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6 MONTH PLANNING CALENDAR
November 2015 – April 2016
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Work Session Adjourned or Special Meeting URA Meeting
CANCELLED MEETING GID or Enterprise Meeting after Regular Meeting Items in Green - Appeals
Items in Blue-Council Retreat Priority
Items (Res 2015-066)
Executive Session
(Items are listed in no particular order)
Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
November 17 2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the City of Fort Collins.
2016 Utility Rate Ordinances (Second Reading) Amending the rates for electric rates and development fees, water plant
investment fees (PIF), Wastewater rates and PIFs.
2016 Airport Annual Appropriation Ordinance (consent-Second
Reading)
Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Fort Collins Loveland Airport.
Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property (item will be
postponed indefinitely.)
Staff will explore and develop a different approach to modifying City
Code pertaining to abandoned personal property and will return for
Council consideration 1Q 2016.
Amendments to the Camping Ordinance Amend City Code relating to camping on public property.
Downtown Hotel Parking Structure Partnership Consideration of approval of a purchase and sale agreement to acquire
approximately 218 public parking spaces within a three-story parking
structure to be constructed by the downtown hotel developer.
Conveyance of an Easement to the Board of Governors of the
Colorado State University System on Maxwell Natural Area
(consent)
Authorize conveyance of a permanent easement to Colorado State
University on Maxwell Natural Area that will replace a 99-year lease for
access to maintain the Aggie “A” on the Natural Area.
Possible Executive Session Continuation of yearly evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and
Municipal Judge regarding compensation
Revised: 11/12/2015 10:47 AM
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
November 17
GID No. 1
2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the General Improvement District #1.
November 17
Skyview GID
2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the General Improvement District #15
– Skyview.
November 17
URA
2016 Annual Appropriation (resolution) Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Urban Renewal Authority
November 24
Work Session
(Overbeck,
Cunniff absent)
CANCEL WORK SESSION
December 1
Regular
Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the
Fraternal Order of Police
Dust Prevention and Control Code Amendments and Dust
Control Manual Adoption
Consideration of code changes and dust control manual related to
preventing health and environmental impacts from fugitive dust caused
by construction and other activities.
Midtown Plan Area Modification Public Hearing Consider a resolution approving the Midtown Urban Renewal Plan
Modification
Wood Street Second Annexation and Zoning (discussion) Annexation and zoning proceedings for the Wood Street Second
Annexation, located at 832 Wood Street.
Biennial Land Use Code Update (consent) Make various revisions to the Land Use Code,
Revisions to the Mobile Food Vendor Regulations Amendment will address the duration of time a vendor can spend in one
location.
Appointment Process for Urban Renewal Authority Board
(consent)
Describe and ratify the approach to be used by the Mayor and City
Council to appoint an eleventh member to the Urban Renewal Authority,
if needed as a result of the passage of HB15-1348
Pay Plan Update (consent)
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Salary Ordinances for City Manager, City Attorney and
Municipal Judge
December 8
Work Session
(Martinez absent)
Dr. Tony Frank, CSU President Annual update
Broadband Strategic Plan Project update and next steps, post-election.
Airport Work Plan and Financial Plan (45 min) Update City Council on the adopted Airport Strategic Plan including
action item timelines and financial forecasting considerations.
December 15
Regular
Updates to the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards
(consent)
Updates to Fort Collins elements of the Larimer County Urban Area
Street Standards, including a number of technical updates, incorporation
of Bike Plan recommendations, Bus Stop standards and revisions to the
Traffic Impact Study chapter.
Community Recycling Ordinance The Community Recycling Ordinance is a project to update the existing
Pay-As-You-Throw ordinance as it applies to single family homes, as
well as extend the trash & recycling bundling of the ordinance to the
commercial and multi-family sector, and begin compost collection from
single family homes and grocers and large restaurants in two years.
Lodgepole Investments, LLC Annexation (consent) Annexing the Lodgepole Investments Annexation property, located 670
feet southwest of the intersection of I-25 and State Highway 392,
addressed as 7795 and 7801 SW Frontage Road.
Energy Policy Consideration of adoption of an updated Energy Policy
December 15
URA
North College URA Application: Hickory Commons (30
minutes)
Present a North College URA Application concerning the Hickory
Commons development, a proposed warehouse and live/work
development.
December 22
Work Session
CANCEL??
December 29
5th Tuesday
Possible Urban Renewal Authority Meeting
(CANCEL?)
January 5, 2016
Regular
Dust Prevention and Control Code Amendments and Dust
Control Manual Adoption
Consideration of code changes and dust control manual related to
preventing health and environmental impacts from fugitive dust caused
by construction and other activities.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
January 12 Work
Session
Election Procedural Issues (45 minutes) Discussion concerning legislation passed earlier this year that allows
ballots mailed from overseas voters an additional eight days after the
election to arrive in the Clerk’s Office to be counted and the resulting
conflict with the City’s Charter requirement of certifying election results
within three days after the election; Other topics: procedure for
handling ballot language protests, changes to District boundaries, and
the order of items on the ballot.
Light and Power Operations Planning Studies (45 minutes) An overview of the Utilities Light and Power Operations planning
studies: electric load density, circuit requirements and Long Range Plan”
January 19
Regular
January 26
Work Session
Social Host Recommendations Provide a project update on Social Host including the public outreach
that was done and recommendations on next steps.
Innovation Community Present City Council with the results of the Innovation Ecosystem Asset
Mapping efforts. Staff will update Council on City initiatives in this
area, identify potential gaps and opportunities for strategic investment,
and solicit feedback and direction moving forward.
Citizen Survey Review the feedback received from the 2015 Citizen Survey.
February 2
Regular
February 9
Work Session
Neighborhood Livability: Rental Licensing Program Discussion about the merits of a rental licensing program, including peer
city examples, program options (including fee vs. occupancy tax), cost
impacts, resourcing needs, to enhance neighborhood livability.
Regulation of Special Events Review the new Special Event Coordination Role and work program,
and discuss possible policy/code changes related to downtown event
type, number, location, etc.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
February 16
Regular
February 23
Work Session
Vine/Lemay/BNSF Project (45 minutes) Discussion of Alternatives Analysis for Realigned Lemay Avenue with
the crossing of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and Vine
Drive. Seek Council feedback on alternatives which include a bridge
over BNSF, an underpass at BNSF, and an at-grade crossing with BNSF
and how this project ties with Lemay/Riverside intersection issues.
Implementation Plan for Utilities Low Income Assistance
Program (45 minutes)
Provide the recommended implementation plan for Utilities Low Income
Assistance Program, to include a low income rate in partnership with the
City’s Rebate program, and payment assistance fund enhancements.
Short term rentals Staff will bring a draft regulatory framework for Council discussion.
Airport Work Plan and Financial Plan (45 min) Update City Council on the adopted Airport Strategic Plan including
action item timelines and financial forecasting considerations.
March 1
Regular
Water Efficiency Plan Adoption adopt the Water Efficiency Plan prior to submittal to the Colorado Water
Conservation Board. The purpose of the WEP is to set a community
gallons per capita per day (gpcd) goal with supporting objectives, and
implementation principles that will guide activities undertaken and
funded by Utilities.
March 8
Work Session
West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel Corridor Plan Provide City Council with an update on the West Elizabeth Enhanced
Travel Corridor Plan and receive input from Council on the Preferred
Alternative, preliminary recommendations, and the overall direction of
the project
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
Old Town Planning Projects Provide City Council with an update on the Old Town Planning Projects
including the Downtown Plan, Old Town Neighborhoods Plan, and the
Old Town Neighborhoods Plan – Design Guidelines, and receive input
from Council on recommended policy direction and strategies for
implementation.
Climate Action Plan Implementation Provide City Council with an update and receive input on the direction
of the 2020 CAP Strategic Plan, including a draft roadmap to reach the
City’s 2020 greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal of 20% below
2005 levels.
March 15
Regular
March 22
Work Session
held at
Lincoln Center
Strategic Plan Review (3 hours) Seek Council feedback on the revised & final draft of the 2016 City of
Fort Collins Strategic Plan”
March 29
5th Tuesday
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
April 5
Regular
April 12
Work Session
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
April 19
Regular
April 26
Work Session
UNSCHEDULED ITEMS
WORK SESSION Purpose of Item
Gardens on Spring Creek (timing dependent on LUC amendment) Update Council on completion of The Gardens on Spring Creek Master Plan and
the status of the Capital Campaign.
REGULAR MEETING Purpose of Item
Amendments to the Camping Ordinance Amend City Code relating to camping on public property. This topic will be
considered in 1Q 2016, along with Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property.
Items in Red added since Thursday, November 5
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Council Retreat Priorities
by Quarter
Meeting Info Topic Purpose of Item
2nd Quarter 2015
Apr – May - June
Sales Tax Recapture Initiative.
CFC – 6/23
Initial discussion for scope clarity scheduled in June. Anticipate multiple
discussions at CFC leading to a work session review of the initiative.
Next Steps:
3rd Quarter 2015
July-Aug-Sept
IGA on Community separators – Timnath.
Fort Collins Elected Officials are going to reach out to Timnath’s Elected
Officials to see if they can get this moving.
Water Tap Fees/Districts. City Council would like to explore options for addressing the impacts of
increasing water development fees on affordable housing in areas of the
GMA served by the Water Districts. In addition, the Council is interested in
exploring long-term options for water supply planning within the GMA.
Council work session held, October 13, 2015
Next Steps:
Policy for Use of Excess Use Tax at Year
End. CFC – December 2015
Initial discussion for scope clarity scheduled in August. Anticipate multiple
discussions at CFC leading to a work session review of the initiative. Policy
concerning use tax practices will be reviewed by CFC at December 2015
meeting
4th Quarter 2015
Oct-Nov-Dec
Police substation in Campus West. The purpose of this initiative is to increase police presence in the campus
west area through the deployment of a police substation. The substation will
eventually increase services to the citizen offered by the police as well as
form a decentralized location for police response to the public safety needs
of the citizens in this area. Council Work Session held, October 13, 2015.
