HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-02 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION NOTES (2)City Council Study Session
November 2, 1999
Call To Order: 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call: All Councilmembers were present except Councilmember Ferry.
Flag Salute: Was led by Councilmember Heidt
ITEM 1 TRANSIT IMPACT FEE UPDATE — Tony Nisich, Director of
Transportation & Engineering Services, assisted by Nicole Kvarda, made a
presentation on updating the Fee including background, assumptions,
limitations, a valley -wide district boundary estimated capital costs for
fixed route, commuter and dial -a -ride buses and signs, estimated new
development costs, giving developers credit for improvements made and
what the next steps are.
Council questions and concerns: obtaining a comprehensive listing of all
impact fees on new developments; utilizing appropriate sized buses based
on the number of riders at peak/low times; proceeding to discuss this with
the County.
ITEM 2 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING EVALUATION CRITERIA
STUDY PRESENTATION — Kevin Tonoian, Management Analyst,
Department of Transportation & Engineering Services, introduced Erik
Justesen of RRM Design Group, who reviewed the Study including its
purpose, definitions, issues and opportunities. Mr. Tonoian presented the
Pedestrian Bridge Analysis including 4 potential locations for bridge
facilities along Via Princessa & Oak Ridge Drive.
Council questions and concerns: being sure we are connecting
neighborhoods and not creating hazards; seeing constraints as
opportunities; increasing pedestrian access into the system; considering
equity issues as far as who is paying costs; requiring developers to meet
the City's standards based on safety then connections.
George Caravalho, City Manager, pointed out the public policy issues
needing Council's consideration including whether the bridges were
desirable for the entire community, how they would be built and
maintained in existing communities, not degrading other amenities as a
result of adding bridges, how costs would be financed.
Mayor Darcy called for general Public Participation. Connie Worden-Roberts, chair of
the Transportation Committee, commented on access to Central Park and needs in
established areas including Bouquet Canyon and Whites Canyon.
Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
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Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk
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