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Memo - Mail Packet - 3/10/2020 - Memorandum From Delynn Coldiron And Elizabeth Blythe Re: 2019 Annual Report For Various Boards And Commissions
City of Fort Collins AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD 2019 Work Plan Demand for affordable housing continues to outpace supply in the City. The 2015-2019 Affordable Housing Strategic Plan establishes specific goals to increase the percentage of affordable housing units in the City. The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) will make recommendations to Council on policy and programing to guide the City’s efforts to reach the plan’s goals. The AHB will focus its efforts increasing the City’s affordable housing inventory and providing support to consumers of affordable housing to promote housing retention to the Fort Collins City Council by taking the following actions: • Promote implementation of the strategies contained in the 2015-2019 Housing Affordability Strategic Plan by advising staff and City Council and by prioritization of action items. o Strategy 4.1 – Increase the Inventory of Affordable Rental Units o Strategy 4.2 – Preserve the Long-term Affordability and Physical Condition of Exiting Stock of Housing o Strategy 4.3 – Increase Housing and Supportive Services for People with Special Needs o Strategy 4.4 – Support opportunities to obtain and sustain affordable homeownership o Strategy 4.5 – Refine development incentives and expand funding sources and partnerships • Work with staff on providing input into the development and implementation of City Plan, as it relates to housing, to ensure affordable housing options meet the needs of all Fort Collins citizens over the next 20 years. [Strategy 4.1; Strategy 4.3 Strategy 4.4; Strategy 4.5] • Continue to play a critical role in the Competitive Review process by reviewing all affordable housing proposals and meeting with the Community Development Block Grant Commission (CDBG) to discuss the specific proposals and share priority rankings with them and the City Council. [Strategy 4.1; Strategy 4.2; Strategy 4.3 Strategy 4.4; Strategy 4.5] • Actively participate in the creation of the updated Affordable Housing Strategic Plan for 2020-2024. • Continue to work with staff to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the City’s current incentives to developers to produce affordable housing units, and recommend modifications, or new incentives, or building code revisions to the City Council. [Strategy 4.1; Strategy 4.4; Strategy 4.5] • Continue to investigate incentives to preserve current available stock of affordable housing including mobile home parks, and implementation of selected rehabilitation programs identified in the Redevelopment Displacement Mitigation Strategy. [Strategy 4.2] • Assist staff in reviewing the land bank program implementation and potentially recommend changes to improve the program. [Strategy 4.5.3] • Review proposed policy, regulations, density and other issues (e.g., development fees and requirements) and provide input to the City Council on the impact of these issues on housing affordability, including recalibration of City fees to encourage development of affordable market rate and subsidized housing. [Strategy 4.1; Strategy 4.4; Strategy 4.5] • Research the potential for additional ongoing funding sources for the City’s various affordable housing funds to provide financial resources to affordable housing programs and projects. [Strategy 4.5] • Advocate for the need for housing affordability for the entire spectrum of wage earners in our community, specifically, engaging with City Council through written and oral communication and attending other public meetings to stress the important relationship between economic, environmental, and social vitality, using triple bottom line values as applied to affordable housing policy, regulation, facilitation and funding. [Strategy 4.1; Strategy 4.2; Strategy 4.3 Strategy 4.4; Strategy 4.5] • AHB members will attend City Council meetings and address Council on matters pertaining to housing. Also, have a detailed discussion with the Board’s Council liaison at least twice a year. • Monitor the community’s efforts to end homelessness. [Strategy 4.3] • Be informed by staff of all requests for certification of affordable housing projects. [Strategy 4.1] • At least quarterly, review the 2019 Work Plan to assure the AHB work is accomplished. Board members will consider liaison positions to other boards and commissions, as possible, including: o – Planning and Zoning Board o – Board of Realtors o – Economic Advisory Board o – Transportation Board o – Human Relations Commission o - Commission on Disability o - Senior Advisory Board o - CDBG Commission o – Sustainability Boards & Commissions Collaboration Pilot group as well as participate in/collaborate with other committees and workgroups convened by the City Council, staff, board members or citizens, in order to advocate and educate on issues related to affordable housing. The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) has an interest in 3 Key Strategic Outcome areas in the City - Community and Neighborhood livability, Economic Health and Transportation. During 2019, the AHB will be guided by the following City Strategic Objectives in its work: - Community and Livability’s key strategic objectives, including but not limited to: 1.1 Improve access to a broad range of quality housing that is safe accessible and affordable; 1.2 Preserve the significant historical character of the community;1.5 Preserve and enhance the City’s sense of place; 1.7 Leverage and improve collaboration with service agencies to address the prevention of homelessness, poverty issues and other high priority human service needs; 1.8 Expand organizational and community knowledge about diversity, and embrace cultural differences; 1.11 Maintain and enhance attractive neighborhoods through City services, innovative enforcement techniques and voluntary compliance with City codes and regulations; and foster positive and respectful neighbor relationships and open communication, as well as provide and support conflict resolution. - Economic Health’s key strategic objectives including but not limited to: 3.3 Support workforce development and community amenities initiatives that meet the needs of employers within the City; 3.7 Support sustainable infill and redevelopment to meet climate action strategies; and 3.8 Preserve the City’s sense of place. - Transportation’s key strategic objectives, including but not limited to: 6.2 Improve transit availability and grow ridership through extended hours, improved headways, and Sunday service in appropriate activity centers; 6.4 Improve traffic flow for all modes of transporting people, goods and information to benefit both individuals and the business community; and 6.7 Create and implement planning, engineering and financial strategies to address adequate infrastructure within the northeast area of Fort Collins. AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD 2019 Annual Report 3rd Monday of each month, 5:30 – 8:00 pm 222 LaPorte Avenue, Colorado River Room (first floor) 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Page 1 The Air Quality Advisory Board was formed in 1994. In 2019, AQAB members discussed and provided recommendations to Council regarding various topics related to current and future air quality, in alignment with the Board’s 2019 Work Plan. Members who served in 2019 included: Arsineh Hecobian (chair, January – July) Greg Clark (vice-chair, January – July; chair, August) Jakob Lindaas (chair, September – December) Matt Tribby (vice - chair, September – December) Jim Dennison Jason Miller Harry Edwards Karen Artell Chris Wood (January) Staff and Council representatives included: City Council Liaison: Councilmember Ross Cunniff (January – April); Councilmember Pignataro (May – December) Staff Liaison: Cassie Archuleta, Air Quality Program Manager Topics addressed during AQAB meetings for specific work plan items are listed below. 1. WORK PLAN ITEM 1 (PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, PLANNING AND CONTRACTING) The Board received an update regarding use of the City’s Triple Bottom Line tool, and participated in a joint Board meeting to test implementation of the tool on a Housing Implementation topic. The tool is expected to be used by staff to evaluate major topics that come before the Board and Council. 2. WORK PLAN ITEM 2 (CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND RELATED INITIATIVES) The Board discussed carbon emissions inventory updates, and the Our Climate Future Planning process. Our Climate Future planning will continue into 2020. BOARD NAME YEAR Annual Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 2 3. WORK PLAN ITEM 3 (AIR QUALITY PLAN) In 2018, Air Quality priority pollutants were reviewed. In 2019, the Board received updates on plan development and reviewed plan drafts. A final plan will be published in January 2020. 4. WORK PLAN ITEM 4 (REGIONAL HAZE AND OZONE) The Board discussed data updates regarding regional haze and ozone, and discussed potential engagement in planning processes by the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC), who are charged with developing implementation plans for ozone attainment. 5. WORK PLAN ITEM 5 (INDOOR AIR QUALITY) The Board reviewed staff’s 2019 radon work plan, and provided Council with a memo requesting consideration of adoption of additional testing and mitigation requirements. Radon was named one of Council’s air quality priorities in July 2019. 6. WORK PLAN ITEM 6 (BUDGET) The Board discussed potential use of the “City Give” Program for philanthropic donations for air quality related items. 7. WORK PLAN ITEM 7 (TRANSPORTATION, DUST, WILDFIRES, WOOD SMOKE) The Board reviewed and supported a pilot program proposal for e-bikes on trails, and the City’s Electric Vehicle readiness roadmap. The Board also toured the Traffic Operations Center. The Board reviewed the first year of implementation for new outdoor wood burning fires. 8. WORK PLAN ITEM 8 (COUNCIL REQUESTS) Councilmember Pignataro attended a Board meeting to discuss alignment between Board and Council priorities. The Board discussed and supported a process to consider new regulations related to oil and gas development, which was named a Council priority in July 2019. 9. WORK PLAN ITEM 9 (BOARD ALIGNMENT) Several Board members attended and observed other Boards and Commissions meetings including the Natural Resources Advisory Board and Bicycle Advisory Committee. 10. WORK PLAN ITEM 6 (REGIONAL JURISTICTION ALIGNMENT) BOARD NAME YEAR Annual Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 3 Some Board members attended Regional Air Quality Council meetings, and brought back updates regarding development of implementation plans for ozone attainment. The table below lists the major agenda topics, presenters, and formal actions taken by the AQAB for each of the 2019 meetings. Date Major Agenda Topics (and invited presenters) Formal Action(s) taken 1/28/19 E‐Bikes (Jamie Gaskill) Supported implementation of proposed e‐ bike program. City Plan and Air Quality Plan update (Aaron Iverson and Cassie Archuleta) 2018 Annual Report Adopted 2018 Annual Report. 2/25/19 Board Orientation and Issue Index Overview Radon planning update (Megan DeMasters and Selina Lujan) Outdoor Burning (Cassie Archuleta) Recommended adoption of nuisance code changes and bans on high pollution advisory days. 3/18/19 Triple‐Bottom Line Scan Overview (Kirk Longstein) Electric Vehicle Readiness Roadmap (Amanda Mansfield) Elections Arsineh Hecobian elected as Chair Greg Clark elected as Vice Chair 4/11/19 Joint Board Meeting (TBL scan tool and City Plan Housing Implementation) 4/15/19 Radon Adopted radon recommendations memo encouraging more outreach, and consideration of increased certification and testing requirements. 5/20/19 Operations Center Tour (Martina Wilkinson) 6/17/19 Council alignment discussion (Councilmember Pignataro) Climate and Energy Planning (Lindsay Ex) 7/15/19 Climate Inventory Update (Molly Saylor) AQ priority discussion 8/19/19 2020 Work Plan 2020 Work Plan Approved City Give Program (Nina Bodenhamer) 9/16/19 Chair/Vice Chair Elections Jakob Lindaas elected as Chair Matt Tribby elected as Vice‐Chair Oil and Gas Update (Cassie Archuleta) Adopted recommendation to develop BOARD NAME YEAR Annual Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 4 Date Major Agenda Topics (and invited presenters) Formal Action(s) taken regulations following regional regulatory rulemaking processes Air Quality Plan Update (Cassie Archuleta) 10/14/19 Joint Board Meeting – Climate Planning 11/18/19 Oil and Gas Update (Cassie Archuleta and Kelly Smith) Outdoor Residential Burning (Jason Komes) 12/16/19 Air Quality Data Update (Cassie Archuleta) Environmental Services 222 LaPorte Ave PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6600 970.224.6177 Fax fcgov.com/environmental services Air Quality Advisory Board 2019 Work Plan September 17, 2018 Purpose The Air Quality Advisory Board (AQAB) will advise the City Council on matters pertaining to policies, plans, programs, and ordinances to improve the City’s air quality. The AQAB will coordinate closely with and advise other City boards, City staff, and regional authorities on air quality issues. The AQAB by-laws, including a more detailed statement of the Board’s purpose and functions, are available at http://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/air-quality-advisory.php. Air Quality Topics of Greatest Interest (in alphabetical order): • Air Quality Criteria Used in City Planning and Contracting • Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change • Ozone Non-Attainment and Mitigation • Particulate Matter • Radon and Indoor Air Quality • Transportation Emissions These topics are aligned with a number of the City’s Strategic Plan Objectives (available at www.fcgov.com/citymanager/files/2018-strategic-plan.pdf), which guides the City’s biennial budgeting process. Major Focus Areas for 2019 Work (in no particular order): 1. Provide input, feedback, and advice on the implementation of the Dust Prevention and Control Manual and the Transportation Air Quality Impacts Guidance Manual. Evaluate other opportunities for the City to incorporate air quality and greenhouse gas emission criteria into its planning and contracting procedures. 2. Review progress and provide recommendations on accelerating the implementation of the Climate Action Plan and related initiatives, with the goal of helping the City achieve its carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions goals. This could include addressing issues such as energy production and use, building codes, organic waste, transportation, land-use planning, and the development of a greenhouse gas impacts guidance manual. 3. Assist with the update the Fort Collins Air Quality Plan, after seeking public input through a citizen survey (last conducted in 2017), public forum, and/or other means. 4. Address planning, development and policy decisions that have the potential to positively or negatively affect regional haze and ozone levels in Fort Collins and recommend integrated, leveraged actions to reduce haze and ozone formation or to mitigate its impacts. The focus will be on the sources of ozone precursors and haze that the City can effectively address. 2 5. Review City policies and enforcement practices related to indoor air quality and recommend changes as needed. This may include developing recommendations for: a. sustaining and improving the City’s Healthy Homes program, which promotes voluntary indoor air quality improvements, as well as potentially expanding the program to reach more homes and commercial buildings; b. reducing exposure to asbestos; and c. more aggressive radon mitigation policies/programs that the City could adopt, based upon its 2018 research into the impacts and costs of a variety of such options. 6. Propose and review mid-term budget offers relating to or affecting air quality. These could include offers to fund further study or implement recommended actions resulting from the City’s 2018 research programs focused on reducing exposure to radon and addressing the impacts of residential outdoor burning. 7. Provide recommendations and advice on the development and implementation and updating of policies and programs for reducing the public’s exposure to outdoor air pollutants, such as: a. transportation-related emissions (e.g., emissions from diesel vehicles, vehicles idling, and in-commuters), b. fugitive dust, and c. smoke from wildfires, woodstoves, bonfire pits and other outdoor burning activities. 8. Address unanticipated air quality issues and respond to requests from City Council for advice on any subject relevant to the Board’s purpose. 9. Communicate regularly with the Transportation Board, Energy Board, Natural Resources Advisory Board, Planning and Zoning Board and other relevant Boards and Commissions and collaborate with those Boards, where appropriate, to better advise City Council and to educate and collaborate with the public on air quality and climate change issues. 10. Advise Council on any opportunities that might arise for the City to participate in and influence air quality-related decisions affecting Fort Collins but falling under the jurisdiction of county, regional, state or national air quality authorities. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD 2019 Annual Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 1 BACKGROUND Art in Public Places Board meetings started in July of 1995, because it was recognized that art is vitally important to the quality of life and an economic driver in the community. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Center. Members who served in 2019 were Miriam Chase, Sabrina Davies, Gwen Hatchette, Carol Ann Hixon, Kirsten Savage, Renee Sherman, and Michael Short. Kirsten Savage served as Chairperson and Sabrina Davies served as Vice-Chair. Purpose: The city recognizes that art is vitally important to the quality of life in the community. • Encourage and enhance artistic expression and appreciation. • Add value to the Fort Collins community through acquiring, exhibiting, and maintaining public art. Goals: The principal goals of the APP program are to: 1. Enrich the public environment for residents and visitors through the visual arts. 2. Increase public access to works of art. 3. Promote understanding and awareness of the visual arts in the public environment. 4. Promote a variety of artistic expressions in the community. 5. Contribute to the community’s civic pride in its cultural diversity. The APP artist collaborates with the project design team early in the process to integrate the art concepts with the project goals. This collaborative approach is a model for public art programs across the country. The APP goals, projects and Work Plan align with the City of Fort Collins key outcome areas: Culture and Recreation Neighborhood Livability and Social Health Transportation Butterfly Bouquet by Joe McGrane at the Gardens on Spring Creek’s Visitor Center and Butterfly Pavilion Sugar Beet Park play structure design concept by Mario Miguel Echevarria Mulberry and Riverside Gateway — Mountain Openings by Robert Tully ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD 2019 Annual Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 2 APP Board and Staff • Advise and make recommendations for changes to rules, regulations, guidelines, policy, and administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the APP Program. • Advise City Council on projects and programs relating to public art, design, and aesthetics related to the City. • Review and make recommendations to City Council on all APP projects and art donations to the City. • Develop collaborations and outreach. • Generate ways to promote APP initiatives and mission. • Share best practices with other local and national agencies on the APP processes and projects. COMPLETED PROJECTS Fossil Creek Trail Underpass –Sphere by Stephen Shachtman is inspired by its location near the historic site of brick kilns and just southwest of the recreation bike trail and railroad track. The oversized 8-foot diameter sphere made from 903 brick-like pieces of flagstone plays off the scale of the site and the nearby tunnel, appearing to be the same size as the tunnel opening. Gardens on Spring Creek – Butterfly Bouquet by Joseph McGrane is a decorative sculpture located at the new entrance to the Butterfly Pavilion and Gardens on Spring Creek. The sculpture panels derive their imagery from their garden setting and new Butterfly Pavilion. They are windows of color surrounded by a cloud of butterflies. Mulberry Gateway – Mountain Openings by Robert Tully is made up of sculptures ranging from 20 to 6 feet. They can be found in groupings that start on the corner and continue north down Riverside and are inspired by sandstone cliffs in the valley where Highway 14 splits from 287. The sculptures include both man-made and natural elements, combining about 140 tons of local buff sandstone with metal accents. The piece is illuminated at night. Pedestrian Pavers – Since 2002, this APP program has been working with the Engineering and Streets Departments to incorporate granite pavers sandblasted with drawings by our community’s youth aged 3 to 18 into City sidewalks. In 2019, fifteen selected drawings were installed in City sidewalks, for a total of 243 pavers. Sphere by Stephen Shachtman ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD 2019 Annual Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 3 Pianos About Town – Pianos were rotated to over 22 locations in 2019. The Art in Action component of the program continued with 11 artists painting piano murals in Old Town Square, along with 2 artists painting inside during the winter months. A total of 120 piano murals have been painted so far. Poudre River Whitewater Park, Phase 1 – Whitewater by John Davis is inspired by water rapids and the associated whitewater that is created by the bubbles generated as water crashes against the rocks and boulders. It creates a connection between the overlook plaza and rapids below. The curving “wave” shapes of the structure mimic the waves of water in the rapids of the Cache la Poudre River below. Sugar Beet Park Play Structure – Park Planning & Development staff worked with Mario Miguel Echevarria and Earthscape, an award-winning playground company, to develop the iconic play structure for Sugar Beet Park. The structure was on display at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery before being placed in the park. The sugar beet is a natural fit for the theme and location of the new park at the intersection of Vine Drive and 9th Street, near the historic site of the Great Western Sugar Factory where sugar beets were processed. Sugar Beet Park Trellis – Conveyor by Mark Leichliter is based on a simplified and stylized sugar beet and capitalizes on the visual similarity of the trellis to the elevated conveyor belts used to transport the beets into the former factory. Twin Silo Park Phase II – FLOW: Above & Below by Jill McKay. Mirror mosaic on the surface of boulders reflects the sky and clouds, the source or rain and snow (where most ground water begins). At the base of the boulders, glow stones appear in flows moving toward the creek. The piece speaks to where the water comes from, and how it moves and is moved (engineered in parks). Transformer Cabinet Murals – Local artists painted murals on 26 cabinets in 2019. Artists have painted 320 cabinets in the 14 years of this project. This project has a high success rate in mitigating graffiti, saving the City money in abatement costs. Visitors to the area seek out the murals as they tour the City, contributing to the City’s economic development. Whitewater by John Davis Conveyor by Mark Leichliter FLOW: Above and Below by Jill McKay ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD 2019 Annual Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 4 Willow Streetscape – Three sculptural benches by Andrew Dufford of Chevo Studios explore the ways that the water of the Cache la Poudre River is conveyed from the mountain top into the lives of the Citizens of Fort Collins. The nature of the river is explored through a series of interactive stops, with the benches, along the length of the improved streetscape project. They explore the canyon, the mill race, and underground plumbing. Willow Street Pavers – This project is a continuation of the Linden Street Paver project, also by Susan K. Dailey. The imagery is inspired by the history of Fort Collins. When available, historic photos were utilized as inspiration for the artwork. COLLABORATIONS • In its 9th season, Pianos About Town is a partnership with Bohemian Foundation and the Downtown Development Authority, and is administered by APP. • Staff worked with Visit Fort Collins to educate its volunteers about Art in Public Places. • The 100 th painted piano from Pianos About Town is currently on view at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. • Fort Collins and Loveland public art programs are collaborating on an art project at the shared Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center. Carly Knowles and her Pianos About Town mural from start to finish. Sculptural Bench by Andrew Dufford of Chevo Studios ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD 2019 Annual Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 5 DONATIONS The Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek, along with community donors, raised the funds to honor Bob Everitt and his wife, Joyce, with a bronze sculpture created by Colorado sculptor George Lundeen. The life-sized bronze sculpture depicting Bob and Joyce Everitt is placed sitting on a bench in the Great Lawn area near the Everitt Pavilion. CURRENT AND ONGOING PROJECTS Twenty-three projects are currently in progress including annual projects. These projects are usually developed in conjunction with a larger construction project, so the art project timeline coincides with the construction timeline. All these projects have an artist working with the project design team to develop concepts that meet the goals of the project. • City Park Refresh • FC Moves Bike Lanes • Flood Marker • Fort Collins Museum of Discovery • Gardens at Spring Creek Great Lawn • Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum • Harmony and Strauss Cabin Roads • Linden Street Improvements • Maple Hill Mural • North College - Canal to Highway 1 • North College Bus Shelter • Parking Structure • Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center • Poudre Heritage Gateway • Poudre River White Water Park Phase II • Trailhead Park • Utility Scavenger Hunt • Water Reclamation Facility • Water Reclamation Facility Reuse • Willow Street Plaza ANNUAL PROJECTS • Pedestrian Pavers • Pianos About Town • Transformer Cabinet Murals Joyce Everitt with the sculpture of her and her husband, Bob at the Gardens on Spring Creek. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD 2019 Annual Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 6 COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS APP staff gave presentations to community and visiting groups, including CSU Key Civics Class, Leadership Fort Collins; Faith Church, Loveland Rotary, Loveland PEO, Redeemer Lutheran Church, and offered a walking tour of public art projects to the First Presbyterian Church Sensational Seniors Group. OUTREACH APP staff members continue to give support to private businesses in the community: • Staff provided information on processes for acquiring art and facilitating contact with artists. • Staff promoted project information to the community prior, during, and after installation of new artwork with signs and handouts on site, as well as information in newsletters, online, and on social media. • Staff attended the national Public Art Network/American for the Arts Conference in Philadelphia and networked on behalf of the program. • Staff took part on panels for the CSU Art Department on the Freelance Economy, Leadership Northern Colorado and Public Art Panel at the Midwest NRPA Conference in Wyoming. • Staff organized and hosted open houses for artists interested in submitting proposals to Pianos About Town and the Transformer Cabinet Mural Project. • Staff provided information to communities across the country, including Ames, IA; Downtown Walnut Creek, CA; Greeley, CO; Klamath Falls, OR; Lamar, CO; Romney, WV; Silverthorne, CO; Southeast Colorado Creative Partnership, and FunMe Events. MAINTENANCE The program continued to use its artistic expertise and communication with the artists to maintain the APP collection. PUBLICITY • APP Brochures – APP promoted the program and the Transformer Cabinet Mural Project with informational brochures at the Visitor’s Centers downtown and at Prospect and I-25, the Lincoln Center, and available for download from the APP website. • City News – The program was featured multiple times in this online newsletter. • City View – The program was featured multiple times in these online videos about City happenings. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD 2019 Annual Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 7 • Facebook – The Pianos About Town Project invited the community to participate with the project’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/PianosAboutTown. Staff also included APP projects on the City and the Lincoln Center Facebook Page. • fcgov.com/artspublic – The APP website continued to be updated with new projects, project descriptions, and current calls for art and artists. The image gallery was updated to an easier to use format. The website also included printable maps of the Pedestrian Pavers, the Transformer Cabinet Murals, and APP art locations throughout the city. • GIS Maps – Staff worked with the City’s GIS department to update maps and make new maps for printed handouts. • Instagram – The Visual Arts department Instagram page @focoart regularly features public art projects. • Local Publications – The Fort Collins Coloradoan, Loveland Reporter Herald, Rocky Mountain Collegian, and The New Scene printed various photos and articles of APP Projects throughout the year. • Urban Design Awards – Projects at 222 Laporte and Prospect and Timberline received 2019 Urban Design Awards. • Web – The local community and visitors to Fort Collins continued to include stories on APP projects in their blogs and websites. Pianos About Town was featured in numerous YouTube videos. Art in Public Places Board members and Streets staff review over 300 Pedestrian Paver submissions from local youth. 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(3) Promote understanding and awareness of the visual arts in the public environment. (4) Promote a variety of artistic expression in the community. (5) Contribute to the community’s civic pride in its cultural diversity. The APP artist collaborates with the project design team early in the process to integrate the art concepts with the project goals. This collaborative approach is a model for public art programs across the country. APP Board and Program in 2019: • Advise City Council on projects and programs relating to public art, design, education, aesthetics and funding of APP. • Review and make recommendations to City Council on all APP projects and city art donations. • Collaborate with the Gardens on Spring Creek on a temporary art exhibit. • Discuss potential gateway and iconic artworks. • Generate ways to promote APP initiatives and mission. • Share best practices with other local and national agencies on the APP processes and projects. 2 Current and Ongoing Projects: Nineteen projects are currently in progress or are annual projects. These projects are usually developed in conjunction with a larger construction project so the art project timeline coincides with the construction timeline. All these projects have an artist working with the City project design team to develop concepts that meet the goals of the project. Current Projects: Annual Projects: Upcoming Projects: The APP goals, projects, and Work Plan align with the City of Fort Collins seven key outcome areas: Community and Neighborhood Livability APP has many art projects that enhance the community and improve neighborhood livability. • The APP program transforms utility cabinets that have been tagged with graffiti into works of art by local artists, helping to create pedestrian friendly environments. • Artist-painted pianos and youth-designed pedestrian pavers have become part of our everyday environments. • APP collaborates with the Park Planning Department adding art into neighborhood and community parks to engage the public. APP is working with Park Planning to develop a play feature at the new Streets Facility Park that is inspired by the history of the site and neighborhood. Culture and Recreation APP partners with City Parks, Recreation, and cultural entities to integrate artwork throughout Fort Collins. • APP is currently working with project teams on art projects for multiple park projects. • APP provides self-guided tour maps, including lunchtime walking tours, art in the parks, transformer cabinet murals, and pedestrian pavers, on the APP website, and at the Lincoln Center and Visit Fort Collins. • Downtown Transit Bike Shelter • FC Moves City Park Bike Lanes • Foothills Underpass • Fort Collins Museum of Discovery • Fossil Creek Trail • Gardens on Spring Creek Butterfly Pavilion • Gardens on Spring Creek Great Lawn • Harmony and Strauss Cabin Roads • Mulberry Gateway • Northside Neighborhood Art • Poudre Heritage Alliance/DDA Partnership • Poudre River Whitewater Park • Poudre River Whitewater Park II • Streets Facility Park • Utility Scavenger Hunt • Water Reclamation Facility • Water Reclamation Reuse • West Elizabeth Underpass • Willow Street Plaza • Pedestrian Pavers • Pianos About Town • Transformer Cabinet Murals • Timberline Road – Stetson Creek Dr. to Trilby • Harmony and the Power Trail • Prospect Road – Sharp Point to I-25 • Trailhead Park 3 Economic Health APP art projects help create the highly desirable quality of life that draws businesses and employees to Fort Collins further stimulating the economy. • APP will continue partnering with: Bohemian Foundation, Colorado State University, Downtown Business Association, Downtown Development Authority, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Poudre School District, Poudre River Library District, and Visit Fort Collins. • APP uses a competitive process to select an artist to work with project teams at the beginning stages of projects to develop collaborative, integrated solutions, enhancing the final project. • APP contracts with local artists and fabricators. Environmental Health Art promotes and enhances a sustainable environment. • APP works with Utilities, creating art projects with an educational Utility message related to watershed, water conservation and energy. High Performing Government Through innovation, efficiency, and transparency the APP program effectively collaborates with the community and other city departments. • APP started the country’s first graffiti abatement transformer cabinet mural program. It is now a model used across the country. • The APP Board advises and recommends changes to rules, regulations, guidelines, policy, administrative, and budgetary matters pertaining to the APP Program. Safe Community Art educates the community and creates safe environments. APP projects include: • Artwork that helps identify crosswalks or bike lanes—highlighting safety barriers. • APP is working with FC Moves on signage for the enhanced bike lanes on Mulberry Street, near City Park, to increase safety Transportation APP artists create the site-specific art that enhance the mobility and safety experience; support the function and goals of the transportation corridors; and create gateways into the City. • APP artists will continue working on transportation projects, including: Mulberry Road Timberline Road Prospect Road Artist Ren Burke paints a mural on a piano for the Pianos About Town project. Cityof ~Colli!!: 2019 Annual Work Plan Building Review Board Community Development & Neighborhood Services Planning 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.221.6376 970.224.6111- fax The Building Review Board will continue to meet on the last Thursday of each month when there are public discussion or hearing items placed on the regular monthly agenda. The Board may also meet as needed in order to convene special hearings. Staff anticipates that the Building Review Board will hear several appeals by contractor license applicants who do not strictly meet the qualification criteria specified in the City Code. Under its quasi-judicial review authority, the Board is empowered to grant variances from such criteria when it determines there are practical difficulties or that an undue hardship would be imposed on the applicant; or, when the Board determines the applicant has sufficient specialized training, education, or additional relevant experience. The Board is also empowered to render disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of regulated contractor licenses, under which any specified infractions listed in the regulations are committed. Additionally, in its code appellate function, the Board may hear appeals from strict application of the building codes or from an interpretation of the codes by the Building Official. The Board will continue to hear cases involving challenges to the Building Official's interpretation of the adopted building codes, as well as the adopted International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). In its advisory capacity, the Board is expected to participate as a member of the Code Review Committee, in the review of the International Building Codes. The Board will be asked to make recommendations to Council regarding any suggested revisions based on local conditions and community standards. The adopted 2006 International Property Maintenance Code will be reviewed for updating in 2019 with a goal of adopting the 2018 IPMC by mid-year. This will be presented to the board for input and support. {d;_~ Alan Cram, Building Review Board Chair &.4?n,,4- ;;>8, ;;zc;t'/1' Date of Approval ) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMISSION: 2019 WORK PLAN The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission is responsible for: overseeing the Competitive Process for the funding of affordable housing and community development projects and programs; reviewing related activities; and making funding recommendations to City Council. The following items are included in the CDBG Commission’s 2019 Work Plan: 1. Competitive Funding Process: Program Development The CDBG Commission will continue to work to improve the Competitive Process for CDBG, HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Affordable Housing Fund (AHF), Human Services Program (HSP) and Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) funds. The Commission will continue to use a web-based Competitive Process application process and will make adjustments and improvements as warranted. 2. CDBG FY 2019: Program Development CDBG Program Development involves the continuation of the federally funded grant program for activities such as affordable housing, public facilities, economic development and public services. The process includes a review and update of the processes for application selection, solicitation of proposals, criteria for funding, and funding recommendations. 3. HOME FY 2019: Program Development HOME Program Development involves the continuation of the federally funded grant program for affordable housing and will include review of the processes for application selection, solicitation of proposals, criteria for funding, and funding recommendations. 4. Human Services Program, Affordable Housing Fund, and General Fund and Keep Fort Collins Great: Program Development For these City General Fund and Keep Fort Collins Great funding streams, Program Development will include review of the processes for application selection, solicitation of proposals, criteria for funding, and funding selection. 5. City’s Social Sustainability Work Program and Community Initiatives The CDBG Commission will continue to play a stakeholder role for review and input as work continues both within the City organization and in the community regarding issues surrounding poverty, human services, affordable housing, community development and social sustainability. CITY OF FORT COLLINS 300 Laporte Avenue P.O. Box580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD (970) 416-2707 crb@fcgov.com September 25, 2018 CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD 2019 WORK PLAN • Assure appropriate review of Police Services Internal Affairs investigations through subcommittee process. Meet all required timelines, including those for Subcommittee Meetings, Decision Memos, and Subcommittee Minutes. • Chair and/or Vice-Chair will regularly monitor the Citizen Review Board voicemail and e- mail and handle or forward any issues raised promptly and appropriately, as dictated by the nature of the communication. • Recognize and pursue opportunities to liaise with other appropriate Boards and Commissions, such as the Human Relations Commission, as well as other community agencies whose purpose encompasses similar or parallel missions, such as Crime- Stoppers. • Arrange and provide appropriate training modules for new and existing Board Members throughout the year. Identify, prioritize, and schedule training for any additional noted opportunities. o Required Core Training: ▪ New Member Orientation (to include CRB legal environment/probable cause training) • Trainer: Chair/Vice-Chair, City Attorney staff; Internal Affairs if needed ▪ Mock Subcommittee Training • Trainer: CRB member and City Attorney staff (if needed) ▪ Use of Force/Decision Making/Defensive Tactics • Trainer: Defensive Tactics instructor(s) ▪ Firearms/SWAT/Less Lethal • Trainer: Police Services staff chosen by Internal Affairs ▪ Use of Force Simulation • Trainer: Police Services staff o Additional Training Options (as time allows and dictated by need) • Tour of Larimer County Jail and Post Tour-Briefing • Trainer: Conducted by Larimer County Sheriff staff ▪ Homeless Issues Update • Trainer: Police Services staff ▪ K-9 • Trainer: K-9 Officer ▪ Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities Training • Trainer: ARC of Larimer County ▪ Ride Along (after hours) • Trainer: ARC of Larimer County ENERGY BOARD 2020 Work Plan – Adopted by the Energy Board September 12, 2019 2020 WORK PLAN Page 1 DUTIES & FUNCTIONS: 1. To advise the City Council and staff regarding the development and implementation of the City's energy policy; 2. To advise the City Council and staff in developing City policies that encourage the incorporation of energy conservation and efficiency, carbon emissions reduction and renewable energy into the development and provision of City utility services, the design and construction of City transportation projects, and the way in which the City impacts the overall built environment within the City; 3. To advise the City Council and staff regarding the alignment of energy programs and policies with City, ratepayer and community values and service delivery expectations; 4. To advise the City Council and staff regarding the recommendations for improvements to City energy systems; 5. To coordinate with other City boards and commissions regarding energy issues; 6. To advise the City Council and staff regarding budgetary, rate-making and operational matters related to the electric utility; 7. To annually review and provide advice to City Council and staff on the City's Legislative Policy Agenda regarding energy and energy-related carbon issues; and 8. To perform such other duties and functions and have such other powers as may be provided by ordinance of the City Council. WORK PLAN Revising the Energy Policy The Energy Policy is revised on a five-year schedule and was last updated in 2015. A major task for the Energy Board in 2020 will be to consider the changes that have occurred since then and to review and update this policy. – Function (1) Concurrently with the Energy Policy update, the Climate Action Plan (CAP) and the Platte River Power Authority Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) are also being reviewed and updated. It is critically important that the issues addressed be considered holistically, and that all three documents be aligned. – Function (2) Implementing the Energy Policy and Climate Action Plan The Energy Board desires City Staff to develop plans that the Board could recommend to City Council, to: 1. Support Utilities to accelerate energy efficiency programs. HVAC mid-stream rebates, and the return of on-bill financing are good examples in this area. Even more is needed to achieve our efficiency targets. – Function (2) 2. Include energy consumption considerations in transportation and in the built environment. Building energy scores are a good example of this. In transportation, the 2018 Community Carbon Inventory Report shows the immense amount of work needed in that area in order to meet CAP targets. – Function (5) 3. Address the impact of land use policies on energy consumption and production including an ENERGY BOARD 2020 Work Plan – Adopted by the Energy Board September 12, 2019 2020 WORK PLAN Page 2 examination of the feasibility of energy districts. – Function (4,5) 4. Effectively handling variable and distributed sources and loads will require that Light & Power more rapidly evolve its distribution system into a smart grid. This includes both grid management, as well as active end-user management. – Functions (2,3) 5. Encourage and prepare for the electrification of transportation and building systems. This will include upgrades and integration of both the transmission and distribution infrastructure, as well as grid management. – Functions (2,4,5) Cost of Service and Rate Structures Substantial changes in rate structures have occurred with time-of-day and income qualified rates. More changes are coming as we consider new green tariffs, and future modifications to our solar net-metering rates. In addition, considerable efficiency gains both past and future suggest a new emphasis on cost of service, rather than just rates. The Energy Board will work with City Staff to recommend rate structure changes. – Function (6) For Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), soft costs such as permitting and development fees, which may inhibit growth, should also be considered by the board. – Function (2) Protecting Light & Power Assets & Customers Light & Power owns and operates an expensive electrical distribution system that needs constant maintenance. Much has been accomplished recently: The maintenance inspection and asset inventory plans, and the contact voltage survey are good examples. The Energy Board desires that Light & Power continue to review current procedures and make recommendations to maintain the reliability of the distribution system operation and to sustainably manage their physical assets. – Function (4) Light & Power’s business model is being challenged by its transition to a more distributed and renewable smart grid as well as by using electricity revenues to administer energy conservation measures that reduce electricity revenues, and by purchasing distributed solar energy above wholesale costs (net metering). These actions are a benefit to the community, but not to the utility’s finances. The Energy Board will study and make recommendations for the development of a sustainable business model for Light & Power. – Function (6) Expanding the Energy Board’s Charter The Energy Board continues to seek an ordinance by City Council to expand the Energy Board’s duties and functions to collaborate with other regional similar boards and commissions regarding energy issues. Ongoing Responsibilities 1. The board wishes to be involved early and often in the Budget process, in order to make timely and effective recommendations on funding priorities. – Function (6) 2. Review and provide advice to City Council and staff on the City’s Legislative Policy Agenda related to energy issues. – Function (7) 3. Engage with Platte River Power Authority, and specifically, their generation diversification plans, including future wind and solar projects. – Function (2) 4. Other items that are brought before the board. Golf Administration 215 North Mason Street 3rdFloor PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.416.2265 970.221.6586 - fax fcgov.com/golf GOLF BOARD 2019 WORK PLAN and MEETING SCHEDULE The Golf Board advises and makes recommendations to the Community Services Director and the City Council as to rules, regulations, policies, administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of all City-owned golf courses. The Board advises and makes recommendations to the Director concerning the terms and conditions of any agreements to be entered into with golf professionals and other concessionaires in connection with City-owned golf courses, as well as other agreements which may affect the management, operation, maintenance, construction or acquisition of City-owned golf courses; assists in the procurement of goods and services for City-owned golf courses, including the selection of golf professionals, concessionaires and other contractors, as defined; and advises and makes recommendations to the City Manager concerning approval of annual fees and charges at City-owned golf courses. All regular Golf Board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:00. Meetings are typically held at the Park Shop, 413 South Bryan Avenue. The Golf Board 2019 Meeting Schedule is as follows: Golf Board 2019 Work Plan ♦ Review Financial status of the Golf Fund (ongoing) ♦ Advocate for golf in Fort Collins (ongoing) ♦ Advocate for sustainable improvements (ongoing) ♦ Approve 2018 Board Annual Report (January) ♦ Approve Policy and Procedure Updates (January) ♦ Meet with SouthRidge Team (January) ♦ Meet with the City Park Nine Team (February) ♦ Meet with Collindale Team (March) ♦ 2019 Marketing Plan for Golf (March) ♦ Election of Officers (March) ♦ Badges Christine Macrina (April) ♦ Drought Management Plan (April) ♦ Outings: May, June, July ♦ Season Review (August) ♦ 2020 Work Plan (September) ♦ RFP Process for CB & Potts (September) ♦ Review 2020 Golf Fees & Charges (October) ♦ Prime Time/Non-Prime Time Discussion (October) ♦ Collindale RFP (November) ♦ Holiday Marketing (November) ♦ 2019 Marketing Review (December) ♦ Prepare Annual Report for 2019 (December) January 9 February 13 March 13 April 10 August 14 September 11 October 9 November 13 December 11 FORT COLLINS HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 2019/2020 WORK PLAN MISSION As community leaders and advisors, the Human Relations Commission collaborates, educates, and advocates for equity and inclusion in the City of Fort Collins. VISION Embracing differences and giving value to every human being. PURPOSE The Fort Collins City Council established the Human Relations Commission (HRC) in 1964 to promote acceptance, equity, inclusion and respect for diversity through educational programs and to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council. LONG RANGE GOALS Cultivate relationships with the community and media that support the mission and vision Provide educational outreach that promotes equity and inclusion Advocate for an equitable and inclusive environment in city government and community The Fort Collins Human Relations Commission will continue a broad plan for enhancing productive human relations and supporting social sustainability issues that are pertinent to the City of Fort Collins and are consistent with the City Charter. The Commission will strive to be informed about diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice issues within Fort Collins and will recommend appropriate action to City Council. HRC goals and responsibilities are divided among four standing committees for procedural reasons but are not exclusive to any one committee. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL: • Determine meeting agendas for monthly and special HRC meetings • Maintain regular communication with the HRC’s City Council Liaison and City Council • Delegate issues for resolution to standing or special committees • Provide support to HRC standing committees as needed • Call special meetings as needed THE MEDIA/COMMUNITY RECOGNITION COMMITTEE SHALL: • Plan, coordinate and execute an annual HRC Awards event • Update and refine the HRC website content so that its message and branding are clear • Build HRC’s community and media relations by maintaining an updated contact list and building a far-reaching communications platform. • Act as a liaison to the HRC Community Advisors • Report monthly to the HRC THE EDUCATION OUTREACH COMMITTEE SHALL: • Create a better understanding of equity and inclusion through educational programs and events • Collaborate with new/existing community organizations, boards or commissions • Propose outreach collaboration opportunities as response to new or long standing community issues or topics • Recruit speakers and facilitators • Plan and deliver interactive public forums or discussion sessions • Report monthly to the HRC THE GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE SHALL: • Monitor City Council activity and attend meetings as needed • Work with the HRC, City Council and all citizens to develop Principles of Community that will serve as a guide for our community • Educate citizens and recommend actions that promote positive relationships within our City • Review proposed legislation, policy changes or other governmental actions at the Federal, State or Local level which may affect human rights in Fort Collins and recommend actions as appropriate • Research and recommend actions necessary to achieve equity and inclusion • Advocate for Persons of Color to join City Boards, Commissions and Government • Align HRC’s priority objectives with local and state priorities as appropriate • Report monthly to HRC Revised 9/2018 Key Initiatives/Work Items for 2019 1. Review and advise Natural Area Department staff and City Council regarding Natural Area Department land conservation opportunities, priorities and future direction. 2. Review and advise Natural Areas Department staff and City Council on matters effecting Natural Areas Department land, water or other real property interests from the following plans: a. City Plan update b. Mountain Vista Sub-Area Plan update 3. Review and provide comments to Natural Area Department staff on the Gateway Natural Area Management Plan, Foothill Management Plan update, Soapstone Prairie Management Plan update, and other Natural Area Department plans or management initiatives. 4. Review the Natural Areas Department’s budget re-appropriation requests and supplemental BFO offers. Provide recommendations to City Council as needed. 5. Review and advise on proposed projects that may potentially impact Natural Area conserved properties, for example NISP, development activities on Meadow Springs Ranch, Seaman Reservoir, and Halligan Reservoir. 6. Review and advise on projects located within Meadow Springs Ranch if the project has the potential to impact Soapstone Prairie Natural Area. Revised 9/2018 Land Conservation and Stewardship Board Role and Responsibilities 1. To advise City Council regarding policy and budgetary matters pertaining to the Natural Areas Department, including but not limited to the expenditure of Open Space, Yes! and Larimer County Help Preserve Open Space dedicated sales tax revenues. 2. To advise Natural Areas Department staff and the City Council in connection with the proposed acquisition or disposition of land, interests in land, interests in water, and other interests in real property for the Natural Areas Department. 3. To advise Natural Areas Department staff regarding the development of management plans and public improvements for Natural Areas Department properties. 4. Upon request of the City Manager or at the direction of the City Council, to advise City Council regarding any positive or negative impacts that particular plans or projects of the City or of other public or private entities may have on Natural Areas Department properties or properties that may be of interest to the Natural Areas Department. This provision shall not apply to development projects for which applications have been submitted to the City for approval under the Land Use Code. 5. Upon request of the City Manager or at the direction of the City Council, to advise City Council in connection with the proposed acquisition or disposition of land, interests in land, interests in water and other interests in real property for City programs other than the Natural Areas Department. 6. Periodically organize and hold meetings with the Larimer County Open Lands Board, and Loveland’s Open Lands Board to discuss regional conservation planning and funding. 7. Provide one LCSB member to serve on the Bicycle Advisory Committee. 8. Provide one LCSB board member to serve on the Nature in the City Community Projects Selection Committee. Environmental Services 215 N. Mason PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221-6600 970.224-6177 - fax fcgov.com MEMORANDUM FROM THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD DATE: October 17, 2018 TO: Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Nancy DuTeau on behalf of the Natural Resources Advisory Board SUBJECT: Natural Resources Advisory Board (NRAB) 2019 Annual Work Plan Subject to further Council guidance, the general topics we anticipate covering in 2019 include: • Reviewing City policies and planning initiatives for consistency with the City’s environmental goals and values, and the principles of sustainability, through regular and subcommittee meetings; • Addressing specific policies, plans and regulations by participating in task forces and special committees such as the Bicycle Advisory Board, West Nile Technical Advisory Committee, Triple Bottom Line Boards initiative, Climate Action Plan strategic initiatives teams, regional wasteshed plan; and providing feedback to Staff as a result of such participation; • Developing recommendations to Council through Board discussion and consensus, followed by written memoranda and periodic attendance at Council meetings or hearings; • Coordinating activities with other City Boards and Commissions as needed, such as the Air Quality, Energy, Water, Land Conservation and Stewardship, and Transportation Advisory Boards; • Evaluating and further refining the role of the NRAB to be of most usefulness to City Council. This work plan (attached) identifies issues that we anticipate will be considered by the NRAB during the year 2019. Of the Seven Key Outcome areas in the Fort Collins Strategic Plan, Environmental Health, Transportation, and Culture and Recreation will largely shape our work. Our priority action items fall into the umbrella categories of: Waste Reduction and Recycling; Water Resources; Land Use and Low Impact Development, Climate Action Plan/Energy; and Transportation Planning. Other related issues will be addressed by the Board as they are brought before us by Council, Staff, or our own observations with the goal of providing timely input, using Council’s six- month calendar and Policy Agenda to help determine agenda items for our meetings. Finally, as appropriate, we will schedule field trips to further educate ourselves on some of these issues. 2 We look forward to a productive year of volunteer service to Council, the citizens of Fort Collins, and our environment. Within the constraints of an advisory board, we will employ our knowledge, talents, and passions to the best of our abilities. As always, please feel free to contact us with any comments or questions regarding our work plan for 2019. Nancy M. DuTeau, Ph.D. Chair, Natural Resources Advisory Board cc: Darin Atteberry, City Manager Jackie Kozak Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer Lindsay Ex, Climate Program Manager Bob Overbeck, City Council Liaison to the NRAB Attachment 3 Attachment: NRAB 2019 Work Plan DRAFT The main purpose of the NRAB is to help ensure the Sustainability of Our Community, i.e., to systematically, creatively, and thoughtfully utilize environmental, human, and economic resources to meet our present needs and those of future generations without compromising the ecosystems on which we depend. We will also strongly consider human health in crafting our recommendations. To address this goal, the NRAB has identified the following areas of specific interest in 2019, with an overall view of integrating the principles of sustainability in each target area: 1) Waste Reduction and Recycling The NRAB is excited to provide input and leadership on the “Road to Zero Waste” initiative and implementation of the Regional Wasteshed Plan, including: Timberline Recycling Center; Community Recycling Ordinance (extending recycling services); Community Organics Recycling Project: increasing availability of yard trimmings collections and Hoffman Mills Road Windrow Composting Pilot; and collection of food scraps for commercial composting; education campaigns to increase residential and commercial recycling; mandatory recycling of construction debris and Hoffman Mills Road grinding facility; expansion of multi-family recycling; and expansion of commercial recycling. As needed, we will also review and comment on: hazardous waste or spills, toxic substances, air and water pollution prevention and remediation programs; and associated community outreach and education. 2) Water Resources The NRAB will focus on the variety of city-wide water resource issues including: storm water runoff, impacts of development on runoff quality and raw water supplies, Low Impact Development (LID) requirements for development; and monitoring and reporting of water quality in Fossil Creek, Spring Creek, and the Poudre River. NRAB will continue to monitor and coordinate with Staff and other boards' review of water related projects and issues; e.g., NISP/Glade, City of Fort Collins Water Conservation Plan, Thornton Pipeline, and Halligan/Seaman Reservoir Expansion. The NRAB will also review and monitor fire, spill and flooding impacts on water supply and storm and wastewater discharges. We will continue to review and comment on policies and funding affecting the health of the Poudre River’s ecology, including Poudre River restoration and stabilization projects; health of aquatic organisms; Downtown River Master Plan; river rehabilitation projects; Harmony Corridor Gateway development; and Poudre River ecosystem modeling and health status projects. As appropriate, we will also look at near-river water resources such as gravel pits. We may also review city policies with respect to xeriscaping and permaculture (where feeding animals and the environment are considered), “keyline” irrigating, and other actions that promote more efficient water use. 4 3) Energy/Climate Action NRAB will review and comment on renewable energy issues. The NRAB will work with the Energy Board to provide input on the revised Energy policy. Specific areas of consideration include: Use of newly available Smart Grid data; energy efficient development (e.g., building codes); transitioning PRPA power facilities from coal to natural gas and renewable energy sources; residential and small-scale commercial solar rebate program; ongoing conservation and efficiency programs; and community solar gardens. As appropriate, the NRAB will work together with the Air Quality Board, Energy Board, and Transportation Board to provide input on the greenhouse gas emission goals for the City and the City’s Climate Action Plan. In addition, the NRAB will provide input and advice on the Climate Action focus area of the update to City Plan, Transportation Master Plan, and Transit Plan. 4) Transportation Planning Explore, review and comment on regional and local issues affecting transportation planning in cooperation with the Transportation Board, including monitor coordination of Mason Street Corridor into existing transit system; vehicle miles of travel; need for safe pedestrian and bicycle design and function at major intersections in both existing and new construction; use of electric- assist bicycles; and implementation of Bicycle Master Plan. The NRAB will also monitor the implementation of the Master Trails Plan. Identification of funding to support the plan has been a major concern of the NRAB. In addition, we may review issues related to trail crowding, increased use of trails for bicycle commuting, including appropriate signage, as well as trail adoption programs. 5) Other Related Issues a. NRAB will monitor progress on the Sustainability Assessment Tool included in Plan Ft. Collins and the progress of the Office of Sustainability. b. Nature in the City. The NRAB is excited about the Nature in the City program. The NRAB will look for opportunities to explore public-private partnerships to enhance “natural” areas available to city residents. c. Local Agriculture. Explore issues and ideas in the local agriculture and food security movements. d. Oil and Gas. Monitor environmental issues related to oil and gas development in Fort Collins. e. Night Sky Protection and Outdoor Lighting Requirements. Monitor environmental issues related to impact of outdoor lighting. f. Natural resource impact in Mulberry Corridor Plan and subplan for I-25 Mulberry Gateway. g. Participate in the Went Nile Technical Advisory Committee to provide technical expertise to evaluate, assess, and discuss how to improve the City’s West Nile Management Plan. Bob Criswell, Chair Adam Eggleston, Vice Chair Parking Advisory Board 2019 PARKING ADVISORY BOARD WORK PLAN The Parking Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the implementation of the City's parking policies and plans; provides an avenue for ongoing stakeholder input and involvement in parking decisions that affect the public; supports and advocates for parking initiatives and programs; helps educate the public about parking issues; works with other boards and commissions of the City or other community organizations that have an interest in parking issues; and performs such other duties and functions and have such other powers as provided by the City Council. The 2016 City of Fort Collins Strategic Plan includes two strategic outcome areas with two strategic objectives that fall within the policy framework of the Parking Advisory Board. Under the Key Strategic Outcome of Community and Neighborhood Livability with the intent of providing a high quality built environment and support quality, diverse neighborhoods, objective 1.10 states that the community will address neighborhood parking issues. Found in the City’s Key Strategic Outcome of Economic Health which intends to promote a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting community values, objective 3.10 states that Fort Collins City government will address Downtown parking issues identified in the adopted Parking Plan, including funding, convenient access and integrated transit and alternative mode solutions. The 2019 work plan of the Parking Advisory Board proposes these areas of focus: I. A detailed recommendation to City Council regarding City Plan, Transportation Master Plan, and Transit Master Plan with an emphasis on parking elements. II. Evaluate Downtown parking management strategies and utilization data and provide feedback to City Council. III. Provide a detailed recommendation to City Staff on the parking fee structure as it relates to on-street and long-term parking. IV. Advise and provide feedback on the implementation of policy from the Downtown Plan and Parking Plan. V. Continue to monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations for further growth of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3) and the parking impacts created by Colorado State University. 1/29/19 2019 WORK PLAN AND MEETING SCHEDULE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD The Parks and Recreation Board consists of nine citizen members appointed by the City Council. BOARD FUNCTIONS The Board shall act as an advisory board and shall have the following functions: a. To advise and make recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Directors and the City Council for their approval as to rules, regulations, policies, administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to parks and recreation but excluding matters relating to the operation and maintenance of City-owned golf courses and cemeteries. b. To assist the City in cooperating with the Poudre School District and other organizations and individuals interested in the City’s parks and recreation programs. c. To promote community awareness and understanding of, and appreciation for, the value of parks and recreation as a resource contributing to the quality of life in Fort Collins. Members serve four year- terms, and they serve without compensation. All regular Parks and Recreation Board meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each month, except for the meeting in November/December. The locations of the meetings are held throughout the City at various Park & Recreation venues at 5:30 pm. Please check the public calendar at fcgov.com for location information or contact Colleen Bannon in Park Planning at 970-416-2192. The 2019 meeting schedule is: January 23 May 22 September 25 February 27 (Elections) June 26 October 23 March 27 July 24 December 4 (November/December) April 24 August 28 WORKPLAN Parks • Address life cycle assessment areas in Parks that lack long-term funding and encourage continued discussion of ways to diversify the revenue base and find new revenue sources to support both new and aging park infrastructure. • Comment on matters related to the Parks Refresh strategy. • Review matters associated with Parks Operation & Maintenance. • Continue to review matters related to the development of new parks. • Encourage continued dialogue and awareness of public safety concerns in Parks. • Continue to identify and secure more funding for Parks and Recreation. 1/29/19 Recreation • Periodically review and offer suggestions for the Recreation Operational Plan action items. • Review the Sports Economic and Feasibility Study taking place in the first quarter of 2019. • Work with Staff to support their community relations and marketing efforts. • Encourage and review effort to improve low and moderate income citizen access to, and participation in, City programs and facilities. Trails • Continue to partner with Parks and Natural Areas to develop, fund and maintain an interconnected, safe trail system within Natural Areas and Parks. • Continue to collaborate with FC Moves for an integrated, regional and local transportation network of parks, trails, bike facilities, pedestrian walkways and accessible recreational facilities. • Encourage proposals to accelerate funding and land acquisitions to build new trails. • Ensure and support the funding of ongoing maintenance of the City’s local and regional trails. Communication/Collaboration • Work with staff to promote awareness and stewardship of the City’s parks, trails and recreation facilities. o Investigate ways to regularly promote and share parks and recreation information to the community. o Focus on improving communication with other Boards to achieve common goals. o Advise and recommend development and adoption of the Parks and Recreation Plan Update. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD 2019 Annual Report February 20, 2020 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 1 Chair Jeff Hansen and Vice-Chair Jeff Schneider were elected in January 2019. In 2019, the Planning and Zoning Board held 11 regular hearings acting on an average of about 3 items per meeting. The agendas ranged from 2 to 7 items. The Board also held 11 work sessions. One board member resigned in June and another board member resigned in August. Both vacancies were filled by newly appointed board members in September. The 2019 workload for the Planning & Zoning Board was less than the two prior years in both Development Review and Policy & Legislation items. 1. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW The development review agenda volume for 2019 included: 1 Planned Unit Development 4 Project Development Plans 1 Modification of Standard (to Project Development Plans) 2 Major Amendments 4 Site Plan Advisory Reviews 1 Rezoning 2 Annexations, totaling approximately 3 acres 2 Appeals of Administrative Decision 2. POLICY & LEGISLATION The board provided recommendations to City Council on the following policy and legislative items: Historic Preservation Land Use Code Changes Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendments City Council Appeals Code Amendments Director-Authorization of Minor Variances Routine Annual Code Changes Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan – Transfer of Density Units Programs Closure City Plan Harmony Corridor Plan Amendment PLANNING & ZONING BOARD 2019 Annual Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 2 3. APPEALS TO CITY COUNCIL The following Planning and Zoning board decisions were appealed to City Council: Sunshine House at Bucking Horse Major Amendment (decision upheld) 1 City of Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board 2019 Annual Report January 8, 2020 City of Fort Collins Senior Center The Senior Advisory Board assumed responsibility for involvement in a network of senior agencies and organizations to remain aware of issues, needs and occurrences that are relevant to our work for city council. Our primary focus was to educate our community about the aging process, to inform and be informed, to advocate for a good quality of life and to encourage networking among the various groups that deal with senior issues. In 2019 the Senior Advisory Board achieved its goals per our 2019 Work Plan and successful completion of Council’s Periodic Review of the Senior Advisory Board by Council Liaison on November 12, 2019. 1. EDUCATION • 14 leaders from our community presented and held discussions with the Board on the following senior issues pertaining to Neighborhood Livability and Social Health. o Housing Considerations o Mental Health o Physical Health o City Utilities and Resources o Social Engagement o Safety Concerns o Mobility Concerns 2. OUTREACH • SAB participated in a network of community agencies and organizations including:: o Larimer County Office on Aging o Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities in Larimer County Affordable Housing Priority Group Access and Mobility Priority Group Culture of Aging Priority Group Health and Wellness Group PAFC Steering Committee o Senior Transportation Coalition o City of Fort Collins Affordable Housing o City of Fort Collins Transportation Board o Transfort, Bustang, RTD Coordinated Transportation Educational Initiative o Senior Law Day 2 Senior Advisory Board 2019 Annual Report o o o o o o Elder Care Resource Day Professionals for Seniors Elder Care Network Bridging the Gap Zoning Board Womens’Commision, Human Relations Commissions, Youth Advisory Board discussing SAB programs for senior community. 3. ADVOCACY o Provided Council with a semiannual report of senior community concerns o Emailed various communications to Council throughout the year o Represented the Senior Advisory Board in various city-sponsored activities o Introduced Fort Collins to its first Intergenerational Conversations Project in which 128 attendees ages 14-90+ participated at the Senior Center. o Advised Council and City Management regarding Municipal Code compliance as it pertained to Boards and Commissions Reimagine initiative prior to Council’s first reading of 2019 Ordinance 153. Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board 2019 Work Plan Summary Statement: Consistent with our Mission and the City of Fort Collins’ Strategic Budgeting for Outcomes, the Senior Advisory Board will serve in an advisory capacity to the Fort Collins City Council on programs and policies that help older residents live full and interesting lives and continue to contribute, participate, and share in the life of the community. [Suggested changes in orange] Summary Statement: Consistent with our Mission and the City of Fort Collins’ Strategic Budgeting for Outcomes, the Senior Advisory Board serves as advisors to the Fort Collins City Council on programs and policies that help older residents live full and interesting lives continuing to contribute and participate in our vibrant community. Primary Functions of the Senior Advisory Board: Engaging with other organizations and/or relevant organizations pursuing similar goals by attending meetings and keeping the board apprised of their activities. Larimer County Office on Aging Advisory Council (LCOA) Partnership for Age Friendly Communities (PAFC) Transportation and Housing (staff and boards Communicating information describing the Senior population and its value and benefits to the community. Communicating information describing our ever-changing senior population - as different generations re-invent what it’s like to be a senior – and highlighting the value and benefits of our seniors to the community. Keeping current on critical issues so that we can inform council and community members of programs and activities occurring which are of benefit to seniors. [change to put the word ‘informing’ first] Informing city council and community members of programs, activities and issues that involve seniors or benefit our senior population. Participating in events within the community (Senior Law Day, Elder Care Resource Day and Bridging the Gap) Participating in special events important to seniors throughout the year within the community. Senior Law Day Elder Care Resource Day Bridging the Gap Work Areas for 2019 Prioritization 1. Neighborhood Livability and Social Health a. Education: We will learn and engage in discussion to help the council towards solutions for the senior community’s housing needs by attending the Affordable Housing Board’s and the Partnership for Age Friends Community’s Housing Priority Group’s meetings. We will also remain open and receptive to the general voice of seniors in the community and their thoughts and opinions on local housing needs. We will actively seek out speakers from various industries, non- profits, health and lifestyle advocates and others to give us a broad perspective in this and other areas regarding Seniors. b. Advocacy: We will work on ways to educate all members of the housing needs of seniors. We will share with council our consideration regarding improvement to senior housing options on a timely basis. c. Outreach: We will share with other boards what we know and have learned regarding the housing needs of seniors. 2. Transportation a. Education: We will learn and engage in discussion to help the council towards solutions for the senior community’s transportation needs by attending the Transportation Board’s meetings. We will also remain open and receptive to the general voice of seniors in the community and their thoughts and opinions on local transportation needs. b. Advocacy: We will share our concerns and thoughts with the Transportation Board and City Council on ways the city can improve transportation for seniors and ways the city has made great strides in providing seniors with reliable transportation. c. Outreach: We will compile and disseminate what we have learned about the senior community’s transportation needs and we will share that with the Transportation Board and City Council. 3. Safety a. Education: We will learn and engage in discussion to help the council towards solutions for key safety issues Fort Collins seniors encounter. We will remain an open and receptive group where the community can voice their concerns and encourage citizen attendance of our meetings. b. Advocacy: We will voice any safety concerns we have with City Council and we will suggest areas of improvement and the potential pros and cons of our suggestions based on our research and knowledge. c. Outreach: We will share potential safety issues with the community and, when necessary, we will request that the City make major safety issues known to our senior population. [proposed new section below] Timely Information to Assist with Council’s Strategic Budgeting for Outcomes Focus Senior Board Members will provide information more frequently to City Council regarding upcoming agenda items for council meetings as per council request and our observance of important items approaching deliberations that may involve our senior population. For example: any new city broadband changes, decisions on adding new requirements to older dwellings that might affect seniors and more. We have implemented a bi-annual review of our activities for Council due to new changes happening in this area of our population. It’s important that seniors are considered in decisions regarding our community. The ‘norms’ for this older generation are changing (as family dynamics change) and retirement years last longer. We recognize the important elements of our work and will inform the council so that the City of Fort Collins remains a healthy, vibrant community with active members from our entire population. Eric Shenk, Chair Annabelle Berklund, Vice Chair Transportation Board 2019 WORK PLAN The goal of the Transportation Board is to promote the implementation of a balanced transportation system that is consistent with the City sustainability goals and provides choice, mobility, access, congestion mitigation and safety for all people while achieving: 1) Efficient and Effective movement of people and goods throughout the community; 2) A reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled; 3) Enhanced and widespread mobility through emphasis of modal shifts. I. Advise City Council and City Staff on transportation and mobility issues, planning, and construction projects with timely responses to City initiatives; proactively raise concerns and recommended solutions. II. Advise City Council and City Staff on City Plan (including land use, transportation, and transit elements). III. Support the Bicycle Advisory Committee’s 2019 Work Plan and efforts to promote safe and efficient bicycling in the city through infrastructure, programs, education, and, above all, safety improvements for both cyclists and motorists. IV. Examine financing options to address transportation needs, including, but not limited to, dedicated funding mechanisms. V. Continue to reach out to the community and other boards to both solicit input and provide information on transportation issues. The Board is an avenue to hear citizens’ concerns and communicate them to staff and Council. VI. Promote transportation safety as it affects all modes of transportation, via consideration of engineering, education and enforcement. VII. Maintain communication links with other transportation bodies in the city and region, and establish a dialogue with other Boards as it pertains to transportation issues. • This includes specific coordination on Climate Action Plan as the conversation evolves • Increase communication with the Parking Board on mobility and parking linkages VIII. Promote transit and local multi-modal programs to encourage sustainable, equitable and healthy lifestyles. IX. Review Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Mitigation planning for the City’s transportation system as needed. X. Explore the impact and interaction of transportation on the sustainability, economic health, and well-being of Fort Collins residents. XI. Update the goals of the Transportation Board in light of other initiatives such as the Climate Action Plan, and participate in the implementation of the 2020 CAP Strategic Plan: Multimodal Planning and Development Initiative. XII. Explore and promote the equitable and inclusive provision of transportation services to senior citizens, people with disabilities in the community, and others experiencing difficulty accessing transportation services. XIII. Support integration of mobility solutions with innovative parking, transportation, and development plans. XIV. Advocate for greater education on alternative means of transportation and transit related resources provided by the City and provide feedback to city staff to help increase the impact and visibility of these resources to Fort Collins’ residents. 1 2019 WATER BOARD ANNUAL WORK PLAN Approved by Water Board on November 15, 2018 The 2019 Water Board work plan is organized consistent with the major responsibilities of Fort Collins Utilities related to water (“Water”, “Wastewater”, and “Stormwater”). Additionally, the category “Regional and System-wide Issues” includes topics relevant to the Board's goal of maintaining a dialogue on broader water issues, such as regional issues that impact the Poudre River. A number of recurring annual activities are described under the appropriate subject areas below. Bulleted items are specific topics of current importance relevant to the Board. On an as-needed basis, the Water Board also provides input on quasi-judicial matters such as floodplain variances, easement dedication, and property acquisition or disposition. Key Outcome Area Alignment: Seven Key Outcome Areas have been identified for City Planning, as indicated below. The main Water Utilities business areas are aligned with one or more of these outcome areas, as indicated in the introduction to each section below. Individual items may align with several outcomes. For example, capital projects on distribution system pipes are typically coordinated with transportation projects (outcome area T) and capital projects include an art in public places component (outcome area CR). Utilities projects also often have an element of high performing government (HPG). Alignment at the business area level is indicated below. NLSH –Neighborhood Livability and Social Health CR – Culture and Recreation ECH – Economic Health ENV – Environmental Health HPG – High Performing Government SC – Safe Community T – Transportation 2 Water Key Outcome Area Alignment: Primary Outcome: Environmental Health (EH) Secondary Outcomes: Economic Health (ECH) and High Performing Government (HPG) Significant Linked Strategic Objectives: • SC 5.5 – Address water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needs for the protection of people, property and the environment. • ENV 4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2020 goals and continue progress toward the 2030 goals. • ENV 4.5 – Develop strategies to improve the community’s climate resiliency. • ENV 4.6 – Provide a reliable, high-quality water supply. • ENV 4.7 – Continually improve environmental regulatory performance. • ECH 3.6 – Invest in utility infrastructure aligned with community development. • HPG 7.8 – Maintain assets to reduce lifecycle costs while improving reliability and accessibility. 