HomeMy WebLinkAboutCalendar - Mail Packet - 8/15/2017 - City Council 6- Month Agenda Planning Calendar For August 2017 - February 20186 MONTH PLANNING CALENDAR
August 2017 – February 2018
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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 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.
Gardens on Spring Creek Appropriation
(First Reading-discussion)
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.
Small Cell Telecommunication Facilities
Moratorium
Consider a moratorium until December 31, 2017, on the installation of cellular facilities
in public rights-of-way.
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.
Revised: 8/10/2017 1:29 PM
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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.
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)
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
August 22
Adjourned
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.
Small Cell Telecommunication Facilities
Moratorium
Consider a moratorium until December 31, 2017, on the installation of cellular facilities
in public rights-of-way.
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.
staff report: Campus West Substation Provide an update on the Campus West Connections office that will provide police and code
enforcement services.
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.
Short Term Rentals (First Reading-
discussion)
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.
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Public Hearing and Resolution Approving
the Waters’ Edge Metropolitan District
Nos. 1-5 Service Plan
Public hearing to consider approval of the Consolidated Service Plan for the Water’s Edge
Metropolitan Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.”
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review processes.
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.
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.
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Public Engagement Strategy Provide an update on public engagement improvements and trends, as well as current focus
areas and opportunities to align with Council identified priority of “Reimagining Community
Engagement
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.
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).
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.
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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
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…
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.
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.
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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
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
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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.
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.
December 19
Regular
December 26
Work Session
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Jan 2, 2018
Regular
Jan 9
Work Session
Jan 16
Regular
Jan 23
Work Session
Jan 30
5th Tuesday
Feb 6
Regular
Feb 13
Work Session
Feb 20
Regular
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Feb 27
Work Session
Results Review and draft 2018 Strategic
Plan (3 hours)
Review a representative sample of performance measure results linked to the objectives in the
City’s 2016 Strategic Plan and review the draft objectives & metrics for the 2018 Strategic
Plan.
HPG-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the community.
(Work Session will be held at the Lincoln Center)
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.
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.
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, August 3