HomeMy WebLinkAboutACTION SUMMARY-03/07/2023-RegularCity of Fort Collins Page 1 of 7 City Council Summary Agenda
City Council Regular
Meeting Action Agenda
March 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM
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
City Council Chambers
300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins
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Carrie Daggett Kelly DiMartino Anissa Hollingshead
City Attorney City Manager City Clerk
The purpose of the action agenda is to provide a brief overview of the actions taken by the City
Council to be available shortly after a Council meeting.
Council Proceedings are the complete official record of the meeting and are prepared for
approval by the Council generally at its next meeting. They are published following their approval
as the minutes of the meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
5:00 PM
A) PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PP 1. Proclaiming March 20-26, 2023, as Fix a Leak Week.
None.
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
B) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D) ROLL CALL
7-0 All present.
E) CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA REVIEW
•City Manager Review of Agenda
•Consent Calendar Review, including removal of items from Consent Calendar for
individual discussion.
F) COMMUNITY REPORTS – none.
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G) PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY TOPICS OR ITEMS OR COMMUNITY EVENTS
(Including requests for removal of items from Consent Calendar for individual discussion.)
H) PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
I) COUNCILMEMBER REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 024, 2023, Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue
Received By City Give for Fort Collins Police Services for the Safe Futures Initiative.
The purpose of this Ordinance, unanimously adopted (6-0) on First Reading on February 21,
2023, is to request appropriation of $86,000.00 in philanthropic revenue received by City Give for
Fort Collins Police Services for the Safe Futures initiative.
In 2019, City Give, a formalized enterprise-wide initiative was launched to create a transparent,
non-partisan governance structure for the acceptance and appropriations of charitable gifts.
Action Taken: Adopted on Second Reading.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 025, 2023, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and
Unanticipated Revenue from Philanthropic Donations Received Through City Give for
Various Programs and Services as Designated by the Donors.
The purpose of this Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted (6-0) on First Reading on
February 21, 2023, is to request appropriation of $19,692 in philanthropic revenue received
through City Give. These miscellaneous gifts to various City service areas and departments
support a variety of programs and services and are aligned with both the City’s strategic priorities
and the respective donors’ designation.
In 2019, City Give, a formalized enterprise-wide initiative was launched to create a transparent,
non-partisan governance structure for the acceptance and appropriations of charitable gifts.
Action Taken: Adopted on Second Reading.
3. Items Related to Residential Solid Waste Collection.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 027, 2023, Amending Chapter 12, Article II and Chapter 15,
Article XV of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to Allow for the Establishment of a City Waste
Collection Program and Generally Updating Provisions of the Code Governing Waste Collection
Within the City.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 028, 2023, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a
Contract for the Provision of Residential Waste Collection Services.
C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 029, 2023, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves for Start-up
Costs to Create a Contracted Residential Waste Collection Program.
The purpose of this item is to consider the adoption of a contracted residential waste and recycling
program, which includes three separate Ordinances and one policy question:
1. Ordinance No. 027, 2023, would amend the City Code to enable the contracted hauling
program and establish the City Administrative Fee to fund the City’s role in the program.
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2. Ordinance No. 028, 2023, would adopt the contract with Republic Services.
3. Ordinance No. 029, 2023, would approve an off-cycle general fund appropriation in the
amount of $107,251 to support the start-up phase of the proposed program.
4. Policy question: Do Councilmembers prefer the weekly or every-other-week recycling
collection option?
This program aligns with the Council Priority to Explore a Districted System for Garbage,
Recycling and Compost.
The proposed program includes the following benefits:
• Trash, recycling as well as yard trimmings and two bulky item collections per year for a cost
similar to what most residents paid in 2022 for only trash and recycling
• A more affordable way to increase the collection of yard trimmings from residents
• Cost-effective, predictable pricing
• Opportunity to ensure a high level of customer service with penalties to the hauler and service
credits to customers in the event of a missed pickup etc.
• Fewer trucks on residential roads helps to improve neighborhood safety, quality of life, reduces
emissions, also reduces road wear and tear
• Additional yard trimmings composted (78% - 130% increase) and additional materials recycled
if Councilmembers select the weekly recycling policy option (9% - 27% increase). Additional
yard trimmings and recycling combined would achieve 3.7% - 6.7% of the progress needed to
meet the zero waste goal.
All three Ordinances were unanimously adopted (6-0) on First Reading on February 21, 2023.
Between First and Second Reading, staff has revised the Review Version of the contract with
Republic Services and the proposed Code changes contained in Ordinance No. 027. Here are
summaries of those changes:
- Staff revised the frequency of the Recyclable Materials Service from every-other-week
to weekly within the contract, added a new provision to address the City’s right to change from
weekly to every-other-week Recyclable Materials Service during the Agreement term subject
to the party’s good faith negotiations to determine the timing and impact to pricing of such
change, and updated the Pricing Sheet accordingly. (See attached Contract Revision #1).
Staff also updated the Pricing Sheet to reflect the selection of weekly Recyclable Materials
Service (See attached Contract Revision #2). Additionally, staff incorporated a Cooperative
Purchase provision to allow other governmental entities within the state of Colorado to use
the City’s competitive purchasing process as the basis to negotiate a contract with Republic
Services for similar services, subject to such governmental entities’ governing laws, rules, and
regulations. (See attached Contract Revision #3).
- Staff also revised the Code changes to make various technical updates, including
correcting the use of certain defined terms, removing unnecessary language, and correcting
typographical errors. Staff moved a subsection from existing Section 15-413(d) to new Section
15-412(h) and clarified communication requirements for collectors in that same subsection.
Additionally, staff clarified yard trimmings collection requirements within Section 15-414. All
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amendments from the First Reading version of Ordinance No.0 27 are shown within the
Second Reading version of Ordinance No. 027.
Action Taken: Pulled from consent. On discussion, adopted all ordinances on second
reading 7-0.
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 030, 2023, Adopting the North College MAX BRT Plan
as a Component of City Plan.
The purpose of this Ordinance, unanimously adopted (6-0) on First Reading on February 21,
2023, is to consider adoption of the North College Max Plan. The North College MAX BRT Plan
is the result of approximately 18 months of community engagement, information analysis, and
concept refinement. The plan provides recommendations for Bus Rapid Transit, local transit
routes, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, future development, and affordability.
Action Taken: Adopted on Second Reading.
5. First Reading of Ordinance No. 032, 2023, Authorizing the Release of Restrictive
Covenants on Property at 1947 Phia Way Developed by Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity.
The purpose of this item is to obtain authorization from Council to release the Agreement of
Restrictive Covenants Affecting Real Property on the single-family home located at 1947 Phia
Way, which was developed by Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity. The development of this home
was initially assisted with funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). At the time of completion, the project no longer met the HUD requirements, triggering a
HUD mandated repayment of the funds and cancellation of the project.
Action Taken: Adopted on First Reading.
6. First Reading of Ordinance 033, 2023, Extending the Moratorium on Certain Activities of
State Interest Designated in Ordinance No. 122, 2021.
The purpose of this item is the First Reading of an ordinance that extends the length of a
moratorium previously imposed through Ordinance No. 122, 2021, and further extended with
Ordinance No. 139, 2022, on two designated activities of state interest. The proposed Ordinance
extends the length of the existing moratorium for three months beyond March 31, 2022, or until
City Council adopts guidelines for the administration of the two designated activities. Extending
the moratorium allows staff to reengage with stakeholders and develop policy decision points for
Council’s consideration along with first reading of the version-three 1041 regulations, May 2,
2023.
Action Taken: Adopted on First Reading.
7. First Reading of Ordinance No. 034, 2023, Making Supplemental Appropriations from the
Colorado Water Conservation Board Grant and Water Fund Reserves and Authorizing
Transfers of Appropriations for the Water Efficiency Plan Update.
The purpose of this item is to support updating the City’s Water Efficiency Plan by end of 2024
by:
●Appropriating $160,000 of unanticipated grant revenue, awarded by the Colorado Water
Conservation Board, to the Water Fund
● Appropriating $65,795 from the Water Fund reserves
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● Utilizing matching funds in the amount of $126,705 from existing 2023 appropriations into this
new grant project
Action Taken: Adopted on First Reading.
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 035, 2023, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
Agreements, Conveyances, and Other Documents to Incorporate the Spring Cañon Waste
Way Ditch.
The purpose of this item is to approve the City’s conveyance of its 2/12ths fractional ownership
of the Spring Cañon Waste Way Ditch (Ditch) to a newly formed and incorporated Spring Cañon
Wasteway Ditch Company (Ditch Company), and thereby receive 2/12ths share of the Ditch
Company. This item would also authorize the City Manager to execute related agreements
needed to form the Ditch Company. This administrative restructuring of the Ditch and water right
ownership will allow for a variety of efficiencies including easier shareholder transfers, providing
a single point of contact, and improving coordination of Ditch maintenance.
Action Taken: Adopted on First Reading.
9. Resolution 2023-024 Adopting the Water Quality Management Policy for City-Owned Lakes
and Stormwater Basins in the Growth Management Area.
The lakes and stormwater basins (together, “urban lakes”) that the City owns are important
resources that provide a range of benefits to the Fort Collins community. There are significant
challenges associated with managing water quality in the City’s urban lakes. A project team has
been working over the last two years to address these challenges by developing the City of Fort
Collins Urban Lakes Water Quality Management Policy (“Policy”) and associated Guidance
Document (“Guidance”). The Policy provides a framework for the City’s water quality operational
and management decisions for its urban lakes and the Guidance provides technical resources to
assist City staff with implementing the Policy. Development of the Policy and Guidance were
informed by feedback received as part of an extensive stakeholder engagement process, and the
Water Commission, Land Conservation and Stewardship Board, Natural Resources Advisory
Board, and Parks and Recreation Board have formally recommended that City Council adopt the
Policy.
Action Taken: Adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
J) ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Action Taken: Approved Recommended Actions on Items 1-2 and 4-8, 7-0.
K) CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP (This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on
items adopted or approved on the Consent Calendar.)
L) STAFF REPORTS
M) COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
N) CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INDIVIDUAL
DISCUSSION
Item 3 was considered at this time and all three ordinances were adopted on Second Reading 7-0.
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O) CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PLANNED FOR DISCUSSION
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 026, 2023, Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue
Received Through City Give for The Gardens on Spring Creek for General Operations as
Designated by the Donor.
The purpose of this Ordinance, adopted 5-1 (Nay: Ohlson) on First Reading on February 21,
2023, is to request appropriation of $100,000 in philanthropic revenue received through City Give
for The Gardens on Spring Creek for general operations as designated by the donor.
In 2019, City Give, a formalized enterprise-wide initiative was launched to create a transparent,
non-partisan governance structure for the acceptance and appropriations of charitable gifts.
Action Taken: Adopted on Second Reading 6-1. (Nay: Ohlson)
11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 031, 2023 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves for a
Capital Contribution of $1,000,000 for Construction of a New Public Terminal Facility at the
Northern Colorado Regional Airport.
The purpose of this Ordinance, adopted 5-1 (Nay: Ohlson) on First Reading on February 21,
2023, is to appropriate an anticipated $1,000,000 capital contribution for the construction of a new
public terminal facility (Project) at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport (Airport). Total Project
costs are estimated to be $25,000,000, and this Ordinance’s adoption by the end of February
helps to secure the anticipated $21,000,000 of federal funding. At the suggestion of the Council
Finance Committee, staff has developed a series of performance indicators to use as terms and
conditions of the City contribution.
The Ordinance has been revised between first and second reading to add a new sixth recital
listing the performance indicators for the Project that City staff identified. These indicators were
not explicitly included in the changes to the Ordinance read into the record at first reading and
approved by Council. These performance indicators are: (i) the Project achieve LEED Silver
building certification; (ii) the Project include a public art commitment at 1% of the non-federal
funding; (iii) the terminal’s carbon footprint be no greater than 198 metric tons of carbon dioxide
equivalent; (iv) the terminal have enhanced accessibility; and (v) the Airport achieve by 2028 no
less than 33,000 bus or air passengers annually utilizing the terminal.
Action Taken: Adopted on Second Reading 5-2. (Nays: Francis, Ohlson)
12. Appeal of Planning and Zoning Commission Approval of 636 Castle Ridge Court Group
Home Project Development Plan/Final Development Plan.
The purpose of this quasi-judicial item is to consider an appeal of the Planning and Zoning
Commission’s decision on December 15, 2022, approving the Castle Ridge Group Home
combined Project Development Plan/Final Development Plan (#FDP220013 or “FDP”) located at
636 Castle Ridge Court. Two Notices of Appeal were filed, the first on December 21, 2022, and
second on December 28, 2022, alleging that the Planning and Zoning Commission failed to
properly interpret and apply relevant provisions of the Land Use Code and failed to conduct a fair
hearing.
Action Taken: All appeals denied 7-0.
P) OTHER BUSINESS
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OB 1. Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances and/or resolutions by
Councilmembers.
(Three or more individual Councilmembers may direct the City Manager and City Attorney to
initiate and move forward with development and preparation of resolutions and ordinances
not originating from the Council's Policy Agenda or initiated by staff.)
Q) ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 12:58 a.m.
Every regular Council meeting will end no later than midnight, except that: (1) any item of business
commenced before midnight may be concluded before the meeting is adjourned and (2) the Council
may, at any time prior to adjournment, by majority vote, extend a meeting beyond midnight for the
purpose of considering additional items of business. Any matter that has been commenced and is still
pending at the conclusion of the Council meeting, and all matters for consideration at the meeting that
have not yet been considered by the Council, will be deemed continued to the next regular Council
meeting, unless Council determines otherwise.
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