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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/24/2010 - CONTINUATION OF THE DISCUSSION FROM THE AUGUST 10, DATE: August 24, 2010 WORK SESSION ITEM STAFF: Joe Frank FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL Pre-taped staff presentation: available at fcgov.com/clerk/agendas.php SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Continuation of the Discussion from the August 10, 2010 Work Session on Plan Fort Collins: Phase 2 —Vision, Policy Choices, and Proposed Directions. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Plan Fort Collins planning process is currently midway through the second of three phases. Phase 2 focuses on refining the vision, policy choices and preferred directions for the revisions to City Plan and the Transportation Master Plan. On July 27 and August 10, 2010, Council discussed and provided comments on most of the Policy Choices Needing More Direction and Discussion. Due to the lateness of the August 10 work session, Council decided to continue the discussion to the August 24 work session on policy "LIV 10-A: Carry Forward Existing Policies Related to Poudre River Corridor Activities". Council also wanted to discuss concerns, if any, with the list of Policy Choices to Carry Forward and Refine. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. Does Council have comments and/or direction on "LIV I O-A: Carry Forward Existing Policies Related to Poudre River Corridor Activities"? (See page 11 of the July 27 work session Agenda Item Summary) 2. Does Council agree with the list of Policy Choices to Carry Forward and Refine ("consent" policies)? (See listing in Part C of the July 27 Agenda Item Summary (Attachment 1) starting on page 15.) BACKGROUND Attached is the Agenda Item Summary from the July 27, 2010 work session (Attachment 1). Council previously received all of the attachments as part of the July 27 work session packet and should be referred to for the August 24 work session. Also, staff has prepared the attached checklist (Attachment 4) that should be useful in Council's consideration and discussion of the Policy Choices to Carry Forward and Refine ("consent"policies). Staff would particularly appreciate Councilmembers letting the City Manager's Office know prior to the August 24 work session,which if any, of the "consent" policy choices that August 24, 2010 Page 2 are being recommended "to carry forward and refine" Council intends to discuss. This will help staff plan for the appropriate resources being at the work session. ATTACHMENTS 1. Work Session Agenda Item Summary (without attachments) - July 27, 2010 2. Work Session Summary - August 10, 2010 3. Work Session Summary - July 27, 2010 4. Checklist—Policy Choices to Carry Forward and Refine ATTACHMENT 1 DATE: July 27, 2010 STAFF: Joe Frank, WORK SESSION ITEM Kathleen Bracke FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL Ken Waido Pre-taped staff presentation: available at fcgov.com/clerWagendas.php SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION , Plan Fort Collins: Phase 2 - Vision, Policy Choices', and Proposed Direction. JL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Plan Fort Collins planning process is currently midway through the second of three phases. Phase 2 started in mid-April and is scheduled to be concluded in September. Phase 2 focuses on refining the vision, policy choices, and preferred direction for the revisions to City Plan and the Transportation Master Plan by exploring a range of possible plan choices and reporting on the consequences and tradeoffs of the policy choice options to the community. The policy choices focus on ways the City can achieve the 7i'ion/of a World-Glass Community, building upon previous planning efforts,addressing challenges and opportunities,and offering new ideas that were identified in Phase 1 _ A it The policy choices in the Vision, Policy Choices, and Proposed Directions(6/23/10)document have been evaluated using triple bottom line screening indicators that evaluate the costs and benefits of the choices in terms of economic sustainability,quality of life,and environmental stewardship. Over the next few months, the choices will be refined and narrowed to those that the City Council and community believes are the right directions for the community's future. These choices will serve as the foundation for writing a new City Plan and Transportation Master Plan that will begin this fall. (� GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND,SPECIFjIC-6UZ IONS TO BE ANSWERED 1L 1L The Plan Fort Collins Project Management Team is seeking input and direction from the City Council on the policy choices and directions; in particular,focusing Council's input on those policy choices where there is no clear cut consensus or agreement, as further described below: 1. Does Council have comments and/or direction on the list of Policy Choices Needing More Discussion and Direction? (See table in Part B starting on page 5.) 2. Does Council agree wi h thelist of=Roll- -Choices to Carry Forward and Refine? (See listing in Part C starting on page0�15.) 3. Does Council have commentsrand/or�direction on a definition of sustainability? (See Draft Sustainability Definition in Attachment 6.) July 27, 2010 Page 2 BACKGROUND The Vision, Policy Choices, and Proposed Directions (6/23/10) document (see Attachment 1) is a major step within Phase 2 of the Plan Fort Collins planning process and includes the following sections: 1. Community Vision in Focus-reflects the new organization for Plan Fort Collins,and offers a set of vision directions to achieve a World Class Community. n � 7 2. New Policy Choices—a series of questions, organized by the seven key topic areas that the community should explore,discuss,and analyze to arrive at meaningful preferred directions for the plans. Many of the City s core'valuesland policies arewell-established and supported by the community and are not being considered for change, and thus are not included in the Vision, Policy Choices, and Proposed Direction document. The plans and policies that are being considered to remain are listed in the Carrying Forward Existing Goals, Principles, and Policies document (see Attachment 7). The Vision, Policy Choices, and Proposed Direction (6/23/10) document contains a Summary Analysis sustainability matrix within each of the topic areas where every key policy choice was evaluated based on its economic„social, and- nvirorimentaliimpacts. There is also a discussion for each key policy to add clarity to the evaluations contained in�the�Summary Analysis sustainability matrix. � �� 1J I•,`� In addition, during'the May 25, 2010, work session on City Plan, Councilmembers asked for a discussion around the definition of the term"sustainability. There are existing City "definitions" and value statements in the current City Plan document,in the Vision, Policy Choices, and Proposed Directions document, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reports, and the 2004 Sustainability Action Plan. There is also a draft definition(Attachment 6)prepared by City staff for consideration by the Council during the July 27 work session. Shaping the Future Commu itty'Wdrks hops,(June=29,a\_'30�2010) and Online Forum The first broad, general public review f the vision and—dlJJk)ey policy choices occurred during the two workshops held on June 29 (evening)a nd�June�301(morning)4Attendees at the workshops could choose to attend several break-out sessions and provide responses to questions on the policy choices. In most cases, the questions asked for the degree of support, or nonsupport, of each policy. There was also key pad polling of the attendees on several visualizations showing gradual changes for prototypical infill and redevelopment sites and green streets. Over 150 people participated in the workshops. The morning and evening events also included an "expo' of City services, as well as specific workshop sessions on the"Resourcing Our Future"and"Budgeting For Outcomes"projects. In addition, the community was invited to view online presentations and to complete an online questionnaire on the policy cho c s�At achment 3A<summa iz s the,responses to the questions from the June 29/30 workshops and online polling on specific topics; Attachment 3B summarizes the responses from the opening session key pad polf�ing; and Attachment 3C summarizes written comments received on the proposed-Community Vision duringithe "expo' portion of the meeting. July 27, 2010 Page 3 Boards and Commissions Involvement Members of City advisory boards and commissions were invited to attend the June 29 and 30 workshops. In addition, board and commission members were asked to participate in an online survey,and their responses were collected separately from the public responses(see Attachment 31)). Boards and commissions were also asked to provide comments directly to the City Council. Several boards/commission provided comments, which are included in Attachment 4. Focus Group Meetings A second round of focus groupCas 1nduc�Julppart off- hase 2. These meetings covered: Land Use.and Transportation; Econ miAealt., Ennw'ironmental (water/air/energy); Poudre River; and Sustainability (definition/measurement). The purpose of each focus group was to help narrow the policy choices and determine the preferred directions. The groups also began to discuss implementation strategies. Focus group input is contained in Attachment 5. Vision, Policy Choices,and Directions Tom The Plan Fort Collins Project ManagemenfTea�m has.reviewed the esponses from the meetings and workshops, as well as online comments ' Man 1 of the=policy�choices and directions are generally supported by members of the com�mu ity, and thej�stakeholders who participated in the outreach efforts, and will likely be able to be incorporated into the Plan updates. However, there are a few key choices where respondents are divided, and these policy choices will need more discussion before a direction can be determined. The following sections are a summary of the feedback received to date on the key choices: Part A. Summary of Feedback, contains a general summary of comments received to date, organized by the seven vision topics of Plan Fort Collins; PartB. Policy Choices Needing More ,iect�ionan`Discussion contains the list of vision topics from the policy choices that need more uiscussiori an��direction from City Council; and Ji J [ Part C. Policy Choices to Carry Forward and Refine, is a list of policy choices that do not appear to need additional discussion and direction from City Council at this point, but will be refined as the Plan Fort Collins planning process moves forward. PART A. SUMMARY OF FEEDBACK This section includes a brief summary of recent feedback on different policy choices, starting with the Vision and through the seven vision topics and vision directions. The page numbers correspond to the Vision, Policy Choices, and Proposed Directionsdoc men(Attachment 1): July 27, 2010 Page 4 Community Vision (pages 3-6) In general, comments received reflect a high level of support for the draft Vision and seven vision topics and vision directions,with some suggested refinements. Respondents also expressed strong support for incorporating sustainability and the triple bottom line concept into Plan Fort Collins. However,opinions are mixed about the definition of sustainability for Fort Collins and how the City should apply the triple bottom line model to assist decision-making and monitoring of progress of the plans over time. Staff is seeking direction from Council on a definition of sustainability. Economic Health (pages 11-22p Comments reflect that this topicQs impo ant andisa determining factor for overall community vitality. In general, comments show strong support for the City's continuing emphasis on primary job creation, support for local businesses,and support for additional parking in the downtown area, as needed. There is less support for the retail retention and recruitment, and workforce training policies. There is some sentiment that the County Workforce Center and the private and educational sectors are better able to address workforce training needs of unemployed people. Environmental Resources (pages 23-40) m /P�\ r- Tr In In general, feedback supports carrygkforward mos of the enviromental resources choices—with support for the energy choices', support�forfwaste reduction and diversion from landfills, general support for the stormwater treatment choices (with some questions addressed in Part B), support for water resource choices, support for adapting to climate change, and general support for the multi-purpose open lands policy direction. Respondents expressed cautions about potentially inappropriate uses on open spaces(e.g.,motorized uses). Questions and refinements are addressed in Parts B and C. Community and Neighborhood Livability (pages 41-60) In general, respondents support the current Structure Plan and emphasis on the City's "spine" (Mason/College Corridor) with e�highe usr pport�for�ac`t vvity ec nters. The comments are also supportive of taller buildings than currently exist in speeific activity centers, such as the Midtown d iegler, Drake�Road and Timberline Road, in the Area, Harmony Road at College/M—anon downtown, and in the Campus West area. The comments show very strong support for redevelopment and infill strategies,with some support for better neighborhood transitions between activity centers/corridors and established neighborhoods. Respondents generally support or are neutral about the gateway policies and projects, although many note concerns about costs and relative importance. In addition, the comments support "nature-friendly" treatments in new developments,and generally support the current policy direction for the Cache la Poudre River near the downtown, which restricts development in the floodplain and includes limits on urban development near the River. Safety and Wellness (pages 61r_67�)' The comments strongly support maintaining current levels of service for community safety. In addition, the respondents support increased emphasis on active lifestyles and healthy living, better access to health and human services, and local agriculture and locally-produced food. July 27, 2010 Page 5 Culture, Parks, and Recreation (pages 69-75) The comments generally support enhanced emphasis on arts and culture promotion and funding. The respondents are interested in linking arts and culture more strongly with economic development efforts and exploring formation of a Science and Cultural Facilities District. They also appear to support adaptation of, enhancements to, and improved coordination among parks, recreation facilities/programs,and open space areas to address changing demographics and community needs. Transportation (pages 77-91) Tos �1�7 The comments generally support the `m 1ddle Qpt '�wrthi I the range of transportation system choices presented(from servicetred_a�ctionk`to x landing the longiterm vision). The choices with the highest levels of support include focus on activity centers and Enhanced Travel Corridors, vehicle alternatives and trails,system and mobility management,and pursuing the adopted long-term vision. Respondents also strongly support increasing transportation investments and have a variety of ideas about possible funding approaches. Because many of the transportation topics are interrelated and could be combined, further discussion of which choices to carry forward and refine will be necessary. Community feedback regarding the update to the City's Pedestrian Plan which is an element of the 77 overall Transportation Master�Plan continues to be positive and supportive of new ideas and techniques to better serve pedestrians of all ages and abilities throughout the community. There is interest in exploring ideas about designat ng WalkiL as a primary mode of travel in key activity centers such as the downtown and for improving pedestrian linkages to transit stops and other destinations. High Performing Community (pages 93-99) In general, the comments reflect support for the choices presented under this topic, including collaborative problem solving,effective governance,and enhanced communications and technology. PART B. POLICY CHOIC (E/S'NEED1/If NG Mot E , IRECTION The planning team is seeking direction fir m the)Cilty' Counci on a definition of sustainability and `Z�// Z L the policy choices listed in the table below. Please note that some of the policy choices are more implementation-focused and