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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Read Before Packet - 4/8/2014 - Memorandum From Wanda Nelson Re: Leadership Planning Team (Lpt) Meeting - April 7, 2014City Clerk 300 LaPorte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6515 970.221-6295 - fax fcgov.com/cityclerk MEMORANDUM DATE: April 7, 2014 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Wanda Nelson, City Clerk RE: Leadership Planning Team (LPT) Meeting Mayor Karen Weitkunat, Mayor Pro Tem Gerry Horak, City Manager Darin Atteberry, Deputy City Manager Jeff Mihelich, Assistant City Manager Wendy Williams, City Attorney Steve Roy, and City Clerk Wanda Nelson met on Monday, April 7, and the following summarizes the discussions that began at 8:04 a.m. April 8 Work Session In the presentation on the Bike Plan, staff is asked to address how Remington Street will connect with other parts of the plan, why this alternative is recommended, and how this recommendation fits in with the feedback received from the community. Staff was commended for the graphics included in the agenda materials. For the presentation on Old Town Historic District Design Standards and Downtown River District (RDR Zone) Design Standards, staff is asked to correct the map in Attachment One where a street is mislabeled. In the presentation, staff is asked to emphasize the historical site has changed from a residential neighborhood to more of a commercial/industrial, and how we are trying to capture the link between the two. Staff was commended for the level of detail included in the agenda materials. Staff is asked to ensure that the recommendations for bicycle traffic included in Bike Plan Update sync with the recommendations in the Midtown in Motion: College Avenue Transportation Study. It was stated that the frontage roads can be confusing for motorists and bicyclists and it may be helpful to convert frontage roads for other uses in the future. It was reported that the Fossil Ridge High School Student Council may be attending the portion of the Work Session when the Smoking Ordinance Expansion Options are discussed. Concern has been expressed by the Student Council over the smoking that is occurring in the park across from the high school. April 15 Regular Meeting/URA Meeting/URA Work Session Council approved on first reading Ordinance No. 057, 2014 which would amend Chapter 14 of the Code relating to Historic Preservation. Staff will be recommending a change to the ordinance on second reading that requires the homeowner of a dangerous structure (that can be made safe with repairs) to comply with Chapter 14 before proceeding with any repair or demolition work on the structure. Leadership Planning Team Meeting April 7, 2014 Page 2 of 3 For Council’s consideration on first reading will be an ordinance that defines the term “publicly” as it relates to the cultivation of marijuana (so it conforms with the definition that appears in Municipal Code Section 17-190). This will correct an inadvertent mistake in drafting Ordinance Nos. 038 and 039, 2014 that were adopted by Council on March 18. Two staff reports will be presented on April 15: 1. 3-STAR Community Award: The City of Fort Collins will be receiving an award for its sustainability efforts. 2. RMI Report: 2013 Actuals and 2014 Priorities. RMI was highlighted in the Denver Post this weekend. A revision to the Foothills Mall Redevelopment Agreement will be presented for Council’s consideration. The developer is requesting that terms relating to the issuing of bonds be amended to lower the leased- square footage requirement before bonds can be issued. Staff will be presenting an appropriation ordinance as part of the 2014 West Nile Virus Management program. These funds are being proposed to enhance the public outreach program, increase the City’s larval control boundary, and to allow for a more flexible larval control season. Discussion of the WNV management plan (opt-in/opt-out, zones, and the use of adulticiding) will be held on May 6, with formal consideration occurring on June 3. At the direction of the LPT, the Lincoln Corridor Plan will be postponed to a future Work Session meeting. More discussion is needed to obtain Council feedback on the Plan. Staff will confirm if the Seventh Amendment to the Fort Collins-Timnath IGA will be on the April 15 Agenda. A URA Meeting and Work Session will follow the Regular Meeting for consideration/discussion of: 1. The Foothills Mall Redevelopment Agreement 2. New Approach to URA Process 3. URA Financial Management Policy Six Month Calendar An adjourned meeting will be held on April 22 for a possible Executive Session. The Work Session for that evening will consist of: 1. Comcast Franchise Renewal 2. Time of Use Pilot Project for Electric Rates 3. Community Recycling Center. The following topics are scheduled to be discussed at the April 29 joint Council meeting with City of Loveland Council: 1. Fort-Collins/Loveland Airport governance structure. Mr. Atteberry will discuss this further in his 1:1’s with Councilmembers 2. Airport carrier update 3. Update on the joint Police training facility (driving/shooting range). The Summit Parking Garage Appeal Hearing will be held on May 20. Leadership Planning Team Meeting April 7, 2014 Page 3 of 3 As previously noted, the WNV Management Plan will be formally considered at the June 3 meeting. Staff is asked to determine a date for the Unscheduled Item, “Performance Review Process and Possible Code Change for Council Employees.” Other Discussion Items: City Clerk Nelson reported that the City was presented with an award from the Tobacco Free Larimer County Coalition for over ten years of smoke-free indoor air. Beth Sowder attended the celebration on March 28 and accepted the award on the City’s behalf. Assistant City Manager Williams reported on the invitation received for CSU’s Powerhouse Energy Campus Grand Opening on April 17. Councilmembers are asked to RSVP with Sarah Kane. Ms. Williams also noted that staff is scheduling a public meeting that will allow citizens to express their concerns over the proposed changes at the expanded Senior Center. Mayor Weitkunat and Mayor Pro Tem Horak plan on attending this meeting. City Attorney Roy will be bringing forward suggested changes to the Council Ethics Review process. Specifically, definitions for certain terms such as “substantial” will be included. City Attorney Roy reported that he was contacted by a citizen wishing to record board and commission meetings. The citizen was informed that such recordings could occur as long as they are not disruptive to the meeting (such as equipment blocking another’s view). The Board and Commission Manual will be updated to include this information. City Manager Atteberry reported on: 1. Staff in the City Manager’s Office is working diligently on a records request made by Eric Sutherland. The request is due by close of business on Wednesday. 2. Tours of the Martin Marietta (MM) Asphalt Plant are being scheduled for Councilmembers. MM plans to address the Air Quality Advisory Board at their April 21 meeting. 3. Beet Street is $5000 behind on their lease payments to the City (monthly lease is $500). Mr. Atteberry will be discussing this further with the City Attorney. 4. Staff is preparing a suggested Code amendment that would authorize the City Manager to approve certain leases. The Fort Collins Housing Authority (FCHA) was commended for their outstanding annual report. Staff is asked to schedule a Work Session with the FCHA so that Council can be more aware of its activities, services provided, statistics, etc. Mayor Weitkunat and City Manager Atteberry will send a letter to board and commission members outlining the procedures that need to be followed should several different boards wish to meet on a topic of mutual interest. This is in response to a recent email about members of five boards meeting to discuss greenhouse gas goals and the need to have Council approval for such activities. The discussion ended at 9:50 a.m.