CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020
STAFF CONFERENCE ROOM
211 WEST ASPEN
3:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020
STAFF CONFERENCE ROOM
211 WEST ASPEN
3:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Evans called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held April 7, 2020, to order at 3:00 p.m.
Mayor Evans called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held April 7, 2020, to order at 3:00 p.m.
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).
2.
ROLL CALL
| NOTE: One or more Councilmembers may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| PRESENT: MAYOR EVANS (virtually) VICE MAYOR SHIMONI (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER ASLAN (virtually) (arrived at 3:04 p.m.) COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER ODEGAARD (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER SALAS (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER WHELAN (virtually) |
ABSENT: |
Others present: City Manager Greg Clifton; City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MISSION STATEMENT
The Council and audience recited the pledge of allegiance and Councilmember McCarthy read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Flagstaff is to protect and enhance the quality of life for all.
4.
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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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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5.
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).
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).
A.
Consideration of Appointments: Open Spaces Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Jamie Whelan to appoint Mark Mosef to a term expiring April 2023.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to appoint Andy Bessler to a term expiring April 2023.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Jamie Whelan, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to appoint Joseph Thomas to a term expiring April 2023.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration of Appointments: Library Board.
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Mayor Coral Evans to appoint Kimberley Owens to a term expiring November 2021.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Mayor Coral Evans, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to appoint Kathryn Moore to a term expiring November 2022.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Consideration of Appointments: Airport Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Regina Salas to appoint Christine Caldwell to a term expiring October 2020.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to appoint Carol Curtis to a term expiring October 2022.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan to appoint Michael McGovern to a term expiring October 2022.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to appoint Eric Petersen to a term expiring October 2021.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEMS MOVED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEMS MOVED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Evans reordered the agenda to reflect the following order:
Item 7
Item 10A – 10E
Item 11A – 11B
Item 8A
Item 9A – 9C
Item 12 - 15
Item 7
Item 10A – 10E
Item 11A – 11B
Item 8A
Item 9A – 9C
Item 12 - 15
7.
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.
Moved by Councilmember Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration and Approval of Construction Contract: Recommend approval of a Construction Contract with Revolution Industrial, LLC. in the amount of $1,618,464.94 for the McAllister Pump House and Pipeline Project.
- Approve a Construction Contract with Revolution Industrial, LLC. for the construction of the McAllister Pump House and Pipeline Project in the amount of $1,618,464.94 which includes a $77,000.00 Contract Allowance (5%) and a Contract Timeframe of 180 Days;
- Approve a contract allowance of $77,000.00, which is 5% of the lowest responsive bid;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
B.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: City of Flagstaff Municipal Court Facility Project - Award of Construction Contract to Aspen Communications for Installation of Fiber Optic Communication Facilities.
- Award the Construction Services Contract to Aspen Communications in the amount of $93,866.00, with a 60 calendar-day contract period;
- Approve Change Order Authority to the City Manager in the amount of $9,386.00 (10% of contract amount);
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
C.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Cooperative Purchase Contract with CenturyLink Communications for basic analog business access lines, integrated services digital network (ISDN), and point-to-point service channels in an amount not to exceed $222,000.
- Approve a Cooperative Purchase Contract with CenturyLink Communications in an amount not to exceed $222,000 over a period of five (5) years under the State of Arizona cooperative purchase contract ASPO15-088468;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
D.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approval of Amended and Restated Permanent Easement for Wells, Drainage, Sewer, and Water Pipelines (for Fort Tuthill Park and surrounding area development).
- Approve the agreement with Coconino County;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents
8.
ROUTINE ITEMS
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance 2020-05: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 10, Flagstaff Zoning Code (Ordinance No. 2011-20), for the purpose of modifying Section 10-90.40.030 of the Zoning Code, the Rural Floodplain Map, to change the map designation of approximately 1.47 acres from Rural Floodplain to Urban Floodplain on an approximate 4.46-acre parcel located at 3451 East Lake Mary Road.
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Ordinance No. 2020-05 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Austin Aslan
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE, TITLE 10, FLAGSTAFF ZONING CODE, SECTION 10-90.40.030 RURAL FLOODPLAIN MAP, TO CHANGE THE MAP DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.47 ACRES FROM RURAL FLOODPLAIN TO URBAN FLOODPLAIN ON APPROXIMATELY 4.46 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3451 EAST LAKE MARY ROAD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-05.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Austin Aslan
9.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Michael Jackson Gohn "Family Dollar Store #28851," 5060 N. US Highway 89, Series 10 (beer and wine store), New License.
Mayor Evans opened the public hearing on Items 9A and 9B.
Sergeant Ryan Turley introduced the items.
Councilmember Odegaard asked if the liquor that will be sold will all be packaged in some sort of manner or if it would be sold as single servings.
Sergeant Turley replied that the store would sell packaged wine and beer.
Councilmember Whelan stated that the staff summary indicates that the original packages would be sold to be consumed off premise. It also states that no 40-ounce beers would be sold, and that there would be a focus on selling cases of beer and wine, but there would also be a small amount of single serve beer and wine for sale. She stated that she believes that it is odd to mix a Family Dollar store in with single serve beer and wine. She added that Michael Gohn has 11 other licenses and that he is also the general manager for the Dollar General Store. She stated that she would not be recommending approval of the application.
Mayor Evans stated that she is not interested in extending approval for a liquor store in the area since it is close to Bushmaster Park and there is already an issue with single serve alcohol being consumed in the area along with the litter generated from single serve alcohol containers. She added that she does not believe the area needs more liquor sales.
Councilmember Salas stated that she is not enthused about moving the application forward with approval based on location.
Mayor Evans stated that she had been corrected and that the location of the Family Dollar store is out by the mall. She stated that she referenced the wrong park, and the location is near the Mobile Haven Park where the same issues occur.
Councilmember Aslan stated that he appreciated the concerns raised and said that he is uncomfortable approving the liquor license because of the proximity to the park. He added that the larger concerns are the appropriateness of the location.
Vice Mayor Shimoni asked what the process is if the Council decided not to approve the request.
City Attorney Sterling Solomon replied that the state ultimately approves or denies applications for liquor licenses and that Council’s role is to provide a recommendation based on other factors and information from staff. Most likely, a hearing would be held by the Arizona Liquor Board.
Mayor Evans added that it was her understanding that a prior Council had a policy that if an application were rejected then the City would have someone at the hearing in Phoenix to explain why it was not approved.
Mr. Solomon stated that someone from his office did previously go to the hearing in Phoenix and explained the recommendation of the Council.
There being no public comment Mayor Evans closed the public hearing on items 9A and 9B.
Sergeant Ryan Turley introduced the items.
Councilmember Odegaard asked if the liquor that will be sold will all be packaged in some sort of manner or if it would be sold as single servings.
Sergeant Turley replied that the store would sell packaged wine and beer.
Councilmember Whelan stated that the staff summary indicates that the original packages would be sold to be consumed off premise. It also states that no 40-ounce beers would be sold, and that there would be a focus on selling cases of beer and wine, but there would also be a small amount of single serve beer and wine for sale. She stated that she believes that it is odd to mix a Family Dollar store in with single serve beer and wine. She added that Michael Gohn has 11 other licenses and that he is also the general manager for the Dollar General Store. She stated that she would not be recommending approval of the application.
Mayor Evans stated that she is not interested in extending approval for a liquor store in the area since it is close to Bushmaster Park and there is already an issue with single serve alcohol being consumed in the area along with the litter generated from single serve alcohol containers. She added that she does not believe the area needs more liquor sales.
Councilmember Salas stated that she is not enthused about moving the application forward with approval based on location.
Mayor Evans stated that she had been corrected and that the location of the Family Dollar store is out by the mall. She stated that she referenced the wrong park, and the location is near the Mobile Haven Park where the same issues occur.
Councilmember Aslan stated that he appreciated the concerns raised and said that he is uncomfortable approving the liquor license because of the proximity to the park. He added that the larger concerns are the appropriateness of the location.
Vice Mayor Shimoni asked what the process is if the Council decided not to approve the request.
City Attorney Sterling Solomon replied that the state ultimately approves or denies applications for liquor licenses and that Council’s role is to provide a recommendation based on other factors and information from staff. Most likely, a hearing would be held by the Arizona Liquor Board.
Mayor Evans added that it was her understanding that a prior Council had a policy that if an application were rejected then the City would have someone at the hearing in Phoenix to explain why it was not approved.
Mr. Solomon stated that someone from his office did previously go to the hearing in Phoenix and explained the recommendation of the Council.
There being no public comment Mayor Evans closed the public hearing on items 9A and 9B.
Moved by Councilmember Jamie Whelan, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to forward the application to the State with a recommendation of denial based on information received at the public hearing.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: John Pulkkinen "Civano Coffee House," 30 S. San Francisco Street, Series 12 (restaurant), New License.
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to forward the application to the State with a recommendation of approval.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Jim McCarthy
C.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-07: An ordinance extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Flagstaff by annexing certain land totaling approximately .32 acres located at 4409 North Highway 89, and establishing city zoning for said land as Highway Commercial, HC. (Annexation of property to facilitate the redevelopment of existing retail to a restaurant)
Mayor Evans opened the public hearing.
Planning Development Manager Neil Gullickson provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
HIGHWAY 89 & CUMMINGS ANNEXATION
SITE
LOCATION MAP
ANNEXATION MAP
BACKGROUND
REVIEW
REGIONAL PLAN
IMPACT ANALYSIS
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
RECOMMENDATION
There being no public comment, Mayor Evans closed the public hearing.
Planning Development Manager Neil Gullickson provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
HIGHWAY 89 & CUMMINGS ANNEXATION
SITE
LOCATION MAP
ANNEXATION MAP
BACKGROUND
REVIEW
REGIONAL PLAN
IMPACT ANALYSIS
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
RECOMMENDATION
There being no public comment, Mayor Evans closed the public hearing.
10.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-12: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Coconino County Community College District and the City of Flagstaff to share fire training and education resources.
Deputy Fire Chief Mark Wilson stated that the Resolution is for the renewal of a long-term agreement with Coconino Community College that allows the sharing of resources for facility and classroom training. It has been a great partnership that has been valuable for both parties.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Jamie Whelan to read Resolution No. 2020-12 by title only.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COCONINO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF FOR SHARING OF RESOURCES
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jamie Whelan to adopt Resolution No. 2020-12.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Adoption: Public safety development fee Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvement Plan.
Planning Director Tiffany Antol introduced TischlerBise Consultant Ben Griffin who provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
ADOPTION OF DRAFT LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PLANS IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEVELOPMENT FEES
DEVELOPMENT FEES
BACKGROUND
PUBLIC SAFETY DEVELOPMENT FEES
EVERY 5 YEARS
LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS
DEMAND FACTORS – RESIDENTIAL
DEMAND FACTORS – NONRESIDENTIAL
FIRE
PROPOSED FIRE FEES
POLICE
PROPOSED POLICE FEES
FEE COMPARISON
ADOPTION TIMELINE
Councilmember Whelan expressed concern about moving forward with increasing fees given the current economic climate. She is also concerned with how quickly the process is moving.
Councilmember Aslan indicated that he was supportive of moving forward with adopting the fees. He believes that it is time to make progress in getting the fees more in line with current needs.
Councilmember McCarthy expressed support for Option 1 which applies a higher fee to homes with more bedrooms.
Staff read a public comment submitted by Khara House which stated that now is not the right time to bring forward increased fees.
Mayor Evans stated that the matter has come before Council many times and there was always a reason not to move forward. She suggested that the land use assumptions and the infrastructure improvement plan be adopted but extend the timeline for setting the rates until further discussion can happen.
Council indicated that they were supportive of moving forward with the plans and extending the timeline on setting the rates. They requested that staff engage with commissions to get their input.
ADOPTION OF DRAFT LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PLANS IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEVELOPMENT FEES
DEVELOPMENT FEES
BACKGROUND
PUBLIC SAFETY DEVELOPMENT FEES
EVERY 5 YEARS
LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS
DEMAND FACTORS – RESIDENTIAL
DEMAND FACTORS – NONRESIDENTIAL
FIRE
PROPOSED FIRE FEES
POLICE
PROPOSED POLICE FEES
FEE COMPARISON
ADOPTION TIMELINE
Councilmember Whelan expressed concern about moving forward with increasing fees given the current economic climate. She is also concerned with how quickly the process is moving.
Councilmember Aslan indicated that he was supportive of moving forward with adopting the fees. He believes that it is time to make progress in getting the fees more in line with current needs.
Councilmember McCarthy expressed support for Option 1 which applies a higher fee to homes with more bedrooms.
Staff read a public comment submitted by Khara House which stated that now is not the right time to bring forward increased fees.
Mayor Evans stated that the matter has come before Council many times and there was always a reason not to move forward. She suggested that the land use assumptions and the infrastructure improvement plan be adopted but extend the timeline for setting the rates until further discussion can happen.
Council indicated that they were supportive of moving forward with the plans and extending the timeline on setting the rates. They requested that staff engage with commissions to get their input.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan to adopt the Public safety development fee Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvement Plan.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-15: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, calling a Special Election to be held on August 4, 2020, in conjunction with the City's Primary Election, to submit a question to the registered voters of Flagstaff proposing a permanent adjustment to the 1979-80 base expenditure limitation of the City of Flagstaff
Moved by Councilmember Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Resolution No. 2020-15 by title only.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Austin Aslan
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 4, 2020, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY’S PRIMARY ELECTION, TO SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF FLAGSTAFF PROPOSING A PERMANENT ADJUSTMENT TO THE 1979-80 BASE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF
Moved by Councilmember Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Resolution No. 2020-15.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Austin Aslan
A break was held from 3:54 p.m. through 4:05 p.m.
D.
Consideration and Approval of Franchise Agreement and Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-16: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, calling a Special Election to be held on August 4, 2020, in conjunction with the City's Primary Election, declaring a proposed gas franchise beneficial to the City of Flagstaff; designating the text of a question authorizing the City of Flagstaff to enter into a franchise agreement and setting forth the proposed franchise agreement in full, to be voted on by the qualified electors of the City of Flagstaff, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona and the Charter of the City of Flagstaff
Moved by Mayor Coral Evans, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to table the item to the Special Meeting of Friday, April 10, 2020.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
E.
Discussion, consideration and Possible Action: Temporarily suspend Rule 5.01 of the City of Flagstaff City Council Rules of Procedure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Proposed suspension of one Rule of Procedure to allow for earlier start times and reordering of agenda items for meetings of City Council.)
Mr. Solomon stated that Rule 5.01 of the Council Rules of Procedure governs the requirements associated with meeting agendas and meeting times. Due to the unique circumstances presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and with Council transitioning to a remote platform for meetings, there is a need for greater flexibility in how meeting agendas are ordered and for adjustments in meetings times. What is being experienced currently at the meeting is a lot of reordering of agenda items to accommodate public hearing times and other posting notices, to avoid the clunky nature of reordering things, staff recommends the Council suspend Rule 5.01 to allow the needed flexibility with meeting agendas and times during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to temporarily suspend Rule 5.01 of the City of Flagstaff City Council Rules of Procedure due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
11.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Market Assessment and Development Alternatives for the Flagstaff Airport 32-Acre parcel owned by the City of Flagstaff.
Grants and Contracts Manager Stacey Brechler-Knaggs and Airport Director Barney Helmick provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
FLAGSTAFF AIRPORT
32-ACRE PARCEL MARKET ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AND ALTERNATIVES
Ms. Brechler-Knaggs introduce Judy Salese with SCI Corporation who continued the presentation.
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
APPROACH
SITE ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
STRENGTHS
CONSTRAINTS
FLAGSTAFF FINDINGS
REAL ESTATE DEMAND ANALYSIS
MARKET TRENDS
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
Matt Quick with Coffman and Associates continued the presentation.
DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES
ACREAGE SUMMARY
ALTERNATIVE 1
ALTERNATIVE 2
ALTERNATIVE 3
ALTERNATIVE 4
ALTERNATIVE 5
Economic Vitality Director Heidi Hansen continued the presentation.
DISCUSSION AND RECAP
Staff read a public comment submitted by Rich Bowen who suggested that the City maintain ownership and control of the land but utilize a master developer model for the 32 acres.
Mr. Clifton noted that there is a desire to see the Airport become a fully funded enterprise. There are benefits to a flexible approach to development of the land as it could lead to an ongoing revenue stream for the Airport.
Councilmember Whelan expressed excitement about the potential options for the land. She would like to see the area focused on healthcare, education, bioscience, and others. She would like to get more information about the idea of a master developer to look at the property and how it can grow into what the City wants and needs.
Councilmember Salas indicated that she would like to see space for more health care, bioscience, and cyber security but also some sort of convention or event center that could accommodate up to 2,000 attendees. She stated that she is leaning more toward Option 5 which provides flexibility for the space.
Councilmember Aslan expressed excitement about the potential for the parcel. He is interested in learning more about the master developer concept. He would like to see more options and is supportive of engaging experts to determine how to attract certain sectors to the area.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that it makes a lot of sense to lease the land instead of selling it. He preferred Option 4 because it has more employment, light industry, and manufacturing opportunities.
Vice Mayor Shimoni noted that the area is a gateway to the community, and he wants to be sensitive to that and the views. He would like to see the city maintain ownership of the land rather than sell it and he is interested in learning more about a master development approach.
Councilmember Salas indicated that she would like to see how development of the parcel aligns with the Airport Master Plan. Ms. Hansen explained that Coffman and Associates will be doing the Airport Master Plan and the 32 acre parcel could be included with that planning effort so they can look at aligning its use with the airport.
Real Estate Manager Charity Lee continued the presentation.
SELL, LEASE, OR BOTH?
OPTIONS
SELL VS. LEASE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
ADVERTISING OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL
ADVERTISING OPTIONS
RECAP
Council expressed support for moving forward with an RFP for a master developer. They were also supportive of the city maintaining ownership of the land.
Mayor Evans expressed concern about the timeline; there is an opportunity to master plan the project but she is mindful of the upcoming election. She would like to see the RFP expedited if possible to secure an awardee.
Ms. Hansen agreed stating that it is important to start moving now. Development of the area is needed in order to create a revenue stream for the airport.
FLAGSTAFF AIRPORT
32-ACRE PARCEL MARKET ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AND ALTERNATIVES
Ms. Brechler-Knaggs introduce Judy Salese with SCI Corporation who continued the presentation.
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
APPROACH
SITE ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
STRENGTHS
CONSTRAINTS
FLAGSTAFF FINDINGS
REAL ESTATE DEMAND ANALYSIS
MARKET TRENDS
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
Matt Quick with Coffman and Associates continued the presentation.
DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES
ACREAGE SUMMARY
ALTERNATIVE 1
ALTERNATIVE 2
ALTERNATIVE 3
ALTERNATIVE 4
ALTERNATIVE 5
Economic Vitality Director Heidi Hansen continued the presentation.
DISCUSSION AND RECAP
Staff read a public comment submitted by Rich Bowen who suggested that the City maintain ownership and control of the land but utilize a master developer model for the 32 acres.
Mr. Clifton noted that there is a desire to see the Airport become a fully funded enterprise. There are benefits to a flexible approach to development of the land as it could lead to an ongoing revenue stream for the Airport.
Councilmember Whelan expressed excitement about the potential options for the land. She would like to see the area focused on healthcare, education, bioscience, and others. She would like to get more information about the idea of a master developer to look at the property and how it can grow into what the City wants and needs.
Councilmember Salas indicated that she would like to see space for more health care, bioscience, and cyber security but also some sort of convention or event center that could accommodate up to 2,000 attendees. She stated that she is leaning more toward Option 5 which provides flexibility for the space.
Councilmember Aslan expressed excitement about the potential for the parcel. He is interested in learning more about the master developer concept. He would like to see more options and is supportive of engaging experts to determine how to attract certain sectors to the area.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that it makes a lot of sense to lease the land instead of selling it. He preferred Option 4 because it has more employment, light industry, and manufacturing opportunities.
Vice Mayor Shimoni noted that the area is a gateway to the community, and he wants to be sensitive to that and the views. He would like to see the city maintain ownership of the land rather than sell it and he is interested in learning more about a master development approach.
Councilmember Salas indicated that she would like to see how development of the parcel aligns with the Airport Master Plan. Ms. Hansen explained that Coffman and Associates will be doing the Airport Master Plan and the 32 acre parcel could be included with that planning effort so they can look at aligning its use with the airport.
