CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
3:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 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 June 21, 2022, to order at 3:13 p.m.
Mayor Deasy called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held June 21, 2022, to order at 3:13 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 COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY COUNCILMEMBER SALAS |
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HOUSE COUNCILMEMBER SHIMONI |
Others present: City Manager Greg Clifton; City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MISSION STATEMENT, AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Council and audience recited the pledge of allegiance, Councilmember Salas read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff, and Mayor Deasy read the Land Acknowledgement.
The Council and audience recited the pledge of allegiance, Councilmember Salas read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff, and Mayor Deasy read the 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.
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.
Daniel Fitzgibbons addressed Council about the paid parking system for the airport and stated that Scheidt and Bachmann were hopeful that they would be able to submit a competitive contract for Council to review.
Mr. Clifton offered words of remembrance for Officer Jeff Mortiz who was killed in the line of duty on June 21, 2000.
Mr. Clifton offered words of remembrance for Officer Jeff Mortiz who was killed in the line of duty on June 21, 2000.
5.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Vice Mayor Sweet reported that the Mountain Line Micro Transit Pilot had concluded, and they voted to continue service in the Huntington corridor and the service to the airport would be discontinued until the five-year plan was completed and funding could be identified. She also reported that she would be attending the NACOG meeting later in the week.
Councilmember Aslan reported that he would be attending the Sustainability Commission meeting that week and chairing the next Colorado Plateau Water Advisory Council meeting.
Councilmember Salas reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission met and discussed a long list of deferred maintenance and backlog of infrastructure repairs and equipment. They are looking at possibly creating a non-profit Friends of Flagstaff Parks, Recreation, and Open Space. There is continued public outreach for the Thorpe Park Annex; the survey is live and seeking input on three plans. She also reported that July is Parks and Recreation month.
Mayor Deasy reported that he attended the Arizona League of Cities and Towns Neighborhood Sustainability and Quality of Life committee meeting. They are pushing the state to reinvigorate the housing trust fund and return funding levels. They want to see a larger expansion of the trust fund to assist rural areas with their housing efforts.
Councilmember Aslan reported that he would be attending the Sustainability Commission meeting that week and chairing the next Colorado Plateau Water Advisory Council meeting.
Councilmember Salas reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission met and discussed a long list of deferred maintenance and backlog of infrastructure repairs and equipment. They are looking at possibly creating a non-profit Friends of Flagstaff Parks, Recreation, and Open Space. There is continued public outreach for the Thorpe Park Annex; the survey is live and seeking input on three plans. She also reported that July is Parks and Recreation month.
Mayor Deasy reported that he attended the Arizona League of Cities and Towns Neighborhood Sustainability and Quality of Life committee meeting. They are pushing the state to reinvigorate the housing trust fund and return funding levels. They want to see a larger expansion of the trust fund to assist rural areas with their housing efforts.
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: Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) Transit Advisory Committee (TAC) Citizen Representative.
Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to appoint Michele James to a term expiring June 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration of Appointments: Open Spaces Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to appoint Bruce Applin to a term expiring April 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The second appointment was postponed due to Councilmember House's absence.
7.
LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Deasy opened the public hearing on the three applications.
Detective Kevin Sapp introduced the items and noted no concerns.
Councilmember Salas asked when the grand opening for Teatro would be. Applicant Kevin Heinonen stated that the goal was to open before the end of August but no later than the end of the year.
There being no further comment, Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Detective Kevin Sapp introduced the items and noted no concerns.
Councilmember Salas asked when the grand opening for Teatro would be. Applicant Kevin Heinonen stated that the goal was to open before the end of August but no later than the end of the year.
There being no further comment, Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to forward the applications to the State with a recommendation for approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Larami Jean Sandlin, "Dark Sky Brewing Company," 1647 S. Plaza Way, Series 03, New License.
B.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Kevin Scott Heinonen, "Teatro Italian Kitchen," 16 N. San Francisco Street, Series 12, New Application.
