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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY August 21, 2018
City Council
STAFF
Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk
SUBJECT
Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the July 10 and July 17, 2018, Regular Council Meetings, the
July 10, 2018, Adjourned Council Meeting and the July 24, 2018, Special Council Meeting.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the July 10 and July 17, 2018, Regular Council
meetings, the July 10, 2018, Adjourned Council meeting, and the July 24, 2018 Special Council meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
1. July 3, 2018 (PDF)
2. July 10, 2018 (PDF)
3. July 17, 2018 (PDF)
4. July 24, 2018 (PDF)
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July 3, 2018
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council-Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
ABSENT: Overbeck
Staff Present: Atteberry, Daggett, Coldiron
• AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
City Manager Atteberry stated there were no changes to the published agenda.
• CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Peter Tippett, Tilted Halo Services, discussed his non-profit organization which leases homes and
rents subsidized rooms to provide affordable housing for community residents. He announced a
fundraiser on July 18 at Pour Brothers.
Teddy Cox thanked Councilmembers for their time, interest, and commitment to the city. She
discussed the benefits of the City’s Sign Code and Historic Preservation efforts and encouraged
Art in Public Places funding.
Kevin Cross, Fort Collins Sustainability Group, discussed the resolution presented to Council by
the Fort Collins Partners for Clean Energy (FCPE) that would establish a communitywide goal of
100% renewable electricity by 2030. He urged Council to direct staff to prepare a resolution using
the FCPE Resolution as a starting point. He discussed two studies suggesting the 2030 goal is
feasible; however, more study will be needed to determine the optimal path toward achieving that
goal.
• CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP
Mayor Troxell summarized the citizen comments.
Councilmember Martinez commended Mr. Tippett’s organization and encouraged Council to
attend the fundraiser event.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak requested staff address Mr. Cross’ comments. Deputy City Manager
Mihelich replied staff will be meeting with the Fort Collins Sustainability Group on Thursday to
address their concerns. Staff will examine their draft as a framework; however, staff is committed
to recommending a resolution that can be implemented rather than just be aspirational. Staff is
hoping to return in September with a recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak stated a resolution could include some of the assumptions that must be met
to attain the 2030 goal.
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• CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt and approve
all items on the Consent Agenda.
RESULT: CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
ABSENT: Overbeck
1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 078, 2018, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the
Capital Project Fund for the Poudre River Whitewater Park Project and Transferring
Appropriations from the Capital Project Fund to the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for
the Art in Public Places Program for the Poudre River Whitewater Park Project. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 19, 2018, appropriates $318,099 in
additional fundraising dollars secured for the Whitewater Park Project. The Whitewater Park Project
is scheduled to begin construction in summer 2018 and be completed in summer 2019.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 079, 2018, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Fund and the Transportation Fund and Authorizing the
Transfer of Appropriations from the Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Fund and the
Transportation Fund into the Capital Project Fund for the Suniga Road Improvements Project
and Transferring Appropriations from the Capital Project Fund to the Cultural Services and
Facilities Fund for the Art in Public Places Program. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 19, 2018, appropriates $1,477,370 of
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) Funds into the Capital Project Fund for the Suniga Road
Improvements Project. In addition, this item authorizes the transfer of $14,774, one percent of the
appropriated funds, from the Capital Project Fund to the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for Art
in Public Places. This project will construct Suniga Road to the City’s four-lane arterial roadway
standards between North College Avenue and Blondel Street, as identified on the City’s Master Street
Plan. Improvements include raised, protected bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, transit facilities, utility
infrastructure, roadway improvements, and landscaped medians and parkways. The project will
complement the existing section of Suniga Road, providing connectivity for surrounding developments
from North College Avenue to Redwood Street.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 080, 2018, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Parking
Fund for the Downtown Parking Sensor and Technology Project and Authorizing the Transfer
of Appropriations from the Parking Fund to the Cultural Services and Facilities for the Art in
Public Places Program. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 19, 2018, appropriates $359,917 of
additional funds from Parking Reserves into the capital project fund to complete the Downtown Parking
Sensor and Technology Project and appropriates 1% of the project funds to Art in Public Places. The
Project includes installing sensors and new payment technology in the three downtown parking
structures and in approximately 3000 on-street parking spaces and 3 parking lots. This Project will
allow Parking Services to collect occupancy and turnover rate data to improve management of
downtown parking.
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 081, 2018, Reappropriating Funds Previously Appropriated
in 2017 but not Expended and not Encumbered in 2017, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in
the General Fund and Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the General Fund for the Fort
Collins Police Services Combined Regional Information Systems Project. (Adopted)
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This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 19, 2018, appropriates funds to
purchase a public safety software solution for the Combined Regional Information Systems Project
(CRISP). CRISP is a regional partnership with other Larimer County public safety agencies and
provides a reliable public safety software solution that allows regional agencies to share police and
fire data, manage incidents and provide for redundancy and continuity of operations. The current
system is scheduled for replacement. The City of Loveland is joining CRISP and with the addition of
Loveland and other project changes, staff is also requesting an additional appropriation of $1.98 million
with the understanding that all but $288K will be reimbursed from both CRISP partner and member
agencies.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 082, 2018, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue From
Bloomberg Philanthropies in the Light and Power Fund for the Home Efficiency Loan
Program/On-Bill Financing Program. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 19, 2018, appropriates $100,000 in
grant revenues from Bloomberg Philanthropies, as part of the Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge, into the
Fort Collins Utilities Light and Power Enterprise fund to develop and capitalize the Utilities On-Bill
Financing program (OBF). The OBF provides utility bill serviced loans for energy efficiency capital
improvements, and the Bloomberg project within this program will focus on funding improvements to
advance efficiency in rental properties.
6. Items Relating to Amending City Code, Chapter 17 - Miscellaneous Offenses. (Adopted)
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 083, 2018, Amending Articles III, IV, VI, and VII of Chapter 17
of the Code of the City of Fort Collins Pertaining to Trespass, Theft, Littering, Criminal Mischief,
Resisting Arrest, Throwing of Missiles, and Disorderly Conduct.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 084, 2018, Amending Article VII of Chapter 17 of the Code of
the City of Fort Collins Pertaining to Staying on Medians.
C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 085, 2018, Amending Article VII of Chapter 17 of the Code of
the City of Fort Collins Pertaining to Panhandling.
Ordinance No. 083, 2018, amends certain Sections of Chapter 17 regarding trespass, theft, littering,
criminal mischief, resisting arrest, throwing of missiles, and disorderly conduct to be consistent with
state statutes. Ordinance No. 084, 2018, amends Section 17-122 to make that section more specific
to prohibit staying on medians in locations where safety issues arise given median width, traffic
volumes, and/or traffic speed. Ordinance No. 085, 2018, eliminates Section 17-127 in its entirety
pertaining to panhandling. These Ordinance were unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 19,
2018.
7. Items Relating to the Fire Protection Capital Expansion Fee. (Adopted)
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 086, 2018, Amending Section 7.5-30 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins Relating to the Adjustment of the Fire Protection Capital Expansion Fee.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 087, 2018, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves from the Fire
Protection Capital Expansion Fee Account Within the Capital Expansion Fee Fund to Reimburse
Building Permit Applicants for Overpayment of the Fire Protection Capital Expansion Fee.
The purpose of this item is to adjust the Fire Protection Capital Expansion Fee (Fire CEF) consistent
with correct calculations and to appropriate funds from the Fire CEF Account in the Capital Expansion
Fee Fund to reimburse fee payers for overpayments back to October 1, 2017. Consulting firm Duncan
Associates discovered there was a cell reference error in their formula used for the City’s 2017 Capital
Expansion Fee Study. This error caused the Fire CEF to be overstated by 19%. The City Council
approved 75% of the proposed fee increases in the City’s Capital Expansion Fees (CEFs), which went
into effect October 1, 2017. Due to the error in the Fire CEF calculation, the Fire CEF was set at 90%
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instead of 75% of the 2017 proposed fee level. The estimated total refund due to fee payers is
approximately $130,000.
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 088, 2018, Amending Section 2-31 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins Concerning Executive Sessions Pertaining to Telecommunication Facilities and
Services. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to update City Code consistent with the November 7, 2017 voter-approved
Charter amendment providing for telecommunication facilities and services (broadband) as part of the
City’s Electric Utility. The Charter amendment also authorized the Council and any board or
commission established under the Charter amendment to go into executive session to consider issues
of competition in providing telecommunication facilities and services. The proposed Ordinance
amends City Code Section 2-31 to permit executive sessions for such purposes.
9. Resolution 2018-068 Approving the 2018 Certification to the Larimer County Assessor
Pursuant to C.R.S. Section 31-25-807(3)(a)(IV)(B) for the Downtown Development Authority
Property Tax Increment. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to certify to the Larimer County Assessor the percentages of property tax
distributions that are to be allocated for the Downtown Development Authority by the Assessor as tax
increment from the 2018 property taxes payable in 2019 to the City and to all other affected taxing
entities.
• END CONSENT
• CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP
Councilmember Cunniff commented on Item No. 8, First Reading of Ordinance No. 088, 2018,
Amending Section 2-31 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins Concerning Executive Sessions
Pertaining to Telecommunication Facilities and Services, noting the ballot item allows Council to
be a governing body as part of this utility rather than delegating completely to an independent
board.
Councilmember Martinez requested a brief explanation of Item No. 4, Second Reading of
Ordinance No. 081, 2018, Reappropriating Funds Previously Appropriated in 2017 but not
Expended and not Encumbered in 2017, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the General Fund
and Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the General Fund for the Fort Collins Police
Services Combined Regional Information Systems Project; No. 5, Second Reading of Ordinance
No. 082, 2018, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue From Bloomberg Philanthropies in
the Light and Power Fund for the Home Efficiency Loan Program/On-Bill Financing Program;
and No. 6, Items Relating to Amending City Code, Chapter 17-Miscellaneous Offenses.
Carol Workman, Acting Director of Police Informational Services, stated the Combined Regional
Information Systems Project (CRISP) is a regional project that allows a variety of agencies to share
in a computer-aided dispatch records management system and jail system. The system allows
officers and fire units in the field to see incoming calls for service, as well as share resources and
back up one another. She noted the City of Loveland will be a new partner with CRISP.
Councilmember Martinez commended the CRISP effort as being a good example of regional
cooperation.
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Sean Carpenter, Economic Health Office, stated the Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge was a
$100,000 award received by the City as part of a national competition. Most of the award will be
used to capitalize an on-bill loan fund for cost-effective, energy-efficiency loans for low to
moderate income households.
Councilmember Summers asked how the information about the energy-efficiency loans can be
accessed. Carpenter replied staff is working to roll out the information to the public and trade
partners will also be informed. He stated a public announcement is expected in the next two weeks.
Joe Olson, Traffic Operations Director, stated Item No. 6 regulates standing on medians in the
interest of public safety. Locations where this would apply have been identified based on traffic
volumes, speeds, and median widths.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak commented on Item No. 1, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 078, 2018,
Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital Project Fund for the Poudre River
Whitewater Park Project and Transferring Appropriations from the Capital Project Fund to the
Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Art in Public Places Program for the Poudre River
Whitewater Park Project, and asked when citizens should expect to see construction begin.
Deputy City Manager Mihelich replied ground-breaking is expected at the end of August and the
construction is expected to last one year.
• STAFF REPORTS
FC Lean
City Manager Atteberry noted FC Lean is a specific investment made by Council in the City’s
continuous improvement efforts for the 2017-2018 budget.
Lawrence Pollack, Budget Director, stated FC Lean was meant to start a continuous improvement
program with two main goals: training and running projects. He noted the consulting budget has
been reduced as training materials were produced in house.
Kirsten Silveira, Budget Department, stated FC Lean attempts to take a structured approach to
problem solving across the City government. The 5-year goals for the program are to have 50%
of employees trained in Lean Basics, 50% of managers and supervisors trained in the Lean
Managers course, and 5% of employees trained in the Lean Leaders course, which is a 3-month
boot camp style course with an applied project.
City Manager Atteberry stated the FC Lean program speaks to the concept of vision clarity,
aligning resources, and building systems that support.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak questioned why it takes so long to train employees. Silveira replied she is
currently the sole trainer and the Lean Basics course is provided once a month and the Lean
Managers course every two months. Pollack stated the results of the project work are more
important than training.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak stated 50% of employees being trained over 5 years is not a very aggressive
program and questioned its importance if this is the case. City Manager Attebery replied the 5-
year goal is somewhat aspirational given other training needs in the organization.
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North College Railroad Project.
Brad Buckman, Special Projects Engineer, stated the City’s portion of funding the railroad crossing
on North College Avenue is $98,000. During the College Avenue closure, July 16-19, the railroad
crossing near Cherry will be replaced, the roadway will be milled and overlaid from Cherry to just
north of the Poudre River bridge, a dangerous cottonwood tree near the corner of Mulberry and
Mason will be removed, and signal work will be completed at the Cherry and College intersection.
Buckman detailed the public outreach and engagement efforts and detour routes.
Mayor Troxell asked about the truck bypass route. Joe Olson, Traffic Engineer, replied the goal
for through trucks is to keep them on I-25 up to Cheyenne; however, there is a chance some will
take Owl Canyon.
Councilmember Cunniff asked if signal timing will be adjusted in advance for the detour routes.
Olson replied in the affirmative but noted it is difficult to adjust perfectly to the volume.
Councilmember Cunniff asked if signage will be provided for affected businesses. Buckman
replied vehicle access will be open for those businesses and signage will indicate businesses are
open.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak asked how truck traffic on Shields, Taft Hill, and Overland will be
monitored. Olson replied Traffic Operations will monitor traffic and modify if necessary.
Councilmember Cunniff asked if there is an opportunity to partner with CDOT during the closure
to allow them to do some necessary construction. City Manager Atteberry replied staff will check
with CDOT.
Councilmember Cunniff asked if there are replacement plans for the cottonwood tree that is
planned to be removed. Buckman replied he would find out from the Forestry Department.
• COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Martinez reported on a tour of the County voting facility and thanked Matt
Robenault, Downtown Development Authority Director, for helping him with a citizen.
Councilmember Cunniff reported on the opening of the Off the Hook Arts summer program.
Mayor Troxell reported on the Colorado Capital Conference and the Colorado Municipal League
conference.
Councilmember Martinez reported on the Ann Azari lounge dedication.
Councilmember Stephens reported on the Colorado Municipal League conference and her
participation in a panel discussing the Climate Action Plan. She also reported on the National
League of Cities conference.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak reported on the public outreach event for the new park near the Streets
facility. He also reported on the Poudre Fire Authority Board meeting.
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Councilmember Summers reported on an Oakridge HOA meeting dealing with a water usage issue.
He commended the City staff for being available and concerned.
• DISCUSSION ITEMS
10. Items Relating to Consideration of the Century Wireless Telecommunications Facility Addition
of Permitted Use Request. (Ordinance No. 089, 2018, Adopted as Amended on First Reading)
A. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 089, 2018, Approving the Addition of Permitted
Use Associated with the Century Wireless Telecommunications Facility and Addition of Permitted
Use Project Development Plan #170017.
OR
B. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 090, 2018, Denying the Addition of Permitted
Use Associated with the Century Wireless Telecommunications Facility and Addition of Permitted
Use Project Development Plan #170017.
The purpose of this item is to decide whether to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the Century
Wireless Telecommunications Addition of Permitted Use request (APU) being made in conjunction
with PDP170017. The APU would allow the addition of wireless telecommunication facilities as a
permitted use on a parcel of land located in the Low Density Residential (RL) zone district. Wireless
telecommunication facilities are not a permitted use in the RL. PDP170017 proposes a 55-foot tall
wireless telecommunications facility disguised as a bell tower at 620 West Horsetooth Road.
Mayor Troxell discussed the Addition of a Permitted Use (APU) process.
City Attorney Daggett detailed Council’s role in this item and noted this is not an appeal of the
Planning and Zoning Board recommendation. Council will make the final determination regarding
the requested APU and, after that decision, the Planning and Zoning Board will hold a separate
public hearing and make a final decision on the project development plan.
Mayor Troxell outlined the time allotments for each segment of the hearing.
Clay Frickey, City Planner, stated the applicant is requesting to construct a 55-foot tall wireless
telecommunications facility, designed as a bell tower, at 620 West Horsetooth. The site is located
in the low-density residential district which does not allow wireless telecommunications facilities.
He discussed the APU process and stated the project must meet eight criteria in order to be
recommended for approval: the use must be appropriate in the zone district to which it is added,
the use conforms to the basic characteristics of the underlying zone district, the location, size, and
design of the use is compatible with other uses of nearby properties and the proposal minimizes
any negative impacts on those properties, the use must not create any more offensive noise,
vibration, dust, glare, or other nuisances, the use must not change the predominate character of the
surrounding area, the use must be compatible with the other listed permitted uses in the zone
district, two neighborhood meetings must occur, and the use shall not be a medical marijuana
business.
Frickey detailed the eight criteria and the ways in which this application meets them. The Planning
and Zoning Board recommended approval of this project, with the condition of lowering the bell
tower height to 45 feet.
Ken Bradtke, Atlas Tower Director of Operations, stated Atlas Tower owns, operates, and
maintains communications towers and facilities and leases space to carriers on those towers. He
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noted Atlas will attempt to co-locate another user on this tower after its approval. The
Telecommunications Act states the regulation of the placement and construction of
communications tower facilities by any local government shall not have the effect of prohibiting
the provision of personal wireless service. He discussed the coverage and capacity issues around
the proposed tower and stated no other suitable location in the area has been found and there is a
need for additional coverage for emergency reasons. Bradtke discussed the site selection process
and showed photo simulations and drawings of the bell tower structure. He noted the discrepancy
between the zoning drawings and photo simulations brought up during the Planning and Zoning
Board hearing has been corrected. Bradtke discussed the need for the 55-foot height, noting it is
necessary for the best coverage and co-location options. There is a negligible aesthetic difference
between a 45 and 55-foot tower from a pedestrian level and an ornamental bell tower could be
administratively approved at a height of 100 feet.
Mike Moses stated he lives about a half-mile from the proposed structure and has no cell signal at
his house. He encouraged Council to approve the tower at its full height.
Bradtke stated a 55-foot tower would limit the need for future towers in the area and provide the
best service.
Councilmember Martinez asked if Police Services officers are having trouble getting data in the
area. City Manager Atteberry replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Martinez asked how officers compensate for that issue. Tyler Marr, City
Manager’s Office, replied officers struggle to compensate for it and use other technology such as
radios instead of their laptops. Greg Yeager, Police Services Deputy Chief, stated the laptops
provide other functionality such as active maps and real time call data. Using a single radio
channel does cause some issues; however, he does not have any hard data regarding this affecting
response times.
Councilmember Cunniff noted the Planning and Zoning Board is recommending a 45-foot height
based on aesthetics and compatibility with the surrounding area. He asked if the applicant has an
estimate of how the coverage changes between a 45 and 55-foot tower. Bradtke replied they do
not have exact plots; however, Verizon said 55 feet was the height they needed prior to significant
degradation occurring.
Mayor Troxell noted Council must determine whether the requested telecommunications facility
on this specific parcel in the RL zone district meets the standards set by the Land Use Code.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to adopt Ordinance
No. 089, 2017, on First Reading.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak supported allowing the tower at its full height. He stated the Planning and
Zoning Board did not make the reason for its recommended height decrease abundantly clear. The
towers need to be strategically located in the community not only to provide service to citizens,
but to provide for their safety.
Councilmember Stephens stated she would support the motion as cell phone coverage in the area
is a large concern. She supported allowing the full height as that would broaden the tower’s use.
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Councilmember Martinez stated he would support the motion particularly given its impact on
community safety.
Councilmember Cunniff stated he does not have a specific opinion on the height; however, he
expressed concern about the bulk of the proposed structure. He stated he would support the motion
on First Reading but asked if the applicant could consider using different materials to decrease the
apparent bulk of the top of the tower prior to Second Reading.
Councilmember Summers supported allowing the tower at its full height.
Mayor Troxell supported allowing the tower at its full height and commended staff for their
comparative work.
City Attorney Daggett suggested eliminating the Ordinance language related to conditions. Mayor
Pro Tem Horak and Councilmember Stephens accepted that change as part of their motion.
The vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: Martinez, Troxell, Cunniff, Stephens, Summers and
Horak. Nays: none.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 089, 2018 ADOPTED ON AS AMENDED ON FIRST READING
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Kristin Stephens, District 4
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
ABSENT: Overbeck
(Secretary’s Note: The Council took a brief recess at this point in the meeting.)
11. Items Relating to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Regulations. (Adopted on First Reading)
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 091, 2018, Amending Articles 1, 2, 4, and 5 of the Land Use Code
Regarding Planned Unit Development Overlay Regulations.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 092, 2018, Making Policy Revisions to the Larimer County Urban
Area Street Standards.
The purpose of this item is to create an optional Planned Unit Development (PUD) process and
regulations within the Land Use Code applicable to parcels 50 acres or greater in size being developed
in multiple phases. Under the Ordinance, a PUD overlay designation would be applied to the City’s
zoning map at the time a PUD Master Plan is approved. The PUD Master Plan provides an overall
vision for the long-term development, including the project phasing, and the elements for which the
applicant has requested entitlement to long-term vested rights of the uses, densities, modifications to
land use design standards, and variances to engineering standards. Each development phase is
subject to the Project Development Plan (PDP) process.
Tom Leeson, Community Development and Neighborhood Services Director, stated this item
would add a Planned Unit Development (PUD) process to the Land Use Code. The language has
been written collaboratively with the City Attorney’s Office, outside counsel, the development
community, and the Planning and Zoning Board.
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Cameron Gloss, Planning Director, stated this item would be an optional process to the Land Use
Code which provides an applicant the opportunity to provide public benefit that would otherwise
not be achieved through the Land Use Code, in exchange for some flexibility with regard to the
use of land and design standards. Some of the public benefits include diversification of land use,
innovation and land development, higher energy and water efficiency, and compatibility with
surrounding neighborhoods.
Gloss stated the PUD process would typically be considered for larger projects developed in
multiple phases, perhaps over several years, where flexibility in land use is desired. The
underlying zoning would be retained, and an PUD Master Plan would become the governing
document. The overlay zone allows the applicant the vesting of rights for land use and intensity
and each phase of the development would go through a project development plan. The present
proposal is for a 50-acre minimum threshold, 24 of which exist within the city limits. Parcels of
640 acres or larger would be considered a legislative review and would come before Council for
consideration of a PUD Master Plan. Parcels of a lesser size would go through the Planning and
Zoning Board.
Gloss stated the public process allows input during at least two meetings for the Master Plan
process and at least one meeting for each project development plan.
Councilmember Cunniff expressed concern this process has been put through in a much quicker
fashion than would normally occur due to the imminence of the Montava development. Moving
so quickly with policy-related changes to benefit a specific project might create the impression the
City or Council are favorable toward that project.
Councilmember Cunniff asked why Ordinance No. 092, 2018 is needed and asked why the
language is not specific to the PUD. Brad Yatabe, Assistant City Attorney, replied the variance
procedure addressed in Ordinance No. 092, 2018 is part of the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards. The variance procedure, as written, addresses a couple specific processes; however, it
was not clear that the process related to the PUD would be included as part of that. A lot of the
flexibility built into the PUD process is to address potential variances to development standards
within and outside the Land Use Code. The PUD is set up to provide the overlay to allow for
future phasing and variances could be applied to a PDP or final plan.
Councilmember Cunniff asked why the word “significant” is omitted from the objectives in
Ordinance No. 091, 2018. Gloss replied that is something staff could consider changing prior to
Second Reading. He added the intent is these developments will be held to a higher standard.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt Ordinance
No. 091, 2018, on First Reading.
Councilmember Cunniff stated he would support the motion as it is better to restrict this to larger
parcels while evaluating the impact of the overall policy to the rest of the city. He expressed
concern about giving the impression this is serving only the development community. City
Manager Atteberry stated that has not been the intent at all and stated staff will attempt to better
communicate the objectives.
Councilmember Martinez disagreed this process seems rushed.
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Mayor Troxell stated he would support the motion adding there is evidence in the community the
PUD process works.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 091, 2018, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
ABSENT: Overbeck
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt Ordinance
No. 092, 2018, on First Reading.
Councilmember Cunniff requested additional information for the applicability of this beyond
PUDs prior to Second Reading.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 092, 2018, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
ABSENT: Overbeck
• OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to adjourn to 6:00
PM, Tuesday, July 10, 2018, for the purpose of considering an ordinance appropriating funds for
a utility billing system and such other business as may come before the Council.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Kristin Stephens, District 4
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Troxell, Cunniff, Horak
ABSENT: Overbeck
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 PM.
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City Clerk
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July 10, 2018
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council-Manager Form of Government
Adjourned Meeting – 6:00 PM
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Overbeck (Remote), Troxell, Horak
ABSENT: Cunniff
Staff present: Atteberry, Daggett, Coldiron
1. First Reading of Ordinance No. 093, 2018, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Light and
Power Fund, the Water Funds, the Wastewater Fund and the Storm Drainage Fund for the
Utilities Customer Information Billing System Project. (Adopted on First Reading)
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $6,297,001 to purchase a Customer Information System with
an Operational Support System (CIS/OSS) for electric, water, wastewater, stormwater and broadband
billing services, replacing the 18-year old billing system. The CIS/OSS is the billing system that will
collect revenues for utility and broadband services, serving as the accounting ledger for Utilities
revenue, which currently generates over $200 million in annual total revenue through an average of
80,000 monthly utility bills and service requests for residential and commercial customers.
The CIS/OSS will be the system interface customers rely on for accurate utility and broadband billing
that includes a robust customer self-service platform that will assist customers towards understanding
interval utility usage and costs in order to make energy and water conservation/efficiency investments.
Staff has completed the robust Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a comprehensive integrated
CIS/OSS solution and selected a vendor that will provide the solution with the following key technology
deliverables:
• delivering timely and accurate customer utility and broadband bills
• providing customer web-portal interfaces for utility and broadband services
• maintaining accurate customer contact information
• processing customer payments and service requests
• supporting exceptional customer service experience through on-line services
• increasing operational efficiency with advanced metering infrastructure
• providing enhanced rate, product, payment and service offerings
• automating Broadband service provisioning; and
• including mobile workforce management functionality to enhance field services
Mike Beckstead, Chief Financial Officer, stated this billing system and operating system would
cover all of the City’s utilities, including broadband. Staff is still in negotiations with the preferred
vendor, but this item would appropriate funds to meet the broadband timeline needs.
Lisa Rosintoski, Deputy Director of Utilities, discussed the cyber security, self-service capability,
state-of-the-art technology, and configurable bill formats of the operating system.
Beckstead stated both vendor finalists were brought in for two days to demonstrate how systems
provide functionality. Significant reference checking was completed with the preferred vendor.
The cost is $9.5 million for the implementation and transition team, $6.3 million of which is in
this appropriation.
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Rosintoski outlined the proposed timeline for the operating system rollout and its convergence
with the broadband rollout.
Councilmember Stephens asked if broadband customers will receive a separate bill or if all items
will be on one utility bill. Beckstead replied the intent is to have a single bill for all Fort Collins
utilities.
Mayor Troxell asked if there is a hardware component to this change. Dan Coldiron, Chief
Information Officer, replied this budget includes a full implementation of the hardware and
database infrastructure, including disaster recovery.
Councilmember Martinez asked if the preferred vendor is an American company. Beckstead
replied it is an American company; however, their development operations are in South America.
Fort Collins would be its first North American client.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak asked if these expenditures are in the capital plans for each utility.
Beckstead replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Martinez asked if the software is being designed outside of the United States.
Beckstead replied its development office is in Latin America, which is typical for software
companies. The agreement would be with a United States registered company.
Councilmember Martinez asked if the foreign status could provide legal difficulties. City Attorney
Daggett replied there are a lot of issues with these contracts related to responsible parties and
providing protections for the City in terms of subcontractors.
City Manager Atteberry noted the other final vendor is a non-United States company as well. He
stated there are safeguards in the contract and he could provide those under confidential cover.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak asked why the appropriation ordinance is being heard prior to signing a
contract. Beckstead replied the broadband timing necessitates having the billing system up and
running; therefore, the negotiations need to be complete and the contract needs to be signed by
July 27.
Councilmember Overbeck asked how long staff has been searching for vendors. Beckstead replied
the RFP for a vendor that could handle all five utilities was issued in February. Rosintoski replied
the City partnered with a vendor to look at the scope of available comprehensive solutions in 2016.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Overbeck, to adopt Ordinance
No. 093, 2018, on First Reading.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak stated he would support the item on First Reading but expressed concern
there was no additional information on the capital budgets. He asked whether the City would be
receiving some type of benefit for being the first customer in the United States.
City Manager Atteberry stated billing systems are often not seen by the public and this system will
bill $200 million annually; therefore, it is important for this system to be done properly.
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Councilmember Martinez stated he would support the motion cautiously given his concerns about
being the first United States customer and his questions about how to hold the company
accountable.
Mayor Troxell stated he would support the motion and discussed the importance of the successful
completion of the project.
Councilmember Stephens expressed the importance of making the bills easier to understand and
preemptively educating citizens on the new bill format.
RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 093, 2018, ADOPTED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Bob Overbeck, District 1
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Overbeck, Troxell, Horak
ABSENT: Cunniff
• OTHER BUSINESS
Councilmember Martinez commented on the Police Services report on issues with transient
residents. He stated more dynamic solutions need to be considered.
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:28 PM.
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July 17, 2018
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council-Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Overbeck, Cunniff, Horak
ABSENT: Troxell
Staff Present: Atteberry, Daggett, Coldiron
• AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
City Manager Atteberry stated there were no changes to the published agenda.
• CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Nick Cullen discussed his experience with domestic violence and subsequent mental health issues.
He encouraged people to participate in a longboarding awareness event September 1.
Jody Deschanes discussed the need for transparency in elections and encouraged Council to require
“paid for by” statements on election materials. She opposed increasing the independent
expenditure threshold to $1,000.
Matthew Fugate, Tilted Halo Services, thanked Councilmember Martinez for being the celebrity
bartender at their event at Pour Brothers. He discussed the organization’s goals of helping citizens
with temporary affordable housing.
Kathleen Schmidt discussed the importance of transparency in government and elections. She
expressed concern about increasing the independent expenditure threshold to $1,000 and about not
including independent expenditures in the “paid for by” disclaimer on future campaign
contributions.
Eric Sutherland discussed Item No. 3, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 088, 2018, Amending
Section 2-31 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins Concerning Executive Sessions Pertaining to
Telecommunication Facilities and Services, stating state law should prevail in this circumstance.
He expressed concern about the legality of the item.
Mila Thornton read comments from Marge Norskog related to her concerns about increasing the
independent expenditure threshold to $1,000 and removing “paid for by” requirements for
independent expenditures. She stated these changes should be more thoughtfully studied and
discussed prior to being considered by Council.
Lynn Thompson spoke on behalf of residents of Choice House, which is slated to close July 31.
Residents should not be kicked out of the house and 90-day treatment programs.
Benjamin Delgo, Choice House resident, stated residents need the stability of the house and mental
health programs.
Kathryn (no last name given), Choice House resident, stated residents need the stability of the
house and mental health programs.
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Janet Rossi, Represent Us Fort Collins, opposed increasing the independent expenditure threshold
to $1,000 and removing “paid for by” requirements for independent expenditures. She also
encouraged Council to provide assistance to Choice House residents.
Steve Raymer, Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship Pastor, stated the best way to prevent
homelessness is to keep people in their homes. He encouraged Council to put resources toward
assisting the Choice House residents.
Chris (no last name given) opposed increasing the independent expenditure threshold to $1,000.
• CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP
Mayor Pro Tem Horak summarized the citizen comments.
Councilmember Stephens stated she was made aware of the Choice House situation last night and
would like to receive input from staff on possible ways to assist.
Councilmember Martinez requested staff reach out to Kathryn regarding her need of a CPAP
machine.
Jackie Kozak-Thiel, Social Sustainability Director, stated staff is familiar with the facility but have
not been closely involved in the situation. Staff will mobilize available resources to assess the
situation.
Councilmember Cunniff requested Sustainability staff reach out to Mr. Cullen regarding his
efforts.
Councilmember Stephens thanked the speakers and noted the election topic will be discussed at
the work session. She also stated requirements for “paid for by” statements have not been removed
as they were not previously required.
Councilmember Overbeck discussed the resources available at Crossroads Safehouse.
• CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Horak noted Item Nos. 13, Items Relating to the East Gateway Annexation, and
14, First Reading of Ordinance No. 104, 2018, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort
Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the East Gateway
Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the
Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map, are Public Hearings.
A citizen withdrew Item No. 15, Resolution 2018-070 Approving a Process for Certain Boards
and Commissions to Conduct Joint Working Meetings, from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Overbeck, to adopt and
approve all items not withdrawn from 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, Summers, Overbeck, Cunniff, Horak
ABSENT: Troxell
1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the June 19, 2018, Regular Council Meeting.
(Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the June 19, 2018, Regular Council meeting.
2. Items Relating to the Fire Protection Capital Expansion Fee. (Adopted)
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 086, 2018, Amending Section 7.5-30 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins Relating to the Adjustment of the Fire Protection Capital Expansion Fee.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 087, 2018, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves from the Fire
Protection Capital Expansion Fee Account Within the Capital Expansion Fee Fund to Reimburse
Building Permit Applicants for Overpayment of the Fire Protection Capital Expansion Fee.
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 3, 2018, adjust the Fire Protection
Capital Expansion Fee (Fire CEF) to be consistent with correct calculations and appropriate funds
from the Fire CEF Account in the Capital Expansion Fee Fund to reimburse fee payers for
overpayments back to October 1, 2017. Consulting firm Duncan Associates discovered there was a
cell reference error in their formula used for the City’s 2017 Capital Expansion Fee Study. This error
caused the Fire CEF to be overstated by 19%. The City Council approved 75% of the proposed fee
increases in the City’s Capital Expansion Fees (CEFs), which went into effect October 1, 2017. Due
to the error in the Fire CEF calculation, the Fire CEF was set at 90% instead of 75% of the 2017
proposed fee level. The estimated total refund due to fee payers is approximately $130,000.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 088, 2018, Amending Section 2-31 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins Concerning Executive Sessions Pertaining to Telecommunication Facilities and
Services. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 3, 2018, amends City Code Section
2-31 to permit executive sessions to consider issues of competition in providing telecommunication
facilities and services. This update to City Code is consistent with the November 7, 2017 voter-
approved Charter amendment providing for telecommunication facilities and services (broadband) as
part of the City’s Electric Utility. The Charter amendment also authorized the Council and any board
or commission established under the Charter amendment to go into executive session for such
purposes.
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 089, 2018, Approving the Addition of Permitted Use
Associated with the Century Wireless Telecommunications Facility and Addition of Permitted
Use Project Development Plan #170017. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 3, 2018, approves the Century
Wireless Telecommunications Addition of Permitted Use request (APU) being made in conjunction
with PDP170017. The APU allows the addition of wireless telecommunication facilities as a permitted
use on a parcel of land located in the Low Density Residential (RL) zone district. Wireless
telecommunication facilities are not a permitted use in the RL. PDP170017 proposes a 55-foot tall
wireless telecommunications facility disguised as a bell tower at 620 West Horsetooth Road.
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5. Items Relating to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Regulations. (Adopted)
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 091, 2018, Amending Articles 1, 2, 4, and 5 of the Land Use
Code Regarding Planned Unit Development Overlay Regulations.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 092, 2018, Making Policy Revisions to the Larimer County
Urban Area Street Standards.
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 3, 2018, create an optional Planned
Unit Development (PUD) process and regulations within the Land Use Code applicable to parcels 50
acres or greater in size being developed in multiple phases. Under Ordinance No. 091, 2018, a PUD
overlay designation would be applied to the City’s zoning map at the time a PUD Master Plan is
approved. The PUD Master Plan provides an overall vision for the long-term development, including
the project phasing, and the elements for which the applicant has requested entitlement to long-term
vested rights of the uses, densities, modifications to land use design standards, and variances to
engineering standards. Each development phase is subject to the Project Development Plan (PDP)
process.
In response to Council discussion on First Reading, staff has reviewed the language describing the
purposes of the PUD Overlay process, and the word “significantly” has been added to more fully
capture the intent of the language regarding public benefits required. This change appears on page
14 of Ordinance No. 091, 2018. Additionally, the amendment to the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards in Ordinance No. 092, 2018, as applicable to the City of Fort Collins, was narrowed to allow
the consideration of variances related to applications for Planned Unit Development Overlays or
Project Development Plans and Final Plans within Planned Unit Development Overlays.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 093, 2018, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Light
and Power Fund, the Water Funds, the Wastewater Fund and the Storm Drainage Fund for the
Utilities Customer Information Billing System Project. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 10, 2018, appropriates $6,297,001 to
purchase a Customer Information System with an Operational Support System (CIS/OSS) for electric,
water, wastewater, stormwater and broadband billing services, replacing the 18-year old billing system.
The CIS/OSS is the billing system that will collect revenues for utility and broadband services, serving
as the accounting ledger for Utilities revenue, which currently generates over $200 million in annual
total revenue through an average of 80,000 monthly utility bills and service requests for residential and
commercial customers.
7. First Reading of Ordinance No. 094, 2018, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue From
the Colorado Water Conservation Board and Great Outdoors Colorado in the Natural Areas
Fund. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to appropriate two grants totaling $300,000 into the Natural Areas 2018
budget. The first grant of $200,000 was awarded by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
through its Watershed Restoration grant program, and the second is a $100,000 grant awarded by
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) through its Habitat Restoration grant program. The CWCB grant
was awarded to support two related initiatives focused on improving the health of the Poudre River
fish communities. Half the grant ($100,000) will fund the installation of a fish ladder on the Timnath
Reservoir Inlet Ditch diversion dam. The second half of the CWCB funds ($100,000) will enable a fish
movement monitoring study on the Poudre to better understand the efficacy of fish ladders. The GOCO
grant will support Poudre River and floodplain habitat restoration at Kingfisher Point Natural Area.
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8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 095, 2018, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the
General Fund and Transferring Funds from the Community Development and Neighborhood
Services Operating Budget to the Grant Budget for the Restorative Justice Program. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to appropriate grant revenue to fund Restorative Justice Services within
Community Development and Neighborhood Services (CDNS). A grant in the amount of $67,612 has
been received from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) Juvenile Diversion fund for the
continued operation of Restorative Justice Services, which includes the RESTORE program for
shoplifting offenses, and the Restorative Justice Conferencing Program (RJCP) and Reflect for all
other offenses. The grant period for is July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. This is the second year in a 3-
year cycle for the Juvenile Diversion grant.
9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 096, 2018, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Parking
Fund for the Replacement of a Parking Enforcement Patrol Vehicle and License Plate
Recognition System. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $80,000 from Parking Services Reserves to replace a parking
enforcement patrol vehicle and its license plate recognition system.
10. Items Relating to the City's Various Tax Provisions. (Adopted)
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 097, 2018, Amending Article II of Chapter 25 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins Concerning the City’s Tax Rebate Programs.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 098, 2018, Amending Article III of Chapter 25 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins Concerning the Imposition, Collection, and Enforcement of the City’s Sales and
Use Taxes.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 099, 2018, Amending Article IV of Chapter 25 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins Concerning the City’s Lodging Tax.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 100, 2018, Amending Article V of Chapter 25 of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins Concerning the City’s Telephone Occupation Tax.
The purpose of this item is to amend City Code sections in Chapter 25 to provide clarification for
definitions and the application of various sections of the Code, and to make clear the City may use a
third-party auditor or collections service for delinquent accounts.
11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 101, 2018, Amending Section 8-158 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins Pertaining to the City's Procurement of Services for an Annual Independent Audit
of the City's Financial Records. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to amend the City Code to accommodate the roles of the Council Finance
Committee and the City Council in procuring external audit services for the City. An important element
of auditor independence is that the selection of the external auditor is made by a governing body rather
than by the staff of the auditee. The proposed Code section would (1) allow the selection process of
an external audit services to take place at publicly held meetings and (2) define the maximum service
period of an incumbent auditor.
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 102, 2018, Amending Article IV, Division 2 of Chapter 23 of the
Code of the City of Fort Collins Regarding Real Property. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to amend various Sections of Article IV, Division 2 of Chapter 23 in City
Code as it pertains to real property. Article IV was reviewed to find areas where the language could
be improved and to make changes to these areas to streamline the process
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13. Items Relating to the East Gateway Annexation. (Adopted)
A. Resolution 2018-069 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the East
Gateway Annexation.
B. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 103, 2018, Annexing the Property Known as
the East Gateway Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
The purpose of this item is to annex 1.77 acres of land consisting of three properties into the City of
Fort Collins. The properties are located approximately ¼ mile northeast of the Interstate 25 and East
Mulberry Street interchange. The annexation will create the East Mulberry Enclave encompassing the
East Mulberry Corridor. The Initiating Resolution was adopted on June 5, 2018. A related item to zone
the annexed property is presented as the next item on this Agenda.
14. First Reading of Ordinance No. 104, 2018, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins
and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the East Gateway Annexation to
the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential
Neighborhood Sign District Map. (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 2018-034.
The purpose of this item is to zone the property included in the East Gateway Annexation into the
General Commercial (G-C), Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood (L-M-N), and Industrial (I) zone
districts.
15. Resolution 2018-071 Approving Fort Fund Grant Disbursements. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to approve Fort Fund grants from the Cultural Development and
Programming and Tourism Programming Accounts for the selected community and tourism events,
based upon the recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board.
• END CONSENT
• CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP
Mayor Pro Tem Horak discussed Item No. 6, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 093, 2018,
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Light and Power Fund, the Water Funds, the Wastewater
Fund and the Storm Drainage Fund for the Utilities Customer Information Billing System Project,
and stated he would like additional detail related to the variable cost. City Manager Atteberry
replied regular updates will be provided to the Finance Committee.
• STAFF REPORTS
Chad Crager, City Engineer, discussed the environmental impact statement created by Colorado
Department of Transportation for I-25 in 2011. He detailed the upcoming project to add a lane
from Highway 14 to the south; construction will begin in August and wrap up in 2021. Crager
discussed transportation-related ballot initiatives.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak noted a trail under the I-25 Poudre River bridge will connect Fort Collins
with Timnath by the end of 2021. Additionally, the Big Thompson bridge will also be brought to
its final design.
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Councilmember Cunniff asked if this presentation is available on the City’s website. Crager
replied that could be arranged.
Councilmember Cunniff encouraged staff to examine placing staff reports on the website.
• COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Cunniff reported on the Air Quality Advisory Board meeting. He suggested
Boards and Commissions be informed when Council discusses their recommendations.
Councilmember Overbeck reported the Poudre Heritage Alliance received a $4,000 grant from the
Fort Collins Rotary Club to support learning in the watershed program.
Councilmember Martinez reported on the Downtown Development Authority’s opening of the
new two-tiered bicycle racks in Old Town.
Councilmember Cunniff reported on the Finance Committee meeting during which the audit
findings were presented. He congratulated staff on the successful audit.
• DISCUSSION ITEMS
No Discussion Items Scheduled
• CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
16. Resolution 2018-070 Approving a Process for Certain Boards and Commissions to Conduct
Joint Working Meetings. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to outline a structure to allow multiple boards and commissions to work
cross-functionally on two (yet to be determined) projects to further Triple Bottom Line thinking across
boards and commissions.
Ginny Sawyer, City Manager’s Office, stated this item is a pilot study of allowing various boards
and commissions to hold joint meetings. She stated two Economic Advisory Boardmembers
presented this proposal to the Futures Committee in May, suggesting six boards and commissions
in the sustainability service area meet two times per year for an extended meeting to use a triple
bottom line analysis and work cross-functionally. The formation of a steering committee to help
develop the process was also discussed.
Ted Settle, Economic Advisory Commission Vice Chair, stated this entire project is about citizen
engagement and encouraged Council to recognize the role of the steering committee in the
Resolution.
Councilmember Overbeck requested information regarding citizen engagement. Sawyer replied
this Resolution is the first step in the process and it was written broadly so as to allow the process
to continue without further Council action. She stated staff fully realizes the importance of citizen
engagement in the process.
Councilmember Overbeck asked about the planned timeframe of the pilot. Sawyer replied the plan
is to conduct at least two meetings in the next year before returning to Council with feedback.
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Councilmember Cunniff stated the Air Quality Advisory Board was concerned about the staff-
driven language in the Resolution. Sawyer replied staff is hoping to find relevant topics based on
Council’s 6-month calendar and propose those topics to the boards. She stated Council could also
suggest topics.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak asked Mr. Settle if he supports this item. Mr. Settle replied in the
affirmative but stated it was an omission to not identify the role of the steering committee in the
Resolution, given this is a citizen engagement effort.
Councilmember Overbeck made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt
Resolution 2018-070.
Councilmember Overbeck stated he would support the motion.
Councilmember Stephens commented on the presentation received by the Futures Committee and
stated she would support the motion.
Councilmember Summers stated this effort came about as a result of citizen engagement.
RESULT: RESOLUTION 2018-070 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Overbeck, District 1
SECONDER: Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Overbeck, Cunniff, Horak
ABSENT: Troxell
• OTHER BUSINESS
Councilmember Overbeck made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to cancel the
August 7, 2018 Regular Council meeting as permitted under Section 2-28 of the City Code so that
Councilmembers may participate in Neighborhood Night Out events.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Overbeck, District 1
SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Overbeck, Cunniff, Horak
ABSENT: Troxell
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:51 PM.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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July 24, 2018
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council-Manager Form of Government
Special Meeting – 6:00 PM
• ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Overbeck (Remote), Troxell, Horak
ABSENT: Cunniff
Staff present: Atteberry, Daggett, Coldiron
• DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Consideration of Motion for Executive Session. (Adopted)
This meeting was called for this date and time to allow the Council to consider adjourning into
Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police.
Mayor Pro Tem Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Overbeck, to go into executive session
for the purpose of meeting with the City Attorney and City management staff to consider and discuss
strategy matters related to the negotiations with the Fort Collins Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3, as
permitted under Section 2-31(a)(1)(d) of City Code and Colorado Revised Statute Section 24-6-402(4)(e).
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gerry Horak, District 6
SECONDER: Bob Overbeck, District 1
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Summers, Overbeck, Troxell, Horak
ABSENT: Cunniff
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk