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AGENDA PLANNING CALENDAR
September 2015 – April 2016
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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)
Executive Session
(Items are listed in no particular order)
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
September 22
Work Session
Proposed amendment to the Fort Collins-Windsor 392 IGA Consider an amendment to the type of uses allowed in the Fort Collins-
Windsor 392 IGA to include auto-dealerships
Energy Policy Update (60 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.
September 29
URA
Work Session
6:00 pm
Changes to Urban Renewal Plan Areas related to the URA
Reform Bill. (60 minutes)
Provide an update on staff recommended actions as a result of HB15-
1348 including, proposed changes to existing plan areas, revisions to
internal processes, changes to other logistics, and initial thoughts on next
steps post January 1, 2016 (the effective date of the new legislation).
September 29
Special
(after URA)
Possible Executive Session Personnel and legal matters related to Fraternal Order of Police
collective bargaining
September 29
Work Session
(after Special)
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.
Revised: 9/17/2015 10:45 AM
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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.
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.
Affordable Housing Strategic Plan Consideration of a resolution adopting the Plan
Houska Rezoning (consent)
Postponement of Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property to
November 17
Reimbursement to Woodward for development fees and
capital improvement expansion fees
Appropriate $180,994 of prior year reserves for a rebate to Woodward
for fees under an agreement that City Council approved on April 2,
2013.
October 6
Work Session
(after Regular
Meeting)
Prioritizing ¼ cent Capital Improvement Projects (BOB 2.0) Discuss timing of ¼ cent capital improvement projects (2016-2025)
approved by voters in the April 2015 election.
Addition of Permitted Use Procedures
October 13
Work Session
3-5 pm
Water Topics:
1. Water Development Fees
2. Ditch and Reservoir Company Boards (1 hour)
3. Water Efficiency Plan (40 min)
This discussion will:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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October 13
Work Session
6-10 pm
Community Recycling Ordinance (75 minutes)
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.
Community Recycling Center: Alternative Proposals (45
minutes)
Discuss alternatives to construction of an entire Community Recycling
Center.
Community Policing Provide City Council with a summary of current community policing
programs and activities. Also to receive direction from Council
regarding a Campus West substation
October 20
Regular
2016 DDA Annual Appropriation Ordinance (consent-First
Reading)
Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Downtown Development Authority.
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.
Annual Budget Adjustment Ordinance (consent-Second
Reading)
Appropriation of expenses related to unanticipated revenue, grants and
unforeseen costs that had not previously been budgeted.
Ordinance Updating Public Indecency Code Provision Consideration of ordinance options to update the current Public
Indecency provision of the City Code in light of recent public input
related to differential treatment of males and females
Initiating Wood Street Second Annexation (consent) Initiate annexation proceedings for the Wood Street Second Annexation,
located at 832 Wood Street.
Houska Rezoning (consent)
October 27
Work Session
6-month Update on the CSU IGA Update Council on the progress of operationalizing the CSU-City
Stadium IGA.
Long Term Financial Plan (45 min) Review a draft of the Long Term Financial Planning baseline project and
macro-level scenarios.
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.
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Vacation Rentals Follow-up from June 9, 2015 work session, including outreach to date
and proposed next steps.
November 3
Regular
2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the City of Fort Collins.
2016 Airport Annual Appropriation Ordinance (consent-First
Reading)
Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Fort Collins Loveland Airport.
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.
2016 DDA Annual Appropriation Ordinance (consent-Second
Reading)
Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Downtown Development Authority.
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.
Updating Council meeting procedures Amending Council meeting procedures regarding Special Council
meetings and adding procedures for the Addition of Permitted Use
Process.
November 3
GID No. 1
2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the General Improvement District #1.
November 3
Skyview GID
2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the General Improvement District #15
– Skyview.
November 10
Work Session
CANCELLED
November 10 Yearly evaluation of the City Manager, City Attorney and
Municipal Judge
November 17 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.
2016 Airport Annual Appropriation Ordinance (consent-Second
Reading)
Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Fort Collins Loveland Airport.
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Environmental Services Department Strategic Plan Consideration of a resolution adopting the Environmental Services
Department Strategic Plan
Social Sustainability Department Strategic Plan Consideration of a resolution adopting the Social Sustainability
Department Strategic Plan
Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property
November 17
GID No. 1
2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the General Improvement District #1.
November 17
Skyview GID
2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the General Improvement District #15
– Skyview.
