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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

10:00 AM

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1. Call to Order and Roll Call

President Helms called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.

9 - 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

Present:

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The Invocation was made by Pastor Bobby Jackson from the Journey

Bible Based Church.

Citizen Devonne Bumpus 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:

ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-04 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that

4A.A.

area known as Capital Drive Addition No. 2 annexation consisting of

6.63-acres located north of Constitution Avenue and east of

Marksheffel Road.

(Legislative)

Presenter:

Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood

Services

Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services

Attachments:

ORD_Capital Drive Addition No 2

Exhibit A - Legal Capital Drive Addition No 2

Exhibit B - Plat Capital Drive Addition No 2-11X17

PlanningCommissionStaffReport_CapitalDrive

Aerial Location Map

Capital Drive Addition No 2 - Petition

Signed Resolution No. 181-23.pdf

Aerial Location Map

CaptitalDrive2-3_RGS

Vicinity Map

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Capital Drive consent minutes

Signed Ordinance No. 24-04.pdf

This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.

ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-05 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that

4A.B.

area known as Capital Drive Addition No. 3 annexation consisting of

1.01-acres located north of Constitution Avenue and east of

Marksheffel Road.

(Legislative)

Presenter:

Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood

Services

Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services

24-001

Ordinance No. 24-06 amending Ordinance No. 23-65 (2024 Budget

Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the

General Fund in the amount of $3,919,650 and to the Lodgers and

Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund in the amount of $828,478 for the

refund of 2022 fiscal year revenue above the 2022 fiscal year revenue

and spending limitations (TABOR cap)

4B.C.

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Chris Fiandaca, City Budget Manager

Attachments:

LARTtaborRefund2024ORD-2023-12-4_ clean copy CAO review

Signed Ordinance No. 24-06.pdf

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

24-017

Ordinance No. 24-07 to repeal and reordain Article 25 (Removal and

Impoundment of Vehicles) of Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic)

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

Pertaining to Impoundment Of Vehicles

4B.D.

Presenter:

Commander John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department

Jennifer Underwood, CSPD Evidence/Impound Manager

Frederick Stein, Public Safety City Attorney

Attachments:

CSPD-ImpoundmentVehiclesORD-2023-10-09

2024 Impound Ordinance City Council Powerpoint - UPDATED

12062023 - JEU

Signed Ordinance No. 24-07.pdf

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

24-020

A Resolution Approving an Agreement to Annex and to Provide

Wastewater Service Outside the City Limits to 7508 Tudor Road in

Unincorporated El Paso County.

4B.E.

Presenter:

Bryan English, PMP, Development Projects Manager, Customer

Utilities Connections

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments:

2 - CSU-WW 7508 Tudor Rd Resolution 20231228

3 - FINAL REV - 7508 Tudor Rd Agreement to Annex WW (Walters

2023) OWNER ENDORSED FULL 20240109

4 - City Council PPT (1-23-24) 7508 Tudor Rd 2023) 20231228

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

24-016

The City Clerk reports that on December 28, 2023 there was filed with

her a petition for the annexation of Park Vista Addition No. 10

Annexation. The City Clerk herewith communicates such to City

Council and recommends that the petition and map be referred to the

4B.F.

City Administration for review and recommendation regarding whether

the petition is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1).

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments:

Memo to Clerk Annexation PetitionPark Vista Addition 10.doc

Vicinity MapPark Vista 10 docx.docx

Petition_updated_11-7-23

Exhibit 1 - Legal Description

Annexation Plat_Park Vista Addition No 10.pdf

This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.

24-044

The City Clerk reports that on January 3, 2024 there was filed with her

a petition for the annexation of Summit View Addition No 1

4B.G.

Annexation. The City Clerk herewith communicates such to City

Council and recommends that the petition and map be referred to the

City Administration for review and recommendation regarding whether

the petition is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1).

