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Tuesday, December 10, 2024  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Helms called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  
9 -  
Present:  
Councilmember Yolanda Avila, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,  
Councilmember Dave Donelson, President Randy Helms, Councilmember Nancy  
Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Mike O'Malley,  
Councilmember Brian Risley, and Councilmember Michelle Talarico  
Councilmember Talarico arrived at approximately 9:07 AM.  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by President Pro Tem Crow Iverson.  
President Helms led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
There were no changes to the Agenda.  
4. Consent Calendar  
These items will be acted upon as a whole, unless a specific item is called for  
discussion by a Councilmember or a citizen wishing to address the City Council.  
(Any items called up for separate consideration shall be acted upon following the  
Mayor's Business.)  
4A. Second Presentation:  
24-617  
4A.A.  
Ordinance No. 24-107 of the City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Standby Letter  
of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement Between The City of Colorado  
Springs, Colorado and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Acting  
Through its New York Branch, and the Fee Agreement Between the City  
of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking  
Corporation, Acting Through its New York Branch; and Ratifying Certain  
Action Heretofore Taken.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Adam Hegstrom, Treasury and Finance Manager, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Attachments: CSU Ordinance Approving LOC, 4890-5732-4777_5  
CC 11.26.24 - Letter of Credit Agmt  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-107.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
24-702  
4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 26, 2024  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 11-26-2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
24-620  
4B.B.  
A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between  
the City Of Colorado Springs and Project Phoenix  
Presenter:  
Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer  
Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager  
Attachments: RES_ProjectPhoenix_2024  
EDA Project Phoenix Draft - 10-15-2024  
Phoenix EDA Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 186-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
24-622  
4B.C.  
4B.D.  
4B.E.  
4B.F.  
A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between  
the City Of Colorado Springs and Project All Natural  
Presenter:  
Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer  
Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager  
Attachments: RES_ProjectAllNatural_2024  
EDA Project All Natural  
All Natural EDA Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 187-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
24-623  
A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between  
the City Of Colorado Springs and Project Diamond  
Presenter:  
Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer  
Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager  
Attachments: RES_ProjectDiamond_2024  
EDA Project Diamond  
Diamond EDA Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 188-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
24-635  
A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between  
the City Of Colorado Springs and Project Thunder  
Presenter:  
Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer  
Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager  
Attachments: RES_ProjectThunder_2024  
EDA Project Thunder  
Thunder EDA Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 189-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
24-631  
A Resolution Establishing 2025 Drainage Basin Fees, Bridge Fees,  
Detention Pond Facility and Land Fees  
Presenter:  
Erin Powers, P.E., Acting Stormwater Manager  
Attachments: SW-2025DrainageFeesRES-2024-11-8  
Exhibit A - Proposed 2025 Fee Schedule.pdf  
Exhibit B - Memo to Drainage Board for 2025 Fees v2.pdf  
Exhibit C - Resolution 208-23.pdf  
Exhibit D - HBA Letter of Support for 2025 Fees.pdf  
Signed Resolution No. 190-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
24-645  
4B.G.  
A Resolution authorizing a land exchange between the City of Colorado  
Springs and James B. Klein (aka James Klein aka James Bruce Klein),  
Date Street, LLC, and The Shoppee LLC, and approving the payment of  
$107,500.00 for land and easements in connection with the Park Vista  
Drainage Improvement Project  
Presenter:  
Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director  
Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager  
Attachments: 1_Location Map  
2_Klein Exchange - Resolution  
3_EXHIBIT A - Page 1  
4_EXHIBIT A - Page 2  
5_EXHIBIT B - Page 1  
6_Exhibit B - Page 2 - 10  
7_EXHIBIT C - Page 1  
8_EXHIBIT C - Page 2  
9_Exhibit D  
10_Park Vista Drainage Channel Improvements Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 191-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
24-646  
4B.H.  
A Resolution Approving the Sixth Amended and Restated  
Intergovernmental Agreement among El Paso County, Colorado, the City  
of Colorado Springs, the City of Manitou Springs, the Town of Green  
Mountain Falls, the Town of Ramah, and the Town of Calhan Regarding  
the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority  
Presenter:  
Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director  
Ryan Phipps, PE, Capital Improvements Program Manager  
Attachments: 1_PPRTA_RES-2024-10-16(6thAmendedIGA)  
2_2024-10-09 Board Memo re 6th Amended and Restated  
Establishing IGA  
3_Establishing IGA 6th Amended and Restated (10-09-2024 Redline  
Draft for Referral)  
4_Establishing IGA 6th Amended and Restated (10-09-2024 Clean  
Draft for Referral)  
5_Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 192-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
24-695  
4B.I.  
The City Clerk reports that on November 22, 2024, there was filed with  
her a petition for the annexation of Karman Line Addition No. 1-6  
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: Petitions - Excuted with Legal Descriptions.pdf  
Karman Line Addition No 1 - Annexation Plat.pdf  
Karman Line Addition No 2 - Annexation Plat.pdf  
Karman Line Addition No 3 - Annexation Plat.pdf  
Karman Line Addition No 4 - Annexation Plat.pdf  
Karman Line Addition No 5 - Annexation Plat.pdf  
Karman Line Addition No 6 - Annexation Plat.pdf  
Vicinity Map.JPG  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
24-694  
4B.J.  
The City Clerk reports that on November 21, 2024, there was filed with  
her a petition for the annexation of Peach Ranch 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: Peach Ranch - Annexation Petition.pdf  
PEACH RANCH_Legal.docx  
Peach Ranch Addition No. 1 - Annexation Plat  
Peacock Ranch_Vicinity Map.jpg  
Peacock Ranch_Vicinity Map.pdf  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.K. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as  
09R  
Karman Line Addition No. 1-6 Annexation consisting of 1,912.62 acres  
to be in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and  
setting a hearing date of January 14, 2025, for the Colorado Springs City  
Council to consider the annexation of the area.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0009RF, ANEX-23-0009, ANEX-23-0010RF,  
ANEX-23-0010, ANEX-23-0011RF, ANEX-23-0011,  
ANEX-23-0012RF, ANEX-23-0012, ANEX-23-0013RF,  
ANEX-23-0013, ANEX-23-0014RF, ANEX-23-0014, ZONE-23-0009,  
MAPN-23-0002  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments:  
Resolution Setting Hearing Date_Karman Line_may need to update  
when the petition was filed with Clerk  
EXHIBIT 12B_Clerk Affidavit_Karman Line  
Memo to Clerk to advertise_Karman Line  
Petitions - Excuted with Legal Descriptions  
PUBLIC NOTICE_Karman Line  
Vicinity Map  
Signed Resolution No. 193-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.L. ANEX-24-00 A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as  
01R  
Cheyenne Mountain State Park Addition No. 1 and Rock Creek Mesa  
Addition No. 1-6 Annexation consisting of 108.86 acres to be in  
substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a  
hearing date of January 28, 2025, for the Colorado Springs City Council  
to consider the annexation of the area.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-24-0001RF, ANEX-24-0001, ANEX-24-0002RF,  
ANEX-24-0002, ANEX-0003RF, ANEX-24-0003, ANEX-24-0004RF,  
ANEX-24-0004, ANEX-24-0005RF, ANEX-24-0005,  
ANEX-24-0006RF, ANEX-24-0006, ANEX-24-0007RF,  
ANEX-24-0007, ZONE-23-026, ZONE-23-0027, ZONE-23-0030,  
MAPN-23-0009  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments:  
Resolution Setting Hearing Date_Cheyenne Mtn St Pk and Rock  
Creek Annexation  
Exhibit A - Petition for Annexation_Cheyenne Mtn St Pk and Rock  
Creek Annexation  
EXHIBIT 12B_Clerk Affidavit_Cheyenne Mtn St Pk and Rock Creek  
Annexation  
Memo to Clerk to advertise_Cheyenne Mtn St Pk and Rock Creek  
Annexation  
PUBLIC NOTICE_Cheyenne Mtn St Pk and Rock Creek Annexation  
Vicinity Map_Cheyenne Mtn St Park and Rock Creek Mesa  
Signed Resolution No. 194-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-041  
4B.M.  
An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
pertaining to 2.1 acres located at 1860 Office Club Point from  
MX-M/BP/AF-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale and Business Park with  
United States Air Force Academy Overlay) to MX-M/AF-O (Mixed-Use  
Medium Scale with United States Air Force Academy Overlay).  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)  
Related Files: ZONE-24-0016  
Located in Council District 2  
Presenter:  
Logan Hubble, Planner II, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: CC Ordinance_1860 Office Club Point  
Exhibit A_Office Club Point  
Exhibit B_Office Club Point  
Staff Report_1860 Office Club Point Zone Change_final  
Attachment 1-Project Statement  
Attachment 2-Zoning Exhibit  
Attachment 3-Land Use Statement  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Staff_Office Club Pt_Second Reading  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-109.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.N. PUDZ-24-00 An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
01  
pertaining to 10.181 acres located at 6855 Campus Drive from  
PDZ/SS-O (Planned Development Zone: Commercial, Industrial, and  
Residential Uses; maximum building height of 45-feet, 25-30 dwelling  
units per acre (Lot 6 only), and maximum building square footage of  
677,257 square feet (Lots 1-6) with Streamside Overlay) to PDZ/AF-O  
(Planned Development Zone: Commercial Use; maximum building  
height of 65-feet, and maximum building square footage of 150,000  
square feet (Lot 2) with United States Air Force Academy Overlay).  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)  
Related Files: PUDZ-24-0001, LUPL-24-0008  
Located in Council District 1  
Presenter:  
Logan Hubble, Planner II, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Ordinance_Crest at Woodmen  
Exhibit A_Crest at Woodmen  
Exhibit B_Crest at Woodmen  
Crest at Woodmen Staff Report_final  
Attachment 1-Project Statement  
Attachment 2-Zoning Exhibit  
Attachment 3-Legal Description  
Attachment 4-Land Use Plan  
Attachment 5-Citizen Comments  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
CPC_Minutes_11.13.24 Final  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-110.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
24-699  
4B.O.  
Appointments to the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Attachments: Appointments to PPRTA  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
24-619  
4B.P.  
A Resolution to increase the amount of the regulatory asset associated  
with Martin Drake power plant’s decommissioning costs  
Presenter:  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Financial Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
12c- Drake Regulatory Asset Increase pending Finance Commitee  
Resolution  
12a- Drake Regulatory Asset Increase pending Finance Commitee  
Memo  
12b- Drake Regulatory Asset Increase Pending Finance Committee  
2024 Schedule 1  
Signed Resolution No. 195-24.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
24-660  
4B.Q.  
Request to Establish a Public Hearing Date of January 14, 2025 for the  
Consideration of a Resolution Regarding Certain Changes to Colorado  
Springs Utilities’ Open Access Transmission Tariff.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
David Beckett, Sr. Attorney, Office of the City Attorney for Colorado  
Springs  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
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 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Risley  
1 - Talarico  
Aye:  
Excused:  
5. Recognitions  
24-703  
5.A.  
The National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation (NFFF) will recognize the  
Colorado Springs Fire Department with the Ronald J. Siarnicki Seal of  
Excellence Award.  
Presenter:  
Fire Chief Randy Royal will introduce, NFFF representatives, Victor  
Stagnaro, CEO, and John Tippett, Director of Fire Service Programs  
who will provide the presentation.  
Randy Royal, Chief, Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD),  
introduced Victor Stagnaro, Chief Executive Officer, National Fallen  
Firefighter’s Foundation (NFFF) who provided a brief overview of the  
NFFF, Ronald J. Siarnicki Seal of Excellence Award, achievements of the  
CSFD. He awarded the CSFD with the Ronald J. Siarnicki Seal of  
Excellence.  
Several Councilmembers expressed gratitude to the CSFD’s commitment  
to the safety of the community.  
24-705  
5.B.  
A Resolution Recognizing the Canadian Armed Forces at the North  
American Aerospace Defense Command  
Presenter:  
Mike O’Malley, Councilmember District 6  
Alex Léger, Canadian Policy Advisor to the Commander, North  
American Aerospace Defense Command  
Attachments: Canadian NORAD  
Signed Resolution No. 196-24.pdf  
Councilmember O’Malley read the Resolution recognizing the Canadian  
Armed Forces at the North American Aerospace Defense Command  
(NORAD) and expressed gratitude for their continued service in keeping  
the City safe and protected.  
Lieutenant General Blaze Frawley, Deputy Commander of NORAD,  
Commander of the Canadian contingent of NORAD, expressed gratitude  
for the recognition and provided a brief overview of NORAD, the Canadian  
Armed Forces in the community, and the tradition of tracking Santa every  
year.  
President Helms and Councilmember Donelson expressed appreciation  
for the contributions of the Canadian Armed Forces at NORAD.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that the  
Resolution recognizing the Canadian Armed Forces at the North American  
Aerospace Defense Command be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of  
9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
24-615  
5.C.  
