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Tuesday, August 13, 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.

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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 Chaplain Bill Norris from the Bible Missionary

Church.

President Helms led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements

Councilmember Donelson requested items 4B.B. to be removed from the

Consent Calendar.

President Helms requested item 10.A. be moved to after item 4.

Consensus of Council agreed to these changes on the agenda.

3.A.

24-278

A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the

City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, El Paso County, Colorado and the

Colorado Department of Transportation for a Comprehensive Roadway

Access Control Plan for SH 83

Presenter:

Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer

Todd Frisbie, PE, PTOE, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works

Attachments:

COS CDOT SH 83 ACP 09242024

IGA-SH83ACP-RES-2024-06-11

Complete Draft Co 83 ACP 331002877 August 28 2024

Councilmember Risley requested this item be postponed to the September

10, 2024 City Council meeting in order for the Exhibits to be corrected to

align with the language in the agreement.

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

that this Resolution be postponed to the September 10, 2024 City Council

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

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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:

4A.A. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-60 annexing into the City of Colorado Springs that

area known as Dublin Park Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 2.06

acres located 125 feet west of the end of Integrity Court and south of

Cottonwood Creek.

(Legislative)

Presenter:

Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood

Services

Attachments: ANEX ORD_Dublin Park Addition No. 1

Exhibit A - Dublin Park Addition No. 1

Staff Report_Dublin Park Addition No.1_CS

Attachment 1_Petition for Annexation_CS

Attachment 2_Vicinity Map_CS

Attachment 3_FIA Below Threshold - Correspondence_CS

7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND

Signed Ordinance No. 24-60.pdf

This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.

4A.B. ZONE-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-61 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado

Springs pertaining to 2.06 acres establishing a PK/SS-O/AF-O (Public

Park with Streamside and United States Air Force Academy Overlay)

zone district based upon the findings that the request complies with the

criteria for a Zoning Map Amendment as set forth in City Code Section

7.5.704.

(Legislative)

Presenter:

Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood

Services

Attachments: Zone ORD_Dublin Park Addition No. 1_CS

Exhibit A & B - Zone Legal Description_Dublin Park Addition No. 1

Staff Report_Dublin Park Addition No.1_CS

Attachment 1_Project Statement and Land Use Statement_CS

Attachment 2_Zone Change Map_CS

Attachment 3_Legal Description_CS

Attachment 4_Mineral Rights_CS

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

Signed Ordinance No. 24-61.pdf

This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.

4B. First Presentation:

24-432

4B.A.

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 23, 2024

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: 7-23-2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Final

The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Motion by Councilmember Avila, 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

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Aye:

Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley,

and Talarico

5. Recognitions

24-434

5.A.

City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Presenter:

Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2

Attachments: 08132024 Boards Commissions and Committee Appointments

President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,

Commissions, and Committees for the Airport Advisory Committee.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that

the appointments to the Airport Advisory Commission be approved. The motion

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

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Aye:

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

Talarico

President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,

Commissions, and Committees for the Law Enforcement Transparency

and Advisory Commission (LETAC).

Citizen Tymm Hoffman, nominee appointee, to the LETAC provided a brief

history of himself, his family, and his background.

Citizens Heather Cloninger, Brandi Lea, Jason Hodgson, Meron Hoffman,

Theresa Null, Bernadette Guthrie, Kat Gayle, and Darayus Gorimaar spoke

in support of Mr. Hoffman’s appointment.

Citizen Derrick Willburn, Jim Robertson, Brett Dayberry, Janice Taylor, Ivy

Liu, Pattie Gould, Jeany Rush, and Darcy Shoeining spoke in opposition of

Mr. Hoffman’s appointment.

Mr. Hoffman stated he welcomes a conversation with anyone who would

like to meet with him, and he is not anti-police or anti-American and he is

concerned about the City.

President Helms requested the two appointees be bifurcated. Consensus

of City Council agreed to President Helm’s request.

Councilmember Leinweber stated he will not be supporting the

appointment of Mr. Hoffman because the erosion of trust between the

community and the police, the declining mental health of the police force,

and he does not believe Mr. Hoffman can separate his deep family

concerns and what is political.

Councilmember Talarico requested additional information from the

Councilmember who served on the selection committee regarding the

nomination of Mr. Hoffman. Councilmember Donelson stated six

Councilmembers were not at Mr. Hoffman’s interview, there is only support

from one of the three Councilmembers who interviewed him, Mr. Hoffman

can still provide input to the committee without serving on the committee,

City Council emails are available to the public through the Colorado Open

Records Act (CORA), and the committee Chair should not be soliciting

people to speak for or against a nominee.

Councilmember O’Malley stated his choice was Jonathan Williams.

President Helms stated City Councilmembers are liaisons to the

committee and do not vote on the committee, but they are responsible for

appointing members to the committee, Mr. Hoffman gave a really good

interview, they had to weigh whether he would be more positive or negative

to LETAC, he also preferred Mr. Williams, and has some concerns

appointing Mr. Hoffman.

Councilmember Donelson stated if a majority of the Councilmembers who

interviewed for the position do not recommend the appointment, it should

end there and not come before City Council for a predictable vote.

Councilmember Avila stated LETAC is not an accountability committee, it

is an advisory committee who had 130 applicants, and originally City

Council wanted diversity on the committee. She apologized to Mr. Hoffman

for subjecting him to the criticism he was given today, provided an overview

of the current members on LETAC which she feels has become less and

less diverse, and the committee should be pro community/police

interaction.

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

appointment of Tymm Hoffman to the Law Enforcement Transparency and

Advisory Commission be approved. The motion failed by a vote of 2-7-0-0

2 - Avila, and Henjum

Aye:

No:

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

Councilmember O'Malley made a motion that Johnathan Williams, nominee

appointee as an alternate member to LETAC, be moved to a voting

member of LETAC.

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

the appointment of Johnathan Williams as a voting member to the Law

Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission be approved. The motion

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

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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 James Howard, Ted Collins, and Roe Collins stated their small

businesses were victim to smash and grab robberies and requested City

Council work with them to prevent this type of crime from occurring.

Citizen Theresa Null spoke about how she feels the Citadel Mall is unsafe.

Citizens Dutch Shultz, President, Old North End Neighborhood, Dianne

Bridges, Historic Neighborhoods Partnership, Cheryl Brown, President,

Historic Uptown Neighborhood Association, Tam Walenski, Lisa Bigelow,

Tim Hoiles, Jeff Norton, Dana Duggan, and Kat Gayle spoke in favor of a

ballot issue regarding building height limits.

8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar

24-370

4B.B.

A Resolution declaring the intent of the City of Colorado Springs,

Colorado to carry forward its 2024 allocation of private activity bonds for

the purpose of constructing multi-family housing for low-and

middle-income families or persons.

Presenter:

Katie Sunderlin, Acting Chief Housing Officer, Housing and Community

Vitality Department

Attachments: 2024 COS Carryforward - Inducement Resolution

2024 PAB Carryforward

Signed Resolution No. 101-24.pdf

Katie Sunderlin, Acting Chief Housing Officer, Housing and Community

Vitality Department, presented the Resolution declaring the intent of the

City to carry forward its 2024 allocation of private activity bonds (PAB) for

the purpose of constructing multi-family housing for low-and middle-income

families or persons. She provided an overview of the private activity bonds

(PAB) 2024 allocations, carryforward purposes, use and carryforward

options, available PAB, and progress on previously issued projects.

Councilmember Donelson stated he pulled this item from the Consent

Calendar so he could go on record asking if location is one of the factors in

which PAB projects get approved and how it is being welcomed by the

neighborhood that it would be in or the surrounding area. He stated he

does not want to see another example like Royal Pines where the City had

to rezone the property and the neighborhood expected medical buildings,

not high-density apartments which is now being challenged in court.

Councilmember Donelson requested staff to notify City Council if there is

going to be strong objections from the neighborhoods otherwise, he will be

voting no on these PAB projects.

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

Resolution declaring the intent of the City to carry forward its 2024 allocation of

private activity bonds for the purpose of constructing multi-family housing for

low-and middle-income families or persons be adopted. The motion passed by a

vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

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

Talarico

9. Utilities Business

There was no Utilities Business.

10. New Business

24-392

10.A.

A Resolution Submitting To The Registered Qualified Electors Of The

City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado, At The Coordinated Election

Conducted By Mail Ballot To Be Held On Tuesday, November 5, 2024,

The Question Of Extending For Ten (10) Years The Existing 0.57%

Temporary City Sales And Use Tax For Road Repairs And

Improvements Within The City, As A Continuation Of A Voter-Approved

Revenue Change; Providing For The Form Of The Ballot Title And Text;

Providing For Certain Matters With Respect To The Election; And

Providing The Effective Date Of This Resolution

Presenter:

Yemi Mobolade, Mayor

Travis Easton, P.E., Deputy Chief of Staff - Infrastructure and

Development

Richard Mulledy, PE, Public Works Director

Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer

Attachments: 1_BallotRoadRepairImprovementsExtension2024-RES

2_ RES Exhibit A - Planned Paving List

2C3 Roadway Maintenance Presentation

Signed Resolution No. 102-24.pdf

Gayle Sturdivant, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer presented

the Resolution submitting to the registered, qualified electors of the City the

question of extending for a ten-year period the temporary sales and use tax

for road repairs and improvements at a rate of 0.57 percent as a voter

approved revenue change (2C) and provided a brief overview of 2C, the

importance of maintenance, accomplishments of 2C, how 2C is managed,

2015 system condition, 2020 system condition, current system condition,

and projected system condition. She identified 2C methodology, what is

next for 2C, draft ballot question, and 2C 2026 through 2035.

Mayor Yemi and Councilmember Henjum encouraged citizens to vote yes

on this ballot question.

Citizen Devin Camacho, Director of Government Affairs, spoke in support

of this ballot question.

Citizen Tim Hoiles stated if 2C is passed, City Staff needs to be held

accountable for how the revenue is spent.

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

Resolution submitting to the registered qualified electors of the City of Colorado

Springs, Colorado, at the coordinated election conducted by mail ballot to be

held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the question of extending the temporary

sales and use tax for road repairs and improvements at a rate of 0.57% for a

ten-year period as a voter approved revenue change exempt from spending and

revenue limitations; providing for the form of the ballot title; providing for certain

matters with respect to the election; and providing the effective date of this

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

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Aye:

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

Talarico

24-396

10.B.

An Ordinance Submitting A Charter Amendment To The Registered

Electors Of The City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado, At The

Coordinated Election Conducted By Mail Ballot To Be Held On

November 5, 2024, Adding A New Section 15-130 Of The City Charter

Prohibiting Retail Marijuana Establishments

Presenter:

Lynette Crow-Iverson, President Pro Tem and Councilmember At Large

Attachments: CO Springs rec mj charter ordinance_07.17.2024.docx

President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson presented the Ordinance submitting a

Charter amendment to the registered electors of the City at the November

5, 2024 Coordinated Election, adding a new Section 15-130 prohibiting

retail marijuana establishments. She provided an overview of what

commercialization looks like, THC potency explosion-Colorado data, 2021

teen deaths by suicide: marijuana is number one substance in toxicology

results among fifteen- to nineteen-year-olds, youth mental health/suicide

crisis in Colorado, percentage of marijuana present in autopsy toxicology

screen for suicides among fifteen- to eighteen-year-olds from 2014 to

2021, public/policy misperceptions, and El Paso County overview. She

identified the reasons to reject commercialization in the City, public health

statements regarding adolescent marijuana use, and the organization One

Chance to Grow Up.

Citizen Tom Scudder, Truman Bradley, Adam Gillard, Liz Zukowski, Stan

Zisles, Chauncy Johnson, Bryon Andenoff, and Sasha Kalcheff Korn spoke

in opposition of the proposed Charter amendment.

Citizens Jack Briggs, Diane Carlson, Doug Robinson, Alton Dilard,

Jennifer Yates, in favor of the proposed Charter amendment.

Councilmember Avila asked if the number of signatures were sufficient for

the citizen initiative. Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk, stated the verification

process has not been completed yet.

Councilmember Avila asked if marijuana use has the same outcomes as

alcohol use. Mr. Briggs stated it does not.

Councilmember Avila asked if Mr. Chauncey Johnson was in support of the

proposed Charter amendment to be put on the ballot since he spoke about

voter suppression. Mr. Johnson stated he is not; he supports the citizen

initiative to be put on the ballot but putting both on the ballot would confuse

voters.

Councilmember Henjum stated it is currently illegal to sell recreational

marijuana in Colorado Springs, adding an alternative ballot issue may be

confusing to voters, there may be unintentional consequences of a Charter

amendment, the marijuana industry is heavily regulated, there is a concern

marijuana will be sold on the black market, there will be a loss of revenue,

and prohibition of alcohol did not work, but she will be voting to put this on

the ballot in order to let the people decide.

Councilmember O’Malley stated the City is home to five military

installations which require very stringent national security practices which

includes not doing drugs and he supports this initiative wholeheartedly.

Councilmember Talarico stated she will be supporting this ballot measure

due to her personal experience with family members obtaining medical

marijuana cards and the amount of THC in the product.

Councilmember Avila stated marijuana is already here, this initiative just

states the City will not receive the sales tax revenue for the sale of it, and

addiction is different from the sale of it, much like how it is for alcohol.

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

the Ordinance submitting a Charter amendment to the registered electors of the

City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the Coordinated Election conducted by

mail ballot to be held on November 5, 2024, adding a new Section 15-130 of the

City Charter prohibiting retail marijuana establishments be approved on first

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

24-438

10.C.

A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the El

Paso County Clerk and Recorder and the City of Colorado Springs

regarding the conduct and administration of the November 5, 2024,

Coordinated Election

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: IGA Resolution.docx

FinalCity of Colorado Springs_November 2024.pdf

Signed Resolution No. 103-24.pdf

There were no comments on this item.

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

the Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the El Paso

County Clerk and Recorder and the City of Colorado Springs regarding the

conduct and administration of the November 5, 2024, Coordinated Election be

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

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

1 - Avila

Aye:

No:

24-277

10.D.

An Ordinance of the City of Colorado Springs determining it is

necessary to establish the Old Colorado City Downtown Development

Authority and submitting a question of creating the Old Colorado City

Downtown Development Authority, a question of establishing an ad

valorem tax mill levy at a rate not to exceed five mills within the

boundaries of said district, a question of exempting revenues collected

for the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority from Article

X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, Section 7-90 of the Charter

of the City of Colorado Springs, and statutory revenue limitations, and a

question of authorizing the issuance of debt for the Old Colorado City

Downtown Development Authority by the City of Colorado Springs at the

election on November 5, 2024, and authorizing certain other actions

concerning the election, determining organizational aspects of the Old

Colorado City Downtown Development Authority Board, and providing

other details related thereto.

Presenter:

Jamie Giellis, President, Centro Inc.

Attachments: ORD_Old Colorado City DDA-Creation

OCC DDA Presentation for City Council - FINAL June13-24

Jamie Giellis, President, Centro Inc., Consultant to Old Colorado City

(OCC) Partnership, provided an overview of the necessity to establish the

OCC Downtown Development Authority (DDA), plan for OCC’s future, their

approach, participation in initial engagement, questions asked, vision for

OCC, deciding on a tool to support OCC, focus areas for

funding/leadership, and proposed district boundary. She identified the

demographics of the area, potential tools for OCC, stakeholders for DDA

formation, generating financial resources, DDA funding, Board

composition, DDA creation process, proposed ballot language, DDA Plan

of Development, and statements of support.

Councilmember Donelson requested additional information regarding an

inactive voter. Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk, explained that an inactive

voter is someone who has had an election mail piece come back as

undeliverable or they have not voted in two years, but if they want to vote in

an election, they can re-register and then be issued a ballot.

Councilmember Donelson asked how the City Council representative is

determined. Ms. Giellis stated it is the Council representative for the area

in which the district is being formed. Councilmember Donelson stated City

Council may want the option to select someone else to represent. Trevor

Gloss, Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, stated the proposed Ordinance

does not specify the district the Councilmember needs to be from.

Councilmember O’Malley asked what is not currently being serviced by the

City of Colorado Springs. Ms. Giellis stated what they have heard from the

community is there are multiple groups that have formed over the years to

take on different interest areas but none of them have any sort of

sustainable source of funding and this is creating a consolidated

organization with a clear leadership voice who can become a better

partner to the City in delivering services in the area and who can

communicate better with the City about what the needs are of the

community and when they met with the City Departments, they indicated

that they do not know how best how to best work with the community to

identify where the highest level service needs are.

Councilmember Donelson asked who will be mailing the ballots out. Ms.

Giellis stated Spencer Fane, LLC, will be coordinating the election.

Councilmember Donelson asked if there was a minimum number of votes

needed to pass this. Ms. Giellis stated there is not because it is not

required by State statute.

Councilmember Talarico asked if this Ordinance is approved by City

Council only allows this initiative to be voted on by residents but does not

approve any aspects of the DDA. Ms. Giellis stated that is correct.

President Helms asked why OCC does not join the current DDA or create

a Business Improvement District instead. Ms. Giellis stated there are

challenges with expansion of a DDA because once the district is formed,

the only way to opt in is to go each parcel owner one by one and the issue

about forming a BID is that the cost of any improvements or investments in

the area would fall on the business owners even though the residential

parcels which are intermixed would also receive benefit from the safety and

security being added and residents would not have a voice on a BID.

Councilmember Leinweber stated the reason there needs to be a separate

district is because of the different needs of the different communities and

he will be supporting this initiative.

Citizens Ryan Lloyd, Adam Stepan, Becca Sickbert, Becky Powell, Sarah

Vaas, Jay Gust, Cassidy Sedlacek, Andrea Warner, Justin Trudeau, and

Dana Duggan spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance.

President Helms asked if the proposed DDA would replace the current

Colorado Avenue Gateway Special Improvement Maintenance District

(SIMD). Ms. Powell stated it would.

President Helms asked if residents pay taxes for the SIMD. Ms. Powell

stated they do not.

President Helms asked if the dissolution of the Gateway SIMD would have

to go on the ballot. Mr. Gloss stated it would be handled after the creation

of the DDA and the general practice is to take the mill levy down to zero

and distribute the money back to the City or another organization. Charae

McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, stated the current mill levy for the SIMD

is 1.009 mills, if the DDA were passed, they would come to City Council to

set the mill levy to zero, so the SIMD is no longer functioning, and dissolve

the board.

Jariah Walker, Executive Director, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal

Authority (CSURA), stated his main concern is with the lack of modeling

regarding the sales tax revenue for the proposed DDA because TIF is

highly controversial and is challenged often.

Citizen Dana Duggan stated Councilmember Leinweber’s business may

benefit from the DDA. Councilmember Leinweber stated his business is

not located within the proposed DDA boundaries.

Mr. Gloss stated the applicant has requested the Ordinance be amended

because it was discovered that Jamie Dodd resided just outside of the

proposed boundary so they would like to request that Jamie Dodd be

replaced with Becky Cooper Powell as a board member.

Councilmember Donelson requested there be a minimum of forty percent

of the number of ballots returned. Ben Bolinger, Corporate Division Chief,

Office of the City Attorney, stated they have not found the authority that this

is allowed in State statute. Councilmember Donelson requested this item

be postponed until this is researched further.

Councilmember Avila stated she does not feel it is right to put that

minimum condition on the DDA.

Councilmember O’Malley stated he is not going to support this based on

the statement that the government is not doing its job, but he does support

Councilmember Donelson’s request to postpone it.

Mr. Gloss stated because this is an Ordinance which requires two

readings, if it is postponed it will not be approved in time for the election.

Ms. Johnson stated the election is scheduled for November 5, 2024. Mr.

Bolinger asked if the election could be held on a different day. Ms. Geillis

stated per State law, it could not.

Councilmember Donelson asked if a special City Council meeting could be

held if the proposed amendment is considered substantial and the

Ordinance requires a third reading. Ms. Johnson stated the City Charter

requires a minimum of ten days between each reading of an Ordinance.