could be deferred until later meetings (e.g., air quality strategies), whereas other topics are major drivers for Plan Fort Collins (e.g., transportation resourcing and investments). During the July 27 work session,Council may want to prioritize items(e.g.,"top five" topics) for discussion rather than proceed item by item through the table. The planning team is particularly interested in hearing feedback on the following topics addressed in the table below in order to understand how to proceed with Plan Fort Collins: • Sustainability Definitio7(EH3-A • Land Ready for Busin� and B) • it Stormwater Conveyance`m Public Streets ("Green Streets") (ENV8-A) • Poudre River Corridor Activities and Protections (LIV 10-A) July 27, 2010 Page 6 After discussion is completed on the above items, Council can proceed with a review of the other policy choices in the table below. If all of the policy choices cannot be covered during the July 27 work session,the planning team will need Council's direction as to how proceed in order to complete Council review of the policy choices. Respondent Comments and Council Direction Current Policy Staff Recommendation Sought VISION AND SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability Definition • There are existing City Respondents show strong 1. Does Council have definitions and value support�for'incorporating comments and/or statements in the current sustainability and the triple direction on the draft Ciry Plan document, in the bottom line concept into definition of Vision, Policy Choices, Plan Fort Collins. sustainability? (See and Proposed Direction However, opinions are . Attachment 6.) document (Attachment 1, mixed about the definition page 7), Global Reporting of sustainability for Fort Initiative Sustainability Collins. Reports, and the 2004 Staff has provided'a'draft Sustainability Action Plan. definition f6r consideration by Couricil.J (See 1 f Attach ent-6-) J i ECONOMIC HEALTH EH2-A: Continue Retail Retention and Recruitment (p. 15) • The City's Economic The respondents recognize 2. Should the Plan's Action Plan supports a the importance of sales tax policies continue to "balanced and targeted revenue to the City and that reaffirm retail approach to business retail is part of a complete development and retention, expansion, econo is healthstra etet gy. redevelopment along incubation, and Differing}v�e�wstrevolve� the College and attraction," (including arouund�t e geographic Harmony corridors? retail) to further the areas(e.g., core areas and economic health of the infill versus along I-25). community. In general, responses are in • Commercial zoning exists strong support of at the Carpenter Road (CO redevelopment of Foothills HWY 392), Mulberry Mall and implementation Street, and Prospect Road of the Midtown interchanges with I-25. Redevelopment strategies. Commercial development/ Staff recom ernnds� F at the Harmony Road/1-2 5 continuing to�pursue retail interchange is under retention/anId recruitment as consideration as part of part of the ce onomic the amendment to the healthy strategy and Harmony Corridor Plan. continuing to enhance and July 27, 2010 Page 7 Respondent Comments and Council Direction Current Policy Staff Recommendation --Sought streamline the City's role, in particular, emphasizing retail development along College and Harmony corridors per the current City Structure Plan and adopted subarea%pl'ans: EH3-A: Provide Land Ready.f�or.LargeEmploysers and EH3-B: Incentives to Make Land Ready (p. 17) • The City's Economic The respondents have 3. Should the Plan Action Plan states, "be mixed opinions about include a policy proactive on economic making land ready for new supporting City issues and build partners business and targeted coordination and with organizations and the employers. In general, involvement in private sector to further opinions are supportive of working on an area enhance economic health." retaining g zonin for and district basis to • Current practice is for the industry: Comments<note make land ready for City to evaluate the impact some support for the City businesses that will on the current inventory off assisting with-employer up- have a broader benefit undeveloped employment front needs by coordinating to the community? land of requested changes infrastructure and capital (Note: more to convert employment projects and taking part in discussion would be land to other uses. Current providing Downtown needed regarding analysis of vacant land parking facilities. implementation, indicates that the City has Retaining land zoned for including exactly how enough land zoned for employment is also the City might employment, including supported. Questions- 7- facilitate land appropriate for the su round�t e.LCil"s lev�el�of infrastructure City's targeted industry effort and funds g andl, improvements such as clusters. providing support for-at stormwater drainage, variety of business types. water and sewer Some of the negative utilities, and street feedback may be tied to improvements and specific wording, such as discussion about "large employers" and incentives.) "incentives". • Staff recommends that the policy choices-be combined- to/ an area and` district-basis role of the City inshelping to make.. land ready for business, rather than wording that July 27, 2010 Page 8 Respondent Comments and Council Direction Current Policy Staff Recommendation Sought suggests a more speculative approach to assisting businesses. Staff also proposes removing the focus on large businesses. ENVIRONMENTALRESO,('RCES 'VY Air Quality ENV 4-A: Employ Price Mechanisms (to reduce miles driven) (p. 29) • City Plan states: Tf�rrrice mechanism 4. Should price "Continually improve Fort policy is an existing City mechanisms to reduce Collins' air quality as the Plan policy put forward for VMT continue to be City grows." community discussion. part of the air quality • "Principle ENV-2: The Price mechanisms include, policy update City will reduce total but are not limited to, the discussion, which will motor vehicle emissions of following: incentives to include additional high priority pollutants by use alternative modes, public outreach and focusing on both location efficient Council input later technology(tailpipe mortgages, pay 7as-y u� this summer and fall? emissions) and behavior (Vi e i/jurance, etc. For Any suggested (driving patterns). both-the price-mechanisms changes to air quality • Policies that follow and alternative policies, including the Principle ENV-2 include: transportation fuels policy price mechanism Actions of Vehicle Miles choices, the respondents policy, will feed into Traveled (ENV-2.1), have divided opinions. the Plan Fort Collins Actions on VMT (ENV There is general support for process in a timely 2.2), Price Mechanisms the City to be a leader in manner. (ENV 2.3), and Actions on these areas, although some Tailpipe Emissions (ENV((:==.I/particip\tslnote, 2.4). reservations about the City's role an whether these=actioas'would be better accomplished through private sector or other governmental initiatives (e.g., federal). • Staff recommends broadening and clarifying policy language to consider incentives andzprograms-as- part of the air quality policy Update discussion.ion. July 27, 2010 Page 9 Respondent Comments and Council Direction Current Policy Staff Recommendation Sought ENV6-A: Reduce Carbon Intensity and Consumption (p. 31) • City Plan does not address The respondents have 5. Should the Plan consumption or local food divided opinions on this include a policy production. topic, with the majority regarding reducing • It contains policies supporting reducing carbon carbon intensity and regarding reducing• intensity and-consumptionT consumption? greenhouse gas emissions, and a smaller group who Ao which need to be updated l not support Ithe policy1v to reflect the more current\ direction .Some would_like Climate Action Plan. to understand more about • The Climate Action Plan the upfront costs, regional (CAP) (2008) includes nature of the issue, and carbon reduction goals to uncertainty about the reduce community-wide science. greenhouse gas emissions Staff recommends that this by 20% below 2005 levels policy choice not be carried by 2020 and 80% by 2050. forward the-Climate AZtion Plan already�v addresses greenhouse gas emissions and.other new policy directions that address other parts of that objective. If it is kept in the Plan it will need clarification and more discussion about implementation strategies. Stormwater ENV8-A: Expand Opportunities for Stormwater Treatment and Conveyance in Public Streets;ENV 9-A: Improve S�tormwate Quality and Conveyance;and ENV IO-A: Increase Stormwater partnerships(p 33• 5)' • The City does not The respondents generally' 6. Should the Plan currently have a policy support a"Green Streets" include a policy to support for "green streets" option (stormwater allow"Green Streets" or street standards that. treatment and conveyance as an option for allow it. in streets and other uses of stormwater • Stormwater plans the parkway areas and management? currently address life medians of streets). safety protection for Ad'diti'onal discussion is 7. Should the Plan people and reduction of needed about potential include policies to damage to structures due increase�d�costs, � support regional to flooding, quality main enance�and long-term stormwater basins streams, rivers, and water viability. Similarly, the and partnerships to resources. respondents have questions address stormwater July 27, 2010 Page 10 Respondent Comments and Council Direction Current Policy Staff Recommendation Sought • The City has a goal to related to the enhanced quality and provide restoration of 21 stormwater quality through conveyance in areas miles of streams to more regional basins and where traditional naturalized conditions by partnerships. Questions approaches are 2035. relate to possible increased difficult to • 21st Century Goals strive land requirements, cost, implement? (Note: to treat all new or and�impacts cn-developable Additional discussion redeveloped properties land. ll w will occur at the with a Stormwater Best Staff recommends that the August 24th Council Management Practice by "GreenStreets" option-be work session 2035. included in the Plan and regarding the issue of • See also Transportation explored in more detail floodplain regulations Choice T1-B: Reshaping during the implementation costs and benefits). Existing Streets, which phase. For example, street refers to "Green Streets." standards will need modification and more research about costs, ma intenance—,-and long—tern" abilrtyis necessary. COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY POLICY CHOICES LIV7-A: Identify Neighborhoods where Protective Measures are Needed (p. 55—56) City Plan states: Respondents have divided 8. Should the Plan • Goal: "Our community opinions about identifying continue to include will encourage additional neighborhoods policies that promote preservation of existing for protective measures and neighborhood housing." conservation. Some are conservation? • "Policy HSG-2.4: con cerned`about,protecting Detailed Preservation of existinglneighborhoods�and implementation Neighborhoods. The City historic properties, yetlthe strategies should be will attempt to retain com is reflect thatJJmany refined through existing affordable may be unaware of existing subarea plans that housing stock through protective measures. There address the issue. conservation efforts of are also concerns about older residential over-regulation of older neighborhoods." (not historic) properties and • "Principle HSG-3: interest in letting the Neighborhood stability market drive must be maintained and redevelopment,and� enhanced." conservation'• Policy EXN-1.1 —"No Staff recommends the City �\ . // I t significant changes to the continue with-curren character of existing policies with residential developments July 27, 2010 Page 11 Respondent Comments and Council Direction Current Policy Staff Recommendation Sought will be initiated by City implementation refined Plan...The character of through subarea plans. stable residential neighborhoods should be protected..." LIVIO-A: Carry Forward Exist ni g Pdh es,,Rela ed to Poudre River Corridor Activities and Protections (p. 59) • Current policies and The respondents generally 9. Should the Plan carry regulations protect most support existing City forward existing areas along the river near policies and plans that policies for the Cache the downtown and define address the relationship of la Poudre River(as acceptable river-related the Poudre River to the noted in the first land uses and design (e.g., Downtown. Some column)? a buffer, stabilized bank, comments express desire and stepped back for some urban edge buildings). development in specific • // ' ) �1 Floodplain regulations locations with publics minimize development in access or great j 1� the 100-year floodplain ��clarifcafiori in the natural but do not prohibit buffer area for the Poudre development. River. Other comments • A handful of properties are suggest maintaining a river eligible for corridor that is as natural as development—they have possible. (Note: This not been conserved for LIV 10-A Poudre River open space or are already choice also relates to the developed. water olicy choices in the Env�nment la Reso ru ce� 11 1.1 1 1 i j �r section (EI I\—M and.\ V 12')Xw ch rJceived gj'Aeral support.) • Additional discussion will occur at the August 24th Council work session regarding the issue of floodplain regulations. Staff will prepare recommendations based on rriplle bottom line outcomes. July 27, 2010 Page 12 Respondent Comments and Council Direction Current Policy Staff Recommendation Sought SAFETY AND WELLNESS SW3-A: Support Healthy Living (p. 65) • City Plan does not contain The respondents generally 10. Should the Plan goals or policies regarding support City education and support continued healthy living. coordination to promote City coordination on h lthy�living but opihi d�ss and education about are mixed about whether opportunities for the City;should play a role healthy living? m education. Some are interested in expanding this policy direction to include coordination with alternative and mental health care providers. • Staff has not formulated a recommendation on this to ic. i SW 5-A: Support Local Agriculture and Food Production (p. 66) • City Plan does not The.respondents have 'r Should the Plan mention local agriculture expressed strong support support promoting or food production. for local agriculture and local agriculture and food production, especially food production on on private properties. City-owned Opinions are mixed about properties? the City's role and level of involvement on City- owned.properties. Staff recorr'mend's f1he7 exploration lof whethery local agriculture (and water) and food production is appropriate on City- owned properties and, if so, what types of properties. TRANSPORTATION Tl-B: Reshape Existing Streets (p. 81-82) • The Transportation The comments reflect 12. Should the Plan �1� r�� Master Plan provides mixed reactions to the support reshaping context for this question'm concept Jof reshaping1, streets and context- policies TC-4.6 Facility eXisting streets over time to sensitive street Design, "Facility design emphasize lower vehicle standards to address will support all modes of. seeds and accommodate multiple needs July 27, 2010 Page 13 Respondent Comments and Council Direction Current Policy Staff Recommendation Sought transportation and be walking, bicycling, and including stormwater, matched to appropriately transit, with concerns about and "tailored" for support the surrounding the tradeoff between different areas of the development," and maintaining capacity for community and levels policies that address a vehicles and enhancing of service for balanced and integrated adjacent uses. There has walking, bicycling, network of transportation been interest and support transit, and vehicle corridors (TC-1.2 and TC- for more flexible�street capacity? 1.3). �l designs to better fit re fit the • Policy ETC-1.2 Facility \ context(adjacent landluses) Design also notes that and for exploring "Green facilities will be matched Streets" concepts to to appropriately support integrating stormwater surrounding development. treatment and other uses of • Policy T-1.10 Context the parkway areas and Sensitive Design. The medians. intent of the policy is to Staff recommends ensure that transportation �1 continuing the discussion to \\ projects not only move regarding potential new vehicles, bikes, and street design pedestrians safely, but are techniques/treatments as- sensitive to the well as implications for environmental, scenic, costs for capital, aesthetic, and historic operations, and values of the area. maintenance, as noted in However, existing street the stormwater policy standards tend to be choices. uniform and require a "one-size fits all" approach to sizing streets 0 despite the context of the street and currently do not �(,Z-�/ offer design flexibility. T1-D: Vehicle Alternatives/Trails (p. 84) • City Plan and the The comments reflect 13. Should the Plan Transportation Master general support for support enhancing Plan (TMP) both address recognizing the need to trails as part of the trails as primarily expand trail use for transportation system, recreational in purpose. transportation as w 1I as beyond their current • In TMP Policy TC 2.42 e c reational p,urposesV recreational purpose? mg h"Corridors are the linkowever1there are concerns elements of the City" abo to divert ni g already including the Poudre limited resources to vehicle July 27, 2010 Page 14 Respondent Comments and Council Direction Current Policy Staff Recommendation Sought River Corridor). The TMP alternatives and trails, as goals also state that the well as need to address City will provide access to potential conflicts between major activity centers and new types of motorized destinations by building vehicles and non-motorized on combinations of travel within the on-street existing and planned and -off street'transli rtatiori commuter and recreational system-)) fu \ facilities. Staff recommends further explorahon2of this topicL and identify potential trail linkages and new design standards for trails and/or on-street facilities to address safety and accessibility concerns for multiple types of trail users. T2-A: Increase Transportation Investments)to Achieve Goals (p. 89) • Currently, TMP Policy T-\ The c rnm yity opposes 14. Should the Plan 10.2 Funding states that reducing transportation explore new tools to the City will continue to service to fit within achieve more reliable actively pursue all diminishing resources (e.g., long-term funding available long-term, less maintenance, transit sources for capital consistent funding frequency, roadway system improvements and mechanisms from federal, improvements), and operations and state, and local sources to supports increasing maintenance for all implement and maintain a transportation investments modes of multi-modal transportation. toachieve transportation transportation? system and travel demand goals. New ideas are management program. emerging aA t possible • Financing tools under funding sources that would discussion (in Attachment be more reliable over time 1, page 89) include: and less dependent on • Sales Tax (existing external factors; questions source) about the potential revenue o Property Tax (existing generation from each of the source) various types of funding o Auto Ownership Taxes sources; and ideas about �, �r . � (existing source) needing to package various • Bicycle Ownership fir;ding-) urces to achieve Taxes (new source) ours goals. Commentsyary o Impact Fees (existing regarding how much source) additional investment is July 27, 2010 Page 15 Respondent Comments and Council Direction Current Policy Staff Recommendation Sought o Tax Increment Funding needed to maintain existing (new source) system as compared with o Transportation Utility needs for expansion of or Maintenance Fees system and services. This (new source) topic is also closely related o Pricing and User Fees to the current Budgeting for (new source) Outcomes"anil Resourcirig7 o Local District Our Future discussions Assessments (new Staff recommends 1 source) continu ng-thte discussion • Negotiated Agreements regarding potential with CSU and/or transportation investment Neighboring strategies to support Communities (existing existing and planned and new sources). capital and operations/maintenance needs and to explore more relia151e,long=term-funding tools. PART C. POLICY CHOICES'TO�CARRY FORWARD - D REFINE In addition to current City Plan and Transportation Master Plan goals and policies that have been identified to carry forward as is or with non-substantive refinements, and other current policies and values identified in the Snapshot Report that need to be brought into alignment with Plan Fort Collins, the following is a list of new policy topics that participants during this process appear to support—particularly during recent outreach efforts. The planning team does not believe that City Council needs to discuss each topic individually, unless Council desires to do so, and is asking for permission to carry forward and refine the entire list as;part of the Plan Fort Collins draft revisions to City Plan and the Transpor atao�Master tosevel'oped in upcoming months. Community Vision (pages 3-6) • Vision Refinement—Strengthen the economic health vision directions and clarify and refine terms within each of the topic areas to reflect the proposed policy directions. • Sustainability— Carrying forward the triple bottom line concept and further refining it and work on the triple bottom line integrated model. Economic Health (pages 11-22) • EH1-A: Pririmary Job Crea tion� orate eTmp asio�,4j creation. More discussion is needed regarding specific implementation strategies and role of the City. • EH4-A: Local Businesses, ncou�iageglocallbusiness,-continuing the Shop Fort Collins First program. July 27, 2010 Page 16 • EH5-A: Workforce Trainine — Continue coordination and partnerships with the Larimer County Workforce Center and other organizations for workforce training. The City should not take a lead role in assisting workforce training of the unemployed. Environmental Resources (pages 23-40) • ENV1-A, ENV2-A, ENV3-A: Enemy Policies — Reduce net energy use; modernize the electric grid,and improve the energy performance of existing buildings. Continue to explore voluntary versus mandatory_measures with comments expressing more favor for voluntary measures) and carefully con der upp-fr nt costs long-term benefits. Ir it Ii )i v,a • ENV7-A: Waste Reduction—Continue wasteTeduction and diversion efforts,provided that they are generally voluritary"easures. I I 1� • ENV 1 l-A,ENV 12-A,ENV 13-A: Water Policies—Address balanced water supply planning and conservation,a resilient Cache la Poudre River,and adapting to climate change through the Water Demand and Supply Policy Plan 2010 update. • ENV 14-A: Open Lands — Continue partnerships and strategic planning for multi-purpose open lands that enhance and restore streams, improve water quality, provide and enhance trail corridors,enhance wildlife and aquatic habitat, allow for agriculture and water for food production, provide parks and recreational purposes, and achieve other aims. Refine the terminology related to open land 11 Community and Neighborhood2vab(llity (pages' '44-'60) • LIV 1-13, LIV 1-C: Structure Plan—Emphasize the activity centers and the City's "spine" with strong connections between activity centers and Mason/College corridors. • LIV2-A: Allowable Building Heights — Allow and encourage taller buildings in activity centers and along the spine (with the currently allow four to five stories generally being an ideal height except for in Downtown). • LIV3-A: Redevelopment and Infill Strategies-Support redevelopment and infill. Continue to explore the specific implementation strategies proposed. • LIV4-A: City Gateways—Support City gateways,but as a relatively lower priority item due to concerns about potentiallcco`s`ts. Explore possible of cations for priority future gateways (possibly I-25 and Harmony and I-2\5 anJN4ulberry)an, racket potential elements of future gateways. \�/ ji • LIV5-A: Neighborhood Transitions—Refine neighborhood transition standards, especially those related to transitions in height and use, and spacing between new and existing development. • LIV6-A: Mix of Housing Types— Provide a mix of housing types to meet the needs of a diverse population. Explore ways to protect stable neighborhoods and to factor in changing demographics. • LIV8-A: Affordable Housing —Maintain existing affordable housing programs at current levels. • LIV9-A: Alternative Land acs pe,T,r tae ments 7—Modify landscaping standards to allow and encourage"nature friendly" to gll rass anther water-intensive landscaping; hard surfaced swales, etc. �IJ July 27, 2010 Page 17 Safety and Wellness (pages 61-67) • SW I-B: Community Safety—Maintain current levels of service for community safety. Note: Provide more information about current levels of safety and emergency response times. • S W2-A: Active Lifes , les—Continue to provide and expand opportunities for residents to lead active lifestyles. • S W4-A: Health and Human Services Access—Improve access to health and human service providers. Emphasize regional coordination and access to traditional and alternative health care providers. ` P oc �SW5-A: Support Local�Alture anFoo Production Culture, Parks, and Recreation,(pages I69-75)) • CPRI-A: Arts and Culture Promotion—Promote and continue to integrate arts and culture. Explore formation of an arts council. • CPR3-A: Parks Adaptation—Promote new and different types of parks and multi-purpose parks and open space areas. Continue discussions about types of parks and multi-use spaces desired, including possible pocket parks and a kayak park. • CPR4-A: Recreation Enhancements—Coordinate to enhance recreational programming and pursue multi-purpose facilities in the future. Transportation (pages 77-91) 0 P VJL • T 1-C: Enhanced Travel Corridors/District Focus—Focus City investments along Enhanced Travel Corridors(ETC)and inactivity centers. Continue discussions about where to"jump- start"these long-standing policies, and how to prioritize them. • TI-E: System Management and Mobility Mana ement — Focus on maximizing the effectiveness of current systems, and combine this practice with other transportation directions. • T I-F: Adopted Long-Term Vision—Maintain the current long-term vision for a multi-modal transportation system. Seek opportunities to include more local and regional connections (trails, transit, roadways)�rp High Performing Community( n. P V (pages 93-99 • HI1-A: Collaborative Problem Solving—Involve citizens and forge partnerships at a local and regional level. Explore opportunities for collaboration nationally and globally. • H12-A: Effective Local Governance — Continue to provide effective, representative government. Explore new ideas about City Council representation(e.g., at-large members) and underscore the need to include a range of voices. HI3-A, Communications and Technology — Support robust community interaction and explore expansion of communications technology as basic infrastructure. Explore impacts on current technology serviceroviders: July 27, 2010 Page 18 NEXT STEPS Following the July 27 work session and direction from the City Council,the Plan Fort Collins team will continue to work on refining the Vision and preferred policy directions that will serve as the basis for preparing the updated City Plan and Transportation Master Plan documents this fall. The team will continue to work with boards and commissions as the policy directions are refined,as well as provide other opportunities for continued community input. The team has already begun the process of refining the indicators that will be used to complete the triple bottom line model that will be used to further evaluate policy directions as well as becoming part of the Plan Fort Collins monitoring process that will be/'O'ngoing after plan adoption... The primary emphasis of Phase 3, whicl�w�ll commence thy summer, is the identification of implementation strategies and priorities as part of the draft Plan documents;and preparation of select implementation actions(such as code revisions),following the adoption of the Plans.The next City Council work sessions, are scheduled for October 26 and November 30, 2010, and will focus on implementation strategies as well as the draft Plan documents, and the team will be seeking Council's input on implementation'actions that should be a priority. ATTACHMENTS 7--�� "7r 77' 1. Vision,Policy Choices, and Proposed Direction(6/23/10)document(this is the same version as the one distributed to the-Co Council°on July=1.6). 2. City Council Work Session PowerPoint Presentation 3. Public Input Results A. Summary of the responses to the questions from the June 29/30 workshops on specific topics and on-line polling. B. Summary of the responses from the June 29/30 opening session key pad polling C. Summary of the comments received during the"expo"portion of the meeting on the Vision D. Summary of results`from board-n ommissio n members on-line polling 4. Board and Commission Comments • Air Quality Advisory Board (Draft) • Bike Advisory Committee�� Y • Downtown Development Authority • Electric Board • Land Conservation and Stewardship Board • Natural Resources Advisory Board • Planning and Zoning Board • Senior Advisory Board • Water Board • Transportation Board 5. Extended Focus Groups, Phase 2 Summary of)Input 6. Draft Sustainability Definition, 1\ JJ I 1 7. Carrying Forward Existing -rinciples, and Policies document (this is the same version as the one distributed to the Council on July 16). ATTACHMENT 2 City ®f Advance Planning 281 North College Avenue PO Box 580 F6rt Col-lins Fort 21.6s,C080522 970.221.8376 970.224.6111 -fax tcgov.com/advanceplanning August 11, 2010 t\'Iemorandum TO: Mayor Hutchinson and City Council embers TH: Darin Atteberry, City Manager Diane Jones, Deputy City ManageAnt, Karen Cumbo, Planning, Developnd Transportation Director FM: Joe Frank, Advance Planning Direct` Timothy Wilder, Senior City Plannefr�' RE: Work Session Summary—August 10, 2010—Plan Fort Collins, Phase 2— Vision, Policy Choices, and Proposed Directions Work Session Participants: Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager Joe Frank, Advance Planning Department Director John Stokes,Natural Resources Director Jon Haukaas, Water Engineering Field Operations Manager Josh Birks, Economic Advisor Lucinda Smith, Senior Environmental Planner Timothy Wilder, Senior City Planner Megan Bolin, City Planner Ben Herman, Clarion Associates Direction Sou2ht/Ouestions to be Answered: On July 27, 2010, the Council discussed and provided comments on the Vision and Sustainability, and Transportation policy choices needing more direction. This worksession was a continuation of that discussion, focusing on the remaining policy choices needing more direction, including Economic Health, Environmental Resources, Stormwater, Neighborhood and Community Livability, and Safety and Awareness. The general questions to be addressed during the work session were: 1. Does Council have comments and/or direction on the following list of Policy Choices rVeediti iVfore Discussion and Directiort? City of Fort Collins • EH2-A: Continue Retail Retention and Recruitment EH')-A: Provide Land Ready for Larger Employers EH3-B: Incentives to Nlake Land Ready ■ E\V4-A: Employ Price -Mechanisms (to reduce miles tEriveni) ■ ENV6-A: Reduce Carbon Intensity and Consumption ■ E\tVS-A: Expand Opportunities for Stornmater Treatment and Conveyance ■ E\V9-_\: Improve Stortnwater Quality and Conveyance • ENNIQ-A: Increase Stortnwater Partnerships ■ LIV7-A: Identitv \`eiLliborlioods Where Protective NlCasures are deeded ■ LIV10 .�: Carry Forward Existing Policies Related to the Poudre River Corridor :Activities and Protections ■ SW')-A: Support Healthy Living SW5-A: Support Local Atticuhure and Food Production 2. Does Council agree with the list of Policv Choices to C'crrry Forward and Refine' Council's Discussion/Direction: Council discussed the remaining priority topics on staff's recommended discussion list except for LIb'10-.4. Carry fouard Geistin- Policies Related to the Pottdre Rimer Corridor :Activities and Protections. EH2-A: Continue Retail Retention and Recruitment Question seeking Council direction: Should the Plan's policies continue to reaffinn retail development and redevelopment along, the Colle`,e and Harmony corridors? • There was general support for the staff recommendation to continue to pursue retail retention and recruitment as part of the economic health strategy. • Council wanted to ensure that staff upholds the City's high quality standards and quality of review even when pursuing strategies such as streamlining of development. • Hannon} Road %vas recognized as both an important retail and emplovment conidor. EH')-A: Provide Land Readv for Larger Eniclovers EH3-B: Incentives to Make Land Readv Question seeking Council direction: Should the Plan include a policy supporting City coordination and involvement in working, on an area and district basis to make land ready for businesses that will have a broader benefit to the community? • There were Council concerns as to the appropriate role of the City with providing employment land. • Council does not support the City acting as the developer to provide employment land. • \Many Council members expressed a desire for a "delicate balance" between goyenument involvement and the role of the private sector. • Concern was expressed over utility ratepayers subsidizing private development. ,�rof t� Collins • Council members felt that government's role should be to remove major barriers and tracking the inventory of employment land. ■ There was agreement that the policy language needed to be revised and clarified. • Council would like to see a map of existing and planned employment land, and information on vacant existing buildings that could accommodate employers. ENV4-A: Employ Price Mechanisms (to reduce miles driven) Question seeking Council direction: Should price mechanisms to reduce VMT continue to be part of the air quality plan update discussion, which will include additional public outreach and Council input later this summer and fall? • Council generally agreed that staff should continue to discuss this policy direction, but wanted a cautious approach. ■ Council felt that the type of strategies employed in the Climate Wise Program is appropriate. ■ Programs at the federal and state level may be more important, but there could be local programs that are worth considering. ■ The language in the draft policy seems overly prescriptive and should be revised to reflect the innovative, pragmatic approach to the issue. ENV6-A: Reduce Carbon Intensity and Consumption Question seeking Council direction: Should the Plan include a policy regarding reducing carbon intensity and consumption? ■ There were mixed Council opinions as to whether this issue should be included as a policy. • There were concerns about duplication of this item with the Climate Action Plan policies. ■ "There was recognition that this issue is closely related to other topic areas like transportation and land use. ■ Most of the Council wanted the link between carbon impacts and land use planning to be included in policy, but with refined language at a summary level with acknowledgment of the linkages to other policy areas and the Climate Action Plan. ENVS-A: Expand Opportunities for Stormwater Treatment and Conveyance ENV9-A: Improve Stormwater Quality and Conveyance ENV 10-A: Increase Stormwater Partnerships Questions seeking Council direction: Should the Plan include a policy to allow"Green Streets" as an option for Stormwater management? Should the Plan include policies to support regional stormwater basins and partnerships to address stormwater quality and conveyance in areas where traditional approaches are difficult to implement? • Council expressed support for these policy statements. ■ Council asked how these policy statements related to the stormwater re-purposing discussion. ■ Several Council members reiterated their support for the green streets concept. Fort Collins LIV7-A: Identifv Neighborhoods Where Protective Measures are Needed Question seeking Council direction: Should the Plan continue to include policies that promote neighborhood conservation? ■ Council generally supported the policy direction. • Council asked how the Eastside/Westside process fits into this policy statement. • Council asked for a time table of neighborhood subarea plan updates and new areas for possible neighborhood planning. SW3-A: Support Healthy Living Question seeking Council direction: Should the Plan support continued City coordination on and education about opportunities for healthy living? ■ Council had mixed opinions on whether this policy statement should be included in City Plan. • Several Council members didn't think this direction was appropriate because the City has limited influence over healthy living and the private sector and other organizations are already leading this effort. • Other Council members felt that this was an important topic that is influenced by City actions Oil transportation, recreation. and air duality, and that the City should continue but not expand existing efforts. SW5-A: Support Local Agriculture and Food Production Question seeking Council direction: Should the Plan support promoting local agriculture and food production on City-owned properties? • Council generally supported moving forward on this policy direction, but urged caution about using public lands for agriculture. ■ Council felt this item would need more discussion about which public lands would be appropriate for food production. Next Steps: The August 10 worksession will be continued on August 24 with the final policy discussion item, LIV1O-A: Cary Forward Existing Policies Related to the Poudre River Corridor Activities and Protections, and the policy choice "consent" ("to carry forward and refine") items. Staff would particularly appreciate Council members letting the City Manager's Office know prior to the August 24 work session which, if any, "consent" policies Council intends to discuss. This will help staff plan for the appropriate resources being at the work session. 4 ATTACHMENT 3 City ®Cf.I dEvh�Ov'4 II!d mi Advance Planning F6 281 North College Avenue LLI 90821.63 Fort Collins,CO 80522 970.224.6111 970.224.6111 -fax tcgov.con/advanceplanning Memorandum DATE: August 2, 2010 TO: Mayor Hutchinson and City Coun�cilmembers THROUGH: Darin Atteberry, City Manager \ a Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager Karen Cumbo, Planning Development, and Transportation Director FROM: Joe Frank, Advance Planning Director Ken Waido, Chief Planner Kathleen Bracke, Director of Transportation Planning and Special Projects RE: Work Session Summary—July 27, 2010—Plan Fort Collins, Phase 2— Vision. Policy Choices, and Proposed Directions Work Session Participants: Diane Jones, Deputy City Manager Joe Frank, Advance Planning Department Director Kathleen Bracke, Director of Transportation Planning and Special Projects John Stokes, Natural Resources Director Ben Hennan, Clarion Associates Jeremy Klop, Fehr & Peers Judy Dorsey, Brendle Group Direction Sought/Ouestions to be Answered: The Plan Fort Collins Project Management Team was seeking input and direction from tine City Council on the policy choices and directions, in particular, focusing Council's input on those policy choices where there is no clear cut consensus or agreement. The specific questions to be addressed during the work session were: 1. Does Council have comments and/or direction on the list of Policy Choices Needing More Discussion and Direction? 2. Does Council agree with the list of Policy Choices to Carly Forward and Rune? 3. Does Council have comments and/or direction on a definition of sustainability? l City of Fort Collins Council's Discussion/Direction: The planning team asked the Council to address the following priority topics in order to understand how to proceed with the balance of Phase 2 of Plan Fort Collins: • Sustainability Definition • Land Ready for Business (EH3-A and B) • Stormwater Conveyance in Public Streets ("Green Streets") (ENV8-A) • Poudre River Corridor Activities and Protections (LIV 10-A) • Reshaping Existing Streets (TI-B) • Vehicle Alternatives/Trails (TI-D) • Transportation Investments to Achieve Goals (T2-A) Sustainabilitv Definition Question seeking Council direction: Does Council have comments and/or direction on the draft definition of sustainability? • There was no Council support to use the draft sustainability definition prepared by staff. • The Brundtland Commission definition established in 1983, and a couple of other rather simple definitions were identified as good examples that had support as a base definition. • Staff was directed to focus on a simpler, higher level definition with supporting guidance on an operating definition. • There were mixed opinions as to whether the definition should be supported by a list of indicators as an explanation of the Triple Bottom Line approach to sustainability. TI-B: Reshape Existing Streets The discussion on policy choice T1-B was next because the transportation planning consultants would not be available on August 10 when the work session would continue. Question seeking Council direction: Should the Plan support reshaping streets and context- sensitive street standards to address multiple needs including stormwater, and "tailored" for different areas of the community and levels of service for walking, bicycling, transit, and vehicle capacity? This choice is related to the Stonnwater topic of"Green Streets". ■ There was general support for multiuse streets. • Such an approach could be desirable especially in some key areas with low traffic volumes and/or areas of high bicycle and pedestrian activity. (Example: Laurel Street along CSU campus). ■ Location specific differences were noted so that there was the need to be context sensitive. City of F6rt Collins There was some concern about potential costs associated with construction and/or on- going operations/maintenance. T1-D: Vehicle Alternatives/Trails Question seeking Council direction: Should the Plan support enhancing trails as part of the transportation system, beyond their current recreational purpose, and how to address new vehicle ' types? • There was general support for further exploration of this idea but there were also some critical concerns such as: o trails should not be wider through a natural areas. o some trails are already too close to habitat areas in some locations. • There might be some trail sections that can have dual or multiple use purposes for commuting purposes such as the Power Trail and/or Mason Trail. • Another important issue is what to do about non-traditional types of"motorized vehicles" (electric bikes, etc). ■ Conduct research to provide examples of other communities with potential conflicts. T2-A: Transportation Investments to Achieve Goals Question seeking Council direction: Should the Plan explore new tools to achieve more reliable long-tern funding sources for capital improvements and operations and maintenance for all modes of transportation?. • There were some Council concerns as to the appropriateness of this being in the Plan Fort Collins process. • There was no opposition to Plan Fort Collins exploring longer-tern finding sources. • Council would like to see more information about how this topic relates to the long-teen transportation plarming purpose of the Transportation Master Plan and the multimodal Capital Improvement Plan, including the fiscally constrained plan. Next Steps: The July 27 work session will be continued on August 10. 3 ATTACHMENT 4 POLICY CHOICES TO CARRY FORWARD AND REFINE Does Council agree with the following list of Policy Choices to Carry Forward and Refine? Community Vision (pages 3-6) Yes No Description Comments Vision Refinement: Strengthen the economic health vision directions and clarify and refine terms within each of the topic areas to reflect the proposed policy directions. Sustainability: Carrying forward the triple bottom line concept and further refining it and work on the triple bottom line integrated model. Economic Health (pages 11-22) Yes No Description Comments EHI-A: Primary Job Creation: Continue emphasis on job creation. More discussion is needed regarding specific implementation strategies and role of the City. EH4-A: Local Businesses: Encourage local business, continuing the Shop Fort Collins First program. EH5-A: Workforce Training: Continue coordination and partnerships with the Larimer County Workforce Center and other organizations for workforce training. The City should not take a lead role in assisting workforce training of the unemployed. Environmental Resources (pages 23-40) Yes No Description Comments ENV1-A, ENV2-A, ENV3-A: Energy Policies: Reduce net energy use; modernize the electric grid, and improve the energy performance of existing buildings. Continue to explore voluntary versus mandatory measures (with comments expressing more favor for voluntary 1 Yes No Description Comments measures) and carefully consider up-front costs versus long-term benefits. ENV7-A: Waste Reduction: Continue waste reduction and diversion efforts, provided that they are generally voluntary measures. ENVII-A, ENV12-A, ENV13-A: Water Policies: Address balanced water supply planning and conservation, a resilient Cache la Poudre River, and adapting to climate change through the Water Demand and Supply Policy Plan 2010 update. ENV14-A: Open Lands: Continue partnerships and strategic planning for multi-purpose open lands that enhance and restore streams, improve water quality, provide and enhance trail corridors, enhance wildlife and aquatic habitat, allow for agriculture and water for food production, provide parks and recreational purposes, and achieve other aims. Refine the terminology related to open lands. Community and Neighborhood Livability (pages 41-60) Yes No Description Comments LIV 1-B, LIV1-C: Structure Plan: Emphasize the activity centers and the City's "spine" with strong connections between activity centers and Mason/College corridors. LIV2-A: Allowable Building Heights: Allow and encourage taller buildings in activity centers and along the spine (with the currently allow four to five stories generally being an ideal height except for in Downtown). LIV3-A: Redevelopment and Intill Strategies: Support redevelopment and infill. Continue to explore the specific implementation strategies proposed. LIV4-A: City Gateways: Support City gateways, but as a relatively lower priority item due to concerns about potential costs. Explore possible locations for priority future gateways (possibly I-25 and 2 Yes No Description Comments Harmony and I-25 and Mulberry) and bracket potential elements of future gateways. LIV5-A: Neighborhood Transitions: Refine neighborhood transition standards, especially those related to transitions in height and use, and spacing between new and existing development. LIVE-A: Mix of Housing Types: Provide a mix of housing types to meet the needs of a diverse population. Explore ways to protect stable neighborhoods and to factor in changing demographics. LIV8-A: Affordable Housing: Maintain existing affordable housing programs at current levels. LIV9-A: Alternative Landscape Treatments: Modify landscaping standards to allow and encourage "nature friendly" alternatives to turf grass and other water- intensive landscaping; hard surfaced swales, etc. Safety and Wellness (pages 61-67) Yes No Description Comments SW1-B: Community Safety: Maintain current levels of service for community safety. Note: Provide more information about current levels of safety and emergency response times. SW2-A: Active Lifestyles: Continue to provide and expand opportunities for residents to lead active lifestyles. SW4-A: Health and Human Services Access: Improve access to health and human service providers. Emphasize regional coordination and access to traditional and alternative health care providers. SW5-A: Support Local Agriculture and Food Production. 3 Culture, Parks, and Recreation (pages 69-75) Yes No Description Comments CPR1-A: Arts and Culture Promotion: Promote and continue to integrate arts and culture. Explore formation of an arts council. CPR3-A: Parks Adaptation: Promote new and different types of parks and multi- purpose parks and open space areas. Continue discussions about types of parks and multi-use spaces desired, including possible pocket parks and a kayak park. CPR4-A: Recreation Enhancements: Coordinate to enhance recreational programming and pursue multi-purpose facilities in the future. High Performing Community Yes No Description Comments HI1-A: Collaborative Problem Solving: Involve citizens and forge partnerships at a local and regional level. Explore opportunities for collaboration nationally and globally. HI2-A: Effective Local Governance_: Continue to provide effective, representative government. Explore new ideas about City Council representation (e.g., at-large members) and underscore the need to include a range of voices. HI3-A, Communications and Technology: Support robust community interaction and explore expansion of communications technology as basic infrastructure. Explore impacts on current technology service providers. 4