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 Jim McCarthy to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration and Approval of a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Construction Services Contract: Annual Street Maintenance and Overlay and Chip Seal Program 2022 to C and E Paving & Grading, LLC in the amount of $5,905.167.62
- Approve the Annual Street Maintenance Overlay and Chip Seal Program 2022 and execute a CMAR Contract with C and E Paving & Grading, LLC for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $5,905,167.62 (which includes an Owner's Contingency of $200,000.00)
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
B.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve the Executive Recruiting Professional Services Contracts with Cooperative Personnel Services HR Consulting (CPS) and Duffy Group.
- Approve the Executive Recruiting Professional Services Contracts with CPS and Duffy Group; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
9.
ROUTINE ITEMS
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-09: An ordinance amending Flagstaff City Code, Chapter 1-18, Administrative Departments, to establish the Sustainability Division and the City Clerk Divisions in City Code, and to retitle the City Engineering and Human/Resources/Risk Management Divisions.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to read Ordinance No. 2022-09 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE, CHAPTER 1-18, ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS, TO ESTABLISH THE SUSTAINABILITY DIVISION AND THE CITY CLERK DIVISION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-09.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-14: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, amending the Flagstaff City Code, Chapter 1-14, Personnel System by amending the Employee Handbook of Regulations relating to voluntary reassignment and transfer.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Ordinance No. 2022-14 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE, CHAPTER 1-14, PERSONNEL SYSTEM BY AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; SEVERABILITY; AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-14.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: FY 2022-23 Insurance Program Renewal
Risk Manager Maria Robinson provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
INSURANCE POLICY RENEWALS
ARIZONA MUNICIPAL RISK RETENTION POOL
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
AMRRP ANNUAL DIVIDEND
AMRRP MEMBERSHIP FEES
AVIATION LIABILITY/FOREIGN LIABILITY
FF CANCER REIMBURSEMENT FUND
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
INSURANCE POLICY RENEWALS
ARIZONA MUNICIPAL RISK RETENTION POOL
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
AMRRP ANNUAL DIVIDEND
AMRRP MEMBERSHIP FEES
AVIATION LIABILITY/FOREIGN LIABILITY
FF CANCER REIMBURSEMENT FUND
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Regina Salas to accept the renewal premiums submitted by the Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool (AMRRP) for General Liability, E&O, SAM, Property, Auto, Marine, Crime, Cyber, Excess, and Worker’s Compensation coverage; Chubb Limited for Airport Liability; Aon Risk Insurance Services West for International Travel; and Industrial Commission of Arizona to fund the Firefighters Presumptive Cancer Claims.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
10.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A.
Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Property Tax Levy
Mayor Deasy opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Brandi Suda provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
CITY OF FLAGSTAFF FY 2022-2023 BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAXES
BUDGET TIMELINE
LEGAL SCHEDULE A
PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX
PROPERTY TAX RATE HISTORY
PROPERTY ASSESSED VALUES
CITY PROPERTY TAX IMPACT
RESIDENTIAL EXAMPLE
COMMERCIAL EXAMPLE
Councilmember Salas asked about the $152.1 million increase from last year. Ms. Suda stated that a good amount of that was related to capital projects that may have been started in the past fiscal year and are being carried over. There were numerous transportation and infrastructure projects that were started. She also noted that the grant budget was increased to continue aggressively pursuing grants.
There being no further comment Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Finance Director Brandi Suda provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
CITY OF FLAGSTAFF FY 2022-2023 BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAXES
BUDGET TIMELINE
LEGAL SCHEDULE A
PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX
PROPERTY TAX RATE HISTORY
PROPERTY ASSESSED VALUES
CITY PROPERTY TAX IMPACT
RESIDENTIAL EXAMPLE
COMMERCIAL EXAMPLE
Councilmember Salas asked about the $152.1 million increase from last year. Ms. Suda stated that a good amount of that was related to capital projects that may have been started in the past fiscal year and are being carried over. There were numerous transportation and infrastructure projects that were started. She also noted that the grant budget was increased to continue aggressively pursuing grants.
There being no further comment Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
The Council recessed into a Special Meeting at 3:50 p.m.
11.
SPECIAL MEETING
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-31: A resolution of the Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, adopting the Budget for the City of Flagstaff for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Mayor Deasy asked about funding for the Boys and Girls Club and early childhood education. Management Services Director Rick Tadder stated that the list that was developed by Council a few weeks prior had all been funded but that they would need to go through the official procurement process. He noted that if, for some reason, the funding was not used for those purposes, then it could be reallocated elsewhere.
Mayor Deasy asked about the $18,000 remaining in the Council discretionary fund. Mr. Tadder explained that the funds were for the current fiscal year and they would not impact the adoption of next year’s budget. Mayor Deasy asked that the Council discretionary fund be added to the next Council meeting agenda for discussion and possible allocation.
Mayor Deasy asked about the $18,000 remaining in the Council discretionary fund. Mr. Tadder explained that the funds were for the current fiscal year and they would not impact the adoption of next year’s budget. Mayor Deasy asked that the Council discretionary fund be added to the next Council meeting agenda for discussion and possible allocation.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to read Resolution No. 2022-31 by title only.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to adopt Resolution No. 2022-31.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Mayor Deasy adjourned the Special Meeting and reconvened into the Regular Session at 3:58 p.m.
12.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-16: An ordinance levying upon the assessed valuation of the property within the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, subject to taxation a certain sum upon each one hundred dollars ($100.00) of valuation sufficient to raise the amount estimated to be required in the Annual Budget, less the amount estimated to be received from other sources of revenue; providing funds for various bond redemptions, for the purpose of paying interest upon bonded indebtedness and providing funds for general municipal expenses, all for the Fiscal Year ending the 30th day of June 2023. (Primary and secondary property tax levies for FY 2022-2023)
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to read Ordinance No. 2022-16 by title only.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING UPON THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, SUBJECT TO TAXATION A CERTAIN SUM UPON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OF VALUATION SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE REQUIRED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET, LESS THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE RECEIVED FROM OTHER SOURCES OF REVENUE; PROVIDING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS BOND REDEMPTIONS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING INTEREST UPON BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL EXPENSES, ALL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE, 2023
B.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-33: A resolution approving Binding Waivers of Enforcement for four parcels of land located in the City of Flagstaff.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Christina Rubalcava provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
PROP 207 CLAIMS – BINDING WAIVERS OF ENFORCEMENT
BACKGROUND
ORDINANCE 2020-28
ORDINANCE 2022-04
PROP 207 CLAIMS
OVERVIEW OF PROP 207
BINDING WAIVERS OF ENFORCEMENT
PROP 207 CLAIMS – BINDING WAIVERS OF ENFORCEMENT
BACKGROUND
ORDINANCE 2020-28
ORDINANCE 2022-04
PROP 207 CLAIMS
OVERVIEW OF PROP 207
BINDING WAIVERS OF ENFORCEMENT
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to read Resolution No. 2022-33 by title only.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL, APPROVING BINDING WAIVERS OF ENFORCEMENT FOR FOUR PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to adopt Resolution No. 2022-33.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-32: A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (Mountain Line) for the Downtown Connection Center (DCC).
Community Development Director Dan Folke stated that the agreement was with Mountain Line to allow for the construction and maintenance of the Downtown Connection Center. It has a 50-year term and would allow for use and management so long as Mountain Line was
operating the service. There are two phases to the project and Mountain Line would pay a fee in lieu of any lost parking spaces. That money could be used to return the spaces following construction.
Additionally, Mountain Line would be responsible for maintaining their used spaces and the city would maintain the civic space and parking areas.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that there were discussions with Amtrak about moving to the Downtown Connection Center site. He asked if those discussions were still ongoing. Mr. Folke clarified that the Amtrak relocation was part of the Downtown Mile plan. The conversations were ongoing with more information coming at a later time.
Councilmember Aslan asked about the coordination of infrastructure with the Rio de Flag project. Mr. Folke stated that Phase 1 allowed for Mountain Line to begin construction of their facility and the city would be able to proceed with the Rio de Flag as planned. When the Rio de Flag infrastructure was completed, Mountain Line would move forward with Phase 2 of the project. Mr. Clifton added that the Phoenix bridge project was a standalone item that happened due to the state of decline of the bridge. Had the timing been better, the project would have been done in conjunction with the Rio de Flag. Unfortunately, it could not have been postponed any further.
