A. CALL TO ORDER
President Mark Aliff
B. INVOCATION
Pastor Steve Chavez, Pueblo Praise
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
E1 Proclamation Presentation: "Sesquisemiquincentennial Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence" - Donielle Kitzman, Vice President, Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, serving on the AM250/CO150 Advisory Panel
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F. PUBLIC FORUM
G. COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMMENTARY
H. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Amend the Agenda or Motion to Approve the Agenda as distributed.
I. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated [AGENDA_CUSTOM_TEXT_4], as distributed.
I1 City Council Minutes 060925
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J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public testimony as it pertains to the annexation of the area commonly known as the Jackson Ranch 1 Annexation described as 152.27-acres of land located southeast of State Highway 78 and west of the Pastora Ranch Annexation. REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Open the Hearing, Receive Public Testimony, and Close the Hearing.
J1 Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public testimony as it pertains to the annexation of the area commonly known as the Jackson Ranch 1 Annexation described as 152.27-acres of land located southeast of State Highway 78 and west of the Pastora Ranch Annexation. REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Open the Hearing, Receive Public Testimony, and Close the Hearing.
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J2 A Resolution approving and adopting findings and determinations concerning the proposed annexation of the area commonly known as the Jackson Ranch 1 Annexation described as 152.27-acres of land located southeast of State Highway 78 and west of the Pastora Ranch Annexation
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J3 An Ordinance annexing unincorporated land commonly known as the Jackson Ranch Annexation 1 to the City of Pueblo described as 152.27-acres of land located southeast of State Highway 78 and west of the Pastora Ranch Annexation
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J4 Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public testimony as it pertains to the annexation of the area commonly known as the Jackson Ranch Annexation 2 described as 439.33-acres of land located south of the proposed Jackson Ranch Annexation 1. REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Open the Hearing, Receive Public Testimony, and Close the Hearing.
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J5 A Resolution approving and adopting findings and determinations concerning the proposed annexation of the area commonly known as the Jackson Ranch Annexation 2 described as 439.33-acres of land located south of the proposed Jackson Ranch Annexation 1
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J6 An Ordinance annexing unincorporated land commonly known as the Jackson Ranch Annexation 2 to the City of Pueblo described as 439.33-acres of land located south of the proposed Jackson Ranch Annexation 1
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K. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilperson so requests; in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered under the Regular Agenda. Unless otherwise indicated, titles are self-explanatory.
L. COMMUNICATIONS
L1 Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting for 5/14/2025
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M. RESOLUTIONS
M1 A Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $216,059.50 from HUAN01 Street Resurfacing to Account Project HU2503; and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $186,059.50 to Doug Vaughn, LLC., for Project No. 25-060, concrete improvements at Lexington Road and Saratoga Road, setting forth $30,000 for contingencies, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute same
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M2 A Resolution awarding a construction contract in the amount of $105,511.00 to Morton Electric, Inc. and setting forth $10,551.10 for contingencies and additional work for project No. 25-058, 29th St. Pump Station Electrical Repair and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute the same
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M3 A Resolution approving an amendment to a professional consulting services agreement between Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and Stantec Architecture, Inc, in the amount of $104,944.00 with additional funds for contingencies related to Project No. 24A-035, PT2403, Update of Pueblo Transit Relocation Study and Equity Study and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute same
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M4 A Resolution transferring $100,000.00 from projects to be determined into account project No. SWAN04, Computer Equipment
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M5 A Resolution establishing a new Account Project HU2503 Street Improvements at Lexington Road and Saratoga Road; transferring funds in the amount of $74,480 from HUAN01 Street Resurfacing to Account Project HU2503; and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $64,480 to Front Range Arborists, LLC., for Project No. 25-055, Tree Removal at Lexington Road and Saratoga Road, setting forth $10,000 for contingencies, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute same
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M6 A Resolution establishing Project Account ED2501 - Economic Development Support and transferring budgeted and appropriated funds in the amount of $25,000 from Project Account ED2302 - Repair & Maintenance Rail Lines to ED2501
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M7 A Resolution approving contract amendment No. 1 in the amount of $16,448.28 to Miller Pipeline, LLC, for project No. 24-021R, Lake Minnequa Water Control Gates - Rebid and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute the same
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M8 A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to make, execute and deliver in the name of the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Certifications and Assurances for Federal Transit Administration Assistance Programs and to bind the City of Pueblo’s, A Colorado Municipal Corporation’s, compliance therewith
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M9 A Resolution confirming the appointment by the Mayor of James Salazar to serve a four-year term expiring July 1, 2029, on the Planning & Zoning Commission
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M10 A Resolution confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Melanie Bravo to serve a five-year term expiring July 1, 2030, on the Pueblo Housing Authority Board of Directors
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M11 A Resolution confirming the appointment by the Mayor of members to serve terms on the Pueblo Commission on Energy
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M12 A Resolution confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Herminio Andrew Ruybal to serve a four-year term expiring June 30, 2029, on the Zoning Board of Appeals
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M13 A Resolution ratifying the joint appointment of Alberto Herrera to the Pueblo Regional Building Plumbing Board of Appeals
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M14 A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a revocable permit (REV-25-12) to the HARP Foundation, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, for the use of Alan Hamel Avenue between South Union Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue and Main Street between "D" Street and City Center Drive to facilitate their annual Rollin’ 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
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M15 A Resolution authorizing the issuance of Revocable Permit (REV-25-17) 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
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M16 A Resolution approving compensation with respect to a Legal Services Agreement with Hoffmann, Parker, Wilson, & Carberry, P.C.
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M17 A Resolution approving a parking fee increase for City-owned parking facilities
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N. ORDINANCES – FIRST PRESENTATION
N1 An Ordinance approving and accepting The Amended HOME-ARP Grant Agreement between The City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"), authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement together with all required and necessary certifications, assurances, and documentation, accepting HOME-ARP Grant funds from HUD on behalf of The Pueblo Consortium in the amount of $3,090,925.00, and budgeting and appropriating the HOME-ARP Grant funds
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N2 An Ordinance approving and adopting The City of Pueblo's Five-Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Annual 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
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N3 An Ordinance amending Section 15-2-8 of Chapter 2 of Title XV of the Pueblo Municipal Code relating to fees for metered parking in municipal parking lots and providing penalties for violation thereof
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N4 An Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2025 Staffing Ordinance through the conversion of two (2) vacant positions within the Public Works Department
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N5 An Ordinance amending Section 6-5-16 of Chapter 5, of Title VI of the Pueblo Municipal Code relating to the FY 2025 classification and pay plan by establishing the pay scale for Facilities Maintenance Technician
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N6 An Ordinance approving an amended and restated Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Pueblo, Pueblo County, and the Pueblo City-County Library District for the selection of trustees to the Pueblo City-County Library District Board
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N7 An ordinance approving a Land Lease between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado municipal corporation, and Pivotal Space Inc., d/b/a Leap, a Delaware corporation, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same
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N8 An Ordinance fixing the monthly salaries of the President and Members of City Council at $1,800 and $1,400 respectively
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O. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
I move to receive and file the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission approve all Resolutions Set Forth in the Consent Agenda; Pass the Ordinances of the Consent Agenda, Setting the Public Hearings for [AGENDA_CUSTOM_TEXT_6], and Order the Ordinances to be published BY TITLE.
