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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - COMPLETE AGENDA - 05/10/2022 - WORK SESSIONCity of Fort Collins Page 1 Jeni Arndt, Mayor Emily Francis, District 6, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Gutowsky, District 1 Julie Pignataro, District 2 Tricia Canonico, District 3 Shirley Peel, District 4 Kelly Ohlson, District 5 Remote Meeting City Hall West 300 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado Cablecast on FCTV Channel 14 on Connexion Channel 14 and 881 on Comcast Carrie Daggett Kelly DiMartino Anissa Hollingshead City Attorney Interim City Manager City Clerk Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services, programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance. Please provide 48 hours advance notice when possible. A petición, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione 48 horas de aviso previo cuando sea posible. City Council Work Session May 10, 2022 6:00 PM A) CALL TO ORDER. B) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Council Priorities Mid-Term Update. (staff: Ginny Sawyer; 60-90 minute total time allotment) The purpose of this item is to engage in a mid-term Council-staff dialogue regarding Council Priorities and other major initiatives. Goals are to confirm key milestones and review items that may need more clarity and input on the desired direction and outcome. Following the April 26, 2022 work session, there was a desire to confirm the timeline and next steps for the East Mulberry Vision and Implementation Planning efforts underway. With no change to these next steps and timeline, staff can confirm completing this upfront w ork will not impact our ability to resource Council Priorities. C) ANNOUNCEMENTS. D) ADJOURNMENT. DATE: STAFF: May 10, 2022 Ginny Sawyer, Policy and Project Manager WORK SESSION ITEM City Council SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Council Priorities Mid-Term Update. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to engage in a mid-term Council-staff dialogue regarding Council Priorities and other major initiatives. Goals are to confirm key milestones and review items that may need more clarity and input on the desired direction and outcome. Following the April 26, 2022 work session, there was a desire to confirm the timeline and next steps for the East Mulberry Vision and Implementation Planning efforts underway. With no change to these next steps and timelin e, staff can confirm completing this upfront work will not impact our ability to resource Council Priorities. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. What questions or feedback does Council have on Priority alignment and outcomes a nd proposed timeframes? 2. What are Council’s preferences for timing on further Mulberry area planning analysis? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Every two years, following a Council election, the newly seated Council participates in a planning retreat to identify priorities and confirm strategic direction. Council identified 31 items as priorities for its 2021 -2023 term. In an effort of improvement, the Priorities have been: • Categorized by Budget Outcome Areas and noted if budget dependent. • Assigned leads to each priority with accountability for progress. • Aligned to existing work that supports the Priority. • Calendarized to include tasks and milestones to support the outcome statements. • Tracked and reported through Clear Point on every other month cadence. While these efforts have provided transparency and a more efficient mechanism for reporting, there are areas where a better understanding of the Priority outcome could be beneficial. Following Council’s request for a mid - term update staff has categorized Priorities based on timeframe for completion and identified Priorities where clarification is desired. Staff seeks Council direction and clarity on the following Priorities: 1. Improve Traffic Compliance What questions or comments do Councilmembers have re garding the City’s current approach to traffic compliance? Do these efforts meet the intent of the Priority? B.1 Packet Pg. 2 May 10, 2022 Page 2 2. Improved Air Quality: At the February 22 Work Session, Councilmembers expressed support to explore an outdoor wood burning ban. This was reiterated at the Fort Collins, Larimer County Joint Meeting on April 13. Staff has held initial conversations with Poudre Fire Authority around their support for further restrictions. Staff proposes to largely leverage previous public engagement efforts (201 8-2019) and explore Council’s interest in amending code to prohibit outdoor wood burning for recreational purposes. Unless directed otherwise, engagement in this process is proposed to focus on informing community members of this change via existing City e ngagement channels. 3. Reduce Plastic Pollution Confirming that implementing the local Disposable Bag Ordinance and the comprehensive statewide regulations (banning plastic bags in all retailers and banning expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) from restaurants) coming in 2023 aligns with Council’s expectations for this Priority. Additional comprehensive plastics policy discussion, including analysis of technology and regulations to prevent microplastics, would occur post 2023 implementation focus. 4. Regionalism Clarity on areas of focus and what success looks like. 5. More stringent penalties for animal neglect and cruelty. Are there specific gaps in the current code that should be addressed? What is the desired outcome? 6. Help bird species recover. Do the current efforts of Bird City designation meet the intended goals? B.1 Packet Pg. 3 May 10, 2022 Page 3 Below are Priorities categorized by timeline completion. Substantially Complete within Term Can complete within this Council Term. Priorities that fall completely within the City purview. COUNCIL PRIORITY STATUS Juvenile Diversion • 1st program, young adult traffic violations, launched Q1 2022 • 2nd program, young adult smoking/vaping, scheduled to launch Q4 of 2022 More stringent penalties for animal cruelty and neglect Need clarity. Improved traffic compliance • This term: Regular enforcement occurring. Vision Zero action plan completed in 2022. • Ongoing work: Vision Zero implementation. Look into changing the April election to November with School Board years to have all local elections at once On track to take to voters. Advance gender equity in City Sales Tax Code Completed. Adopt grey water statute to allow grey water systems in new buildings Ordinance drafted. Implementing engagement. First reading August 16, 2022. Effective soil amendment policies and compliance On track. Benchmark draft report just received. Final report in May. Code updates presented October 11, 2022. Xeriscape-increase rebates and education, less green lawns with new development On track. Updated standards options scheduled for October 11, 2022. Create a targeted, specific plan for community recovery Plan developed and adopted; implementation woven into 2023- 2024 BFO. Tree planting subsidy Complete. Tree distribution in September. Improved and accelerated stream restoration Underway. Off-cycle BFO offer in progress and larger stream rehabilitation BFO offer in 2023/24. Local minimum wage After required engagement, on-track for Council consideration by term-end. Develop a Circular Economy plan On track to be completed in this Council term via the update to the Economic Health Strategic Plan. Protect and enhance instream river flows • This term: June 28 work session on draft with code adoption anticipated at end of 2022. • Ongoing:1041 Regulations in progress. B.1 Packet Pg. 4 May 10, 2022 Page 4 Work Initiated with Outcome Achieved within 1-3 Years Priorities that are more complex, are mostly within the City purview and may also involve partnership and/or impacts that warrant more extensive research and public engagement. COUNCIL PRIORITY STATUS Advance transit initiatives that remove barriers • This term: Fare study, W. Elizabeth design, N. College TOD plan, Transfort/PSD coordination study. • Ongoing work: Funding and implementation. Attract and retain competitive and diverse talent to meet the needs of the community: provide childcare options for City employees • This term: Childcare analysis complete; BFO offer submitted to provide financial support for caregivers. • Ongoing work: Implement recommendations and incorporate insights on caregivers’ needs in our future of work strategy. Working with internal and external colleagues on ways to collaborate, including work on Talent 3.0. Help bird species recover Need clarity. Work underway for migratory education and Bird City USA designation. Contracting (Districted) system for residential garbage, recycling, and compost • This term: Continue to explore Contracting, including community engagement and Council Work Session on July 12 to prioritize the elements of a contracted system. If directed, (1) bring forward resolution that specifies the elements to include in a Contracted system in Q3, (2) conduct staff-led RFP process in Q3/4, and (3) bring forward code changes to enact a Contracted system for residential hauling (Q4 2022/Q1 2023). • Ongoing: Implementation of the Contract. Accelerate composting (curbside and business) • This term: Continuing to partner with Larimer County to design and develop composting infrastructure; residential yard trimmings composting policy being considered with Contracting Council Priority. • Ongoing work: Develop and align policy to match the needs of the infrastructure developed; if infrastructure design moves forward, comprehensive policy work (commercial sectors, residential food scraps) could take place in the next Council term. Reduce plastic pollution Need clarity. • This term: Plastic bag prohibition implemented. Initial implementation of statewide policies (plastic bags and expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam)) which go into effect in 2023 and 2024, respectively. • Ongoing: Continued enforcement of the plastic bag ban and Styrofoam ban (as enacted) B.1 Packet Pg. 5 May 10, 2022 Page 5 Enhanced recycling education • This term: Barriers assessed; some quicker wins, e.g., tailored behavior change campaigns on track to incorporate this Coun cil term; leveraged Community Recycling Ordinance (CRO) enforcement to identify scale of need for consistency in bin labeling in multi-family and commercial. • Ongoing: Engagement in state legislation to advance consistency; incorporating additional recommendations & implementation of CRO compliance findings into budget offers & Sustainable TRC Plan (2023/2024.) Explore climate emergency messaging and action • This term: Embedding climate emergency language into materials and outreach; Development of OCF 2023-2024 Next Moves Plan and pathways to 2030, including strategy/roadmap to achieve zero carbon buildings, which will be shared at the October 11 Work Session. • Ongoing work: Implementation of Next Moves plan and accelerating on pathways to reach 2030 goals. Access funding for parks • This term: Teams formed and Council conversations underway. • On-going: Secure funding. Possible ballot initiative. Improve tree policies Code change research and process underway. Implementation of 15-minute community concept • This term: Analysis effort is underway and coordinated with other efforts such as the Active Modes Plan. Council work session for October 25. • Ongoing: Implementation and coordination with other efforts like the land use code updates and Capital planning. B.1 Packet Pg. 6 May 10, 2022 Page 6 Work Requiring 3-5 Years for Implementation Ongoing work that is prioritized for focus in this Council term, but that will take longer to enact. These Priorities are efforts that are underway and where work will be on -going. Many of these will require national, regional, and individual changes to achieve. COUNCIL PRIORITY STATUS Advance regionalism- collaboration regionally while maintaining the unique character of Fort Collins Need clarity. Inventory of regional partnerships compiled. Improved air quality Need clarity. • This term: AQ Work Session, coordination with Larimer County, expansion of monitoring efforts, oil and gas regulations, EPA Grant year one, and engagement with RAQC and State to track development of updated SIP to address severe nonattainment of ozone, exploration of recommendations for fire bans. • Ongoing: Monitoring efforts, communications and engagement regarding resilience. Make real progress on Road to Zero Waste • This term: Hired Construction and Demolition enforcement staff member for proactive compliance and market development; conducted compliance sweep for Community Recycling Ordinance; compile research on deconstruction Ordinance. • Ongoing: Compliance, consideration of future policies, market development; progress toward 2030 goals Affordable, quality, and accessible childcare infrastructure • This term: Deploying funding into system-level opportunities aimed at stabilizing and building capacity within the childcare sector. Evaluating and removing regulatory barriers, as appropriate. • Ongoing: Coordination with lead childcare partners to advance and sustain long-term strategies (Larimer County, United Way, Early Childhood Council, providers). Providing licensed childcare services to families, including sliding scale spots, through the Recreation Department. Partner with PSD for workforce development • This term: Joint application to available State American Rescue Plan Act funds to support expansion of PSD’s Innovation Lab at I-25 and Prospect. • Ongoing: Engagement with PSD on opportunities to align secondary coursework with employer needs and develop training options for students hoping to transition straight into the workforce. Homelessness initiatives • This term: Outreach Fort Collins expansion to midtown. • Ongoing: Future 24/7 Shelter. B.1 Packet Pg. 7 May 10, 2022 Page 7 East Mulberry Area Planning Next Steps and Timeline During the April 26, 2022 work session on the proposed East Mulberry Vision and Implementation Plan, Council was clear in their desire to proceed slowly, cautiously, and in a manne r that provides Council clear decision points. Included in desired analysis and data is determining where a potential Mulberry Annexation may or may not align with community-wide goals and ensuring that work on this project does not impact progress on any Council Priorities. Based upon the following list of next steps and proposed timeline, staff can confirm we have dedicated staff time in Finance and Planning to complete this work without impacting existing Council Priorities. If Council wishes to adjust these timelines or the scope of next steps, staff will be available at the May 10th Work Session to provide input on any impacts to staffing resources. • May 2022 Memo: Outline “lessons learned” from the Southwest Enclave Annexation and how those may apply to the potential East Mulberry Annexation and the Plan-making process. • Fall 2022 Work Session: Continue to analyze the financial impacts of a potential annexation with various timelines and other assumptions with decision-points for Council charted along the way. • Fall 2022 - BFO 23/24: We are also advancing two 23/24 Budgeting for Outcomes offers in response to conversations during this process. 1) A 15-minute community and investment priorities assessment in the Southwest Enclave Annexation area; and 2) Evaluation of the Northwest Growth Management Area boundary and associated policies in partnership with Larimer County. • Spring 2023: Continue work on the creation of the East Mulberry Plan with anticipated Work Session and/or Adoption. ATTACHMENTS 1. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF) B.1 Packet Pg. 8 Council Priorities May 10, 2022 Mid-Te rm Update and Alignment Ginny Sawyer, Project and Policy Manager ATTACHMENT 1 B.1.1 Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) 2Council Questions 1.What questions or feedback does Council have on Priority alignment and outcomes and on proposed timeframes? 2.What are Council’s preferences for timing on further Mulberry area planning analysis? B.1.1 Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) 3Background •Every 2 years, newly elected Council identifies Priorities. •2021-2023 Priorities adopted on July 20, 2021. •31 Priorities identified. •Priorities support City’s Vision, Mission, Strategic Plan and ensure exceptional service provision 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. •Priority Update Report provided every-other month. Reports found at www.fcgov.com/council. B.1.1 Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) 4Mid-Te rm Update: Substantially Complete Within Te rm 1.Juvenile Diversion 2.More stringent penalties for animal cruelty and neglect 3.Improved traffic compliance 4.Look into changing the April election to November with School Board years to have all local elections at once 5.Advance gender equity in City Sales Tax Code 6.Adopt grey water statute to allow grey water systems in new buildings 7.Effective soil amendment policies and compliance 8.Xeriscape-increase rebates and education, less green lawns with new development 9.Create a targeted, specific plan for community recovery 10.Tr ee planting subsidy 11.Improved and accelerated stream restoration 12.Local minimum wage 13.Develop a Circular Economy plan 14.Protect and enhance instream river flows B.1.1 Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) 5Mid-Te rm Update: Work Initiated/Outcome 1-3 Years 1.Advance transit initiatives that remove barriers 2.Attract and retain competitive and diverse talent to meet the needs of the community: provide childcare options for City employees 3.Help bird species recover 4.Contracting (Districted) system for residential garbage, recycling, and compost 5.Accelerate composting (curbside and business) 6.Reduce plastic pollution 7.Enhanced recycling education 8.Explore climate emergency messaging and action 9.Access funding for parks 10.Improve tree policies 11.Implementation of 15-minute community concept B.1.1 Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) 6Mid-Te rm Update: Work Initiated/Outcome 3-5 Years 1.Advance regionalism-collaboration regionally while maintaining the unique character of Fort Collins 2.Improved air quality 3.Make real progress on Road to Zero Waste 4.Affordable, quality, and accessible childcare infrastructure 5.Partner with PSD for workforce development 6.Homelessness initiatives B.1.1 Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) 7Clarity and Alignment Tr affic Compliance What questions or comments do Councilmembers have regarding the City’s current approach to traffic compliance?Do these efforts meet the intent of the Priority? B.1.1 Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) GOOD GUIDANCE: •Plans (Vision Zero) •Standards (LCUASS) •Codes (Traffic Code) •State and Local Laws SAFETYLIVABILITY TRAFFIC COMPLIANCE IS: VISION & POLICY COMMUNITY NEED: •Quiet neighborhoods •Tr affic calming •Accessibility •Equity •Completed networks •Comfortable to use DATA DRIVEN: •Arterials •Intersections •Enforcement •Education •Engineering Defining the Problem B.1.1 Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) GOOD GUIDANCE: •Plans (Vision Zero) •Standards (LCUASS) •Codes (Traffic Code) •State and Local Laws SAFETYLIVABILITY TRAFFIC COMPLIANCE IS: VISION & POLICY Defining the Problem Current Efforts •Active Modes Plan •Transportation Capital Prioritization •Vision Zero Action Plan Opportunities for Improvement/Change •Revise Standards? •Continue efforts to move towards zero deaths •Local laws B.1.1 Packet Pg. 17 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) SAFETYLIVABILITY TRAFFIC COMPLIANCE IS: COMMUNITY NEED: •Quiet neighborhoods •Tr affic calming •Accessibility •Equity •Completed networks •Comfortable to use Defining the Problem B.1.1 Packet Pg. 18 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) SAFETYLIVABILITY TRAFFIC COMPLIANCE IS: DATA DRIVEN: •Arterials / Intersections •Enforcement •Education •Engineering •Evaluation •Partnerships Defining the Problem B.1.1 Packet Pg. 19 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) 12Clarity and Alignment Tr affic Compliance What questions or comments do Councilmembers have regarding the City’s current approach to traffic compliance?Do these efforts meet the intent of the Priority? B.1.1 Packet Pg. 20 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) 13Clarity and Alignment Improve Air Quality –Prohibit Outdoor Residential Wood Burning Questions: 1.Should staff bring code updates to Council for consideration in this term? 2.Is additional engagement prior to Council consideration desired? •Feedback received during February 22 Work Session &April 13 Joint Meeting •PFA has indicated support for increased restrictions •Proposed prohibitions would exclude fires for cooking,and any fire permitted by PFA •Engagement in 2018-2019,and a 2021 implementation assessment,indicated polarized views •Staff recommends standard engagement focusing on informing community members of this proposed change •Engagement could be informed by recent wildfires and concerns about urban fires B.1.1 Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) 14Clarity and Alignment Wa ste Reduction and Recycling Question: Does what can be achieved in this term align with Council’s expectations for these priorities? Priority This Term Ongoing Contracting system for residential garbage, recycling and compost July 12 Work Session to prioritize system elements; If directed, (1) Resolution to confirm elements; (2) staff-led RFP process in Q3/Q4; (3) Code changes to enact (Q4/Q1 2023) If adopted, contract implementation Accelerate composting (curbside & business) Continue partnership via Larimer County Regional Wasteshed; residential yard trimmings considered in Contracting Priority Policy development to match infrastructure; if infrastructure moves forward, comprehensive policy could occur in next Council term Reduce plastic pollution Plastic bag prohibition implemented. Initial implementation of statewide policies (plastic bags and expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam)) which go into effect in 2023 and 2024, respectively. Comprehensive plastics policy discussion, e.g., technology analysis & policies to prevent microplastics, would occur post 2023 implementation. Make real progress on Road to Zero Waste Hired Construction and Demolition (C&D) enforcement staff (proactive compliance & market development); conducted compliance sweep for Community Recycling Ordinance (CRO), will complete deconstruction Ordinance research Ongoing compliance, consideration of future policies, market development, progress toward 2030 goals Enhanced recycling education Barriers assessed; some quicker wins, e.g., tailored behavior change campaigns, on track to incorporate this Council term; leveraged CRO enforcement to identify scale of need for consistency in bin labeling in multi-family and commercial Engagement in state legislation to advance consistency; incorporating additional recommendations & implementation into budget offers & Sustainable TRC Plan (2023/2024) B.1.1 Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) 15Clarity and Alignment •Advance Regionalism What are the specific desired outcomes? •More stringent penalties for animal neglect and cruelty Are there specific gaps in the current code that should be addressed? What is the desired outcome? •Help bird species recover Do the current efforts of Bird City designation meet the intended goals? •Any other Priority Council would like to clarify? B.1.1 Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) 16Mulberry Area Planning: Current Te rm Proposed Next Steps •Outline “lessons learned”from the Southwest Enclave Annexation and how those may apply to the potential East Mulberry Annexation and the Plan-making process (Submitted to Council:May 2022).We are also advancing a 23/24 Budgeting for Outcomes offer for a 15-minute community analysis and investment priorities in the Southwest. ·Continue work on the creation of the East Mulberry Plan.Anticipated Council Work Session and Adoption Q1 2023. ·Continue to analyze the financial impacts of a potential annexation with various timelines and other assumptions with decision-points for Council charted along the way.Council Work Session Fall 2022. ·Advance 23/24 Budgeting for Outcomes offer to partner with Larimer County on evaluation of Northwest Growth Management Area boundary and associated policies. B.1.1 Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in) 17Council Questions 1.What questions or feedback does Council have on Priority alignment and outcomes and on proposed timeframes? 2.What are Council’s preferences for timing on further Mulberry area planning analysis? B.1.1 Packet Pg. 25 Attachment: Powerpoint Presentation (11558 : Council Priorities Mid-Term Check-in)