HomeMy WebLinkAboutCalendar - Mail Packet - 2/21/2017 - City Council 6- Month Agenda Planning Calendar For February - August 20176 MONTH PLANNING CALENDAR
February 2017 – August 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 For more information re: Outcome Areas and
Strategic Objectives, see
http://www.fcgov.com/citymanager/pdf/strategic-
plan-2015.pdf
(Items are listed in no particular order)
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
February 21
Regular
Adoption of the Old Town Neighborhoods
Plan and Old Town Neighborhoods Design
Guidelines
Consider adoption of the update of the Old Town Neighborhoods Plan and Old Town
Neighborhoods Design Guidelines. The Old Town Neighborhoods Plan is a combined update
of the 1980s Eastside and Westside Neighborhood Plans and provides a renewed neighborhood
vision and policy guidance related to neighborhood land-use, housing, transportation, and
sustainability. The Old Town Neighborhoods Design Guidelines are a follow-up
implementation item from the 2013 Eastside Westside Character Study that provides
illustrations, ideas, and guidance on compatible design for home additions and new
construction in the Neighborhood Conservation Medium Density (NCM) and Neighborhood
Conservation Low Density (NCL) zone districts of the Old Town Neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
Rennat Annexation (Second Reading)
(consent)
Annexing and zoning the Rennat Annexation, 6015 South Timberline
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
Revised: 2/16/2017 12:01 PM
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Mail Creek Crossing Second Annexation
and Zoning (First Reading-consent)
Annex and zone the Mail Creek Crossing Second Enclave Annexation, Timberline and Kechter
Roads.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
Lehman-Timberline Annexation and Zoning
(First Reading-consent)
Annex and zone the Lehman-Timberline Enclave Annexation, 5830 South Timberline.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
Recommendation to engage the Northern
Colorado Water Conservancy District to
discuss and potentially negotiate mutual
interests related to the Northern Integrated
Supply Project.
Consider staff’s recommendation for the City and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy
District (Northern Water) to discuss and explore mutual interests pertaining to the Northern
Integrated Supply Project (NISP). City staff would meet with Northern Water to discuss the
City’s key goals and issues related to NISP, while regularly reporting to City Council. If
mutual interests can potentially be met, City staff would be authorized to negotiate draft
agreements that would be presented to Council for its formal approval.
Solar Affordability Program (consent) Implementation of the rate ordinance in support of the Solar Affordability Program, providing
bill and efficiency benefits to specific eligible income qualified customers. Project was
approved for funding through the 2015-2016 Budget for Outcomes.
Environmental Health-4.3.- Engage citizens in ways to educate and encourage
behaviors toward more sustainable living practices.
Staff report: City Social Media Update Provide an overview of how the City and PFA are leveraging social media to inform and
engage the public.
February 28
Work
Session
Road to 2020 Proposed branding for the implementation of the Climate Action Plan/Road to 2020.
Review of the status of funded initiatives, how far these initiatives go toward achieving
the 2020 goals, and additional initiatives to continue progress toward the goals. Staff
will also highlight key progress on the climate economy action plan, the Road to 2020
Dashboard, and community engagement efforts that are underway.
Environmental Health-Strategic Objective: 4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP)
goals by reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs).
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
City Foundation Creation Provide an update to City Council as to establishing a City of Fort Collins Foundation through
the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, as advised by the Council Finance
Committee. The update will provide operational details as to how the City Foundation will be
implemented, and will seek Council input on the planned implementation.
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community
Time of Use Pilot Study Discuss the results of the pilot study, the follow-up customer survey and reconciliation, and to
discuss what City Council would like staff to do next, if anything. This item will be discussed
at Council Finance Committee on January 23rd.
Economic Health-3.8 - Maintain electric utility systems, services, infrastructure
integrity and stable, competitive rates.
March 7
Regular
2015 International Codes Adoption (First
Reading)
Consider local amendments to the 2015 International Codes, the International Building (IBC),
International Residential (IRC), International Mechanical (IMC), International Fuel Gas
(IFGC), and International Energy Conservation (IECC) codes. The 2015 edition will replace
the currently adopted 2012 edition.
2015 International Fire Code Adoption (First
Reading-consent)
Consider local amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code as approved by the Poudre Fire
Authority Board. The 2015 edition will replace the currently adopted 2012 edition.
Mail Creek Crossing Second Annexation
and Zoning (Second Reading-(consent)
Annex and zone the Mail Creek Crossing Second Enclave Annexation, Timberline and Kechter
Roads.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
Lehman-Timberline Annexation and
Zoning(Second Reading-consent)
Annex and zone the Lehman-Timberline Enclave Annexation, 5830 South Timberline.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
Josh Ames Agreement and Code Changes Allow the City Manager to enter into an agreement with certain Josh Ames Certificate Holders
and to change to City Code to reflect changes in the process for accepting Josh Ames
certificates to meet Raw Water Requirements.
Short term rentals Provide regulatory framework for short term rentals
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health-1.7 Maintain and enhance attractive
neighborhoods through City services, innovative enforcement techniques and voluntary
compliance with City codes and regulations.
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Appropriation of Transportation Fund
Reserves
The appropriation of Transportation Fund reserves (~$450,000) to remit to Larimer County to
be used for local match towards I-25 improvements in Northern Colorado.
Transportation- 6.4 Improve traffic flow to benefit both individuals and the business
community.
Requesting appropriation of $1.1M in local
matching funds to Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) for the purpose of
the North I-25 Improvements Project.
(tentatively scheduled)
The City of Fort Collins committed $2.2 million ($1.1M each year) of local funds in the 2017-
2018 budget for CDOT’s North I-25 Improvements Project. These funds, in addition to other
local matching funds from Fort Collins and Northern Colorado agencies, provide $25 million to
help accelerate improvements to I-25 by as many as fifteen years.
Transportation- 6.4 Improve traffic flow to benefit both individuals and the business
community.
Appropriate Use of Public Space
(discussion)
Consider regulations of public spaces aimed at reducing disruptive and inappropriate behavior
in the downtown area.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.4 Protect and preserve the City’s
quality of life and neighborhoods
Capital Expansion Fee Updates (discussion) Consider adoption of new fees related to Capital Expansion, Street Oversizing, Electric
Capacity and Cash-in-Lieu/Raw Water Fees discussed in the Feb 14 work session
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world class services that meet the needs
of the community.
March 11-15 National League of Cities 2017
Congressional City Conference,
March 11-15, 2017, Washington D.C.
March 14
Work
Session
CANCELLED
March 21
Regular
City Foundation Creation (resolution) Consider adoption of the proposal to establish a City of Fort Collins Foundation at the
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado.
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Adoption of the Downtown Plan, Consider adoption of the Downtown Plan and items relating to short term plan implementation.
The Downtown Plan serves as a guide and inspiration for budgets, projects, programs,
investments, regulations and other efforts focused in the downtown area will update the vision,
policy direction, and action items for the next 10-20 years. In addition, the new Downtown
Plan will incorporate recently completed planning efforts and studies (e.g., the Poudre River
Downtown Master Plan, the citywide Pedestrian Plan, and the Bicycle Master Plan) into a
comprehensive plan for Downtown Fort Collins.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
March 28
Work
Session
Neighborhood Services Highlights Provide an update to City Council on:
1. Neighborhood Services programs and activities
2. Neighborhood parking permit programs. (RP3)
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.4 Protect and preserve our City’s
quality of life and neighborhoods.
Sign Code Update Review potential amendments to the sign regulations related to electronic signs in an effort to
address aesthetic and safety impacts and anticipated change in the technology; address
constitutional amendments regarding signage; and, sign coverage restrictions on fuel station
canopies.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Project
Highlight the benefits Fort Collins Utilities has realized as a result of the Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI) implementation as well as the benefits yet to be realized through various
projects or functionalities that the AMI system enables.
Economic Health-3.8 Maintain electric utility systems, services, infrastructure
integrity and stable, competitive rates.
April 4
Regular
CANCELLED FOR MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
April 11
Special
Oaths of Office for Recently Elected
Councilmembers and Mayor
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
April 18
Regular
Land Use Code Update (consent) Bring forward an annual package of various revisions to the Land Use Code in order to clarify,
revise, add, or otherwise amend the Code as part of a continuous improvement effort.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
2015 International Codes Adoption (First
Reading)
Consider local amendments to the 2015 International Codes, the International Building (IBC),
International Residential (IRC), International Mechanical (IMC), International Fuel Gas
(IFGC), and International Energy Conservation (IECC) codes. The 2015 edition will replace
the currently adopted 2012 edition.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
2015 International Fire Code Adoption (First
Reading-consent)
Consider local amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code as approved by the Poudre Fire
Authority Board. The 2015 edition will replace the currently adopted 2012 edition.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
Water and Wastewater Criteria Manual
Adoption
Adopt a Criteria Manual in order to establish the governing criteria and provide additional
guidance for the public water distribution and wastewater collection improvements that are
designed and installed in conjunction with the City’s Development Review Process and are
within areas wherein FCU owns and operates such systems. The criteria, with all future
amendments, establish minimum design standards for providing and maintaining the public
water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
April 25
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.
Environmental Health-4.8 Expand, improve, restore and protect wildlife habitat,
urban forests and the ecosystems of the Poudre River and other urban ecosystems
365 Transfort Service
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
May 2
Regular
Sign Code Update Consider potential amendments to the sign regulations related to electronic signs in an effort to
address aesthetic and safety impacts and anticipated change in the technology; address
constitutional amendments regarding signage; and, sign coverage restrictions on fuel station
canopies.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review process.
May 9
Work
Session
Broadband Update Update on incumbent discussions, third party due diligence and retail model business plan.
Economic Health-3.11 Encourage the development of reliable, ultra-high speed
internet services throughout the community.
May 12 & 13
(Friday/
Saturday)
Council Retreat
(Time and location TBD)
May 16
Regular
(Martinez
absent)
Spring Competitive Process (consent) Approve funding recommendations of the 2016 spring cycle of the Competitive Process for
Affordable Housing and Human Service programs and appropriate federal dollars.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.7 Leverage and improve collaboration
with other agencies to address the prevention of homelessness, poverty issues, and
other high priority human service needs.
Amending City Code Relating to Special
Events
Consider amending Chapter 23.5 of the City Code pertaining to Special Events and
Demonstrations to be in alignment with current law and to more accurately reflect the City’s
current processes and procedures.
Economic Health-3.4 Provide transparent, predictable and efficient processes for
citizens and businesses interacting with the City
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
May 23
Work
Session
Composting - Organic Options Provide an update to Council regarding the analysis of options for composting food scraps from
restaurants as well as options for food scraps and yard trimmings from residents of single-
family homes.
Environmental Health-4.6: Work towards long term zero waste goals within the
community and the City organization.
May 30
5th Tuesday
June 6
Regular
New Downtown Hotel Parking Structure
(First Reading)
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.
Economic Health-3.6 Enhance the economic vitality of our community
June 13
Work
Session
(Horak
absent)
Poudre Fire Authority Annual Report Review 2016 performance measurements and metrics, goals, actual spending to budget,
benefits to the community related to strategic outcome goals, operational efficiency,
productivity improvements, and issues of concern to Poudre Fire Authority, the Poudre Valley
Fire Protection District, and the City. This annual review complies with the Poudre Fire
Authority IGA.
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Introduction to Organized Electric Markets Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) staff is participating with a group of six other regional
utilities, the Mountain West Transmission Group, as they examine the benefits of forming an
organized market for a region that covers most of Colorado and portions of Arizona, New
Mexico, Wyoming, and South Dakota. The market would include a common regional
transmission tariff and market rules that would facilitate buying and selling electricity across
the region. Platte River and Fort Collins staff will give a presentation and answer questions
about how a regional market could work, and the potential challenges and opportunities that a
market will provide for Platte River and Fort Collins Utilities.
Economic Health-3.8 Maintain electric utility systems, services, infrastructure
integrity and stable, competitive rates.
June 20
Regular
(Colorado Municipal League Annual
Conference
Tuesday, June 20 through Friday, June 23
Breckenridge, CO)
June 27
Adjourned
Mid-year Evaluations of City Manager, City
Attorney and Municipal Judge
June 27
Work
Session
CANCELLED
July 3
(Monday)
Regular
(Stephens
absent)
JULY 4 IS A TUESDAY THIS YEAR Sec. 2-28 of City Code states when the Regular Meeting falls on a national holiday, the
meeting is to be held on the Monday before.
July 11
Work
Session
Broadband Update Review of third party and retail business plan. Recommendation and direction sought for
November 2017 ballot measure.
Economic Health-3.11 Encourage the development of reliable, ultra-high speed
internet services throughout the community.
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
July 18
Regular
July 25
Work
Session
August 2
Regular
CANCELLED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
NIGHT OUT
August 9
Work
Session
August 16
Regular
August 23
Work
Session
August 30
5th Tuesday
UNSCHEDULED OR UPCOMING ITEMS
WORK SESSION Purpose of item
Occupancy Study (U+2)
Consider funding a study to determine the effectiveness of the occupancy ordinance over the
last 10 years.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health-1.7 Maintain and enhance attractive
neighborhoods through City services, innovative enforcement techniques and voluntary
compliance with City codes and regulations.
REGULAR MEETING Purpose of Item
Capital Expansion Fee Updates (discussion) Consider adoption of new fees related to Capital Expansion, Street Oversizing, Electric
Capacity and Cash-in-Lieu/Raw Water Fees discussed in the Feb 14 work session
Appropriate Use of Public Facilities (discussion)
Items in red added or rescheduled since Thursday, February 9