4.
City Council Special Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 04/28/2017
- From:
- Elizabeth A. Burke, City Clerk
TITLE
State Legislative Briefing
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The purpose of this item is to review the City of Flagstaff's 2017 Legislative Priorities with Flagstaff's State Delegation.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On January 17, 2017, the City Council adopted its 2017 Intergovernmental Priorities. As part of its advocacy strategy, the City meets annually with its federal and state delegation to review the City's legislative priorities. On April 28, 2017, the City Council will meet with Senator Allen, Representative Barton and Representative Thorpe to review the City's state legislative priorities.
INFORMATION:
COUNCIL GOALS:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Grow and strengthen a more equitable and resilient economy.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Support development and increase the inventory of public and private affordable housing for renters and home owners throughout the community.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Advance social justice in our community.
TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-modal transportation system.
BUILDING AND ZONING/REGIONAL PLAN
Revise the zoning code to remove ambiguities, and ensure it is consistent with
community values and the regional plan.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Take meaningful climate change action.
WATER CONSERVATION
Become a national leader in water conservation in all sectors.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Actively manage and protect all environmental and natural resources.
PERSONNEL
Attract and retain quality staff.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Enhance public transparency and accessibility.
TOWN & GOWN
Enhance relationships between the City and institutions of higher education.
CODE COMPLIANCE
Achieve comprehensive and equitable code compliance.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Grow and strengthen a more equitable and resilient economy.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Support development and increase the inventory of public and private affordable housing for renters and home owners throughout the community.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Advance social justice in our community.
TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-modal transportation system.
BUILDING AND ZONING/REGIONAL PLAN
Revise the zoning code to remove ambiguities, and ensure it is consistent with
community values and the regional plan.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Take meaningful climate change action.
WATER CONSERVATION
Become a national leader in water conservation in all sectors.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Actively manage and protect all environmental and natural resources.
PERSONNEL
Attract and retain quality staff.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Enhance public transparency and accessibility.
TOWN & GOWN
Enhance relationships between the City and institutions of higher education.
CODE COMPLIANCE
Achieve comprehensive and equitable code compliance.