HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/18/2011 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 001, 2011, AMENDIN DATE: January 18, 2011
STAFF: Wanda Krajicek FORT COLLINSCOUNCIL
SUBJECT
Second 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, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 4, 2011, amends 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.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Copy of First Reading Agenda Item Summary-January 4, 2011
(w/o attachments)
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ATTACHMENT
DATE: January 4, 2011 GENDA ITEM SUMMARY •
STAFF: Wanda Krajicek FORT COLLINS • 0
SUBJECT
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 he(City C�de regarding h fuunctions of the Women's Commission.
Specifically,this change clarifies the role of theWomen's.Commission as it relates to reviewing legislation and making
recommendations to City Council. U LJ
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 ofwomen in the City to City Council,City Manager and other public and private organizations,upon request.
The recommended changes clarify this.respgqnsibility:
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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 Ordina
nce' opy-of,the,app1rove%minuttes/reflecting this support is attached.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Women's Commission minutes, November 17, 2010
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 OrdinanceNo. 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 of the 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:
See. 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;
(2) Conduct educational programs in the Fort Collins community to
increase public awareness and sensitivity to the needs and capabilities
of all women;
(3) Cooperate with other organizations and individuals interested in .
issues affecting women in the Fort Collins area;
(4) Review 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 1 day of January, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
ILL) .
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 18th day of January, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk