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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-01/21/2025-RegularJanuary 21, 2025
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 January 26-February 1, 2025 as National Catholic Schools Week.
Mayor Jeni Arndt presented the above proclamation at 5:00 p.m.
B)CALL MEETING TO ORDER
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
Mayor Jeni Arndt 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 Jeni Arndt led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
D)ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Jeni Arndt
Mayor Pro Tern Emily Francis
Councilmember Susan Gutowsky
Councilmember Julie Pignataro
Councilmember Tricia Canonico
Councilmember Melanie Potyondy
Councilmember Kelly Ohlson
ABSENT
None.
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Kelly DiMartino
City Attorney Carrie Daggett
City Clerk Delynn Coldiron
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H)PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
Councilmember Canonico thanked Saint for the services it provides and noted Ride NoCo is another
organization set up for Larimer and Weld counties that can help people find rides or transit.
Mayor Arndt commended Kevin Jones on being a steadfast observer and trusted source of
information. She thanked him for his years of service and noted how much she appreciated him.
Councilmember Pignataro responded to Mr. Stave's concerns about the appeals process and stated
she views the changes as being less bureaucratic and representative of actual costs. Regarding the
opt out fee for trash service, she noted a great deal of research was done related to best practices
and benefits of the contract. She stated staff will continue to look at the program and make changes
as appropriate.
I)COUNCILMEMBER REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
Council member Potyondy withdrew Item Nos. 6, First Reading of Ordinance No. 005, 2025, Approving
the First Amendment to the PUD Master Plan Development Agreement for the Montava Planned Unit
Development Overlay and Master Plan and 7, Resolution 2025-004 Approving the First Amendment to
the Development Agreement to Secure Public Benefits for Development of the Montava Planned Unit
Development Master Plan, from the Consent Calendar.
J)CONSENT CALENDAR
1.Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the January 7, 2025 Regular meeting.
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2025 Regular meeting.
Approved.
2.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 001, 2025, Amending Chapters 15 and 23 of the Code of
the City of Fort Collins Relating to Small Cell Contractors and Provider Bond Requirements
for Operating in the Public Right-of-Way.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 7, 2025, presents a
recommendation from the City Planning Development Team to:
1.Increase the bond requirements for all contractors working in the public right-of-way. These
bond amounts have not been updated since 1998.
2.Increase the bond requirements for boring contractors stems from damage caused by
telecommunication providers to underground facilities.
3.Create a performance bond requirement for all small cell facility installations.
Adopted on Second Reading.
3.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 002, 2025, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Temporary
Construction Eas ement on Whitewater Park to Public Service Company of Colorado for
Construction of Infrastructure Improvements at the Poudre River Regulator Station H-111-
A.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 7, 2025, authorizes the
conveyance of a Temporary Construction Easement (the TCE) on 0.469 acres (the "TCE Area'?
being a portion of City property presently known as the Poudre River Whitewater Park and located
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at 201 East Vine Drive. The TCE will be used by Public Service Company of Colorado dlbla Xcel
Energy ('Xcel") for required infrastructure improvements at the Poudre River Regulator Station
H-111-A.
This Agenda Item Summary addresses questions raised by Council on First Reading; see
underlined areas.
Adopted on Second Reading.
4.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 003, 2025, Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 2, Article
11, Division 3 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins Pertaining to Appeals Procedure.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 7, 2025, incorporates process
improvements to the procedures for addressing appeals and other questions of final decisions
that are appealable to Council. The City Code changes address previously identified concerns
with the current Council appeals procedure as discussed among Council, administrative staff,
hearing officers, City boards and commissions, and members of the public. The City Code
changes also clarify the processes and offer different routes for different types of questions on
review.
Adopted on Second Reading.
5.First Reading of Ordinance No. 004, 2025, Vacating the Riverbend Court Right-of-Way and
Approving Easements.
The purpose of this item is to vacate the public right-of-way at Riverbend Court and create
drainage, utility, access, and emergency access easements over the property.
Adopted on First Reading.
6.First Reading of Ordinance No. 005, 2025, Approving the First Amendment to the PUD
Master Plan Development Agreement for the Montava Planned Unit Development Overlay
and Master Plan.
The purpose of this item is for Council to consider the First Amendment to the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Master Plan Development Agreement for the Mon tava PUD Overlay and
Master Plan between the City and the Developer. The amendment would extend the five (5)-year
contingency for closing of the Developer's purchase from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation for two
(2) additional years.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be
considered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 2(d) of the Council's Rules of
Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2024-148.
Removed from Consent Calendar -Adopted on First Reading.
7.Resolution 2025-004 Approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement to
Secure Public Benefits for Development of the Montava Planned Unit Development Master
Plan.
The purpose of this item is to consider the First Amendment to the Development Agreement to
Secure Public Benefits for Montava Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan (Public Benefits
Agreement) between the City and the Developer. The amendment would extend the five (5)-year
contingency for closing of the Developer's purchase from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation for two (2)
additional years.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be considered
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in accordance with the procedures described in Section 2(d) of the Council's Rules of Meeting
Procedures adopted in Resolution 2024-148.
Removed from Consent Calendar -Adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Francis moved, seconded by Councilmember Canonico, to approve the
recommended actions on items 1-5 on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried 7-0.
K)CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP {This is an opportunity for Counci/members to comment on
items adopted or approved on the Consent Calendar.)
None.
L)STAFF REPORTS
None.
M)COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Susan Gutowsky
•Commemoration of 5 years since the behavioral health tax initiative passed to ultimately
provide the Longview Behavioral Health Center and associated work.
Councilmember Melanie Potyondy
•MLK Day event yesterday-commended the City, County, and CSU staff on the organization
of the event.
Councilmember Tricia Canonico
•Met with Leadership Fort Collins to help run a mock City Council meeting.
•Attended swearing in ceremony for County officials who were recently elected.
N)CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INDIVIDUALDISCUSSION
6.First Reading of Ordinance No. 005, 2025, Approving the First Amendment to the PUDMaster Plan Development Agreement for the Montava Planned Unit Development Overlayand Master Plan.
The purpose of this item is for Council to consider the First Amendment to the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Master Plan Development Agreement for the Montava PUD Overlay and
Master Plan between the City and the Developer. The amendment would extend the five {5)-year
contingency for closing of the Developer's purchase from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation for two
{2) additional years.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be
considered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 2{d) of the Council's Rules of
Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2024-148.
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City Attorney Daggett recommended Council focus this discussion on the issue of the extension
rather than details related to the project itself.
Councilmember Potyondy suggested members of the public may want some additional context
regarding the extension of the timeline.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Max Moss stated the last seven years of his life have been dedicated to bringing the Fort Collins
vision for the northeast area to life with the Montava project. He commented on the challenges
with the project, infrastructure issues, and ditch company bargaining that led to a lawsuit. He
stated the extension is needed due to the complexities of the project that were not anticipated.
Rich Stave stated it is not unusual for a project of this magnitude to take an excessive amount of
time and money to get moving and questioned how cost-effective housing could be part of the
project. Additionally, Stave questioned whether other time extensions have occurred and whether
bond money has been spent.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Councilmember Potyondy requested additional context from staff. Clay Frickey, Planning
Manager, outlined the timeline of the project and noted the PUD was approved February 18, 2020,
just prior to the beginning of the pandemic which built in several delays. Frickey stated the project
has been moving forward as expeditiously as possible.
Councilmember Potyondy thanked staff for the information and stated it is helpful to get an update
about the status of the development.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis moved, seconded by Counci/member Canonico, to adopt
Ordinance No. 005, 2025, Approving the First Amendment to the PUD Master Plan
Development Agreement for the Montava Planned Unit Development Overlay and Master
Plan, on First Reading.
The motion carried 7-0.
7.Resolution 2025-004 Ap proving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement to
Secure Public Benefits for Development of the Montava Planned Unit Development Master
Plan.
The purpose of this item is to consider the First Amendment to the Development Ag reement to
Secure Public Benefits for Montava Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan (Public Benefits
Agreement) between the City and the Developer. The amendment would extend the five (5)-year
contingency for closing of the Developer's purchase from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation for two (2)
additional years.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be
considered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 2(d) of the Council's Rules of
Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2024-148.
Councilmember Potyondy stated she has no additional questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Rich Stave stated another aspect of this project is the City's expenditure of $25 million to build a
bridge over a railroad that services more people in the County than the City, which he believed
was done in part to serve Montava and other developments. He stated there are likely other
unresolved issues and he expressed concern this would be a never-ending project.
Mayor Pro Tern Francis moved, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to adopt
Resolution 2025-004 Approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement to
Secure Public Benefits for Development of the Montava Planned Unit Development
Master Plan.
The motion carried 7-0.
0)CON SIDERATION OF ITEMS PLANNED FOR DISCUSSION
8.First Reading of Ordinance No. 006, 2025, Making Supplemental Appropriations,
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the
West Elizabeth Corridor Final Design and Related Art in Public Places.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate additional design/project development funds in the
amount of $5.539M for advancing the design to 100% for the entire corridor, necessary scope
additions and design changes such as protected bike/ped infrastructure, BRT routing revisions
and right-of-way services. The West Elizabeth travel corridor is currently the highest priority
pedestrian/alternative mode corridor for improvement in the City and was highlighted in City Plan
and the Transit Master Plan. This appropriation would follow the same minimum grant/local match
ratio of 80/20 that would apply to the Small Starts grant. The local funding source identified for
the local match is the "2050 tax." Details of the amounts requested for the grant funds and local
match fund appropriation are included in the Background/Discussion section of this AIS.
(**Secretary's Note: Mayor Arndt recused herself from the vote for this item due to a conflict of
interest.)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Councilmember Ohlson noted he had requested a report on the total cost of the MAX project and
the West Elizabeth Corridor BRT project. He hoped to receive this within the next few months.
Mayor Pro Tern Francis expressed excitement about the project to bring bus rapid transit along
the West Elizabeth corridor noting it is one of the highest areas of bus ridership in the city.
Mayor Pro Tern Francis moved, seconded by Counci/member Potyondy, to adopt
Ordinance No. 006, 2025, Making Supplemental Appropriations, Appropriating Prior Year
Reserves and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the West Elizabeth Corridor Final
Design and Related Art in Public Places, on First Reading.
The motion carried 6-0 with Arndt recused.
9.Items Relating to Adopting Landscaping Amendments to the City Code and Land Use
Code.
A.First Reading of Ordinance No. 007, 2025, Amending Chapter 12 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins to Revise Soil Loosening and Amendment Requirements.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Rich Stave questioned the limitation on artificial turf and comment ed on the Los Angeles fires
being related to landscaping. He expressed concern about landscaping requirements that may
increase fire risk.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Councilmember Potyondy expressed support for revisiting expectations for new single-family
development in the future. She asked if there are options for functional turf other than Kentucky
bluegrass. Collins replied Kentucky bluegrass is a good choice for high traffic uses such as
athletic fields, is fairly resilient, and has a good dormancy mechanism.
Mayor Arndt asked if the artificial turf regulations apply to school districts. Collins replied the State
Bill would apply to school districts and the regulations would allow artificial turf on athletic fields
of play.
Councilmember Gutowsky commented on the Ponds development's landscaping and asked if
the natural grasses spread throughout the area are what staff is referring to in lieu of lawns.
Collins replied the development does have many native grasses and that is the aesthetic staff is
referencing when discussing that type of landscape.
Councilmember Gutowsky noted that type of landscape is more flammable than typical grass
lawns. Collins replied fire-wise landscaping principles and proper maintenance of native
grasses are important factors in minimizing fire risk.
Councilmember Gutowsky asked about the status along Ziegler Road. Collins replied there are
challenges with renovating existing landscapes with native grasses and stated there are many
community examples of great application and germination of native grasses and there are also
examples of learning opportunities.
Councilmember Gutowsky asked about the dedicated tree irrigation. Marko replied the
proposed requirement is for a separate irrigation system for trees to enable them to have what
they need, particularly during establishment and in times of drought. Marko noted the
requirement would apply to all commercial development.
Councilmember Canonico commended the work on reflecting Fort Collins' values and asked
about the difference between native grasses and invasive species in terms of fire risk. Collins
replied staff may need to follow-up in terms of what kind of protection native grasses could
provide against fire.
Councilmember Canonico noted part of the issue in California related to invasive species such
as thistles that had dried out and made things more flammable.
Councilmember Ohlson commented on the clay soil at his property when he purchased it in
1980 and stated he has worked on soil amendments since he was elected to Council in 1983.
He commented on adding soil amendment standards to the Council priority list in 2021 and
expressed concern about management failure over the past four years. He questioned why this
item provides no significant changes or improvements to what has already been in place.
Councilmember Ohlson also noted the Planning and Zoning Commission and Water
Commission both expressed support for the soil amendment standards but identified the fact
that funding is not being provided. He stated inspections and enforcement are more important
than any amendments and requested information as to why more improvements were not
included. Marko concurred there are no large changes but stated what is currently occurring is
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in line with other communities. She concurred that field verification is the only way to address
soil loosening.
Councilmember Ohlson questioned why the City cannot provide better enforcement and field
verification. City Manager DiMartino acknowledged staff purposely paired the xeriscape and
soil amendments together, which did slow down the soil amendments. In terms of inspections,
she stated there was originally a conversation about additional inspectors as a budget offer;
however, it was not recommended for funding at this time. She stated staff will look at existing
resources and how they can be deployed differently.
Council member Ohlson questioned why the fees could not be lower on smaller footprint
properties. Collins replied the resources needed to implement standards on single-family
residential would be extensive and the City would need to begin a new program for
development of regulations and inspection.
Council member Ohlson thanked staff for their work and for answering his questions. Marko
noted the current process for administrative oversight related to soil amendments involves staff
that is routinely on site, but what does not occur is field verification when a soil amendment
comes in for review. Sites are only inspected specific to soil amendments if there is an
indication on the paperwork submitted indicating that clarification is required, which is less than
1 % of the projects.
Mayor Pro Tern Francis moved, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to adopt
Ordinance No. 007, 2025, Amending Chapter 12 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to
Revise Soil Loosening and Amendment Requirements, on First Reading.
Mayor Arndt thanked staff for their work and on incorporating feedback and State requirements
for a solution that is reasonable and achievable.
The motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Pro Tern Francis moved, seconded by Councilmember Canonico, to adopt Ordinance No. 008, 2025, Repealing and Reenacting Section 5.10.1 of the Land Use Code
and Amending Definitions in Section 7.2.2 of the Land Use Code to Advance Adopted
City Policy Goals to Reduce Water Usage in Landscapes to Comply with State Law and to
Clarify and Reorganize Landscaping, Tree Protection, and Irrigation Standards, on First
Reading.
The motion carried 7-0.
10.First Reading of Ordinance No. 009, 2025, Amending the Land Use Code to Align with Two
Adopted State House Bills Concerning Accessory Dwelling Units and Parking for Multi
Unit Dwellings and to Clarify and Correct Certain Provisions.
The purpose of this item is to propose revisions, clarifications, and organization to the Land Use
Code provisions that address specific areas that are the subject of two Colorado State House
Bills passed last year. HB24-1152 requires the ability to build an ADU in more areas of the City,
and HB24-1304 removes the minimum parking requirements for new multi-unit and residential
mixed-use development. This item also includes clean-up to the Land Use Code.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Clay Frickey, Planning Manager, stated this item would make two updates to the Land Use Code
related to recently passed State legislation, one dealing with accessory dwelling units, and the
other dealing with parking requirements for multi-unit dwellings in close proximity to transit. He
noted House Bill 24-1152 requires municipalities over a certain size to permit accessory dwelling
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units in areas where single-unit dwellings are permitted or already exist. Additionally, objective
requirements can be put in place, but additional design review is not permitted nor is additional
parking for accessory dwelling units except in very specific circumstances. Frickey noted the
State requirement is that accessory dwelling units not go before a public hearing, therefore, staff
is proposing the use of basic development review and is proposing eliminating the ability for an
ADU project to be appealed to City Council. Staff is proposing limiting short-term rentals in ADUs,
allowing historic preservation regulations to apply, and requiring a letter from the water and utility
company that they are willing and able to provide services to the ADU.
Frickey noted House Bill 24-1304 eliminates parking requirements for multi-unit dwellings within
a ¼ mile proximity of existing or planned bus stops with certain route requirements. He noted no
landscaping or design standards related to parking are being proposed to be changed.
Frickey stated the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of
these changes and staff is also recommending adoption.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rich Stave expressed concern that high-density development with wood fences increases fire
danger and may require additional fire hydrants, stations, and water supply, none of which are
included in the House Bill. Additionally, he stated it is appropriate for review to be allowed and
expressed concern about existing parking issues.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mayor Pro Tern Francis asked if a garage below an ADU is counted toward the 750 square foot
limit. Frickey replied there is an existing Land Use Code provision that counts anything within a
building as floor area, and much of that is related to the accessory dwelling unit standards that
were in the previous version of the Land Use Code for Old Town specifically. He noted the
number one concern at that time was the size of new construction; therefore, building sizes were
limited in Old Town. He stated the purpose behind the standard of counting garages and other
storage buildings is because people walking down the street just see a large building, not a divided
structure. Additionally, he noted the ADU cannot be larger than the main house.
Frickey outlined some of the options for Council to ensure compliance with the State statute and
noted accessory dwelling unit updates could also come as a package later in the year.
Mayor Pro Tern Francis asked if there are other ways to address compatibility while also allowing
for things that make common sense. Frickey replied there are likely plenty of ways to get creative
with solutions.
Mayor Pro Tern Francis stated her preference would be to make some amendments prior to
Second Reading.
Councilmember Canonico concurred.
Frickey discussed the modification of standard process that someone could utilize to apply for a
larger ADU under the current regulations.
Councilmember Canonico asked if staff would prefer to wait until the work session to develop
language. Frickey replied that would certainly allow for more time; however, he noted the Land
Use Code is a living document and there will always be opportunities for updates.
Mayor Arndt expressed support for waiting until the work session in March to allow staff some
time to provide renderings or sketches of various ADU sizes comparing the original intent of the
Old Town ADU requirements versus what is being proposed.
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Councilmember Potyondy expressed concern about subverting the intent of the State law which
is to allow people to build an ADU up to 750 square feet. She expressed support for moving more
quickly given the intention to allow for a living space, though she acknowledged concerns about
aesthetics.
Councilmember Ohlson stated what is before Council does comply with the State law and
suggested that proper time should be taken to get things done. He asked if the City has already
banned ADU's from being short-term rentals. Frickey replied short-term rentals are limited based
on zone district currently and noted the Code also bans new ADU's from being short-term rentals.
Councilmember Pignataro requested additional information about what is planned for the March
work session. Frickey replied staff had envisioned a discussion about some elements of the
House Bill related to accessing State funds to be considered an accessory dwelling unit
supportive community, including reducing impact fees for ADU's and creating off the shelf designs
for ADU's that people can utilize. He stated staff was anticipating the possibility of resulting Land
Use Code changes from that discussion.
Councilmember Pignataro noted ADU's will not pop up overnight, particularly given the cost of
construction, and expressed support for either adding the language prior to Second Reading or
striking some of the language proposed limiting the size of the ADU based on including garage
or other accessory building square footage.
Mayor Arndt suggested asking staff to prepare an amendment prior to Second Reading that could
be voted upon separately, and if that fails, it could be pushed to the March date for additional
work. Frickey stated some additional direction would be helpful.
Council member Canonico suggested striking the one line of Code as the amendment and bringing
back the overarching discussion about aesthetics to the work session in March.
Council member Gutowsky expressed support for the ordinance given the need to be in alignment
with the State. She concurred with Mr. Stave's comments about needing to be attentive to the
added stress on infrastructure.
Councilmember Ohlson suggested there should be a more definitive answer as to the number of
existing ADU's in Fort Collins. Frickey replied the difficulty comes when people build accessory
structures with habitable space without permits or without indicating habitable space will be
included on permits. It is unknown whether they are rented out after they are built, etc.
Councilmember Ohlson asked if Poudre Fire Authority reviews the permits for ADU's. Frickey
replied in the affirmative and stated it is likely all of them will require fire sprinklers in the future.
Additionally, he noted all applications are reviewed for adequate public facilities.
Mayor Pro Tem Francis moved, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to adopt
Ordinance No. 009, 2025, Amending the Land Use Code to Align with Two Adopted State
House Bills Concerning Accessory Dwelling Units and Parking for Multi-Unit Dwellings and
to Clarify and Correct Certain Provisions, on First Reading, striking 'max floor area includes
garage, shed, or other accessory space under zone districts' in the ADU section.
Mayor Arndt stated she would have preferred to wait to offer staff the time to provide visual
representations but will support the motion.
The motion carried 6-1.
Ayes: Mayor Arndt, Mayor Pro Tem Francis, Councilmembers Pignataro, Canonico,
Gutowsky, and Potyondy.
Nays: Councilmember Ohlson.
P)OTHER BUSINESS
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08 1. Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances and/or resolutions by
Council members.
{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)
Mayor Arndt requested and received support for giving direction to staff to have the Ethics
Review Board meet to discuss gifts and honoraria reports and financial disclosures to form a
cohesive policy back to Council.
City Attorney Daggett noted the Ethics Review Board consists of Mayor Arndt,
Councilmember Pignataro, and Councilmember Canonico, with Councilmember Gutowsky as
the alternate.
08 2. Consideration of an Executive Session to Discuss Real Property Acquisition and
Sale:
Mayor Pro Tem Francis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Potyondy, that
Council go into executive session to discuss with appropriate City staff potential
acquisition and sale of real property for potential court, maintenance and
transportation facilities and similar uses, as permitted under:
-City Charter Article Roman Numeral Two, Section 11(3),
-City Code Section 2-31(a)(3) and
-Colorado Revised Statutes Section 24-6-402(4)(a).
The motion carried 7-0.
City Manager DiMartino provided a reminder that Poudre Fire Authority has its Community
Wildfire Protection Plan draft available to the community for comments closing on January 29th.
The executive session concluded at 9: 17 p.m.
Q)ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 18 p.m.
ATTEST:
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