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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 9/21/2021 - Memorandum From Ginny Sawyer Re: Work Session Summary From September 7, 2021: Council Priorities 2021 - 2023 City Manager’s Office City Hall 300 LaPorte Ave. PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6505 970.224.6107 - fax fcgov.com MEMORANDUM Date: September 10, 2021 To: Mayor and City Council From: Ginny Sawyer, Policy and Project Manager Thru: Kelly DiMartino, Interim City Manager Kyle Stannert, Deputy City Manager RE: Work Session Summary – September 7, 2021: Council Priorities-2021-2023 All Councilmembers were present for the work session. Staff provided background, additional information related to each Priority, and a calendarized workplan for each from Q4-2021 to Q2- 2023. Council reviewed each priority individually. The following priorities had additional clarification or questions: #4: Improved Traffic Compliance Would like this to include vehicle noise. Modified mufflers and excessive engine noise were mentioned. #5. Advance Regionalism Once a comprehensive list of current efforts is compiled articulate more tangible actions. Add Open Space protection. #8: Attract and Retrain Competitive and Diverse Talent Consider utilizing the Ad Hoc Council Compensation Committee and making the committee permanent. #9: Help Bird Species Recover Pursuing designation is not enough. Consider stronger cat off-leash enforcement, more tree canopy, and programs like Nature in the City. #12: Districted System for Trash, Recycling, and Compost If additional resources are needed bring as a mid-cycle appropriation. Consider franchising and the possibility of a ballot referral. #16: Reduce Plastic Pollution Staff is currently reviewing the State bill and any implications to our local ordinance and efforts. Council update via memo once analysis complete. #17. Improved Air Quality Like that outdoor burning is included. Also consider the relationship between commuting and housing near employment. Including metrics along these lines could help. DocuSign Envelope ID: 32E859C8-02AC-4176-991D-63C8D86AA78F #18. Real Progress on Road to Zero Waste Support for a demolition ordinance. #19. Xeriscape Building and Land Use Code are critical to this priority, and both should reflect a need for water conservation (commercial and single-family homes.) Want to see incentives and regulations/enforcement. Look at internal City operations to ensure water conservation efforts. #20. Enhanced Recycling Efforts Focus on techniques and mechanisms to ensure residents know what they can and cannot recycle to both encourage recycling and limit contamination. #25. Accessible Childcare Legislative Review Committee may want to look into state hurdles to childcare. #28. Improve Tree Policies Suggestions include: Look at whether other communities require tree removal permits, assess equity of tree canopy across the community, utilize Economic Health to correlate value to tree canopy to economy. #29. Tree Planting Subsidy Consider reduce cost sales and rebate program. Apply equity lens throughout program. Recognized need for tree planting assistance and education (possible volunteer opportunity?) General Thoughts:  Appreciation for the priority detail and implementation tracking plan.  Strong desire to not let progress push and stack up at end of term. Next Steps:  Staff will note and address suggestions above and incorporate any related action items into the quarterly calendarization.  Involved staff roles and responsibilities around progress updates and reporting will be solidified.  First update memo to Council anticipated in October (and every other month after.) //cc: Joanne Cech DocuSign Envelope ID: 32E859C8-02AC-4176-991D-63C8D86AA78F