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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/19/2003 - RESOLUTION 2003-096 ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCILS 200 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 38 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: August 19, 2003 FROM: John Fischbach SUBJECT: Resolution 2003-096 Adopting the City Council's 2003-2005 Policy Agenda. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Every two years, the City Council adopts a Policy Agenda that outlines the policy initiatives it wishes to undertake in the two-year Council term. This proposed Policy Agenda has been developed through discussions with and among Councilmembers during a Council retreat and subsequent study session. The 2003- 2005 Policy Agenda includes major theme areas on which Council would like to focus its policy work during the coming two years. The themes are supported by a number of policy targets and objectives that will provide focus and guidance to staff over the next two years. A few edits have been made to the Policy Agenda since the prior draft was distributed and discussed at the July 22, 2003 study session, including: - Theme areas are now listed in a rank order of importance and urgency. This ranking was determined based on the combined input of Council members. This input was submitted to staff following the study session. - Within each theme, the individual targets have been ranked according to priority. As with the themes, this ranking is based on the combined input of Council members. - Additional wording changes were made throughout at the suggestion of individual Council members. These are intended to clarify, rather than change, the intent of some targets and objectives as needed. After Council has adopted the Policy Agenda,the City Manager will work with staff and the boards and commissions to create work plans which support these themes. Staff will also work to share information with the community regarding Council's goals. List of Attachments: 2 003-2005 Draft Council Policy Agenda (redlined version) 2003-2005 Council Policy Agenda (final document - attached as Exhibit "A" to the Resolution) Formatted:Font:IZ pt Formatted:Right City of Fort Collins 2003-2005 Council Policy Agenda Draft with Revisions Shown August 19, 2003 City of Fort Coi i ins Policy Agenda Theme Areas Listed by Urgency and Importance I. Budget and Financial Policies 2. Public Health and Safety 3. Economy 4. Transportation 5. Water 6. Environment 7. Neighborhoods 8. Land Use Plans 9. City Governance 10. Community Affordability It. Parks and Recreation Deleted:8/12/200J G:MGRS/Policy/Policy Agenda Targets v. 5.doc Page 2 8/13/2003 Theme 1: Budget and Financial Policies Budget and Financial Policies Proposed Objectives Target 1: Balance the 2004-05 budget using a variety of strategies Target 2: Develop and utilize the Council's a. Form a budget advisory committee to review budget priorities budget priority policy b. Develop specific priorities within the primary, secondary,and support services model c. Define budget priorities within the service categories Target 3: Examine the City's pay and benefit a. Examine a ro nate level of employee contribution to health care costs policies to ensure they are fair to citizens and b. Reevaluate the 70"percentile target for salaries within the market competitive in the marketplace Target 4: Review plans to extend Building Community Choices taxes Target 5: Review and update key financial a. Examine alternatives for use of revenues gained from property tax policies and practices reassessments b. Reexamine reserve policies c. Assess fee structure for secondary services d. Examine potential for Library,,Park and otherspecial districts e. Revisit outsourcing opportunities f. Reexamine Art in Public Places policy for Utility projects Deleted:R/122003 G:MGRS/Policy/Policy Agenda Targets v. 5.doc Page 3 8/13/2003 Theme 2: Public Health and Safety Public Health and Safety Proposed Objectives Target 1: Ensure appropriate Police staffing a. Establish performance benchmarks that are appropriate,measurable and levels achievable b. Review financial resources to achieve target benchmarks c. Work with Police Services to understand the Cit 's hi est needs Target 2: Improve traffic safety a. Aggressively enforce traffic laws within neighborhoods and on city streets Target 3: Examine availability of adequate a. Review police capital improvement plans Deleted:Fissure facilities for Police Services Target 4: Examine