WORK SESSION AGENDA
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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 | |||||||||
3. | Roll Call
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4. | 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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5. | Preliminary Review of Draft Agenda for the April 19, 2016, 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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6. | Humphreys/Route 66 Intersection: ADOT District Project Presentation | |||||||||
7. | Presentation on Economic Development Incentives Available to Businesses in Flagstaff | |||||||||
8. | Discussion of CDBG Five Year Plan, Fair Housing Analysis and FY 2016 Projects (SEE ITEM 10-F ON THE APRIL 19, 2016, DRAFT AGENDA PACKET) | |||||||||
9. | Discussion on Nuisance Party Ordinance | |||||||||
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National Travel and Tourism Week Update and Arizona Winter Wonderland Recap |
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11. | Advancement of the Southside Neighborhood Plan | |||||||||
12. | NAIPTA Update/ Transit Tax Renewal | |||||||||
13. | New Municipal Courthouse Project | |||||||||
14. | Review of Draft Agenda Items for the April 19, 2016, 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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15. | Public Participation | |||||||||
16. | Informational Items To/From Mayor, Council, and City Manager. |
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17. | Adjournment |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||||
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Humphreys/Route 66 Intersection: ADOT District Project Presentation | |||||
DESIRED OUTCOME: | |||||
The City Council will be informed of the scope and delivery schedule of the ADOT District project and provide input to ADOT and City staff regarding desired outcomes. | |||||
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The ADOT Northcentral District was recently awarded $1,900,000 to design and construct part of the Humphreys/66 intersection widening project. ADOT, City and FMPO Staff will present the project which is comprised of a southbound right turn from Aspen to E. Route 66 (along City Hall) and a northbound right turn lane from the alley to Aspen Avenue (see images in attached presentation). The project is slated for construction in FY 2019. The Council will be informed of policy support in the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030, FMPO Regional Transportation Plan, City of Flagstaff Engineering Standards and ADOT Policy Manual and technical support for the project from the preliminary findings of the FMPO's ongoing Milton Operational Alternative Analysis and NAIPTA's ongoing Transit Spine Route Study. In short, this is the intersection of two arterials, both under ADOT jurisdiction. With modest projected growth the intersection will be one of the worst performing in the Milton/180 corridor. City Engineering standards generally call for a level of service D. Improvements will be needed to achieve that. Multiple plans call for improved transit service and efficient traffic operations. The Transit Spine Route Study seeking to implement those policies, envisions a northbound bus rapid transit route traveling under an improved BNSF railroad bridge and turning north on Humphreys. Current plans show the dual lefts onto Humphreys supporting those operations. ADOT and City staff are in discussions about how best to transition the right-of-way recently acquired by the City from the Marriott Corp. and that piece in front of City Hall to ADOT jurisdiction. | |||||
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The following Council goals and Regional Plan goals are supported by this action: 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 4) 6) Provide a well-managed transportation system 7) Continue to implement the Flagstaff Regional Plan and focus efforts on specific plans REGIONAL PLAN: T.1 Improve mobility and access throughout the region. T.2 Improve transportation safety and efficiency for all modes T.7 Provide a high-quality, safe, convenient, accessible public transportation system, where feasible, to serve as an attractive alternative to single-occupant vehicles. |
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Attachments: | PowerPoint Presentation |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Presentation on Economic Development Incentives Available to Businesses in Flagstaff | |||||
DESIRED OUTCOME: | |||||
This is an informational item which was requested by Council |
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Incentives exist to encourage behaviors in others that may not otherwise occur. The State of Arizona offers a suite of incentives to encourage commerce and investments. Those incentives range from foundational, to statutory, to discretionary. This presentation will provide details on each type of incentive. Next, the three existing development agreements enabled through legislation will be discussed in greater detail. The last portion will present examples of successful grant programs that have assisted area businesses. | |||||
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COUNCIL GOALS: 9) Improve the economic quality of life for Flagstaff through economic diversification, and by fostering jobs and programs that grow wages and revenues REGIONAL PLAN: Goal LU.1. Invest in existing neighborhoods and activity centers for the purpose of developing complete, and connected places; Goal LU.9. Focus reinvestment, partnerships, regulations, and incentives on developing or redeveloping urban areas; Goal ED.3. Regional economic development partners support the start-up, retention, and expansion of existing business enterprises. |
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Attachments: | Incentive Presentation |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Discussion on Nuisance Party Ordinance | |||||
DESIRED OUTCOME: | |||||
To address citizen concerns brought forward about the Nuisance Party Ordinance
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
At the October 6, 2015 City Council Meeting, some citizens expressed concerns with the current Nuisance Party Ordinance. The Police Department was directed to meet with the citizens, listen to their concerns and come back before City Council with any recommended changes. | |||||
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In recent years the Flagstaff Police Department has responded to an increasing number of loud, unruly gatherings on large student housing properties. We are always looking for alternative or better methods to deter this criminal activity and feel the current Nuisance Party Ordinance allows the Police Department an appropriate alternative. Under the Party Nuisance Ordinance, a “Nuisance Party” is defined as a gathering of five (5) or more persons on any private property, in a manner which causes a disturbance of the quiet enjoyment of private or public property by any person or persons. Such disturbances may include, but are not limited to, excessive noise or traffic, obstruction of public streets by crowds or vehicles, drinking in public, serving alcohol to minors or the consumption of alcohol by minors, fighting, disturbing the peace and littering. Under this ordinance any persons attending the party and contributing to the nuisance can be cited on a first response by one or more officers. The ordinance allows the officers to issue citations for a civil violation of a “Nuisance Party”, in lieu of the criminal arrest (Class 1 misdemeanor), for Disturbing the Peace. Any sponsor, host or organizer of the “Nuisance Party”, may be cited during a first response. Civil fines will range from $250, on the first offense, to $500 on the second offense within 120 days and $1000 for the third or subsequent offense within 120 days. These fines can be enhanced if there are additional criminal violations taking place at the Nuisance Party. If the property owner is on the premises during the “Nuisance Party” and takes no reasonable action to prevent the “Nuisance Party” the property owner can be cited. However if the property owner is not on premises but proper notice was provided making the property owner aware of a “Nuisance Party” a civil fine can be imposed if the “Nuisance Party” has occurred 30 days after the initial notification was made. The ordinance does allow for a waiver to be issued if the property owner has taken steps reasonably necessary to prevent subsequent nuisance parties, is in the process of an eviction, or agrees to actively participate in the Flagstaff Police Department’s Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, or if over 100 individual units obtains private security on the property. Police Chief Kevin Treadway and his staff met with the citizens on December 10th, to hear their concerns. We met again on March 9th to discuss the concerns and advise them of the Chief's response to their concerns and his recommendations. This presentation will be shared with Council. CITY COUNCIL GOAL: 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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Attachments: | Nuisance Party Ordinance PowerPoint |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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National Travel and Tourism Week Update and Arizona Winter Wonderland Recap |
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DESIRED OUTCOME: | |||||
Information only
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National Travel and Tourism Week is May 1-7, 2016. This week is America's annual celebration of travel and tourism and was established through a congressional resolution in 1983. Travel and Tourism professionals from across the nation will celebrate the impact tourism adds to the economy and the quality of life it lends to their communities. The Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) staff will provide an update on their National Travel and Tourism Week efforts and provide examples of our most recent Arizona Winter Wonderland designation activities. |
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COUNCIL GOAL: 9) Improve the economic quality of life for Flagstaff through economic diversification, and by fostering jobs and programs that grow wages and revenues. |
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Attachments: | PowerPoint |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||||
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Advancement of the Southside Neighborhood Plan | |||||
DESIRED OUTCOME: | |||||
Council direction | |||||
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The City Council has directed staff to move forward with a High Occupancy Housing plan in the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 work program. The requested consideration is to concurrently advance the Southside Neighborhood Plan and to discuss the resources needed to accomplish. | |||||
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COUNCIL GOALS: 7) Continue to implement the Flagstaff Regional Plan and focus efforts on specific plans |
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Attachments: | Specific Plan CCR |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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NAIPTA Update/ Transit Tax Renewal | |||||
DESIRED OUTCOME: | |||||
Information and discussion. | |||||
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The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) is the transit agency in northern Arizona operating the Mountain Line, Mountain Lift and Mountain Link systems in Flagstaff. NAIPTA also coordinates with Campus Shuttle Service at Northern Arizona University. Established in 2001, NAIPTA has grown into a system that employs more than 75 people and transports nearly 2 million riders a year. The purpose of this work session discussion is to hear from General Manager and CEO, Jeff Meilbeck, who will provide an update on NAIPTA and introduce a discussion on renewing the local transaction privilege tax revenues dedicated for public transportation ("transit tax"). The Flagstaff City Council has authority to ask City voters whether the transit tax should be renewed. The City Charter Article V, Section 2 provides that the City Council shall have the power to levy a transaction privilege tax (also referred to as a sales tax) subject to approval by a majority of the qualified electors voting in the regularly scheduled general election. The City base local transaction privilege tax rate is 2.051% of gross revenues from a taxable activity (with an additional 2% rate on bar/restaurant/lodging businesses). The transit tax was approved by the City electorate via five separate propositions, totals as a .295% rate,and is part of the base rate of 2.051%. The approved propositions dedicate the transit tax revenues for specific public transportation purposes, and impose a "sunset" or expiration date for such tax of June 30, 2020. The applicable propositions are referenced in the City Code, Section 3-05-008-0800.A.5,7,8,9,10. There are certain other portions of the base local transaction privilege tax rate with a sunset date of June 30,2020, totaling as a .426% rate. See City Code, Section 3-05-00-0800.A.3,4, 6 (relating to pedestrian and bike projects,4th Street overpass, traffic flow and safety improvements). |
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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 8) Improve effectiveness of notification, communication, and engagement with residents, neighborhoods and businesses and about City services, programs, policies, projects and developments 10) Support and assist the most vulnerable 11) Ensure that we are as prepared as possible for extreme weather events REGIONAL PLAN: Goal LU.7. Provide for public services and infrastructure Goal LU.12. Accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and private cars to supplement downtown's status as the best-served and most accessible location in the region. Goal T.1. Improve mobility and access throughout the region. Goal T.2. Improve transportation safety and efficiency for all modes. Goal T.7. Provide a high-quality, safe, convenient, accessible public transportation system, where feasible, to serve as an attractive alternative to single-occupant vehicles. |
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Attachments: | NAIPTA PPT | ||
NAIPTA Staff Report |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||||
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New Municipal Courthouse Project | |||||
DESIRED OUTCOME: | |||||
Council direction | |||||
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The current Municipal Courthouse facility on Beaver St. has deteriorated to a condition where significant financial resources will be needed in the very near future to remediate and maintain the building in order to ensure continued viability. This, however, would only serve to make the building safe for operations and does not address current and future space needs. City Staff and Council have previously agreed that the most cost effective solution is to "design, finance and construct a Courthouse" and this is contained in City Council Goal #3. Coconino County has determined that they will require additional space for their Justice Court operations. In collaboration with Coconino County, City Staff has determined that a co-located courts facility at the downtown site of the old county jail is feasible from an operational perspective. We are coming before Council this evening to ask whether or not this project and our proposed funding strategy is advisable. In addition to current and future city identified funds, primarily through court fees and the sale of city owned properties, we have a funding gap of approximately $10 million dollars which represents about half of the total city project cost. Depending on their proportionate use, the City and County would share the costs of design and construction of an approximate $35 to $40 million dollar project. This project would also include the construction of a parking structure near the co-located courts facility. The proceeds of the sale of city owned properties including old fire station #1, the existing courthouse and property on Beaver St., and the Cherry Building and property on Cherry Ave are estimated at approximately $4,520,000. The courts fees and other city funds would make up approximately $7 million. Staff proposes a $10 million dollar, secondary property tax, bond question to go to the voters in the November 2016 election in order to fully fund this courthouse project. If Council should provide direction to staff to proceed with this project as described, we would continue to work with our County partners to further refine the concept design of the co-located courts facility. Our recommended outreach strategy would be to host a series of public open houses and presentations to local civic, business, and neighborhood organizations. Staff is also interested in hearing from Council on other ideas it may have regarding public engagement. We would then return to Council in late June with initial feedback from the public as well as a proposed ballot question for your consideration and possible adoption. |
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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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