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November 15, 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, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT: Horak
Staff present: Atteberry, Daggett, Knoll .
• AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
City Manager Atteberry stated the City receives federal grants from the U.S. Health and Urban
Development Department (HUD) annually; part of HUD's requirements for the funds is that the
city must hold a public hearing to enable citizens to comment on the use of the funds. The
Mayor will open and close the public hearing at the appropriate times this evening.
City Manager Atteberry recommended pulling Item No. 2, Items Relating to Proposed Outdoor
Vendor Requirements, to the Discussion Agenda. .
• CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Virginia Farver discussed Smart Meters and urged the audience to watch the documentary "Take
Back Your Power."
Megan Skien expressed grief over the Trump election and called on Fort Collins to become a
sanctuary city for all minorities.
Jana Newman requested Council take a stand against hate and intolerance in the city.
Jeff Morisette commented on the rally of solidarity and complimented its peaceful nature and the
police officers who worked the event.
Thomas Edwards, Fort Collins Bicycle Coalition, thanked the City for the Veterans Day event;
however, he expressed concern regarding accessibility issues at the Senior Center.
Deborah James stated the bathroom facilities at Buckingham Park are filthy and the City needs to
provide trash cans and restrooms for homeless individuals. She supported funding Sunday bus
service.
• CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP
Councilmember Overbeck requested information regarding the maintenance schedule for the
Buckingham Park restrooms. Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager, apologized for the issue and
stated the restrooms are on a regular maintenance and cleaning schedule. Restrooms are
available at Buckingham Park, Gustav Swanson Natural Area, and at Remington and Oak.
Councilmember Overbeck expressed appreciation for the individuals who spoke regarding
inclusivity. ,
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Councilmember Cunniff asked about doors being locked at the Senior Center, noting he had
asked about this change quite some time ago. Councilmember Campana noted there were
security concerns regarding doors being open during construction. Deputy City Manager
Mihelich confirmed Council received a memo regarding the issue.
Councilmember Cunniff suggested a larger public process should have occurred regarding the
door closures. Deputy City Manager Mihelich replied notices were placed throughout the Senior
Center facility and stated the changes were made in the interest of safety and security.
Councilmember Martinez asked if the change at the Senior Center will be permanent. Deputy .
City Manager Mihelich replied in the affirmative given safety concerns.
Councilmember Cunniff stated this is a policy change and requested additional public outreach.
Councilmember Stephens suggested the doors could potentially be unlocked during special
events in the future. She commented on the desire of the City and Council to provide an
inclusive, safe community. Jackie Kozak -Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer, replied the City has
developed an interdepartmental internal equity team and the recommended budget includes a
part-time coordinator of the team. The Human Relations Commission and Social Sustainability
Department are also important points of contact for community members and a new Police
liaison for the LBGTQ plus community has been recommended for funding.
Councilmember Martinez commented on Council's desire to be inclusive and noted the Colorado
State Constitution and U.S. Constitution protect all community members.
Councilmember Campana noted Councilmembers can also be a point of contact for concerns
regarding racism or other incidents.
Councilmember Overbeck requested input regarding the Human Relations Commission (HRC).
Kozak -Thiel replied a conversation started with the HRC last year to bring together a collective
which is now called the Community Equity Initiative. Its first retreat occurred recently and the
Initiative includes representatives from CSU, Poudre School District, the City, members of the
faith community, Larimer Latinos, the County and others.
Councilmember Overbeck asked about the. City's participation in a national index. Kozak -Thiel
replied a national organization called the Municipal Equality Index assesses municipalities and
Fort Collins' score recently went up from a 60 to 74.
Mayor Troxell thanked the citizens who spoke and noted the City has researched the AMI
infrastructure and is confident about its safety.
• CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Campana withdrew Item No. 2, Items Relating to Proposed Outdoor Vendor
Requirements, from the Consent Agenda.
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Mayor Troxell opened the public hearing for Item No. 8, Items Relating to the Completion of the
2016 Fall Cycle of the Competitive 'Process for Allocating City 'Financial Resources to
Affordable Housing Activities Utilizing Funds from the Federal Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program, Federal HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and the City's
Affordable Housing Fund (AHF).
Councilmember Overbeck withdrew Item No. 13, Resolution 2016-088 Adopting the City's 2017
Legislative Policy Agenda, from the Consent Agenda.
