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STAFF: Wanda Krajicek • COLLINSCOUNCIL
First Reading of Ordinance No. 001, 2011,Amending Section 2-168 of the City Code Regarding the Functions of the
Women's Commission.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance will amend Section 2-168 of the City Code regarding the functions of the Women's Commission.
Specifically,this change clarifies the role of the Women's Commission as it relates to reviewing legislation and making
recommendations to City Council.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The role of the Women's Commission is to advise City Council on issues and concerns that impact women in Fort
Collins. The description of the Women's Commission includes responsibilities for reviewing legislation which may
affectwomen in the community and recommending legislation,policy changes and other actions which would enhance
the status of women in the City to City Council,City Manager and other public and private organizations,upon request.
The recommended changes clarify this responsibility.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its November 17, 2010 meeting, the Women's Commission reviewed this proposed change which clarifies the role
of the Commission as it pertains to its ability to initiate activities and/or respond to requests and voted unanimously
to recommend adoption of the Ordinance. A copy of the approved minutes reflecting this support is attached.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Women's Commission minutes, November 17, 2010
Women's Commission
November 17, 2010
minutes
e Women's Commission is interested in meeting the members of oth ity Boards
an ominissions with compatible purposes. Merry was asked to co inate the details
and p vided the following proposal. The Women's Commissio ill host a mixer
breakfas December 1 from 7:30am—9am at the Bohemi ompanies and
Foundation ce,262 East Mountain Avenue,Fort Col ' , 80524. Coffee, fruit, and La
Luz burritos wi served.Members from the follow' g City Boards/Commissions will
be invited by sendin email invitation to the Ci staff liaisons for each
Board/Commission:
- Affordable Housing
- CDBG
- Disability
- Economic Advisory
- Housing Authority
- Human Relations
- Parks and Recreatio
- Senior Advisory
- Transportatio
- Youth Adv' ry
RSVPs ar eeded by Monday November 29`h at 5pm. Merry is dling the details.
To er the expenses for food for this event,Barbara moved to appro ending up to
$ 5.00. Ginny seconded the motion.The motion passed.
Ordinance Review
As a result of additional discussion and clarification,the City Attorney's Office has
provided different language clarifying the role of the Women's Commission as it
pertains to the Commission's ability to initiate activities and/or respond to requests.The
proposed language change was reviewed.Merry motioned to approve the change in the
ordinance language. Ginny seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Plan Update
The for the next steps in the review process for City Plan were discussed. '
Catherine D.wi ' the link to the City Plan document/s when it is availab
Commission will discuss t at the December 15`h meeting.
Other
Review Meeting with Councilmember Da
Annette and Catherine D. met with cilmember Dav on Saturday October 23.
Annette and Catherine felt he very supportive of the effort a Commission.He
encouraged Annette erine to contact him with any questions ncerns they
have. He let the out an additional option for getting information and up to City
Council ers. nformation a Board or Commission wants to share with the fu
Co can be pl 2 ed in the `Thursday packets'.
ORDINANCE NO . 001 , 2011
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING SECTION 2- 168 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
REGARDING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE WOMEN ' S COMMISSION
WHEREAS , the Women' s Commission, formerly known as the Commission on the Status
of Women, ("the Commission") was created by Ordinance No . 158 , 1986, in November of 1986 ;
and
WHEREAS , the Commission was created to advise City Council on issues and concerns that
impact women in Fort Collins ; and
WHEREAS , Section 2- 168 of the City Code sets forth the functions of the Commission; and
WHEREAS , the current wording of Section 2- 168 of the City Code can be interpreted as
authorizing the Commission to independently take positions on proposed federal or state legislation;
and
WHEREAS , taking positions on proposed federal or state legislation entails a policy decision
and Article II, Section 5 of the City Charter states that all matters of City policy are to be determined
by the City Council; and
WHEREAS , Section 2- 168 needs to be amended to clarify the role ofthe Commission in that
regard .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that Section 2- 168 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended to read as
follows :
Sec. 2-168. Functions.
The Commission is created for the purpose of enhancing the status of and
opportunities for all women in the City. The Commission shall have the ability to :
( 1 ) Document issues of importance to the status of women in the City;
(-32) Conduct educational programs in the Fort Collins community to
increase public awareness and sensitivity to the needs and capabilities
of all women;
(43 ) Cooperate with other organizations and individuals interested in
issues affecting women in the Fort Collins area;
(5 )
would enhanee the status of women in the eity to the eity eouncit,
eity Manager and to otther publie and private organizations upot
retReview proposed legislation, policy changes or other
governmental action at the federal, state or local level that would
enhance or otherwise affect the status of women in the City and make
recommendations to the City Council regarding the same .
(5 ) Recommend to the City Council the adoption of local legislation or
policies that would enhance the status of women in the City.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 4th day of
January, A.D . 2011 , and to be presented for final passage on the 18th day of January, A.D . 2011 .
Mayor
ATTEST :
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 18th day of January, A . D . 2011 .
Mayor
ATTEST :
City Clerk