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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - SUMMARY AGENDA - 09/18/2007 - SUMMARY AGENDA REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL City of Fort Collins September 18, 2007 Doug Hutchinson, Mayor City Council Chambers Kelly Ohlson, District 5, Mayor Pro Tern City Hall West Ben Manvel, District 1 300 LaPorte Avenue Lisa Poppaw, District 2 Fort Collins, Colorado Diggs Brown, District 3 Wade Troxell, District 4 Cablecast on City Cable Channel 14 David Roy, District 6 on the Comcast cable system The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services,programs,and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515(TDD 224-6001)for assistance. Proclamations and Presentations 5:30 • A. Proclamation Declaring September 28, 2007 as Nancy Jackson Day. B. Proclamation Declaring September 28, 2007 through October 27, 2007 as Community Homecoming Month. C. Proclamation Declaring September 18, 2007 as the Kickoff for United Way of Larimer County's Fundraising Campaign. Regular • 11 • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. PAGE 2 3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (limited to 30 minutes) Individuals who wish to make comments regarding items scheduled on the Consent Calendar or wish to address the Council on items not specifically scheduled on the agenda must first be recognized by the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem. Before speaking,please sign in at the table in the back of the room. The timer will buzz once when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. The timer will buzz again at the end of the speaker's time. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes. If there are more than 6 individuals who wish to speak,the Mayor may reduce the time allowed for each individual. • State your name and address for the record • Applause,outbursts or other demonstrations by the audience is not allowed • Keep comments brief;if available,provide a written copy of statement to City Clerk 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP: This is an opportunity for the Mayor or Councilmembers to follow-up on issues raised during Citizen Participation. 5. AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER Consent . , The Consent Calendar consists of Items 6 through 17. This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately under Item No. 22,Pulled Consent Items. The Consent Calendar consists of • Ordinances on First Reading that are routine; • Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine; • Those of no perceived controversy; • Routine administrative actions. 6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 099, 2007, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the General Fund for the Landmark Rehabilitation Loan Program. This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 4,2007, appropriates $24,000 provided by a grant from the Colorado Historical Society toward the rehabilitation of historic commercial properties in Fort Collins. 7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 100,2007,Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into an Extension of the Restaurant/Snack Bar Concession Agreement at Collindale Golf Course for up to Five Additional Years. The existing Agreement with the Collindale Golf Course food and beverage concessionaire, Brauns Bar & Grill at Collindale, LLC, dba Manno's Grille at Collindale, owned and PAGE 3 operated by Fort Collins residents Scott and Karrie Manning,expires on December 31,2007. This Ordinance,unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 4, 2007,extends the Agreement for up to five additional one-year renewable periods through December 31,2012, as per the terms and conditions of the original Agreement with a few modifications as required by the City. 8. Second Reading.of Ordinance No. 101, 2007, Vacating a Portion of Certain Ri t-of-Way Acquired by the City in Connection with the Feather Ridge Annexation, Strachan Farm Annexation and Harmony Annexation No. 4. As a part of the Feather Ridge Annexation, Strachan Farm Annexation and Harmony Annexation Number 4, the City acquired certain street rights-of-way. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 4, 2007, vacates the right-of-way for the street as it is no longer necessary. While the right-of-way is being vacated, utility, drainage, access, and emergency access easements are being retained and there are no objections by public or private utilities. 9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 102, 2007, Temporarily SuMendin the he Operation and Enforcement of the Land Use Code and Zoning Map Regarding the Usage of the "Ricker Building' as an Emergency Daytime Severe Winter Weather Shelter for the Homeless. Local health and human service agencies have asked the City to assist in providing a facility to house a temporary emergency daytime shelter for the homeless in the event of severe winter weather. 10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 103,2007,Authorizingthe a Acquisition by Eminent Domain Proceedings of Certain Lands Necessary for the Construction of Public Improvements in Connection with Phase Two of the Harmony and Ziegler Roads Front Range Village Improvements Project. Front Range Village is a large commercial development planned for the area located at the northwest corner of the Harmony Road and Ziegler Road intersection. As a result of this new development, street improvements and various off-site improvements are necessary for Harmony and Ziegler Roads and will be constructed through the Street Oversizing Program as part of the Harmony and Ziegler Roads Front Range Village Improvements Project. Given the construction schedule for the Project, timely acquisition of the property interests is necessary. All property interests needed for Phase I have been successfully negotiated. Staff is requesting authorization of eminent domain for all property acquisitions in Phase II of the Project, if such action is necessary. 