Additionally, Mountain Line would be responsible for maintaining their used spaces and the city would maintain the civic space and parking areas.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that there were discussions with Amtrak about moving to the Downtown Connection Center site. He asked if those discussions were still ongoing. Mr. Folke clarified that the Amtrak relocation was part of the Downtown Mile plan. The conversations were ongoing with more information coming at a later time.
Councilmember Aslan asked about the coordination of infrastructure with the Rio de Flag project. Mr. Folke stated that Phase 1 allowed for Mountain Line to begin construction of their facility and the city would be able to proceed with the Rio de Flag as planned. When the Rio de Flag infrastructure was completed, Mountain Line would move forward with Phase 2 of the project. Mr. Clifton added that the Phoenix bridge project was a standalone item that happened due to the state of decline of the bridge. Had the timing been better, the project would have been done in conjunction with the Rio de Flag. Unfortunately, it could not have been postponed any further.
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to read Resolution No. 2022-32 by title only.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NORTHERN ARIZONA INTERGOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MOUNTAIN LINE) AND THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF FOR THE DOWNTOWN CONNECTION CENTER
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to adopt Resolution No. 2022-32.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-15: An ordinance amending Flagstaff City Code, Chapter 1-14, Personnel System, and the Employee Handbook of Regulations Section 1-10-70, Employee Advisory Committee, to reorganize and add member representation based on recent changes to the City’s organizational chart and authorized Full Time Equivalents (FTE’s).
Human Resources Contract Executive Jeanie Gallagher addressed Council stating that growth and restructuring of the organization brings the need for additional members to be added to the Employee Advisory Committee. The ordinance would add the necessary positions to the committee to better reflect the employee makeup of the organization, and ensure that all employee groups were properly represented.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Ordinance No. 2022-15 by title only for the first time.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE, CHAPTER 1-14, PERSONNEL SYSTEM, AND THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 1-10-070, EMPLOYEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
E.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-30: A resolution authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement between VP66 & Woody Mountain, LLC and the City of Flagstaff related to the development of approximately 197.58 acres of real property generally located at 3425 W Route 66 known as Timber Sky.
Senior Planner Tiffany Antol addressed Council stating that staff received an updated version of the agreement that included clean up and an updated section related to HOA fees. Senior Assistant City Attorney Christina Rubalcava briefly reviewed the updates stating that there were some word-smitting changes to clarify that Vintage would work with the Habitat property owners to cross-access retention, detention, and utilities. Another change was related to the HOA fees, the language was changed to state that Habitat would pay the HOA fee; the homeowner would pay Habitat who would then pay the HOA. This was to preserve the integrity of the CCRs.
Mayor Deasy asked how much the HOA fees were for Habitat for Humanity. Erik Wolverton with Habitat for Humanity stated that they were aware of the change, and they were on board to make sure that there was not a negative financial impact to their homeowners. They would be seeking grants and other funding opportunities to keep them whole.
A written comment in support of the Habitat for Humanity partnership was submitted by Al White.
Mayor Deasy asked how much the HOA fees were for Habitat for Humanity. Erik Wolverton with Habitat for Humanity stated that they were aware of the change, and they were on board to make sure that there was not a negative financial impact to their homeowners. They would be seeking grants and other funding opportunities to keep them whole.
A written comment in support of the Habitat for Humanity partnership was submitted by Al White.
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Resolution No. 2022-30 by title only.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE TIMBER SKY ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF AND VP 66 & WOODY MOUNTAIN, LLC RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 197.58 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3425 WEST ROUTE 66 AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Resolution No. 2022-30.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
F.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-29: A resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County for election services for the August 2, 2022 Primary Election and November 8, 2022 General Election
City Clerk Stacy Saltzburg addressed Council and stated that the agreement would authorize Coconino County to conduct the 2022 city election. It was a standard agreement that had been used over many years to conduct city elections.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to read Resolution No. 2022-29 by title only.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF AND COCONINO COUNTY FOR ELECTION SERVICES FOR THE AUGUST 2, 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION AND NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL ELECTION
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to adopt Resolution No. 2022-29.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
G.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-34: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council ordering and calling a Special Bond Election of the City for November 8, 2022, in conjunction with the City's General Election, to submit two bond questions to the qualified electors of Flagstaff with respect to selling and issuing general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $77,285,000, to be repaid with secondary property taxes
Ms. Saltzburg addressed Council and stated that the resolution would call the special bond election for November 8, 2022 in conjunction with the regular candidate election. Ms. Saltzburg briefly reviewed the contents of Propositions 441 and 442.
Councilmember Aslan made note of the other entities that had ballot questions that year including Flagstaff Unified School District and Coconino County.
The Council discussed the possibility of reordering the projects referenced in Proposition 441 to bring wildfire suppression to the beginning of the question. Ms. Saltzburg stated that the edit could be done should the Council agree to amend the language.
Councilmember Aslan made note of the other entities that had ballot questions that year including Flagstaff Unified School District and Coconino County.
The Council discussed the possibility of reordering the projects referenced in Proposition 441 to bring wildfire suppression to the beginning of the question. Ms. Saltzburg stated that the edit could be done should the Council agree to amend the language.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Resolution No. 2022-34 by title only and reorder the question associated with Proposition 441 to bring wildfire suppression to the beginning of the question.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL BOND ELECTION OF THE CITY FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2022, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY’S GENERAL ELECTION, TO SUBMIT TWO BOND QUESTIONS TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF FLAGSTAFF WITH RESPECT TO SELLING AND ISSUING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $77,285,000, TO BE REPAID WITH SECONDARY PROPERTY TAXES AS AMENDED
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Resolution No. 2022-34.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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 request by Councilmember Aslan to place on a future agenda a discussion regarding an update from Discover Flagstaff on the state of the film industry in Flagstaff.
Councilmember Aslan stated that Flagstaff did not have much of a presence in Hollywood or filmmaking. He indicated that the film industry could bring a lot of interest to a community. He stated that staff was prepared with a presentation and that Matthew Earl Jones would like to join staff in the presentation to Council.
Council expressed support for the presentation and requested that the City Manager place it on a future work session agenda after the summer break.
Council expressed support for the presentation and requested that the City Manager place it on a future work session agenda after the summer break.
14.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
None
15.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Councilmember Salas wished all a happy summer solstice.
Councilmember McCarthy reported that he attended the Juneteenth celebration; it was a great event and he really enjoyed it.
Mayor Deasy stated that he had a great luncheon with APS and there should be some exciting news coming out about their sustainability efforts. He also attended the Alliance meeting the prior week where they discussed financial matters related to all of the partners. He reported that there was a very successful volunteer effort that assisted with filling and placing sandbags; he noted that there was another event later that week. Lastly, he reported that he attended the Shoemaker Awards and it was great to hear about all the great work being done at Moonshot.
Mr. Clifton echoed Mayor’s comments about the volunteer efforts. He noted that the efforts cross the spectrum of the organization but offered specific appreciation to Public Works, Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Events, Sustainability, and Water Services. It was a great example of the organization coming together to serve the community.
Councilmember McCarthy reported that he attended the Juneteenth celebration; it was a great event and he really enjoyed it.
Mayor Deasy stated that he had a great luncheon with APS and there should be some exciting news coming out about their sustainability efforts. He also attended the Alliance meeting the prior week where they discussed financial matters related to all of the partners. He reported that there was a very successful volunteer effort that assisted with filling and placing sandbags; he noted that there was another event later that week. Lastly, he reported that he attended the Shoemaker Awards and it was great to hear about all the great work being done at Moonshot.
Mr. Clifton echoed Mayor’s comments about the volunteer efforts. He noted that the efforts cross the spectrum of the organization but offered specific appreciation to Public Works, Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Events, Sustainability, and Water Services. It was a great example of the organization coming together to serve the community.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held June 21, 2022, adjourned at 4:54 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held June 21, 2022, adjourned at 4:54 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 June 21, 2022. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
| DATED this 19th day of December, 2023. | |
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