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments:

Memo to Clerk Annexation Petition-Summit View Addition No. 1 -

ANEX-23-0021.doc summit view.doc

2445-00 Annex Doc.pdf summit view.pdf

Annexation Legal.docx summit view.docx

Church annexation petition.pdf summit view.pdf

General Owner Consultant and Developer Authorization Form -

fillable.pdf summit view.pdf

ROI Petition.pdf summit view.pdf

Vicinity Map.docx summit view.docx

This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.

24-054

Annual Designation of the City Clerk’s Office as the public place for

posting of public notices for public meetings.

4B.H.

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

This Item was approved 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 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and

Talarico

Aye:

5. Recognitions

24-048

A Resolution recognizing February 2024 as Black History Month

5.A.

Presenter:

Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5

Attachments:

Black History Month

Signed Resolution No. 07-24.pdf

Councilmember Henjum read the Resolution recognizing February 2024

as Black History Month.

Jennifer Smith, One Body ENT, provided an overview of their Black

History Program event being held and introduced Devonne Bumpus a

student from Venetucci Elementary School who read a biography of

singer/dancer Debbie Allen.

Councilmember Donelson stated he felt the fourth clause of the

Resolution which states, “Whereas, the City of Colorado Springs

continues to work toward becoming a more inclusive community in which

all citizens, past, present, and future, are respected and recognized for

their contributions and potential contributions to our community, state,

and country” should be removed because he feels the City is already an

inclusive community.

President Pro Tem Iverson quoted Martin Luther King, Jr. and stated

she supports Councilmember Donelson's suggested amendment

because she believes words matter, the City is making gains regarding

inclusiveness, and the Resolution needs to be more positive and

honoring of these gains.

Councilmember Avila stated systemic racism continues to exist in the

City and to whitewash it is unacceptable while people of color continue

to suffer in the community.

President Helms stated he believes the City is an inclusive place but

believes they can work towards being even more inclusive.

Councilmember Leinweber stated Council always needs to be working

toward improving.

Councilmember Risley stated he supports the Resolution as it was

originally presented.

Councilmember Donelson stated he supports the Resolution in

recognition of Black History Month and the contributions of African

Americans, but not the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement,

which was added as the fourth clause, but withdrew his request to strike

the fourth clause.

Councilmember Avila explained how equality is different from equity.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber, that

the Resolution recognizing February 2024 as Black History 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:

24-036

A Resolution of Appreciation of Rhonda Embres, Fire Code Inspector

II, Fire Construction Services, for her 25 years of service to the City of

Colorado Springs.

5.B.

Presenter:

Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2

Brett Lacey, Fire Marshal.

Attachments:

Rhonda Embres Retiree Resolution (Employee Will Attend)

Signed Resolution No. 08-24.pdf

President Helms read the Resolution of Appreciation for Rhonda

Embres, Fire Code Inspector II, Fire Construction Services, Colorado

Springs Fire Department (CSFD), for her twenty-five years of service

with the City of Colorado Springs.

Brett Lacey, Fire Marshal, CSPD, acknowledged Ms. Embres and her

achievements.

Councilmember O’Malley and Councilmember Donelson expressed

gratitude for Ms. Embres’ service and accomplishments during her

career with the City.

Ms. Embres expressed appreciation for the opportunities she had been

given with the City, for the recognition, and for the CSFD Team.

Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by Councilmember Donelson, that

the Resolution of Appreciation of Rhonda Embres, Fire Code Inspector II, Fire

Construction Services, for her 25 years of service to the City of Colorado Springs

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:

6. Mayor's Business

There was no Mayor’s Business.

7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda

Citizen Jose Solano stated he is concerned with the future of the

Printer’s Union home.

Citizen Shannon Johnson spoke against the pornographic images

portrayed at Independent Records on Academy Boulevard and is

viewable by minors.

Citizen Debra Cain spoke about the two homeless deaths which

occurred during the recent subzero temperatures and requested

additional assistance for those experiencing homelessness and poverty.

Citizens Shane Hood and Barbera Berry requested free bus service

within the City.

Citizen Lon Halley introduced himself an provided a brief overview of

Capital Ministries.

Citizen Chauncy Johnson quoted Martin Luther King Jr. regarding

helping unhoused people.

8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar

There were no items called off the Consent Calendar.

9. Utilities Business

There was no Utilities Business.

10. Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business.

11. New Business

There was no New Business.

12. Public Hearing

CPC ZC

21-00140

Ordinance No. 24-01 amending the zoning map of the City of

Colorado Springs pertaining to 8 acres northeast of the Thunder

Mountain Avenue and Daydreamer Drive intersection from A

(Agricultural) to PK (Public Park) zone district.

12.A.

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

Presenter:

Katelynn Wintz, Planning + Neighborhood Services.

Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments:

ORD_NorthForkZC

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

NorthForkPark_Presentation_KW

CPC Report_North Fork Park

CPC_ConsentCalendar12.16.21_draft

Context Map

North fork minutes dec 2021

7.5.603.B Findings - ZC

Signed Ordinance No. 24-01.pdf

Katelynn Wintz, Planning and Neighborhood Services, presented the

Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City relating to eight acres

located northeast of the Thunder Mountain Avenue and Daydreamer

Drive intersection from A (Agricultural) to PK (Public Park) zone district.

She provided an overview of the North Fork Park zone change, vicinity

map, timeline of review, stakeholder involvement, application review

criteria, and optional motions.

Cody Humphries, La Plata Communities, representing the applicant,

provided an overview of the Briargate Master Plan, North Fork Park site,

and park land dedication.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if residents of El Paso County will

have access to this park. Connie Schmeisser, Landscape Architect,

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services, stated there are no plans to

put up a fencing at this time, but they will be doing an evaluation next

week regarding any potential safety concerns.

Citizen Sarah Knowley expressed appreciation for her questions

regarding access to Howells Road being answered.

Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Donelson, that the

Ordinance No. 24-01 establishing 8 acres as a PK (Public Park zone district based

upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria for establishing a

zone district as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.603.B 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:

ZONE-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-02 amending the zoning map of the City of

12.B.

Colorado Springs relating to 45.33 acres located southeast of N

Carefree Circle and Tutt Blvd from PDZ/AP-O/SS-O (Planned

Development Zone with Airport and Streamside Overlays) to

PK/AP-O/SS-O (Public Park with Airport and Streamside Overlays).

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

Presenter:

Ann Odom, Planner II, Planning + Neighborhood Services.

Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments:

Greenways - Ordinance

Greenways - Context Map

Project Statement_Land Use Statement

Greenways - Staff Report

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

Greenways consent minutes

Applicant Presentation - Greenways Neighborhood Park

CC Ready - All Public Comments

Greenways - CC Staff Presentation

Ann Odom, Planner II, Planning and Neighborhood Services, presented

the Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City relating to 45.33

acres located southeast of N Carefree Circle and Tutt Blvd from

PDZ/AP-O/SS-O (Planned Development Zone with Airport and

Streamside Overlays) to PK/AP-O/SS-O (Public Park with Airport and

Streamside Overlays). She provided an overview of the Greenways

Neighborhood Park zone change, vicinity map, stakeholder involvement,

agency review, application review criteria, and proposed motions.

Kyle Campbell, Classic Consulting, representing the applicant, provided

an overview of the site location and the Greenways at Sand Creek PUD

(Planned Unit Development) Concept Plan.

There were no comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Donelson, that the

Ordinance No. 24-02 establishing 45.33 acres as a PK/AP-O/SS-O (Public Park

with Airport and Streamside Overlays) zone district based upon the findings that

the request complies with the criteria for establishing a zone district as set forth

in City Code Section 7.5.704 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:

13. Added Item Agenda

There were no items added to the Agenda.

14. Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.