FINAL AGENDA
4:30 P.M. MEETING
Individual Items on the 4:30 p.m. meeting agenda may be postponed to the 6:00 p.m. meeting.
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1. | CALL TO ORDER
NOTICE OF OPTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the City Council and to the general public that, at this regular meeting, the City Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice and discussion with the City’s attorneys for legal advice on any item listed on the following agenda, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3). |
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2. | ROLL CALL
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3. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the City of Flagstaff is to protect and enhance the quality of life for all. |
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4. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS | ||||||||
A. | Consideration and Approval of Minutes: City Council Regular Council Meeting of February 21, 2017. | ||||||||
5. | PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Participation enables the public to address the Council about an item that is not on the agenda. Comments relating to items that are on the agenda will be taken at the time that the item is discussed. If you wish to address the Council at tonight's meeting, please complete a comment card and submit it to the recording clerk as soon as possible. Your name will be called when it is your turn to speak. You may address the Council up to three times throughout the meeting, including comments made during Public Participation. Please limit your remarks to three minutes per item to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. At the discretion of the Chair, ten or more persons present at the meeting and wishing to speak may appoint a representative who may have no more than fifteen minutes to speak. |
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6. | PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS |
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7. | APPOINTMENTS Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the City Council and to the general public that the City Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for the purpose of discussing or considering employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of a public officer, appointee, or employee of any public body...., pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1). None |
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8. | LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARINGS | ||||||||
A. | Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Scott Heinonen, "The Cottage Place", 126 W. Cottage Ave., Series 12 (restaurant), New License. | ||||||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||||||
Hold the Public Hearing; absent any valid concerns received from the public hearing, staff recommends the Council forward a recommendation for approval to the State.
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B. | Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: David Hallum "Hallum Food Stores", 4501 N. Hwy. 89, Series 10 (beer and wine store), New License. | ||||||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||||||
Hold the Public Hearing; absent any valid concerns received from the public hearing, staff recommends the Council forward a recommendation for approval to the State.
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C. | Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Michael Marquess, "Mother Road Brewing Company", 1300 E. Butler Ave., Suite 200, Series 03 (Microbrewery), New License. | ||||||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||||||
Hold the Public Hearing; absent any valid concerns received from the public hearing, staff recommends the Council forward a recommendation for approval to the State.
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9. | CONSENT ITEMS
All matters under Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendations listed on the agenda. Unless otherwise indicated, expenditures approved by Council are budgeted items. |
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A. | Consideration and Approval of Preliminary Plat: Request from IMH Special Asset 118 LLC, for the subdivision of approximately 47.36 acres known as The Wedge, into 47 single-family residential lots within the Rural Residential (RR) zone. | ||||||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||||||
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the City Council approve the preliminary plat with the conditions outlined in the staff summary.
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10. | ROUTINE ITEMS | ||||||||
A. | Consideration and Approval of Contract: With Sellers and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $4,675,913.80 for the Lockett Road and Fanning Wash Improvement Project (Project). | ||||||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||||||
1) Approve the construction contract with Sellers and Sons Inc. in the amount of $4,675,913.80, which includes Additive Alternate #1, #3 and #4, and a contract time of 180 calendar days;
2) Approve Change Order Authority to the City Manager in the amount of $452,000.00 (10% of the contract amount, less allowance); and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. |
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B. | Consideration and Approval of Contract: Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project Intergovernmental Agreement No. 17-1 between City of Flagstaff and Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. | ||||||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||||||
Approve Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project (FWPP) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) No. 17-1 between City of Flagstaff (City) and Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM).
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Consideration and Approval of Contract: Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the Fourth Street / I-40 Project Assessment for Bridge Widening and Replacement. |
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||||||
Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the City of Flagstaff in the amount of $60,000.
