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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Mail Packet - 7/2/2019 - Memorandum From Delynn Coldiron Re: Leadership Planning Team Meeting Minutes - June 24, 2019City Clerk 300 LaPorte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6515 970.221-6295 - fax fcgov.com/cityclerk MEMORANDUM DATE: June 24, 2019 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting Mayor Wade Troxell, Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens, City Manager Darin Atteberry, Deputy City Manager Jeff Mihelich, City Attorney Carrie Daggett, Senior Assistant City Manager Kelly DiMartino, City Clerk Delynn Coldiron met on Monday, June 24, and the following summarizes the discussions that began at 7:40 a.m. July 2 Regular Meeting The July 2 draft agenda was reviewed. • Appropriation of Grant Revenue for Affordable Housing – It was noted that Councilmember Gorgol may have a conflict of interest related to this item due to her work. If so, this item will be moved to discussion to enable her to recuse herself. City Attorney Daggett will follow up. • Code Amendments: City’s Provision of Telecommunication Facilities and Services – It was noted that this item creates a new section of code related to broadband. The new section will address standards for things such as customer service and pricing. It also delegates rate setting to the City Manager and/or his designee. There was a question about different rate classes and whether a rate for low income individuals would be established; this has not yet been finalized. The need for related checks and balances was discussed, as well as the process for keeping Council informed. There is a lot of activity that will be occurring with broadband over the next several weeks. The upcoming strategic operations meeting will provide Council with an in-depth update of project efforts, as well as the opportunity to provide related feedback and guidance. After discussion it was determined that this should be moved to a discussion item. • Certification to the Larimer County Assessor for the Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment – It was noted that this is a statutory requirement done yearly. There was a question on whether the amount changes based on current assessments; the answer is no. • Council Priorities – There was a question about whether any substantive changes were made; staff has amended the information to include specific updates requested at the work session. Proposed language was also added to the items that have been scheduled for upcoming work sessions where additional clarification is needed. After discussion it was determined that this should be moved to a discussion item. Leadership Planning Team Meeting June 24, 2019 Page 2 of 4 • The order of discussion items was reviewed. It will be: o Sunshine House Appeal o Council Priorities o Code Changes related to Telecommunication Facilities and Services o Community Development Block Grant o Appropriation of grant revenue for affordable housing (if it is determined to move this item to discussion). • Electric Utility Enterprise Board – This meeting is needed to consider authorization of ongoing contracts for the acquisition of video content rights for Connexion. Second reading will occur on July 16. Six Month Calendar • July 16 o Mennonite Lockers Settlement – It was noted that if staff is able to reach a tentative settlement on this case, July 16 is the anticipated date for a noticed public hearing on amending the Minor Amendment approval to incorporate conditions of approval negotiated as part of the settlement. • July 23 o Climate Action Plan Annual Update – There was discussion about the emails that continue to be received regarding adding solar panels to schools and about the lack of understanding that exists about the amount of work that is occurring on renewable energy. • July 25 o The Urban Renewal Authority retreat was noted. Chris Hutchinson with Trebuchet will be facilitating the retreat. • August 20 o Epic Program Capital Agreements was added to the calendar. Senior Assistant City Manager DiMartino: • Discussed potential next steps for reimagining boards and commissions and asked for feedback. LPT shared that compelling reasons for doing this include broadened context for advisory board work and diversity of board membership. Staff will follow up with a memo to Council outlining staff’s recommendation on a path forward, including how to inform and engage existing board and commission members. Deputy City Manager Mihelich: • Noted that Sustainability staff met with the Fort Collins Board of Realtors (FCBOR) about affordable housing, U+2 and metro districts; the dialogue was very positive and collaborative. • Noted concerns about Boxelder Sanitation District service conditions in the northeast part of the City which is thought to impact developers’ ability to offer affordable housing. The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and staff will be meeting with Boxelder Sanitation District shortly to discuss this further. Leadership Planning Team Meeting June 24, 2019 Page 3 of 4 City Manager Atteberry: • Noted that Gerry Horak has requested a meeting related to Boxelder Stormwater Authority activities. There was brief discussion about a staff member assuming the representative role on this board. • Noted that Johnny Olson is no longer with the Colorado Department of Transportation; Friday was his last day. • Noted that information about the City Park train will be important for fall discussions regarding next steps with City Park refresh. The City has purchased the new train which it can choose to keep and use at City Park, or may be able to use in another location or sell if Council determines it is not financially feasible to utilize in City Park. • Noted the meeting that the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Manager attended with Larimer County Commissioner Donnelly and County Manager Hoffman regarding the proposed new transportation tax. Significant conversations will continue. • Noted that he and Mayor Pro Tem Stephens were on a panel with Senator Kefalas addressing residents who live in local mobile home parks. He expressed what a privilege it was to participate and to have a chance to affect change and influence state law making to benefit this group; they are dealing with issues that can be resolved. There was also discussion about neighborhood associations and the potential for having staff liaisons assigned to each mobile home park who could become an expert about the park and advocate for their needs. There was a request for an update on the status and current activities of Neighborhood Connections; staff is asked to follow up. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens: • Asked about whether any action had been taken on the anonymous complaint received related to massage parlors; it has been forwarded to Police Services for action. • Appreciated the memo on pesticide usage in City parks. It is good to have the background information and to know that the City is following best practices in this regard. • Asked about the process for Council to request rezoning for the Hughes Stadium site. City Attorney Daggett noted that for Council to initiate a zoning action the item would need to be scheduled on a Council meeting agenda for formal action. A Councilmember can request that staff bring a zoning item forward under other business and then have staff move this forward as an item scheduled for Council consideration. Leadership Planning Team Meeting June 24, 2019 Page 4 of 4 Mayor Troxell: • Noted a speech given at the Colorado Municipal League conference by Governor Polis; it was very good. Governor Polis’ speech was directed specifically towards local control. Items of note included the implementation of full day kindergarten and $10M that will be distributed through DOLA for energy related things. Mayor Troxell was able to speak to a representative from DOLA about this funding; staff is asked to follow up on this opportunity. Distributed energy and electrification were mentioned as possible projects. The Electrification Coalition was also mentioned; staff is also asked to follow up on the status of this group. • Asked if short term rentals (STR) for vehicles was occurring in Fort Collins; staff is asked to follow up. He spoke with a woman from Enterprise Car Rentals who was concerned about this since Enterprise is required to comply with various regulations that STR vehicles do not. Meeting adjourned: 9:50 a.m.