P. REGULAR AGENDA
Q. RESOLUTIONS
Q1 A Resolution awarding a construction contract in the amount of $1,321,304 to Wildcat Construction Co., Inc., for Project No. 25-046, Construction of the Mel Harmon Drive Bridge Improvements, setting forth $198,546 for contingencies, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute same
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Q2 A Resolution establishing a new Account Project HU2502 Asphalt Improvements West 6th Street; transferring funds in the amount of $513,582.30 from Account Project HUAN01 Street Resurfacing to Account Project HU2502; and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $607,699.80 to Tony J. Beltramo & Sons, Inc., for Project No. 25-053, Asphalt Improvements West 6th Street, setting forth $95,000 for contingencies, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute same
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Q3 A Resolution authorizing payment from the council contingencies account in the 2025 general fund budget to Pueblo County Pickleball Association in the amount of $750 to sponsor the 2025 Southern Colorado Pickleball Championship at Mineral Palace Park from Friday September 12th through Sunday September 14th
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Q4 A Resolution authorizing payment from the council contingencies account in the 2025 general fund budget to The Pueblo Rangers Soccer Club in the amount of $750 to sponsor the 2025 1st Annual Gala & Silent Auction at 5:00 PM at the Elks Lodge at 426 N. Santa Fe Avenue on Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Q5 A Resolution authorizing payment from the council contingencies account in the 2025 general fund budget to Mariposa Center for Safety in the amount of $2,500 to sponsor the 24th Annual Tribute to Women from 6-11 PM at the Olde Town Carriage House on October 11, 2025
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Q6 A Resolution authorizing payment from the council contingencies account in the 2025 general fund budget to Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Inc. in the amount of $1,750 to sponsor Wonderland: A Fairy Tale Gala at 5:30 PM at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center on Saturday, June 7, 2025
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R. ORDINANCES – FINAL PRESENTATION
R1 An Ordinance amending Section 1-5-3 of Chapter 5 of Title I of the Pueblo Municipal Code relating to departmental organization, abolishing the stormwater utility division under the Public Works Department, establishing the Stormwater Utility Department and amending Subsection 16-12-3(5) and 16-12-12(a) of Chapter 12 of Title XVI of the Pueblo Municipal Code to make consistent therewith
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R2 An Ordinance approving and accepting Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Aeronautics division Grant No. 25-PUB-01 for funds in the amount of $70,594 for the East Apron (North) Rehab project construction phase and the Taxilane Rehab and New T-Hangar project construction phase, authorizing the mayor to execute same, budgeting and appropriating $43,525 to Project No. AP1804 – South T-Hangar #1, and budgeting and appropriating $27,069 to Project No. AP2401 – East Apron (N) Taxilane Rehab project
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R3 An Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2025 Staffing Ordinance by adding five (5) full-time positions to the authorized staffing of the Police Department
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R4 An Ordinance approving the memorandum of understanding between Colorado State University ("CSU") and the Pueblo Fire Department allowing the authority having jurisdiction ("AHJ") over Colorado State University facilities operations in Pueblo City Limits for building construction plan review and related inspections, fire safety inspections and fire safety permits and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same
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R5 An Ordinance amending Section 1-5-3 of Chapter 5 of Title I of the Pueblo Municipal Code relating to the departmental organization, abolishing the Division of CDBG/Home/Housing under the Department of Planning and Community Development, establishing the Department of Housing and Citizen Services and amending subsection 4-8-4(2) of Chapter 8 of Title IV and Section 8-1-8 of Chapter 1 of Title VIII of the Pueblo Municipal Code to make consistent therewith
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R6 An Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2025 Staffing Ordinance by adding a section entitled Housing & Citizen Services, adding one (1) full-time Housing & Citizen Services Director to the authorized staffing of the Housing & Citizen Services Department and amendment of the Planning and Community Development authorized staffing as part of a reorganization.
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R7 An Ordinance amending Section 6-5-16 of Chapter 5 of Title VI of the Pueblo Municipal Code relating to the fiscal year 2025 classification and pay plan by establishing the pay scale for Director of Housing & Citizen Services
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R8 An Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of title XIV of the Pueblo Municipal Code relating to and establishing criteria, standards, rules and regulations for the appropriation and expenditure of funds in the 1992-2026 Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvement Projects Fund
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R9 An Ordinance establishing the City of Pueblo Human Relations Commission, appointing a chairman and members thereto, approving bylaws, and repealing Ordinance Nos. 6695 and 9609
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S. QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
S1 An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Pueblo Regional Comprehensive Plan, September 2022 for the physical development of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation
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S2 An Ordinance amending zoning restrictions to rezone 299.512-acres of land generally located north and south of Highway 78, east of the south side landfill from Pueblo County A-3, Small Agriculture Zone District to City of Pueblo R-6, Multiple Residential and Commercial Zone District and A-1, Agricultural one Zone District
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S3 An Ordinance amending zoning restrictions to rezone 2620 Farabaugh Lane from B-3, Highway and arterial Business Zone District to I-2, Industrial Zone District
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S4 An Ordinance amending zoning restrictions to rezone 1305 East 4 th Street and 1302 East 5 th Street from O-1, Neighborhood Office Zone District to R-5, Multiple-Residential and Office Zone District
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S5 An Ordinance approving the Compass Pointe Subdivision
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S6 An Ordinance approving the Dutch Bros. Subdivision Filing No. 1
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T. ADJOURN