CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
3:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
3:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Deasy called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held May 17, 2022, to order at 3:01 p.m.
Mayor Deasy called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held May 17, 2022, to order at 3:01 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 VICE MAYOR SWEET COUNCILMEMBER ASLAN (virtually) COUNCILMEMBER HOUSE COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY COUNCILMEMBER SALAS COUNCILMEMBER SHIMONI (virtually until 3:20 p.m.) |
ABSENT: |
Others present: Senior Deputy City Manager Shannon Anderson; City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MISSION STATEMENT, AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Flagstaff is to protect and enhance the quality of life for all.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Flagstaff City Council humbly acknowledges the ancestral homelands of this area’s Indigenous nations and original stewards. These lands, still inhabited by Native descendants, border mountains sacred to Indigenous peoples. We honor them, their legacies, their traditions, and their continued contributions. We celebrate their past, present, and future generations who will forever know this place as home.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A.
Consideration and Approval of Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting of September 1, 2020, Regular Meeting of September 15, 2020, Joint City/County Work Session, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of April 12, 2022, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of April 19, 2022, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of April 25, 2022, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of April 26, 2022, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of April 28, 2022, and Special Meeting (Executive Session) of May 2, 2022.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of September 1, 2020, Regular Meeting of September 15, 2020, Joint City/County Work Session, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of April 12, 2022, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of April 19, 2022, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of April 25, 2022, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of April 26, 2022, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of April 28, 2022, and Special Meeting (Executive Session) of May 2, 2022.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
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.
Eric Wolverton, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity addressed Council about affordable housing and long-term housing affordability.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A.
Proclamation: National Public Works Week
Mayor Deasy read and presented the proclamation to the City of Flagstaff Public Works Team.
B.
Proclamation: Endangered Species Day
Mayor Deasy read and presented the proclamation.
C.
Proclamation: Kids to Parks Day
Mayor Deasy read and presented the proclamation.
7.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilmember Shimoni reported that CJCC met last week and received an update from the CARE Team; they shared that 162 calls were diverted in six weeks. He also reported that Mountain Line appealed to ADOT on the denial of a traffic light at Phoenix and Milton; the appeal was denied and they are working to move that issue further up the chain for consideration.
Mayor Deasy reported that he met with executive team of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Of particular concern to this group is short-term rentals. There are ongoing discussions about increasing local authority of the situation.
Councilmember Aslan shared his thoughts on the traffic light proposal at Phoenix and Milton and can see the logic in the decisions made. He reminded the Council that individual opinions on the matter are just that and not the opinions of the Council as a whole.
Councilmember Salas reported that she attended the executive board meeting of ECONA. ECONA is engaging in a regional strategic plan for economic development to synthesize ongoing planning efforts related to transportation including the 10-year Housing Plan, workforce housing, development, and infrastructure needs. The Airport Commission is moving forward with a lot of planning, and they are hopeful that the paid parking system will be up and running soon. The Parks and Recreation Commission is actively seeking grant opportunities. They are also looking at future discussions regarding Friends of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation.
Mayor Deasy reported that he met with executive team of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Of particular concern to this group is short-term rentals. There are ongoing discussions about increasing local authority of the situation.
Councilmember Aslan shared his thoughts on the traffic light proposal at Phoenix and Milton and can see the logic in the decisions made. He reminded the Council that individual opinions on the matter are just that and not the opinions of the Council as a whole.
Councilmember Salas reported that she attended the executive board meeting of ECONA. ECONA is engaging in a regional strategic plan for economic development to synthesize ongoing planning efforts related to transportation including the 10-year Housing Plan, workforce housing, development, and infrastructure needs. The Airport Commission is moving forward with a lot of planning, and they are hopeful that the paid parking system will be up and running soon. The Parks and Recreation Commission is actively seeking grant opportunities. They are also looking at future discussions regarding Friends of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation.
8.
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.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Adam Shimoni to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration of Ratification of Grant Agreement: Ratify the Emergency Grant Agreement with Northland Family Help Center utilizing $75,873.43 of the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
- Ratify the Emergency Grant Agreement with Northland Family Help Center for the "Domestic Violence, Crisis and Youth Shelter Services Project" utilizing $75,873.43 of the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
B.
Consideration and Approval of a Grant Agreement: Approve the Grant Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Shelter Services utilizing $135,592.57 of the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
- Approve the Grant Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Shelter Services for “The Crown: Housing as Healthcare” project utilizing $135,592.57 of American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
C.
