HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - SUMMARY AGENDA - 08/13/2013 - SUMMARY AGENDA (WORK SESSION)Karen Weitkunat, Mayor Council Information Center
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WORK SESSION
August 13, 2013
6 p.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Climate Action Planning – Science, 2012 Progress and Proposed Next Steps. (staff:
Lucinda Smith, Bruce Hendee; Dr. Scott Denning, Atmospheric Science Professor,
Colorado State University; 1 hour discussion)
The purpose of this work session is to provide City Council with an update on climate
change science (presented by Dr. Scott Denning, Atmospheric Science Professor, CSU),
summarize community greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction efforts, and seek City Council’s
direction regarding future efforts to re-evaluate the community GHG goals and update
the Climate Action Plan.
In June 2008, City Council adopted goals to reduce Fort Collins’ community greenhouse
gas emissions 20% below 2005 by 2020 and 80% by 2050. In November 2008, City
Council adopted a strategic Climate Action Plan (CAP) for meeting the goals. Progress as
of 2012 showed that community greenhouse gas emissions were 8.7% below the 2005
baseline emissions. However, since the GHG goal and CAP were both adopted in 2008,
scientific findings have advanced significantly and new opportunities have emerged that
warrant a fresh look at the community GHG goals and reduction strategies.
August 13, 2013
3. Smoking Ordinance Expansion Options. (staff: Beth Sowder, Carol Thomas; 1 hour
discussion)
The purpose of this work session is to discuss options for expansion of the City of Fort
Collins Smoking Ordinance.
City of Fort Collins Neighborhood Services and Transfort received guidance on public
health trends and best practices from Larimer County Department of Health and
Environment in late 2012 and early 2013 to develop potential options for expansion of
the Fort Collins Smoking Ordinance, including smoke-free outdoor dining areas, bar
patios, and Transfort’s public transit facilities. This work session discussion will focus
on data and community feedback regarding potential options as well as information about
the health impacts related to secondhand smoke.
4. Other Business.
5. Adjournment.