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HomeMy WebLinkAbout158 - 11/04/1986 - AMENDING THE CITY CODE RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ORDINANCE NO. 158, 1986 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WHEREAS, upon the direction of the City Council , the staff is in the process of recodifying of the present City Code and as a part of recodification obsolete provisions will be deleted, chapters will be reorganized to facilitate use, and sections will be revised to conform to present practices. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS: Section 1. That Article XII of Chapter 2 is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: Airport Authority §2 Creation. There shall be and is hereby created the Fort Collins-Loveland Airport Authority, pursuant to the "Public Airport Authority Act" of the State of Colorado, hereafter called the "Authority" . §2-_. Membership; term. Except as otherwise agreed between the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland, the Board of Commissioners of the Authority shall consist of six (6) members, three (3) members to be appointed by the City Council of the City of Loveland and three (3) members to be appointed by the City Council of the City of Fort Collins, such appointments to be made by separate resolutions of the respective municipalities . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by each respective City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Authority, the same shall be filled by the respective City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. § Functions. The Authority shall exercise all of the powers and perform all of the duties and functions of an airport authority, as set forth in Article 3 of Title 41 , Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, as amended. § Officers. The Authority shall elect officers pursuant to the "Public Airport Authority Act" of the State of Colorado. §2-_ Right, title and interest to remain with cities. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to assign, convey or otherwise transfer to the Authority any right, title or interest in the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport or any improvements situate thereon, nor to grant to the Authority any of the rights, privileges, powers or functions of an authority as they apply to said airport, but, instead, all of such matters are hereby reserved unto the cities, except as may hereafter be granted by separate agreement or instrument. §_. Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Authority meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk of each municipality prior to the next regular meeting of the Authority. On or before January 31 of each year, the Authority shall file a report with the City Clerk of Fort Collins setting forth the activities of the Authority for the previous year. Section 2. That the following Sections relating to the Building Board of Appeals be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: Building Board of Appeals § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Building Board of Appeals, pursuant to the "Uniform Building Code", 1982 Edition, Volume I, hereafter called the "Board" . §_. Membership; term. The Board shall consist of five (5) regular members and two (2) alternate members, three (3) of whom are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. In addition to such members, the Building Official and the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall be ex officio members of the Board without vote. Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. Alternate members shall serve terms of two (2) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. § Functions. The Board shall hear and decide all appeals made to it pursuant to the "Uniform Building Code", 1982 Edition, Volume I. The Board shall also function as the "Fire Board of Appeals" pursuant to Section 50-2.A. (1) of this Code. -2- §_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a Chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § . Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 3. That the following Sections relating to the Building Contractors Licensing Board be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: Building Contractors Licensing Board § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Building Contractors Licensing Board, hereafter called the "Board" . §_. Membership; term. The Board shall consist of five (5) regular members and two (2) alternate members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. Alternate members shall serve terms of two (2) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. § Functions. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the conduct of its business, the consideration of license applications, the holding of examinations, revocations of licenses, and other matters pertaining to proper administration of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. -3- §_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a Chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § . Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 4. That the following Sections relating to the Cable Advisory Board be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: Cable Advisory Board § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Cable Advisory Board, hereafter called the "Board". §_. Membership; term. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. Al members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. A representative of Columbine Cablevision shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board. § Functions. The Board shall have the following functions: A. To provide informal citizen input to Columbine Cablevision on an ongoing basis. B. To work with the City of Fort Collins for optimal use of the municipal cable television system. C. To work for better utilization and broader application of cable technology in Fort Collins. -4- t • §_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a Chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 5. That the following Sections relating to the CHOICE Advisory Committee be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: CHOICE Advisory Committee § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a CHOICE Advisory Committee, hereafter called the "Committee". §_. Membership; term. The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Committee, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. In selecting Committee members, the Council shall give consideration to the applicants' special skills and experience and shall attempt to achieve balanced representation of the various customer classes, end-use sectors, economic groups, and geographic locations within Fort Collins. § Functions. The Committee shall have the following responsibilities: A. Apply the CHOICE process, as defined in the Policy Task Force Recommendation Report, for developing and evaluating Fort Collins' community energy programs: (1) Soliciting and receiving public program ideas. -5- (2) Defining and categorizing ideas. (3) Conceptual development and definition of projects. (4) Evaluating and prioritizing project ideas. B. Make recommendations to City administration. C. Evaluate its progress annually to determine whether the Committee shall be continued, changed or dissolved. §_. Officers; bylaws. The Committee shall elect annually from its membership a Chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Committee, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Committee, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . §_. Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Committee meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Committee. On or before January 31 of each year, the Committee shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Committee for the previous year. Section 6. That Article VII of Chapter 2 is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: Commission on Disability §2- Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Commission on Disability, hereafter called the "Commission" . §_. Membership; term. The Commission shall consist of eleven (11) members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Commission, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. § Functions. The Commission shall have the following functions: -6- A. To develop educational programs to acquaint our citizens with issues affecting disabled individuals. B. To form special committees , including noncommission consultants or specialists, to deal with issues which affect the well -being of disabled individuals. C. To communicate with other commissions in order to generate ideas helpful to the City Council . D. To sensitize city departments to the access problems of the handicapped. E. To assist in the forming of recommendations of city design requirements for handicapped access compliance. F. To assist in the establishment of accessibility of employment for handicapped people within city structures. G. To serve as ombudsman between city departments, the private business sector and the community of handicapped citizens. §_. Officers; bylaws. The Commission shall elect annually from its membership a Chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Commission, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Commission, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . §_. Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Commission meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Commission. On or before January 31 of each year, the Commission shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Commission for the previous year. Section 7. That the following Sections relating to the Commission on the Status of Women be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: Commission on the Status of Women § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Commission on the Status of Women, hereafter called the "Commission". -7- 1 §_. Membership; term. The Commission shall consist of seven (7) regular members and two (2) alternate members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. Alternate members shall serve terms of two (2) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Commission, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. Larimer County may choose a representative to serve as an ex officio member of the Commission. § Functions. The Commission is created for the purpose of enhancing the status of, and opportunities for, all women in Fort Collins. The Commission shall have the ability to: A. Document issues of importance to the status of women in Fort Collins. B. Review legislation which may affect women in the community. C. Conduct educational programs in the Fort Collins community to increase public awareness and sensitivity to the needs and capabilities of all women. D. Cooperate with other organizations and individuals interested in issues affecting women in the Fort Collins area. E. Recommend legislation, policy changes, and other actions which would enhance the status of women in Fort Collins to the City Council , City Manager, and to other public and private organizations upon request. §_. Officers; bylaws. The Commission shall elect annually from its membership a Chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Commission, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Commission, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § . Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Commission meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Commission. On or before January 31 of each year, the Commission shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Commission for the previous year. -8- Section 8. That Article XVII of Chapter 2 is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: Cultural Resources Board §2 Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Cultural Resources Board, hereafter called the "Board" . §2-_. Membership; term. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. Al members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. §2- Functions. The Board shall act as an advisory board and shall have the following functions: A. To perform all duties relating to preservation of historic landmarks as set out in Chapter 69. B. To advise and make recommendations to the Museum Director and the City Council for their approval as to rules, regulations, policies, administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the Fort Collins Museum. C. To advise and make recommendations to the Director of Cultural Services and Facilities and the City Council for their approval as to rules, regulations, policies, administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the Lincoln Center and any other cultural facility constructed by the City. §2-_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a Chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . 9- § Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 9. That the following Sections relating to the Board of Elections be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: Board of Elections § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Board of Elections, hereafter called the "Board". § . Membership; term; compensation. The Board shall consist of the City Clerk and two (2) registered electors appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. The members of the Board shall be paid for their services at a rate equal to the prevailing hourly minimum wage as established by the federal government, for each hour they spend performing their duties as members of such Board. § Functions. The Board shall recommend to the Council for approval such rules and regulations not inconsistent with the Charter of the City of Fort Collins as are necessary for the conduct of election. The Board shall provide for ballots and sample ballots, for determination of the winner in event of a tie vote, for canvass of returns, and for issuance of appropriate certificates. Section 10. That Article XIII of Chapter 2 is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: Golf Board §2 Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Golf Board, hereafter called the "Board" . -10- §_. Membership; term. The Board shall consist of seven (7) regular members and one (1) alternate member appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. The alternate member shall serve a term of two (2) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. §2- Functions. The Board shall act as an advisory board and shall have the following functions: A. To advise and make recommendations to the Department of Parks and Recreation and the City Council for their approval as to rules, regulations, policies, administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of all city-owned golf courses. B. To recommend personnel for employment as golf professionals and/or golf course superintendents. C. To make recommendations concerning the number of personnel to be employed in connection with city-owned golf courses. D. To advise and make recommendations concerning agreements to be entered into with golf professionals and other concessionaires in connection with city-owned golf courses. E. To advise and make recommendations to the City Council concerning approval of fees to be charged by golf professionals and/or concessionaires for services supplied and materials offered for sale at city-owned golf courses. § Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § . Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be files with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, -11- the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 11 . That Article VI of Chapter 2 is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: Human Relations Commission §2 Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Human Relations Commission, hereafter called the "Commission" . § . Membership; term. The Commission shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Commission, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. §2 Functions. The Commission shall have the following functions: A. To develop and promulgate an educational program to acquaint Fort Collins residents with all local , state and federal civil rights ordinances, statutes and laws. B. To recommend to the City Council such action as may be necessary or advisable to achieve the following: (1) Equal employment opportunity for all persons. (2) Equal housing opportunities for all persons. (3) Equal public accommodation opportunities for all persons. (4) The best possible Fort Collins government-community relations in all fields of governmental endeavor. C. To supplement the foregoing purposes by the following means: (1) Formation of special subcommittees, including non-Human Relations Commission member specialists. (2) The making of a continuing study of ways to support the laws concerned. (3) Solicitation of aid from other social agencies in educating the public. -12- (4) Communication with other similar commissions in order to share experiences and become more sensitive to potential problems. D. To make periodic reports to the City Council concerning the activities and recommendations of the Commission. E. To perform such functions as are committed to it by other ordinances or resolutions of the city. F. To recommend to the City Council the expenditure of funds in the area of human resources through membership on the Larimer Human Resources Board. § Officers; bylaws. The Commission shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Commission, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Commission, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § . Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Commission meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Commission. On or before January 31 of each year, the Commission shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Commission for the previous year. Section 12. That the following Sections relating to the Landmark Preservation Commission be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially and that Section 69-4 be repealed: Landmark Preservation Commission § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created A Landmark Preservation Commission, hereafter called the "Commission". § . Membership; term. The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council . In making appointments to the Commission, the Council shall give due consideration to maintaining a balance of interests and skills in the composition of the Commission and to the individual qualifications of the Candidates, including but not limited to their training, experience, knowledge or interest in any one (1) or more of the following fields: architecture-landscape architecture, -13- architectural history, structural engineering, general contracting, urban planning, mortgage lending, and commerce. Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Commission, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. § Functions. The Commission shall review and approve or reject any plans for the construction, alteration, demolition, or relocation of any site, structure, or object meeting the criteria of a landmark, or located in landmark districts in the city. The Commission shall review all applications for building permits pertaining to landmark structures or structures located in landmark districts and shall review all applications for approval of work not requiring a building permit and, after review, either approve, reject, or approve with conditions the plans for the proposed work in accordance with the established criteria set forth in Section 69-9 of this Code. Decisions of the Commission are final unless appealed to the City Council . § Officers; bylaws. The Commission shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Commission, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Commission, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § . Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Commission meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Commission. On or before January 31 of each year, the Commission shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Commission for the previous year. Section 13. That the following Sections relating to the Library Board be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: Library § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Library Board, hereafter called the "Board". -14- §_. Membership; term. The Board shall consist of five (5) regular members and two (2) alternate members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. Alternate members shall serve terms of two (2) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. § Functions. The Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all issues pertaining to the Public Library. The Board shall have the following authority: A. To advise on such policies, rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary to govern the use of the Public Library and its facilities and to do such other advisory acts as directed by the Council as may be necessary for the orderly and efficient management and control of the Library. B. To take such steps as the Board may deem feasible to encourage grants or gifts in support of the Public Library. C. To do any and all things usual and necessary and not in conflict with the Charter and ordinances of this City or the laws of the State of Colorado in developing the Public Library and branch facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of the city. §_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § . Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 14. That the following Sections relating to the Liquor Licensing Authority be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: -15- Liquor Licensing Authority § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Liquor Licensing Authority, hereafter called the "Authority" . § Membership; term. The Authority shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Authority, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. § Functions. A. The Authority shall have the duty and authority to grant or refuse licenses for the manufacture or sale of malt, special malt, vinous or spirituous liquors, and fermented malt beverages as provided by law, to conduct investigations as are required by law, and to suspend or revoke any such licenses for cause in the manner provided by law. B. The Authority shall act as the Massage Licensing Authority pursuant to Section 73-143 of this Code. §_. Officers; bylaws. The Authority shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Authority, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Authority, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . §_. . Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Authority meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Authority. The Authority shall make a report to the City Council at least annually setting forth the number of applications for licenses acted upon, the number of licenses granted and the number denied, and any other actions taken by the Authority during the past year. Section 15. That the following Sections relating to the Massage Licensing Authority be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: -16- Massage LicensingAuthority Y § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Massage Licensing Authority, hereafter called the "Authority". § . Membership; term. The Authority shall consist of the members of the Liquor Licensing Authority. § Functions. The Authority shall grant or refuse licenses for the operation of massage parlors as provided by law, to conduct investigations as are provided by law, and to suspend or revoke any such licenses for causes in the manner provided by law. § - Officers; bylaws. The Authority shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Authority, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and the ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Authority, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . §_. Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Authority meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Authority. The Authority shall make a report to the City Council at least annually setting forth the number of applications for licenses acted upon, the number of licenses granted, the number denied and any other actions taken by the Authority during the past year. Section 16. That the following Sections relating to the Natural Resources Advisory Board be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: Natural Resources Advisory Board § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Natural Resources Advisory Board, hereafter called the "Board". -17- § Membership; term. The Board shall consist of nine (9) regular members and two (2) alternate members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. Alternate members shall serve terms of two (2) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. § Functions. The Board shall have the following functions: A. To advise the Council on all matters pertaining to natural resources and environmental protection issues of concern to the City. B. To analyze various natural resources issues and to aid and guide the development of city-wide natural resources programs to address currently existing and potential natural resources and environmental issues. C. To promote citizen participation and public education on city-wide natural resources and environmental protection issues. D. To be aware of and coordinate with the various Department of Natural Resources technical advisory committees. E. To perform such other duties and functions and have such other powers as provided by the Council . §_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § . Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. -18- Section 17. That the following Sections relating to the Parking Commission be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: Parking Commission § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Parking Commission, hereafter called the "Commission". §_. Membership; term. The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. Al members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Commission, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. Larimer County may choose a representative to serve as an ex officio member of the Commission. § Functions. The Commission shall have the following responsibilities: A. To serve as an advisory body to the City Council . B. To develop city-wide parking programs and policies. (1) Recommend regulatory guidelines for the use of existing off-street parking facilities and parking lots, and for regulated on-street time limit parking. (2) Review future parking facilities of a public nature and comment on consistency with existing facilities. (3) Develop a long-range capital improvements program, and advise the City Council on appropriate revenue measures and land acquisition schedules. (4) Develop and implement an educational program to encourage public parking, especially in the downtown area. C. To coordinate with City Council , various boards and commissions, and City departments in pursuit of the above duties. § Officers; bylaws. The Commission shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Commission, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with -19- the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . §_. Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Commission meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Commission. On or before January 31 of each year, the Commission shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Commission for the previous year. Section 18. That Article IV of Chapter 2 is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: Parks and Recreation Board §2- Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Parks and Recreation Board, hereafter called the "Board" . §_. Membership; term. The Board shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. §2- Functions. The Board shall act as an advisory board and shall have the following functions: A. To advise and make recommendations to the Department of Parks and Recreation and the City Council for their approval as to rules, regulations, policies, administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to the department, excluding matters relating to the operation and maintenance of City-owned golf courses and cemeteries. B. To assist the City in cooperating with the Poudre R-1 School District and other organizations and individuals interested in the City's parks and recreation programs. §2-_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by -20- the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 19. That Article V of Chapter 2 is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: Planning and Zoning Board § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Planning and Zoning Board, hereafter called the "Board". § . Membership; term. The Board shall consist of seven (7) regular members and one (1) alternate member appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. The alternate member shall serve a term of two (2) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. §2- Functions. The Board shall have the following functions: A. To advise the Council on zoning, subdivision, annexations, major public and private projects, and long-range planning. B. To exercise the Authority vested in it by State zoning laws. C. To cooperate with school , county, and any other planning and zoning board and, with the approval of the Council , to enter into agreements to promote uniform planning and zoning within and without the city. D. The Planning and Zoning Board shall have the authority to take final action to approve, disapprove or approve with conditions all planning items in accordance with the City Code and -21- Charter, provided that the City Council , by a majority vote of a quorum of its members, shall have the power to review such decisions in accordance with the provisions of Section of Chapter 2 of this Code. §_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. The Planning Director is hereby designated as the secretary to the Board. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . §_. Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 20. That the following Sections relating to the Public Access Advisory Board be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: Public Access Advisory Board § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Public Access Advisory Board, hereafter called the "Board" . §_. Membership; term. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. A representative of Columbine Cablevision shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board. § Functions. The Board shall have the following functions: A. To work with Columbine Cablevision to promote public access programming in Fort Collins. -22- B. To increase community involvement in cablecasting by increasing community understanding of the access concept and process. §_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . §_. Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 21. That Article XVIII of Chapter 2 is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: Quality of Life Commission §2 Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Quality of Life Commission, hereafter called the "Commission" . §2-_. Membership; term. The Commission shall consist of nine (9) members, appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on such, the same shall by filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. § Functions. The Commission shall have the following functions: A. To review data gathered from the annual Fort Collins Quality of Life Survey. B. To disseminate information gathered from the annual Fort Collins Quality of Life Survey for public review and discussion. -23- ' • M • • C. To promote citizen participation in the Quality of Life process. D. To assess the importance of survey results with regard to community goals, objectives and policies. E. To interact with public and quasi-public entities in the community. §2-_. Officers; bylaws. The Commission shall elect annually from its membership a Chairperson and such other officers as it may require. Bylaws may be adopted by the Commission, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Commission, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Commission meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Commission. On or before January 31 of each year, the Commission shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Commission for the previous year. Section 22. That the following Sections relating to the Senior Advisory Board be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: Senior Advisory Board § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Senior Advisory Board, hereafter called the "Board" . § . Membership; term. The Board shall consist of nine (9) regular members and two (2) alternate members. Seven (7) members shall be appointed by the City Council to serve terms of four (4) years without compensation. Alternate members shall be appointed by the City Council to serve terms of two (2) years without compensation. Two (2) members shall be appointed by the Senior Center Board of the City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Department to serve terms of two (2) years without compensation. Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. -24- 1 §_ Functions. The Board shall have the following functions: A. To serve as a coordinating agency for all senior citizen services and activities. B. To assess, publicize, and support present senior citizen services and activities in the community. C. To investigate and evaluate requests for new senior citizen services and activities. D. To plan, initiate, develop, and encourage new senior citizen programs as need is indicated. E. To provide wide opportunities for more meaningful and useful participation of senior citizens in community activities and programs. F. To establish and maintain communication with local , state, and federal government agencies concerning senior citizens. §_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . §_. Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 23. That the following Sections relating to the Storm Drainage Board be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: Storm Drainage Board § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Storm Drainage Board, hereafter called the "Board" . 25- §_. Membership; term. The Board shall consist of seven (7) regular members and two (2) alternate members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. Alternate members shall serve terms of two (2) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. § Functions. A. The Board shall make recommendations to the City Council on matters concerning storm drainage facilities in the city. The Board shall recommend to the Council appropriate divisions of the city into separate drainage basins, which basins shall be separately assessed for storm drainage facilities to be installed to serve each basin. The Board shall also recommend the facilities needed for each basin to provide adequate storm drainage in the basin. Such recommendations shall include the following for each drainage basin. (1) The facilities to be installed. (2) The time and schedule for installation of facilities. (3) The method of assessing costs of facilities to be installed against property in the basin. (4) The portion of the cost of facilities to be assessed against property in the district and the portion, if any, of such cost which should be paid by the city as a whole. B. Before making recommendation for any project, the Board shall analyze the project and compare the total benefits to be achieved with the anticipated cost of the project. Projects shall be recommended if the analysis indicates that the total benefits are greater than the cost of the project. C. The Board shall also review and make recommendations to the City Council on a master drainage plan to be developed for city-wide facilities by the City administration, such recommendations to include proposed methods of funding any master drainage plan as finally approved. D. The Board shall consider all variances and appeals from the application of the provisions of Chapter 52, Flood Hazard Areas. -26- E. The Board shall also hear the petition of any owner or owners of property in the City of Fort Collins who dispute the amount of the storm drainage utility fee or storm drainage basin fee made against such owner's property or who dispute any determination made by or on behalf of the City pursuant to and by authority of Chapter 93 and shall make such revision or modification of such charge or determination as it shall deem appropriate in accordance with §93-23, Administrative Review; Appeals. F. Final decisions of the Board under subparagraphs D and E of this Section shall be subject to the right of appeal to the City Council as set forth in Chapter 3A of this Code. §_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § . Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 24. That Article XIV of Chapter 2 be repealed and reenacted as follows: Water Board § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Water Board, hereafter called the "Board". § . Membership; term. The Board shall consist of ten (10) regular members and two (2) alternate members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. Alternate members shall serve terms of two (2) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. -27- § Functions. The duties and functions of the Board shall be: A. To advise the Council on matters pertaining to the acquisition, control and disposition of water rights. B. To advise the Council in matters pertaining to the municipal water works and wastewater treatment systems. C. To perform such other duties and functions and have such other powers as may be provided by ordinance of the City Council . §_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . §_. Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 25. That the following Sections relating to the Zoning Board of Appeals be added to Chapter 2 and numbered sequentially: Zoning Board of Appeals § Creation. There shall be and is hereby created a Zoning Board of Appeals, hereafter called the "Board". § . Membership; term. The Board shall consist of five (5) regular members and two (2) alternate members appointed by the City Council . Appointments shall specify the term of office of each individual in order to achieve overlapping tenure. Each member shall serve a term of four (4) years without compensation. Alternate members shall serve terms of two (2) years without compensation. All members shall be subject to removal by the City Council . In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board, the same shall be filled by the City Council for the remaining unexpired portion of the term. 28- § Functions. The Board shall have the following powers and duties: A. To hear and decide appeals from, and review any order, requirement , decision or determination made by an administrative official charged with enforcement of the regulations established by Chapter 118 of this Code. B. To authorize, upon appeal in specific cases, variances from the terms of Chapter 118 where, by reason of exceptional narrowness, shallowness or slope of a specific piece of property at the time of the enactment of Chapter 118 or by reason of exceptional topographical conditions or other extraordinary and exceptional situations or conditions of such piece of property, including situations or conditions which hinder the owner's ability to install a solar energy system, the strict application of any regulation enacted herein would result in peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties to or exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of such property, provided that such relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially impairing the intent and purposes of Chapter 118, and provided that no variance shall authorize any use in a zoning district other than a use specifically permitted in such zoning district. §_. Officers; bylaws. The Board shall elect annually from its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be required. Bylaws may be adopted by the Board, which bylaws shall not be inconsistent with the Charter and ordinances of the City of Fort Collins. A copy of the bylaws shall be filed with the City Clerk for the use of the City Council immediately after adoption by the Board, and the same may be subject to the approval of the City Council . § . Minutes; annual report. It is required that minutes be kept for each Board meeting and that such minutes be filed with the City Clerk prior to the next regular meeting of the Board. On or before January 31 of each year, the Board shall file a report with the City Clerk setting forth the activities of the Board for the previous year. Section 26. That Chapter 3A of the Code of the City of Fort Collins regarding appeals of certain boards and commissions shall be codified as part of Chapter 2. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published in summary form this 21st day of October, A.D. 1986, and to be presented for final passage on the 4th day of November, A.D. 1986. -29- r ` b Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 4th day of November, A.D. 1986. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk -30-