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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCalendar - Mail Packet - 7/14/2015 - City Council Agenda Planning Calendar For July 2015 - February 20161 AGENDA PLANNING CALENDAR July 2015 – February 2016 CALENDAR SUBJECT TO FREQUENT CHANGES Call City Clerk’s Office for up-to-date information (970) 416-2774 Work Session Adjourned or Special Meeting URA Meeting CANCELLED MEETING GID or Enterprise Meeting after Regular Meeting Items in Green - Appeals Items in Blue-Council Retreat Priority Items (Res 2015-066) (Items are listed in no particular order) Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… July 14 3:00-5:30 PM Work Session (CIC) (Martinez absent) Water Supply Planning Policy Discuss the history of Fort Collins water supply and present and future options and discuss accelerating the Halligan Water Supply Project Permitting process. Natural Areas Land Conservation Review and Potential Transactions Provide an overview of the Natural Areas Department, in particular its land and water acquisition strategies and activities, and seek Council guidance. July 14 Adjourned (4:45 pm) (Martinez absent) Possible Executive Session Real Property Acquisitions for Natural Areas July 14 6:00 PM Work Session (Martinez absent) Board/Commission Periodic Review (3 hours) (Community and Neighborhood Livability Outcome Area) Review of the Affordable Housing Board, Community Development Block Grant Commission, Human Relations Commission, Landmark Preservation Commission, Senior Advisory Board, Women’s Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals July 21 Regular Meeting Amending the City’s Naming Policy Review the City’s naming policy for properties and facilities for the purpose of considering amendments to the Municipal Code. Revised: 7/9/2015 1:04 PM 2 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Proposed pronghorn antelope hunting program at Soapstone Prairie NA (consent) Amend the City Code to allow the carry and discharge of firearms for the purpose of hunting, in particular a pronghorn hunting program proposed for Soapstone Prairie Natural Area. Soapstone Prairie Grazing Lease Amendment (consent) Amend the Soapstone Grazing Lease to allow members of Folsom Grazing Association to use City owned equipment for projects that occur within Soapstone Prairie Natural Area and are authorized by the Natural Areas Department. Staff report: Paved Trails Report/ Update on English Ranch Community Garden Update on new trail construction projects currently planned in the City Appeals of the Zoning Board of Appeals Decision Regarding the “Change of Use-Building Permit” for Fraternity Use, 201 East Elizabeth. Call of Special Election for November 3, 2015 (First Reading -consent) Calling a Special Municipal Election to be held in conjunction with the November 3, 2015 Larimer County Coordinated Election. This Ordinance does not place a specific measure on the ballot but preserves the opportunity for Council to place initiated or referred issues on the November ballot. Approving the 2015 Certification to the Larimer County Assessor for the DDA Property Tax Increment (consent) Process to Initiate Ordinances and Resolutions (First Reading) Possible Executive Session July 28 Adjourned Findings of Fact and Conclusions regarding the Appeals of the Change of Use Building Permit for Fraternity Use, 201 East Elizabeth July 28 Work Session Broadband Strategic Plan (60 min) Provide a Broadband Strategic Plan update including work to date and next steps pre and post November SB 152 ballot issue. 3 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP): Impacts to Fort Collins (60-90 minutes) Review staff comments on the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Northern Integrated Supply Project. Staff will provide an overview of the potential impacts; whether or not the impacts are adequately described; and, advise Council as the magnitude and implications of the impacts. Council will be asked to adopt comments by resolution that will be submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers. August 4 Regular Meeting CANCELLED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT August 11 Work Session Planning Projects in Downtown (2 hours) Provide an update on the progress of three long-range planning projects that are taking place simultaneously in the city’s historic core. Updates will be provided for the 1989 Downtown Plan, Old Town Neighborhoods, and the Old Town Neighborhood Design Guidelines. Railroad Study (1 hour) Discuss and receive Council feedback on the draft report from the 2015 Railroad Crossing Study for the Riverside Corridor (UP & GWR) which identifies potential solutions to vehicular traffic congestion due to train switching activities, and includes information about the railroad improvements in Greeley and Windsor that may affect switching activities in Fort Collins. August 11 Special Possible Executive Session Personnel Matters related to Fraternal Order of Police Collective Bargaining August 18 Regular Meeting Annexing and Zoning the Kechter Farm Second Annexation (consent-First Reading) Natural Areas Potential Transactions Seek Council approval of one or more land acquisitions by the Natural Areas Department on its own, or in partnership with other City departments or local governments. Downtown Development Authority 2010 Bond Interest Adjustment Seek Council approval of amending the interest rate on DDA 2010 bonds with a term of 10 years that have an automatic interest rate reset in year 5. Staff is working to improve the interest rate. 4 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Call of Special Election for November 3, 2015 (Second Reading -consent) Calling a Special Municipal Election to be held in conjunction with the November 3, 2015 Larimer County Coordinated Election. This Ordinance does not place a specific measure on the ballot but preserves the opportunity for Council to place initiated or referred issues on the November ballot. Broadband - Referring Ballot Language for Opting out of SB 152. Refer ballot language to reestablish the City’s right to provide services restricted by SB-152, described as telecommunication services which includes broadband service. Reestablishing this right does not require or guarantee that the City will be a telecommunications provider but instead allows the City to consider direct or indirect means of increasing broadband service to the community. Amending Section 23-130 of City Code relating to the Disposition of Lost, Abandoned or Other Unclaimed Property Allow for more cost efficient means of disposing of abandoned property on City property that is soiled, deteriorated, and of little or no marketable value by eliminating the costs and workload associated with the transportation, storing, inventorying, and advertising the abandoned property. Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP): Impacts to Fort Collins (90 minutes) Review staff comments on the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Northern Integrated Supply Project. Staff will provide an overview of the potential impacts; whether or not the impacts are adequately described; and, advise Council as the magnitude and implications of the impacts. Council will be asked to adopt comments by resolution that will be submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers. August 25 Work Session Water Efficiency Plan (40 min) Provide City Council with a draft of the Water Efficiency Plan and receive input from Council on the key issues addressed in the plan and the direction of the project. Homelessness-Action Plan for 2015 ( 1hour) Provide City Council with a summary of outcomes from the Community Summit on Homelessness, and offer some recommended options for Council consideration. Also to receive direction from Council regarding action items in which the City can be involved or lead. Street Oversizing Fund Present a draft study that assesses and updates the City’s Street Oversizing Capital Expansion Fee Program and receive input from Council on policy issues necessary to update the Transportation Capital Expansion Fee. 5 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Prioritizing ¼ cent Capital Improvement Projects Discuss timing of ¼ cent capital improvement projects (2016-2025) approved by voters in the April 2015 election. September 1 Regular Meeting Seasonal Overflow Shelter Amend the Land Use Code to allow a permitted use of Seasonal Overflow Shelter for persons experiencing homelessness annually during the months of November through April. Amending Section 23-130 of City Code relating to the Disposition of Lost, Abandoned or Other Unclaimed Property Allow for more cost efficient means of disposing of abandoned property on City property that is soiled, deteriorated, and of little or no marketable value by eliminating the costs and workload associated with the transportation, storing, inventorying, and advertising the abandoned property. September 8 Work Session Water Development Fees Review the Utilities Raw Water Requirements and Plant Investment Fees for new development and requirements in surrounding water districts and consider potential changes to Utilities’ requirements. Climate Action Plan (CAP) Implementation Update Present progress since March 2015 in identifying next steps/strategic initiatives for CAP Framework planning and implementation and recive Council feedback on the direction of the initiatives. Land Bank Program Update and Recommendations Staff will provide an overview of the Land Bank Program including results from a consultant market analysis of the properties and policy recommendations on program utilization for Council consideration. September 15 Regular Meeting (Horak absent) September 22 Work Session 2016 Budget Revisions (90 minutes) Propose revisions to the 2016 Annual Budget and obtain Council guidance on the Revision Offers being recommended by City Manager 6 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Energy Policy Update (60-90 min) Present the draft revised Energy Policy, as recommended by the Energy Board and in alignment with the Climate Action and other City Plans. It is anticipated that the Energy Policy would then be brought back to Council for adoption by resolution. Environmental Services Strategic Plan (1 hour) Provide City Council with a draft of the Environmental Services Department Strategic Plan and receive input from Council on the key issues addressed and the direction of the plan. September 29 URA POSSIBLE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY MEETING October 6 Regular Annual Budget Adjustment Ordinance (consent-First Reading) Appropriation of expenses related to unanticipated revenue, grants and unforeseen costs that had not previously been budgeted. Dust Prevention and Control Code Amendments and Dust Control Manual Adoption Consideration of code changes and dust control manual related to preventing health and environmental impacts from fugitive dust caused by construction and other activities. Affordable Housing Strategic Plan Consideration of a resolution adopting the Plan October 13 Work Session Community Recycling Ordinance Provide information about a potential update to the 1995 Pay-As-You- Throw ordinance, which requires trash haulers to provide recycling and charge variable rates to residents of single-family homes, so the ordinance continues to help Fort Collins achieve progress in meeting adopted Zero Waste goals. Ditch and Reservoir Company Boards (1 hour) Provide Council with an overview of ditch companies that operate in and around Fort Collins and to discuss key issues where ditch company operations and City interests intersect. Long Term Financial Plan (45 min) Review a draft of the Long Term Financial Planning baseline project and macro-level scenarios. October 20 Regular 2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the City of Fort Collins. 2016 DDA Annual Appropriation Ordinance (consent-First Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Downtown Development Authority. 7 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… 2016 Airport Annual Appropriation Ordinance (consent-First Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Fort Collins Loveland Airport. Annual Budget Adjustment Ordinance (consent-Second Reading) Appropriation of expenses related to unanticipated revenue, grants and unforeseen costs that had not previously been budgeted. 2016 Utility Rate Ordinances (First Reading) Amending the rates for electric rates and development fees, water rates and plant investment fees (PIF), Wastewater rates and PIFs. Extending the City’s Sales and Use Tax For Street Maintenance in Accordance with a voter-approved Ballot Measure (First Reading-consent) Implement the voter approved ballot measure for Street Maintenance by amending City Code Section 25-75 to extend the Street Maintenance Tax through December 31, 2025. Possible Executive Session October 20 GID No. 1 2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the General Improvement District #1. October 20 Skyview GID 2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the General Improvement District #15 – Skyview. October 27 Work Session Airport Work Plan and Financial Plan (45 min) Update City Council on the adopted Airport Strategic Plan including action item timelines and financial forecasting considerations. Block 32/42 Master Plan Update (40 min) Update Council on the conceptual Block 32/42 Master Plan, answer any questions and gain support on the overall plan. November 3 Regular 2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the City of Fort Collins. 2016 Utility Rate Ordinances (Second Reading) Amending the rates for electric rates and development fees, water rates and plant investment fees (PIF), Wastewater rates and PIFs. Extending the City’s Sales and Use Tax For Street Maintenance in Accordance with a voter-approved Ballot Measure (Second Reading-consent) Implement the voter approved ballot measure for Street Maintenance by amending City Code Section 25-75 to extend the Street Maintenance Tax through December 31, 2025. November 3 GID No. 1 2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the General Improvement District #1. 8 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… November 3 Skyview GID 2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the General Improvement District #15 – Skyview. November 3 URA 2016 Annual Appropriation (resolution) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Urban Renewal Authority November 10 Work Session CANCELLED November 10 Adjourned Meeting Yearly evaluation of the City Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Judge November 17 Regular November 24 Work Session Electric Utility System Strategic Planning Update 5, 10 and 20- Year Perspective. (40 min) Provide an overview of the current Light & Power/Leidos Engineering Planning Studies from a 5, 10 and 20 year perspective. Building an infrastructure to support the growth forecasts as well as targeting investments through an asset management program is critical to determining the optimal portfolio of investment. December 1 Regular December 8 Broadband Strategic Plan Project update and next steps, post election. 9 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Work Session (Martinez absent) Innovation Community Present City Council with the results of the Innovation Ecosystem Asset Mapping efforts. Staff will update Council on City initiatives in this area, identify potential gaps and opportunities for strategic investment, and solicit feedback and direction moving forward. December 15 Regular December 22 Work Session CANCEL?? December 29 5th Tuesday Possible Urban Renewal Authority Meeting (CANCEL?) January 5, 2016 Regular January 12 Work Session January 19 Regular January 26 Work Session February 2 10 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Regular February 9 Work Session February 16 Regular February 23 Work Session UNSCHEDULED ITEMS WORK SESSION Purpose of Item Gardens on Spring Creek (timing dependent on LUC amendment) Update Council on completion of The Gardens on Spring Creek Master Plan and the status of the Capital Campaign. Regulation of Special Events REGULAR MEETING Purpose of Item Police Services Training Facility Appropriation Seek approval for appropriating funds for Fort Collins’ portion of the design cost for the Regional Training Facility. 11 Items in red added since Thursday, July 3. 12 Council Retreat Priorities by Quarter Meeting Info Topic Purpose of Item 2nd Quarter 2015 Apr – May - June Sales Tax Recapture Initiative. CFC – 6/23 Initial discussion for scope clarity scheduled in June. Anticipate multiple discussions at CFC leading to a work session review of the initiative. 3rd Quarter 2015 July-Aug-Sept IGA on Community separators – Timnath. Fort Collins Elected Officials are going to reach out to Timnath’s Elected Officials to see if they can get this moving. Water Tap Fees/Districts. City Council would like to explore options for addressing the impacts of increasing water development fees on affordable housing in areas of the GMA served by the Water Districts. In addition, the Council is interested in exploring long-term options for water supply planning within the GMA. Policy for Use of Excess Use Tax at Year End. CFC – 8/17 Initial discussion for scope clarity scheduled in August. Anticipate multiple discussions at CFC leading to a work session review of the initiative. Waste to Energy – landfill, increase recycling. Explore Waste-to-Energy concepts via a regional roundtable discussion about options for food scraps, small scale biomass, and expansion of anaerobic digester at Drake Waste Reclamation Facility. 4th Quarter 2015 Oct-Nov-Dec Police substation in Campus West. The purpose of this initiative is to increase police presence in the campus west area through the deployment of a police substation. The substation will eventually increase services to the citizen offered by the police as well as form a decentralized location for police response to the public safety needs of the citizens in this area. Community Policing Approach – increase bike patrol as duty. Ongoing The purpose of this initiative is to increase community engagement through the increased use of bicycle patrols in the patrol division. Open Data Policy. Develop a robust Open Data Policy and FcGov Open Data Portal to improve citizen access to information and to enhance transparency. Revised 7/9/2015 1:04 PM DRAFT: SCHEDULE TO BE REVIEWED BY LPT ON A REGULAR BASIS 13 Discuss the option of Social Sustainability as a Key Outcome Area. To discuss whether or not the creation of Social Sustainability as an eighth outcome area will provide greater focus and emphasis on the issues of social sustainability. Innovation community. The innovation ecosystem is undergoing change in Fort Collins with the introduction of Galvanize & ongoing success of CSU and the Innosphere. The EHO team will complete an assessment of the current innovation ecosystem in Fort Collins. The assessment will identify strengths & gaps and in turn may provide the basis for new programs, partnerships, or investment. Housing Affordability – middle income issues and affordable housing for low income/homeless. Consideration of 2015-2019 Affordable Housing Strategic Plan is scheduled for October 6. The purpose is to implement the Strategic Plan to achieve identified outcomes of increasing affordable housing units, preserving existing affordable housing, and providing additional options across the housing continuum. Air quality enforcement. Fugitive Dust Ordinance is scheduled October 6, 2015. 1st Quarter 2016 Jan-Feb-Mar Consider establishing an occupation tax for rental properties and utilize the revenues for affordable housing. Establish a rental licensing program with fees going to affordable housing efforts. To establish a dedicated funding source for affordable housing projects. To ensure that rental housing properties are regularly inspected for health and safety violations and establish a fee to off-set the costs of the program. As parks build out – shift from building to refreshing. Explore options to update, improve and refurbish aging parks to respond to increasing population densities. Expand IGA discussion to discuss use of Hughes Stadium. Engage CSU in a discussion on the use of Hughes Stadium. Suggest a community conversation with Larimer County, CSU, City of Fort Collins and area residents regarding the future use of the Hughes Stadium Property. City Foundation to fund things outside the norm of the General Fund. Establish a committee to lead community engagement and fund raising efforts to support special initiatives not funded through available General Fund sources. Partner with the Community Foundation to provide the back office fiduciary agent support and controls. 2nd Quarter 2016 Apr-May-June Boxelder Stormwater District needs Council vs. Staff appointment. City Council desires to appoint one of their members to the BBRSA Board. The IGA allows the City to appoint one member independently and one at- large member that is mutually agreed to with the County. Current representatives, office held, and term expiration dates are: 14 Ken Sampley, City Rep. – President – April 2016 Vic Meline, City/County Rep. – Treasurer – April 2017 I-25 widening funding – mechanism to work with other jurisdictions. To maximize the regional effort to ensure that adequate funding is available to add capacity to I-25. 3rd Quarter 2016 July-Aug-Sep Identify potential locations for grade- separated crossings at railroad crossings. To ensure there is emergency and vehicle access available on east – west routes even when there is train traffic. 4th Quarter 2016 Oct-Nov-Dec Create an app that informs users of train locations (and blocked intersections) and provides an alternate route To ensure motorists have current information regarding train routes and durations so that drivers can adjust their routes accordingly. 1st Quarter 2017 Jan-Feb-Mar What do we want the City to be in the future? To engage citizens, visitors and businesses in visioning about the future of Fort Collins as part of the City Plan update. Council Finance Committee (CFC)