7.5.501 ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS GENERAL

7.5.515 DEVELOPMENT PLAN

President Helms introduced the discussion of the request to postpone an

appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve both The Market

at Pine Creek Major Concept Plan Amendment changing 7.87 acres from

Commercial to Commercial and Residential and the Royal Pine

Apartments Development Plan establishing multi-family residential

consisting of 7.87 acres located at 4150 Royal Pine Drive to a Special

Meeting on February 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm. He stated today’s discussion is

not a hearing, just a discussion regarding whether to postpone.

Councilmember Henjum stated both the applicant and appellant have

negotiated the request to postpone this hearing to this date.

Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber, to

postpone the appeal of the City Planning Commission decision to approve both

The Market at Pine Creek Major Concept Plan Amendment changing 7.87 acres

from Commercial to Commercial and Residential and the Royal Pine Apartments

Development Plan establishing multi-family residential consisting of 7.87 acres

located at 4150 Royal Pine Drive to a Special Meeting on February 26, 2024 at

1:00 pm. 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

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:

24-001

4A.A.

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)

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 finally passed on the Consent Calendar

24-017

4A.B.

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

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 finally passed on the Consent Calendar

4B. First Presentation:

24-059

4B.A.

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 23, 2024

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: 1-23-2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Final

The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.

24-073

4B.B.

Appointment of Outside Counsel and a Secretary to Serve the Colorado

Springs Independent Ethics Commission pursuant to City Code §

1.3.103(G).

Presenter:

Office of the City Attorney

This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.

24-010

4B.C.

A Resolution Approving An Economic Development Agreement

Between The City Of Colorado Springs And Project Stronghold

Presenter:

Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer

Shawna Lippert, Senior Economic Development Specialist

Attachments: RES_ProjectStronghold_2024

EDA_ProjectStronghold

Presentation_Stronghold EDA _ws

Signed Resolution No. 09-24.pdf

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

24-006

4B.D.

A Resolution to approve the draft 2024 Annual Action Plan for HUD

submittal

Presenter:

Catherine Duarte, HUD Programs Manager, Housing and Community

Vitality Department

Attachments: 2024 AAP Council Presentation

2024 Action Plan_Council Resolution

2024 AAP draft for Public Comment 12-15-2023

Signed Resolution No. 10-24.pdf

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

24-026

4B.E.

An Ordinance Exercising City Council's Legislative Authority Regarding

the Extension of Water Service and Outside City Water and/or

Wastewater Service to the Park Vista Subdivisions

Presenter:

Bryan English, PMP, Development Projects Manager, Customer Utilities

Connections

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: 3. FINAL - Park Vista Enclave Ordinance 20240129

4. FINAL - EXHIBIT A - Form of Agreement to Annex Template (Park

Vista Enclaves) 20240129

2. FINAL - City Council PPT (2-13-24) Park Vista Enclaves Ordinance

20240125

Signed Ordinance No. 24-08.pdf

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

24-021

4B.F.

Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Chief Executive Officer of

Colorado Springs Utilities to Enter Into an Agreement for Standby

Regional Water Service between Colorado Springs Utilities and

Stratmoor Hills Water District

Presenter:

Jenny Bishop, System Project Planning, Colorado Springs Utilities

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: 2 - CSU-StratmoorStandbyWaterServiceRES_2023-12-19

3 - Stratmoor Hills Standby Service Jan 2024 FINAL

Signed Resolution No. 11-24.pdf

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

24-022

4B.G.

Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Chief Executive Officer of

Colorado Springs Utilities to Enter Into an Agreement Regarding

Delivery/Exchange of Manitou Fry-Ark Project Water between Colorado

Springs Utilities and the City of Manitou Springs

Presenter:

Jenny Bishop, System Project Planning, Colorado Springs Utilities

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: 2 - CSU-ManitouFry-ArkProjectDeliveryRES-2023-12-19

3 - 2024 Manitou FRY-ARK EXCHG renewal FINAL 1-29-24

2024 Manitou FRY-ARK EXCHG renewal Appendix A - FINAL to

MANITOU

Signed Resolution No. 12-24.pdf

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

24-027

4B.H.

