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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 04/21/2020 - CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THEAgenda Item 1 Item # 1 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY April 21, 2020 City Council STAFF Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk SUBJECT Consideration and Approval of the Minutes From the March 31, 2020, City Council Adjourned Meeting. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the March 31, 2020, adjourned Council meeting. ATTACHMENTS 1. March 31, 2020 (PDF) City of Fort Collins Page 438 March 31, 2020 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council-Manager Form of Government Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM • ROLL CALL (Due to COVID-19 crisis and state and local orders to stay at home and not gather, all Councilmembers and staff attended the meeting remotely, via teleconference.) PRESENT: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff Staff Present: Atteberry, Daggett, Coldiron • AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER City Manager Atteberry reiterated that pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 054, 2020, he and the Mayor have determined that remote participation by Councilmembers is required as meeting in person would not be prudent due to current COVID-19 concerns, public health agency recommendations, and stay-at-home orders. He stated Council will be considering a motion to postpone Item Nos. 5 and 7-13 to the April 7 agenda, and a motion to postpone Item Nos. 1-4, 6, 16, and 17 to the April 21 agenda. He also recommended withdrawing Item Nos. 14, Resolution 2020-032 Approving Emergency Rules and Regulations Enacted by the City Manager Pursuant to the Local Covid-19 Emergency Between March 17 and March 25 30, 2020, and 15, Resolution 2020-033 Establishing City Council's Intent that Appropriate Members of Congress and the Colorado General Assembly be Advised of the City's Interests in Pending and Prospective COVID-19 Related Legislation, from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration and stated both executive sessions on the agenda will be rescheduled. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorgol, to postpone Item Nos. 5 and 7-13 be postponed to the April 7, 2020 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens supported postponement of the items to a later date when public comment can be better integrated. RESULT: ITEMS NOS. 5 AND 7-13 POSTPONED TO APRIL 7, 2020, ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Emily Gorgol, District 6 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to postpone Item Nos. 1-4, 6, 16 and 17 be postponed to the April 21, 2020 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens supported postponement of the items so as to ensure public comments are adequately captured. March 31, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 439 RESULT: ITEMS NOS. 1-4, 6, 16, AND 17 POSTPONED TO APRIL 21, 2020, ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff • PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment was done remotely, via teleconference only) Cheryl Distaso expressed gratitude for the leadership provided by Council and discussed a petition being circulated by the Homeless Coalition calling for temporary quarantine housing, not just shelters, for people experiencing homelessness, a sensible plan for moving people into quarantine that takes into account the shortage of testing capabilities, and an immediate end to the camping ban enforcement. Lynn Thompson, Fort Collins Homeless Coalition, thanked Beth Sowder for her hard work and ability to be gracious. She commended the decision to open the Atzlan Center as a shelter and encouraged the City to provide temporary housing as quickly as possible for those experiencing homelessness. • PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP Mayor Troxell thanked the speakers and requested staff input regarding the issues discussed. City Manager Atteberry replied Beth Sowder will be providing a staff report on the issue shortly. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens thanked the speakers and noted the City is working on ways to address these concerns, including the opening of the Atzlan Center. Councilmember Cunniff asked if Sowder's comments will address an end to camping ban enforcement. City Manager Atteberry replied staff members will adapt their comments to include that topic. • CONSENT CALENDAR (Secretary's Note: All items on the Consent Agenda were postponed to alternative dates per previous motions.) 1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 027, 2020, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Soldier Canyon Pump Station Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. (Postponed to April 21, 2020) 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 2019-064. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 4, 2020, zones the property included in the annexation known as the Soldier Canyon Pump Station Annexation. Soldier Canyon Pump Station Annexation, owned by the Platte River Power Authority, is located adjacent to the City of Fort Collins Water Treatment Facility at 4316 Laporte Avenue and is 0.702 acres in March 31, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 440 size. The proposed zoning for this annexation is Residential Foothills (R-F). The surrounding uses include the existing City Water Treatment Plant to the north, south and west, and Colorado State University Solar Farm to the east. The abutting City limits to the north, south and west are zoned Residential Foothills (R-F). Staff also recommends placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. 