HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-04/16/2019-RegularApril 16, 2019
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting —6:00 PM
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Gutowsky, Martinez, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
Staff Present: Atteberry, Daggett, Coldiron
0 AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
City Manager Atteberry withdrew Item Nos. 10, Items Relating to Downtown Rezone and
Development Standards for the Downtown and Neighborhood Conservation Buffer Transition
Areas, and 19, Resolution 2019-044 Approving a Cooperation Agreement Between the City and
the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority for Sharing the City's Property and sales tax Increment
Under the College & Drake Urban Renewal Plan, from the Consent Agenda.
• PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Sutherland opposed the use of tax increment financing in Fort Collins and stated the law is
being abused.
Morgan Sweeka discussed the lack of resources available to local youth aging out of the foster
care system, particularly related to affordable housing.
Kathryn Dubiel stated there were unintended consequences of the recent municipal election. She
discussed the potential later swearing in of the new Council based on recount criteria and delayed
certification based on new requirements. She suggested the recount request period should be
limited to two days to allow Council to be seated at the next regular meeting after the election and
that the recount not be allowed to take 15 days.
Dennis Gatlin, Boxelder Sanitation District Board of Directors Chair, expressed concern about the
entity that will be used for sanitation service for the Montava development. He noted the
development is within the District's service area and the District has the immediate ability to begin
serving it. He discussed the importance of the City and District working together to create positive,
long-term results that meet common goals for the community.
Kelly Evans, Neighbor to Neighbor, discussed the Fair Housing Act and importance of equitable
and affordable housing.
Jackson Hafner commented on the negative effects of plastic bags and straws on the environment
and suggested a tax on their use.
Susan Kirkpatrick thanked Councilmember Martinez for his service on Council and commented
on Mayor Pro Tem Horak's time on Council.
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• PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
Mayor Troxell summarized the citizen comments.
CounciImember Summers expressed appreciation for the comments related to youth aging out of
the foster care system.
CounciImember Cunniff stated he has requested additional information from the Housing Catalyst
Director on how it serves the community of youth aging out of the foster care system.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak encouraged the citizens who spoke regarding youth to speak to the County
Commissioners. He requested an update regarding Montava and discussions with the Boxelder
Sanitation District. He noted staff had a meeting with Boxelder to ensure the two entities are
working together.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak and Councilmember Stephens commended Mr. Hafner on his comments.
Councilmember Stephens thanked Ms. Evans for her comments and stated she will be attending
the Women's Health Panel.
Councilmember Martinez thanked Ms. Kirkpatrick for her comments and commended her service
to the city.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak thanked Ms. Kirkpatrick for her comments.
• CONSENT CALENDAR
Eric Sutherland withdrew Item No. 5, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 051, 2019, Amending
Section 8-161 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to Add an Exception to the Competitive
Purchasing Process for Purchases of Video Content Licensing, from the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt and
approve all items not withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
RESULT: CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES: Gutowsky, Martinez, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the February 19. 2019 Reaular Council Meetin
and the February 26, 2019 Adiourned Council Meeting. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the February 19, 2019 Regular Council meeting
and the February 26, 2019 Adjourned Council meeting.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 046, 2019, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the Liaht and Power Fund from Bloombera Philanthropies for Caoltalization of the EDlc
Efficiency Loan Program. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 19, 2019, appropriates $100,000 in
grant award revenues from Bloomberg Philanthropies, as part of the Bloomberg Mayor's Challenge,
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into the Fort Collins Utilities Light and Power fund for the purposes of continued capitalization of the
Epic Loan Program.
3. Second_ Reading of Ordinance No. 047, 2019, Amending Chapter 9 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins and Adopting by Reference the 2018 International Fire Code, with Amendments.
(Adopted) _
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 19, 2019, adopts the 2018
International Fire Code (IFC), as amended. The International Code Council (ICC) publishes updated
codes every three years. The Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors has reviewed and approved
the IFC and is requesting it be adopted as amended. Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) is responsible for
the enforcement and administration of the IFC within the City. PFA routinely reviews new codes,
proposes local amendments, and seeks adoption of the IFC changes by the City Council. The
proposed amendments, developed in conjunction with the local Fire Code Review Committee, include
several changes to the City Code. There were a few significant chafiges to the IFC, including provisions
related to mobile food vendors, higher education laboratories, plant material processing and extraction
(cannabis), mobile fueling service, energy systems and the retroactive installation of fire suppression
systems in eating and drinking establishments with an occupant load in excess of 299. A proposed
City Code amendment mandates at least one means of egress (stairs) be provided in buildings under
construction that exceed one story in height.
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 050 2019 Authorizincl an Annual Water Allotment
Manaciement Program by Amending Section 26-129 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to
Authorize the Utilities Executive Director to Waive All or Part of the Excess Water Use
Surcharge for Certain Qualifying Customers in Limited Circumstances. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 19, 2019, gives discretion to the
Utilities Executive Director to provide qualified customers a temporary waiver from Excess Water Use
(EW U) surcharges for up to three years, provided the customer participates in the proposed Allotment
Management Program (AMP) to implement a project that permanently reduces the customer's water
use by managing landscape water use to an existing allotment. The Ordinance and supporting
program create a solution for a specific group of customers that were highly impacted by changes to
the Water Supply Requirements (formally Raw Water Requirements) adopted in September 2017 and
implemented in 2018.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 052, 2019, Amending Article I„ of Chapter 6 of the Code of
the City of Fort Collins Regarding Cable Communications Systems. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 19, 2019, amends the City Code
provisions related to cable television franchises, which have not been modified since they were first
adopted in 1978, to update them and make them consistent with the current language of the City
Charter and applicable federal law.
6. Items Relating to Platte River Power Authority Organic and Power Supply Contracts. (Adopted)
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 053, 2019, Authorizing an Amended and Restated Organic
Contract with Platte River Power Authority.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 054, 2019, Authorizing an Amended and Restated Contract
with Platte River Power Authority for the Supply of Electric Power and Energy.
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 19, 2019, extend and amend the
Organic Contract between Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont, and Estes Park (the member cities of
Platte River Power Authority); and the Power Supply Agreement between Fort Collins and Platte River
Power Authority.
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7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 055,, 2019, Authorizing the Conveyance of an Easement to
Larimer County for Groundwater Monitoring Wells on Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area.
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This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 19, 2019, authorizes conveyance of
an easement to Larimer County for groundwater monitoring wells on Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural
Area. In August 2018, the Natural Areas Department was approached by Larimer County Solid Waste
at the direction of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regarding a
1,4-dioxane plume. The County requested a revocable permit from the Department to insert temporary
groundwater test wells to determine the location and extent of the plume, which the City Manager
granted on February 5, 2019. The new permanent monitoring wells are required for continued
monitoring of the contaminant plume.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 056, 2019, Designating the Newman Property, 1019 West
Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14
of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. (Adopted)
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if considered on the discussion agenda, it will be considered in
accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(e) of the Council's Rules of Meeting
Procedures adopted in Resolution 2018-034.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 19, 2019, designates the Newman
Property, 1019 West Mountain Avenue, as a Fort Collins landmark, for its early twentieth-century
vernacular architecture. This is a voluntary designation at the property owner's request. The
Landmark Preservation Commission unanimously recommends approving this landmark designation.
9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 059, 2019, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Unanticipated
Revenue in the General Fund for Cultural Development and Programming Activities, Tourism
Programming, and Convention and Visitor Program Services. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $667,926, of which $240,792 is proposed for 2019 Cultural
Development and Programming Activities (Fort Fund), $28,558 is proposed for 2019 Tourism
Programming (Fort Fund), and $398,576 is proposed for 2019 Convention and Visitors Program
activities, from a combination of Unanticipated Revenue (Lodging Tax) and Prior Year Reserves
(unspent appropriations) in the General Fund Lodging Tax Reserves.
Lodging taxes are annually collected by the City of Fort Collins for Cultural Development and Tourism
programming activities. Anticipated revenue is projected through each Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO)
cycle and then adjusted annually as needed based on actual collections. Lodging tax revenue
collected in 2018 was $569,394 above projected collections.
10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 060, 2019, Making Appropriations and Authorizing Transfers of
AAnpropriations for the Suniga Road Improvements Proiect and Related Art in Public Places.
(Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $170,550 into the Capital Project Fund for the Suniga Road
Improvements Project. The City collected these funds as payment in lieu for a development's local
street frontage improvements associated with Suniga Road. In addition, this item will authorize the
transfer of $1,705, one percent of the appropriated funds, from the Capital Project Fund to the Cultural
Services and Facilities Fund for Art in Public Places.
This project will construct Suniga Road to the City's four -lane arterial roadway standards between
North College Avenue and 8londel Street as identified on the City's Master Street Plan. Improvements
include raised, protected bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, transit facilities, utility infrastructure, roadway
improvements, and landscaped medians and parkways. The project will complement the existing
section of Suniga Road, providing connectivity for surrounding developments from North College
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Avenue to Redwood Street. This project was approved during the 2017/201 S Budgeting for Outcomes
(BFO) process and will be constructed this year.
11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 061, 2019, Makinq Appropriations and Authorizing Transfers of
Appropriations for the Willow Street Improvements Project and Related Art in Public Places.
(Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $435,000 of Downtown Development Authority (DDA) funds,
$40,364 of Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) funds, and $4,439 of Transportation
Reserves into the Capital Project Fund for the Willow Street Improvements Project. In addition, this
item will authorize the transfer of $4,755, from the Capital Project Fund to the Cultural Services and
Facilities Fund for Art in Public Places.
This project will design and construct roadway and urban design improvements along Willow Street
between North College Avenue and Linden Street, including a pedestrian plaza at the northern corner
of Willow Street and Linden Street. The overall project budget is $4.3 million, and construction is
scheduled to begin in the summer 2019. This project was approved through the Community Capital
Improvements Program (CCIP) tax initiative.
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 062, 2019. Amending_ Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins to Establish Council Expectations Renardinn Action by Boards and Commissions and
Member Participation., (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to provide guidelines on board or commission member participation that
require members not to abstain in items they are participating in; an abstain vote will be treated as a
yes vote. Conflict of Interest guidelines continue as they currently exist.
13. Resolution 2019-040 Approving an Art Protect for the Willow Street Protect and Approving
Expenditures from the Art in Public Places Water utility Account to Commission an Artist to
Create the Art Project Pursuant to the Art in Public Places Program (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is it to approve expenditures from the Art in Public Places (APP) Reserve
Account and APP Water Utility Account to commission an artist to create art for the Willow Street
Project. The expenditures of $343,365 will be for design, materials, signage, fabrication, delivery, and
contingency for Andrew Dufford of Chevo Studios to create the art for the Willow Street Project.
14. Resolution 2019-041 Authorizing the Execution of an Inter -governmental Agreement Between
the City and Larimer County for the Construction of a Traffic Si nal at State fthway 1 and
Douglas Road. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to approve an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the City and
Larimer County for the construction of a traffic signal at State Highway 1 and Douglas Road. The
Colorado Department of Transportation awarded the County a Federal Highway Safety Improvement
Program grant in the amount of a total project cost of up to $550,000 for the project. The City and
County are collaborating on the project as the City has a long history of working with the County on
signals within the Growth Management Area, the overall project costs are lowered if the City builds the
signal, and the signal construction will meet City standards making it easier to maintain and operate
in the future. City costs for the project are reimbursed through the grant.
15. Resolution 2019-042 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement
Between the City and Poudre School District for the PSD After 3 Program. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to authorize the City to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA)
with the Poudre School District. The Agreement sets the terms by which the City of Fort Collins will
contract with the Poudre School District to provide after school and summer enrichment programs for
students in six Title I schools in its school system.
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16. Resolution 2019-043 Approving the Exclusion of Property from Rudolph Farms Metropolitan
District Nos.1-6. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to approve the exclusion of a small parcel of real property from the
boundaries of the Rudolph Farms Metro District Nos. 1-6 (the Districts). The property to be excluded
is to be acquired from the current owners and used by the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) for public right-of-way as part of CDOT's 1-25/Prospect Road Interchange construction project.
17. Resolution 2019-045 Approving an Inter overnmental Agreement with the Fort Collins Urban
Renewal Authority for the Authority's Contribution of Funds to the Cit 's North Colle e
Drainage Improvement District Protect. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to present an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the City of Fort
Collins and the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority. The IGA memorializes the terms of acceptance
of $300,000 in Authority support for the City's continued design of the North College Drainage
Improvement District (NCDID), including transportation designs for North Mason Street (Alpine Street
to Hickory Street), along with Alpine Street, Pinon Street and Hemlock Street (Mason Street to North
College Avenue). The 2019 Authority Budget accounted for and appropriated funds for this obligation.
In addition, the 2019 City Budget includes additional funding for the Project from two sources in the
City: Engineering and Stormwater. On February 27, 2019, the Authority's Board of Commissioners
approved the IGA.
18. Resolution 2019-046 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Cities of Fort
Collins and Loveland With the Option to Add Greeley, for the Exchange of Judicial Services
and Appointing Temporary Judges. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to authorize an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of
Loveland for judicial services to be used in the event that a conflict of interest or other circumstance
prevents the Municipal Judge and temporary judge from hearing a particular Municipal Court case.
This agreement is intended to replace an existing 2017 IGA between Fort Collins, Loveland and
Greeley. The City of Greeley is not included in this IGA due to residency requirements that Greeley
currently has in place; however, the Resolution would approve adding Greeley to the IGA if its
residency requirements change in the near future.
• END CONSENT
• STAFF REPORTS
Youth Advisory Board Report on National League of Cities Conference.
Tyler Marr, City Manager's Office, introduced two Youth Advisory Boardmembers who
accompanied Council on their trip to the National League of Cities Congressional Cities
Conference.
Suhaas Narayanan and Kaustubh Kaushik discussed how they were selected to make the trip and
stated their main objective was to collaborate with other youth delegates from across the nation.
They discussed meetings they attended both as part of the conference and with the Mayor and City
Manager and thanked the City for sending them on the trip.
Mayor Troxell thanked Mr. Narayanan and Mr. Kaushik for attending the conference and
commended their commitment to service.
City Manager Atteberry commended Mr. Narayanan and Mr. Kaushik on their civic engagement.
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Broadband Status Report.
Erin Shanley, Marketing Manager, stated the broadband effort is on schedule and discussed the
outlay of infrastructure. She announced Connexion Video, an app-based TV service with cloud
DVR, and stated the web site for Connexion is being redeveloped. Shanley stated Connexion will
be a sponsor of the Taste of Fort Collins and will be involved in Open Streets.
Councilmember Cunniff asked if there will be a newsletter or update service available for the
community. Shanley replied in the affirmative.
City Manager Atteberry stated the plan is to have the first live customers for Connexion in August.
He noted every property within the city will eventually have access to the service.
• COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tern Horak reported on the opening of the ozone monitoring station and ozone garden
at the Gardens on Spring Creek. He also reported on the Sugar Beet park groundbreaking and
stated the Colorado Transportation Commission is meeting tomorrow with a focus on I-25 North
and whether they will be giving an extra $250 million toward the project. He stated he will be
holding a joint listening session with Councilmember-elect Emily Gorgol at the Senior Center on
Thursday.
Councilmember Stephens reported on the Teaching Tree groundbreaking, the unveiling of the new
Community Chalkboard at the Youth Activity Center in concert with the Youth Advisory Board,
a meeting with the Behavioral Health Policy Council, and a discussion around homelessness
sponsored by Homeward Alliance. 01
Councilmember Martinez reported on the electric vehicle car show and the Foothills Natural Areas
Management Plan display at the Atzlan Center.
Councilmember Cunniff reported on the electric vehicle car show and meeting of the Wasteshed
Policy Group.
Mayor Troxell reported on the Police Services celebration.
Councilmember Gutowsky reported on the Carnegie Center for Creativity exhibition on the future
plans for City Park and the Sugar Beet Park plans.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak commended the City Park event at the Carnegie Center.
City Manager Atteberry commented on the lives lost in the Thanksgiving crash.
Mayor Troxell commended Councilmembers for their community engagement.
• CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL -PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
19. items Relating to Downtown Rezone and Development Standards for the Downtown and
Neighborhood Conservation Buffer Transition Areas. (Adopted as Amended on Second R)
Part A of 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 1(d) of the Council's Rules of
Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2018-034.
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A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 057, 2019, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins
by Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain Property Known as the Downtown
Rezoning.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 058, 2019, Amending the Land Use Code Relating to
Development Standards for the Downtown and Neighborhood Conservation Buffer Transition
Areas.
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 19, 2019, rezone 467 acres into
an expanded Downtown (D) zone district and amend interrelated Land Use Code sections that
together address design standards for Downtown and the Neighborhood Conservation Buffer (NCB)
transition areas that interface between downtown and the predominantly single-family housing within
the Old Town Neighborhoods.
A response to a City Council question during the First Reading of Ordinance No. 058, 2019 has been
provided in the background section.
Mayor Troxell noted the hearing for Ordinance No. 057, 2019, was conducted in conjunction with
First Reading.
Cameron Gloss, Planning Manager, noted there is one change to the height map exhibit to show a
four-story height allotment for the Oxbow site.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt Ordinance
No. 057, 2019, on Second Reading.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 057, 2019, ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES: Gutowsky, Martinez, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt Ordinance
No. 058, 2019, on Second Reading, as amended.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 058,2109, ADOPTED AS AMENDED ON SECOND READING
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES: Gutowsky, Martinez, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
20. Resolution 2019-044 Approving a Cooperation Agreement Between the City and the Fort
Collins Urban Renewal Authority for Sharing the City's Property and sales tax Increment Under
the College & Drake Urban Renewal Plan. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to present a Cooperation Agreement to City Council describing the City's
incremental property and sales tax revenue contribution to be allocated to the proposed Drake and
College Urban Renewal Plan. The Agreement provides the terms and conditions associated with the
City contributing incremental revenue to achieve the objectives of the Plan. It is proposed for this Plan
that the City contribute 100 percent of its incremental property tax revenue and 50 percent of the net
new incremental sales tax revenue associated with the current general fund rate of 2.25 percent.
However, this sales tax increment will be reduced by $405, 000 to take into account that a nearby
grocery store is to be relocated to the Plan area. The amount of this reduction is an average of the
annual sales tax the City collects from the grocery stores and super -centers in the City.
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Eric Sutherland questioned the change to the Resolution language and stated this is a multiple -year
financial obligation that will create an irrevocable pledge of future tax revenues that fall under the
purview of future Councils.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak requested staff address the language change. Deputy City Attorney John
Duvall replied there is no change to the Resolution, just one change to the cooperation agreement
itself to remove references related to the Colorado Supplemental Public Securities Act. He stated
it is premature to place those references in this particular agreement.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt Resolution
2019-044.
RESULT: RESOLUTION 2019-044 ADOPTED [6 TO 01 ,
MOVER: Gerry Horak,District 6
SECONDER: Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES: Gutowsky, Martinez, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
AWAY: Summers
• DISCUSSION ITEMS
21. Items Relating to Electrical Assisted Bicycles. (Adopted on Second Reading)
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 045, 2019, Enacting a Temporary Exemption from Certain
Restrictions in Chapter 23 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to Allow Electrical Assisted
Bicycles on Paved Trails in City Natural Area and Recreation Areas.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 041, 2019, Amending Section 2106(2)(d) of the Fort Collins
Traffic Code Relating to Electrical Assisted Bicycles.
Ordinance No. 045, 2019, adopted on First Reading on March 19, 2019 by a vote of 6-1 (Nays:
Cunniff) implements a one-year pilot period to allow Class 1 and Class 2 electrical assisted bicycles
(e-bikes) on City paved trails. Ordinance No. 041, 2019, unanimously adopted on First Reading,
updates the City Traffic Code to remove the outdated term "motorized bicycle".
In response to the growing popularity of a -bikes across the country, and the benefits a -bikes can
provide to individuals and communities in terms of health, mobility, and environmental sustainability,
staff recommends adoption of Ordinances allowing the use of Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on paved
trails through a one-year pilot program. E-bikes are allowed on paved trails in most Colorado
communities, including neighboring jurisdictions of Larimer County, Boulder County, Loveland,
Longmont and Boulder. Eight Fort Collins City boards and commissions have voted in favor of a pilot
program to allow a -bikes on paved trails in Fort Collins.
Eric Sutherland stated Councilmembers continuously fail to abide by laws as members of Council.
Rich Stave thanked Councilmembers for their service and expressed concern relating to there being
no age limits, demonstration of competence, or liability requirements for E-bike users. E-bikes
already have the use of bike lanes and public streets.
Councilmember Cunniff stated no members of Council have violated the law. Mr. Sutherland's
assertions of lawlessness are baseless.
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Summers, to adopt
Ordinance No. 045, 2019, on Second Reading.
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RESULT:
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ORDINANCE NO. 045,2019, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [6 TO 1]
MOVER:
Ray Martinez, District 2
SECONDER:
Ken Summers, District 3
AYES:
Gutowsky, Martinez, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Horak
NAYS:
Cunniff
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Summers, to adopt
Ordinance No. 041, 2019, on Second Reading.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO.041, 2019, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [6 TO 1]
MOVER: Ray Martinez, District 2
SECONDER: Ken Summers, District 3
AYES: Gutowsky, Martinez, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Horak
NAYS: Cunniff
22. Items_ Relating to Solid Waste Programming and Infrastructure Improvements. (Adopted on
First Reading)
A. Resolution 2019-047 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement for Solid
Waste Programming and Infrastructure Improvements.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 063, 2019 Amending the Code of the City of Fort Collins to Direct
Mixed Construction and Demolition Materials to the Future Larimer County Construction and
Demolition Waste Processing Facility, Upon its Completion.
The purpose of this item is to consider joining an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Larimer
County and other Regional Wasteshed Coalition partners for solid waste infrastructure proposed in a
2018 Larimer County Master Plan (Resolution 2019-047), and consider an ordinance directing all
mixed loads of construction and demolition waste to a future County -owned sorting facility, once that
facility is built (Ordinance No. 063, 2019).
The proposed intergovernmental agreement with Larimer County provides a framework for
collaboration between the parties that can lead to future infrastructure development. The agreement
does not obligate the City to enact any specific policies and consideration of local diversion measures
will be based on established principles of stakeholder engagement for innovation. Larimer County is
obligated under the IGA to fund and construct new facilities if enough recyclable%ompostable material
is expected to reach them. Adopting the recommended building code changes would cause Larimer
County to begin development of a sorting/recycling facility for construction and demolition waste.
Jackie Kozak -Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer, stated this item represents three years of work
on the regional wasteshed effort, which began with the impending closure of the only publicly -
owned landfill in northern Colorado. She thanked Mayor Troxell and Councilmember Cunniff for
their work on the Policy Advisory Committee.
Kozak -Thiel stated there are two items for Council consideration: a resolution that would execute
the intergovernmental agreement which represents the final product of this process and a policy
that would direct mixed loads of construction and demolition debris to a future facility to be built
by Larimer County.
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Honore Depew, Project Manager, discussed the process that has resulted in a master plan for solid
waste infrastructure that was adopted by Larimer County last December. He stated five facilities
are recommended in the first tier of the master plan: a new County landfill to be located in the
north part of the County, a central transfer station to continue receiving trash from residents and
businesses, composting facilities for yard trimmings and food scraps, and a construction and
demolition waste processing and sorting facility.
Depew detailed the action items before Council. He noted the Building Code relating to
construction and demolition debris would change now; however, it would not become effective
until the facility is open. The regulation would apply to the same size of projects as does the
current Building Code requiring the separation of four recyclable materials: metal, wood,
cardboard, and aggregates. The new system would be an all -in -one bin approach which is expected
to lower net costs for builders.
Depew noted Larimer County and the City of Loveland have adopted the intergovernmental
agreement (IGA), Estes Park is considering it next week, and Wellington is anticipating
considering it in the future. He outlined the public involvement process and stated all boards and
commissions that provided feedback endorsed the changes. Depew noted all private collection
services in the community are critical partners for future solutions and stated seven meetings were
held exclusively with haulers to work through their concerns, including future impacts of transfer
truck traffic and a suggestion to continue using the current landfill with an expansion to the south.
Depew stated the City's traffic engineers have assessed the proposed travel routes and determined
the increased traffic to be nominal and there are various reasons the current landfill cannot continue
to be used.
Alan Braslau, Fort Collins Sustainability Group, supported adoption of these items citing their
importance in moving toward the City's climate action goals.
Rich Stave expressed concern about extra truck traffic.
Nancy DuTeau supported adoption of these items.
Victoria Halligan supported adoption of these items as important steps to achieve the 2020 goal of
75% diversion.
Kevin Henry, Fort Collins Sustainability Group, commended Mayor Pro Tern Horak on his service
and supported adoption of these items.
Nancy York supported adoption of these items.
Dave Nebble supported adoption of these items noting there is no capital expenditure for the City.
Brian Woodruff supported adoption of these items.
Kevin Cross acknowledged Mayor Pro Tern Horak and Councilmember Martinez for their service
and supported adoption of these items.
Mayor Troxell stated the meeting requested by trash haulers was related to basic concerns about
truck traffic and some assumptions built in to the current landfill. Questions were answered and
he noted the haulers are supportive of the City's goals. Councilmember Cunniff concurred.
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Councilmember Summers stated the city's haulers are committed to environmental concerns and
some of their concerns were related to changes not being in the best interest of the environment.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Resolution
2019-047.
Councilmember Martinez asked why the City's truck estimates varied from the haulers' estimates.
Depew replied the impacts were overstated in terms of the context of the other traffic trips along
those roads.
Councilmember Martinez asked if the haulers' concerns were alleviated. Kozak -Thiel replied there
may be concerns that persist around some of the elements of policies that could come later;
however, many issues were clarified and the haulers were satisfied with the outcome related to the
transfer truck routes.
Councilmember Summers asked about the plan to evaluate the effectiveness of these changes.
Deputy City Manager Mihelich replied the information is currently based on projections; however,
excellent data will be garnered once the facilities are open as all materials will be weighed.
Councilmember Gutowsky asked about the difference between demolition and deconstruction.
Depew replied deconstruction is a slower, more intentional process that leads to greater
preservation of materials.
Councilmember Gutowsky asked if there are plans to market what is gained. Depew replied the
materials that would move through the facilities will be marketed under the Larimer County Solid
Waste Enterprise Fund.
Councilmember Cunniff noted homeowner's associations have the ability to contract with a single
provider for these services.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak noted a number of the proposed routes are going through residential
neighborhoods and encouraged the use of I-25. He recognized Stephen Gilette and other County
staff for setting up an appropriate rate structure that has created a fund balance able to fund this
project.
Councilmember Stephens commented on traffic on Trilby Road and requested that is considered
moving forward.
Councilmember Cunniff noted this is a legacy project for the region.
Mayor Troxell commended the collaboration on this issue.
RESULT: RESOLUTION 2019-047 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District B
SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Gutowsky, Martinez, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
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Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Ordinance
No. 063, 2019, on First Reading.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak acknowledged Brian Woodruff as being the first environmental
professional for the City.
Mayor Troxell commended this item as falling in line with the City's sustainability efforts and
thanked private sector partners.
Councilmember Martinez commended the work with the County and thanked Gallegos Sanitation
for their participation.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 063,2019, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Gutowsky, Martinez, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
(Secretary's Note: The Council took a brief recess at this point in the meeting.)
23. Items relating to the Adoption of City Plan and the Transit Master Plan. (Adopted)
A. Resolution 2019-048 Adopting an Updated City Plan, the City's Comprehensive Plan.
B. Resolution 2019-049 Adopting the Transit Master Plan.
The purpose of this item is to request adoption for two Important community vision and policy
documents: City Plan and the Transit Master Plan. City Plan is Fort Collins' comprehensive and
transportation master plan, illustrating the community's vision for the future and providing policy and
implementation recommendations to guide development and transportation over the next twenty
years. The Transit Master Plan was developed alongside City Plan and provides more specific
information on the long-range vision and strategy for transit service in Fort Collins.
Staff will provide highlights from both plans including what is new, revised, or reemphasized as
compared to the existing version of City Plan adopted in 2011. Staff will also outline key implementation
actions and strategies recommended to support the proposed policy direction in both plans.
Laurie Kadrich, Planning, Development, and Transportation Director, thanked Council and the
community for input and support and commended staff team on its work.
Cameron Gloss, Planning Director, noted these changes eliminate the Transportation Master Plan
from being a stand-alone document, combines it with the traditional Comprehensive Plan, and
adds a companion document specifically for transit, the Transit Master Plan. He noted the number
of policies in the document was cut in half while still increasing the scope.
Gloss detailed the results of the public outreach process, stating it included a greater emphasis on
social aspects of the community. He noted two changes to the Environmental Health section:
moving Natural Areas into the category and recognizing Dark Skies protection within the category.
Gloss commended the City PIan team on its work.
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Kevin Jones, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, recommended Council adopt City Plan
but without the recently added section on Dark Skies. He expressed concern about adding the
section without it receiving full vetting.
Cari Brown, ARC of Larimer County, a community partner in the City Plan effort, thanked Council
and staff and expressed support for the adoption of City Plan.
Nancy DuTeau commended the document and requested it be used as a roadmap to assist in making
difficult decisions related to limited resources.
Councilmember Cunniff thanked staff and the community and noted Council unanimously adopted
a resolution in 2016 expressing support for the Night Sky Initiative. He asked if that resolution
was the basis for the Dark Skies addition. Gloss replied it helped inform the policy language.
Councilmember Cunniff stated he has heard some concerns about wording being left out that might
imply a hard and fast commitment to something that is not implied. He noted the Dark Skies
certification was intended to be for natural areas only and he would be fine changing the language
as appropriate to reflect that. Gloss noted changes to the language to use words such as 'consider'
have been made.
Councilmember Martinez asked if Night Skies was always part of the City Plan discussion. Gloss
replied it was mentioned in a limited fashion in earlier drafts; however, this particular section was
only added recently.
Councilmember Martinez stated citizens have expressed concerns related to this issue and do not
think is has been vetted equally with the rest of the Plan. He suggested perhaps it should be
considered as a stand alone item as it is not a true representation of what was fully vetted.
Councilmember Stephens stated Council has discussed Night Skies and there is a web page on it.
She suggested language deemed too prescriptive could be adjusted, but she did not oppose leaving
the topic in the Plan.
Councilmember Summers stated he does not have an issue with the inclusion of the topic with
certain language changes.
Councilmember Cunniff stated changes of this scale has occurred between each of the Plan drafts
and he agreed with Councilmember Summers suggestion to strike 9D.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak discussed the equity in transportation issue and discrepancies among some
of the provided information. Paul Sizemore, FC Moves, replied the Transit Plan is very focused
on access to fixed -route and high -frequency transit and the broader City Plan discussion of equity
draws on other sources, including the 2014 Social Sustainability Gaps Analysis that looks at broad
access to transportation options and the way that can disproportionately impact vulnerable
communities. He suggested the topics could be reconciled by adding language in City Plan to refer
to the data point in the Transit Master Plan and acknowledging the high levels of access to fixed -
route and high -frequency transit in comparison to the general population.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak stated that is a good start; however, he still had issues with the discrepancy
and suggested goals need to be included rather than just generalities.
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Councilmember Cunniff stated he is comfortable with the changes suggested.
Councilmember Martinez asked if the goal is to increase headway for Transfort. Aaron Iverson,
Senior Transportation Planner, replied the goal is for all routes to have headways less than 30
minutes.
Councilmember Summers asked about the affordable housing item related to zero percent of the
median income. Councilmember Cunniff replied the Housing Catalyst administers the federal
housing voucher program which can provide housing to individuals with zero income.
Councilmember Summers suggested there may be a better way to itemize the income requirement
categories. Councilmember Cunniff agreed the language could be clarified.
Gloss suggested some language changes for the income categories.
Councilmember Martinez asked about the projected cost of the three new routes. City Manager
Atteberry stated Fort Collins does develop aspirational plans without fully -funded solutions.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak suggested costs should be associated with the different levels of service.
City Manager Atteberry suggested possibly including short, mid, and long-term goals rather than
goals with specific timelines.
City Manager Atteberry stated he would like to see Council move forward with the caveat the
language is tightened up in regard to what has been discussed.
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Summers, to adopt
Resolution 2019-048, adding a direction to the City Manager to make the following changes:
modifying the income qualifications on page 36, incorporating the charts from the Transit Master
Plan and adjusting the language to make it clear what the current situation is and what the actual
gaps are in Fort Collins on page 198, modifying page 237 to strike policy 9D, updating 9F to say
'consider updates to the Land Use Code,' adding 'consider pursuit of Natural Areas certification
from an independent body' and striking International Dark Sky Association or other entities, and
including the log of changes provided by staff.
Councilmember Gutowsky complimented staff and Council on their work and recognized former
Councilmember Overbeck for his work.
Councilmernber Martinez stated he would support the motion but with the clear understanding he
objects to the Night Sky item being included as he feels the rest of the document is outstanding.
Councilmember Stephens thanked staff for their work and commended the ambassadors and
community partners for their assistance.
Mayor Troxell commended staff on their work and commended Council on their work this
evening.
Councilmember Cunniff commended the formation of the document.
Mayor Troxell congratulated City Manager Atteberry and the City team.
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RESULT: RESOLUTION 2019-048 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Ken Summers, District 3
AYES: Gutowsky, Martinez, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to adopt
Resolution 2019-049, with direction to the City Manager to modify pages 86 and 87, and any
necessary conforming changes, to eliminate a specific time horizon and to make it clear this is a
near -term plan that is not definitive, and moving the section regarding costs to a more prominent
location to make it clear the options will cost $21 million, and including the log of changes
provided by staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak discussed the importance of having levels of service based on the equity
lens. Mayor Troxell agreed.
RESULT: RESOLUTION 2019-049 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER- Kristin Stephens, District 4
AYES: Gutowsky, Martinez, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
24. Public Hearina and Resolution 2019-050 Approvina the Consolidated Service Plan for the
Mulberry Metropolitan District Nos. 1-6. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is for City Council to consider approval of the Mulberry Metropolitan District
Nos. 1 through 6 Consolidated Service Plan (the Service Plan'). The developer of the proposed
Mulberry Development has submitted the Service Plan to support the proposed development of
approximately 226 acres located in the northeast portion of the Fort Collins community near 1-25 on
the Mulberry Corridor. The development is anticipated to include 1,600 residential units, up to 80,000
square feet of office, and up to 160,000 square feet of retail. The project has committed to provide 15
percent of housing units in a mix of for rent and for sale affordable housing. A mill levy capped at 50.00
mills has been proposed to support the funding of certain public improvements for the project.
As per the Council's Metro District Policy, proceedings for a public hearing for a Metro District public
hearing are as follows:
1. Announcement of item;
2. Consideration of procedural issues (if any);
3. Explanation of the application by City staff;
4. Presentation by the applicant (15 minutes);
5. Public testimony regarding the application;
6. Rebuttal testimony by the applicant;
7. Councilmember questions of City staff and the applicant; and
8. Motion, discussion and vote by City Council.
Mayor Troxell outlined the hearing process.
Landon Hoover introduced himself as the applicant.
Josh Birks, Economic Health Director, introduced Rachel Rogers as a new member of Economic
Health. He discussed the timeline of this metro district application, noting the election for this
metro district will not occur until November. The metro district will have over 1,600 residential
units and is expected to take nine or ten years to fully develop out. The applicant has committed
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to providing 15% affordable units, 40 of which will be for sale and 200 of which will be apartments
for rent, and a certain amount of solar.
Birks discussed the public benefits of the project, including a non -potable water system and
landscape design to encourage pollinator quarters. He stated the City's policy includes two major
protections for City citizens: that no debt mill can be used until a development agreement or
intergovernmental agreement is approved by City Council that secures the public benefits
described in the service plan and, if that agreement is not reached within three years, Council may,
at its choice, begin the proceedings to dissolve the district, requiring the process to start over. Birks
stated staff recommends adoption of this resolution.
Mr. Hoover, Hartford Homes, supported the City's efforts to annex the East Mulberry corridor and
stated his project can provide a gateway and set a standard for redevelopment along the corridor.
He discussed the other projects his company has completed in the area noting his goal is to use
innovation to attain affordability; however, he stated his company is struggling to deliver this
project at 100% AMI and a significant shift to the cost structure is necessary to make the
development affordable. He stated the metro district helps accomplish this.
Councilmember Cunniff commended the changes made resulting from the Finance Committee's
evaluation. He asked if the median mil levy cost is approximately $100 a month. Birks replied in
the affirmative and stated there are monthly costs ranging from just over $30 a month to
approximately $150 a month. He noted affordable units are priced to include all principal, interest,
taxes and insurance; therefore, the maximum sales price inside a metro district is lower than it
would be outside a metro district.
Councilmember Cunniff asked if the Habitat for Humanity participation is unique. Birks replied
other metro districts have not had an agreement with Habitat secured at the time of service plan
approval.
Councilmember Cunniff expressed concern about the 50 mils and asked about options that include
a contract for land bank reservation of acreage. Birks replied a sale to the land bank requires its
use for affordable housing unless Council makes an exception. He also noted those questions must
have firmer answers prior to the development agreement coming before Council.
Mr. Hoover noted this property is in a qualified census tract for HUD financing, which allows for
tax credits. The property is also an opportunity zone that can spur investment dollars and noted
the intent is to provide the affordable units through a private party using those opportunities.
Councilmember Cunniff stated he will have a standing concern related to the assurance of
delivering on affordable housing outcomes.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to adopt Resolution
2019-050.
Councilmember Stephens thanked the Finance Committee for increasing the affordable component
to 15%. She stated a metro district that is helping achieve housing affordability goals is important.
Councilmember Martinez agreed.
Mayor Troxell thanked Mr. Hoover and stated the project will be impactful for the Mulberry
corridor and affordable housing in the community.
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RESULT: RESOLUTION 2019-050 ADOPTED [6 TO 11 i
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Kristin Stephens, District 4
AYES: ' Gutowsky, Martinez, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Horak
NAYS: Cunniff
Motion to Extend the Meeting past 10.30 PM
Mayor Pro Tem. Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to suspend the rules
to continue the meeting past 10:30 PM to cover the remaining agenda items.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [5 TO 1]
MOVER:
Gerry Horak, District fi
SECONDER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES:
Gutowsky, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
NAYS:
Martinez
AWAY:
Summers
25. Resolution 2019-051 Approving a Development A reement to Secure Public Benefits for
Development of the Waterfield Fourth Filing. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to approve the Waterfield Development Agreement to Secure Public
Benefits (the "Development Agreement'), in accordance with the Consolidated Service Plan for
Waterfield Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1-3, approved by City Council on September 18, 2018 (the
"Service Plan"). Staff has completed its review of the Development Agreement to ensure it conforms
to the Service Plan.
Josh Birks, Economic Health Director, stated this item relates to a development agreement that
would secure the public benefits described in the Waterfield service plan that was approved by
Council last September. He stated the project is near Timberline and Vine, consists of 500 units
with 50 affordable units, and various community benefits. He stated the development agreement
has limitations on when permits can be issued and when certificates of occupancy can be issued
based on the performance of the developer against the items that were promised in the service plan.
Birks stated the development agreement conforms with the public benefits that were outlined in
the service plan and adopted last September; therefore, staff is recommending adoption of the
resolution.
Lucia Liley, Waterfield counsel, requested support of the resolution.
Eric Sutherland questioned how the terms of the development agreement are enforceable.
Mayor Pro Tem. Horak requested staff respond to Mr. Sutherland's question. John Duvall, Deputy
City Attorney, replied the development agreement is constructed so that there are triggers for
satisfying requirements before a certain number of permits would be granted.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt Resolution
2019-051.
Councilmember Cunniff asked about legally enforceable reservation of lots. Duvall replied
building permits will not be issued unless requirements can be satisfied relating to affordable units
being affordable.
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Councilmember Cunniff expressed concern a number of lots could be set aside resulting in zero
affordable units. Birks replied that is not staff's intent, nor the developer's intent and noted the lots
will have to be developed at some point in the future as affordable.
Councilmember Martinez requested Ms. Liley make a clarifying point. Ms. Liley replied the main
intention is for the developer to actually develop these lots; however, this is an attempt to provide
some alternative arrangements as affordable housing is difficult. The intent of the restrictive
covenant is to ensure these lots are developed only as affordable housing when the timing is
appropriate.
RESULT: RESOLUTION 2019-051 ADOPTED [5 TO 1]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES: Gutowsky, Martinez, Stephens, Troxell, Horak
NAYS: Cunniff
AWAY: Summers
Motion to Elect Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor TroxelI outlined the role of the Mayor Pro Tem and recommended a process for the election.
Eric Sutherland stated no legislative body can legislate an absurd result and stated this item
contemplates an absurd result as the Councilmembers yet to be seated cannot be considered for
the position.
Mayor Troxell clarified this item addressed the currently seated Council.
Councilmember Martinez asked if there is any merit to Mr. Sutherland's comments. City Attorney
Daggett replied Council may want to consider presenting to voters a modification to one or the
other of the Charter provisions that relate to the organization of the Council after the election. She
stated next week's swearing -in is also being conducted in a manner that is consistent with the clear
language of the Charter.
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to elect Gerry
Horak to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [6 TO 01
MOVER:
Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER:
Kristin Stephens, District 4
AYES:
Gutowsky, Martinez, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
AWAY:
Summers
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• CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN -PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
27. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 051, 2019, Amending Section 8-161 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins to Add an Exception to the Competitive Purchasing Process for Purchases of
Video Content Licensing. (Adopted on Second Reading)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 19, 2019, amends City Code to
create a limited exception to the competitive bid and purchasing process for the purchase of video
content licensing and services, as needed for delivery of video services by Fort Collins Connexion. To
provide video services, Fort Collins Connexion must secure license agreements with local channels,
national networks, and independent content producers. While most video content will be acquired
through membership in the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), there are some channels,
groups of channels, and networks that will require direct individual license negotiations.
Eric Sutherland questioned the City's marketing efforts for Connexion stating cost is the most
important aspect. He questioned why private label video content services are being considered.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt Ordinance
No. 051, 2019, on Second Reading.
Councilmember Cunniff noted the adoption of this ordinance does not preclude any other pricing
strategies.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE NO. 051, 2019, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [6 TO 01
MOVER:
Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER:
Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES:
Gutowsky, Martinez, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
AWAY:
Summers
• OTHER BUSINESS
Consideration of a motion to call a special Council meeting for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019
for the Council Organizational Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, pursuant to Section
2-29{a} of the City Code, that the Council call a special meeting of the Council to take place on
Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. for the following purposes:
i. Swearing in of Mayor and New Councilmembers;
2. Consideration of Resolutions regarding outgoing Councilmembers;
3. Election of Mayor Pro Tem; and
4. Consideration of appointments to Platte River Power Authority Board and the Boxelder Basin
Regional Stormwater Authority.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [6 TO 01
MOVER:
Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES:
Gutowsky, Martinez, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
AWAY:
Summers
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