Every item on the 2026-09-22 Colorado Springs city council agenda, in the order Council will take them, with each official title quoted in full. Nothing is ranked and nothing is left out.
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The agenda — 19 items
This meeting: 2 informational reports, 8 ordinances, 1 recognition, 8 resolutions.
Ordinance — item 4A.A.
Agenda 4A.A. · File 26-366 · Ordinance
Official title: Ordinance No. 26-51 Amending Section 113 (Collection of Charges and Remedies) of Article 1 (General Provisions) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining to Liens Presenter: Patrick Malone, Revenue and Billing Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Renee Congdon, Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office-Utilities Division
Prior action on this item: 1 recorded, introduced 2026-08-26, status Consent - Second Pres
· 2026-09-08 — heard by City Council: approved on first reading — Pass
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Ordinance — item 4A.B.
Agenda 4A.B. · File 26-281 · Ordinance
Official title: Ordinance No. 26-52 Repealing Article 1 (General Business License Provisions) Of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation And Taxation) And Reordaining Article 1 (Business License Provisions) Of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation And Taxation) Of The Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining To Business Licensing, And Providing Penalties For Violations Thereof Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk Lee McRae, City Clerk’s Office, License Enforcement Officer Emily Vandenberg, City Attorney’s Office, Prosecution Division Young Shin, City Attorney’s Office, Corporate Division
Prior action on this item: 2 recorded, introduced 2026-07-21, status Consent - Second Pres
· 2026-08-24 — heard by City Council Work Session: referred
· 2026-09-08 — heard by City Council: approved on first reading — Pass
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Background — AI summary of 6 meeting records: Back for second reading; introduced July 21, 2026, referred at the August 24, 2026 work session, and approved on first reading September 8, 2026. At that August 24 work session, License Enforcement Officer Lee McRae said staff was there to propose three new ordinances to update business licensing, with City Attorney’s Office staff also present; the records show no further substantive debate on this item.
Ordinance — item 4A.C.
Agenda 4A.C. · File 26-282 · Ordinance
Official title: Ordinance No. 26-53 Repealing And Reordaining Article 3 (Sales Of Goods And Services) Of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation And Taxation) Of The Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining To Business Licensing, And Providing Penalties For Violations Thereof Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk Lee McRae, City Clerk’s Office, License Enforcement Officer Emily Vandenberg, City Attorney’s Office, Prosecution Division Young Shin, City Attorney’s Office, Corporate Division
Prior action on this item: 2 recorded, introduced 2026-07-21, status Consent - Second Pres
· 2026-08-24 — heard by City Council Work Session: referred
· 2026-09-08 — heard by City Council: approved on first reading — Pass
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Ordinance — item 4A.D.
Agenda 4A.D. · File 26-283 · Ordinance
Official title: Ordinance No. 26-54 Repealing Article 4 (Sexually Oriented Businesses) Of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation And Taxation) And Reordaining Article 4 (Adult Use Businesses) Of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation And Taxation) Of The Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining To Business Licensing, And Providing Penalties For Violations Thereof Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk Lee McRae, City Clerk’s Office, License Enforcement Officer Emily Vandenberg, City Attorney’s Office, Prosecution Division Young Shin, City Attorney’s Office, Corporate Division
Prior action on this item: 2 recorded, introduced 2026-07-21, status Consent - Second Pres
· 2026-08-24 — heard by City Council Work Session: referred
· 2026-09-08 — heard by City Council: approved on first reading — Pass
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Background — AI summary of 6 meeting records: Back for second reading; introduced July 21, 2026, referred at the August 24 work session, and approved on first reading September 8, 2026. At the August 24 work session staff explained the ordinance renames Article 4 from “sexually oriented business” to “adult use business” to match planning/UDC wording and earlier 1977–92 usage, and to align with statutory references, with the same structure otherwise and no changes proposed then to Articles 2 or 5.
Resolution — item 4B.B.
Agenda 4B.B. · File 26-311 · Resolution
Official title: A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Site Protection Requirements Associated with Permittee Responsible Mitigation under Department of the Army Permits. Presenter: Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager Richard Mulledy, P.E., Public Works Director
Prior action on this item: 1 recorded, introduced 2026-08-03, status Agenda Ready
· 2026-09-08 — heard by City Council Work Session: referred
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Resolution — item 4B.C.
Agenda 4B.C. · File 26-323 · Resolution
Official title: An Ordinance Certifying Delinquent Stormwater Fees and Charges to the El Paso County Treasurer for Collection Presenter: Richard Mulledy, P.E., Public Works Director Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager
Prior action on this item: 1 recorded, introduced 2026-08-11, status Agenda Ready
· 2026-09-08 — heard by City Council Work Session: referred
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Background — AI summary of 6 meeting records: Introduced August 11, 2026 and referred at the September 8, 2026 City Council Work Session, this item is back before Council. Records supplied for this file show no substantive debate beyond that path; on a prior similar certification at the August 26, 2024 work session, Erin Powers summarized the delinquent stormwater fee collection process and stated 114 parcels were ninety days or more past due.
Ordinance — item 4B.D.
Agenda 4B.D. · File 26-285 · Ordinance
Official title: An Ordinance Amending Multiple Sections of Article 3 (Code of Ethics) of Chapter 1 (Administration, Personnel and Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining to the Code of Ethics Presenter: Caitlin Moldenhauer, Associate Attorney
Prior action on this item: 1 recorded, introduced 2026-07-21, status Agenda Ready
· 2026-09-08 — heard by City Council Work Session: referred
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Background — AI summary of 6 meeting records: Introduced July 21, 2026, and referred at the September 8, 2026 City Council Work Session. At the July 14, 2026 regular meeting on a parallel ethics-code revision (noted there as 26-211), President Crow-Iverson asked whether the City’s liability policy covers the Mayor’s wife or children and Senior Attorney Sara Brewen said it does not; Councilmember Henjum was told elected officials may not conduct personal business while on the way to official business, and asked whether a de minimis request had been added to the revised ordinance.
Informational Report — item 4B.E.
Agenda 4B.E. · File 26-194 · Informational Report
Official title: A Resolution Adopting the Internal Audit Charter of the Office of the City Auditor of the City of Colorado Springs, Effective September 22, 2026 Presenter: Natalie Lovell, City Auditor, Office of the City Auditor
Prior action on this item: 1 recorded, introduced 2026-04-28, status Agenda Ready
· 2026-09-08 — heard by City Council Work Session: referred
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Resolution — item 4B.F.
Agenda 4B.F. · File 26-268 · Resolution
Official title: A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property located at 37433 County Road 371 in Buena Vista, Colorado to be used for the Homestake Water Project Presenter: Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities
Prior action on this item: none recorded; first appearance.
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Recognition — item 5.A.
Agenda 5.A. · File 26-390 · Recognition
Official title: Community Recognition Program: Honoring At Large Resident, Joyce Salazar Presenter: Brian Risley, Pro Tem Councilmember At Large
Prior action on this item: none recorded; first appearance.
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Resolution — item 5.B.
Agenda 5.B. · File 26-389 · Resolution
Official title: A Resolution Recognizing September 26 Through October 4 as Creek Week 2026 Presenter: Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5
Prior action on this item: none recorded; first appearance.
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Resolution — item 5.C.
Agenda 5.C. · File 26-388 · Resolution
Official title: A Resolution to Support October 2026 as Fire Prevention Month Presenter: Dave Donelson, Councilmember 1
Prior action on this item: none recorded; first appearance.
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Informational Report — item 5.D.
Agenda 5.D. · File 26-417 · Informational Report
Official title: A Joint Proclamation in support of Reclaiming Civility Presenter: Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6 Mayor Yemi Mobolade
Prior action on this item: none recorded; first appearance.
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Ordinance — item 8.A.
Agenda 8.A. · File 26-363 · Ordinance
Official title: Ordinance No. 26-49 Of The City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado Providing For The Refunding Of Certain Outstanding Utilities System Revenue Bonds Of The City; Providing For The Issuance And Sale Of The City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series [2026C][2027A][2027B] In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $225,000,000, Payable Solely Out Of The City Of Colorado Springs Utilities System; Authorizing The Execution By The City Of A Paying Agent Agreement, Escrow Agreement, A Bond Purchase Agreement, And An Official Statement Related Thereto; And Providing Other Matters Relating Thereto. Presenter: Adam Hegstrom, Treasury and Finance Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities
Prior action on this item: 1 recorded, introduced 2026-08-25, status Agenda Ready
· 2026-09-08 — heard by City Council: approved on first reading — Pass
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Ordinance — item 8.B.
Agenda 8.B. · File 26-365 · Ordinance
Official title: Ordinance No. 26-50 Of The City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado Providing For The Extension, Betterment, Other Improvement And Equipment Of The City Of Colorado Springs Utilities System; Providing For The Issuance And Sale Of The City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2026a (Tax-Exempt) In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $330,000,000, And The City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2026b (Taxable) In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $140,000,000, Payable Solely Out Of The Net Revenues To Be Derived From The Operation Of The City Of Colorado Springs Utilities System; Authorizing The Execution By The City Of A Paying Agent Agreement, A Bond Purchase Agreement, And An Official Statement Related Thereto; And Providing Other Matters Relating Thereto. Presenter: Adam Hegstrom, Treasury and Finance Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities
Prior action on this item: 1 recorded, introduced 2026-08-26, status Agenda Ready
· 2026-09-08 — heard by City Council: approved on first reading — Pass
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Resolution — item 8.C.
