amara Annexation  
Amara Annexation Agreement No.11 Draft 4.11.24  
Amara Annexation Agreement No. 12 Draft 4.8.24  
Amara Annexation Agreement No.13 Draft 4.8.24  
Amara Annexation Agreement No. 14 Draft 4.8.24  
Amara Annexation Agreement No.15 Draft 4.8.24  
Amara Annexation Agreement No.16 Draft 4.8.24  
Amara Annexation Agreement No.17 Draft 4.8.24  
Amara Annexation Agreement No. 18 Draft 4.8.24  
Amara Annexation Agreement No.19 Draft 4.8.24  
Amara Annexation Agreement No.20 Draft 4.8.24  
Amara Annexation Agreement No.21 Draft 4.8.24  
Amara Annexation Agreement No.22 Draft 4.8.24  
Amara Annexation Agreement No.23 Draft 4.8.24  
Signed Resolution No. 37-24.pdf  
President Helms introduced the Resolution finding a petition for annexation  
of the area known as Amara Addition No. 1 - 23 Annexation consisting of  
3,172.796 acres to be in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1),  
C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of May 28, 2024, for the City Council to  
consider the annexation of the area.  
Councilmember Henjum requested the annexation agreement and  
documentation be provided to the public. Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk,  
stated those were provided by the Planning Department and made  
available to the public yesterday, April 22, 2024.  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber, 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 May 28, 2024, for  
consideration of the Amara Addition No. 1 -23 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 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
13. Added Item Agenda  
There were no items added to the Agenda.  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, President  
Helms adjourned the meeting at 5:09 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk