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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Read Before Packet - 2/16/2016 - Memorandum From Wanda Winkelmann Re: Leadership Planning Team Meeting - February 16, 2016City Clerk 300 LaPorte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6515 970.221-6295 - fax fcgov.com/cityclerk MEMORANDUM DATE: February 16, 2016 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Wanda Winkelmann, City Clerk RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting Mayor Wade Troxell, Mayor Pro Tem Gerry Horak, City Manager Darin Atteberry, Deputy City Manager Jeff Mihelich, Assistant City Manager Kelly DiMartino, City Attorney Carrie Daggett, City Clerk Wanda Winkelmann, and Council Agenda Coordinator Sara Gonzales met on Tuesday, February 16, and the following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:31 a.m. February 16 Regular Meeting A Read-before memo will be provided to update Council on the homeless shelter occupancy numbers. City Clerk Winkelmann requested that Consent Agenda #4 regarding changes to the election code be pulled from tonight’s agenda and brought back on March 1. In light of the pending legislation on mail ballot signature verification, staff would like additional time to consider options for Fort Collins. Additionally, staff is requesting that a discussion be held on Council compensation, as recommended by the Council Committee. Consent Agenda #9 concerns Fort Fund Grant Disbursements and a question was raised regarding groups such as Save the Poudre. In a Read-before memo, staff is asked to clarify if the policy administering Fort Fund addresses providing funds for groups that support political candidates or political groups. Regarding the consulting services from Revolution Advisors (Consent Agenda #10), staff is asked to explain why an extension was not included in the original contract for services. Please provide rationale in Read-before memo. The Light and Power Reliability Update staff report originally scheduled for tonight’s meeting will be provided in a Thursday packet memo instead (due to an illness on the part of staff). The only Discussion Item is Council’s consideration an appeal of the Capstone Cottages PDP. City Attorney Daggett is meeting with Mayor Troxell to discuss the process for tonight’s hearing and will address procedural questions in a memo. A memo was included in the February 11 Thursday packet about Regional Water Supply Collaboration. Under Other Business tonight, Council will discuss the memo and the direction requested by staff. Leadership Planning Team Meeting February 16, 2016 Page 2 of 3 An Executive Session will be held at the conclusion of Other Business. Six Month Planning Calendar The order of items for the February 23 Work Session will be: 1. Neighborhood Livability (of which the following two topics encompass and staff is asked to address how we improve the livability of our neighborhoods) a. Long Term Rentals (Rental Licensing Program) b. Short Term Rentals 2. Airport Work Plan and Financial Plan. Construction Defects has been added to the March 1 Regular Meeting. On March 15, Council will consider Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property, and Amendments to the Camping Ordinance. It was requested that one more open house be held and additional outreach conducted to discuss the proposed amendments. Council Appeal Process amendments will be discussed at the June 14 Work Session to explore improvements and options. The August 2 Regular Meeting will be canceled due to Neighborhood Night Out. It was suggested there were too many topics for the August 23 Work Session (BFO, Vine/Lemay/BNSF Project, Grade Separated Railroad Crossing, Broadband). The ELT is asked to review options to move one or more of the topics to another Work Session. When LPT meetings are held on Tuesday mornings, it was requested that they begin at 7:00 a.m. to allow staff time to prepare Read-before memos. Other Discussion Items: City Clerk Winkelmann stated: 1. Democracy with Vision filed a Committee Registration Form last week. It was reported that this filing is for the purpose of helping the U+2 petition efforts. 2. Staff has completed the population adjustments for each precinct and updated redistricting maps have been created. The LPT concurred with staff’s recommendation to bring forward three options for Council’s consideration (after public notice requirements have been met). Assistant City Manager DiMartino noted a guide on public engagement has been created for staff that outlines specific steps to take when engaging the public and provides tools and templates. Monthly round tables are being held to provide training and in-house consulting on upcoming public engagement efforts. Deputy City Manager Mihelich reported the neighborhood meeting was held tonight to discuss the proposed amphitheater at the Gardens on Spring Creek. Staff is working on suggested conditions as a result of the feedback received. Leadership Planning Team Meeting February 16, 2016 Page 3 of 3 City Manager Atteberry noted: 1. Emails have been received about CSU’s application for an amended liquor license. Mr. Atteberry reported CSU is requesting this change to allow the sale of craft beer. It was requested that Council contact Mr. Atteberry if they would like to review the application. 2. Community member Bob Everitt passed away. Staff will work with his family to honor him with a proclamation. 3. He will set up a meeting with CDOT, Larimer County, and Timnath to discuss the Poudre River/I- 25 Bridge. 4. Changes to the parking lot at the Senior Center would jeopardize its LEED certification. Staff is working on additional solutions, and it was suggested that increased efforts should be deployed to encourage patrons to use the bus or car pool to the Senior Center. 5. A proclamation on geothermal energy will be forthcoming. 6. The Coloradoan has produced a “People vs. Masters” trailer and a series is expected to run in the next week. 7. The NLC Director of Federal Advocacy attended the last CML Policy Committee meeting. NLC has outlined three priorities for 2016: FAST Act Transportation Bill, E-fairness, and tax exempt bonds for municipalities. Mayor Pro Tem Horak commented on the following items from the Thursday packet: 1. Halligan Water Supply Project. What is the total cost of the project? 2. Museum of Discovery Operating Plan. What is the long term plan for addressing the $200K budget shortage? Staff is asked to follow up on Mayor Pro Tem Horak’s questions from several weeks ago regarding the landfill (who gets the contract and who sets the price for recycling materials?), and also to revisit the idea of Xcel providing energy use statements for all communities participating in the Lose-A-Watt challenge. Mayor Pro Tem Horak: 1. Suggested that additional discussion should be held on property tax rebates. 2. Testified last week regarding House Bill 88 Fire District Capital Expansion Fees. CML is opposed to the bill, and he would like the opportunity to discuss Fort Collins’ position with them. Mayor Troxell noted: 1. Senator Gardner attended last week’s Airport Commission meeting. Topics discussed included I- 25 north, role of the commission to focus on the airport as an economic driver, intelligent highway systems, and train horn noise waiver. 2. He participated in Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine event, where about 900 people attended. 3. He has received feedback from downtown businesses about the smoking ordinance. In a memo for a future Thursday packet, staff is asked to report on efforts to encourage businesses to remove their “20’ Smoking Limit” signs and describe the enforcement efforts occurring. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 a.m.