Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-22 and Ordinance No. 2024-16:  A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council declaring as a public record that certain document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "2024 amendments to chapters 2-03, 2-13, 2-14, 2-20, and 3-06 of the city code related to the parks and recreation commission, tourism commission, beautification and public art commission, open spaces commission, and hospitality industry tax revenues" and An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 2, Boards and Commissions, Chapters 2-03, Parks and Recreation Commission, 2-13, Tourism Commission, 2-14, Beautification and Public Art Commission, and 2-20, Open Spaces Commission, and Title 3, Business Regulations, Chapter 3-06, Hospitality Industry Tax Revenues, by adopting by reference that certain document entitled "2024 Amendments to Chapters 2-03, 2-13, 2-14, 2-20, and 3-06 of the City Code Related to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Tourism Commission, Beautification and Public Art Commission, Open Spaces Commission, and Hospitality Industry Tax Revenues," providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances, severability, clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date.
 

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-22
2. Read Ordinance No. 2024-16 by title only for the final time
3. City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2024-16 by title only (if approved above)
4. Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-16

The Parks and Recreation, Tourism, Open Spaces, and Beautification and Public Arts commission's ordinances were established in 1988 and the proposed amendments to Chapters 2-03, 2-13, 2-14, and 2-20 update the commission duties and objectives, which are outdated and no longer coincide with industry need. The proposed amendments to Chapter 3-06, clarify that the Open Spaces Commission will be involved in making recommendations regarding allocation of the parks and recreation portion of the hospitality industry tax revenues and update economic development activities.

No financial impact 

Updating these chapters of the City Code will change the definition of "parks and recreation" in sections of the city code referring to the parks and recreation portion of the hospitality industry tax revenues (also knows as Bed, Board, and Booze or BBB tax) to include open spaces, and will clarify that the Open Spaces Commission will be involved in making recommendations regarding allocation of the parks and recreation portion of the tax. Updates to the Tourism Commission portion of the city code will change language to "visitor" instead of "tourists," as well as establish marketing plan objectives and meetings appropriate to their need, and Beautification/Arts/Sciences will update procurement thresholds to recently approved changes. The Economic Development portion of the hospitality industry tax revenues chapter will update language to match current practices and business needs.

Not approve the recommended code changes.

Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
Robust and Resilient Economy: Support and strengthen a robust, diverse, and sustainable economy; maintain and enhance an equitable and effective business, retention, and expansion program throughout the community; Embrace and invest in responsible tourism opportunities to promote economic development.
Livable Community: Provide amenities and activities that support a healthy lifestyle.
Environmental Stewardship: Promote, protect, and enhance a healthy, sustainable environment and its natural resources.

Regional Plan

Goal OS.1. The region has a system of open lands, such as undeveloped natural areas, wildlife corridors and habitat areas, trails, access to public lands, and green ways to support the natural environment that sustains our quality of life, cultural heritage, and ecosystem health.

Goal CC.5. Support and promote art, science, and education resources for all to experience.

Goal ED. 6.Tourism will continue to provide a year-round revenue source for the community, while expanding specialized tourist resources and activities.

Goal ED.7. Continue to promote and enhance Flagstaff ’s unique sense of place as an economic development driver.

Goal REC.1. Maintain and grow the region’s healthy system of convenient and accessible parks, recreation facilities, and trails.

Carbon Neutrality Plan

IR-2: Ensure equity, accessibility, and inclusion across all City of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation facilities, helping all members of the Flagstaff community to meet their health and wellness needs.

DD-3: Encourage Flagstaff residents and visitors to walk, bike, roll and take the bus.