CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021
CITY HALL STAFF CONFERENCE ROOM
211 WEST ASPEN
3:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021
CITY HALL STAFF CONFERENCE ROOM
211 WEST ASPEN
3:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Deasy called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held April 20, 2021, to order at 3:02 p.m.
Mayor Deasy called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held April 20, 2021, to order at 3:02 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 DEASY (virtually) VICE MAYOR DAGGETT (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER ASLAN (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER SALAS (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER SHIMONI (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER SWEET (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 Daggett read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff.
The Council and audience recited the pledge of allegiance and Vice Mayor Daggett 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.
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.
Anthony Garcia addressed Council regarding parking and civic space that is part of the Downtown Connection Center design.
Carrie Hoffman submitted a written comment requesting that the police department budget be defunded.
Carrie Hoffman submitted a written comment requesting that the police department budget be defunded.
5.
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A.
National Student Leadership Week
Mayor Deasy read the National Student Leadership Week Proclamation.
6.
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).
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: Planning and Zoning Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Adam Shimoni, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to appoint Ricardo Guthrie to a term expiring December 2023.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Adam Shimoni to appoint Marie Jones to a term expiring December 2023.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration of Appointments: Airport Commission.
Moved by Vice Mayor Becky Daggett, seconded by Councilmember Adam Shimoni to appoint Jose Alvarado to a term expiring October 2021.
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.
Staff requested that Item 7E be pulled for discussion.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to approve the Consent Agenda 7A, B, C, & D as presented.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve the construction contract with Sellers and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $727,880.27 for the Huntington Waterline Replacement Project.
- Approve the Construction Contract with Sellers and Sons Inc. in the amount of $727,880.27, and a contract time of 160-calendar days: and
- Approve a contract allowance of $41,200.77, which is 6% of the lowest responsive, responsible bid of $686,679.50;
- Approve Change Order Authority to the City Manager in the amount of $68,667.95 (10% of the contract amount, less allowances)
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
B.
Consideration and Approval of a Cooperative Purchase Contract: To purchase one (1) 2017 Caterpillar 12M3 AWD Motor Grader from Caterpillar, Inc through a cooperative purchase contract with the City of Tucson Procurement Department #161534-01 in the amount of $228,000.00 plus sales tax $20,292.00 for a total of $248,292.00. AND To purchase one (1) 2019 Caterpillar 12M3 AWD TR Motor Grader from Caterpillar, Inc through a cooperative purchase contract with the City of Tucson Procurement Department #161534-01 in the amount of $246,500.00 plus sales tax $21,939.00 for a total of $268,439.00.
- Approve the equipment purchase for one (1) 2017 Caterpillar 12M3 AWD Motor Grader from Caterpillar, Inc and one (1) 2019 Caterpillar 12M3 AWD Motor Grader from Caterpillar, Inc for the combined amount of $474,500.00, plus applicable taxes, for a total of $516,731.00 through cooperative purchase contract #161534.
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
C.
Consideration and Approval of Final Plat Ponderosa Parkway LLC requests Final Plat approval for Ponderosa Parkway Condominiums Unit 2—a 78-unit residential condominium subdivision at 1650 E. Ponderosa Parkway on 11.97 acres in the High Density Residential (HR) Zone.
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Final Plat and authorize the Mayor to sign the plat and City Subdivider Agreement when notified by staff that the documents are ready for recording.
D.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve the sole source purchase of a Movex electric mini-dozer from Movex Innovation, Inc. in the amount of $113,947.00 for Stormwater Section maintenance of concrete box culverts.
- Approval of the sole source purchase of a Movex electric mini-dozer from Movex Innovation, Inc. for Stormwater Section maintenance of concrete box culverts in the amount of $113,947.00, not including tax and freight; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
E.
Consideration and Approval: Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Program project requests
Mr. Solomon stated that there have been some items related to Red Gap Ranch have been added for feasibility and design for the pipeline from Red Gap Ranch to the City. Interim Water Services Director Erin Young stated that they are essential projects that are budgeted as part of the ten-year CIP and they feel that it is important that they be included in the letter seeking additional funding.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan to approve the submission of a list of project requests for immediate consideration under the Environmental Infrastructure Assistance program as recommended by staff.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
8.
ROUTINE ITEMS
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-08 and Resolution No. 2021-13: An ordinance amending the interceptors types, capacity, location, and maintenance for the regulation of fats, oils, and grease coming into Flagstaff's water reclamation plants; and a resolution adopting the Fats, Oil, and Grease Manual.
Regulatory Compliance Section Manager Steve Camp stated that staff presented on Items 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, and 8E a couple of weeks ago and they are available for questions.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to read Ordinance No. 2021-08 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, AMENDING FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE TITLE 7, HEALTH AND SANITATION, CHAPTER 7-02, WASTEWATER REGULATIONS BY REPLACING SECTION 7-02-0001-0014 WITH NEW LANGUAGE REGULATING INTERCEPTORS; TYPES, CAPACITY, LOCATION, AND MAINTENANCE; ESTABLISHING SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-08.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to adopt Resolution No. 2021-13.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-07: An ordinance amending Flagstaff City Code Section 7-02-001-0042 regulating scavenger waste, grease haulers and scavenger waste permits.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Becky Daggett to read Ordinance No. 2021-07 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, AMENDING FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE TITLE 7, HEALTH AND SANITATION, CHAPTER 7-02, WASTEWATER REGULATIONS BY REPLACING SECTION 7-02-0001-0042 WITH NEW LANGUAGE REGULATING SCAVENGER WASTE AND GREASE HAULERS, AND ADDING SECTION 7-02-0001-0042.1 WITH NEW LANGUAGE REGULATING SCAVENGER WASTE DISCHARGE PERMITS; ESTABLISHING SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Becky Daggett to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-07.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-10 and Resolution No. 2021-14: An ordinance amending multiple portions Chapter 7-02 with respect to local limits for significant industrial users of the water reclamation system, and a resolution amending the Enforcement Response Plan.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Ordinance No. 2021-10 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AMENDING FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE TITLE 7, HEALTH AND SANITATION, CHAPTER 7-02, WASTEWATER REGULATIONS BY AMENDING 7-02-001-0002 DEFINITIONS; 7-02-001-0007 PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES; 7-02-001-0008 STANDARDS FOR DISCHARGE; 7-02-001-0010 INDUSTRIAL SELF-MONITORING; 7-02-001-0011 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; 7-02-001-0016 INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING; 7-02-001-0018 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION, DEFINITION OF SIGNIFICANT VIOLATION; 7-02-001-0049 PERMITS REQUIRED FOR INDUSTRIAL USERS; 7-02-001-0050 INDUSTRIAL USER PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-10.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Resolution No. 2021-14.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-09: An ordinance amending Section 7-03-001-0015 related to City Water Systems Cross Connection Control
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Adam Shimoni to read Ordinance No. 2021-09 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AMENDING FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE TITLE 7, HEALTH AND SANITATION, CHAPTER 7-03, CITY WATER SYSTEM REGULATIONS BY AMENDING THE LANGUAGE IN SECTION 7-03-001-0015, CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Adam Shimoni to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-09.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
E.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-11: An Ordinance of the City of Flagstaff amending easements on McMillan Mesa with Arizona Public Service Company (APS) and US West Wireless LLC, and approving an agreement for remediation services with APS, with conditions, providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date; and Consideration and Approval of Land Restoration Agreement with APS for restoration of lands affected by easement boundary changes.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to read Ordinance No. 2021-11 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, APPROVING AMENDED EASEMENTS ON MCMILLAN MESA WITH ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY (APS) AND US WEST WIRELESS LLC, APS, WITH CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY, SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-11.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Becky Daggett to approve the Land Restoration Agreement with APS for restoration of lands affected by easement boundary changes.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
F.
