HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 12/6/2016 - Handouts From Mayor Wade Troxell Re: Colorado Springs Visitors Learning About Neighborhood Connections And MarijuanaHELPING NEIGHBORS WORK TOGETHER AND WITH THEIR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
• Tools for managing neighborhood conflicts
• Customized City updates/notifications to residents and
neighborhoods (Construction, development review, Road to
2020 initiatives, neighborhood meetings, Utilities work, street
maintenance, etc.)
• Opportunities to sharpen leadership skills
• Proactive and innovative methods for
public engagement
• New resources to support neighborhood organization
and action
- Old Town West neighbors forming core group, determining
roles and action itmes, and planning regularly scheduled
neighbohrood meetings.
- Representatives of Miramont Village HOA are reaching
out beyond immediate neighborhood to discuss potential
partnerships with nearby neighborhoods/HOAs
- North Fort Neighbors held kick-off meeting with neighbors
and City staff, plans to begin regular
monthly meetings
- Rogers Park held meeting on citizen’s role in Development
Review, is forming an ongoing steering committee, and
scheduling regular meetings and events
• Bring neighbors together
• Connect neighborhoods to each other and to the City
• Identify neighborhood priorities
• Co-manage issues and projects
• Expand social and community building activities
• Develop priorities around neighborhood livability
(Crime prevention, land use issues, code compliance, physical
improvements, transportation, economic development,
diversity, accessibility)
RESOURCES GOALS
TIMELINE
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS
OCT
2014
Research
begins.
Community outreach,
questionnaire,
meetings and more.
APR 2015
– FEB 2016
JUN 28 – AUG 1
2016
Application period for
pilot neighborhoods.
Pilot neighborhoods
begin and feedback
is gathered.
AUG – DEC
2016
The Fort Collins
program launched
citywide.
SPRING/SUMMER
2017
NEXT STEPS:
NOVEMBER 14 MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM PILOT NEIGHBORHOODS
Why?
I’m going to buy
it from a friend
who grows
In my yard. Plants
are so pretty!
I’m going to get
it from a guy who
“donates” it for free
Inside my
residence
Multi-family
(i.e. apartment,
dorm, duplex)
Single-family
(house)
I’m going to buy it
from a nice stranger
I met at a party
I’m going to buy
from a licensed
marijuana retailer
A safe,
private
location
A park or
Natural Area.
Plants are
so pretty!
In the car
on my way
to a party
Seriously?
I’m going to
grow it myself,
DIY-style
Steer clear
Why?
Why?
Why?
Nope
No
Think Again
No
Do you live in a multi-family unit
or a single-family dwelling?
You must be 21 or older to
consume or possess marijuana.
Any form of usage can cause
problems with learning, memory,
coordination, judgment, and brain
development, especially in minors.
It’s against the law to
buy or sell homegrown
marijuana in any form.
Beware of people “donating”
marijuana. This has been
associated with robberies and
other criminal issues.
Remember the age-old advice
Mediation & Restorative Justice Services
112 N. Howes Street
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Mediation
What is it?
Mediation is a highly effective way to resolve conflicts in a pro-active &
positive way. Our trained mediators support both parties in having
respectful & candid conversation so they can find their own win-win
solutions.. It’s also a great way to solve problems without going to court or
involving various enforcement agencies.
What’s in it for you?
• Reduce or eliminate stress
• Free & confidential
• Trained, impartial mediators
• Avoid litigation & court costs
• Find common ground
• Be heard respectfully
• Gain a new perspective
• Resolve a current conflict
• Help avoid future conflicts
• Create a win-win that works
• Regain a sense of community
What can mediation help
address?
• Difficult neighbors
• Communication breakdowns
• Landlord/ tenant disputes
• Roommate problems
• Security deposit disagreements
• Lifestyle differences
• Shared parking problems
www.fcgov.com/mediation | (970) 224 - 6022
RJCP The RESTORE Program
What is it?
The Restorative Justice Conferencing Program (RJCP) provides an
opportunity for young people who have committed eligible offenses to
deal with their charge in a way that is meaningful to them and the
community.
How it works?
1. If the case is appropriate for RJCP the young person attends an
arraignment and meets with RJ Staff after their case is referred to
us from either the Fort Collins Municipal Court or Larimer County
District Attorney’s Office.
2. The young person has 3 meetings:
• Pre -conference: includes parents and RJCP Facilitators
• RCJP conference: the victim and young person come together to
discuss the incident and create a contract to repair the harm
caused by the incident (includes parents, victim/ victim
representatives, community representatives, other victims, RJCP
facilitators)
• Follow up interview: the offender presents their completed contract
items to RJCP staff for approval and verification
www.fcgov.com/restorativejustice | (970) 416 - 2290
What is it?
The RESTORE program provides an opportunity for young people who have
shoplifted to deal with their charge in a way that is meaningful to
themselves and to the community.
How it works?
1. A shoplifting theft
case is referred to
RESTORE from Fort
Collins Municipal
Court or Larimer
County District
Attorney’s Office.
2. The young person who
shoplifted attends an
arraignment with
RESTORE staff and
decides whether or
not to participate in
RESTORE.
3. If the young person
opts to participate instead of going through normal court procedures he/
she and a parent/support person attend a Saturday morning RESTORE
session.
4. The RESTORE session includes a community impact panel and facilitated
small group discussions.
5. After the small group, the participant selects contract items intended to
repair the harm caused by theft. (Most contracts take about 24 hours to
complete)
6. The participant signs up for a completion interview typically a month later
where he/she presents completed contract items.
7. Upon verification of contract items, RESTORE staff notifies the referring
agency of program completion.
www.fcgov.com/restorativejustice | (970) 416 - 2290
about not taking candy from
strangers? Same goes for drugs.
Marijuana plants must be kept
in an enclosed, locked area.
City code states that no
marijuana plants may
be cultivated within any
dwelling unit in a two-family,
multi-family or single-family
attached dwelling.
You may legally grow marijuana
Just make sure to abide by these requirements
Live with your plants
Cultivation can’t occur in residences rented
for the sole purpose of housing plants or
in detached outbuildings. Live in a rental
property? Check your lease for restrictions
before growing or using marijuana at home.
6 plants per person, max 12 per household
This applies even if you’re a caregiver.
Be a good neighbor
No marijuana cultivation activity may
result in the emission of any gas, vapors,
odors, smoke, dust, heat, or glare that is
noticeable at or beyond the property line of
the dwelling where the cultivation occurs.
Choose the right lights
Allowed: LEDs, CFLs, and fluorescents.
Not allowed: mercury vapor, metal hallide,
sodium vapor, xenon short-arc, and any
other high-intensity discharge lighting.
No Yes Okay. You’re of legal age.
How do you plan to get marijuana?
Let’s talk about age first. Are you 21 or older?
Where are you going to grow it?
Where are you going
to consume it?
Seriously. It’s against the
law to openly and publicly
consume marijuana.
Driving under the
influence of marijuana is
dangerous and can result
in criminal charges.
Auxiliary aids & services are available for persons with disabilities. V/TDD: 711
Esta información puede ser traducida, sin costo para usted.
Okay. Please make sure to
consume responsibly!
Know your limits
If you’ve never used marijuana
or don’t consume frequently,
start with a small amount.
Be careful with edibles
The effects take longer to peak,
so don’t consume too much.
A little goes a long way.
Keep it in Colorado
Transporting marijuana out
of state is against the law.
Store it safely
Keep marijuana out of reach
from children and pets.
Why?
One more thing: NEVER try
to perform oil extractions
(It’s also against the law)
if you use or grow it for
recreational purposes in fort
collins, make sure you know the law
Agenda: Program Background and Expectations by Josh Weinberg and Clay Frickey; Introduction to
Group Dynamics with Patsi Maroney; and Facilitive Leadership with Dr. Martin Carcasson
Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. V/TDD: 711 16-2193
Dec. 1, 2016
TO: City Councilmembers
FROM: Mayor Wade Troxell
FYI re: Colorado Springs Visit &
City infographics /sek