CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2022
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN AVE
3:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2022
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN AVE
3:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Deasy called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held July 5, 2022, to order at 3:02 p.m.
Mayor Deasy called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held July 5, 2022, 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
- Present:
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- Mayor Paul Deasy
- Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet
- Councilmember Austin Aslan
- Councilmember Khara House
- Councilmember Jim McCarthy
- Councilmember Regina Salas
- Councilmember Adam Shimoni (virtual)
- Staff:
- 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, Vice Mayor Sweet read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff, and Councilmember Salas 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A.
Consideration and Approval of Minutes: City Council Work Session of September 29, 2020, Joint City/Chamber Work Session of October 5, 2020, Regular Meeting of October 20, 2020, Regular Meeting of November 3, 2020, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of May 10, 2022, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of May 31, 2022, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of June 7, 2022, Emergency Meeting of June 13, 2022, and Special Meeting (Executive Session) of June 14, 2022.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to approve the minutes of the City Council Work Session of September 29, 2020, Joint City/Chamber Work Session of October 5, 2020, Regular Meeting of October 20, 2020, Regular Meeting of November 3, 2020, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of May 10, 2022, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of May 31, 2022, Special Meeting (Executive Session) of June 7, 2022, Emergency Meeting of June 13, 2022, and Special Meeting (Executive Session) of June 14, 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.
Jay Cook, the Statewide Community Engagement Program Leader from Arizona Game and Fish, invited Council to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Meeting held in August at the Little America Conference Center.
Mathias and Nathalie Hecht submitted written comments in opposition of changing the John Wesley Powell alignment.
Mathias and Nathalie Hecht submitted written comments in opposition of changing the John Wesley Powell alignment.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A.
Proclamation: Parks and Recreation Month
Mayor Deasy read and presented the proclamation.
B.
Recognition: Citizen Bond Committee Members
Mayor Deasy thanked the Citizen Bond Committee Members for their diligence and hard work and distributed thank you certificates.
C.
Recognition: July Employee Work Anniversaries
Senior Deputy City Manager Shannon Anderson presented the employee work anniversaries and highlighted the recent retirements in the Flagstaff Fire department.
7.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilmember House spoke about the recent Housing Commission meeting and the topics that were discussed including the land acknowledgement and an update on the bond recommendations. She also provided an update on the Open Spaces Commission and briefly reviewed the Observatory Mesa public review process.
Councilmember Shimoni spoke about Mountain Line reduced service through the summer due to staffing shortages.
Councilmember Sweet stated that the next Beautification and Public Art meeting was scheduled for the coming week.
Mayor Deasy stated that the Audit Committee recently met and he thanked the finance team for their work.
Councilmember Salas stated that she will be joining the Chair and Vice Chair of the Tourism Commission to go to the Tourism Conference in Scottsdale. She also provided an update on funding sources for MetroPlan’s projects. She stated that the Airport Commission will be meeting the following week.
Councilmember Shimoni spoke about Mountain Line reduced service through the summer due to staffing shortages.
Councilmember Sweet stated that the next Beautification and Public Art meeting was scheduled for the coming week.
Mayor Deasy stated that the Audit Committee recently met and he thanked the finance team for their work.
Councilmember Salas stated that she will be joining the Chair and Vice Chair of the Tourism Commission to go to the Tourism Conference in Scottsdale. She also provided an update on funding sources for MetroPlan’s projects. She stated that the Airport Commission will be meeting the following week.
8.
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: Open Spaces Commission.
Moved by Councilmember Khara House, seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to appoint Jillian Worssam to a term expiring April 2023.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
9.
LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Deasy opened the public hearing on the two applications.
Lieutenant Sapp introduced the items and noted no concerns.
There being no public comment, Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Lieutenant Sapp introduced the items and noted no concerns.
There being no public comment, Mayor Deasy closed the public hearing.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to forward the applications to the State with a recommendation for approval.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: John Alexander Phillips, "Flagstaff Liquor," 1700 E. Route 66, Series 09 (liquor store - all spirituous liquor), Location Transfer.
B.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Andrea Dahlman Lewkowtiz, "The Bluffs of Flagstaff," 3100E. Butler Avenue, Series 12, New Application.
10.
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.
Councilmember Shimoni requested that Item 10B be pulled for discussion.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of Item 10B.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration and Adoption: Administrative Floodplain Designation - Spruce Wash
Adopt the proposed Administrative Floodplain of Spruce Wash to help educate current and future residents impacted by post-wildfire flooding and to provide appropriate development standards for new development within the affected area.
Adopt the proposed Administrative Floodplain of Spruce Wash to help educate current and future residents impacted by post-wildfire flooding and to provide appropriate development standards for new development within the affected area.
