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6 MONTH PLANNING CALENDAR
January 2016 – June 2016
CALENDAR SUBJECT TO FREQUENT CHANGES Call City Clerk’s Office for up-to-date information (970) 416-2774
Meetings begin at 6:00 pm unless otherwise noted
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…
January 19
Regular
Appeal of the Structural Evaluation of the Coy-Hoffman Silos Consideration of an appeal of the Building Review Board decision
regarding the Coy-Hoffman Silos.
Amending the Fort Collins District Precinct Map Amend the City of Fort Collins District-Precinct Map to (1) align the
City precinct boundaries with the County precinct boundaries, which
were amended in May 2015; and (2) adjust Council district boundaries
to achieve a required population deviation between the most populous
district and the least populous district.
Amending City Code Regarding Landmark Preservation Making improvements to the landmark designation hearing processes
January 26
Adjourned
Fort Collins Housing Authority (FCHA) Proposal for
Horsetooth Land Bank Parcel
Authorize staff to continue working with the FCHA to develop the
Horsetooth Land Bank Parcel.
January 26
Work Session
Community Recycling Ordinance The Community Recycling Ordinance is a project to update the existing
Pay-As-You-Throw ordinance as it applies to single family homes, as
well as extend the trash & recycling bundling of the ordinance to the
commercial and multi-family sector, and begin compost collection from
single family homes and grocers and large restaurants in two years.
Revised: 1/14/2016 12:02 PM
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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.
Citizen Survey Review the feedback received from the 2015 Citizen Survey.
February 1
(Monday)
Joint Meeting with Windsor Town Board Provide an update to Elected Officials regarding the public engagement
and joint planning analysis regarding proposed design standards and/or
IGA Amendments related to the CAC
February 2
Regular
Maverik First Annexation (First Reading – consent) Annexing and zoning property located at 4333 E Mulberry Street
Construction Defects Ordinance (45 minutes) Discussion of construction defect laws and the various issues
surrounding construction defects in Colorado, as well as options for the
City of Fort Collins with regards to the Construction Defects legislation.
Michigan Ditch Tunnel Appropriation Appropriate funding for the tunnel that needs to be built in 2016 to
restore the Michigan Ditch to full functionality in 2017.
Election Procedural Amendments Discuss proposed amendments to the election code related to overseas
voters, recounts, election results and other election-related matters.
Staff Report: Light and Power Reliability Update Overview of Utilities Light and Power Operations reliability
improvement efforts, opportunities and accomplishments.
February 9
Work Session
Neighborhood Livability: Rental Licensing Program Discussion of merits and desired outcomes of a rental licensing program,
including peer city research, housing data, and current practices and
programs related to neighborhood livability.
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.
Dust Prevention and Control Code Amendments and Dust
Control Manual
Review the components of the Dust Prevention and Control Code
Amendments and Guidance Manual, to review implications of the
efforts including impacts of adoption from a dust prevention and cost
perspective, and to receive direction from Council on implementation.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
February 16
Regular
Capstone Cottages Appeal Consideration of an appeal of the Administrative Hearing Officer
Decision regarding the Capstone Cottages PDP, located northeast of
Lincoln Avenue and Lemay Avenue.
Maverik First Annexation (Second Reading – consent) Annexing and zoning property located at 4333 E Mulberry Street
February 23
Work Session
Short term rentals Staff will bring a draft regulatory framework for Council discussion.
Implementation Plan for Utilities Low Income Assistance
Program (45 minutes)
Provide the recommended implementation plan for Utilities Low Income
Assistance Program, to include a low income rate in partnership with the
City’s Rebate program, and payment assistance fund enhancements.
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.
February 29
Monday
State of the City
Lory Student Center, 1101 Central Avenue Mall, CSU
Join the Fort Collins Mayor and City Manager this year for an intimate
and candid conversation about the state of the city. This year’s theme for
the event is “Let’s Talk About It,” with a new conversational format
offering participants the chance to weigh in and ask questions of their
own.
March 1
Regular
(Stephens absent)
Water Efficiency Plan Adoption adopt the Water Efficiency Plan prior to submittal to the Colorado Water
Conservation Board. The purpose of the WEP is to set a community
gallons per capita per day (gpcd) goal with supporting objectives, and
implementation principles that will guide activities undertaken and
funded by Utilities.
March 10
(Thursday)
Work Session
Climate Action Plan Implementation Provide City Council with an update and receive input on the direction
of the 2020 CAP Strategic Plan, including a draft roadmap to reach the
City’s 2020 greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal of 20% below
2005 levels.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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.
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
March 15
Regular
Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Modifying City Code pertaining to abandoned personal property.
Amendments to the Camping Ordinance Amend City Code relating to camping on public property.
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 2
8 am – 12 pm
Council Retreat Review status of existing Council priorities, discuss emerging priorities
from Strategic Plan and provide input on desired 2017-18 budget offers.
April 5
Regular
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.
Social Host Recommendations Consideration of proposed Social Host ordinance and/or related Code
changes
April 12
Work Session
Neighborhood Engagement Project provide an overview of the Neighborhood Engagement project and
recommendations on next steps.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Waste Optimization and Materials Management Provide City Council with an update on staff work related to Advanced
Waste Stream Optimization, including sustainable materials management
research, waste-to-energy exploration, and regional collaboration.
April 19
Regular
Revisions to the Mobile Food Vendor Regulations Consideration of Code changes for Food Truck Vendors related to land
use process and separation requirements.
April 26
Work Session
Broadband Strategic Plan Update Review the public engagement – vision and goals and how this
information will be an input into the overall Broadband Strategic
Plan. In addition, this update will recap the Market Demand Analysis
and the work of the Ad-hoc Citizen Advisory Committee.
Refreshing Our Parks Provide recommendations on how to update and refresh parks and
discuss the build-out of the parks system and the parks life cycle
program.
May 3
Regular
Parking Structure Financing City Council adopted a resolution in 2015 instructing the City Manager
to execute a Construction and Purchase agreement to construct a parking
structure in partnership with the proposed Downtown Hotel
project. This ordinance will approve as to form various documents and
authorize certain City officials to execute those documents in order to
acquire the City’s portion of the parking structure. There will also be a
separate ordinance to appropriate budget for the purchase and related
financing costs.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
May 10
Work Session
Poudre Fire Authority Annual Review Review 2015 performance measurements and metrics, goals, actual
spending to budget, benefits to the community related to strategic
outcome goals, operational efficiency, productivity improvements, and
issues of concern to the Authority, the District, and the City.
Wildlife Management Guidelines Review Review Natural Area Department’s “Wildlife Management Guidelines”
that were last reviewed by City Council in 2008. While the Guidelines
pertain to all wildlife on City-owned natural areas, the review will be
oriented in particular to prairie dog management.
May 17
Regular
May 24
Adjourned
Mid-year Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and
Municipal Judge
May 24
Work Session
CANCELLED
May 31
5th Tuesday
June 7
Regular
June 14
Work Session
June 21
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Regular
June 28
Work Session
UNSCHEDULED OR UPCOMING ITEMS
WORK SESSION Purpose of Item
Vine/Lemay/BNSF Project (45 minutes)(August 23, 2016) Discussion of the Alternatives Analysis where Realigned Lemay Avenue crosses
the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railway and Vine Drive. Seek Council
approval for the Staff recommendation of the Preferred Alternative. Other
topics: project benefits, design and construction schedules, and funding
scenarios.
Grade Separated Railroad Crossing Prioritization (August 23, 2016)
Discussion regarding the effects of the railroad capital improvement projects
completed in Greeley, and priority locations for grade separated crossings at
railroad crossings in Fort Collins.
Broadband Strategic Plan (August 23, 2016) Discussion and presentation of feasibility work to date and next steps.
REGULAR MEETING Purpose of Item
Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Staff will explore and develop a different approach to modifying City Code
pertaining to abandoned personal property and will return for Council
consideration 1Q 2016.
Amendments to the Camping Ordinance Amend City Code relating to camping on public property. This topic will be
considered in 1Q 2016, along with Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property.
Revisions to the Mobile Food Vendor Regulations Amendment will address the duration of time a vendor can spend in one location.
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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.
Clydesdale Estate Annexation Initiation (consent) City initiated annexation of the existing Clydesdale Estates neighborhood (aka
Vista Grande), located east of I-25 at the southwest corner of East Mulberry
Street and South County Road 5. (reason for removal - City staff is currently
evaluating whether the annexation can be initiated by the City using the pre-
annexation agreement or whether the annexation should be initiated by the current
property owners (the residents). Until this is determined, the annexation is on
hold and cannot be scheduled.)
Items in Red added since Thursday, January 7.
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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.
Next Steps:
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 held, October 13, 2015
Next Steps:
Policy for Use of Excess Use Tax at Year
End. CFC – December 2015
Initial discussion for scope clarity scheduled in August. Anticipate multiple
discussions at CFC leading to a work session review of the initiative. Policy
concerning use tax practices will be reviewed by CFC at December 2015
meeting
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. Council Work Session held, October 13, 2015.
Next Steps:
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. Council Work
Session held, October 13, 2015.
DRAFT: SCHEDULE TO BE REVIEWED Revised 1/14/2016 12:02 PM
BY LPT ON A REGULAR BASIS
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Next Steps:
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.
Next Steps: The Core Strategic Planning team will address this question in
early December and frame a recommendation back to council by the end of
December.
Housing Affordability – middle income
issues and affordable housing for low
income/homeless.
Consideration of 2015-2019 Affordable Housing Strategic Plan (AHSP) 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.
Next Steps: Plan adopted October 6, 2015.
The AHSP planned for a regional conversation on housing affordability. The
City is hosting this together with the Fort Collins Board of Realtors on
February 26, 2016. The hope is that this kick off will be the first of several
such dialogues.
Land Bank Update – City issued a Request for Proposals for a development
team to work with to develop affordable housing on the Horsetooth 8 acre
parcel. The Fort Collins Housing Authority was chosen as the developer.
Project details are in the negotiation stage.
Air quality enforcement Fugitive Dust Prevention and Control Code Amendments and Dust Control
Manual adoption scheduled for April 5, 2016. Work session scheduled for
February 9, 2016.
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 were presented at the October 13 work
session. Expansion of anaerobic digester at Drake Waste Reclamation
Facility is included in mid-cycle budget request.
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Next Steps:
Community Recycling Ordinance scheduled for Work Session January 26,
2016.
Waste optimization and Materials Management scheduled for work session
April 12, 2016
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 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.
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
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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)