A Resolution approving the naming of the future Lower Williams Creek  
Reservoir the “Harold Miskel Reservoir”  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: CSU-MiskelReservoirRES-2024-11-15 (002)  
08a- Naming of the Miskel Board Memo  
Signed Resolution No. 197-24.pdf  
Councilmember Donelson read the Resolution approving the naming of the  
future Lower Williams Creek Reservoir the “Harold Miskel Reservoir”.  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Financial Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU),  
Abby Ortega, General Manager, CSU, Balu Bhayani, former CSU  
employee and coworker of Mr. Miskel, Brett Gracely, Client Service  
Manager and Practice Leader for Integrated Water Resources Planning,  
and former CSU employee, Charlie Conser, retired Senior Water  
Resource Engineer, CSU, recognized Mr. Miskel, former CSU employee  
and former President of the Colorado Water Congress for his contributions  
to the community.  
Councilmember Henjum expressed appreciation for Mr. Miskel’s impact to  
the water supply of the City.  
Mr. Miskel conveyed gratitude for the recognition and the support of the  
Colorado Springs Utilities Board of the water exchange program.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Resolution naming the future Lower Williams Creek  
Reservoir the "Harold Miskel Reservoir" be adopted. The motion passed by a vote  
of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
24-697  
5.D.  
City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Attachments: 12102024 Boards Commissions and Committee Appointments  
12102024 Reappointment-Historic Preservation Board  
President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,  
Commissions, and Committees.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees be  
approved. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
6. Mayor's Business  
24-641  
6.A.  
Nomination to reappoint Annette Fryman for a three-year term on the  
Colorado Springs Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on  
January 1, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2027.  
Presenter:  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff for Mayor Mobolade  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff, presented the nominations to reappoint  
Annette Fryman, Kent Fortune, and Curtis Brown to Colorado Springs  
Health Foundation Board of Trustees.  
Councilmember Avila, liaison to the CSHFB, expressed appreciation to the  
nominees who are willing to serve on this Board.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the reappointment of Annette Fryman for a three-year term on  
the Colorado Springs Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on  
January 1, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2027 be approved. The motion  
passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
24-642  
6.B.  
Nomination to reappoint Kent Fortune for a three-year term on the  
Colorado Springs Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on  
January 1, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2027.  
Presenter:  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff for Mayor Mobolade  
Please see comments in Agenda item 6.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the reappointment of Kent Fortune for a three-year term on the Colorado  
Springs Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on January 1, 2025, and  
expiring on December 31, 2027 be approved. The motion passed by a vote of  
9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
24-643  
6.C.  
Nomination to reappoint Curtis Brown for a three-year term on the  
Colorado Springs Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on  
January 1, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2027.  
Presenter:  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff for Mayor Mobolade  
Please see comments in Agenda item 6.A.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the reappointment of Curtis Brown for a three-year term on the Colorado Springs  
Health Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning on January 1, 2025, and expiring  
on December 31, 2027 be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda  
Citizens Jeremy Long and Taylor Ballard, Families Fighting Fentanyl,  
Michael Mel, Around the Block Health, spoke about negative impacts of  
fentanyl on the community.  
Citizen Dee Smith ceded their time to Craig Harvey, Men of Influence,  
OneBody Ent, who provided an overview of their campaign “We Are Still  
Neighbors”.  
Citizen Dallas Gardner, Warriors of Light 719, spoke about suffering.  
Citizens Karla Powers, Save Rockrimmon Library, Eric Lundberg, Lisa  
Bigelow, Joe Pelka, Natalie Becker, Jennifer Walker, and Kat Gayle spoke  
against the closing of the Rockrimmon branch of the Pikes Peak Library  
District (PPLD).  
Councilmember Donelson requested the Rockrimmon branch be kept  
open for a year or he will be requesting the three PPLD board members  
who voted to close the library to be removed from the Board.  
(Citizen Heather Dalby ceded their time to Andrew Dalby) and Gavin Rainy,  
who spoke about the investigation of the Mayor.  
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  
24-652  
10.A.  
Ordinance No. 24-108 amending sections of Part 2 (allowed use and  
tables) and Part 3 (Use-Specific standards) of Article 3 (Use and  
Regulations) and Section 1003 (parking space requirement by use) of  
Part 10 (Parking and Loading) of Article 4 (Development Standards and  
Incentives) and Part 3 (Definitions) of Article 6 (Definitions and rules of  
construction) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of  
the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Natural  
Medicine.  
Presenter:  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director  
Attachments: UDC-NaturalMedicineORD_MEO_CPC_Version_Clean  
Natural_Medicine_1Mile_v3  
Initiative-58- Natural Medicine Act  
City Council Natural Medicine 11-12-24 presentation final  
Signed Ordinance No. 24-108.pdf  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department, presented the  
Ordinance amending City Code pertaining to Natural Medicine. He stated  
the approval of Proposition 122 allows certain land uses in the state related  
to psilocybin use effective January 1, 2025, this Ordinance will identify the  
zones and requirements for those land uses, adopt regulations that allow  
the uses in City limits by additions to the Unified Development Code  
(UDC). Mr. Walker provided an overview of the proposed Ordinance to  
respond to State licensing of natural medicine uses, addition to the UDC  
regarding definitions/use restrictions pertaining to natural medicine, issues  
for drafting of local regulation, proposed Ordinance highlights.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if there were any other clinical services  
restricted within the City. Mr. Walker stated there is not.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the one-mile set back was measured  
by a walkable distance. Mr. Walker stated it was measured as the crow  
flies.  
Citizens Scott DeWalt, Gabriel Venema, Dante Liberato, Ren Thorpe,  
Lane Belone, and Tasia Poinsatte spoke in favor of healing centers with  
less of a restrictive setback.  
Councilmember Risley asked if a facilitator could take the psilocybin off  
site to administer to a patient. Mr. DeWalt stated they could not.  
Councilmember Henjum requested the Ordinance be amended to provide  
for an exception to the one (1) mile spacing requirement where the natural  
medicine healing center is co-located with a hospital or medical office.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the exception would still require a  
one-thousand-foot setback. Councilmember Henjum confirmed it would.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated there is a suicide crisis in the City and  
psilocybin is a lifesaving procedure which is proven to have results to help  
address this and should not be compared with marijuana use within the  
community.  
Councilmember Talarico asked how many healing centers could be  
opened as the Ordinance is written with the one-mile buffer. Mr. Walker  
stated it is probably between one and six.  
Councilmember Avila asked the Councilmembers who are veterans why  
they voted to make this Ordinance more restrictive. President Helms stated  
he supports veterans getting help but does not feel psilocybin has been  
tested enough to know if it will help more than harm for citizens so he will  
continue to support the one-mile setback until there are more results  
available.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he does not support requiring the healing  
center will be co-located in a hospital or medical facility. He stated El Paso  
County has the most population in the state, altitude may be a factor in the  
County’s suicide rate, and El Paso County voters voted against the healing  
centers.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated it is still federally illegal, and veterans have  
access to healthcare through TriCare.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber, to  
amend Ordinance No. 24-108 Amending Part 2 and Part 3 of Article 3, and  
Section 1003 of Part 10, of Article 4, and Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 (Unified  
Development Code) Of The Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
amended, pertaining to natural medicine Land Use regulations, and authorizing  
City staff to revise subsection L(5) of the natural medicine healing center  
requirements to provide for an exception to the one (1) mile spacing requirement  
where the natural medicine healing center is co-located with a hospital or  
medical office. The motion failed by a vote of 3-6-0-0  
3 - Avila, Henjum, and Leinweber  
Aye:  
No:  
6 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Ordinance No. 24-108 Amending Part 2 and Part 3 of  
Article 3, and Section 1003 of Part 10, of Article 4, and Part 3 of Article 6  of  
Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) Of The Code Of The City Of Colorado  
Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to natural medicine Land Use regulations  
be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Avila, Henjum, and Leinweber  
Aye:  
No:  
11. New Business  
24-609  
11.A.  
A Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving a  
substantial modification to the Southwest Downtown Urban Renewal  
Plan  
Related File: URA-24-0002 and 24-608  
Presenter:  
Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director  
Attachments: RES_SW URA Substantial Modification #2  
Exhibit A.1_RES 133-01  
Exhibit A.2_RES 160-18  
Exhibit B - SW Downtown URA Plan Amendment 2  
Signed Resolution No. 198-24.pdf  
Jariah Walker, Executive Director, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal  
Authority (CSURA), introduced the Resolutions making certain legislative  
findings and approving a substantial modification to the Southwest  
Downtown Urban, approving the OneVela Urban Renewal Plan, and  
approving a Cooperation Agreement between the CSURA and the City to  
promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public improvements  
for the OneVela Urban Renewal Project and to approve the amount of  
annual sales tax increment revenue allocated.  
