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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY October 4, 2016
City Council
STAFF
Wanda Winkelmann, City Clerk
SUBJECT
Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the September 20, 2016 Regular Council Meeting.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the September 20, 2016 Regular Council meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
1. September 20, 2016 (PDF)
City of Fort Collins Page 102
September 20, 2016
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council-Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT: Campana, Horak
Staff Present: Atteberry, Daggett, Winkelmann
AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
City Manager Atteberry stated there were no changes to the published agenda.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Deborah (no last name given) asked that Council not approve the proposed utility rate increases.
Eric Sutherland opposed manual meter reading charges as being punitive. He opposed the ballot
question regarding the Keep Fort Collins Great tax initiative and TABOR.
Mike Pruznick discussed the name of the Keep Fort Collins Great tax, which was referenced as
“Resourcing Our Future” and discussed the school bond issue.
Cathy Kipp, Poudre School District Board President, requested support for the Poudre School
District ballot measures.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP
Councilmember Martinez requested information regarding the “Keep Fort Collins Great” name
versus “Resourcing Our Future” tax. City Attorney Daggett replied the ballot question that went
before the voters did not name the tax and since the time the tax was adopted, the City has
routinely referred to the tax as the Keep Fort Collins Great tax. It was generally thought that
using another name for the tax would be misleading for voters.
Mayor Troxell requested the schedule for upcoming utility rate changes. City Manager
Atteberry replied Council has yet to act on utility rate changes; however, the City Manager’s
recommended budget includes rate increases. The item will be formally considered at the
November 1Council meeting.
Councilmember Cunniff requested the manual meter reading charge methodology.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Overbeck, to adopt and
approve all items on the Consent Agenda.
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RESULT: CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Bob Overbeck, District 1
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT: Campana, Horak
1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the August 30, 2016 Adjourned Council
Meeting and the September 6, 2016 Regular Council Meeting. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the August 30, 2016 Adjourned Council
meeting and the September 6, 2016 Regular Council meeting.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 105, 2016, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in
the Recreation Fund for the Vida Sana Program. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 6, 2016, appropriates sub-
grant funds in the amount of $64,646 from the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment, through the Poudre Valley Health Systems’ Community Health Improvement
Department. The Vida Sana Grant will address the needs of targeted health disparate populations in
Fort Collins by allowing specific discounted programming costs for Northside Aztlan Community
Center fitness classes, fitness coaching and health screening programs.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 106, 2016 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
Recreation Fund for Therapy Pool Repair and Tile Replacement at the Edora Pool Ice Center
and Transferring Appropriations to the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Art in
Public Places Program. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 6, 2016, appropriates
$600,000 in recreation reserve funds for the Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) therapy pool repair and
tile replacement. The funds will be used to repair the water leaks discovered in the therapy pool and
replace the tile on the natatorium (pool) deck to match the tile throughout the area. This
appropriation includes a $6,000 contribution to the APP program.
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 107, 2016, Amending Article 3, Division 3.9.12 of the Land
Use Code Regarding Corridor Activity Center Design Standards. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to amend to the Land Use Code for proposed changes related to design
standards for the Fort Collins Corridor Activity Center area located west of I-25 at the I-25/Highway
392 Interchange.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 108, 2016, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Conservation
Easement to Larimer County on Property to be Acquired by the City as Part of the Horsetooth
Foothills Land Conservation Project. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 6, 2016, authorizes the
conveyance of a conservation easement on 500 acres to Larimer County as required by Great
Outdoors Colorado for the Horsetooth Foothills Land Conservation Project. The Project will conserve
about 2,726 acres in the foothills south and west of Fort Collins.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 109, 2016, Amending Certain Provisions of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins Related to Collection and Disposal of Refuse, Rubbish and Recyclables,
and Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Services, including Repealing and Reenacting
Chapter 15, Article XV of City Code. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 6, 2016, adopts the
Community Recycling Ordinance (CRO). This ordinance allows private haulers the option to apply a
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service surcharge on residential trash and recycling bills; requires private haulers to offer optional
yard trimming collection to single family customers from April through November for a separate, opt-
in fee; requires private haulers to provide recycling service to businesses and apartment complexes
by 2020; and requires grocers to subscribe to compost collection service by the end of 2017. The
CRO builds on existing policy and is designed to make progress toward Council’s adopted waste
reduction goals.
Since First Reading, three minor changes have been made and are highlighted in the Ordinance.
The first two changes modify language related to variances to clarify that an extension can be
requested at the end of any variance period, with no limitation as to how many variances may be
requested so long as the variance criteria continue to be met (see pages 3 and 13 of the Ordinance).
The third change is a grammatical correction on page 16.
7. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 110, 2016, Annexing Property Known as
the Cache La Poudre River Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to annex the Cache La Poudre River enclave. This is a City-initiated
request to annex 12.01 acres located along the northern boundary of the Lee Martinez Community
Park/1873 Original Town Site Annex. From the intersection of North College Avenue and the Cache
La Poudre River, the enclave spans approximately 3,190 feet to the northwest and 1,620 feet to the
southeast. The Initiating Resolution was adopted on August 16, 2016. A related item to zone the
annexed property is presented as the next item on the agenda.
8. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 111, 2016, Amending the Zoning Map of
the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the
Cache La Poudre River Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. (Adopted)
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be
considered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council’s Rules of
Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2015-091.
The purpose of this item is to zone the property included in the Cache La Poudre River Annexation
into the Public Open Lands zone district.
9. Resolution 2016-074 Expressing Council's Intent and General Policy Considerations
Regarding Night Sky Objectives. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to request City Council's support, by Resolution, for efforts related to
protecting the night sky through best practices in outdoor lighting. The Night Sky Initiative was a City
Council work session item on July 26, 2016.
END CONSENT
STAFF REPORTS
Cassie Archuleta, Senior Environmental Planner, discussed the long-term air quality monitoring
that occurs in the city. Fort Collins and the North Front Range are part of a non-attainment area,
which means the health-based standard for ozone is sometimes exceeded. Archuleta also
discussed visual air pollution and stated a local study on acceptance of various levels of visual air
pollution could be valuable.
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COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Martinez reported on a Police Services memo regarding the impact of bike
patrol activity. He asked Chief Hutto to discuss the citations issued on those patrols. Chief
Hutto replied the extra bike patrols have been helpful and most of the citations were addressing
public nuisance issues.
Councilmember Martinez asked how the impact of these patrols is being measured. Chief Hutto
replied much of the impact has been anecdotal and feedback has been very positive.
Councilmember Overbeck asked when the bike patrol program will end. Chief Hutto replied the
initial pilot program is set to go through the end of September.
Councilmember Stephens asked if the program has expanded beyond Old Town. Chief Hutto
replied Old Town was the initial focus; however, some expansion has occurred along the Mason
Corridor and along the Harmony Corridor.
Councilmember Overbeck reported on the Group Publishing lunch and Stadium Advisory Group
meeting.
Councilmember Stephens reported on her participation in the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Fire
Station 3.
Mayor Troxell reported on the business appreciation breakfast and the Linden Open Streets
event. He discussed the recent waste shed public input session.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
10. Public Hearing on the 2017-2018 Recommended Biennial Budget for the City of Fort Collins.
(Hearing was Held)
This is the first official public hearing on the City Manager’s 2017-2018 Recommended Biennial
Budget for the City of Fort Collins. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather public input on the
2017-2018 budget.
In an effort to receive further public input, a second public hearing is scheduled for the Tuesday,
October 4, 2016 Council meeting. Public input will also be taken during the budget adoption
meetings on Tuesday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
The City Manager’s 2017-2018 Recommended Budget can be reviewed at the Main Library, the
Harmony Branch Library, or the City Clerk’s Office. The recommended budget can also be viewed
online at fcgov.com/budget.
David Crowell requested funding support of the Community Innovation Center.
Chris Johnson, Bike Fort Collins, requested funding support of the FC Walks program, FC Bikes
enhancement, and limited Sunday Transfort service.
Deborah (no last name given) opposed the proposed recommended utility rate increases.
Frank Schwende requested funding support for Sunday Transfort service.
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Mike Pruznick discussed the budget process, the role of citizens serving on BFO teams, and the
Poudre School District bond issue.
Mark Brewer, Homeless Gear volunteer, requested funding support for Sunday Transfort service.
Kalie McMonagle requested funding support for Sunday Transfort service.
Tyler Green requested funding support for Sunday Transfort service.
Ally (no last name given) read a letter from Jose (no last name given) requesting funding for
additional affordable housing programs.
Eric Sutherland discussed the general status and condition of the City’s budget and how it is
presented. He opposed the presentation of the budget in terms of correlating fund balances to
appropriations and opposed the funding of the Rocky Mountain Innosphere.
Ally (no last name given) discussed her experiences in the community regarding housing
instability.
Will Hickey discussed the Climate Action Plan and requested support for funding Sunday
Transfort service and FC Bikes.
Marsiella Armendariz requested funding support for affordable housing and childhood
education.
Sara Kammlade requested funding support for the Neighborhood Improvement and Community
Building Grant Fund and FC Walks. She discussed the lack of sidewalks in the Alta Vista area.
Deirdre Sullivan, Vida Sana Program, discussed the importance of affordable housing,
transportation and child care.
Mike Pupiales discussed the importance of funding for affordable housing and systemic changes
that affect the most marginalized populations. He requested funding support for Sunday
Transfort service and art and cultural programming.
Christine Disco requested funding support for Sunday Transfort service and expressed concern
regarding the lack of equity in the budget in terms of certain marginalized groups.
Mark Kinecker supported funding of affordable housing programs, Sunday Transfort service,
and FC Bikes.
Mike Truitt discussed the successes of energy efficiency programs and suggested funding small
grants for low income residents who have high energy costs.
Jeff Morrisette questioned the process of where the budget line is drawn across outcome areas.
He supported funding for Sunday Transfort service.
Mayor Troxell requested staff address the general budgeting process.
City Manager Atteberry stated individuals serving on the budget committees provide many
different perspectives during the budgeting process for the City.
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Mike Beckstead, Chief Financial Officer, stated revenue allocations for the budget involve a
macro-level forecast of overall revenue and an examination of which parts of the City
organization fall in each of the outcome areas. Funding is allocated based on how the
organization is aligned among the outcome areas and where the typical funding for each part of
the organization comes from. The Budget Lead Team has the ability to move funding as needed
to ensure the City's highest priorities are funded.
City Manager Atteberry noted next Tuesday's work session will involve a discussion regarding
the transportation outcome area.
Mayor Troxell thanked the citizens for their comments.
Councilmember Cunniff thanked those who spoke and noted the City must be very deliberate in
considering the addition of Sunday Transfort service. He requested an outline of the sorting of
outcomes by fund source and asked for clarification regarding the Innosphere debt write-off
discussed by Mr. Sutherland. Beckstead replied there is no $2.5 million write-off and stated he
would follow up with a memo.
Councilmember Overbeck thanked the citizens who spoke and noted sidewalks, affordable
housing, equity and inclusion, and energy efficiency were primary themes.
Councilmember Martinez requested information regarding affordable housing in the budget.
Beckstead replied there is a $250,000 offer in Neighborhood Livability, among others.
Councilmember Stephens asked if there is a land bank offer. Beckstead replied in the
affirmative; however, it is not in the recommended budget at this time.
Councilmember Martinez asked about the land bank policies. Jackie Kozak-Thiel, Chief
Sustainability Officer, noted the core budget includes federal and city funding in the affordable
housing fund which is overseen by the CDBG Commission. The land bank policy will be
discussed at the October 25th work session.
Mayor Troxell commended the work done by Ms. Sullivan regarding budget offers.
Councilmember Overbeck suggested highlighting the City's work with Dr. Clayton Herd
regarding displacement.
Councilmember Stephens thanked the citizens who spoke and agreed certain items need to be
reexamined.
Councilmember Martinez supported examining the possibility of Sunday Transfort service.
Mayor Troxell outlined the upcoming budget schedule.
RESULT: HEARING WAS HELD
CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
September 20, 2016
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adjourn to
6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, for consideration of proposed metropolitan district
service plans and such other business as may come before the Council.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4
SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT: Campana, Horak
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk