11.F.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 04/01/2025
- From:
- Bryce Doty, Real Estate Manager
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-16: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council, approving the second amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority related to the Downtown Connection Center
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Read Resolution No. 2025-16 by title only
- City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2025-16 by title only (if approved above)
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025-16
Executive Summary:
The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority, ("Mountain Line") is close to completion on the Downtown Connection Center (DCC) project. This project is built on City property at 216 W. Phoenix Ave. and being used (leased) for the DCC pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement between Mountain Line and the City dated May 1, 2023. The proposed amendment will remove areas that needed to be dedicated as public right-of-way from the use (leased) area. The City will dedicate public right-of-way as a separate action.
Financial Impact:
None.
Policy Impact:
None.
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
Council previously approved the intergovernmental agreement on June 21, 2022, and the first amendment to the intergovernmental agreement on March 21, 2023.
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
Approve the IGA amendment.
Do not approve the IGA amendment. If the IGA is not approved, the City would not be able to dedicate necessary public right-of-way.
Do not approve the IGA amendment. If the IGA is not approved, the City would not be able to dedicate necessary public right-of-way.
Background and History:
A new Downtown Connection Center (DCC) is identified in Mountain Line’s 2020 Strategic Plan as the highest priority capital project in order to support public transit service within the community. Since 2009, Mountain Line has operated the existing DCC under an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and licensing agreement with the City of Flagstaff for use of City owned parcels on Phoenix Avenue. This transit hub serves approximately 52,000 riders monthly and has upwards of 300 buses accessing the site daily at our current level of service.
The existing DCC has capacity for nine buses at two curb islands and two on-street loading zones developed for 30’ buses, that were in operation in 2009. Mountain Line currently operates 40’ and 60’ buses and has made minor accommodations and upgrades to fit our new fleet into the existing DCC. The existing loading zones have no additional capacity for transit service expansion and presents significant operational challenges for existing service levels. Under our current conditions, Mountain Line has to get creative about connection schedules and bus dwell locations.
The existing DCC has minimal amenities for riders and drivers. A portion of the existing City warehouse is used for a driver comfort station with restrooms and a breakroom for staff. Aside from two bus shelters, there are no customer service or amenities for patrons.
The existing DCC has capacity for nine buses at two curb islands and two on-street loading zones developed for 30’ buses, that were in operation in 2009. Mountain Line currently operates 40’ and 60’ buses and has made minor accommodations and upgrades to fit our new fleet into the existing DCC. The existing loading zones have no additional capacity for transit service expansion and presents significant operational challenges for existing service levels. Under our current conditions, Mountain Line has to get creative about connection schedules and bus dwell locations.
The existing DCC has minimal amenities for riders and drivers. A portion of the existing City warehouse is used for a driver comfort station with restrooms and a breakroom for staff. Aside from two bus shelters, there are no customer service or amenities for patrons.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
Sustainable, Innovative Infrastructure
Identify smart traffic management, multi-modal transportation, and alternative energy opportunities.
Environmental Stewardship
Implement sustainable building practices and alternative energy and transportation options for traffic management, multi-modal transportation, and alternative energy opportunities.
Implement, maintain and further the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP).
Identify smart traffic management, multi-modal transportation, and alternative energy opportunities.
Environmental Stewardship
Implement sustainable building practices and alternative energy and transportation options for traffic management, multi-modal transportation, and alternative energy opportunities.
Implement, maintain and further the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP).
Connection to Regional Plan:
Goal T.7. Provide a high-quality, safe, convenient, accessible public transportation system, where feasible, to serve as an attractive alternative to single-occupant vehicle
Policy T.7.1. Cooperate with NAIPTA in developing and implementing the five-year transit master planning goals and objectives to continuously improve service, awareness, and ridership.
Policy T.7.2. Provide public transit centers and options that are effectively distributed throughout the region to increase access to public transit.
Policy T.7.3. Support a public transit system design that encourages frequent and convenient access points, for various transportation modes and providers, such as private bus and shuttle systems, park-and-ride lots for cars and bicycles, and well-placed access to bus, railroad, and airline terminal facilities.
Policy T.7.4. Support mobility services for seniors and persons with mobility needs.
Policy T.7.5. Incorporate adopted plans and policies for non-motorized and public transportation in the permitting process for all development or land use proposals, including provisions for efficient access and mobility, and convenient links between pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities.
Policy T.7.6. Coordinate with NAIPTA to establish rural transit service within the region that is consistent with County land use plans, based on funding availability, cost effectiveness, location of major trip generators, distance between generators, and the needs of transit-dependent individuals.
Policy T.7.1. Cooperate with NAIPTA in developing and implementing the five-year transit master planning goals and objectives to continuously improve service, awareness, and ridership.
Policy T.7.2. Provide public transit centers and options that are effectively distributed throughout the region to increase access to public transit.
Policy T.7.3. Support a public transit system design that encourages frequent and convenient access points, for various transportation modes and providers, such as private bus and shuttle systems, park-and-ride lots for cars and bicycles, and well-placed access to bus, railroad, and airline terminal facilities.
Policy T.7.4. Support mobility services for seniors and persons with mobility needs.
Policy T.7.5. Incorporate adopted plans and policies for non-motorized and public transportation in the permitting process for all development or land use proposals, including provisions for efficient access and mobility, and convenient links between pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities.
Policy T.7.6. Coordinate with NAIPTA to establish rural transit service within the region that is consistent with County land use plans, based on funding availability, cost effectiveness, location of major trip generators, distance between generators, and the needs of transit-dependent individuals.
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
Decreased Dependence on Cars
DD-1: Encourage vibrancy, appropriate density, and attainability in existing neighborhoods, so that more residents live within walking distance of their daily needs.
DD-2: Create inclusive networks for walking and biking that are continuous, attractive, safe, comprehensive, and convenient for people of all ages.
DD-3: Encourage Flagstaff residents and visitors to walk, bike, roll and take the bus.
DD-4: Transform transportation policies and planning to incorporate greenhouse gas emissions analysis and reduce dependence on driving.
DD-5: Invest in comprehensive and equitable transit.
DD-6: Proactively invest to protect Flagstaff’s clean air status.
DD-1: Encourage vibrancy, appropriate density, and attainability in existing neighborhoods, so that more residents live within walking distance of their daily needs.
DD-2: Create inclusive networks for walking and biking that are continuous, attractive, safe, comprehensive, and convenient for people of all ages.
DD-3: Encourage Flagstaff residents and visitors to walk, bike, roll and take the bus.
DD-4: Transform transportation policies and planning to incorporate greenhouse gas emissions analysis and reduce dependence on driving.
DD-5: Invest in comprehensive and equitable transit.
DD-6: Proactively invest to protect Flagstaff’s clean air status.
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
N/A