Andrew Knutson, Economic Planning Systems (EPS), provided a brief  
overview of EPS, and introduced Sara Dunmire, EPS, representing the  
applicant, who provided an overview of the definition of blight, field survey,  
and the six factors of blight for the site: 1. structures, 2. street layout, 3.  
unsafe/unsanitary, 4. site improvements, 5. infrastructure, and 6. vacancy  
Kevin O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer, The O’Neill Group, representing the  
applicant, gave a brief description of project and introduced Andy Merritt,  
Managing Director, Investor and Government Relations, The O’Neill Group.  
representing the applicant, who went over the growing aerospace/defense  
industry, attracting future technology workforce, Bluestaq (a case study),  
financing public improvements, and projected City property/sales tax  
increment financing (TIF) revenue. He provided an overview of the site  
location, blight conditions, decline of downtown traffic, creating dynamic  
neighborhoods, and attraction of an economically diverse community.  
Councilmember Donelson asked who owns the property which is overrun  
by weeds. Mr. Merritt stated they own the properties.  
Mr. Walker identified the history of the site and stated they have been  
looking at developing this site for a long time.  
Citizens Diane Bridges, Chair, Historic Neighborhood Partnerships, Pattie  
McDowell, Kat Gayle, and Dana Duggan spoke in opposition to the  
proposed project.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if there is a time limit on blight and if  
there is development for one block, will the next block miss out on CSURA  
assistance. Mr. Walker stated there is not and there is still a need for major  
infrastructure throughout the entire area.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked how many blocks within the City does  
not have building height restrictions. Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning  
Manager, Planning Department, stated approximately .4 square miles.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked if this area was rezoned in 2021. Mr.  
Tefertiller stated this site has not been rezoned since 2009.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated he would support the TIF at .5 percent, but  
feels 1.75 percent is too high. Mr. Walker stated the 1.75 percent is the  
minimum they could go for this project.  
President Helms stated with the 1.75 percent TIF, the City will receive the  
revenue from that tenfold, he does not feel the building height would be  
detrimental to the view for citizens and believes this project would be a  
benefit to the City.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he does not feel citizens would support  
the building height being proposed and asked the Councilmembers who  
received campaign contributions from the O’Neill Group to recuse  
themselves from this vote. Ben Bolinger, Legislative Counsel, City  
Attorney’s Office, stated accepting campaign contributions is permissible  
under the City Code of Ethics as an exemption from the gifts prohibition.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated it is important to recognize the sales tax  
revenue and customers which will be generated from this project.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving a  
substantial modification to the Southwest Downtown Urban Renewal Plan be  
adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
11.B. URAP-24-00 A resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the  
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OneVela Urban Renewal Plan.  
Related Files: 24-608 and 24-609  
Presenter:  
Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director  
Attachments: Resolution_OneVeLa_URAPlan  
Exhibit A - OneVeLa Urban Renewal Plan  
OneVeLa Existing Conditions Survey  
El Paso County Impact Report OneVeLa  
City Council Presentation 11.27.24  
OneVeLa URA CPC Report 100924  
Signed Resolution No. 199-24.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that the  
Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the OneVela Urban  
Renewal Plan be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
Aye:  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
No:  
24-608  
11.C.  
A Resolution approving a Cooperation Agreement between the  
Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority and the City of Colorado  
Springs to promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public  
improvements for the OneVeLa Urban Renewal Project and to approve  
the amount of annual sales tax increment revenue allocated pursuant to  
Colorado Revised Statute Section 31-25-107(9)(a)(II).  
Related Files: URAP-24-0002 and 24-609  
Presenter:  
Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director  
Attachments: RES_OneVeLa_Cooperation Agreement  
Exhibit A - OneVeLa Cooperation Agreement  
Signed Resolution No. 200-24.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.  
Motion by President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson, seconded by Councilmember  
Leinweber, that the Resolution approving a Cooperation Agreement between the  
Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority and the City of Colorado Springs to  
promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public improvements for the  
OneVela Urban Renewal project and to approve the amount of annual sales tax  
increment revenue allocated pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute Section  
31-25-107(9)(a)(II) be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
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  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk, reminded everyone that the candidate filing  
to run for a City Council seat begins December 31, 2024, and there will be  
a Candidate Training Session on January 2, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00  
AM at the City Administration Building, Suite 102.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the restriction is regarding declaring  
candidacy prior to December 31, 2024. Ms. Johnson stated there is no  
restriction regarding announcements of candidacy in the local Campaign  
Finance law. Councilmember Donelson asked if photographs taken for City  
Council could be used in campaigns. Ben Bolinger, Legislative Counsel,  
City Attorney’s Office, said they will provide that information.  
Councilmember Avila and President Helms wished everyone happy  
holidays.  
There being no further business to come before City Council, President  
Helms adjourned the meeting at 3:30 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk