HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 2/28/2023 - 08 - Memorandum From Ginny Sawyer Re: Council Priorities – February 2023 Update
City Manager’s Office
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PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
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DATE: February 23, 2023
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FM: Ginny Sawyer, Project and Policy Manager
TH: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Tyler Marr, Deputy City Manager
RE: Council Priorities –February 2023 Update
Bottom Line:
The Council Priorities Update Reports and Calendarization spreadsheet is available at
https://www.fcgov.gom/council/. Priorities and milestones are tracked and reported through Clear Point
and updates are provided every-other month.
Background:
Every two years, following a Council election, the newly seated Council participates in a
planning retreat to identify priorities and confirm strategic direction. City Council identified 31 items as
priorities for its 2021-2023 term.
Regionalism Highlights:
Homelessness and Mental Health
The Northern Colorado Continuum of Care did not receive the grant mentioned in the last
update.
PFA Chief Bergsten is now on the NoCO CoC Governing Board.
Air Quality
Ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP) was partially approved in December. Parts of the SIP
are being revisiting in 2023 in part to address underestimates of oil and gas emissions.
County is in process of purchasing FLIR camera for detection of oil and gas leaks.
Natural Areas
With Larimer County as the lead agency, Fort Collins Natural Areas Department, alongside
municipalities from across the County are coordinating on a refresh of the Our Lands Our Future
community survey. The survey was previously completed as a part of the 2013 Our Lands Our
Future. Natural Areas plans to integrate this important data into the upcoming update of the
department's master plan.
Water
The Town of Windsor hosted a Regional Workshop on January 31st. The next regional meeting is
scheduled for March 8th.
Staff continues to meet with neighboring districts to improve collaboration and regarding Montava.
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Milestone Data Report
2021-23 Council Priorities
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0. Key to Council Priorities Dashboard
1. Gray = Not Started 9/1/21 12/31/23 0 %
2. Green = On Target 9/1/21 12/31/23 0 %
3. Yellow = Caution 9/1/21 12/31/23 0 %
4. Red = Below Plan 9/1/21 12/31/23 0 %
5. Blue Star = Completed 9/1/21 12/31/23 0 %
1. More stringent penalties for animal cruelty and neglect
Provide memo to Council describing current state and issues
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Memo "Review of Animal Cruelty Penalty Provisions" was sent to City Council on
January 14th, 2022 and resent following May check-in. Decision was made to
pursue this Priority through the Legislative Policy Agenda. Previously scheduled
work session has been removed from calendar.
Council follow up questions/possible work session or other dialogue
1/1/22 10/31/22 0 % This Initiative is being marked complete as it will be pursued through the
Legislative Agenda process.
Public outreach 7/1/22 9/30/22 0 % This Initiative is being marked complete as it will be pursued through the
Legislative Agenda process.
Consideration of Code/policy/program changes
10/1/22 12/31/22 0 % This Initiative is being marked complete as it will be pursued through the
Legislative Agenda process.
Draft ordinance/policy/program changes
10/25/22 12/31/22 0 % This Initiative is being marked complete as it will be pursued through the
Legislative Agenda process.
2. Juvenile diversion Reallocate dollars to Launch program
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % The Restorative Traffic Circle has been well received by participants and
community panel members. The program has a 90% successful completion rate.
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3. Advance transit initiatives that remove barriers
3a. Funding & Fare Study begins
10/1/21 12/31/21 95 %
On budget and schedule as planned, concluding in Q1 2023
3a. W. Eliz. BRT prelim design complete
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Concluded.
3a. North College Transit Oriented Development Plan complete
4/1/22 6/30/22 95 %
On budget and schedule as planned.
3b. Transfort & PSD Coordination Study begins
4/1/22 6/30/22 5 %
On budget and schedule as planned, contract signed for work to begin in Q2.
3a. Funding & Fare Study complete
10/1/22 12/31/22 95 %
On budget and schedule as planned, concluding in Q1 2023
3a. North Transit Facility Design and Study complete
10/1/22 12/31/22 5 %
Seeking funding for land acquisition & identifying potential sites. Design will follow.
3b. Transfort & PSD Coordination Study complete
1/1/23 3/31/23 5 %
On budget and schedule as planned, contract signed for work to begin in Q2.
4. Improved traffic compliance
Determine high-risk locations and formulate strategy
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % The following intersections have been identified for increased enforcement:
College & Trilby
Shields & Horsetooth
College & Drake
Boardwalk & Harmony
Shields & Prospect
College & Mulberry
Lemay & Vine
Shields & Plum
Lemay & Drake
Timberline & Carpenter
Traffic Operations will kick off the Vision Zero action plan work in Q3. Council
Work Session scheduled on December 13.
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Deploy strategy 1/1/22 6/30/22 95 % Fort Collins Police Services is moving forward to install red light cameras for the
following intersections. NB and SB Harmony and Shields. EB and NB Drake and
Lemay. FCPS is waiting for the notice to proceed with those approaches and the
two new photo radar vehicles from VERRA mobility. Once we get the notice to
proceed signed the process will continue to move forward.
The traffic calming BFO was approved by City Council in September. A job
description for a Professional Staff member to administer and monitor the
speed van and red-light camera contract with Verra Mobility was drafted and is
currently in the HR process.
5. Advance Regionalism - collaboration regionally while maintaining the unique character of Fort Collins
Create matrix of collaborative groups' meetings/purpose/goals
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Following May work session, regionalism focus areas have been narrowed and
will be highlighted in update cover memo.
6. Look into changing the April election to November with School Board years to have all local elections at once
Develop background information
10/1/21 12/31/21 0 %
Organize Election Code Committee
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Meetings started August , 2021, and the Committee meets every third Monday
monthly from 12:00-1:30.
Discussion begins.
Completion of tasks to allow
voter consideration
5/1/22 11/11/22 0 %
7. Advance gender equity in City Sales Tax Code
October adoption of Code Changes
9/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Ordinance passed on 2nd reading - October 19th
8. Attract and retain
competitive and diverse talent to meet the
needs of the community: provide child care options
for City employees.
EPIC to submit final
report with recommendations by the end of
December.
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % EPIC/Human Resources to present to ELT in May/June with specific
recommendations.
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Consideration of recommendations with funding requirements. Deploy strategies where funding not a factor.
1/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Work to ensure the right strategies to attract and retain caregivers as talent in
our City will be an ongoing journey. To keep the momentum going into 2023, the
following is on our plans:
• We met with Christina Taylor, CEO of the Early Childhood Council of Larimer
County, to see about optimizing our partnership with them, particularly as
they have a database of providers for parents to find care. We have begun
communications of this invaluable resource and welcome further dialogue
with ECCLC in 2023.
• We have decided to keep the employee co-pay for emergency care through
Family Care Connection the same, even though our costs are increasing in
2023.
• Katherine Bailey, the chair of our employee resource group, Caregivers’
Alliance, will be a featured speaker at our spring 2023 All Managers Meeting
as we continue to promote ways to support caregivers at work.
9. Help bird species recover
Create inter-departmental team
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % The team is established and meeting regularly. The Bird City USA application has
been submitted. The team is led by the Natural Areas Department and includes
the Gardens on Spring Creek, City of Fort Collins Parks Department, Audubon
Fort Collins, Audubon Rockies, and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. All is on
track.
Develop education
program for Migratory Bird Day
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % World Migratory Bird Day events were held on Saturday, May 14 in collaboration
with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, Northern Colorado Wildlife Center, the
City’s night sky program, Fort Collins Audubon, and City of Fort Collins Utilities
and Natural Areas Departments. Activities included bird walks and migratory
bird banding, bird box building/decorating, and a night hike with information
about night sky-friendly lighting. One hundred and fifty seven community
members participated. This is complete.
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Resolution for World Migratory Bird Day
4/1/22 6/30/22 100 % The Bird City designation is a prestigious award given by Environment for the
Americas, a Boulder-based non-profit organization. The application consists of
64 questions/criteria, across six categories: Habitat Creation, Protection and
Monitoring, Community Forest or Grassland Management, Limiting or Removing
Threats to Birds, Public Education and Inclusion, Climate, Energy, and
Sustainability, and World Migratory Bird Day.
Application was submitted and a site visit with Environment for the Americas to
Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area was held August 19 hosted by staff from City
of Fort Collins Natural Areas and Audubon Rockies. The official designation letter
is expected in September.
Presentation of the Bird City award is scheduled as a Community Report at the
October 18 City Council meeting.
A memo outlining current efforts to help bird species recover and opportunities
for future work was submitted to City Council in their August 2 packet.
Bird City Award presented to City Council
10/1/22 10/31/22 100 % Bird City Award presented at October 18, 2022 Council Meeting.
Staff will continue to work with partner agencies to consider and address
awareness activities regarding outdoor cats.
10. Accelerate
composting - (Curbside and business)
Work toward compost
facility via Regional Wasteshed Project
10/1/21 4/30/23 20 % Infrastructure: Staff and Councilmembers Gutowsky and Ohlson continuing to
engage in Regional Wasteshed Coalition. Larimer County is reviewing responses
to their Request for Proposals seeking private partners to construct facilities
including the compost facility. More information about potential compost facility
timing may be clearer after the County's Request for Proposals (RFP) process
concludes, which is likely to occur in Q1 2023 but is further behind than
anticipated (hence the yellow status). A more detailed memo was provided in
January 2023.
Policy: The contracted residential solid waste collection program presents an
opportunity for a 78% - 130% increase in residential curbside yard trimmings
composted and is a more affordable way to add this compost service for
residents than the current system. City Council's First Reading of the contracted
hauling program will be on February 21, 2023.
Staff shared a roadmap for policy and infrastructure for compost at the Our
Climate Future topic at the October 11, 2022 Work Session. Feedback from that
Work Session will be incorporated in future work planning and Council
onboarding.
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11. Adopt graywater statute to allow graywater systems in new buildings
November Council Work Session
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % • Council Work Session completed on Nov. 21, 2021, resulting in:
• Direction to staff to create a graywater ordinance that aligned with
Colorado law and water right limitations.
Ordinance Development 1/1/22 3/30/22 100 %
Stakeholder Outreach 4/1/22 6/30/22 100 %
Present Ordinance to Council
7/1/22 9/30/22 100 %
Implement Ordinance and revised building code
10/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Staff are completed final tasks to prepare for implementation on effective date
of ordinance - Nov. 1, 2022. These items, such as website updates, training,
design criteria document, and GIS map showing the graywater boundary are
complete. As of Jan. 2023, all water and wastewater providers in the City Limits
have agreed to allow graywater in thier service area.
12. Districted system for garbage, recycling and compost
Project scope and plan 10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Memo of project outline and timing sent to Council on 12/28/21.
Research, modeling, metrics
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Complete
Hauler and resident engagement
4/1/22 9/30/22 100 % Staff has engaged extensively with haulers and the community throughout this
project. Active engagement was on pause during the competitive purchasing
process (Q3& Q4 2022) and restarted at the end of January 2023 when the
proposed contract was negotiated. The project website includes information
about the proposed program including an extensive FAQ and the proposed
contract. Engagement before First Reading (on February 21) includes two
community information sessions, social media engagement, meetings with
Boards and Commissions, and more.
Council review of engagement findings and RFP approach
10/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Complete
Determine next steps with Council
1/1/23 3/30/23 25 % First Reading of the proposed contracted residential solid waste collection
program is scheduled for February 21, 2023.
13. Explore climate emergency messaging and action
Begin update of OCF tactical plan
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Complete: Workplan created for '23-'24 Tactical / Next Moves update
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Continue update OCF tactical plan
4/1/22 9/30/22 100 % Complete: Next Moves Workplan being developed by staff and community
leaders that lays out strategies to be implemented over the next two years
supporting the Council OCF Action Roadmap and OCF outcomes (Big Moves)
overall
Test messaging with community; evaluate Climate goals; update Council
4/1/22 9/30/22 100 % Council received PRPA (Platte River Power Authority) overview of IRP to
reach ~90% RE by 2030; Council confirmed OCF Council Action Road Map
to reach 80% reduction in greenhouse gases below 2005 levels by 2030;
Council adopted an interim greenhouse gas reduction goal of 50% below
2005 levels by 2026.
Complete update of OCF tactical plan; recommendations for goals and messaging to Council
10/1/22 12/31/22 75 % Next Moves Plan for 2023-24 on track to be completed in Q1 of 2023; Council
updated GHG goals in Q4 of 2022
Implement recommendations
1/1/23 6/30/23 10 % Staff working to advance Big Move priorities within Council-confirmed OCF Road
Map (shared during Q4 2022 Work Session); OCF update memo/staff report to
Council in Q2
14. Effective soil amendment policies and compliance (water usage)
Research best practices and coordinate internally
10/1/21 10/1/22 100 % Deliverables:
• Third-party best practice report
• Initial set of proposals, developed with staff and external stakeholders
Initiate and complete outreach
6/17/22 6/1/23 66 % Two public engagement campaigns are planned for this project.
Following Council Work Session on Jan. 10, staff have drafted a revised set of
proposals for Round 2 engagement.
Current efforts:
• Promote, conduct Round 2 engagement events to further develop details
and considerations of proposed standards
Draft ordinance for consideration of adoption
7/1/22 9/19/23 50 % Current efforts:
• Ongoing rounds of revision in preparation of draft ordinance for first
reading on Sept. 19, 2023.
• Code audit to identify conflicts, misalignments of proposed standards
The original timeline was extended to accomodate a second round of
engagement.
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15. Protect and Enhance Instream River Flows
Discussions with Northern Water, 1041 Regulatory Development, & Regional Water Discussion
10/1/21 12/31/21 25 % • Utility and City staff continue to engage Northern Water on strategies to
collaborate as both entities plan for the challenges of the water future.
Discussions include leadership roles for Northern Colorado Water Regional
initiatives. Conversations also continue on working with Northern in
response to the NISP Project receiving the Record of Decision (ROD) and
opportunities the City has to be at the table as they progress with that
project.
• Utility staff provided many comments to Planning staff to help in the
development of 1041 version 3. Jason Graham met with Councilmember
Peel to answer questions and provided a memo as part of the read before
packet. The Water Utility will continue to be engaged and support both the
Planning Department's 1041 directive and represent the needs and concerns
of the Water Utility.
• Water Utility and City leadership continues to engage at the Northern
Colorado regional level through participation is Strat-Op workshops. The
workshops are intended to build alignment and partnership between all
water services providers in the South Platte River Basin.
Begin implementation of BFO Offers accepted
1/1/22 3/30/22 10 % This initiative is on-track given the early date in 2023. BFO offers that are in the
works to support this initiative include:
• Water Efficiency Plan Update
• Xeriscape Incentive Program for HOAs
• Environmental Learning Center Flow Restoration - (Lake Canal)
1041 Regulatory Development and Regional Water Discussion
4/1/22 9/30/22 90 % The Water Utility has been engaged with internal and external stakeholders to
support and fine tune the proposed 1041 regulations. Staff has met with other
Water Service providers as part of the Planning Departments outreach and
provided input at every opportunity. Leadership has provided comments during
work sessions and has provided read before memos to council to help inform
them of the potential impacts 1041 regulations may have on Water Utility
projects.
16. Reduce Plastic Pollution
Distribution of free reusable bags
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 %
Initial round of bag distribution was completed in December 2021. Staff
distributed an additional 5,500 free reusable bags in Q2 2022 to the general
public, low-to-moderate income households, and LatinX/Hispanic community
members.
Stakeholder engagement 10/1/21 12/31/21 100 %
Stakeholder engagement has taken place from 2021 to today and will continue
through the end of 2022 through the stages of preparing for and rolling out the
Disposable Bag Ordinance. (Stakeholders include grocers, community
organizations, and community members.)
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Council work session 1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Completed on 3/1/2022
Ordinance implementation and outreach
4/1/22 6/30/22 100 %
Staff conducted 18 outreach events to distribute free reusable bags as well as
multiple grocers check-ins in Q2. Two community groups servicing historically
underrepresented community members distributed free reusable bags in Q2.
Additional Community engagement
7/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Engaged the community and businesses on the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act
that was effective on January 1, 2023.
Utilized postcards, newsletters, social media, our websites, Transfort Ads, and
interviews with news outlets.
Created tools to support businesses including timelines, checklists, a Business
Confirmation Form, template social media content, and printable signage
Engagement planning underway for 2024 Plastic Pollution Reduction Act changes
( 1. styrofoam ban on retail food establishments and 2. plastic bag ban on
retailers)
Possible Council work session to review policy options
1/1/23 3/30/23 0 % Given Council direction on May 10, 2022 to focus implementation of local and
state single-use plastics policies are implemented, staff does not recommend an
additional Work Session at this time
Review current microplastics reduction technology with consultant support
6/1/23 9/1/23 100 % Complete
17. Improved Air Quality Council work session on oil and gas regulations
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Complete
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EPA grant 10/1/21 12/31/21 70 % • The EPA awarded the Air Quality team a two-year environmental justice grant
that is focused on how best to align and integrate our indoor air quality program
with energy efficiency programs.
• Conducted the Healthy Homes training in both English and Spanish with
language justice
• 13 new Healthy Homes Educators completed the training
• Continuing to explore various partnerships with HVAC servicing companies and
others to provide resources
• 5 Neighborhood connectors have been identified to support promoting the
Healthy Homes program in the Neighborhoods assessments will be provided in
Spanish
Consider oil and gas code revisions
1/1/22 3/30/22 75 % •Passed first reading on December 20, 2022. Scheduled for second reading on
April 4, 2023.
•Panel discussion with City, County and State regarding implementation of
existing regulations TBA, tentatively scheduled for March 9, 2023.
Create interagency task force
1/1/22 3/30/22 25 % • County and City staff were notified of a $500K EPA grant award which will
support the task force. Award allocation has been delayed, so continues to be
deferred to align and use new grant resources. Anticipate award in place by Q2
2023.
Lawn and garden equipment rebate
program
4/1/22 9/30/22 0 % • Initial convesations have begun with the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC)
regarding implementation of 2023 rebates. Program anticipated to begin in May
2023 (this program runs every year, and % complete was reset to 0% for 2023)
State
considers updated State Implementation Plan (SIP)
re: ozone non-attainment
10/1/22 12/31/22 75 % • Air Quality Control Commission approved portions of the State Implementation
Plan (SIP) in December 2022. Additonal planning efforts are underway to update
SIP sections with plans for ozone attainment, with rulemakings expected in Fall
2023
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18. Make real progress on the road to Zero Waste (with focus on multi-family and commercial recycling and construction and demolition recycling)
Multifamily and commercial Community Recycling Ordinance compliance sweep.
10/1/21 1/1/22 100 % The compliance sweep is complete. Staff is working with the hauler and
the national accounts team of the one remaining non-compliant business.
If there is not a concrete timeline to resolution within the next week staff
will issue a citation.
Complete. Successfully worked with haulers and businesses to add recyling
service. Achieved 100% compliance with multi-family housing
developments and commercial businesses.
Hire C&D staff (if funded), or continue C&D recycling
complaint response and compliance inspections as
time allows.
1/1/22 3/1/22 100 % Complete
Memo to
Council on compliance sweep.
1/1/22 3/1/22 100 % Update memo sent to Council on 4/7/22.
C&D staff (if funded) works to increase
proactive C&D recycling compliance.
3/1/22 4/30/23 80 % Staff member is distributing educational materials, conducting visits to C&D
sites, is implementing identified program improvements, and has begun issuing
warnings to sites out of compliance.
C&D staff (if funded) engages in
C&D market development projects at state &
regional level.
6/1/22 4/30/23 100 % C&D staff member is participating in state-level market development work
through Recycle Colorado C&D Council.
Assisting with policy brief to be distributed to state legislators. Assisting
with policy toolkit for local governments.
C&D staff (if
funded) provide update and impact memo
to Council on C&D recycling.
1/1/23 3/31/23 15 % Drafting memo to Council to be completed no later than 03/31/2023
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Compile research on deconstruction ordinance and determine next steps if applicable.
4/1/23 6/30/23 0 % Work to begin in Q2 2023
Share outcome of deconstruction ordinance and recommendations via memo to Council.
4/1/23 6/30/23 0 % Work to begin in Q2 2023
19. Xeriscape – Increase rebates and education, less green lawns with new development
Increase Xeriscape rebates and incentives
9/1/21 10/31/23 66 % The 2022 Xeriscape Incentive Program year ended with a record 94 residential
projects and 6 commercial projects completed.
The Xeriscape Incentive Program (XIP) application for commercial and
residential customers launched in September.
Current efforts:
• Appropriating grant funds for rebates
• Discussions with ELCO and FCLWD to explore opportunities to expand
xeriscape rebates to customers in those water districts
• Exploring options for how to use funding from State Turf Replacement
Program (CO House Bill 22-1151)
• Engaging with managers to apply for funding for turf replacement projects
on city-owned properties
Improve Xeriscape literacy and
increase education opportunities
10/1/21 10/31/23 66 % Staff continues to explore ways to educate customers about xeriscape.
Utilities has partnered with the Gardens on Spring Creek to offer subsidies for
adult education classes in 2023 that promote water conservation.
The 2023 Xeriscape Garden Party will take place in June. Over 700 people
attended the educational event in 2022.
Update Xeriscape regulations
10/1/21 5/31/23 66 % Current efforts:
• Promote, conduct Round 2 engagement events to further develop details and
considerations of proposed standards
• Ongoing rounds of revision in preparation of draft ordinance for first reading
on Sept. 19, 2023.
• Code audit to identify conflicts, misalignments of proposed standards
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Water Supply Requirement modification
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % • On Oct. 5, 2021, Council adopted Ordinance No. 119, 2021 which brings
changes to Fort Collins Utilities Water Supply Requirements. These changes
will encourage efficient landscaping in new developments by linking cost to
water use (e.g., higher water use landscapes will pay more and lower water
use landscapes will pay less).
• Changes go into effect on Jan. 1 2022.
• Staff is actively finalizing the implementation plan and working with
developments that will take place in 2022.
20. Enhanced recycling education
Barriers to Recycling engagement and benchmarking
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Complete
Analyze engagement feedback
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Feedback from historically underrepresented groups compiled and analyzed.
Implement and track new education elements
4/1/22 12/31/22 60 % In the last part of 2022, staff continued implementing now standard practices
that address barriers:
- Consistently provided materials in Spanish.
- Leveraged community partners as trusted engagement partners.
- Employed more visual storytelling through educational videos.
Two communications barriers remain to be addressed through the 2023
workplan, including:
- Highlighting diverse stories of recycling leadership in the community. (All year)
- Partnering with CSU to strengthen existing recycling guideline alignment.
(Q1-Q2)
Beyond short-term approaches to removing barriers, staff will continue
integrating strategies into long-term planning efforts, such as through the
creation of a five-year plan for the TRC, and as new staff positions are filled, such
as the Recycling Partnerships and Volunteer Coordinator.
Memo to Council on engagement findings and recommendations
4/1/22 6/30/22 100 % June 2022
Memo sent to Council on May 4, 2022.
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Memo to Council summarizing changes made and next steps
1/1/23 3/30/23 0 % Staff will prepare a memo by the end of March describing the first year's efforts
on removing barriers to recycling and increasing equitable recycling education
and will also include plans for 2023.
21. Improved and accelerated stream (riparian) restoration
Review options for work acceleration with Council Finance
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 %
Stream (riparian) restoration Off-Cycle Budget Offer
1/1/22 12/31/22 0 % The Mail Creek off-cycle offer was not submitted.
The current Mail Creek at Two Creeks Natural Area is under construction and on-
schedule.
The Stormwater CIP will be updated to reflect an accelerated stream rehab
program.
Stream (riparian) restoration 2023-24 BFO
Offer
1/1/23 12/31/23 5 % A project charter has been developed with coordination from Natural Areas,
floodplain management, and the trails program. An RFP for design work is near
completion and should be posted in March.
Construction is planned for 2024/25.
22. Raise the minimum wage
Issue RFP and Select Consultant
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Completed
Complete Survey and Engagement
1/1/22 3/30/22 70 % At the November 15, 2022 Council Meeting direction was given to re-open
engagement. The interest is to connect more directly with low-wage earners and
impacted businesses.
Staff has engaged a number of partners in the community that work directly with
low wage earners, including the County Workforce Center and some non-profits.
Engagement is still on-going and will be included in the next work session on this
topic scheduled for April 11, 2023.
Present Findings to City Council
4/1/22 6/30/22 70 % On November 15, 2022, City Council voted to postpone consideration of a local
minimum wage ordinance until May of 2023. Based on feedback from Council
staff has conducted additional analysis on the potential impacts to low wage
earners and their social safety net benefits. This information as well as additional
information will be shared with Council on April 11, 2023 at a work session.
Council Consider local ordinance
7/1/22 9/30/22 50 % On November 15, 2022, City Council postponed consideration of a local
minimum wage ordinance to May 16, 2023 instructing staff to conduct additional
targeted outreach and analysis.
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1/1/23 3/30/23 0 % Council will reconsider a local minimum wage ordinance on May 16, 2023.
23. Develop a Circular Economy Plan (EHSP)
Issue RFP and select Consultant
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 %
Engage Community 4/1/22 9/30/22 70 % Business community engagement has been completed. Review of SWOT
(strength, weakness, opportunities and threats) Analysis is currently underway.
Circular economy business survey has been deployed.
Prepare Existing Conditions Analysis
4/1/22 6/30/22 20 % Work continues to be done in partnership with Environmental Services and our
consultants to map the existing conditions for analysis.
Present Big Moves and Strategy Update to Council
10/1/22 12/31/22 65 % 1st Council Work Session is scheduled for 3/14/2023; 2nd Work Session for 8/8/
2023.
Develop Implementation Plan
1/1/23 3/30/23 0 %
24. Partner with Poudre School District (PSD) for workforce development
On-going support of PSD for workforce development through partners, including assistance in siting the Future's Lab.
10/1/21 4/30/23 50 % Launch of NoCO Works, the regional workforce talent initiative (talent 3.0) was
released in January 2023, in partnership with PSD and other regional partners.
Apprenticeships, internships, sector partnerships are some proven models that
continue to be supported. Initiatives within the NoCO Works program (2-county
workforce initiative) include:
• Economic Inclusion
• External Barriers
• Business Resources
• Training and Development
• Talent Pipeline
• Work-Based Learning
Continue to explore opportunities and support PSD in the application of the
State's Opportunity Now grant application.
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25. Affordable, Quality and Accessible Childcare Infrastructure
Periodic memo updates to Council as appropriate and necessary
4/1/22 6/30/22 100 % Memo submitted to Council in May 2022 detailing activity, status and progress
occurring within the community and the City organization re: childcare
Periodic memo updates to Council as appropriate and necessary
10/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Memo submitted to Council in November 2022 detailing activity, status and
progress occurring within the community and the City organization re: childcare
26. Create a targeted, specific plan for community recovery
Draft Recovery Plan: Work session (Oct 26), and Council adoption (Dec 7)
10/1/21 12/31/21 100 % Completed and Council adopted.
Implementation 1/1/22 12/31/22 100 % Q4:
All $28.1M of federal ARPA funds awarded to the City of Fort Collins have been
appropriated to recovery programs, with 60+ programs expected to run and/or
launch in 2023.
27. Access funding for parks (maintenance and operations, refresh, and new parks)
Council Finance Committee
10/1/21 12/31/21 75 % Staff has met with the CFC 6 times to discuss and explore potential funding
options.
Meetings will continue on 2023 with the most recent meeting on February 6th.
Convene internal team. 1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % • The team has been formed and is made up with representatives of Budget,
Finance, CMO, City Gives, Parks, Park Planning and Community Services.
• Materials were prepared for the Jan, Mar, June and Sept CFC meetings.
• Materials were prepared for the June and Dec. Work Sessions.
Council work session. 1/1/22 3/30/22 25 % Council work sessions occured in April and December 2022.
Staff will schedule additional work sessions in 2023.
Develop & implement plan following direction clarification
4/1/22 6/30/22 10 % • A combination of resource options was presented to the CFC at the February
meeting.
• Staff recommendation was to seperate the P&R Infrastructure Program
funding gap from the other three priority areas.
• Feedback from Council was to keep the four priorities together and bring
solutions that address them as a package.
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28. Improve tree policies Complete evaluation of current pertinent code
10/1/21 12/31/22 100 % • Staff has evaluated current pertinant code and brought code update themes
to the January 24, 2023 council work session.
Present potential code updates at Council Work Session
12/1/22 3/31/23 100 % • Staff brought proposed tree-related land use code updates to the January
24, 2023 Council Work Session.
• Staff will continue internal and external stakeholder engagement to draft
new code and are planning to bring code changes forward in Q3 2023 for
adoption.
• In conjuction with other Land Use Code changes related to LUC
3.2.1 Landscape Standards (Xeriscape, soils, irrigation and trees).
Draft code updates 1/1/23 10/31/23 0 %
29. Tree planting subsidy
Implement offer and order trees if funded
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Offer was funded and 1000 trees have been ordered through Fort Collins
Wholesale Nursery for a September 2022 tree sale. Staff has begun planning on
how to prioritize underserved areas of the community and create better access
to all, to increase canopy equity through this program.
100% of trees sold to residents for planting
7/1/22 9/30/22 100 % The 2022 Community Canopy Program was a success in that all 1000 trees were
sold and picked up to be planted on private property within the GMA.
30. Implementation of 15-minute community concept
Develop a set of needs/strategies-funding dependent
4/1/22 12/31/22 100 %
Council Work Session 4/20/22 10/25/22 0 %
Create draft plan 7/1/22 9/30/22 0 %
Finalize plan for approval 10/1/22 12/31/22 100 % This effort has been completed. Staff presented a draft analysis to Council in
October, and has since then incorporated their feedback. Then final report has
been shared back to Council via a memo. The findings of the analysis will be
used to inform efforts throughout the City.
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31. Homelessness Initiatives
Shelter "inform" campaign
11/1/21 12/31/21 100 % • Conducted Homelessness Awareness Month campaign in November via social
media.
• Collaborated with six partner agencies to share posts throughout the month.
• Proclamation at City Council on November 16 had over 50 representatives
from partner agencies!
• Staff spoke with the Coloradoan and KCSU-TV about current conditions and
future 24/7 shelter.
Community Engagement for future 24/7 shelter-funding dependent
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % In preparation for their future 24/7 shelter facility, Fort Collins Rescue Mission
conducted engagement and information-finding by:
• Holding trauma-informed design interviews with diverse stakeholders
• Completing a geotechnical survey and report
• Completing a conceptual review
• Conducting a traffic study
This information has helped informed next step, which include a neighborhood
meeting and development review process, and ongoing refinement of shelter
services and design.
Outreach Fort Collins midtown planning.
1/1/22 3/30/22 100 % Outreach Fort Collins has completed their planning for the midtown expansion
and will officially begin serving this area on September 6.
Implementation of OFC midtown expansion.
7/1/22 9/30/22 100 % Outreach Fort Collins officially begin serving midtown Fort Collins on September
6, 2022. They are fully staffed and, after conducting much outreach to midtown
businesses and residents, have set their service area boundaries as the entire
College corridor from Mulberry to Trilby, and a couple blocks east and west.
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