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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/19/2009 - RESOLUTION 2009-049 MAKING BOARD AND COMMISSION LI ITEM NUMBER: 24 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: May 19, 2009 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Wanda Krajicek SUBJECT Resolution 2009-049 Making Board and Commission Liaison Assignments and Various Committee, Board and Authority Appointments. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Resolution makes Councilmember liaison assignments to boards and commissions and makes various committee, board and authority appointments. BACKGROUND Following the Council organizational meeting in April of odd-numbered years, Councilmembers decide which ofthe various board and commission liaison assignments and committee appointments are of interest to them as individuals. At the recent City Council Retreat(May 2-3)Councilmembers discussed liaison and committee assignments. A 2009-2011 Planning Grid (Attachment 1) has been included to facilitate tracking Council's recommendations for assignments. Names that were preliminarily decided at the Council Retreat have been included in the Planning Grid and Resolution 2009-049. At this meeting, names will be inserted in the Resolution for those assignments that were not preliminary decided at the Council Retreat. Appointments to the Colorado Municipal League Policy Committee are considered in the fall of each year. The Policy Committee will not meet before the new terms begin, therefore, this appointment will be considered in September or October. Resolution 2007-042 appointed Lisa Poppaw to the Housing Authority with a term to expire on May 1, 2012. Since Councilmember Poppaw wishes to remain as a member of the Housing Authority and her present term has not expired, a separate Resolution has not been prepared. ATTACHMENTS 1. 2009-2011 Boards and Commissions Assignments Grid (current and preliminary assignments and blank grid for discussion purposes) 2. Council Boards and Commissions and Committee/Authority Functions 3. Role of the Council Liaison to Boards and Commissions Attachment 1 2009 -2011 "PLANNING GRID BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS"ASSIGNMENTS Board/Commission Currently Assigned: Interested Final Assignment Affordable Housing Board Poppaw Poppaw Poppaw Air Quality Advisory Board Roy Roy Roy Art in Public Places Board Poppaw Poppaw Poppaw Building Review Board Ohlson Troxell and Ohlson Citizen Review Board Roy Roy Roy Commission on Disability Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson CDBG Commission Manvel Poppaw Poppaw Cultural Resources Board Roy Roy Roy Economic Advisory Commission Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson Electric Board Troxell Troxell and Poppaw Golf Board Roy Roy Roy Human Relations Commission Poppaw Poppaw Poppaw Land Conservation Stewardship Bd. Hutchinson Kottwitz Kottwitz Landmark Preservation Commission Roy Roy Roy Natural Resources Advisory Bd. Manvel Roy Roy Parks and Recreation Board Ohlson Kottwitz and Ohlson Planning and Zoning Board Poppaw Poppaw Poppaw Retirement Committee Manvel Manvel Manvel Senior Advisory Board Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson Telecommunication Board Roy Roy Roy Transportation Board Troxell Troxell and Manvel Water Board Roy Roy and Kottwitz Women's Commission Roy Roy Roy Youth Advisory Board Poppaw Kottwitz Kottwitz Zoning Board of Appeals Ohlson Ohlson Ohlson 1 VARIOUS COMMITTEE; BOARD AND AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS Boards/Committees Currently Assigned , Interested Final Assignment CML Executive Board (1) Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson as per Resolution 2008-049 CML Policy Committee (1) Manvel Troxell and Poppaw To be considered in Sept. or Oct. CSU Liaison Committee (2) Manvel and Troxell Manvel and Troxell Manvel and Troxell *Disaster Council (Hutchinson) Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson DDA Board (1 +A) Ohlson and Manvel (A) Ohlson and Manvel (A) Ohlson and Manvel (A) Ethics Review Board Hutchinson, Manvel, Kottwitz, Manvel, Poppaw Kottwitz, Poppaw, Roy (3 +A) Troxell and Poppaw(A) and Roy and Manvel (A) *Forfeited Property Disposition Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson Committee Finance Committee (3) Hutchinson, Manvel and Hutchinson, Manvel and Hutchinson, Manvel and Ohlson Ohlson Ohlson Housing Authority (1) Poppaw Poppaw Poppaw Larimer County Fair Bd. (1) Manvel Kottwitz Kottwitz Larimer County Open Lands (1) Manvel Roy Roy Legislative Review Committee (3) Hutchinson, Manvel and Troxell, Manvel, Ohlson, Ohlson Poppaw and Hutchinson North College Urban Renewal Manvel and Roy (A) Manvel Manvel Plan Citizen Advisory Committee also need Alternate (designate an (1 + A) Alternate) North Front Range EIS Project Manvel Manvel Manvel Regional Coordination Committee (1) North Front Range Transportation Manvel and Troxell (A) Roy and Troxell Roy and Troxell (A) and Air Quality Planning Council — MPO (1+A) North Front Range Air Quality Manvel Manvel Manvel Committee— MPO (1) *Platte River Power Authority (1) Hutchinson Hutchinson, Poppaw and Troxell Poudre Fire Authority Board of Hutchinson and Poppaw Hutchinson, Poppaw and Directors (2) Kottwitz Poudre Heritage Alliance (1) Manvel Manvel Manvel Poudre School District Hutchinson and Poppaw Hutchinson and Kottwitr Hutchinson and Kottwitz Liaison Committee (2) *Mayor or designee A= alternate 2 ATTACHMENT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FUNCTIONS Affordable Housing Board The Affordable Housing Board advises the City Council on matters pertaining to affordable housing issues of concern to the City. The City has established several programs designed to stimulate the construction of additional affordable housing units and retention of existing housing units in the community. These programs include development review priority processing, impact fee collection delay and sales tax rebates. Air Quality Advisory Board The Air Quality Advisory Board advises the City Council regarding policies, plans and programs to improve and maintain the city's air quality. The Board may, without