Colorado Springs City Council (Feb 24, 2026): Urban renewal plans adopted; camping ordinance advances; broad consent calendar approved

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Call to Order and Roll Call

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Changes to Agenda/Postponements

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.)

Second Presentation:

Ordinance No. 26-01 amending Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code" or "UDC") of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to Signs. (Legislative) Related Files: CODE-25-0005 Located in All Council Districts Presenter: Kurt Schmitt, Program Administrator II, City Planning Department Daniel Sexton, Land Use Review/Development Review Enterprises Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Ordinance NO. 26-02 amending Part 2 (Use and Occupancy of Public Property) of Article 2 (City Properties) of Chapter 3 (Public Property and Public Works) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to sign regulations (Legislative) Related Files: CODE-25-0005 Located in All Council Districts Presenter: Kurt Schmitt, Program Administrator II, City Planning Department Daniel Sexton, Land Use Review/ Development Review Enterprises Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 21.19 acres located northeast of Bradley Road and Powers Boulevard from R-5/AP-O (Multi-Family, High with Airport Overlay) to R-FLEX M/AP-O (R-Flex, Medium Scale with Airport Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial - First reading and setting the public hearing for February 24, 2026 in accord with City Code Section 7.5.407. Hearings for the ordinance and any related applications shall be conducted concurrent with the second reading.) Related Files: ZONE-25-0031 Located in Council District 4 Presenter: Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Ordinance NO. 26-04 Creating a new Section 113 (Residence Restrictions For Sexually Violent Predators) of Article 2 (Offenses Affecting Public Safety) Of Chapter 9 (Public Offenses) of The City of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining to Residency Restrictions for Sexually Violent Predators and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof Presenter: Tom Bailey, Councilmember District 2 Deputy Chief John Koch, CSPD

First Presentation:

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs Approving a limited second amendment to the amended and restated service plan for the Bradley Heights Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Located in Council District 4 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus City Property to Project Tree (the “Purchaser”) Presenter: Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, City of Colorado Springs

A resolution of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado approving the issuance of Tuscany Plaza Metropolitan District Limited Tax General Obligation Bond Series 2026 in an aggregate amount not to exceed $4,225,243.00 for properties located northeast of Powers Boulevard and Dublin Boulevard. Council District: 6 Presenter: Drew Foxx, Planner II, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department

A Resolution Approving an Addendum to the Northern Monument Creek Interceptor Intergovernmental Agreement Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

A Resolution Regarding Certain Changes to Colorado Springs Utilities’ Electric Rate Schedules Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Colorado Springs, on Behalf of its Enterprise Colorado Springs Utilities and the City of Aurora, Acting Through its Utilities Enterprise, Aurora Water Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Kim Gortz, Manager, Water Resource Management, Colorado Springs Utilities

Ordinance No. 26-05 Amending Section 108 (Regulation of Electric, Streetlight, Natural Gas, Water and Wastewater Rates, Charges and Regulations) of Article 1 (General Provisions) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Regarding Utility Rates Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney's Office

A Resolution Approving the 2026 Annual Action Plan for the use of federal block grant funds (CDBG, HOME, and ESG) provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Presenter: Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer Barb Van Hoy, Policy, Planning and Engagement Coordinator Housing and Homelessness Response Department

Ordinance No.26-06 vacating the public right-of-way known as East Boulder Street consisting of approximately 0.92 acres located between N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St. (Legislative) (2nd Reading and Public Hearing) Related Files: ZONE-25-0026, SUBD-25-0076, LUPL-25-0012 Located in Council District 3 Presenter: Ryan Tefertiller, Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Ordinance No. 26-07 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 8.27 acres located within the two blocks bound by N. Nevada Ave, E. St. Vrain St., N. Weber St., and E. Platte Ave. from R-1 6/R-5/OR (Single-Family - Medium, Multi-family High, and Office Residential) to FBZ-T2A (Form-Based Zone - Transition Sector 2A). (Quasi-Judicial) (2nd Reading and Public Hearing) Related Files: ZONE-25-0026, SUBD-25-0076, LUPL-25-0012 Located in Council District 3 Presenter: Ryan Tefertiller, Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Recognitions

Mayor's Business

Updates from the Mayor’s Representative Presenter: Travis Easton, Acting Chief of Staff

Items Called Off Consent Calendar

Utilities Business

Unfinished Business

An Ordinance Amending Section 110 (Camping on Public Property Prohibited) and Repealing Section 111 (Camping and Waste Deposit Within Public Stream/Public Stream Riparian Zone Prohibited) of Part 1 (General Offenses) of Article 6 (Offenses Affecting Property) and Repealing Section 404 (Camping Restrictions) of Part 4 (Offenses Relating to Persons) of Article 9 (Park Offenses) of Chapter 9 (Public Offenses) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining to Camping Regulation, and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof. Presenter: Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1 Lieutenant Ryan Tepley, Homeless Outreach Team, Colorado Springs Police Department Sergeant Olav Chaney, Homeless Outreach Team, Colorado Springs Police Department Emily Vandenberg, Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney's Office

New Business

A Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the Odyssey at North Weber Urban Renewal Plan. Related Files: 26-024 Presenter: Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director

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 Odyssey at North Weber Urban Renewal project pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute Section 31-25-107(9)(a)(II) Related File: 26-023 Presenter: Jariah Walker, Executive Director, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority

A Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the Moreno and Cascade Urban Renewal Plan. Related Files: 26-026 Presenter: Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director

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 Moreno and Cascade 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 File: 26-036 Presenter: Jariah Walker, Executive Director, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority

Public Hearing

Added Item Agenda

One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City Council Rules

Executive Session

In accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated Colorado Open Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b), the City Council, in Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed Executive Session. The issue to be discussed involves receiving legal advice regarding Federal Aviation Administration requirements and grant assurance compliance associated with land development projects near the Colorado Springs Airport. The President of Council shall poll the City Councilmembers, and, upon consent of two-thirds of the members present, may conduct a Closed Executive Session. In the event any City Councilmember is participating electronically or telephonically in the Closed Executive Session, each City Councilmember participating in the Closed Executive Session shall affirmatively state for the record that no other member of the public not authorized to participate in the Closed Executive Session is present or able to hear the matters discussed as part of the Closed Executive Session. If consent to the Closed Executive Session is not given, the item may be discussed in Open Session or withdrawn from consideration. Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney

Adjourn

A Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the Moreno and Cascade Urban Renewal Plan. Related Files: 26-026 Presenter: Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.