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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Read Before Packet - 2/23/2016 - Memorandum From Wanda Winkelmann Re: Leadership Planning Team Meeting - February 22, 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 22, 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, Assistant City Manager Kelly DiMartino, City Attorney Carrie Daggett, and City Clerk Wanda Winkelmann met on Monday, February 22, and the following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:36 a.m. February 23 Work Session The first Work Session item is Neighborhood Livability: Rental Licensing Program. To help frame the discussion of Neighborhood Livability, staff is asked to provide an update on the Social Host ordinance, including staff’s recommendation, as well as the Avery Park pilot program. Staff was commended for the materials included for the Short Term Rentals discussion (Agenda Item #2). In the presentation, staff is asked to address: 1. Is there a staff recommendation on the options? 2. In the options for non-primary residences, option one states, “No more than three registrations per person.” Please provide more information (does this mean that a landlord could only have three rental properties?). Regarding the Airport Work Plan and Financial Plan, staff is asked to provide a matrix (in the Read- before packet) summarizing the three options so they can be compared side-by-side. Staff was commended for the work on this item. March 1 Regular Meeting The LPT reviewed the draft agenda for the March 1 Regular Meeting. On first reading Council will be authorizing the use of Eminent Domain (ED) to construct improvements related to the Northeast College Corridor Outfall Project and the right-of-way alignment of Lemay Avenue and Suniga Drive. In a memo for the Thursday packet, staff is asked to report how many times the City has authorized the use of ED and how many times ED was actually exercised. Council will consider a resolution authorizing an agreement for the implementation of Phase I of the instream flow augmentation plan on the Poudre River. In the AIS, staff is asked to state if these funds were appropriated in last year’s budget, and outline the City’s total obligation (through all phases) for this plan. Leadership Planning Team Meeting February 22, 2016 Page 2 of 3 City Clerk Winkelmann reported staff has been researching options for signature verification (as a part of Ordinance No. 021, 2016 regarding election code amendments). Based on the feedback received from the Secretary of State’s office and Larimer County, staff is prepared to explore implementing signature verification for the April 2019 election. Staff is asked to convene the Council ad hoc committee to discuss options. Six Month Planning Calendar Staff is asked to provide information regarding: 1. Community Recycling Ordinance: when will this be scheduled to come before Council? 2. Lost, Abandoned, Unclaimed Property and Camping Ordinance (March 15): what date is the open house? 3. Mobile Food Vendors (April 19): please provide additional information on the purpose and status of this item. 4. Utilities Low Income Assistance Program (Unscheduled): when will this be scheduled for Work Session? Other Discussion Items: City Clerk Winkelmann stated that board and commission members attended “Super Issue” meeting on Thursday. Topics covered included Downtown Plan, Hazardous Spill Response, and Community Survey Results. Regarding the initiative petition effort for U+2, representatives have informed the Clerk’s office that they are targeting the April 2017 election. Assistant City Manager DiMartino reported that three individuals from the ICMA Leadership Course are on site to explore open data. Part of their work will be to frame policy, review possible platforms, and take an inventory on the City’s current data. Staff will provide updates as their work unfolds. Ms. DiMartino noted that, as part of the Comcast Franchise agreement, PEG fees increased. The City will soon be transitioning to an HD channel. One additional HD channel will be available for either PSD or CSU. The Television Services Committee is beginning discussions with the impacted entities about fund and channel distribution City Manager Atteberry stated: 1. A Water Fluency Course will be held on March 23. This course is intended to help decision makers understand and analyze water’s influence on local issues. Council is asked to RSVP to Sarah Kane if interested in attending. 2. The Southeast Community Park will be undergoing construction, and he has been asked to name the park (per policy). Additional information will be sent to Council. 3. A meeting to discuss transportation issues with CML is scheduled for March 16. 4. He met with the Broadband steering committee last week. Mr. Atteberry will discuss the timeline of Broadband activities in his 1:1’s with Council. 5. Staff has been asked to explore the City’s relationship with the Museo. The Museo has a lease, bylaws, and a plan for their activities. The LPT requested additional information on the funding of the Museo and the selection process for board members. Leadership Planning Team Meeting February 22, 2016 Page 3 of 3 Mayor Pro Tem Horak held a Listening Session last week and received questions about CSU students who transition from living on campus to off campus. There is an off-campus housing publication that is provided to transitioning students; it was suggested CSU could offer a course so that students could learn more about the responsibilities involved in living off campus. In a Read-before memo, staff is asked to report in greater detail on the education that is provided for students moving off-campus. Additionally, indicate if the City keeps a database of the individuals/properties who receive citations – is this public information that future renters could use? Mayor Pro Tem Horak commented on the following items from the Thursday packet: 1. Light and Power Reliability Update. Provide greater detail about the capital plan that is driving the general numbers. What is the specific capital plan for the future and what would it cost? 2. Boxelder Request for Additional Funding. What is the source of the City’s portion of funding? Was this budgeted in 2016? Mayor Troxell noted: 1. He requested that the City Manager report back about the Old Town Smoking Ban, particularly efforts to inform business owners to remove their 20’ limit signs. 2. He would like more information about the guidance provided to citizens regarding the appeals process. 3. He served as a judge for the Kiwanis Event “Stars for Tomorrow.” The meeting adjourned at 9:14 a.m.