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April 2017 – September 2017
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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
Executive Session For more information re: Outcome Areas and
Strategic Objectives, see
http://www.fcgov.com/citymanager/pdf/strategic-
plan-2016.pdf
(Items are listed in no particular order)
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
April 11
Special
Oaths of Office for Recently Elected
Councilmembers and Mayor, Election of
Mayor Pro Tem.
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.
Chapter 25 Sales Tax Code Amendments
Amend Chapters 25 and 26 of City Code to update definitions, align the sales tax, use tax and
lodging tax portions of the Code for consistency and allow for more flexibility for contractors
in reporting their taxable amounts during reconciliation of building permits.
Economic Health Strategic objective: 3.4 Provide transparent, predictable and efficient
processes for citizens and businesses interacting with the City.
Revised: 4/6/2017 12:14 PM
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Boxelder Board Appointment Appoint a Director to the Boxelder Basin Regional Stormwater Authority Board of Directors
that will jointly represent the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County. The BBRSA
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) specifies that its Board of Directors shall consist of five
(5) Directors – one each appointed by the City of Fort Collins, the Town of Wellington and
Larimer County and then one jointly-appointed by the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County
and the other jointly-appointed by the Town of Wellington and Larimer County. Directors are
appointed for a 3 year term.
High Performing Government 7.11. Proactively influence policy at other levels of
government regulation.
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.
CSU IGA Amendment Amend the current agreement to reflect new transportation and utility projects and
responsibilities. Project updates are also included.
Transportation-6.1 Improve safety for all modes of travel including vehicular,
pedestrian and bicycle.
Water and Wastewater Criteria Manual
Adoption (consent)
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.
Environmental Health-4.9 Meet all regulatory requirements while supporting
programs that go beyond compliance
Capital Expansion Fee Updates –Motion to
Postpone to May 16
Consider a motion to postpone adoption of new fees related to Capital Expansion to May 16.
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…
staff report: Outreach Fort Collins (OFC)
Update
The City of Fort Collins is a valued funder and key stakeholder of Outreach Fort Collins, a
program of the Colorado Non Profit Development Center. With that in mind, Outreach Fort
Collins will share some quantifiable data and outcomes specific to four individuals whom
Outreach Fort Collins have worked intensively with, and whom reflect the impact and
outcomes the outreach team has achieved since the program started in June.
Presented by Derek Getto (OFC Board Chair) and Nick-Verni-Lau (OFC Program
Director)
April 25
Work
Session
365 Transfort Service Provide an update to City Council of status to fund 365 day bus service.
Transportation-6.2. Improve transit availability and grow ridership through extended
hours, improved headways, and Sunday service in appropriate activity centers
Capital Expansion Fees, Transportation
Capital Expansion Fees and Electric
Capacity Fees
Update Council on methodologies, calculations, phasing and revenue implications of Capital
Expansion Fees (with an emphasis on Parks Fees), Transportation Capital Expansion fees and
Electric Capacity Fees as well as additional outreach that has been completed on the fees to
date.
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Upper Poudre Watershed Collaborative
Water Quality Monitoring Program
Provide a brief overview of the City's Source Watershed Program with an emphasis on the
Upper Cache La Poudre Watershed Collaborative Water Quality Monitoring Program.
Environmental Health 4.2: Protect and provide a high quality water supply and
implement appropriate conservation efforts and long term water storage capability.
May 2
Regular
Capital Expansion Fee Updates –Postponed
to May 16
Consider adoption of new fees related to Capital Expansion discussed at the April 25 work
session
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Water’s Edge Appeal Consideration of an appeal of the Waters’ Edge PDP, located west of Turnberry Road and
north of Richard’s Lake Subdivision.
staff report: Safety, Security & Risk
Management Update
Provide a status update as to the work accomplished since establishing the mission and vision
around the commitment to occupational safety at the City.
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.
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Community Behavioral Health-where do we
go from here?
Update and discuss with City Council information about the Larimer County Behavioral Health
Center Initiative, including where we are now, where we are headed, and how the City can
work with Larimer County on this issue.
Laurie Stolen, Behavioral Health Project Director with Larimer County, will lead the
discussion along with City staff.
City Plan Outreach Options & Strategies
Provide information and discuss with City Council ideas, tools, and strategies for involvement
throughout the City Plan, Transportation Master Plan, and Transit Master Plan updates.
High Performing Government-7.5 Broaden methods of public engagement to reach
all segments of the community by giving additional consideration to diverse
backgrounds, languages and needs.
May 12 & 13
(Friday/
Saturday)
Council Retreat
Location: Rocky Mountain Innosphere 320 E. Vine
Time: Friday 5:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday 9:00 am-4:00pm
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
Capital Expansion Fee Updates (discussion) Consider adoption of new fees related to Capital Expansion discussed at the April 25 work
session
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world class services that meet the needs
of the community.
CSU IGA Amendment Amend the current agreement to reflect new transportation and utility projects and
responsibilities. Project updates are also included.
Transportation-6.1 Improve safety for all modes of travel including vehicular,
pedestrian and bicycle.
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Recognition of 2017 City Employee Awards
for Public Service Recognition Week. (20
minutes)
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.
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.
Homelessness Update
Review of winter season programs, such as Safe Place to Rest and the emergency weather
shelter response, and status of lockers and overall system from prevention to permanent
housing. Overview of regional and local data systems to support a Housing First approach to
assessment and placement.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health 1.2-Leverage and improve collaboration
with other agencies to address homelessness, poverty issues, and other high priority
human service needs.
Disruptive Behaviors Update
Review of winter season and plans for summer, including the enforcement of new and existing
ordinances. Overview of Give Real Change program and data reporting.
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
May 30
5th Tuesday
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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
Staff Report: Safe Place to Rest Provide a summary of the Safe Place to Rest model, a pilot program to provide additional safe,
warm places to sleep for men who need shelter services during the winter season. This effort is
a community based model facilitated by the City of Fort Collins. Staff will provide a report
overviewing the creation, administration, and next steps for the program. Presenters: Holly
LeMasurier and Jackson Brockway.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health 1.2-Leverage and improve collaboration
with other agencies to address homelessness, poverty issues, and other high priority
human service needs.
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.
Fort Collins and Organized Energy Markets
Provide an update to Council on the potential of Platte River Power Authority (Platte River)
entering an organized energy market. Platte River is actively participating with a group of six
other regional utilities, the Mountain West Transmission Group, examining the benefits and
risks of forming an organized market in a region that would cover most of Colorado and
portions of Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, and South Dakota. This potential market would
include a common regional transmission tariff and market rules that would facilitate buying and
selling electricity across the region. Fort Collins staff will give a presentation on how a regional
market could work and the potential opportunities and challenges that an organized energy
market would provide for Fort Collins.
Economic Health-3.8 Maintain electric utility systems, services, infrastructure
integrity and stable, competitive rates.
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Time of Use Electric Rates-Next Steps Outline the potential benefits of a Time of Use residential electric rate structure and get
direction from Council on whether staff should move forward with an implementation and
community outreach plan for adoption of such a rate in 2018.
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)
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.
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
Possible November ballot measure-add
telecom as an Electric Utility service (First
Reading)
Consider two Charter Amendments for the November ballot:
1. Authorizing the City to add communication services as a component of Electric Utility
services.
2. Allowing Council to enter executive session to discuss electric utility matters relating
to competition in the electric utility industry.
Economic Health-3.11 Encourage the development of reliable, ultra-high speed
internet services throughout the community.
July 25
Work
Session
August 1
Regular
CANCELLED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
NIGHT OUT
August 8
Work
Session
August 15
Regular
Possible November ballot measure-add
telecom as an Electric Utility service
(Second Reading)
Council to consider a Charter Amendment (for the November ballot) authorizing the City to
add telecom as an Electric Utility service.
Economic Health-3.11 Encourage the development of reliable, ultra-high speed
internet services throughout the community.
August 22
Meeting
Info
Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Work
Session
August 29
5th Tuesday
September 5
Regular
September
12 Work
Session
September
19
Regular
September
26
Work
Session
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
Authorizing the Conveyance of a Portion of City-Owned
Property at Running Deer Natural Area to Big Foot
Properties, LLC.
Consider the proposed lease or sale of approximately 11.85 acres of land to Big Foot Properties,
LLC, (Roger Hageman, Hageman Earth Cycle (HEC)).
Environmental Health-4.6 - Work towards long term zero waste goals within the
community and the City organization.
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.
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
Items in red added or rescheduled since Thursday, March 30