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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - Full - Legislative Review Committee - 01/21/2014 - City Manager’s Office City Hall 300 LaPorte Ave. PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6505 970.224.6107 - fax fcgov.com Legislative Review Committee Agenda January 21, 2014, 4:00 p.m. City Manager’s Conference Room 1. Approval of minutes from November 5, 2013 meeting 2. Consider New Bills – State Legislature (recommended position in italics) HB14-1002 Water Infrastructure Natural Disaster Grant Fund – Support HB14-1004 CDPS Emergency Management Entities and Disaster Assistance – Oppose HB14-1007 Prohibit Ag Burning Fire Danger and Restrict Fireworks – Support HB14-1011 Advanced Industry Economic Development Funding – Support HB14-1012 Advanced Industry Investment Income Tax Credit – Support HB14-1013 Advanced Industries Workforce Development Program – Support HB14-1017 Expand Availability Of Affordable Housing – Support HB14-1038 Tastings Alcohol Beverages Other Manufacturers – Oppose unless amended HB14-1064 Severance Tax Distribution To Local Gov Limits Oil & Gas – Oppose HB14-1077 Raise Cap Oil Gas Conservation & Environmental Response Fund – Support HB14-1087 Prohibit Collective Bargaining Public Employees – Oppose HB14-1105 Tax Exempt Gas Sales Between Gov Entities – Support HB14-1122 Keep Legal Marijuana From Those Under 21- Support HB14-1132 Hours Alcohol Sales On-premises Consumption – Support SB14-002 Safe2tell Program In Department Of Law – Support SB14-007 County General Fund For Road & Bridge Flood Damage – Support SB14-009 Disclose Separate Ownership Mineral Estate – Support SB14-022 Community Development Financial Institutions – Support SB14-045 Responsibility Local Officials Wildland Fire Management – Oppose SB14-046 Local Firefighter Safety Grant Program – Support 3. Review other General Assembly activity 4. Other business Review Legislative Breakfast National League of Cities planning Discussion: o 25-17-104 - Local government preemption. No unit of local government shall require or prohibit the use or sale of specific types of plastic materials or products or restrict or mandate containers, packaging, or labeling for any consumer products. City Manager’s Office City Hall 300 LaPorte Ave. PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6505 970.224.6107 - fax fcgov.com Legislative Review Committee Agenda Meeting Notes November 5, 2013, 4:00 p.m. City Manager’s Conference Room Present: Wade Troxell, Councilmember; Lisa Poppaw, Councilmember; Ross Cunniff, Councilmember; Wendy Williams, Assistant City Manager; Steve Roy, City Attorney; Dan Weinheimer, Legislative Policy Manager Absent: None Guests: Dale Adamy; Kevin Jones, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce Councilmember Troxell called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm. Adoption of the minutes from the October 8, 2013 meeting were moved for approval by Councilmember Cunniff and seconded by Councilmember Troxell. Minutes were adopted without amendment. Dan Weinheimer started with a review of the Legislative Policy Agenda document, noting that it was scheduled for consideration at the November 19 City Council Meeting. On page 28 of the document, Councilmember Cunniff recommended striking a sentence that editorialized the City's position on marijuana. On page 21 the LRC discussed Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) and whether it was necessary to include an extension of staff review of CORA requests from 3 to 5 days. Wendy Williams indicated that staff would like more time because the CORA process often puts a burden on staff resources. Dan mentioned that the LRC had previously discussed whether additional time could be requested in the existing statute and may be more of an administrative solution. Councilmember Cunniff expressed that he was ok to leave the language in the Legislative Policy Agenda with that explanation. On page 14 under environmental health Councilmember Cunniff noted a typo in the strategic objective. Councilmember Troxell commented on the overall Legislative Policy Agenda that it is meant to be a guidance document for advocacy. He further asked for comments from the two guests. Kevin James said that in his review the document 2 seemed balanced and representative. He noted that he liked highlighting economic development. On page 19 under home rule authority, Councilmember Troxell asked whether the citation of Article XX of the Colorado Constitution meant that it was Article Twenty or was left blank. Dan said that he would check to confirm but thought that it was Article Twenty (20). The LRC reviewed the items related to the Colorado Municipal League (CML) Policy Committee meeting held on October 18. Councilmember Cunniff asked about item #8 concerning approving staff discretion to oppose mandated adoption of building codes within the wildland urban interface (WUI) as listed on the meeting agenda summary dated October 21. He asked whether consideration of any bills on the WUI would have a negative impact on Poudre Fire Authority relative to High Park Fire-like incidents. Wendy Williams responded that the Legislative Policy Agenda provides latitude to address Council (and PFA) concerns about any WUI-related legislation. Councilmember Troxell provided Dale Adamy an opportunity to ask a question. Dale asked Dan Weinheimer about the input from City Boards and Commissions in the development of the Legislative Policy Agenda. Dan noted that following Councilmember Poppaw's request he had distributed the draft Legislative Policy Agenda and 2014 Legislative Priorities to each Board or Commission Chair and Vice-chair. He said that in addition to providing copies that he'd made presentations upon request of a couple boards. He summarized the input from the Boards and Commissions as constructive but minimal. Councilmember Cunniff moved that the LRC approve the Legislative Policy Agenda and recommend it to City Council. Councilmember Troxell seconded this motion. The LRC voted unanimously to approve the Legislative Policy Agenda. Councilmember Troxell moved on to a review of the 2014 Legislative Priorities. Dan stated that this document has been altered to include photos and additional background information to make it more attractive and user friendly. Wendy Williams said that this format will also allow an easier sharing among community stakeholder groups and interested parties to foster partnerships on key Fort Collins priorities. The discussion of the LRC revolved around the content and appearance of the Priorities document. Councilmember Cunniff recommended some improvements to the photos used in order to better convey the connection to Fort Collins. Councilmember Troxell agreed and sought to ensure that photos help the reader understand issues within the text of the document and that they are photos from within Fort Collins. Dale Adamy asked whether this document would be posted 3 on the internet, Dan replied that the intention was to post both the Legislative Policy Agenda and the 2014 Priorities on the City's website. Councilmember Troxell recommended that the 2014 Legislative Priorities be included as a supportive document in the City Council Agenda Packet. He said that this document did not need to be approved by City Council but would be a useful reference document. Dan briefed the LRC on potential 2014 legislation that the City has been involved in to date. He highlighted Emerald Ash Borer, Black-footed Ferrets and urban agriculture incentive zones. Dan distributed the 2014 LRC meeting dates to Councilmembers. He noted that the calendar includes more meetings early in the General Assembly Session to facilitate going through the flurry of bills introduced early in the session. The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 pm. Updated: January 16, 2014 Bill #Short Title City Position Date Intro'd 1st Committee 2nd Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading 1st Committee 2nd Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading First House Repass Conf. Cmte Governor HB14-1002 Water Infrastructure Natural Disaster Grant Fund Support 1/8 Ag HB14-1004 CDPS Emergency Mgmt Entities & Disaster Assistance Oppose 1/8 J HB14-1007 Prohibit Ag Burning Fire Danger & Restrict Fireworks Support 1/8 LG HB14-1011 Advanced Industry Economic Development Funding Support 1/8 BL HB14-1012 Advanced Industry Investment Income Tax Credit Support 1/8 F Ap HB14-1013 Advanced Industries Workforce Development Program Support 1/8 BL HB14-1017 Expand Availability Of Affordable Housing Oppose unless Amended 1/8 LG HB14-1038 Tastings Alcohol Beverages Other Manufacturers Oppose unless Amended 1/8 BL HB14-1064 Sev Tax Distribution To Local Gov Limits Oil & Gas Oppose 1/8 LG Ap HB14-1077 Raise Cap Oil Gas Conservation & Env Response Fund Support 1/9 F HB14-1087 Prohibit Collective Bargaining Public Employees Oppose 1/13 SA HB14-1105 Tax Exempt Gas Sales Between Gov Entities Support 1/15 T HB14-1122 Keep Legal Marijuana From Those Under 21 Support 1/15 J HB14-1132 Hours Alcohol Sales On-premises Consumption Support 1/16 LG SB14-002 Safe2tell Program In Department Of Law Support 1/8 Ed SB14-007 County General Fund For Road & Bridge Flood Damage Support 1/8 LG SB14-009 Disclose Separate Ownership Mineral Estate Support 1/8 J 1/15 SB14-017 Limit Use Of Ag Water For Lawn Irrigation Oppose 1/8 Ag SB14-022 Community Development Financial Institutions Support 1/8 F SB14-045 Responsibility Local Officials Wildland Fire Mgmt Oppose 1/8 SA SB14-046 Local Firefighter Safety Grant Program Support 1/9 LG City of Fort Collins Legislative Tracking General Assembly Session 2014 First House Second House Bill #Short Title City Position Date Intro'd 1st Committee 2nd Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading 1st Committee 2nd Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading First House Repass Conf. Cmte Governor City positions Bill Action Summary Scheduled for action (yellow) Support (green)Legislative committee action not scheduled (no fill) Oppose (red) Amend (blue) Monitor (no fill) Committee Abbreviations Ag = agriculture and natural resources committee Ap = appropriations committee J = judiciary committee BL = Business, labor and econ development committee LG = local government committee Ed = education committee SA = state, veterans and military affairs committee CC = conference committee Trans = transportation committee F = finance committee UA = upon adjournment HE = health care and environment committeee UR = upon recess Bill waiting 2nd/3rd reading or not calendared (no fill) Bill signed by Governor (green) Bill no longer active (gray) Bill passed, date of action (green) First House Second House Bill scheduled in committee of reference (yellow) Bill status Legislative committee action scheduled, date and time (yellow) Bill postponed indefinitely or lost, date of action (red) Bill did not go on to second committee or no action required (black)