Consideration and Approval of Lease Amendment: Lease No: GS-09B-LAZ00170 to issue a Notice to Proceed and provide lump sum payment procedures, to provide underground fiber and conduit installation, for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) facilities located at 2255 North Gemini Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
IT Manager Paul Santana provided a brief overview of the amendment and project agreement.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the Lease Amendment No 1 to incorporate the Section 7.02 - Notice to Proceed - Underground Conduit Installation.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
G.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approval of a cooperative purchase contract with Aspen Communications for the completion of underground conduit and fiber installation at United States Geological Survey (USGS) Building 6 located at 2255 North Gemini Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the agreement with Aspen Communications to provide underground conduit and fiber installation work at the USGS Building 6, in the amount of $238,676.84; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
9.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Red Gap Ranch Grazing Lease with Bar T Bar (-T-) Ranch in the amount of $50,408.
Water Services Operations Section Director Mark Richardson provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
RED GAP RANCH GRAZING LEASE
LOCATION OF RED GAP RANCH
LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES EAST OF FLAGSTAFF
HISTORY OF RED GAP RANCH
US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVE
CROSS FENCING
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)
PROPOSED GRAZING OPERATOR
RED GAP RANCH GRAZING LEASE
LOCATION OF RED GAP RANCH
LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES EAST OF FLAGSTAFF
HISTORY OF RED GAP RANCH
US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVE
CROSS FENCING
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)
PROPOSED GRAZING OPERATOR
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan to approve the Grazing Lease with Bar T Bar (-T-) Ranch and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-15: A resolution approving the City of Flagstaff's 2021/2025 Consolidated Plan and authorizing its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-16: A resolution approving the City of Flagstaff's 2021 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and authorizing its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-17: A resolution approving the City of Flagstaff's 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan and authorizing its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-16: A resolution approving the City of Flagstaff's 2021 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and authorizing its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-17: A resolution approving the City of Flagstaff's 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan and authorizing its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Councilmember Salas asked if one-on-one meetings were held with the neighborhood associations. Housing and Grants Administrator Kristine Pavlik stated that one-on-one meetings were not held but there were public meetings that were open to participate. Councilmember Salas expressed concern that the neighborhood associations were not met with directly. Councilmember Shimoni agreed and asked if it would be possible to delay things to allow an opportunity to meet with them.
Housing Manager Justyna Costa explained that the public outreach process conducted for the plans was extremely intensive and they feel comfortable in saying that every member of the public had the opportunity to comment and participate. There were many focus groups and a lengthy comment period and while there was no direct one-on-one meeting with the neighborhood associations, they are part of the outreach notification groups and were notified of all the opportunities to participate. There is a hesitation in delaying the process because the preparation time to prepare the documents is quite lengthy.
Council stated that additional outreach should be done in order to ensure transparency and accountability.
Housing Manager Justyna Costa explained that the public outreach process conducted for the plans was extremely intensive and they feel comfortable in saying that every member of the public had the opportunity to comment and participate. There were many focus groups and a lengthy comment period and while there was no direct one-on-one meeting with the neighborhood associations, they are part of the outreach notification groups and were notified of all the opportunities to participate. There is a hesitation in delaying the process because the preparation time to prepare the documents is quite lengthy.
Council stated that additional outreach should be done in order to ensure transparency and accountability.
Moved by Councilmember Adam Shimoni, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to postpone Item 9B to the May 4, 2021 Council Meeting.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
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Councilmember Jim McCarthy
C.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-06: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, amending the Flagstaff Zoning Map to rezone approximately 11 acres of real property generally located at 151 West High Country Trail, APNs 112-05-001W and 112-05-011 from the Estate Residential (ER) zone to the Medium Density Residential (MR) zone with conditions, providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date.
Interim Planning Director Alaxandra Pucciarelli stated that the applicant requested a continuance of two weeks.
Written comments supporting the rezone were submitted by Colleen Gest and Tyler Denham.
Written comments supporting the rezone were submitted by Colleen Gest and Tyler Denham.
A written comment in opposition to the rezone was submitted by Uri Farkas.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Adam Shimoni to postpone Item 9C to the May 4, 2021 Council Meeting.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A break was held from 4:16 p.m. through 4:26 p.m.
10.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Vice Mayor Daggett reported that the Housing Commission remains busy with all six sub-groups meeting regularly. The draft plan is coming up for public input beginning in May and will hopefully be before Council in September. She encouraged the public to get involved and provide input on the draft plan.
Councilmember McCarthy reported that the federal lobbying meetings were quite productive. Mayor Deasy agreed.
Councilmember Salas reported that the Airport Commission had been discussing that the fixed based fuel operator is back to pre-covid numbers thanks to increasing clientele in private and corporate aircraft flying. They also discussed the draft Carbon Neutrality Plan and the airport parking lot. She also reported that she attended the Parks and Recreation Commission where they continue to review the old master plan and discuss necessary updates.
Councilmember Shimoni reported that the Indigenous Commission recently met and discussed climate and climate change. He also stated that the CJCC had been working on a possible retreat and there is talk of a joint-funded position with the City and County.
Councilmember McCarthy reported that the federal lobbying meetings were quite productive. Mayor Deasy agreed.
Councilmember Salas reported that the Airport Commission had been discussing that the fixed based fuel operator is back to pre-covid numbers thanks to increasing clientele in private and corporate aircraft flying. They also discussed the draft Carbon Neutrality Plan and the airport parking lot. She also reported that she attended the Parks and Recreation Commission where they continue to review the old master plan and discuss necessary updates.
Councilmember Shimoni reported that the Indigenous Commission recently met and discussed climate and climate change. He also stated that the CJCC had been working on a possible retreat and there is talk of a joint-funded position with the City and County.
11.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
After discussion and upon agreement by three members of the Council, an item will be moved to a regularly-scheduled Council meeting.
After discussion and upon agreement by three members of the Council, an item will be moved to a regularly-scheduled Council meeting.
A.
Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.) A Citizens' Petition requesting the "closure of Woody Way to cut through traffic allowing emergency access only"
Brianne Hall addressed Council asking that they close Woody Way. There has been increased traffic, speeding, and noise and it is a public safety issue as there are a lot of children in the area.
The following individuals addressed Council with regard to the closure of Woody Way:
Councilmember Shimoni stated that there is reckless driving all over town and that this is not an isolated incident. He expressed concern about moving the item forward because it could create issues about what communities are given priority in dealing with reckless driving. He recognizes the issue but would be more supportive of a conversation about reckless driving in the community as a whole.
Vice Mayor Daggett stated that she would like to have staff present ideas for traffic calming rather than closing the road.
Councilmember Aslan stated that he would also be interested in learning about possible solutions for the situation. The community brought forward an issue and he is interested in helping to find a solution. A larger conversation is not needed and the city needs to be receptive to other neighborhoods that bring forward traffic concerns.
Mayor Deasy noted that the petition requests closure and he believes that a solution can be identified administratively. He is not interested in moving it forward as a FAIR to close the road but rather to have staff identify possible solutions.
Council agreed and there was no support to move the item forward to a future agenda. A majority of Council gave direction for staff to identify mitigation strategies for the area.
The following individuals addressed Council with regard to the closure of Woody Way:
- Jason Corbett
- Garett Hall
- Clifford Swaby
- Jason Nackard
- There has been an incredible increase in traffic and speed.
- Prior to Woody Way being open, the street was very quiet.
- The area needs to have a traffic study done.
- The road should be closed to minimize car trips through the area.
- Closing the road could encourage more bike riding and carpooling.
- Having the road open provides no benefit to the neighborhood.
- The streets are narrow with little room to navigate around unruly drivers.
- People in the neighborhood are fed up with the speeding vehicles.
- Robert Hart
- Jason Nackard
- Kendra Garland
- Scott Courtright
- Allen Pogue
- Crystal Graziano
- Diane DiResto
- Mindy Riesenberg
- Maria Wagoner
Councilmember Shimoni stated that there is reckless driving all over town and that this is not an isolated incident. He expressed concern about moving the item forward because it could create issues about what communities are given priority in dealing with reckless driving. He recognizes the issue but would be more supportive of a conversation about reckless driving in the community as a whole.
Vice Mayor Daggett stated that she would like to have staff present ideas for traffic calming rather than closing the road.
Councilmember Aslan stated that he would also be interested in learning about possible solutions for the situation. The community brought forward an issue and he is interested in helping to find a solution. A larger conversation is not needed and the city needs to be receptive to other neighborhoods that bring forward traffic concerns.
Mayor Deasy noted that the petition requests closure and he believes that a solution can be identified administratively. He is not interested in moving it forward as a FAIR to close the road but rather to have staff identify possible solutions.
Council agreed and there was no support to move the item forward to a future agenda. A majority of Council gave direction for staff to identify mitigation strategies for the area.
12.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
A.
City Manager Report
Mr. Clifton provided a brief review of his report.
Councilmember Shimoni noted that the Board and Commission newsletter is a great addition. He offered gratitude to Ms. Young for stepping in and filling the Interim Water Services Director position. He requested that additional outreach be done to the circus event at the mall to see if they would be willing to use the mask up messaging that has been created. Lastly, he asked if information could be provided to Council about the capital projects that are not currently progressing but are still in the pipeline to move forward.
Councilmember Shimoni noted that the Board and Commission newsletter is a great addition. He offered gratitude to Ms. Young for stepping in and filling the Interim Water Services Director position. He requested that additional outreach be done to the circus event at the mall to see if they would be willing to use the mask up messaging that has been created. Lastly, he asked if information could be provided to Council about the capital projects that are not currently progressing but are still in the pipeline to move forward.
13.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF, FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Councilmember Sweet reported that Earth Day is April 22, 2021 and she is looking forward to participating.
Councilmember Shimoni noted that there is an upcoming Joint City/County meeting on April 26, 2021 and that the Budget Retreat is on Thursday and Friday. He encouraged the public to look at the Priority Based Budgeting information on the city website to get more information about the budgeting process.
Councilmember Salas noted that it is National Park week and encouraged people to go and visit the national parks.
Councilmember Aslan also mentioned National Park week and noted some of the national parks near Flagstaff. He also stated that Pokemon Go is hosting a Sustainability Week and the City’s Sustainability Section provided some resources for players who are looking to participate.
Vice Mayor Daggett reminded everyone that anyone aged 16 and older can be vaccinated at the state clinic at NAU. She encouraged everyone to be vaccinated.
Mayor Deasy stated that there has been a lot of recent interest in the Police Department budget; he stated that he would like to have the police budget discussed as a single matter rather than combining it with the overall budget discussion. He will be calling a Special Meeting next week to discuss and will work with the City Clerk to schedule.
Councilmember Shimoni noted that there is an upcoming Joint City/County meeting on April 26, 2021 and that the Budget Retreat is on Thursday and Friday. He encouraged the public to look at the Priority Based Budgeting information on the city website to get more information about the budgeting process.
Councilmember Salas noted that it is National Park week and encouraged people to go and visit the national parks.
Councilmember Aslan also mentioned National Park week and noted some of the national parks near Flagstaff. He also stated that Pokemon Go is hosting a Sustainability Week and the City’s Sustainability Section provided some resources for players who are looking to participate.
Vice Mayor Daggett reminded everyone that anyone aged 16 and older can be vaccinated at the state clinic at NAU. She encouraged everyone to be vaccinated.
Mayor Deasy stated that there has been a lot of recent interest in the Police Department budget; he stated that he would like to have the police budget discussed as a single matter rather than combining it with the overall budget discussion. He will be calling a Special Meeting next week to discuss and will work with the City Clerk to schedule.
14.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held April 20, 2021, adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held April 20, 2021, adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
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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 April 20, 2021. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
| DATED this 7th day of September, 2021. | |
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