City Council Work Session (Feb 23, 2026) — Minutes approved; executive-session authorizations; WUI code and infrastructure items introduced
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Council met Feb. 23, 2026 (9:00 AM) with nine members present. Council approved prior work‑session minutes and, by consensus in open executive session, authorized the City to defend two employees in pending civil cases. Staff presented general‑information items (American Red Cross; Wasteless COS) and introduced for consideration several items including an ordinance updating Wildland‑Urban Interface (Appendix K), an amended IGA establishing the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM), a resolution to acquire property using PPRTA funds for the Austin Bluffs‑Woodmen Alternative Treatment Site, and an ordinance to dissolve the Citizens’ Transportation Advisory Board. Council discussed park restroom closures tied to budget issues and councilmember reports before adjourning at 11:13 AM.
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- Approved the City Council Work Session minutes from February 9, 2026 (by consensus).
- Authorized the City to represent/defend employees in two civil cases by consensus: Gwen Hengehold v. Brandon Hensley (Case No. 2025CV32808) and Peter R. Forbes v. Shivani Sharma; Jeffrey Warnock; and the City of Colorado Springs (Case No. 25CV32913).
- Introduced for council consideration: an ordinance repealing/reordaining Appendix K (Wildland Urban Interface requirements); a resolution approving the amended IGA establishing the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM); a resolution authorizing acquisition of real property using PPRTA funds for the Alternative Treatment Site – Austin Bluffs and Woodmen; and an ordinance to dissolve the Citizens’ Transportation Advisory Board.
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City Council Work Session
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- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Changes to Agenda
- Regular Meeting Comments
- Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
- City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes February 9, 2026 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
- Executive Session
- Open
- Gwen Hengehold v. Brandon Hensley Case No. 2025CV32808 Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney
- Peter R. Forbes v. Shivani Sharma; Jeffrey Warnock; and the City of Colorado Springs, Case No. 25CV32913 Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney
- Closed
- Presentations for General Information
- Red Cross Presentation Presenter: Phil Martinez, Executive Director, American Red Cross
- Staff and Appointee Reports
- Wasteless COS Presentation Presenter: Asha Kurian, Project Manager, City of Colorado Springs Support Services Ryan Trujillo, Deputy Chief of Staff, City of Colorado Springs
- Agenda Planner Review Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
- Items for Introduction
- An Ordinance repealing and reordaining Appendix K (Wildland Urban Interface Requirements) OF Part 1 (Fire Prevention Code) of Article 4 (Fire Prevention) of Chapter 8 (Public Safety). Presenter: Kris Cooper, Fire Marshal
- A Resolution Approving the Amended Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County, Colorado establishing the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management Presenter: Ryan Trujillo, Deputy Chief of Staff Andrew Notbohm, Regional Director, Office of Emergency Management
- A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of real property, using PPRTA funds for the Alternative Treatment Site – Austin Bluffs and Woodmen Project Presenter: Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager
- Ordinance No. 26-13 Repealing Ordinance Nos. 02-10 And 21-92 Thereby Dissolving The Citizens' Transportation Advisory Board Presenter: David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5 Michael Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator
- Items Under Study
- Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion
- Adjourn
- Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.
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