11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 104, 2007, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Conservation Easement on City Natural Area Property Roman Ranch) to Larimer County, This Ordinance authorizes the conveyance by the City of a conservation easement on the 1,960-acre Roman Ranch property to Larimer County. The City will receive a $976,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado to support the conservation of the property as part of the Laramie Foothills Mountains to Plains project approved in 2004. The grant requires that a conservation easement be placed on the property and conveyed to a qualified third party. PAGE 4 The conservation easement acknowledges and protects the natural qualities of the property while allowing some visitor services facilities associated with the recreational opportunities to be provided at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area. 12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 105,2007,Designating the A C Kluver House(No 2,) 323 East MaQ.nolia Street, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chanter 14 of the CiIY Code The owner of the property, Charles F. Ferrie, is initiating this request for Fort Collins Landmark designation for the property. The A.C. Kluver House (No.2) qualifies for individual Landmark designation under Landmark Standards (2) and (3). This property embodies historical significance for its association with prominent early Fort Collins businessman A. C. Kluver. The home is also a noteworthy and well-preserved example of a Craftsman bungalow constructed of brick. Surveyed at the intensive-level in 1998, the property was judged to individually qualify as eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places under both Criterion B, for its association with a noteworthy individual, and Criterion C,for its architectural significance. The property is currently listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties as a contributing element of the Laurel School National Register District. 13. Resolution 2007-083 Authorizing an Exemption to the Use of a Competitive Process for the City to Enter into a Contract For Railroad Improvements from Burlington Northern Railway, Union Pacific Railroad and Great Western Railway. City roadway projects include upgrades to railroad crossings if they are within the project limits. These upgrades typically include extending or replacing crossing materials and moving or upgrading warning signals and automated crossing gates. The affected Railroad either performs the work or has a designated subcontractor perform the work. Railroad improvements such as upgraded railroad crossings must be performed by the railroad or its approved contractor. Staff is also requesting Council approval to use this exemption for 5 years. 14. Resolution 2007-084 Authorizine an Exemption to the Use of a Competitive Process for the City to Enter into a Contract with MH3 Corporation to Conduct a Study of Water Quality Parameters for the City's Source Waters. Dissolved organic matter(DOM)is one of the most important water quality parameters for the source waters of the City of Fort Collins Water Treatment Facility(FCWTF). DOM that is not removed during treatment can react with the chlorine that is added to the finished water for disinfection,forming disinfection byproducts such as trihalomethanes that are regulated parameters and suspected carcinogens. A comprehensive DOM characterization study of the City's source waters will establish a baseline database of information that can be used into the future to help optimize water treatment and to consider the impacts of changing water sources and blends. MH3 Corporation has a cost-effective solution along with the laboratory resources, experience and technical expertise to conduct a DOM characterization study. City staff have determined that the use of MH3 Corporation to complete the study as an exception to the PAGE 5 competitive purchasing process is an efficient and cost-effective means to accomplish the study, and to be in the best interest of the City. 15. Resolution 2007-085 Approving the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Provision of a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Management Plan at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport. This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to sign an intergovernmental agreement(IGA) with the United States Department of Agriculture to conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Wildlife Management Plan for the Fort Collins/Loveland Municipal Airport. The Assessment and Management Plan are required by the FAA as part of the Airport's Certification requirements. The Assessment and Management Plan will identify wildlife species on and in the vicinity of the Airport and establish mitigation measures to reduce hazards to aircraft and the general public. 16. Resolution 2007-086 Authorizin the e Mayor to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Among the City of Fort Collins, the City of Loveland. Latimer County. and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for the US287 Environmental Overview Study (EOS). The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has completed the US287 Environmental Overview Study (EOS) for the portion of this state highway between Harmony Road in Fort Collins and 29th Street in Loveland. CDOT is requesting approval of this Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)for the US287 EOS by the Fort Collins City Council as well as the other agencies involved in developing this report. The City's Transportation Board has reviewed and approved a recommendation to City Council supporting CDOT's request. City staff from the Transportation Services Area participated in the development of the US287 EOS project and confirms that the report's recommendations are consistent with the City's adopted Transportation Master Plan, Master Street Plan, and South College Avenue/US287 Access Control Plan. 17. Resolution 2007-087 Authorizing the Members of the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority to Serve as Members of a Nonprofit Organization to Direct the Activities of the "Beet Street"Program. The Downtown Development Authority("DDA")is in the process of developing a cultural program known as Beet Street (the "Program") the purpose of which is to foster the established performing arts, local culture and participative sciences community, and intellectual, cultural, physical and spiritual rejuvenation and growth in downtown Fort Collins through education,participation and entertainment, all consistent with the statutory purposes of the DDA. The DDA Board believes that the success of the Program will be realized by the formation of a nonprofit organization to manage the Program since its status as a nonprofit will make additional funding sources available for the Program and allow the organization to conduct fundraising efforts and facilitate grant programs. In addition,having the nonprofit organizational structure in place will aid in the eventual transition to PAGE 6 independence from DDA Board oversight and public funding. The DDA Board also believes that the membership of the board of such organization should include members of the DDA Board in order to ensure fulfillment of and consistency with the purposes and objectives of the Program and the DDA. The purpose of this Resolution is to authorize the service of the DDA Board members as members of the board of a nonprofit organization established to manage the Program as being within the scope of the DDA Board members' service as appointees of the City Council and to recognize that the DDA Board members shall be"authorized volunteers"as that term is defined in CRS §24-10-103(4)(a) and shall be indemnified, to the extent permitted by law and subject to the provisions and limitations of the Municipal Code, from liability for acts and omissions occurring during the performances of their duties as members of the board of a nonprofit organization established to manage the Program. In addition,the nonprofit organization intends to obtain its own insurance coverage for errors and omissions. END CONSENT 18. Consent Calendar Follow-up. a. This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the Consent Calendar. 19. Staff Reports. 20. Councilmember Reports. Discussion The method of debate for discussion items is as follows: • Mayor introduces the item number,and subject;asks if formal presentation will be made by staff • Staff presentation(optional) • Mayor requests citizen comment on the item(five minute limit for each citizen) • Council questions of staff on the item • Council motion on the item • Council discussion • Final Council comments • Council vote on the item Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised,at the discretion of the Mayor,to ensure all citizens have an opportunity to speak. Please sign in at the table in the back of the room. The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. It will buzz again at the end of the speaker's time. PAGE 7 21. Public Hearing on the 2008-2009 Recommended Biennial Budget for the City of Fort Collins. (1 hour discussion) This is the first official public hearing on the City Manager's 2008-2009 Recommended Biennial Budget for the City of Fort Collins. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather public input on the 2008-2009 budget. In an effort to receive further public input, a second public hearing is scheduled for the October 2,2007 Council meeting. A citizen/Board and Commission open house will be held at the Lincoln Center on September 17, 6:30 — 8:00 p.m., to gather feedback on the recommended budget. Public input will also be taken during the budget adoption meetings on Tuesday, October 16 and Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The City Manager's 2008-2009 Recommended Budget can be reviewed at the Main Library, the Harmony Branch Library,or the City Clerk's Office. The recommended budget can also be viewed on the internet at www.fcgov.com/budget. 22. Pulled Consent Items. 23. Other Business. 24. Adjournment. Every Council meeting will end no later than 10:30 p.m., except that: (1) any item of business commenced before 10:30 p.m. may be concluded before the meeting is adjourned and (2) the City Council may, by majority vote, extend a meeting until no later than 12:00 a.m. for the purpose of considering additional items of business. Any matter which has been commenced and is still pending at the conclusion of the Council meeting, and all matters scheduled for consideration at the meeting which have not yet been considered by the Council, will be continued to the next regular Council meeting and will be placed first on the discussion agenda for such meeting.