limitation, biennially review air quality indicators; review and recommend revisions as needed to the Air Quality Plan, and to any other City Plans that may have significant impacts on air quality;and advisethe Governor-designated lead agencyfor airquality planning on matters pertaining to the Fort Collins element of the State Implementation Plan. The Board may also convene ad hoc citizen task groups to provide additional technical expertise to the Board for the planning of specific strategies The Board coordinates its work with the Transportation Board, Natural Resources Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Board. Art in Public Places Board The Art in Public Places Board advises and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding incorporation of works of art into construction projects; advises and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the acceptance of offers to donate art to be placed in public areas; and advises and makes recommendations to the Executive Director of Culture, Parks Recreation and Environment Services Unit and the City Council as to rules, regulations, guidelines, policy, administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the Art in Public Places Program. Building Review Board The Building Review Board is charged with the responsibility to hear appeals and requests for variances related to the Fort Collins building codes and contractor licensing regulations. The BRB hearing provides a formal recourse to building permit and contractor license applicants who disagree with an interpretation or ruling by the Fort Collins Building Official. The BRB is authorized to rule in favor of the applicant and to approve alternative building methods and materials that are not specifically prescribed in the building codes. This board may also revoke or suspend a contractor license when it determines that a licensee has violated the building codes or 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 contractor regulations. 1 Citizen Review Board At the request of the City Manager or the Chief of Police the Citizen Review Board makes recommendations concerning interpretation of police policies and procedures. The Board reviews internal investigations where a peace officer is alleged to have used force, discharged a firearm, committed a crime, when a person sustained severe injury, death, or alleged their civil rights were violated by a peace officer, or other investigations requested by the City Manager or Police Chief. Use of deadly force would be a mandatory review by the Board even if no complaint is filed. The Citizen Review Board also offers reviews for outside law enforcement agencies operated within the City and makes annual reports to the City Council and City Manager concerning activities and recommendations of the Board. Commission on Disability The Commission on Disability serves as an advisor to the City of Fort Collins City Council on issues relating to citizens with disabilities. In its role as an advocate for citizens with disabilities, the Commission on Disability: develops educational programs to acquaint citizens with issues affecting individuals with disabilities; forms special committees to review and address particular issues; works together with other boards and commissions and the City Council to provide recommendations to assure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the 1990 Americans with Disability Act (ADA), the Fair Housing Act and other legislation relating to persons with disabilities; and serves as ombudsman between City departments, the private business sector and the community of citizens who have disabilities. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission The CDBG Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the City's Competitive Process which includes Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Programs and the City's Affordable Housing Fund. HUD provides Federal grant funds to the City to meet affordable housing and community development needs of low and moderate income people. The City receives about $1.5 million from HUD and $500,000 from the General Fund annually and program funds are typically used for land acquisition, rehabilitation, public facilities and public services. Cultural Resources Board The Cultural Resources Board's primary function is to advise City Council on issues relating to the Lincoln Center and the Fort Collins Museum. In addition, the Board reviews applications and makes recommendations for funding from the City of Fort Collins' Cultural Development and Programming Account and Tourism Programming Account(Fort Fund). 2 Economic Advisory Commission The duties and functions of the Commission shall be: (1) To advise the City Council on matters pertaining to the economic health and sustainability of the city, including, but not limited to, (a) events and trends occurring outside the Fort Collins community that may affect the local economy; (b) immediate and long-term threats to the local economy; ©ways in which to enhance the City's competitive position in relation to other communities; and (d) possible partnerships with other public and private entities; (2) To recommend programs and strategies that may enhance the economic health and sustainability of the city; (3) To be aware of and coordinate with other City boards and commissions whose actions may affect the economic health and sustainability of the City; (4) To advise Council on existing or proposed policies, practices or regulations of the City that may affect the local economy; and (5) To perform other such duties and functions as provided by the City Council. Electric Board The City of Fort Collins Electric Board advises the City Council on policy matters pertaining to the municipal electric system. The Board acts as the final appeal and hearing body for customer complaints, except as is otherwise provided in Chapter 26, Article XI of the City Code regarding termination of utility service. It acts as a sounding board to staff for the purpose of identifying the ratepayers' service delivery expectations and performs such other duties and functions and has such other powers as may be provided by ordinance