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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/03/2005 - ITEMS RELATING TO MAKING BOARD AND COMMISSION LIAI ITEM NUMBER: 27 A-D AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: May 3, 200s FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Wanda Krajicek SUBJECT Items Relating to Making Board and Commission Liaison Assignments and Various Committee, Board and Authority Appointments. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolutions. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A. Resolution 2005-044 Making Board and Commission Liaison Assignments and Various Committee, Board, and Authority Appointments. B. Resolution 2005-045 Making an Appointment to the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. C. Resolution 2005-046 Approving and Endorsing the Appointment of a Councilmember to the Latimer County Fair Board. D. Resolution 2005-047 Appointing a Representative to the Larimer County Open Lands Advisory Board. Following the Council reorganization meeting in April of odd-numbered years, Councilmembers decide which of the various board and commission liaison assignments and committee appointments are of interest to them as individuals. Resolution 2005-044 has been prepared so that the names of individual Councilmembers can be inserted in the blank spaces. Separate Resolutions have also been prepared approving appointments to the Fort Collins Housing Authority, the Latimer County Fair Board and the Latimer County Open Lands Advisory Board. A grid reflecting appointments as of April 5, 2005, as well as a blank grid, are attached as planning tools for Council's use in determining assignments each Councilmember may be interested in assuming. Brief descriptions of board and commission and committee functions are also attached. ATTACHMENTS 1. 2003-2005 Board and Commissions Assignments Grid 2. 2005-2007 Board and Commissions Assignments Grid (Blank) 3. Role of Council Liaisons to Board and Commissions/Boards and Commissions Functions 4. Council Committee Functions and Membership ATTACHMENT 2003-2005 COUNCIL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS NN � U U Z Z Z cc ¢ y m = ¢ 3 LEGISLATIVE ASSIGNMENT REFERENCE Affordable Housing Board X Resolution 2003-067 Air Quality Advisory Board X Resolution 2003-067 Art in Public Places Board X Resolution 2003-067 Building Review Board X Resolution 2003-067 Citizen Review Board X Resolution 2003-067 Commission on Disability X Resolution 2003-067 Commission on the Status of Women X Resolution 2003-067 CDBG Commission X Resolution 2003-067 Cultural Resources Board X Resolution 2003-067 Election Board X Resolution 2003-067 Electric Board X Resolution 2003-067 Golf Board X Resolution 2003-067 Human Relations Commission X Resolution 2003-067 Landmark Preservation Commission X Resolution 2003-067 Library Board X Resolution 2003-067 Natural Resources Advisory Board X Resolution 2003-067 Parks and Recreation Board X Resolution 2003-067 Personnel Board* X Resolution 2003-067 Planning and Zoning Board X Resolution 2003-067 Retirement Committee X Resolution 2003-067 Senior Advisory Board X Resolution 2003-067 Telecommunications Board X Resolution 2003-067 Transportation Board X Resolution 2003-067 Water Board X Resolution 2003-067 Youth Advisory Board X Resolution 2003-067 Zoning Board of Appeals X Resolution 2003-067 * Liaison required solely for the purpose of filling vacancies OTHER COMMITTEE/BOARDS/AUTHORITIES ASSIGNMENTS z z > a W = $ < 3 LEGISLATIVE ASSIGNMENT co Airport Study Group X No reference CIVIL Policy Committee X Resolution 2004-114 Cache La Poudre Commission X No reference Colorado State University Liaison X X X Resolution 2003-067 Committee Disaster Council (Mayor) X Emergency Management Plan Downtown Development Authority Board X A Resolution 2003-067 Ethics Review Board X X A X Resolution 2003-067 Forfeited Property Disposition Committee' X. Resolution 92-122 Finance Committee X X X Resolution 2004-136 Housing Authority X Resolution 2003-067 1-25 Corridor Policy Committee X _Ry Motion 4/17/01 Larimer/Weld Water Issues Group X Resolution 97-43 Legislative Review Committee X X X Resolution 2003-067 North Front Range TransJAir Quality X A Resolution 2003-067 Council North 1-25 Front Range EIS Project Regional X Motion on 1/20104 Coordination Committee Platte River Power Authority* X' N.A. Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors X X Resolution 2003-067 Poudre School DistricUCity/Larlmer County X X Resolution 2003-067 Liaison Committee Mayor or dealgnee A=Alternate ENDORSEMENTS/NOMINATIONS TO OTHER AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS a z ¢ z w Q F $ a 3 LEGISLATIVE ASSIGNMENT REFERENCE Larlmer County Fair Board X Resolution 2001-64 Larlmer County Open Lands Advisory Board X Resolution 2001-76 2005-2007 ATTACHMENT COUNCIL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS a 3 > N 0 U Q S 0 W LEGISLATIVE ASSIGNMENT m 3 REFERENCE Affordable Housing Board(1) Resolution 2005-044 Air Quality Advisory Board (1) Resolution 2005-044 Art In Public Places Board (1) Resolution 2005-044 Building Review Board(1) Resolution 2005-044 Citizen Review Board (1) Resolution 2005-044 Commission on Disability 1 Resolution 2005-044 Commission on the Status of Women 1 Resolution 2005-044 CDBG Commission 1 Resolution 2005-044 Cultural Resources Board 1 Resolution 2005-044 Election Board 1 Resolution 2005-044 Electric Board 1 Resolution 2005-044 Golf Board 1 Resolution 2005-044 Human Relations Commission 1 Resolution 2005-044 Landmark Preservation Commission 1 Resolution 2005-044 Library Board 1 Resolution 2005-044 Natural Resources Advisory Board 1 Resolution 2005-044 Parks and Recreation Board 1 Resolution 2005-044 Personnel Board` 1 Resolution 2005-044 Planning and Zoning Board 1 Resolution 2005-044 Retirement Committee 1 Resolution 2005-044 Senior Advisory Board 1 Resolution 2005-044 Telecommunications Board 1 Resolution 2005-044 Transportation Board 1 Resolution 2005-044 Water Board 1 Resolution 2005-044 