1. Provide input on planning and policies related to raw and treated water supply, such as the Water Supply and Demand Management Policy and raw water acquisition policies. 2. Provide input and guidance on regional water supply collaboration opportunities. 3. Provide input on ditch company share rentals and other surplus raw water rental rates. 4. Review and provide input on water conservation programs and activities. 5. Address educational topics that prepare the Board for business related to water. 6. Participate in educational and public outreach efforts related to water. 7. Review and provide input on annual capital projects and capital improvement plans. 8. Provide input on programs that protect water sources and improve watershed health. 9. Provide input on specific topics that are relevant to the Board. Specific topics of interest to the Board in 2019 include: • Review of the Water Supply Vulnerability Study, with a focus on regular updates based on key parameters, influence on policy updates, and actionable items moving forward. • Developing measurable metrics around water conservation and efficiency programs that will be used to define City conservation programs and guide funding allocations, including use of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Other potential topics for 2019 include: • Continued review and support of water storage infrastructure projects: ◦ Halligan Reservoir permitting ◦ Additional gravel pit storage ◦ Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) • Consideration of the nexus between land use / development and water supply planning, and development of forward-thinking City policy regarding future water demands 3 Wastewater Key Outcome Area Alignment: Primary Outcome: Environmental Health (ENV) Secondary Outcomes: High Performing Government (HPG)Significant Linked Strategic Objectives: • SC 5.5 – Address water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needs for the protection of people, property and the environment. • ENV 4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2020 goals and continue progress toward the 2030 goals. • ENV 4.3 – Achieve 2020 Energy Policy goals and work towards Climate Action goals for carbon neutrality. Work towards long term net zero energy goals within the community and the City organization using a systems approach. • ENV 4.4 – Achieve the 2020 Road to Zero Waste goals and work toward the 2030 zero waste goals. • ENV 4.7 – Continually improve environmental regulatory performance. • ENV 4.8 – Protect and enhance natural resources on City-owned properties and throughout the community. • HPG 7.8 – Maintain assets to reduce lifecycle costs while improving reliability and accessibility. 1. Provide input on planning and policies related to wastewater, such as wastewater strategic plans dealing with infrastructure financing, workforce development, nutrient regulations, and public/private financing options. 2. Provide input on annual business such as wastewater rates and capital improvements. 3. Address educational topics that prepare the Board for business related to wastewater. 4. Participate in educational and public outreach efforts related to wastewater. 5. Review and provide input on annual capital projects and capital improvement plans. 6. Provide input on specific topics that are relevant to the Board. Specific topics of interest to the Board in 2019 include: • Planning for new and emerging nutrient regulations, and specifically targeting regional partnerships with the agricultural sector that can reduce Utilities costs. Other potential topics for 2019 include: • Enhancement projects such as: ◦ Biogas to energy possibilities and opportunities ◦ Carbon source projects, such as a food waste collection facility • Industrial pretreatment program • Graywater and reuse opportunities, particularly in the commercial sector 4 Stormwater Key Outcome Area Alignment: Primary Outcome: Safe Community (SC) Secondary Outcomes: Environmental Health (ENV) and High Performing Government (HPG) Significant Linked Strategic Objectives: • SC 5.5 – Address water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needs for the protection of people, property and the environment. • ENV 4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2020 goals and continue progress toward the 2030 goals. • ENV 4.7 – Continually improve environmental regulatory performance. • ENV 4.8 – Protect and enhance natural resources on City-owned properties and throughout the community. • HPG 7.8 – Maintain assets to reduce lifecycle costs while improving reliability and accessibility. 1. Provide input on planning and policies related to stormwater, such as revisions to the Stormwater Master Plans and Low Impact Development guidelines. 2. Provide input on annual business such as stormwater rates, MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer) reporting and program accomplishments. 3. Address educational topics that prepare the Board for business related to stormwater. 4. Participate in educational and public outreach efforts with emphasis on improving and enhancing customer awareness and understanding of stormwater programs. 5. Review and provide input on annual capital projects and capital improvement plans. 6. Provide input on specific topics that are relevant to the Board. Specific topics of interest to the Board in 2019 include: • Participation in the Magnolia Street Outfall project planning and implementation. • Review and provide input on stream restoration activities of the Natural Areas and stormwater programs. Other potential topics for 2019 include: • Update of the Poudre River floodplain mapping in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) RiskMAP program • Review of the Low Impact Development (LID) standards, with specific focus on effectiveness and maintenance of installed LID measures • Review of the City flood warning system, including periodic system testing • Updates or review of the City’s Stormwater Criteria Manual, which includes the Low Impact Development (LID) Implementation Manual 5 Regional and System-wide Issues Key Outcome Area Alignment: Regional issues typically are related to one or more Utilities business areas (Water, Wastewater, Stormwater) on a larger scale beyond the Utilities service area, and consequently interface with regional neighbors and in some cases at a state or federal level. System-wide issues impact one or more Utilities areas. Alignment with Key Outcome Areas depends on each item. For example, topics related to raw water supplies are aligned as per the Water business area described above. 1. Provide input on planning and policies related to regional issues that impact Fort Collins' water. 2. Participate in regional dialogue (e.g., annual Tri-City meeting, South Platte Roundtable meetings, and coordination with other City boards and commissions). 3. Provide input on specific topics that are relevant to the Board. Specific topics of interest to the Board in 2019 include: • Creating more media and outreach around positive impacts that the water utilities has accomplished, to help influence other municipalities on water issues. Create action items for each water sector. • Evaluating present and future staff levels at Fort Collins Utilities, with a focus on identifying service roles and analytical / reporting roles, technology offsetting staff needs, and knowledge transfer programs • Development of an open data policy that guides what data will be publicly available and creation of simple open data web links for a variety of water-related data. • Short and long-term planning and management for ditch and reservoir companies where Utilities owns shares, with an emphasis on asset management and effects on the City landscape Other potential topics for 2019 include: • Review of Utilities performance metrics • Projects in the Poudre River corridor, including removal of diversion structures, stream restoration, recreational uses and impacts, and the Natural Areas flow augmentation project • Continued collaboration with neighboring water utilities, and support of the collaboration working groups • Continued development of mitigation measures for impacts of the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP). • Impacts of Thornton’s water pipeline on local water resources, the Poudre River, and ditch ownership and use • Statewide ballot issues such as Colorado Water Plan funding Youth Advisory Board 2019 Annual Report The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) was created by the City Council resolution on April 19, 1994. The purpose of YAB is to gather information; communicate with organizations and agencies regarding youth‐ oriented issues and problems; document and discuss issues of importance to the youth in the Fort Collins Community, specifically as they relate to City‐operated services; develop and assist with events and activities pertaining to youth involvement; review and discuss legislation that mat affect youth; and to recommend to City Council local legislation and policy actions or changes which would enhance the status of youth in the Fort Collins community. In 2019, two members of the YAB attended the National League of Cities conference in Washington D.C. from March 7 – March 11. In 2019, the YAB hosted nine meetings. Board officers are elected in September and serve a school years term from September through May of the following year. The 2019‐2020 officers are; Chair – Suhaas Narayanan, Co‐chair – Doha Shahba, and Secretary – Louise Holland Youth Advisory Board 2019 Work Plan and Meeting Schedule 2018 WORK PLAN Page 1 The Youth Advisory Board gathers information from local youth, other groups, organizations and agencies regarding youth-oriented issues and makes recommendations to City Council about these issues. The Youth Advisory Board meets the first Wednesday of each month – 5:30 p.m., (no meetings held June - August) at the Foothills Activity Center. 1. MEETING SCHEDULE Jan. 9 Feb. 6 March 6 April 3 May 1 Sept. 4 Oct. 2 Nov. 6 Dec. 4 2. GOALS • Complete Community Chalkboard Project. • Attend or view City Council Meetings, share input on current issues that are of importance to youth in Fort Collins. • Increase awareness of the programs and events offered by the City of Fort Collins. 3. WORK PLAN a. Complete Community Chalkboard Project o Coordinate production of board in February 2019 o Installation and unveiling by March 2019 b. Attend or view City Council Meetings, share input on current issues that are of importance to youth in Fort Collins. c. Increase awareness of the programs and events offered by the City of Fort Collins. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 2019 WORK PLAN The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will meet on the second Thursday of every month, providing that there are discussion items appearing on the regular monthly agenda. The Board may also meet as needed in order to convene special meetings. The primary purpose of the meetings will be to hear and decide appeals of certain administrative decisions made by City staff and to authorize variances from the requirements of the Land Use Code. It is estimated that the Board will consider approximately 45 variance requests in 2019. The Board will review proposed Land Use Code revisions that may be necessary as the City continues refinement of the Code through the annual code update ordinance and will also explore updating the By-Laws for the Zoning Board of Appeals. No other special projects or issues are anticipated at this time. ffiJ Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area [I] Northern Colorado Regional Tim Pu Open @Q] Air!fi Ct" Map data ©2020 Google View Online: https://drive.google.com/open? id=lacD3Dco3brC9smbBVXCQ3trVWrtWFewo&usp=sharing Northern Colorado L