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6 MONTH PLANNING CALENDAR
June – December 2016
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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…
June 7
Regular
(Troxell absent)
Eminent Domain Authorization-Prospect/College
Postponement of Second Reading to July 5
Postponement of Second Reading of an Ordinance authorizing eminent
domain proceedings for two residential properties located on the west
side of Prospect and Remington to July 5 to allow time for review of
alternate proposals.
Mountain’s Edge Annexation and Zoning (Second Reading-
consent)
Annexing and zoning the Mountain’s Edge Annexation, 2430 South
Overland Trail.
East Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation and Zoning
(Second Reading-consent)
Annexing and zoning the East Prospect at Boxelder Creek Annexation,
located east of Summitview Drive and west of the Interstate 25 frontage
road, along East Prospect.
Majestic Place Annexation and Zoning Initiation (consent) Initiating annexation proceedings for property located at the southeast
corner of Trilby and Timberline.
staff report: Special Events Overview of the new Special Event Coordination Program, and highlight
key initiatives and issues being addressed, such as improvements to the
permitting process, monitoring and regulation of amplified sound, and
review of special event regulations and fees.
2016 Fireworks Outreach and Enforcement Provide Council with an update regarding fireworks education, outreach,
and enforcement plans for the 2016 season.
Revised: 6/2/2016 1:07 PM
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
June 14
Work Session
(Campana absent)
Downtown Parking Community Dialog The Downtown Parking Community Dialogue is the Downtown Plan’s
community engagement effort as part of the 2014-15 budget offer to
pilot on-street paid parking. Staff will be presenting the plan’s
recommendations for on-street paid parking and recommendations from
various City boards to improve current and future downtown parking
conditions.
Income Qualified Rate (IQR) Staff is proposing an Income Qualified Rate (IQR) to manage an
effective conservation strategy addressing utilities affordability for low
income customers. Incorporating IQR into the residential customer rate
structure will enable Utilities to gather data to further refine its
conservation and efficiency programs as they relate to low income
customers. IQR is an opportunity to address the financial hardships of
the low-income customer segment through a rate structure that
encourages participation in resource efficiency and renewable energy
conservation programs.
Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP): History to Date
and Next Steps
Review the project, the city’s actions to date, and next steps – including
proposed discussions/negotiations with Northern Water.
Council Appeal Process amendments Review of the background and options for improving the Council appeal
process
June 21
Regular
(Martinez,
Campana absent)
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)
Climate Action Plan (CAP) Appropriation Consider an off-cycle appropriation to advance the 2020 Climate Action
Plan Initiatives that were discussed during the March 10 Work Session.
The remaining initiatives, energy efficiency and solar incentives and
rebates, as well as a municipal composting (green waste) site, are still
being vetted by staff and the outcome of this vetting will be shared with
Council in advance of the June 21 meeting. CAP appropriation Items
have been delayed from June 7 to June 21 because new information
about the demands on the Light and Power fund has emerged. Staff is
further vetting the financial implications of immediate funding of all
three of the seven initiatives and exploring funding options for Council's
consideration.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
staff report: FEMA CRS Class 2 Award The FEMA Award lists the Fort Collins Utilities as tied for second best
prepared city in the nation for flood awareness and protection.
staff report: Overview of Homeless Shelters Services Provide an overview of the services provided by Catholic Charites, Fort
Collins Rescue Mission, and the Murphy Center.
June 28
Work Session
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.
Resourcing Police Services in a Growing Community To update Council on data driven methodologies for determining and
addressing the needs for police services in a growing community.
Southeast Community Park Discuss the proposed design for Southeast Community Park and present
funding options.
July 5
Regular
Issuance of Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Sewer Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (First Reading) (no Council
action required for Refunding Bonds-Wastewater Utility
Enterprise will act)
Authorize the refinancing of the 2009 Sewer Revenue Bonds that were
used for capital improvements at the Mulberry Reclamation Plant. The
original $30.7 million in bonds have an outstanding balance of $24.4
million. New terms could result in a net present value savings of over
$2 million.
Appeal of 320 Maple Mixed Use PDP Appeal of the Administrative Hearing Officer decision regarding the
320 Maple Mixed Use PDP.
Non-consensual Landmark Designation-Coy Farmstead
Woodward Technology Center (First Reading)
Consideration of a landmark designation application brought forward by
Fort Collins residents.
Eminent Domain Authorization-Prospect/College (Second
Reading)
Authorizing the use of eminent domain, if deemed necessary, to acquire
property interests needed to construct improvements to the intersection
of Prospect Road and College Avenue. This authorization is only for
two residential properties located on the west side of the
Prospect/Remington intersection. Authorization has previously been
approved for an additional 6 commercial properties.
Utilities Low-Income Assistance program-Income Qualified
Rate (IQR) (consent)
Propose a discounted rate structure for low income households for
electric, water, and wastewater utility services
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
July 5
Wastewater
Utility Enterprise
Issuance of Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Sewer Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (First Reading)
Authorize the refinancing of the 2009 Sewer Revenue Bonds that were
used for capital improvements at the Mulberry Reclamation Plant. The
original $30.7 million in bonds have an outstanding balance of $24.4
million. New terms could result in a net present value savings of over
$2 million.
July 12
Adjourned
Appeal of 320 Maple Mixed Use PDP Appeal of the Administrative Hearing Officer decision regarding the
320 Maple Mixed Use PDP.
July 12
Work Session
Homeless Programs Update Provide Council with an update regarding various initiatives, including
Outreach Fort Collins, Congregation Model for Sheltering and
continued work with the Special Agency Session with Municipal Court.
Short term rentals Present draft regulatory framework and feedback received from the
public
July 19
Regular
Issuance of Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Sewer Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (Second Reading)
Authorize the refinancing of the 2009 Sewer Revenue Bonds that were
used for capital improvements at the Mulberry Reclamation Plant. The
original $30.7 million in bonds have an outstanding balance of $24.4
million. New terms could result in a net present value savings of over
$2 million.
Majestic Place Annexation and Zoning (First Reading-
consent)
Annexing and zoning property located at the southeast corner of Trilby
and Timberline.
Non-consensual Landmark Designation-Coy Farmstead
Woodward Technology Center (Second Reading)
Consideration of a landmark designation application brought forward by
Fort Collins residents.
Setting the Public Hearing date for Midtown Business
Improvement District (resolution)
Set August 19, 2016, as the public hearing date for the formation of the
Midtown Business District (BID) and appointment of BID Board.
staff report: Healthy Homes/Indoor Air Quality Programs Celebrate the 5 year anniversary and progress of the Healthy Homes
program; discuss the community engagement and partnerships developed
over the past 5 years; and inform Council of the continuing enhancement
to the radon program.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
July 19
Wastewater
Utility Enterprise
Issuance of Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Sewer Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (Second Reading)
Authorize the refinancing of the 2009 Sewer Revenue Bonds that were
used for capital improvements at the Mulberry Reclamation Plant. The
original $30.7 million in bonds have an outstanding balance of $24.4
million. New terms could result in a net present value savings of over
$2 million.
July 26
Adjourned
Formation of Midtown Business Improvement District (First
Reading)
Forming the Midtown Business Improvement District and appointing its
Board.
July 26
Work Session
I-25 Northern Colorado Improvements Review state and regional efforts underway to accelerate improvements
to I-25 in Northern Colorado and discuss Fort Collins’ role and
strategies in these efforts.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Update (30 minute
discussion)
Staff will provide an update on recent efforts to create a Citywide CIP
database and reporting tool.
Dark Sky Initiative (30 minute discussion) Staff will present recent work and objectives by an interdepartmental
Dark Sky Initiative team. Utilities will provide a basis of current
standards of lighting and review alternatives of lighting including, but
not limited to, dark sky work, CAP reductions, LED BFO offer, etc
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.
August 2
Regular
CANCELLED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT
August 9
Work Session
Status of the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (45
minutes)
Discuss the status of Land Use Code (LUC) Section 3.7.3 - Adequate
Public Facilities Ordinance (APF) in order to review the APF
requirements and identify the next steps in exploring revisions to the
ordinance.
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (Street Oversizing) (30
minutes)
Discuss proposed updates and changes to the Transportation Capital
Expansion Fee (Street Oversizing). Staff is proposing changes to the
program to reflect current standards in the industry, updated data, and
emerging trends. These proposals have effects both on the overall
magnitude of the Program and on the distribution of the fee between
commercial and residential development.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Budgeting for Outcomes for 2017-18 Budget (2 hours) Short overview of the proposed City Managers Recommended Budget
including high level assumptions, major themes and the timeline for
Council approval. In addition, staff will provide a detailed review of
performance metrics and organizational results based on the Offers
funded in the 2015-16 Budget.”
August 16
Regular
West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Consider the West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan for
adoption.
Majestic Place Annexation and Zoning (Second Reading-
consent)
Annexing and zoning property located at the southeast corner of Trilby
and Timberline.
Formation of Midtown Business Improvement District
(Second Reading)
Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance forming the
Midtown Business Improvement District and appointing its Board.
August 23
Work Session
Railroad Issues:
1. 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.
2. 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.
Broadband Strategic Plan Discussion and presentation of feasibility work to date and next steps.
August 30
5th Tuesday
September 6
Regular
Resolution Setting 2017-2018 Budget Public Hearings
(consent)
Short term rentals Provide regulatory framework for short term rentals
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
September 13
Work Session
2017-2018 Budget (3 hours) Review the Budget Offers included in the City Manager’s
Recommended Budget and answer questions of Councilmembers. The
order of which Outcomes will be reviewed on September 13 and 27 will
be finalized by the Leadership Planning Team later in the summer
September 20
Regular
(Horak absent)
2017-2018 Budget Public Hearing
September 27
Work Session
2017-2018 Budget (3 hours) Review the Budget Offers included in the City Manager’s
Recommended Budget and answer questions of Councilmembers. The
order of which Outcomes will be reviewed on September 13 and 27 will
be finalized by the Leadership Planning Team later in the summer
October 4
Regular
2017-2018 Budget Public Hearing
October 11
Work Session
2017-2018 Budget (3 hours) Review the Budget Offers included in the City Manager’s
Recommended Budget and answer questions of Councilmembers.
October 18
Regular
Adoption of 2017-2018 Budget and Annual Appropriation
Ordinance (First Reading)
October 18
GID No. 1
2017 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate the 2017 Budget for the General Improvement District #1
October 18
Skyview GID
2017 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate the 2017 Budget for the General Improvement District #15-
Skyview.
October 25
Work Session
Review of Land Bank Program Review the Land Bank Program to determine whether certain triggers,
restrictions and standards should be recalibrated based on current best
practices and changes in the real estate market since the program was
created in 2001.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Water Utility Cash-in-Lieu and Raw Water Requirements Discuss proposed changes to the Water Utility’s Cash-in-lieu rate and
raw water requirements based on a recent study by an outside consultant
and collaborative efforts with the Water Districts”.
I-25 Northern Colorado Improvements Review state and regional efforts underway to accelerate improvements
to I-25 in Northern Colorado and discuss Fort Collins’ role and
strategies in these efforts.
November 1
Regular
Adoption of 2017-2018 Budget and Annual Appropriation
Ordinance (Second Reading)
Utilities Biannual City Code Updates Consider a variety of revisions, clarifications and additions to the City
Code that are housekeeping and routine in nature. This supports Utilities
managing routine City Code updates.
November 1
GID No. 1
2017 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2017 Budget for the General Improvement District #1
November 1
Skyview GID
2017 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2017 Budget for the General Improvement District #15-
Skyview.
November 1
URA
2017 Annual Appropriation (resolution) Appropriate the 2017 Budget for the Urban Renewal Authority
November 8
Adjourned
Annual Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney, and
Municipal Judge
November 8
Work Session
CANCELLED
November 15
Regular
November 22
Work Session
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
November 29
5th Tuesday
December 6
Regular
December 13
Work Session
Noise Code Modifications Provide an update on sound monitoring efforts during the 2016 event
season and process improvements related to noise variance requests, and
seek Council direction whether to proceed with proposed code changes
to the City’s noise ordinance.
December 20
Regular
December 27
Work Session
CANCEL?
UNSCHEDULED OR UPCOMING ITEMS
WORK SESSION Purpose of Item
Managing Traffic Congestion in Fort Collins Review of current and historic traffic congestion conditions in Fort Collins and
discussion of policies, efforts and plans underway to help mitigate problem areas.
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.
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Council Appeal Process amendments Review of the background and options for improving the Council appeal process
REGULAR MEETING Purpose of Item
Amendments to the Camping Ordinance Amend City Code relating to camping on public property.
New Downtown Hotel Parking Structure Financing (4Q 2016 or 1Q 2017) 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. (Construction project timeline has been
moved back 6 months)
Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Modifying City Code pertaining to abandoned personal property.
Items in red added or rescheduled since Thursday, May 26
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.
DRAFT: SCHEDULE TO BE REVIEWED Revised 6/2/2016 1:07 PM
BY LPT ON A REGULAR BASIS
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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.
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.
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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 adopted May 3, 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.
Next Steps:
Community Recycling Ordinance scheduled for Work Session June 28,
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.
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
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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 15, 2016
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
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
Scheduled for Council consideration April 5, 2016-Mayor Pro Tem
Horak appointed to BBRSA Board
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. Scheduled for Work Session-August
23, 2016
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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)