HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-03/19/2019-RegularMarch 19, 2019
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting — 6:00 PM
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
Staff Present: Atteberry, Daggett, Coldiron
• AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
City Manager Atteberry stated Item No. 7, Items Relating to the Affordable Housing Board and
the Community Development Block Grant Commission, has been withdrawn and the title of the
Resolution for Item No. 14, Resolution 2019-035 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City and Poudre School District for the Nature in the
City Program, has been amended.
• PUBLIC COMMENT
Melanie Potyondy, Women's Commission, thanked Councilmembers for their service and
collaboration with the Women's Commission.
Eric Sutherland stated there has been incompetence in the City's broadband effort and
infrastructure should be installed in conjunction with new development. He suggested Council
appoint a commission to oversee the process.
William Montgomery discussed his arrest near the former Jefferson Park and stated he was on a
sidewalk, not in the park. The wrong park boundary map was used.
Pete Penoyer expressed support for Item No. 8, First Reading of Ordinance No. 050, 2019,
Authorizing an Annual Water Allotment Management 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.
Dr. Rob Colbert discussed the officer -involved death of Jeremy Holmes.
Mary Kemmer stated there is potential for Item No. 8, First Reading of Ordinance No. 050, 2019,
Authorizing an Annual Water Allotment Management 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 to assist in water overages but some information as to the City's vision moving
forward would be helpful.
Kathleen Benedict, Poudre Heritage Alliance Executive Director, thanked the City for its support
of the upcoming Poudre Pour event.
Carl Wangsvick questioned whether barring City employees from participating in City elections
violates First Amendment rights.
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Ray Burgener discussed Burgener Trucking, a family -owned business, and opposed the proposed
amendment to pay Council full-time salaries.
William Cutcher thanked Council, fire and police officers for their service and discussed the
proposed Keep Fort Collins Great tax extension. He encouraged Council to work at bringing
higher paying jobs to the community.
Susan Holmes stated she is running for the City Council District 2 seat on the platform of police
reform. She discussed an ongoing lawsuit she has against CSU and stated there is a great deal of
corruption in the city.
• PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
Mayor Troxell summarized the citizen comments.
Councilmember Martinez requested staff address Mr. Wangsvick's concerns and review the
documents he referenced for conflicting information. City Attorney Daggett stated the City
Charter has a prohibition on City employees and other entities directly or indirectly contributing
to assisting in the election or defeat of any candidate. Additionally, there is a personnel policy that
helps interpret this provision for employees. She noted there are First Amendment protections for
political speech and activities; however, there are cases supporting the ability of employers to
restrict those activities in order to protect the interests of the employer.
City Manager Atteberry noted these restrictions are in place in order to ensure the highest level of
credibility for municipal elections but are not meant to take away the rights of employees.
Councilmember Cunniff noted the employer is not just the City of Fort Collins, but rather the
citizens of Fort Collins.
Mayor Troxell requested follow-up regarding the implementation of the water allotment
management program. Liesel Hans, Water Conservation Manager, replied staff has been working
on the roll -out of the program and has been pursuing grant funding to supplement the proposed
funding. This year will be the application year, with waivers beginning next year for up to three
years moving forward, depending on the proposed project.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak asked if staff is working with large entities such as Columbine Health.
Hans replied staff has worked with Columbine over the years. Abbye Neel, Water Conservation
Specialist, stated she has communicated with a number of customers and, while the focus has been
on HOAs, there are a number of businesses with large irrigated areas that have received the same
outreach and information as the HOAs.
Councilmember Martinez clarified the Keep Fort Collins Great tax measure is not an increase
above existing taxes.
Councilmember Stephens thanked Mr. Cutcher for his thoughtful comments.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Troxell noted Item Nos. 6, Public Hearing and First 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, and 13, First 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, include
public hearings.
Eric Sutherland withdrew Item Nos. 3, Second Reading of Ordinance No, 038, 2019, Authorizing
the Mayor to Execute the First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Water
Treatment Service Capacity Between the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and the Fort Collins -
Loveland Water District, 9, First 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, and 11, Items Relating to Platte River Power Authority
Organic and Power Supply Contracts, from the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt and approve
all items not withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
RESULT:
CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 036, 2019, Reappropriating Funds Previously Appropriated
in 2018 But Not Expended and Not Encumbered in 2018. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 5, 2019, reappropriates monies in
2019 that were previously authorized by City Council for various expenditures in 2018 for various
purposes. The authorized expenditures were not spent or could not be encumbered in 2018 because:
there was not sufficient time to complete bidding in 2018 and therefore, there was no known vendor
or binding contract as required to expend or encumber the monies,
the project for which the dollars were originally appropriated by Council could not be completed
during 2018 and reappropriation of those dollars is necessary for completion of the project in 2019,
or
to carry on programs, services, and facility improvements in 2019 with unspent dollars previously
appropriated in 2018
In the above circumstances, the unexpended and/or unencumbered monies lapsed into individual fund
balances at the end of 2018 and reflect no change in Council policies.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 037, 2019, Making Amendments to the Land Use Code
Planned Unit Development Regulations. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 5, 2019, amends the Land Use Code
Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations to clarify the vested rights process and who is eligible
to seek an amendment to an approved PUD Master Plan.
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3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 039, 2019, Authorizing the Sale of Seven Water Taps and
One Sewer Tap Owned by the City's Natural Areas Department. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 5, 2019, authorizes the sale of seven
water taps and one sewer tap. The taps were acquired with various parcels purchased by the City's
Natural Areas Department over the last decade or so. The Department has no use for the taps and
recommends selling them and using the proceeds for land conservation. Additionally, the taps have
monthly fees costing the Department approximately $1,425 per year. The Department checked with
the Affordable Housing Land Bank to ascertain its interest prior to placing the taps on the market. The
Affordable Housing Land Bank does not have a use for the taps at this time.
4. First Readinq of Ordinance No. 046, 2019, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the
Light and Power Fund from Bloomberg Philanthropies for Capitalization of the EPIC Efficiency
Loan Program. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $100,000 in grant award revenues from Bloomberg
Philanthropies, as part of the Bloomberg Mayor's Challenge, into the Fort Collins Utilities Light and
Power fund for the purposes of continued capitalization of the EPIC Loan program.
Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 047, 2019, Amending Chanter 9 of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins and Adopting by Reference the 2018 International Fire Code, with
Amendments. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to adopt 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 changes 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.
Items Relating to the Affordable Housing Board and the Community Development Block Grant
Commission. (Withdrawn)
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 048, 2019, Amending Chapter 2, Article III, Division 11 of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins Regarding the Community Development Block Grant Commission.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 049, 2019, Amending Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2 of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins Regarding the Affordable Housing Board.
The purpose of this item is to amend the Code of the City of Fort Collins to update the authorized
duties, functions and name of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission, as well
as the membership requirements and authorized duties and functions of the Affordable Housing Board.
These Code updates will specifically address the advisory roles of the CDBG Commission and
Affordable Housing Board to include City staff and other entities. Additionally, the CDBG Commission
would be renamed to the Social Investment Commission, and its authority to make funding
recommendations would be modernized to include the diverse funding sources within its grant making
purview. The Affordable Housing Board's membership requirements would be amended to express a
preference for having at least one member who lives or has lived in affordable housing.
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7. First Reading of Ordinance No. 050, 2019, Authorizing an Annual Water Allotment Management
Program by Amendinq 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)
The purpose of this item is to consider an Ordinance that gives discretion to the Utilities Executive
Director to provide qualified customers a temporary waiver from Excess Water Use (EWU) 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.
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 052, 2019, Amending Article I of Chanter 6 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins Regarding Cable Communications Systems. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to amend 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.
9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 055 2019 Authorizing the Conve ance of an Easement to
Larimer County for Groundwater Monitorinq Wells on CathV Fromme Prairie Natural Area.
(Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to authorize 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.
10. First 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 I(e) of the Council's Rules of Meeting
Procedures adopted in Resolution 2018-034.
The purpose of this item is to consider the request for landmark designation of the Newman Property,
1019 West Mountain Avenue, 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.
11. Resolution 2019-035 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Governmental Agreement
Between the City and Poudre School District for the Nature in the City Program. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to authorize the City of Fort Collins Nature in the City Program to enter into
a governmental agreement with the Poudre School District. The Agreement sets the terms by which
Poudre School District and The City of Fort Collins Nature in the City Program will collaborate to build
outdoor educational program spaces, called Learning Habitats, at District schools. These Learning
Habitats will provide engaging outdoor features that connect students to nature, create functional
micro -habitat for local wildlife, increase academic achievement, and drive community engagement.
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12. Resolution 2019-036 Naming the Poudre River Whitewater Park Pedestrian Bridge In Honor of
the Graham Family. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to approve a proposed donor recognition concept for the pedestrian bridge
at the Poudre River Whitewater Park. Jack and Ginger Graham have provided a generous donation in
the amount of $1 million toward the construction of the pedestrian bridge, which more than covers the
cost of the $700,000 bridge that is part of the Project. The Grahams have requested the pedestrian
bridge be named the "Graham Family Bridge" in order to honor their family.
