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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/19/2020 - CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THEAgenda Item 1 Item # 1 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY May 19, 2020 City Council STAFF Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk SUBJECT Consideration and Approval of the Minutes from the April 21, 2020 Regular Council Meeting and the April 28, 2020 Adjourned Council Meeting. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the April 21, 2020, Regular Council meeting and the April 28, 2020, Adjourned Council meeting. ATTACHMENTS 1. April 21, 2020 (PDF) 2. April 28, 2020 (PDF) City of Fort Collins Page 471 April 21, 2020 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council-Manager Form of Government Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM (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.) • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff Staff present: Atteberry, Daggett, Coldiron • AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER Mayor Troxell outlined the remote meeting participation options and directions. City Manager Atteberry stated there is an updated version of Resolution 2020-038 for Item No. 19, Resolution 2020-038 Approving Emergency Rules and Regulations Enacted by the City Manager Pursuant to the Local COVID-19 Emergency Between April 6 and April 1617, 2020. He also noted the motion to adjourn the Council meeting to conduct the Electric Utility Enterprise Board meeting was moved to the first item under Other Business. • PUBLIC COMMENT Kevin Cross, Fort Collins Sustainability Group, discussed Item No. 15, First Reading of Ordinance No. 062, 2020, Appropriating an Unanticipated Charitable Donation to the City from Broadcom, Inc. to be Used for COVID-19 Relief. His group would like to ensure Council is not influenced by the donation when it considers whether or not to hold Broadcom fully accountable for its F-gas emissions the next time Council is able to meet in person. He discussed the greenhouse gas emissions produced by Broadcom and its social cost, which is the monetary value of the damage to society resulting from climate change. Ted Walkup, Poudre Canyon Group of the Sierra Club, expressed support for the City's Climate Action Plan and its efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. A thorough reporting of all emissions is necessary for the credibility of the Plan and the City. He discussed the F-gas emissions from Broadcom stating those emissions account for 8-9% of Fort Collins' greenhouse gas emissions and they have heretofore not been included in the city's inventory of greenhouse gases. Nancy York questioned whether the City monitors evictions and foreclosures that are resulting from the current economic situation due to COVID-19. She expressed concern about the effect of air pollution on adjoining neighborhoods that will result from the Vine and Lemay overpass. There may be a better use of the funds slated for the project at this point. Eric Sutherland discussed the recent report on the status of Connexion broadband, stating it was misleading. Caroline Steinbricher discussed the need for hotel rooms to be provided for essential workers who may not be able to live at home due to immune-compromised individuals at the home. She questioned why state funding that was promised for this use has not been utilized in Fort Collins. April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 472 • PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP Mayor Troxell summarized the citizen comments and noted $75,000 of Broadcom's charitable donation will be distributed to three community partners: Neighbor to Neighbor, New Belgium Bar and Restaurant Relief Fund, and the Poudre School District. The remaining $25,000 will be used to support City efforts across its service areas, departments, and programs to include Adopt a Neighbor, Safety and Risk Management, Social Sustainability, and to launch a childcare for essential employees, specifically police and first responders. There is no connection between this donation and Broadcom's operations. Mayor Troxell discussed the standards followed by the City for its greenhouse gas reporting, noting F-gases are reported at the state level. Evictions and foreclosures are not tracked by the City but noted there are resources on the City's webpage for individuals with income needs. Regarding the Vine and Lemay overpass, he stated the project will be an enhancement for the Andersonville neighborhood as vehicles are currently idling and driving right through the neighborhood. Mayor Troxell encouraged citizens to read the Connexion report and stated the suggestion made by Governor Polis that hotels could be funded to help house essential workers does not include a policy for its implementation in Fort Collins. Councilmember Cunniff stated he would be addressing the F-gas issue during the Consent Calendar follow-up. Councilmember Gorgol asked if eviction data could be garnered from the County. City Manager Atteberry replied he would follow up. Councilmember Gorgol asked if Neighbor to Neighbor can provide funds for hotels or if that is only a rent assistance program. Jackie Kozak-Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer, replied Neighbor to Neighbor rental assistance could be made available to help pay for hotels; however, the person in that situation needs to be making no more than 80% area median income. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens discussed the eviction prevention program through Neighbor to Neighbor and stated the program has provided 84 Fort Collins households approximately $59,000 in rent assistance thus far in April. City Manager Atteberry noted the Vine and Lemay overpass has yet to be finalized and will likely be part of the 2021 budget. If approved at that time, construction would likely begin in about a year. Councilmember Cunniff noted particulate pollution remains a Council priority. He asked if an analysis of particulate pollution in the Andersonville neighborhood has occurred. City Manager Atteberry replied he will confirm that and ensure staff follows up with Ms. York. • CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to adopt and approve all items on the Consent Agenda. April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 473 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff 1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes From the March 31, 2020, City Council Adjourned Meeting. (Adopted) The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the March 31, 2020, adjourned Council meeting. 2. Postponement of 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 to May 19, 2020. (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 2019-064. Postponement of this item to May 19, 2020, is requested to allow time for the stay-at-home order to be lifted and allow for in-person public participation in quasi-judicial matters. 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 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. 3. Postponement of 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 to May 19, 2020. (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 2019-064. Postponement of this item to May 19, 2020, is requested to allow time for the stay-at-home order to be lifted and allow for in-person public participation in quasi-judicial matters. 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. April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 474 4. Postponement of 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 to May 19, 2020. (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 2019-064. Postponement of this item to May 19, 2020, is requested to allow time for the stay-at-home order to be lifted and allow for in-person public participation in quasi-judicial matters. 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. 5. Postponement of 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 to May 19, 2020. (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 2019-064. Postponement of this item to May 19, 2020, is requested to allow time for the stay-at-home order to be lifted and allow for in-person public participation in quasi-judicial matters. 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 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. 6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 042, 2020, Reappropriating Funds Previously Appropriated in 2019 But Not Expended or Not Encumbered in 2019. (Adopted) Prior to the Second Reading of this Ordinance, the 2020 Reappropriation requests were reviewed again in light of tightening revenue due to COVID-19. The Executive Lead Team evaluated each request to determine if they were either recovery-related or contractually binding. This additional review removed 12 requests and reduced the amount within another one, as detailed in the Background/Discussion section of this Agenda Item Summary. The items being removed from consideration are still important but did not pass the additional scrutiny required in this challenging economic time. April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 475 This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on March 3, 2020, reappropriates monies in 2020 that were previously authorized by 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. Monies reappropriated for each City fund by this Ordinance are as follows (updated prior to Second Reading): General Fund $199,008 Keep Fort Collins Great Fund 7,500 Transportation CEF Fund 1,750,000 Transportation Fund 50,000 Data and Communications Fund 214,125 Total $2,220,633 7. Second 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. (Adopted) This item is coming to Council on Second Reading because it is necessary to move the project forward. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 7, 2020, appropriates $10,000 of 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. 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. 8. Second 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. (Adopted) This item is coming to Council because the appropriation of the funds is the sole source of funding for improvements to Veteran’s Plaza. The improvements are to be completed prior to Memorial Day, May 25, 2020, as Veteran’s Plaza of Northern Colorado hosts a memorial event at this location annually. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 7, 2020, appropriates $10,752 of 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 April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 476 the costs of improvements to construct a new sidewalk from the parking area to Veterans Plaza and provide other site improvements. 9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 051, 2020, Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Located Adjacent to the Utilities Service Center at 700 Wood Street. (Adopted) This item is coming to Council on Second Reading because it is necessary to move the agreement forward in order to complete the transaction and receive the sale proceeds. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 7, 2020, authorizes 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. 10. Second 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. (Adopted) This item is coming to Council on Second Reading. Council authorization is the final step after more than a year of negotiations related to easement terms and finalizing the language of the agreement. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 7, 2020, authorizes 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. 11. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 053, 2020, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to Adopt a Water Shortage Action Plan (Previously Known as the Water Supply Shortage Response Plan) and Making Various Related Changes. (Adopted) This Second Reading is necessary to continue the public process and ensure the updated Water Shortage Action Plan can be utilized when responding to future water shortages. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 7, 2020, adopts into City Code by reference an updated Water Supply Shortage Response Plan (WSSRP) for Fort Collins Utilities. The updated plan and updates to City Code Section 26-167(a) include: changing the name to the Water Shortage Action Plan (WSAP); adding new sections to the Plan; changes and additions to various restrictions; changes to the structure of the water restriction levels; and changes to the water rate increases during declared water shortages. 12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 055, 2020, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves and Unanticipated Revenue in the General Fund for Cultural Development and Programming Activities, Tourism Programming, and Convention and Visitor Program Services. (Adopted) This item is coming to Council at this time as a Second Reading Ordinance. It relates to funding activities that must move forward in a timely way. Specifically, per the City’s contract with Visit Fort Collins for convention and visitor services the payment must be made by the City in May. For Fort Fund, the appropriation fulfills the 2020 grant disbursement requirements. The review is in progress and being reviewed by the Cultural resources Board in April. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 7, 2020, appropriates $753,709, of which $441,944 is proposed for 2020 Cultural Development and Programming Activities (Fort Fund), $48,198 is proposed for 2020 Tourism Programming (Fort Fund), and $263,567 is proposed for 2020 April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 477 Convention and Visitors Program activities, from a combination of Unanticipated Revenue (Lodging Tax) and Prior Year Reserves (unspent appropriations) in the General Fund Lodging Tax Reserves. Lodging taxes are annually collected by the City of Fort Collins for Cultural Development and Tourism programming activities. Anticipated revenue is projected through each Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) cycle and then adjusted annually as needed based on actual collections. Lodging tax revenue collected in 2019 was $376,406 above projected collections. 13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 056, 2020, Making Supplemental Appropriations and a Transfer from the Light & Power Fund to be Expended in Support of the Epic Homes Program. (Adopted) This item is coming to Council on Second Reading. The appropriation of these grant funds is necessary to enable Utilities and Economic Health to move forward with project management and operations for the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge grant project (the Epic Homes program). Epic Homes is a streamlined, affordable approach for single-family home and rental property energy efficiency upgrades to improve comfort, health and efficiency in Fort Collins. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 7, 2020, appropriates $118,135 in grant funds from Bloomberg Philanthropies and interest earned on previous grant funds, as part of the Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge, from the Fort Collins Utilities Light and Power Fund to be expended for the ongoing project management and operations of Epic Homes Program by Utility Services and the Economic Health Office (EHO) and to pay a sub-grant to Colorado State University for indoor environmental quality research. The funds paid to the EHO will be accomplished by a transfer from the Light and Power Fund. The Bloomberg Philanthropies funds come from (1) the 2020 grant installment of $112,000 and (2) $6,135 in interest earned on advanced Bloomberg Philanthropies funds as of December 31, 2019. Based on terms of the Bloomberg grant agreement, all advanced grant funds are subject to accruing interest, with such interest earned being reported on a semi-annual basis, and with such earnings used to further project goals as demonstrated in the agreement among Bloomberg and the City. 14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 057, 2020, Amending Section 2-568 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to Clarify Ethical Rules of Conduct to Address Employee Housing and Purchases from the City. (Adopted) This item is coming to Council as a Second Reading. It is high priority as it will allow immediate housing of an employee who will serve as a caretaker on a large remote property to help protect the valuable recently acquired assets. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on April 7, 2020, amends City Code to clarify that the City Charter’s prohibition on City employees purchasing property from the City was not intended to prevent employees from compensating the City for the value of housing that they are required to live in as a condition of employment. This would confirm Council’s expectations related to this issue and to clarify how these kinds of housing arrangements relate to the Charter requirement. 15. First Reading of Ordinance No. 062, 2020, Appropriating an Unanticipated Charitable Donation to the City from Broadcom Inc. to be Used for COVID-19 Relief. (Adopted) While this item is not critical or urgent in nature as related to the COVID-19 emergency, it is being presented to Council now because it provides funds to be used to mitigate the effects of the emergency. The purpose of this item is to appropriate $100,000 in unanticipated philanthropic revenue in the General Fund for COVID-19 community relief. The intent of the charitable gift, facilitated and secured by City Give, is designated by the donor, Broadcom Inc., to support the critical and expanded needs of essential community services and organizations. April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 478 It is the donor’s determination the City possesses unique knowledge of urgent community gaps and can serve as a critical gateway as to how monies can be effectively and immediately applied to local emergency relief. Thus, the City will distribute $75,000 of the total gift to three community partners: Neighbor to Neighbor, New Belgium Bar & Restaurant Relief Fund and Poudre School District. The remaining $25,000 will be used to support City efforts across its service areas, departments and programs, to include, without limitation, Adopt-A-Neighbor, Safety & Risk Management, Social Sustainability and to launch childcare for essential employees, specifically police and other first responders. 16. First Reading of Ordinance No. 063, 2020 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves for Natural Areas Land Conservation, Legally Required Water Rights Infrastructure and Urgent Trail Construction Not Included in the 2020 Adopted City Budget. (Adopted) This is coming to Council now because the Natural Areas Department is mandated by ballot to conserve land and funds are needed for a real estate closing on June 30 as well as anticipated closings throughout the year. Reappropriations also will support the completion of two infrastructure projects. One is legally required for water rights and the other is critical to prevent stormwater overtopping of Prospect Road. The proposed reappropriation for critical trail work is seasonally dependent and even more urgent given skyrocketing visitation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This item appropriates $8,770,000 in prior year reserves in the Natural Areas Fund. 17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 064, 2020, Amending the Code of the City of Fort Collins to Delay the December 31, 2020, Implementation Date for Business and Multi-Family Recycling Requirements Included in the Community Recycling Ordinance. (Adopted) The purpose of this item is to delay the implementation date of the business and multi-family recycling requirement in the Community Recycling Ordinance from December 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021, due to impacts of the COVID-19 response. 18. Resolution 2020-037 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Fort Collins, the City of Loveland, and the Town of Estes Park for Shared Broadband Technical and Network Support Services. (Adopted) This item is coming to Council at this time due to the critical importance and timing for establishing a working technical support call center for Estes Park and Loveland. The purpose of this item is to consider an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for shared broadband technical and network support services between the City of Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park and additional Colorado governmental entities. This IGA is the second step in arranging for such shared services currently operated by the City for its own benefit. Completion of the IGA to share these services will provide revenue to partially support those services benefitting the Fort Collins Connexion. 19. Resolution 2020-038 Approving Emergency Rules and Regulations Enacted by the City Manager Pursuant to the Local COVID-19 Emergency Between April 6 and April 16, 2020. (Adopted) The purpose of this item is to approve emergency rules and regulations enacted by the City Manager between April 6 and April 16, 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. • END CONSENT • CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 479 Councilmember Pignataro stated staff provided some alternatives regarding F-gases and she may bring up the topic once Council is back to a more normal meeting situation. She provided assurance that the Broadcom monetary donation and F-gas emissions are not related. Councilmember Pignataro asked what hardships are postponing the implementation of environmental initiatives related to Item No. 17, First Reading of Ordinance No. 064, 2020, Amending the Code of the City of Fort Collins to Delay the December 31, 2020, Implementation Date for Business and Multi-Family Recycling Requirements Included in the Community Recycling Ordinance, and Emergency Regulation No. 2020-011 that suspended the City Code to require solid waste collectors to do curbside pickup from April to June. City Manager Atteberry discussed the transparent giving process that is part of City Give, stating there is no relation between the Broadcom gift and any potential forthcoming emissions regulations or accounting. Deputy City Manager Mihelich stated there are a number of reasons solid waste haulers have requested certain concessions. The amount of residential waste has increased significantly, and retail waste has decreased significantly during the COVID-19 crisis, to the point where retail customers are cancelling service. Additionally, haulers would also need to acquire additional equipment for multi-family recycling and curbside pickup of green waste and are concerned that if any equipment breaks down during the crisis, they would have significant challenges getting parts. Haulers are also concerned about having their staff do this extra work right now considering the challenges they are having keeping up with residential solid waste. They are willing to provide the multi-family recycling and curbside green waste pickup once the crisis is over. Councilmember Cunniff shared Councilmember Pignataro's concerns and requested staff continue to engage with haulers to ensure progress is being made toward zero waste goals. Councilmember Cunniff questioned what could be done to structure company donations such that an intentional or unintentional perception is not created that could affect future decision making by the City. He requested some thought go into the topic. Mayor Troxell noted City Give does provide transparency but agreed there could be some work done. City Manager Atteberry replied having a conversation with the Council Finance Committee could be a good start but noted he would never want the judgement of the City, Council, or donor companies to be questioned. Councilmember Summers took exception with Mr. Cross' inference regarding Broadcom's donation. He stated the City and its residents should not be anything but grateful for businesses that are stepping up during these challenging times to partner with the City in a transparent way. • STAFF REPORTS A. COVID-19 Update (staff: Jim Byrne) Jim Byrne, Emergency Management Director, stated there has been little direction from the Larimer County Health Department regarding the potential lifting of the stay-at-home order on April 27 as they are likely waiting for clarification from the Governor and state. The City is preparing for a stepped down approach involving as much agility and fluidity as possible. The April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 480 focus for the first phase will involve how to bring back employees and how to maintain and enhance operations. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens asked about the best place for citizens to get updates about what may have changed in the past 24 hours. Byrne replied regular messaging is being pushed out through the City's Communications and Public Involvement Office. City Manager Atteberry stated the City's online newsletter is updated daily and the best daily source of information is at fcgov.com. If an individual does not have web access, they should call the City Manager's Office and staff will ensure information is provided. Mayor Troxell asked how people can volunteer to provide assistance. City Manager Atteberry replied the Adopt a Neighbor program can be accessed through the City's website and the United Way of Larimer County is another source. Councilmember Cunniff encouraged the Mayor and City Manager to ensure the state remains in control of the messaging as this is only a modification of the stay-at-home safety measures that have been undertaken. He also encouraged the continuation of a focus on testing. Mayor Troxell noted it is imperative for all citizens to continue to practice physical distancing, wear masks, and not gather in large groups. Councilmember Gutowsky stated she has received a number of emails from constituents asking about the exit plan for Northside Atzlan Center and associated tent area. City Manager Atteberry replied staff has developed a general exit plan and that will be shared on the City's webpage. He also stated he intends for the City organization to lead by example and remain doing business remotely as possible. Councilmember Summers discussed comments made by Governor Polis relating to this being the time to not be fearful or anxious, but cautious. • COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmember Gutowsky stated she, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, and Mayor Troxell have been serving on Council's ad hoc committee charged with selecting the new Chief Judge. Three finalists were selected, went through interviews today, and will be interviewed by the entire Council and by two community panels tomorrow. She also reported she and Senator Joann Ginal are partnering with Citizens for a Healthy Fort Collins to ensure everyone who needs a mask gets one at no charge. She and Senator Ginal delivered masks to a senior housing center and will continue with additional drop-offs Thursday. Councilmember Gutowsky reported on a visit to the Northside Atzlan Center and chat with police officers there. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens thanked the Mayor for his proclamations and noted April 18 was "Thank a Line Worker" day. She thanked all line workers in Fort Collins Utilities for their work. She also reported today is Holocaust Remembrance Day and discussed the mask sewing operation at the Senior Center. Councilmember Cunniff noted the 50 th anniversary of Earth Day. April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 481 Councilmember Summers thanked members of the community who are making masks and delivering meals to families in need. Mayor Troxell reported on restaurants providing meals to healthcare workers and first responders, a donation of hand sanitizer from Old Elk Distillery to front line City employees, and food and shelter being provided by the Salvation Army. He commended the philanthropic nature of Fort Collins. Mayor Troxell reported the City has established a small business recovery loan program and mentioned the Air Force Thunderbirds flyover on Saturday. • DISCUSSION ITEMS 20. 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. (Adopted) The purpose of this item is consideration of the opinion of the Ethics Review Board to Council for its consideration and possible approval. City Attorney Daggett discussed the ethics complaint from Rory Heath regarding Councilmember Summers' webpage advertising his services as a political consultant and lobbyist and alleging that he has a general conflict of interest, as well as a conflict related to the Hughes Stadium property rezoning. She noted the same complaint also alleged Mayor Troxell and Mayor Pro Tem Stephens had conflicts regarding the Hughes Stadium rezoning item due to their employment with CSU. The complaint was reviewed by the alternate Ethics Review Board consisting of Councilmembers Pignataro, Cunniff, Gorgol, and Gutowsky, who found Mayor Troxell and Mayor Pro Tem Stephens did not violate state or local ethics laws; however, they requested additional information in reviewing the complaint against Councilmember Summers. After meeting again and taking additional testimony, the alternate Ethics Review Board voted unanimously there was no violation of state or local ethics provisions by Councilmember Summers. City Attorney Daggett stated this Resolution adopts the Ethics Review Board opinion and noted the Councilmember who is the subject of the opinion may not participate in the matter. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens stated that while she does not see a conflict of interest, she was named in the original complaint and will therefore recuse herself from the discussion. Mayor Troxell stated he would also recuse himself from the discussion. City Attorney Daggett suggested one of the remaining Councilmembers nominate a temporary presiding officer for this item. Councilmember Cunniff suggested Councilmember Pignataro be the temporary presiding officer as she was the presiding officer over the Ethics Review Board hearings. The remaining Councilmembers agreed by unanimous consent. Mary Alice Grant stated the review guidelines for ethical behavior need to be reviewed and amended to more effectively understand what is going on in these proceedings. She expressed concern about employees of an organization voting on items related to the organization and expressed concern the City Council is policing itself. April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 482 Councilmember Cunniff agreed with Ms. Grant and stated possible revisions to the Ethics Code are being considered, including the possibility of making employment, by definition, an ethics conflict. Additionally, Council has set in motion a review of the Ethics Review Board, starting with a survey of other cities, to consider changing the makeup of the Board. City Attorney Daggett confirmed Councilmember Cunniff's comments and stated her staff is in the process of gathering information related to alternative structures for these types of reviews. It is unclear as to when exactly this will come before Council given the current situation, but it will likely be later in the summer. Councilmember Gutowsky supported the examination of the process. Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorgol, to adopt Resolution 2020-029. Councilmember Cunniff stated lobbying state officials is not a prohibited activity and there was no evidence presented that suggested Councilmember Summers was lobbying anyone in the city. Additionally, Councilmember Summers presented evidence that he had not accepted payment for any lobbying activities since before he became a Councilmember. RESULT: RESOLUTION 2020-029 ADOPTED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5 SECONDER: Emily Gorgol, District 6 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Cunniff RECUSED: Summers, Stephens, Troxell 21. Postponement of 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 to May 19, 2020. (Postponed to May 19, 2020) Postponement of this item to May 19, 2020, is requested to allow time for the stay-at-home order to be lifted and allow for in-person public participation in quasi-judicial matters. 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 Council not adopt the staff proposed zoning and instead zone the property entirely Residential Foothills. Mary Grant thanked Council for focusing its efforts on supporting Fort Collins through the pandemic. It is important to ensure business addressed by Council is essential and that appropriate levels of public participation occur for items. She supported the postponement of this item until the issue can be held in a forum that allows for the community to participate in person. Rory Heath supported postponement of the item. April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 483 Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to postpone consideration of the public hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 138, 2019, to May 19, 2020. Mayor Troxell stated the postponement is in line with the citizen comments as well as Council's intent to ensure active public engagement. RESULT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 138, 2019 POSTPONED TO MAY 19, 2020 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff 22. Items Relating to Electric Assisted Bicycles on Paved Trails. (Adopted on Second Reading) A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 058, 2020, Amending Chapter 23 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins to Allow and Regulate the Use of Electrical Assisted Bicycles on the City’s Paved Trails. B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 059, 2020, Amending the Fort Collins Traffic Code to Allow and Regulate the Use of Electrical Assisted Bicycles on the City’s Paved Trails. This item is coming to City Council as Second Reading of the Ordinances. The one-year pilot program allowing Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on paved trails is set to expire on April 30. Subsequent action is needed by City Council to determine future e-bike regulations, based on the pilot program results, prior to the expiration of the pilot program ordinance. These Ordinances, adopted on First Reading on April 7, 2020 by a vote of 6-1 (Nays: Cunniff) update Fort Collins City and Traffic Code to allow Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on City-paved trails. In April 2019, Fort Collins City Council approved a one-year pilot program to allow Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on paved trails in Fort Collins. This one-year pilot program began May 1, 2019 and will end April 30, 2020. Data and public input were collected during the pilot program, and staff has found no major issues associated with allowing e-bikes on paved trails at this time. Research and the pilot program indicate e-bikes provide mobility, sustainability, and health benefits, and can help achieve Fort Collins’ Climate Action and transportation goals. In conjunction with the recommendation to continue allowing Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on paved trails, staff is also recommending strategies to ensure Fort Collins’ trail system remains a positive and safe experience for all users as use increases, and to address concerns raised during the pilot program. Amber Main stated she is car-free and an E-bike is the only option she has for getting herself and her children around town. She supported allowing E-bikes in light of the current situation as it will allow people a more economically-friendly option in the time of economic recovery. Councilmember Cunniff stated he would not support the item due to the inclusion of class 2 E- bikes. He expressed concern they are essentially low-powered motorcycles and they are more appropriate for bike lanes than trails. He also noted the Senior Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Board, and Land Conservation and Stewardship Board all recommended against allowing class 2 E-bikes. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to adopt Ordinance No. 058, 2020, on Second Reading. April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 484 Mayor Troxell stated he would support the motion as the only difference between the two classes is a throttle. There are speed issues with all bicycles and supported speed monitoring and limits on trails. He also noted the pilot study showed E-bikes open access to different types of riders and only positive comments were received after First Reading. RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 058, 2020, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [6 TO 1] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Julie Pignataro, District 2 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell NAYS: Cunniff Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Pignataro, to adopt Ordinance No. 059, 2020, on Second Reading. RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 059, 2020, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [6 TO 1] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Julie Pignataro, District 2 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell NAYS: Cunniff 23. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 061, 2020, Amending and Superseding Emergency Ordinance No. 054, 2020, Enacting Temporary Procedures for Remote Participation in Certain Meetings. (Adopted as Amended on Second Reading) This Ordinance, adopted on First Reading on April 14, 2020, by a vote of 6-1 (nays: Pignataro) authorizes certain types of remote meetings in light of the declared local emergency. The Ordinance will allow remotely conducted City Council meetings and certain quasi-judicial hearings by Council, City boards and commissions and administrative hearing officers. The types of quasi-judicial items that can be considered remotely under the Ordinance without further Council action are limited and exclude zoning decisions, appeals and additions of permitted use. The Ordinance also authorizes remote neighborhood meetings in the Development Review Process. Finally, the Ordinance also permits remote participation by boards and commissions in order to complete City business that is pressing and requires prompt action. For second reading, the following changes have been made and are shown in the Ordinance, based on the Council’s discussion of the Ordinance on First Reading: 1. Changed language to clarify that all matters being heard remotely must be determined to be “pressing and require prompt action” and to require that agenda items explain the determination. 2. Added language to clarify that if Remote Technology is found to be not sufficiently working the Hearing/Meeting must be continued. Added a provision allowing the Council to (by majority vote) authorize additional types of meetings or proceedings, or specific items if Council determines the authorized action is pressing and requires prompt action and that the Remote Technology available for the proceeding will provide sufficient public participation and input called for by the type of meeting, hearing or proceeding or the individual matter, as applicable, in light of the specific circumstances. City Attorney Daggett stated this Ordinance, as adopted on First Reading, authorizes the use of remote technologies for City Council meetings for pressing matters that require prompt action, quasi-judicial hearings excluding appeals of decisions of all types, initial zoning and rezoning April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 485 actions, and additions of permitted use applications. It also allows neighborhood meetings under the Land Use Code and essential meetings of City boards and commissions. Based on the discussion during First Reading, the item has been modified to clarify that all matters being heard remotely must be determined to be pressing and require prompt action and to require that agenda materials explain the rationale, to change references to “essential” to “pressing and require prompt action”. Additionally, the Ordinance now clarifies that if remote technology is not working sufficiently, the hearing or meeting must be continued, and a new section gives Council the ability, by majority vote, to authorize additional types of remote meetings or proceedings, or action on specific items, if the Council determines that those items are pressing and require prompt action and that the technology is sufficient. Mary Alice Grant commended the changes made to the Ordinance and stated part of the reason Fort Collins is such an amazing place to live is that the community is allowed to actively participate in how decisions are made. Her experience with the remote technology to this point has not been positive and she requested any future decision about essential items will also take into consideration the ability for people to participate. Amber Lane stated there are issues with people being able to access the meetings remotely, and the meetings are not available in Spanish or closed caption. Councilmember Cunniff commended the changes made by the City Attorney but expressed concern about Section 8. He asked what other option might be provided to ensure property rights are respected in this process, particularly with appeals, if this section were not included. City Attorney Daggett replied the benefit of Section 8 is that is allows for action that will not take an extended period of time to be completed; however, an alternative for appeals would be for Council to choose to allow an individual to file an action in court instead of an appeal, which would ultimately be that party's next step after an appeal to Council if the party was not satisfied. (Secretary's Note: The Council took a brief recess at this point in the meeting.) City Attorney Daggett outlined the changes made to the language in Ordinance No. 061, 2020. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adopt Ordinance No. 061, 2020, on Second Reading, as amended, to include the changes read by the City Attorney, but not including Section 10. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens stated Section 10 puts undue burden on appellants and applicants to go into a court system and stated she would prefer to address appeals remotely as necessary. Councilmember Cunniff agreed it is better for Council to be the decisionmaker on such appeals; however, he expressed concern that Section 8 is too broadly written. Appeals may be able to be accommodated as orders are lifted without having to resort to either of these options. Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to amend the motion to remove Section 8 from the proposed Ordinance and renumber sections as necessary. City Attorney Daggett clarified this does not change Council's authority to move forward in the manner it normally would; it only addresses situations in which Council would conduct hearings and meetings using remote technology. April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 486 Mayor Troxell asked if Section 8 would be in the form of an ordinance requiring two votes or would be a single vote. City Attorney Daggett replied it is written such that Section 8 would only require Council to do one vote on a motion. This would allow Council to move more quickly than with a typical ordinance and necessary notice requirements. Mayor Troxell stated he would have preferred the inclusion of Section 10 in order to provide some level of certainty of process. He would not support the amendment to remove Section 8. Councilmember Summers concurred with the Mayor's comments relative to Section 8 and stated a simple majority vote could be changed to a super majority vote if necessary. Councilmember Pignataro asked if there is an estimate of the types of quasi-judicial matters left after zonings, rezonings, and the other items are removed. City Attorney Daggett replied the percentage of quasi-judicial hearings that are appeals is fairly low. Tom Leeson, Community Development and Neighborhood Services Director, replied the number of appeals is very low, typically one to two per year. There are quite a few more zoning and rezoning items, a number of which are on agendas waiting for the ability to move forward. There are also usually only three or four additions of permitted use applications per year. Councilmember Pigntaro stated she would support the amendment given its broad nature. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens stated there needs to be some mechanism to allow pressing issues to be addressed. Councilmember Cunniff supported Councilmember Summers' suggestion of requiring a super majority vote of five Councilmembers. Councilmembers Cunniff and Gutowsky withdrew the motion to amend. Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Summers, to amend the motion to replace the language related to majority vote with language related to an affirmative vote of five or more members on a motion in Section 8. Councilmember Pignataro supported the amendment as a compromise, but she will have a number of questions should the process actually be used. Councilmembers Summers and Gutowsky stated they would support the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens stated she would support the motion noting it is important to have a mechanism by which important issues can be addressed in a timely fashion. Councilmember Gorgol stated she would support the amendment and motion. Mayor Troxell stated he would support the amendment and motion as well. April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 487 RESULT: ORDINANCE NO. 061, 2020, ADOPTED AS AMENDED ON SECOND R [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff • OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Summers commended the new digital platform and stated the public should be encouraged with the options for public participation. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens asked about translation opportunities for the remote participation. Tyler Marr, Project and Policy Manager, replied staff is actively working on getting Spanish translation and interpretation options for Zoom. Mayor Troxell commented on the benefits of conducting business remotely and discussed the ways in which Connexion is working with Poudre School District to provide connectivity to neighborhoods that may not already have broadband. A. Motion to Adjourn the Council meeting to conduct the Electric Utility Enterprise Board Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, to adjourn the City Council meeting to conduct the Electric Utility Enterprise Board meeting and then return to the regular City Council meeting. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff (Council adjourned at this point in the meeting and held the Electric Utility Enterprise Board meeting, then returned to the Regular Council Meeting.) • ADJOURNMENT A. Consideration of a motion to adjourn to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, that Council adjourn this meeting to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday April 28, 2020, for consideration of a possible executive session and for such other business as may come before the Council. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff April 21, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 488 The meeting adjourned at 9:14 PM. ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ City Clerk City of Fort Collins Page 489 April 28, 2020 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council-Manager Form of Government Adjourned Meeting – 6:00 PM • CALL MEETING TO ORDER (Secretary's Note: Due to the COVID-19 crisis and state and local orders to remain safer 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 1. Consideration of a motion to enter into executive session. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gutowsky, that the City Council go into executive session, as permitted under Article II Section Eleven (1) of the City Charter, Section 2-31(a)(1)a. of the City Code and Colorado Revised Statutes Section 24-6- 402(4)(f)(I), for the purpose of evaluating and discussing finalists for the Chief Judge position. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Susan Gutowsky, District 1 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff (Council went into executive session at this time and returned at 7:35 p.m.) 3. Resolution 2020-039 Authorizing Two Members of the City Council to Discuss with City Staff or the Named Finalist the Terms and Conditions of an Employment Agreement for the Chief Judge Position and Amending the Schedule Adopted in Resolution 2020-035 Regarding the Recruitment and Selection of a Chief Judge. (Adopted) The purpose of this item is to authorize two members of the Council to discuss with City staff or the person named the terms and conditions of employment for the Chief Judge position and to amend the schedule adopted in Resolution 2020-035 regarding the recruitment and selection of a Chief Judge to allow the City Council, City staff, the executive recruiter and the identified candidate additional time, if needed, to negotiate an employment agreement. Motion language to complete proposed resolution: “I move that Council appoint _________________ and ___________________ to review and discuss contract terms and conditions with ______________ [the selected finalist]”. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gorgol, to adopt Resolution 2020-039, naming Jill Heuser as the top finalist for the Chief Judge position. Councilmember Cunniff thanked all the Chief Judge candidates and community members and staff who participated during the process. Jill Heuser will serve the City well in the Chief Judge position. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens thanked the candidates and supported contract negotiations with Jill Heuser. Councilmember Gutowsky thanked the candidates for their time. April 28, 2020 City of Fort Collins Page 490 Mayor Troxell commended the candidates and expressed full support for the finalist. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens commented on the unusual remote interview process and thanked those who participated in community and public forums. She stated Jill Heuser has compassion, experience, and judicial temperament. Mayor Troxell thanked Councilmembers for their participation and thoughtful approach to the process. RESULT: RESOLUTION 202-039 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Emily Gorgol, District 6 AYES: Pignataro, Gorgol, Gutowsky, Summers, Stephens, Troxell, Cunniff • ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:48 PM. ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ City Clerk