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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020
CITY HALL STAFF CONFERENCE ROOM
211 WEST ASPEN
3:00 P.M.
 
MINUTES
 
1.
CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Evans called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held December 1, 2020, to order at 3:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF OPTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the City Council and to the general public that, at this regular meeting, the City Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice and discussion with the City’s attorneys for legal advice on any item listed on the following agenda, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
 
2.
ROLL CALL
NOTE: One or more Councilmembers may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means.
PRESENT:

MAYOR EVANS (virtually)
VICE MAYOR SHIMONI (virtually)
COUNCILMEMBER ASLAN (virtually)
COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY (virtually)
COUNCILMEMBER ODEGAARD (virtually)
COUNCILMEMBER SALAS (virtually)
COUNCILMEMBER WHELAN (virtually)		 ABSENT:
Others present:  City Manager Greg Clifton; City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
 
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MISSION STATEMENT

The Council and audience recited the pledge of allegiance and Vice Mayor Shimoni read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the City of Flagstaff is to protect and enhance the quality of life for all.
 
4.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Public Participation enables the public to address the Council about an item that is not on the agenda. Comments relating to items that are on the agenda will be taken at the time that the item is discussed. If you wish to address the Council at tonight's meeting, please complete a comment card and submit it to the recording clerk as soon as possible. Your name will be called when it is your turn to speak. You may address the Council up to three times throughout the meeting, including comments made during Public Participation. Please limit your remarks to three minutes per item to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. At the discretion of the Chair, ten or more persons present at the meeting and wishing to speak may appoint a representative who may have no more than fifteen minutes to speak.
None
 
5.
APPOINTMENTS

Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the City Council and to the general public that the City Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for the purpose of discussing or considering employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of a public officer, appointee, or employee of any public body...., pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1).
 
A.
Consideration of Appointments:  Indigenous Commission
View Agenda Item
 

Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Councilmember Jamie Whelan to appoint Jonathan Yellowhair to a term expiring December 2023.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to appoint Joe Washington to a term expiring in December 2023.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to appoint Shawna Whitehat to a term expiring in December 2023.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to appoint Dorothy Gishie to an ex-officio ITAC position.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Moved by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to appoint Cora Phillips to a term expiring in December 2022.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Moved by Councilmember Jamie Whelan, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to appoint Kiara Weathersby to a term expiring in December 2022.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Moved by Mayor Coral Evans, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to appoint Courtney Scott to a term expiring in December 2021.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to appoint Meg Kabotie Adakai to an ex-officio ITAC position.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to appoint Fawn Toya to a term expiring in December 2021.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan to appoint Diana Cudeii to an ex-officio ITAC position.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
6.
LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARINGS
 
A.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application:  Theresa June Morse "FLG Terroir," 17 N. San Francisco St. #2A, Series 10 (beer and wine store), New License.
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Mayor Evans opened the public hearing
 
Police Sergeant Ryan Turley introduced the applications noting no concerns.
 
Councilmember Aslan asked if the business was changing locations.
 
Doug Brozovsky, on behalf of FLG Terroir, stated that they are changing their model to better respond to the pandemic.
 
Councilmember McCarthy asked if FLG Terroir is granted the new license would they have to give up the old license. The applicant, Theresa Morse stated that the Series 7 license will continue to be owned by FLG Terroir but will be placed in inactive status for 36 months. Once the pandemic is over, they will surrender the new Series 10 and reinstate the Series 7.
 
There being no further comment, Mayor Evans closed the public hearing.
 

Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to forward the application to the State with a recommendation of approval.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
7.
CONSENT ITEMS

All matters under Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendations listed on the agenda. Unless otherwise indicated, expenditures approved by Council are budgeted items.
Item 7C was pulled for public comment.
 

Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approved Consent Agenda Item 7A as presented.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
A.
Consideration of Appointment:  Magistrate for the Flagstaff Municipal Court.
Approve the Judicial Appointment Advisory Panel's recommendation to appoint Amy Mabius Criddle as Magistrate.
View Agenda Item
 
B.
Consideration and Approval of Contract:  Approve a cooperative purchase contract with Passport Labs, Inc. for parking enforcement software services utilizing the National Cooperative Purchasing  Alliance (NCPA) Contract (Contract # 05-20).

ITEM PULLED FROM AGENDA
View Agenda Item
 
C.
Consideration and Adoption: Flagstaff's Lived Black Experience Strategic Plan
View Agenda Item
The following individuals addressed Council in support of adopting the Flagstaff’s Lived Black Experience Strategic Plan:
 
  • Deb Harris
  • Khara House
  • Vicky Finger
  • Dr. Ricardo Guthrie
The following comments were received:
  • This is a living, and long overdue document, and is a necessary leg on the stepping stool toward progress in Flagstaff.
  • The Black community of Flagstaff has overwhelmingly expressed the sense of invisibility within the community; take this important step in making visible the invisible, and recognize the invaluable historic and ongoing contributions of Black Flagstaffians to the city’s past, present, and future.
  • Support the implementation of the plan, and consider a trial period to get the project off the ground, attract additional funding, and build a collaboration between the City and the Black community.

Dawn Tucker and Dr. Mark Beeman submitted written comments in support of adopting the Flagstaff’s Lived Black Experience Strategic Plan.
 

Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt the Flagstaff's Lived Black Experience Strategic Plan.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
8.
ROUTINE ITEMS
 
A.
Consideration and Approval: Artist's contract for the downtown library entry project with Jones Studio, Inc. for $75,000.
View Agenda Item
Beautification, Arts, and Sciences Manager Eliza Kretzmann provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
 
LIBRARY ENTRY: ARTIST CONTRACT
AGENDA
NEW PUBLIC ART PROCESSES
ARTISTS AS PART OF DESIGN TEAMS
SELECTION PANELS
 
Beautification, Arts, and Sciences Project Administrator Jana Weldon continued the presentation.
 
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY ENTRY PROJECT: ARTIST CONTRACT
BACKGROUND OF LIBRARY ENTRY PROJECT
SELECTION PANEL
SEEKING APPROVAL FOR ARTIST CONTRACT
SELECTED APPLICANT
SELECTED APPLICANTS: PAST PROJECTS
DESIGN WILL BE SITE SPECIFIC
REVIEW OF THE CONCEPTS THAT COME FORWARD
 
Council expressed appreciation for the project and the efforts to engage the community and integrate diversity into the design.
 

Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to approve the artist's contract for the downtown library entry project with Jones Studio, Inc. for $75,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
B.
Consideration and Approval: Artist contract for design services for the Downtown Connection Center with Haddad|Drugan LLC for $25,000.
View Agenda Item
Beautification, Arts, and Sciences Project Administrator Jana Weldon provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:.
 
DOWNTOWN CONNECTION CENTER: ARTIST CONTRACT
AGENDA
BACKGROUND
INTEGRATING THE ARTIST IN THE TEAM
 
Heather Dalmolin, CEO and General Manager for Mountain Line, thanked staff and the Beautification and Public Art Commission for their support and funding for the project.
 
INTEGRATING THE ARTIST
CONTRACT AMOUNT AND SOURCE
SELECTION PANEL PROCESS
SELECTED ARTIST – HADDAD DRUGAN
ART AS A PLACE MAKING CATALYST
SITE INSPIRATION – DOWNTOWN CONNECTION CENTER
ART INTEGRATED AT TRANSIT STATIONS
CLOUD
DESERT CAMOUFLAGE
NOW & THEN
ART INTEGRATED AT OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
WATER MARK
SUN SPOT
OPTICAL GARDENS
FREMONT PEAK PARK
RECOMMENDED ACTION
 

Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to approve artist contract for design services for the Downtown Connection Center with Haddad|Drugan LLC for $25,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
C.
Consideration and Approval: Red Gap Ranch Grazing Lease with Bar T Bar Ranch
View Agenda Item
 

Moved by Mayor Coral Evans, seconded by Councilmember Jamie Whelan to reject all bids to allow the City to explore other alternatives, options, or potential programs to include in the solicitation and potential lease agreement for Red Gap Ranch.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
D.
Consideration and Approval of Preliminary Plat: TLC PC Land Investors LLC requests Preliminary Plat approval for The Estates at Pine Canyon Pine Bluff located at 2080 E. Del Rae Dr., a single-family home subdivision on 17.5 acres in the R1 (Single Family Residential) Zone.
View Agenda Item
Planning Development Manager Genevieve Pearthree provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
 
THE ESTATES AT PINE CANYON – PINE BLUFF
REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
PINE BLUFF PLAT
OVERVIEW OF THE PLAT
REQUIRED FINDING #1: ZONING CODE (TITLE 10)
LOTS AND BUILDING ENVELOPES
RESOURCE PROTECTION PLAN
REQUIRED FINDING #2: ENGINEERING STANDARDS (TITLE 13)
UTILITIES AND EASEMENTS
REQUIRED FINDING #3: SUBDIVISIONS STANDARDS (TITLE 11)
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 

Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the preliminary plat.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
E.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-31:  An ordinance amending Flagstaff City Code, Chapter 1-18, Administrative Departments, to establish the Engineering and Capital Improvements Division in City Code.
View Agenda Item
 

Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to read Ordinance No. 2020-31 by title only for the final time.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE, CHAPTER 1-18, ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS, TO ESTABLISH THE ENGINEERING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS DIVISION; PROVIDING REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
 

Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-31.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
F.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-32:  An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, changing the name of Agassiz Street to WC Riles; providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date
View Agenda Item
The following individuals addressed Council in support of renaming Agassiz Street to WC Riles Street:
 
  • Deb Harris
  • Khara House
  • Vickey Finger
  • Dr. Ricardo Guthrie
The following comments were received:
  • There is no other street or public place named after a Black person of such stature in the entire city, and it's about time.
  • This is a way to historically confirm that Black people helped shape Flagstaff and the region for the better.
  • Wilson Riles’s distinguished history in Flagstaff as an NAU graduate, school administrator, and a leader in the desegregation of Flagstaff schools marks important Flagstaff history and acknowledgment of the path forward toward recognition of Flagstaff’s past, celebration of Flagstaff’s community, and hope for Flagstaff’s future.
  • Thankful to the city for engaging in this community process, recognizing Mr. Riles’ contributions to Flagstaff, and acknowledging the need to allow the places and spaces of Flagstaff’s community to reflect the people who shaped it.
  • Agassiz's ideology was demeaning and should not be associated with Flagstaff values.

Dawn Tucker and Dr. Mark Beeman submitted written comments in support of changing the name of Agassiz Street to WC Riles Street.
 

Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to read Ordinance No. 2020-32 by title only for the final time with the clarification that the name of the street to be WC Riles Street.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, CHANGING THE NAME OF AGASSIZ STREET TO WC RILES STREET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
 
 

Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-32.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
9.
REGULAR AGENDA
 
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-64:  A resolution adopting the Water Conservation Strategic Plan.
View Agenda Item
Water Conservation Manager Tamara Lawless provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
 
WATER CONSERVATION STRATEGIC PLAN FINAL DRAFT & PROPOSED ADOPTION
PLAN BACKGROUND
PLAN OUTCOMES
OPTIMIZED CONSERVATION PROGRAM
WATER RESOURCES MASTER PLAN
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
 
Council expressed appreciation for the work staff has put into the plan.
 

Moved by Councilmember Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Resolution No. 2020-64 by title only.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE WATER CONSERVATION STRATEGIC PLAN
 

Moved by Councilmember Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to adopt Resolution No. 2020-64.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
B.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-65: A resolution authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement Amendment between Miramonte Presidio, LLC and the City of Flagstaff related to the development of approximately 2.77 acres of real property located 2940 South Woody Mountain Road (Presidio in the Pines Development Agreement Amendment).
View Agenda Item
Planning Development Manager Genevieve Pearthree provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
 
PRESIDIO IN THE PINES RESOLUTION FOR A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
SITE BACKGROUND/HISTORY
VICINITY MAP
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT HISTORY
PURPOSE
PROPOSED UPDATES
UPDATE 1: PERMIT MULTIPLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ON TRACT M
PRESIDIO IN THE PINES TRACT M SITE PLAN
BUILDING ELEVATIONS (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)
UPDATE 2: HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
UPDATE 3: ATTAINABLE HOUSING
COUNCIL OPTIONS
 
Councilmember Whelan asked if the developer would consider a lower AMI. Whitney Cunningham, on behalf of the developer, stated that because of the ADOT right-of-way, they lost about 25% of the site. Their goal is to provide workforce housing and if they keep adding affordable housing units they lose money and have to increase the other rates and it does not make sense after awhile.
 
Councilmember McCarthy stated that he is pleased to see a provision within the homeowners association that would disallow short-term rentals. He is supportive of the amendment and believes the development will provide some workforce and affordable housing.
 

Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Resolution No. 2020-65 by title only.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE PRESIDIO IN THE PINES DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIRAMONTE PRESIDIO, LLC AND THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 2.77 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2940 SOUTH WOODY MOUNTAIN ROAD, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
 

Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Resolution No. 2020-65.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

A Break was held from 5:05 p.m. through 5:15 p.m.
 
C.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Change Order No. 14 with Shephard Wesnitzer, Inc. in the amount of $374,135.00 and add 180 calendar days for the Rio de Flag Flood Control Utility Relocation design services contract
View Agenda Item
Capital Improvements Project Manager Trevor Henry provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
 
RIO DE FLAG FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT CHANGE ORDER NO. 14
PROJECT AREA MAP
HISTORY OF DESIGN SERVICES WITH SHEPARD WESNITZER, INC.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 14
 
Councilmember Whelan noted that after 14 change orders the contract has more than doubled. She asked how far behind schedule the project is. Mr. Henry stated that the original contract began in 2005; working in partnership with the Army Corp of Engineers has been challenging in terms of schedule and funding.
 
Councilmember Whelan stated that the Mountain Line Downtown Connection Center is impacted by the Rio de Flag project and asked that staff be mindful of the impacts the schedule could have on their project.
 
Council expressed appreciation for the many years of work on the project and the efforts to coordinate with the federal government, BNSF, and local partners.
 

Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Councilmember Jamie Whelan to approve Change Order No. 14 with Shephard Wesnitzer, Inc. the amount of $374,135.00, add 180 calendar days to the design services contract, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
D.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Allen T. Ginsberg for the purchase of 424 East Butler Avenue (104-01-023) for the purpose of public right-of-way for the Lone Tree Overpass project.  The property consists of a Single Family Dwelling and approximately .82 acres on the Northwest corner of South Colorado Street and East Butler Avenue.
View Agenda Item
Community Development Director Dan Folke stated that the contract is to purchase a property on Butler which is necessary for the Lone Tree Overpass project. An appraisal was completed that came back as $375,000 and the property owner has agreed to that price.
 

Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Allen T. Ginsberg; and, authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to fulfill the intent of this Purchase and Sales Agreement.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
E.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-66:  A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council declaring a housing crisis for the City of Flagstaff, prioritizing affordable housing within City operations to create safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities for all community members.
View Agenda Item
The following individuals addressed Council in support of the resolution:
 
  • Tyler Denham
  • Khara House
  • Devonna McLaughlin
  • Joe Galli, on behalf of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
The following comments were received:
  • Housing costs in Flagstaff are high because more people want to live in Flagstaff than there is housing for.
  • People are forced to live far away from the city center due to high housing costs and as a result, have a greater carbon footprint and environmental impact.
  • There is not enough housing, so build more, preferably dense housing close to transit and jobs.
  • This is about how the City Council values the majority of Flagstaff residents who are not homeowners.
  • Support the efforts to both make housing in Flagstaff more affordable and attainable and to increase the supply of housing in Flagstaff.
  • The resolution is an opportunity for the City to meaningfully partner with the development community in Flagstaff to address this issue and recognize the need for partnership and collaboration to provide significant housing solutions.
  • In the state of Arizona roughly 17,0000 new housing units are needed annually to meet the needs of its citizens.
  • Council needs to recognize the emergency status of Flagstaff’s housing crisis.
  • Please move forward with passing the resolution.
  • Families who are housing cost burden are only one event away from having to make really difficult choices in their lives.
  • COVID has demonstrated that housing is healthcare.
  • Housing is the number one challenge facing the community.
  • The resolution requires a long-term plan to be brought forward for consideration.
  • Housing should be a topic discussed jointly with the Coconino County Board of Supervisors.
  • It is important to understand the hurdles the building community are experiencing that make it challenging to get more units into Flagstaff.
Written comments in support of the resolution were submitted by the following individuals:
  • Shelley Smithson
  • Rebecca Cirzan
  • Eric Wolverton
  • Jeff Axtell
  • Sarah Rendon
  • Luke Ostrand
  • Tatum Covey
  • Zane Jenkins
Housing Director Sarah Darr provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
 
HOUSING CRISIS RESOLUTION 2020-66
TIMELINE
CITIZEN’S PETITION
CHANGES FROM LAST WEEK
 

Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to read Resolution No. 2020-66 by title only.

Councilmember Odegaard stated that he would like to see the word crisis replaced with emergency.

 

Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jamie Whelan to amend the motion to change the word crisis to emergency as presented by the petition.

Councilmember Aslan noted his disagreement with the word change. He supports the resolution and the need to address the situation. The climate emergency is a different type of problem than housing; climate is a global existential threat with implications both locally and globally. It would dilute the issue and cause confusion.

Vice Mayor Shimoni expressed his agreement in declaring a housing emergency rather than a housing crisis. He believes that it is possible to tackle both matters as emergencies. They are not mutually exclusive issues and there is quite a bit of crossover between the two which supports the suggestion of declaring both as emergencies.

Councilmember Whelan also expressed support for declaring it as an emergency.

Mayor Evans stated that the housing crisis being experienced in Flagstaff is not unique. Suggesting the climate emergency is more important because it is a global issue, the same could be said for housing. She expressed concern about how it looks to be saving the environment in Flagstaff but it will only be for the privileged people who get to live there. It is about a bold statement from Council showing the seriousness of the situation.

Vote: 5 - 2

NAY:
Councilmember Austin Aslan
Councilmember Jim McCarthy
Councilmembers McCarthy and Aslan stated that they strongly agreed that there is a housing crisis and that they supported the housing crisis resolution but that they could not support changing the wording from crisis to emergency.

ORIGINAL MOTION:
 

Vote: 5 - 2

NAY:
Councilmember Austin Aslan
Councilmember Jim McCarthy
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL DECLARING A HOUSING CRISIS FOR THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, PRIORITIZING AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITHIN CITY OPERATIONS TO CREATE SAFE, DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
 

Moved by Councilmember Jamie Whelan, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to adopt Resolution No. 2020-66.

Vote: 5 - 2

NAY:
Councilmember Austin Aslan
Councilmember Jim McCarthy
 
F.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-33:  An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, amending City Code Title 7, Health and Sanitation, Chapter 03-001-0014, Water Conservation to prohibit the use of potable water to fill amenity lakes, ponds, or other bodies of water; providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date
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Water Resources Manager Erin Young provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
 
AMENITY LAKES POLICY DIRECTION
POLICY ISSUE
POLICY ALIGNMENT WITH AMAS
PROPOSAL: ALIGN CITY CODE WITH STATE LAW FOR AMA’S & LOCAL POLICY
SUGGESTED CHANGES TO CITY CODE
 
Councilmember McCarthy, Vice Mayor Shimoni, and Councilmember Whelan expressed concern about the amount of water and would like to consider a smaller threshold.
 
Councilmember Salas noted that the changes were presented to the Water Commission, but no other public outreach has been done. She expressed a desire to have the matter better vetted with the community for comment.
 
Councilmember Aslan expressed support for the recommendations and suggested code changes.
 
Vice Mayor Shimoni asked how the code changes could impact Jay Lively. Ms. Young explained that so long as they do not expand in size, they could continue to utilize potable water. She also noted that government agencies would be exempted and private entities could request an exception from Council.
 
Mr. Clifton expressed concern about going below 13,000 feet as it could eliminate other pools and recreational facilities and other unforeseen consequences.
 
Following further discussion Council agreed that they would like more information and a presentation at a future Work Session. There was also a request to have more public outreach for feedback and comment.
 

Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Regina Salas to postpone the item indefinitely until after a scheduled Work Session.

Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously

 
10.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
None
 
11.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
 
A.
City Manager Report
View Agenda Item
Mr. Clifton briefly reviewed his report.
 
12.
COVID-19 UPDATES
Deputy City Manager Shannon Anderson provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
 
AGENDA
CCHHS: COVID-19 WEEKLY CASES
CCHHS: COVID-19 DAILY CASES
CCHHS: HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS
CCHHS: COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS
CCHHS: COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION
ADHS DASHBOARD
NAH: HOSPITAL CENSUS
 
Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives Rose Toehe continued the presentation.
 
INDIGENOUS NATIONS DATA
NAVAJO NATION
HOPI TRIBE
INDIGENOUS NATIONS UPDATE
 
Ms. Anderson concluded the presentation.
 
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
 
Council discussed the number of cases in the Flagstaff area. They discussed upcoming Halloween and New Year’s Eve events and the adjustments made to be more safe.
 
13.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF, FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Vice Mayor Shimoni reported that he met with the Army Corp of Engineers to discuss the partnerships related to the Rio de Flag project. He encouraged the public to check in with friends and family and make sure they are doing okay with isolation and limited contact with the public
 
Councilmember Odegaard thanked staff for decorating Wheeler Park with a blue tree to recognize fallen police officers.
 
Councilmember Salas reported that it was Giving Tuesday and she encouraged people to donate and support their local non-profits.
 
Councilmember Whelan reported that she attended the Recreation end of the season wrap-up meeting. The meeting focused on supporting event producers and understanding the things that are going well and things that could be improved.
 
Mayor Evans reported that she recently viewed a video about the Rio de Flag and she requested that it be posted on the website.
 
14.
ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held December 1, 2020, adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
   
  _______________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
 		  

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CITY CLERK		  
 

CERTIFICATION

I, STACY SALTZBURG, do hereby certify that I am the City Clerk of the City of Flagstaff, County of Coconino, State of Arizona, and that the above Minutes are a true and correct summary of the Meeting of the Council of the City of Flagstaff held on December 1, 2020. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
 
DATED this 20th day of September, 2022.           
 
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CITY CLERK