November 17
URA
2016 Annual Appropriation (resolution) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Urban Renewal Authority
November 24
Work Session
(Overbeck absent)
CANCEL WORK SESSION (?)
December 1
Regular
Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the
Fraternal Order of Police
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.
Midtown Plan Area Modification Public Hearing Consider a resolution approving the Midtown Urban Renewal Plan
Modification
Wood Street Second Annexation and Zoning (consent) Annexation and zoning proceedings for the Wood Street Second
Annexation, located at 832 Wood Street.
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December 8
Work Session
(Martinez absent)
Broadband Strategic Plan Project update and next steps, post-election.
Election Procedural Issues (45 minutes) Discussion concerning legislation passed earlier this year that allows
ballots mailed from overseas voters an additional eight days after the
election to arrive in the Clerk’s Office to be counted and the resulting
conflict with the City’s Charter requirement of certifying election results
within three days after the election; Other topics: procedure for
handling ballot language protests, changes to District boundaries, and
the order of items on the ballot.
Dr. Tony Frank, CSU President
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.
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
Election Procedural Issues (45 minutes) Discussion concerning legislation passed earlier this year that allows
ballots mailed from overseas voters an additional eight days after the
election to arrive in the Clerk’s Office to be counted and the resulting
conflict with the City’s Charter requirement of certifying election results
within three days after the election; Other topics: procedure for
handling ballot language protests, changes to District boundaries, and
the order of items on the ballot.
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January 19
Regular
January 26
Work Session
Social Host Recommendations Provide a project update on Social Host including the public outreach
that was done and recommendations on next steps.
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.
February 2
Regular
February 9
Work Session
Rental Licensing Program Discussion about the merits of a rental licensing program, including peer
city examples, program options (including fee vs. occupancy tax), cost
impacts, and resourcing needs.
Regulation of Special Events Review the new Special Event Coordination Role and work program,
and discuss possible policy/code changes related to downtown event
type, number, location, etc.
February 16
Regular
February 23
Work Session
Vine/Lemay/BNSF Project (45 minutes) Discussion of Alternatives Analysis for Realigned Lemay Avenue with
the crossing of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and Vine
Drive. Seek Council feedback on alternatives which include a bridge
over BNSF, an underpass at BNSF, and an at-grade crossing with
BNSF.
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March 1
Regular
March 8
Work Session
West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan Provide City Council with an update on the West Elizabeth Enhanced
Travel Corridor Plan and receive input from Council on the Preferred
Alternative, preliminary recommendations, and the overall direction of
the project
Old Town Planning Projects Provide City Council with an update on the Old Town Planning Projects
including the Downtown Plan, Old Town Neighborhoods Plan, and the
Old Town Neighborhoods Plan – Design Guidelines, and receive input
from Council on recommended policy direction and strategies for
implementation.
March 15
Regular
March 22
Work Session
held at
Lincoln Center
Strategic Plan Review (3 hours) Seek Council feedback on the revised & final draft of the 2016 City of
Fort Collins Strategic Plan”
March 29
5th Tuesday
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
April 5
Regular
April 12
Work Session
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April 19
Regular
April 26
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.
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.
Items in Red added since Thursday, September 10.
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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.
Council work session, October 13, 2015
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.
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. Scheduled for Council Work Session, October
13, 2015.
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.
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.
DRAFT: SCHEDULE TO BE REVIEWED Revised 9/17/2015 10:45 AM
BY LPT ON A REGULAR BASIS
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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 December 1, 2015.
Sales Tax Recapture Initiative.
Phase I – assess potential property around the FC GMA that could be
included in a Sales Tax Sharing IGA and develop potential strategies to
support neighbors agreeing to a sharing arrangement – review with CFC Oct
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Waste to Energy – landfill, increase
recycling.
Explore waste-to-energy concepts, landfill options, and recycling issues via a
round table discussion organized in partnership with Larimer County on
October 14 (2 Council members will represent Fort Collins). Options related
to landfill diversion and recycling will be presented at the October 13 work
session. Expansion of anaerobic digester at Drake Waste Reclamation
Facility is included in mid-cycle budget request.
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.
Open Data Policy. Develop a robust Open Data Policy and FcGov Open Data Portal to improve
citizen access to information and to enhance transparency.
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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.
Scheduled for Council Work Session, January 26, 2016
Sales Tax Recapture Initiative.
Phase II – begin discussions with municipal neighbors concerning a sales tax
share arrangement – review status with CFC late QI 2016
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:
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)