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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCalendar - Mail Packet - 8/8/2017 - City Council 6- Month Agenda Planning Calendar For August 2017 - January 20186 MONTH PLANNING CALENDAR August 2017 – January 2018 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 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… August 8 Special Meeting 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. Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) Review and approve staff’s comments regarding the State of Colorado’s NISP wildlife mitigation plan  Environmental Health-4.8 Improve and protect wildlife habitat and the ecosystems of the Poudre River and other urban streams. Gardens on Spring Creek Appropriation Appropriate $2,631,000 for construction of the Gardens on Spring Creek facility including the Great Lawn, Undaunted Garden, Foothills and Prairie Gardens. This item also appropriates the funds needed for the Arts in Public Places artwork that is part of the capital project. Possible Charter amendment relating to the functions of Municipal Court Consider a Charter amendment for the November 7 Special Municipal Election to modify Municipal Court’s jurisdiction over civil claims. Revised: 8/3/2017 11:20 AM Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Small Cell Telecommunication Facilities Moratorium November 7 Special Election Appropriation Appropriate funds for the cost of the November 7, 2017 Special Election. 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. Utilities Raw Water Requirements (discussion) Amend Sections 26-129 and 26-147 through 150 of City Code to adjust the current Raw Water Requirements and associated cash-in-lieu rate for the Utilities water service area to ensure that adequate water supply and associated infrastructure are available to serve the water needs of development (including redevelopment needing increased water service) within the service area.  Environmental Health-4.2 Protect and provide a high quality water supply and implement appropriate conservation efforts and long-term water storage capability. 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. Blehm-Homestead Enclave Annexation (Second Reading-consent) Annexing and zoning the Blehm-Homestead Annexation, located in southeast Fort Collins, abutting Kechter Road to the north and south and is situated between Ziegler and 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 processes. Interstate Land Holdings Annexation (First Reading-consent) Annex and zone the Interstate Land Holdings Annexation, a voluntary annexation located at the northwest corner of the 1-25 and State Highway 392 intersection.  Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical preservation and development review processes. Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Submitting a City Initiated Medical Marijuana Ballot Question to the Voters Ask the voters for permission for Council, by vote, to make changes to the existing medical marijuana ordinance that are in-line with state legislation and that are not more restrictive than current local laws.  High Performing Government-7.9 Proactively influence policy and legislative development at all levels of government regulation. Sign Code Update (Second Reading) Consider potential amendments to the sign regulations to address constitutional issues concerning standards that vary based on the message of the sign.  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. staff report: Campus West Substation Provide an update on the Campus West Connections office that will provide police and code enforcement services. Other Business: Licensing Tobacco Retailers Discuss possible City actions relating to licensing tobacco retailers to help cut illegal sales and curb youth use of tobacco. (Councilmember Stephens) August 22 Work Session Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3) Provide direction for the RP3 program in terms of its breadth in the city, the establishment of new zones, and the balance between resident and non-resident parking.  Neighborhood Livability and Social Health- 1.10 Address neighborhood parking issues. Smoking Ordinance Provide a review of the smoking ordinance, provide an update on related efforts, and to get guidance from Council on two items: (1) whether Council wants to continue the smoking restriction for City-owned or operated public property and (2) whether Council wants to see any changes to the existing smoking ordinance.  Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.4 Protect and preserve the City’s quality of life and neighborhoods. Business Engagement Action Plan (1 hour) Preview the Enterprise-wide Business Engagement Action Plan, timeline and overall objectives.  Economic Health-3.1 Align economic health goals and strategy across all levels of the organization and refine and agree upon the economic tools the City uses. August 29 5th Tuesday September 5 Regular Appeal: Crowne at Old Town North Consider the appeal of the Planning and Zoning Board’s decision of June 15 regarding the Crowne at Old Town North, east of the intersection of College and Conifer. Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Short Term Rentals (First Reading) Consider the following amendments to the short-term rental licensing ordinance:  Extending the grandfathering period for licensing.  Allowing a property in an allowable Primary STR zone to operate a Primary STR on an abutting property.  Allowing tenants who were operating a STR prior to March 31, 2017 with the property owner’s permission to apply for a STR license.  Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.4 Protect and preserve the City’s quality of life and neighborhoods. Newton First and Newton Second Annexations (First Reading-consent) Annexing and zoning the Newton First and Newton Second Annexations, located on West Vine, ½ mile west of Shields.  Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical preservation and development review processes. Interstate Land Holdings Annexation (Second Reading-consent) Annex and zone the Interstate Land Holdings Annexation, a voluntary annexation located at the northwest corner of the 1-25 and State Highway 392 intersection.  Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical preservation and development review processes. IGA Amendment with Colorado Department of Transportation for construction of the I-25 and Prospect Interchange Consider an amendment to the existing IGA with CDOT for the I-25 Corridor construction project and appropriate funding for the project. This amendment specifically addresses the City’s cost share for the construction of the Prospect Interchange, including urban design.  Transportation-6.6 Develop long-term transportation plans that improve local and regional transportation networks. September 12 Work Session Homelessness Update Overview of community data, response and support system to address homelessness through a Housing First approach. Review of summer activities and plans for winter programs and shelter.  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. Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… City Plan Update Update Council on the evaluation and findings of a City Plan “report card” detailing the implementation or outcomes from existing City Plan visions, goals, and policies. The report card will be used to help establish a baseline to understand how existing Plan elements will shape what the community looks and feels like over the next 10 to 20 years.  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. 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. September 19 Regular (Horak absent) Newton First and Newton Second Annexations (Second Reading-consent) Annexing and zoning the Newton First and Newton Second Annexations, located on West Vine, ½ mile west of Shields.  Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical preservation and development review processes. Long Pond Wireless Telecommunications Facility and Addition of Permitted Use The purpose of this item is for consideration of an Addition of Permitted Use for a Wireless Telecommunications Facility at 2008 Turnberry Rd. in the Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) zone district.  Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical preservation and development review processes. Compact of Colorado Communities (discussion) Consider a Resolution to join the Compact of Colorado Communities which is a new network focusing on the necessity for building capacity in local governments and community collaboration to rapidly scale up and advance climate action planning. This Resolution aligns with the commitment made by 27 Colorado communities to bring forth a Resolution and Charter to their respective Councils no later than September 30, 2017. More information at: https://www.compactofcoloradocommunities.org/.  Environmental Health-4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals by reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs). Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… Short Term Rentals (Second Reading) Consider the following amendments to the short-term rental licensing ordinance:  Extending the grandfathering period for licensing.  Allowing a property in an allowable Primary STR zone to operate a Primary STR on an abutting property.  Allowing tenants who were operating a STR prior to March 31, 2017 with the property owner’s permission to apply for a STR license.  Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.4 Protect and preserve the City’s quality of life and neighborhoods. Affordable Housing Fee Waivers (consent) Consider passing an Ordinance allowing any developer of housing units targeted to households make no more than 30% Area Median Income to request affordable housing fee waivers. All fee waivers remain discretionary.  Neighborhood Livability and Social Health- 1.1 Improve access to a broad range of quality housing that is safe, accessible and affordable. September 26 Work Session (Cunniff absent) 2018 Budget Revision Process (3 hours) Review recommended changes to the 2018 Adopted Budget.  High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the community October 3 Regular Annual Adjustment Ordinance (consent) Appropriate funds to cover unforeseen expenses associated with 2017 programs and services, as well as to authorize spending for unanticipated revenue.  High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the community 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 October 10 Work Session Climate Economic Action Plan Review the Climate Economy Action Plan (CEAP). The CEAP has identified opportunities in the local economy to support an increase in : (1) clean energy jobs and; (2) private sector-led energy efficiency upgrades of commercial and residential buildings.  Economic Health-3.6 Enhance the economic vitality of our community Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… 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. Business Engagement Action Plan (1 hour) Preview the Enterprise-wide Business Engagement Action Plan, timeline and overall objectives.  Economic Health-3.1 Align economic health goals and strategy across all levels of the organization and refine and agree upon the economic tools the City uses. October 17 Regular 2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate funds for the 2018 fiscal year based on the adopted 2017-18 Biennial Budget and associated revisions to the 2018 Budget.  