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RECESS
6:00 P.M. MEETING RECONVENE |
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NOTICE OF OPTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the City Council and to the general public that, at this regular meeting, the City Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice and discussion with the City’s attorneys for legal advice on any item listed on the following agenda, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
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11. | ROLL CALL
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12. | PUBLIC PARTICIPATION | ||||||||
13. | CARRY OVER ITEMS FROM THE 4:30 P.M. AGENDA |
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14. | PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS None |
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15. | REGULAR AGENDA | |||||
A. | Consideration and Possible Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 2017-08: Amending Title 15, Labor; Chapter 15-01, Minimum Wage, of the Flagstaff City Code. | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
Should Council wish to move forward with adopting this proposed ordinance:
At the March 7, 2017, Council Meeting 1) Read Ordinance No. 2017-08 by title only for the first time (requiring a 3/4 vote of Council) 2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2017-08 by title only At the March 21, 2017, Council Meeting 3) Read Ordinance No. 2017-08 by title only for the final time (requiring a 3/4 vote of Council) 4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2017-08 by title only 5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-08 (requiring a 3/4 vote of Council) |
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B. | Discussion and Possible Direction: Current Issues Before the Arizona Legislature and Federal Issues. | |||||
16. | DISCUSSION ITEMS None |
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17. | COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS | |||||
18. | FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS After discussion and upon agreement by a majority of all members of the Council, an item will be moved to a regularly-scheduled Council meeting. |
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A. | Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.): A request by Councilmember Barotz to place on a future agenda discussion of the possible renaming of the Commission on Disability Awareness. | |||||
B. | Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.): A request by Mayor Evans to place on a future agenda discussion of the creation of local municipal identification cards. | |||||
19. | INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF, FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS | |||||
20. | ADJOURNMENT | |||||
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STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Consideration and Approval of Minutes: City Council Regular Council Meeting of February 21, 2017. | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Amend/approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Council Meeting of February, 2017.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
Minutes of City Council meetings are a requirement of Arizona Revised Statutes and, additionally, provide a method of informing the public of discussions and actions being taken by the City Council. | |||||
INFORMATION: | |||||
COUNCIL GOAL
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Attachments: | 02.21.2017.CCRM.Minutes |
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Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Scott Heinonen, "The Cottage Place", 126 W. Cottage Ave., Series 12 (restaurant), New License. | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Hold the Public Hearing; absent any valid concerns received from the public hearing, staff recommends the Council forward a recommendation for approval to the State.
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Executive Summary: | |||||
The liquor license process begins at the State level and applications are then forwarded to the respective municipality for posting of the property and holding a public hearing, after which the Council recommendation is forwarded back to the State. A Series 12 license allows the holder of a restaurant license to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent (40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food. The Cottage Place is an existing business in Flagstaff that is under new management and if approved, it will be the 91st active series 12 license in Flagstaff. The property has been posted as required, and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application with no concerns noted. Please note that with the administration of sales tax being transferred to the State of Arizona the Sales Tax division will not be able to report on the status of liquor license applicants; the City is attempting to obtain software that will give access to records. |
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Financial Impact: | |||||
There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.
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Policy Impact: | |||||
Not applicable. | |||||
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic Plan: | |||||
Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there is no Council goal that applies. | |||||
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
Not applicable. | |||||
Key Considerations: | |||||
Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the location and the applicant's personal qualifications. The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is March 9, 2017. |
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Community Involvement: | |||||
This business will contribute to the tax base of the community. | |||||
Expanded Options and Alternatives: | |||||
The application was properly posted on February 15, 2017. No written protests have been received to date. | |||||
Attachments: | Cottage Place - Letter to Applicant | ||
Hearing Procedures | |||
Series 12 Description | |||
Cottage Place - PD Memo | |||
Cottage Place - Code Memo | |||
Cottage Place - Map |
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Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: David Hallum "Hallum Food Stores", 4501 N. Hwy. 89, Series 10 (beer and wine store), New License. | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Hold the Public Hearing; absent any valid concerns received from the public hearing, staff recommends the Council forward a recommendation for approval to the State.
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Executive Summary: | |||||
The liquor license process begins at the State level and applications are then forwarded to the respective municipality for posting of the property and holding a public hearing, after which the Council recommendation is forwarded back to the State. A Series 10 license allows a retail store to sell beer and wine (no other spirituous liquors), only in the original unbroken package, to be taken away from the premises of the retailer and consumed off the premises. Hallum is an existing business that was recently under lease and is now under new management. If approved, it will be the 32nd active series 10 license in Flagstaff. The property has been posted as required, and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application with no concerns noted. Please note that with the administration of sales tax being transferred to the State of Arizona the Sales Tax division will not be able to report on the status of liquor license applicants; the City is attempting to obtain software that will give access to records. |
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Financial Impact: | |||||
There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.
