HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Read Before Packet - 2/15/2022 - February 15, 2022 City Council Meeting Summary Agenda - Amended February 14, 2022City of Fort Collins Page 1
Jeni Arndt, Mayor
Emily Francis, District 6, Mayor Pro Tem
Susan Gutowsky, District 1
Julie Pignataro, District 2
Tricia Canonico, District 3
Shirley Peel, District 4
Kelly Ohlson, District 5
City Council Chambers
City Hall West
300 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado
Cablecast on FCTV
Channel 14 on Connexion
Channel 14 and 881 on Comcast
Carrie Daggett Kelly DiMartino Anissa Hollingshead
City Attorney Interim City Manager City Clerk
Regular Meeting
February 15, 2022
(Amended 2/14/22)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
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Live via the Zoom online meeting,
Live via the telephone,
Live in Council Chambers,
By submitting emails to Council at CityLeaders@fcgov.com.
All options will be available for those wishing to provide general public comment, as well as public comment
during individual discussion items.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (ONLINE VIA ZOOM):
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meeting through that site, and not via FCTV, due to the streaming delay and possible audio interference.
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to ensure their equipment setup is working should join prior to 6:00 p.m. For public comments, the Mayor
will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff
will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address Council.
In order to participate, you must:
Have an internet-enabled smartphone, laptop or computer. Using earphones with a microphone will
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (VIA PHONE):
Dial the public participation phone number, 1-346-248-7799, and then enter the Meeting ID 982 4141
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possible. For public comments, the Mayor will ask participants to indicate if you would like to speak at
that time – phone participants will need to press *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the Zoom
session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address Council.
When participating online or by phone, DO NOT Watch/stream FCTV at the same time due to streaming
delay and possible audio interference.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (IN PERSON):
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covering guidelines.
A limited number of individuals may be allowed in Council Chambers. Therefore, staging for individuals
who wish to speak will occur in the City Hall lobby and outside (weather permitting).
Individuals may be required to wear masks while inside City Hall and any other City buildings being
utilized.
Individuals who wish to speak will line up at one of the two podiums available in Council Chambers,
maintaining physical distancing.
Once a speaker has provided comments, they may be asked to leave Council Chambers to make room
for the next speaker.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (VIA EMAIL):
Individuals not comfortable or able to access the Zoom platform or participate by phone are encouraged to
participate by emailing general public comments to CityLeaders@fcgov.com. If you have specific
comments on any of the discussion items scheduled, please make that clear in the subject line of the email
and send prior to the meeting Tuesday evening.
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Note: Only individuals who wish to address Council should use the Zoom link or call in by phone.
Anyone who wants to watch the meeting, but not address Council, should view the FCTV livestream.
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Participation portion of a meeting or during discussion of any Council item must provide any such materials
to the City Clerk in a form or format readily usable on the City’s display technology no later than two (2)
hours prior to the beginning of the meeting at which the materials are to be presented.
NOTE: All presentation materials for appeals, addition of permitted use applications or protests related to
election matters must be provided to the City Clerk no later than noon on the day of the meeting at which
the item will be considered. See Council Rules of Conduct in Meetings for details.
Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited
English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services,
programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance.
Please provide 48 hours advance notice when possible.
A solicitud, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no
dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que
puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al
970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione 48 horas de aviso previo
cuando sea posible.
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A) Proclamations and Presentations
5:00 p.m.
No Proclamations Scheduled.
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
B) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D) ROLL CALL
E) AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER
City Manager Review of Agenda.
Consent Calendar Review including removal of items from Consent Calendar for individual
discussion.
F) COMMUNITY REPORT: Congressman Joe Neguse - Updates from the Capitol
G) PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY TOPIC OR ITEMS (including requests for Council to remove an item
from the Consent Calendar for individual discussion.)
Individuals may comment regarding any topics of public concern, whether or not included on tonight’s
agenda. Comments regarding land use projects for which a development application has been filed should
be submitted in the development review process** and not to Council.
Those who wish to speak are asked to sign in at the table in the lobby (for recordkeeping purposes).
Each speaker will be allowed to speak one time during public comment. If a speaker comments on a
particular agenda item during general public comment, that speaker will not also be entitled to speak
during discussion of the same agenda item.