Agenda 8.C. · File 26-297 · Resolution
Official title: Review of a Draft Decision and Order and Draft Resolution Setting Certain Electric Rates within the Service Area of Colorado Springs Utilities and Regarding Certain Changes to the Electric Rate Schedules Presenter: Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Chris Bidlack, City Attorney’s Office - Utilities Division
Prior action on this item: 1 recorded, introduced 2026-07-27, status Agenda Ready
· 2026-08-25 — heard by City Council: referred
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Resolution — item 8.D.
Agenda 8.D. · File 26-380 · Resolution
Official title: Consideration of a Resolution Regarding Certain Changes to Colorado Springs Utilities’ Utilities Rules and Regulations (URR) Presenter: Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Chris Bidlack, City Attorney’s Office - Utilities Division
Prior action on this item: none recorded; first appearance.
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Resolution — item 8.E.
Agenda 8.E. · File 26-384 · Resolution
Official title: A Resolution Setting the Electric Cost Adjustment Rates Effective October 1, 2026 Presenter: Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Scott Shirola, Pricing and Rates Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities
Prior action on this item: none recorded; first appearance.
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Ordinance — item 9.A.
Agenda 9.A. · File 26-264 · Ordinance
Official title: Ordinance No. 26-48 of the City Of Colorado Springs Dissolving The Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority Presenter: Emily Evans, City Council Administrator Brandy Williams, Councilmember District 3 Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6
Prior action on this item: 5 recorded, introduced 2026-07-01, status Second Reading
· 2026-07-13 — heard by City Council Work Session: referred
· 2026-07-14 — heard by City Council: postpone to a date certain — Pass
· 2026-08-25 — heard by City Council: approved on first reading — Pass
· 2026-09-08 — heard by City Council: approved — Pass
· 2026-09-08 — heard by City Council: postpone to a date certain — Pass
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Background — AI summary of 6 meeting records: Back after September 8 approval and a same-day postponement to a date certain; introduced July 1, 2026 and approved on first reading August 25 by a 5-4 vote. At the July 13 work session, Councilmember Williams overviewed the OCC DDA’s history and stated the mill levy did not pass. The August 25 motion was by Williams, seconded by Rainey Jr., with Donelson, Leinweber, Gold, and Henjum voting no.
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The city's official meeting calendar — agendas, packets, and any change made after this was written.
Speaking at this meeting
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WHEN YOU'LL BE CALLED: for a topic NOT on the agenda, you speak during 'Citizen Discussion', which is item 6 of 15 in the order of business — early in the meeting, after the Consent Calendar and Recognitions and before Mayor's Business, New Business and Public Hearings. Council moved its start time to 9:00 AM in November 2024 specifically so residents would have a more consistent, earlier time for Citizen Discussion instead of waiting. For a topic that IS on the agenda, you speak when that item is heard (during its public hearing, or after it is pulled from the Consent Calendar), not during Citizen Discussion.
TIME LIMIT: three (3) minutes per speaker, for both Citizen Discussion and testimony on legislative items. The Council President may modify the limit or cap total time on a subject, and time is kept by the City Clerk and strictly enforced. Remarks must be germane to the subject.
IN WRITING INSTEAD: email AllCouncil@coloradosprings.gov ahead of the meeting, for either general comments or a specific agenda item.
ACCESSIBILITY: anyone needing an auxiliary aid should contact the Office of the City Council at least 48 hours before the meeting. Agendas post the Wednesday before a regular meeting — check the agenda to see whether your topic is already listed, since that determines when you speak.
Making sense of the numbers
Each item below carries up to three different numbers. They are not versions of each other:
Agenda number (like 4A.A.) — where the item sits in this meeting's running order. It changes every meeting, so it is useless for tracking anything over time.
File number (like 26-324, or ZONE-26-0012 for land-use cases) — the city's permanent identifier for the matter itself. It stays the same from first reading to final vote, so this is the one to search on if you want to follow something.
Ordinance number (like Ordinance No. 26-39, inside the title) — assigned only once something becomes an actual ordinance. Only some items have one.
The file number and the ordinance number both begin with the year, which makes them look related. They are not: they count different things. On this agenda, file 26-324 became Ordinance 26-39, while the earlier file 26-295 became Ordinance 26-46.
Source: City of Colorado Springs Legistar, event 2801. Titles are quoted verbatim from the official record.