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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Read Before Packet - 6/9/2015 - Memorandum From Wanda Nelson Re: Leadership Planning Team Meeting - June 8, 2015City Clerk 300 LaPorte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6515 970.221-6295 - fax fcgov.com/cityclerk MEMORANDUM DATE: June 8, 2015 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Wanda Nelson, City Clerk RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting Mayor Wade Troxell, Mayor Pro Tem Gerry Horak (via phone), City Manager Darin Atteberry, Deputy City Manager Jeff Mihelich, Assistant City Manager Kelly DiMartino, City Attorney Carrie Daggett, and City Clerk Wanda Nelson met on Monday, June 8, and the following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:34 a.m. June 9 Work Session The first topic being discussed is Short Term Rental Activity (VRBO and Airbnb). In the presentation, staff is asked to address the issues that brought this to the City’s attention: 1. Are taxes being collected on these short-term rentals? 2. Complaints from neighbors over parking and noise. Staff is also asked to outline the recent legislation passed by Boulder to address short-term rentals. For the second discussion on Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, staff is asked to address in the presentation: 1. What is staff’s recommendation? 2. What are the top priorities? 3. Should the priorities be based on a percentage or number of units available? The third topic is Mountain Vista Subarea Plan. It was noted that this item was brought forward as a walk-on BFO Offer. In the presentation, staff is asked to address the pros and cons of the Plan. Six Month Calendar Because she was appointed in March, City Attorney Daggett will be providing materials to City Council in advance of the City Attorney review on Monday, June 15. Regarding the July 21 Regular Meeting: 1. A public hearing for the second reading of the Comcast Franchise Renewal will be held prior to adoption of the Consent Agenda as the renewal was originally approved 7-0. 2. The Police Services Training Facility will be moved to Unscheduled Items as the City of Loveland will be addressing this item in August or September. 3. The appeal of the proposed Fraternity House on Elizabeth will be held. Leadership Planning Team Meeting June 8, 2015 Page 2 of 3 For the July 28 Work Session: 1. For the Broadband Strategic Plan discussion, staff is asked to provide the timeline for putting this item on the November ballot. For example, when would City Council have to consider the resolution adopting the ballot language? 2. The Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) has been added. 3. Since there are only two items scheduled for July 28, staff is asked to explore if an additional topic can be added. First preference from LPT is to move the Railroad Study up from August 11. The Homelessness Action Plan for 2015 will be discussed at the August 25 Work Session. In the agenda materials, staff is asked to outline the current issues and provide a timeline for addressing them. Staff was asked to summarize the follow-up that was expected when the panhandling ordinance was repealed. Also it was noted that a community engagement plan for panhandling would be necessary. City Manager Atteberry has a summary of staff’s report that was previously distributed and he will review it with Councilmembers during their 1:1’s. It was requested that Councilmembers be invited to participate in walk- throughs of parks and natural areas to learn more about the camping that is occurring in some of those areas. Other Discussion Items: Assistant City Manager DiMartino reported that Wednesday is the third FOCO Future Forum, which will focus on housing and jobs. The fourth (and last) session is about growth and change. Deputy City Manager Mihelich provided updates on: 1. The oil and gas open house held last week was attended by approximately 70 people. A detailed explanation of the studies was presented. Staff is asked to ensure that the obligations stated in the petition effort have been fulfilled. 2. Many people attended the Open Streets event held on Sunday, June 7. There were many activities for kids and their families. It was suggested that a follow-up survey be provided to businesses in the area to elicit their feedback. 3. The buffered bike lanes on Laurel will be complete this week. 4. Options are being explored for a bike share program for Fort Collins. City Attorney Daggett stated a second senior attorney is starting today. Interviews are being held next week for the vacancy that will occur when Paul Eckman retires this summer. City Manager Atteberry noted: 1. As stated earlier, Loveland will be discussing the Police Training Facility this fall. Fort Collins will continue to explore possible partnerships with other agencies. 2. Elite Airlines has indicated that they will be providing service between Fort Collins and Rockford, IL. The Fort Collins-Loveland airport staff continues to explore additional air service opportunities. Mayor Pro Tem Horak discussed the following items from the June 4 Thursday packet: 1. The West Elizabeth Corridor Plan was well done; the public engagement summary was very detailed and well thought out. 2. City Clerk staff was commended for the implementation of online appointments for passports. 3. Off-leash dog facility: staff is asked to explore the option of partnering with the County and the State to construct a facility. Leadership Planning Team Meeting June 8, 2015 Page 3 of 3 Mayor Pro Tem Horak also noted there is not a sidewalk on Taft Hill (between LaPorte and Mulberry). When the City conducts road repairs, is consideration also given to enhancing the corridor? Deputy City Manager Mihelich stated that staff does consider other needed repairs. Mayor Troxell reported: 1. He just returned from the American Public Power Association (APPA) conference in Minneapolis. Mayor Troxell will be traveling to Utah for the National League of Cites (NLC) Conference, Vancouver for a professional presentation, Breckenridge for the CML conference, and DC for the Smithsonian’s exhibit on Fort Collins as the place selected as the city of today and the future. 2. He and City Manager Atteberry were given a tour of the Kaiser Permanente facility at Harmony and Ziegler last week. 3. Discussions continue on developing a Community Foundation for Fort Collins. Meeting concluded at 9:03 a.m.