HomeMy WebLinkAbout118 - 09/19/2023 - AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS TO MODIFY TYPE 1ORDINANCE NO.118,2023
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 2,ARTICLE III,DIVISION 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS TO MODIFY TYPE 1 ADVISORY BOARD COMPOSITION AND
FUNCTIONS AND ELIMINATE ONE-YEAR TERMS
WHEREAS,the City has 25 boards and commissions,created by the City Council by
ordinances,that perform a wide range of functions,including advising City Council and City staff
on areas of particular knowledge or expertise;and
WHEREAS,on November 15,2022,the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-122
creating an ad hoc committee on boards and commissions (“Committee”)to consider and make
recommendations to improve efficiency and consistency of board and commission processes and
reduce barriers to participation;and
WHEREAS,on July 19,2023,its final meeting,the Committee recommended to City
Council several changes to the composition and functions of several Type 1 advisory boards,and
eliminating most one-year board member terms;and
WHEREAS,City staff developed assessment tools and indicators for the Committee and
City Council to consider in deciding whether to sunset or repurpose a board or commission;and
WHEREAS,City staff members recommended dissolving the Bicycle Advisory
Committee referenced in the Transportation Board functions and creating a new Type 1 advisory
board named the Active Modes Advisory Board,with nine members and functions focused on all
active modes of transportation;and
WHEREAS,the Committee evaluated the Golf Board based on the assessment tools and
indicators developed by City staff and noted that the Golf Board frequently has a lack of quorum,
a lack of membership applications and infrequently communicates with City Council;and
WHEREAS,the Committee recommended combining one of the Golf Board functions
with the Parks and Recreation Board functions and dissolving the Golf Board effective January 1,
2024;and
WHEREAS,City staff asked current Golf Board members whether they are interested in
serving the remainder of their term on the Parks and Recreation Board and only one Golf Board
member expressed interest;and
WHEREAS,the Committee recommended adding one of the current Golf Board members
as a tenth member to the Parks and Recreation Board only until that member’s term expires or his
term ends for other permissible reason;and
WHEREAS,the Transportation Board currently includes a committee referred to as the
“Bicycle Advisory Committee,”which consists of sixteen (16)members,including representatives
from several other boards;and
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WHEREAS,the Committee used the assessment tools and indicators developed by staff
and determined that repurposing the Women’s Advisory Board to include gender equity is
warranted;and
WHEREAS,the Committee recommended changing the name of the Women’s Advisory
Board to the Women and Gender Equity Advisory Board,and reducing the number of board
members from nine (9)to seven (7);and
WHEREAS,the Committee also recommended changes to the functions of the Women’s
Advisory Board to include enhancing the status and opportunities for women and gender non-
binary and gender non-conforming persons in the City;and
WHEREAS,City staff recommended changes to the Youth Advisory Board,including the
number of members,a quorum requirement,and revisions to functions;and
WHEREAS,the Committee considered staffs input and recommended these changes to
the City Council;and
WHEREAS,on April 20,2021,the City Council adopted Ordinance No.049,2021,which
amended City Code provisions to require one (1)year terms for Type I and II advisory boards;and
WHEREAS,feedback from Type I and II advisory board members is that a one (1)year
term is not long enough for board members to learn their role and contribute meaningfully to the
functions of assigned boards;and
WHEREAS,the Committee recommended that one (1)year terms be eliminated except for
one (1)year terms of the Youth Advisory Board;and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the proposed changes to the City Code are in the
best interests of the City and its residents.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1.That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2.That Section 2-101 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec.2-101 Membership;term.
Except as otherwise expressly provided,all type 1 advisory boards shall consist of either seven (7)
or nine (9)members.On nine-member boards,five (5)members shall be appointed for a term of
four (4)years,and four (4)members shall be appointed for a term of two (2)years.On seven
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member boards,four (4)members shall be appointed for a term of four (4)years and three (3)
members shall be appointed for a term of two (2)years.No board member shall serve more than
eight (8)consecutive years regardless of term length.
Section 3.That Chapter 2,Division 2 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended by the addition of a new Section 2-101.5 which reads in its entirety as follows:
Sec.2-101.5.Active Modes Advisory Board.
(a)The City shall have an Active Modes Advisory Board,hereafter referred to in this Section
as the “Board”.The Board shall consist of nine (9)members.In connection with the solicitation,
consideration,and appointment of members to the Board,the City Council may give preference to
and consider an applicant’s experience or training in,or familiarity with,active modes of
transportation.It is also desirable that at least one Board member understand the transportation
challenges facing individuals with disabilities.The purpose of the Board is to address issues related
to active modes of transportation and to seek guidance from active modes-focused stakeholders to
achieve the City’s climate,mode shift,safety,and equity goals.Active modes of transportation
include walking,biking,micro-mobility (such as scooters and skateboards),and wheelchair use.
Active modes may also include human-powered and small electric devices.
(b)The duties and functions of the Board shall be:
(1)To advise the City Council and City staff on all matters pertaining to active modes
of transportation;
(2)To advise and make recommendations to City staff and the City Council concerning
the expenditure of City funds for active modes of transportation;
(3)To aid and guide the development of City-wide active modes plans,programs,
policies,and infrastructure;
(4)To periodically coordinate its work with the Transportation Board,to support the
City’s efforts to create a balanced transportation network.This coordination is intended to
provide an integrated review of transportation issues.
(5)To promote public use of active modes and public education on City-wide active
modes issues;and
(6)To be aware of,and coordinate with,the various other City boards,commissions
and authorities,City departments,and other organizations and entities whose actions may
affect active modes of transportation in the community.
Section 4.That Section 2-107 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
deleted in its entirety and the section held in reserve.
Section 5.That Section 2-111 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec.2-111.Parks and Recreation Board.
(a)The City shall have a Parks and Recreation Board,hereafter referred to in this Section as
the ‘Board.”The Board shall consist of nine (9)members,with the addition of one (1)member,
until the term of said additional member,previously a Golf Board member to be appointed for a
term beginning in 2024,expires or ends for other permissible reason.
(b)The Board shall have the following functions:
(1)To advise and make recommendations to the Director of Community Services and
the City Council for their approval as to rules,regulations,policies,administrative and
budgetary matters pertaining to the Department,including matters relating to the operation
and maintenance of City-owned golf courses and excluding cemeteries;
Section 6.That Section 2-113 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec.2-113.Transportation Board.
(a)The City shall have a Transportation Board,hereafter referred to in this Section as the
“Board.”The Board shall consist of nine (9)members
(b)The Board shall have the following functions:
(1)To advise the City Council on matters pertaining to the City’s transportation
policies and system,including,but not limited to,transportation planning,alternative
modes planning (including bikeways,pedestrian facilities,transit,air transportation and
van-and car-pooling),capital improvement projects,downtown parking management
and other transportation issues as identified in the Board work plan;and
(2)To review the City’s interaction with federal,state and county government,as well
as North Front Range Transportation and Air Quality Planning Council,Colorado State
University and Poudre School District on transportation-related issues.
(c)The Board will coordinate its policy review with other appropriate City boards and
commissions as needed.This coordination is intended to provide an integrated review of
transportation issues as they relate to other policy areas such as air quality,natural resources and
land use.The Board will ensure that an element of its policy review will include appropriate
community input.
Section 7.That Section 2-114 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec.2-114.—Women and Gender Equity Advisory Board.
(a)The City shall have a Women and Gender Equity Advisory Board,hereafter referred to
in this Section as the “Board.’The Board shall consist of seven (7)members.
(b)The Board is created for the purpose of enhancing the status of and opportunities for all
women,transgender,and gender non-binary and gender non-conforming persons (“all genders”)
in the City,and shall have the following functions:
(1)To document,understand and prioritize issues of importance for all genders in
the City;
(2)To coordinate and facilitate educational programs in the Fort Collins community
to increase public awareness and sensitivity to the needs and capabilities of all genders;
(3)To coordinate and collaborate with other organizations and individuals interested
in issues affecting all genders in the Fort Collins area;
(4)To review proposed legislation,policy changes or other governmental action at
the federal,state or local level that would enhance or otherwise affect all genders in the
City and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the same;and
(5)To recommend to the City Council the adoption of local legislation or policies
that would achieve equity for all genders in the City.
Section 8.That Section 2-115 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec.2-115.Youth Advisory Board.
(a)The City shall have a Youth Advisory Board,hereafter referred to in this Section as the
“Board.”The Board shall consist of no more than twelve (12)members appointed by the City
Council.All members shall be qualified by experience,training,age,ethnicity or socioeconomic
background to represent a diverse cross section of youth in the Fort Collins community.Each
member of the Board shall be under the age of nineteen (19)years at the time of appointment and
currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent program such as home school or distance
learning.A quorum of the Board shall consist of a majority number of members appointed to the
Board at any point in time.
(b)Each member shall serve for a term of one (1)year unless otherwise specified by the City
Council,and no member may serve for more than four (4)consecutive years regardless of term
length.Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual.
(c)The Board shall have the following functions:
(1)To gather information from,hold joint meetings,and otherwise communicate with,
other groups,organizations and agencies regarding youth-oriented issues and problems;
(2)To document and discuss issues of importance to youth in the Fort Collins
community,specifically as they affect City-operated services;
(3)To review and discuss legislation that may affect youth;
(4)To recommend to City Council local legislation and policy actions or changes
which would enhance the status of youth in the Fort Collins community;and
(5)To complete an annual project consistent with the other listed functions.
Section 9.That the revisions to the City Code set forth in this Ordinance will go into
effect on January 1,2024.
Introduced,considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this 5th day of
September,2023,and to be presented for final passage on the 19th day of Se .tember,2023.
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Passed and adopted on finai~ë~ii~this 19th day of September,2023.
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