Receive presentation on draft ordinance to include a review of the policy framework, City Council discussion from the April work session, and the approach and content of the ordinance.  Staff will provide a summary of the initial discussion at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of Oct. 22.  The work session is an opportunity for City Council to ask questions and provide direction to staff.  Council may take public comment and consider the proposed schedule for first and second reading or the ordinance.

COUNCIL GOALS:
1. Retain, expand, and diversify economic base
2. Effective governance

Staff has attached a memorandum with background on the proposed ordinance and a summary of its contents.  Below are a list of Regional Plan policies that contribute to the discussion.   

REGIONAL PLAN:

Goal LU.1. Invest in existing neighborhoods and activity centers for the purpose of developing complete, and connected places.

Policy LU.1.12. Seek fair and proper relocation of existing residents and businesses in areas affected by redevelopment and reinvestment, where necessary.

Policy LU.1.11. Ensure that there is collaboration between a developer, residents, and property owners in existing neighborhoods where redevelopment and reinvestment is proposed so that they are included, engaged, and informed.

Goal NH.1. Foster and maintain healthy and diverse urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods in the Flagstaff region.

Policy NH.1.8. Prioritize the stabilization of a neighborhood’s identity and maintain cultural diversity as new development occurs.

Goal NH.3. Make available a variety of housing types at different price points, to provide housing opportunity for all economic sectors.

Policy NH.3.1. Provide a variety of housing types throughout the City and region, including purchase and rental options, to expand the choices available to meet the financial and lifestyle needs of our diverse population.

Policy NH.3.3. Increase the availability of affordable housing for very low-income persons, through innovative and effective funding mechanisms.

Policy NH.3.5. Encourage and incentivize affordable housing.

Goal NH.4. All housing is safe and sanitary.

Policy NH.4.1. Expand the availability of affordable housing throughout the region by preserving existing housing, including housing for very low-income persons.

Policy NH.4.2. Reduce substandard housing units by conserving and rehabilitating existing housing stock to minimize impacts on existing residents.

Policy NH.4.7. Enforce compliance with fair housing laws.

Goal NH.6. Neighborhood conservation efforts of revitalization, redevelopment, and infill are compatible with and enhance our overall community character.

Policy NH.6.1. Promote quality redevelopment and infill projects that are contextual with surrounding neighborhoods. When planning for redevelopment, the needs of existing residents should be addressed as early as possible in the development process.