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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Read Before Packet - 3/25/2014 - Memorandum From Wanda Nelson Re: Leadership Planning Team (Lpt) Meeting - March 24, 2014City Clerk 300 LaPorte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6515 970.221-6295 - fax fcgov.com/cityclerk MEMORANDUM DATE: March 24, 2014 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Wanda Nelson, City Clerk RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting Mayor Karen Weitkunat, City Manager Darin Atteberry, Deputy City Manager Diane Jones, Assistant City Manager Wendy Williams, Assistant City Manager Kelly DiMartino, City Attorney Steve Roy, and City Clerk Wanda Nelson met on Monday, March 24, and the following summarizes the discussions that began at 8:05 a.m. March 25 Work Session The 2015-2016 Strategic Plan will be the first item discussed. A brief introduction will be provided, followed by a review of each Outcome Area. In addition to a final “clean” version, a redlined version of the Plan was included in Council’s agenda materials that reflect the changes from the discussion held in February. The consultant who conducted the 2013 Citizen Survey will provide more information and insights about the results during dinner. Members of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be attending the Work Session to hear the discussion on the West Nile Virus Management Plan. It was reported that the TAC may have a minority opinion to remove adulticiding as an option from the Plan. The last item on the Work Session is the presentation of the KFCG 2013 Annual Report. City Manager Atteberry stated that future reports will not be given at a Work Session; rather, future reports will be in the format of a video presentation. This entire Work Session will be held at the Lincoln Center, with the Strategic Plan discussion starting off the meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the Columbine Room. April 1 Regular Meeting Two items pertaining to the Municipal Court will be presented at the April 1 meeting: the first is appropriating prior year reserves for the Municipal Court Reorganization (an increase in staff levels to due to case load and security concerns), and the second is amending the code relating to fines, penalties, and the handling of civil infractions and misdemeanor offenses. Staff will confirm if these items will be placed on the Consent Agenda or Discussion Agenda. Leadership Planning Team Meeting March 24, 2014 Page 2 of 3 The vacation of a right-of-way for a multi-family project called the Scott Plaza will be presented on the Consent Agenda for Council’s consideration. Staff reported that a property owner next to the project is contesting this vacation because his property abuts the project. Larimer County Commissioners Gaiter and Johnson will present the “Community Report” during Staff Reports. Amendments to the City Code and Land Use Code pertaining to Historic Preservation will be discussed. These proposed changes are a result of the 2012-2013 Historic Preservation Process and Codes Improvements Study. Representatives from Larimer County will not be present for the second reading of the ordinance concerning the Regional Road Impact Fee Program. Council will consider a resolution appointing an ad hoc committee to recommend a name for the 31- acre property recently conveyed from Woodward Governor to the City’s Natural Areas Department. A second ad hoc committee will be considered (in the form of a resolution) to oversee the development of the Climate Action Plan. The Plan does not change the City’s GHG at this point and will outline steps for achieving 80% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. Six Month Calendar While the Joint Meeting with the Poudre Valley Fire Protection Board meeting on April 2 cannot be streamed or televised live, staff is tentatively planning to videotape and show on Cable 14 at a later date. The order of items for the April 8 Work Session will be: 1. Bike Plan Update. 2. Old Town Historic District and Downtown River District Standards and Guidelines. 3. Midtown in Motion: College Avenue Transportation Study. 4. Smoking Ordinance Expansion Options. In the Thursday (3/27) Council packet, staff will provide a written update regarding the Comcast Franchise Renewal, which is scheduled for the April 22 Work Session. An appeal of the Bella Vira Major Amendment was received on March 21. Staff will determine the earliest possible date to hear the appeal and it must be scheduled before June 4. Other Discussion Items: Discussion was held regarding a request for a proclamation for an “Oreo Armstrong Celebration” day. While this request does not meet the criteria for the presentation of a proclamation before a Council meeting (per Resolution 2009-065), the proclamation can be presented at a public event or the Mayor can attend and speak at a public event. Assistant City Manager Kelly DiMartino attended this morning’s LPT meeting as part of the transition between Deputy City Manager Jones’ retirement at the end of March and the new Deputy City Manager Leadership Planning Team Meeting March 24, 2014 Page 3 of 3 starting in early April. Ms. DiMartino oversees Employee and Communication Services, and will oversee Performance Excellence and Policy in the interim. Because today was Deputy City Manager Jones’ last LPT meeting, she was asked to comment on what this experience has meant to her. Ms. Jones replied that it has been an honor serving on the team, and believes the current practice of reviewing the agendas prior to Tuesday’s Council meetings is very helpful. City Manager Atteberry reported on: 1. He has requested that staff prepare a recommendation for a code amendment that would allow the City Manager to review and sign lease agreements for City property. 2. Mr. Atteberry has received a request for a contract amendment from the developer of the Mall that would necessitate another vote by Council. He will provide more information in 2:2 meetings with Councilmembers. 3. The North College Citizen Advisory Group would like a joint meeting with the URA Board. 4. A staff memo will be forthcoming regarding the asphalt plant which will include a Triple Bottom Line (TBL) analysis. Fifty-percent of Martin Marietta’s business is for pavement for City projects (rather than the 20% that was recently reported). The contract between Martin Marietta and the City is awaiting signatures. Under “Other Business” at tomorrow night’s Work Session, Councilmember Cunniff will be asking for Council support regarding: 1. A resolution regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Staff is asked to determine if this is time- sensitive. 2. A resolution and/or ordinance regarding oil & gas corporate investment divestiture. Mayor Weitkunat attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Legacy Senior Residences and noted this project is a wonderful addition to the community. Mayor Weitkunat and City Manager Atteberry are participating in a strategic planning session at the Fort Collins-Loveland Airport today. The discussion ended at 9:33 a.m.