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6 MONTH PLANNING CALENDAR
December 2015 – May 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…
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.
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
Maverik First Annexation Initiation Initiating annexation proceedings for property located at 4333 E
Mulberry Street
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
(Overbeck absent)
CANCELLED
Revised: 12/10/2015 11:03 AM
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
December 29
5th Tuesday
(Overbeck,
Campana absent)
CANCELLED
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.
Clydesdale Estate Annexation Initiation (consent) City initiated annexation of the existing Clydesdale Estates
neighborhood (aka Vista Grande), located east of I-25 at the southwest
corner of East Mulberry Street and South County Road 5.
January 12
Adjourned
Meeting
Uncommon Appeal Consideration of an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Board Decision
Regarding the Uncommon Project Development Plan, 310 South
College Avenue.
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.
Fort Collins Light and Power Reliability Update (45 minutes) An overview of the Utilities Light and Power Operations reliability
improvement efforts, opportunities, and accomplishments.
January 19
Regular
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.
Appeal of the Structural Evaluation of the Coy-Hoffman Silos Consideration of an appeal of the Building Review Board decision
regarding the Coy-Hoffman Silos.
Michigan Ditch Tunnel Appropriation Appropriate funding for the tunnel that needs to be built in 2016 to
restore the Michigan Ditch to full functionality in 2017.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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.
Construction Defects Ordinance (45 minutes)
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.
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.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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.
February 29
Monday
State of the City
Lory Student Center
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
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.
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.
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
March 15
Regular
Social Host Recommendations Provide a project update on Social Host including the public outreach
that was done and recommendations on next steps.
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
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 2
8 am – 12 pm
Council Retreat
April 5
Regular
April 12
Work Session
Waste Optimization and Materials Management Provide City Council with an update on staff work related to Advanced
Waste Stream Optimization, including sustainable materials management
research, waste-to-energy exploration, and regional collaboration.
April 19
Regular
April 26
Work Session
Broadband Strategic Plan Update Review the public engagement – vision and goals and how this
information will be an input into the overall Broadband Strategic
Plan. In addition, this update will recap the Market Demand Analysis
and the work of the Ad-hoc Citizen Advisory Committee.
Parks Refresh
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Meeting Info Agenda Item The purpose of this item is to…
May 3
Regular
May 10
Work Session
Poudre Fire Authority Annual Review
May 17
Regular
May 24
Adjourned
Mid-year Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and
Municipal Judge
May 24
Work Session
CANCELLED
May 31
5th Tuesday
UNSCHEDULED ITEMS
WORK SESSION Purpose of Item
Vine/Lemay/BNSF Project (45 minutes)(3Q) 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.
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UNSCHEDULED ITEMS
WORK SESSION Purpose of Item
REGULAR MEETING Purpose of Item
Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property 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. This topic will be
considered in 1Q 2016, along with Lost, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property.
Revisions to the Mobile Food Vendor Regulations Amendment will address the duration of time a vendor can spend in one location.
Items in Red added since Thursday, December 3.
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
DRAFT: SCHEDULE TO BE REVIEWED Revised 12/10/2015 11:03
BY LPT ON A REGULAR BASIS
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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)