COMBINED SPECIAL WORK SESSION/SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
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SPECIAL COUNCIL 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 work session, 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. | 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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3. | Roll Call
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4. | Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2017-18: An ordinance of the Flagstaff City Council amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 7, Health and Sanitation, Chapter 7-05, Smokefree Air, by prohibiting smoking on Park Property or within a reasonable distance of Park Property (A ban on smoking in all public parks). | ||||||||
5. | Adjournment
WORK SESSION
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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 work session, 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. | Preliminary Review of Draft Agenda for the June 6, 2017 City Council Meeting.*
* Public comment on draft agenda items may be taken under “Review of Draft Agenda Items” later in the meeting, at the discretion of the Mayor. Citizens wishing to speak on agenda items not specifically called out by the City Council for discussion under the second Review section may submit a speaker card for their items of interest to the recording clerk.
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3. | Public Participation Public Participation enables the public to address the council about items that are not on the prepared agenda. Public Participation appears on the agenda twice, at the beginning and at the end of the work session. You may speak at one or the other, but not both. Anyone wishing to comment at the meeting is asked to fill out a speaker card and submit it to the recording clerk. When the item comes up on the agenda, your name will be called. 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 to have 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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4. | Economic Development Update: Updates from the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) and the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET), along with a video viewing of the Flagstaff Bioscience Roadmap 2017. | ||||||||
5. | Discussion of Municipal Identification Cards | ||||||||
6. | Airport Master Plan Update | ||||||||
7. | Discussion of Signs in City Right of Way | ||||||||
8. | Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization Regional Transportation Plan | ||||||||
9. | Review of Draft Agenda Items for the June 6, 2017 City Council Meeting.*
* Public comment on draft agenda items will be taken at this time, at the discretion of the Mayor.
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10. | Public Participation | ||||||||
11. | Informational Items To/From Mayor, Council, and City Manager; future agenda item requests. |
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12. | Adjournment | ||||||||
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2017-18: An ordinance of the Flagstaff City Council amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 7, Health and Sanitation, Chapter 7-05, Smokefree Air, by prohibiting smoking on Park Property or within a reasonable distance of Park Property (A ban on smoking in all public parks). | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
At the May 30, 2017 Special Council Meeting:
1) Read Ordinance No. 2017-18 by title only for the first time 2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2017-18 by title only (if approved above) At the June 6, 2017 Council Meeting: 3) Read Ordinance No.2017-18 by title only for the final time 4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2017-18 by title only (if approved above) 5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2017-18 |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
On May 2, 2017 a F.A.I.R. requested by Councilmember Odegaard on banning smoking in public parks was considered by City Council. After receiving comments and requests for a smoking ban in public parks from many students at Coconino High School who are part of the group known as Coconino Anti-Tobacco Students (CATS) the City Council asked staff to place the item on a future agenda. This ordinance prohibiting smoking in public parks is now bought before City Council for consideration and possible adoption. | |||||
INFORMATION: | |||||
None. | |||||
Attachments: | ORD. 2017-18 |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Economic Development Update: Updates from the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) and the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET), along with a video viewing of the Flagstaff Bioscience Roadmap 2017. | |||||
DESIRED OUTCOME: | |||||
Council is provided information regarding the current and future accomplishments of these two organizations that partner with the City of Flagstaff on economic development efforts. Additionally, Council is provided information regarding the growth of the bioscience sector in the community. | |||||
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
The City of Flagstaff, concurrent with its direct efforts, partners with numerous organizations in the community to ensure the economy stays vibrant and people have an opportunity to thrive and support their families. Two of the partners the City works with and supports are the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) and the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET). This presentation is to inform the Council and the public about the efforts, successes, and challenges faced by these two organizations. Additionally, the Flagstaff Bioscience Roadmap 2017 Update will showcase the impressive bioscience activities going on in the community. | |||||
INFORMATION: | |||||
ECoNA is a collaborative organization that works to benefit the economy and enhance prosperity throughout the region. They work on attraction, retention and expansion efforts in the City itself, and also focus attention on the surrounding area. As Flagstaff is the hub for northern Arizona, there is great benefit to having the economies of the surrounding communities flourish alongside our own. These benefits include, but are not limited to, generating incomes for residents that may be spent in Flagstaff and enhancing the workforce pipeline. Our region is very interconnected. Much of ECoNA's focus is in Flagstaff, communities in Coconino County, Winslow, and other areas. NACET is an organization that provides support for local businesses and creates environments where they thrive. NACET manages the City's Business Incubator and Business Accelerator and provides education, tools, techniques and support to businesses who are starting, locating, expanding, and growing here in Flagstaff. The Flagstaff Bioscience Roadmap 2017 video assists in informing the Council and the public about the great work going on here in Flagstaff and the momentum building in these sectors. It was produced by NAU, ECoNA and NACET. The City of Flagstaff has played a direct role in growing the bioscience sector through its work to build and develop the Innovation Mesa Business Incubator and Accelerator, by helping to fund NACET, being an active member and collaborator with the community and ECoNA, and through our work with bioscience company attraction, expansion, start-up and retention. Also, the City's role in building the utility and transportation infrastructure is critical to future growth of the bioscience sector. |
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Attachments: | ECONA Work Plan | ||
ECONA Presentation | |||
NACET Presentation |
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STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Discussion of Municipal Identification Cards | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Seeking Council direction.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
Council has requested this item be placed on an agenda for discussion. | |||||
INFORMATION: | |||||
Municipal identification cards provide residents with a means to demonstrate residency within the city limits, to access city programs, services, and activities, and to help substantiate a person's identity. Many major cities across the United States are currently implementing a municipal identification card program. Currently in Arizona, Phoenix is the only city to adopt such program. The City of Phoenix conducted an extensive rfp process and was able to contract with a company that would provide municipal identification cards at no cost to the city. A city identification card would be issued to an applicant who, under penalty of perjury, submits a complete application, demonstrates proof of identity and residence within Phoenix corporate boundaries and makes payment of the applicable fee. The identification card expires three years from the date of issuance and as of March 23, 2017 has not been implemented. Municipal identification cards are intended to serve as a secondary ID for those who have difficulties obtaining a valid government identification. Specifically, the homeless, immigrants, transgender individuals and those returning home from prison sentences. There is concern that municipal identification cards would enable identity theft and encourage illegal immigration. |
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Attachments: | PHX FINAL ORDINANCE | ||
RFP PHX MUNI CARDS | |||
RQST FOR PHX COUNCIL ACTION 8.31.16 | |||
RQST FOR PHX COUNCIL ACTION 7.1.16 | |||
Sample PHX Municipal ID | |||
Presentation |
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STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||||
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Airport Master Plan Update | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Council approved the grant to cover the costs of the Airport Master Plan for the Flagstaff Airport during the April 19, 2016 council meeting. During that meeting, staff let Council know we would be providing updates on the progress of the plan. Coffman & Associates will be offering an update this evening on the activities that have taken place to date. | |||||
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires airports to have a Master Plan which needs to be updated every 7-10 years. The last Airport Master Plan for the Flagstaff Airport was completed in 2008. |
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INFORMATION: | |||||
The Airport Master Plan is referenced in the Regional Plan. | |||||
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STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||||
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Discussion of Signs in City Right of Way | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
None. This is only a discussion item. | |||||
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
With the exception of permanent governmental signs, such as traffic signs, the City of Flagstaff prohibits signs in City right of way. It is staff's understanding that Council may want to reconsider this prohibition. | |||||
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Staff will be prepared to answer questions from Council regarding the impacts of allowing signs in City right of way and take direction as needed. | |||||
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STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||||
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Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization Regional Transportation Plan | |||||
DESIRED OUTCOME: | |||||
The City Council will gain awareness of the transportation projects and planning activities prioritized in the regional transportation plan, Blueprint 2040, including the fiscal means to pay for them. The Council will provide direction to the City Manager on how to prepare for a potential November 2018 transportation tax ballot initiative. | |||||
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Regional Transportation Plan The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) conducts federally mandated regional transportation planning for a 525 square mile planning area surrounding the City of Flagstaff. FMPO is run by an Executive Board of elected and appointed officials from the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona Department of Transportation and the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority. The Executive Board adopted Blueprint 2040: Regional Transportation Plan on May 1, 2017. Blueprint 2040 sets transportation direction and priorities. A build out transportation system plan provides vision. Planning guidance for each mode assures that new projects and new developments create the transportation system desired. The 20-year program, high performing projects within the region’s financial means, sets priorities. The plan, guidance and program have all been filtered through performance measures based on the guiding principles and transportation policies in Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030: Place Matters and weighted according to extensive public input. These measures are congestion, arterial density, multimodal service, safety and economic development. Blueprint 2040 projects $280,000,000 in available revenue between 2020 and 2040. $195,000,000 is estimated from a renewal of the City's transportation sales tax. Cost estimates include right-of-way, design, inflation and debt-financing. The projects to be funded include:
Renewed commitment to Connectivity All modes rely heavily on an efficient and interconnected network of roads and streets. Blueprint 2040 quantifies the weaknesses in the current network, identifies major roads for the future, and sets guidance for development patterns to better support regional transportation. Renewed commitment to Multimodalism The FMPO Region has invested in all modes for decades. Level of service expectations for the pedestrian, bicycle and transit system are clearly illustrated. Blueprint 2040 lays out projects and performance levels to assure that the components of the transportation system work to build the community desired. Renewed commitment to Partnership The challenges and opportunities before this region are too great to be faced by any one agency alone. The members of FMPO are the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority and the Arizona Department of Transportation. In Blueprint 2040 these agencies identify projects and programs to pursue together in support of the regional vision. City of Flagstaff Transportation Sales Tax Renewal Discussion The current set of transportation sales taxes sunset on June 30, 2020, except the transit tax that was renewed in 2016. The regional transportation plan discussions assume these taxes will be renewed pending a successful election in November 2018. The City Manager seeks Council direction to affirm this assumption and gain direction on how to prepare for the election. Four options are presented to Council for their consideration:
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Council Goal: Transportation: Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-modal transportation system. Regional Plan Goal: Improve mobility and access throughout the region. Community Involvement: Development of the plan included numerous online surveys, articles in the paper and Cityscape, input from a steering committee, input from numerous city and county boards and commissions, and participation by special interest or groups of experts in real estate, safety, transportation technology, natural resources and historic preservation. Blueprint 2040: Regional Transportation Plan is available through the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization website at www.flagstaffmpo.org. |
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Attachments: | RTP Presentation |