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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-082-06/19/2001-ADOPTING THE 2001-2003 POLICY AGENDA RESOLUTION 2001-82 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL'S 2001-2003 POLICY AGENDA WHEREAS, under Article II of the City Charter, the City Council is responsible for the determination of all matters of City policy and for the provision of all public services; and WHEREAS, the Council has met with the City Manager to discuss the Council's vision for the Council's policy work over the next two years; and WHEREAS, the Council has identified seven major theme areas in which it wishes to concentrate its efforts during the two-year period; and WHEREAS, the Council has identified a number of policy goals and objectives that it will consider as it works to achieve this vision; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to formally establish a Policy Agenda which will provide a guideline for the Council and citizens of the community for tracking the goals established by the Council and evaluating the accomplishments of the organization. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the 2001-2003 Policy Agenda, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby adopted to serve as the basis for such future legislative and administrative actions as may subsequently be deemed necessary and appropriate to address and resolve the various issues identified therein. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held this 19th day of June, A.D. 2001. v , Mayor sW, ATTEST: City Clerk Exhibit A City Council Themes, Goals and Objectives June 17, 2001 Goal Objective Theme A: Transportation 1. Ensure long-term a. Develop strategies that address long-term local and regional financing for needs, including: transportation needs • Transit • 10-year Capital Improvement Plan • Operations • Maintenance 2. Increase use of a. Promote additional safe routes for commuter-related bicycle alternative travel modes travel b. Evaluate Van-Go and shared-ride programs c. Develop a detailed land-use plan and supporting development standards for the Mason Street Multi-Modal Transportation Corridor 3. Reduce truck traffic a. Keep trucks on I-25 through downtown b. Complete State Highway#14 Alternative Study 4. Ensure adequate a. Fund needed street improvements and maintenance transportation b. Review the Master Street Plan, focusing on projects and infrastructure to meet needs that improve the connectivity of an integrated community needs transportation system c. Complete street extensions (where a street has been stubbed out) d. Address curb and sidewalk needs in the Buckingham, Alta Vista and Andersonville neighborhoods 5. Cooperate with other a. Work with other jurisdictions and agencies to establish jurisdictions in regional transportation networks, e.g., street networks, developing and transit, bicycle and pedestrian trails implementing a regional b. Explore the concept of a Regional Transportation Authority transportation plan Page 1 oj9 Policy Agenda June 2001 Goal Objective Theme B: Housing 1. Increase the supply of a. Identify barriers to providing additional affordable housing affordable housing b. Assist the Housing Authority Board in reaching its goals and objectives c. Increase private sector participation in Housing Authority projects and programs. d. Provide adequate resources for low-cost rental subsidies, affordable home ownership, and land banking e. Monitor and evaluate the role of local, not-for-profit agencies in the provision of affordable housing f. Provide a status update on the affordable housing demand study and the degree to which the City is meeting its targets 2. Preserve neighborhood a. Explore ways to prevent the decrease in property values character and the quality related to increased rentals in a neighborhood of existing housing stock b. Define what it means to be a"housing healthy" community C. Work cooperatively with CSU and the private sector to implement the goals and objectives of the University's Housing Master Plan d. Monitor the results of the Public Nuisance Ordinance e. Examine neighborhood parking policies in neighborhoods heavily impacted by university student residents f. Support strong neighborhood organizations g. Examine in-fill policies—which ones reinforce the positive characteristics of neighborhoods; which ones diminish the original character of a neighborhood 3. Examine the cost of a. Review the factors (such as the time to process development producing housing review applications; impact fees) that relate to the cost and availability of housing and identify options, if any, to reduce costs Page 2 of 9 Policy Agenda June 2001 Goal Theme C: Land Use 1. Implement the a. Look for opportunities to complete the projects listed in the "151 Downtown River Priority" category (see Attachment A) Corridor Plan 2. Provide for a vibrant and a. Update the Civic Center Master Plan well designed Civic Center 3. Effectively manage use a. Analyze growth and growth management strategies, examining of land in a growing communities that have been successful and those that have community failed b. Continue to monitor and implement City Plan, doing more than just comparing goals and trigger points: • Examine the relationship between housing density/compact urban form and traffic congestion • Determine if mixed-use neighborhoods are working as intended • Explore more housing options, e.g. consider reducing the density requirements in the LMN zone and allow more single family homes to be constructed • Discuss the Growth Management Area(land area) for Fort Collins • Review/refine the City's Adequate Public Facilities policies (concurrent with new development) • Examine new zoning concepts (e.g., a redevelopment zone) for special needs areas such as: North College; Fort Collins' Air Park; area South of East Mulberry c. Update the following policies: • natural areas easements • city-wide easements • annexation • impact fees • riparian buffer zone policy • natural areas usage Page 3 of 9 Policy Agenda June 2001 Goal Objective Theme C: Land Use (continued) 4. Engage in regional a. Complete the following plans: planning . Community separators • East Mulberry Corridor Plan • Regional I-25 plan • Northeast Cooperative Planning Area/I-25 Subarea Plan b. Continue to work with regional jurisdictions on cooperative planning efforts c. Work with Larimer County to address future land-use issues 5. Develop a strategy for a. Examine policies and strategies for addressing redevelopment of redevelopment—to prevent long-term vacancies of large commercial and buildings; to avoid types of new development that may be an industrial areas impediment to future redevelopment b. Define potential areas of redevelopment and examine options for redevelopment in the future. Page 4 of Policy Agenda June 2001 Goal Objective Theme D: Funding City Services 1. Ensure long-term a. Explore a variety of alternatives, including but not limited to: funding for primary • Boosting revenue sources other than taxes services and capital • Partnering with other entities improvement needs b. Refine the financial strategy for a 4-year capital plan (a sub-part of the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan and inventory) c. Continue to assign a greater proportionate share of General Fund revenues for primary services • Examine incremental service and budget plan (on a rotating basis during budget cycles) • Look for ways to trim and/or reallocate operational resources • Review the City's revenue policies to ensure a stable tax base for City services Page 5 of 9 Policy Agenda June 2001 Goal Objective Theme E: Economic Vitality of the Community 1. Ensure a strong a. Define and explore the components of an "economically economic foundation healthy" and vibrant community for the City of Fort b. Evaluate pros and cons of the revenue sharing concept Collins c. Review the City's role in economic development d. Analyze the costs of growth to the taxpayer e. Analyze the costs of not growing f. Review what has been happening in the region using the "Fiscal & Environmental Impact Model" 2. Ensure a healthy and a. Examine how the City can help the downtown and older areas vital core of town remain healthy and economically vibrant b. Develop a new Strategic Plan for the downtown c. Identify strategies for keeping the North College Area vital for business Page 6 of 9 Policy Agenda June 2001 Goal Objective Theme F: Environment 1. Protect the quality of our a. Continue to review and look for ways to improve the City's air and water air and water quality policies and standards b. Review opportunities to enhance the City's water storage and distribution capabilities c. Review and implement actions proposed to curb the growth of VMT's (vehicle miles traveled) 2. Plan for the future a. Address solid waste disposal needs, including: • Opportunities to expand the array of materials that can be recycled • New landfill b. Review the City's environmental policies and make sure they are applied to City-owned properties c. Enhance the City's a. Develop policies and practices that reallocate resources energy conservation toward a greater energy efficiency, alternative sources and sustainability Page 7 of Policy Agenda June 2001 Goal Objective Theme G: Community Services 1. Monitor and evaluate a. Evaluate local traffic safety and enforcement services and City service levels needs. b. Enhance positive communication with the community utilizing a number of approaches via electronic technology, face-to-face interactions, neighborhood organization, and general community dialogue. c. Assess whether primary City services are being provided adequately to all segments of the community 2. Explore optional a. Describe and discuss the concept of special districts for structure for providing providing certain City services City services b. Identify and discuss the pros and cons of establishing special service districts for certain City services, e.g., Science and Cultural district; Library district 3. Review the City's a. Revisit the City's policy/practice of selling water to other relationship with entities, including the price charged other agencies and their neighboring utility price to their customers districts Page 8 of 9 Policy Agenda June 2001 Attachment A Downtown River Corridor Implementation Program First Priority Projects Cache la Poudre River Habitat Restoration Linden, Willow and Lincoln Streetscape Improvements Jefferson/Linden Intersection Improvements Jefferson/Riverside Streetscape Improvements Off-Street Public Parking Contaminated Site Assessments Recreational River Channel Enhancements Feasibility Study Oxbow - Acquisition for Public Use Flood Protection Improvements for the Buckingham Neighborhood N. CollegeNine - Flood Protection Triangle (Lincoln Avenue) - Flood Protection Lemay Avenue Levee Bank Stabilization Page 9 of 9 Policy Agenda June 2001