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AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB)
REGULAR MEETING
Contact Person: Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Social Policy and Housing Programs Manager – 221-6753
Thursday, October 5, 2023
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
222 Laporte Ave Community Room and Online via Zoom
8/6 /20 20 –Agenda Page 1
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
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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, October 5, 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
September meeting
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Things to consider when evaluating applications for funding – Kristin and Bob
(30 Minutes)
• Board Action: Discussion
b. City Strategic Plan – Budget Office Request - Sue Beck-Ferkiss, SSD (30
minutes)
• Board Action: Discussion
c. Affordable Housing Board 2024 Work Plan – John (20 Minutes)
• Board Action: Discussion and Recommendation on language
d. External Board Communications – John (30 minutes)
• Board Action: Discussion
e. Board member ideas: Time to share innovative ideas, hot topics, or new
research (10 minutes)
▪ Board Action: Discussion
6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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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a. Meeting Logistics – Hybrid meetings through 2023
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!
October 3 Council Consideration of LUC Updates on First Reading
October 24 Work Session on whether to add Ex Officio Board Members
December 5 First Reading for any code changes for Boards and Commissions
(Including the Request for an Ex Officio Seat for Housing Catalyst)
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, October 5, 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 September 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: Remaining 2023 meetings will be hybrid.
PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION:
1. THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN EVAULATION APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING,
KRISTIN AND BOB, (30 MINUTES)
Since Bob and Kristin have been both on the evaluating end and the receiving end of
grants, John has asked them to bring their unique perspective on the annual
competitive grant process.
• Board Action: FYI, Discussion and Possible Recommendation
2. CITY STRATEGIC PLAN - BUDGET OFFICEREQUEST, SUE (30 MINUTES)
In gearing up for the two-year budget cycle, referred to as Budgeting for Outcomes, or
BFO, the budget office wants to use less jargon and speak plainly. They realize the
strategic outcome areas the City uses can be interpreted in many ways. The two
outcome areas most directly associated with the work of this board are Neighborhood
Livability & Social Health and Economic Health. They want to hear from you:
• What do these terms mean to you?
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• How would you define them or explain them to a neighbor?
• What can the City do to achieve these outcomes?
▪ Board Action: Discussion
3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD 2024 WORK PLAN, JOHN (20 MINUTES)
Sue provided a draft 2024 Work Plan based on the 2023 Work Plan. The City Clerk’s
office has requested an approved Work Plan be submitted by November 30. The Board
can approve the draft provided or make changes and h ave a new version presented at
the November meeting.
4. 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
5. BOARD MEMBER IDEAS – AS TIME ALLOWS
BOARD BUSINESS:
• Meeting Logistics – Board Discussion, as needed.
• 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. Please let me
know if this extension of terms to June is an issue for you.
o All terms expire in June. Here are the current term expiration dates:
▪ Stefanie June 30, 2027
▪ Jennifer June 30, 2024
▪ Kristin June 30, 2024
▪ Sheila June 30, 2025
▪ John June 30, 2025
▪ Bob June 30, 2026
▪ Ed June 30, 2024
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• Contact with Council Liaison –
o CM Gutowsky would like to be invited to specific meetings and will attend if
available.
• 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 September meeting
2. Draft 2024 Work Plan
3. FYI - City Council 6 Month Planning Calendar
4. FYI – August 22, 2023 Work Session Summary for Extended Land Use Discussion
5. FYI – Response letter form Mayor to AHB memo
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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September 7, 2023, 4:00-6:00pm
Colorado River Room, 222 Laporte Ave DRAFT
CALL TO ORDER
At 4:06 PM the meeting was called to order by John Singleton.
1. ROLL CALL
• Board Members Present: Bob Pawlikowski, John Singleton, Kristin Fritz, Sheila Seaver-Davis,
Stefanie Berganini
• Board Members Absent: Ed Hermsen, Jennifer Bray
• Staff Members Present:
• Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Staff Liaison – City of Fort Collins
• Sylvia Tatman-Burruss, City Manager’s Office – City of Fort Collins
• Noah Beals, Planning, Development & Transportation – City of Fort Collins
• Tamra Leavenworth, Minutes – City of Fort Collins
• Guests Present:
• Diana Dwyer
• Marilyn Heller
• The Arc of Larimer County
2. AGENDA REVIEW – No changes.
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Marilyn Heller announced that the League of Women’s Voters is hosting a Zoom meeting regarding
Loveland’s Homeless Youth Shelter on Wednesday, September 20 at 7pm.
Diana Dwyer is part of the observer core for the League of Women’s Voters and attended the meeting
to observe and take notes. Recorded notes will be sent to members of the League of Women’s Voters,
journalists, and any other interested parties.
The Arc of Larimer County attended to be part of the conversation about how policy and affordable
housing affects individuals with disabilities.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Sheila Seaver-Davis motioned to approve the July 6 Regular Meeting Minutes. Kristin Fritz
seconded. Approved 3-0.
Bob Pawlikowski and Stefanie Berganini abstained due to absence at the July meeting.
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5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Housing Strategic Plan – Sylvia Tatman-Burruss, City Manager’s Office and Noah Beals,
Planning, Development & Transportation
• Sylvia Tatman-Burruss and Noah Beals joined the Affordable Housing Board to discuss
proposed alternatives to the Land Use Code. The purpose of these updates is to align
with adopted City plans and policies with a focus on housing-related changes, code
organization, and equity.
• The proposed changes are centered around five guiding principles confirmed by City
Council in November 2021: increase overall housing capacity, enable more affordability,
allow for more diverse housing choices, make the code easier to use, and improve
predictability. Using these guiding principles as a foundation, staff proposed 33 code
alternatives to City Council for consideration. The proposed alternatives include, but are
not limited to, housing types and number of units allowed in certain zone districts,
affordable housing incentives, how the code defines affordable housing, how code
language affects private covenants and HOAs, parking recalibration for market rate
housing, parking incentives for affordable housing, ADUs and short-term rentals, levels
of review for residential development, and expanding the City’s affordability term.
• DISCUSSION:
• Can you discuss how the code regulates density?
Through community engagement, we wanted to help people understand what is
already allowed in the existing code. In a lot of ways, there is more density
allowed in the existing code than people realize, except for in low-density
residential areas. With things like Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and
duplexes, there will only be so many parcels those will work on. So even if
something is allowed, it may not be feasible on different types of lots.
• How has the community responded to these proposed changes?
City Council continues to receive feedback as we’ve brought these changes
forward and we’ve received comments and questions we didn’t anticipate.
We’ve received both positive and negative feedback, so it continues to be a
balancing act for City Council. We anticipate receiving more feedback once we
go to the Planning and Zoning Commission and when we go back to Council on
October 3 for First Reading.
• What is the process for adding a deed restriction to your home?
You can voluntarily put restrictions on your home. It can simply be part of the
transaction made between seller and buyer. You can have an attorney write
something up and record it with the County and put it in the chain of title. More
often, I think people sell their home at a lower rate to someone they think will
benefit from it.
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• Does the City have a database of deed-restricted affordable housing?
The Social Sustainability department has a fairly accurate database. It’s not
100% accurate, but includes individual houses, duplexes, and developments.
• Can you provide a more in-depth update on short-term rentals?
City Council doesn’t think short-term rentals will increase housing capacity, so if
they decide to allow ADUs, they don’t want them to be used as short-term
rentals. The code language we are drafting states that any new ADUs cannot
be used for short-term rentals. If there are current short-term rental licenses
issued to ADUs that don’t yet have a kitchen, we don’t consider that a dwelling
unit, so it can continue to operate as a short-term rental, but this is the only
exception.
• What occupancy term defines a short-term rental?
Less than 30 days.
• Who monitors short-term rentals?
If it’s an HOA’s rule, they monitor it. If the short-term rental is licensed by the
City, we have Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance monitor it, in
conjunction with Sales Tax, who collects taxes on it.
• How will the City coordinate short-term rentals in ADUs?
Currently, Sales Tax reviews applications in conjunction with Zoning, so Zoning
can verify when the ADU was built. If they have a current license, they can
renew; but if they don’t and just built the ADU, Zoning would pass that
information to Sales Tax, and the applicant would be denied.
• The Board discussed how the affordability term can be separate from the life of
a deed-restricted affordable building. If affordability restrictions are in place for a
longer amount of time, there isn’t a risk of it being sold to the market. It means
developers don’t have to exhaust resources to preserve it as affordable. If the
building must remain affordable, then resources go to rehabbing the building and
keeping it affordable, versus competing with the market because affordability
restrictions are burning off. So, when you reduce the affordability term, you’re
going to use more resources within the life of that affordable housing project to
preserve it as affordable or lose it to the market.
Bob Pawlikowski motioned to have the board chair John Singleton write a clarifying memo to City
Council reflecting the Affordable Housing Board’s position which is as follows: The Affordable
Housing Board appreciated how the Land Development Code attempted to increase overall housing
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capacity and choice which should positively impact affordability. Still, the Board supports all
proposed affordable housing incentives for the Land Use Code. However, the Board would like the
affordability term to be 99 years instead of 60 years because it shows a local commitment to
affordable housing. Furthermore, the Board supports the availability of ADUs in the city.
Sheila Seaver-Davis seconded. Approved 5-0.
B. External Board Communications
• John Singleton and Bob Pawlikowski shared that they attended a networking event with the Senior
Advisory Board and Human Rights Commission. At the event, there was discussion about
integrating and optimizing what Boards and Commissions across the City of Fort Collins
organization do, as well as how Boards could work together to improve community outreach and
engagement.
• John and Bob will be presenting to the Senior Advisory Board at the Senior Center on
Wednesday, October 11 to share what the Affordable Housing Board does and what their goals
are. John requested all board members provide input on the presentation.
C. Debrief Competitive Process – John Singleton, Board Chair
• The Board agreed to further debrief the competitive process at their next meeting on Thursday,
October 5. Bob Pawlikowski and Kristin Fritz will lead a discussion about important aspects to
consider when evaluating affordable housing project proposals.
D. Board Member Ideas
• None.
6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
a. Meeting Logistics
• The Board will continue to have hybrid meetings for the remainder of 2023.
• Sue Beck-Ferkiss announced that she will not be able to attend the November meeting
and that someone else will lead the meeting in her absence.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:03 PM.
City of Fort Collins
AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD
2024 Work Plan
The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) will make recommendations to Council on policy
and programing to guide the City’s efforts to reach the goals of the Housing Strategic
Plan in addition to assisting with the implementation of the Housing Strategic Plan.
Demand for affordable housing continues to outpace supply in the City. The AHB will
focus its efforts on increasing and preserving the City’s affordable housing inventory
and providing support to consumers of affordable housing by taking the following
actions:
• Promote implementation of the 26 strategies contained in the Housing Strategic
Plan including those incorporated from the 2015-2019 Affordable Housing
Strategic Plan:
o Strategy 4.1 – Increase the Inventory of Affordable Rental Units
o Strategy 4.2 – Preserve the Long-term Affordability and Physical Condition
of Exiting Stock of Housing
o Strategy 4.3 – Increase Housing and Supportive Services for People with
Special Needs
o Strategy 4.4 – Support opportunities to obtain and sustain affordable
homeownership
o Strategy 4.5 – Refine development incentives and expand funding sources
and partnerships
• Work with City staff and stakeholders in providing input on implementing the
updated Housing Strategic Plan to preserve and increase housing options across
the spectrum, meeting the needs of all Fort Collins residents. The Board will
continue to prioritize funding for residents making no more than 80% AMI while
encouraging more housing options for all City residents. For rental housing, the
Board will prioritize funding for residents making no more than 60% AMI.
• Work with staff on implementation of City Plan, as it relates to housing, to ensure
and increase affordable housing options will meet the needs of all Fort Collins
residents through the City’s long-term planning horizon.
• Continue to play a critical role in the Competitive Process by reviewing all
affordable housing proposals and meeting with the Human Services and Housing
Funding Board (HSHFB) to discuss specific proposals and share priority rankings
with them and the City Council.
• Continue to work with staff to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the City’s
current incentives to developers to produce affordable housing units, and
recommend modifications, new incentives, and building code revisions (including
increasing capacity and considering zoning) to City Council. Also continuing to
work with staff to provide input on the Land Use regulations update – phase 1
focusing on housing and organization and the implementation of the resulting
updated code.
• Continue to investigate incentives to preserve the current available stock of
affordable housing including consultations with staff and the Neighborhood
Services Department on mobile home parks and keep apprised of Council’s
priority on the preservation of manufactured housing communities.
• Assist staff in reviewing the Land Bank program’s implementation and potentially
recommend changes to improve the program.
• Review proposed policy, regulations, and code provisions regarding development
(e.g., Metro Districts, development fees, density) to provide input to the City
Council on the impact of these issues on housing affordability.
• Research and educate City Council and others on issues affecting affordable
housing and on the potential for additional and current funding sources for the
City’s various affordable housing funds to provide financial resources to affordable
housing programs and projects.
• Keep apprised and advise staff and Council when considering whether the City
should impose an affordable housing impact fee and/or inclusionary zoning or
other dedicated on-going source of revenue..
• Advocate for the need for housing affordability for the entire spectrum of wage
earners in our community, specifically:
o Engage with City Council through written and oral communication
o Attend other public meetings including visiting with other City Boards and
Commissions to stress the important relationship between economic,
environmental, and social vitality
o Use triple bottom line values as applied to affordable housing policy,
regulation, facilitation, and funding
o Seek additional understanding as t o how people of color, disabled and
other under-represented populations are negatively affected by local
systems, policies and assumptions, in their efforts to attain appropriate
housing and in response and recovery efforts related to the COVID-19
pandemic.
• AHB members may attend City Council meetings and address Council on matters
pertaining to housing. A detailed discussion with the Board’s Council liaison is
planned for once or twice a year.
• Monitor the community’s efforts to end homelessness.
• Monitor the community’s efforts to make home ownership achievable, especially
for people already living here.
• Be informed by staff of all requests for certification of affordable housing projects.
• At least quarterly, review the Board’s Work Plan to assure the AHB work is
accomplished.
• Board members will consider liaison positions to other boards and commissions,
as possible, including but not limited to:
o Planning and Zoning Board
o Board of Realtors
o Economic Advisory Board
o Transportation Board
o Human Relations Commission
o Commission on Disability
o Senior Advisory Board
o HSHF Board
• Participate in/collaborate with other committees and workgroups convened by the
City Council, staff, board members or citizens, in order to advocate and educate
on issues related to affordable housing.
• Evaluate and support the community’s housing and health needs following the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) has an interest in 3 Key Strategic Outcome areas
in the City - Neighborhood Livability and Social Health, Economic Health and
Transportation. During 2024, the AHB will be guided by the following City Strategic
Objectives in its work:
- Neighborhood Livability and Social Health Fort Collins provides a high-quality
built environment, supports connected neighborhoods, seeks to advance equity and
affordability and fosters the social health of the community
- Economic Health Fort Collins promotes a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting
community values
- Transportation and Mobility Fort Collins provides a transportation system that
moves people and goods safely and efficiently while being accessible, reliable and
convenient.
THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS.
Date Service
Area
Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome
Utility Services Environmental Health 4.4 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 Community Media Day (October 20, 2023)
Proclamation National Disability Employment Awareness Month (Tentative)
Proclamation Conflict Resolution Month (October 2023)
Proclamation American Archives Month: Celebrating Fort Collins History (October 2023)
Proclamation Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 2023)
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
Community
Services
Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Proposed Acceptance of the $100,000 Mow Down Pollution Grant awarded to the Fort
Collins Parks Department by the Regional Air Quality Council.
Environmental Health 4.2 Improve indoor and outdoor air quality.
Community
Services
Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Proposed Appropriating Recreation Reserves as contingency for the ARPA Childcare Space
Modifications at Northside Aztlan Community Center (NACC).
Culture & Recreation 2.1 Provide diverse, inclusive and accessible
recreation and cultural programs that drive attendance and cost
Financial
Services
Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Proposed Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for Art in Public Places Related to the
Design and Construction of Connexion
PDT Services Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Proposed 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
PDT Services Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Proposed Rezone to adopted new names Neighborhood Conservation Low Density (NCL),
Neighborhood Conservation Medium Density (NCM) and Neighborhood Conservation
Buffer (NCB) zone districts. The new names are Old Town A, Old Town B, and Old Town C.
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-
2nd Reading
Proposed Updating the Code of the City of Fort Collins with references to the Land Use
Code.
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.
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.
October 10, 2023
Work Session
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.
Platte River Power Authority Update
Landscape Standards, Xeriscape, and Tree Policy Update Discussion
October 17, 2023
Council Meeting
East Mulberry Update
9/28/2023 6-Month Planning Page 1
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
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.
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
City Give Philanthropic Revenue: Independence Day 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.
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
City Give Philanthropic Revenue: Art in Public Places - Pianos 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.
PDT Services Resolution Items Relating to Design and Construction of Crossing Improvements at Zach Elementary
School
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.
Internal &
Employee
Services
Resolution Approval of Use of Sole Source for SMART Grant Funds over $250K 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.
Financial
Services
Resolution PSD Intergovernmental Agreement: Digital Inclusion Program Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.5 Enhance the quality of life
and sense of belonging in neighborhoods by connecting neighbors to City
services, building community, and fostering harmonious relationships.
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.
City Clerk's
Office
High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services,
while recognizing the importance of multi-sector relationships and
partnerships at all levels.
October 24, 2023
Work Session
Community Report: 8th District Attorney Report
Boards and Commissions: Ex-officio Member Discussion
Downtown Parking System Update - Current activities, financial and maintenance trends, and seeking input
on future policy/operational improvements
9/28/2023 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
Financial
Services
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 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.
Proclamation National Injury Prevention Day (November 18, 2023)
Proclamation CHSAA Championship Saturday (December 2, 2023)
Proclamation Transgender Acceptance Month (November 2023)
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Community
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Appropriating Grant Revenue for the FC Creative District Culture & Recreation 2.3 Expand opportunities to engage in arts and
cultural programming throughout the community.
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).
Community
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Golf Professional/Concessionaire Contract Extension City Park 9 Golf Course
Financial
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
East Mulberry Plan Adoption Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.7 Advance planning efforts in
the Growth Management Area, including holistic considerations for
potential annexations.
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.
City Manager's
Office
Resolution Adoption of the 2024 Legislative Policy Agenda High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services,
while recognizing the importance of multi-sector relationships and
partnerships at all levels.
Sustainability
Services
Resolution Public Hearing and Approval of Federal Funding from the HOME Investment Partnerships
American Rescue Plan Program for a housing development project.
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.
CANCELLED (Due to the Election on this day.)
November 21, 2023
Council Meeting
November 7, 2023
Council Meeting
November 14, 2023
Work Session
Appeals Process: Discussion of Current Code and Practices/Exploration of Alternatives
Economic Health Strategic Plan
City Recovery Plan Update
9/28/2023 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
November 28, 2023
City Manager's
Office
International Human Rights Day Proclamation (December 10, 2023)
City Manager's
Office
Human Relations Commission Awards
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
Ordinance-
2nd Reading
City Clerk's
Office
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Ex-Officio Members for Boards and Commissions Code Amendments High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services,
while recognizing the importance of multi-sector relationships and
partnerships at all levels.
Internal &
Employee
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Establish the 2024 Compensation of the City Attorney High Performing Government 7.4 Foster a sense of purpose, belonging
and well-being in how we innovatively attract, develop and retain diverse
talent to serve our community.
Internal &
Employee
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Establish the 2024 Compensation of the Chief Judge High Performing Government 7.4 Foster a sense of purpose, belonging
and well-being in how we innovatively attract, develop and retain diverse
talent to serve our community.
Internal &
Employee
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Establish the 2024 Compensation of the City Manager High Performing Government 7.4 Foster a sense of purpose, belonging
and well-being in how we innovatively attract, develop and retain diverse
talent to serve our community.
Internal &
Employee
Services
Ordinance-1st
Reading
2024 City Classified Employee Pay Plan High Performing Government 7.4 Foster a sense of purpose, belonging
and well-being in how we innovatively attract, develop and retain diverse
talent to serve our community.
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
Percent
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.
PDT Services Motion Potential Executive Session - Transfort Advertising
Adjourned Meeting: Annual Reviews for Council Direct Reports
December 5, 2023
Council Meeting
9/28/2023 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
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.
PDT Services Transportation & Mobility 6.3 Invest in equitable access to, and
expansion of, all sustainable modes of travel with emphasis on growing
transit ridership.
Proclamation
City Clerk's
ff
Motion Approval of Minutes
Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Ordinance-1st
Reading
Resolution
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 -
City Manager's
Office
High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services,
while recognizing the importance of multi-sector relationships and
partnerships at all levels.
ProclamationJanuary 16, 2024
Council Meeting
January 2, 2024
Council Meeting
January 9, 2024
Special Meeting
December 12, 2023
Work Session Council End of Term Report
Human Services Priorities Platform Update
December 19, 2023
Council Meeting
December 26, 2023
Work Session
Community Report: Larimer County Public Health Department Update
CANCELLED
Advancing Transit Initiatives Update
Council Organizational Meeting
CANCELLED
9/28/2023 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
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
City Manager's
Office
High Performing Government 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services,
while recognizing the importance of multi-sector relationships and
partnerships at all levels.
January 30, 2024 City Manager's
Office
Other State of the City (Tentative)
Proclamation
City Clerk's
Office
Motion Approval of Minutes
Ordinance-
2nd Reading
Internal &
Employee
Ordinance-1st
Reading
2024 City Classified Employee Pay Plan as Provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
with the Fraternal Order of Police.
February 6, 2024
Council Meeting
January 23, 2024
Work Session
2024 Initiatives to Share Ahead of Council Retreat
9/28/2023 6-Month Planning Page 6
Date Agenda Item Strategic Outcome
No date 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 residents
Mid 2024 Water Supply Requirements Economic Health 3.5 Invest in and maintain utility infrastructure
and services while ensuring predictable utility rates.
No date 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 Airport Governance Transportation & Mobility 6.4 Support and invest in regional
transportation connections.
No date Oil and Gas Operational Standards
Q1 of 2024 Utilities Water Efficiency Plan (WEP) Update Environmental Health 4.4 Provide a resilient, reliable, and high-
quality water supply.
REGULAR MEETING ITEMS
WORK SESSION ITEMS
UNSCHEDULED/UPCOMING ITEMS
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Community
Development &
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580
970.221-6376
970.224.6111 - fax
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 29, 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: August 22, 2023, Work Session Summary – Land Use Code Extended Discussion
__________________________________________________________________
At the August 22nd Work Session, staff received feedback regarding potential code alternatives, and
received guidance on next steps. The staff presentation was provided by Caryn Champine, Paul
Sizemore, and Noah Beals. Mayor Arndt 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 updated Housing Capacity across the community.
Following the introduction and project grounding, Councilmembers reviewed 9 potential code Alternatives
identified as requiring more information for decision-making after initial review at the July 31st Council
Work Session. These alternatives were organized into two buckets, including Zone Districts and Citywide
Topics. Within those buckets, Alternatives in 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 several
Citywide Topics, including Affordable Housing, Private Covenants and HOAs, and the Development
Review Process. Staff then confirmed status of all 33 potential alternatives with Councilmembers.
While Councilmembers discussed each alternative in depth, there are still several outstanding details to
be sorted out at first reading on October 3, 2023.
Specific Feedback
Residential, Low Density (RL): Most Councilmembers expressed general support for Alternative 5,
regarding duplexes in RL, accompanied by a discussion that included the following comments:
Interest in supporting existing single-family neighborhoods to preserve existing character.
An interest in better understanding whether Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are supported
across the community, especially in neighborhoods with large residential lots.
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Neighborhood Conservation, Low Density (NCL): Several Councilmembers expressed general support for
Alternative 9, regarding three units on lots greater than 6,000 square feet, accompanied by a discussion
that included the following comments and requests:
The criteria for 3 units should integrate the existing structure or require affordable housing unit.
Request to further coordinate tree preservation on single unit lots with the update to landscape
standards being presented later this year.
Neighborhood Conservation, Medium Density (NCM): Councilmembers had significant discussion
regarding Alternatives 12 (allowing five units maximum on lots larger than 6,000 square feet), 13 (allow
six units on 6,000 square feet with conditions), and 14 (allow a Cottage Court on lots 9,000 square feet or
larger). The discussion included the following:
Interest in allowing 5 units if those should be integrated into an existing structure.
Allowing a 6th unit only if it is dedicated as deed-restricted Affordable Housing.
Request for photographs of existing Cottage Courts and 6-unit apartment buildings on 9,000
square foot lots within the community.
Affordable Housing: Councilmembers expressed general support for Alternative 17 (extending the
affordability term to 50, 60, or 99 years), with discussion surround what differences there might be
between 50, 60, and 99 years for terms of deed restriction. There was also a request to receive
information regarding right of first refusal after 50 years.
Private Covenants and HOAs: Councilmembers asked several questions related to Alternatives 20 and
21 with several expressing concern regarding differential treatment of HOAs versus neighborhoods
without HOAs. Generally, Councilmembers expressed a desire to continue discussions regarding
Alternative 20 (allow HOAs to regulate site placement) and generally did not support Alternative 21 (allow
an HOA to regulate whether a lot can be further subdivided).
Development Review Process: Councilmembers were generally in agreement that Basic Development
Review (BDR) should only be allowed for projects designated as deed-restricted affordable housing. All
other development review processes, including neighborhood meetings and public hearings, received
support from Councilmembers to remain as-is in the existing Land Use Code.
NCL
NCM
NCM
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Following the discussion of the Alternatives above, staff summarized feedback and confirmed the
feedback given on all 33 of the potential code Alternatives.
Follow ups and Clarifications
As follow-up from this work session, staff will share several additional analyses with Councilmembers at a
regular Council meeting, intended for first reading of the Land Use Code (LUC) on October 3, 2023:
Provide photographs of existing Cottage Court developments on larger lots from across the
community for the purposes of illustration and discussion.
Provide information regarding “right of first refusal” for buildings after 50 years as deed-
restricted affordable housing.
When the proposed ordinance comes before Council present these topics one at a time to
allow discussion and individual action on these topics.
Next Steps
Staff will present the draft Land Use Code at the October 3, 2023, regular Council meeting with the
accompanying follow-ups and clarifications mentioned above.
Attachment
Summary of Council feedback on potential Code Alternatives (Red, Yellow, Green)
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Mayor
City Hall
300 LaPorte Ave.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.416.2154
970.224.6107 - fax
fcgov.com
September 21, 2023
Affordable Housing Board
c/o Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Staff Liaison
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Chair Singleton and Board Members:
On behalf of City Council, thank you for providing us with the September 14, 2023
memorandum wherein you summarized the Board’s support for the Land Development Code’s
proposed affordable housing incentives and your list of each of them.
The Council is scheduled to consider the item “Updating the Code of the City of Fort Collins
with Reference to the Land Use Code” during the Tuesday, October 3 regular Council meeting.
We encourage you to view the proceedings in person at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. that evening or
view online at fcgov.com/fctv.
Thank you for the expertise and perspectives that you bring to the Board and share with City
Council.
Best Regards,
Jeni Arndt
Mayor
/sek
cc: City Council Members
Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
September 14, 2023
From: Affordable Housing Board Chair John Singleton
To: Mayor and City Council
Re: Land Development Code Update
The Affordable Housing Board appreciated that the Land Development Code attempted to
increase overall housing capacity and choice, which should positively affect affordability. The
Board supports all the proposed Affordable Housing incentives including:
• Providing basic development review for all affordable development projects;
• Increasing the term for affordability restrictions – however the Board suggests the 99-
year restriction because it shows a local commitment to affordable housing;
• Reducing parking for affordable housing;
• Adding affordable housing incentives in more zones, such as NCL, NCM and RL;
• Changing the definition of affordable housing to be more nuanced and recognize the
differences in rental and for-sale homes;
• Availability of ADU’s throughout the city;
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
John Singleton – Chair of the Affordable Housing Board