Eric Sutherland withdrew Item Nos. 3, Second Reading of Ordinance No. 118, 2016, Being the
Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority
Relating to the Annual Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2017 and Fixing Mill Levy for the
Downtown Development Authority for Fiscal Year 2017, and 6, Items Relating to 2017 Utility
Rate Ordinances, from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Overbeck, to adopt and
approve all items not withdrawn from the Consent -Calendar.
RESULT:
CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5 .
SECONDER:
Bob Overbeck, District 1
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT:
Horak
1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the October 18, 2016, Regular Council Meeting.
(Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from the October 18, 2016 Regular Council
meeting.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 119, 2016, Adopting the 2017 Budget and Appropriating
the Fort Collins Share of the 2017 Fiscal Year Operating and Capital Funds for the Northern
Colorado Regional Airport. (Adopted)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on November 1, 2016, appropriates the City
of Fort Collins' 50% share of the Northern Colorado Regional Airport budget. The Airport's total
budget is comprised of an operating budget and a capital budget. The 2017 annual operating budget
is $1,099,030, and will be funded using Airport operating revenues and non -operating revenues
derived through contributions from the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland ($260,000 from each City).
The proposed capital budget is $1,493,302, and is funded through federal grants, state grants, and
Airport operating revenue.
This Ordinance appropriates the City of Fort Collins 50% share of the 2017 Airport operating budget,
which totals $549,515 and the City of Fort Collins 50% share of the 2017 capital budget which totals
$746,651. The City of Loveland will be appropriating the other 50%. The Airport operating budget is
used to maintain and operate the Airport in compliance with all regulatory standards for safety and
security and to achieve the Council -approved Airport Strategic Plan. The Airport capital budget will
be used to complete Airport improvement projects including runway and taxiway rehabilitation and
preservation, taxiway sign safety modifications, an' Airport Master Plan update, and acquisition of
snow removal equipment.
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3. Items Relating to Various Amendments to Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins
Pertaining to Utilities - Fall 2016. (Adopted)
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 120, 2016, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of .
Fort Collins Pertaining to Water Meter Requirements and Installation.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 121, 2016, Amending the Code of the City of Fort Collins to
Clarify Utility Accounts, Billing and Collection Practices.
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on November 1, 2016, update Chapter 26
of the City Code to address the following:
• Identify requirements for location and installation of water service meters
• Clarify accounts and billing practices involving billing and collection dates and practices, and
services provided to leased premises.
A portion of the language approved on First Reading of Ordinance No. 121, 2016, for inclusion in
Sec. 26-721 of the City Code has been removed for Second Reading of the Ordinance. The deleted
language was originally included on first reading of the Ordinance as part of new language to be
added to the Code. However, staff has determined that this language will create an undue
administrative burden and difficulty associated with inquiring into and validating whether the cause of
a meter failure was a customer or a third party, and to apply a uniform method to calculate back -
billing amounts for all customers with meter failures. The removed language appears as a "strike -out"
in Section 7 of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
4. First Reading of Ordinance No. 127, 2016, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the General
Fund for the Purpose of Equipment Upgrades for FCTV. (Adopted)
5.
The purpose of this item is to transfer $30,000 in restricted PEG funds from FCTV (Cable 14)
reserves to 2016 Budget to cover needed equipment upgrades.
A. Public Hearing and Resolution 2016-085 Approving the Programs and Projects that Will Receive
Funds from the Community Development Block Grant Program, HOME Investment Partnership
Program and the City's Affordable Housing Fund.
B. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 128, 2016, Appropriating Unanticipated
Revenue in the Community Development Block Grant Fund.
C. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 129, 2016, Appropriating Unanticipated
Revenue in the HOME Investment Partnerships Fund.
The purpose of this item is to approve the funding recommendations of the 2016 Fall Cycle of the
Competitive Process and appropriate federal dollars. Resolution 2016-085 will complete the 2016
Fall Cycle of the Competitive Process for allocating $1,153,289 in City financial resources to
affordable housing projects and the administration of the HOME program that began October 1,
2016. Ordinance Nos. 128 and 129, 2016 appropriate an adjustment of to the FY2016 HOME
Participating Jurisdiction Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income from FY2015.
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6. First Reading of Ordinance No. 130, 2016, Amending Certain Labeling and Testing Provisions
of the Code of the City of Fort Collins Related to Retail Marijuana Businesses to Eliminate
Duplication of and Conflict with State Law. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to repeal marijuana testing provisions'in the City Code to be in conformity
with, state law.
7. First Reading of Ordinance No. 131, 2016, Declaring Certain City -Owned Property as Road
Right -of -Way for Timberline Road. (Adopted)
1.1
The purpose of this item is to declare Tract B of Community Recycle Center Subdivision, which. is
owned by the City, as road right-of-way. The Timberline Road project is currently being constructed
on the property The City owns a parcel of prope rtyj located at the southwest corner of Timberline
Road and Prospect Road. In 2015, the City designed ultimate improvements for Timberline Road
across a portion of the City's property. This Ordinance officially establishes this portion needed for
Timberline Road on the City's property as public road right-of-way.
(Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to authorize the execution of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA)
between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for the CDOT Milling and
Resurfacing Project of US 287 (College Avenue) between Harmony and Mulberry.
9. Resolution 2016-087 Affirming Its Intent to Share Costs for Improvements to the Interstate 25
(1-25) and Prospect Road Interchange Improvements as a Part of the Colorado Department of
Transportation's North 1-25 Corridor Improvements Project. (Adopted)
The purpose of this item is to affirm Council's support of the City's intent to share in costs for
improvements to the Prospect -Interstate 25 (1-25) interchange with the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT). This funding partnership would allow for significant cost efficiencies and
inclusion into CDOT's overall base case project of Northern Colorado improvements to 1-25. City
staff is exploring' funding partnership tools, including a proportional share of cost from key
stakeholders/property owners proximate to the interchange.
Mayor Troxell closed the public hearing for Item No. 8, hems Relating to the Completion of the
2016 Fall Cycle of the Competitive Process for Allocating City Financial Resources. to
Affordable Housing Activities Utilizing Funds from the Federal Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program, Federal HOME Investment Partnership (HOME),, and the City's
Affordable Housing Fund (AHF).
• END CONSENT
• CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP
Mayor Troxell commented on Item No. 12, Resolution 2016 087 Affirming Its Intent to Share
Costs for Improvements to the Interstate 25 (I-25) and Prospect Road Interchange Improvements
as a Part of the Colorado Department of Transportation's North I-25 Corridor Improvements
Project, stating it speaks to a collaborative effort among CDOT and multiple communities.
Councilmember Stephens commented on Item No. 8, Items Relating to the Completion of the
2016 Fall Cycle of the Competitive Process for Allocating City Financial Resources to
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Affordable Housing Activities Utilizing Funds from the Federal Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program, Federal HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and the City's
Affordable Housing Fund (AHF), stating it will fund rehabbing existing affordable housing.
• STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Atteberry introduced Dr. Tom Dodd, principal at Lesher Middle School, and
announced he has been recognized as the Principal of the Year for the United States.
Mayor Troxell read a proclamation recognizing Dr. Dodd's achievements.
Dr. Dodd commended his staff and students and thanked,the Councilmembers for their service.
• COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Cunniff reported on a visit to Olander Elementary School.
Councilmember Stephens reported on a visit to Shepardson Elementary School.
Councilmember Overbeck reported on his presentation of a proclamation recognizing an
historical marker project at Grandview Cemetery and thanked the Council Tree Daughters of the
American Revolution for their research. He reported on the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new
multi -use path at Tavelli Elementary School.
Councilmember Martinez reported on a visit.to Putnam Elementary School:
Mayor Troxell reported on City Manager Atteberry being elected a Fellow of the National
Academy of Public Administrators and being recognized with a Governor's Award for
leadership.
Councilmember Martinez requested City Manager Atteberry comment on the Baldrige Award.
City Manager Atteberry replied the City has been on a "performance excellence" journey of
continuous improvement and the framework used is the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Improvement
Program. The City reached the highest level at the regional Rocky Mountain Performance
Excellence program and was therefore qualified to participate at the national level. The City was
identified as a Baldrige. Best Practice site for the Leadership category.
• CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL -PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
10. Items Relatinq to Proposed Outdoor Vendor Requirements. (Adopted as Amended on Second
Reading)
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 079, 2016, Amending Article XIV of Chapter 15 of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins Regarding Outdoor Vendors.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 080, 2016, Amending Articles 3, 4 and 5 of the Land Use
Code Regarding Outdoor Vendors.
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on June 21, 2016, amend the City Code
and Land Use Code to update property owner and outdoor vendor requirements. The intent of the
original 2012 Code provisions for outdoor vendor operations was to manage a mobile operation and
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address specific mobile vendor impacts and requirements as a temporary, accessory land use. The
proposed changes clarify and distinguish between two primary outdoor vending operations, mobile
and stationary, including land, use locational requirements for vending on privately -owned lots.
On July 5, 2016, on Second Reading, Council postponed this item to November 15, 2016. The
postponement was intended to allow more time for staff to coordinate with outdoor vendors and
affected property owners related to potential Downtown stationary vending locations and a new food
truck park concept.
Tom Leeson, Community Development and Neighborhood Services Director, stated Ordinance
No. 079, 2016 provides amendments to the City Code and Ordinance No. 080, 2016 amends the
Land Use Code. An error related to stationary vending was found in Ordinance No. 079, 2016.
The Ordinance should state stationary vending is allowed in the Downtown zone district;
therefore, staff is recommending the erroneous section be stricken to make the Ordinances
consistent.
Taylor Smith, Silver Seed and FoCo Food Truck Alliance, thanked Council for its transparency
and accessibility. He commended the proper and sensible regulations.
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Overbeck, to adopt
Ordinance No. 079, 2016, as amended, on Second Reading.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE NO. 079, 2016, ADOPTED AS AMENDED ON SECOND READING
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER:
Bob Overbeck, District 1
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT:
Horak
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Overbeck, to adopt
Ordinance No. 080, 2016, on Second Reading.
Councilmember Stephens commended staff on meeting with vendors to create a better end
product. ,
RESULT:
ORDINANCE NO. 080, 2016, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER:
Bob Overbeck, District 1
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT:
Horak
11. Resolution 2016-088 Adopting the City's 2017 Legislative Policy Agenda. (Adopted as
Amended)
The purpose of this item is to consider and adopt the City's 2017 Legislative Policy Agenda as
recommended by the Legislative Review Committee (LRC). Each year the LRC develops a
legislative agenda to assist in the analysis of pending legislation and regulation. The Legislative
Policy Agenda is used as a guide by Council and staff to determine positions on legislation and
regulation pending at the state and federal levels and as a general reference for the City's state
legislators and congressional delegation.
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Councilmember Overbeck stated he would like some additions to the Legislative Policy Agenda
in the areas of Social Sustainability and Natural Areas. He requested the following Social
Sustainability additions: a word to make the phrase "support a diverse, equitable and inclusive
community that successfully meets the basic needs of all residents," "mental health and
substance abuse," and "oppose legislations that target any protected class." In Natural Areas and
Open Lands, he requested the addition of the.phrase "protect the Cache la Poudre River and local
urban streams" or "protect and restore local urban streams."
Councilmember Campana requested a description of the document itself. Ginny Sawyer, Project
and Policy Manager, replied the Legislative Policy Agenda is set prior to the State legislative
session and is meant to be a guiding document for the Legislative Review Committee, composed
of three Councilmembers.
Councilmember Campana noted some of the statements in the document are direct from other
documents and the goal in reviewing it was to reduce redundancies and create a more
streamlined Policy Agenda the Committee can measure any new legislation against.
Councilmember Cunniff agreed with Councilmember Campana's assessment but stated
Councilmember Overbeck's proposed changes do make.sense.
Councilmember Campana questioned how state" legislation could affect local urban streams
noting the City could adopt its own policies regarding local streams.
Councilmembers discussed the "oppose legislations that target any protected class" language.
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Campana, to adopt
Resolution 2016-088.
Councilmember Campana made a friendly amendment to accept all of Councilmember
Overbeck's suggested changes apart from the "oppose legislations that target any protected
class" language. Councilmember Cunniff accepted the friendly amendment.
Councilmember Campana commended Councilmember Overbeck's suggestions.
Councilmember Overbeck commended the work of the Legislative Review Committee and
supported the motion.
RESULT:
RESOLUTION 2016-088 ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER:
Gino Campana, District 3
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT:
Horak
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• DISCUSSION ITEMS
12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 126, 2016, Being the Annual Appropriation Ordinance
Relating to the Annual Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2017; Adopting the Budget for the
Fiscal Years Beginning January 1. 2017, and Ending December 31, 2018; and Fixing the Mill
Levy for the Fiscal Year 2017. (Option 1 or Option 2) (Adopted on Second Reading)
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on November 1, 2016, sets the City Budget
for the two-year period (2017-18) which becomes the City's financial plan for the next two fiscal
years. As requested, two options are being brought forth for Second Reading. Option 1 is the
Ordinance as adopted on First Reading, including the amendment to not fund Side Hill Park. That
Ordinance sets the amount of $611,024,736 to be appropriated for fiscal year 2017. Option 2 is the
Ordinance referenced in Option 1 along with: (1) unfunding- Offer 5.26 - CAP ENHANCEMENT -
Utilities: Light & Power - Electric Distributed Battery Pilot Program, and (2) funding Offer 7.19 -
ENHANCEMENT - 1.0 FTE Utilities: Customer Service & Administration - Program Coordinator
Supervisor. The Option 2 Ordinance would set the amount of $611,085,496 to be appropriated for
fiscal year 2017.
However, these appropriated amounts do not include what is being appropriated by separate Council
actions to adopt the 2017 budget for the General Improvement District (GID) No. 1 of $68,107, the
2017 budget for General Improvement District (GID) No. 15 (Skyview) of $1,000, the Urban Renewal
Authority 2017 budget of $8,328,759, and the Downtown Development Authority 2017 budget of
$9,888,727. This Ordinance also sets the 2017 City mill levy at 9.797 mills, unchanged since 1991.
Mike Beckstead, Chief Financial Officer, discussed the changes made since First Reading.
Cheryl Distaso, Fort Collins Community Action Network, supported full funding of Sunday bus
service for 2017 and 2018.
Deborah James supported full funding of Sunday bus service.
Mike Devereaux supported full funding of Sunday bus service.
Peter O'Neill, Energy Board, spoke in favor of option 2 for the Utilities budget which would
fund the Conservation Program Coordinator Supervisor position.
Lynn Thompson, Fort Collins Homeless Coalition, supported full funding of Sunday bus service.
Gordon Coombs, Team Wellness and Prevention, thanked Council and staff for work to serve
underserved populations in the budget process.
Brian Munskee supported full funding of Sunday bus service noting its benefits, to the triple
bottom line.
Kevin Cross, Fort Collins Sustainability Group, spoke in favor of budget offers which would
support the City's greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, specifically offers 6.65, Utilities
Light and Power Energy Services, and 6.76, Energy Services Enhancement. He stated the
recommended budget does not do enough to advance Fort Collins toward meeting its climate
goals.
Mary Dinn supported full funding of Sunday bus service.
Esther Aguila supported full funding of Sunday bus service.
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Jana Newman supported full, or at least partial, funding of Sunday bus service
Jimena Sagas, Human Relations Commission, supported full funding of budget offer 27.8.
Anthony�McGlaun supported full funding of budget offer 27.8.
Dierdre Sullivan supported full funding of budget offer 27.8.
Pastor J. Newhall discussed homelessness in the community and noted the importance of helping
individuals in need. He supported allocating additional funding toward aiding homeless
individuals.
Robert Bradley supported full funding of Sunday bus service.
(Secretary's Note: The Council took a brief recess at this point in the meeting.)
Councilmember Cunniff thanked the citizens who have provided input regarding the budget. He
noted. Council agrees Sunday transit is desirable; however, questions remain as to how quickly
and how exactly to fund it. He went on to discuss the options for Utilities and supported moving
forward with option 1 at this point.
Councilmember Overbeck asked about conversations with other potential partners for Sunday
bus service. Kurt Ravenschlag, Transfort General Manager, replied preliminary conversations
with Colorado State University have been initiated and a formal proposal has been created.
Meetings with ASCSU will occur prior to the holiday break and meetings with CSU
administration occur biweekly and the proposal is currently being routed through the
administration.
Councilmember Overbeck suggested additional time be spent on the equity and inclusion offer
27.8 in terms of analyzing how complaints are filed.
Councilmember Martinez thanked the citizens who have provided input. He supported the need
for Sunday bus service but noted funding trade-offs need to occur. He asked about the cost per
ride of Sunday service. Ravenschlag replied the cost per Sunday rider is estimated to be
approximately $12.
Councilmember' Martinez asked how long it would take to implement the service with full
funding. Ravenschlag replied it would take approximately four months.
Councilmember Stephens supported the Sunday service pilot program and the process of finding
a funding partner. With regard to the equity inclusion office, she suggested additional research
into ensuring this offer is the best approach.
Councilmember Campana made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt
Ordinance No. 126, 2016, Option,l, on Second Reading.
Councilmember Campana noted the original recommended budget did not include Sunday
service at all and the proposal to include a funding partner is a unique approach and good
compromise for attempting to pilot Sunday service.
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Councilmember Overbeck suggested the possibility of mid-term funding of equity and inclusion
department positions. A
Mayor Troxell thanked staff and citizens for work and participation in the budget. He stated the
budget serves the city well in terms of utilization of -its resources.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE NO.. 126, 2016, OPTION 1,,ADOPTED ON SECOND READING
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gino Campana, District 3
SECONDER:
Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Curiniff.
ABSENT:
Horak '
• CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN -PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 118, 2016, Being the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for
the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority Relating to the Annual Appropriations for
the Fiscal Year 2017 and Fixing Mill Levy for the Downtown Development Authority for Fiscal
Year 2017. (Adopted on Second Reading) -
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on November 1, 2016, sets the Downtown
Development Authority ("DDA") Budget and sets the 2017 Mill Levy for the Fort Collins DDA at five
(5) mills, unchanged since tax year2002.
The following amounts will be appropriated:
DDA Public/Private Investments & Programs $1,665,408
DDA Operations & Maintenance $ 835,283
Revolving Line of Credit Draws $2,450,000
DDA Debt Service Fund $4,938,036
The approved Budget becomes the Downtown Development Authority's financial plan for 2017.
Eric Sutherland stated this budget does not comport with the requirements for budgeting
contained in the City Charter.
Councilmember Martinez noted the process has been laid out and adopted by previous Councils.
Councilmember Campana made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Overbeck, to adopt
Ordinance No. 118, 2016, on Second Reading.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE NO. 118, 2016, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gino Campana, District 3 .
SECONDER:.
Bob Overbeck, District 1
AYES:'
Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT:
Horak
14. Items Relating to 2017 Utility Rate Ordinances. (Adopted on Second Reading)
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 122, 2016, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins to Revise Electric Rates, Fees and Charges.
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B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 123, 2016, Amending chapter 26 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins to Revise Water Rates, Fees and Charges.
C. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 124, 2016, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins to Revise Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges.
D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 125, 2016, Amending Chapter 26 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins to Revise Stormwater Rates, Fees and Charges.
These Ordinances, unanimously adopted on First Reading on November 1, 2016, adopt rate
changes for electric, water, wastewater and stormwater monthly charges, beginning in January 2017.
The proposed rate increases for 2017 and 2018, as well as the primary driver behind the requested
increases, are outlined in the table below.
Revenue Adjustments
jUtility Service 2017 2018
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Electric
3.45%
i 1.80%
Water
5.000/0
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5.00%
Wastewater
3.00%
3.00%
Stormwater
5.000/0
i 0.000/0
In Ordinance No. 122, 2016, Electric Rates, the language initially adopted on First Reading has been
removed from Sections 2 and 3. The removed language involved proposed additions to City Code
Sections 26-464(r) and 26-465(r) expanding the scope of "community solar projects" to include low-
income solar program installations. The full program details, including a version of the proposed
language removed from Ordinance No. 122, 2016, will return for Council consideration in 2017.
Eric Sutherland opposed various aspects of the Utility rate ordinances and stated the Smart Meter
investment was a public policy failure.
Mike Truitt asked Council to consider how utility rate increases will affect middle and lower
income residents. _ I
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Councilmember Cunniff stated 'he would like to see additional work in terms of providing
funding for energy -efficiency upgrades; however, the existing rate structures have been proven
to be necessary for both the anticipated PRPA increases as well as the,capital improvement plans
for specific infrastructures fixes in all three utilities.
Councilmember Stephens stated she is committed to finding a solution to aid low-income
families.
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Campana, to adopt
Ordinance No. 122, 2016, on Second Reading.
Councilmember Campana commented on challenges with on -bill financing.
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Councilmember Overbeck asked how many homes have electric baseboard heat in the
community. Lance Smith, Utilities Strategic Finance Director, replied a residential demand rate
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structure for all -electric houses does exist and there are currently about 800 customers on that
rate structure.
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RESULT:
ORDINANCE NO. 122,2016, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
-Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER:
Gino Campana, District 3
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT:
Horak
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt
Ordinance No. 123, 2016, on Second Reading.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE NO. 123, 2016, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER:
Ray Martinez, District 2,1
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT:
Horak
Councilmember Cunniff made a "motion, seconded by Councilmember Campana, to adopt
Ordinance No. 124, 2016, on Second Reading.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE NO. 124, 2016, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER:
Gino Campana, District 3
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana; Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT:
Horak
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt
Ordinance No. 125, 2016, on Second Reading.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
RESULT:
ORDINANCE NO. 125, 201,6, ADOPTED ON SECOND READING_ [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER:
Ray Martinez, District 2
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff .
ABSENT:
Horak
• OTHER BUSINESS
Councilmember Campana commented on offer 41.3, an enhancement offer for online special
events permit software, which did not make the City Manager's recommended budget. He stated
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2016 carry-over funds have been found for that offer and requested and received Council support
for funding that offer.
Councilmember Campana stated one of the hurdles of on -bill financing involves citizens not
being able to initially pay for improvements prior to being reimbursed; therefore, paying
contractors directly could be a good option. He supported investigating options.
Councilmember Cunniff. agreed with Councilmember Campana and supported modifying or
creating programs to create the opportunity for lower -income residents to afford improvements.
Councilmember Campana requested and received Council support to evaluate the challenges of
Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP). Carol Webb, Water Resources and Treatment
Operations Manager, stated a memo will be provided to Council regarding water supply issues in
the region and a summary of all regional projects in relation to the needs of Fort Collins. The
Halligan project has had a budget increase primarily due to water quality modeling challenges.
Webb stated staff has had discussions with NISP participants regarding the City's issues and
noted Glade Reservoir, which is part of the NISP project, is an alternative to the Halligan, project.
The Army Corps is looking at the Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative and
staff is recommending pursuing the draft Environmental Impact Statement which will aid in
determining whether the Halligan permitting process should continue or whether Glade is, a
potential alternative to Halligan.
Councilmember Campana stated Council neither supported nor directly opposed NISP and
suggested it be more direct in evaluating the project, addressing any issues, and discussing
possible solutions. Webb replied deliberate, specific discussions with NISP participants have
occurred and additional communications on that will be forthcoming in the near term.
Councilmember Cunniff supported continuing to study NISP and possible ways to remediate
issues. Councilmember Campana stated the scientific challenges, and whether they can be
solved, should be clearly identified.
Mayor Troxell asked when the results of the time -of -use study will be discussed. Lance Smith,
Utilities Strategic Finance Director, replied the time -of -use pilot study is complete and analysis
on the best bill guarantee portion is currently being completed. Customers will be notified in
December as to whether the best bill guarantee requires an adjustment to their account. The
study, customer survey results, and options for Council consideration will be discussed at the
January 23 Work Session.
Mayor Troxell requested information as to what form a proposal for a new rate structure would
take and a time line for such implementation. Smith replied the communication and outreach
plan will be discussed.
Mayor Troxell suggested Council gain a certain base knowledge regarding time -of -use and
distributed energy resources.
Councilmember Overbeck stated he was contacted by Representative Joann Ginal regarding a
state bill addressing rolling coal.
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• MOTION7O ADJOURN TO LATER IN THE EVENING
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Campana, to adjourn to
later tonight and resume upon the completion of the General Improvement District No. 1 Board
meeting, the Skyview South General Improvement District, Board meeting, and the Urban
Renewal Authority Board meeting for completion of the Councils. regular' meeting agenda.
Yeas: Campana, Martinez, Cunniff, Troxell,,Overbeck and Stephens. Nays: none.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] ^ :`
MOVER: Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER: Gino Campana; District 3
AYES: Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff'
ABSENT: Horak
• POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Overbeck, that the City
Council go into executive session for the purpose of meeting with the City's attorneys and City
Management staff to discuss specific legal questions related to'the case of Gonzalez versus the
City of Fort Collins and the manner in which particular policies, practices and regulations of the
City may be affected by existing or proposed provisions of federal, state, or local law, as
permitted under Section 2-31(a)(2) of the City Code and Colorado Revised'Statutes Section 24-
6-402(4)(b).
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER:
Bob Overbeck, District 1
-AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT:
Horak
• ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Cunniff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Overbeck to adjourn to
6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2016.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ross Cunniff, District 5
SECONDER:
Bob Overbeck, District 1
AYES:
Martinez, Stephens, Overbeck, Campana, Troxell, Cunniff
ABSENT:
Horak
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The meeting adjourned at 11:08 PM.
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