Next Steps:
Community Policing Approach – increase
bike patrol as duty.
Ongoing
The purpose of this initiative is to increase community engagement through
the increased use of bicycle patrols in the patrol division. Council Work
Session held, October 13, 2015.
DRAFT: SCHEDULE TO BE REVIEWED Revised 11/12/2015 10:47
BY LPT ON A REGULAR BASIS
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Next Steps:
Discuss the option of Social Sustainability
as a Key Outcome Area.
To discuss whether or not the creation of Social Sustainability as an eighth
outcome area will provide greater focus and emphasis on the issues of social
sustainability.
Next Steps: The Core Strategic Planning team will address this question in
early December and frame a recommendation back to council by the end of
December.
Housing Affordability – middle income
issues and affordable housing for low
income/homeless.
Consideration of 2015-2019 Affordable Housing Strategic Plan is scheduled
for October 6. The purpose is to implement the Strategic Plan to achieve
identified outcomes of increasing affordable housing units, preserving
existing affordable housing, and providing additional options across the
housing continuum.
Next Steps: Plan adopted October 6, 2015.
Air quality enforcement. Fugitive Dust Ordinance is scheduled December 1, 2015.
Sales Tax Recapture Initiative.
Phase I – assess potential property around the FC GMA that could be
included in a Sales Tax Sharing IGA and develop potential strategies to
support neighbors agreeing to a sharing arrangement – review with CFC Oct
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Waste to Energy – landfill, increase
recycling.
Explore waste-to-energy concepts, landfill options, and recycling issues via a
round table discussion organized in partnership with Larimer County on
October 14 (2 Council members will represent Fort Collins). Options related
to landfill diversion and recycling were presented at the October 13 work
session. Expansion of anaerobic digester at Drake Waste Reclamation
Facility is included in mid-cycle budget request.
Next Steps:
1st Quarter 2016
Jan-Feb-Mar
Consider establishing an occupation tax for
rental properties and utilize the revenues
for affordable housing.
Establish a rental licensing program with
fees going to affordable housing efforts.
To establish a dedicated funding source for affordable housing projects.
To ensure that rental housing properties are regularly inspected for health
and safety violations and establish a fee to off-set the costs of the program.
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As parks build out – shift from building to
refreshing.
Explore options to update, improve and refurbish aging parks to respond to
increasing population densities.
Expand IGA discussion to discuss use of
Hughes Stadium.
Engage CSU in a discussion on the use of Hughes Stadium. Suggest a
community conversation with Larimer County, CSU, City of Fort Collins
and area residents regarding the future use of the Hughes Stadium Property.
City Foundation to fund things outside the
norm of the General Fund.
Establish a committee to lead community engagement and fund raising
efforts to support special initiatives not funded through available General
Fund sources. Partner with the Community Foundation to provide the back
office fiduciary agent support and controls.
Open Data Policy. Develop a robust Open Data Policy and FcGov Open Data Portal to improve
citizen access to information and to enhance transparency.
Innovation community. The innovation ecosystem is undergoing change in Fort Collins with the
introduction of Galvanize & ongoing success of CSU and the Innosphere.
The EHO team will complete an assessment of the current innovation
ecosystem in Fort Collins. The assessment will identify strengths & gaps and
in turn may provide the basis for new programs, partnerships, or investment.
Scheduled for Council Work Session, January 26, 2016
Sales Tax Recapture Initiative.
Phase II – begin discussions with municipal neighbors concerning a sales tax
share arrangement – review status with CFC late QI 2016
2nd Quarter 2016
Apr-May-June
Boxelder Stormwater District needs
Council vs. Staff appointment.
City Council desires to appoint one of their members to the BBRSA Board.
The IGA allows the City to appoint one member independently and one at-
large member that is mutually agreed to with the County. Current
representatives, office held, and term expiration dates are:
Ken Sampley, City Rep. – President – April 2016
Vic Meline, City/County Rep. – Treasurer – April 2017
I-25 widening funding – mechanism to
work with other jurisdictions.
To maximize the regional effort to ensure that adequate funding is available
to add capacity to I-25.
3rd Quarter 2016
July-Aug-Sep
Identify potential locations for grade-
separated crossings at railroad crossings.
To ensure there is emergency and vehicle access available on east – west
routes even when there is train traffic.
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4th Quarter 2016
Oct-Nov-Dec
Create an app that informs users of train
locations (and blocked intersections) and
provides an alternate route
To ensure motorists have current information regarding train routes and
durations so that drivers can adjust their routes accordingly.
1st Quarter 2017
Jan-Feb-Mar
What do we want the City to be in the
future?
To engage citizens, visitors and businesses in visioning about the future of
Fort Collins as part of the City Plan update.
Council Finance Committee (CFC)