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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Read Before Packet - 6/21/2016 - Memorandum From Wanda Winkelmann Re: Updated Leadership Planning Team Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2016City Clerk 300 LaPorte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6515 970.221-6295 - fax fcgov.com/cityclerk MEMORANDUM DATE: June 20, 2016 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Wanda Winkelmann, City Clerk RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting Mayor Wade Troxell, Mayor Pro Tem Gerry Horak, Deputy City Manager Jeff Mihelich, Assistant City Manager Kelly DiMartino, City Attorney Carrie Daggett, and City Clerk Wanda Winkelmann met on Monday, June 20, and the following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:34 a.m. June 21 Regular Meeting The first Discussion Item is related to Outdoor Vendor Requirements (Agenda Item #9). In a Read-before memo, staff is asked to address: 1. Please describe the similarities/differences between the recommendations/feedback provided by the P&Z Board and staff’s recommendation. 2. How does the Health Department monitor outdoor vendors? How often are outdoor vendors inspected, and where are the reports published? Deputy City Manager Mihelich reported information will be provided in the staff presentation for the Climate Action Plan (CAP) appropriation (Agenda Item #10) on the cost for a partial allocation for energy efficient initiatives for 60 – 90 days. Per his email to City Leaders, Mayor Pro Tem Horak plans to make a motion (under Other Business) requesting the City Manager to include $2.25M in the 2017-2018 Budget for funding I-25 improvements. Six Month Calendar The order of items for the June 28 Work Session will be: 1. Community Recycling Ordinance; 2. Southeast Community Park; 3. Resourcing Police Services in a Growing Community. In the agenda materials for the July 12 Work Session Homeless Programs Update, staff is asked to include data from Police Services on violations of the camping ordinance. The Natural Areas Proposed Hageman Land Sale will be discussed at the July 19 Regular Meeting. The Land Conservation and Stewardship Board, in its June 16 memo to Council, stated its opposition to the sale. In the AIS, staff is asked to include background information on the property, when/why the City purchased it, and how it has been used over the years. Additionally, include any information about what has changed that leads to the staff recommendation for why the land should be sold now rather than continue the lease. Leadership Planning Team Meeting June 20, 2016 Page 2 of 3 Staff is asked to determine when the Unscheduled Item Downtown Hotel Parking Structure will be added to the Calendar. A City Council Initiative Dashboard has been included with the Six Month Calendar that provides a summary of each initiative identified at the retreat, the purpose and outcome of the item, and the action plan associated with the effort. Staff is asked to update the Dashboard with the following: 1. Under Environmental Health, please add ozone to Air Quality Enforcement. 2. Under Safe Community, please add specific efforts that arise as a result of the upcoming Work Session on Police Resources. 3. For each item listed on the Dashboard, please ensure there is a corresponding action plan. 4. Under Neighborhood Livability and Social Health (NLSH), it was suggested that other communities such as Wellington, Windsor, and Loveland should be engaged in the discussion of community separators. 5. Under Transportation, the correct amount for lobbying efforts for improving I-25 should be $30,000. 6. To assist in navigating the document, please include page numbers. Other Discussion Items: City Clerk Winkelmann reported on the Human Relation’s Commission request at their meeting last week to meet with the other “social” boards, such as the Commission on Disability, the Women’s Commission, the Senior Advisory Board, and the Youth Advisory Board. Staff will work with the HRC Chair to explore this further, discuss the purpose of the meeting, and discuss possible attendees. Deputy City Manager Mihelich: 1. Discussed the email send by Lamar regarding its proposal to reduce and realign outdoor advertising. The LPT supported a meeting with Lamar to explore this opportunity. 2. Stated that at the June 7 Council meeting, a motion was adopted to waive the attorney-client privilege and release the results of an investigation concerning the Greeley Judge presiding over a Fort Collins court case. The investigation report can be found online. 3. Reported no additional Council action will be required for the Gardens on Spring Creek project. 4. Reported that currently no additional public outreach is conducted regarding APP projects other than the initial discussion that occurs regarding possibilities for the site. The LPT requested that staff return with options to expand the public outreach process for APP projects and possible criteria for when and how public input will be incorporated. 5. Discussed last week’s visit from the FRA Administrator. The LPT requested that the City Manager send a letter to the Administrator, or even consider a visit to her in Washington, to reinforce Fort Collins’ position regarding the train horn noise waiver. It was suggested that the FRA should focus on train intersection safety, of which a train horn is one element of promoting a safe intersection. Mayor Pro Tem Horak commented on the following items from the June 16 Thursday packet: 1. Affordable Housing Strategic Plan. It was suggested that graphics would help further describe the information included in the memo and the metrics listed on page 2. 2. Air Quality Report. Staff was commended for the information included in the report, especially the graphics and charts that highlighted the information. Leadership Planning Team Meeting June 20, 2016 Page 3 of 3 Mayor Troxell discussed the following: 1. What is the latest update on Outreach Fort Collins? Deputy City Manager Mihelich stated that the Outreach team is fully staffed and an update on the program will be provided at the July 12 Work Session. During the update, staff is asked to report in what ways the efforts to address homelessness are making a difference. Does staff have any insights into other ways to break the cycle of homelessness or what factors might be unique to Fort Collins? 2. He attended the Northern Colorado Airport Commission meeting last week. A presentation was given on the virtual air tower and what it means for the region. In 2018, the tower will be transferred over to the airport, which will result in ongoing costs. Senator Gardner is suggesting an amendment that would allow virtual air towers to be eligible to receive federal subsidies, similar to the subsidies allowed by physical air towers. There will be more to come on this issue. 3. Gave kudos for Fort Collins’ selection as a Creative District. Deputy City Manager Mihelich reported that Assistant City Manager Wendy Williams will serve as Acting Creative Services Director until the position is filled. 4. He thanked Mayor Pro Tem Horak for reading a proclamation at Rio Grande Restaurant’s 30th Year Celebration. 5. He participated in the Brewer’s Olympics this weekend. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m.