efficiency and effectiveness a. Promote intern erabilit between agencies {Deleted Ensure of the community's emergency communication b. Evnluate response time performance standards Deleted naarc s system Target 5: Enhance safety in the community for at a. Explore o tions for a local Detox facility risk populations I b. Support efforts to provide a homeless day shelter Target 6: Ensure safety of citizens and businesses a. Continue to address safety issues in Old Town through appropriate City in the Old Town Area actions Target 7: Protect the health of citizens through b. Discourage smoking through disincentives aggressive anti-tobacco policies c. Ensure enforcement of and education about existing smoking ordinances I i Deleted:R112/2003 G:MGRS/Policy/Policy Agenda Targets v. 5.doc Page 4 8/13/2003 Theme 3: Economy Economy Proposed Objectives Target 1: petermine actions the City can a. J)evelop a sustainable economic vitality plan that: Deleted:util.e the knnwledgenthe 1 undertake to strengthen the economy. • Analyzes the impact of changing demographics and economic I fremssinger enn0y to ifymg and J • addressing economic issues trends on Fort Collins — e n Deleted:Work wish multiple sources in • Identifies key indicators of a healthy community the community to gather data and devclnp • Identities key indicators of a diversified economy(large versus consensus on indicators of a healthy cn,mmunity small business& employment versus retail,etc.). Formatted:Bullets and numbering • Identifies and defines opportunities for Fort Collins to capitalize on its market niches in creating primary jobs • Identifies policies to encourage job retention • Encourages redevelopment • Shows how to work with and utilize the expertise of CSU and community organizations Deleted.Hold a Cmnmunily I t andily Work.hop to gathendeas and de glop key u.dienton of a healthy and thnvmg b. ,Support appropriate efforts to strengthen the role of the Foothills Mall to.u.ly hod.dmg Senn nnie enhuml --_ - -. . . ... .. .. ... ..... ... and envtmnmentaa in our local economy �— - - --- Deleted:Conduct a community loon. ' c. $:onduct a community forum to create awareness of all of the key or workshop to refine economic goals for - - - the community issues important to maintaining a healthy local economy --- y Deleted Wok Millard utilize the d rs'rn a of CSU and husmess Enhance and revitalize the downtown with an updated Crvce Center S- -. - rgmumnans Master Plan and by examining enhancements such as a convention Deleted:memiry.Berne and resimv Centel, Deleted: for Fort Collins to capitalize a• on its made)niches I Deleted.Target 3: Develop an ecrounnic policy and unplemeul related b. • retmos the City can undertake to -- - - - - Ircngthen the Fort Collins economy¶ Deleted:Enact policies to encourage C. •. -. -. . - - i/ohrelentim.anddevelnfuncin Deleted:Encouragers-development efforts(See land Ilse) _ - Deleted:Rill/200R G:MGRS/Policy/Policy Agenda Targets v. 5.doc Page 5 8/13/2003 i i i Economy Proposed Objectives d - _.- - Deleted Develop key m at dmora for cwnotnm shversircation __ e. Deleted:Analyre th p e macl of 1 • -_-' - _ l changing demographwe on the Incal �ecnwmy . Deleted:'M>Fmus on primary job productiony ' Deleted:Target Fisc . Review the use of • _ _ _ _ �and update theeBaal1 impact model¶ a' 'i Deleted:Target/. Enhance and mvaalm down.,Fort Collins l Deleted:<q>Explore enhencemenls to 1 downtown such as a mn""tion rental¶ Deleted:Continue implementation of the,Downtown Strategic and Poudre 11 1 River Corridor plans Formatted:Bullets and Nurnbenng IlIIII Deleted:Target 5 e Support efforts to strengthen the role ofthe Foothills Mall In our local a IIOMYJ I -- Deleted:8/12Q003 G:MGRS/Policy/Policy Agenda Targets v. 5.doc Page 6 8/13/2003 Theme 4: Transportation Transportation Proposed Objectives Target 1: Re-examine long-term funding a. Explore additional funding strategies including such things as license fees, strategies for transportation capital needs gas tax,etc. b. Re-assess street impact fees c. Examine role of Building Community Choices tax renewals in overall funding strategy d. Consider seeking voter approval to reallocate Building Community Choices funds to complete Timberline Road and Harmony Road pro'ects Target 2: Continue policies that encourage the a. Continue and increase options and programs to reduce VMTs use of alternative transportation modes b. Review transit options and strategies, including transits stem fare c. Make transit services available to citizens across the community and along