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October 2017 – May 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…
November 7
Regular
2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
(First Reading-discussion)
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-discussion)
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.
Economic Health–3.7 and 3.8 Sustain high water quality to support the
community and water-dependent businesses. Maintain electric utility systems,
services, infrastructure integrity and stable, competitive rates.
Environmental Health–4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 4.9 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP)
goals by reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs); Protect and provide a high quality
water supply and implement appropriate conservation efforts and long-term
water storage capability; Work towards long term net zero energy goals within
the community and the City organization using a systems approach.; Meet all
regulatory requirements while supporting programs that go beyond compliance.
Setting Public Hearing for Midtown
Business Improvement District (BID)
Formation (resolution)(consent)
Set the date of November 21, 2017, for a public hearing on the formation of the Midtown
Business Improvement District.
Economic Health-3.6 Enhance the economic vitality of our community.
Revised: 11/2/2017 1:22 PM
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Fox Hills Second Annexation and Zoning
(First Reading-consent)
Annex and zone the Fox Hills Second Annexation, consisting of 20.4 acres, located 3300 feet
west the intersection of County Road 38E (Harmony Road) and Taft Hill Road.
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.
I-25 Third Annexation and Zoning
(First Reading-consent)
Annex and zone the I-25 Third Annexation, a single annexation of approximately 282 acres of
interstate right-of-way.
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.
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.
Small Cell Facilities, Towers and Wireless
Service Facilities Regulations (First
Reading-consent)
The purpose is to adopt regulations for the installation and operation of small cellular
equipment within the City’s rights-of-way.
Safe Community-5.6 Optimize the use of data and technology to improve service and
protect mission critical infrastructure.
New Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria
Manual and Low Impact Development
(LID) Implementation Manual (consent)
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
November 7
Executive
Session
Collective Bargaining (60 minutes) (Tentative)
November 7
GID No. 1
2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
(First Reading)
Appropriate the 2018 Budget for General Improvement District No. 1.
November 7
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…
Monday,
November 13
Adjourned
Yearly evaluations of City Manager and City Attorney
November 14
Work Session
CANCELLED
November 21
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 (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.
Economic Health–3.7 and 3.8 Sustain high water quality to support the community
and water-dependent businesses. Maintain electric utility systems, services,
infrastructure integrity and stable, competitive rates.
Environmental Health–4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 4.9- Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals
by reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs); Protect and provide a high quality water supply
and implement appropriate conservation efforts and long-term water storage capability;
Work towards long term net zero energy goals within the community and the City
organization using a systems approach.; Meet all regulatory requirements while
supporting programs that go beyond compliance.
Long Pond Wireless Telecommunications
Facility and Addition of Permitted Use
(discussion-First Reading)
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.
Forming Midtown Business Improvement
District (BID) (discussion-First Reading)
Hold a public hearing to 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 (discussion)
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…
Small Cell Facilities, Towers and Wireless
Service Facilities Regulations (First
Reading-consent)
The purpose is to adopt regulations for the installation and operation of small cellular
equipment within the City’s rights-of-way.
Safe Community-5.6 Optimize the use of data and technology to improve service and
protect mission critical infrastructure.
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.
Fox Hills Second Annexation and Zoning
(Second Reading-consent)
Annex and zone the Fox Hills Second Annexation, consisting of 20.4 acres, located 3300 feet
west the intersection of County Road 38E (Harmony Road) and Taft Hill Road.
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.
I-25 Third Annexation and Zoning
(Second Reading-consent)
Annex and zone the I-25 Third Annexation, a single annexation of approximately 282 acres of
interstate right-of-way.
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.
Legislative Policy Agenda Adoption
(consent)
Each year the Council reviews, updates, and adopts a Legislative Policy Agenda ahead of the
Colorado General Assembly legislative session. The Policy Agenda helps guide action on bills
that may impact Fort Collins.
High Performing Government-7.9 Proactively influence policy and legislative
development at all levels of government regulation.
November 21
GID No. 1
2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
(Second Reading)
Appropriate the 2018 Budget for General Improvement District No. 1.
November 21
Skyview GID
2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
(Second Reading)
Appropriate the 2018 Budget for Skyview General Improvement District No. 15.
November 21
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.
November 28
Adjourned
Yearly evaluation of Municipal Judge
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
November 28
Work Session
Metropolitan District Policy Changes (Part
2)
Review and consider changes to the City policy concerning Service Plans for Title 32
Metropolitan Districts to better align City policy with desired outcomes. Part 2 will emphasize
potential policy changes for council’s consideration.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review processes.
December 5
Regular
4406 Seneca Street Group Home Appeal Consider an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Board decision denying a request for
modification standards for a group home.
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.
Salary Ordinances for City Manager, City
Attorney and Municipal Judge (First
Reading)
Consideration of ordinances amending the compensation for the City Manager, City Attorney
and Municipal Judge.
High Performing Government–7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Downtown Smoking Ordinance Propose changes to the downtown smoking ordinance consistent with direction received from
Council at the August 22 Work Session.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.7 Maintain and enhance attractive
neighborhoods through City services, innovative enforcement techniques and
voluntary compliance with City codes and regulations.
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…
Compatibility and Character Code
Updates
Update Council on joint Planning/Historic Preservation work for establishing new design
standards in the Downtown, as well as the NCB transition areas. This includes increasing
predictability in the Land Use Code, strengthening compatibility/transition standards, and
potential related re-zonings. The joint effort represents implementation and alignment of the
Historic Preservation code review process and the recently adopted Downtown Plan and Old
Town Neighborhoods Plan.
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
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. Staff
will also bring an IGA with Town of Timnath, and a Developer Repay Agreement with
interchange property owners.
Transportation-6.6 Develop long-term transportation plans that improve local and
regional transportation networks.
Salary Ordinances for City Manager, City
Attorney and Municipal Judge (Second
Reading)
Consideration of ordinances amending the compensation for the City Manager, City Attorney
and Municipal Judge.
High Performing Government –7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
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.
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
(discussion-Second Reading)
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.
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Water Treatment Facility Annexations No.
1, 2, 3, 4 Inititation.
Initiating annexation proceedings for the Water Treatment Facility (Annexation Nos. 1, 2, 3,
and 4). The Water Treatment Facility Annexations form a flagpole-shaped annexation starting
at the intersection of Sunset Street and Laporte Avenue and ends at 4316 Laporte Avenue.
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.
December 26
Work Session
Jan 2, 2018
Regular
Franchise Agreement Between the City
and Public Service Company of Colorado
(First Reading-consent)
Hold a hearing for the approval of the “Franchise Agreement Between the City of Fort Collins,
Colorado And Public Service Company Of Colorado”.
High Performing Government- 7.7 Address long-term funding requirements by
diversifying the revenue base and finding new revenue sources.
Jan 9
Work Session
Jan 16
Regular
Jan 23
Work Session
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.
Neighborhood Livability & 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…
North I-25 Express Lanes Project Update Provide an update to the planned improvements to the I-25 Corridor between SH-14 (Mulberry)
and SH-402 (Loveland) beginning construction in spring 2018. Presentation will be made by
City staff and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) project staff. City staff will
also highlight the latest status of the Prospect Interchange component of the overall
project, to include the financial partnership with the Town of Timnath and the local
property owners to fund approximately $19M in construction costs for the Interchange
and urban design. An existing IGA with CDOT provides $2.25M in budgeted City
funds ($1.125M each year in 2017-2018) that covers our “local match” contribution to
the overall $237M Corridor project, and an amendment to the IGA would include the
$19M in Interchange and urban design costs. Projected approval of the amendment is
by end of Dec 2017. Additionally, City staff can provide an update regarding ongoing
efforts to secure funding to complete the corridor improvements south to SH-66.
Transportation- 6.4 Improve traffic flow for all modes of transporting people, goods
and information to benefit both individuals and the business community.
Jan 30
5th Tuesday
Feb 6
Regular
Water Treatment Facility Annexation Nos.
1, 2, 3 and 4 (First Reading-consent)
Annex and zone the Water Treatment Facility (Annexation Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4). The Water
Treatment Facility Annexations form a flagpole-shaped annexation starting at the intersection
of Sunset Street and Laporte Avenue and ends at 4316 Laporte Avenue
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.
Feb 13
Work Session
100% Renewable Energy Study Results
and Solar Business Model Review
provide current status and planning efforts regarding renewable energy and distributed
generation. Staff will present regarding renewable energy, including Platte River’s modeling of
100% net-zero carbon renewable energy scenarios, Utilities planning for distributed resources,
customer pledges for meeting renewable energy goals, potential impacts on and alignment with
CAP goals and planning next steps in alignment with both the Climate Action Plan and Energy
Policy goals. Staff will also present regarding distributed solar business models, including short
and long-term financial impacts of options including rebates with net metering, feed-in tariffs
and utility ownership with rooftop leasing.
Environmental Health-4.5 Work towards long-term net zero energy goals within the
community and the City organization using a systems approach.
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Feb 20
Regular
Water Treatment Facility Annexation Nos.
1, 2, 3 and 4 (Second Reading-consent)
Annex and zone the Water Treatment Facility (Annexation Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4). The Water
Treatment Facility Annexations form a flagpole-shaped annexation starting at the intersection
of Sunset Street and Laporte Avenue and ends at 4316 Laporte Avenue
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.
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
Regular
Mar 13
Work Session
National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, March 11-14, 2018 (Washington DC)
Mar 20
Regular
Mar 27 Review of the revised 2018 Strategic Plan
( 3 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.
April 3
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Regular
April 10
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
Historic Preservation Code Review Consider potential amendments to the Historic Preservation codes to better align with 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.
April 17
Regular
2018 Strategic Plan Adoption Adopt the 2018 Strategic Plan which will guide development of the budget requests submitted
in the 2018 BFO process.
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
April 24
Work Session
May 1
Regular
May 8
Work Session
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
May 15
Regular
May 22
Adjourned
Mid-Year Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Judge (tentative)
May 29
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.
Status: 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.
Expected Council Date: Unknown
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.
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.
Status: Application pending.
Expected Council Date: Q1 2018.
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.
Status: Staff is preparing a draft long term lease for Roger Hageman to review. Staff is
optimistically hoping to take the lease to the Land Conservation and Stewardship Board in
November for a recommendation.
Expected Council Date: December 2017.
New Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual and Low
Impact Development (LID) Implementation Manual
(consent)
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
Items in red added since Thursday, October 26