All speakers will be asked by the presiding officer to identify themselves by raising their hand (in person
or using the raise hand option on Zoom), and then will be asked to move to one of the two lines of
speakers (or to a seat nearby, for those who are not able to stand while waiting).
The presiding officer will determine and announce the length of time allowed for each speaker.
Each speaker will be asked to state his or her name and general address for the record, and, if their
comments relate to a particular agenda item, to identify the agenda item number. Any written
comments or materials intended for the Council should be provided to the City Clerk.
A timer will beep one time and turn yellow to indicate that 30 seconds of speaking time remain and will
beep again and turn red when a speaker’s time to speak has ended.
[**For questions about the development review process or the status of any particular development, consult
the Development Review Center page on the City’s website at fcgov.com/developmentreview, or contact
the Development Review Center at 970.221.6515.]
H) PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP
I) COUNCILMEMBER REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
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Consent Calendar
The Consent Calendar is intended to allow Council to spend its time and energy on the important items
on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Agenda items pulled from
the Consent Calendar by either Council or the City Manager will be considered separately under M)
Consideration of items removed from consent calendar for individual discussion. Items remaining
on the Consent Calendar will be approved by Council with one vote. The Consent Calendar consists of:
● Ordinances on First Reading that are routine;
● Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine;
● Those of no perceived controversy;
● Routine administrative actions.
1. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the January 18, 2022 Regular Meeting and January 24,
2022 Adjourned Meeting.
The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2022 Regular meeting and
January 24, 2022 Adjourned meeting.
2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 007, 2022, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the Transit
Services Fund to Expand the Scope of Work for North College MAX Plan.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 18, 2022, appropriates $48,340
from Transit Services Fund Reserves to expand the scope of work for the North College MAX Plan to
include additional public engagement and emphasis on land use and transit-oriented development.
3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 008, 2022, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue and
Authorizing Transfers in the General Fund for the Environmental Services Radon Program.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 18, 2022, appropriatea
unanticipated grant revenue in the General Fund for the Environmental Services Radon Program. This
appropriation includes $9,000 of grant revenues provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) to support radon testing and mitigation programs. The grant directly
supports radon activities identified in the Environmental Services Department’s core budget offer and
requires a local match of $6,000. Matching funds are appropriated and unexpended in the 2022
Environmental Services operating budget and will be transferred to the Environmental Services Radon
Program.
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 009, 2022, Annexing the Property Known as the Timber Lark
Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 18, 2022, annexes the tract of land
known as the Timber Lark Annexation. The Timber Lark Annexation consists of approximately 35.17
acres and establishes the required 1/6 contiguity with existing City limits. The Timber Lark Annexation
is located approximately 600 feet northwest of the intersection of South Timberline Road and East
Trilby Road and would incorporate the property into Fort Collins’ municipal boundaries, as well as into
the Residential Neighborhood Sign District, and Lighting Context Area Map. A related item to zone the
annexed property is presented as the next item on this Agenda and the zoning addresses the proposed
changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District and the Lighting Context Area Map.
This annexation request conforms with the State of Colorado Revised Statutes as they relate to
annexations, the City Comprehensive Plan, and the Larimer County and City of Fort Collins
Intergovernmental Agreements.
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5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 010, 2022, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins
and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Timber Lark Annexation to the City
of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood
Sign District and Lighting Context Area Map.
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 2021-093.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 18, 2022, applies zoning to the
property included in the annexation, known as the Timber Lark Annexation, located approximately
600 feet northwest of the intersection of South Timberline Road and East Trilby Road. The proposed
zoning for this annexation is Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N). The surrounding
properties are existing residential land uses currently zoned FA-1 (in Larimer County) to the south,
and Residential Low Density (RL) to the west. The abutting City limits to the north and adjacent city
limits to the east are zoned Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (L-M-N). Staff also recommends
placement into the Residential Neighborhood Sign District, and Lighting Context Area map.
6. Second Reading Of Ordinance No. 011, 2022, Designating The Maxwell Rock House, 1433 South
Overland Trail, Fort Collins, Colorado, As A Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant To Chapter 14 Of The
Code Of The City Of Fort Collins.
This item will be moved to discussion.
