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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
March 16, 1999
Proclamations and Presentations
5:30 p.m
A. Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of March as "Women's History Month".
B. Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of March 6-13, 1999, as "Girl Scout Week".
C. Proclamation Proclaiming March 24, 1999 as "Asset Builders Awareness Day".
D. Proclamation Proclaiming April 11-17, 1999 as "National Library Week".
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS BY THE "GIRL SCOUTS OF FORT COLLINS".
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (limited to 30 minutes)
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP:
This is an opportunity for the Mayor or Councilmembers to follow-up on issues raised during
Citizen Participation.
5. AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consists of Item Numbers 7 through 27. This Calendar is
intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important
items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar.
Anyone may request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent
Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent
Calendar will be considered separately under Agenda Item #35, Pulled Consent
Items. The Consent Calendar consists of:
1) Ordinances on First Reading that are routine;
2) Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine;
3) Those of no perceived controversy;
4) Routine Administrative actions.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 33, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated PILOT Revenue
from the Fort Collins Housing Authority in the General Fund.
The City received unanticipated revenue from the Fort Collins Housing Authority in the
amount of$18,476 as a 1997 payment for public services and facilities and$16,463 in 1998.
The revenue was placed in the General Fund. Ordinance No. 33, 1999, which was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 2, 1999,returns the funds to the Housing
Authority to be used for technology improvements specifically related to Y2K compliance.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 34, 1999, Authorizing the Transfer of Existing
Appropriations Between Funds.
Ordinance No. 34, 1999, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 2,
1999,authorizes the transfer of the$902,109 from the General Fund to those funds that have
employees subsidized by the General Fund and appropriates that amount in those various
funds.
9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 36, 1999,Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into
an Agreement for the Financing by Lease-Purchase of Vehicles and Equipment.
Ordinance No. 36, 1999,was unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 2, 1999 and
authorizes the Purchasing Agent to enter into a lease-purchase financing agreement with
Safeco Credit Company at a 4.61 percent interest rate. The agreement shall be for an original
term from the execution date of the agreement to the end of the current fiscal year. The
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agreement shall provide for renewable one-year terms thereafter,to a total term of five (5)
years, subject to annual appropriation of funds needed for lease payments. The total lease
terms, including the original and all renewal terms, will not exceed the useful life of the
property. This lease-purchase financing is consistent with the financial policies of the City
of Fort Collins.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 37, 1999, Vacating Street Rights-of-Way for White
Mountain Court and Bridgefield Lane as Dedicated on the Plat for Windtrail Park PUD.
Ordinance No. 37, 1999, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 2,
1999, vacates the street rights-of-way for White Mountain Court and Bridgefield Lane.
I t. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 38, 1999,Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Property
to Gary and Caryn L. Delehov in Exchange for an Access Easement.
The City's purchase of the Hyde Open Space included land needed for access to Overland
Trail Road. This land is no longer needed because other property needed to complete the
access to Overland Trail has not been obtained. The Delehoys have agreed to convey to the
City a new, non-public maintenance and access easement to the Hyde Natural Area in
exchange for the City's unneeded land and $1,600. Ordinance No. 38, 1999 was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 2, 1999.
12 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 39, 1999,Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Sales
and Use Tax Fund for Transfer to the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund Implementation
of the Arts Alive Program.
Ordinance No. 39, 1999, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 2,
1999, appropriates monies from the Use Tax Carryover Reserve in the Sales and Use Tax
Fund to be transferred for use as the City's share of funding for the Arts Alive Program.
13. Second Reading of Ordinance No.40, 1999,Amending Various Sections of the Transitional
Land Use Regulations Relating to the Consolidation of the Office of Electric Utility Services
and the Office of Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Utility Services.
Ordinance No. 198, 1998, which was adopted on Second Reading on November 17, 1998,
consolidated the Office of Electric Utility Services and the Office of Water,Wastewater and
Stormwater Utility Services into one service area,the Office of Utility Services.
In view of this reorganization it is necessary to also make amendments to the Transitional
Land Use Regulations to change references to the "General Manager of the Water,
Wastewater and Stormwater Utility" to the "General Manager of Utility Services." Also,
references to the "Office of the Electric Utility" and "Office of the Water, Wastewater and
Stormwater Utility" should be changed to the "Office of Utility Services." The necessary
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changes are detailed in Ordinance No. 40, 1999, which was unanimously adopted on First
Reading on March 2, 1999.
14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 41, 1999, Making Various Amendments to the Fort
Collins Land Use Code.
Ordinance No. 41, 1999,was unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 2, 1999,and
makes the following revisions to the Land Use Code:
1. Re-evaluation and refinement of the Natural Habitat Protection Standards;
2. Re-evaluation and refinement of the "Block Standards" and other development
standards contained in the LMN, MMN,NC and CC zones.
3. Exemption of the Harmony Corridor and Fossil Creek Reservoir Plan areas from the
contiguity requirement contained in the Compact Urban Growth Standards.
4. Clarification and refinement of the process and standards for Planning and Zoning
Board review of requests for Modifications to Land Use Code Standards.
One affected property owner offered detailed comments outlining concerns with the
proposed changes at the March 2 meeting. Council directed staff to review and respond to
the property owner's concerns. Staff met with the property owner, and explained how the
proposed Code revisions relate to their property. The property owner now understands that
the specific changes proposed with this Ordinance do not directly affect the developability
of their property,but that other existing Code provisions do affect how the property may be
developed. Staff is continuing to work with the property owner regarding how to work
through these issues. The property owner indicated that the proposed clarifications to the
Modifications to Land Use Code Standards process will be very helpful and important to
them in exploring options for their property.
15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 43, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for Fort Collins Build A Generation.
For the past four years, Fort Collins Build A Generation has applied for grant money from
the Division of Criminal Justice. Fort Collins Build A Generation is part of a state-wide
initiative designed to reduce youth violence, delinquency, school drop-out, pregnancy and
substance abuse. The City must serve as a pass-through agent because of federal mandate.
Federal law requires a sight and sound separation of juveniles from adults when apprehended
by law enforcement.
The funds that come to the Fort Collins community to implement this project are federal
Title V funds and receipt of these funds is contingent upon compliance with applicable
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federal laws. Total funding to be received by the City of Fort Collins for fiscal year July 1,
1998 - June 30, 1999 is $51,552.
16. First Reading of Ordinance No. 44,1999, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and
Unanticipated Revenue in the Street Oversizing Fund and Authorizing the Transfer of
Appropriations from the Street Oversizing Fund to the Capital Projects Fund for the South
Timberline Road Improvement Project.
Arterial street improvements are planned for Timberline Road at Willow Springs from Battle
Creek Drive to the Mail Creek Ditch. These improvements include curb and gutter,detached
sidewalks,bike lanes,right turn lanes,and the installation of a new sixteen-inch(16")water
main. The project is predominantly funded by the Street Oversizing Program,but includes
a Development portion contributed in the form of a Contribution In Aid, as well as a
contribution from the Fort Collins/Loveland Water District. The Fort Collins/Loveland
Water District portion will cover costs of extending the District's water line to meet future
needs. Staff is requesting funds to be appropriated from the Street Oversizing Fund to the
Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of starting these arterial road improvements in May
of 1999. Staff believes this project needs to start in the spring of 1999 in order to avoid
severe traffic delays and congestion in the area. Arterial improvements on Timberline Road
at Willow Springs are also necessary in 1999 to keep construction impacts on city residents
to a minimum.
17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 45, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and Prior
Year Reserves in the Transportation Services Fund for the Metropolitan Planning
Organization and Smarttrips Transportation Demand Management Programs.