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Policy Impact: | |||||
Not applicable | |||||
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic Plan: | |||||
Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there is no Council goal that applies. | |||||
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
Not applicable | |||||
Key Considerations: | |||||
Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the applicant's personal qualifications and the location. The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is March 27, 2017. |
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Community Involvement: | |||||
This business will contribute to the tax base of the community. We are not aware of any other relevant considerations. | |||||
Expanded Options and Alternatives: | |||||
The application was properly posted on February 15, 2017. No written protests have been received to date. | |||||
Attachments: | Hallum - Letter to Applicant | ||
Hearing Procedures | |||
Series 10 Description | |||
Hallum - PD Memo | |||
Hallum - Code Memo | |||
Hallum - Map |
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Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Michael Marquess, "Mother Road Brewing Company", 1300 E. Butler Ave., Suite 200, Series 03 (Microbrewery), New License. | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Hold the Public Hearing; absent any valid concerns received from the public hearing, staff recommends the Council forward a recommendation for approval to the State.
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Executive Summary: | |||||
The liquor license process begins at the State level and applications are then forwarded to the respective municipality for posting of the property and holding a public hearing, after which the Council recommendation is forwarded back to the State. A Series 03 license allows an in-state microbrewery to sell beer produced or manufactured on the premises for consumption on or off the premises; they may sell to in-state and out-of-state licensed wholesaler and retailers. Beer produced or manufactured on the premises may be served for the purpose of sampling. Mother Road Brewing Company currently has a location in Flagstaff, this will be a second and if approved, it will be the 7th active series 03 license in Flagstaff. The property has been posted as required, and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application with no concerns noted. Please note that with the administration of sales tax being transferred to the State of Arizona the Sales Tax division will not be able to report on the status of liquor license applicants; the City is attempting to obtain software that will give access to records. |
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Financial Impact: | |||||
There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State. | |||||
Policy Impact: | |||||
Not applicable. | |||||
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic Plan: | |||||
Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there is no Council goal that applies. | |||||
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
Not applicable. | |||||
Key Considerations: | |||||
Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the location and the applicant's personal qualifications. The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is March 20, 2017. |
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Community Involvement: | |||||
This business will contribute to the tax base of the community. | |||||
Expanded Options and Alternatives: | |||||
The application was properly posted on February 15, 2017. No written protests have been received to date. | |||||
Attachments: | Mother Road - Letter to Applicant | ||
Hearing Procedures | |||
Series 03 Description | |||
Mother Road - PD Memo | |||
Mother Road - Code Memo | |||
Mother Road - Map |
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Consideration and Approval of Preliminary Plat: Request from IMH Special Asset 118 LLC, for the subdivision of approximately 47.36 acres known as The Wedge, into 47 single-family residential lots within the Rural Residential (RR) zone. | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the City Council approve the preliminary plat with the conditions outlined in the staff summary.
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Executive Summary: | |||||
This is a request for preliminary plat approval for 47 single-family lots for the development known as The Wedge. | |||||
Financial Impact: | |||||
No financial liabilities are anticipated by the approval of this preliminary plat. | |||||
Policy Impact: | |||||
There are no policy impacts affiliated with this preliminary plat. | |||||
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic Plan: | |||||
COUNCIL GOALS: Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics REGIONAL PLAN: -Policy LU.2.1. Design new development to coordinate with existing and future development, in an effort to preserve viewsheds, strengthen connectivity, and establish compatible and mutually supportive land uses. -Policy OS.1.5. Integrate open space qualities into the built environment. |
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Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
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Background and History: | |||||
The applicant, IMH Special Asset NT 118, LLC, is seeking preliminary plat approval for a 47-lot single-family residential subdivision. The Wedge is a property located on the west edge of the city limits adjacent to the Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club and south of the W.L Gore campus on Kiltie Lane. The property is known as The Wedge due to the triangular shape that tapers at the south end. The subdivision will create 47 single-family residential lots within the Rural Residential (RR) Zone. The RR zone allows a gross density of one unit per acre where a public water supply and public streets are available to serve the property. The proposed lot sizes vary from .38 acres to .77 acres with an average of approximately .48 acres. In order to approve lots less than one acre in size, this application is using the Planned Residential Development option permitted in the RR zone utilizing the Single Family Estate building type conforming to the T3 Neighborhood 2 (T3N.2) transect zone development standards. |