Real Estate Manager Charity Lee continued the presentation.
SELL, LEASE, OR BOTH?
OPTIONS
SELL VS. LEASE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
ADVERTISING OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL
ADVERTISING OPTIONS
RECAP
Council expressed support for moving forward with an RFP for a master developer. They were also supportive of the city maintaining ownership of the land.
Mayor Evans expressed concern about the timeline; there is an opportunity to master plan the project but she is mindful of the upcoming election. She would like to see the RFP expedited if possible to secure an awardee.
Ms. Hansen agreed stating that it is important to start moving now. Development of the area is needed in order to create a revenue stream for the airport.
B.
Capital Programming of Lone Tree Corridor and John Wesley Powell Extension
Community Development Director Dan Folke provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
LONE TREE CORRIDOR AND JOHN WESLEY POWELL CAPITAL PLANNING
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
BALLOT MEASURES 419 & 420
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Metro Plan Transportation Manager Dave Wessel continued the presentation.
CITIZENS COMMISSION
TAX COMMISSION OVERVIEW
ELECTION 2018 INFORMATION PACKET – NEW STREETS
LONE TREE ROAD MODEL RESULTS
J.W. POWELL BLVD MODEL RESULTS
PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN CORRIDOR CONTEXT
MODEL RESULTS COMPARISON
Capital Improvements Engineer Bret Peterson continued the presentation.
FY 2020-21 FIVE YEAR TRANSPORTATION CIP
LONE TREE CORRIDOR PROJECT STATUS
J.W. POWELL BOULEVARD STATUS
CONCLUSIONS
Staff read a public comment submitted by David Monihan in support of the extension of John Wesley Powell (JWP) and the Lone Tree Corridor.
Mayor Evans stated that accelerating the connection of JWP to Fourth Street is needed in order to open the land up for development, including housing. She indicated that one of her challenges with the Lone Tree Overpass is that there has not been a clear economic impact study done for the southside business area. She would like to see better connectivity between the overpass and the southside. The southside business district has just come back from being extremely depressed and there is a need to remain mindful of the changes that are coming and making sure they do not negatively impact the businesses.
Mr. Wessel offered that staff are looking at additional funding options for the JWP extension, including forming a district with property owners to help contribute to the financing. He indicated that there will be an economic impact study for the Lone Tree Overpass project.
Councilmember Odegaard stated that he would like to stay the course with the timeline identified by staff, and he is very interested in the idea of developing a district to help with the JWP extension.
Councilmember Whelan expressed that the JWP extension project needs to be reprioritized. Council has been asked time and again to alleviate traffic, to open up parcels of land, to grow economic development, and this project is an opportunity to do that. This was one of the pieces that proposed a barrier for housing and airport development.
MetroPlan Director Jeff Meilbeck added that there is a lot going on at the federal level with stimulus funding and there may be opportunities to package projects together to secure funding.
A break was held from 6:40 p.m. through 6:48 p.m.
LONE TREE CORRIDOR AND JOHN WESLEY POWELL CAPITAL PLANNING
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
BALLOT MEASURES 419 & 420
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Metro Plan Transportation Manager Dave Wessel continued the presentation.
CITIZENS COMMISSION
TAX COMMISSION OVERVIEW
ELECTION 2018 INFORMATION PACKET – NEW STREETS
LONE TREE ROAD MODEL RESULTS
J.W. POWELL BLVD MODEL RESULTS
PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN CORRIDOR CONTEXT
MODEL RESULTS COMPARISON
Capital Improvements Engineer Bret Peterson continued the presentation.
FY 2020-21 FIVE YEAR TRANSPORTATION CIP
LONE TREE CORRIDOR PROJECT STATUS
J.W. POWELL BOULEVARD STATUS
CONCLUSIONS
Staff read a public comment submitted by David Monihan in support of the extension of John Wesley Powell (JWP) and the Lone Tree Corridor.
Mayor Evans stated that accelerating the connection of JWP to Fourth Street is needed in order to open the land up for development, including housing. She indicated that one of her challenges with the Lone Tree Overpass is that there has not been a clear economic impact study done for the southside business area. She would like to see better connectivity between the overpass and the southside. The southside business district has just come back from being extremely depressed and there is a need to remain mindful of the changes that are coming and making sure they do not negatively impact the businesses.
Mr. Wessel offered that staff are looking at additional funding options for the JWP extension, including forming a district with property owners to help contribute to the financing. He indicated that there will be an economic impact study for the Lone Tree Overpass project.
Councilmember Odegaard stated that he would like to stay the course with the timeline identified by staff, and he is very interested in the idea of developing a district to help with the JWP extension.
Councilmember Whelan expressed that the JWP extension project needs to be reprioritized. Council has been asked time and again to alleviate traffic, to open up parcels of land, to grow economic development, and this project is an opportunity to do that. This was one of the pieces that proposed a barrier for housing and airport development.
MetroPlan Director Jeff Meilbeck added that there is a lot going on at the federal level with stimulus funding and there may be opportunities to package projects together to secure funding.
A break was held from 6:40 p.m. through 6:48 p.m.
12.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilmember Whelan reported that NAIPTA had been able to qualify for a direct payment from the CARES Act to help with operations through the crisis.
Councilmember Odegaard stated that MetroPlan met last week and discussed their breaking away their operations from the City.
Councilmember Odegaard stated that MetroPlan met last week and discussed their breaking away their operations from the City.
13.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
A.
City Manager Report
Mr. Clifton briefly reviewed his report.
14.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF, FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Councilmember Whelan thanked the City Manager and staff for their work and reports regarding the status of current operations. She thanked Police Lieutenant Seay for his work in the community around COVID-19 and she thanked all first responders for their great work.
Councilmember Salas shared that she and Councilmember Whelan were able to connect with Flagstaff Shelter Services to assist in getting access to motels in town to provide immediate shelter if needed for quarantine.
Councilmember Odegaard thanked the City Manager for his updates regarding the Switzer and Turquoise roundabout and the Sheep Crossing project. He thanked everyone involved with coordinating the council meeting virtually.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that the new virtual meeting platform is working well be looks forward to seeing everyone in person again soon.
Councilmember Aslan stated that he is happy to see story time at the library continuing over Zoom for the public.
Vice Mayor Shimoni stated that he is engaging a lot with the county and community for frequent updates.
City Clerk Stacy Saltzburg reminded the Council and public that there will be a Special Council Meeting on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Mayor Evans thanked staff for their assistance in guiding the community through the crisis. She indicated that things continue to run smooth with operations. She requested that COVID-19 updates be agendized frequently to allow Council the opportunity to discuss topics related to the pandemic. She expressed concern about the allocation of funding and resources to help cities and towns; funding should be allocated directly to cities and towns rather than funneling through the state. She asked for staff to continue working on outreach and messaging to citizens regarding the various executive orders.
Councilmember Salas shared that she and Councilmember Whelan were able to connect with Flagstaff Shelter Services to assist in getting access to motels in town to provide immediate shelter if needed for quarantine.
Councilmember Odegaard thanked the City Manager for his updates regarding the Switzer and Turquoise roundabout and the Sheep Crossing project. He thanked everyone involved with coordinating the council meeting virtually.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that the new virtual meeting platform is working well be looks forward to seeing everyone in person again soon.
Councilmember Aslan stated that he is happy to see story time at the library continuing over Zoom for the public.
Vice Mayor Shimoni stated that he is engaging a lot with the county and community for frequent updates.
City Clerk Stacy Saltzburg reminded the Council and public that there will be a Special Council Meeting on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Mayor Evans thanked staff for their assistance in guiding the community through the crisis. She indicated that things continue to run smooth with operations. She requested that COVID-19 updates be agendized frequently to allow Council the opportunity to discuss topics related to the pandemic. She expressed concern about the allocation of funding and resources to help cities and towns; funding should be allocated directly to cities and towns rather than funneling through the state. She asked for staff to continue working on outreach and messaging to citizens regarding the various executive orders.
15.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held April 7, 2020, adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held April 7, 2020, adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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CERTIFICATION
I, STACY SALTZBURG, do hereby certify that I am the City Clerk of the City of Flagstaff, County of Coconino, State of Arizona, and that the above Minutes are a true and correct summary of the Meeting of the Council of the City of Flagstaff held on April 7, 2020. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
| DATED this 18th day of January, 2022. | |
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