A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Chief Executive Officer of

Colorado Springs Utilities to Enter into an Addendum to the Agreement

for Convey, Treat, and Deliver Regional Water Service between

Colorado Springs Utilities and Triview Metropolitan District

Presenter:

Jenny Bishop, System Project Planning, Colorado Springs Utilities

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: 2 - CSU-TriviewCTDAddendumRES_2023-12-19

3 - Addendum to Triview CTD FINAL

Signed Resolution No. 13-24.pdf

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

24-024

4B.I.

A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Agreement Related to the

Settlement of Case Nos. 15CW3019, 18CW3041, and 16CW3015,

District Court, Water Division 5 State of Colorado

Presenter:

Abigail Ortega, Infrastructure and Resource Planning General Manager,

Colorado Springs Utilities

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: 2 - CSU-MOAsettlemetWaterRES_1-9-24 Clean

3 - Settlement Agreement Concerning Water Rights - Final 1-3-2024

Signed Resolution No. 14-24.pdf

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

24-019

4B.L.

A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding among

Colorado Springs Utilities, the City of Colorado Springs, El Paso

County, the El Paso-Teller County E911 Authority, and Teller County, to

Acquire Digital Orthorectified Imagery in 2024.

Presenter:

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Tim Scheiderer, Associate Attorney, City Attorney’s Office-Utilities

Michael Herrmann, Manager -Asset Management/Geospatial

Technology, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: 2 - PPGA MOU Resolution_2024

2024 PPGA MOU FINAL

2024 PPGA Project Summary Bullet

2024 PPGA Project Summary

Exhibit 1 - PPGA IGA

Exhibit 2 - PPGA 2024 SOW

Exhibit 3 - PPGA 2024 Cost breakdown

PPGA_2024 presentation City Council

Signed Resolution No. 15-24.pdf

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

24-077

4B.M.

Request for approval of a settlement amount with respect to a

wastewater backup claim, located at 2707 Gomer Avenue, Colorado

Springs, Colorado (“Claim”)

Presenter:

Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

This Informational Report was received on the Consent Calendar

24-062

4B.Q.

An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 23-65 (2024 Budget

Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the

General Fund in an amount not to exceed $2,600,000 in order to

purchase real estate as part of the Nevada Avenue Reconstruction

transportation projects, which will be fully reimbursed by the Pikes Peak

Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) in 2025, per the

Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Gayle Sturdivant, Acting Public Works Director

Chris Fiandaca, City Budget Manager

Attachments: FINAL-Ordinance-Supp Approp-Public Works land purchase

Signed Ordinance No. 24-13.pdf

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

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by President Pro Tem

Crow-Iverson, 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

24-060

5.A.

City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Presenter:

Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2

Attachments: 02132024 Boards Commissions and Committee Appointments

President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,

Commissions, and Committees.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Donelson, that

the Appointments to City Council 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

6. Mayor's Business

There was no Mayor’s Business.

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

Citizens Bettina Kennedy, Renee Bendrick, Janet Wagner, Kathryn

Czukas, and Laurie Mehegan spoke against the proposed Blodgett Open

Space Plan.

Citizen Corey Sutella spoke in favor of the proposed Blodgett Open Space

Plan.

Citizen Kandy Lewis spoke about human rights.

Citizens Debra Caine, Shane Hood, Barbara Berry, Marshall Law, Bradley

Elliott, Kurt Haehl, Carolyn Becker-Tuccio, Max Kronstadt, Reverend

Candace Woods, Samantha Christiansen, Shaun Walls, Genevieve

Richard, Jonathon Christiansen, Jackie Othan, Joe Nangels, Maryah

Lauer, and Molly Avion Marah Fitsinger, Electra Johnson, and David Behr

spoke about the need for additional warming shelters, housing, and

assistance for people experiencing homelessness and the issues they

have encountered at the Springs Rescue Mission.

Citizen Bruce Hamilton requested City Council be paid a living wage.

Citizen Charles Barber spoke about the need for clean drinking water.

8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar

24-025

4B.J.

An Ordinance Adding New Language to Article 10 of Chapter 12

(Utilities) of the Code of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended,

Pertaining to the Colorado Springs Underground Damage Prevention

Safety Program (CSUDPSP or the Program).

Presenter:

Melissa Brown, Energy Regulatory and Compliance Manager, Colorado

Springs Utilities

Travas Deal, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: 2 - CSU-Article10ORDredlines-2024-01-03

3 - CSU-Article10ORD-2023-12-15

Signed Ordinance No. 24-09.pdf

Melissa Brown, , Energy Regulatory and Compliance Manager, Colorado

Springs Utilities (CSU), presented the Ordinances adding new language to

Article 10 of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the City Code pertaining to the

Colorado Springs Underground Damage Prevention Safety Program

(CSUDPSP) and adding new language to Article 1 of Chapter 12 (Utilities)

of the City Code pertaining to Underground Excavation Regulations. She

stated the scope and impact are regarding adding stop work authority to

third party excavators and it would be in accordance to stopping unsafe dig

practices in accordance with dig laws and code that are already existing.

She gave an example of a third-party excavator who is digging in an area

without locates.

Councilmember Donelson requested additional information regarding

locates. Ms. Brown stated locates, by law, are required when doing any

excavation or digging and identify utility infrastructure that is located

underground as well as telecom cable and things of that nature.

Ms. Brown provided a brief background, the reason behind the changes,

total damages, audit results, and requested change to reduce damages.

Councilmember Donelson asked Ms. Brown to define third party excavator.

Ms. Brown stated the third-party excavator is a contractor that is not

working on behalf of CSU that is hired by other businesses in the

community that are performing excavation work. Renee Congdon, City

Attorney's Office, stated CSU already has the authority to issue a stop work

order against a property owner so this does not change that provision, and

this is more in line with if a fiber company is excavating on private property

which was not at the request of the property owner.

Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico,

that the Ordinance adding language to Article 10 (Underground Damage

Prevention Safety Program) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of

Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to underground excavation

regulations, to further the Programs' ability to prevent underground damages be

approved on first reading. 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

24-023

4B.K.

An Ordinance Adding New Language to Article 1 of Chapter 12 (Utilities)

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

Pertaining to Underground Excavation Regulations.

Presenter:

Melissa Brown, Energy Regulatory and Compliance Manager, Colorado

Springs Utilities

Travas Deal, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: 2 - CSU-AbatementORDredlines_2024-01-03

3 - CSU-AbatementORD_2023-12-15

Signed Ordinance No. 24-10.pdf

Please see comments in Agenda item 4B.J.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance adding language to Article 1 (Underground Damage

Prevention Safety Program) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of

Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to underground excavation

regulations, to further the Programs' ability to prevent underground damages be

approved on first reading. 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

24-034

4B.N.

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

petition for the annexation of PTAA Addition No 1 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.doc

PTAA - Annexation Plat.pdf

PTAA - Petition.pdf

PTAA - SOA.pdf

PTAA Vicinity Map.docx

PTAA_Legal Description.pdf

Councilmember Risley stated his company is part of the design team for

this project and even though he believes he can remain fair and impartial

will recuse himself.

Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, to refer

the petition and map for PTAA Addition No 1 Annexation to the City

Administration to determine whether the petition and map substantially comply

with the requirements of the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965 and City Code be

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

8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Talarico

1 - Risley

Aye:

Recused:

4B.O. ZONE-23-00 An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs

pertaining to 7500 square feet located at 903 Swope Avenue from R-1 6

(Single-Family - Medium) to R2 (Two-Family).

(Quasi-Judicial - 1st Reading only to set the public hearing for February

27, 2024)

Presenter:

Austin Cooper, Planner II, Planning + Neighborhood Services

Peter Wysocki, Planning Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Staff Report

Public Comment Response Letter

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

CPC Minutes

903 Swope ZC_Staff

Signed Ordinance No. 24-11.pdf

Councilmember Donelson stated that they are not only setting a hearing

date, but they are also voting to approve the zone change on first reading

and therefore, he will be voting no.

Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson,

that the ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs

pertaining to 7500 square feet located at 903 Swope Avenue from R-1 6

(Single-Family - Medium) to R2 (Two-Family) for the purpose of providing notice

and setting a public hearing date for February 27, 2024, to consider the 903

Swope Ave zone change ordinance be approved on first reading. The motion

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

8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico

1 - Donelson

Aye:

No:

4B.P. SUBD-23-01 An ordinance vacating portions of a public right-of-way known as

Lierman street consisting of 0.443 acres located between North

Cascade Ave and Schafer Heights.

(Legislative) (1st Reading only to set the public hearing date for February

27, 2024)

Presenter:

Allison Stocker AICP, Planner II, Planning + Neighborhood Services

Department

Peter Wysocki, Planning Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services

Department

Attachments: SUBD-23-0145_Updated_Ordinance_ADS_20230228

SUBD-23-0145_Updated_Exhibit_A_ADS_20240228

SUBD-23-0145_Ord_ExhibitB_ADS_20240119

SUBD-23-0145_Presentation_CC_20240126

7.5.703 VACATION OF PUBLIC STREETS OR RIGHTS-OF- WAY

SUBD-23-0145_Full_Memo_ADS_20240119

President Helms stated this is only to set a hearing date.

Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico,

that the ordinance vacating Lierman Street public right-of-way that is 0.443 acres

and is located between North Cascade Ave and Schafer Heights for the purpose

of providing notice and setting a public hearing date for February 27, 2024, to

consider the Pikeview right-of-way vacation ordinance be approved on first

reading. 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

9. Utilities Business

There was no Utilities Business.

10. Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business.

11. New Business

24-082

11.A.

A Resolution Protecting The Security And Quality Of Life Of The Citizens

Of Colorado Springs

Presenter:

Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1

Attachments:

Resolution Protecting the Security and Quality of Life of the Citizens

of COS 2-6-24

Signed Resolution No. 16-24.pdf

Councilmember Donelson presented the Resolution protecting the security

and quality of life of the citizens of Colorado Springs and affirms it will not

become a Sanctuary City, valuing its safety and quality of life.

Councilmember Henjum asked for the definition of the term “Sanctuary

City”. Ben Bolinger, Legislative Counsel, City Attorney‘s Office, stated he

does not believe there is a legal definition of “Sanctuary City”.

Councilmember Henjum asked that given that there is no legal definition,

what is the impact of City Council passing this Resolution. Mr. Bolinger

stated he does not believe this Resolution has any legal impact, and it is a

political statement.

Councilmember Henjum asked if El Paso County is working with the City

and the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management

(PPROEM) to prepare for any contingencies. Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff,

stated the Administration invited them to a planning meeting but they

declined.

Councilmember Henjum asked if the City Council has the power to compel

the County to work with the City through PPROEM. Ms. Fabos stated

PPROEM is a joint agency and both the City, and/or the County has the

authority to act independently or together.

Councilmember Henjum asked how this recent news has impacted the

City. Ms. Fabos stated they are aware that with a humanitarian crisis

happening approximately sixty miles north of the City, there is a very real

possibility for impacts and it would be vastly irresponsible for the City not to

prepare for that so they are working with PPROEM to look at any

hypothetical situation that could reasonably be anticipated, assess

resources, and figure out how to would respond if it were to happen.

Councilmember Henjum requested the status of individuals in the City who

have immigration status as an asylee and if there is an immigration crisis in

Colorado Springs. Ms. Fabos stated there is not an immigration crisis in

Colorado Springs right now, but there is certainly one in Denver, CO and

they have been in touch with people throughout the state so they can

continue to monitor what is happening. She stated they are aware of

twenty-one families having come through Colorado Springs and as of

Friday, February 9, 2024, they were aware of nine remaining families

receiving shelter and are not aware of any large buses or charter transport.

She stated the one group arrival they heard about two weeks ago is

believed to have been sent by a Denver area nonprofit and they checked

with the City of Denver and Department of Health and Servies (DHS) and

they did not have any knowledge or coordination with that.

Councilmember Henjum asked if the City is spending any money on this

crisis. Mr. Bolinger stated the after the budgets are passed, they are

administered by the Mayor’s Office. Ms. Fabos stated after City money is

awarded to support non-profit partners, it is up to them to serve their

missions.

Councilmember Henjum asked about the legal status of people who are

crossing the border. Ms. Fabos stated they have been told by the State

level Office of Emergency Management that the majority of the people they

are seeing have gone through Customs and Border Patrol and have

received an Alien Identification (AI) number which they are issued pending

a hearing seeking asylum status but one of the issues is that these

hearings are being pushed out one to three years from now because of the

immense backlog.

Councilmember Donelson asked if there is any more recent information.

Ms. Fabos stated the information they received was as of last Friday,

February 9, 2024. Councilmember Donelson asked if they are seeking any

additional information. Ms. Fabos stated the PPROEM has been having

regular calls with the City and State for the past six months.

Councilmember Donelson asked if Denver, CO is now housing illegal

immigrants in hotels here in Colorado Springs because the hotels in

Denver are full. Ms. Fabos stated they have told the City that they have not

considered using hotels in this area.

Councilmember Donelson stated The Gazette ran a front-page article that

stated there were 1,200 illegal immigrants/undocumented persons being

treated in our hospitals locally in 2023. Ms. Fabos stated they spoke with

the CEO of Memorial Central who clarified that information came from the

State and the criteria they used was someone who did not have or did not

know their Social Security number which does not necessarily tie to

immigration status.

Councilmember Donelson requested the Administration be more proactive

in finding out how many immigrants are in the City. Ms. Fabos stated the

local nonprofits do not ask for immigration status, the City cannot compel

them to ask, and nor would the City be interested in interfering with the

mission of a nonprofit.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the City intends to spend taxpayer

money on illegal immigrants. Ms. Fabos stated the City is not a sheltering

organization, they would work with its nonprofit partners who have those

resources, and if there was a fire, the Colorado Springs Fire Department

(CSFD) would respond and if there was a situation unsafe in the City, the

Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) would respond.

Citizens Paulette Hubbard, Phyllis Dunn, Nyx Archuleta-Henderson, Karin

White, Reverend Lee Ann Bryce, Kate Beall, Gloria Martinez, Anna

Wermuth, Susan Bolduc, John Lynch, Brianne Smith, Barbara Bowen,

Katherine Czukas, Woody Longmire, Nadya Benitez, Jennifer Cecil,

Samantha Christiansen ceded their time to Jerima King, Electra Johnson,

Vicky Witte, Siena Mann, Genevieve Richard, Marah Fitsinger, Molly Avion,

Patricia Reitwiesner, Abigail Tenney, Karyna Lemus, Brown Bryce, Thea

Roland, Arlene Bjugstad, Luke Letscher, Maryah Lauer, David Behr,

Matthew Jones, Charles Johnson, Jonathan Christiansen, Steve Clement,

Susan Permit, Pablo Capistrano, and Jackie Othan spoke in opposition of

the proposed Resolution.

Citizen Michael Cole spoke about making the Department of Justice (DOJ)

responsible for illegal immigrants.

Citizens Kiven Waid, Julianne Wilson, Mary Ann Robertson, Jean Hamilton,

Chenoa Flick, Skippy Poland, and Candy Boyer spoke in favor of the

proposed Resolution.

Citizen Alvin Sexton spoke about how immigration law is controlled by the

Federal Government and the City needs to focus on preparing for a crisis.

Councilmember Henjum stated she does not support this Resolution

because she feels it is unnecessary, has no legal authority and adds

nothing to what the Mayor has already affirmed about Colorado Springs

status as a non-sanctuary city and his intention to continue planning to meet

whatever challenges may come.

Councilmember Talarico stated her constituents believe this is gross

misuse of the City Council platform, she read a statement from one of her

constituents, and stated she will be voting no because she believes this

Resolution is operating from fear which is not a good place to operate

from.

Councilmember Avila spoke about her father’s military service to the

United States, her family’s experience with discrimination, and stated the

proposed Resolution is a distraction and a political ploy and she will not be

supporting it.

Councilmember Donelson stated City Council often adopts Resolutions in

order to make a statement and express their views on a topic, this

Resolution was proposed because he and some of his colleagues are

concerned about the chaos at the border with eight million people crossing

the border within the past three years, the City does not have the budget to

support being a Sanctuary City, Denver, CO is suffering greatly right now,

their medical system is under a lot of stress with $136 million deficit,

Colorado Springs local medical system is under stress, and he is proud to

be voting yes on it today.

Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by President Pro Tem

Crow-Iverson, that the Resolution protecting the security and quality of life of the

citizens of Colorado Springs be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0

6 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Risley

3 - Avila, Henjum, and Talarico

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

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

Helms adjourned the meeting at 4:30 PM.

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk