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AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB)
REGULAR MEETING
Contact Person: Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Social Policy and Housing Programs Manager – 221-6753
Thursday, September 7, 2023
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
222 Laporte Ave Community Room and Online via Zoom
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Participation for this remote Affordable Housing Board meeting will be available online or by phone or in person.
Public Participation (Online): Individuals who wish to address the Affordable Housing Board via remote public
participation can do so through Zoom at
https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/94470720873?pwd=WDNpcGZEcmxKQi9mVkxZTXl1TlFidz09
Meeting ID: 944 7072 0873
Passcode: 0n5EhY*H
Individuals participating in the Zoom session should also watch the meeting through that site.
The meeting will be available to join beginning at 3:50pm, September 7, 2023. Participants should try to sign in
prior to 4:00pm, meeting start time, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the
“Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to
ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board or Commission.
In order to participate:
Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly
improve your audio).
You need to have access to the internet.
Keep yourself on muted status.
Public Participation (Phone): If you do not have access to the internet, call the Board or Commission Staff Liaison
at 970-221-6753.
Please indicate that you want to participate in the Board or Commission public participation by phone and give
your name and phone number. If you get a voicemail message, please leave the same information.
Once you have given this information (in person or by message), a staff person will provide you with the phone
number that will allow you access to the Zoom meeting. As listed above, the meeting will be available beginning at
3:50pm. Please call in to the meeting prior to 4:00pm, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask
participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time – phone participants
will need to hit *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an
opportunity to address the Committee. Once you join the meeting: keep yourself on muted status.
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CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CALL
2. AGENDA REVIEW
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July meeting
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Mobile Home Park Code changes – JC Ward and Leo Escalante, Neighborhood
Services (30 Minutes)
• Board Action: FYI, Discussion and Possible Recommendation
b. Housing Strategic Plan – Sylvia Tatman-Burruss, City Manager’s Office and Noah
Beales, Planning Development Transportation (30 minutes)
▪ Land Use Code update on suggested changes
• Board Action: Discussion and Recommendation on LUC Changes
c. External Board Communications – John (20 minutes)
• Board Action: Discussion
d. Debrief Competitive Process – John (10 minutes)
• Board Action: Discussion
e. Board member ideas: Time to share innovative ideas, hot topics, or new
research (5 minutes)
▪ Board Action: Discussion
Documents to Share: If residents wish to share a document or presentation, the Staff Liaison needs to receive
those materials via email by 24 hours before the meeting.
Individuals uncomfortable or unable to access the Zoom platform or unable to participate by phone are
encouraged to participate by emailing general public comments you may have to Enter Staff Liaison Email . The
Staff Liaison will ensure the Board or Commission receives your comments. If you have specific comments on
any of the discussion items scheduled, please make that clear in the subject line of the email and send 24 hours
prior to the meeting.
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6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
a. Meeting Logistics – September hybrid / in-person. Rest of 2023 open to Board
preference.
b. Liaison Reports (10 minutes)
7. OTHER BUSINESS
a. City Council 6-month planning calendar review (5 minutes)
b. Council Comments – Who, what? (5 minutes)
c. Review 2023 Work Plan (5 minutes)
d. Update on Affordable Housing Projects (5 minutes)
e. Future AHB Meetings Agenda (5 minutes)
8. ADJOURNMENT
SAVE THE DATES!
September 12- Council Work Session on Homelessness Response System
October 3 – Council Meeting - Land Use Code Update – Implementing the
Housing Strategic Plan
Did you know that the City has a Housing Newsletter? It is a great place to send
people looking to learn more about what is going on in Fort Collins around Housing.
Sign up for it at: fcgov.com/housing.
Social Sustainability
222 Laporte Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6753
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Affordable Housing Board
FM: Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Social Policy and Housing Programs Manager
RE: Remote Board Meeting
The next Affordable Housing Board meeting will be held:
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Online via Zoom at 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS: If you cannot attend the meeting, please contact Sue Beck -
Ferkiss either by email (sbeckferkiss@fcgov.com) or by phone (221-6753).
BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes: Copies of the draft minutes of the July Regular meeting is
attached for the Board’s approval. Approval of minutes requires a formal motion
and vote by the Board. The Board Chair or staff liaison must sign the approved
minutes.
2. Remote meetings: September will be hybrid. What is the Board’s preference for
the rest of 2023?
PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION:
1. MOBILE HOME PARK CODE CHANGES, JC WARD AND LEO ESCALANTE,
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES (30 MINUTES)
Neighborhood Services is bringing proposed changes to the City Code in an on-
going effort to increase livability at the City’s Manufactured Housing Communities.
• Board Action: FYI, Discussion and Possible Recommendation
2. HOUSING STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE, SYLVIA TATMAN-
BURRESS, CMO & NOAH BEALES, PDT (30 MINUTES)
The time has come for specific Land Use Code amendments to be brought forward for
Council consideration. Learn the details and determine whether the Board would like to
comment to City Council regarding these changes.
• Board Action: FYI, Discussion and Possible Recommendation
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3. EXTERNAL BOARD COMMUNICATIONS, JOHN (20 MINUTES)
John will lead a board discussion about:
• Opportunities for the AHB members to network with other boards, including
pending request from the Senior Advisory Board, and
• Election matters
▪ Board Action: FYI and Discussion
4. DEBRIEF COMPETITIVE PROCESS, JOHN (20 MINUTES)
John will lead a board discussion debriefing the 2023 Competitive Grant Process.
This item may be on-going as time allows.
• Board Action: FYI and Discussion
5. BOARD MEMBER IDEAS – AS TIME ALLOWS
BOARD BUSINESS:
• Meeting Logistics – Board Discussion, as needed. September will be hybrid in-
person.
• Member terms update –
o Each board member’s term has been decided by City Council when they
appointed you. They are of different lengths to stagger board membership.
Still, all board members can serve up to 8 years upon application and
reappointment by City Council.
o Heads up – The Clerk’s Office will be asking Board members with terms
expiring this year to extend their terms through mid-2024. More on this to
come.
o All terms expire in December. Here are the current term expiration dates:
▪ Stefanie 2026
▪ Jennifer 2023
▪ Kristin 2023
▪ Sheila 2024
▪ John 2024
▪ Bob 2025
▪ Ed 2023
• Contact with Council Liaison –
o CM Gutowsky would like to be invited to specific meetings and will attend if
available.
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• Project Certification –
o n/a
• Ideas for future meetings: Housing Agency panel of providers; Water Issues in
Colorado (Mayor Arndt); Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention (Kelly Evans);
Murphy Center update and plans for the future (Homeward Alliance ); Grant
Opportunities; The Affordable City book; Displacement Mitigation Mapping Project;
How to Support Mobile Home Park conversions; How to keep locals in housing;
and Volunteer needs for housing providers.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Minutes of the July meeting
2. FYI - City Council 6 Month Planning Calendar
3. FYI – July 31 Work Session Summary for Extended Land Use Discussion
Did you know that the City has a Housing Newsletter? It is a great place to send
people looking to learn more about what is going on in Fort Collins around Housing.
Sign up for it at: fcgov.com/housing.
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July 6, 2023, 4:00-6:00pm
Online via Zoom DRAFT
CALL TO ORDER
At 4:03 PM the meeting was called to order by John Singleton.
1. ROLL CALL
• Board Members Present: John Singleton, Ed Hermsen, Jennifer Bray, Kristin Fritz, Sheila
Seaver-Davis
• Board Members Absent: Bob Pawlikowski, Stefanie Berganini
• Staff Members Present:
• Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Staff Liaison – City of Fort Collins
• Ginny Sawyer, City Manager’s Office – City of Fort Collins
• Meaghan Overton, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins
• Tamra Leavenworth, Minutes – City of Fort Collins
• Guests Present:
• Alea Rodriguez, Housing Stability Program Manager, Larimer County
• Marilyn Heller
2. AGENDA REVIEW – No changes.
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ed Hermsen motioned to approve the June 1 Regular Meeting Minutes. Sheila Seaver-Davis
seconded. Approved 5-0.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Sustainable Revenue – Ginny Sawyer, City Manager’s Office
• Ginny Sawyer from the City Manager’s Office provided updates on sustainable funding
efforts. Ginny explained that 3 out of 13 potential funding mechanisms remained viable:
the franchise fee, property tax, and sales tax.
• Sue Beck-Ferkiss reminded the Board that this issue would be discussed at City
Council on July 25 and August 15.
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• DISCUSSION:
• Are any other living staples aside from food exempt from sales tax?
No, just food. That came about when the City did the Keep Fort Collins Great
tax in 2015 and we increased the base rates tax by 0.6 but Council didn’t want
to increase food tax beyond 2.25%. For the franchise fee, the City is working
with Excel to see what possibilities may exist for doing an automatic on-bill
rebate for anyone who income-qualifies.
• Are there any considerations being made since the latest report indicates that
several people (especially seniors) are leaving the state due to tax increases?
There’s an awareness and sensitivity, but as a City, we are looking for ways to
provide the level of service that the community has expressed they desire.
• Is there a way to dedicate any of the taxes to affordable housing?
We aren’t dedicating certain amounts to any specific concerns or city goals.
The money collected will eventually be allocated by the community and budget
process. We don’t want to lock the taxes into certain categories, especially if
the tax runs for 27 years.
B. County Housing Work – Alea Rodriguez, Housing Stability Program Manager, Larimer
County
• Alea Rodriguez, the Housing Stability Program Manager for Larimer County Housing
provided an overview of the work she has been doing at the county since starting her
role.
• Alea began by explaining that in the county’s 2019-2023 strategic plan, they identified
addressing affordable housing as an objective. In 2020, a Housing Needs Assessment
was done by Root Policy where 4 needs in Larimer County were identified: additional
units, starter homes, diversity in housing options, and housing resources for special
populations (older adults, mobile home residents, people experiencing homelessness,
and people with disabilities). The county has narrowed down their role in affordable
housing to 4 main areas: regional coordination, service expansion to unincorporated
areas, evaluating and updating land use code and policies, and eviction prevention and
renter protection.
• For regional coordination, Alea explained that the county is part of the Northern
Colorado Continuum of Care (NoCo CoC) where they work to contribute to their
expansion and growth, and assist in their efforts to make homelessness rare, short-
lived, and non-recurring. Through the NoCo CoC and in partnership with Homeward
Alliance, work on the Larimer County Homelessness Strategic Plan has begun. The
county is also working on updating the intergovernmental agreement with Housing
Catalyst (Larimer County’s housing authority) to create transparency around how the
county serves unincorporated areas. The county is also hosting a work session on
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August 7 where 3 housing authorities across the region – Housing Catalyst, Loveland
Housing Authority, and Estes Park Housing Authority, will present to the Board the work
they’re currently doing and to discuss future strategies. The county also recently hosted
a Proposition 123 convening where they invited all municipalities and towns to discuss
Prop 123, answer questions about it, and learn which municipalities were thinking of
opting in and what supports they needed.
• For service expansion to unincorporated Larimer County, they have established the
Larimer Home Improvement Program, which is run through Loveland Housing Authority.
The program provides low-interest loans for repairs to all low-income homeowners in
Larimer County and unincorporated Larimer County.
• In 2022, the county was awarded an Innovative Affordable Housing Strategies Planning
Grant from DOLA that allowed the county to do a land use code audit from an affordable
housing lens. Cascadia was hired to do the audit and had 4 suggestions for updating
the land use code that were brought to the Board and Planning Commission: redefining
ADUs and allowing them in residential zones, creating “cottage clusters” (encouraging
smaller dwelling units at lower price points where there would typically be one large
single family home) in rural areas, allowing multi-family housing in rural commercial
zones (but only in commercial corridors), and the creation of a mobile home park
preservation zone. Cascadia is also researching the feasibility of certain projects for
Larimer County, such as county land banks and establishing and sustainably funding a
county housing trust fund.
• For eviction protection and renter protection, Larimer County received over $20 million
from the Treasury at the beginning of the pandemic for emergency rent assistance
programs, but these dollars are now dwindling, so Larimer County is trying to find
additional funding to replenish these dollars.
• Several board members followed up with clarifying questions for Alea.
C. Affordable Housing Board Composition - Ex Officio Member for Housing Catalyst – Sue
Beck-Ferkiss, Social Sustainability
• Sue Beck-Ferkiss expressed how advantageous it has been to have the experience of
the local housing authority developer on the Affordable Housing Board for the past 8
years and how there has been discussion about having a seat on the Affordable
Housing Board for the housing authority. Housing Catalyst made this request and The
City Clerk’s office will bring the issue to the Ad Hoc Committee on Boards and
Commissions on July 19. City staff will recommend that the Affordable Housing Board
composition changes to include anon-voting Ex Officio seat for Housing Catalyst and
their staff would be the ones to determine who would fill that position.
• Several board members expressed being in favor of this change – stating that the
person could bring their expertise to the group and that this change would allow the
group to engage with the Ex Officio member more during the competitive process since
the person would be a non-voting member of the Board and wouldn’t have to recuse
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themselves.
Jennifer Bray motioned that the Board recommend an Ex Officio Member for Housing Catalyst
to the Boards and Commissions Ad Hoc Committee. Ed Hermsen seconded. Approved 5-0.
D. Debrief Competitive Process – John Singleton, Board Chair
• John Singleton asked the board members for feedback on the 2023 competitive grant
process to gather feedback, critique, and ideas.
E. Housing Strategic Plan – Meaghan Overton, Social Sustainability
• Meaghan Overton explained that Council voted in favor of the rental registration
program and since the appeal period is over, the decision stands. The decision included
an appropriation of $400,000 which will primarily go to the staffing required to stand up
a rental registration program that includes improvements to inspections, software,
education and outreach resources, enhanced mediation for landlords and tenants, and
enhanced staffing for community outreach.
• The complaint-based system will stay in place with several additional resources added.
Part of the cost is going toward education and outreach for the complaint-based system,
since several community members expressed during public comment that not enough
people know about the program, that it doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to, that there
aren’t enough resources, that there aren’t enough mediators, etc.
• Neighborhood Services is in the beginning stages of creating job descriptions for the
program.
• DISCUSSION:
• How will the City enforce registration and make it mandatory?
There is an entire enforcement section of the ordinance that lays out how to
ensure all rental properties are registered. However, it is going to take
approximately 18 months to ramp up the program before the City starts
registering anyone. If a landlord isn’t registered, the City will know they aren’t
registered, and will send a pleasant letter with the assumption that the landlord
doesn’t know they’re supposed to be registered. If 30 days passes and they still
haven’t registered, the City will send another letter. After another 30 days, the
City will start with fining and continue enforcing from there. The hope is that like
code compliance, we get somewhere around 96% voluntary compliance, but
the enforcement tool is there if we need it.
• Is it optional for landlords to report expected rent?
Yes. Reporting the expected rent on a property is not part of the ordinance so
it’s an optional question on the rental registration form.
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• Is this program intended to be self-funded long-term?
Yes. It’s been designed to be self-funded and to repay startup costs within the
first 5 years.
• Will there be a charge for registration?
Yes. Since the fee may need to change over time, we did not include a fee in
the code language. It’s the City Manager’s discretion to set fees. Although the
pricing is not yet finalized, it will likely be somewhere around $37 for a single
unit rental and $10 for each additional unit. We presume this cost may get
passed to tenants, so we want to keep these fees as reasonable as possible.
• Will this program provide any information about the true cost of homeownership
(such as cost of upkeeping a property) or the housing market in Fort Collins?
Probably not. At least not at first. This program is focused on housing health,
safety, basic habitability, and making sure people have access to available
resources. Eventually I think it could make it easier to reach out to landlords in
Fort Collins and ask them questions in a way we can’t now. For example, we
could do an annual survey of landlords in the future. This program could
eventually give us an easier way to communicate and invite participation with
landlords. I think there’s the possibility to learn more at the macro level as we
go, but it’s not the primary intent of the program.
F. Board Member Ideas
• None.
6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
a. Meeting Logistics
• August meeting is cancelled.
• September meeting will be in-person at 222 Laporte Ave with a hybrid participation
option via Zoom.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM.
THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS.
Date Service
Area
Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome
Aug. 29, 2023 FIFTH TUESDAY - NO MEETING SCHEDULED
Proclamation Poudre Landmarks Foundation's 39th Annual Historic Homes Tour Day (September 9, 2023)
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Motions to Cancel the following meetings: November 7, 2023 (due to election) and January
2, 2024.
City Manager's
Office
Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Appropriation of Additional Funds to Continue the Encampment Cleanup Pilot Program Safe Community 5.7 Reduce incidents of, and impacts from,
disruptive and unwanted behaviors through working closely
with the community’s human service providers to offer
creative approaches that balance compassion and
consequences.
Broadband Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Appropriation of EUE Bond Issue Proceeds Economic Health 3.5 Invest in and maintain utility
infrastructure and services while ensuring predictable utility
rates.
Financial
Services
Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Transfer of Capital Expansion Fees for Fire to PFA for Purchase of Office Building High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class
municipal services, while recognizing the importance of multi-
sector relationships and partnerships at all levels.
Police Services Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Appropriating Funds from Opioid Settlement for use by Municipal Court Safe Community 5.7 Reduce incidents of, and impacts from,
disruptive and unwanted behaviors through working closely
with the community’s human service providers to offer
creative approaches that balance compassion and
consequences.
Community
Services
Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Appropriating Grant Revenue for Restorative Justice Services Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.1 Increase housing
supply and choice and address inequities in housing to
ensure that everyone has healthy, stable housing they can
afford.
Police Services Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Appropriation for Police - Handheld Radio Replacement Safe Community 5.1 Improve overall community safety while
continuing to increase the level of public trust and
willingness to use emergency services.
Airport Ordinance-1st
Reading
Airport Electrical Easement
City Clerk's
Office
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Considering Recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee on Boards and Commissions High Performing Government 7.2 Maintain the public trust
through a high performing Council, organizational
transparency, legal and ethical behavior, and regulatory
compliance
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Appropriation of Philanthropic Revenue: Carnegie Center for Creativity High Performing Government 7.7 Address current and long-
term projected gap between available revenue and
resources, and what is required to meet service levels set by
adopted plans.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLANNING - PUBLIC 6 MONTH CALENDAR
Agenda items containing action on current Council priorities as adopted by
Resolution 2021-077 are shaded light orange
NOTE: This document is posted every Monday and Thursday.
Changes made between postings will not be reflected until
the next posting.
September 5, 2023
Council Meeting
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THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS.
Date Service
Area
Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome
Internal &
Employee
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
SMART Grant Appropriation Ordinance along with a Resolution to Sign the Grant
Agreement/IGA with DOT
Environmental Health 4.1 Intensify efforts to meet 2030
climate, energy and 100% renewable electricity goals that are
centered in equity and improve community resilience.
PDT Services Ordinance-1st
Reading
Amending the Land Use Code to update reverse setback that address the distance at which
new development can build from existing oil and gas facilities.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.6 Transform
regulations and revise procedures to increase clarity and
predictability to ensure new development advances adopted
City plans and policies.
PDT Services Ordinance-1st
Reading
Approving Section 3.13 of the Land Use Code Establishing a Process for Water Adequacy
Determination
Environmental Health 4.4 Provide a resilient, reliable, and
high-quality water supply.
PDT Services Ordinance-1st
Reading
Appropriating funds for a grant awarded to the City from Colorado Department of
Transportation
Transportation & Mobility 6.3 Invest in equitable access to,
and expansion of, all sustainable modes of travel with
emphasis on growing transit ridership.
PDT Services Ordinance-1st
Reading
Appropriating funds for a grant awarded to the City from the Colorado Energy Office Environmental Health 4.1 Intensify efforts to meet 2030
climate, energy and 100% renewable electricity goals that are
centered in equity and improve community resilience.
City Clerk's
Office
Resolution Making an Appointment to the Human Relations Commission High Performing Government 7.3 Engage the community
more effectively with enhanced inclusion of diverse
identities, languages and needs.
City Clerk's
Office
Resolution Resolution Considering Placing an Occupancy Question on the Ballot High Performing Government 7.2 Maintain the public trust
through a high performing Council, organizational
transparency, legal and ethical behavior, and regulatory
compliance.
PDT Services Resolution Ziegler -Corbett Appeal Findings
PDT Services Resolution Amending Existing IGA with CDOT for the Re-Construction of the US-287 (College Avenue)
and Troutman Traffic Signal.
Transportation & Mobility 6.5 Maintain existing and aging
transportation infrastructure to keep the system in a state of
good repair and continually address missing elements to
meet community needs and expectations.
Police Services Resolution Approving the Fifth Amended Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer Emergency
Telephone Authority to include Jackson County
Safe Community 5.4 Provide ubiquitous emergency
communication and comprehensive emergency
preparedness and management.
Broadband Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Issuance of Bonds for the Electric and Telecommunications Fund Economic Health 3.6 Deliver exceptional broadband services
while finding innovative ways to leverage the network in the
city and in the region.
Broadband Resolution Bond Sale type Economic Health 3.6 Deliver exceptional broadband services
while finding innovative ways to leverage the network in the
city and in the region.
Internal &
Employee
Services
High Performing Government 7.3 Engage the community
more effectively with enhanced inclusion of diverse
identities, languages and needs.
Sept. 12, 2023
Work Session
2023 Community Survey Results Review
Sept. 5, 2023
Electric Utility
Enterprise Board
8/28/2023 6-Month Planning Page 2
THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS.
Date Service
Area
Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome
Utility Services Environmental Health 4.1 Intensify efforts to meet 2030
climate, energy and 100% renewable electricity goals that are
centered in equity and improve community resilience.
Sustainability
Services
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.2 Collaborate to
leverage community partners’ expertise in addressing
priority human service issues like poverty and mental health,
and to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring
Proclamation Constitution Week (September 17-23, 2023)
Proclamation Source Water Protection Week (September 24-30, 2023)
Proclamation Community Classic Week
Proclamation Hispanic Heritage Month (September 2023)
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Appropriation of Philanthropic Revenue; Miscellaneous High Performing Government 7.7 Address current and long-
term projected gap between available revenue and
resources, and what is required to meet service levels set by
adopted plans.
City Manager's
Office
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Amending Section 2-73 to Cleanup Code Language Pertaining to the Building Review
Commission
High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class
municipal services, while recognizing the importance of multi-
sector relationships and partnerships at all levels.
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
2023 Annual Adjustment Ordinance High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class
municipal services, while recognizing the importance of multi-
sector relationships and partnerships at all levels.
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds in the Stormwater Utility Fund Economic Health 3.5 Invest in and maintain utility
infrastructure and services while ensuring predictable utility
rates.
PDT Services Ordinance-1st
Reading
Approving Master Street Plan amendments for clean-up, North College MAX Plan
Implementation, and Montava request
Transportation & Mobility 6.2 Support an efficient, reliable
transportation system for all modes of travel, enhance high-
priority intersection operations, and reduce Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT).
PDT Services Ordinance-1st
Reading
Mobile Home Park Livability Municipal Code Changes Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.8 Preserve and
enhance mobile home parks as a source of affordable
housing and create a safe and equitable environment for
PDT Services Ordinance-1st
Reading
Adoption of the Transportation Capital Projects Prioritization Study (TCPPS) into City Plan to
be used as a methodology and foundation for the 10-year Transportation Capital
Improvement Program (TCIP) prioritization and planning
Transportation & Mobility 6.1 Improve safety for all modes
and users of the transportation system to ultimately achieve
a system with no fatalities or serious injuries.
Sustainability
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Appropriation of funds to start a small business revolving loan fund Economic Health 3.3 Support local businesses by engaging in
opportunities for business revival with a focus on the
Recovery Plan.
Staff Report: Building Energy and Water Scoring Program
Overview of Homelessness Response System and Community Report: Northern Colorado Continuum of Care
Sept. 19, 2023
Council Meeting
8/28/2023 6-Month Planning Page 3
THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS.
Date Service
Area
Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome
City Clerk's
Office
Resolution Repealing and Replacing Resolution 2003-008 Adopting a Policy for the use, management,
and retention of Electronic Mail by the Mayor and City Council
High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class
municipal services, while recognizing the importance of multi-
sector relationships and partnerships at all levels.
Financial
Services
Resolution Approving the Agreement with the City Auditor High Performing Government 7.2 Maintain the public trust
through a high performing Council, organizational
transparency, legal and ethical behavior, and regulatory
compliance.
Sept. 26, 2023
Work Session
Police Services Safe Community 5.7 Reduce incidents of, and impacts from,
disruptive and unwanted behaviors through working closely
with the community’s human service providers to offer
creative approaches that balance compassion and
consequences.
Financial
Services
High Performing Government 7.7 Address current and long-
term projected gap between available revenue and
resources, and what is required to meet service levels set by
adopted plans.
Proclamation Public Power Week (October 1-7, 2023)
Proclamation Customer Service Week (October 2-6, 2023)
Proclamation Energy Efficiency Day (October 4, 2023)
Proclamation Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October 2023)
Proclamation Fire Prevention Month
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
PDT Services Ordinance-1st
Reading
Phase 1 Land Use Code Update, Implementing the Housing Strategic Plan Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.1 Increase housing
supply and choice and address inequities in housing to
ensure that everyone has healthy, stable housing they can
afford.
Utility Services Environmental Health 4.4 Provide a resilient, reliable, and
high-quality water supply.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.1 Increase housing
supply and choice and address inequities in housing to
ensure that everyone has healthy, stable housing they can
afford.
Proclamation National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Conflict Resolution Month
American Archives Month: Celebrating Fort Collins History
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
October 3, 2023
Council Meeting
October 17, 2023
Council Meeting
Staff Report: Crime Trends Including Drug Use Incidents
Budget Revision Cycle 2024 Work Session
Community Report: Larimer County Public Health Department Update
October 10, 2023
Work Session
Platte River Power Authority
Landscape Standards, Xeriscape, and Trees Policy Update Discussion
East Mulberry Update
8/28/2023 6-Month Planning Page 4
THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS.
Date Service
Area
Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Annual Appropriation Ordinance High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class
municipal services, while recognizing the importance of multi-
sector relationships and partnerships at all levels.
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Adopting 2024 Budget and Appropriating the Fort Collins Share of the 2024 FY Operating and
Capital Improvements Funds for the Northern Colorado Regional Airport
High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class
municipal services, while recognizing the importance of multi-
sector relationships and partnerships at all levels.
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Fort Collins DDA High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class
municipal services, while recognizing the importance of multi-
sector relationships and partnerships at all levels.
Utility Services Ordinance-1st
Reading
2024 Utility Rates and Fees Economic Health 3.5 Invest in and maintain utility
infrastructure and services while ensuring predictable utility
rates.
October 17, 2023
GID No. 1 Board
Meeting
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
GID No. 1 Special Meeting to Determine and Fix Mill Levy and Appropriation (Note: This
meeting is a separate meeting to follow the Regular Council Meeting.)
High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class
municipal services, while recognizing the importance of multi-
sector relationships and partnerships at all levels.
October 17, 2023
Skyview GID No. 15
Board Meeting
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Skyview GID No. 15 Special Meeting to Determine and Fix Mill Levy and Appropriation (Note:
This meeting is a separate meeting to follow the GID No. 1 Meeting.)
High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class
municipal services, while recognizing the importance of multi-
sector relationships and partnerships at all levels.
PDT Services Transportation & Mobility 6.6 Manage parking supply and
demand based on time and location in a sustainable manner.
PDT Services Transportation & Mobility 6.2 Support an efficient, reliable
transportation system for all modes of travel, enhance high-
priority intersection operations, and reduce Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT).
October 31, 2023 FIFTH TUESDAY - NO MEETING SCHEDULED
City Manager's
Office
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.4 Advance equity
for all with an emphasis on racial justice to remove systemic
barriers so that persons of all identities, including race,
ethnicity, religion, gender and gender identity age, , class,
sexual identity, mental and physical abilities can fully
participate in City services and experience equitable
community outcomes.
PDT Services High Performing Government 7.2 Maintain the public trust
through a high performing Council, organizational
transparency, legal and ethical behavior, and regulatory
compliance.
Economic Health 3.4 Utilize tools and partnerships to
leverage infill and redevelopment opportunities to achieve
development consistent with City Plan and supporting the
City’s broader strategic objectives.
City Recovery Plan Update
November 7, 2023
Council Meeting
Election - TO BE CANCELLED
Advancing Transit Initiatives Update
October 24, 2023
Work Session
Community Report: 8th District Attorney Report
Downtown Parking System Update - Current activities, financial and maintenance trends, and seeking input
on future policy/operational improvements
November 14, 2023
Work Session
Staff Report: Equity Office Update on Native American work and Land Acknowledgement
Appeals Process: Discussion of Current Code and Practices/Exploration of Alternatives
Economic Health Strategic Plan Part 2
8/28/2023 6-Month Planning Page 5
THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS.
Date Service
Area
Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome
Proclamation National Injury Prevention Day (November 18, 2023)
Proclamation Native American Heritage Month (November 2023) (Tentative)
Proclamation Transgender Acceptance Month (November 2023)
Proclamation CHSAA Championship Saturday (December 2, 2023)
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
Utility Services Ordinance-1st
Reading
Amending City Code with Standards for Water-Wise Landscape, Irrigation Designs, and
Practices
Environmental Health 4.4 Provide a resilient, reliable, and
high-quality water supply.
Human Relations Commission Awards
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
E. Mulberry Plan Adoption Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.7 Advance
planning efforts in the Growth Management Area, including
holistic considerations for potential annexations.
Sustainability
Services
Resolution Adoption of the Economic Health Strategic Plan Economic Health 3.1 Collaborate with local and regional
partners to achieve economic resilience in Northern
Colorado.
Financial
Services
Resolution Providing notice to Xcel Energy to increase the franchise fee for natural gas delivery to 3%High Performing Government 7.7 Address current and long-
term projected gap between available revenue and
resources, and what is required to meet service levels set by
adopted plans.
Sustainability
Services
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.2 Collaborate to
leverage community partners’ expertise in addressing
priority human service issues like poverty and mental health,
and to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring
Proclamation
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
December 19, 2023
Council Meeting
November 21, 2023
Council Meeting
November 28, 2023
Work Session
Adjourned Meeting: Annual reviews for Council direct reports
December 5, 2023
Council Meeting
December 12, 2023
Work Session
HOLD: Council End of Term Reports
Human Services Priorities Platform Update
8/28/2023 6-Month Planning Page 6
THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS.
Date Service
Area
Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Call of Special Meeting on January 9, 2024 for Council Organizational Meeting High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class
municipal services, while recognizing the importance of multi-
sector relationships and partnerships at all levels.
-2024 -
High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class
municipal services, while recognizing the importance of multi-
sector relationships and partnerships at all levels.
Proclamation
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
January 30, 2024 City Manager's
Office
Other State of the City (Tentative)
Proclamation
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
Proclamation
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
December 26, 2023
Work Session
February 20, 2024
Council Meeting
February 6, 2024
Council Meeting
February 13, 2024
Work Session
January 16, 2024
Council Meeting
January 23, 2024
Work Session
January 2, 2024
Council Meeting
January 9, 2024
Special Meeting
Council Organizational Meeting
To be Cancelled
Cancelled
8/28/2023 6-Month Planning Page 7
Date Agenda Item Strategic Outcome
TBD Occupancy Regulations Ordinance to Change Impacted Codes and
Request for Budget Appropriation for Implementation Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.1 Increase housing
supply and choice and address inequities in housing to ensure
that everyone has healthy, stable housing they can afford.
TBD Adoption of Economic Health Strategic Plan, including a Circular Economy
Strategic Plan
Economic Health 3.2 Work with key partners to grow diverse
employment opportunities in the community.
TBD Water Supply Requirements Economic Health 3.5 Invest in and maintain utility
infrastructure and services while ensuring predictable utility
rates.
TBD Capital Expansion Fees Economic Health 3.4 Utilize tools and partnerships to leverage
infill and redevelopment opportunities to achieve
development consistent with City Plan and supporting the
City’s broader strategic objectives.
Date Agenda Item Strategic Outcome
No date Annual Wastewater Utility Update Environmental Health 4.6 Sustain and improve the health of
the Cache la Poudre River and all watersheds within Fort
Collins
No date
Land Conservation Update: Providing Information About Several Natural
Areas Acquisitions over the last 6 months.
Environmental Health 4.7 Expand the Natural Areas land
portfolio while simultaneously protecting existing lands and
improving equitable access to nature.
No date
Airport Governance Transportation & Mobility 6.4 Support and invest in regional
transportation connections.
No date Oil and Gas Operational Standards
No date Staff Report: Rebranding of Mediation and Restorative Justice Services
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.2 Collaborate to
leverage community partners’ expertise in addressing priority
human service issues like poverty and mental health, and to
make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.
REGULAR MEETING ITEMS
WORK SESSION ITEMS
UNSCHEDULED/UPCOMING ITEMS
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Community Development & Neighborhood
Services
Planning & Development Services
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580
970.221.6376
970.224.6111- fax
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 10, 2023
To: Mayor Arndt and City Councilmembers
Through: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Tyler Marr, Deputy City Manager
Caryn Champine, Director of Planning, Development, and Transportation
From: Sylvia Tatman-Burruss, Sr. Policy & Project Manager
Noah Beals, Development Review Manager
Re: July 31, 2023 Work Session Summary – Land Use Code Extended Discussion
At the July 31st Work Session, staff received feedback regarding potential code alternatives, and received
guidance on next steps. The staff presentation was provided by Caryn Champine, Meaghan Overton,
Noah Beals and Paul Sizemore. Councilmember Canonico joined remotely. All other Councilmembers
were in attendance.
Summary of Feedback
Council discussed the content for this work session in multiple segments. The presentation began with a
review of key topics of potential code changes, review of engagement events to date, previous Council
feedback, and a review of current Housing Capacity across the community.
Following the introduction and project grounding, Councilmembers reviewed a series of 33 potential code
Alternatives organized into two buckets, including Zone Districts and Citywide Topics. Within those
buckets, Alternatives within 3 different Zone Districts were discussed: Residential, Low Density (RL);
Neighborhood Conservation, Low Density (NCL); Neighborhood Conservation, Medium Density (NCM).
Following the discussion of Zone District Alternatives, Councilmembers reviewed a series of Citywide
Topics, including Affordable Housing, Private Covenants and HOAs, Parking & Infrastructure, the
Development Review Process, and Short-Term Rentals (STRs).
Specific Feedback
Residential, Low Density (RL): Most Councilmembers expressed general support for Alternatives 1
through 4, accompanied by a discussion that included the following questions and requests:
Evaluation of existing multi-unit buildings in the Residential, Low Density (RL) zone district how
those were reviewed and approved. Multi-unit buildings and duplexes that existed in a RL zone
today were either approved through different zoning requirements at the time they were built such
as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). There was a period of time when the City allowed over-
under duplexes that were built without a permit to come through and be approved and establish
safely and legally with minimum fees. Additionally, as the City becomes aware of unpermitted
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dwelling units our inspectors engage with those property owners to bring the property into
compliance.
Discussion of the Transit Oriented Development Overlay District (TOD ) and how that relates to
Residential, Low Density zone district. The TOD does not overlap any RL zone district.
However, the RL zone does abut areas where the TOD is located, as seen in the example below
Several Councilmembers asked for clarifying information regarding Alternative Number 5 given the
interactions between the “or” statements. Follow up requests regarding Alternative Number 5 include:
More detailed explanation of Alternative Number 5, including feasibility and how the different
options may interact.
Allow Duplexes on any of the following:
Lots of 100ft width or
Lots that integrate the existing structure or
Lots that create an affordable housing development or
Lots within .25 of high frequency transit
Neighborhood Conservation, Low Density (NCL): Most Councilmembers expressed general support for
Alternatives 6 through 8, accompanied by a discussion that included the following considerations and
questions:
Interest in maintaining the height limit to 24 feet for residential structures to avoid nonconformities
for existing homes.
Request to clarify allowance of 6 units on lot sizes between 4,500 and 6,000 square feet.
Review previous code regulations and historic context to explain how current conditions and
proposed changes will complement existing character.
Affordable Housing: Councilmembers expressed general support for Alternatives 15 and 16, with a
request for an update to the Housing Capacity estimates to better understand how the proposed
Alternatives affect housing capacity and current affordable housing goals.
Councilmembers also requested more information regarding deed restriction requirements and what
impact moving beyond the 20-year requirement will have on the creation of affordable housing.
Private Covenants and HOAs: Councilmembers expressed general support for Alternatives 18 through
20, accompanied by a discussion regarding differential treatment of HOAs versus neighborhoods without
HOAs. Councilmembers requested a comparison between implications of the Alternatives on HOA and
non-HOA neighborhoods.
Parking & Infrastructure: Councilmembers generally supported Alternatives 22 through 25, though there
was a request to consider exempting corner lots from Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) parking
requirements and to always count tandem parking spaces.
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Development Review Process: Councilmembers were generally in agreement that no changes should be
made to the Development Review Process regarding review types, neighborhood meeting requirements
and current public hearing requirements.
One exception discussed was to allow Affordable Housing projects to go through a Basic Development
Review (BDR) process to expedite such projects.
Short Term Rentals (STRs): Councilmembers generally supported Alternatives 32 and 33 to restrict new
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) from being used as STRs and allow existing ADUs to continue to
operate under their current license. A request was made to follow up regarding how many STRs existing
in accessory buildings. There are approximately 375 STRs City wide and 48 of those are in accessory
buildings.
Follow ups and Clarifications
As follow-up from this work session, staff will share several additional analyses with Councilmembers now
and in a future work session on August 22nd:
Where helpful for illustration, create a comparison for code Alternatives to compare current
code, repealed code, and proposed code changes.
Clarify the proposed changes do include allowing Accessory Dwelling Units in the Urban
Estate zone on all residential lots regardless of lot size.
Clarify proposed design changes (specifically articulation) to assess whether they will be
better than current code.
Prepare a legal assessment of the approach that "opts out" of certain zoning regulations,
specifically ADU’s) practiced in Houston.
Prepare a list of all City Plan amendments.
Offer examples of common nonconformities and their consequences.
Next Steps
Council will continue to discuss the Land Use Code Updates at the August 22nd work session. The
August work session will summarize feedback from the July 31st work session and discuss additional
information requested on several of the Alternatives discussed above.
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