Council approves museum funding and local projects

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. INVOCATION

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D. ROLL CALL

E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

E1 Proclamation Presentation: "NeighborWorks Weeks - May 23 - June 7, 2026" - Sandy Gutierrez, Chief Executive Officer

E2 Proclamation Presentation: "Leonardo da Vinci Day - June 12, 2026" - Joseph Arrigo, Founding Director & President; Gina Caruso, Deputy Director

F. PUBLIC FORUM

G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY

H. REVIEW OF AGENDA

I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

J. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

J1 City Council Minutes 052626

K. CONSENT AGENDA

L. COMMUNICATIONS

M. RESOLUTIONS

M1 A Resolution awarding a construction contract in the amount of $391,098.90 to Tony J Beltramo & Sons, Inc., for Project No. 26-021, Construct Model Aircraft Runway Facility, setting forth $8,500 for contingencies, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute same

M2 A Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 of the Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and GSG Architecture, Inc., in the amount of $30,575 for Project No. 25-059, Design for Limited Remodel of Fire Stations #3 and #5, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute same

M3 A Resolution ratifying an emergency construction contract in the amount of $6,831.00 with Parker Excavating, Inc., for Emergency Sanitary Sewer Point Repair at 716 McCulley Ave, Project No. 24-033 (WWAN03) and approving the purchasing agent’s execution of the same.

M4 A Resolution authorizing the issuance of Revocable Permit (REV-26-15) to the Diocese of Pueblo for the use of the public right-of-way along the 400 block of Clark Street on the west side and the 800 block of East "B" Street on the north side for the purpose of hosting Our Lady of Mount Carmel's annual festival and procession

M5 A Resolution confirming the reappointment by the Mayor of Yvonne Lujan-Slak to serve a four-year term expiring June 30, 2030, on the Zoning Board of Appeals

M6 A Resolution confirming the reappointment by the Mayor of Phyllis Sanchez to serve a five-year term expiring July 1, 2031, on the Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo Board of Directors

M7 A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Cheryl Spinuzzi and the appointment of Jane Cawlfield to serve a four-year term expiring July 1, 2030, on the Planning & Zoning Commission

M8 A Resolution confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Anthony Garcia and CiCi Sparkman to complete a four-year term expiring August 30, 2029, on the ADA Advisory Committee

N. ORDINANCES – FIRST PRESENTATION

N1 An Ordinance amending Title IV of the Pueblo Municipal Code by creating a new Chapter 12 relating to Energy Code; adopting by reference the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code; amending Section 4-1-2 of the Pueblo Municipal Code to add the Colorado Model Electric Ready And Solar Ready Code to the list of minor or secondary codes; and providing penalties and remedies for the violation thereof

N2 An Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of Title IV of the Pueblo Municipal Code by adopting by reference the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code; amending Sections 4-2-1 and 4-2-2 of the Pueblo Municipal Code to reflect the relocation of the International Energy Conservation Code; amending Section 4-1-2 of the Pueblo Municipal Code; and providing penalties and remedies for the violation thereof

N3 An Ordinance amending Section 4-6-2 of the Pueblo Municipal Code by repealing local amendments to Chapter 11 of the 2021 International Residential Code

N4 An Ordinance approving an Economic Development Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation and Pueblo Steam Works dba Southern Colorado Science Center dba Leonardo Da Vinci Museum of North America, a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same; establishing Project No. ED2602 - Leonardo Da Vinci Museum; and budgeting and appropriating $1,817,044 from the unencumbered fund balance of the 1992-2031 Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvement Projects Fund to Project No. ED2602 - Leonardo Da Vinci Museum

N5 An Ordinance amending Section 11-1-406 of the Pueblo Municipal Code to classify trespass and to make trespass to a dwelling or a vacant building a Class 1 municipal offense

N6 An Ordinance establishing Project NO. FF2601 (Federal Forfeiture Equipment), transferring $136,000 from the Unencumbered Federal Forfeiture Fund balance to Project FF2601 and budgeting and appropriating $136,000 for use and benefit of the Police Department

N7 An Ordinance transferring, budgeting and appropriating insurance proceeds in the amount of $444,857 into Capital Project No. CI2513 - Ice Arena Roof Repair CIRSA, awarding a construction contract in the amount of $369,857.00 to L.E. Roofing, LLC, for Account Project No. 26-023 Roof Retrofit Project - Pueblo Ice Arena, setting forth $75,000.00 for contingencies, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute same

N8 An Ordinance designating 515 W Northern Ave, Ianne’s Pizzeria, as a local historic landmark

N9 An Ordinance amending zoning restrictions to rezone 4.7-acres located at 3210 W. 31st St. from Agricultural (A-1) to Multiple Residential and Office (R-5) Zone District

N10 An Ordinance amending Zoning Restrictions to Rezone of 634 Goodnight Ave from Sub-Regional Business (B-2) Zone District to Single-Family Residential (R-2) Zone District

N11 An Ordinance Amending Zoning Restrictions to Rezone 0.37 Acres Located At 229 W. 12th St. From Multiple Residential And Office District (R-5) Zone District To Neighborhood Business (B-1) Zone District

N12 An Ordinance approving and accepting Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Grant Agreement No. 3-08-0046-054-2026 for funds in the amount of $285,000 and Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Agreement No. 3-08-0046-055-2026 for funds in the amount of $119,003 from the United States of America acting through the Federal Aviation Administration for costs related to the PUB Taxiway A Sealcoat (Phase 1) project at the Pueblo Memorial Airport, budgeting and appropriating $404,003 to Project No. AP2603 – PUB Taxiway A Sealcoat, and authorizing the mayor to execute same

N13 An Ordinance approving a T-Hangar Lease Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Home Rule Municipal Corporation, and Jason Parker for Hangar Unit H at 31501 Bryan Circle at Pueblo Memorial Airport

N14 An Ordinance approving a Second Amendment to Lease Improved Property for the use of land at the Pueblo Memorial Airport between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Home Rule Municipal Corporation, and the State of Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Prevention and Control, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same.

N15 An Ordinance awarding and approving an agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and SafeSide Foundation, a Colorado Non-profit Corporation, for community services in the amount of $210,000.00, from project account HOARP40, HOME-ARP City Projects

N16 An Ordinance repealing Chapter 2, Title III of the Pueblo Municipal Code relating to and adopting a new Chapter 2, Title III of the 2021 International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Il 60478, along with certain amendments thereto and providing remedies and penalties for the violation thereof

N17 An Ordinance approving and accepting the conveyance of two parcels of real property located at 350 Keeler Parkway and 442 Keeler Parkway from Pueblo Development Foundation to the City of Pueblo, approving a Release of Deed of Trust for each property and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same

N18 An Ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and a corporation referred to as Project Falcon concerning a potential economic development project

N19 An Ordinance approving a Short-Term Loan Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation and Design For Recycle, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company for a short-term loan to support regional recycling capacity and landfill diversion, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same; establishing Project No. PB2601 – Design For Recycle; and budgeting and appropriating funds from the Plastic Pollution Reduction Fund to Project No PB2601 – Design For Recycle

N20 An Ordinance (1) approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Employment Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado municipal corporation and Transportation Technology Center, Inc., a Delaware corporation, relating to a job creating capital improvement project and (2) approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado municipal corporation and Transportation Technology Center, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and related Special Warranty Deed relating to a parcel of improved land located in the Pueblo Memorial Airport Industrial Park – 350 Keeler Parkway

O. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

P. REGULAR AGENDA

Q. RESOLUTIONS

Q1 A Resolution awarding a construction contract in the amount of $759,970.00 to Miller Pipeline LLC for Project No. 26-028 (WWAN05) 2026 Manhole Rehabilitation Project, setting forth $151,994.00 for contingencies and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute the same

Q2 A Resolution authorizing payment from the council contingencies account in the 2026 general fund budget to Mariposa Center for Safety in the amount of $1,700, to sponsor the 25th Annual Tribute to Women from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Pueblo Union Depot on Saturday, October 10, 2026

Q3 A Resolution authorizing payment from the council contingencies account in the 2026 general fund budget to National Association of Letter Carriers in the amount of $1,500 to sponsor the 6th Annual NALC Golf Tournament at 8:00 am at Elmwood Golf Course on Sunday, June 28, 2026

Q4 A Resolution authorizing payment from the council contingencies account in the 2026 general fund budget to Pueblo Symphony Association in the amount of $2,500 to sponsor the 2026 Pueblo’s Fabulous 4th Outdoor Concert at 7:00 PM at Colorado State University Pueblo on Saturday, July 4, 2026

Q5 A Resolution authorizing payment from the council contingencies account in the 2026 general fund budget to Pueblo Zoological Society (DBA Pueblo Zoo) in the amount of $1,800 to sponsor Zoofari at 4:30 PM at the Pueblo Zoo on Saturday, June 20th, 2026

R. ORDINANCES – FINAL PRESENTATION

R1 An Ordinance approving the 3rd Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation ("City"), and the State of Colorado, acting by and through the Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT"), Project TAP M086-091 (24079)/MTF M086-088 (24024) for the Prairie Avenue to Minnequa Lake Trail Project, decreasing the funding from $1,410,542.00 to $1,354,010.04 and authorizing the Mayor to execute same

R2 An Ordinance approving the 1st Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation ("City"), and the State of Colorado, acting by and through the Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT"), Adams and Jackson Roundabout Project SHO M086-093 (24462), decreasing the funding from $1,000,000 to $832,016.09 and authorizing the Mayor to execute same

R3 An Ordinance amending Section 607 of Chapter 1 of Title XI of the Pueblo Municipal Code relating to noise and clarifying and recognizing consistent with state statute its nonapplication to the State, political subdivisions of the State and nonprofits

R4 An Ordinance approving and adopting the City of Pueblo's 2026 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnership Act Grant (HOME), authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pueblo to submit the application together with all required and necessary certifications, assurances, and documentation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and appropriating and budgeting CDBG and HOME funds therefore and authorizing the Mayor to execute subrecipient agreements for community development services

R5 An Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2026 staffing ordinance by adding one (1) full-time position entitled Housing Redevelopment Program Coordinator to the authorized staffing of the Housing and Citizen Services Department

R6 An Ordinance amending section 6-5-16 of Chapter 5, of Title VI of the Pueblo Municipal Code relating to the FY 2026 classification and pay plan by establishing the pay scale for Housing Redevelopment Program Coordinator

R7 An Ordinance approving a T-Hangar Lease Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Home Rule Municipal Corporation, and Daniel J. Ramos for Hangar Unit B at 31501 Bryan Circle at Pueblo Memorial Airport

R8 An Ordinance authorizing the City of Pueblo to grant a Conditional Waiver of Fees relating to Wastewater Connection Fees totaling a maximum of $236,170 for Phase II of the Pueblo Springs Apartments located in the southeast corner of the Pueblo Springs Apartments Subdivision

R9 An Ordinance accepting, approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute LPC-24-055 Pueblo Affordable Housing Procedure updates State of Colorado Grant Agreement Modification, Grant Agreement Amendment #1., and budgeting and appropriating incentive funds in the amount of $50,000 into PL2402

R10 An Ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pueblo and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regarding the NIBN National Correlation and Training Center

R11 An Ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pueblo and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives regarding the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network

R12 An Ordinance approving the contribution of $215,000 in support of the Fallen Officer Memorial, establishing Project CI2615 - Fallen Officer Memorial, Transferring $150,000 from Pueblo Police Department Wages/Police Service Account 10120502-51030 to Project CI2615, and transferring funds in the amount of $65,000 from project account CI2113 - ARPA Interest to Project CI2615

S. ADJOURN