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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 07/16/2002 - RESOLUTION 2002-074 MAKING BOARD AND COMMISSION LI AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 40 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: July 16, 2002FROM: Wanda Krajicek ;SUBJECT: Resolution 2002-074 Making Board and Commission Liaison Assignments and Various Committee, Board and Authority Appointments. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council determine who will take over the responsibilities previously held by Councilmember Wanner, as well as any other changes that may be desirable, and then adopt the Resolution as amended. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Following the Council reorganization meeting in April of odd-numbered years, Councilmembers decide which of the various board and commission liaison assignments and committee appointments are of interest to them as individuals. Due to the resignation of Chuck Wanner various liaison assignments and committee appointments are vacant. A Resolution has been prepared showing the responsibilities of current Councilmembers and showing as "vacant" those responsibilities previously held by Councilmember Wanner. A grid reflecting current assignments, is attached as a planning tool for Council's use in determining assignments to fill the current vacancies. A brief description of Council board and commissions and committee functions is also attached. RESOLUTION 2002-074 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKING BOARD AND COMMISSION LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS AND VARIOUS COMMITTEE,BOARD AND AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council appoints Councilmembers to serve as liaisons to the City's boards and commissions; and WHEREAS, Council also appoints representatives to certain other organizations of which the City is a member; and WHEREAS, due to the resignation of Councilmember Chuck Wanner, various vacancies exist with regard to such appointments; and WHEREAS, Council is desirous of filling said vacancies. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the following named Councilmembers are hereby appointed to serve as Council liaisons to the following City boards, commissions, and authorities until such time as the Council may reconsider such appointments: BOARD LIAISON AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD Vacant AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD Hamrick ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD Tharp BUILDING REVIEW BOARD Weitkunat CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD Vacant COMMISSION ON DISABILITY Tharp COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Weitkuntat CDBG COMMISSION Bertschv CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD Weitkunat • ELECTION BOARD Kastein ELECTRIC BOARD Hamrick GOLF BOARD Bertschy HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Tharo LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION Hamrick LIBRARY BOARD Tharp NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD Martinez PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Bertschy PERSONNEL BOARD Martinez PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD Weitkunat RETIREMENT COMMITTEE Martinez SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD Martinez TELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD Kastein TRANSPORTATION BOARD Kastein URBAN GROWTH AREA REVIEW BOARD Hamrick WATER BOARD Vacant YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD Martinez ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Weitkunat Section 2. That the following named Councilmembers are hereby appointed to serve on the following Council boards and committees until such time as the Council may reconsider such appointments: ETHICS REVIEW BOARD Martinez Vacant Bertschy Weitkunat (Alt.) FINANCE COMMITTEE Kastein Hamrick Vacant GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Martinez Bertschy Weitkunat GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Weitkunat Kastein Vacant HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Martinez Tharp Vacant LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE Martinez Tharp Hamrick TRANSPORTATION FUNDING COMMITTEE Bertschy Kastein Section 3. That the following named Councilmembers are hereby appointed to serve as representatives on the following boards,committees,councils and authorities until such time as the Council may reconsider such appointments: CACHE LAPOUDRE COMMISSION Vacant COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY LIAISON COMMITTEE Martinez Tharp Bertschy DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vacant Bertschy (Alt.) HOUSING AUTHORITY Vacant LARIMER/WELD WATER ISSUES GROUP Vacant NORTH FRONT RANGE TRANSPORTATION AND AIR QUALITY PLANNING COUNCIL Kastein Tharp (Alt.) POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vacant Bertschy POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE Martinez Weitkunat Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 16th day of July,A.D. 2002. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP . ETHICS REVIEW BOARD—Ordinance No. 112, 1989 Created to assist Councilmembers and board and commission members in interpreting and applying the definition, rules and procedures pertaining to ethics established by the Charter and Code and by the applicable provisions of state statute. Membership: 3 Councilmembers and one alternate. FINANCE COMMITTEE—Resolution 88-76 Created for the purpose of studying important financial issues and giving staff and Councilmembers the opportunity to study such issues prior to consideration of related legislation. Finance Committee shall review important City financial matters and present findings and recommendations to the City Council. Membership: 3 Councilmembers GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE—Resolution 93-83 Created to review the Charter of the City of Fort Collins and other governance matters on an on- going basis and to make recommendations to the Council regarding proposed changes to the City • Charter and the adoption of City ordinances related to the governance process. Membership: 3 Councilmembers GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE—Resolution 93-186 Created to clarify the expectations and the products of growth-management related policy agenda items, monitor progress in accomplishing such items, improve communication among Council, the Planning and Zoning Board and staff and provide and integrated forum to address growth management issues. Membership: 3 Councilmembers HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE—Resolution 88-80 Created to review policies and issues directly related to public health and safety, including but not limited to, police, fire, and emergency services, hazardous materials, and underground chemical storage. The committee will also review staff recommendations on broad public health and safety concerns and make policy recommendations to the entire Council. Membership: 3 Councilmembers • LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE—Resolution 89-211 Created to review and analyze proposed state and federal legislation which may affect the City's interests, express the previously established policy determinations of the Council as applied to such legislation and refer back to the Council those issues and recommendations which are not governed by existing Council policy. Membership: 3 Councilmembers TRANSPORTATION FUNDING COMMITTEE—Resolution 2001-138 Created to consult with the City Manager regarding recommendations for a comprehensive funding proposal that would address the long-term capital transportation needs of the City, as well as other capital needs of the City, and to formulate recommendations as to which, if any, such capital projects should be placed on the November 2002 ballot. Membership: 2 Councilmembers and the City Manager CACHE LA POUDRE COMMISSION—Resolution 2000-55 Created to comply with the Cache La Poudre River Corridor Act (enacted by Congress) to develop an interpretive plan for the river corridor from the eastern boundary of Roosevelt National Forest to one-quarter mile west of the confluence of the Cache La Poudre and South Platte Rivers. Membership: 1 Councilmember, the City Manager and representatives of Weld and Larimer County and the cities of Loveland and Greeley. COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY LIAISON COMMITTEE—Resolution 98-159 Created to discuss and address matters of mutual interest (including land use, utility and transportation services, the enforcement of municipal ordinances, human rights) to the City and CSU. Membership: 2 Councilmembers, the City Manager and such administrative staff as the City Manager may deem appropriate; the President of CSU; the President of ASCSU; the Vice- President for Administrative Services; the Vice-President for University Advancement; and the Directory of Campus Housing and Food Services. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS — Ordinance No. 46, 1981 The authority shall be a body corporate with all the purposes and powers authorized by Title 31, Article 25, Part 8, C.R.S., and all additional and supplemental powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of said statues. Membership: 9 members, 8 of which are either residents, landowners or tenants within the boundaries of the authority and 1 which is a City Councilmember; there is also one Alternate Councilmember. HOUSING AUTHORITY —Resolution 70-92 The Fort Collins Housing Authority secures public and private sector funds (federal, state, and local) to develop, maintain, and implement assisted housing programs, operating within the corporate limits of Fort Collins. Leadership, advocacy, and policies for governing and operations are vested in the Board of Commissioners. Members of the Authority set the goals for assisted housing in Fort Collins. Through an intergovernmental agreement the FCHA governs the housing programs for the Larimer County Housing Authority. Membership: Selected by City Council as provided by state statute; Council can serve as ex- officio as the commissioners or appoint 5 commissioners, one of whom may be a City official. The latter is the current membership. LARIMERIWELD WATER ISSUES GROUP—Resolution 97-43 Created to discuss and develop options to ensure the availability of adequate water supplies in the future for urban, agricultural, and environmental issues in northern Colorado. Membership: Governmental officials, representatives from agricultural and environmental groups and citizens. LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY -- Ordinance No. 72, 1973 The Liquor/Massage Licensing Authority reviews all new applications for liquor licensed establishments and massage therapists. The Authority also assesses penalties against liquor licensed establishments with violations. Massage licensing has been combined with liquor licensing since there are so few applicants for massage licensing. The local licensing authority for the city shall be the Municipal Judge. One Councilmember serves as Council liaison. NORTH FRONT RANGE TRANSPORTATION AND AIR QUALITY PLANNING COUNCIL—Resolution 87-123 Created to work together with other local governments in Larimer and Weld Counties to develop transportation plans and policies that will assist in managing projected growth in a sound, cost- effective manner. Membership: elected officials from the cities of Fort Collins and Greeley as well as other governmental entities in the north front range area who voluntarily decide to participate in this process. PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY-- Ordinance 33, 1975 Established a separate governmental entity to be used by the Municipalities (Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont and Estes Park) to effect the development of electric energy resources and the production and transmission of electric energy in whole or in part for the benefit of inhabitants of the Municipalities. Membership: two members from each of the four member cities, with one being the Mayor (or another member of the municipality's governing board designated by the Mayor) and the other to be another individual selected by the municipality's governing body for "judgment, experience, and expertise which make him or her particularly qualified to serve as the director of an electric utility." POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS — Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), dated November 3, 1987 IGA provides for the formation of an independent governmental entity for the purpose of providing fire protection services within the respective territorial limits of the parties hereto. Membership: The City shall appoint 2 members and the District shall appoint 2 members. The fifth member shall be appointed by the four other members. This fifth member has typically been the Fort Collins City Manager. POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE Created to achieve products and services of a higher quality than would be achieved by the City and the Poudre School District working separately, and by so doing provide quality education and municipal services for citizens of all ages at the lowest possible cost. Membership: Superintendent of Poudre School District, 1 school board member, Larimer County Manager, Chairperson of County Commissioners, City Manager and 2 Councilmembers LARIMER COUNTY OPEN LANDS ADVISORY BOARD —Advisory board to the Larimer County Commissioners Created to make recommendations regarding the County's share of the sales and use tax approved in the November 1995 election earmarked for open space, natural areas, wildlife habitat, regional parks and trails. Membership: one elected official or appointee from the municipalities of Berthoud, Estes Park, Fort Collins and Loveland; one member from the larimer County Planning Commission; and four citizens appointed at large. LARIMER COUNTY FAIR BOARD—Advisory board to the Larimer County Commissioners Created to organize and coordinate the yearly County Fair with the County Fair Manager, submit recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on the hiring of the County Fair Board Manager, interview applicants and recommend names for appointment to the Fair Board, and make recommendations concerning fairgrounds growth and improvements. Membership: Twelve member board which provides balanced geographic representation in the county which specifies 1 representative from the City of Fort Collins. URBAN GROWTH AREA REVIEW BOARD — Advisory board to the Larimer County Commissioners Created to act as the single recommending body to the Larimer County Commissioners concerning development applications for properties located within the unincorporated portion of the UGA and ineligible for voluntary annexation into the city. Membership: One Councilmember serves as a liaison representative. 2001-2003 COUNCIL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS c=i cYi w Z o Uj z Y zcr co 3 �S LEGISLATIVE m ASSIGNMENT REFERENCE Affordable Housing Board X Resolution 2001-63 Air Quality Advisory Board X Resolution 2001-63 Art in Public Places Board X Resolution 2001-63 Building Review Board X Resolution 2001-63 Citizen Review Board X Resolution 2001-63 Commission on Disability X Resolution 2001-63 Commission on the Status of Women X Resolution 2001.63 CDBG Commission X Resolution 2001-63 Cultural Resources Board X Resolution 2001-63 Election Board X Resolution 2001-63 Electric Board X Resolution 2001-63 . Golf Board X Resolution 2001-63 Human Relations Commission X Resolution 2001-63 Landmark Preservation Commission X Resolution 2001-63 Library Board X Resolution 2001-63 Natural Resources Advisory Board X Resolution 2001-63 Parks and Recreation Board X Resolution 2001-63 Personnel Board' X Resolution 2001-63 Planning and Zoning Board X Resolution 2001-63 Retirement Committee X Resolution 2001-63 Senior Advisory Board X Resolution 2001-63 Telecommunications Board X Resolution 2001-63 Trans artation Board X Resolution 2001-63 Water Board X Resolution 2001-63 Youth Advisory Board ix Resolution 2001-63 ZoningBoard of Appeals X Resolution 2001-63 • Liaison required solely for the purpose of filling vacancies OTHER COMMITTEE/BOARDS/AUTHORITIES ASSIGNMENTS Qr U V Z W N K f r K Z �Y.. K W 3 LEGISLATIVE m ASSIGNMENT REFERENCE Cache La Poudre Commission X Resolution 2000-55 Colorado State University Liaison X X X Resolution 2001-63 Committee Disaster Council (Mayor) X N.A. Downtown Development Authority Board A X Resolution 2001-63 Ethics Review Board X X X A Resolution 2001-63 Finance Committee X X X Resolution 2001-63 Funding Partners for Housing Solutions X Resolution 99-58 Governance Committee X X X Resolution 2001-63 Growth Management Committee X X X Resolution 2001-63 Larimer/Weld Water Issues Group X Resolution 97-43 Health and Safety Committee X X X Resolution 2001-63 Housing Authority X Resolution 2001-63 1-25 Corridor Policy Committee X B Motion 4/17/01 Legislative Review Committee X X X Resolution 2001-63 North Front Range Trans./Air Quality X A Resolution 2001-63 Council Open Lands Advisory Committee X Resolution 2001-76 Platte River Power Authority, X N.A. Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors X X Resolution 2001-63 Poudre School District/City/Larimer County X X Resolution 2001-63 Liaison Committee Transportation Funding Committee X X Resolution 2001-138 * Mayor or designee A=Alternate ENDORSEMENTS/NOMINATIONS TO OTHER AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS NN QF Of W U Z 7 N N K Z H 3 LEGISLATIVE ASSIGNMENT REFERENCE Larimer County Fair Board X Resolution 2001-64 Larimer County Open Lands Advisory Board X Resolution 2001-76 • BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FUNCTIONS AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD The Affordable Housing Board advises the City The Art in Public Places Board advises and Council on matters pertaining to affordable makes recommendations to the City Council housing issues of concern to the City. The City regarding incorporation of works of art into has established several programs designed to construction projects; advises and makes rec. stimulate the construction of additional afford- ommendations to the City Council regarding able housing units and retention of existing the acceptance of offers to donate art to be housing units in the community. These placed in public areas; and advises and makes programs include development review priority recommendations to the Director of Cultural, processing, impact fee collection delay, and sales Library, and Recreational Services and the tax rebates. City Council as to rules, regulations, guide- lines, policy, administrative, and budgetary AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD matters pertaining to the Art in Public Places Program. The Air Quality Advisory Board advises the City Council regarding policies, plans, and programs BUILDING REVIEW BOARD to improve and maintain the city's air quality. The Board may, without limitation, biennially The Building Review Board is charged with review air quality indicators and recommend the responsibility to hear appeals and requests adjustments to the Air Quality Action Plan; re- for variances related to the Fort Collins view and recommend revisions as needed to the building codes and contractor licensing regula- Air Quality Policy Plan and to any other City tions. The BRB hearing provides a formal Plans that may have significant impacts on air recourse to building permit and contractor quality; and advise the Governor-designated lead license applicants who disagree with an inter- agency for air quality planning on matters per- pretation or ruling by the Fort Collins Build- taining to the Fort Collins element of the State ing Official. The BRB is authorized to rule in Implementation Plan. The Board may also con- favor of the applicant and to approve alterna- vene ad hoc citizen task groups to provide addi- tive building methods and materials that are tional technical expertise to the Board for the not specifically prescribed in the building planning of specific strategies. The Board coordi- codes. This board may also revoke or suspend nates its work with the Transportation Board, a contractor license when it determines that a Natural Resources Advisory Board, and the Plan- licensee has violated the building codes or ning and Zoning Board. licensing rules. In an advisory capacity, the BRB makes recommendations to City Council concerning the revision of existing codes or the adoption of new building codes and con- tractor regulations. 37 CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN At the request of the City Manager or the Chief The Commission on the Status of Women of Police the Citizen Review Board makes recom- informs and advises the City Council on pol- mendations concerning interpretation of police icy issues affecting women. The Commission policies and procedures. The Board reviews in- monitors the well-being of all women in Fort ternal investigations where a peace officer is al- Collins, identifies, studies, and documents leged to have used force, discharged a firearm, issues of concern to women, and recommends committed a crime, when a person sustained and facilitates action to address the needs and severe injury, death, or alleged their civil rights solve the problems that women face. The were violated by a peace officer, or other investi- Commission also commemorates the achieve- gations requested by the City Manager or Police ments of women in our community and cele- Chief. Use of deadly force would be a manda- brates various milestones by sponsoring May- tory review by the Board even if no complaint is oral Proclamations for Women's History filed.The Citizen Review Board also offers re- Month and Women's Equality Day, conduct- views for outside law enforcement agencies oper- ing an annual essay contest in the public ated within the City and makes annual reports to schools regarding individual women who have the City Council and City Manager concerning been role models, and awarding the Marcile activities and recommendations of the Board. N.Wood Award each year to recognize a woman who has contributed significantly to COMMISSION ON DISABILITY the status of women in Fort Collins. The Commission on Disability serves as an advi- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK sor to the City of Fort Collins City Council on GRANT COMMISSION issues relating to citizens with disabilities. In its role as an advocate for citizens with disabilities, The CDBG Commission advises the City the Commission on Disability: develops educa- Council on matters pertaining to the City's tional programs to acquaint citizens with issues Competitive Process which includes Depart- affecting individuals with disabilities; forms spe- ment of Housing and Urban Development's cial committees to review and address particular (HUD) Community Development Block issues; works together with other boards and Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME commissions and the City Council to provide Programs and the City's Affordable Housing recommendations to assure compliance with Fund. HUD provides Federal grant funds to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the City to meet affordable housing and com- the 1990 Americans with Disability Act(ADA), munity development needs of low and moder- the Fair Housing Act and other legislation relat- ate income people. The City receives about ing to persons with disabilities; and serves as $1.5 million from HUD and $500,000 from ombudsman between City departments, the pri- the General Fund annually and program vate business sector, and the community of citi- funds are typically used for land acquisition, zens who have disabilities. rehabilitation, public facilities and public services. 38 CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD GOLF BOARD The Cultural Resources Board's primary func- The Golf Board advises and makes recommen- tion is to advise City Council on issues relating dations to the Cultural, Library, and to the Lincoln Center and the Fort Collins Mu- Recreational Services Director and the City seum. In addition, the Board reviews applica- Council as to rules, regulations, policies, ad- tions and makes recommendations for funding ministrative and budgetary matters pertaining from the City of Fort Collins' Cultural Develop- to the operation and maintenance of all ment and Programming Account(Fort Fund). City-owned golf courses. The Board advises The Board also advises and makes recommenda- and makes recommendations to the Director tions to the Director of Cultural Services and concerning the terms and conditions of any Facilities and the City Council in cooperating on agreements to be entered into with golf profes- community projects with other civic organiza- sionals and other concessionaires in connec- tions and individuals interested in the City's tion with City-owned golf courses, as well as cultural programs and facilities. other agreements which may affect the management, operation, maintenance, con- ELECTION BOARD struction or acquisition of City-owned golf courses; assists in the procurement of goods The Election Board makes recommendations to and services for City-owned golf courses, in- the Council for approval of rules and regulations cluding the selection of golf professionals, necessary for the conduct of an election. The concessionaires and other contractors, as de- Board provides for ballots and sample ballots, fined; and advises and makes recommenda- for determination of the winner in the event of a tions to the City Council concerning approval tie vote, for canvass of returns, and for issuance of annual fees and charges at City-owned golf of appropriate certificates. courses. ELEcTRIc BOARD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION The City of Fort Collins Electric Board advises The Human Relations Commission was estab- the City Council on policy matters pertaining to lished by City Council to promote the accep- the municipal electric system. The Board acts as tance and respect for diversity through educa- the final appeal and hearing body for customer tional programs and activities, and to discour- complaints, except as is otherwise provided in age all forms of discrimination based on race, Chapter 26, Article XII of the City Code regard- religion, age, gender, disability, etc. The com- ing termination of utility service. It acts as a mission often coordinates these efforts with sounding board to staff for the purpose of identi- such groups as the Multicultural Commission Eying the ratepayers service delivery expectations and the Commission on the Status of and performs such other duties and functions Women. The commission also oversees the and has such other powers as may be provided by activities of the Citizen Liaison Program, and ordinance of the City Council. presents the annual Human Relations Awards to recognize those citizens who have advanced 39 the cause of human rights through their volun- encourages grants and gifts in support of the teer efforts. Public Library and oversees the Library Fund Committee. LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD The Landmark Preservation Commission members are knowledgeable in the practice of The Natural Resources Advisory Board preserving our community's historic resources reviews City policies and activities that affect including sites, buildings, structures, objects the environment, and may also bring new and districts. Their primary functions are the issues to Council's attention. The City gives local landmark designation of historic buildings serious attention to NRAB's input because it and the review and approval of plans for exterior gives them a good idea of how the public feels changes to these structures. The Commission about local environmental issues. By virtue of also is responsible for promoting awareness and their high levels of commitment and civic understanding, and appreciation for the value of involvement, NRAB members often act as preserving historic resources; advising City ambassadors to other groups in the commu- Council and city staff with regard to the identifi- nity on environmental issues. The NRAB cation and evaluation of historic resources; advis- members are kept well-informed about the ing the City Council and city staff on appropriate City's programs for air quality, solid waste policies, incentives and regulations for encourag- reduction and recycling, local land ing and/or requiring preservation and rehabilita- use/development, and natural areas. tion of historic resources; and coordinating with the other various neighborhood organizations, PARKs AND RECREATION BOARD local heritage groups, property owners, and City boards, commissions and City staff members The Parks and Recreation Board acts as an whose actions may affect the preservation of his. advisory board and advises and makes recom- toric resources in the community. mendations to Cultural, Librar y, and Recre- ational Services and the City Council for their LIBRARY BOARD approval as to the rules, regulations, policies and administrative and budgetary matters The Library Board serves in an advisory capacity pertaining to Parks and Recreation, excluding to the City Council on all issues pertaining to the matters relating to the operation and mainte- Public Library. The Board: (1) advises the City nance of City-owned golf courses and Council and staff on such policies, rules and cemeteries. The Board assists the City in co- regulations and other matters for the administra- operating with the Poudre R-1 School District tion, management and development of the Pub- and other organizations and individuals lic Library and its facilities; (2) serves as formal interested in the City's parks and recreation liaisons between the Library and the community; programs. (3) attends Library special events and annual volunteer event; (4) attends Board meetings to PERSONNEL BOARD discuss topics of concern to the Library; and (5) 40 The Personnel Board advises the City Manager tion and advice to benefit the Plan and mem- on matters of personnel policies and problems bets; recommends Plan changes to City Coun- and in accordance with applicable administrative cil for approval; recommends to City Council policy, hears appeals from any decision of a Ser- enhancements to the Plan's provisions and vice Director regarding employment actions if benefits; educates Committee's and Plan's requested to do so by the affected employee and, members; keeps abreast of legislation that upon completion of the appeal process, to for- could affect the Plan; keeps the members in- ward findings and recommendations to the City formed of their current/projected benefits; Manager. encourages Plan members to accumulate other sources of retirement income; and provides PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD minutes of each meeting and files documents as required. The Planning and Zoning Board's responsibilities include making recommendations to the City SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD Council regarding zoning, annexations, major public and private projects and any long range The Senior Advisory Board is comprised of planning activities (such as City Plan or subarea individuals of all ages who share a concern for plans) that require Council approval. The Board the aging members of our community. They is also the final decision making authority regard- assume responsibility for involvement in a ing land use proposals including overall develop- network of senior agencies and organizations ment plans, project development plans and any so that they can remain aware of issues, needs . planned unit developments that remain from the and occurrences that may be relevant to their City's previous land use regulations. In addition, work. Their primary concern is to provide the Board coordinates with the Poudre R-1 and education in this community about the aging Thompson school districts and the Latimer process, to inform and be informed, to advo- County Planning Commission. cate for a good quality of life, and to encour- age networking among the various groups who RETIREMENT COMMITTEE deal with senior issues. The General Employees Retirement Committee's TELECOMMUNICATIONs BOARD charges are: manage/administer the Retirement Plan for members and retirees and manage accu- The Telecommunications Board advises the mulated Retirement Fund money; determine the City Council on telecommunications related eligibility/credited service of members under issues including, but not limited to, cable tele- Plan rules; interpret the Plan's provisions; and vision. The Board reviews ordinances, regula- authorize payment of retirement benefits and tions, policies and proposals related to bills for expenses of Plan and Committee. The telecommunications, advising City Council committee sets the policies and procedures for and City staff from both a community and these responsibilities and directs staff personnel technical perspective. The Board provides and actuarial consulting firm to carry out the staff and Council with advice regarding cable functions. The Committee also: seeks informa- TV franchises and the optimal use of the 41 City's cable TV system; it encourages broader The Board is also involved in master planning utilization and application of telecommunica- and provides advice and citizen input regard- tions services in the community, and develops ing proposed policies and actions affecting community involvement and access to telecom- Utilities customers. munications infrastructure and services. YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD TRANSPORTATION BOARD The Youth Advisory Board gathers informa- The Transportation Board advises the Fort tion from local youth, other groups, organiza- Collins City Council on transportation issues. tions and agencies regarding youth-oriented The Board examines issues relating to financing; issues and makes recommendations to City the development and implementation of master Council in reference to these issues. plans pertaining to pedestrian, streets, transit, bicycles, automobiles, congestion, traffic signaliza- ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS tion, and transportation facilities; the use of tech- nology; and education of the public and private The Zoning Board of appeals has the authority industry on transportation topics. The Board to approve variances from the requirements of acts as a forum for the citizens to express their the Land Use Code and to hear and decide needs and concerns. The Board coordinates with appeals from any decision made by an admin. other city boards and commissions on projects istrative official pertaining to a specific prop- and issues that are of mutual interest. The erty. The Board may grant variances when the Transportation Board works with other munici- members determine that there is some un- palities in the region to identify and develop usual feature of a property or some other solutions to key transportation issues. exceptional situation unique to a property which creates an unfair burden to the appli- WATER BOARD cant. Such features may include physical con- ditions like exceptional narrowness, shallow- The City of Fort Collins Water Board advises the ness, or topography. No variance can be City Council regarding water, wastewater and granted which is determined to be a substan- stormwater policy issues such as water rights, tial detriment to the public good. planning, acquisition and management, conserva- tion and public education, floodplain regulations, storm drainage and development design criteria. The Board reviews and makes recommendations on Water,Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities budgets, fees, water quality and local, state and federal water legislation. At times, the Board acts as a quasi-judicial body on floodplain regulation variances. It cooperates with regional entities to coordinate planning and maintain a dialogue on regional water issues. 42