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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTHORLAND ANNEXATION & ZONING NO. 1 - 32-07 - AGENDA - CORRESPONDENCE (5)PAGE 6 20. Resolution 2008-015 Adopting the Recommendation of the Cultural Resources Board Re ag rding Fort Fund Disbursements. The Cultural Development and Programming and Tourism Programming accounts (Fort Fund) provide grants to fund community events. This resolution will adopt the recommendations from the Cultural Resources Board to disburse these funds. 21. Resolution 2008-016 Authorizingthe he Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Mason Corridor Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Grade - Separated Crossing Project at the BNSF Railroad Tracks and Troutman Parkway. This Resolution will authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with CDOT for the City to receive the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant for the Mason Trail Grade -Separated Crossing of the BNSF railroad tracks at Troutman Parkway. This grant from CDOT will fund the preliminary and final design, right-of-way, and construction costs for this project. The Mason Trail Grade -Separated Crossing of the BNSF railroad tracks at Troutman Parkway Project will connect the neighborhoods west of the railroad corridor to/from the existing commercial and employment areas on the east side of the tracks as well as to the future Mason Express or "MAX" bus rapid transit station planned at Troutman Parkway. The Project is consistent with the adopted Master Plan for the Mason Corridor Project. 22. Resolution 2008-017 Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Mason Corridor Trail Extension Project. This Resolution will authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with CDOT for the City to receive the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant for the Mason Trail Extension Project. This grant from CDOT will fund the final design, right-of-way, and construction costs for this Project. The Mason Trail Extension Project will connect north from the Spring Creek Trail to the Colorado State University campus. This extension of the Mason Trail northward from the Spring Creek Trail is consistent with the adopted Master Plan for the Mason Corridor Project and completes the connection between the Fossil Creek Trail and Colorado State University, a distance of approximately four miles. 23. Resolution 2008-018 Authorizingthe he Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for the North College Avenue/US 287 Hazard Elimination and Safety Project. This Resolution will authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with CDOT for the City to receive the Hazard Elimination and Safety (HES) grant for improvements at the intersection ofNorth College Avenue/US287 Avenue and Hickory/Conifer streets. This new grant from CDOT will fund the design, right-of-way, and construction costs for this project. This project will be designed and built in collaboration with the City's upcoming North College Improvement Project funded via the voter -approved "Building on Basics" 1/4 cent sales tax initiative. PAGE 5 C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 017, 2008, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Thorland No. 1 Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a request to annex and zone 1.66 acres located on the north side of Kechter Road approximately 800 feet east of South Timberline Road. It is the northerly portion of Lot 1 of the Blehm Subdivision in Larimer County. The other portion of Lot 1 of the Blehm Subdivision is adjacent to the south of the property. The Stetson Creek residential development is adjacent to the north of the property. The property is undeveloped and is in the FAI - Farming District in Larimer County. The requested zoning for this annexation is UE - Urban Estate. 17. Items pertaining to the Thorland No. 2 Annexation and Zoning. A. Resolution 2008-014 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Thorland No. 2 Annexation. B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 018, 2008, Annexing Property Known as the Thorland No. 2 Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. C. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 019, 2008, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Thorland No. 2 Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a request to annex and zone 5.18 acres located on the north side of Kechter Road approximately 800 feet east of South Timberline Road. It is the southerly portion of Lot 1 of the Blehm Subdivision in Larimer County. The other portion of Lot 1 of the Blehm Subdivision is adjacent to the north of the property. The property is partially developed (with one single-family residence and outbuildings) and is in the FA 1 - Farming District in Larimer County. The requested zoning for this annexation is UE - Urban Estate. 18. First Reading of Ordinance No. 020, 2008, Amending the Zoning District Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in Phase Two of the Southwest Enclave Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a request to assign zoning district classifications to Phase Two of the Southwest Enclave Annexation and include the area in the Residential Sign District. The Southwest Enclave Annexation Phase Two Map was recorded on December 27, 2007, consistent with the phasing schedule approved by City Council under Ordinance No. 137, 2006. The Phase Two area includes the Fairway Estates and Pitner Estates Subdivisions which are being zoned consistent with City Plan Structure Plan Map designations. 19. First Reading of Ordinance No. 021 2008 Authorizing the Lease of City -owned Property. at 208 North Howes Street and 230 LaPorte Avenue for up to Five Years. Adoption of this Ordinance will authorize a lease of city -owned property located at 230 LaPorte Avenue. PAGE 4 13. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 013, 2008, Authorizing the Conveyance of an Ownership Interest in the New Museum/Discovery Science Center Facility to the Discovery Science Center. A partnership between the City and the Discovery Science Center (DSC) has been formed to build and jointly operate anew museum/science center together in order to provide visitors with an exceptional and unique experience combining science, history, nature and culture in a new and very exciting way. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 5, 2008, conveys to the DSC an ownership interest in the new Museum/Discovery Science Center facility, including the land. The ownership interest cannot be conveyed or encumbered without the City's consent. Likewise, the City's ownership interest cannot be conveyed or encumbered without the DSC's consent. Each Party's ownership interest will be equal to its financial contribution to the project. The City's interest will include the value of the park land as the project will be constructed on land owned by the City on the east end of Lee Martinez Park. 14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 014, 2008, Desi ng ating the Saint Joseph Catholic Church and Church Parish Center, 300 West Mountain Avenue as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code. Ordinance No. 014, 2008, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 5, 2008, designates the Saint Joseph Catholic Church and Church Parish Center, 300 West Mountain Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark. The owner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the St. Joseph Parish, Archdiocese of Denver, is initiating this request. 15. Items Relating to the Hannon Road and College Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. A. Resolution 2008-012 Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Design and Construction of the Harmony Road and College Avenue Intersection Improvements. B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 015, 2008, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Capital Projects Fund - Building on Basics - Intersection Improvements and Traffic Signals Capital Project for the Design and Construction of Improvements to the Harmony Road and College Avenue Intersection. This Resolution will enable the City to enter into a contract with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to receive State and Federal funds designated for the design, right- of-way acquisition and construction of improvements for the Harmony Road and College Avenue intersection. The Ordinance appropriates the funds received for this Project. 16. Items pertaining to the Thorland No. I Annexation and Zoning. A. Resolution 2008-013 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Thorland No. 1 Annexation. B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 016, 2008, Annexing Property Known as the Thorland No. 1 Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. PAGE 3 1.1 Facilities Fund - Trail of Northern Colorado Grant Project. The City was awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Park Service. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 5, 2008, appropriates that grant money in the Museum's Trails of Northern Colorado grant project. 9. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 008, 2008, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue in the General Fund Continuation of the Restorative Justice Restore Program. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 5, 2008, appropriates funds received from a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Bohemian Foundation for salaries associated with the continued operation of the Restore Program. 10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 009, 2008, Appropriating Prior Years Reserves in the Downtown Development Authority Fund for Expenditure on Projects in Accordance with the Downtown Plan of Development. I. This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 5, 2008, appropriates unanticipated revenue from interest earnings in the amount of $754,374 and reappropriates $713,667 from project savings from prior years appropriations. The DDA board has authorized the expenditure on various projects and programs. 11. Postponement of Second Reading of Ordinance No. 011, 2008, Calling a Special Municipal Election on June 10 2008 for the Purpose of Submitting to the Registered Electors a Citizen - Initiated Charter Amendment That Would Authorize Collective Bargaining and Binding Arbitration for City Employees to March 4, 2008. On January 22, 2008, the City Clerk's Office received an initiative petition to amend the City Charter relating to collective bargaining. The Clerk's Office has completed its review of the petition and has determined that the petition contains an insufficient number of signatures to place the initiated measure on a special election ballot. Postponement of the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 011, 2008 to March 4, 2008, will give the petition circulators an opportunity to file an amended petition by February 21, 2008. 12. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 0 12, 2008, Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into an Agreement to Finance Equipment by Lease -Purchase. As a result of a City technical energy audit done in 2006, the City is upgrading existing lighting systems throughout 28 City facilities to improve energy efficiency. Ordinance No. 012, 2008, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 5, 2008, authorizes the Purchasing Agent to enter into a lease -purchase financing agreement for equipment purchase with Koch Financial Corporation at 3.75% interest rate. PAGE 2 3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (limited to 30 minutes) Individuals who wish to make comments regarding items scheduled on the Consent Calendar or wish to address the Council on items not specifically scheduled on the agenda must first be recognized by the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem. Before speaking, please sign in at the table in the back of the room. The timer will buzz once when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. The timer will buzz again at the end of the speaker's time. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes. If there are more than 6 individuals who wish to speak, the Mayor may reduce the time allowed for each individual. • State your name and address for the record • Applause, outbursts or other demonstrations by the audience is not allowed • Keep comments brief, if available, provide a written copy of statement to City Clerk 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP: This is an opportunity for the Mayor or Councilmembers to follow-up on issues raised during Citizen Participation. 5. AGENDA REVIEW: CITY MANAGER The Consent Calendar consists of Items 6 through 29. This Calendar is intended to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important items on a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Calendar. Anyone may request an item on this calendar to be "pulled" off the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Agenda items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be considered separately under Item No. 36, Pulled Consent Items. The Consent Calendar consists of: • Ordinances on First Reading that are routine; • 'Ordinances on Second Reading that are routine; • Those of no perceived controversy; • Routine administrative actions. 6. Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the February 5, 2008 Regular Meeting, 7. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 006, 2008, Designating Grandview Cemetery, 1900 West Mountain Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code. Ordinance No. 006, 2008, unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 5, 20087 designates Grandview Cemetery, 1900 West Mountain Avenue, as a Fort Collins Landmark. The owner of the property, the City of Fort Collins, is initiating this request. d REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL February 19, 2008 City of Fort Collins Doug Hutchinson, Mayor Kelly Ohlson, District 5, Mayor Pro Tern Ben Manvel, District 1 Lisa Poppaw, District 2 Diggs Brown, District 3 Wade Troxell, District 4 David Roy, District 6 City Council Chambers City Hall West 300 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado Cablecast on City Cable Channel 14 on the Comcast cable system The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6515 (TDD 224-6001) for assistance. A. Proclamation Declaring Availability as the Character Focus for February 2008. t B. Proclamation Declaring February as Low Vision Awareness Month. C. Proclamation Declaring the week of February 17-23, 2008 as National Engineers Week. D. Proclamation Declaring the week of February 25 - March 3, 2008 as Peace Corps Week. E. Presentation of Landmark Recognition for St. Joseph's Church and Grandview Cemetery. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL.