HomeMy WebLinkAboutCalendar - Mail Packet - 9/12/2017 - City Council 6- Month Agenda Planning Calendar For September 2017 - March 20186 MONTH PLANNING CALENDAR
September 2017 – March 2018
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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…
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.
CSU Game Day Operations
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
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.
Revised: 9/7/2017 1:49 PM
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Gardens on Spring Creek Appropriation
(Second 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.
Compact of Colorado Communities
(consent)
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.
Affordable Housing Fee Waivers
(consent)
Consider 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
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
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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
Resolution On City Policies Regarding
Immigrant Communities
Consider a resolution that would rescind the 2006 resolution, regarding state law requirements
for cooperation with federal officials on immigration matters, and make a statement in support
of Fort Collins’ immigrant communities. Staff will also provide an update on administrative
policy changes and outreach plans.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.3 Promote a more inclusive and
equitable community that embraces and celebrates diversity.
Safe Community-5.2 Enhance our Police Services capability to foster public trust and
create a safer community.
Long Pond Wireless Telecommunications
Facility and Addition of Permitted Use
Consider an Addition of Permitted Use for a wireless telecommunications facility at 2008
Turnberry Road 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.
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
Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3)
(consent)
Adopt a management boundary for the Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3) as discussed
at the August 22 Work Session.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.10. Address neighborhood parking
issues. Continue developing and implementing a neighborhood parking permit program
to provide residents with on-street parking availability.
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…
Metropolitan District Policy Changes Review and consider changes to the City policy concerning Service Plans for Title 32
Metropolitan Districts to better align City policy with desired outcomes.
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.
Setting Public Hearing for Midtown
Business Improvement District (BID)
Formation (resolution)(consent)
Review and consider the Midtown Business Improvement District petition for organization.
Economic Health 3.6: Enhance the economic vitality of our community.
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.
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…
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.
Forming Midtown Business Improvement
District (BID) (First Reading)
Review and consider the Midtown Business Improvement District petition for organization.
Economic Health 3.6: Enhance the economic vitality of our 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
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.
Forming Midtown Business Improvement
District (BID) (Second Reading)
Review and consider the Midtown Business Improvement District petition for organization.
Economic Health 3.6: Enhance the economic vitality of our community.
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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
Jan 2, 2018
Regular
Jan 9
Work Session
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Jan 16
Regular
Jan 23
Work Session
Jan 30
5th Tuesday
Feb 6
Regular
Feb 13
Work Session
Feb 20
Regular
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.
High Performing Government -7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of
the community. (Work Session will be held at the Lincoln Center)
Mar 6
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Regular
Mar 13
Work Session
Mar 20
Regular
Mar 27 Review of the revised 2018 Strategic Plan
( 2 hours)
Review the updated objectives for the 2018 Strategic Plan based on Council feedback from the
February 27th work session.
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
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.
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.
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.
Affordable Housing Fee Waivers
(consent)
Consider 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.
Items in red added or rescheduled since Thursday, August 31