The North Front Range Transportation and Air Quality Planning Council ("NFRT and
AQPC")is the regional Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO). This Ordinance would
appropriate unanticipated revenue and prior year reserves in the amount of$281,022: (1)
$74,774 in unanticipated revenue of this amount, $66,771 is in the form of additional TEA-
, 21 planning funds,consisting of$54,752 in federal funds, $12,019 in local matching funds
from various agencies within the region. The remainder is$8,003 from prior year reserves;
(2) $10,000 in local matching funds for the FY98 State Highway 14 and I-25 interchange
study project; and (3) $196,248 in carryover funds from FY98, consisting of$173,958 in
federal funds and$22,290 in local matching funds from various agencies within the region.
18. First Reading of Ordinance No. 46, 1999, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
General Fund for the Police Services Crimes Against Persons/Victim Services Units.
Fort Collins Police Services' Crimes Against Persons/Victim Services Units have been
awarded a one-year Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant to help fund training
opportunities for Detectives and Victim Advocates. The grant period is from April 1, 1999
through March 31, 2000.
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This grant is awarded to agencies to assist in the enhancement of services to women who are
victims of crime. Detectives will be able to attend training on areas such as homicide,
domestic violence and sexual assault, which will strengthen investigative skills as well as
provide exceptional services to victims of crime. Victim Advocates will attend training that
will strengthen skills in advocacy, crisis intervention, and provide specialized training in
trauma specific to crimes such as homicide, domestic violence and sexual assault.
19. First Reading of Ordinance No. 47, 1999, Amending Section 21-87 of the City Code and
Article XI of the General Employees Retirement Plan Concerning Membership in the
General Emplovees Retirement Committee.
Since the creation of the General Employees Retirement Plan in 1971, a five member board
has been responsible for oversight and implementation of the Plan. None of the slots for the
committee are specifically reserved for a retiree from the Plan. At the end of 1998, 368
active members of the Plan decided to convert to a money purchase plan. Beginning in 1999,
all new hires at the City will enroll in the money purchase plan. The ratio of retirees to
active members has changed significantly over the past few years. In 1998,there were 839
active members compared to 96 retires and 11 beneficiaries, a ratio of 8 to 1. After the
partial conversion, there are approximately 560 active members and the 96 retirees and 11
beneficiaries. The General Employees Retirement Committee has discussed the situation and
strongly believes that the retirees are a significant portion of the Plan and they should be
represented on the Committee. The Resolution would add one position on the Committee
to be filled by a retired member of the Plan. The Resolution amends both the City Code
provisions and the Plan.
20. First Reading of Ordinance No. 48, 1999, Authorizing the City to Grant a Non-Exclusive
Easement Across Meadow Springs Ranch to Williams Communications,Inc.for Installation
and Maintenance of Fiber Optic Cable.
In 1980,the Cities Service Gas Company acquired a 50-foot wide easement across a portion
of the Meadow Springs Ranch near the Colorado/Wyoming border, for installation of a
natural gas pipeline. Williams Communications,Inc.has requested another easement within
these boundaries, but subject to the existing pipeline easement, for the installation and
maintenance of fiber optic cable to be used for telephone digital data transmission and
internet services. The proposed easement is 10 feet wide and approximately 2,254 feet in
length(.51 acres). Staff has reviewed and recommends approval of the requested easement.
21. Resolution 99-27 Adopting a Revised City of Fort Collins Diversity
The proposed updated Diversity Plan is a set of goals,strategies and actions which have been
created to guide the City in its ongoing efforts to work together internally, as well as with
the entire Fort Collins community, to create a place which is welcoming, inclusive and
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respectful of all people. The first Diversity Plan was adopted by City Council in 1993, and
this is the first update.
22. Resolution 99-28 Directing Staff to Proceed to Negotiate a Mutually Agreeable Transfer of
Properties Between the City, Colorado State University and the Colorado State University
Research Foundation for the Site of a Community Horticulture Center.
In December 1998, Council directed staff to work with Colorado State University to
determine if a partnership could be developed for a Community Horticulture Center. Staff
and CSU, together with Colorado State University Research Foundation ("CSURF") have
been working toward that goal by negotiating a possible exchange of properties. The
exchange involves a parcel currently owned by CSURF and the City-owned High School
Park.
Staff has reviewed with the Council the general parameters of a proposed exchange of
property with CSU/CSURF. This resolution directs staff to continue negotiating with CSU
and CSURF, and to return to Council for additional formal action when appropriate
agreements have been developed between the City and CSU/CSURF. Staff expects that
these negotiations can proceed promptly, and hopes to complete them in the near future.
Staff seeks to proceed on a schedule that would permit the proposal to be reviewed by the
State Board of Agriculture in May for the approvals which CSU requires. Following that
approval, staff expects to return to Council with an IGA for its consideration.
23. Resolution 99-29 Approving the Air Quality Action Plan Update for 2000-2003.
The proposed Air Quality Action Plan is a set of actions to continue implementation of the
Air Quality Policy Plan (City Plan Principles and Policies ENV-1). The first Action Plan
was adopted in 1994, and this will be its third update. Once approved by City Council,the
Action Plan becomes the basis for staff work programs and budget recommendations.
24. Resolution 99-30 Stating the Intent ofthe City of Fort Collins to Annex Certain Property and
Initiating Annexation Proceedings for Such Property to Be Known as the Keating First
Annexation.
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The property being considered for
annexation is approximately 11.27 acres in size and is north of Trilby Road and west of
Timberline Road. The existing use of the property is agricultural in Latimer County. The
proposed zoning for this annexation is LMN-Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood
District.
The proposed Resolution states that it is the City's intent to annex this property and directs
that the published notice required by State law be given of the Council's hearing to consider
the needed annexation ordinance. The hearing will be held at the time of First Reading of
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the annexation and zoning ordinances on April 20, 1999. Not less than thirty days prior
published notice is required by State law.
25. Resolution 99-31 Stating the Intent ofthe City of Fort Collins to Annex Certain Property and
Initiating Annexation Proceedines for Such Property to Be Known as the Keating Second
Annexation.
This is a request for a 100% voluntary annexation. The property being considered for
annexation is approximately 26.43 acres in size and is north of Trilby Road and west of
Timberline Road. The existing use of the property is agricultural in Larimer County. The
proposed zoning for this annexation is LMN-Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood
District.
The proposed Resolution states that it is the City's intent to annex this property and directs
that the published notice required by State law be given of the Council's hearing to consider
the needed annexation ordinance. The hearing will be held at the time of First Reading of
the annexation and zoning ordinances on April 20, 1999. Not less than thirty days prior
published notice is required by State law.
26. Resolution 99-32 Establishine Rental Rates to be Charged for the City's Surolus Raw Water
for the 1999 Season.
This Resolution approves rates for the rental of the City's surplus raw water. Each year prior
to the irrigation season,the City's Water Board makes a recommendation to the Council on
the rental rates to be charged for the City's surplus raw water. The surplus water rental
program was discussed at its February 25, 1999 meeting of the Board. The proposed rental
rates for each type of water are based on several factors including past rental rates,
assessment rates, and anticipated supply and demand conditions.
27. Routine Deeds and Easements.
A. Deed of Dedication from James and Maureen Vincent for a right-of-way,located at
920 South Overland Trail. Monetary consideration: $10.
B. Deed of Dedication from Warren Shores Community Association for a pedestrian
ramp, located at the southwest corner of East Horsetooth Road and North Star
Course. Monetary consideration: $10.
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C. Easement from Ernesto F. Magdalen and Mary Jane Magdaleno for a construction
and maintenance of public utilities, located at 513 Ponderosa Drive. Monetary
consideration: $200.
***END CONSENT***
28. Consent Calendar Follow-W.
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the
Consent Calendar.
29. Staff Reports.
30. Councilmember Reports.
Committees that have met since March 2 include:
Growth Management Committee
Legislative Review Committee
Poudre School District Liaison Committee
Metropolitan Planning Organization
ITEMS NEEDING INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
31. Second Reading of Ordinance No.42, 1999,Amending the OStorm Drainaize Design Criteria
and Construction Standards" by Revisin¢ the Rainfall Intensity Duration Curve Graph
Ordinance No. 42, 1999, which was adopted 4-1 on March 2, 1999, modifies the current
family of design storms used by the City of Fort Collins, which are currently the 100-year,
50-year,25-year, 10-year, 5-year and 2-year storm frequencies, based on a revised analysis
of rainfall data.
On First Reading Councilmember Bertschy offered two amendments to the Ordinance that
were included in the adoption of the Ordinance. The first amendment involved additional
language requiring the City to establish and operate a City-wide network of precipitation and
stream flow gages,and to use this information in decision making. The second amendment
involved additional language ensuring the Utilities General Manager has the authority to
enhance drainage basin master plans to provide for additional flood protection.
Also added to the Ordinance between First and Second readings is a new Section 5. This
new Section clarifies that Section 1 of the Ordinance, which modifies the City's current
family of design storms, does not apply to any land development for which an application
for preliminary or final subdivision plan approval,preliminary or final P.U.D.plan approval,
or project development plan or final plan approval has been filed with the City prior to
March 26, 1999, whether filed under the City's Land Use Code or under prior law.
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32. Items Related to the West Central Neighborhoods Plan.
A. Resolution 99-33 Adopting the West Central Neighborhoods Plan as an element
of City Plan, the City's Comprehensive Plan.
B. Resolution 99-34 Amending the City Structure Plan Map.
The West Central Neighborhoods Plan is a subarea(neighborhood)plan for an"L" shaped
area of approximately three square miles located west,southwest,and south of the Colorado
State University Main Campus. The planning area's boundaries extend from Mulberry Street
on the north to Drake Road on the south, and from the Burlington Northern/Sante Fe
Railroad tracks on the east to Taft Hill Road on the west.
33. Items Relating to the Adoption of the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan, as an Element of Cit_v
Plan, Including the Following Key Plan Components: Vision and Goals, Framework Plan,
Transportation, Principles and Policies, and Implementation Recommendations.
Implementation Recommendations Include Changes to the City of Fort Collins Structure
Plan Map, and Master Street Plan Maw
A. Resolution 99-35 Adopting the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan, as an element of the
City's Comprehensive Plan, including the following key Plan components: Vision
and Goals, Framework Plan, Transportation, Principles and Policies, and
Implementation Recommendations.
B. Resolution 99-36 Amending the City's Structure Plan Map in Accordance with the
Land Use Classification and Transportation Network Described in the Mountain
Vista Subarea Plan - Framework Plan Map.
C. Resolution 99-37 Amending the City's Master Street Plan for the Purpose of
Deleting All Existing Streets Within the Mountain Vista Subarea and Replacing Said
Streets With the New Street Network Described in the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan-
Proposed Master Street Plan Map.
34. Resolution 99-38 Updating the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan to Include Recently
Adopted Subarea Plan Recommendations.
This Resolution approves and adopts an update to the Parks and Recreation Policy Plan as
an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The updated Policy Plan establishes new
principles and policies for parks and recreation facilities including land acquisition and
development,trail locations and other open land needs for the City for the next eight years.
The changes proposed include the recommendations of the following, recently adopted,
subarea plans:Mountain Vista Subarea Plan(MVSA),Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan
(FCRA), and the West Central Neighborhoods Plan (WCNA).
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The updated Policy Plan complements and supports the Natural Areas Policy Plan,the City's
Transportation Plan, Stormwater Utilities Master Plans and City Plan. There was extensive
public outreach and review with each subarea plan. All issues concerning parks, trails and
recreational needs were evaluated and reviewed. Staff and several Advisory Boards
participated in the review of all three subarea plans. The Parks and Recreation Board
reviewed and recommended adoption of the update to the Policy Plan on February 24, 1999.
In addition,the Natural Resources Board and the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed and
recommended adoption of the update to the Policy Plan.
35. Pulled Consent Items.
36. Other Business.
37. Adiournment.
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