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Key Considerations: | |||||
Planned Residential Development (PRD) is a permitted use in the RR zone. Division 10-40.60.280 (page 40.60-53) of the Zoning Code addresses specific use standards for Planned Residential Developments. PRDs may use different building types (i.e., Carriage House, Single-Family Cottage, Duplex) as part of an integrated site planning process in non-transect zones and for achieving gross densities on undeveloped land where substantial natural resources are present on the site. Division 10-50.110 of the Zoning Code provides standards for specific building types and specifies the transect zones in which they are allowed. The T3N.2 transect zone allows the Single-Family Estate building type in new neighborhoods. Single-Family Estate standards are located in Division 10-50.110.050 of the Zoning Code (page 50.110-9). The Single-Family Estate building type permits a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet (100’ minimum width x 100’ minimum depth). The lots within The Wedge subdivision comply with the minimum lot area. The preliminary plat complies with the Single-Family Estate standards (including open space, size/massing) and building form and placement standards such as setbacks and height allowed in the T3N.2 transect zone (Division 10-40.40.060 of the Zoning Code, page 40.40-21). The applicant has not developed typical home plans for this subdivison. These will need to be submitted in conjunction with the final plat applicaton to ensure compliance with the standards identified above. The PRD form standards do not include the necessary setbacks for accessory buildings. In this case, staff is recommending that all garages be setback a minimum of 35 feet from the front property line in order to comply with the Single-Family Estate building type. The garages may be attached with no more than a ten (10) foot wide breezeway (enclosed or unenclosed) in order to not be included within the maximum building width allowance. |
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Community Involvement: | |||||
Community benefits and considerations are explained in detail in the attached Planning and Zoning Commission report dated January 17, 2017. | |||||
Expanded Options and Alternatives: | |||||
Inform. No public hearings or public outreach are required by either the Zoning Code or the Subdivision Code as part of the preliminary subdivision plat review process. | |||||
Attachments: | Planning & Zoning Commission Staff Report | ||
Preliminary Plat Narrative | |||
Preliminary Plat | |||
Natural Resource Protection Plan | |||
Development Engineering Standards Variance | |||
Proportional Share Calculation |
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Consideration and Approval of Contract: With Sellers and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $4,675,913.80 for the Lockett Road and Fanning Wash Improvement Project (Project). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1) Approve the construction contract with Sellers and Sons Inc. in the amount of $4,675,913.80, which includes Additive Alternate #1, #3 and #4, and a contract time of 180 calendar days;
2) Approve Change Order Authority to the City Manager in the amount of $452,000.00 (10% of the contract amount, less allowance); and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. |
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Executive Summary: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A contract award of $4,675,913.80 to Sellers and Sons, Inc. is proposed to complete the Lockett Road and Fanning Wash Improvement Project which includes new water service, a new water main, a new underground storm drain system, new roadway pavement, new curb, new gutter, new sidewalk, new channel wash improvement's, and a new concrete box culvert at Lockett Road. The City also authorized Additive Alternates #1, #3, and #4 which provide for FUTS amenities. This project is scheduled to begin as soon as weather permits. |
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Financial Impact: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
• The Lockett Road project is funded by the total budget appropriations of $3,118,538.55 (includes FY 17 actual and FY 18 proposed) from the Road Repair and Street Safety Fund. The Fanning Wash project is funded by the total budget appropriations of $1,557,375.25 from the Stormwater Utility Fund, Road Repair and Street Safety Fund and FUTS Fund, for the total proposed contract amount of $4,675,913.80. The chart below provides additional detail on the funding sources. Funding Source Lockett and Fanning
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Policy Impact: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
• No impact.
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Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic Plan: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
COUNCIL GOALS: 3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics |
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Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
• Council previously approved the ballot language for the Road Repair and Street Safety Initiative (Prop. 406). Council adopted the FY17 budget at the June 21, 2016, Council meeting and these appropriations were included in that budget. • Council approved the award of the consultant services contract for the design of the Lockett Road project at the February 2, 2016, Council Meeting to Peak Engineering, Inc. • Council approved the on-call consultant contract, through which a consultant services contract for the design of the Fanning Wash improvement project was established with The WLB Group, Inc. |
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1. Approve the award as recommended. Approval will allow work to move forward in calendar year 2017 or, 2. Approve the award with no Additive Alternates included or with a varying combination not listed in the recommendation. 3. Reject all bids. This action would delay the Project. If rejection occurs, possible options Include: a) Re-advertise the Project and open new bids; b) Suspend or cancel the project; or c) Separate the Locket Road and Fanning Wash projects. |
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The Project has a general scope to upgrade the existing water main and services, to construct a new underground storm water system to improve drainage, re-build the roadway section, replace the concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, re-line the existing Fanning Wash channel for better drainage and replace the existing drainage culverts with a new concrete box culvert at Lockett Road. The additive alternates are urban trail related work items and defined as follows; Additive Alternate #1 is work to extend the concrete sidewalk for a future railing. Additive Alternate #3 is work to add removable FUTS bollards. Additive Alternate #4 is concrete work to add FUTS street entrances. In November 2014, the citizens of Flagstaff voted and approved the Road Repair and Street Safety Tax (Prop. 406). Prop. 406 provides funding for the repair and safety of existing streets. Lockett Road was selected for improvement and will be funded by Prop. 406. The Fanning Wash project is funded by the Stormwater Utility Fund. The Lockett Road and Fanning Wash projects were combined to have one (1) contractor perform the construction to help reduce and minimize the disruption to the neighborhood, elementary school and the traveling public. With Council approval of the contract, work is scheduled to begin as soon as weather allows in 2017. The Project is programmed in the Capital Improvement 5-year plan. Purchasing posted the Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation for construction on January 3, 2017, on the City website and Purchasing's electronic bidding website. The solicitation was advertised in the AZ Daily Sun newspaper on January 15 and 22, 2017. There were two (2) bids received on the opening date of February 3, 2017, and staff determined that Sellers and Sons, Inc. was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. |
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The engineer estimated that the cost of the Project would be $4,391,800.91. Below is a summary of the bids received as recommended for award. Sellers and Sons, Inc. $4,675,913.80 Fann Contracting, Inc. $5,016,612.00 Included in the contract amount will be an allowance of $150,000.00 combined. The allowance will be used for items of work that are necessary to complete the project that may have been an oversight at the time of the design. The project manager, section head and department head will have the authority to approve the use of the allowance. Change Order Authority establishes a dollar amount (10% of the contract amount, less allowance) and provides the City Manager, on behalf of the Council, authority to amend the contract amount in response to unforeseen costs that are more than the contracted amount and in excess of the contract allowance. |
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Inform - In November 2016, the City mailed approximately 400 postcards to the property owners and residents of the Upper Greenlaw neighborhoods to provide them notice of an upcoming public information meeting about the Project. On November 17, 2016, City officials met with seventeen (17) citizens at Thomas Elementary School to review and discuss the proposed improvements. The project manager provided his contact information for people who could not attend the meeting if they had any questions. The City held on-going meetings with NAIPTA to minimize the impact of construction to their bus routes. During the project scoping process, the City also met with FUSD to discuss the scope and impact to the neighborhood school; Thomas Elementary School. Empower - Use the funds collected from the voter-authorized Road Repair and Street Safety Tax (Prop. 406) for the repair and safety of existing streets. |
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On November 17, 2016, City officials presented the Project and held discussions with seventeen (17) residents from the Upper Greenlaw neighborhood. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Attachments: | Construction Contract | ||
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Vicinity Map |
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STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||||
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Consideration and Approval of Contract: Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project Intergovernmental Agreement No. 17-1 between City of Flagstaff and Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Approve Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project (FWPP) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) No. 17-1 between City of Flagstaff (City) and Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM).
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Executive Summary: | |||||
Several State land parcels were included within the voter-approved FWPP area, including four in the City's southeast side. To meet FWPP objectives, areas within all these parcels require various forest treatment practices and intensity of effort. In 2015, 150 acres in one of these parcels was treated under FWPP IGA No. 15-1 between the City and DFFM. The proposed FWPP IGA No. 17-1 allows up to 1,000 additional acres of treatment to occur in these four parcels over a four-year period (FY17-21), with total cost to be evenly split between the City and DFFM. | |||||
Financial Impact: | |||||
Total cost for the 1,000 acres of treatment under FWPP IGA 17-1 is projected to cost $640,000. Over the four-year lifespan of the IGA, the TOTAL Not-To-Exceed City cost to implement these treatments is $320,000, to be matched by an equal Not-To-Exceed amount from DFFM of $320,000. City funding is via the FWPP Bond and/or grants awarded: DFFM funding is per annual State appropriations. Over the life-span of the IGA, the City will only match whatever the State Legislature provides to DFFM and they in-turn allocate/direct to this effort. | |||||
Policy Impact: | |||||
Continues implementation of the voter-approved FWPP effort with only 50% of the overall cost charged to the Bond.
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Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic Plan: | |||||
This grant award, and the leverage it provides to further the FWPP, meets the following - COUNCIL GOALS: 2) Ensure Flagstaff has a long-term water supply for current and future needs 3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics 7) Address key issues and processes related to the implementation of the Regional Plan 11) Ensure that we are as prepared as possible for extreme weather events. REGIONAL PLAN: Environmental Planning & Conservation – Vision for the Future: In 2013, the long-term health and viability of our natural resource environment is maintained through strategic planning for resource conservation and protection. Policy E&C.3.3 – Invest in forest health and watershed protection measures. Policy E&C.6.1 – Encourage public awareness that the region’s ponderosa pine forest is a fire-dependent ecosystem and strive to restore more natural and sustainable forest composition, structure, and processes. Policy E&C.6.3 – Promote protection, conservation, and ecological restoration of the region’s diverse ecosystem type and associated animals. Policy E&C.6.6 – Support collaborative efforts for forest health initiatives or practices, such as the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI), to support healthy forests and protect our water system. Policy E&C.10.2 – Protect, conserve, and when possible, enhance and restore wildlife habitat on public land. |
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Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
Not on this specific issue/award. Council was, however, engaged in the Bond issue when it was approved to be presented to the voters (summer 2012), has approved numerous grant awards and contracts related to FWPP, approved FWPP IGA 15-1 (Jan 5, 2015) which permitted the 150-acres of forest treatments on one of the parcels, and has been kept updated on issues-and-status throughout the overall effort. | |||||
Options and Alternatives: | |||||
Three exist:
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Background and History: | |||||
Damage and loss of our forests from destructive wildfire, and subsequent damaging floods, are ever-present threats to our community. Areas that have undergone proactive forest treatments (ie – thinning, debris disposal, and/or prescribed/managed fire) are healthier and more resilient to damage/loss, and are better able to act as a barrier to the spread of fire once it becomes established elsewhere and moves into these treated areas. Within our community and immediate area, the Woody Fire (2005), Hardy Fire (2010), and Slide Fire (2014) dramatically demonstrate the value of these treatments: the Schultz Fire (2010) shows what can happen when such treatments are not in-place. Such treated areas enhance public safety, ensure infrastructure protection, and safe-guard community well-being | |||||
Key Considerations: | |||||
These State land parcels, the 150-acres of forest treatments that has been completed under FWPP IGA 15-1, and the treatments planned under FWPP IGA 17-1, were all identified during the Bond campaign as part of the overall goal, area, and effort that would occur with passage of the measure (Q-405, Nov 2012 election). Regardless of location or casual factor, wildfires present challenges due to access, lack of on-site water supply, adjacent neighborhoods, evacuation requirements, available response resources, and other factors. While the fire may be the triggering event, post-fire flooding events, both at the source and downstream, can be devastating to areas and parties not threatened by the fire itself. Completion of forest treatments have proven highly effective in reducing occurrence and severity of these events. | |||||
Community Benefits and Considerations: | |||||
To-date, and since passage of the FWPP Bond in Nov 2012, DFFM has provided just over $1M in grant awards and direct labor that have significantly contributed to the success of the Bond. These funds have been utilized to plan and/or complete forest treatments in the Equestrian Estates area, Observatory Mesa and Picture Canyon Natural Areaa, and on the parcels included in FWPP IGA 17-1. | |||||
Community Involvement: | |||||
Over the past few years, we've detected and suppressed several suspicious fires in the parcels identified in FWPP IGA 17-1. No suspects have been located, and the threat that a future fire in this area escalates into something larger and more damaging exists. FWPP IGA 17-1 will allow for completion of forest treatments that will protect adjacent neighborhoods, recreational opportunities, and wildlife habitat, while promoting forest resiliency and sustainability. | |||||
Expanded Options and Alternatives: | |||||
Inform – Following the 50 campaign events leading up to the Bond election (Nov 2012), we have continued to work at keeping the community informed of why we must act, what we are doing, and where it is occurring. The Project website (www.flagstaffwatershedprotection.org) is one way: Project-wide, numerous news stories have also been crafted and/or otherwise reported, and both impromptu and announced field trips have been conducted. City staff has interacted with numerous individuals in the adjacent neighborhoods. State land is not public land, so contacts with the public on the parcels themselves has been somewhat limited. Consult – We’ve worked with DFFM on project design and operations, and have taken into account adjacent neighborhood issues and concerns. The US Fish & Wildlife Service and AZ Game & Fish have been consulted regarding wildlife issues. Involve – Although nothing to date has yet occurred, we intend to engage future NAU student interns in pre-and-post inventory efforts and monitoring projects. Community members have been, and will continue to be, hired as seasonal Fire Dept crew members and will thus engage directly in some of the work itself. Empower – The planned forest treatments are part of a larger effort underway in our area and throughout northern AZ. We and our many partners have been engaged for nearly two decades in this work, on various jurisdictions and site conditions, and have utilized a variety of prescriptions and approaches to ensure we have a full-suite of treatments across the greater landscape. The work to be undertaken under FWPP IGA 17-1 is based upon credible and proven science-based forest restoration and hazard fuel management standards and knowledge. It adheres to guidelines established in the Greater Flagstaff Area Community Wildfire Protection Plan (City & County - 2005), is consistent with forest treatments designed and implemented by the Greater Flagstaff Forests Partnership (1999-present) and the City of Flagstaff Wildland Fire Management program (1998-present), meets the goals of the State of AZ 20-Year Strategy (2007), and is consistent with the conditions and necessary actions identified in both the Four Forests Restoration Initiative and the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project Final Records of Decision (USFS - 2015). |
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Attachments: | FWPP IGA 17-1 | ||
FWPP IGA 17-1 Attachment A | |||
FWPP IGA 17-1 SOW | |||
FWPP IGA 17-1 Map | |||
FWPP IGA 17-1 Proximity Map |
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STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||||
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Consideration and Approval of Contract: Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the Fourth Street / I-40 Project Assessment for Bridge Widening and Replacement. |
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the City of Flagstaff in the amount of $60,000.
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Executive Summary: | |||||
A project assessment is currently being completed by ADOT for the rehabilitation of the existing bridges at Fourth Street and I-40 to ensure they continue to meet the necessary life safety requirements into the future. In continued discussions with ADOT, City staff recognized this as an opportunity to evaluate the possibility of replacing and widening these bridges to serve the City's Regional Plan Goals as identified below. This assessment is the first step in ADOT's process for completing a project in their jurisdiction. This is a summary of the IGA Scope of Work: • A Project Assessment (PA) will be prepared in accordance with the ADOT’s project Scoping Document Guidelines (See Exhibit A). This document provides specific information for future potential programming of funds for design and construction. • The PA includes analysis for (1) a bridge deck widening and (2) a total structure replacement. • Both alternatives will accommodate the proposed 4th Street cross-section as identified in the Fourth Street Corridor Study – South dated March 2010. • Each alternative will be evaluated on its ability to accommodate the future widening of I-40 to six travel lanes. • The analysis of both alternatives will include preparation of Stage I (15%) plans, as well as quantity and cost estimates. |
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Financial Impact: | |||||
The City of Flagstaff is responsible for the estimated $60,000 in costs incurred to provide a project assessment. These costs will be covered from a FY17 budgeted item within the Transportation Tax labeled Fourth Street Bridge / I40 Design. Current budget for design is $350,000, and the current budget for construction of Fourth St improvements is $2,275,000. | |||||
Policy Impact: | |||||
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic Plan: | |||||
COUNCIL GOALS: 3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics 6) Provide a well-managed transportation system 7) Continue to implement the Flagstaff Regional Plan and focus efforts on specific plans REGIONAL PLAN: Goal T.1 - Improve mobility and access throughout the region. Goal T.2 - Improve transportation safety and efficiency for all modes. Goal T.4 - Promote transportation infrastructure and services that enhance the quality of life of the communities within the region. Goal T.5 - Increase the availability and use of pedestrian infrastructure, including FUTS, as a critical element of a safe and livable community. Goal T.6 - Provide for bicycling as a safe and efficient means of transportation and recreation. Goal CD.1 Improve the City and County financial systems to provide for needed infrastructure development and rehabilitation, including enhancement of existing infrastructure. |
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Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
The Council approved a capital improvements budget for FY16-17 that includes $350,000 for design of the Fourth Street Bridge and $2,275,000 for general improvements on Fourth Street. | |||||
Options and Alternatives: | |||||
1. Approve the proposed IGA with ADOT to begin the process of assessing the different alternatives for replacement and widening of the bridges in question. This option brings the possibility of ADOT financially participating in the replacement and widening of the bridges in lieu of proposed rehabilitation 2. Deny the proposed IGA with ADOT. ADOT will likely proceed with the proposed maintenance of the bridges by rehabilitating the bridge decks to satisfy life safety concerns. The City will likely incur expense to obtain a Project Assessment from ADOT at a later date. |
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Background and History: | |||||
The Fourth Street bridges over I-40 are ADOT structures. Fourth Street is one of only three north-south arterials and one of only three locations with a grade-separated crossing of the BNSF railroad. Fourth Street is identified as a minor arterial in the regional plan. The typical cross section for a minor arterial is four lanes. The FMPO prepared a Fourth Street Traffic Interchange feasibility study in 2007 that found an interchange was not necessary but that widening and lengthening the bridge is needed. The City’s Fourth Street Corridor Study from March 2010 recommends widening and lengthening the bridges. ADOT drafted an initial design concept report for Interstate 40 in 2011 that concluded the Fourth Street bridges need to be lengthened in order to widen I-40 to the recommended 6-lane section. The City has applied for a US Department of Transportation TIGER grant for this project for the past three years. Having the project included in ADOT’s 5-Year construction program is seen as critical to a successful application. |
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Community Involvement: | |||||
Should this project assessment lead to construction, the benefits include congestion relief, safe pedestrian and bicycle passage across I-40, and a potential financial partnering with ADOT. | |||||
Attachments: | ADOT IGA/JPA | ||
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Vicinity Map |
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STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||||
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Consideration and Possible Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 2017-08: Amending Title 15, Labor; Chapter 15-01, Minimum Wage, of the Flagstaff City Code. | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Should Council wish to move forward with adopting this proposed ordinance:
At the March 7, 2017, Council Meeting 1) Read Ordinance No. 2017-08 by title only for the first time (requiring a 3/4 vote of Council) 2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2017-08 by title only At the March 21, 2017, Council Meeting 3) Read Ordinance No. 2017-08 by title only for the final time (requiring a 3/4 vote of Council) 4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2017-08 by title only 5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-08 (requiring a 3/4 vote of Council) |
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Executive Summary: | |||||
Proposition 414 was approved by the Flagstaff voters on November 8, 2016, was proclaimed law by the Mayor on November 28, 2016, and codified as Title 15 of the Flagstaff City Code. Under the Flagstaff City Charter and Arizona law, a city ordinance that was enacted by initiative may only be amended if the amendment furthers the purposes of the initiative and is approved by a three-fourths vote of City Council. A three-fourths vote of the City Council is six out of seven members (6/7). Proposition 414 provides a livable minimum wage for Flagstaff worker, accounts for the higher cost of living in Flagstaff by establishing a minimum wage in Flagstaff that is greater than the state minimum wage and achieves a $15 per hour minimum wage in Flagstaff by 2021 through a gradual, phased implementation. Proposition 206, a state-wide initiative, was approved by the Arizona voters on November 8, 2016 resulting in a state minimum wage of $10.00 an hour, which became effective on January 1, 2017. The compounding effects of Proposition 206 at the state level and Proposition 414 at the local level—which would result in a drastic increase in the minimum wage over a short period of only six months— were not described or analyzed for Flagstaff voters in the Information Pamphlet. Adjusting the incremental rate at which the minimum wage is escalated would further the purposes of Proposition 414 by providing for a gradual increase in the minimum wage to $15.00 an hour by 2021. |
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Financial Impact: | |||||
Adoption of Ordinance 2017-08 would delay the eventual increase in pay under Title 15 for city employees who currently make less than $12 an hour. | |||||
Policy Impact: | |||||
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic Plan: | |||||
1) Invest in our employees and implement retention and attraction strategies. 9) Improve the economic quality of life for Flagstaff through economic diversification, and by fostering jobs and programs that grow wages and revenues. 10) Support and assist the most vulnerable. |
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Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
On February 14, 2017, the City Council directed staff to draft an Ordinance for Council Consideration to amend to Title 15 by moving the $2.00 increase in minimum wage from July 1, 2017, to January 1, 2021. | |||||
Attachments: | Proposed Ord. 2017-08 |
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Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.): A request by Councilmember Barotz to place on a future agenda discussion of the possible renaming of the Commission on Disability Awareness. | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Council direction.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
Rule 4.01, Procedures for Preparation of Council Agendas, of the City of Flagstaff City Council Rules of Procedure outlines the process for bringing items forward to a future agenda. Councilmember Barotz has requested this item be placed on an agenda under Future Agenda Item Requests (F.A.I.R.) to determine if there is another member of Council interested in placing it on a future agenda. | |||||
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STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.): A request by Mayor Evans to place on a future agenda discussion of the creation of local municipal identification cards. | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Council direction.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
Rule 4.01, Procedures for Preparation of Council Agendas, of the City of Flagstaff City Council Rules of Procedure outlines the process for bringing items forward to a future agenda. Mayor Evans has requested this item be placed on an agenda under Future Agenda Item Requests (F.A.I.R.) to determine if there is another member of Council interested in placing it on a future agenda. | |||||
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