HomeMy WebLinkAboutCalendar - Mail Packet - 2/13/2018 - City Council 6- Month Agenda Planning Calendar For February 2018 - August 20186 MONTH PLANNING CALENDAR
February – August 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
Council Priorities (CP)
As adopted by Resolution 2017-056
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…
Feb 13
Adjourned
Meeting
Union on Elizabeth Appeal Consideration of an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Board December 14, 2017 decision
regarding the Union on Elizabeth PDP, located at 1208 snd 1220 West Elizabeth.
Feb 13
Work Session
Outdoor Residential Burning - CP
Seek direction from Council regarding air quality concerns from outdoor residential fires
within City limits. Staff will present an overview of current status, a preliminary assessment of
potential options and considerations, and potential public engagement approaches.
Environmental Health-4.4 Implement indoor and outdoor air quality improvement
initiatives.
City Plan Update - CP 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.
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.
Revised: 2/8/2018 12:29 PM
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Pay Plan Approval (Second Reading-
consent)
Review and approve the City’s Classified Pay Plan.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Land Bank Program Policy Refresh-
CP
Consider proposed changes to the Land Bank Program to allow housing development for a
larger income range and to amend specific disposition criteria.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.1 Improve access to a broad range of
quality housing that is safe, accessible and affordable.
Marijuana Code Changes (consent) Consider additions and amendments to the medical and retail marijuana code. Staff is
proposing to amend City Code regarding Addition of Medical Research and Development and
Cultivation Licenses. prohibition of Transporter Licenses and Off-Premise Storage Permits and
changes in ownership definitions and structure.
Safe Community-5.2. Enhance our Police Services capability to foster public trust and
create a safer community.
Staff report: City’s Prescription Drug
Take-back Efforts
Highlight efforts of Police Services and community partners to assist the public in safely
disposing of prescription drugs so that they pose no danger to others or to the environment by
ending up in the landfill.
Feb 27
Adjourned
Johnson Drive Apartments PDP Appeal
Consideration of an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Board Decision regarding the Johnson
Drive Apartments Project Development Plan. This Project is located at the southwest corner of
Johnson Drive and Spring Court.
Feb 27
Work Session
Poudre River Whitewater Park Project Review whitewater park status, identify and prioritize features of the whitewater park project,
and identify potential funding options.
Economic Health- 3.5 Foster sustainable infill and redevelopment.
March 3
Saturday
8 am-12 pm
Draft 2018 Strategic Plan (3 hours) Review 2018 Strategic Plan and macro issues and themes that should be included
High Performing Government -7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
(Location: Colorado River Community Room, 222 Laporte Avenue)
Mar 6
Regular
Consideration of Opening Vehicular
Connection from Andersonville / San
Cristo to Duff Drive. (consent)
Seek direction from Council whether the existing bike/pedestrian connection should be opened
for southbound vehicular traffic. Built by the Capstone Cottages apartment project, the
connection is restricted to bikes/pedestrians unless further action is taken by Council. Staff will
present the results of a neighborhood survey on residents’ preference on this item.
Transportation. – 6.2 Improve traffic flow to benefit both individuals and the
business community.
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Staff report: Neighborhood Connections
program update
Provide an update on the Neighborhood Connections program. This Program was designed to
connect people within and across neighborhoods, and with City services, to ensure strong and
more involved neighbors. This update will share how the program has evolved and where it is
to-date.
Mar 13
Work Session
WORK SESSION CANCELLED (National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, March 11-14, 2018 (Washington DC))
Mar 20
Regular
Appropriate debt proceeds for use in Light
& Power/Broadband Fund.
(First Reading)
Appropriate funds in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds from the Light &
Power/Broadband Fund to finance the design, construction, marketing, and initial operations of
a municipal broadband service.
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Staff report: Energy Efficiency Portfolio
Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
Utilities completed an independent 3rd party evaluation project in 2017 for the energy
efficiency portfolio. The review included verification of reported energy savings and cost
effectiveness, and made recommendations regarding results and ease of participation. In
alignment with our mission, vision and values, staff is utilizing the project results and
recommendations for continuous improvement and to further optimize goals for savings,
customer service and financial performance.
Mar 20
Electric
Enterprise Mtg
Authorize new debt for Light &
Power/Broadband
(First Reading)
Authorize staff to execute agreements in connection with the issuance of $132 million in
revenue bonds from the Light & Power/Broadband Fund to finance the design, construction,
marketing, and initial operations of a municipal broadband service.
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
March 27
Work Session
Regional Wasteshed Project
Review recommendations from the North Front Range Regional Wasteshed Coalition,
including options that would increase opportunities for composting organic material, such as
yard trimmings and food scraps.
Environmental Health-4.11 Demonstrate progress toward achieving zero waste
within the community and the City organization
Sign Code Update, Phase 2 Review with council potential Land Use Code changes concerning the sign code.
Community & Neighborhood Livability-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…
Significant BFO Considerations for
2019/2020
Inform Council on several areas that will impact or influence the upcoming BFO process.
Proposed areas for discussion include: (1) Police staffing, (2) Compensation and benefits, (3)
Improvements related to capital project estimates, and (4) Potential infrastructure financing.
High Performing Government -7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
April 3
Regular
2018 Reappropriation Ordinance (consent) Appropriate expenses related to the previous fiscal year's appropriations that lapsed at year end,
but for which the expenses were not completed
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Appropriate debt proceeds for use in Light
& Power/Broadband Fund.
(Second Reading)
Appropriate funds in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds from the Light &
Power/Broadband Fund to finance the design, construction, marketing, and initial operations of
a municipal broadband service.
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Staff report: Horsetooth Foothills Land
Conservation Project
Celebrate the conservation of 2,500 acres of land in an area south and west of Horsetooth
Reservoir. This effort, was accomplished through a partnership between Larimer County,
Great Outdoors Colorado and Natural Areas.
April 3
Electric
Enterprise Mtg
Authorize new debt for Light &
Power/Broadband
(Second Reading)
Authorize staff to execute agreements in connection with the issuance of $132 million in
revenue bonds from the Light & Power/Broadband Fund to finance the design, construction,
marketing, and initial operations of a municipal broadband service.
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
April 10
Work Session
WORK SESSION CANCELLED
Quest for Excellence Conference: April 8-11, 2018
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.
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
April 24
Work Session
Proposed changes to Adequate Public
Facilities Ordinance
Discuss the proposed refinement of Adequate Public Facilities that will make requirements
current and consistent, recognize multi-modal interests, and provide flexibility of the ordinance
in certain areas.
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.
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.
Compatibility and Character Code Updates Consider potential amendments to the Land Use Code for new design standards in the
Downtown and the NCB transition areas, to increase predictability and strengthen
compatibility/transition standards. This will include consideration of re-zonings related to the
project. This implements key recommendations of 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.
May 1
Regular
May 8
Work Session
Occupancy Study (U+2)
Review initial findings and draft report of Occupancy Study.
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.
Climate Action Plan Update (CP) Annual work session with City Council to review preliminary 2017 carbon inventory, updated
2020 projections, community engagement efforts, and high impact initiatives.
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…
100% Renewable Energy Study Results
and Solar Business Model Review - CP
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.
May 15
Regular
May 22
Work Session
City Plan Update – Visioning & Scenarios Update Council on community feedback and potential revisions to City Plan vision elements.
Information will also be provided on types of information and data to analyze as part of the
upcoming scenario development and analysis phase of the process.
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 ne
May 29
5th Tuesday
June 5
Regular
Design Compatibility and Character Land
Use Code Amendments
Amend the Land Use Code to address the compatibility of new construction with existing built
environment. Those efforts include improved Historic Adjacency Standards and design
standards for Downtown and within transition areas at the interface between Downtown and the
Old Town Neighborhoods.
Community & Neighborhood Livability-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…
Adoption of Changes to the Historic
Preservation Codes
Amend the Municipal Code and Land Use Codes to better align historic preservation codes
with the principles and policies established through the 2012-2014 historic preservation
program review. These changes are to code sections concerning the Landmark designation
processes; the review of alterations to Landmarks; the review of new development that is
abutting or near historic properties; the review of 50+ year old properties that are not
landmarks; dangerous buildings; and demolition by neglect.
Community & Neighborhood Livability-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review processes.
June 12
Adjourned
Mid-Year Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Judge
June 12
Work Session
CANCELLED FOR MID-YEAR EVALUATIONS OF CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND CHIEF JUDGE
June 19 Colorado Municipal League Annual Conference (June 19-22, 2018, Vail, CO)
June 26
Work Session
Affordable Housing Incentives
Seek direction from Council regarding which options for affordable housing incentives should
be thoroughly vetted and presented for full Council consideration.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.1 Improve access to a broad range of
quality housing that is safe, accessible and affordable.
Poudre Fire Authority Annual Review
Review 2017 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 the Authority, the District and the City.
July 3
Regular
July 10
Work Session
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
July 17
Regular
July 24
Work Session
July 31
5th Tuesday
August 7
Regular
CANCELLED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT
August 14
Work Session
Review of BFO Assumptions and Major
Themes of the 2019/20 Budget
High level review of major assumptions and themes included within the City Managers
Recommended Budget.
High Performing Government -7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Strategy Map Results Review Review Strategy Map process used by staff to monitor and status results and review a
representative sample of performance measures linked to strategic objectives and BFO offers
from the Strategy Maps
High Performing Government -7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
August 21
Regular
August 28
Work Session
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
UNSCHEDULED OR UPCOMING ITEMS
WORK SESSION Purpose of item
Keeping Fort Collins Great (KFCG) 2020 Sunset Continued discussion regarding the expiration of Keep Fort Collins tax, desired level of service,
and funding options.
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of
the community.
REGULAR MEETING Purpose of Item
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
Status: Staff is working on a technical review of construction erosion control measures as well
as a gap analysis between the manual, the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit
Requirements and State Construction Permit Requirements and will determine the scope of any
changes needed. Staff is also coordinating with the CPIO office to develop and execute
additional public outreach strategies as appropriate. Staff plans to provide another update no
later than March 1, 2018.
Items in red added since Thursday, February 1