HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-09/03/2024-RegularSeptember 3,2024
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS,COLORADO
Council-Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting —6:00 PM
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5:00 PM
A)PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PP 1.Declaring September 7,2024 as Lieutenant Colonel John Mosley Day.
PP 2.Declaring September 2024 as Hunger Action Month.
Mayor Pro Tern Emily Francis presented the above proclamations at 5:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
B)CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tern Emily Francis called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.in the City Council
Chambers at 300 Laporte Avenue,Fort Collins,Colorado,with hybrid participation available via the
City’s Zoom platform.
C)PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Emily Francis led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
D)ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Jeni Arndt —Remote
Mayor Pro Tern Emily Francis
Councilmember Melanie Potyondy
Councilmember Susan Gutowsky
Councilmember Julie Pignataro
Councilmember Tricia Canonico
Councilmember Kelly Ohlson
ABSENT
None
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Kelly DiMartino
City Attorney Carrie Daggett
City Clerk Delynn Coldiron
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E)CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Kelly DiMartino provided an overview of the agenda,including:
•No planned discussion items.
•An executive session is planned under Other Business.
•Work Session follows on Advancing Transit Initiatives after the regular meeting is adjourned.
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.)
Everyone was given two minutes to make comments.
Rachel Mirsky discussed the re-pavement of streets and damage to her vehicle caused by wet paint.
Mirsky shared frustration about the risk management process and claim denial.
Dani McCoy opposed the ordinance banning the retail sale of puppies and kittens and expressed
support for Pet City.McCoy stated this ordinance would put this company out of business and urged
Council to amend the ordinance to grandfather in Pet City as long as it remains licensed.
Rebecca Mosshart opposed the ordinance banning the retail sale of puppies and kittens and stated
she is a breeder who has worked with Pet City for more than a decade.Mosshart noted Pet City is
licensed and inspected by the State and stated it should be allowed to continue its business.Mosshart
urged Council to reconsider the ordinance and not force people to unreputable sources.
Shawn Alexander opposed the ordinance banning the retail sale of puppies and kittens stating
consumer rights are important,and this would take those away.Alexander stated this will eliminate
jobs and stated the City could be sued.
William Alexander opposed the ordinance banning the retail sale of puppies and kittens and expressed
fond memories of going to pet stores.Alexander stated jobs will be lost.
Adam Hirschhorn showed two videos related to Hewlett-Packard,advancing technology and
Israel/Palestine issues.
Leonard Keetley opposed the ordinance banning the retail sale of puppies and kittens stating it
constitutes the taking of a legal business.Additionally,Keetley stated this could drive sales
underground where things are not regulated.Keetley also spoke about the importance of consumers
having choice and asked Council to amend the ordinance to enable Pet City to continue retail sales.
Betty Keetley opposed the ordinance banning the retail sale of puppies and kittens stating consumers
should have a choice about where they can purchase pets.Keetley noted that Pet City is a licensed
business and should be able to continue and expressed concern about scams related to pet sales.
Keetley expressed concern that misinformation was being spread by shelters and others and urged
Council to consider an amendment to the ordinance.
Cherrie Trine spoke about the importance of putting pressure on the government regarding Palestine
and stated there will be a protest this Friday at 4:00 p.m.at Woodward.Trine highlighted the group
holding the protest,Veterans for Peace,which is protesting weapons being provided to Israel by
Woodward.
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Dustin Haworth,Colorado Springs Pet City owner,opposed the ordinance banning the retail sale of
puppies and kittens and requested Council to pull the item from the consent calendar to create an
exemption for Pet City in Fort Collins.Haworth stated that this would ensure transparency and help
prevent this activity from going underground.
Karen Kinnes opposed the ordinance banning the retail sale of puppies and kittens and urged Council
to add a clause that would grandfather retail sales for Pet City.Kinnes stated Pet City gets 90%of its
income from puppy sales and added that the City would lose sales tax revenue from this law.
Suzan Gregg discussed owning a business and spoke in favor of Pet City.Gregg stated Council
should not have the right to order the store to close if it does not have irrefutable evidence to prove
that Pet City is operating in illegal ways.
Kim Roberts stated she has two beautiful dogs she purchased from Pet City and commented on her
great experience with Pet City staff.Roberts compared that to the information received from a rescue
shelter and stated that dog bit her husband,growled at her children,and was not potty trained as
promised.
Kimberly Connor showed a Human Rights Watch clip related to the Israel/Palestine conflict describing
a recent International Court of Justice ruling showing that Israel was guilty of occupying Palestinian
territory and guilty of apartheid.Connor urged Council to do something at a local level to help stop
this and showed another video on occupation and related activities that were occurring.
Jens Larsen spoke in support of Pet City stating pet stores,such as the one he owns,deal only with
breeders that are licensed by the State.Additionally,Larsen noted the stores themselves are
regulated and stated people should have a choice as to where they purchase pets.
Kevin Flowers asked about the recent shooting at the Whitewater Park parking lot,graffiti in the area
and numerous nails that littered the area.Flowers also asked about camping that is occurring there
and stated people do not want to use the park due to safety issues.Flowers suggested additional
police presence,a 24-hour video camera,two-hour parking along Vine,and day use only signage for
the parking lot.
William Whitley expressed concern about the recent requirement that trash,recycling,and yard waste
bins be moved to curbside versus alleys and stated that mandate interferes with the concept of aging
in place.Whitley requested variances for properties that are better designed for alley pickup.
Rebecca Everette discussed the new bike lanes and related work done on Laporte Avenue and
expressed appreciation for the work that was done and for all involved.Everette thanked Council for
making decisions that prioritize the safety of the many over the convenience of a few and for thinking
about the future residents of the community.
Cohn Gerety discussed previous periodic involvement with the City’s Transportation Board,West
Central Area Plan,and Stadium Community Impact Committee.Gerety discussed his interest in urban
planning and commented on the City’s What Wheels Go Where survey and new speed cameras in
certain parts of the city.Gerety stated the City has failed at reducing car usage because of design
decisions.
Bree Maestas requested Council reconsider the ordinance banning the sale of puppies and kittens in
order to grandfather in Pet City.Maestas stated pet store bans do not work and cited data that the
number of puppy mills has not decreased at all over the past ten years.Maestas stated the
transparency provided by licensed pet stores is the best way to know where pets come from and
stated this ordinance strips consumers’rights.
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Ann Diaz requested Council reconsider the ordinance banning the sale of puppies and kittens and
discussed her poor experience with rescue dogs.Diaz discussed her positive experience with Pet
City and stated their goal was to ensure pets ended up with the right family rather than in a shelter.
Sabrina Herrick shared frustration about Councilmembers endorsing Gordon McLaughlin as District
Attorney.Herrick shared information about a specific case related to a student aid for disabled
children who ended up with 164 charges,noting her child was a victim.Herrick stated only 11 of the
164 counts were charged demonstrating that Mr.McLaughlin does not care about violent crime or the
disabled in the community.
Mary Oberlin shared frustration about the recently mandated single-hauler trash service and
expressed frustration that residents now have to change to curbside pickup versus alley pickup.
Ross Carpenter opposed the ordinance banning the retail sale of puppies and kittens.Carpenter
stated the main impact of the ordinance would be to shut down a business that has been here since
1973 resulting in the loss of sales tax revenue and the loss of jobs in the community.Carpenter urged
Council to reconsider the ordinance and commented on concerns about a politicized Council.
Alyssa Miller-Hurley spoke on behalf of the Pet Advocacy Network which is opposed to the ordinance
banning the sale of puppies and kittens.Miller-Hurley stated responsible pet stores and breeders are
highly regulated and stated shelters are often overcrowded because they bring in animals from other
states,often without proper documentation and history information.Miller-Hurley also requested
Council grandfather Pet City for retail sales.
Gregg Kinnes asked Council to pause and think about the ordinance banning the retail sales of
puppies and kittens in Fort Collins.Kinnes stated it was based on input from people who want Council
to believe breeders abuse and mistreat dogs,which has no connection to Pet City.
Brett Pavel stated that he got the first puppy sold at Pet City and added that he has since obtained
other dogs from the store,which he stated treats animals and people well.Pavel urged Council to
respect those doing a good job with their business and allow them to stay.
Public comment closed at 7:05 p.m.
H)PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
Councilmember Ohlson asked about Kevin Flowers’concerns at the Whitewater Park and requested
detailed answers as to what is being done to address the issues in the area.City Manager DiMartino
replied she made note of the suggestions and will follow-up.
Councilmember Ohlson requested Cohn Gerety provide his thoughts and ideas to Council in writing.
Councilmember Canonico requested a staff response to Rachel Mirsky’s concerns about the paint on
her vehicle.Clair Goodwin,Safety and Risk Management Senior Manager,provided some
background information on the complaint and stated the claim was investigated,but these types of
claims are usually denied as they fall under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act.
Councilmember Ohlson requested staff follow-up with the third-party representative who spoke to
Mirsky to ensure proper language is being used.
Councilmember Gutowsky mentioned Rebecca Everette’s comments on the Laporte Avenue
improvements which has made the street so much safer.She commented on an accident in the area
that resulted in a young man being paralyzed when there were no sidewalks.
Councilmember Potyondy thanked the speakers and requested staff comment on the consolidated
hauling contract and how complaints are being managed,particularly as related to the alley versus
curb issue.City Manager DiMartino replied the hauler has converted to new natural gas trucks,which
are larger,and there is a need to evaluate the viability of using alleys for both safety and efficiency.
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She noted staff members are engaging to provide responses to all situations and stated there will be
an accommodation process for any individuals who cannot physically locate bins where they need to
be.
I)COUNCILMEMBER REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
No items were pulled.
J)CONSENT CALENDAR
1.Second Reading of Ordinance No.107,2024,Appropriating Unanticipated Philanthropic
Revenue Received by City Give for Various Programs and Services as Designated by the
Donors.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,appropriates
$58,120 in philanthropic revenue received through City Give.These miscellaneous gifts to various
City 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.
Adopted on Second Reading.
2.Second Reading of Ordinance No.108,2024,Authorizing Transfer of Appropriations for
the Affordable Housing and Planning and Development Process Improvement Project.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,transfers matching
funds in the amount of $55,000 from the Licensing,Permitting,and Code Enforcement operating
business unit to the non-lapsing grant business unit for the Affordable Housing Development
Review Process grant.On May 21,2024,City Council adopted Ordinance No.059,2024,
appropriating the $200,000 awarded to the City by the State Department of Local Affairs (DOLA).
Adopted on Second Reading.
3.Second Reading of Ordinance No.109,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations of New
Revenue in the 2050 Tax Park Rec Transit OCF Fund for Consulting Work Contributing to
the Transfort Optimization Study.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,appropriates 2050
Transit Tax Reserves for additional consulting work for the Transfort Optimization Study.
Adopted on Second Reading.
4.Second Reading of Ordinance No.110,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations of
Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the Transit Services Fund and New Revenue From the
2050 Tax Parks Rec Transit OCF Fund for Transfort Consulting Work Related to the West
Elizabeth Corridor.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,appropriates
unanticipated grant funding and 2050 Transit Tax Reserves for additional consulting work for
West Elizabeth design work.
Adopted on Second Reading.
5.Second Reading of Ordinance No.111,2024,Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
Parking Services Fund for Parking Structure Maintenance,Parking Planning,and Safety.
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This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,enables the City to
appropriate Civic Center Parking Structure (CCPS)reserve funds and Parking Services reserve
funds.The funds will be used for the completion of maintenance projects and for increased
security costs.If approved,this item will:1)appropriate $1,200,000 in CCPS Reserve funds and
2)appropriate $395,000 from Parking Services reserves.
Adopted on Second Reading.
6.Second Reading of Ordinance No.112,2024,Making a Supplemental Appropriation from
the U.S.Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant in
support of the Edora Pool and Ice Center Lighting System Replacement Project.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,supports the Edora
Pool and Ice Center Lighting System Replacement Project by appropriating $206,680 of
unanticipated revenue from the DOE.The City received formula funds under the U.S.Department
of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (“EECBG”)program.The City was
required to apply under the EECBG’s voucher program,specifically to demonstrate the beneficial
use of funds in replacing the fluorescent lighting system in both ice rinks at Edora Pool and Ice
Center (“EPIC”)with an energy efficient LED lighting system.
Adopted on Second Reading.
7.Second Reading of Ordinance No.113,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations from
Prior Year Reserves and Developer Contributions and Authorizing Transfers of
Appropriations for the College Avenue-Trilby Road Intersection Improvements Project and
Related Art in Public Places.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,provides
supplemental appropriations for the College Avenue-Trilby Road Intersection Improvements
Project (Project).The funds will be used for construction of improvements at the intersection of
South College Avenue and Trilby Road.If approved this item will appropriate the following ultimate
amounts as designated:1)$11,781 from a payment-in-lieu (PIL)to the City from a development
contribution to construction;2)$900,000 from Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF)
reserves;3)$600,000 from Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)Arterial Intersection
Improvements reserves;4)$119 (1%of PIL)from a PIL to the City from a development
contribution to construction to the Art in Public Places (APP)program;5)$8,820 (0.8%of TCEF
Project contribution)from TCEF reserves to the APP program;and 6)$180 (0.2%of TCEF Project
contribution)for maintenance of art from the Transportation Services fund reserves to the APP
program.
Adopted on Second Reading.
8.Second Reading of Ordinance No.114,2024,Authorizing Transfer of Appropriations from
the South Timberline Mail Creek Trail Underpass Project to the South Timberline Corridor
Project.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,reappropriates
funding from the South Timberline Mail Creek Trail Underpass project (“Underpass”)to the South
Timberline Corridor project (“Corridor”).No new funding will be appropriated.
Adopted on Second Reading.
9.Second Reading of Ordinance No.115,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations of Prior
Year Reserves from Developer Contributions and Authorizing Transfers for the Future Vine
and Timberline Overpass Project and Related Art in Public Places.
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This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,appropriates
development payment-in-lieu (PIL)funds for the Vine and Timberline Overpass Project (Project).
The funds will be used for design services and grant application support services.If approved,
this item will:1)appropriate $273,361 received in 2016 as a development contribution to
construction by an adjacent development;and 2)appropriate $3,318 (1°o of PIL)from a PIL to
the City from a development contribution to construction to the Art in Public Places (APP)
program.
Adopted on Second Reading.
10.Second Reading of Ordinance No.116,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations of
Revenue from Developer Contributions and Authorizing Transfers for the Cordova Road
Right-of-Way Acquisition.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,appropriates
developer contribution funds for the City to acquire right-of-way for Cordova Road as provided in
the development agreement for The Landing at Lemay.If approved,this item will appropriate
$500,000 received in July as a development contribution for Cordova Road Right-of-Way
Acquisition.
Adopted on Second Reading.
11.Second Reading of Ordinance No.117,2024,Amending Chapters 12 and 19 of the Code of
the City of Fort Collins Regarding the Requirements for the Building Energy and Water
Scoring Program.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,amends City Code
Chapters 12 and 19 relating to the Building Energy and Water Scoring (BEWS)program.This
amendment would modify service requirements for municipal court citations issued under City
Code Section 12-207.This item does not add any new requirements for building owners.
Adopted on Second Reading.
12.Second Reading of Ordinance No.118,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations from
Grant Revenue and Prior Year Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for
the Laporte Avenue Multimodal Improvement Project and Related Art in Public Places.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,reappropriates
funding from the Laporte Bridges project (“Bridges”)to the Laporte Avenue Multimodal
Improvements Project (the “Project”),receive and appropriate Colorado Department of
Transportation (“CDOT”)funds,and provide supplemental appropriations to the Project.The
CDOT funds will be used for the construction of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (“RRFB”)
signal at Laporte Avenue and Impala Drive.If approved this item will:1)authorize the Mayor to
execute an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement (the “IGA”)for the Project with
CDOT;2)appropriate $49,500 of Highway Safety Improvement Program (“HSIP”)grant funds to
the Project;3)appropriate $330,500 from Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (“TCEF”)
reserves to the Project;4)appropriate $175,000 from Transportation Services Fund reserves to
the Project;5)reappropriate $517,000 from Bridges to the Project;6)appropriate $4,044 (0.8%
of TCEF and Transportation Services Project contribution)from TCEF reserves to the Art in Public
Places (“APP”)program;5)appropriate $1 ,01 1 (0.2%of TCEF and Transportation Services
Project contribution)for maintenance of art from the Transportation Services Fund Reserves to
the APP program.
Adopted on Second Reading.
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13.Second Reading of Ordinance No.119,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations from
Colorado Department of Transportation Revenue for the Intersection Improvements on US-
287 (College Avenue)Project.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,appropriates
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)revenue dedicated to infrastructure
improvements complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Adopted on Second Reading.
14.Second Reading of Ordinance No.120,2024,Authorizing the Conveyance to Larimer
County of a Conservation Easement and a Right of First Refusal on the Rocky Ridge
Property.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,authorizes an
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)with Larimer County for the Rocky Ridge Conservation
Project.The Project will conserve 484 acres in fee within the Wellington Community Separator.
The Ordinance will authorize the conveyance of a conservation easement and right of first refusal
on the property.
Adopted on Second Reading.
15.Second Reading of Ordinance No.121,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations of
Unanticipated Grant Revenue,Prior Year Reserves,and Authorizing Transfers for the
Poudre Water Supply Infrastructure Wildfire Ready Action Plan.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,supports Fort Collins
Utilities (Utilities)in developing a Wildfire Ready Action Plan (WRAP)in collaboration with the City
of Greeley (Greeley)and the Water Supply and Storage Company (WSSC).The WRAP will help
Utilities and its partners mitigate the vulnerability of water supplies and water supply infrastructure
in the upper Poudre and Michigan River watersheds to the threat of wildfire.Accordingly,pursuant
to Resolution No.2024-066,the City,Greeley,and WSSC entered into an agreement,dated May
21,2024,to coordinate their joint efforts related to funding and developing the WRAP.In addition,
the City has recently been awarded grant funding from the Colorado Water Conservation Board
(CWCB)through the Wildfire Ready Watershed Grant Program to assist in the development of a
WRAP.Once adopted,this resolution will authorize Utilities to enter into the Intergovernmental
Grant Agreement (IGGA)with the State of Colorado to receive funding to support the development
of the WRAP.The Ordinance will:1)appropriate the grant revenue from the State of Colorado;
2)appropriate monetary contributions from Greeley and WSSC;and 3)appropriate and authorize
transfers of Utilities grant match commitments.
Adopted on Second Reading.
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16.Second Reading of Ordinance No.122,2024,Designating the ChavezlAmbriz!Gonzales
Property,724 Martinez Street,Fort Collins,Colorado,as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant
to Fort Collins City Code Chapter 14.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2204,requests City
landmark designation for the ChavezlAmbriz/Gonzales Property at 724 Martinez Street.In
cooperation with the property owners,City staff and the Historic Preservation Commission
(Commission)have determined the property to be eligible for designation.The property is
significant under City Code 14-22(a)Standard 1,Events/Trends,for association with the early
sugar beet industry in Fort Collins,its social history,and its Hispanic history,as well as under
Standard 3,Design/Construction,as a rare example of adobe construction in Fort Collins and
including a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded addition.The owners are
requesting designation,which will provide protection of the property’s exterior and access to
financial incentives for owners to use for historic properties.
Adopted on Second Reading.
17.Second Reading of Ordinance No.123,2024,Amending Chapter 4 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins to Ban the Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats.
This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on August 20,2024,bans the retail sale
of dogs and cats from stores within Fort Collins city limits.
Adopted on Second Reading.
18.First Reading of Ordinance No.124,2024,Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the General
Fund and Authorizing Transfer of Appropriations to the Recreation Fund for the Purchase
of a Bus for Use by the Recreation Department’s Childcare Programs.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate funds designated for childcare projects to purchase a
full-size bus committed to Recreation Department’s childcare programs.
19.First Reading of Ordinance No.125,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriation from the
Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant for the Fort Collins Police Services
Property Crimes Unit.
The purpose of this item is to support the Fort Collins Police Services’Property Crimes Unit by
appropriating $50,000 of unanticipated grant revenue awarded by the Colorado State Patrol.
In July 2024 the Colorado State Patrol awarded Fort Collins Police Services $50,000 in capacity
as a partner agency of the Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement (BATTLE)Task Force.The
$50,000 award is under the BATTLE program’s FY25 cycle.These state funds will be used for
overtime pay for Fort Collins Police Services personnel to support multiagency and
multijurisdictional BATTLE operations to identify,interdict,investigate,enforce,and prosecute
motor vehicle theft-related crimes.
Adopted on First Reading.
20.First Reading of Ordinance No.126,2024,Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the General
Fund for the Grocery Tax Rebate Program.
The purpose of this item is to request an appropriation of $442,460 from General Fund reserves
to fulfill the FY2024 Grocery Tax Rebate Program rebate and personnel budget obligations.
Adopted on First Reading.
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21.First Reading of Ordinance No.127,2024,Appropriating Unanticipated Philanthropic
Revenue Received by City Give for Various Programs and Services as Designated by the
Donors.
The purpose of this item is to request an appropriation of $189,390 in philanthropic revenue
received through City Give.These miscellaneous gifts to various City 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.
Adopted on First Reading.
22.First Reading of Ordinance No.128,2024,Amending the City Plan Structure Plan Map in
Conformance with the East Mulberry Plan Update.
The purpose of this item is to update the Structure Plan Map following the recommended Place
Type changes outlined in the East Mulberry Plan.The proposed changes encompass
approximately 500 acres and reflect the changes previously presented and discussed with the
Planning and Zoning Commission leading up to the adoption of the East Mulberry Plan in
December 2023.Proposed changes are summarized in the following sections of this report and
do not deviate from what was included within the adopted version of the 2023 East Mulberry Plan.
Adopted on First Reading.
23.Items Relating to the William Neal Parkway and Ziegler Road Intersection Improvements.
A.Resolution 2024-1 08 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between
the City of Fort Collins,Colorado,and the Colorado Department of Transportation for the William
Neal and Ziegler Intersection Improvements Project.
B.First Reading of Ordinance No 129,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations and
Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the William Neal and Ziegler Intersection
Improvements Project and Related Art in Public Places.
The purpose of this item is to enable the City to receive and expend federal Transportation
Alternatives Program (“TAP”)funds and local funds for the William Neal and Ziegler Intersection
Improvements Project (the “Projecf’).The funds will be used to design and install an at-grade
bicycle and pedestrian crossing at the intersection of William Neal Parkway and Ziegler Road.It
is anticipated that a new at-grade crossing at this intersection will provide a safe crossing point
between the Rendezvous Trail and Rigden Farm to the west and the Poudre River Trail extension
and the future East Community Park to the east.
If approved,the item will:1)authorize the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement
(“IGA”)for the Project with the Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”);2)appropriate
$603,624 of TAP grant funds for the Project;3)move previously appropriated matching funds
from the Sustainable Funding 2050 Tax and Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)
Bicycle Program for the Project;and 4)appropriate funds to the Art in Public Places (APP)
program.
Resolution Adopted.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading.
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24.Items Relating to the Signal Upgrades Project.
A.Resolution 2024-109 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between
the City of Fort Collins and the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Signal Upgrades
Project.
B.First Reading of Ordinance No.130,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations of Prior Year
Reserves and Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Funds and Authorizing Transfers for
the Signal Upgrades Project and Related Art in Public Places.
The purpose of this item is to enable the City to receive and expend federal Highway Safety
Improvement Program (“HSIP”)funds and local funds for the Signal Upgrades Project (the
“Project’).The funds will be used to enhance and upgrade traffic signals at up to thirty-one
locations throughout the City.It is anticipated that the traffic signal upgrades will increase safety
and reduce crashes and injuries at these locations.
If approved,the item will:1)authorize the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement
(“IGA”)for the Project with the Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”);2)appropriate
$606,410 of HSIP grant funds for the Project;3)appropriate matching funds from the
Transportation Services funds reserves,4)move previously appropriated matching funds from
the Transportation Services fund for the Project;and 5)appropriate funds to the Art in Public
Places (“APP”)program.
Resolution Adopted.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading.
25.Items Relating to the Prairie Ridge Conservation Project.
A.Resolution 2024-110 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with
Larimer County and the City of Loveland to Partner on the Purchase of a 142-acre Property in the
Loveland Community Separator
B.First Reading of Ordinance No.131,2024,Authorizing the Conveyance of Property Rights
Relating to the Acquisition of Property in the Loveland Community Separator.
The purpose of this item is to authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)with Larimer
County and the City of Loveland for the Prairie Ridge Addition.The Project will conserve 142-
acres in fee adjacent to Prairie Ridge Natural Area in the Loveland Community Separator.The
Ordinance will authorize the conveyance of a conservation easement on the property and a
farming lease over the Prairie Ridge property.
Resolution Adopted.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading.
26.Items Relating to the Pedestrian Intersection Improvements Project.
A.Resolution 2024-111 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between
the City of Fort Collins and the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Pedestrian
Intersection Improvement Project.
B.First Reading of Ordinance No.132,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations and
Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the Pedestrian Intersection Improvements Project and
Related Art in Public Places.
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The purpose of this item is to enable the City to receive and expend federal Highway Safety
Improvement Program (“HSIP”)funds and local funds for the Pedestrian Intersection
Improvements Project (the “Project”).The funds will be used to design and install pedestrian
improvements at five locations.It is anticipated that these improvements will improve bicycle and
pedestrian safety by reducing crashes.
If approved,the item will:1)authorize the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement
(“IGA”)for the Project with the Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”);2)appropriate
$1,250,326 of HSIP grant funds for the Project;3)move previously appropriated matching funds
from the Community Capital Improvement Program (“CCIP”)Bicycle Program and Transportation
Services Fund for the Project;and 4)appropriate funds to the Art in Public Places (“APP”)
program.
Resolution Adopted.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading.
27.Items Relating to the Mulberry Street Traffic Signal Synchronization Project.
A.Resolution 2024-112 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between
the City of Fort Collins and the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Mulberry Street
Traffic Signal Synchronization Project.
B.First Reading of Ordinance No.133,2024,Making Supplemental Appropriations and
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the Mulberry
Street Traffic Signal Synchronization Project and Related Art in Public Places.
The purpose of this item is to enable the City to receive and expend federal Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality (“CMAQ”)Improvement Program funds and local funds for the Mulberry Street
Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (the “Project”).The funds will be used to gather and
evaluate data for existing conditions and install adaptive signal system equipment at appropriate
intersections on East Mulberry Street between College Avenue and Greenfields Court.It is
anticipated that the synchronization of traffic signals along this corridor will reduce congestion and
improve air quality.
If approved,the item will:1)authorize the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement
(“IGA”)for the Project with the Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”);2)appropriate
$440,000 of CMAQ grant funds for the Project;3)appropriate matching funds from the
Transportation Services Funds Reserves for the Project;and 4)appropriate funds to the Art in
Public Places (APP)program.
Resolution Adopted.
Ordinance Adopted on First Reading.
28.Resolution 2024-113 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Two Agreements with the
Colorado State Forest Service for the Michigan Ditch Pre-Fire Mitigation Project.
The purpose of this item is for Council to authorize the City Manager to execute two agreements
with the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS)for the Michigan Ditch Pre-Fire Mitigation Project:
(1)a services agreement to establish roles and responsibilities;and (2)a grant agreement to
secure partial funding.
Resolution Adopted.
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29.Resolution 2024-114 Amending the Intergovernmental Agreement for Between the City and
the City of Loveland for the Construction,Ownership,Operation,Maintenance and
Management of the Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center.
The purpose of this item is to amend the original intergovernmental agreement (the “IGA”)for
Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center (“NCLETC”)to allow access to existing
funds for needed repairs,maintenance and procurement of supplies by the facility manager as
well as to clarify some definitions.
Resolution Adopted.
30.Resolution 2024-115 Endorsing the Nomination of Tricia Canonico to the Board of
Directors of the National League of Cities.
The purpose of this item is to adopt a resolution of support for Councilmember Tricia Canonico
as she applies for a leadership position on the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities.
Resolution Adopted.
31.Resolution 2024-116 Setting the Dates of the Public Hearings on the 2025-26 Proposed City
of Fort Collins Budget.
The purpose of this item is to set two public hearing dates for the proposed 2025-26 budget that
the City Manager has filed with the City Clerk pursuant to Section 2 of City Charter Article V.
Section 3 of City Charter Article V now requires Council to set a date for a public hearing on the
proposed budget and to cause notice of the hearing to be published.This Resolution sets two
public hearing dates.The first for Council’s regular meeting on September 17,2024,and the
second for its regular meeting on October 1,2024.The Resolution also directs the City Clerk to
publish the notice of these two hearings that is attached as Exhibit “A”to the Resolution.
Resolution Adopted.
32.Resolution 2024-117 Excusing the Absence of Mayor Jeni Arndt from Attendance at the
September 3,2024,Regular City Council Meeting.
The purpose of this item is to excuse the absence of Mayor Jeni Arndt from the City Council
meeting on September 3,2024.
Resolution Adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Pignataro moved,seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky,to approve the
recommended actions on items 1-32 on the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Potyondy thanked all who came out to speak about Item No.17,Second Reading of
Ordinance No.123,2024,Amending Chapter 4 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to Ban the Retail
Sale of Dogs and Cats.She stated Councilmembers are cognizant that this will not fix every issue but
the ordinance speaks to our values as pet owners in the community and allows any existing
businesses to transform their business model.
The motion carried 6-0.
Ayes:Mayor Pro Tem Francis,Councilmembers Gutowsky,Pignataro,Ohlson,Potyondy and
Canonico.Nays:none.
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K)CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP (This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on
items adopted or approved on the Consent Calendar.)
None.
L)STAFF REPORTS
None.
M)COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Canonico thanked the volunteers who came to the volunteer appreciation dinner.She
stated last week marked the 201000th Connexion customer and she reported on attending the League
of Women Voters dinner.
Councilmember Gutowsky reported on the new alley improvements off Olive Street behind Bohlander
Funeral Home and noted this is the 1 2th of 17 alleys that will be improved.
Councilmember Potyondy reported on the new asphalt art project on Canyon near the Lincoln Center
and thanked the members of the community who volunteered to help with the project.
N)CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INDIVIDUAL
DISCUSSION
None.
0)CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PLANNED FOR DISCUSSION
None.
P)RESUMED PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
0)OTHER BUSINESS
OB 1.Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances andlor resolutions by
Councilmembers.
(Three or more individual Councilmembers may direct the City Manager and City Attorney to
initiate and move fos’ward with development and preparation of resolutions and ordinances
not originating from the Councift Policy Agenda or initiated by staff)
OS 2.Coundilmember Pignataro move4,seconded by Coundilmember Canonico,that the
City Council go into executive session pursuant to:
-City Charter Article Roman Numeral Two,Section 11(2),
-City Code Section 2-31(a)(2),and
-Colorado Revised Statutes Section 24-6-402 subsection (4)(b)
for the purpose of discussing with the City’s attorneys and appropriate management
staff specific legal questions related to collective bargaining with the Fraternal Order
of Police and the manner in which particular policies,practices or regulations of the
City related to collective bargaining and employment may be affected by existing or
proposed provisions of federal,state or local law.
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And pursuant to:
-City Charter Article Roman Numeral Two,Section 11(1),
-City Code Section 2-31(a)(1)(d),and
-Colorado Revised Statutes Section 24-6-402 subsection (4,)(f)(l),
for the purpose of discussing with the City’s attorneys and appropriate management
staff personnel and strategy matters relating to negotiations with the Fraternal Order
of Police.”
The motion carried 6-0.
Ayes:Mayor Pro Tern Francis,
Potyondy and Canonico.Nays:nona
Councilmembers Gutowsky,Pignataro,Ohlson,
(Secretary~s Note:Council went into executive session at 7:20 p.m.The Council meeting
was reconvened at 8:15p.m.)
R)ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council,the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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