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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-04/15/1997-OrganizationalApril 15, 1997 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council -Manager Form of Government Organizational Meeting - 6:30 p.m. The Organizational Meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, April 15, 1997, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll Call was answered by the following Councilmembers: Apt, Azari, Janett, Kneeland, McCluskey, Smith and Wanner. Also: Councilmembers-elect: Bertschy, Byrne and Mason. Staff Members Present: Fischbach, Roy, Krajicek. Oaths of Office - Newly Elected Councilmembers Mayor Azari called the meeting to order and asked newly elected Councilmembers Bertschy, Byrne and Mason to step forward and take their oaths of office. City Clerk Wanda Krajicek administered the oaths of office to the three Councilmembers. Mayor Azari then stepped forward to take her oath of office as Mayor. City Clerk Krajicek administered the oath of office to Mayor Azari. Mayor Azari read Resolution 97-55 Expressing Appreciation to Alan Apt for His Contributions to the Community as a Councilmember, into the record. Councilmember Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wanner to Adopt Resolution 97-55. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Bertschy, Byrne, Kneeland, Mason, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Azari read Resolution 97-56 Expressing Appreciation to Gina Janett for Her Contributions to the Community as Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem, into the record. Councilmember Kneeland made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wanner, to adopt Resolution 97-56. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Bertschy, Byrne, Kneeland, Mason, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 379 April15, 1997 Mayor Azari read Resolution 97-57, Expressing Appreciation to Bob McCluskey for His Contributions to the Community as a Councilmember, into the record. Councilmember Wanner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adopt Resolution 97-57. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Bertschy, Byrne, Kneeland, Mason, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None. .I u 6 \Pi[�l\;\;\t�1�] City Manager John Fischbach presented plaques of appreciation to the departing Councilmembers. Lou Stitzel, 521 East Laurel, expressed her thanks and appreciation to the three outgoing Councilmembers. Yolanda C. Nicely, Trilby Mobile Home Park 440A, thanked the outgoing Councilmembers for their hard work and willingness to serve the citizens of Fort Collins. Kelly Ohlson, 2040 Bennington Circle, thanked the outgoing Councilmembers for their leadership and wished them well. Emily Smith, 1000 West Prospect Road, thanked outgoing Councilmember's for their openness, effectiveness and leadership qualities and abilities. "Secretary Note: Councilmember Kneeland left the meeting at 7:20 p.m. The meeting recessed to hold a brief reception for Councilmembers Apt, Janett and McCluskey. Citizen Participation Florence Rohr, representing the Fort Collins Movement for Children, reported on the 1997 Needs Awareness Program for Children and presented dolls for Councilmembers to adopt. Yolanda C. Nicely, Trilby Mobile Home Park 940A, presented blue ribbons to the three new Councilmembers in recognition of "Blue Collar Workers". Tatiana Engleman and Kerri Kaplan, representing CoPirg, thanked Council for its support and for the letters written to the Appropriations Committee in opposition to House Bill 1176. Agenda Review City Manager John Fischbach stated there were no changes to the Agenda as published. Im April15, 1997 ***CONSENT CALENDAR*** The Consent Calendar consists of Item Numbers 9 through 19. This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar by the Public will be considered separately under Agenda Item 420, Public Pulled Consent Items. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar by staff or Councilmembers may be considered separately under Item under Agenda Item #24, Councit/Staff Pulled Consent Items. 9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 58 1997 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Transit Services Fund to Fund a Feasibility Study for the Development of a Multi -modal Transportation Center, Ordinance No. 58, 1997, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 1, 1997, appropriates unanticipated revenue in the Transit Services Fund to fund a study determining the feasibility of developing a multi -modal transportation center in the downtown area. The center would incorporate all modes of travel to provide area residents with convenient and economical travel options as an alternative to single occupant vehicles. 10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 59. 1997- Vacating a 30-foot Utility Easement Dedicated to the City for the Harmony Transmission Main Ordinance No. 59, 1997, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 1, 1997, vacates a 30-foot Utility Easement for the Harmony Transmission Main. 11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 60. 1997- Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the General Fund for the Police Services Safety Belt Program, Fort Collins Police Services has been awarded a grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation in the amount of $8,000. This funding will pay for the promotion of seat belt and child safety seat use in Colorado and the enforcement of laws concerning use of occupant protection restraints. Ordinance No. 60, 1997, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 1, 1997, and appropriates unanticipated revenue in the General Fund for the Police Services Safety Belt Program. Transportation Services Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations for th Construction of • u y •i of • '••; gm April 15, 1997 Transportation Services and Community Planning and Environmental Services (CPES) staff are working "in-house" to collaboratively plan and design facilities for the streetscape improvements. This agreement between the City and CDOT and the appropriation of funds to Transportation Services will provide the $44,000 needed for the construction of the improvements. Ordinance No. 61, 1997, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading, appropriates unanticipated revenue in the Transportation Services Fund for the purpose of designing, planning and constructing improvements for the College Avenue and LaPorte Avenue Intersection Project. 13. Second Reading of Ordinance No 62 1997 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Transportation Services Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations for the Construction of the Elizabeth and Whedbee Streets Bikeway Project Staff from Transportation Services (Transportation Planning, Engineering, and Traffic Operations) is working "in-house" to collaboratively plan and design facilities for the bicycle lanes along Elizabeth and Whedbee Streets. This Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and CDOT and appropriation of funds to Transportation Services will provide the $44,000 needed for the construction of the bicycle lanes. Ordinance No. 62, 1997, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 1, 1997, appropriates unanticipated revenue in the Transportation Services Fund for the purpose of designing, planning and constructing improvements for the Elizabeth Street and Whedbee Street Bikeway Project. 14. First Reading of Ordinance No 64 1997 Making Certain Minor Revisions to the Land Use Code. The Fort Collins Land Use Code was adopted on Second Reading on March 18. At that meeting, Council, staff, and members of CPAC all stressed that the Code needed to be viewed as a 'living document", and acknowledged that the Code would require periodic revisions to both correct errors or omissions in the document and to refine the regulations with in the Code to resolve issues. This Ordinance is the first step in that process of on -going revisions to the Code to address problems or issues. The scope of this Ordinance has been limited to what might be called "housekeeping" changes that focus on correcting straight forward errors or omissions that have been identified in the Code since its adoption. In addition to three changes identified by staff, this Ordinance includes two minor changes to the Code that were identified and requested by the Homebuilder's Association. Staff is working with the Homebuilder's Association to develop a work plan to address its more substantive issues in the next Land Use Code clean up ordinance scheduled for July 15. April 15, 1997 15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 65. 1997. Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund for Restoration Work at the Old Colorado and Southern Freight Depot and Annie's Grave Site Located at 136 West LaPorte Avenue On May 14, 1996, the Colorado Historical Society awarded the City of Fort Collins a grant to complete historical renovation work for the Colorado and Southern Railroad Freight Depot and Annie's grave site. In order to award construction contracts and proceed with the work the grant funds must be appropriated. The establishment of this grant was dependent upon matching funds of $40,000, previously reappropriated from the Advance Planning Department's 1996 budget expressly for the Eastside/Westside Neighborhoods Historic Structure Survey by Ordinance No. 22, 1997. The funds from the department's reappropriation and the funds from the Colorado Historical Society matching grant will be combined into the Eastside/Westside Neighborhoods Survey Grant fund. Accepting this grant will enable the Fort Collins Advance Planning Department to conduct an architectural survey of approximately 5,500 buildings. The initial survey will be followed by a more intensive -level survey of 300 selected buildings and the preparation of nominations for one or two potential National Register or Local Landmark districts. This two-year project is critical to identifying those historic structures eligible for City and State preservation incentives, such as Colorado State Tax Credits and the City's Landmark Rehabilitation Grant Program. In addition it will lay the ground work for future district designations, if any, following the adoption of a district designation process. These historic structure surveys were one of the objectives identified in City Plan and the Historic Resources Preservation Program Plan. 17. Resolution 97-58 Approving Expenditures from the Art in Public Places Reserve Account to the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Commission of Two Artists to Create Sidewalk Art in Connection with City Pedestrian Facility Enhancements, The City of Fort Collins is in the process of implementing a five-year Pedestrian Accessibility Project which replaces old sidewalks and installs new sidewalks, curbs and ramps. The sidewalk art will be incorporated into new sidewalks constructed as part of the Project in at least two locations. April h, 1997 In connection with the Sidewalk Art project, staff and the Art in Public Places ("APP") Board has recommended using $3,100 to commission Reven M. Swanson to create and install tile mosaics in the sidewalk that will depict "Icons of Fort Collins' Early History" and $3,100 to commission Stan Shafer to create and install sidewalk art which includes inlaid ceramic quarry tiles, colored concrete and impressions of stamped leaves. The balance of $1,614 will be used for administration, contingency, and maintenance of these pieces. The selection committee comprised of APP Board members and two City staff engineers reviewed proposals for this project at the APP Board meeting on March 20. The APP Board voted unanimously to select Fort Collins' artist Reven Swanson and Pueblo artist Stan Shafer for the sidewalk art project. ' - • • 1 ' • • ! • / 11l1� ,9FORM� • 1 ' 1 'UM111�'II�.II),1A 1 - 1 - 1 �!%%&,Aaj , I i isL The Transit Development Plan 1996-2002 is an adopted plan for the development of transit services in the Fort Collins Urban Growth Area. The Resolution amends the Plan to reflect a new vision of future transit consistent with City Plan and the implementation of Loveland/Fort Collins transit service. Staff recommends Council adopt the amended Transit Development Plan as the City's guide to the implementation of transit services for the seven year period and vision through the year 2015. A: Deed of Easement from Robert E. Morris, to install vault to underground existing overhead electric system, located at 417 Tedmon. Monetary consideration : $80. Items on Second Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek. 9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 58. 1997 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Transit Services Fund to Fund a Feasibility Study for the Development of a Multi -modal Transportation Center, 10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 59- 1997 Vacating a 30-foot Utility Easement Dedicated to the City for the Harmony Transmission Main, 12. Second Reading of Ordinance No 61. 1997 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Transportation Services Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations for the Construction of Streetscape Improvements at the Intersection of College Avenue and LaPorte Avenue. April15, 1997 13. Second Reading of Ordinance No 62 1997 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Transportation Services Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations for the Construction of the Elizabeth and Whedbee Streets Bikeway Project Items on First Reading were read by title by City Clerk Wanda Krajicek. 14. First Reading of Ordinance No 64 1997 Making Certain Minor Revisions to the Land Use Code 15. First Reading of Ordinance No 65 1997 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital PrQiects Fund for Restoration Work at the Old Colorado and Southern Freight Depot and Annie's Grave Site Located at 136 West LaPorte Avenue Councilmember Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wanner, to adopt and approve all items not removed from the Consent Agenda. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Bertschy, Byrne, Mason, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Reports Councilmember Smith gave a brief report on the Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting, reporting a corridor feasibility study was discussed as was looking at various transportation modes. Mayor Azari urged citizens to volunteer for Boards and Commission vacancies. "Secretary's Note: Councilmember Kneeland returned at 8:00 p.m. Ordinance No. 63, 1997 Authorizing the Sale of the Real Property Known as the Johnson SID Property to The Resources Assistance Center Adopted on Second Reading_ The following is staff s memorandum on this item. April 15, 1997 "Executive ,SummarX The Johnson Special Improvement District ("SID') Property (the "Property') ivas acquired by the city in satisfaction of the City's lien for assessment for a SID. The sale of this property was revieived under the City's SID Sales Policy and the Council's Affordable Housing Goals. At the First Reading on April 1, 1997, tivo options were presented: the sale to The Resource Assistance Center and one to Kaufman and Broad. The Council approved the sale to TRAC on First Reading by a 6-1 vote. Council also directed staff to continue in its efforts to assist Kaufman and Broad in its attempt to find a st itable parcel for its project. As of the drafting of this agenda item, five parcels had been fomnd and suggested to Kaufman and Broad The company is considering the sites for suitability. The finance plan for the sale to TRAC calls for the following frnnding sources: Prior Community Development Block Grunt funds $ 50,000 Federal Home Loan Bank grant S110,000 HOME Program - 1997 allocation S 40,600 CDBG fiaiding for 1997 S 126, 400 Total Funding to Cover Amount Offered by TRAC S327,000 The City's past practice has been to reimburse the SID fined when Citypolicies cause property to be sold for less than market value. Staff will prepare an appropriation ordinance transferring the difference, S63, 000, between the appraised vahie and the TRAC offer to the SID fund " Councilmember Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wanner, to adopt Ordinance No. 63, 1997 on Second Reading. Finance Director Alan Krcmarik responded to Council question and clarified that Kaufman and Broad representatives indicated they would be evaluating additional sites for their proposed project. Kay Rios, representing the Senior Advisory Board, spoke in favor of the Kaufman and Broad proposal and of the need for affordable housing for senior citizens. Yolanda C. Nicely, Trilby Mobile Home Park 440A, spoke in support of both proposals but urged Council to support the TRAC proposal. She spoke of how difficult if has become to be a homeowner and believed the TRAC proposal greatly helps in that effort. Lou Stitzel, President of TRAC Housing, spoke of the need for affordable, attainable home ownership and briefly described how the project would look when completed. She commented she hoped a suitable location would be found for Kaufman and Broad's project. April 15, 1997 Shelly McGraw, representing Larimer County Office on Aging, expressed concerns regarding lack of planning for aging services and the lack of affordable housing for senior citizens. She encouraged Council to help locate a site for the Kaufman and Broad proposal. Councilmember Smith spoke of upcoming changes in federal funding which might affect residents of the DMA Plaza. City Manager John Fischbach clarified many projects in the City are approaching expiration of HUD subsidies and stated that HUD reported subsidies would be extended for an additional year. Councilmember Kneeland spoke in support of the motion and believed Kaufman and Broad had a better pool of resources (i.e., finances) to build where and when it, finds an appropriate location. Councilmember Mason supported the motion, noting he liked the location and supported the idea of spreading affordable housing throughout the community. Mayor Azari supported the motion and thanked staff for its efforts in providing options for Kaufman and Broad. The vote on Councilmember Smith's motion was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Bertschy, Byrne, Kneeland, Mason, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Smith proposed that the meeting adjourn to April 22, 1997, after the Council retreat, to select a Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember's Bertschy and Mason expressed interest in proceeding with the election of the Mayor Pro Tem. After further discussion, Councilmember Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kneeland, to adjourn this meeting to 6:30 p.m. on April 22, 1997 to select a Mayor Pro Tem. Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Bertschy, Byrne, Kneeland, Mason, Smith and Wanner. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. 387 April15, 1997 The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: