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Legislative Review Committee Agenda
February 7, 2017
4:00 — 5:00 p.m.
Commons Conference Room, City Hall, 300 LaPorte Ave., Building A
1. Approval of minutes from January 17, 2017 Meeting (3 minutes)
Attached: January 17th Minutes
2. Agenda Review (3 minutes)
3. Bill Review (30 minutes)
• Bill Report here (staff will print and bring latest Bill Report on Tuesday)
• Bills suggested for review:
o House Bills 1032, 1083, 1102
o Senate Bills 014, 045, 082, 085, 086, 089, 092
City Manager's Office
City Hall
300 LaPorte Ave
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6505
970 224 6107 fax
fcgov com
4. Standing agenda item: CC4CA update (15 minutes)
• Memo attached
5. National League of City Conference Meetings (5 minutes)
6. Other business (5 minutes)
• Follow-up From Ed and Jennifer regarding potential mid -session visit:
o Need to avoid Monday and Thursday breakfasts, Tuesday lunches, and Fridays
altogether. Here are a number of options in February/March:
• Wednesday, Feb 22 breakfast
• Wednesday Feb 22 lunch
• Wednesday March 1 breakfast
• Wednesday March 1 lunch
• Tuesday, March 7 breakfast
• Wednesday March 8 breakfast
• Wednesday March 8 lunch
Next meeting: February 21st from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
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Legislative Review Committee
Meeting Notes
January 17, 2017 3:30 p.m.
Commons Conference Room
Councilmembers Present: Gino Campana, Ross Cunniff, and Ray Martinez
City Manager's Office
City Hall
300 LaPorte Ave.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins CO 80522
970.221.6505
970.224.6107 fax
fcgov.com
Staff Present: Carrie Daggett, Lucinda Smith Lindsay Ex, Jeanne Sanford, Ginny Sawyer, and
Tyler Marr
The meeting came to order at 4:01 pm.
Introduction to City's New Contract Lobbyists
Policy and Project Manager Sawyer introduced Ed Bowditch and Jennifer Cassel to the LRC.
She explained that Ed and Jennifer will be working with throughout the session, providing
weekly reports, and participating in LRC meetings by phone when appropriate.
Jennifer Cassel has experience in Governor Hickenlooper's administration.
Ed Bowditch has been in the Colorado Capitol since the 1980s. Worked for CSU System as CFO
when Al Yates was chancellor. In 2006, he left CSU to begin a lobbying firm.
Both expressed excitement to be here and represent the City
General Assembly Session Update
Bowditch explained the 2017 legislative outlook:
2016 Elections:
• Key outcome is that the legislature remains in split control and bills will require
bipartisan support to pass
• About 20 new legislators, 5 new leadership positions
Federal considerations on state policy:
• Affordable Care Act, Sanctuary Cities funding, federal position on marijuana all stand
to alter the state activities and policies.
Big items in front of the legislature:
• Transportation funding, both the Speaker and Senate President have expressed a
willingness to work together.
• Hospital Provider fee — exemption from TABOR.
• Construction defects — bill already introduced to try and remedy some of the issues. Not
viewed as a substantial and critical fix that is needed.
Fort Collins
o Councilmember Campana noted the City's past actions on construction defects
and noted the City's hope to see substantial reform passed.
• Affordable housing, possible solutions include the dollar processing fee, Governor may
ask for funding related to homeless -related projects.
The budget situation continues to look as it has in the past. Challenges include:
• TABOR refunds of around $250M.
• Refill statutory reserves.
• Possible cuts to capital construction and transportation.
• Potential Gallagher issue. State's residential assessment rate could decrease by over
1%. Would have large implications on school finance ($150-$250M.)
o Asked if County automatically adjusts mill levy to make up for change in
valuation and assessment. (No, however increasing property values help to
decrease the gap.)
Economic Development has seen many tax credits in previous sessions. This year, one of the
bigger items in this sphere is the renewal of the State's Economic Development Commission.
Governor's office is asking for a 5 year, $5M annual renewal.
Environment and Energy has not seen substantial traction in recent years. Will likely see
continued debate on fracking and an introduction of a climate bill of rights, which is not
expected to go anywhere.
Local government issues include TIF/URA, and affordable housing.
Transportation items apart from funding include attempts to make public private partnerships
more transparent.
Ed offered the suggestion of, having a midsession breakfast or lunch to hear legislators
perspectives and share the City's take on specific bills or the session as a whole.
• LRC expressed interest in exploring this idea. Ed and Jennifer will look at dates that
may work well for the three members of the Fort Collins delegation and all of Council.
If Council desires, they can explore adding other members of the Northern Colorado
Delegation. LRC agreed to poll other council member about whether breakfast or lunch
is preferred.
Standing Agenda Item: CC4CA Update
Lindsay Ex explained that the group is developing a 2017 work plan with associated metrics and
outcomes.
She shared that a Policy committee has been formed to evaluate bills.
• Councilmember Campana expressed a sentiment that staff should ensure alignment
between all of these systems operating.
Bills of interest to the LRC
Fort Collins
• PUC bill by Representative Hansen requiring Utilities to store a certain portion of their
peak load, e.g., in batteries or other storage options, by a certain date (to allow time for
Utilities to phase in this storage). This bill is under consideration and, to staff s
knowledge, has not been submitted yet.
• Bill related to CDPHE allowing them to pursue a sustainable materials management plan
(related to recycling/waste reduction).
Councilmember Campana expressed concern about the direction that CC4CA has taken in terms
of having a non-profit run the coordination of the group.
• Councilmember Martinez agreed with these sentiments
• Councilmember Cunniff noted that he expressed similar concerns during the initial
conversations about the group. He suggested we moved forward with this year and see
how the session goes.
o The rest of LRC concurred with this approach.
Ex noted that LRC and larger Council has influenced CC4CA at multiple stages and actions,
including the decision by the CC4CA steering committee to not pursue a letter signed by all
CC4CA Mayors asking the Governor for an Executive Order to establish statewide goals. The
CC4CA Steering Committee also expressed appreciation for the LRC's feedback on the
importance of establishing goals first and then establishing implementation items.
Other Business
Councilmember Campana expressed concern that the citizens who helped review the Paris
Agreement were all on the same side of the issue. In the future, he stated a desire to include more
balance, if possible.
• Councilmember Cunniff stated that he thought this is a fair point. He expressed a desire
to have a broader Council conversation about what the committee and Council's process
is for calling non -staff members to the table.
The meeting adjourned at 5:08 P.M.
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Clarify Requirements Formation Metropolitan District
'Artificial Recharge Nontributary Aquifer Rules
'Municipal Judge Advisement for Traffic Offenses
'Owner Tax Obligation for District Voter Eligibility
'Prohibit Nuisance Exhibition Motor Vehicle Exhaust l
'Extend On -premises Retail Alcohol Beverages Sales Hours
'Local Government Liable Fracking Ban Oil And Gas Moratorium
'Limits On Underground Storage Tank Regulation
'Public Access To Govemment Files
'Construction Defect Claim Allocation Of Defense Costs
Roundabout Turn And Lane Change Signal
'Marijuana Club License
'Regulation Of Methadone Treatment Facilities
'Increase Documentary Fee & Fund Attainable Housing
Authorize Local Govemments Inclusionary Housing Programs
Allow Electric Utility Customers Install Energy Storage Equipment
'Immunity Peace Officer Background Checks
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 1, 2017
To: Legislative Review Committee
Thru: Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager •
Jacqueline Kozak Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer
Lucinda Smith, Environmental Services Director 1A2
From: Lindsay Ex, Climate Program Manager(Q.,(e.
CC: Ginny Sawyer, Policy and Projects Man
Tyler Marr, Policy and Projects Analyst
Carrie Daggett, City Attorney
Environmental Services
215 N. Mason
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221-6600
970.224-6177 - fax
fcgov.com
Re: CC4CA (Colorado Communities for Climate Action) Update
Purpose: The purpose of this memo is to provide additional background for the standing Legislative
Review Committee (LRC) agenda item on CC4CA in two areas:
• Policy updates: To provide brief updates on the bills that CC4CA is or is considering supporting.
• Organizational updates: To follow up on LRC discussions regarding how the organization is
managed and associated 2017 work planning.
Policy Updates: Three bills are currently being considered for support by CC4CA:
• Bills that overlap with the Citv's Tracking System:
• House Bill 1116 — Continue Low -Income Household Energy Assistance
• CC4CA Position (Pending): Support, as it aligns with CC4CA policies, has
bipartisan support, and success is likely.
• City Position (Pending): Support, as it aligns with supporting low income utility
customers as part of the Utilities Affordability Portfolio and City's climate goals.
• Senate Bill 089 — Allow Electric Utility Customers to Install Energy Storage Equipment
• CC4CA Position (Pending): Support, due to alignment with CC4CA policies.
• City Position (Pending): Monitor, as this bill does not apply to municipal -owned
Utilities, but staff did suggest potential amendments (see comments online).
• Bills that do not overlap with the City's Tracking System:
• House Bill 1018 - Extend Voter Approval Window for RTA Regional Transportation
Authority Mill Levy
• CC4CA Position: Support, due to alignment with CC4CA policies.
11 City Position: N/A, as this region does not have an RTA.
• Additional Information:
• Staff added a column to the City's bill tracking spreadsheet to indicate CC4CA positions.
• The CC4CA lobbyist and staff are attending the Legislative Climate Caucus meetings,
both to establish relationships and ensure understanding of related bills. If bills arise out of
this caucus, staff will report back to the LRC.
Organizational Updates:
• CC4CA is developing a graphic/document to clarify the role between CC4CA and its consultants,
including Rocky Mountain Climate Organization (CC4CA fiscal agent and coordinator) and
Frontline Public Affairs (CC4CA lobbyist).
• CC4CA is in the process of adopting a 2017 budget and work plan.
• Upcoming CC4CA meetings: Policy Committee — Feb 2; Full Steering Committee — Feb 3
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