Mr. Gloss stated State statute CRS 31.25.804 states if a majority of the

qualified electors voting in the election vote for the establishment of a

Downtown Development Authority, the authority shall be established

pursuant to the provisions, so the state statute is requiring a simple majority

of the qualified electors that vote it does not say Council can alter that with

a minimum voter requirement. Councilmember Donelson and President

Pro Tem Crow-Iverson withdrew their proposed amendment to require a

minimum number of ballots returned.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that

this Ordinance allowing the questions to be put before the electorate within the

district with the amendment that board member Jamie Dodd be replaced with

Becky Cooper Powell as a board member. 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:

11. Unfinished Business

Amara Annexations Second Readings

These items will be heard at 1:00 PM.

Estimated time: 2 hours

11.A. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-62 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 1 Annexation Consisting Of 0.644

Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Councilmember Avila asked what services Colorado Spring Utilities (CSU)

provides to Manitou Springs. Mayor Graham stated CSU provides electric,

natural gas, and bulk service for wastewater to Manitou Springs and the

cumulative total is over $300,000 over the span of eleven years. Tristan

Gearhart, Chief Planning and Financial Officer, CSU, stated the impacts

from a potential rider, based on the cost they have been presented

throughout the annexation process, shows that for a typical residential

customer, the impact would be $8.52 a month for first year of the rider, it

goes down in the subsequent years when there is less capital infrastructure

being put in place, and it goes back up again if there is a year where

there's more capital infrastructure being put into the development and the

$300,000 is what they calculated for Manitou Springs over an eleven year

period.

Councilmember Avila asked if wastewater is included in that cost. Mr.

Gearhart stated he will need to research that because it is bulk service

through a tariff.

Citizens Tom Strand, Brett Smith, Tom Wilson, Drew Petrie, Susan Patee,

Kevin Treble, Chris Bender, Tim Hatton, Dana Duggan, Hayley Gleason,

and Bill Murray spoke in support of the Amara annexation.

Citizens Maggie Hanna, Jay Frost, Jack Goble, Michael Bartolo, Ryan

Hemphill, Matt Heimrich, Mike Roe, Brett Smith, Mary Sprunger-Froese,

Karen Simon, LeRad Niles, Jack Damoli, Dallas May, spoke in opposition

of the Amara annexation.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if they do not vote for this, will Council

have any say in the growth of the region. Mr. Strand stated approving this is

a step in the right direction and doing right for the community by providing

housing for them.

Councilmember Risley asked if CSU was in partnership with the

community in the Arkansas Valley. Mr. Heinrich confirmed they are, but no

one said they were going to annex 3,500 acres and build a city south of

Colorado Springs.

Councilmember Talarico asked how LaPlata Communities will ensure

developers will provide affordable and attainable housing. Mike

Ruebenson, Chief Operating Officer, La Plata Communities, representing

the applicant, stated it has been defined that eighty percent or less

Average Median Income(AMI) which allows someone to pay thirty percent

of their income to housing and La Plata Communities has voluntarily

committed to build a minimum of seven percent of homes which fit in that

range.

Councilmember Leinweber asked what the differences are between City

and El Paso County stormwater standards. Richard Mulledy, Director,

Public Works Department, stated this development would be held to meet

Colorado Springs drainage criteria which is very substantial and over the

past ten years, the City has invested in improving water quality.

Councilmember Henjum asked how builders will be held accountable to

build affordable housing to United States Department of Housing and

Urban Development (HUD) standards. Mr. Ruebenson stated they will

require builders to participate in the program they develop to manage that

and even though it is not a part of the annexation agreement, they have

publicly committed to provide that.

Councilmember Leinweber requested additional information regarding

childcare as infrastructure. Mr. Ruebenson stated military personnel

emphasized the need for childcare in the community. Doug Quimby,

President and Chief Executive Officer, La Plata Communities, representing

the applicant, stated he is a founder of the Early Childhood Business

Council (ECBC), they care very much about this issue, and rather than

building a large fitness center, they would provide childcare facilities as an

amenity as part of the infrastructure which the residents of the community

could take advantage of, and they would partner with operators to operate

the childcare facilities.

Councilmember Avila asked if this annexation would cost School District

11 $1 million. Mr. Gearhart stated they do not share customer information

because it is customer protected information.

Councilmember Avila requested Lisa Bachman, Bachman PR,

representing the applicant, to speak regarding community engagement.

Ms. Bachman provided a summary of her role and what she did in terms of

public outreach for the project.

President Helms requested additional information from La Plata

Communities regarding the CSU rider. Mr. Ruebenson stated it is a

proposed rider because it has not been approved by Utilities Board, the

average is $2.28 per month for residential, $23.48 per month for

commercial, the cost to serve Amara is no different than the cost to serve

any other greenfield development in the City, La Plata is one hundred

percent responsible for utility extensions which is not put on the rate payer

at all, and the cost of investment ($95 million) that CSU makes to serve the

area is typically paid through CSU base rates. He stated adding the cost of

Amara (two percent of CSU’s overall regulatory and reliability investment

cost of $3.7 billion) would cause issues with CSU’s bonding situation which

is why the rider was created.

Mr. Gearhart provided a brief overview of other annexations within the City

and CSU’s role in them have been. He stated the need for a System

Extension Rider is exclusively driven by annexation.

Councilmember Avila asked if the rider would be eliminated once there

were new paying customers in the annexed area. Mr. Gearhart stated the

need for the rider is driven by CSU’s debt ratio, which needs to be between

fifty and fifty-four percent, and their strong credit ratings resulting in lower

borrowing costs and CSU would evaluate the right time to remove the rider

based on where they are with their debt ratio.

Councilmember Henjum stated she does not know if it is fair to expect

ratepayers to be responsible for decisions made by developers. Mr.

Gearheart stated because the cost needs to be recovered and with the

regulatory pressure, reliability, and the growth that is all hitting at the same

time, this is a bit different than what they have seen at the time of the other

annexations. Mr. Ruebenson stated this occurs throughout the City when

CSU brings on additional customers and when Amara is at full buildout,

ratepayers would generate $25 million which could go towards capital.

Councilmember Henjum stated the Utilities Policy Advisory Committee

(UPAC) will be voting this fall on rate case and they have been reevaluating

how development and growth pays for itself.

Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding CSU’s

acquisition of water and the residents of the Arkansas River Valley. Lisa

Barbato, Chief System Planning and Projects Officer, CSU), stated they do

an annual Integrated Resource Plan to determine water needs for the City,

they still have approximately 34,000 acre-feet of water to meet the full

buildout of the community, they work very closely with the farmers of the

Arkansas River Valley, they are hoping to acquire 15,000 to 25,000

acre-feet of water from them but there is no guarantee that they will get it,

and it is important to have a partnership with them to ensure they do not

negatively impact their economy or community.

Councilmember Avila stated she believes this is a question of where the

City puts their priorities which in the past has been to the north and

because the Southeast does not have a master plan, it has been

bypassed, and even though there is a cost for this annexation, there is a

well thought out master plan for the community. She stated the City needs

more affordable housing and density, this area will be developed but it may

be without the high standards of Amara, and if resources run out, the City

will have to be the supplier anyway so she will be supporting this

annexation.

Councilmember Leinweber outlined the number of jobs anticipated to be

coming to the City and because of these commitments, the City needs to

provide the product they require and therefore he will be supporting this

item.

Councilmember Talarico stated she does not take anybody’s cost increase

lightly and the reasons she will be supporting this annexation is because

there is a critical need for housing in the Southeast, they need to support

the military, childcare will be a future benefit to the residents, Amara is

paying one hundred percent of the cost to extend utilities, the City should

control how this area grows, and economic vitality supports the needs of all

citizens.

Councilmember Donelson stated there are reasonable arguments in favor

of the Amara annexation, however, he does not believe the citizens of

Colorado Springs support it and it is wrong to let the City become

something that the majority of the citizens dislike, He stated they need to

control the rate of growth so City services and infrastructure can keep up

with it and he does not want citizens to lose faith that City Council truly

represents them.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 0.644 acres as Amara Addition

No. 1 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.B. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-63 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 2 Annexation Consisting Of 0.957

Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 2

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 2 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 2 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 0.957 acres as Amara Addition

No. 2 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.C. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-64 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 3 Annexation Consisting Of 3.519

Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 3

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 3 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 3 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 3.519 acres as Amara Addition

No. 3 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.D. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-65 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 4 Annexation Consisting Of 1.878

Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 4

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 4 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 4 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 1.878 acres as Amara Addition

No. 4 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.E. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-66 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 5 Annexation Consisting Of 7.381

Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 5

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 5 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 5 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 7.381 acres as Amara Addition

No. 5 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.F. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-67 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 6 Annexation Consisting Of 7.448

Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 6

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 6 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 6 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 7.448 acres as Amara Addition

No. 6 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.G. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-68 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 7 Annexation Consisting Of 9.192

Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 7

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 7 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 7 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 9.192 acres as Amara Addition

No. 7 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.H. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-69 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 8 Annexation Consisting Of 4.951

Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 8

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 8 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 8 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 4.951 acres as Amara Addition

No. 8 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.I.

ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-70 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 9 Annexation Consisting Of 2.223

Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 9

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 9 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 9 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 2.223 acres as Amara Addition

No. 9 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.J. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-71 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 10 Annexation Consisting Of 7.117

Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 10

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 10 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 10 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 2.223 acres as Amara Addition

No. 10 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.K. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-72 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 11 Annexation Consisting Of

145.176 Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 11

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 11 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 11 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 145.176 acres as Amara Addition

No. 11 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.L. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-73 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 12 Annexation Consisting Of

105.274 Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 12

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 12 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 12 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 105.274 acres as Amara Addition

No. 12 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.M. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-74 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 13 Annexation Consisting Of

85.462 Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 13

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 13 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 13 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 85.462 acres as Amara Addition

No. 13 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.N. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-75 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 14 Annexation Consisting Of 2.633

Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 14

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 14 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 14 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 2.633 acres as Amara Addition

No. 14 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.O. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-76 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 15 Annexation Consisting Of

188.445 Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 15

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 15 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 15 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 188.445 acres as Amara Addition

No. 15 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.P. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-77 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 16 Annexation Consisting Of

191.096 Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 16

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 16 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 16 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 191.096 acres as Amara Addition

No. 16 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.Q. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-78 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 17 Annexation Consisting Of

153.337 Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 17

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 17 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 17 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 153.337 acres as Amara Addition

No. 17 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.R. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-79 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 18 Annexation Consisting Of

372.380 Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 18

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 18 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 18 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 372.380 acres as Amara Addition

No. 18 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.S. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-80 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 19 Annexation Consisting Of

305.431 Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 19

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 19 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 19 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 305.431 acres as Amara Addition

No. 19 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.T. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-81 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 20 Annexation Consisting Of

86.744 Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 20

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 20 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 20 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 86.744 acres as Amara

Addition No. 20 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation

complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7

Section 7.6.203 be finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.U. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-82 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 21 Annexation Consisting Of

337.474 Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 21

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 21 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 21 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 337.474 acres as Amara Addition

No. 21 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.V. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24- 83 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 22 Annexation Consisting Of

816.132 Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 22

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 22 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 22 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 816.132 acres as Amara Addition

No. 22 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.W. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-84 Annexing To The City Of Colorado Springs That

Area Known As Amara Addition No. 23 Annexation Consisting Of

390.593 Acres

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Annexation Ordinance - Amara Addition No. 23

Exhibit A - Amara Annexation Addition No. 23 - Legal

Amara Annexation Addition No. 23 - Plat

7.6.203-Annexation Conditions

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 390.593 acres as Amara Addition

No. 23 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

11.X. ZONE-24-00 Ordinance No. 24-85 Amending The Zoning Map Of The City Of

Colorado Springs Pertaining To 3172.796 Acres Located Near The

Northeast Corner Of Squirrel Creek Road And Link Road, And South Of

Bradley Road Establishing The A (Agricultural) Zone District

Presenter:

Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments: Amara Establishment Of Zone District - Ordinance

Exhibit A - Amara Zone Establishment Legal Description

Exhibit B - Amara Zone Establishment Depiction

7.5.603.B Findings - ZC

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,

that the Ordinance approving the establishment of the A (Agriculture) zoning

district for the Amara Annexation, based upon the findings that the request

complies with the criteria set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.5.603.B be

finally passed. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0

4 - Avila, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

5 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley

12. Public Hearing

There was no Public Hearing.

13. Added Item Agenda

There were no items added to the Agenda.

14. Executive Session