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April – October 2018
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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…
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.
Whitewater Park Appropriation Revise funding appropriation of funds for the Poudre River Whitewater Park with multiple
funding sources to address changes in costs for components of the project and to fund optional
components of the project.
Economic Health-3.5 Foster sustainable infill and redevelopment.
Aweida Annexation Initiation Initiating annexation proceedings for the Aweida Annexation, located 4101 South Taft Hill
Road (southwest corner of South Taft Hill Road and West County Road 38E).
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.
Income Qualified Assistance Program
(consent)
Seek adoption of an ordinance implementing the Income Qualified Assistance Program (IQAP)
effective October 1, 2018. The IQAP is a customer assistance program, providing a low-
income discount to electric, water and wastewater, that includes efficiency and conservation
participation elements, and can be phased-out over time based on participants’ dwellings
achieving sustained utility bill savings.
Environmental Health-4.3 Engage citizens in ways to educate and encourage
behaviors toward more sustainable living practices.
Revised: 4/12/2018 11:12 AM
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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: Youth Advisory Board Update Council on Washington D.C. trip attending the National League of Cities Conference.
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
Spirit at the River appeal Consideration of an appeal of the Administrative Officer Decision regarding the Spirit at the
River Project Development Plan. The project is located at 301 East Lincoln.
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: Night Sky Initiative Update Share updates and activities from the Night Sky team including International Dark Sky
Certification application, Code changes, and monitoring efforts.
May 8
Work Session
Occupancy Study (U+2)
(topic will be considered August 28)
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 and 100% Renewable
Energy Update (CP)
Annual work session with City Council to review preliminary 2017 carbon inventory, updated
2020 projections, community engagement efforts, and high impact initiatives. This item will
also provide the current status and planning efforts regarding renewable energy and
distributed generation. Staff will present regarding renewable energy, including Platte
River’s recent Zero Net Carbon modeling efforts and upcoming plans to update their
Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), Utilities planning for distributed resources, customer
pledges for meeting renewable energy goals, potential impacts on and alignment with
CAP goals and next steps in alignment with both the Climate Action Plan and Energy
Policy goals.
Environmental Health-4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals by reducing
greenhouse gases (GHGs).
Solar Business Model Review - CP Staff will 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
Employee Recognition (20 minutes) Recognition of 2018 City Employee Awards for Public Service Recognition Week.
IGA between City and DDA governing
use of a line of credit
Consider renewal of a 2012 IGA establishing a revolving line of credit (LOC) for a six-year
period in the amount of $5,000,000. This LOC is in the best interests of both the DDA and the
City in that it helps to reduce financing costs of DDA projects in order to preserve the
maximum amount of property tax increment revenues for DDA projects.
Economic Health-3.4 Improve effectiveness through collaboration with economic
health oriented regional partners.
Nuisance Violations (consent)
(moved to June 5)
Consider potential amendments to the Chapter 20 nuisance code violations, and create internal
policies that provide guidance to Code Enforcement Officers on when to issue immediate
citations.
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.
West Nile Virus (WNV) Program
Revisions
Consider potential policy changes.
Environmental Health -4.3 Engage citizens in ways to educate and encourage
behaviors toward more sustainable living practices.
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
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
May 29
5th Tuesday
June 5
Regular
Oil and Gas Land Use Code Updates
(consent)
Update Land Use Code to increase the setback between new residential development and
existing oil and gas operations from 350 feet to 500 feet. The proposed requirements would
allow for a reduced setback around permanently plugged wells if the developer completes
additional soil, groundwater and air quality testing. Staff will present the results of community
outreach and proposed code changes for 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.
Aweida Annexation Annexation and
Zoning (First Reading-consent)
Annexing and zoning the Aweida Annexation, located 4101 South Taft Hill Road (southwest
corner of South Taft Hill Road and West County Road 38E).
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.
Nuisance Violations (consent) Consider potential amendments to the Chapter 20 nuisance code violations, and create internal
policies that provide guidance to Code Enforcement Officers on when to issue immediate
citations.
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.
Staff report: FC Lean Update Council on the progress made implementing the City’s process improvement program,
FC Lean. This was an Offer funded by Council in the 2017-18 Budget.
Staff Report: Abandoned Campsites
Update
Share updates on the new system for identifying and cleaning up abandoned campsites on City-
owned and managed properties, in particular on the Cache la Poudre corridor.
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
(moved to July 10)
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.
Metropolitan Districts Policy Review changes to the Metropolitan Districts Policy to improve alignment with City goals and
objectives.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical
preservation and development review processes.
July 3
Regular
Aweida Annexation Annexation and
Zoning (Second Reading-consent)
Annexing and zoning the Aweida Annexation, located 4101 South Taft Hill Road (southwest
corner of South Taft Hill Road and West County Road 38E).
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.
Staff report: Update on Alternative
Sentencing Project
Provide Council with an update on alternative sentencing options for Municipal Court
defendants.
July 10
Work Session
Sign Code Update, Phase 2 (tentative) 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.
Larimer County Behavioral Health Plan Provide an update to City Council about the Larimer County Behavioral Health Plan, key next
steps, and staff information about City and local service provider impacts. Larimer County staff
will co-present 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.
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 17
Regular
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.
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.
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.
Regional Wasteshed Project Update
Review public engagement plan for policy recommendations of the North Front Range
Regional Wasteshed Coalition, related to options for increasing diversion of construction debris
and organic material, such as yard trimmings and food scraps.
Environmental Health-4.5 Achieve the 2020 Road to Zero Waste goals and work
toward 2030 zero waste goals
August 21
Regular
Possible Executive Session: Broadband Consider adjourning into executive session to discuss matters concerning Broadband.
August 28
Work Session
Police Regional Training Center Review final design and discuss initial scope of the regional training center. Provide estimated
costs and financial implications of project. Receive council direction on training center and
scope of initial construction.
Safe Communities – 5.1 Improve community involvement, education and regional
partnerships to make our community safer and stronger.
Building Energy Scoring Review staff recommendations to effectively implement a building benchmarking, scoring, and
transparency program for commercial and multi-family buildings. This was a selected initiative
as part of the Climate Action Plan, and funded through budget-for-outcomes in collaboration
with Sustainability Services.
Environmental Health-: 4.5 Work towards long term net zero energy goals within the
community and the City organization using a systems approach.
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.
September 4
Regular
Setting the 2019-20 Budget Public
Hearings (consent)
Consider a resolution setting the public hearings for the 2019-20 Budget for September 18 and
October 2.
High Performing Government -7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
September 11
Work Session
2019-20 Budget #1 Review the budget offers included in the City Manager’s Recommended Budget and answer
questions of Councilmembers.
High Performing Government -7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
September 18
Regular
2019-20 Budget Public Hearing
September 25
Work Session
2019-20 Budget #2 Review the budget offers included in the City Manager’s Recommended Budget and answer
questions of Councilmembers.
High Performing Government -7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
October 2
Regular
2019-20 Budget Public Hearing
October 9
Work Session
2019-20 Budget #3 Review the budget offers included in the City Manager’s Recommended Budget and answer
questions of Councilmembers.
High Performing Government -7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
October 16
Regular
October 23
Work Session
Homelessness Update Update Council on general homelessness initiatives including: sharing the Housing First
Initiative Annual Report, Homeward 2020 strategic plan and priorities for the next couple years,
Outreach Fort Collins summer report, and plans for winter overflow shelter.
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.
October 30
5th Tuesday
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.
Status: Outreach plan is being developed to coincide with budget process. This topic will be
discussed at the Council Finance Committee meetings in March and May.
FoCo Creates Arts & Culture Master Plan update.
Provide an update on the FoCo Creates Arts and Culture Master plan process. Outline community
input, emerging themes, and critical issues moving forward and seek council input related to
planning issues and activities.
Culture & Recreation-2.6 Develop a clear strategic description of the City's role in
culture and arts while leveraging partnerships with other community organizations.
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 continues to work 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 coordinating with the CPIO office to develop and execute
additional public outreach strategies as appropriate. Outreach efforts are expected to run
through mid-April, with an updated presentation to Water Board at the beginning of May.
Items in red added since Thursday, April 5