Youth Advisory Board (1) Resolution 2005-044 Zoning Board of A eats 1 Resolution 2005-044 Liaison required solely for the purpose of filling vacancies OTHER COMMITTEE/BOARDS/AUTHORITIES ASSIGNMENTS r z Z Z � Z Z Z L O Y O U N Z J > r m 5 $ o cc 3 LEGISLATIVE ASSIGNMENT REFERENCE Airport Study Group 1 Resolution 2005-044 CML Policy Committee(1) X Resolution 2004-114 Cache La Poudre Commission (1) Resolution 2005-044 Colorado State University Liaison Resolution 2005-044 Committee 2 Disaster Council (Mayor) X Emergency Management Plan Downtown Development Authority Board Resolution 2005-044 1 +A Ethics Review Board 3+A Resolution 2005-044 Forfeited Property Disposition Committee" Resolution 92-122 Finance Committee 3 Resolution 2005-044 Housing Authority 1 Resolution 2005-045 1-25 Corridor Policy Committee 1 Resolution 2005-044 Larimer County Fair Board (1) Resolution 2005-046 Larimer County Open Lands Advisory Board(1) Resolution 2005-047 Larimer/Weld Water Issues Group 1 Resolution 2005-044 Legislative Review Committee 3 Resolution 2005-044 North College Urban Renewal Plan Citizen Resolution 2005-044 Authority Group 1 + A North 1-25 Front Range EIS Project Regional Resolution 2005-044 Coordination Committee 1 North Front Range TransJAir Quality Resolution 2005-044 Council 1 + A Platte River Power Authority* 1 X No reference Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors 2 Resolution 2005-044 Poudre School District/City/Larimer County Resolution 2005-044 Liaison Committee(2) 1--± `Mayor or designee A=Alternate ATT THE ROLE OF COUNCIL LIAISONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Every two years, following the election of Councilmembers, the Council selects its liaisons to the boards and commissions. Council has defined the role of Council liaisons as follows: 1. To communicate with the board or commission when Council communication is needed and to serve as the primary two-way communications channel between Council and the board or commission. 2. To take the lead in filling vacancies, reviewing applications, and interviewing candidates for the board or commission. 3. To serve as the primary informal Council contact for the board or commission. 4. To help resolve questions the board or commission may have about the role of Council, municipal government, and the board or commission. 5. To establish formal or informal contact with the chairperson of the board or commission and effectively communicate the role of the liaison. 6. To provide procedural direction and relay Council's position to the board or commission, and to communicate to the board or commission that the liaison's role is not to direct the board in its activities or work. 7. To serve as Council contact rather than an advocate for or ex-officio member of the board or commission. 8. To review the annual work plan of the board or commission and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the work plan. 9. To identify and help resolve any problems that may exist with respect to the functioning of the board or commission. 10. To facilitate the training of new board and commission members by providing suggestions and relevant information to the City staff members responsible for providing such training. Council liaisons do not normally attend monthly meetings of the boards and commissions. Liaisons are informed of boards and commissions activities through agendas and minutes, work plans, and annual reports. Liaisons may attend a meeting due to an interest in a specific agenda topic, or may "pop in"just to observe. Attendance by a Council liaison should not affect the normal structure of a board meeting. Attention should not be focused on the Council liaison and his or her input. If Council liaison participation is critical to a particular item, a direct invitation should be made to the Council liaison, explaining why participation is deemed to be critical. If appropriate, discuss with the liaison prior to the meeting what expectations are and whether the liaison can meet those expectations. Revised: June 6,2000 ATTACHMENT COUNCIL COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP AIRPORT STUDY GROUP The Study Committee (SC) membership was determined by Airport Management and the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland. The committee is comprised of a variety of technical expertise and community interests. The role of the SC will be one of working with the Consultant and Airport Management during the course of the study, reviewing the various findings and recommendations coming forth from the study effort, providing input, and generally serving as an advisory entity to the Consultant team, providing review and comment on the study as it progresses. The SC is not a voting body, nor will a consensus of opinion be expected. Membership: 1 Councilmember CML POLICY COMMITTEE The Colorado Municipal League is an influential voice for municipal interests on state and federal policies affecting municipalities and is also an important source of information for municipal officials in serving their communities. The Policy Committee is responsible for reviewing legislative proposals and recommending to the League Executive Board, positions of support, opposition, no position or amendment to a wide variety of legislation affecting cities and towns. Membership: 2 City of Fort Collins representatives CACHE LA POUDRE COMMISSION—Resolution 2000-55 Created to comply with the Cache La Poudre River Corridor Act (enacted by Congress) to develop an interpretive plan for the river corridor from the eastern boundary of Roosevelt National Forest to one-quarter mile west of the confluence of the Cache La Poudre and South Platte Rivers. Membership: 1 Councilmember, the City Manager and representatives of Weld and Larimer County and the cities of Loveland and Greeley. COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY LIAISON COMMITTEE—Resolution 98-159 Created to discuss and address matters of mutual interest (including land use, utility and transportation services, the enforcement of municipal ordinances, human rights) to the City and CSU. Membership: 2 Councilmembers, the City Manager and such administrative staff as the City Manager may deem appropriate; the President of CSU; the President of ASCSU; the Vice- President for Administrative Services; the Vice-President for University Advancement; and the Directory of Campus Housing and Food Services. DISASTER COUNCIL—Emergency Operations Plan Monitors implementation of the City Emergency Operations Plan and assists cooperating agencies during all phases of an emergency/disaster. Membership: Mayor, City Manager,Deputy City Manager,Emergency Management Coordinator, City Clerk, City Attorney, Chief of Police,Fire Chief, Directors of Administrative Services, CLRS, Transportation Services, CPES, Utility Services and Risk Management. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS—Ordinance No. 46, 1981 The authority shall be a body corporate with all the purposes and powers authorized by Title 31, Article 25, Part 8, C.R.S., and all additional and supplemental powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of said statues. Membership: 9 members, 8 of which are either residents, landowners or tenants within the boundaries of the authority and 1 which is a City Councilmember; there is also one Alternate Councilmember. ETHICS REVIEW BOARD—Ordinance No. 112, 1989 Created to assist Councilmembers and board and commission members in interpreting and applying the definition, rules and procedures pertaining to ethics established by the Charter and Code and by the applicable provisions of state statute. Membership: 3 Councilmembers and one alternate. FORFEITED PROPERTY DISPOSITION COMMITTEE—Resolution 92-122 Mandated by Colorado General Assembly Senate Bill 92-204 forfeited property seized by Police Services may not be used or expended without approval of a committee. Membership: Mayor or designee FINANCE COMMITTEE—Resolution 2004-136 Established to consider financial policy issues facing the City and to make recommendations regarding those issues to the City council. Membership: 3 Councilmembers. HOUSING AUTHORITY -- Resolution 2003-067 The Fort Collins Housing Authority secures public and private sector funds (federal, state, and local) to develop, maintain, and implement assisted housing programs, operating within the corporate limits of Fort Collins. Leadership, advocacy, and policies for governing and operations are vested in the Board of Commissioners. Members of the Authority set the goals for assisted housing in Fort Collins. Through an intergovernmental agreement the FCHA governs the housing programs for the Larimer County Housing Authority. Membership: Selected by City Council as provided by state statute; Council can serve as ex- officio as the commissioners or appoint 5 commissioners, one of whom may be a City official. The latter is the current membership. 1-25 CORRIDOR POLICY COMMITTEE Regional policy committee composed of elected officials from several northern Colorado communities, technical and private sector individuals from the study area meets approximately quarterly to review progress, issues or changes in regional land use and transportation as it relates to the I-25 Regional Corridor Plan (2002). Membership: 1 Councilmember LARIMER/WELD WATER ISSUES GROUP—Resolution 97-43 Created to discuss and develop options to ensure the availability of adequate water supplies in the future for urban, agricultural, and environmental issues in northern Colorado. Membership: 1 Councilmember including other Governmental officials, representatives from agricultural and environmental groups and citizens. LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE—Resolution 89-211 Created to review and analyze proposed state and federal legislation which may affect the City's interests, express the previously established policy determinations of the Council as applied to such legislation and refer back to the Council those issues and recommendations which are not governed by existing Council policy. Membership: 3 Councilmembers NORTH FRONT RANGE TRANSPORTATION AND AIR QUALITY PLANNING COUNCIL—Resolution 87-123 Created to work together with other local governments in Larimer and Weld Counties to develop transportation plans and policies that will assist in managing projected growth in a sound, cost- effective manner. Membership: elected officials from the cities of Fort Collins and Greeley as well as other governmental entities in the north front range area who voluntarily decide to participate in this process. NORTH I-25 FRONT RANGE EIS PROJECT REGIONAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE—Motion on 1/20/04 The North I-25 EIS RCC is comprised of key elected officials and upper management from I-25 Corridor communities participating in the study. This group meets approximately every 2 months, often in close conjunction with monthly scheduled staff Technical Advisory Committee meetings. The charge of the North 1-25 RCC is to represent and advocate respective community interests, plans, and issues throughout the 3 year EIS. The CDOT project team has been very good about bringing the RCC and TAC along throughout the convoluted EIS process. RCC members have also been very good about attending scheduled public open house sessions throughout the region. Membership: 1 Councilmember PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY -- Ordinance 33, 1975 Established a separate governmental entity to be used by the Municipalities (Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont and Estes Park) to effect the development of electric energy resources and the production and transmission of electric energy in whole or in part for the benefit of inhabitants of the Municipalities. Membership: two members from each of the four member cities, with one being the Mayor(or another member of the municipality's governing board designated by the Mayor) and the other to be another individual selected by the municipality's governing body for"judgment, experience, and expertise which make him or her particularly qualified to serve as the director of an electric utility." POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS—Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), dated November 3, 1987 IGA provides for the formation of an independent governmental entity for the purpose of providing fire protection services within the respective territorial limits of the parties hereto. Membership: The City shall appoint 2 members and the District shall appoint 2 members. The fifth member shall be appointed by the four other members. This fifth member has typically been the Fort Collins City Manager. POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE Created to achieve products and services of a higher quality than would be achieved by the City and the Poudre School District working separately, and by so doing provide quality education and municipal services for citizens of all ages at the lowest possible cost. Membership: Superintendent of Poudre School District, 1 school board member,Larimer County Manager, Chairperson of County Commissioners, City Manager and 2 Councilmembers LARIMER COUNTY OPEN LANDS ADVISORY BOARD—Advisory board to the Larimer County Commissioners Created to make recommendations regarding the County's share of the sales and use tax approved in the November 1995 election earmarked for open space, natural areas, wildlife habitat, regional parks and trails. Membership: one elected official or appointee from the municipalities of Berthoud, Estes Park, Fort Collins and Loveland; one member from the Larimer County Planning Commission; and four citizens appointed at large. LARIMER COUNTY FAIR BOARD—Advisory board to the Larimer County Commissioners Created to organize and coordinate the yearly County Fair with the County Fair Manager, submit recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on the hiring of the County Fair Board Manager, interview applicants and recommend names for appointment to the Fair Board, and make recommendations concerning fairgrounds growth and improvements. Membership: Twelve member board which provides balanced geographic representation in the county which specifies 1 representative from the City of Fort Collins. BOARDS AND {COMMISSIONS FUNCTIONS Mit F ,i,i t � � III�IjII AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD The Affordable Housing Board advises the City The Art in Public Places Board advises and Council on matters pertaining to affordable makes recommendations to the City Council housing issues of concern to the City. The City regarding incorporation of works of art into has established several programs designed to construction projects; advises and makes stimulate the construction of additional afford- recommendations to the City Council regard- able housing units and retention of existing ing the acceptance of offers to donate art to be housing units in the community. These placed in public areas; and advises and makes programs include development review priority recommendations to the Director of Cultural, processing, impact fee collection delay, and sales Library, and Recreational Services and the tax rebates. City Council as to rules, regulations, guide- lines, policy, administrative, and budgetary AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD matters pertaining to the Art in Public Places Program. The Air Quality Advisory Board advises the City Council regarding policies, plans, and programs BUILDING REVIEW BOARD to improve and maintain the city's air quality. The Board may, without limitation, biennially The Building Review Board is charged with review air quality indicators and recommend the responsibility to hear appeals and requests adjustments to the Air Quality Action Plan; re- for variances related to the Fort Collins view and recommend revisions as needed to the building codes and contractor licensing regula- Air Quality Policy Plan and to any other City tions. The BRB hearing provides a formal Plans that may have significant impacts on air recourse to building permit and contractor quality; and advise the Governor-designated lead license applicants who disagree with an inter- agency for air quality planning on matters per- pretation or ruling by the Fort Collins Build- taining to the Fort Collins element of the State ing Official. The BRB is authorized to rule in Implementation Plan. The Board may also con- favor of the applicant and to approve alterna- vene ad hoc citizen task groups to provide addi- tive building methods and materials that are tional technical expertise to the Board for the not specifically prescribed in the building planning of specific strategies. The Board coordi- codes. This board may also revoke or suspend nates its work with the Transportation Board, a contractor license when it determines that a Natural Resources Advisory Board, and the Plan- licensee has violated the building codes or ning and Zoning Board. licensing rules. In an advisory capacity, the BRB makes recommendations to City Council concerning the revision of existing codes or the adoption of new building codes and con- tractor regulations. 34 CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN At the request of the City Manager or the Chief The Commission on the Status of Women of Police the Citizen Review Board makes recom. informs and advises the City Council on pol- mendations concerning interpretation of police icy issues affecting women. The Commission policies and procedures. The Board reviews in- monitors the well-being of all women in Fort ternal investigations where a peace officer is al- Collins, identifies, studies, and documents leged to have used force, discharged a firearm, issues of concern to women, and recommends committed a crime, when a person sustained and facilitates action to address the needs and severe injury, death, or alleged their civil rights solve the problems that women face. The were violated by a peace officer, or other investi- Commission also commemorates the achieve- gations requested by the City Manager or Police ments