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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - SUMMARY AGENDA - 09/21/2010 - SUMMARY AGENDA of F6rt CollinsCITY COUNCIL A GENDA Doug Hutchinson, Mayor Kelly Ohlson, District 5, Mayor Pro Tem Council Chambers Ben Manvel, District 1 City Hall West Lisa Poppaw, District 2 300 LaPorte Avenue Aislinn Kottwitz, District 3 Wade Troxell, District 4 Cablecast on City Cable Channel 14 David Roy, District 6 on the Comcast cable system Darin Atteberry, City Manager Steve Roy, City Attorney Wanda Krajicek, City Clerk 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. REGULAR MEETING September 21, 2010 Proclamations and Presentations 5:30 • A. Proclamation Declaring September 17-23, 2010 as Constitution Week. Regular • 11 • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. Presentation of Plaque from the U.S. Census Bureau Regional Office 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 are 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 CALENDAR The Consent Calendar consists of Items 6 through 10. 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 be"pulled"off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendarwill be considered separately under Item No. 17, Pulled Consent Items. The Consent Calendar consists of: • Ordinance 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. 096 2010 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the General Fund to the Fort Collins Housing Authority to Fund Affordable Housing and Related Activities. The Fort Collins Housing Authority paid the City of Fort Collins$16,948 as the 2007,2008, and 2009 payments for public services and facilities. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 7, 2010, refunds the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) to fund sorely needed affordable housing related activities and to attend to the low-income housing needs of Fort Collins residents. 7. Second Reading of Ordinance No.097 2010 Authorizing a Grazing Lease,Sublease and Residence Lease on Soapstone Prairie Natural Area. Soapstone Prairie Natural Area is currently leased to the Folsom Grazing Association; the existing lease will expire in December2010. Last year City staff initiated a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process to solicit tenants for a 10-year grazing lease beginning in 2011. Through that Page 3 ( RFP ) process to solicit tenants for a 10-year grazing lease beginning in 2011 . Through that competitive process , the Folsom Grazing Association was selected as the grazing tenant . Grazing management will be designed to manage for natural resources of highest conservation priority as outlined in the Soapstone Prairie Natural Area Management Plan . This Ordinance , unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 7 , 2010 , authorizes a one-year lease , with renewals for up to nine additional years (through 2020) . 8 . Items Relating to the Adoption of the 2009 International Codes with Amendments . A. Second Reading of Ordinance No . 098 , 2010 , Amending Chapter 5 , Article II , Division 2 , of the City Code for the Purpose of Repealing the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) and Adopting the 2009 International Building Code , with Amendments . B . Second Reading of Ordinance No . 099 , 2010 , Amending Chapter 5 , Article II , Division 2 , of the City Code forthe Purpose of Repealing the 2006International Energy Conservation Code and Adopting the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Amendments . C . Second Reading of Ordinance No . 100 , 2010 , Amending Chapter 5 , Article II , Division 2 , of the City Code for the Purpose of Repealing the 2003 International Residential Code (IRC), and Adopting the 2009 International Residential Code , with Amendments . D . Second Reading of Ordinance No . 101 , 2010 , Amending Chapter 5 , Article IV of the City Code for the Purpose of Repealing the 2003 International Mechanical Code, and Adopting the 2009 International Mechanical Code , with Amendments . E . Second Reading of Ordinance No . 102 , 2010 , Amending Chapter 5 , Article IV of the City Code for the Purpose of Repealing the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code and Adopting the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code , with Amendments . These Ordinances , unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 7 , 2010 , adopt the 2009 International Codes , which represent the most up-to-date , comprehensive , and fully integrated body of codes regulating building construction and systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions . The purpose of these Codes is to establish the minimum construction requirements to safeguard the public health , safety and general welfare by regulating structural strength and stability, sanitation , light and ventilation , energy conservation , and property protection from hazards attributed to the built environment within the City of Fort Collins . 9 . Resolution 2010-062 Adopting the Eighth Amendment to the City of Fort Collins General Employees' Retirement Plan as Amended and Restated December 31 , 2001 , Allowing Active Members to Continue Membership in the Plan or to Cease Membership in the Plan and Participate Exclusively in Other City Retirement Plans . Recent actuarial studies have established that, due primarily to financial market conditions over the past several years , the General Employees' Retirement Plan ( GERP ) is significantly underfunded and will be unable to meet its long-term financial obligations under current funding levels and reasonably anticipated financial market conditions . The Council Finance Committee , at its April 19 , 2010 meeting , stated it was committed to continuing the Plan . However, in light of the current economic and budgetary challenges facing the City, it appeared prudent to seek additional funding from the members to ensure the solvency of the Plan . The General Employees' Retirement Committee (GERC) , its actuary, and the City's Finance Director have extensively studied and considered Plan design and funding alternatives that would strengthen and improve the long-term financial condition of the Plan , and have consulted with active Plan members to seek input into such Plan design and funding alternatives . Page 4 The best alternative to improve the Plan's funding is to redirect to the Plan, on a uniform percentage basis, employer contributions currently made on behalf of active Plan members to other City retirement plans(i.e.,the City's 401(a)money purchase plans and 457 deferred compensation plan), effective as of January 1, 2011. The City also intends to make additional employer contributions to the Plan, effective January 1, 2011,with such contributions based on a percentage of compensation of active Plan Members,and with an initial targeted contribution rate of three percent(3%)of member compensation, dependent on inclusion in subsequent budget and appropriation ordinances. At the request of the GERC,two alternatives to ongoing membership in the GERP will be provided to GERP members: (1)terminating active membership in the GERP,freezing the member's GERP benefit(for later distribution under the terms of the Plan at the election of the member), and participating exclusively in other City retirement plans; or(2) ceasing membership in the GERP and participating exclusively in other City retirement plans,with the member's GERP benefit to be rolled over into one such other City retirement plan. The options will limit the growth of the City's liability for future benefits while allowing those employees flexibility with respect to ongoing participation in the Plan and with their Plan benefits. This Resolution amends the Plan to allow for the continuation of GERP membership(including benefit accrual)for those willing to have the City's contribution on their behalf made to other retirement plans reduced by 3%, and as an alternative allows GERP members the option to exit the GERP and participate exclusively in other City retirement plans, if they so desire. Any necessary changes to the other retirement plans (401(a) money purchase plan and 457 deferred compensation plan) will be accomplished by administrative action of the City Manager, who is charged by the City Code with establishing the benefits of employment for City employees, subject to appropriation of funds by City Council. 10. Resolution 2010-063 Regarding Article XXIX of the Colorado Constitution Concerning Ethics in Government. This Resolution establishes a clear and concise basis for the conclusion that the provisions of Article XXIX of the Colorado Constitution,commonly referred to as Amendment 41,are not applicable to the City because the City's Charter and Code adequately and appropriately address the matters covered by Amendment 41 regarding the ethical conduct of City officials and employees. Amendment 41 specifically provides that the City is not subject to its provisions when the City has addressed the matters covered by Amendment 41. END CONSENT 11. Consent Calendar Follow-up. This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the Consent Calendar. 12. Staff Reports. 13. Councilmember Reports. Page 5 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. 14. First Reading of Ordinance No 103 2010 Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the General Fund for the Coca-Cola/Angell's Delicatessen Sign Restoration on the J. L. Hohnstein Block, 220 East Mountain Avenue. (staff: Karen McWilliams, Courtney Rippy; 5 minute staff presentation; 15 minute discussion) This request appropriates unanticipated revenue in the amount of$44,694 for the restoration of the Coca-Cola and Angell's Delicatessen sign on the J. L. Hohnstein Block, 220 East Mountain Avenue. The City was awarded a$22,200 State Historical Fund(SHF)grant in 2009 by the Colorado Historical Society to restore the deteriorating historic 1958 sign. Matching funds in the amount of$22,494 will be provided by the Downtown Development Authority, the building's owner, Progressive Old Town Square, LLC, the City of Fort Collins, and the Fort Collins Historical Society. The City will be responsible for managing the project and administering the grant and the cash match funds. This item was brought forward initially on May 18, 2010. At that time, Councilmembers expressed concern about the ultimate appearance of the Coca-Cola sign and requested additional information on various treatment options. Staff has since met several times with stakeholders and has identified four preferred treatment options. A conservator will conduct a detailed treatment analysis of the Coca-Cola sign. From this expert analysis, the appropriateness of each of the four preferred treatment options will be identified and a final treatment will be recommended. If Council agrees with the four options, and adopts this unanticipated revenue ordinance, the final decision on the appropriate treatment will be made by Council, with the concurrence of the property's owner, the Colorado Historical Society, and the Landmark Preservation Commission. 15. Resolution 2010-064 Opposing the 2010 Statewide Ballot Measures Designated as Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 and 61. (staff: Darin Atteberry, John Voss; 10 minute staff presentation; 15 minute discussion) The November 2, 2010 ballot will include three measures.that, if passed,would collectively severely reduce City revenues and restrict financing options. Proposition 101 would eliminate $11 million in City revenue by 2014. Amendment 60 would reduce the City General Fund by$2.5 million in 2011 and likely result in rate increases for City utility customers. Amendment 61 would severely limit the City's ability to finance operations and capital projects and refinance existing debt. Page 6 The City of Fort Collins has already eliminated $24 million from its 2005 to 2010 budgets and has proposed an additional$5.5 million reduction for the 2011-2012 Budget. If passed, Proposition 101, Amendment 60 and Amendment 61 will reduce revenues further, hamper the City's ability to provide critical services, and harm the state and local economy. Resolution 2010-064 expresses,Council's strong opposition to these three measures. 16. Public Hearing on the 2011-2012 Recommended Biennial Budget for the City of Fort Collins. (staff: Darin Atteberry; 10 minute staff presentation; 90 minute discussion) This is the first official public hearing on the City Manager's 2011-2012 Recommended Biennial Budget for the City of Fort Collins. The purpose of this public hearing is to.gather public input on the 2011-2012 budget. In an effort to receive further public input, a second public hearing is scheduled for the October 19, 2010 Council meeting. Public input will also be taken during the budget adoption meetings on Tuesday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The City Manager's 2011-2012 Recommended Budget can be reviewed at the Main Library, the Harmony Branch Library, Council Tree Library,or the City Clerk's Office. The recommended budget can also be viewed online at www.fcgoV.com/budget. 17. Pulled Consent Items. 18. Other Business. e 19. 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 Council,will be continued to the next regular Council meeting and will be placed first on the discussion agenda for such meeting.