CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
3:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
3:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Deasy called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held January 18, 2022, to order at 3:03 p.m.
Mayor Deasy called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held January 18, 2022, to order at 3:03 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 DEASY (virtually) VICE MAYOR DAGGETT (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER ASLAN (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER SALAS (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER SHIMONI (virtually) |
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER SWEET |
Others present: City Manager Greg Clifton; City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MISSION STATEMENT, AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Council and audience recited the pledge of allegiance, Councilmember Shimoni read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff, and Councilmember McCarthy read the Land Acknowledgement.
The Council and audience recited the pledge of allegiance, Councilmember Shimoni read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff, and Councilmember McCarthy read the Land Acknowledgement.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Flagstaff is to protect and enhance the quality of life for all.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Flagstaff City Council humbly acknowledges the ancestral homelands of this area’s Indigenous nations and original stewards. These lands, still inhabited by Native descendants, border mountains sacred to Indigenous peoples. We honor them, their legacies, their traditions, and their continued contributions. We celebrate their past, present, and future generations who will forever know this place as home.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A.
Consideration and Approval of Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting of February 18, 2020, Regular Meeting of March 3, 2020, Emergency Meeting of March 16, 2020, Regular Meeting of March 17, 2020, Work Session of March 31, 2020, Regular Meeting of April 7, 2020, Special Meeting of April 10, 2020, Regular Meeting of April 21, 2020, Regular Meeting of May 5, 2020, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of November 2, 2021, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of November 8, 2021, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of November 23, 2021, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of November 30, 2021, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of December 7, 2021, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of December 14, 2021, and Special Meeting (Executive Session) of December 14, 2021.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of February 18, 2020, Regular Meeting of March 3, 2020, Emergency Meeting of March 16, 2020, Regular Meeting of March 17, 2020, Work Session of March 31, 2020, Regular Meeting of April 7, 2020, Special Meeting of April 10, 2020, Regular Meeting of April 21, 2020, Regular Meeting of May 5, 2020, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of November 2, 2021, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of November 8, 2021, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of November 23, 2021, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of November 30, 2021, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of December 7, 2021, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of December 14, 2021, and Special Meeting (Executive Session) of December 14, 2021.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
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.
Dawn Rodriquez addressed Council regarding post wildfire flooding concerns.
Michelle James with Friends of Flagstaff’s Future addressed Council about concerns with the Lone Tree Overpass Project. She asked that the process be slowed down and that there be increased public input.
Paul Bier addressed Council with concerns about the Lone Tree Overpass Project, he indicated that more time is needed to design the project.
Lori Boettcher and Michael Getchell submitted a written comment noting concerns about the Lone Tree Overpass Project.
Michelle James with Friends of Flagstaff’s Future addressed Council about concerns with the Lone Tree Overpass Project. She asked that the process be slowed down and that there be increased public input.
Paul Bier addressed Council with concerns about the Lone Tree Overpass Project, he indicated that more time is needed to design the project.
Lori Boettcher and Michael Getchell submitted a written comment noting concerns about the Lone Tree Overpass Project.
6.
COVID-19 UPDATES
A.
COVID-19 Update
Deputy City Manager Shannon Anderson provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
CCHHS: COVID-19 WEEKLY CASES
CCHHS: HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS
CCHHS: COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS
CCHHS: COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION
CCHHS: COMMUNITY VACCINATION
CCHHS: VARIANTS
NAH: HOSPITAL CENSUS
Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives Rose Toehe continued the presentation.
INDIGENOUS NATIONS DATA
NAVAJO NATION
HOPI TRIBE
Council briefly discussed test availability, the Omicron variant, lower positivity rates on the Navajo Nation, and the increase in hospitalizations for those under the age of 20.
Travis Joralmon, President of the Flagstaff Hockey Association, addressed Council in opposition of the new COVID protocol requirements implemented at the Jay Lively Ice Rink. He asked that the protocol be revised to reverse the decision on requiring masks during practice and to apply the 100-person cap to spectators only. Each team has 40 people so there is not much room left for spectators, especially those who are traveling to see their kids play.
The following individuals submitted written comments encouraging the removal of mask mandates and increasing building capacity at Jay Lively Ice Arena:
Councilmember Shimoni asked about increasing the total capacity to 180 and not requiring masks at practice. Ms. Sayers stated that she would not recommend more than 150 to ensure the ability for staff to properly manage. With regard to masks, staff had recommended no masks at practice but the direction from Council was to require them,
Councilmember Shimoni suggested adjusting the requirements to allow for 150 total in the building and requiring masks for games but not during practice.
Council supported the suggestion and asked staff to make the necessary adjustments.
CCHHS: COVID-19 WEEKLY CASES
CCHHS: HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS
CCHHS: COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS
CCHHS: COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION
CCHHS: COMMUNITY VACCINATION
CCHHS: VARIANTS
NAH: HOSPITAL CENSUS
Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives Rose Toehe continued the presentation.
INDIGENOUS NATIONS DATA
NAVAJO NATION
HOPI TRIBE
Council briefly discussed test availability, the Omicron variant, lower positivity rates on the Navajo Nation, and the increase in hospitalizations for those under the age of 20.
Travis Joralmon, President of the Flagstaff Hockey Association, addressed Council in opposition of the new COVID protocol requirements implemented at the Jay Lively Ice Rink. He asked that the protocol be revised to reverse the decision on requiring masks during practice and to apply the 100-person cap to spectators only. Each team has 40 people so there is not much room left for spectators, especially those who are traveling to see their kids play.
The following individuals submitted written comments encouraging the removal of mask mandates and increasing building capacity at Jay Lively Ice Arena:
- Ali Seaman
- Caleb Smyers
- Kelsey Mercer
- Rachel Smyers
- Matt Smyers
- Kizmi Olson
- Ryan Smith
- Rom Kuzara
- Roland Cook
- Alan Smith
- Travis Joralmon
Councilmember Shimoni asked about increasing the total capacity to 180 and not requiring masks at practice. Ms. Sayers stated that she would not recommend more than 150 to ensure the ability for staff to properly manage. With regard to masks, staff had recommended no masks at practice but the direction from Council was to require them,
Councilmember Shimoni suggested adjusting the requirements to allow for 150 total in the building and requiring masks for games but not during practice.
Council supported the suggestion and asked staff to make the necessary adjustments.
7.
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A.
Proclamation: Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Mayor Deasy read the Human Trafficking Prevention Month proclamation and presented it to Kate Wyatt with Northland Family Healthcare.
8.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Vice Mayor Daggett reported that the next Housing Commission meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2022 where they will be considering the draft 10 year housing plan.
Councilmember McCarthy reported that the MetroPlan Board and the Executive Director Jeff Meilbeck met with Sunshine Transport Solutions who want to bring gondolas to Flagstaff as an alternate transportation mode. He attended the Transportation Commission meeting where they discussed the Lone Tree Bridge with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees. He also got to meet with the new NAU President.
Councilmember Salas reported that she participated in the Tourism Commission Retreat for their sales and marketing strategies for next fiscal year and budget recommendations. She also attended the Airport Commission meeting and heard great news about enplanements and encouraging passengers to fly Flagstaff first. The airport parking lot that is being completed will be opening soon with EV charging stations. She represented MetroPlan in a meeting organized by RTAC with the ADOT Director and his Executive Team where spoke about advocacy for equitable distribution of funding from federal government. Lastly, she attended the ECONA Executive Board meeting where they welcomed Camp Verde to the consortium. ECONA is embarking on a comprehensive strategy plan to identify growth areas and infrastructure needs.
Councilmember Shimoni reported that the Indigenous Commission discussed the alternate response unit and the Thorpe Park annex parcel. He also attended the Transportation Commission meeting to hear the discussion about the concerns regarding the size of the project. He also met with Audra Merrick at ADOT about options to reduce the size of the project. He reported that the Mountain Line Board Meeting and CCCY Board Meeting is coming up later in the week.
Mayor Deasy stated that he is looking forward to the upcoming Commission on Diversity Awareness meeting and following up on the Council’s prior discussion about equitable restrooms and the municipal equality index.
Councilmember McCarthy reported that the MetroPlan Board and the Executive Director Jeff Meilbeck met with Sunshine Transport Solutions who want to bring gondolas to Flagstaff as an alternate transportation mode. He attended the Transportation Commission meeting where they discussed the Lone Tree Bridge with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees. He also got to meet with the new NAU President.
Councilmember Salas reported that she participated in the Tourism Commission Retreat for their sales and marketing strategies for next fiscal year and budget recommendations. She also attended the Airport Commission meeting and heard great news about enplanements and encouraging passengers to fly Flagstaff first. The airport parking lot that is being completed will be opening soon with EV charging stations. She represented MetroPlan in a meeting organized by RTAC with the ADOT Director and his Executive Team where spoke about advocacy for equitable distribution of funding from federal government. Lastly, she attended the ECONA Executive Board meeting where they welcomed Camp Verde to the consortium. ECONA is embarking on a comprehensive strategy plan to identify growth areas and infrastructure needs.
Councilmember Shimoni reported that the Indigenous Commission discussed the alternate response unit and the Thorpe Park annex parcel. He also attended the Transportation Commission meeting to hear the discussion about the concerns regarding the size of the project. He also met with Audra Merrick at ADOT about options to reduce the size of the project. He reported that the Mountain Line Board Meeting and CCCY Board Meeting is coming up later in the week.
Mayor Deasy stated that he is looking forward to the upcoming Commission on Diversity Awareness meeting and following up on the Council’s prior discussion about equitable restrooms and the municipal equality index.
9.
LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Craig Allen Bouchard, "The Corner Tavern," 102 E. Route 66, Series 06, Location/Owner Transfer.
Mayor Deasy opened the public hearing.
Seargent Ryan Turley introduced the item noting no concerns.
Craig Bouchard introduced himself and shared information about his business plan. The intention is to do a light remodel of the Majerle’s location and some restoration outside.
There being no public comment, Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Seargent Ryan Turley introduced the item noting no concerns.
Craig Bouchard introduced himself and shared information about his business plan. The intention is to do a light remodel of the Majerle’s location and some restoration outside.
There being no public comment, Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Adam Shimoni, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to forward the application to the State with a recommendation of approval.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
10.
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.
Councilmember Shimoni requested Item 10A be pulled for discussion.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the Consent Agenda Items 10B through 10F as presented.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve a contract renewal with Foxglove Landscaping for a one year term in the amount of $80,155 for Flowers and Enhanced Plantings.
Councilmember Shimoni asked what increased the geographic scope to Southside and Fourth street. Beautification, Arts & Sciences Manager stated that they are trying to grow the program slowly. The elements are concentrated downtown with the wine barrel planters and the alleys. There are a number of elements in Southside along San Francisco with larger hanging baskets and wine barrels on south Beaver. There are a few highlights on the Fourth Street gateway as well.
Moved by Councilmember Adam Shimoni, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the contract renewal with Foxglove Landscaping in the amount of $80,155.00 for Flowers and Enhanced Plantings for 2022-2023.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
On-Call Magistrates for the Flagstaff Municipal Court.
Approve the appointments of Honorable Lewis Levin and Honorable Russell Hughes as On-Call Magistrates.
C.
Consideration and Approval of Final Plat: Case No. PZ-20-000088-02, CDR 276, LLC requests Final Plat approval for Canyon Del Rio Block I located at 3200 E Butler Avenue, a single-family subdivision on 13.34 acres in the Single-family Residential (R1) Zone.
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Final Plat and authorize the Mayor to sign both the Final Plat and the City/Subdivider Agreement when notified by staff that all documents are ready for signature and recordation.
D.
Consideration and Approval of Final Plat: PZ-20-00089-02, CDR 276, LLC requests Final Plat approval for Canyon Del Rio Block G located at 3200 E Butler Avenue, a single-family townhome subdivision on 9.03 acres in the Medium Density Residential (MR) Zone.
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Final Plat and authorize the Mayor to sign both the Final Plat and the City/Subdivider Agreement when notified by staff that all documents are ready for signature and recordation.
E.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Contract for Professional Services for the Cinder Lake Landfill Sequence D-Phase II Excavation Plan and Landfill Design to Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for $148,808.00.
- Approve the Contract for Professional Services with Tetra Tech BAS (Tetra Tech) for design of Cinder Lake Landfill Sequence D Phase II Excavation Plan and Landfill Design in the amount of $148,808.00; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
F.
Consideration and Approval of Grant Agreement: Grant Agreement between the City of Flagstaff (COF) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA) for Airport Rescue Grant Program funding for Concession Rent Relief.
Approve the Grant Agreement in the amount of $102,687 for Concession Rent Relief.
11.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-02: A resolution approving Binding Waivers of Enforcement for twenty-two parcels of land located in the City of Flagstaff.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Christina Rubalcava provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
PROP 207 CLAIMS
BACKGROUND
OVERVIEW OF PROP 207
BINDING WAIVER OF ENFORCEMENT
PROP 207 CLAIMS
BACKGROUND
OVERVIEW OF PROP 207
BINDING WAIVER OF ENFORCEMENT
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan to read Resolution No. 2022-02 by title only with the update to give authority to staff to negotiate with the Juniper Point parcel.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL, APPROVING BINDING WAIVERS OF ENFORCEMENT FOR TWENTY-TWO PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Resolution No. 2022-02.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-01: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Flagstaff pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, by annexing approximately 10.05 acres of land located at 7000 North Highway 89, which certain land is contiguous to the existing corporate limits of the City of Flagstaff, and establishing city zoning for said land as Highway Commercial (HC) with a Resource Protection Overlay (RPO); providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date. (Flagstaff Rehab Campus Annexation: Project Number PZ-20-00164-03).
Senior Planner Genevieve Pearthree provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
FLAGSTAFF REHAB CAMPUS ANNEXATION REQUEST
ANNEXATION REQUEST OVERVIEW
PROJECT LOCATION
DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW
CONCEPT PLAT
CONCEPT PLAN
REQUIRED FINDINGS
FINDING 1: PUBLIC SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
FINDING 2: CONFORMANCE WITH ARS 9-471
FINDING 3: FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL PLAN 2030
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
FLAGSTAFF REHAB CAMPUS ANNEXATION REQUEST
ANNEXATION REQUEST OVERVIEW
PROJECT LOCATION
DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW
CONCEPT PLAT
CONCEPT PLAN
REQUIRED FINDINGS
FINDING 1: PUBLIC SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
FINDING 2: CONFORMANCE WITH ARS 9-471
FINDING 3: FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL PLAN 2030
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Becky Daggett to read Ordinance No. 2022-01 by title only for the first time.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, COCONINO COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LAND TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 10.05 ACRES LOCATED AT 7000 NORTH HIGHWAY 89, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AND ESTABLISHING CITY ZONING FOR SAID LAND AS HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, HC, WITH A RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY, RPO
12.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A.
Public Hearing, Consideration, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-02: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, amending the Flagstaff Zoning Map to rezone approximately 1.09 acres of real property generally located at 7000 North Highway 89, a portion of APN 301-50-005G, from the Highway Commercial (HC) zone with a Resource Protection Overlay (RPO) to the Rural Residential (RR) with a Resource Protection Overlay (RPO) with conditions, providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date. (Flagstaff Rehab Campus Concept Zoning Map Amendment: Project Number PZ-20-00164-04).
Mayor Deasy opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner Genevieve Pearthree provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
FLAGSTAFF REHAB CAMPUS CONCEPT ZONING MAP AMENDMENT REQUEST
REZONING REQUEST OVERVIEW
PROJECT LOCATION
TYPES OF ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
CONCEPT PLAN
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE SECTION
PROPOSED BUILDING ELEVATIONS & MATERIALS
CONCEPT NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION PLAN
PUBLIC SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FINDINGS
FINDING #1
FINDING FOR APPROVAL #1
FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL PLAN 2030
FINDING #2
FINDING #3
FINDING #3: ADEQUACY OF SITE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
There being no public comment Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Senior Planner Genevieve Pearthree provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
FLAGSTAFF REHAB CAMPUS CONCEPT ZONING MAP AMENDMENT REQUEST
REZONING REQUEST OVERVIEW
PROJECT LOCATION
TYPES OF ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
CONCEPT PLAN
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE SECTION
PROPOSED BUILDING ELEVATIONS & MATERIALS
CONCEPT NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION PLAN
PUBLIC SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FINDINGS
FINDING #1
FINDING FOR APPROVAL #1
FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL PLAN 2030
FINDING #2
FINDING #3
FINDING #3: ADEQUACY OF SITE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
There being no public comment Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Ordinance No. 2022-02 by title only for the first time.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF ZONING MAP TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 1.09 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7000 NORTH HIGHWAY 89, A PORTION OF APN 301-50-005G FROM THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONE WITH A RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY (RPO) TO THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE WITH A RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY (RPO) WITH CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
A break was held from 4:49 p.m. through 5:00 p.m.
13.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Transformative Transportation Solutions
Sustainability Director Nicole Antonopoulos and Multimodal Planner Martin Ince, Executive Director of MetroPlan Jeff Meilbeck, Transportation Engineer Jeff Bauman, Climate
Manager Jenny Niemann, and Dr. Seth Contreras with Fehr & Peers Consulting provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
TRANSFORMATIVE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
DISCUSSION
WHY ARE WE HERE TODAY?
FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL PLAN (2014)
CARBON NEUTRALITY PLAN (2021)
TRANSFORMATIVE TRANSPORTATION PRINCIPLES
THE BIG SHIFT
TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP
THE BIG SHIFT IS CRITICAL TO ENHANCING WALKING AND BIKING
THERE ARE MULTIPLE WAYS TO MANAGE CONGESTION
TAKING A BROAD APPROACH PROVIDES OTHER BENEFITS AND HELPS US MEET A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY GOALS
METROPLAN MISSION AND VISION
CITY CONNECTIONS
LONG RANGE (25 YEAR PLAN)
BRANDED! METROPLAN: STRIDE FORWARD
CURRENT STRATEGIES INCORPORATED BY THE CITY
LOOKING AHEAD
BIG PICTURE CONCEPTS
VMT V. LOS
LEVEL OF SERVICE
LAX
INDUCED DEMAND
INDUCED VEHICLE TRAVEL
INDUCED VEHICLE TRAVEL – THEORY
INDUCED VEHICLE TRAVEL - CAUSES
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
GHG REDUCTION STRATEGIES
MAXIMUM VMT % REDUCTION
STREET CONNECTIVITY
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
SHARED MOBILITY
TECHNOLOGY & EMERGING TRENDS
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
LAS VEGAS SHUTTLE
RETHINKING THE CURB
FORD & DETROIT
SUMMARY
Councilmember Shimoni asked how to help staff shift away from adopting certain priorities. Dr. Contreras stated that it is not an overnight switch. What has been very strategic is doing pilots rather than fully implement; it eases the tension and uncertainty. You build upon the successes and failures from there.
Councilmember Aslan stated that the concepts of shared mobility, induced demand, etc. are conversations that Council should have been having a long time ago with solutions identified.
THIS TRANSFORMATION IS ABOUT NEW WAYS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE AND CREATE PLACES
METROPLAN MINI-GRANT
NEXT STEPS
OUR STREETS CAN FURTHER MANY OF OUR COMMUNITY GOALS
The following individuals addressed Council in support of the concepts presented:
Vice Mayor Daggett stated that large projects have an influence on how the community interacts with each other and how people move around the city and it is important to do them right.
Councilmember Shimoni stated that there are decisions that the Council can make to move the needle forward but it takes political will to do so. He asked where to start and how long it will take to develop strategies.
Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization Manager Dave Wessel stated that the it will take time but the first step is looking at system performance measures. Phase 1 will look at the performance metrics and Phase 2 will be putting the development standards in place including subdivision standards for connectivity.
Ms. Antonopoulos stated that the Sustainability team can develop a time frame and needs analysis to present to Council. This can help frame future conversations.
Councilmember Shimoni agreed and stated that he was hoping to discuss values and making a switch to put pedestrians at top priority followed by cyclists, bus transit, and vehicles last.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that induced demand is not the only thing to blame, the continual population growth brings in more traffic. The biggest impacts have to do with land use policy of density and mixed use. He does support improved mobility and bike infrastructure but moving completely away from vehicles is not practical, there needs to be a gradual movement away from the use of cars but it cannot be done overnight or by just pushing them to the bottom of the list. Walking and biking options must be improved but not at the full sacrifice of vehicles.
Councilmember Salas stated that Flagstaff is paving the way with adopting the Carbon Neutrality Plan, the Alternate Transportation Master Plan, the Multi-Modal Transportation Plan, and the updates to the Regional Transportation Plan. It is important to remember how integral transportation planning is for driving economic development. It is integral to workforce development and workforce housing. She is excited about moving forward and determining how to integrate TDM but it must be done with the understanding that according to the most recent Flagstaff Citizen Survey, the number one priority for public spending is mobility and transportation.
Mayor Deasy stated that he is looking forward to seeing the concepts move forward and appreciate the work that has gone into this.
TRANSFORMATIVE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
DISCUSSION
WHY ARE WE HERE TODAY?
FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL PLAN (2014)
CARBON NEUTRALITY PLAN (2021)
TRANSFORMATIVE TRANSPORTATION PRINCIPLES
THE BIG SHIFT
TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP
THE BIG SHIFT IS CRITICAL TO ENHANCING WALKING AND BIKING
THERE ARE MULTIPLE WAYS TO MANAGE CONGESTION
TAKING A BROAD APPROACH PROVIDES OTHER BENEFITS AND HELPS US MEET A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY GOALS
METROPLAN MISSION AND VISION
CITY CONNECTIONS
LONG RANGE (25 YEAR PLAN)
BRANDED! METROPLAN: STRIDE FORWARD
CURRENT STRATEGIES INCORPORATED BY THE CITY
LOOKING AHEAD
BIG PICTURE CONCEPTS
VMT V. LOS
LEVEL OF SERVICE
LAX
INDUCED DEMAND
INDUCED VEHICLE TRAVEL
INDUCED VEHICLE TRAVEL – THEORY
INDUCED VEHICLE TRAVEL - CAUSES
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
GHG REDUCTION STRATEGIES
MAXIMUM VMT % REDUCTION
STREET CONNECTIVITY
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
SHARED MOBILITY
TECHNOLOGY & EMERGING TRENDS
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
LAS VEGAS SHUTTLE
RETHINKING THE CURB
FORD & DETROIT
SUMMARY
Councilmember Shimoni asked how to help staff shift away from adopting certain priorities. Dr. Contreras stated that it is not an overnight switch. What has been very strategic is doing pilots rather than fully implement; it eases the tension and uncertainty. You build upon the successes and failures from there.
Councilmember Aslan stated that the concepts of shared mobility, induced demand, etc. are conversations that Council should have been having a long time ago with solutions identified.
THIS TRANSFORMATION IS ABOUT NEW WAYS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE AND CREATE PLACES
METROPLAN MINI-GRANT
NEXT STEPS
OUR STREETS CAN FURTHER MANY OF OUR COMMUNITY GOALS
The following individuals addressed Council in support of the concepts presented:
- Tyler Denham
- Heather Dalmolin, CEO and General Manager for Mountain Line
- Michelle James with Friends of Flagstaff’s Future
- Paul Bier
- Anthony Quintile
- Council has direct control over these concepts through the Zoning Code, incorporate them into your decision making.
- It is time to think differently about how transportation takes place in the community; it needs to be easier to use and connections need to be improved.
- The presented information needs to be considered as the city builds out 419 and 420 to fine tune those plans to meet carbon neutrality goals.
- Priced parking should be promoted in other areas of Flagstaff.
- Tax commercial parking spaces to encourage downsizing and use those revenues for improved transit.
- The principles and concepts presented are not currently represented in the execution of projects.
- The Lone Tree Overpass is heavily biased and it would behoove the Council to slow that process down and take a more holistic view of the project.
Vice Mayor Daggett stated that large projects have an influence on how the community interacts with each other and how people move around the city and it is important to do them right.
Councilmember Shimoni stated that there are decisions that the Council can make to move the needle forward but it takes political will to do so. He asked where to start and how long it will take to develop strategies.
Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization Manager Dave Wessel stated that the it will take time but the first step is looking at system performance measures. Phase 1 will look at the performance metrics and Phase 2 will be putting the development standards in place including subdivision standards for connectivity.
Ms. Antonopoulos stated that the Sustainability team can develop a time frame and needs analysis to present to Council. This can help frame future conversations.
Councilmember Shimoni agreed and stated that he was hoping to discuss values and making a switch to put pedestrians at top priority followed by cyclists, bus transit, and vehicles last.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that induced demand is not the only thing to blame, the continual population growth brings in more traffic. The biggest impacts have to do with land use policy of density and mixed use. He does support improved mobility and bike infrastructure but moving completely away from vehicles is not practical, there needs to be a gradual movement away from the use of cars but it cannot be done overnight or by just pushing them to the bottom of the list. Walking and biking options must be improved but not at the full sacrifice of vehicles.
Councilmember Salas stated that Flagstaff is paving the way with adopting the Carbon Neutrality Plan, the Alternate Transportation Master Plan, the Multi-Modal Transportation Plan, and the updates to the Regional Transportation Plan. It is important to remember how integral transportation planning is for driving economic development. It is integral to workforce development and workforce housing. She is excited about moving forward and determining how to integrate TDM but it must be done with the understanding that according to the most recent Flagstaff Citizen Survey, the number one priority for public spending is mobility and transportation.
Mayor Deasy stated that he is looking forward to seeing the concepts move forward and appreciate the work that has gone into this.
14.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
None
15.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Councilmember Shimoni offered appreciation to Economic Vitality Director Heidi Hansen who stepped in the last couple of weeks as Acting City Manager while Mr. Clifton was on vacation.
Councilmember Salas reminded the public and visitors to Flagstaff to stay, play, mask, and distance responsibly.
Councilmember Aslan acknowledged teachers and administrators for their dedicated efforts in keeping schools open and operating for the benefit of the children in and around Flagstaff.
Vice Mayor Daggett offered her congratulations to the 11 new Fire Fighters. She also reminded the public of the upcoming two-day Budget Retreat in February. She requested a FAIR item to discuss a possible ordinance to protect renters from income source discrimination.
Councilmember Salas reminded the public and visitors to Flagstaff to stay, play, mask, and distance responsibly.
Councilmember Aslan acknowledged teachers and administrators for their dedicated efforts in keeping schools open and operating for the benefit of the children in and around Flagstaff.
Vice Mayor Daggett offered her congratulations to the 11 new Fire Fighters. She also reminded the public of the upcoming two-day Budget Retreat in February. She requested a FAIR item to discuss a possible ordinance to protect renters from income source discrimination.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held January 18, 2022, adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held January 18, 2022, adjourned at 7:20 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 January 18, 2022. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
| DATED this 7th day of March, 2023. | |
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