of women in our community and cele- Chief. Use of deadly force would be a manda- brates various milestones by sponsoring May- tory review by the Board even if no complaint is oral Proclamations for Women's History filed. The Citizen Review Board also offers re- Month and Women's Equality Day, conduct- views for outside law enforcement agencies oper- ing an annual essay contest in the public ated within the City and makes annual reports to schools regarding individual women who have the City Council and City Manager concerning been role models, and awarding the Marcile activities and recommendations of the Board. N. Wood Award each year to recognize a woman who has contributed significantly to COMMISSION ON DISABILITY the status of women in Fort Collins. The Commission on Disability serves as an advi- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK sor to the City of Fort Collins City Council on GRANT COMMISSION issues relating to citizens with disabilities. In its role as an advocate for citizens with disabilities, The CDBG Commission advises the City the Commission on Disability: develops educa- Council on matters pertaining to the City's tional programs to acquaint citizens with issues Competitive Process which includes Depart- affecting individuals with disabilities; forms spe- ment of Housing and Urban Development's cial committees to review and address particular (HUD) Community Development Block issues; works together with other boards and Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME commissions and the City Council to provide Programs and the City's Affordable Housing recommendations to assure compliance with Fund. HUD provides Federal grant funds to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the City to meet affordable housing and com- the 1990 Americans with Disability Act(ADA), munity development needs of low and moder- the Fair Housing Act and other legislation relat- ate income people. The City receives about ing to persons with disabilities; and serves as $1.5 million from HUD and $500,000 from ombudsman between City departments, the pri. the General Fund annually and program vate business sector, and the community of citi- funds are typically used for land acquisition, zens who have disabilities. rehabilitation, public facilities and public services. 35 CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD GOLF BOARD The Cultural Resources Board's primary func- The Golf Board advises and makes recommen- tion is to advise City Council on issues relating dations to the Cultural, Library, and to the Lincoln Center and the Fort Collins Mu- Recreational Services Director and the City seum. In addition, the Board reviews applica. Council as to rules, regulations, policies, ad- tions and makes recommendations for funding ministrative and budgetary matters pertaining from the City of Fort Collins Cultural Develop. to the operation and maintenance of all ment and Programming Account(Fort Fund). City-owned golf courses. The Board advises The Board also advises and makes recommenda- and makes recommendations to the Director tions to the Director of Cultural Services and concerning the terms and conditions of any Facilities and the City Council in cooperating on agreements to be entered into with golf profes- community projects with other civic organiza- sionals and other concessionaires in connec- tions and individuals interested in the City's tion with City-owned golf courses, as well as cultural programs and facilities. other agreements which may affect the management, operation, maintenance, con. ELECTION BOARD struction or acquisition of City-owned golf courses; assists in the procurement of goods The Election Board makes recommendations to and services for City-owned golf courses, in- the Council for approval of rules and regulations cluding the selection of golf professionals, concessionaires and other contractors, as de- necessary for the conduct of an election. The fined; and advises and makes recommenda- Board provides for ballots and sample ballots, ng ap- t tions o the City Manager concerning for determination of the winner in the event of a bons of annual fees and charges tie vote, for canvass of returns, and for issuance at of appropriate certificates. Ci"wned golf courses. ELECTRIC BOARD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION The City of Fort Collins Electric Board advises The Human Relations Commission was estab- the City Council on policy matters pertaining to lished by City Council to promote the accep- the municipal electric system. The Board acts as tance and respect for diversity through educa- the final appeal and hearing body for customer tional programs and activities, and to discour- complaints, except as is otherwise provided in age all forms of discrimination based on race, Chapter 26, Article XII of the City Code regard- religion, age, gender, disability, etc. The com- ing termination of utility service. It acts as a mission often coordinates these efforts with sounding board to staff for the purpose of identi- such groups as the Multicultural Commission fying the ratepayers' service delivery expectations and the Commission on the Status of and performs such other duties and functions Women. The commission also oversees the and has such other powers as may be provided by activities of the Citizen Liaison Program, and ordinance of the City Council. presents the annual Human Relations Awards to recognize those citizens who have advanced 36 the cause of human rights through their volun- encourages grants and gifts in support of the teer efforts. Public Library and oversees the Library Fund Committee. LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD The Landmark Preservation Commission members are knowledgeable in the practice of The Natural Resources Advisory Board shall preserving our community's historic resources have the following functions: (1) to advise the including sites, buildings, structures, objects City Council on all matters pertaining to natu- and districts. Their primary functions are the ral resources and environmental protection local landmark designation of historic buildings issues of concern to the city; (2) to analyze and the review and approval of plans for exterior various natural resources issues and to aid and changes to these structures. The Commission guide the development of city-wide natural also is responsible for promoting awareness and resources programs to address currently exist. understanding, and appreciation for the value of ing and potential natural resources and envi- preserving historic resources; advising City ronmental issues; (3) to promote citizen parti- Council and city staff with regard to the identifi. cipation and public education on city-wide cation and evaluation of historic resources; advis- natural resources and environmental protec- ing the City Council and City staff on appropri- tion issues; (4) to be aware of and coordinate ate policies, incentives and regulations for en- with the various Department of Natural Re. couraging and/or requiring preservation and sources' technical advisory committees; (5) to rehabilitation of historic resources; and coordi. perform such other duties and functions and nating with the other various neighborhood orga- have such other powers as provided by the nizations, local heritage groups, property owners, City Council. and City boards, commissions and City staff members whose actions may affect the preserva- PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD tion of historic resources in the community. The Parks and Recreation Board acts as an LIBRARY BOARD advisory board and advises and makes recom- mendations to Cultural, Library, and Recre- The Library Board serves in an advisory capacity ational Services and the City Council for their to the City Council on all issues pertaining to the approval as to the rules, regulations, policies Public Library. The Board: (1) advises the City and administrative and budgetary matters Council and staff on such policies, rules and pertaining to Parks and Recreation, excluding regulations and other matters for the administra- matters relating to the operation and mainte- tion, management and development of the Pub- nance of City-owned golf courses and lic Library and its facilities; (2) serves as formal cemeteries. The Board assists the City in co- liaisons between the Library and the community; operating with the Poudre R4 School District (3) attends Library special events and annual and other organizations and individuals volunteer event; (4) attends Board meetings to interested in the City's parks and recreation discuss topics of concern to the Library; and (5) programs. 37 PERSONNEL BOARD nel and actuarial consulting firm to carry out the functions. The Committee also: seeks The Personnel Board advises the City Manager information and advice to benefit the Plan on matters of personnel policies and problems and members; recommends Plan changes to and in accordance with applicable administrative City Council for approval; recommends to policy, hears appeals from any decision of a City Council enhancements to the Plan's pro- Service Director regarding employment actions if visions and benefits; educates Committee's requested to do so by the affected employee and, and Plan's members; keeps abreast of legisla- upon completion of the appeal process, to for. tion that could affect the Plan; keeps the mem- ward findings and recommendations to the City bets informed of their current/projected bene- Manager. fits; encourages Plan members to accumulate other sources of retirement income; and pro- vides minutes of each meeting and files docu. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ments as required. The Planning and Zoning Board's responsibilities SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD include making recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning, annexations, major The Senior Advisory Board is comprised of public and private projects and any long range planning activities (such as City Plan or subarea individuals of all ages who share a concern for plans) that require Council approval. The Board the aging members of our community. The is also the final decision making authority regard- board shall have the following functions :(1) to ing land use proposals including overall develop- serve as a supporting agency for all senior citi- ment plans, project development plans and any zen services and activities in Fort Collins; planned unit developments that remain from the (2) to publicize and support present senior City's previous land use regulations. In addition, citizen services and activities in the commu- the Board coordinates with the Poudre R-1 and nity; (3) to investigate and make recommenda. Thompson school districts and the Latimer tions regarding new senior citizen services and County Planning Commission. activities; (4) to encourage new senior citizen programs as need is indicated and,when ap- RETIREMENT COMMITTEE propriate, to participate in the planning and development of such programs if asked to do SO; (5) to encourage and support widespread The General Employees Retirement Committee's opportunities for more meaningful and useful charges are: manage/administer the Retirement participation of senior citizens in community Plan for members and retirees and manage accu- activities and programs; (6) to establish and mulated Retirement Fund money; determine the maintain communication with local, state and eligibility/credited service of members under national groups and government agencies Plan rules; interpret the Plan's provisions; and concerning senior citizens; (7) to advocate authorize payment of retirement benefits and policies and practices within the community bills for expenses of the Plan and Committee. that respect and consider the needs and inter. The committee sets the policies and procedures ests of senior citizens; (8) to work to dispel for these responsibilities and directs staff person- 38 stereotypes about aging through education and WATER BOARD awareness activities. The City of Fort Collins Water Board advises TELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD the City Council regarding water, wastewater and stormwater policy issues such as water The Telecommunications Board advises the City rights, planning, acquisition and management, Council on telecommunications related issues conservation and public education, floodplain including, but not limited to, cable television. regula-tions, storm drainage and development The Board reviews ordinances, regulations, poli- design criteria. The Board reviews and makes cies and proposals related to telecommuni. recommendations on Water, Wastewater and cations, advising City Council and City staff Storm-water Utilities budgets, fees, water from both a community and technical perspec. quality and local, state and federal water legis- tive. The Board provides staff and Council with lation. At times, the Board acts as a quasi. advice regarding cable TV franchises and the judicial body on floodplain regulation vari- optimal use of the City's cable TV system; it en- ances. It cooperates with regional entities to courages broader utilization and application of coordinate planning and maintain a dialogue telecommunications services in the community, on regional water issues. The Board is also and develops community involvement and access involved in master planning and provides to telecommunications infrastructure and ser- advice and citizen input regarding proposed vices. policies and actions affecting Utilities custom- ers. TRANSPORTATION BOARD YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD The Transportation Board advises the Fort Collins City Council on transportation issues. The Youth Advisory Board gathers informa- The Board examines issues relating to financing; tion from local youth, other groups, organiza- the development and implementation of master tions and agencies regarding youth-oriented plans pertaining to pedestrian, streets, transit, issues and makes recommendations to City bicycles, automobiles, congestion, traffic signaliza- Council in reference to these issues. tion, and transportation facilities; the use of tech- nology; and education of the public and private ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS industry on transportation topics. The Board acts as a forum for the citizens to express their The Zoning Board of appeals has the authority needs and concerns. The Board coordinates with to approve variances from the requirements of other city boards and commissions on projects the Land Use Code and to hear and decide and issues that are of mutual interest. The appeals from any decision made by an admin- Transportation Board works with other munici- istrative official pertaining to a specific prop- palities in the region to identify and develop er The Board may y grant variances when the solutions to key transportation issues. members determine that there is some un- usual feature of a property or some other exceptional situation unique to a property 39 which creates an unfair burden to the applicant. Such features may include physical conditions like exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or to. pography. No variance can be granted which is determined to be a substantial detriment to the public good. 40 RESOLUTION 2005 -044 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKING BOARD AND COMMISSION LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS AND VARIOUS COMMITTEE, BOARD AND AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS WHEREAS , the City Council appoints Councilmembers to serve as liaisons to the City ' s boards and commissions ; and WHEREAS , Council is also desirous of appointing representatives to certain other organizations of which the City is a member. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows : Section 1 . That the following named Councilmembers are hereby appointed to serve as Council liaisons to the following City boards, commissions, and authorities until such time as the Council may reconsider such appointments : BOARD LIAISON AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD Kurt Kastein AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD David Roy ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD Karen Weitkunat BUILDING REVIEW BOARD Kelly Ohlson CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD Diggs Brown COMMISSION ON DISABILITY Doug Hutchinson COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Karen Weitkunat CDBG COMMISSION Ben Manvel CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD Karen Weitkunat ELECTION BOARD Ben Manvel ELECTRIC BOARD Kurt Kastein GOLF BOARD Diggs Brown HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION David Roy LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION David Roy LIBRARY BOARD Ben Manvel NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD Ben Manvel PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Kelly Ohlson PERSONNEL BOARD Diggs Brown PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD Karen Weitkunat RETIREMENT COMMITTEE Ben Manvel SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD Doug Hutchinson TELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD David Roy TRANSPORTATION BOARD Kurt Kastein WATER BOARD David Roy YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD Kurt Kastein ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Kelly Ohlson Section 2 . That the following named Councilmembers are hereby appointed to serve on the following Council boards and committees until such time as the Council may reconsider such appointments : ETHICS REVIEW BOARD Diggs Brown Ben Manvel David Roy Karen Weitkunat (Alt.) FINANCE COMMITTEE Doug Hutchinson Kurt Kastein Kelly Ohlson LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE Doug Hutchinson Kurt Kastein Kelly Ohlson Section 3 . That the following named Councilmembers are hereby appointed to serve as representatives on the following boards, committees , councils and authorities until such time as the Council may reconsider such appointments : AIRPORT STUDY GROUP Diggs Brown CACHE LA POUDRE COMMISSION Ben Manvel COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY LIAISON COMMITTEE Kurt Kastein Ben Manvel DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kurt Kastein Karen Weitkunat (Alt.) ECONOMIC VITALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY PANEL Doufz Hutchinson Karen Weitkunat I-25 CORRIDOR POLICY COMMITTEE Diggs Brown LARIMER/WELD WATER ISSUES GROUP Doug Hutchinson NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN CITIZEN AUTHORITY GROUP Karen Weitkunat David Roy (Alternate) NORTH FRONT RANGE EIS PROJECT REGIONAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE Diggs Brown NORTH FRONT RANGE TRANSPORTATION AND AIR QUALITY PLANNING COUNCIL Doug Hutchinson Ben Manvel (Alt.) POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Doug Hutchinson Karen Weitkunat POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE Doug Hutchinson Karen Weitkunat Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 3rd day of May, A.D . 2005 . Mayor ATTEST : City Clerk RESOLUTION 2005 -045 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS , Section 2-247 of the City Code provides that the Housing Authority shall consist of commissioners selected by the City Council in the manner provided by state statute ; and WHEREAS , the manner of selection specified in the statutes and in Section 2-247 permits the Council to either appoint its own members to serve ex-officio as the commissioners of the Authority or, in the alternative, to appoint no more than nine commissioners, one of whom may be a City official; and WHEREAS , Section 29-4-205 (3)(b) C .R. S . provides that the initial terms of the appointed commissioners shall be staggered from the date of their appointments such that, to the extent possible, the terms of an equal number of commissioners end each year and, thereafter, the term of the commissioners shall be for five years ; and WHEREAS , former Councilmember Marty Tharp was appointed by the Council on July 161 2002 to serve on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (the 'Board"); and WHEREAS , Ms. Tharp has resigned her position on the Board as of May 1 , 2005 ; and WHEREAS , the Council wishes to appoint a new representative to serve on the Board . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that is hereby appointed as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Fort Collins Housing Authority, for a five-year term to begin May 3 , 2005 . Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 3rd day of May, A.D . 2005 , Mayor ATTEST : City Clerk RESOLUTION 2005 -046 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCILMEMBER TO THE LARIMER COUNTY FAIR BOARD WHEREAS , the Larimer County Fair Board (the "Fair Board") was established as an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners ; and WHEREAS , the responsibilities of the Fair Board include : organizing and coordinating the yearly County Fair with the County Fair Manager; submitting recommendations to the board of County Commissioners on the hiring of the County Fair Manager; interviewing applicants and recommending names for appointment to the Fair Board; and making recommendations concerning the Larimer County Fairground' s growth and improvements ; and WHEREAS, appointments to the Fair Board are made to provide balanced geographic representation in the County, so that committee members have an interest in the entire County fairground operation; and WHEREAS , the twelve-member Board should include one representative from the City of Loveland and one representative from the City of Fort Collins ; and WHEREAS , it is the policy of the Council to reexamine its committee assignments at the regular meeting following the Council reorganization meeting in May of odd-numbered years . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the City Council formally approves and endorses the appointment of the following named person to the Larimer County Fair Board: Ben Manvel Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held this 3rd day of May, A.D . 2005 . Mayor ATTEST : City Clerk RESOLUTION 2005 -047 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LARIMER COUNTY OPEN LANDS ADVISORY BOARD WHEREAS , in the November 1995 election, the voters of Larimer County approved an initiative for a county-wide 1 /4-cent sales and use tax specifically earmarked for open space, natural areas, wildlife habitat, regional parks and trails ; and WHEREAS , the initiative requires the Larimer County Board of Commissioners (the "Commissioners") to create an Open Lands Advisory Board ("Advisory Board") to make recommendations regarding the County ' s share of the sales and use tax; and WHEREAS , the initiative stipulates that the Advisory Board "at a minimum shall consist of: one ( 1 ) elected official or appointee from the municipalities of Berthoud, Estes Park, Fort Collins and Loveland; one ( 1 ) member from the Larimer County Planning Commission; and four (4) citizens appointed at large"; and WHEREAS , on June 3 , 2003 the Council of the City of Fort Collins adopted Resolution 2003 -076 appointing Councilmember Eric Hamrick as the City of Fort Collins representative to the Advisory Board with a term to expire on June 30 , 2006, or until such earlier time as the Council may reconsider such appointment; and WHEREAS , Councilmember Hamrick' s term on the City Council ended on April 19, 2005 ; and WHEREAS , the Council wishes to appoint a new representative to serve on the Advisory Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows : Section 1 . That Councilmember Ben Manvel is hereby appointed as the City of Fort Collins representative to the Larimer County Open Lands Advisory Board. Section 2 . That Councilmember Manvel shall serve as the City ' s representative until June 30, 2006, or until such earlier time as the Council may reconsider such appointment. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 3rd day of May, A.D . 2005 , Mayor ATTEST : City Clerk