15.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/03/2015
- From:
- Brad Hill, Utilities Director
Information
TITLE:
Consideration to re-open discussion on the Principles of Sound Water Management
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Provide direction to staff on which component(s) of the Principles of Sound Water Management that Council would like to discuss
Executive Summary:
A sufficient number City Councilmembers at the January 6, 2015 Council Meeting indicated a desire to discuss portions of the Principles of Sound Water Management. City Council adopted the Principles of Sound Water Management in April, 2014. As background, the process to develop and adopt these water policies was transparent and vetted through numerous meetings with the citizens advisory Water Commission and City Council. The development of these policies initially started in 2008 and culminated with the Water Commission approving the policy language in November, 2012. City Council then took up the review and discussion of each policy. After 10 (ten) meetings City Council adopted the policies on April 1, 2014.
Financial Impact:
None
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
COUNCIL GOALS:
Ensure Flagstaff has a long-term water supply for current and future needs
Address key issues and processes related to the implementation of the Regional Plan
Ensure that we are as prepared as possible for extreme weather events
REGIONAL PLAN:
Chapter VI - Water Resources
Ensure Flagstaff has a long-term water supply for current and future needs
Address key issues and processes related to the implementation of the Regional Plan
Ensure that we are as prepared as possible for extreme weather events
REGIONAL PLAN:
Chapter VI - Water Resources
Previous Council Decision on This:
Yes - City Council adopted the Principles of Sound Water Management in April, 2014.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Provide direction to staff on which component(s) of the Principles of Sound Water Management that Council would like to discuss.
2) Do not provide direction to staff on which component(s) of the Principles of Sound Water Management that Council would like to discuss.
2) Do not provide direction to staff on which component(s) of the Principles of Sound Water Management that Council would like to discuss.
Community Involvement:
Inform
Consult
Involve
Collaborate
Consult
Involve
Collaborate