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Legislative Review Committee Agenda
Meeting Notes
March 1, 2016, 4:30 p.m.
Commons Conference Room
Present: Gino Campana, Councilmember; Ross Cunniff, Councilmember; Ray Martinez,
Councilmember; Carrie Daggett, City Attorney; Wendy Williams, Assistant City Manager; Dan
Weinheimer, Legislative Policy Manager
Absent: None
Guests: Chief Tom Demint, Poudre Fire Authority; Kevin Jones, Fort Collins Area Chamber of
Commerce
The meeting came to order at 4:03 pm.
Councilmember Martinez moved approval of the February 16, 2016 minutes and Councilmember
Cunniff seconded. Minutes were adopted without amendment.
Chief Demint provided information on HB16-1088, which was amended to reflect compromise
between stakeholders. He stated that the Colorado Municipal League is supportive of the
amended language.
x HB16-1088 is a bill that would allow a Fire Protection District Impact Fee on New
Development.LRC amended its position to adopt a support position.
Chief Demint also shared a copy of HB16-1283 for LRC consideration. This bill is intended to
Decrease Water Loss from Domestic Water Suppliers and is a concern for Poudre Fire. LRC
asked that staff circulate the bill for comment and consideration at the next LRC meeting.
Dan reviewed bills from the General Assembly. He shared that to date nearly 470 bills have been
introduced.
x HB16-1078 is a proposal that would provide Local Gov Employee Whistleblower
Protection. This bill was briefly discussed and LRC agreed this is impeding on the
city’s sovereignty. LRC adopted an oppose position as more information is gathered.
x HB16-1114 would Repeal Duplicate Reporting Requirements.LRC decided this is
a low priority for the city. LRC adopted a monitor position.
x HB16-1155 provides Controlled-access Highway As County Primary Road. Dan
explained that this would give counties the authority to grant or deny access to the
highway; and the placement of all traffic control signals, unless the municipality
obtains the county’s approval in writing. LRC adopted an oppose position.
x HB16-1231 pertains to Restricting The Use Of Red Light Cameras.LRC discussed
that this bill amends existing law on the use of red light cameras, and agreed that this
legislation would have no impact on the city. LRC adopted a monitor position.
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x HB16-1262 would permit a Law Enforcement Backg'd Check Employment Waiver.
This bill will allow the candidate’s previous law enforcement agency employers to
disclose all files pertaining to the applicant. LRC adopted a support position.
x HB16-1263 would enact a Racial Profiling Prohibition.Racial profiling by a peace
officer, under current law, is already prohibited; this bill updates the previously used
language. LRC adopted a monitor position.
x HB16-1264 would Ban Law Enforcement Use Of Chokehold. Fort Collins Police
Services has already banned the use of chokeholds by peace officers. LRC adopted a
monitor position.
x HB16-1265 is endeavoring to Expunge Arrest Records Based On Mistaken Identity.
This bill would require law enforcement agencies to file a petition to expunge the arrest
record of a person who was arrested as a result of mistaken identity. LRC adopted a
monitor position.
x SB16-067 creates a Broadband Personal Property Tax Exemption.Dan explained
that this bill does not specify new equipment or expansion of existing service. LRC
adopted an oppose position.
x SB16-080 creates Marijuana Grows Enclosed Space Requirements. This bill applies
the same legal definition of “enclosed, locked space” growing requirement used for
recreational marijuana for medical marijuana. LRC adopted a support position.
x SB16-129 would permit more Neutral Oversight Of Oil And Gas Activities. This
bill would change the language of a task force created by the Governor. LRC adopted a
support position.
Dan was asked to reach out to City staff to ensure that they provide feedback on bills for LRC to
consider. This point was very important to members as there were several bills discussed without
staff comments. LRC expressed a desire for more information from City staff.
LRC provided feedback on the February 19 legislative meeting. Comments included:
x Time of year was better - February works better than December
x Format was good
x Productive meeting
x Room layout was good – it was nice to see all participants
x By meeting in General Assembly session it was good chance to “fact check” and
respond to bills
x In the future, it would be helpful for LRC to determine the top 3-5 topics for discussion
and better control the discussion. Use the time for City priorities.
LRC briefly discussed the National League of Cities, Congressional Conference occurring in
March 6-9.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 pm.