Discussion and consideration of recommendation to City Council for approval of A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZING THE HOUSING EMERGENCY DECLARED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2020-66 IS EXACERBATED BY THE PROLIFERATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS LIMITING HOUSING STOCK AVAILABLE TO FLAGSTAFF RESIDENTS; AND URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS ON THE SUPPLY OF HOUSING FOR ARIZONA RESIDENTS

Discuss the proposed resolution and recommend approval for City Council meeting on March 4, 2025. 

The proposed resolution seeks to highlight the possible negative impacts of short-term rentals on the local housing market, such as driving up housing prices and limiting residents' long-term housing options. The resolution aims to encourage the State Legislature to provide cities with more flexibility and authority in managing short-term rental regulations, allowing for more localized approaches to address housing concerns.