HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-07/19/2022-RegularJuly 19, 2022
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting — 6:00 PM
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Pignataro, Francis, Canonico, Peel, Ohlson, Gutowsky
ABSENT: Arndt (Excused)
STAFF: Marr, Daggett, Knoll
• AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
Spanish interpretation options were outlined and the video outlining public participation options
was played.
Interim Deputy City Manager Tyler Marr stated there were no changes to the published agenda.
• PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY TOPIC OR ITEMS
Rick Casey, Fort Collins Sustainability Group, expressed support for Council establishing an
ambitious interim greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal prior to the start of budget hearings.
Rich Stave raised several questions regarding Item No. 8, Resolution 2022-079 Directing the
Design and Issuance of a Request for Proposals for a Residential Waste Services Program Within
the Boundaries of the City. He stated individuals should be able to opt out of the service.
Stephanie Berganini, The Growing Project Executive Director, expressed support for an increased
minimum wage in Fort Collins. She stated she would like to see additional public outreach on the
issue.
Oliver Richardson opposed any involvement by the Fort Collins Sustainability Group in Platte
River Power Authority's generation capabilities and offered suggestions related to the waste hauler
process.
Gary Prewett asked if the City is seeking only one provider regarding Item No. 8, Resolution 2022-
079 Directing the Design and Issuance of a Request for Proposals for a Residential Waste Services
Program Within the Boundaries of the City. He expressed concern about smaller haulers being put
out of business.
Nick Armstrong thanked Councilmembers for their service and for quickly filling the vacant
positions on the Parks and Recreation Board. Additionally, he thanked the Mayor and
Councilmember Gutowsky for participating in the meeting regarding the situation in the Library
Park neighborhood and thanked staff for scheduling a cleanup day at Crescent Park. He also
concurred with Ms. Berganini regarding expanded public engagement on the minimum wage issue.
Kevin Caffery, Northern Colorado Labor Council President, strongly supported increasing Fort
Collins' minimum wage over $ 15 an hour.
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Kendall Stephenson commented on graduate workers at CSU being underpaid and having to work
additional minimum wage jobs. He encouraged staff to extend the deadline of the minimum wage
survey to allow members of the CSU community time to complete it.
• PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
Regarding Item No. 8, Resolution 2022-079 Directing the Design and Issuance of a Request for
Proposals for a Residential Waste Services Program Within the Boundaries of the City,
Councilmember Pignataro stated an ultra -low trash generator rate is being considered as is the use
of a single hauler, which would not apply to multi -family residences and businesses. Additionally,
she noted customer service standards would need to be met.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis requested an update on the minimum wage survey and the possibility of
extending it. Ginny Sawyer, Senior Policy and Project Manager, replied the survey has been
extended through July 24 and could be extended further, however, it may be difficult to get data
analyzed in time for Council to have two hearings on the issue prior to the end of the year. She
outlined some of the public outreach efforts that are occurring.
Councilmember Ohlson stated he believes Council owes it to the community to decide on the
minimum wage issue for any changes to be implemented at the start of 2023.
Councilmember Canonico thanked Mr. Armstrong for announcing the volunteer event at Crescent
Park.
• CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Canonico made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to adopt and
approve all items on the Consent Agenda.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
EXCUSED:
CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
Tricia Canonico, District 3
Julie Pignataro, District 2
Pignataro, Francis, Canonico, Peel, Ohlson, Gutowsky
Arndt
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 083, 2022, Authorizing the Acquisition by Eminent Domain
Proceedings of Certain Property Rights Necessary for Phase 2 (Construction) and Phase 3
Operations and Maintenance) of the Halligan Water Supply Project. (Adopted on Second
Reading)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 5, 2022, authorizes the use of eminent
domain to acquire property rights for construction (Phase 2) and Tong -term maintenance and
operations access (Phase 3) to the Halligan Water Supply Project (Halligan Project) across private
property that provides the primary access point to Halligan Reservoir. This property is jointly owned
by Geo A. Henderson Co., Inc. and Chris Vandemoer (collectively, Vandemoer), and is encumbered
by two conservation easements held by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The parties are currently in
eminent domain litigation for Phase 1 of the Project and have had productive conversations regarding
a global settlement for all three phases of the Halligan Project. The acquisition will include:
• a temporary access easement for construction
• a permanent access easement for ongoing maintenance and operations
• a permanent easement for flood/high water events
• fee title to approximately 5.48 acres of land for inundation
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To meet near -term project timelines, prompt acquisition of the property rights is necessary. Staff fully
intends to continue negotiating in good faith with the affected property owners and is requesting
authorization to, in consultation with the City Attorney's Office, use eminent domain as necessary to
acquire the needed property rights. To effectuate a possible global settlement in the City's eminent
domain litigation with Vandmoer, the City needs Council's authorization of eminent domain to include
Phase II and Phase ill, so that all property rights needed from Vandemoer for the entire project can
be acquired at one time.
This action ensures the City can secure all access rights required to complete the final two phases of
the Halligan Project over the primary access route to the Halligan Dam and Reservoir:
• Phase 1 - permitting and design (site visits and data collection related to permitting processes and
preliminary design work for the reservoir enlargement and for the diversion structure replacement)
• Phase 2 - construction (construction work related to replacement of dam and diversion structure)
• Phase 3 - long-term maintenance and operations of the dam and reservoir (including permanent
maintenance of measuring devices on the reservoir and diversion structure and environmental
monitoring requirements under governmental permits)
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 084, 2022, Amendingthe City of Fort Collins District -Precinct
Map Following the Decennial Census. (Adopted on Second Reading)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 5, 2022, amends the City's Council
district boundaries following the decennial census in compliance with Section 7-87 of the City Code,
including aligning City precinct boundaries with County precinct boundaries.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 085, 2022, Making Supplemental Appropriations of Grant
Funds from the Pools Special Initiative 2022 Program. (Adopted on Second Reading)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 5, 2022, appropriates funding received
from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs to recruit and retain public swimming pool employees.
4. First Reading of Ordinance No. 087, 2022, Authorizing the Exchange of Stormwater Easements
Between the City of Fort Collins and Sun Foothills Fort Collins, LLC (Adopted on First Reading)
The purpose of this item is to authorize the conveyance of a stormwater drainage easement to Sun
Foothills Fort Collins, LLC ("Sun") on undeveloped City -owned real property located south of Trilby
Road and east of South College Avenue (Assessor's Parcel No. 9613200927). This easement is
necessary for Sun to develop its property adjacent and to the north of the City's property. In exchange,
Sun will convey to the City a stormwater drainage easement on its property that will allow the City, or
future owner, to use Sun's property for stormwater drainage from the City's property when developed.
The execution of the Reciprocal Stormwater Drainage Easement Agreement will effectuate the
reciprocal conveyances.
5. Resolution 2022-072 Approving the 2022 Certification to the Larimer County Assessor
Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes Section 31-25-807(3)(a)(IV)(B) for the Downtown
Development Authority Property Tax Increment. (Adopted on First Reading)
The purpose of this item is to certify to the Larimer County Assessor the percentages of property tax
distributions to be allocated for the Downtown Development Authority by the Assessor as tax increment
from the 2022 property taxes payable in 2023 to the City and to all other affected taxing entities.
6. Items Relating to Various Appointments to Boards and Commissions. (Adopted)
A. Resolution 2022-073 Making an Appointment to the Affordable Housing Board.
B. Resolution 2022-074 Making Appointments to the Building Review Commission.
C. Resolution 2022-075 Making an Appointment to the Cultural Resources Board.
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D. Resolution 2022-076 Making Appointments to the Human Relations Commission.
E. Resolution 2022-077 Making Appointments to the Land Use Review Commission.
F. Resolution 2022-078 Making an Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board.
The purpose of this item is to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions.
• STAFF REPORTS - None
Interim Deputy City Manager Marr offered thanks to Jacy Marmaduke who is the local
government reporter from the Coloradoan noting this will be her last meeting. He commended her
journalistic integrity, thoroughness, and ways she has attempted to increase civic engagement.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis concurred.
• COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Gutowsky reported on the Behavioral Health Policy Council meeting and stated
the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services at Longview center is scheduled to be opening in
about a year.
Councilmember Peel reported on a tour of the City Park 9 golf course and announced a listening
session on July 23 at Spring Canyon Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis announced Council will be taking a break from regular meetings and work
sessions for a couple weeks.
• DISCUSSION ITEMS
7. Items Relating to a City -Initiated Charter Amendment Relating to Residency Requirements.
(Defeated)
A. Possible Public Hearing and Motion(s) Regarding Protest(s) of Ballot Language.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 089, 2022, Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors of the
City of Fort Collins Proposed Amendments to the City Charter Concerning the Requirement that
Certain Employees Live in or Near Fort Collins.
At the June 28 work session, Council directed staff to bring forward potential ballot options to amend
the City Charter to remove requirements that certain employee positions live in or near Fort Collins,
allowing Council to establish any residency requirements by ordinance. Currently, a vote of the
registered electorate is required to amend the Charter language that specifies City positions that must
live in or near Fort Collins.
The purpose of this item is to minimize residency as a barrier to employment in leadership positions
in the City of Fort Collins and to recognize the world of work has changed significantly.
Any protest of the proposed ballot language must be received no later than Monday, July 18, at noon.
Protest(s) shall be heard, considered, and resolved by the Council prior to adoption of the related
Ordinance. If protests are received, copies will be included in Council's "Read Before the Meeting"
packet.
Teresa Roche, Human Resources Director, discussed the purpose of this recommendation is to
minimize residency as a barrier to employment for leadership positions in the City organization.
She stated the City Charter requires the electorate to vote on this item and staff is recommending
that the residency requirements that apply to City employees should be established by a written
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agreement with an employee or in the Municipal Code, which would allow Council to set residency
requirements by ordinance rather than needing a vote of the electorate. Roche outlined the
residency requirements for area municipalities and the County noting Fort Collins is unique in its
extensive requirements and an effect on talent applying has resulted.
Rich Stave opposed the proposed change and stated he does not see a problem with requiring
certain employees to live within the growth management area.
Councilmember Pignataro requested staff address Mr. Stave's comments. Roche replied she would
prefer to have a deeper conversation in person with Mr. Stave.
Councilmember Pignataro thanked Roche for addressing Council's questions from the work
session. She asked if previous changes have all been ballot items. Roche replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Pignataro requested input regarding the changes made in 1985. Councilmember
Ohlson replied it was the thinking at the time that people in management roles should live within
city limits, particularly given decisions being made on taxes.
Councilmember Pignataro asked if there is a contingency plan related to this should it not pass or
not be placed on the ballot. Roche replied there have never been exceptions made and there is
therefore no contingency plan. City Attorney Daggett stated the requirements must be complied
with until voters approve a change to the Charter language.
Roche outlined issues with internal candidates not applying for promotions and talented candidates
not applying for positions given the cost of living in Fort Collins.
Councilmember Pignataro stated she does support placing this item on the ballot and is also
supportive of requiring a 2/3 vote of Council to determine which positions should have residency
requirements.
Councilmember Ohlson suggested placing this item on an April ballot may be more appropriate
given the number of items already on the November ballot. Additionally, he suggested the problem
may be overstated given the salaries of the positions being discussed. He agreed with the 2/3 voting
requirement.
City Attorney Daggett clarified this change would move all the residency requirement decision
making to Council, including the City Manager. Councilmember Ohlson opposed that change
stating the City Manager should be required to live in city limits.
City Attorney Daggett stated the ordinance could be modified to leave the current residency
requirement for the City Manager in the Charter.
Councilmember Canonico asked Roche if she believes the current residency requirements are
putting Fort Collins at a disadvantage for hiring talented employees. Roche replied it is a concern
and noted it is difficult to attract and retain talent at all levels; however, she stated she does not
want to overstate the concern.
Councilmember Canonico asked how many positions are currently open that would be impacted
by this. Roche replied three or four positions are currently filled by interim individuals and the
others are filled by permanent employees.
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Councilmember Canonico noted the average home price in Fort Collins is up 19.5% from last year
and stated that is impacting the ability to recruit talent. Roche also noted the cost of living has
increased.
Councilmember Canonico stated she would support placing this item on the ballot.
Councilmember Peel stated it is unfortunate people in leadership positions cannot afford to live in
the city and be part of the fabric of the city; however, it is important to be adaptable and this change
would provide that opportunity.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis noted this change would affect about 50 of the City's 2,500 employees
and asked how many times this has been an issue over the past decade. Roche replied it has affected
perhaps 10% of positions in the recent past.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis noted there is a nationwide recruitment issue and stated that while the
Charter may be outdated in its requirements, there is value in having top leaders live in Fort
Collins. She stated she does not believe it is appropriate to remove the requirement from Charter
and place it in the Code. Additionally, she noted the November ballot already contains several
issues and she stated she would prefer to postpone this issue to April.
Councilmember Pignataro asked if there will be an April ballot if the November ballot question
shifts elections to November. City Attorney Daggett replied the next election would be in
November of 2023 if the measure to move municipal elections to November passes.
Councilmember Ohlson stated he could possibly support this for a 2023 election with certain
changes.
Councilmember Pignataro requested Human Resources start keeping hard data on this issue.
Councilmember Gutowsky stated the City Manager should be required to live within the city
limits. Councilmember Canonico concurred and stated she would support advancing this with that
change.
Councilmember Canonico made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to adopt
Ordinance No. 089, 2022, on First Reading, eliminating from the ordinance the modification for
the City Manager residency requirement, and requiring a 2/3 Council vote for any ordinances
establishing or adjusting residency requirements in the City Code.
Councilmember Gutowsky stated she believes the placement of this item on the November ballot
is too soon.
Councilmember Ohlson noted the Election Code Committee did not consider this item in depth.
City Attorney Daggett suggested staff may want to return with a new ordinance given this
conversation should Council want to consider this for a future election.
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RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
ORDINANCE NO. 089, 2022 FAILED TO PASS [3 TO 3]
Tricia Canonico, District 3
Julie Pignataro, District 2
Pignataro, Canonico, Peel
Francis, Ohlson, Gutowsky
Arndt
8. Resolution 2022-079 Directing the Design and Issuance of a Request for Proposals for a
Residential Waste Services Program Within the Boundaries of the Citv (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to consider a Resolution that outlines elements of a contracted residential
waste and recycling program that will be used to inform development and issuance of a Request for
Proposals for a service provider for that program. This action aligns with the Council Priority to explore
a districted system for garbage, recycling and compost for single family homes and multifamily
residences of seven or fewer units.
Lindsay Ex, Environmental Services Director, stated this item would direct the design and issuance
of a request for proposals for a residential waste services program within city limits.
Caroline Mitchell, Waste Reduction and Recycling Manager, discussed the various iterations of
the roles of a municipality in trash handling and detailed the current system in Fort Collins and its
requirements. She stated the system under consideration is a contracted system under which the
city would contract with one hauler to provide trash and recycling services to residents. She stated
70% of communities across the United States use either a municipal hauling utility or contracted
system.
Mitchell detailed the impacts created by the current open market system as compared to a
contracted system, including street maintenance impacts, greenhouse gas emissions impacts, and
cost inequities. She outlined the feedback received from community members and discussed the
set of staff recommendations. She stated staff has secured one grant and is seeking others to offset
the cost of carts which would help to provide a level playing field between haulers bidding on the
contract. Mitchell discussed the opt -out fee that would be charged to households that do not wish
to work with the contracted hauler and discussed the customer service and billing expectations.
She outlined next steps and stated staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
David Bye stated he generates very little trash and suggested the opt out fee should be tied to
frequency of use rather than container size.
Barrett Jensen spoke on behalf of the Ram Waste parent company. He expressed concern about
flow control and outlined the negative impacts of a contract system on haulers. Additionally, he
expressed concern about the provision related to billing being completed by the hauler.
Nick Armstrong encouraged Council to provide outreach on single stream recycling on a
neighborhood -by -neighborhood basis. Additionally, he requested special event trash hauling
issues be addressed and encouraged a single -payer system.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis asked if Council could decide not to move forward if the RFP returns with
rates higher than what households are currently paying. Mitchell replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Pignataro requested additional information regarding the ultra -low trash generator
rate. Mitchell replied the current system allows each hauler to decide whether they would like to
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offer an ultra -low generator rate and staff's recommendation for the RFP is to request that each
proposal include a recommendation for an ultra-Iow generator rate and system, such as a pay by
the bag service.
Councilmember Ohlson requested staff contact Mr. Bye to address his concerns. He requested
additional information regarding pick-ups for low trash generators that may have high recycling
output. Mitchell replied the current system in Fort Collins for pay by the bag service is not all that
different from 32-gallon service largely because fixed costs of providing service are the same. She
stated the amount of the price difference is one of the elements that will be analyzed when
proposals are returned.
Councilmember Peel commended the work done on this item. She asked about a local contact
person being available. Mitchell replied that is one of the staff recommendations that will be
reflected in the RFP and in the contract.
Councilmember Peel asked if there will be a way for households to rate the service. Mitchell
replied staff is recommending the baseline element of customer service is provided by individuals
familiar with and dedicated to Fort Collins. Additionally, there will be specific customer service
metrics and requirements, as well as consequences for not meeting those, as part of the contract.
She stated staff has not yet gotten to the level of detail regarding providing a platform for rating
service.
Councilmember Peel asked about the billing question. Travis Storin, Chief Financial Officer,
replied internal discussions have occurred about the possibility of internalizing billing for a future
hauler that would be awarded the contract. However, that change would cause a substantial
increase in volume for that function. He stated staff is currently preparing for the procurement of
a new utility billing system and he does consider billing services to be subject to negotiation as
part of the competitive procurement process. He suggested reevaluating the issue in the future after
a new billing system is procured.
Regarding flow control, Mitchell stated the local government would be directing where particular
materials need to be disposed, and trash in this case would need to be sent to the Larimer County
Landfill. She stated having a predictable volume of material coming to the landfill is a baseline
element for the regional waste shed infrastructure elements, including a compost facility and a
construction and demolition waste recycling facility. She stated the new landfill is slated to open
in approximately July of 2024.
Councilmember Peel asked if the opt out fee is still being considered for individuals who deal with
their own trash. Ex replied staff's recommendation is to keep the opt out fee at the equivalent of
the smallest cart price; however, Council could direct staff to take a different approach for the
RFP. Mitchell noted conversations are being held to determine if there are some situations in which
an exemption could apply.
Councilmember Gutowsky commended staff on their work but expressed concern a single hauler
system may not be able to provide the necessary services. She asked about the survey results
related to opinions about choice in providers and how those relate to individuals in homeowner's
associations who already use a single hauler. Mitchell replied 21% of respondents to the general
survey were in HOAs with existing trash and recycling contracts. She stated whether someone was
in an HOA was not a primary indicator of how they responded.
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Councilmember Gutowsky discussed comments she received in opposition to this change,
particularly in relation to the opt out fee. She also questioned how a single hauler would improve
emissions given the same amount of trash and recycling still needs to be collected. Mitchell
concurred the same amount of trash and recycling will be collected; however, the number of trucks
utilized changes dramatically from an open market system to a contract system because one truck
can be utilized to collect from an entire street rather than four, for example, in an open market
system.
Councilmember Gutowsky suggested the opt out fee should be discussed, particularly for those
who haul their own trash.
Councilmember Pignataro asked if the opt out fee is a legal requirement from the state level. City
Attorney Daggett replied it is not a requirement but is permitted under the statute. She stated all
similar systems in other communities do include an opt out fee likely to help increase predictability
for the haulers who are bidding on the RFP.
Mitchell discussed the situation in Arvada, which opted for a lower opt out fee. She stated there
were multiple opt outs initially and a large push to take customers away from the contracted hauler.
She stated having a low opt out fee likely increases the pricing haulers would offer community
wide and the opt out fee helps ensure a certain base amount of revenue that comes out of a contract
and allows haulers to provide competitive pricing.
Councilmember Pignataro asked if gas emissions from trucks needed to repair streets were
included in emissions calculations. Mitchell replied in the negative and clarified any hauler who
would like a license to operate in the city can apply and receive one with the current system. She
stated the three haulers who have expressed interest in providing additional services in Fort Collins
have yet to move forward with applications.
Councilmember Ohlson stated he has been working on this issue for years and commented on
support he has heard from the community. Additionally, he noted this action simply puts out a
request for proposals. He noted the Economic Advisory Board and Natural Resources Advisory
Board put forth strong, detailed support for this change.
Councilmember Peel asked about the increase in the number of trucks needed from a single hauler.
Ex replied there would be a total number of trucks that any one hauler would need to deliver on
the commitments in the contract. She stated the savings in emissions comes from the day-to-day
number of trucks serving each street.
Councilmember Peel questioned whether this change would result in the benefits discussed. She
discussed comments she has received in opposition to the change and stated she would not support
moving forward at this time.
Councilmember Canonico thanked staff for work on this item, particularly the data provided from
peer cities that shows cost savings, safer neighborhoods, and decreased wear and tear on streets.
Additionally, she noted the contract would be reevaluated every five years and the single -payer
option could also be reevaluated at that time. She noted decreased emissions are a key factor as
well.
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Mayor Pro Tem Francis stated she would support this item citing street maintenance cost savings
and the ways in which a single -hauler system would help with climate emergency goals and price
equalizing. She thanked staff for their work and thoroughness.
Councilmember Gutowsky requested input on a five dollar opt out fee.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis replied she would not support a lower opt out fee.
Councilmember Ohlson concurred a lower opt out fee would prevent the system from working.
He noted other communities have seen benefits from a single -hauler system.
Councilmember Gutowsky stated lowering the opt out fee would seem to make sense if the
community is truly ready for and excited about this change. She stated she would like to show
constituents who are not supportive of this change that Council is listening.
Councilmember Ohlson stated the lower opt out fee would eliminate the other benefits of a single
hauler system.
Councilmember Canonico stated part of good governance is moving forward with a program that
can be successful and part of that success is having the correct opt out fee.
Councilmember Canonico made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to adopt
Resolution 2022-079.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
RESOLUTION 2022-079 ADOPTED [4 TO 2]
Tricia Canonico, District 3
Julie Pignataro, District 2
Pignataro, Francis, Canonico, Ohlson
Peel, Gutowsky
Arndt
• OTHER BUSINESS
A. Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances and/or resolutions by Councilmembers.
Councilmember Ohlson requested and received Council support to direct staff to develop an
interim greenhouse gas emissions reduction resolution for Council consideration at its regular
meeting on August 16.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis expressed concern about the possibility of adopting a goal prior to October
work session discussion.
Councilmember Pignataro asked if another priority would need to be shifted if this were brought
forth earlier. Honore Depew, Climate Program Manager, stated the July 6 memo provided to
Council on this topic outlined staffs timing and plans around interim goals, including pros and
cons of adopting a resolution before or after the October work session. He stated the current plan
is to bring a proposal for an interim goal to the October work session, along with a clear roadmap
to adoption of the 2030 goals for climate, energy, and zero waste. Depew stated staff could bring
forth a resolution in August with preliminary 2021 inventory data; however, it would not include
the context of the updated projections for 2030 or more context around commitments to equity and
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resilience. He noted the stated objective for an interim goal coming forward sooner is to help
influence budget priorities.
Councilmember Pignataro asked if putting forth a resolution prior to the October work session
would change budget recommendations. Depew replied the budget lead team and City Manager
are being given the context of impacts on reaching Our Climate Future goals as they consider what
to recommend to Council.
Councilmember Pignataro stated she would not support moving forward with this item in August
as more informed goals will be provided after the October work session.
Councilmember Ohlson stated this does inform the budget process and noted the support was put
forth to bring forward a resolution in August.
B. Consideration of a motion to cancel the August 2. 2022. Council Meeting. as permitted under Section
2-28 of the City Code. due to Neighborhood Night Out Community Events.
Councilmember Canonico made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to cancel the
August 2, 2022 Council meeting as permitted under section 2-28 of the City Code, due to
Neighborhood Night Out community events that evening.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
EXCUSED:
MOTION ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
Tricia Canonico, District 3
Julie Pignataro, District 2
Pignataro, Francis, Canonico, Peel, Ohlson, Gutowsky
Arndt
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Mayorroo Tern
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