of the City Council. Golf Board The Golf Board advises and makes recommendations to the Culture, Parks, Recreation and Environment Services Unit Executive Director and the City Council as to rules, regulations, policies, administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of all City-owned golf courses. The Board advises and makes recommendations to the Director concerning the terms and conditions of any agreements to be entered into with golf professionals and other concessionaires in connection with City-owned golf courses, as well as other agreements which may affect the management, operation, maintenance, construction or acquisition of City-owned golf courses; assists in the procurement of goods and services for City-owned golf courses, including the selection of golf professionals, concessionaires and other contractors, as defined; and advises and makes recommendations to the City Manager concerning approval of annual fees and charges at City-owned golf courses. 3 Human Relations Commission The Human Relations Commission was established by City Council to promote the acceptance and respect for diversity through educational programs and activities, and to discourage all forms of discrimination based on race, religion, age, gender, disability, etc. The commission often coordinates these efforts with such groups as the Multicultural Commission and the Women's Commission. The commission also oversees the activities of the Citizen Liaison Program, and presents the annual Human Relations Awards to recognize those citizens who have advanced the cause of human rights through their volunteer efforts. Land Conservation and Stewardship Board The duties and functions of the Board shall be as follows: (1) To advise City Council regarding policy and budgetary matters pertaining to the Natural Areas Program, including but not limited to the expenditure of Open Space, Yes! and Larimer County Help Preserve Open Space dedicated sales tax revenues. (2) To advise Natural Areas Program staff and the City Council in connection with the proposed acquisition or disposition of land, interests in land, interests in water and other interests in real property for the Natural Areas Program. (3) To advise Natural Areas Program staff regarding the development of management plans and public improvements for Natural Areas Program properties. (4) Upon request of the City Manager or at the direction of the City Council, to advise City Council regarding any positive or negative impacts that particular plans or projects of the City or of other public or private entities may have on Natural Areas Program properties or properties that may be of interest to the Natural Areas Program. This provision shall not apply to development projects for which applications have been submitted to the City for approval under the Land Use Code. (5) Upon request of the City Manager or at the direction of the City Council, to advise City Council in connection with the proposed acquisition or disposition of land, interests in land, interests in water and other interests in real property for City programs other than the Natural Areas Program. Landmark Preservation Commission The Landmark Preservation Commission members are knowledgeable in the practice of preserving our community's historic resources including sites, buildings,structures, objects and districts. Their primary functions are the local landmark designation of historic properties and the review and approval of plans for exterior changes to them. The Com- mission also is responsible for promoting awareness and understanding, and appreciation for the value of preserving historic resources; advising City Council and City staff with regard to the identification and evaluation of historic resources; advising the City Council and City staff on appropriate policies, incentives and regulations for encouraging and/or requiring preservation and rehabilitation of historic resources; and coordinating with the 4 other various neighborhood organizations, local heritage groups, property owners, and City boards, commissions and City staff members whose actions may affect the preservation of historic resources in the community. Natural Resources Advisory Board The Natural Resources Advisory Board shall have the following functions: (1)to advise the City Council on all matters pertaining to natural resources and environmental protection issues of concern to the city; (2)to analyze various natural resources issues and to aid and, guide the development of city-wide natural resources programs to address currently existing and potential natural resources and environmental issues; (3) to promote citizen participation and public education on city-wide natural resources and environmental protection issues; (4)to be aware of and coordinate with the various Department of Natural Resources'technical advisory committees; (5)to perform such other duties and functions and have such other powers as provided by the City Council. Parks and Recreation Board The Parks and Recreation Board acts as an advisory board and advises and makes recommendations to Culture, Parks, Recreation and Environment Services Unit and the City Council for their approval as to the rules, regulations, policies and administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to Parks and Recreation, excluding matters relating to the operation and maintenance of City-owned golf courses and cemeteries. The Board assists the City in cooperating with the Poudre R-1 School District and other organizations and individuals interested in the City's parks and recreation programs. Planning and Zoning Board The Planning and Zoning Board's responsibilities include making recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning, annexations, major public and private projects and any long range planning activities (such as City Plan or subarea plans) that require Council approval. The Board is also the final decision making authority regarding land use proposals including overall development plans, project development plans and any planned unit developments that remain from the City's previous land use regulations. In addition, the Board coordinates with the Poudre R1 and Thompson school districts and the Larimer County Planning Commission. Retirement Committee The General Employees Retirement Committee's charges are: manage/administer the Retirement Plan for members and retirees and manage accumulated Retirement Fund money;determine the eligibility/credited service of members under Plan rules; interpret the Plan's provisions; and authorize payment of retirement benefits and bills for expenses of Plan and Committee. The Committee sets the policies and procedures for these responsibilities and directs staff personnel and actuarial consulting firm to carry out the functions. The Committee also: seeks information and advice to benefit the Plan and members; recommends Plan changes to City Council for approval; recommends to City Council enhancements to the Plan's provisions and benefits; educates Committee's and 5 Plan's members; keeps abreast of legislation that could affect the Plan; keeps the members informed of their current/projected benefits; encourages Plan members to accumulate other sources of retirement income;and provides minutes of each meeting and files documents as required. Senior Advisory Board The Senior Advisory Board is comprised of individuals of all ages who share a concern for the aging members of our community. The primary objective is to help aging citizens in Fort Collins and the surrounding area live full and interesting lives so that they might continue to contribute, participate and share in the life of the community. The Board assumes responsibility for involvement in a network of senior agencies and organizations so that they can remain aware of issues, needs and occurrences that may be relevant to theirwork. Their primary concern is to provide education in this community about the aging process,to inform and be informed, to advocate for a good quality of life, and to encourage networking among the various groups who deal with senior issues. Telecommunications Board The Telecommunications Board advises the City Council on telecommunications related issues including, but not limited to, cable television. The Board reviews ordinances, regulations, policies and proposals related to telecommunications, advising City Council .and City staff from both a community and technical perspective. The Board provides staff and Council with advice regarding cable TV franchises and the optimal use of the City's cable TV system; it encourages broader utilization and application of telecommunications services in the community, and develops community involvement and access to telecommunications infrastructure and services. Transportation Board The Transportation Board advises the Fort Collins City Council on transportation issues. The Board examines issues relating to financing; the development and implementation of master plans pertaining to pedestrian, streets, transit, bicycles, automobiles, congestion, traffic signalization, and transportation facilities; the use of technology; and education of the public and private industry on transportation topics. The Board acts as a forum for the citizens to express their needs and concerns. The Board coordinates with other City boards and commissions on projects and issues that are of mutual interest. The Transportation Board works with other municipalities in the region to identify and develop solutions to key transportation issues. 6 Water Board The City of Fort Collins Water Board advises the City Council regarding water,wastewater and stormwater policy issues such as water rights, planning, acquisition and management, conservation and public education,floodplain regulations,storm drainage and development design criteria. The Board reviews and makes recommendations on Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities budgets, fees, water quality and local, state and federal water legislation. At times, the Board acts as a quasi-judicial body on floodplain regulation variances. It cooperates with regional entities to coordinate planning and maintain a: dialogue on regional water issues. The Board is also involved in master planning and provides advice and citizen input regarding proposed policies and actions affecting Utilities customers. Women's Commission The Women's Commission informs and advises the City Council on policy issues affecting women. The Commission monitors the well-being of all women in Fort Collins, identifies, studies, and documents issues of concern to women, and recommends and facilitates action to address the needs and solve the problems that women face. The Commission also commemorates the achievements of women in our community and celebrates various milestones by sponsoring Mayoral Proclamations for Women's History Month and Women's Equality Day, conducting an annual essay contest in the public schools regarding individual women who have been role models, and awarding the Marcile N. Wood Award each year to recognize a woman who has contributed significantly to the status of women in Fort Collins. Youth Advisory Board The Youth Advisory Board gathers information from local youth, other groups, organizations and agencies regarding youth-oriented issues and makes recommendations to City Council in reference to these issues. Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of appeals has the authority to approve variances from the requirements of the Land Use Code and to hear and decide appeals from any decision made by an administrative official pertaining to a specific property. The Board may grant variances when the members determine that there is some unusual feature of a property or some other exceptional situation unique to a property which creates an unfair burden to the applicant. Such features may include physical conditions like exceptional narrowness, shallowness, ortopography. Additionally,the Board may grant a variance upon finding that the proposal will promote the general purpose of the standard for which the variance is requested equally well or better than would a proposal which complies with the standard for which the variance is requested. No variance can be granted which is determined to be a substantial detriment to the public good. 7 COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AUTHORITIES FUNCTIONS Colorado Municipal League (CML) Executive Board 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 Executive Board is responsible for overall finances, management and policy affairs of the League. Membership: 1 City of Fort Collins representative Colorado Municipal League (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 (Currently 1 Councilmember and City Manager) Colorado State University Liaison Committee 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, CPRE, PDT, Utility Services and Risk Management. 8 Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors The authority shall be a body corporate with all the purposes and powers authorized by M 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: 11 members, 9 of which are either residents, landowners or tenants within the boundaries of the authority; 1 which is a member of the Board of Larimer County Commissioners;1 which is a City Councilmember; and 1 Alternate Councilmember. Ethics Review Board 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 plus one alternate. Forfeited Property Disposition Committee 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 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 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 7 commissioners, one of whom may be a City official. The latter is the current membership. 9 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 1-25 Regional Corridor Plan (2002). Meets quarterly Membership: 1 Councilmember 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. 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. Legislative Review Committee 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 10 North College Urban Renewal Plan Citizen Advisory Group Created to tailor implementation of the North College Urban Renewal Plan to the unique circumstances in the area to render advise to the URA Board of Commissioners. Meets 2nd Thursday each month at 7:00 a.m. Membership: 1 or 2 members of City Council, 1 member from the Planning and Zoning Board and strong representation from owners in the North College Corridor area. (Currently 1 Councilmember and 1 alternate Councilmember serve on this advisory group) North Front Range Transportation and Air Quality Planning Council 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. (Currently 1 Councilmember and 1 alternate Councilmember serve on this council) North 1-25 Front Range EIS Project Regional Coordination Committee The North 1-25 EIS RCC is comprised of key elected officials and upper management from 1-25 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. Meets once every 2 months (typically 2nd Thursday) usually in the afternoon Membership: 1 Councilmember 11 Platte River Power Authority 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 Heritage Alliance — 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. 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 V ATTACHMENT 3 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: i 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 forproviding such training. Council liaisons do not normally attendmonthly 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 Draft Preliminary Assignments RESOLUTION 2009-049 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, the City 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 and commissions until such time as the City Council may reconsider such appointments: BOARD LIAISON AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD Lisa Poppaw AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD David Roy ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD Lisa Poppaw BUILDING REVIEW BOARD CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD David Roy COMMISSION ON DISABILITY Doug Hutchinson CDBG COMMISSION Lisa Poppaw CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD David Roy ECONOMIC ADVISORY COMMISSION Doug Hutchinson ELECTRIC BOARD GOLF BOARD David Roy HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Lisa Poppaw 1 Draft Preliminary Assignments LAND CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP BOARD Aislinn Kottwitz LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION David Roy NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD David Roy PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD Lisa Poppaw RETIREMENT COMMITTEE Ben Manvel SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD Doue Hutchinson TELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD David Roy TRANSPORTATION BOARD WATER BOARD WOMEN'S COMMISSION David Roy YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD Aislinn Kottwitz ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Kelly Ohlson Section 2. That the following named Councilmembers be, and they hereby are, appointed to serve on the following boards, committees, councils and authorities until such time as the Council may reconsider such appointments: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY LIAISON COMMITTEE Ben Manvel Wade TroxelI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kelly Ohlson Ben Manvel (Alt.) 2 Draft Preliminary Assignments ETHICS REVIEW BOARD Aislinn Kottwitz David Roy Lisa Poppaw Ben Manvel (Alt.) FINANCE COMMITTEE Doug Hutchinson Kelly Ohlson Ben Manvel LARIMER COUNTY FAIR BOARD Aislinn Kottwitz LARIMER COUNTY OPEN LANDS ADVISORY BOARD David Roy LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN CITIZEN ADVISORY GROUP Ben Manvel (Alternate) NORTH FRONT RANGE EIS PROJECT REGIONAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE Ben Manvel NORTH FRONT RANGE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) TRANSPORTATION AND AIR QUALITY PLANNING COUNCIL David Roy Wade Troxell (Alt.) 3 Draft Preliminary Assignments NORTH FRONT RANGE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COMMITTEE Ben Manvel PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS POUDRE HERITAGE ALLIANCE Ben Manvel POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE Doua Hutchinson Aislinn Kottwittz Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 19th day of May, A.D. 2009. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 4