2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 029, 2020, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Timberline- International Annexation No. 1 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. (Postponed to April 21, 2020) 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 2019-064. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 4, 2020, zones the property included in the first of three sequential annexations, known as the Timberline-International Annexation No.1. Timberline-International Annexation No. 1 is located northeast of the North Timberline Road and International Boulevard intersection. The proposed zoning for this annexation is Industrial (I). The surrounding properties are existing industrial land uses currently zoned I- Industrial Zoning District (in Larimer County) to the north, south and west. The abutting City limit to the east is zoned Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N) and consists of North Timberline Road right-of-way. Staff also recommends placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. 3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 031, 2020, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Timberline- International Annexation No. 2 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. (Postponed to April 21, 2020) 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 2019-064. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 4, 2020, zones the property included in the second of three sequential annexations, known as the Timberline-International Annexation No. 2. Timberline-International Annexation No. 2 is located northeast of the North Timberline Road and International Boulevard intersection. The proposed zoning for this annexation is Industrial (I). The surrounding properties are existing industrial land uses currently zoned I- Industrial Zoning District (in Larimer County) to the north, south and west. The abutting City limit to the east is zoned Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N) and consists of North Timberline Road right-of-way. Staff also recommends placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. 4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 033, 2020, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Timberline- International Annexation No. 3 to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. (Postponed to April 21, 2020) 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 2019-064. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 4, 2020, zones the property included in the third of three sequential annexations, known as the Timberline-International March 31, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 441 Annexation No.3. Timberline-International Annexation No. 3 is located northeast of the North Timberline Road and International Boulevard intersection. The proposed zoning for this annexation is Industrial (I). The surrounding properties are existing industrial land uses currently zoned I- Industrial Zoning District (in Larimer County) to the north, south and west. The abutting City limit to the east is zoned Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N) and consists of North Timberline Road right-of-way. Staff also recommends placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District. 5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 041, 2020, Appropriating Unanticipated Black and Gray Market Marijuana Grant Revenue in the General Fund for Police Services. (Postponed to April 7, 2020) This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 3, 2020, appropriates unanticipated grant revenue in the amount of $345,227 from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs in the General Fund to support investigation and prosecution of black-market marijuana activity. 6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 042, 2020, Reappropriating Funds Previously Appropriated in 2019 But Not Expended or Not Encumbered in 2019. (Postponed to April 21, 2020) This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 3, 2020, reappropriates monies in 2020 that were previously authorized by City Council for expenditures in 2019 for various purposes. The authorized expenditures were not spent or could not be encumbered in 2019 because: • there was not sufficient time to complete bidding in 2019 and, therefore, there was no known vendor or binding contract as required to expend or encumber the monies, • the project for which the dollars were originally appropriated by Council could not be completed during 2019 and reappropriation of those dollars is necessary for completion of the project in 2020, or • the funds appropriated to be spent in 2019 to carry on some of the programs, services, and facility improvements were not spent or encumbered in 2019 for other reasons but continue to be needed for the same purposes in 2020. In the above circumstances, the unexpended and/or unencumbered monies lapsed into individual fund balances at the end of 2019 and reflect no change in Council policies. 7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 043, 2020, Adopting Revisions to the Master Street Plan. (Postponed to April 7, 2020) This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 3, 2020, amends the Master Street Plan. The Master Street Plan (MSP) map serves as the official source for identification of street alignments and classifications for the City. The map shows both existing and future street locations. Updates to the map are done either through a request from a developer proposal or City initiated, based on changing plans, functions or information. The requests are City-initiated, and include amendments to the street system, add potential roundabout locations to the map, and update the potential railroad grade-separated crossing locations. These requested changes are in addition to the changes approved on January 14, 2020, for Montava. 8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 045, 2020, Appropriating Unanticipated Philanthropic Revenue from New Belgium Brewing in the General Fund and Transferring it to the Capital Projects Fund for the Poudre River Reach 4 Feasibility Study. (Postponed to April 7, 2020) The purpose of this item is to appropriate $10,000 in philanthropic revenue in the General Fund for transfer to the Capital Projects Fund for the Reach 4 Feasibility Study by Park Planning & Development. The intent of the charitable gift, secured and facilitated by City Give, is designated by the donor, New Belgium Brewing, in support of the Reach 4 Feasibility Study. March 31, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 442 The Reach 4 efforts focus on the feasibility of completing the improvements as called out in the Poudre River Downtown Master Plan. The Plan includes a conceptual site plan and cost estimate for Reach 4, located between the Whitewater Park and Linden Street. Reach 4 is particularly sensitive, as it is a former Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) site. The study will help determine if/how the concept site plan and cost estimate provided in the Master Plan should be adjusted, based on a more robust analysis of the site conditions and preferred outcomes. These efforts will help inform a design and construction offer in the upcoming BFO process. 9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 046, 2020, Appropriating Unanticipated Philanthropic Revenue from Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado in the General Fund and Transferring it to the Capital Projects Fund for the Veterans Plaza Improvement Project. (Postponed to April 7, 2020) The purpose of this item is to appropriate $10,752 in philanthropic revenue in the General Fund for transfer to the Capital Projects Fund to be used for improvements at the Veterans Plaza in Spring Canyon Community Park. The charitable gift, facilitated by City Give, was made by Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado. The charitable funding will underwrite the costs of improvements to construct a new sidewalk from the parking area to Veterans Plaza and provide other site improvements. 10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 051, 2020, Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Located Adjacent to the Utilities Service Center at 700 Wood Street. (Postponed to April 7, 2020) The purpose of this item is to authorize the sale of City-owned real property located at approximately 525 North Whitcomb Street, adjacent to the City’s Utilities Services Center located at 700 Wood Street. The property is a small offsetting portion of the Utility Service Center development and consists of 1,680 square feet. The buyers are the owners of real property at 525 North Whitcomb Street. The sale price is $6,720 and the proceeds will be placed in the Light and Power Fund. 11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 052, 2020, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Permanent Sanitary Sewer Line Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement on Soaring Vista Natural Area to South Fort Collins Sanitation District. (Postponed to April 7, 2020) The purpose of this item is to authorize the conveyance of a permanent sanitary sewer line easement and a temporary construction easement to South Fort Collins Sanitation District (SFCSD) on behalf of Interstate Land Holdings, LLC (ILH) on Soaring Vista Natural Area. The proposed easement area aligns with an existing sewer line easement held by South Fort Collins Sanitation District on the west side of the natural area. 12. Resolution 2020-026 Authorizing an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer County, Colorado for the Larimer County Conservation Corps Energy and Water Program. (Postponed to April 7, 2020) The purpose of this item is to seek City Council approval of an amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County for funding of the Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) Water and Energy Program. The City of Fort Collins Utilities has partnered with the LCCC since 2010 with tremendous success. LCCC crews have supported local resource conservation by providing home efficiency assessments to customers of Fort Collins Utilities and Loveland Water and Power. By the end of the 2019 spring season, LCCC crews assessed over 3,500 homes in Fort Collins and enabled these customers to save on their utility bills. Due to its success, the Program is now part of Utilities Affordability Portfolio and provides a mechanism for low to moderate income customers to control home energy use and costs. March 31, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 443 13. Resolution 2020-031 Finding Substantial Compliance and Initiating Annexation Proceedings for the One Twenty Eight Racquette Drive Annexation. (Postponed indefinitely) This is a 100% voluntary annexation. The property contained within the annexation area is approximately 35,000 square feet and abuts the Fort Collins Airpark, 365 feet west of the Dry Creek subdivision. The proposed zoning for this annexation is Industrial (I). On January 21, 2020, Council adopted Resolution 2020-010 initiating annexation proceedings for the One Twenty Eight Racquette Drive Annexation and scheduling a hearing date of March 17, 2020 for the proposed annexation. Due to current events around COVID-19 City Council was not able to assemble a quorum to hold the scheduled public hearing on March 17, 2020. As a result, the statutory timing requirement that an annexation hearing must occur within 60 days after the effective date of the initiating resolution was not met. This new Resolution will reinitiate annexation proceedings for One Twenty Eight Racquette Drive. The proposed Resolution makes a finding that the annexation petition substantially complies with the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, determines that a hearing should be established regarding the annexation, and directs notice be given of the hearing. The hearing will be held at the time of First Reading of the annexation and zoning ordinances, and notice will be published and distributed as required by State law. It should be noted that though this annexation does comply with state statute, the property currently contains a land use that has not been established/permitted within Larimer County. The City of Fort Collins Land Use Code requires the property owner or representative thereof to submit a development application within 60 days of the effective date of the annexation in order to legally establish the land use in the City of Fort Collins. • END CONSENT • STAFF REPORTS A. Staff Report: COVID-19 Update. (staff: Jim Byrne) Jim Byrne, Director of Emergency Preparedness and Security, discussed the biggest changes regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in the past week, including the stay-at-home orders issued by both the state and county, and the state's disaster declaration which will trigger some eligibility for funding for jurisdictions across the state. He discussed exceptions to the stay-at-home order which include all government services but noted the City organization remains committed to practicing proper social distancing. He stated this disaster is different in that it is being dealt with as it is occurring while normal business is still occurring, and recovery efforts are simultaneously being considered. Jeff Swoboda, Police Chief, stated Police Services is still operating normally; however, there are additional questions being asked by phone personnel and officers are responding somewhat differently to calls. He outlined a new online reporting method and noted officers are not enforcing the stay-at-home order but are using educational methods to address obvious large gatherings. He highlighted one troubling incident of an officer impersonation at Harmony and Timberline. Beth Sowder, Director of Social Sustainability, discussed the use of the Northside Atzlan Center as a shelter for anyone during the day and evening and overnight for men. The women's overnight shelter remains at the Fort Collins Rescue Mission and Community of Christ, operated March 31, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 444 by Catholic Charities. She discussed the partnering agencies and health screening protocols and noted the County will be opening the Ranch facility with ten beds to start. Sowder stated the City has been working with the County to identify some options for temporary housing and noted the existing housing placement system is still placing people into housing. SeonAh Kendall, Senior Economic Manager, stated her office has opted to address two focus areas: recovery and immediate responses for businesses. Work is being done with Colorado State University and the City of Loveland to determine the extent of the economic impact and she discussed the Fort Collins Relief and Recovery Fund which should be rolled out soon. She encouraged small business owners to utilize the City's webpage for resources and announced two business town hall virtual meetings on April 6 and 9. City Manager Atteberry discussed the importance of utilities services and noted they are performing flawlessly. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens thanked the staff for their hard work and commended the efforts around providing housing for homeless individuals. She encouraged quicker translation of emergency information into Spanish and encouraged citizens to be vigilant around possible scams related to stimulus checks and other items. She requested staff provide information as to where citizens can find information about filling food needs or rent assistance. Byrne replied all necessary information has been translated to Spanish at this point and encouraged citizens looking for information to start with the City's webpage. Jackie Kozak-Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer, stated the City is working with the United Way of Larimer County to provide coordinated responses in a bilingual fashion. Additionally, Poudre School District is providing robo-calls to Spanish and Arabic speaking families to provide information. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens requested information regarding providing support to community members with disabilities or health issues that would prevent them from going out. Kozak-Thiel replied the Adopt a Neighbor program is available for residents to help others. Councilmember Gutowsky commended the work of City employees and thanked Chief Swoboda for clarifying the role of Police Services at this time. She requested additional information on the small business town hall meetings and how seniors, particularly in apartment buildings, are being aided. City Manager Atteberry replied he is of the understanding that Adopt a Neighbor volunteers have been hanging door hangers in various facilities, but he would confirm in a follow-up. Councilmember Gorgol thanked City staff for their work and encouraged a diversification of how messaging is provided. She noted the United Way may not be a trusted source for all community members. She requested information as to how businesses should be reported if they are unnecessarily open and asked about possibly using hotel rooms for individuals needing to quarantine. Sowder replied there have been efforts at working with hotels and motels; however, there have been no respondents who wish to lease rooms to individuals experiencing homelessness whether symptomatic or not. She stated there may be other ways to get long-term room leases with some of the state disaster funding. March 31, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 445 Councilmember Gorgol asked if there is a plan for individual citizen recovery as well as small business recovery. Kozak-Thiel replied staff is taking a triple bottom line approach to planning for recovery while still ensuring existing critical needs are being met. Regarding reporting open businesses, Chief Swoboda replied Police Services is working with the Department of Health and the Emergency Operations Center to coordinate responses. Kendall provided details on the small business town hall meetings and stated staff is working on communicating information about the dates and times. Councilmember Summers stated Serve 6.8 has been making daily deliveries to disabled individuals and seniors. Mayor Troxell requested additional information regarding the Adopt a Neighbor program. City Manager Atteberry replied every application for assistance has been matched with someone to provide it through the program. • COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Mayor Troxell commented on his self-quarantine and assured citizens the City organization is doing everything possible to be diligent, reliable, and responsive while keeping the community safe. The City is working closely with its partners to address the needs of the most vulnerable populations, particularly around food insecurity, language access, and homelessness services. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens commended City staff and volunteers, citing the importance of physical distancing without losing touch with neighbors, friends, and loved ones. She encouraged citizens to seek mental health services as needed and commended community spirit. • CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL-PULLED CONSENT ITEMS 14. Resolution 2020-032 Approving Emergency Rules and Regulations Enacted by the City Manager Pursuant to the Local Covid-19 Emergency Between March 17 and March 25, 2020. (Adopted as Amended) The purpose of this item is to approve emergency rules and regulations enacted by the City Manager between March 17 and March 25, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Section 2- 671(a)(6)(a) of the City Code provides that the emergency rules and regulations must be confirmed at the earliest practical time by the City Council. This Resolution seeks Council’s approval and ratification of the emergency measures. City Manager Atteberry stated the purpose of this item is to approve emergency rules and regulations that he enacted between March 17 and March 30, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Five measures were put in place: an emergency regulation authorizing purchases pursuant to the City Code, an emergency regulation suspending certain legal requirements to allow operation of a day shelter, homeless shelter, and or seasonal or overflow shelter at the Northside Atzlan Community Center, an emergency regulation suspending fares for all Transfort bus services within the city, including Flex, MAX, and all Dial-a-Ride services, an emergency regulation suspending the operation of the requirements of City Code Chapter 26 related to disconnecting of City non-telecommunications utilities services because of late payment, and an amended emergency regulation suspending the prohibition of occupying recreational vehicles on private property. March 31, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 446 City Attorney Daggett noted there was an updated version of this Resolution posted on the website yesterday. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens stated she has received questions about how to physically distance on busses and why they are continuing to run if people are to stay home. She noted there are essential workers who may use transit and many citizens are dependent upon bus service as their only means of transportation. City Manager Atteberry stated Transfort has taken physical distancing very seriously and is asking people to enter buses from the back entrance. He stated buses are getting deep cleaned daily. Mayor Troxell requested information as to closures of parks and golf courses. City Manager Atteberry replied all City cultural and recreational facilities were closed early on. At this point, parks, trails, and natural areas are open. Golf courses were kept open for golf and other users for several days but have been shut to golfers as there were challenges from the perspective of errant golf balls affecting individuals using golf courses to walk. He requested any walkers using golf course facilities be respectful of greens and pick up dog waste. Additionally, he stated all playgrounds in community parks, some in neighborhood parks, and the Edora skate park will be gated off. John Stokes, Community Services Deputy Director, concurred with City Manager Atteberry on closures but noted all skate parks are closed. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Summers, to adopt Resolution 2020-032, as amended. Councilmember Cunniff commended the work of City staff on keeping the community safe while still providing essential services. RESULT: RESOLUTION 2020-032 ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Ken Summers, District 3 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff 15. Resolution 2020-033 Establishing City Council's Intent that Appropriate Members of Congress and the Colorado General Assembly be Advised of the City's Interests in Pending and Prospective COVID-19 Related Legislation. (Adopted) The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has resulted in the federal government packaging massive pieces of legislation together in short periods of time to try and provide resources to assist in dealing with the crisis and in helping with recovery. After introduction, these bills have been voted upon within a few days, sometimes that same day. Many of the City’s federal partners, such as the National League of Cities, Colorado Municipal League, or the International City/County Management Association have alerted the City to issues within these bills that either leave cities out of funding pots, result in unfunded mandates to the City, or in some cases, restrict our ability to access funding because of our population size. The 2020 Legislative Policy Agenda, while covering topics such as resiliency, local control, and unfunded mandates, does not specifically address the bills, funding sources, or emergency management nature of this problem. Therefore, staff is requesting approval of this resolution, which will allow staff to quickly alert Colorado’s Congressional delegation to issues that have economic consequences to Fort Collins related to COVID-19. While the third economic package, expected to March 31, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 447 pass the same week as of this writing, is currently being communicated as the last, this resolution would still allow staff to quickly chime into processes that affect any additional packages that may be introduced, cleanup legislation, budget discussions related to this, or regulatory processes. Staff anticipates that when the state legislature reconvenes, they too may take up legislation related to COVID-19. The resolution is also written to include advocacy at the state level for similar topics. Amber Lane stated it is difficult using this technology to follow along with the meeting. She expressed concern about native communities and marginalized populations. She also expressed concern about going back to business as usual. Mayor Troxell stated emergency rules are temporary within the extent of the emergency period and it is not likely to be business as usual. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens stated she spoke to Congressman Joe Neguse today regarding federal funding going directly to cities and counties and he assured her that would be kept in mind for future stimulus packages. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Resolution 2020-033. Mayor Troxell thanked Mayor Pro Tem Stephens for her work on this topic. RESULT: RESOLUTION 2020-033 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff • DISCUSSION ITEMS 16. Resolution 2020-029 Accepting and Adopting Ethics Opinion No. 2020-01 of the Ethics Review Board Finding No Violation of State or Local Ethics Provisions by Councilmember Ken Summers. (Postponed to April 21, 2020) The purpose of this item is consideration of the opinion of the Ethics Review Board to Council for its consideration and possible approval. (Secretary's Note: Per the motion earlier in the meeting, consideration of this item was postponed to April 21, 2020.) 17. Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 138, 2019, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins by Changing the Zoning Classification for that Certain Property Known as the Hughes Stadium Site Rezoning and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map. (Postponed to April 21, 2020) This Ordinance, adopted on First Reading on November 5, 2019, by a vote of 4-3 (Nays: Cunniff, Gutowsky, Pignataro), rezones 164.55 acres located on the west side of Overland Trail and north of CR32, with one condition, and to place the property into the Residential Sign District. City Council initiated the rezoning on July 16, 2019 and directed City staff to prepare a rezoning application and make a recommendation regarding the appropriate zoning. The site is currently zoned Transition (T) and staff recommends placement into the Residential Foothills (RF) and Low-Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) zone districts. A recommended condition of the rezone requires that future development in the portion zoned Residential Foothills district meet the requirements of a Cluster Plan pursuant to Land Use Code Section 4.3(E)(2). The request places the property into the Residential Sign District. The Planning and Zoning Board on a 4-2 vote recommended that City March 31, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 448 Council not adopt the staff proposed zoning and instead zone the property entirely Residential Foothills. (Secretary's Note: Per the motion earlier in the meeting, consideration of this item was postponed to April 21, 2020.) • OTHER BUSINESS A. Consideration of a motion to adjourn into executive session related to broadband issues. RESULT: WITHDRAWN B. Consideration of a motion to adjourn into executive session relating environmental issues at the landfill. RESULT: WITHDRAWN • ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:13 PM. ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ City Clerk