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City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 2, 2024 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
Melanie Potyondy, District 4
Kelly Ohlson, District 5
City Council Chambers
300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins
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Carrie Daggett Kelly DiMartino Delynn Coldiron
City Attorney City Manager City Clerk
PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
5:00 PM
A) PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PP 1. Declaring the Month of July 2024 as Park and Recreation Month.
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
B) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D) ROLL CALL
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
G) PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY TOPICS OR ITEMS OR COMMUNITY EVENTS
(Including requests for removal of items from Consent Calendar for individual discussion.)
Individuals may comment regarding any topics of concern, whether or not included on this agenda.
Comments regarding land use projects for which a development application has been filed should be
submitted in the development review process** and not to Council.
• Those who wish to speak are required to sign up using the online sign-up system available at
www.fcgov.com/council-meeting-participation-signup/
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• Each speaker will be allowed to speak one time during public comment. If a speaker comments on
a particular agenda item during general public comment, that speaker will not also be entitled to speak
during discussion on the same agenda item.
• All speakers will be called to speak by the presiding officer from the list of those signed up. After
everyone signed up is called on, the presiding officer may ask others wishing to speak to identify
themselves by raising their hand (in person or using the Raise Hand option on Zoom), and if in person
then will be asked to move to one of the two lines of speakers (or to a seat nearby, for those who are
not able to stand while waiting).
• The presiding officer will determine and announce the length of time allowed for each speaker.
• Each speaker will be asked to state their name and general address for the record, and, if their
comments relate to a particular agenda item, to identify the agenda item number. Any written
comments or materials intended for the Council should be provided to the City Clerk.
• A timer will beep one time and turn yellow to indicate that 30 seconds of speaking time remain and
will beep again and turn red when a speaker’s time has ended.
[**For questions about the development review process or the status of any particular development,
consult the City's Development Review Center page at https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview, or
contact the Development Review Center at 970.221.6760.]
H) PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
I) COUNCILMEMBER REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar is intended to allow Council to spend its time and energy on the important
items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Agenda items pulled
from the Consent Calendar by either Council or the City Manager will be considered separately under
their own Section, titled “Consideration of Items Removed from Consent Calendar for Individual
Discussion.” Items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved by Council with one vote. The
Consent Calendar consists of:
• Ordinances on First Reading that are routine;
• Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine;
• Those of no perceived controversy;
• Routine administrative actions.
1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting.
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2024 regular meeting.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 080, 2024, Amending Ordinance No. 107, 2023, and
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves Designated for Fire Services in the Fire Protection
Capital Expansion Fund for Payment to the Poudre Fire Authority to be Used to Pay for a
New Headquarters Building.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 18, 2024, appropriates and
reappropriates funds from the Fire Protection Capital Expansion Fund and transfer funds to
Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) for purchase of a new Headquarters Building.
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3. First Reading of Ordinance No. 083, 2024, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
Redlight Camera Fund Within the General Fund for Additional Staffing for Municipal Court
and City Attorney’s Office to Support the Increased Police Enforcement Cases.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $179,122 from the Redlight Camera Fund to add
additional staffing for Municipal Court (1 full time equivalent [FTE]) and the City Attorney’s Office
Prosecution Team (2 FTE’s) to support the Traffic Safety initiative and the increased number of
enforcement cases that are already occurring. This new staffing will handle increases in police
enforcement cases and is in addition to the request for the Automated Vehicle Identification
Systems (AVIS) and speed corridors item also being presented to Council on July 2, 2024.
4. First Reading of Ordinance No. 084, 2024, Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue Received
Through City Give for the Lincoln Center, Cultural Services.
The purpose of this item is to request and appropriation of $12,500 in philanthropic revenue
designated for the Lincoln Center, Cultural Services designated as a Sponsorship.
5. First Reading of Ordinance No. 085, 2024, Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue Received
Through City Give for the Community Development and Neighborhood Services 2024
AARP Community Challenge.
The purpose of this item is to request an appropriation of $20,000 in philanthropic revenue
received through City Give for Neighborhood Services, Community Development and
Neighborhood Services, Planning, Development & Transportation to support healthy outcomes
for residents’ homes through three, one-day, homeowner workshops at Skyline, North College,
and Harmony Village mobile home communities.
6. First Reading of Ordinance No. 086, 2024, Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue Received
Through City Give for NextGen, Volunteer Services.
The purpose of this item is to request an appropriation of $20,000 in philanthropic revenue
received through City Give for the designated support of NextGen, Volunteer Services.
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.
7. Items Relating to the Repeal and Reenactment of Certain Ordinances.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 087, 2024, Repealing Ordinance No. 074, 2024, and Making
Supplemental Appropriations in the Community Development Block Grant Fund.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 088, 2024, Repealing Ordinance No. 075, 2024, and Making
Supplemental Appropriations in the HOME Investments Partnerships Grant Fund.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 089, 2024, Repealing Ordinance No. 076, 2024, and Making
Supplemental Appropriation for the Charter Review Council Priority from General Fund Reserves.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 090, 2024, Repealing Ordinance No. 077, 2024, and
Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue Received Through City Give for the Cultural Community
Program Through Cultural Services.
E. First Reading of Ordinance No. 091, 2024, Repealing Ordinance No. 078, 2024, and
Appropriating Prior Year Philanthropic Revenue Reserves Received by City Give for the 9/11
Memorial at Spring Park.
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F. First Reading of Ordinance No. 092, 2024, Repealing Ordinance No. 079, 2024, and Making a
Supplemental Appropriation and Authorizing Transfer of Appropriations for The Gardens on
Spring Creek Internship Program.
Due to a publication error, staff requests Council repeal each Ordinance as they were adopted on
June 18, 2024. These Ordinances were unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 4, 2024.
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 093, 2024, Calling a Special Election to be Held in
Conjunction with the November 5, 2024, Larimer County General Election.
The purpose of this item is to call a Special Municipal Election to be held in conjunction with the
November 5, 2024, Larimer County Coordinated Election, and to preserve the opportunity for
Council to place initiated or referred issues on the November ballot.
9. Resolution 2024-081 Approving the 2024 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.
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 2024 property taxes payable in 2025 to the City and to all other affected taxing
entities.
10. Items Relating to the Appointment and Reappointment of Assistant Municipal Court
Judges.
A. Resolution 2024-082 Reappointing Brandi Nieto as an Assistant Municipal Judge of the Fort
Collins Municipal Court and Authorizing the Execution of an Employment Agreement.
B. Resolution 2024-083 Reappointing Kristin Brown as an Assistant Municipal Judge of the Fort
Collins Municipal Court and Authorizing the Execution of an Employment Agreement.
C. Resolution 2024-084 Reappointing Sarah Simchowitz as an Assistant Municipal Judge of the
Fort Collins Municipal Court and Authorizing the Execution of an Employment Agreement.
D. Resolution 2024-085 Appointing John William Sierra as an Assistant Municipal Judge of the
Fort Collins Municipal Court and Authorizing the Execution of an Employment Agreement.
E. Resolution 2024-086 Appointing Laura Hinojos as an Assistant Municipal Judge of the Fort
Collins Municipal Court and Authorizing the Execution of an Employment Agreement.
F. Resolution 2024-087 Appointing Whitney Stark as an Assistant Municipal Judge of the Fort
Collins Municipal Court and Authorizing the Execution of an Employment Agreement.
G. Resolution 2024-088 Appointing Linda Cooke as an Assistant Municipal Judge of the Fort
Collins Municipal Court and Authorizing the Execution of an Employment Agreement.
H. Resolution 2024-089 Appointing Jana Kaspar as an Assistant Municipal Judge of the Fort
Collins Municipal Court and Authorizing the Execution of an Employment Agreement.
The purpose of this item is to reappoint three Assistant Municipal Judges and to appoint five new
Assistant Municipal Judges for the Fort Collins Municipal Court. The City Charter provides for the
appointment of judges of the Municipal Court for two-year terms. Chief Judge Jill A. Hueser
recommends that John William Sierra, Laura Hinojos, Whitney Stark, Linda Cooke, and J ana
Kaspar be appointed as Assistant Municipal Judges, and that Brandi Nieto, Kristin Brown and
Sarah Simchowitz be reappointed as Assistant Municipal Judges to serve in the absence of the
Chief Judge.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
J) ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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 - None
M) COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
N) CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INDIVIDUAL
DISCUSSION
O) CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PLANNED FOR DISCUSSION
The method of debate for discussion items is as follows:
• Mayor introduced the item number and subject; asks if formal presentation will be made by staff
• Staff presentation (optional)
• Mayor requests public comment on the item (three minute limit for each person)
• Council questions of staff on the item
• Council motion on the item
• Council discussion
• Final Council comments
• Council vote on the item
Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Mayor, to ensure
all have an opportunity to speak. The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and the light will
turn yellow. It will buzz again at the end of the speaker’s time.
11. Items Relating to Residential Occupancy Ordinance.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 081, 2024, Amending the Land Use Code of the City of Fort
Collins to Remove Residential Occupancy Limitations.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 082, 2024, Amending the Code of the City of Fort Collins to
Conform with the Removal of Residential Occupancy Limitations from the Land Use Code.
These Ordinances, adopted on First Reading by a vote of 5-1 (Nays: Councilmember Ohlson,
Absent: Mayor Arndt), consider adoption of changes to the City’s Land Used Code and Municipal
Code to comply with House Bill 24-1007, which prohibits residential occupancy limits based on
familial relationship.
12. Items Relating to a City Initiated Charter Amendment Relating to Elections.
A. Possible Public Hearing and Motion(s) Regarding Protest(s) of Ballot Language.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 094, 2024, Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors of
the City of Fort Collins Proposed Amendments to Article VIII of the City Charter Relating to
Elections.
The purpose of this item is to set ballot language regarding proposed amendments to Article VIII
of the City Charter relating to election provisions.
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Any protest of the proposed ballot language must be received no later than Monday, July 1, 2024,
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.
13. Items Relating to a City Initiated Charter Amendment Relating to Recall.
A. Possible Public Hearing and Motion(s) Regarding Protest(s) of Ballot Language.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 095, 2024, Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors of
the City of Fort Collins Repealing and Reenacting Article IX of the City Charter Relating to Recall.
The purpose of this item is to set ballot language regarding proposed amendments to Article IX
of the City Charter relating to recall provisions.
Any protest of the proposed ballot language must be received no later than Monday, July 1, 2024,
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.
14. Items Relating to a City Initiated Charter Amendment Relating to Initiative and Referendum.
A. Possible Public Hearing and Motion(s) Regarding Protest(s) of Ballot Language.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 096, 2024, Submitting to a Vote of the Registered Electors of
the City of Fort Collins Repealing and Reenacting Article X of the City Charter Relating to Initiative
and Referendum.
The purpose of this item is to set ballot language regarding proposed amendments to Article X of
the City Charter relating to initiative and referendum provisions.
Any protest of the proposed ballot language must be received no later than Monday, July 1, 2024,
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.
15. Items related to Traffic Safety Initiative – Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS)
Corridors.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 097, 2024, Amending the Fort Collins Traffic Code to Implement
a New Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS) to Replace the Previously-Approved AVIS
to Support the Traffic Safety Initiative.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 098, 2024, Designating Speed Corridors Pursuant to Fort
Collins Traffic Code Section 1106.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 099, 2024, Making Supplemental Appropriations to Support
Additional Staffing and Expenses for Implementation of the Automated Vehicle Identification
System Traffic Safety Initiative.
The purpose of this item is to recommend a proposal from Police Services and Planning,
Development and Transportation (PDT), supported by the City Attorney's Office (CAO), and
Municipal Court. This proposal stems from recent changes to Colorado law related to the
expanded use of unmanned speed enforcement with Automated Vehicle Identification Systems
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(AVIS), on sections of roadways designated by the Council as speed corridors. The initiative's
primary goal is to promote traffic safety through speed enforcement and supports Vision Zero, the
Council's goal of eliminating Fort Collins roadway fatalities and reducing injury crashes.
16. Resolution 2024-090 Adopting Amended Rules of Procedure Governing the Conduct of
City Council Meetings and Council Work Sessions.
The purpose of this item is to consider updates to the Council Meeting Rules of Procedure that
ensure the public has the opportunity to speak on all agenda items, provide general public
comment, and allow the Council to effectively execute the business of the City. The update to the
Meeting Rules also includes alignment to Ordinance No. 39, 2024 and clarification as to the
purposes of staff, community and Council reports.
P) OTHER BUSINESS
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.)
OB 2. Consideration of a motion to cancel the Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Regular Council
meeting:
“I move, pursuant to City Code Section 2-28(a), that Council cancel its regular meeting on
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, due to Neighborhood Night Out."
Q) ADJOURNMENT
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.
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 advance notice. Requests for interpretation at a meeting should be made by noon the day
before.
A solicitud, 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 aviso previo cuando sea
posible. Las solicitudes de interpretación en una reunión deben realizarse antes del mediodía del día
anterior.