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Home My WebLink AboutCalendar - Mail Packet - 8/16/2016 - City Council 6- Month Agenda Planning Calendar For August 2016 - February 20176 MONTH PLANNING CALENDAR August 2016 – February 2017 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… August 16 Regular Setting Ballot Language for November 8, 2016 Special Election to be held in Conjunction with the Larimer County General Election. Setting ballot language regarding Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) Sales and Use Tax. Majestic Place Annexation and Zoning (Second Reading- consent) Annexing and zoning property located at the southeast corner of Trilby and Timberline. Utilities Low-Income Assistance program-Income Qualified Rate (IQR) (First Reading) Propose a discounted rate structure for low income households for electric, water, and wastewater utility services Strategic Plan Adoption Adoption of the City’s 2016 Strategic Plan that was reviewed by Council during a work session on March 22. Initiating the Poudre River Annexation and Zoning (resolution - consent) Initiating annexation proceedings for the Poudre River Annexation and Zoning, located between Lee Martinez Community Park and Linden Street. Expressing Support for the Larimer County Ballot Issue for the Mental Health, Detox/Substance Abuse Facility and Services (resolution-consent) Propose a resolution in support of the Larimer County November 8, 2016 ballot issue for the Mental Health, Detox/Substance Abuse Facility and Services. The issue calls for a county-wide sales tax of .25 cents on $100 dollars, beginning January 1, 2017, to build, improve, maintain, and operate a treatment and detox facility for mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, and associated support services in connection with this facility. Revised: 8/11/2016 12:08 PM Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… 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. staff report: Restorative Justice Program Presentation on success of Restorative Justice program, an alternative method of holding a young offender accountable by facilitating a meeting with the offender, the victim/victim representative and members of the community to determine the harm done by the crime, and how to repair the harm. August 23 Work Session Railroad Issues: 1. Grade Separated Railroad Crossing Prioritization (30 minutes) 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 Work Session Entertainment District (30 minutes) Provide an overview of Entertainment Districts, which allows patrons to carry their alcoholic beverages outside into a defined common consumption area. Staff will be seeking Council direction whether to proceed with proposed Code language to permit Entertainment Districts. Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Climate Action Plan Progress ( 60 minutes) 1. Review the elements of the Climate Action Plan and the draft roadmap to achieve the 2020 goals of a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 2005 levels; 2. Share examples how the initiatives associated with the Climate Action Plan benefit families, small businesses, and all community members; 3. Illustrate how the City has creatively funded residential energy efficiency (evolution of on-bill financing from City funded to 3rd party funded) and the scalability of these funding models as other programs mature and are vetted; 4. Describe how other communities are funding climate-related work; 5. Review the overall next steps, including the process for finalizing the 2020 roadmap, including messaging and engagement strategies around climate action. Wildlife Management Guidelines Review) and Potential Land Use Code Changes Related to Prairie Dog Management (60 minutes) 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. Staff will also discuss potential changes to a number of Land Use Code requirements related to the protection, removal, and mitigation of impacts to prairie dog colonies on development sites. Managing Traffic Congestion in Fort Collins (60 minutes) Review of current and historic traffic congestion conditions in Fort Collins and discussion of policies, efforts and plans underway to help mitigate problem areas. September 6 Regular Resolution Setting 2017-2018 Budget Public Hearings (consent) Setting Ballot Language for November 8, 2016 Special Election to be held in Conjunction with the Larimer County General Election. Setting ballot language regarding Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) Sales and Use Tax. Community Recycling Ordinance Add recycling requirements for businesses and apartment complexes by 2020, as well as update the residential trash and recycling (Pay-As-You- Throw) requirements. I-25/SH 392 Interchange Corridor Activity Center design standards Consider proposed revisions to the I-25/SH 392 Interchange Corridor Activity Center design standards. Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… staff report: Downtown Poudre River Project Update City Council on the design of the Poudre River Whitewater Park project, located along the Poudre River east of College Avenue and south of Vine Drive. September 13 Work Session 2017-2018 Budget (3 hours) – Outcome areas to be discussed: - Overview - Environmental Health - Economic Health - High Performing Government Review the Budget Offers included in the City Manager’s Recommended Budget and answer questions of Councilmembers September 20 Regular (Horak, Campana absent) 2017-2018 Budget Public Hearing Public hearing to gather public input on 2017-2018 proposed City Budget. Utilities Low-Income Assistance program-Income Qualified Rate (IQR) (Second Reading)(consent) Propose a discounted rate structure for low income households for electric, water, and wastewater utility services Poudre River Annexation and Zoning (First Reading - consent) Annexing and zoning the Poudre River Annexation and Zoning, located between Lee Martinez Community Park and Linden Street. September 27 Work Session 2017-2018 Budget (3 hours)-Outcome areas to be discussed: - Safe Community - Transportation - Culture & Recreation Review the Budget Offers included in the City Manager’s Recommended Budget and answer questions of Councilmembers. October 4 Regular 2017-2018 Budget Public Hearing Public hearing to gather public input on 2017-2018 proposed City Budget. Poudre River Annexation and Zoning (Second Reading - consent) Annexing and zoning the Poudre River Annexation and Zoning, located between Lee Martinez Community Park and Linden Street. October 11 Work Session 2017-2018 Budget (3 hours)-Outcome areas to be discussed: - Neighborhood Livability & Social Health - Additional Feedback Review the Budget Offers included in the City Manager’s Recommended Budget and answer questions of Councilmembers. October 18 Regular West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Consider the West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan for adoption. Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… October 25 Work Session Review of Land Bank Program (45 minutes) 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. Water Utility Cash-in-Lieu and Raw Water Requirements (60 minutes) 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 (45-60 minutes) 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 (First Reading) Consideration of the annual appropriation ordinance and setting the City budget for a two-year period (2017-2018) which becomes the City’s financial plan for the next two fiscal years. 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. 2017 Utility Rate Ordinances (First Reading) Adjust the monthly charges for utility services in 2017 to cover operating costs and necessary capital improvements to existing infrastructure. November 1 GID No. 1 2017 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate the 2017 Budget for the General Improvement District #1 November 1 Skyview GID 2017 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate the 2017 Budget for the General Improvement District #15- Skyview. November 8 Adjourned Annual Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge Mayor and Council will review evaluations of their direct reports. November 8 Work Session CANCELLED Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… November 15 Regular (Horak absent) Items Relating to Proposed Outdoor Vendor Requirements (Second Reading-Ordinance Nos. 079 and 080, 2016) Amend the City Code and Land Use Code to update property owner and outdoor vendor requirements. These Ordinances were postponed on Second Reading (7/5) to allow staff to conduct outreach to P&Z, DBA, and DDA regarding stationary pads and a food truck mall and report back to Council at the November 15 meeting. Adoption of 2017-2018 Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Consideration of the annual appropriation ordinance and setting the City budget for a two-year period (2017-2018) which becomes the City’s financial plan for the next two fiscal years. 2017 Utility Rate Ordinances (Second Reading) Adjust the monthly charges for utility services in 2017 to cover operating costs and necessary capital improvements to existing infrastructure. November 15 GID No. 1 2017 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2017 Budget for the General Improvement District #1 November 15 Skyview GID 2017 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2017 Budget for the General Improvement District #15- Skyview. November 15 URA 2017 Annual Appropriation (resolution) Appropriate the 2017 Budget for the Urban Renewal Authority November 22 Work Session Council Appeal Process amendments Review of the background and options for improving the Council appeal process November 29 5th Tuesday December 6 Regular Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… 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. Broadband Strategic Plan Provide a review of community outreach and Broadband Strategic Plan recommendation to City Council. Possible Charter amendments Consider possible Charter amendments for inclusion on the April 2017 ballot. At its July 18 meeting, the Council Election Code Committee discussed the possibility of a Charter amendment that would amend the date for the certification of the election (from three days to ten days). The additional time to certify results would permit voters the opportunity to correct deficiencies with their ballots, such as unsigned return envelopes and ballots received without a return envelope. December 20 Regular December 27 Work Session CANCEL? January 3, 2017 Regular January 10 Work Session January 17 Regular Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… January 24 Work Session Nature in the City Update Nature in the City staff will update Council on year one programmatic efforts, completed pilot projects and to seek Council input on planned 2017 NIC projects. January 31 5th Tuesday February 7 Regular February 14 Work Session February 21 Regular February 28 Work Session Climate Action Plan Road Map Review of the proposed pathways to achieve the 2020 goals and a detailed discussion on the proposed initiatives and their business plans, investments required, and the benefits and long-term savings of taking action. UNSCHEDULED OR UPCOMING ITEMS WORK SESSION Purpose of item REGULAR MEETING Purpose of Item New Downtown Hotel Parking Structure (2Q 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. (The downtown hotel project has been delayed by several months. As a result, the parking structure the City will purchase a portion of has been delayed by several months as well. The financing ordinance and related actions to fund the purchase of public parking will be schedule in the second quarter of 2017 as a result.) Running Deer Natural Area Land Determination Consider Roger Hageman’s, Hageman Earth Cycle (HEC) proposal to purchase approximately 15 acres of land. This land was purchased along with the land for the Running Deer Natural Area. Since it was purchased, Natural Areas has been leasing this land to HEC for the operation of a yard waste/organic material recycling business. Short term rentals Provide regulatory framework for short term rentals Items in red added or rescheduled since Thursday, August 4