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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Read Before Packet - 7/7/2015 - Memorandum From Wanda Nelson Re: Leadership Planning Team Meeting - July 6, 2015City Clerk 300 LaPorte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6515 970.221-6295 - fax fcgov.com/cityclerk MEMORANDUM DATE: July 6, 2015 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Wanda Nelson, City Clerk RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting Mayor Wade Troxell, 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, July 6, and the following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:32 a.m. July 7 Regular Meeting On the Consent Agenda (#11) is an agreement with CDOT to provide parking enforcement at the Harmony Transfer Center. All costs for this parking enforcement are borne by CDOT. This new arrangement is a result of CDOT’s interregional bus service “Bustang.” A staff report will be given on the Homeward 2020 Partnership and related homelessness initiatives. Vanessa Fenley, Director of Homeward 2020, will join staff for this presentation. Discussion Agenda Item #22 concerns improvements to the Lincoln Corridor and does not include the Lincoln Bridge (which will be funded as a part of the Capital Improvement tax). City Manager Atteberry described a suggestion made by Mayor Pro Tem Horak that the City “borrow from itself” to build the Lincoln Bridge now (since construction will already be occurring in that area) and repay the loan back with collected sales tax proceeds, with interest being paid from the General Fund. Further discussion on this idea is anticipated during the August 25 Work Session regarding prioritization of the ¼ cent capital improvement projects. Three options have been provided regarding the Addition of Permitted Use (APU) process (Agenda Item #23), which would require City Council review of APU applications in certain zone districts. City Attorney Daggett suggested that Council postpone indefinitely the ordinances that are not adopted (which has the impact of “killing” the ordinance). July 14 Work Session/Adjourned Meeting This meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. with two Work Session items: 1. Water Supply Planning Policy 2. Natural Areas Land Conservation Review and Potential Transactions. An Executive Session is scheduled at 4:45 p.m. for the purpose of real property acquisitions. At 6:00 p.m. the Periodic Review will begin for the eight boards and commissions whose primary alignment is to the Community and Neighborhood Livability (CNL) Outcome. There are several items to note for this portion of the meeting: Leadership Planning Team Meeting July 6, 2015 Page 2 of 3 1. For those boards or commission to which each member of Council liaises, the LPT is requesting the Council member contact the Chair to discuss how their Work Plan aligns with Council priorities and the City’s strategic plan. Staff will provide the Periodic Review Questionnaire and Chair contact information tomorrow evening for Council’s use in contacting the Chair. 2. The review of the Human Relations Commission will occur first as they are hosting a Mental Health Forum at 7:00 p.m. 3. Rather than provide hard copies, links to the board and commission description of duties, annual reports, and bylaws will be provided in the AIS. It was also requested that staff provide a description of the CNL Outcome Area. 4. Following this Work Session, staff is asked to attend a Futures Committee meeting to discuss the Periodic Review process and overall citizen engagement strategies. Other Discussion Items: City Clerk Nelson reviewed two memorandums from the July 2 Thursday packet regarding: 1. The League of Women Voters’ (LOWV) proposal to move the City’s April election to November to increase voter turnout. An email was also sent to City Leaders this weekend from a member of the LOWV supporting this request. No direction was given by the LPT to pursue this option further. 2. Summary of the April 2015 Municipal Election. City Clerk staff continues to meet with the City Attorney to explore how 2015 election-related legislation impacts Fort Collins. Assistant City Manager DiMartino reported: 1. As a result of changes to state regulations, staff will be bringing forward proposed amendments to the Code regarding medical and retail marijuana. Those topics include the use of alcohol and ethanol in the extraction of marijuana products (namely hash oil), the legal definition of a parcel, and omitted information on licensing forms. Staff will prepare a short memo that further describes the issues and outlines staff’s recommendations. 2. Kudos to City staff for a successful 4th of July weekend. The friendliness of Transfort staff was noted and the hard work of parks crews for cleaning up City Park after the fireworks celebration. Deputy City Manager Mihelich informed the LPT that staff will be meeting with representatives from Gallegos Sanitation to discuss their proposal to assess a fee to customers for recycling services. Any ordinance permitting a fee would apply to all haulers, not just Gallegos Sanitation. City Attorney Daggett stated her office is reviewing the sign code for possible amendments that may be necessary as a result of recent case law. City Manager Atteberry noted emails have been received regarding Fort Collins’ public indecency Code provision and a scheduled demonstration (where women are encouraged to go topless) in August at City Park celebrating gender equality. Police Services is asked to prepare a short memo outlining the enforcement strategy for the demonstration. Mayor Troxell stated: 1. He presented a proclamation on Saturday that celebrated the life and contributions of Lee Martinez. Staff is asked to explore where plaques and other commemorative items presented during Mr. Martinez’ life can be displayed. 2. He attended the 4th of July parade and noted it was a great event. 3. Regarding the new Utilities Administration Building: Leadership Planning Team Meeting July 6, 2015 Page 3 of 3 a. It might be helpful to have a third party review the proposal for the hybrid DC power microgrid electrical system. City Manager Atteberry will arrange a meeting with Mayor Troxell and staff to discuss this further. b. The name “Utilities Administration Building” does not telegraph customer service. Has a different name been proposed? 4. He inquired if a natural gas franchise agreement could include standards for satisfactory customer service. City Attorney Daggett stated that an agreement could only address rights-of-way and fees. 5. Denver utilities uses gas, electric, and steam. CSU is heated through a steam plant. He suggested that staff explore ways our natural resources could be used for a thermal utility, thereby advancing the objectives outlined in the Climate Action Plan (CAP). 6. In her role as investigative reporter, Stacy Lynne has posted information online about the temperature in City buildings and inconsistencies with recommendations in the Lose-A-Watt campaign. Staff is asked to provide a one-page memorandum to clarify factual information and address any inconsistencies. Meeting concluded at 9:43 a.m.