Consideration and Approval of Grant Agreement: Approval of a Grant Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Catholic Charities Community Services, Inc. in the amount of $88,534 distributed from the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
- Approve a Grant Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Catholic Charities Community Services, Inc. for Homeless Services Improvement Projects utilizing $88,534.00 of the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
D.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with Empire Southwest, LLC in the amount of $149,253.22 for the purchase of a mini-excavator for flood response activities to be reimbursed 100% by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
- Approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with Empire Southwest, LLC in the amount of $149,253.22 for the purchase of a mini-excavator for flood response. Funding will be 100% reimbursed by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
E.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve a Cooperative Purchase Contract with AZ Wastewater Industries, Inc. in the amount of $481,300.07 for a Stormwater 12-yard Combination Truck to be 100% reimbursed by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
- Approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with AZ Wastewater Industries, Inc. in the amount of $481,300.07 for a Stormwater 12-yard Combination Truck through the Sourcewell cooperative contract #101221-SCA; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
F.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Consideration of Materials and Services contract to Salt River Extraction, LLC DBA SRE Environmental in an amount not to exceed $49,900 per fiscal year.
- Consider and approve the Contract for Material and Services with Salt River Extraction, LLC DBA SRE Environmental, for water hauling services to the Cinder Lake Landfill for the amount of not to exceed $49,900 per fiscal year; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
G.
Consideration and Approval of Grant Agreement: Approve the grant agreement with the Arizona State Parks and Trails for a Heritage Fund Trails Grant to make accessibility enhancements at Buffalo Park and the Nate Avery FUTS Trail
Approve the Grant Agreement with AZ State State Parks and Trails for the Nate Avery FUTS Trail in the amount of $100,000.
Approve the Grant Agreement with AZ State State Parks and Trails for the Nate Avery FUTS Trail in the amount of $100,000.
9.
ROUTINE ITEMS
A.
Consideration and Approval of Preliminary Plat: PZ-21-00236-03, Woodshire on West Oak, LLC requests Preliminary Plat approval for Woodshire on Oak Condominiums located at 302 W Oak Avenue, a condominium subdivision on 0.89 acres in the Medium Density Residential (MR) and High Density Residential (HR) Zones.
Senior Planner Tiffany Antol provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
WOODSHIRE ON OAK CONDOMINIUMS PRELIMINARY PLAT
REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
WOODSHIRE ON OAK PRELIMINARY PLAT
REQUIRED FINDING #1: ZONING CODE (TITLE 10)
REQUIRED FINDING #2: ENGINEERING STANDARDS (TITLE 13)
REQUIRED FINDING #3: SUBDIVISION STANDARDS (TITLE 11)
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
Councilmember McCarthy asked why the one commissioner voted in opposition. Ms. Antol stated that the commissioner did not feel that the parking was adequate.
WOODSHIRE ON OAK CONDOMINIUMS PRELIMINARY PLAT
REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
WOODSHIRE ON OAK PRELIMINARY PLAT
REQUIRED FINDING #1: ZONING CODE (TITLE 10)
REQUIRED FINDING #2: ENGINEERING STANDARDS (TITLE 13)
REQUIRED FINDING #3: SUBDIVISION STANDARDS (TITLE 11)
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
Councilmember McCarthy asked why the one commissioner voted in opposition. Ms. Antol stated that the commissioner did not feel that the parking was adequate.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy approve the Preliminary Plat, in accordance with the findings presented.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Approval of Preliminary Plat: PZ-15-00015-22, Capstone Homes requests Preliminary Plat approval for Aries at Timber Sky Phase II (Block 7B) located at 3501 E Route 66, a single-family subdivision on 6.59 acres in the Single-Family Residential (R1) Zone.
Senior Planner Tiffany Antol provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
ARIES AT TIMBERSKY PHASE II PRELIMINARY PLAT
REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
TIMBERSKY
ARIES AT TIMBERSKY PRELIMINARY PLAT
REQUIRED FINDING #1: ZONING CODE (TITLE 10)
REQUIRED FINDING #2: ENGINEERING STANDARDS (TITLE 13)
REQUIRED FINDING #3: SUBDIVISION STANDARDS (TITLE 11)
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
Councilmember Shimoni asked about the Affordability Plan that is referenced in the development agreement. Ms. Antol stated that the original development agreement includes most of the requirements around workforce housing. The developer will provide 100 land trust lots to the city. The location of those units would be determined as the parcels are platted within the HR and MR zones.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that he has concerns that the affordable units are required to be in the HR and MR zones, but the project is not in those zones.
Mr. Solomon stated that the development is not what is contemplated in the agenda item but rather the preliminary plat; there are entitlements, and the preliminary plat is moving forward within the existing entitlements.
ARIES AT TIMBERSKY PHASE II PRELIMINARY PLAT
REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
TIMBERSKY
ARIES AT TIMBERSKY PRELIMINARY PLAT
REQUIRED FINDING #1: ZONING CODE (TITLE 10)
REQUIRED FINDING #2: ENGINEERING STANDARDS (TITLE 13)
REQUIRED FINDING #3: SUBDIVISION STANDARDS (TITLE 11)
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
Councilmember Shimoni asked about the Affordability Plan that is referenced in the development agreement. Ms. Antol stated that the original development agreement includes most of the requirements around workforce housing. The developer will provide 100 land trust lots to the city. The location of those units would be determined as the parcels are platted within the HR and MR zones.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that he has concerns that the affordable units are required to be in the HR and MR zones, but the project is not in those zones.
Mr. Solomon stated that the development is not what is contemplated in the agenda item but rather the preliminary plat; there are entitlements, and the preliminary plat is moving forward within the existing entitlements.
Moved by Councilmember Adam Shimoni, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy approve the Preliminary Plat, in accordance with the findings presented.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
10.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-21: A Resolution amending the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030 to change the area type designation on Maps 21 and 22 from Area in White area type and State Land to Employment area type for approximately 24.75 acres generally located at 2661 N El Paso Flagstaff Road; providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
Mayor Deasy opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner Tiffany Antol provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
RESTORATION SOILS MINOR REGIONAL PLAN & ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
PROPERTY
REQUESTS
PROPERTY CONTEXT MAP
REGIONAL PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST
EXISTING FUTURE GROWTH ILLUSTRATION
PROPOSED FUTURE GROWTH ILLUSTRATION
RESTORATION SOILS PLAN
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FINDING
FINDING #1
FINDING #2
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
FINDING #3
ADEQUACY OF SITE
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The applicant, David Hayward provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
OVERVIEW MAP
NEIGHBORS
EXAMPLE SITES
REGIONAL PLAN ALIGNMENT
OTHER REQUESTS
Councilmember McCarthy asked about the water to the project. Mr. Hayward explained that they do not have a water tap and they intend to haul water from the standpipe down the street.
Councilmember Shimoni, Councilmember McCarthy, and Vice Mayor Sweet expressed their support for the project.
There being no further comment, Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Senior Planner Tiffany Antol provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
RESTORATION SOILS MINOR REGIONAL PLAN & ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
PROPERTY
REQUESTS
PROPERTY CONTEXT MAP
REGIONAL PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST
EXISTING FUTURE GROWTH ILLUSTRATION
PROPOSED FUTURE GROWTH ILLUSTRATION
RESTORATION SOILS PLAN
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FINDING
FINDING #1
FINDING #2
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
FINDING #3
ADEQUACY OF SITE
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The applicant, David Hayward provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
OVERVIEW MAP
NEIGHBORS
EXAMPLE SITES
REGIONAL PLAN ALIGNMENT
OTHER REQUESTS
Councilmember McCarthy asked about the water to the project. Mr. Hayward explained that they do not have a water tap and they intend to haul water from the standpipe down the street.
Councilmember Shimoni, Councilmember McCarthy, and Vice Mayor Sweet expressed their support for the project.
There being no further comment, Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to read Resolution No. 2022-21 by title only.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL PLAN 2030 TO CHANGE THE AREA TYPE DESIGNATION ON MAPS 21 AND 22 FROM AREA IN WHITE AREA TYPE AND STATE LAND TO EMPLOYMENT AREA TYPE FOR APPROXIMATELY 24.75 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED AT 2661 N EL PASO FLAGSTAFF ROAD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to adopt Resolution No. 2022-21.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Public Hearing, Consideration, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-12 : An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, amending the Flagstaff Zoning Map to rezone approximately 7.29 acres of real property generally located at 2661 N El Paso Flagstaff Road, from the Highway Commercial (HC) zone with a Resource Protection Overlay (RPO) to the Heavy Industrial Open (HI-O) Zone with a Resource Protection Overlay (RPO), providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing and effective date.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Ordinance No. 2022-12 by title only for the first time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF ZONING MAP TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 7.29 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 2661 N El PASO FLAGSTAFF ROAD, FROM THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONE WITH A RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY (RPO) TO THE HEAVY INDUSTRIAL OPEN (HI-O) ZONE WITH A RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY (RPO), PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
C.
Public Hearing and Consideration of Variance PZ-21-00117-06: A request for a Zoning Code Variance from the minimum screening requirements of Section 10-50.50.050.A and the minimum landscape requirements of Division 10-50.60. The application proposes to develop a ground-based green waste recycling operation generating mulch and compost without screen walls or fences and without landscaping. The subject property is located at 2661 N El Paso Flagstaff Road.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy that the City Council act as the Board of Adjustment case PZ-21-00117-06.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to approve the variance application subject to the following conditions:
So long as the proposed use operates under a Special Land Use Permit under the ownership of the Arizona State Land Department, the site will not be required to provide screening or landscaping as required by the Zoning Code.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-11: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 10, Flagstaff Zoning Code, Division 10-20.40: Permits and Approvals, Section 10-20.40.060: Development Agreement to add subsection E. Notification Requirements for a Development Agreement. Providing for penalties, repeal of conflicting ordinances, severability, and establishing an effective date.
Mayor Deasy opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner Tiffany Antol provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE SECTION 10-20.40.060 NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NOTIFICATIONS
CITY’S PROPOSED ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT: 10-20.40.060
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
There being no further public comment Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Senior Planner Tiffany Antol provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE SECTION 10-20.40.060 NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NOTIFICATIONS
CITY’S PROPOSED ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT: 10-20.40.060
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
There being no further public comment Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to read Ordinance No. 2022-11 by title only for the first time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE, TITLE 10, FLAGSTAFF ZONING CODE, DIVISION 10-20.40 PERMITS AND APPROVALS, SECTION 10-20.40.060 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS TO ADD SUBSECTION E NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
A break was held from 4:26 p.m. through 4:42 p.m.
11.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-13: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff authorizing the acquisition of real property and the determination and offers of relocation benefits to persons displaced to make way for the Fourth Street/Cedar Avenue/Lockett Road roundabout project; providing for delegation of authority, severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date
Real Estate Manager Bryce Doty provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
4TH AND LOCKETT ROUNDABOUT PROJECT PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS
VICINITY MAP
PROJECT LOCATION
SELECTED ROUNDABOUT DESIGN
RIGHT OF WAY NEEDS
ACQUISITION SCHEDULE
Councilmember Shimoni asked if there was any feedback from the owner of Pine Forest School. Cindy Roe, on behalf of Pine Forest School stated that there are concerns about children being able to cognate how to navigate the new crossing. She is most concerned about where the crosswalks are sitting and would be interested in knowing if there is enough data about children safety and crosswalks to justify the placement.
Councilmember Shimoni asked about the number of kids at the school and the number of kids trying to cross at the intersection. Ms. Roe stated that there are 200 students aged 3 to 14 and pre-pandemic, there were about 20 per day navigating the intersection.
Johanna Payton addressed Council with concerns about their loss of property and the impact it will have on the physical, mental, and emotional safety of the students. The road is already too close to the property and the project will bring more vehicles and pedestrians closer to the building. There is historical and ecological value to the trees on their property and they are priceless compared to the money they may get for the acquisition.
The following individuals submitted written comments with concerns about the safety of the roundabout:
Councilmember House asked if the approval of the ordinance precludes any future discussion about the project design in light of the concerns being raised. Mr. Doty stated that the project is at about 60% design completion and if there are changes that include legal description modifications, it could push the timeline back.
Councilmember Shimoni stated that he voted in favor of the project, and he has since regretted that decision. He would like the Council to postpone the project to allow for more conversation and outreach to the affected area. He believes that the design is broad and missing elements to make it a solid roundabout.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that there are a lot of concerns with the project and he would like an opportunity to discuss the design and understand how the pedestrian movement works.
Mr. Solomon reminded the Council that the discussion and action at issue is only the property acquisitions; the safety and design of the project are not posted for discussion on the agenda.
Vice Mayor Sweet asked what the impact could be if Council delayed its decision. Capital Improvement Project Manager Jeremy DeGeyter stated that the original plan was to start construction in 2023 and they are on a tight schedule to meet that. Delaying the decision could jeopardize the construction and may push the project into a later construction cycle. He is not sure what the impact might be on the funding elements as this includes funding from the state.
Mayor Deasy stated that the city received the safety improvement grant because the project showed how it would improve safety at the intersection. The project was discussed last year, and the roundabout design was approved. He suggested moving forward with the property acquisitions but holding a Work Session on May 31, 2022, to discuss the safety impacts of the project.
Councilmember Aslan stated that he is supportive of moving forward, he expressed frustration that the project is being discussed again; the safety characteristics were already vetted, and the safety was assured by staff.
4TH AND LOCKETT ROUNDABOUT PROJECT PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS
VICINITY MAP
PROJECT LOCATION
SELECTED ROUNDABOUT DESIGN
RIGHT OF WAY NEEDS
ACQUISITION SCHEDULE
Councilmember Shimoni asked if there was any feedback from the owner of Pine Forest School. Cindy Roe, on behalf of Pine Forest School stated that there are concerns about children being able to cognate how to navigate the new crossing. She is most concerned about where the crosswalks are sitting and would be interested in knowing if there is enough data about children safety and crosswalks to justify the placement.
Councilmember Shimoni asked about the number of kids at the school and the number of kids trying to cross at the intersection. Ms. Roe stated that there are 200 students aged 3 to 14 and pre-pandemic, there were about 20 per day navigating the intersection.
Johanna Payton addressed Council with concerns about their loss of property and the impact it will have on the physical, mental, and emotional safety of the students. The road is already too close to the property and the project will bring more vehicles and pedestrians closer to the building. There is historical and ecological value to the trees on their property and they are priceless compared to the money they may get for the acquisition.
The following individuals submitted written comments with concerns about the safety of the roundabout:
- Adrienne Rhode
- Katherine Mareck
- April Cheema
- Bianca Aiken
- Dana Sherry
- Jenny Cummiskey
- Brandon Cruickshank
Councilmember House asked if the approval of the ordinance precludes any future discussion about the project design in light of the concerns being raised. Mr. Doty stated that the project is at about 60% design completion and if there are changes that include legal description modifications, it could push the timeline back.
Councilmember Shimoni stated that he voted in favor of the project, and he has since regretted that decision. He would like the Council to postpone the project to allow for more conversation and outreach to the affected area. He believes that the design is broad and missing elements to make it a solid roundabout.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that there are a lot of concerns with the project and he would like an opportunity to discuss the design and understand how the pedestrian movement works.
Mr. Solomon reminded the Council that the discussion and action at issue is only the property acquisitions; the safety and design of the project are not posted for discussion on the agenda.
Vice Mayor Sweet asked what the impact could be if Council delayed its decision. Capital Improvement Project Manager Jeremy DeGeyter stated that the original plan was to start construction in 2023 and they are on a tight schedule to meet that. Delaying the decision could jeopardize the construction and may push the project into a later construction cycle. He is not sure what the impact might be on the funding elements as this includes funding from the state.
Mayor Deasy stated that the city received the safety improvement grant because the project showed how it would improve safety at the intersection. The project was discussed last year, and the roundabout design was approved. He suggested moving forward with the property acquisitions but holding a Work Session on May 31, 2022, to discuss the safety impacts of the project.
Councilmember Aslan stated that he is supportive of moving forward, he expressed frustration that the project is being discussed again; the safety characteristics were already vetted, and the safety was assured by staff.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to read Ordinance No. 2022-13 by title only for the first time.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
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Councilmember Adam Shimoni
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AND THE DETERMINATION AND OFFERS OF RELOCATION BENEFITS TO PERSONS DISPLACED TO MAKE WAY FOR THE FOURTH STREET/CEDAR AVENUE/LOCKETT ROAD ROUNDABOUT PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY, SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
B.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-01: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Flagstaff pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, by annexing approximately 10.05 acres of land located at 7000 North Highway 89, which certain land is contiguous to the existing corporate limits of the City of Flagstaff, and establishing city zoning for said land as Highway Commercial (HC) with a Resource Protection Overlay (RPO); providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date. (Flagstaff Rehab Campus Annexation: Project Number PZ-20-00164-03).
Senior Planner Genevieve Pearthree provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
FLAGSTAFF REHAB CAMPUS ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
CONCEPT PLAN
ANNEXATION AND REZONING ORDINANCES – UPDATES
COUNCIL OPTIONS
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Councilmember Shimoni stated that he is supportive of moving the project forward and he thanked staff for their work.
FLAGSTAFF REHAB CAMPUS ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
CONCEPT PLAN
ANNEXATION AND REZONING ORDINANCES – UPDATES
COUNCIL OPTIONS
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Councilmember Shimoni stated that he is supportive of moving the project forward and he thanked staff for their work.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Adam Shimoni to read Ordinance No. 2022-01 by title only for the final time.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to amend the motion to include that the ordinance be contingent upon approval of the development agreement.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
ORIGINAL MOTION
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, COCONINO COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LAND TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 10.05 ACRES LOCATED AT 7000 NORTH HIGHWAY 89, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AND ESTABLISHING CITY ZONING FOR SAID LAND AS HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, HC, WITH A RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY, RPO
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-01 with the stipulation that it is contingent upon approval of the development agreement.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Consideration, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-02: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, amending the Flagstaff Zoning Map to rezone approximately 1.09 acres of real property generally located at 7000 North Highway 89, a portion of APN 301-50-005G, from the Highway Commercial (HC) zone with a Resource Protection Overlay (RPO) to the Rural Residential (RR) with a Resource Protection Overlay (RPO) with conditions, providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date. (Flagstaff Rehab Campus Concept Zoning Map Amendment: Project Number PZ-20-00164-04).
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to read Ordinance No. 2022-02 by title only for the final time with the stipulation that it is contingent upon the approval of the development agreement.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF ZONING MAP TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 1.09 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7000 NORTH HIGHWAY 89, A PORTION OF APN 301-50-005G FROM THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONE WITH A RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY (RPO) TO THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE WITH A RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY (RPO) WITH CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-02 contingent upon the approval of the development agreement.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-22: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council, authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Flagland LLC for Flagstaff Rehab Campus related to the development of approximately 12.19 acres of real property generally located at 7000 North Highway 89 and establishing an effective date.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Adam Shimoni to read Resolution No. 2022-22 by title only.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF AND FLAGLAND LLC FOR THE FLAGSTAFF REHAB CAMPUS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 10.05 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7000 NORTH HIGHWAY 89 AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Councilmember Adam Shimoni, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to adopt Resolution No. 2022-22.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
12.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
2022 Wildland Fire Preparedness Briefing
Forest Health Supervisor Neil Chapman introduced National Weather Service Meteorologist Tony Merriman, USFS Flagstaff Ranger District Fire Management Officers True Brown, APS Division Manager Neil Traver, and APS Community Affairs Manager Janet Dean who provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
2022 WILDLAND FIRE PREPAREDNESS UPDATE
PRESENTERS
DROUGHT MONITOR COMPARISON
WINTER/SPRING PRECIPITATION % OF NORMAL
ENERGY RELEASE COMPONENT (ERC) GRAPHS
MAY CPC OUTLOOK
JUNE-JULY-AUGUST CPC OUTLOOK
SIGNIFICANT WILDLAND FIRE POTENTIAL OUTLOOK
SUMMARY
COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST
USFS FIRE FUELS AND AVIATION
COVID 19 FIRE RESPONSE “WHAT’S CHANGED?”
FLAGSTAFF RANGER DISTRICT RX AND TIMBER PLANS
FY22 – FY23 PLANNED PROJECT AREAS
WILDLAND FIRE DISPATCH
GROUND RESOURCES
AVIATION RESOURCES
FIRE AIRCRAFT NEAR FLAGSTAFF
FLAGSTAFF FIRE DEPARTMENT FUEL REDUCTION THINNING
FIRE MANAGEMENT
CAMPING AND CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS
GREATER FLAGSTAFF WILDFIRE RISK REDUCTION PROJECTS
FLAGSTAFF FIRE DEPARTMENT – RESPONSE
FLAGSTAFF FIRE DEPARTMENT – SEVERITY STAFFING
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
COCOWILDFIRE.ORG
APS WILDFIRE SAFETY AND FIRE MITIGATION
Council thanked all of the presenters for the information that they provided and the plans in place to prevent and assist with fire activity.
2022 WILDLAND FIRE PREPAREDNESS UPDATE
PRESENTERS
DROUGHT MONITOR COMPARISON
WINTER/SPRING PRECIPITATION % OF NORMAL
ENERGY RELEASE COMPONENT (ERC) GRAPHS
MAY CPC OUTLOOK
JUNE-JULY-AUGUST CPC OUTLOOK
SIGNIFICANT WILDLAND FIRE POTENTIAL OUTLOOK
SUMMARY
COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST
USFS FIRE FUELS AND AVIATION
COVID 19 FIRE RESPONSE “WHAT’S CHANGED?”
FLAGSTAFF RANGER DISTRICT RX AND TIMBER PLANS
FY22 – FY23 PLANNED PROJECT AREAS
WILDLAND FIRE DISPATCH
GROUND RESOURCES
AVIATION RESOURCES
FIRE AIRCRAFT NEAR FLAGSTAFF
FLAGSTAFF FIRE DEPARTMENT FUEL REDUCTION THINNING
FIRE MANAGEMENT
CAMPING AND CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS
GREATER FLAGSTAFF WILDFIRE RISK REDUCTION PROJECTS
FLAGSTAFF FIRE DEPARTMENT – RESPONSE
FLAGSTAFF FIRE DEPARTMENT – SEVERITY STAFFING
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
COCOWILDFIRE.ORG
APS WILDFIRE SAFETY AND FIRE MITIGATION
Council thanked all of the presenters for the information that they provided and the plans in place to prevent and assist with fire activity.
13.
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 titled "Climate Emergency. Stop the Money Pipeline"
Mayor Deasy explained that the petition is requesting that the city move away from Wells Fargo Bank to a community bank.
The following individuals addressed Council in support of advancing the item to a future agenda for discussion:
Council agreed to move the matter forward to a future agenda for discussion.
The following individuals addressed Council in support of advancing the item to a future agenda for discussion:
- Kim Curtis
- Eric Souders
- Kat Henley
- David Spence
- Refusing to bank with one of the top funders of fossil fuels would be in line with the climate emergency.
- It is prudent to know where the city’s money is being held.
- Inadvertently funding fossil fuel extraction through the bank.
- There has been no concrete action taken to reduce emissions.
- Divestment from banking with Wells Fargo shows actionable steps toward climate goals.
Council agreed to move the matter forward to a future agenda for discussion.
14.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
None
15.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Councilmember Salas thanked Team Flagstaff for coordinating the volunteer day on Saturday.
Councilmember Aslan requested a FAIR item to for Discover Flagstaff to update Council on the state of the film industry in Flagstaff and efforts made to seek out film opportunities in Flagstaff.
Vice Mayor Sweet stated that she will be attending the Mountain Line meeting later in the week along with the Coconino High School Mayoral Awards ceremony.
Councilmember Shimoni stated that the Indigenous Commission will be touring the Flagstaff Shelter Service facility. He also requested an opportunity for Mountain Line to provide an update to Council about the denied traffic signal at Phoenix and Milton.
Councilmember House reported that she attended the Elevate Pre-K anniversary event. She also had an opportunity to meet with the selected artist for the Historic Southside Community Placemaking Project.
Mayor Deasy stated that the Protective Mothers Justice group is a grass roots program for domestic violence survivors, and he attended their annual recognition event. He also stated that the schools are wrapping up for the year and summer break is on its way. He appreciates all the teachers and will be attending the Flagstaff High School Mayoral Awards ceremony.
Councilmember Aslan requested a FAIR item to for Discover Flagstaff to update Council on the state of the film industry in Flagstaff and efforts made to seek out film opportunities in Flagstaff.
Vice Mayor Sweet stated that she will be attending the Mountain Line meeting later in the week along with the Coconino High School Mayoral Awards ceremony.
Councilmember Shimoni stated that the Indigenous Commission will be touring the Flagstaff Shelter Service facility. He also requested an opportunity for Mountain Line to provide an update to Council about the denied traffic signal at Phoenix and Milton.
Councilmember House reported that she attended the Elevate Pre-K anniversary event. She also had an opportunity to meet with the selected artist for the Historic Southside Community Placemaking Project.
Mayor Deasy stated that the Protective Mothers Justice group is a grass roots program for domestic violence survivors, and he attended their annual recognition event. He also stated that the schools are wrapping up for the year and summer break is on its way. He appreciates all the teachers and will be attending the Flagstaff High School Mayoral Awards ceremony.
16.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held May 17, 2022, adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held May 17, 2022, adjourned at 6:31 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 May 17, 2022. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
| DATED this 28th day of August, 2023. | |
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