This item is a quasi-judicial matter and if it is considered on the discussion agenda, it will be considered
in accordance with Section 1(f) of the Council’s Rules of Meeting Procedures adopted in Resolution
2021-093.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 18, 2022, requests City landmark
designation for the property at 1433 South Overland Trail. In cooperation with the property owner, the
Ponds at Overland Trail HOA, City staff and the Historic Preservation Commission (the “Commission”)
have determined the property to be eligible for designation under Standards 2, Persons/Groups for
association with Paul and Emerald Maxwell, important figures in the social history of what is now west
Fort Collins, and under Standard 3, Design/Construction for the property's significance as a rare surviving
example of a stone masonry farmhouse in the Fort Collins area. The HOA owner is requesting
designation, which will provide protection of the property's exterior and immediate grounds, and access
to financial incentives for preservation.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 012, 2022, Authorizing the Conveyance of a Temporary
Construction Easement on the South Transit Center to Faircoll, LLC.
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 18, 2022, conveys a 3,675-square-
foot temporary construction easement (TCE) to Faircoll, LLC (Faircoll), for construction improvements
at the City-owned real property at 4915 Fossil Boulevard, which is the location of the South Transit
Center. Faircoll is the owner of the adjacent property and as part of the development of apartments
at its property, Faircoll is required to install permanent pedestrian connections from its property to the
South Transit Center. The TCE grants Faircoll access and permission to perform this work on the
City’s South Transit Center property at no cost to the City.
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 013, 2022 Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue and
Authorizing Transfers in the Transportation Services Fund for the Electric Micro-Mobility Pass and
Education Series Pilot Program.
The purpose of this item is to request appropriation of unanticipated grant revenue received from the
Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”) Travel Demand Management Seed Funding Grant
Program and to authorize transfers in the Transportation Services Fund for the Electric Micro-Mobility
Pass and Education Series Pilot Program (the “Program”).
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9. Items Relating to the 2022 City Classified Employee Pay Plan as Provided in the Collective Bargaining
Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police.
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 014, 2022, Adopting the 2022 Amended City Classified Employee
Pay Plan to Update Classified Positions as Provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with
the Fraternal Order of Police.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 015, 2022, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the General Fund
for the Cost of Police Services Salary and Benefit Increases as Provided in the Collective
Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police.
The purpose of this item is to recommend changes to the 2022 City Classified Employee Pay Plan
based on an annual market analysis conducted as agreed upon through the 2022-2024 Collective
Bargaining Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Northern Colorado Lodge #3 of the Fraternal Order
of Police (“FOP”). The Agreement was approved by Council by Resolution on December 7, 2021. The
Agreement specifies a salary data collection method and evaluation process that includes market data
as of early January. This data has been collected and analyzed, resulting in the revised 2022 City
Classified Employee Pay Plan.
10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 016, 2022, Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue Received by City
Give for the Larimer County Veterans Memorial.
The charitable gift is received from VFW Rocky Mountain Post 1781 for the upkeep and maintenance
of the Larimer County Veterans Memorial located in Edora Park and honors Larimer County veterans
killed in military service.
11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 017, 2022, Appropriating Philanthropic Revenue Received Through
City Give to Fund a Police Services Canine (K9) Unit.
The purpose of this item is to appropriate $10,000 in philanthropic revenue for Fort Collins Police
Services received from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation for the purchase and training of a K9 as
designated by the donor. The award of $10,000 from The Howard G. Buffett Foundation underwrites
the purchase, related travel, and training of a K9. The philanthropic support adds a sixth canine unit
to FCPS, and greatly furthers our commitment to public safety.
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 018, 2022, Amending the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code to
Remove Enclosed Mini-Storage as an Allowed Use in the Portion of the General Commercial Zone
District Within the Transit-Oriented Development Overlay Zone.
The purpose of this item is to adopt a Land Use Code amendment for the General Commercial Zone
District permitted use list to delete the allowance of Enclosed Mini-Storage use in the area included in
the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay. The proposed code change will resolve a zoning
disconnect and act to strengthen the intent and purposes of the TOD district overlay that include land
uses, densities, and design that enhance and support the MAX line and transit stations along the
Mason Corridor.
The proposed Land Use Code changes include an amendment to Article Three, Section 3.10.2 TOD
Overlay standards, and Article Four, Section 4.21 General Commercial zone district use standards in
the Land Use Code.
As a follow up to this proposed LUC amendment, staff will develop new design standards for the
Enclosed Mini-Storage use to be coordinated with Phase 2 of the Land Use Code Update in 2023-24.
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13. Resolution 2022-027 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City
of Fort Collins, Colorado, and the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Laporte Avenue
Multi-Modal Improvement Project.
The purpose of this item is to authorize the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”)
with the Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”) for the Laporte Avenue Multi-Modal
Improvements Project (the “Project”). The City was awarded Multimodal Options Fund (“MMOF”),
Revitalizing Mainstreet (“RMS”), and Transportation Alternatives Program (“TAP”) grants for the
Project, which are to be administered by CDOT with project delivery oversight pursuant to an IGA with
CDOT. The Project funds will be used for design, any necessary property acquisition, and construction
of roadway improvements along Laporte Avenue from Fishback Avenue to Sunset Street, excluding
the bridges and roadway crossing the New Mercer Canal north of Grandview Cemetery.
14. Resolution 2022-028 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer
County to Partner on the Purchase of a Conservation Easement on a 428 Acre Ranch within the
Laramie Foothills - Mountains to Plains Project Area.
The purpose of this item is to seek Council approval of a Resolution implementing an
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Larimer County to partner on the conservation of a 428-acre
property within the Laramie Foothills - Mountains to Plains project area. The County is the lead on the
project and will hold a conservation easement on the property. The conservation easement requires
that the land never be subdivided and that it be managed to protect its conservation values in
perpetuity. This acquisition would replace several property interests that Larimer County planned to
acquire in partnership with the City under a 2020 IGA. This project was fully described in the Land
Conservation Quarterly Report on January 13, 2022.
15. Resolution 2022-029 Supporting a Grant Application for an Affordable Housing Development
Incentives Grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs.
The purpose of this item is to seek a Council support of the City's application to the Colorado
Department of Local Affairs for an Affordable Housing Development Incentives Grant for the Kechter
Townhomes development project as required to submit an application for funding. The City's Letter of
Intent was accepted and the City was invited to apply for funding to offset water fees related to the
development of this land bank parcel.
16. Resolution 2022-030 Approving Fort Fund Grant Disbursements - Project Support II Category.
The purpose of this item is to approve Fort Fund grants from the Cultural Development and
Programming Account and the Tourism Programming Account for the selected community events in
the Project Support II category, based upon the recommendations of the Cultural Resources Board.
17. Resolution 2022-031, Superseding Resolution 2021-074 To Express and Update Council’s Intent and
Direction Regarding Remote Work Sessions.
The purpose of this item is to update remote work session practices to have all Councilmembers
participating remotely as the default option. Councilmembers may participate from City Hall with 24-
hour notice.
18. Resolution 2022-032 Making an Appointment to the Colorado Communities for Climate Action Board
of Directors.
The purpose of this item is to appoint Councilmember Canonico to serve as the City of Fort Collins’
representative to the Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA) Board of Directors. A Fort
Collins’ staff member currently serves in this role and will transition to serving as a City alternate to the
Board of Directors.
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19. Resolution 2022-033 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
with Housing Catalyst Regarding the Proposed Redevelopment of the City's Remington Street
Parking Lot.
The purpose of this item is to consider adopting a resolution that would authorize City staff to enter
into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Housing Catalyst for the purposes of securing
potential state and/or federal funding to support a future mixed-use, mixed-income redevelopment of
the City-owned Remington lot (Block 122). The potential redevelopment project would incorporate 50%
deed-restricted affordable housing, providing 80-120 units of affordable housing in the Downtown area.
Entering into this MOU is intended to give Housing Catalyst the required level of site control to apply
for potential state or federal funding opportunities by stating the City’s intent to lease the Remington
lot to Housing Catalyst, subject to later City Council approval of the lease by ordinance. The MOU also
provides termination provisions that will allow the City or Housing Catalyst to terminate this
relationship. Approval of the Resolution does not bind the City to a specific development program or
partnership with Housing Catalyst or obligate the City to lease the property.
20. Resolution 2022-034 Adopting the Design and Timeline for the Interview Process for the City Manager
Selection.
The purpose of this item is to review and consider the Council Committee’s recommended design and
timeline for the interview schedule for the City Manager selection.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
J) ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
K) CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the Consent
Calendar.
L) STAFF REPORTS - None scheduled.
M) COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
N) CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INDIVIDUAL
DISCUSSION
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O) Discussion Items
The method of debate for discussion items is as follows:
● Mayor introduces the item number, and subject; asks if formal presentation will be made by staff
● Staff presentation (optional)
● Mayor requests public comment on the item (three minute limit for each person)
● Council questions of staff on the item
● Council motion on the item
● Council discussion
● Final Council comments
● Council vote on the item
Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Mayor, to ensure
all have an opportunity to speak. If attending in person, please sign in at the table in the
back of the room. The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn
yellow. It will buzz again at the end of the speaker’s time.
21. Resolution 2022-023 Supporting an Application for a Great Outdoors Colorado Visioning Grant
Relating to a Portion of the Poudre River Corridor. (staff: Kurt Friesen; 5 minute presentation; 20
minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is to request approval to pursue a visioning grant through Great Outdoors
Colorado (GOCO) for improvements to a section of the Poudre River corridor located approximately
between Lee Martinez Park and Linden Street as provided by the 2014 Poudre River Downtown
Master Plan. The visioning grant provides opportunity for additional community outreach and master
planning, with a focus on underserved neighborhoods and businesses near the downtown river
corridor. As part of the grant program, awarded communities may receive sizable grant awards for
implementation (up to $10 million per project) in a future phase.
The Resolution has been updated to address comments from Council at the January 18, 2022,
Council meeting.
22. First Reading of Ordinance No. 019, 2022 Amending Article XIII, Chapter 12 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins, Regulating Disposable Bags and Mitigating Other Sources of Single Use Plastic
Pollution. (staff: Katy McLaren; 5 minute presentation; 15 minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is to consider adoption of amendments to Ordinance No. 026, 2021, which
bans distribution of plastic bags and imposes a disposable bag fee on paper bags provided by large
grocers, to (the “Disposable Bag Ordinance”). These amendments are intended to clarify and align
certain provisions of the Disposable Bag Ordinance with the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (C.R.S.
Section 25-17-501 et seq.) subsequently adopted by the Colorado Legislature.
The amendments included in this Ordinance will:
Maintain timeline for bag changes for large grocers (effective May 1, 2022);
Adopt the State’s policy that charges a 10-cent fee per paper bag;
Adopt the State’s policy that splits the paper bag fee revenue 60-40 (City-grocer);
Maintain the City’s existing exemption for all income-qualified program recipients;
Allow further exemptions and exceptions to be developed and granted via administrative rule with
notice to Council before such exemptions become effective;
Align definitions to the State’s policy, either by adopting the exact wording or by aligning to the
intent of the definition in cases where the policies are structured differently; and
Update and align other non-substantive elements of the local Ordinance.
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23. First Reading of Ordinance No. 020, 2022 Supporting Temporary Fort Collins Housing Permits for
Victims of the Marshall/Boulder County Fire as an Exception to Land Use Code Section 3.8.16
Occupancy Limits. (staff: Caryn Champine; 5 minute presentation; 20 minute discussion)
The purpose of this item is to consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing staff to implement a permit
process to request relief from the Occupancy Ordinance Land Use Code (“LUC”) Section 3.8.16 for the
purpose of hosting residents impacted by the Marshall/Boulder County Fire.
24. Items Related to the Adoption of the 2021 International Building Codes, the Colorado Plumbing Code,
and Local Amendments. (staff: Kirk Longstein; 10 minute presentation; 45 minute discussion)
A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 021, 2022, Amending Chapter 5, Article II, Division 2 of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins for the Purpose of Repealing the 2018 International Building Code and
Adopting the 2021 International Building Code, with Amendments.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 022, 2022, Amending Chapter 5, Article II, Division 2 of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins for the Purpose of Repealing the 2018 International Energy Conservation
Code and Adopting the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, with Amendments.
C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 023, 2022, Amending Chapter 5, Article II, Division 2 of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins for the Purpose of Repealing the 2018 International Residential Code
and Adopting the 2021 International Residential Code, with Amendments.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 024, 2022, Amending Chapter 5, Article II, Division 2 of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins for the Purpose of Repealing the 2018 International Existing Building
Code and Adopting the 2021 International Existing Building Code, with Amendments.
E. First Reading of Ordinance No. 025, 2022, Amending Chapter 5, Article II, Division 2 of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins for the Purpose of Repealing the 2018 International Swimming Pool and
Spa Code and Adopting the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, with Amendments.
F. First Reading of Ordinance No. 026, 2022, Amending Chapter 5, Article II, Division 3 of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins for the Purpose of Repealing the 2006 International Property
Maintenance Code and Adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, with
Amendments.