all major transportation corridors, in accordance with established productivity goals Target 3: Balance land use decisions with impact a. Monitor impacts of increased density on congestion,mobility,and air on the transportation system quality vs. the alternative model b. Re-examine the adequacy of parking standards for larger developments Target 4: Analyze the creation of a new Regional Transportation Authority to develop regional transportation planning and programs Target 5: Ensure that the community's a. Explore Homeland Security Funds for relocation of railroads transportation system is safe b. Review pedestrian safety standards c. Explore additional off-street bike routes Target 6: Examine the City's policies regarding a. Evaluate the balance between the cost of those standards and quality street level-of-service standards Deleted:8/122001 G:MGRS/Policy/Policy Agenda Targets v. 5.doc Page 7 8/13/2003 Theme 5: Water Water Proposed Objectives Target 1: Determine the community's need for a. Analyze water needs at population and geographic build out expanded water storage capacity b. Study the environmental impact,economic costs and mitigation costs for expanded storage c. Continue and expand water conservation education progams Target 2: Enhance understanding of on-going a. Establish an annual review of water pricing policies and practices,including water issues sales to other entities and the concept of water budgeting b. Develop a reporting mechanism that will enhance Council understanding of water issues Target 3: Create a process for monitoring a. Work in partnership with upstream storage entities and developments to upstream(river and stream)water quality ensure maintenance of the cit 's water quality Deletld:8/12/2003 G:MGRS/Policy/Policy Agenda Targets v. 5.doc Page 8 8/13/2003 Theme 6: Environment Environment Proposed Objectives Target 1: Develop a comprehensive Energy a. Promote sustainable practices, including green building techniques Policy for City operations and the community b. Increase public education regarding energy consumption,compliance,etc. c. Review and implement the Cit 's green purchasing practices d. Study and implement additional ways to reduce environmental impact of Cit o erations Target 2: Work with Larimer County to expand a. Explore opportunities to expand curbside recycling program to include solid waste management efforts additional materials b. Implement multi-family,commercial,construction, demolition and yard waste recycling ro rams c. Explore opportunities to expand the City's drop-off recycling program Target 3: Aggressively pursue Natural Areas and a. Acquire land and development rights as quickly as revenues allow Open Space purchases b. Partner with Larimer County Open Lands Department c. Implement Community Separators Policy including Wellington community separator and acquisitions east of I-25 d. Implement provisions of the"Open Space, Yes"ballot initiative,including the Open Lands Board and purchase procedures e. Increase fre u ncy of progress reports to Council Target 4: Enhance air quality policies a. Explore active radon mitigation b. Explore possibility of establishing a local vehicle emissions control program c. Continue to evaluate sources of clean energy,especially hydrogen Target 5: Strengthen enforcement of natural a. Explore the appropriate role of City boards in reviewing modifications and resources protection standards variances to existing environmental standards Deleted:911 212 00 3 G:MGRS/Policy/Policy Agenda Targets v. 5.doc Page 9 8/13/2003 Theme 7: Neighborhoods Neighborhoods Proposed Objectives Target 1: Preserve the character,safety and a. Explore potential for rental licensing beauty of the city's neighborhoods b. Reexamine policies on and increase enforcement of Health and Safety ordinances(i.e. noise,three unrelated,traffic mitigation) c. Develop a better Council understanding of needs and problems in neighborhoods d. Explore increased restrictions and enforcement on parking in neighborhoods Target 2: Support neighborhood-based services a. Maintain programs through Neighborhood Resources Office and programs Target 3: Broaden support for youth by providing a. Assist the gymnasium addition to the Youth Activity Center Deleted:comp e e equal access recreational and employment b. Explore additional partnerships with agencies that can provide facilities and opportunities Vroaranns i - Deleted:R/12200� G:MGRS/Policy/Policy Agenda Targets v. 5.doc Page 10 8/13/2003 Theme 8: Land Use Plans Land Use Plans Proposed Objectives Target 1: Improve the City Development Review a. Examine and implement improvements to the develo ment review process Process b. Streamline development review for qualified affordable housing projects Target 2: Examine policies for protecting a. Examine impact of alley houses,particularly regarding non-conforming neighborhood character while increasing density uses and over abundance of variances through infill and redevelopment b. Considerspecial zoning options that preserve neighborhood character c. Reexamine and identify strategic infill and redevelopment locations that support the City Plan vision d. Identify and address existing disincentives to infill and redevelopment e. Explore use of urban renewal districts for redevelopment and infill projects Target 3: Examine City policies regarding a. Jmplement the Community Separators Policy Deleted:P„rsuc development at the edges of the GMA b. Determine appropriate zoning east of 1-25 Formatted:Foot color:Red c. Complete the 1-25 sub area plan Target 4: Continue regional planning efforts a. Review and update intergovernmental agreements for Cooperative Planning where appropriate Areas Target 5: Examine the role of the market in a. Evaluate opportunities to balance the goals of the land use code with the guiding land use plans needs of the current market Theme 9: City Governance City Governance Proposed Objectives Target 1: Examine governance issues a. Explore optimum number of City Council Members b. Review conflict of interest provisions c. Re-examine City Code campaign laws and reporting re uiremen[s Deleted:9/12/2003 � G:MGRS/Policy/Policy Agenda Targets v. S.doc Page II 8/13/2003 a s • i Theme 10: Community Affordability Community Affordability Proposed Objectives Target 1:Pursue new strategies for making a. Pursue regional strategies housing more affordable b. Examine inclusionary zoning c. Examine and implement incentives for production of affordable housing d. Review the impact of development costs(fee structure,reviewprocess) Target 2: Pursue adopted production goals and a. Review,update and analyze progress in meeting targets strategies contained in the report"Priority b. Support current policy to increase stock of affordable housing via the Land Affordable Housing Needs and Strategies." Banking Pro am Target 3: Identify factors that contribute to a. Examine transit routes for links to low income community and public affordable living facilities and services b. Create cost-of-living report(housing,utilities,food,wages,etc. c. Examine impacts of implementing Living Wage Ordinance d. Review and compare Fort Collins affordable housing programs with other Colorado affordable housing programs f i Deleted:9/12/2003 G:MGRS/Policy/Policy Agenda Targets v. 5.doc Page 12 8/13/2003 Theme 11: Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Proposed Objectives Target 1: Build a new Northside Aztlan Community Center with Building Community Choices funds Target 2: Explore additional funding strategies a. Examine options for and impacts of increasing various fees for creating,operating and maintaining parks b. Examine implementation schedule for developing and opening new parks c. Pursue additional GOCO funds for traits Target 3: Continue to improve park design and a. Reevaluate park development and design standards to[Hake them less construction to reduce operation and maintenance expensive costs b. Consider modifications to trail system to enhance bicycle commuting opportunities Target 4: Examine natural areas use policy a. Include a variety of groups in reviewing this issue, including Parks and regarding recreational uses Recreation Board,Natural Resources Board and citizens - Deleted:8/12/2003 G:MGRS/Policy/Policy Agenda Targets v. 5.doc Page 13 8/13/2003 RESOLUTION 2003-096 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL'S 2003-2005 POLICY AGENDA WHEREAS, under Article II of the City Charter, the City Council is responsible for the determination of all matters of City policy and for the provision of all public services; and WHEREAS, the Council has met with the City Manager to discuss the Council's vision for the Council's policy work over the next two years; and WHEREAS, the Council has identified seven major theme areas in which it wishes to concentrate its efforts during the two-year period; and WHEREAS, the Council has identified a number of policy goals and objectives that it will consider as it works to achieve this vision; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to formally establish a Policy Agenda which will provide a guideline for the Council and citizens of the community for tracking the goals established by the Council and evaluating the accomplishments of the organization. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the 2003-2005 Policy Agenda, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby adopted to serve as the basis for such future legislative and administrative actions as may subsequently be deemed necessary and appropriate to address and resolve the various issues identified therein. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held this 19th day of August, A.D. 2003. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk EXHIBIT "A" City of Fort Collins 2003-2005 Council Policy Agenda August 19, 2003 C:itv of Fort Coll ins Policy Agenda Theme Areas Listed by Urgency and Importance 1. Budget and Financial Policies 2. Public Health and Safety 3. Economy 4. Transportation 5. Water 6. Environment 7. Neighborhoods 8. Land Use Plans 9. City Governance 10. Community Affordability 11. Parks and Recreation G:MGRS/Policy/2003-2005 Policy Agenda Page 2 8/13/2003 Theme 1: Budget and Financial Policies Budget and Financial Policies Proposed Objectives Target 1: Balance the 2004-05 budget using a variety of strategies Target 2: Develop and utilize the Council's a. Form a budget advisory committee to review budget priorities budget priority policy b. Develop specific priorities within the primary, secondary, and support services model c. Define budget priorities within the service categories Target 3: Examine the City's pay and benefit a. Examine appropriate level of employee contribution to health care costs policies to ensure they are fair to citizens and b. Reevaluate the 70"percentile target for salaries within the market competitive in the marketplace Target 4: Review plans to extend Building Community Choices taxes Target 5: Review and update key financial a. Examine alternatives for use of revenues gained from property tax policies and practices reassessments b. Reexamine reserve policies c. Assess fee structure for secondary services d. Examine potential for Library, Park and otherspecial districts e. Revisit outsourcing opportunities f. Reexamine Art in Public Places policy for Utility projects G;MGRS/Policy/2003-2005 Policy Agenda Page 3 8/13/2003 i • i Theme 2: Public Health and Safety Public Health and Safety Proposed Objectives Target 1: Ensure appropriate Police staffing a. Establish performance benchmarks that are appropriate, measurable and levels achievable b. Review financial resources to achieve target benchmarks c. Work with Police Services to understand the Cit 's hi est needs Target 2: Improve traffic safety a. Aggressively enforce traffic laws within neighborhoods and on city streets Target 3: Examine availability of adequate a. Review police capital improvement plans facilities for Police Services Target 4: Examine efficiency and effectiveness of a. Promote interoperability between agencies the community's emergency communication b. Evaluate response time performance standards system Target 5: Enhance safety in the community for at a. Explore options for a local Detox facility risk populations b. Support efforts to provide a homeless da_y shelter Target 6: Ensure safety of citizens and businesses a. Continue to address safety issues in Old Town through appropriate City in the Old Town Area actions Target 7: Protect the health of citizens through b. Discourage smoking through disincentives aggressive anti-tobacco policies c. Ensure enforcement of and education about existing smokin ordinances i G:MGRS/Policy/2003-2005 Policy Agenda Page 4 8/13/2003 Theme 3: Economy Economy Proposed Objectives Target 1: Determine actions the City can a. Develop a sustainable economic vitality plan that: undertake to strengthen the economy. l. - Analyzes the impact of changing demographics and economic trends on Fort Collins 2. Identifies key indicators of a healthy community 3. Identifies key indicators of a diversified economy(large versus small business & employment versus retail, etc.). 4. Identifies and defines opportunities for Fort Collins to capitalize on its market niches in creating primary jobs 5. Identifies policies to encourage job retention 6. Encourages redevelopment 7. Shows how to work with and utilize the expertise of CSU and community organizations b. Support appropriate efforts to strengthen the role of the Foothills Mall in our local economy c. Conduct a community forum to create awareness of all of the key issues important to maintaining a healthy local economy d. Enhance and revitalize the downtown with an updated Civic Center Master Plan and by examining enhancements such as a convention center G:MGRS/Policy/2003-2005 Policy Agenda Page 5 8/13/2003 Theme 4: Transportation Transportation Proposed Objectives Target 1: Re-examine long-term funding a. Explore additional funding strategies including such things as license fees, strategies for transportation capital needs gas tax, etc. b. Re-assess street impact fees c. Examine role of Building Community Choices tax renewals in overall funding strategy d. Consider seeking voter approval to reallocate Building Community Choices funds to complete Timberline Road and Harmony Road projects Target 2: Continue policies that encourage the a. Continue and increase options and pro ams to reduce VMTs use of alternative transportation modes b. Review transit options and strategies, including transits stem fare c. Make transit services available to citizens across the community and along all major transportation corridors, in accordance with established productivity goals Target 3: Balance land use decisions with impact a. Monitor impacts of increased density on congestion, mobility, and air on the transportation system quality vs. the alternative model b. Re-examine the adequacy of parking standards for larger developments Target 4: Analyze the creation of a new Regional Transportation Authority to develop regional transportation planning and programs Target 5: Ensure that the community's a. Explore Homeland Security Funds for relocation of railroads transportation system is safe b. Review pedestrian safety standards c. Explore additional off-street bike routes Target 6: Examine the City's policies regarding a. Evaluate the balance between the cost of those standards and quality street level-of-service standards G:MGRS/Policy/2003-2005 Policy Agenda Page 6 8/13/2003 Theme 5: Water Water Proposed Objectives Target 1: Determine the community's need for a. Analyze water needs at population and geographic build out expanded water storage capacity b. Study the environmental impact, economic costs and mitigation costs for expanded storage c. Continue and expand water conservation education programs Target 2: Enhance understanding of on-going a. Establish an annual review of water pricing policies and practices, including water issues sales to other entities and the concept of water budgeting b. Develop a reporting mechanism that will enhance Council understanding of water issues Target 3: Create a process for monitoring a. Work in partnership with upstream storage entities and developments to upstream river and stream water quality ensure maintenance of the cit 's water quality G:MGRS/Policy/2003-2005 Policy Agenda Page 7 8/13/2003 Theme 6: Environment Environment Proposed Objectives Target 1: Develop a comprehensive Energy a. Promote sustainable practices, including green building techniques Policy for City operations and the community b. Increase public education regarding energy consumption, compliance, etc. c. Review and implement the Cit 's green.purchasing practices d. Study and implement additional ways to reduce environmental impact of City operations Target 2: Work with Larimer County to expand a. Explore opportunities to expand curbside recycling program to include solid waste management efforts additional materials b. Implement multi-family, commercial, construction, demolition and yard waste recycling ro ams c. Explore opportunities to expand the City's drop-off recycling program Target 3: Aggressively pursue Natural Areas and a. Acquire land and development rights as quickly as revenues allow Open Space purchases b. Partner with Larimer County Open Lands Department c. Implement Community Separators Policy including Wellington community separator and acquisitions east of I-25 d. Implement provisions of the "Open Space,Yes"ballot initiative, including the Open Lands Board and purchase procedures c. Increase frequency of progress reports to Council Target 4: Enhance air quality policies a. Explore active radon mitigation b. Explore possibility of establishing a local vehicle emissions control program c. Continue to evaluate sources of clean energy, especially hydrogen Target 5: Strengthen enforcement of natural a. Explore the appropriate role of City boards in reviewing modifications and resources protection standards variances to existing environmental standards G:MGRS/Policy/2003-2005 Policy Agenda Page 8 8/13/2003 Theme 7: Neighborhoods Neighborhoods Proposed Objectives Target 1: Preserve the character, safety and a. Explore potential for rental licensing beauty of the city's neighborhoods b. Reexamine policies on and increase enforcement of Health and Safety ordinances i.e. noise, three unrelated, traffic mitigation) c. Develop a better Council understanding of needs and problems in neighborhoods d. Explore increased restrictions and enforcement on parking in neighborhoods Target 2: Support neighborhood-based services a. Maintain programs through Neighborhood Resources Office and programs Target 3: Broaden support for youth by providing a. Assist the gymnasium addition to the Youth Activity Center equal access recreational and employment b. Explore additional partnerships with agencies that can provide facilities and opportunities programs G:MGRS/Policy/2003-2005 Policy Agenda Page 9 8/13/2003 i i • Theme 8: Land Use Plans Land Use Plans Proposed Objectives Target 1: Improve the City Development Review a. Examine and implement improvements to the development review process Process b. Streamline development review for qualified affordable housing projects Target 2: Examine policies for protecting a. Examine impact of alley houses, particularly regarding non-conforming neighborhood character while increasing density uses and over abundance of variances through infill and redevelopment b. Considerspecial zoning options that preserve neighborhood character c. Reexamine and identify strategic infill and redevelopment locations that sup ort the City Plan vision d. Identify and address existing disincentives to infill and redevelopment e. Explore use of urban renewal districts for redevelopment and infill projccts Target 3: Examine City policies regarding a. Implement the Community Separators Policy development at the edges of the GMA b. Determine appropriate zoning east of I-25 c. Complete the I-25 sub area plan Target 4: Continue regional planning efforts a. Review and update intergovernmental agreements for Cooperative Planning where appropriate Areas Target 5: Examine the role of the market in a. Evaluate opportunities to balance the goals of the land use code with the guiding land use plans needs of the current market Theme 9: City Governance City Governance Proposed Objectives Target 1: Examine governance issues a. Explore optimum number of City Council Members b. Review conflict of interest provisions c. Re-examine City Code campaign laws and reporting requirements G:MGRS/Policy/2003-2005 Policy Agenda Page 10 8/13/2003 Theme 10: Community Affordability Community Affordability Proposed Objectives Target 1: Pursue new strategies for making a. Pursue regional strategies housing more affordable b. Examine inclusionary zoning c. Examine and implement incentives for production of affordable housing d. Review the impact of development costs fee structure, reviewprocess) Target 2: Pursue adopted production goals and a. Review, update and analyze progress in meeting targets strategies contained in the report"Priority b. Support current policy to increase stock of affordable housing via the Land Affordable Housing Needs and Strategies." Banking Pro am Target 3: Identify factors that contribute to a. Examine transit routes for links to low income community and public affordable living facilities and services b. Create cost-of-living report (housing, utilities, food, wages, etc.) c. Examine impacts of implementing Living Wage Ordinance d. Review and compare Fort Collins affordable housing programs with other Colorado affordable housing programs G:MGRS/Policy/2003-2005 Policy Agenda Page 11 8/13/2003 Theme 11: Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Proposed Objectives Target 1: Build a new Northside Aztlan Community Center with Building Community Choices funds Target 2: Explore additional funding strategies a. Examine options for and impacts of increasing various fees for creating, operating and maintaining parks b. Examine implementation schedule for developing and opening new parks c. Pursue additional GOCO funds for trails Target 3: Continue to improve park design and a. Reevaluate park development and design standards to make them less construction to reduce operation and maintenance expensive costs b. Consider modifications to trail system to enhance bicycle commuting opportunities Target 4: Examine natural areas use policy a. Include a variety of groups in reviewing this issue, including Parks and regarding recreational uses Recreation Board, Natural Resources Board and citizens G:MGRS/Policy/2003-2005 Policy Agenda Page 12 8/13/2003