• END CONSENT
0 CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP
Mayor Pro Tern Horak commended the water allotment management program and requested staff
provide a follow-up memo regarding outreach to business entities. He also commented on Item
No. 15, Resolution 2019-036 Naming the Poudre River Whitewater Park Pedestrian Bridge in
Honor of the Graham Family, noting the bridge will be installed tomorrow.
Councilmember Summers commented on Item No. 8, First Reading of Ordinance No. 050, 2019,
Authorizing an Annual Water Allotment Management 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, commending the Water Utility conservation staff for its work.
Councilmember Stephens requested updates moving forward on Item No. 12, First 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, and stated Item No. 14,
Resolution 2019-035 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement
Between the City and Poudre School District for the Nature in the City Program, is a good news
item. She also thanked the Graham Family for their donation for the pedestrian bridge.
0 STAFF REPORTS
A. Staff report: Community Dashboard Metric: Golf Courses -Total Cumulative Participation. (staff:
Mike Calhoon)
Tyler Marr, Policy and Project Manager, discussed the performance indicator metrics and stated
this metric is from the Culture and Recreation outcome area.
Mike Calhoon, Parks Director, discussed municipal golf course participation, stating the goal is to
provide 80,000 golf rounds per year in order to be on firm financial footing. Despite being 2,700
rounds short of that goal this year, the program was still able to put $70,000 in reserves. He
discussed a survey of golfers at each of the three courses, finding respondents' views of course
conditions to be good to excellent and a good value.
Calhoon discussed involvement with Audubon, International and stated the City has three of only
36 courses in Colorado that are certified as Audubon -cooperative sanctuaries. This requires the
courses to have a high degree of environmental quality in seven different areas, including
fertilization and water conservation. The fertilization program is 70% organic and each course
contains weather monitoring stations which provide data allowing for optimal water conservation.
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Calhoon stated a Golf Manager will be reinstated in 2019 as a result of the budgeting process and
a regional marketing campaign with Greeley and Loveland will be launched. Additionally, the
irrigation systems at City Park Nine and Southridge will be redesigned in 2019.
Councilmember Martinez asked which of the City's courses has the heaviest associated costs.
Calhoon replied Southridge has the heaviest burden of cost due to its antiquated irrigation system.
Councilmember Stephens asked about outreach to community members who may not usually have
the opportunity to play golf. Calhoon replied staff has been working with Poudre School District
on a "51" grade plays free" program. There is also a golf program for children through the
Recreation Department and the reduced rate program applies to that.
Councilmember Gutowsky asked if there are ways to mitigate the presence of geese. Calhoon
replied geese are a federally protected species; therefore, permission from Colorado Parks and
Wildlife and the City's Police Chief is required to do hazing on the geese with dogs and coyote
decoys.
B. Staff report: Human Services Grant Process Improvements (staff: Adam Molzer)
Adam Molzer, City Grants and Community Partnerships Coordinator stated the competitive
human services grant process is administered annually to award grant funding to human services
and affordable housing programs in Fort Collins. Molzer discussed improvements and efficiencies
that have been applied to the grant process including the implementation of a scorecard for the
CDBG Commission to evaluate and rank grant proposals and the suspension of in -person
presentations.
Councilmember Summers commended the improvement goal of determining priorities and asked
about the process for determining those priorities. Molzer replied the current priorities are
established in the Social Sustainability strategic plan. Moving forward, there is a goal to create a
Human Services strategic plan that would involve Council and community engagement.
Councilmember Summers suggested programs addressing substance abuse in the community
would be well-advised.
Councilmember Stephens thanked staff for bringing this item forward and noted the decisions
made by the CDBG Commission are difficult. She supported the improvements.
Councilmember Cunniff commended the improvement efforts and thanked the CDBG
Commission for its work. He stated the process should be more intentional as needs continue to
grow. He requested future follow-up regarding conflict of interest guidelines for CDBG
Commission members.
Mayor Troxell commended the improvement efforts.
City Manager Atteberry stated the clearer Council is about its priorities, the easier proper
alignment of outcomes will occur.
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• COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Cunniff reported on the National League of Cities meeting in Washington, D.C.
and thanked the Youth Advisory Committee members who attended.
Mayor Troxell also reported on the National League of Cities meeting.
Councilmember Stephens reported on a juvenile justice reform session she attended at National
League of Cities.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak provided an update on I-25 construction and reported on the Boxelder Basin
Regional Stormwater meeting.
Councilmember Gutowsky reported on the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new 24-Hour Fitness
facility and revitalization of the Mulberry and College intersection.
Councilmember Summers commended the new 24-Hour Fitness facility and congratulated
Councilmember Gutowsky for her participation.
• DISCUSSION ITEMS
13. Items Relating to Regulating Electric Scooters and Other Shared and/or Portable Mobility
Devices. (Adopted on Second Reading)
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No, 028, 2019, Amending Chapter 24 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins to Add a New Article VI Related to the Parking of Shared Mobility Devices.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 029, 2019, Amending Sections 1410 and 2106 of the Fort
Collins Traffic Code to Allow for Signage Designating an Area in the City as a "Dismount Zone"
for Any Form of Conveyance.
Ordinance No. 028, 2019, adopted on First Reading on February 19, 2019 by a vote of 6-1 (nays:
Summers) amends City Code relating to the regulation of electric scooters and other shared and/or
portable mobility devices. Ordinance No. 029, 2019, unanimously adopted on First Reading on
February 19, 2019, amends Traffic Code to allow for signage designating areas of the city as a
dismount zone for all forms of conveyance, including e-scooters.
When discussing this item on March 5, Councilmembers requested that staff forward an amendment
to City Traffic Code to require operators of shared mobility devices including e-scooters to dismount
their conveyances at crosswalks regardless of whether there is a traffic control device requiring them
to do so, which is the only situation under which an operator must dismount under current City Traffic
Code.
To make this amendment, Council will need to move to amend Ordinance No. 029, 2019, to add the
following to the end of Section 3:
"A person riding a shared mobility device or toy vehicle shall dismount before entering any
crosswalk. "
Paul Sizemore, FC Moves Manager, stated these two ordinances, on Second Reading, are the first
step in the process of developing a framework for shared mobility E-scooters, along with a parallel
process to develop a request for proposal.
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Amanda Mansfield, FC Moves, discussed the two ordinances and a Council -requested amendment
to one of the ordinances to require crosswalk dismount for E-scooters.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Ordinance
No. 028, 2019, on Second Reading.
Councilmember Cunniff stated these regulations are important and supported the ordinance.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE NO. 028, 2019, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt Ordinance
No. 029, 2019, as amended to require dismount in crosswalks, on Second Reading.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak asked about the education component of the E-scooter rollout. Mansfield
replied there will be a strong partnership with the provider to provide coordination on events,
education and outreach.
Councilmember Gutowsky asked which company will be providing the scooters. Mansfield
replied that will result from the request for proposal (RFP) process and one company will be
selected.
Councilmember Gutowsky asked about helmet suggestions. Mansfield replied there will be
educational components strongly encouraging helmet use and she has been in contact with some
of the companies about providing helmets.
Councilmember Stephens asked about CSU's participation. Mansfield replied CSU has been an
involved partner from the beginning of the process and will be involved in administering the RFP.
Councilmember Martinez asked if the City's crosswalk dismount requirements would apply to
campus. City Attorney Daggett replied generally, Fort Collins traffic and public welfare laws do
apply on campus.
Councilmember Martinez asked if there are plans for public outreach informing citizens about the
impending E-scooter arrival. Mansfield replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Martinez thanked CSU for partnering on this issue.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 029, 2019, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
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14. Items Relating to Electrical Assisted Bicycles. (Adopted on First Reading)
A. First 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. First Reading of Ordinance No. 041, 2019, Amending Section 2106(2)(d) of the Fort Collins Traffic
Code Relating to Electrical Assisted Bicycles.
The purpose of this item is to present two Ordinances for Council consideration to implement a one-
year pilot period to allow Class 1 and Class 2 electrical assisted bicycles ("e-bikes') on City paved
trails. 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. in addition to the two Ordinances
relating to the a -bike pilot program, an Ordinance is presented to update the City Traffic Code to
remove the outdated term "motorized bicycle".
Paul Sizemore, FC Moves Director, stated this item would launch a one-year pilot program to
allow electric -assist bicycles on paved trails within the city.
Tessa Greegor, FC Bikes Program Manager, stated the first ordinance under consideration relates
to the proposed E-bike pilot program allowing Class I and II E-bikes on paved trails for a one-year
pilot program. The second ordinance would replace the term "motorized bicycle" with the term
"low -power scooter" in the City's Traffic Code.
Greegor stated Class I and II E-bikes provide electric assistance up to 20 miles per hour. Class I
E-bikes require the rider to be pedaling to get the assist where as class II E-bikes do not have that
requirement. Most Colorado municipalities allow E-bikes on paved trails and discussed the
recommendation made by the Bicycle Advisory Committee and Transportation Board.
Additionally, all other boards and commissions which have evaluated the proposal have
recommended support for the pilot project, with the exception of the Land Conservation and
Stewardship Board which suggested the pilot program only apply to class I E-bikes and not on
trails in Natural Areas and the Commission on Disability which did not support the pilot.
Greegor discussed the planned evaluation methods and stated staff would return with a summary
of that data prior to the expiration of the trial period.
Josh Kerson stated he builds E-bikes and discussed their recent rise in popularity, noting they are
available in some form at nearly every bike shop in town. The City needs to embrace these
emerging technologies and supported the ordinances.
Rich Stave questioned various aspects of E-bike use including the Iack of insurance and license
requirements and the lack of reporting locations for negative interactions. He stated the allowed
speed is too high.
Councilmember Gutowsky asked how fast a regular cyclist can go. Greegor replied the average
speed is 12 miles per hour; however, a cyclist can go much faster than that on a regular bike.
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Councilmember Gutowsky asked if the E-bikes would top out at 20 miles per hour. Greegor
replied that is the miles per hour at which the electric assistance ceases, though they can go faster.
She stated staff is planning to utilize speed snapshots of traditional bike users and E-bike users
during the pilot project.
Councilmember Gutowsky expressed concern about the speeds and asked if the E-bikes make
noise. Greegor replied they are typically relatively quiet.
Councilmember Martinez stated he uses an electric bike and traditional bikes pass him all the time.
He stated the majority of users seem to be older riders who use the electric assist to get up hills.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Ordinance
No. 045, 2019, as amended to remove class II E-bikes, on First Reading.
Councilmember Martinez stated he would not support the motion excluding class II.
Councilmember Cunniff stated any user who must have assistance can already use a class II E-
bike. He stated it would be easier to start the pilot smaller and expand.
Councilmember Stephens asked if someone has to prove a disability. Sizemore replied verbal
statements from riders are accepted.
Councilmember Martinez asked if there have been issues with crashes in other communities.
Greegor replied other communities that conducted pilot programs did not have crashes reported.
Councilmember Summers asked how class I E-bikes can be differentiated from class II. Greegor
replied they are required to be labeled; however, that may be difficult to see. It could be obvious
if someone is not pedaling and is still receiving electric assistance.
Councilmember Summers stated he did not see the need for an ordinance and supported allowing
both types of E-bikes.
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Summers, to amend the
motion to include class II E-bikes.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak noted not all accidents may get reported and discussed the already crowded
trails. He questioned the plan to collect pre -data based on the fact the ordinance would not go into
effect until April 26 and the pilot is to start May 1.
Councilmember Cunniff stated he would not support the amendment and questioned support of
the original motion as individuals who need the E-bikes can already use them.
Mayor Troxell stated he would support the amendment and stated bike safety and etiquette are
more important than the kind of bike.
Councilmember Stephens expressed concern individuals may not necessarily have a disability but
may need the electric assistance and asked if data regarding buyers' ages exists. Greegor replied
she would need to collect that data.
Councilmember Martinez opposed rangers asking riders if they are disabled.
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Councilmember Gutowsky stated her concerns have been alleviated and asked if there will be
periodic reports throughout the year. Greegor replied staff can provide those.
The vote on the amendment was as follows: Yeas: Gutowsky, Stephens, Martinez, Summers and
Troxell. Nays: Cunniff and Horak.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Cunniff stated he would not support the motion with class II E-bikes included and
expressed concern about adding an increasing number of motorized vehicles to the trail system,
which was adopted as a recreational system.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak noted all E-bikes can be used on streets. He asked why there has not been
an online survey prior to the pilot. Greegor replied the primary instrument proposed to be used
prior to the implementation of the pilot are trail intercept surveys. She stated an online survey
could be utilized.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak questioned how data collected during the pilot project could be usefully
compared to data collected prior to the pilot. Greegor replied the trail intercept survey is designed
to be the more robust survey with data being collected at key locations prior to the pilot project
and again during the pilot project at the same locations. She stated the online survey during the
pilot is intended to be brief.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak noted the Commission on Disability was opposed to this and expressed
concern about the number of people on trails and the speeds.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE NO. 045, 2019, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ray Martinez, District 2
SECONDER:
Ken Summers, District 3
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Horak
NAYS:
Cunniff
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Ordinance
No. 041, 2019, on First Reading.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 041, 2019, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
(Secretary's Note: The Council took a brief recess at this point in the meeting.)
15. Items Relating to Outdoor Residential Wood Burning. (Adopted on Second Reading)
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 042, 2019, Amending Chapter 20 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins Pertaining to Nuisances.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 043, 2019, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the General
Fund to Increase Staffing for Outdoor Residential Wood Burning Program Support.
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These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 5, 2019, modify the current air
pollution nuisance Code provision to make it more enforceable for smoke impacts from outdoor
residential wood fires. Code changes proposed include decriminalization, a curfew and a property line
setback for outdoor wood burning. Between First and Second Reading, staff reviewed and revised the
wording of the new Code language and clarifying changes are noted in the Ordinance. Additionally,
resources in the form of an 0.25 FTE increase, are being requested to support education, outreach
and compliance with the Code.
Deputy City Manager Jeff Mihelich stated this item, if adopted on Second Reading, would allow
the decriminalization of outdoor nuisance burning, instate a 25-foot property line setback, and
establish a 10 PM curfew.
Cassie Archuleta, Environmental Services, detailed the proposed property line setback and
possible options for 24-hour response, including a fire and police response and after-hours code
compliance staff.
Penny Laviolette objected to the 10 PM curfew, stating outdoor evening fires provide valuable
experiences.
Rich Stave stated the 25-foot setback could be too restrictive and questioned why there are not
similar restrictions on barbeques.
Adam Eggleston stated anecdotal evidence he has heard involves not changing regulations and
increasing communication. He questioned what type of dialogue has occurred with police and fire
regarding possible code violation response.
Margit Hentschel discussed the Fort Collins air quality forum during which wood smoke statistics
were discussed and indicated exposure to one campfire for an hour is equivalent to inhaling 600
cigarettes. She requested a minimum 15-foot setback, a ban on burning during high -pollution
days, and 24-hour enforcement.
Councilmember Cunniff asked about the status of the high -pollution day issue. Archuleta replied
this would be more related to a particle pollution day, and the proposal is to offer outreach for
voluntary compliance.
Councilmember Martinez expressed concern that the 25-foot setback is too restrictive and stated
an 11 PM curfew is more reasonable.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to adopt Ordinance
No. 042, 2019, as amended to change the 25-foot setback to 15 feet, on Second Reading.
Councilmember Cunniff stated the rights of people to enjoy outdoor fires do not trump the rights
of residents to enjoy their property smoke -free. An earlier curfew makes sense in order to allow
residents without air conditioning to open windows. He supported option 2.
Councilmember Martinez asked how many complaints were issued in 2018. Archuleta replied
there were approximately 120.
Councilmember Martinez asked what time of day most fires were dealt with by the Poudre Fire
Authority. Tom DeMint, Poudre Fire Authority Chief, replied most are at night, anecdotally;
however, he did not have exact data.
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Councilmember Stephens stated she supported the 15-foot setback due to the map showing 25-
foot setbacks are restrictive.
Councilmember Stephens asked if there are some City resources for neighbor mitigation.
Archuleta replied there is a free neighborhood mediation service, which is part of the outreach for
this issue.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak noted this is about ensuring the residents who are not burning solid wood
are not adversely affected and the voluntary system has not worked.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 042, 2019, ADOPTED AS AMENDED ON SECOND READING
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Ken Summers, District 3
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Summers, to adopt
Ordinance No. 043, 2019, on Second Reading.
Councilmember Cunniff stated he would like staff to return with information on funding option 2
to provide 24-hour code enforcement officers.
Councilmember Martinez asked if there are consequences for repeat calls for fire authority
assistance. City Attorney Daggett replied she would need to return with information on that.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 043, 2019, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Ken Summers, District 3
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
16. Resolution 2019-034 Establishing an Ad Hoc Committee Known as the Direct Reports
Compensation Committee. (Adopted as Amended)
The purpose of this item is to establish an ad hoc committee to review compensation practices for
Council direct report employees. Council may also choose to appoint Councilmembers to the
committee.
Theresa Roche, Chief Human Resources Officer, stated Council has been committed to
compensating employees in a manner that is market -based, competitive, and understandable in
order to attract and retain highly qualified, competitive talent. Council has expressed interest in
developing an ad hoc Council committee to examine the philosophy, market, and benchmark cities
in order to provide guidance for these positions going forward. If adopted, it is anticipated the
committee would meet 8 to 10 times and subsequently provide a recommendation for the full
Council.
Councilmember Cunniff expressed concern about developing a pay policy for the three direct
reports, but stated he would support developing strategies.
Councilmember Stephens stated she would be interested in serving on the committee.
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Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Summers, to adopt
Resolution 2019-034, as amended to delete references to "policy" and replacing them with
"strategy" as appropriate, and inserting Mayor Troxell and Councilmembers Stephens and
Gutowsky as committee members.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak stated this is a good committee as benchmark cities have never been
formally identified. He agreed with Councilmember Cunniffs wording change.
RESULT: RESOLUTION 2019-034 ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Ken Summers, District 3
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
17. Resolution 2019-037 Setting a Time Frame and Givinq Policy Direction Regarding the
Consideration of Digital Billboard Regulations. {Adopted}
The purpose of this item is to establish a time frame for City Council to hear an ordinance regarding
Digital Billboard Regulations,
Tom Leeson, Community Development and Neighborhood Services Director, stated this
Resolution sets a time frame and policy direction regarding digital billboards.
Noah Beals, Senior City Planner, detailed the contents of the Resolution and noted digital billboard
regulations were separated from the Sign Code update in order to allow additional consideration
of those regulations. The proposed time frame would place an ordinance before Council on digital
billboard regulations by September Yd, and within that time, public outreach would occur. The
ordinance would include a replacement ratio and identify a public process for reviewing a digital
billboard application.
Rich Stave discussed the size of digital billboards and stated there should be a limit on brightness
intensity and motion.
Sarah Mercer, counsel for Lamar Advertising, thanked staff for working on this project and
supported the Resolution.
John Walker questioned who determines what static billboards are being removed and whether
they have to be completely down prior to digital billboards being constructed. He also questioned
how billboard leases are being dealt with.
Councilmember Gutowsky stated this appears to be rushed and requested information as to the
history of the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak replied Council has been dealing with this issue for eight years. The City
purchasing billboards has been the only way they have been eliminated and that is an expensive
undertaking.
Councilmember Martinez requested staff take Mr. Walker's comments into account in their
research.
Councilmember Cunniff expressed concern about the directive to bring back an ordinance given
the new Council will want to create its own work plan.
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Councilmember Summers commented on the unsightliness of the billboards along East Mulberry
and suggested it should be dealt with rather than pushed along for another number of years.
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Summers, to adopt
Resolution 2019-037.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak stated, though he wants this to occur, this may not be a priority for the new
Council. He suggested it be an item for the new Council to consider at its retreat.
Councilmember Martinez stated the new Council could consider it whether or not this Resolution
passes.
RESULT:
RESOLUTION 2019-037 ADOPTED [5 TO 2]
MOVER:
Ray Martinez, District 2
SECONDER:
Ken Summers, District 3
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Troxell, Horak
NAYS:
Gutowsky, Cunniff
18. Resolution 2019-038 Making Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Regarding the Appeal
of the Hearing Officer's Decision Approving the Hansen Farm Pro iect Development Plan
PDP170036. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to make findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the appeals of
the Hansen Farm Project Development Plan PDP 170036. The hearing for the appeals was held March
5, 2019. Councilmember Summers recused himself from consideration of the appeals.
Councilmember Summers withdrew from the consideration of this item due to a conflict of interest.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Resolution
2019-038,
RESULT:
RESOLUTION 2019-038 ADOPTED [6 TO 01
MOVER:
Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
RECUSED:
Summers
19. Items Relating to the Downtown Rezoning and Development Standards for the Downtown and
Neighborhood Conservation Buffer Transition Areas. (Adopted on First Reading)
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.
A. Public Hearing and First 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. First Reading of Ordinance No. 058, 2019, Amending the Land Use Code Relating to Development
Standards for the Downtown and Neighborhood Conservation Buffer Transition Areas.
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The purpose of this item is to consider a City -initiated request to rezone 467 acres into an expanded
Downtown (D) zone district and to 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 ana the predominantly single-family housing within the Old Town
Neighborhoods.
Cameron Gloss, Long -Range Planning Manager, stated these two actions would help implement
the 2017 Downtown and Old Town Neighborhoods Plans. The first expands the footprint of the
Downtown (D) District to coincide closely with the Downtown Development Authority boundary.
There are currently three sub -districts within the Downtown and the expanded area will have nine
sub -districts that reflect unique character in each area. The character of the streets themselves
crosses the boundaries of all sub -districts.
Gloss discussed the public process and board and commissions input. One of the main points of
contention was building heights. He detailed the proposed building heights and contextual step
backs.
Gloss discussed the proposed changes for the Neighborhood Conservation Buffer (NCB) District
which provides the transition between the Downtown and single-family portions of Old Town
neighborhoods.
Mayor Troxell noted part of this item is quasi-judicial and will be considered per those
requirements.
City Attorney Daggett suggested Council could opt to suspend the rules and move straight to the
normal process for taking public testimony and moving forward.
Mayor Troxell did not receive any objection from Councilmembers to move forward as normal.
Eric Sutherland discussed various aspects of the development review process and stated it does
not work for the people who live here.
Mark Williams, Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors, supported the proposed
changes.
Matt Robenault, Downtown Development Authority Executive Director, supported the proposed
changes and thanked City leadership and staff for providing a community engagement process
during the development of these amendments.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt Ordinance
No. 057, 2019, on First Reading.
Councilmember Martinez commended the staff work on this item.
Councilmember Gutowsky commented on the unique nature of the Downtown zone.
Mayor Troxell commended the staff work on this item and the resulting changes.
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RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 057, 2019, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
Mayor Troxell closed the hearing for part A.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to adopt Ordinance
No. 058, 2019, on First Reading.
Councilmember Cunniff expressed concern about the prescribed buffer in the Oxbow area. Gloss
replied the habitat and protection buffer standards of Section 3.4.1 are not intended to be
superseded, but staff will carefully examine that prior to Second Reading.
Councilmember Stephens thanked staff for seeking input from the Buckingham neighborhood.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 058, 2019, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Kristin Stephens, District 4
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
0 Motion to Continue past 10:30 PM
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to adjourn the
meeting.
City Attorney Daggett stated a motion to take on additional items now that it is past 10:30 PM
would be necessary to accomplish needed scheduling items; however, that motion could be narrow
enough just to accomplish those items listed under Other Business.
Councilmember Stephens withdrew her second; therefore, the motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Horak, to suspend the rules
to extend the meeting past 10:30 PM to consider Item Nos. 3, 9, and 11 and Other Business with
the intent to adjourn to the Water Enterprise Utility Board.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [6 TO 1]
MOVER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER:
Gerry Horak, District 6
AYES:
Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
NAYS:
Martinez
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• CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN -PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
20. Second Reading of Ordinance No, 038, 2019, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the First
Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Water Treatment Service Capacity
Between the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District.
(Adopted on Second Reading)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 5, 2019, amends the existing
agreement signed in 2013 between the City and the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District (FCLWD)
concerning FCLWD's acquisition of 5 million gallons per day of water treatment capacity at the City's
Water Treatment Facility. The proposed amendment to the 2013 Agreement will allow for FCLWD to
make an early payment of the entire outstanding principal associated with the financing of the Plant
Investment Fee.
The City, FCLWD, and their respective enterprises were all parties to the 2013 Agreement. The
amendment thus likewise must be approved by both City Council and the City of Fort Collins Water
Utility Enterprise Board. The FCLWD Board and the FCLWD Enterprise Board approved the proposed
amendment on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
Eric Sutherland stated Council is not following Charter provisions regarding the authority of
Enterprise Boards.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Ordinance
No. 038, 2019, on Second Reading.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE NO. 038, 2019, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
21. First 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 First Reading)
The purpose of this item is to amend 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 why the City is in the business of purveying video content.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Ordinance
No. 051, 2019, on First Reading,
Councilmember Cunniff asked if the purpose of this ordinance is to increase the potential
subscriber base. Coleman Keane, Fort Collins Connexion Executive Director, replied that is
correct and bundled service is key.
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RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 051, 2019, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
22. items Relating to Platte River Power Authority Organic and Power Supply Contracts. (Adopted
on First Reading)
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 053, 2019, Authorizing an Amended and Restated Organic
Contract with Platte River Power Authority.
B. First 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.
The purpose of this item is for City Council to consider the request by Platte River Power Authority
(Platte River) to extend and amend the Organic Contract between Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont,
and Estes Park (the member cities); and the Power Supply Agreement between Fort Collins and Platte
River
Eric Sutherland questioned when any other legislative body has adopted a contract or legislative
enactment by acting on the same issue twice. He stated Enterprise business should be done while
convened as Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Ordinance
No. 053, 2019, on First Reading.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak stated this is a good news item in moving forward toward a carbon -free
future.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 053, 2019, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Ordinance
No. 054, 2019, on First Reading.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak thanked Jason Frisbee, Platte River Power Authority's CEO, and his staff
and commended the change in direction at PRPA over the last few years.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 054, 2019, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
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• OTHER BUSINESS
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Horak, to continue the
meeting not only for the Water Utility but also for the Electric Utility meeting. Yeas: Summers,
Cunniff, Horak, Troxell, Gutowsky and Stephens. Nays: Martinez.
• Consideration of a motion to cancel the regular Council meeting of Tuesday, April 2, 2019 for
the Municipal Election.
Mayor Pro Tern Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to cancel the regular
Council meeting of Tuesday, April 2, 2019, for the Municipal Election.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
• ADJOURNMENT
• Consideration of a motion to adjourn to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adjourn to 6:00
PM on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, for consideration of a possible executive session and for such
other business as may come before the Council.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Gutowsky, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
The meeting adjourned at 11:07 PM.
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