Pueblo City Council (Aug 25, 2025) — Sales-tax ballot set; ADU ordinance approved; multiple contracts and resolutions adopted

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. INVOCATION

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D. ROLL CALL

E. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

E1 Proclamation Presentation: "Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Awareness Day" - Tonya Johnson, Chair & Co-Founder, Genevieve Gonzales, Co-Chair, and Dena Rodriguez Leach, Treasurer and Co-Founder of the Mental Wellness Task Force of SOCO

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 081125

K. CONSENT AGENDA

L. COMMUNICATIONS

M. RESOLUTIONS

M1 A Resolution awarding a construction contract in the amount of $617,492 to Monument Roofing of Colorado a Tecta America Company, LLC, for Project No. 25-049, Replacement of Various Roofs at Wastewater Reclamation Facility , setting forth $61,750 for contingencies, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute same

M2 A Resolution awarding a construction contract in the amount of $496,402.46 to Baha Construction, Inc., for Project No. 25-016, Parking and Streetscape Improvements - El Centro del Quinto Sol Park , setting forth $75,000 for contingencies, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute same

M3 A Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $400,000.00 from Account Project HUAN01 Street Resurfacing to Account Project HU2506 - Asphalt Imprv - Victory & Vision; and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $336,299.39 to Rock M, Inc., for Project No. 25-071, Asphalt improvements - Victory Lane and Vision Lane, setting forth $63,700.61 for contingencies, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute same

M4 A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a Revocable Permit (REV-25-26) to the YMCA of Pueblo for the use of the outer lanes of Spaulding Avenue (both directions) between the north entrance of the YMCA and Pueblo Boulevard, outer lanes of Parker Boulevard (both directions) between Spaulding Avenue and its north/eastern terminus for the 5K run/walk Corporate Cup event

M5 A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a Revocable Permit (REV-25-27) to the YMCA of Pueblo for the use of one lane of Spaulding Avenue just south of the YMCA entrance and the right-in only road of 31st Street for the one-mile Corporate Cup race

M6 A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a Revocable Permit (REV-25-29) to Alpine Remediation, Inc., for the use of the public right-of-way in front of 2801 N. Elizabeth Street in the Elizabeth Street Parkway for the purpose of installing two new 2-inch monitoring wells

M7 A Resolution confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Dan Leone to complete a three-year term expiring September 30, 2026, on the Pueblo Memorial Airport Advisory Committee

M8 A Resolution confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Richard Ringler to complete a three-year term expiring December 31, 2025, on the Pueblo Human Relations Commission

M9 A Resolution confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Jay Fisher to complete a three-year term expiring November 1, 2027, on the Pueblo Streetscape Advisory Committee

M10 A Resolution adopting and approving the City of Pueblo Public Right-of-Way Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for the City of Pueblo

M11 A Resolution granting and approving an Easement and Maintenance Agreement to Compass Pointe, LP, A Colorado Limited Partnership, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a Stormwater detention pond outfall

M12 A Resolution approving compensation with respect to a Legal Services Agreement with Kaplan Kirsch LLP

N. ORDINANCES – FIRST PRESENTATION

N1 An Ordinance authorizing The City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation to carry over $7,334,977.00 in Private Activity Bond Allocation, expressing intent of The City of Pueblo to issue its Private Activity Bonds and authorizing the Mayor to execute preliminary actions in connection therewith

N2 An Ordinance Approving and Accepting a grant agreement for the City of Pueblo from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources, authorizing the Mayor to execute the same, establishing Project No. CI2517, budgeting and appropriating funds in the amount of $112,500 to Project No. CI2517 for the Lake Minnequa Restoration Feasibility Study, transferring $5,848.57 from Capital Project No. LT0233 - Honor Farm Project, $4,013.31 from LT1803 - City Park G. Williams Pavilion Repairs, $671.51 from LT1902 - Ice Arena Zamboni Room Addition, and $1,966.61 from LT2201 - Building Renovation City Park Administration, totaling $12,500 in funds to Capital Project No. LT2502 - Lake Minnequa Dredge Study to be used as required grant match

N3 An Ordinance approving and accepting a grant award letter and all applicable conditions pertaining thereto with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), in the amount of $165,759.00 for the Pueblo Police Department Towing and Impound Relief Program, establishing project number PS2510 and budgeting and appropriating funds into project number PS2510, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same

N4 An Ordinance approving and accepting a sub-recipient grant award and all applicable conditions pertaining thereto from the Colorado Springs Police Department, in the amount of $24,300.00 for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program, for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same

N5 An Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Staffing Ordinance by temporarily adding one (1) Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Lab Supervisor position within the Wastewater Department for training purposes

N6 An Ordinance approving the Memorandum of Understanding between Pueblo Community College("PCC") and the Pueblo Fire Department allowing the authority having jurisdiction ("AHJ") over Pueblo Community College 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

N7 An Ordinance (1) approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Employment Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and Trussworks Operations, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, 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 and corresponding Special Warranty Deed between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and Trussworks Operations, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, relating to a parcel of improved land located in the Airport Industrial Park and (3) approving transferring one million four hundred sixty-two thousand dollars ($1,462,000) from the 1992-2026 Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvement Projects Fund for the purpose of the City of Pueblo’s compliance with said Employment Agreement

O. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

P. REGULAR AGENDA

Q. RESOLUTIONS

Q1 A Resolution to initiate by application to the Historic Preservation Commission the designation of 330 South City Park Avenue, City Park Bath House, as a local historic landmark

Q2 A Resolution fixing the ballot title and submitting to the eligible electors of the City of Pueblo, Colorado at the regular municipal election to be held on November 4, 2025, a question relating to the extension of the one-half percent sales and use tax rate for five years for projects within the City and the Pueblo Memorial Airport boundaries consistent with the amended criteria, standards, rules and regulations and the adoption of Ordinance No. 11001 to implement the extension

Q3 A Resolution authorizing payment from the council contingencies account in the 2025 general fund budget to Voices Against Gun Violence Inc. in the amount of $1,000 to sponsor their program assisting the families of victims of gun violence with memorial-related expenses

Q4 A Resolution authorizing payment from the council contingencies account in the 2025 general fund budget to Metro Volunteers (DBA Spark the Change Colorado) in the amount of $1,000 to sponsor the 3rd Annual Suicide Memory Walk from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Minnequa Lake Park on Saturday, September 6, 2025

R. QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS

R1 An Ordinance amending sections 17-2-2, 17-4-23, and 17-4-51 and adding section 17-4-16 to Title XVII of the Pueblo Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units

S. ORDINANCES – FINAL PRESENTATION

S1 An Ordinance submitting to the eligible electors of the City of Pueblo, Colorado at the Regular Municipal Election to be held on November 4, 2025, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City of Pueblo changing the form of government to City Council - City Manager and fixing the ballot title therefor

S2 An Ordinance transferring, budgeting and appropriating insurance proceeds in the amount of $695,000 into Capital Project No. CI2513 - Ice Arena Roof Repair CIRSA, transferring funds in the amount of $39,884 from the Wages/Public Works salary savings account 10140103-51040, awarding a construction contract in the amount of $734,884.00 to B & M Roofing of Colorado, Inc., for Account Project No. 25-019 Pueblo Ice Arena Roof Retrofit Project, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute same

S3 An Ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and Pueblo County, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado; establishing project account CI2516 - Sky Corral Runway Relocation; accepting funds from Pueblo County in the amount of $50,000.00 and depositing said funds in CI2516; transferring $50,000.00 from the City's General Fund fund balance into CI2516; and budgeting and appropriating the total balance of deposited funds in the amount of $100,000.00 as well as any other funds, public or private, that may be received by the City in the future in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the purpose of relocating the Sky Corral runway

S4 An Ordinance approving and accepting a Deed of Dedication from No Ka Oi Properties, LLC for property located at the northeast corner of Bandera Parkway and Short Street, Pueblo, Colorado

S5 An Ordinance approving an Occupancy Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and Saab, Inc., a Foreign Business Corporation, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same

S6 An Ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Subdivision Participation and Release form with respect to the National Opioids Settlement reached with Purdue Pharma L.P. & Sackler family

S7 An Ordinance submitting to the eligible electors of the City of Pueblo, Colorado at the general municipal election to be held on November 4, 2025, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City of Pueblo to require binding interest arbitration for the other classified employees bargaining unit

S8 An Ordinance amending Section 11-1-801 of the Pueblo Municipal Code to remove the general policy relating to the issuances of summons and complaint to persons lawfully charged with an offense constituting a violation of a municipal ordinance

S9 An Ordinance amending Sections 10-1-1, 10-1-2, 10-1-13, and 11-1-700 of the Pueblo Municipal Code relating to public safety in the Arkansas River and providing penalties for violation thereof

S10 An Ordinance making certain legislative findings and approving the Dillon Drive Urban Renewal Plan

T. EMERGENCY ORDINANCES

T1 An Emergency Ordinance authorizing the use of lease-purchase financing to acquire certain equipment pursuant to the terms of an equipment lease-purchase agreement by and between the Pueblo, Colorado Municipal Building Corporation, as Lessor, and the City of Pueblo, Colorado, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, as Lessee; budgeting and appropriating funds in the amount of $8,800,000.00 into Project Account CI2512 - PMJC HVAC Replacement; approving a construction contract between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation and Trane U.S., Inc., d.b.a. Trane, a Delaware Corporation in the amount of $7,954,518.00, setting forth $845,482.00 for contingencies and issuance-related expenses; authorizing officials of the City to take all action necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby; declaring an emergency; and other related matters

U. ADJOURN