G. First Reading of Ordinance No. 027, 2022, Amending Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins for the Purpose of Repealing the 2018 International Mechanical Code and Adopting
the 2021 International Mechanical Code, with Amendments.
H. First Reading of Ordinance No. 028, 2022, Amending Chapter 5, Article IV of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins for the Purpose of Repealing the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code and Adopting
the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, with Amendments.
I. First Reading of Ordinance No. 029, 2021, Amending Chapter 5, Article V, Division 1 of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins for the Purpose of Amending the Colorado Plumbing Code.
The purpose of these items is to adopt the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and fully integrated body
of building codes, collectively referred to as the “2021 I-Codes,” regulating building construction to
safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare by regulating structural strength and stability,
sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation, and property protection from hazards attributed
to the built environment within the City of Fort Collins.
The 2021 I-Codes will replace the 2018 editions which were adopted on January 12, 2019. These
codes are reviewed and voted on by code officials and construction industry professionals from across
the country and published every three years under the oversight of the International Code Council
(ICC). These core 2021 I-Codes represent the latest construction publications from the ICC.
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25. Strauss Lakes Metro District Conceptual Review. (staff: Clay Frickey; 75-90 minutes total time
allotment)
WITHDRAWN
The purpose of this item is to conduct a Conceptual Review for the proposed Strauss Lakes
Metropolitan District (Strauss Lakes District). Metropolitan Districts (Metro Districts) must provide
public benefits in a variety of categories to gain approval. Staff evaluates the Metro District’s proposed
public benefits with a scorecard. To provide early direction to applicants, the City’s Metro District Policy
requires a Conceptual Review meeting with Council. This Conceptual Review meeting allows for
Council and members of the public to provide feedback and direction on the Metro District and the
proposed public benefits required by the Metro District Policy.
Also, as stated in the Metro District Policy, this meeting provides the Council with the opportunity to
consider a motion at the conclusion of the meeting to express its opinion whether the application for
the service plan of the Strauss Lakes District, as proposed, should be brought forward to Council for
its formal consideration. That motion may also include any recommendations Council may have
concerning what should or should not be included in the applicant’s formal application. However, the
Policy also clearly states that such motion adopted and any comments, suggestions or
recommendations made by any Councilmember concerning the proposal, do not bind or otherwise
obligate the Council or any Councilmember to any decision in the subsequent formal application.
Sample motions are provided.
Strauss Lakes is a proposed mixed-use development at the northeast corner of Horsetooth Road and
Ziegler Road. Strauss Lakes submitted a Letter of Interest outlining the proposed public benefits in
conformance with the Metro District Policy. Staff finds the applicant’s proposed public benefits to
generally conform with the requirements of the Metro District Policy with one exception. The current
proposal for providing affordable housing would not meet the requirements of the Metro District Policy.
Furthermore, many elements of the proposed public benefits will require more analysis by staff to
confirm they meet the requirements of the Metro District Policy. Staff will provide a final assessment
and recommendation on the Strauss Lakes District upon formal submittal.
26. Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Finalists for City Manager.
The purpose of this item is to prepare a motion to be considered if Council is ready to name and
approve the finalists for City Manager who would then be invited to the next phase of the recruitment.
P) OTHER BUSINESS
A. Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances and/or resolutions by Councilmembers.
(Three or more individual Councilmembers may direct the City Manager and City Attorney to initiate
and move forward with development and preparation of resolutions and ordinances not originating
from the Council's Policy Agenda or initiated by staff.)
Q) ADJOURNMENT
A. Consideration of a motion to adjourn this meeting to 3:30 P.M. on Friday, February 18, 2022:
“I move that Council adjourn this meeting to 3:30 P.M. on Friday, February 18, 2022, to consider a
possible executive session and other matters related to the selection of a new City Manager and
such other business as may come before the Council."
Every regular Council meeting will end no later than midnight., except that: (1) any item of business
commenced before midnight may be concluded before the meeting is adjourned and (2) the Council
may, at any time prior to adjournment, by majority vote, extend a meeting beyond midnight for the
purpose of considering additional items of business. Any matter that has been commenced and is still
pending at the conclusion of the Council meeting, and all matters scheduled for consideration at the
meeting that have not yet been considered by the Council, will be deemed continued to the next regular
Council meeting, unless Council determines otherwise.