High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the community. New Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual and Low Impact Development (LID) Implementation Manual Replace the previously adopted “Fort Collins Amendments to the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District Criteria Manual” with an updated format to a stand-alone manual that incorporates all key design requirements and will more effectively communicate the criteria specific for Fort Collins and its GMA. The LID Manual will aid in improving current LID practices in Fort Collins and to help streamline compliance with City regulations. This LID Implementation Manual will become a technical addendum to the Stormwater Criteria Manual.  Safe Community 5.5 - Protect life and property with natural and attractive flood mitigation facilities Possible executive session Consider holding an executive session to discuss a personnel matter, negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police, and for related legal advice. October 17 GID No. 1 2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate the 2018 Budget for General Improvement District No. 1. October 17 Skyview GID 2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading) Appropriate the 2018 Budget for Skyview General Improvement District No. 15. Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… October 24 Work Session Updates to Oil & Gas Regulations Discuss a number of potential updates to the Land Use Code and Municipal Code related to development activity near oil and gas operations. Updates will respond to the recent hydraulic fracturing moratorium lawsuit, increased development pressure near existing oil and gas wells, and protection of public safety.  Neighborhood Livability & Social Health–1.5 Guide development compatible with community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical preservation and development review processes. October 31 5th Tuesday November 7 Regular 2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate funds for the 2018 fiscal year based on the adopted 2017-18 Biennial Budget and associated revisions to the 2018 Budget.  High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the community. 2018 Utility Rate Ordinances (First Reading) Approve the 2018 utility rate adjustments consistent with the 2018 Appropriations. The water and wastewater rates will reflect the updated cost of service studies. The electric rates will include the TOU rate changes to be effective October 1, 2018. November 7 GID No. 1 2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2018 Budget for General Improvement District No. 1. November 7 Skyview GID 2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2018 Budget for Skyview General Improvement District No. 15. November 7 URA 2018 Annual Appropriation (resolution) Appropriate the 2018 budget for the Urban Renewal Authority. Monday, November 13 Adjourned Yearly evaluations of City Manager and City Attorney November 14 Work Session CANCELLED Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… November 21 Regular 2018 Utility Rate Ordinances (Second Reading) Approve the 2018 utility rate adjustments consistent with the 2018 Appropriations. The water and wastewater rates will reflect the updated cost of service studies. The electric rates will include the TOU rate changes to be effective October 1, 2018. November 28 Adjourned Yearly evaluation of Municipal Judge November 28 Work Session Community Organics Recycling Project Consider options for collecting food scraps and/or yard trimmings from residents of single- family homes and food scraps from restaurants.  Environmental Health-4.11 Demonstrate progress toward achieving zero waste within the community and the City organization Affordable Housing Capital Funds Fund capital costs of development or rehabilitation of one or more public or private housing projects designated specifically for low income individuals or families. Staff is forming recommendations for public outreach and Council consideration.  Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.1 Improve access to a broad range of quality housing that is safe, accessible and affordable. December 5 Regular Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Approve a collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Northern Colorado Lodge #3, Colorado Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and authorize execution of such agreement. December 12 Work Session Historic Adjacency Standards (1 hour) Consider potential amendments to the Municipal Code and Land Use Code to retain Fort Collins’ identity and character by ensuring that the City’s Historic Preservation codes support the principles and policies established during the 2012-2014 Historic Preservation program review.  Community & Neighborhood Livability-1.3 Direct and guide growth in the community through appropriate planning, annexation, land use and development review processes. Downtown Standards and Neighborhood Transition standards (1 hour) Consider potential amendments to the Land Use Code for new design standards for establishing stronger transitions and buffers, and enhance neighborhood compatibility between single- family neighborhoods, Downtown, and CSU.  Community & Neighborhood Livability-1.3 Direct and guide growth in the community through appropriate planning, annexation, land use and development review processes. Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to… December 19 Regular December 26 Work Session Jan 2, 2018 Regular Jan 9 Work Session Jan 16 Regular Jan 23 Work Session Jan 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. Funding for this topic will be considered as part of the 2018 budget process. Should the study be funded, staff will schedule a work session.  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 URA Support of the Poudre River Whitewater Park Project Urban Renewal Authority consideration for up to $300,000 in assistance for the Poudre River Whitewater Park Project in recognition of North College Plan Area benefits.  Economic Health- 3.5 Foster sustainable infill and redevelopment. Items in red added or rescheduled since Thursday, July 27