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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-09/20/2016-RegularSeptember 20, 2016 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council -Manager Form of Government Regular Meeting — 6:00 PM • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Troxell, Cunniff ABSENT: Campana, Horak , Staff Present: Atteberry, Daggett, Winkelmann • AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER City Manager Atteberry stated there were no changes to the published agenda. • CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ' Deborah (no last name given) asked that Council not approve the proposed utility rate increases. Eric Sutherland opposed manual meter reading charges as being punitive. He opposed the ballot question regarding the Keep Fort Collins Great tax initiative and TABOR. Mike Pruznick discussed the name of the Keep Fort Collins Great tax, which was referenced as "Resourcing Our Future" and discussed the school bond issue. J Cathy Kipp, Poudre School District Board President, requested support for the Poudre School District ballot measures. • CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP Councilmember Martinez requested information regarding the "Keep Fort Collins Great" name versus "Resourcing Our Future" tax. City Attorney Daggett replied the ballot question that went before the voters did not name the tax and since the time the tax was adopted, the City has routinely referred to the tax as the Keep Fort Collins Great tax. It was generally thought that using another name for the tax would be misleading for voters. Mayor Troxell requested .the schedule for upcoming utility rate changes. City Manager Atteberry replied Council has yet to act on utility rate changes; however, the City Manager's recommended budget includes rate increases. The item will be formally considered at the November lCouncil meeting. Councilmember Cunniff requested the manual meter reading charge methodology. • CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Cuimiff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Overbeck, to adopt and approve all items on the Consent Agenda. City of Fort Collins Page 102 September20, 2016 RESULT: CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] f MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5 SECONDER: Bob Overbeck, District 1 AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Troxell, Cunniff ABSENT: Campana, Horak Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the August 30, 2016 Adjourned Council Meeting and the September 6, 2016 Regular Council Meeting. (Adopted) The purpose of this item is to approve, the minutes from the August 30, 2016 Adjourned Council meeting and the September 6, 2016 Regular Council meeting. 2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 105, 2016, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the Recreation Fund for the Vida Sana Program. (Adopted) This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 6, 2016, appropriates sub - grant funds in the amount of $64,646 from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, through the Poudre Valley Health Systems' Community Health Improvement Department. The Vida Sana Grant will.address the needs of targeted health disparate populations in Fort Collins by allowing specific discounted programming costs for Northside Aztlan Community Center fitness classes, fitness coaching and health screening programs. 3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 106, 2016 Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Recreation Fund for Therapy Pool Repair and Tile Replacement at the Edora Pool Ice Center and Transferring Appropriations to the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Art in Public Places Program. (Adopted) This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 6, 2016, appropriates $600,000 in recreation reserve funds for the Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) therapy pool repair and tile replacement. The funds will be used to repair the water leaks discovered in the therapy pool and replace the tile on the natatorium (pool) deck to match the tile throughout the area. This appropriation includes a $6,000 contribution to the APP program. 4. Second Readina of Ordinance No. 107, 2016, Amendina Article 3. Division 3.9.12 of the Land Use Code Regarding Corridor Activity Center Design Standards. (Adopted) The purpose of this item is to amend to the Land Use Code for proposed changes related to design standards for the Fort Collins Corridor Activity Center area located west of 1-25 at the I-25/Highway 392 Interchange. 5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 108, 2016, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Conservation Easement to Larimer Countv on Proverty to be Acauired by the Citv as Part of the Horsetooth Foothills Land Conservation Project. (Adopted) This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 6, 2016, authorizes the conveyance of a conservation easement on 500 acres to Larimer County as required by Great Outdoors Colorado for the Horsetooth Foothills Land Conservation Project. The Project will conserve about 2,726 acres in the foothills south and west of Fort Collins. 6. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 109, 2016, Amending Certain Provisions of the Code of the City of Fort Collins Related to Collection and Disposal of Refuse: Rubbish and Recvclables, and Solid Waste Collection and Recvclina Services. includina Reoealina and Reenactina Chapter 15, Article XV of City Code. (Adopted) This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 6, 2016, adopts the Community Recycling Ordinance (CRO). This ordinance allows private haulers the option to apply a City of Fort Collins Page 103 September 20, 2016 service surcharge on residential trash and recycling bills; requires private haulers to offer optional yard trimming collection to single family customers from April through November for a separate, opt - in fee;. requires private haulers to provide recycling service to businesses and apartment complexes by 2020; and requires grocers to subscribe to compost collection service by the end of 2017. The CRO builds on existing policy and is designed to make progress toward Council's adopted waste reduction goals. Since First Reading, three minor changes have been made and are highlighted in the Ordinance. The first two changes modify language related to variances to clarify that an extension can be requested at the end of any variance period, with no limitation as to how many variances may be requested so long as the variance criteria continue to be met (see pages 3 and 13 of the Ordinance). The third change is a grammatical correction on page 16. 7. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 110, 2016, Annexing Property Known as the Cache La Poudre River Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. (Adopted) The purpose of this item is to annex the Cache La Poudre River enclave. This is a City -initiated request to annex 12.01 acres located along the northern boundary of the Lee Martinez Community Park/1873 Original Town Site Annex. From the intersection of North College Avenue and the Cache La Poudre River, the enclave spans approximately 3,190 feet to the northwest and 1,620 feet to the southeast. The Initiating Resolution was adopted on August 16, 2016. A related item to zone the annexed property is presented as the next item on the agenda.. 8. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 111, 2016, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Cache La Poudre River Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. (Adopted) This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda it will be considered in accordance with the procedures described in Section 1(d) of the Council's Rules of Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution 2015-091. The purpose of this item is to zone the property included in the Cache La Poudre River Annexation into the Public Open Lands zone district. 9. Resolution 2016-074 Expressing Council's Intent and General Policy Considerations Regarding Night Sky Obiectives. (Adopted) The purpose of this item is to request City Council's support, by Resolution, for efforts related to protecting the night sky through best practices in outdoor lighting. The Night Sky Initiative was a City Council work session item on July 26, 2016. • END CONSENT • STAFF REPORTS Cassie Archuleta, Senior Environmental Planner, discussed the long-term air quality monitoring that occurs in the city. Fort Collins and the North Front Range are part of a non -attainment area, which means the health -based standard for ozone is sometimes exceeded. Archuleta also discussed visual air pollution and stated a local study on acceptance of various levels of visual air pollution could be valuable. City of Fort Collins Page 104 September20, 2016 • COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmember Martinez reported on a Police Services memo regarding the impact of bike patrol activity. He asked Chief Hutto to 'discuss the citations issued on those patrols. Chief Hutto replied the extra bike patrols have been helpful and most of the citations were addressing public nuisance issues. Councilmember Martinez asked how the impact of these patrols is being measured. Chief Hutto replied much of the impact has been anecdotal and feedback has been very positive. Councilmember Overbeck asked when the bike patrol program will end. Chief Hutto replied the initial pilot program is set to go through the end of September. Councilmember Stephens asked if the program has expanded beyond Old Town. Chief Hutto replied Old Town was the initial focus; however, some expansion has occurred along the Mason Corridor and along the Harmony Corridor. Councilmember Overbeck reported on the Group Publishing lunch and Stadium Advisory Group meeting: Councilmember Stephens, reported on her participation in the 9/11 memorial, ceremony at Fire Station 3. Mayor Troxell reported on the business appreciation breakfast and the Linden Open Streets event. He discussed the recent waste shed public input session. • DISCUSSION ITEMS 10. Public Hearing on the 2017-2018 Recommended Biennial Budget for the City of Fort Collins. (Hearing was Held) i This is the first official public hearing on the City Manager's 2017-2018 Recommended Biennial Budget for the City of Fort Collins. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather public input on the 2017-2018 budget. In an effort to receive further public input, a second public hearing is scheduled for the Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Council meeting. Public input will also be taken during the budget adoption meetings on Tuesday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 6.00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The City Manager's 2017-2018 Recommended Budget can be reviewed at the Main Library, the Harmony Branch Library, or the City Clerk's Office. The recommended budget can also be viewed online at fcpov.com/budget. David Crowell requested funding support of the Community Innovation Center. Chris Johnson, Bike Fort Collins, requested funding support of the FC Walks program, FC Bikes enhancement, and limited Sunday Transfort service. Deborah (no last name given) opposed the proposed recommended utility rate increases. Frank Schwende requested funding support for Sunday Transfort service. City of Fort Collins Page 105 September 20, 2016 Mike Pruznick discussed the budget process, the role of citizens serving on BFO teams, and the Poudre School District bond issue. Mark Brewer, Homeless Gear volunteer, requested funding support for Sunday Transfort service. Kalie McMonagle requested funding support for Sunday Transfort service. Tyler Green requested funding support for Sunday Transfort service. Ally (no last name given) read a letter from Jose (no last name given) requesting funding for additional affordable housing programs. Eric Sutherland discussed the general status and condition of the City's budget and how it is presented. He opposed the presentation of the budget in terms of correlating fund balances to appropriations and opposed the funding of the Rocky Mountain Innosphere. Ally (no last name given) discussed her experiences in the community regarding housing instability. Will Hickey discussed the Climate Action Plan and requested support for funding Sunday Transfort service and FC Bikes. Marsiella Armendariz requested funding support for affordable housing and childhood education. Sara Kammlade requested funding support for the Neighborhood Improvement and Community Building Grant Fund and FC Walks. She discussed the lack of sidewalks in the Alta Vista area. Deirdre Sullivan, Vida Sana Program, discussed the importance of affordable housing, transportation and child care. Mike Pupiales discussed the importance of funding for affordable housing and systemic changes that affect the most marginalized populations. He requested funding support for Sunday Transfort service and art and cultural programming. Christine Disco requested funding support for Sunday Transfort service and expressed concern regarding the lack of equity in the budget in terms of certain marginalized groups. Mark Kinecker' supported funding of affordable housing programs, Sunday Transfort service, and FC Bikes. Mike Truitt discussed the successes of energy efficiency programs and suggested funding small grants for low income residents who have high energy costs. Jeff Morrisette questioned the process of where the budget line is drawn across outcome areas. He supported funding for Sunday Transfort service. Mayor Troxell requested staff address the general budgeting process. City Manager Atteberry stated individuals serving on the budget committees provide many different perspectives during the budgeting process for the City. City of Fort Collins Page 106 September 20, 2016 Mike Beckstead, Chief Financial Officer, stated revenue allocations for the budget involve a macro -level forecast of overall revenue and an examination of which parts of the City organization fall in each of the outcome areas. Funding is allocated based on how the organization is aligned among the outcome areas and where the typical funding for each part of the organization comes from. The Budget Lead Team has the ability to move funding as needed to ensure the City's highest priorities are funded. City Manager Atteberry noted next Tuesday's work session will involve a discussion regarding the transportation outcome area. Mayor Troxell thanked the citizens for their comments. Councilmember Cunniff thanked those who spoke and noted the City must be very deliberate in considering the addition of Sunday Transfort service. He requested an outline of the sorting of outcomes by fund source and asked for clarification regarding the Innosphere debt write-off discussed by Mr. Sutherland. Beckstead replied there is no $2.5 million write-off and stated he would follow up with a memo. Councilmember Overbeck thanked the citizens who spoke and noted sidewalks, affordable housing, equity and inclusion, and energy efficiency were primary themes. Councilmember Martinez requested information regarding affordable housing in the budget. Beckstead replied there is a $250,000 offer in Neighborhood Livability, among others. Councilmember Stephens asked if there is a land bank offer. Beckstead replied in the affirmative; however, it is not, in the recommended budget at this time. Councilmember Martinez asked about the land bank policies. Jackie Kozak -Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer, noted the core budget includes federal and city funding in the affordable housing fund which is overseen by the CDBG Commission. The land bank policy will be discussed at the October-25th work session. Mayor Troxell commended the work done by Ms. Sullivan regarding budget offers. Councilmember Overbeck suggested highlighting the City's work with Dr. Clayton Herd regarding displacement. Councilmember Stephens thanked the citizens who spoke and agreed certain items need to be reexamined. Councilmember Martinez supported examining the possibility of Sunday Transfort service. Mayor Troxell outlined the upcoming budget schedule. RESULT: HEARING WAS HELD • CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN -PULLED -CONSENT ITEMS City of Fort Collins Page 107 September 20, 2016 • ADJOURNMENT r' Councilmember Stephens made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunniff, to adjourn to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, for consideration of proposed metropolitan district service plans and such other business as may come before the Council. ` RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kristin Stephens, District 4 SECONDER: Ross Cunniff, District 5 AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Troxell, Cunniff ABSENT: Campana, Horak The meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM. Mayor ATTEST: S'kA 600 oo . �ORADO: City Clerk City of Fort Collins Poge 108 I