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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - SUMMARY AGENDA - 03/22/2011 - SUMMARY AGENDA (ADJOURNED MEETING) City of F6rt Collins CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Doug Hutchinson, Mayor 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 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. ADJOURNED MEETING March 22, 2011 after the Work Session 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Resolution 2011-030 Supporting the Passage of a Citizen-Initiated Ordinance Amending People's Ordinance No. 2 1975 Pertaining to Construction in Library Park. (staff: Darin Atteberry; 5 minute staff presentation; 15 minute discussion) The Expand Our Library Committee gathered sufficient petition signatures to place a citizens initiative on the April 5, 2011 municipal ballot to modify a 1975 ordinance that limits the footprint of buildings in Library Park to 5% of the total park area. The modified ordinance would require that 85% of Library Park remain as open space with up to 15% allowed for buildings, including the historic cabins and driveway/parking that have been added since 1975. Project plans include an interior remodel and a 6,000 square foot expansion that will be accomplished by building down from the library's second-floor overhangs. 4. Resolution 2011-031 Expressinq the City Council's Support of the Proposed Charter Amendment No. 1. (staff: Darin Atteberry; 5 minute staff presentation; 15 minute discussion) Charter Amendment No. 1 on the April 5, 2011, ballot for the regular City election would change the way in which the boundaries of City's electoral districts are established by using the total population in each district rather than the number of registered electors. This Resolution expresses the City Council's support for that proposed amendment. March 22, 2011 5. Consideration of the Appeal of the of the Decision by Hearing Officer on January 25, 2011, Regarding the 431 East Laurel Street Replat and Project Development Plan. (staff: Ted Shepard; 10 minute staff presentation; 90 minute discussion) On January 12, 2011, a public hearing was held to consider the project referred to as 431 East Laurel Street, Replat and Project Development Plan, #30-10. The Hearing Officer considered testimony from the applicant, public and staff. On January 25, 2011, the Hearing Officer approved the project, subject to four conditions. On February 9, 2011, a Notice of Appeal was received by the City Clerk's Office. On February 11, 2011, the City Clerk's Office notified the appellants that the Appeal contained certain deficiencies. On March 1, 2011, the appellants filed an Amended Notice of Appeal. The appellants allege that the Hearing Officer failed to properly interpret the relevant provisions of the Land Use Code and that the Hearing Officer failed to conduct a fair hearing. . 6. Items Relatinq to the Green Building Program. (staff: Brian Janonis, John Phelan, Felix Lee, Mike Gebo; 10 minute staff presentation; 30 minute discussion) A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 030, 2011, Amending Chapter 5, Article II, Division 2, of the City Code for the Purpose of Amending the 2009 International Building Code as adopted. B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 031, 2011, Amending Chapter 5, Article II, Division 2, of the City Code for the Purpose of Amending the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code as Adopted. C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 032, 2011, Amending Chapter 5, Article II, Division 2, of the City Code for the Purpose of Amending the 2009 International Residential Code as Adopted. D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 033, 2011, Amending Chapter 5, Article IV, of the City Code for the Purpose of Amending the 2009 International Mechanical Code as Adopted. E. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 034, 2011, Amending Chapter 5, Article IV, of the City Code for the Purpose of Amending the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code as Adopted. F. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 035, 2011, Amending Chapter 5, Article V of the City Code for the Purpose of Repealing the. Uniform Plumbing Code and Adopting a Local Amendment to the Colorado Plumbing Code to Establish Water Flow Rate Restrictions on Certain Fixtures. Implementation of the Fort Collins Green Building Program has the primary goal of better aligning the built environment with community goals of reduced carbon emissions, reduced energy use and reduced water use. The Green Building Program framework is designed to support market transformation through a combination of regulatory and voluntary elements. These Ordinances, adopted on First Reading by a vote of 5-2 (Nays: Kottwitz, Troxell) incorporate a package of "green amendments" into the Fort Collins Building Code. The proposed amendments address opportunities with regard to resource efficiency, energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor and outdoor environmental quality, and buildings operation and maintenance. March 22, 2011 7. Items Relating to the Implementation of Plan Fort Collins. (staff: Joe Frank, Timothy Wilder, Pete Wray; 5 minute staff presentation; 20 minute discussion) A. Second Reading of Ordinance No, 036, 2011, Making Amendments to the Land Use Code Implementing Policies of the 2010 Update of City Plan. B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 037, 2011, Amending the Zoning Map by Changing the Name of the"Commercial District(C)"to"General Commercial District(C-G)." These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 1, 2011, implement Land Use Code and Zoning Map amendments related to adoption of the update to City Plan. 8. Second Reading of Ordinance No 024 2011 Amending Chapter 2 Article V Division 3 of the City Code Pertaining to City Service Areas. (staff: Darin Atteberry; 5 minute staff presentation; 15 minute discussion) The City Manager and executive leadership team continue to examine and consider ways to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the City organization. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on 'First Reading on March 1, 2011, implements changes to the City's internal organizational structure. These changes impact existing service areas which necessitates updates to related provisions of the City Code. 9. Other Business. 10. Adjournment.