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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCalendar - Mail Packet - 3/1/2016 - City Council 6- Month Agenda Planning Calendar For February - August 20161 6 MONTH PLANNING CALENDAR February – August 2016 CALENDAR SUBJECT TO FREQUENT CHANGES Call City Clerk’s Office for up-to-date information (970) 416-2774 Council 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… 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. Instream Flow Augmentation Agreement, Phase 1 (30 minutes) Review a proposed agreement with various parties to implement Phase I of a three-phase project to develop an Instream Flow Augmentation Plan. Construction Defects Ordinance Discussion of construction defects laws and the various issues surrounding construction defects in Colorado, as well as options for the City of Fort Collins with regards to Construction Defects legislation. Election Code Amendments (Second Reading) Amend Chapter 7 of City Code to update and amend the election code. Revised: 2/25/2016 9:36 AM 2 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… 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. 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. Maverik First Annexation (First Reading – consent) Annexing and zoning property located at 4333 E Mulberry Street 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 (Rocky Mountain Innosphere, North and South Conference Rooms, 320 E Vine Drive) 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. 3 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Social Host Recommendations Consideration of proposed Social Host ordinance and/or related Code changes Maverik First Annexation (Second Reading – consent) Annexing and zoning property located at 4333 E Mulberry Street April 12 Work Session Neighborhood Engagement Project Provide an overview of the Neighborhood Engagement project and recommendations on next steps. 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. Light and Power An overview of the Utilities Light and Power Operations reliability improvement efforts, opportunities, and accomplishments 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. Mountain Vista Plan Area Update Summary of potential Mountain Vista Area scenarios promoting innovative housing options, increased neighborhood livability and integration of agriculture and natural systems. 4 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… 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. Employee Recognition In conjunction with Public Service Recognition Week, thank City employees for their service, and honor and recognize those who receive awards of excellence. 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 wildlife on City-owned natural areas, the review will be oriented in particular to prairie dog management. 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. May 17 Regular May 24 Adjourned Mid-year Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Judge 5 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… May 24 Work Session CANCELLED May 31 5th Tuesday June 7 Regular (Overbeck tentative) Revisions to the Mobile Food Vendor Regulations Consideration of Code changes for Food Truck Vendors related to land use process and separation requirements. (moved from 4/19 to allow more time for public outreach) June 14 Work Session (Overbeck tentative) Council Appeal Process amendments Review of the background and options for improving the Council appeal process June 21 Regular June 28 Work Session July 5 Regular July 12 Work Session 6 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… July 19 Regular West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Consider the West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan for adoption. July 26 Work Session August 2 Regular CANCELLED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT August 9 Work Session Budgeting for Outcomes for 2017-18 Budget Provide the high-level assumptions used in the City Manager’s Recommended 2017-18 Budget, an overview of the major themes, and the timeline for the upcoming budget work sessions. August 16 Regular August 23 Work Session Railroad Issues: 1. Vine/Lemay/BNSF Project (45 minutes) 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. 2. Grade Separated Railroad Crossing Prioritization 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 Discussion and presentation of feasibility work to date and next steps. 7 Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… August 30 5th Tuesday UNSCHEDULED OR UPCOMING ITEMS WORK SESSION Purpose of Item Community Recycling Ordinance Discussion of the Community Recycling Ordinance, which would update the price differential between trash can sizes and add curbside organics collection for residents of single-family homes, bundle recycling with trash service for businesses and multi-family complexes, and require subscription to food scraps collection for restaurants and grocers. 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. REGULAR MEETING Purpose of Item Amend the City District-Precinct Map Amending the City’s District-Precinct map to align City precinct boundaries with County precinct boundaries and adjust District boundaries to achieve a required population deviation between the most populous and least populous district. Items in Red added since Thursday, February 18. 8 Council Retreat Priorities by Quarter Meeting Info Topic Purpose of Item 2 nd 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: 3 rd 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 4 th 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: DRAFT: SCHEDULE TO BE REVIEWED Revised 2/25/2016 9:36 AM BY LPT ON A REGULAR BASIS 9 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. 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 26 10 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. Next Steps: Community Recycling Ordinance scheduled for Work Session January 26, 2016 and will be formally considered on February 16, 2016 Waste optimization and Materials Management scheduled for work session April 12, 2016 1 st 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. Work Session scheduled February 9, 2016 As parks build out – shift from building to refreshing. Explore options to update, improve and refurbish parks to respond to increasing population densities. Work Session Scheduled April 26, 2016 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. City will brand and launch OpenCity, an open data initiative which will include a proclamation supporting improved citizen access to information, the development of an Open Data Policy, and ultimately the creation of an open data portal. Proclamation scheduled March 1, 2016 11 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, May 10, 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 2 nd 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. 3 rd 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. 4 th 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. 1 st 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)