B.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with PFVT Motors, LLC DBA Peoria Ford for the purchase of one 2022 Ford F-150 Lighting Crew Cab 4X4 (fully electric) at $53,541.53 and the purchase of one 2022 Ford Explorer Hybrid at $44,282.76 for use at the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport in the total amount of $97,824.29 (plus applicable taxes).
Councilmember Shimoni asked to have this item pulled to acknowledge the accomplishment of getting a fully electric truck and a hybrid SUV and the impacts that has on the climate emergency.
Mayor Deasy addressed the accomplishment and expressed his gratitude as well.
Mayor Deasy addressed the accomplishment and expressed his gratitude as well.
Moved by Councilmember Adam Shimoni (virtual), seconded by Mayor Paul Deasy to approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract to PFVT Motors, LLC DBA Peoria Ford through the State Cooperative Contract No. CTR059322 for the purchase of two replacement vehicles for the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport in the total amount of $97,824.29 (plus applicable taxes) and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Agreement of Intent for a Direct Sale with the US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, for the property underneath and adjacent to the Lake Mary Water Treatment Plant.
- Approve the Agreement of Intent for a Direct Sale with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, concerning the lands underneath and adjacent to the Lake Mary Water Treatment Plant.
- Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
D.
Consideration and Approval of Final Plat Case No PZ-15-00115-25, Capstone Homes requests final 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.
Approve the final plat and authorize the Mayor to sign the final plat when notified by staff that all documents are ready for signature and recordation.
Approve the final plat and authorize the Mayor to sign the final plat when notified by staff that all documents are ready for signature and recordation.
E.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Software Maintenance Agreement for GIS Software with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (esri) in the amount of $180,148.65 (plus applicable taxes).
- Approve the 3-year Software Maintenance Agreement with esri for GIS software in the amount of $180,148.65 (plus applicable taxes);
- Authorize the City Manager to approve the necessary documents.
F.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve the construction contract with Scholz Contracting, LLC in the amount of $1,089,419.46 for the Main Library ADA Entrance Project project.
- Approve the construction contract with Scholz Contracting, LLC in the amount of $1,089,419.46 and a contract duration of 130 calendar days;
- Approve a contract allowance of $58,385.00, which is 7.5% of the Engineers Estimate;
- Approve Change Order Authority to the City Manager in the amount of $108,941.95 which is 10% of the lowest responsive bid;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
G.
Consideration and Approval of Final Plat PZ-21-00236-06, Woodshire on West Oak, LLC requests Final 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 (HR) Zones.
Approve the Final Plat and authorize the Mayor to sign the Final Plat when notified by staff that all documents are ready for signature and recordation.
Approve the Final Plat and authorize the Mayor to sign the Final Plat when notified by staff that all documents are ready for signature and recordation.
H.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Citywide On-Call Professional Services Contracts: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Geotechnical and Survey.
- Approve the fifteen (15) On-Call Professional Services Contracts for the following firms and disciplines:
- Architecture: Loven Contracting, Johnson Walzer Associates and GLHN
- Landscape Architecture: The WLB Group, Kimley-Horn and Logan Simpson
- Geotechnical: Speedie and Associates, and Western Technologies
- Engineering: Peak Engineering, The WLB Group, Shephard Wesnitzer, Woodson Engineering, WSP, J.E. Fuller and Burgess & Niple
- Survey: Shephard Wesnitzer Inc. and Woodson Engineering
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
I.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: City-Owned Property located at 11 W. Cherry known as the Doris Harper White Community Theater
- Approve the lease between the City and Theatrikos, Inc.; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
J.
Consideration and Approval of Grant Agreement: Approve the Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, for the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $292,485.09 for the Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO unit).
Approve the acceptance of the grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $292,485.09 for FY2023.
Approve the acceptance of the grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $292,485.09 for FY2023.
K.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve the Amendment of the Professional Services Contract with Jeanie Gallagher for Human Resources Executive Consulting Services through October 15, 2022 not to exceed $15,000 for a total contract amount of $64,900.
- Approve the Amendment of the Professional Services Contract with Jeanie Gallagher for Human Resources Executive Consulting Services through October 15, 2022 not to exceed $15,000 for a total contract amount of $64,900; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
L.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Lease of City-Owned Property located at 203 E. Brannen known as the Murdoch Community Center
- Approve the lease between the City and Southside Community Association, Inc.; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
11.
ROUTINE ITEMS
A.
Consideration of Audited Financial Reports: Year ending June 30, 2021
Assistant Finance Director Heidi Derryberry and the independent auditor Dennis Osuch, CPA, provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
REPORTS ISSUED
GOVERNANCE COMMUNICATION
ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR)
SINGLE AUDIT REPORT
HIGHWAY USER REVENUE EXAMINATION (HURF)
ANNUAL EXPENDITURE LIMITATION EXAMINATION (HURF)
PASSENGER FACILITIES REPORT (PFC)
LANDFILL AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES
SINGLE AUDIT
ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANCE FOR 2022
REPORTS ISSUED
GOVERNANCE COMMUNICATION
ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR)
SINGLE AUDIT REPORT
HIGHWAY USER REVENUE EXAMINATION (HURF)
ANNUAL EXPENDITURE LIMITATION EXAMINATION (HURF)
PASSENGER FACILITIES REPORT (PFC)
LANDFILL AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES
SINGLE AUDIT
ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANCE FOR 2022
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to approve the FY 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the FY 2020-2021 Single Audit Report.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
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 for the final time.
Vote: 7 - 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
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-16.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
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).
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to read Ordinance No. 2022-15 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE, CHAPTER 1-14, 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
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-15.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
Consideration and Approval of Preliminary Plat: RP4V, LLC and RP40, LLC request approval of the Preliminary Plat for Rio Homes Unit 4, a 6-unit multi-family residential townhome subdivision (PZ-19-00019-07). The 5.1-acre site is located at 1221 East Emma Drive in the MR, Medium Density Residential Zone, and has a Resource Protection Overlay (RPO).
Senior Planner Genevieve Pearthree provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
SITE INFORMATION
PURPOSE OF CURRENT REQUESTS
CONDOMINIUM PLAT
TOWNHOME PLAT
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
REQUIRED FINDING #1: ZONING CODE
REQUIRED FINDING #2: ENGINEERING STANDARDS
REQUIRED FINDING #3: SUBDIVISIONS STANDARDS
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
SITE INFORMATION
PURPOSE OF CURRENT REQUESTS
CONDOMINIUM PLAT
TOWNHOME PLAT
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
REQUIRED FINDING #1: ZONING CODE
REQUIRED FINDING #2: ENGINEERING STANDARDS
REQUIRED FINDING #3: SUBDIVISIONS STANDARDS
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to approve the Preliminary Plat in accordance with the findings presented in the report and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation of approval on June 22, 2022.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
E.
Consideration and Approval of Preliminary Plat: RP4V, LLC and RP40, LLC request approval of the Preliminary Condominium Plat for Rio Homes Unit 4 (PZ-19-00019-06), a 40-unit multi-family residential condominium subdivision. The 4.11-acre site is located at 1221 E. Emma Drive in the MR, Medium Density Residential Zone, and has a Resource Protection Overlay (RPO).
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to approve the Preliminary Plat in accordance with the findings presented in the report and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation of approval on June 22, 2022.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
F.
Consideration and Approval of Municipal Services Accounts, Miscellaneous Account Receivable, Transaction Privilege Tax and Insufficient Funds Write-offs: Delinquency and Uncollectible Accounts for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
Management Services Director Rick Tadder briefly reviewed the process and was available for questions.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to approve the write-off of delinquent and uncollectible Municipal Services accounts, Miscellaneous Account Receivables, Transaction Privilege Tax accounts and Insufficient Funds in the combined amount of $101,748.15.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
12.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-36: A resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the United States Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation for a WaterSMART Drought Response Program Federal Grant beginning Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and authorizing the acceptance of any resulting grant award.
Water Resources Manager Erin Young addressed Council and stated that the grant application was approved by the Water Commission and City Council. She added that the grant requires a resolution to submit and that they received many letters of support from water partners. She spoke about the issues of hauling water and how this grant supports reclamation efforts as well as how this grant would allow staff to leverage other funds including an advanced treatment for water quality pilot project.
Grants, Contracts, and Emergency Management Director Stacey Brechler–Knaggs addressed Council to discuss the need for the resolution with an assurance of fund-matching commitment. She addressed the fact that this application is in a pre-award status and that there are opportunities to negotiate with the funding agency upon award.
Councilmember Aslan asked Interim Water Services Director Brad Hill what his thoughts are. Mr. Hill stated that it is very appropriate to apply for this grant and that Water Services is always looking to intentionally apply for grant dollars like these. After the grant is received, staff will look into water quality. Right now this is about water quantity.
Ward Davis and Robert Vane of the Flagstaff Water Group addressed Council and provided the following comments:
Councilmember Shimoni supports alternative approaches and is glad the item returns to Council.
Councilmember McCarthy opposed the project due to unaddressed compounds of emerging concern and warned that applying for a grant and rejecting it could harm relations with the Bureau of Reclamation.
Grants, Contracts, and Emergency Management Director Stacey Brechler–Knaggs addressed Council to discuss the need for the resolution with an assurance of fund-matching commitment. She addressed the fact that this application is in a pre-award status and that there are opportunities to negotiate with the funding agency upon award.
Councilmember Aslan asked Interim Water Services Director Brad Hill what his thoughts are. Mr. Hill stated that it is very appropriate to apply for this grant and that Water Services is always looking to intentionally apply for grant dollars like these. After the grant is received, staff will look into water quality. Right now this is about water quantity.
Ward Davis and Robert Vane of the Flagstaff Water Group addressed Council and provided the following comments:
- Compounds of Emerging Concern and water cleanup remain unresolved issues.
- Recent EPA update significantly lowered the acceptable level for fluorinated compounds from 70 parts per trillion to 0.02 parts per trillion, a 3,000-fold reduction, underscoring the seriousness of contamination concerns.
- Continued attention and discussion on compounds of emerging concern are needed.
- Concern that the resolution might prematurely authorize acceptance of an $8.5 million project grant, removing Council’s opportunity for a second review.
- Supports grant application but objects to automatic grant acceptance.
Councilmember Shimoni supports alternative approaches and is glad the item returns to Council.
Councilmember McCarthy opposed the project due to unaddressed compounds of emerging concern and warned that applying for a grant and rejecting it could harm relations with the Bureau of Reclamation.
Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Councilmember Regina Salas to read Resolution No. 2022-36 by title only.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Adam Shimoni (virtual) to amend the motion to delete section three of the Resolution.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Original Motion:
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
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Councilmember Jim McCarthy
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FOR A WATERSMART DROUGHT RESPONSE PROGRAM FEDERAL GRANT BEGINNING FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ANY RESULTING GRANT AWARD AS AMENDED
Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Councilmember Regina Salas to adopt Resolution No. 2022-36.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
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Councilmember Jim McCarthy
A break was called from 4:55 p.m. through 5:13 p.m.
B.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-35: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, authorizing condemnation of real property for the Lone Tree Overpass project; providing for delegation of authority, and establishing an effective date
Real Estate Manager Bryce Doty presented a vicinity and parcel map to discuss LT-01 and LT-06.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan to read Resolution No. 2022-35 by title only.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LONE TREE OVERPASS PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Khara House to adopt Resolution No. 2022-35.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-17: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, authorizing the acquisition of real property for the Red Gap Ranch Pipeline project; providing for delegation of authority, subsequent Council approvals, severability, authority for clerical corrections, and declaring an emergency
Real Estate Manager Bryce Doty explained the purpose of the ordinance and the reason for the emergency declaration.
Ward Davis and Robert Vane of the Flagstaff Water Group addressed Council and provided the following comments:
Councilmember Aslan also supported it, stating this keeps options open and encourages a balanced water strategy beyond Red Gap Ranch.
Councilmember Shimoni agreed, urging investment in alternative solutions and better public communication.
Vice Mayor Sweet supported the ordinance, hoping for further exploration of alternatives.
Councilmember Salas clarified that the ordinance only secures easement rights, not infrastructure commitments.
Councilmember House agreed with previous comments, stressing the importance of keeping all water options open.
Mayor Deasy explained the urgency: the state land auction could lead to much higher future costs if the City does not act now.
Ward Davis and Robert Vane of the Flagstaff Water Group addressed Council and provided the following comments:
- Alternatives are cheaper on a dollars per gallon basis
- Red Gap Ranch has to be put in all at one versus in phases
- Most expensive water
- Too expensive
- Shocked because there has been no decision on project
- There are better options for Flagstaff’s next water supply
Councilmember Aslan also supported it, stating this keeps options open and encourages a balanced water strategy beyond Red Gap Ranch.
Councilmember Shimoni agreed, urging investment in alternative solutions and better public communication.
Vice Mayor Sweet supported the ordinance, hoping for further exploration of alternatives.
Councilmember Salas clarified that the ordinance only secures easement rights, not infrastructure commitments.
Councilmember House agreed with previous comments, stressing the importance of keeping all water options open.
Mayor Deasy explained the urgency: the state land auction could lead to much higher future costs if the City does not act now.
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to read Ordinance No. 2022-17 by title only for the first time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE RED GAP RANCH PIPELINE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY, SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL APPROVALS, SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to read Ordinance No. 2022-17 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE RED GAP RANCH PIPELINE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY, SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL APPROVALS, SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Moved by Mayor Paul Deasy, seconded by Vice Mayor Miranda Sweet to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-17.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
13.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
14.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Councilmember Salas thanked everyone who attended the 4th of July parade.
Councilmember Shimoni expressed gratitude to Executive Assistant to the City Council Jason Cook for his service. He also spoke of the 4th of July and tragedy in Highland Park.
Councilmember Shimoni expressed gratitude to Executive Assistant to the City Council Jason Cook for his service. He also spoke of the 4th of July and tragedy in Highland Park.
15.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held July 5, 2022, adjourned at 5:38 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 July 5, 2022. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
| DATED this 16th day of December, 2025 | |
________________________________________ CITY CLERK |