CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
2:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
2:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Councilmember McCarthy called the special meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held August 8, 2023, to order at 2:02 p.m.
Councilmember McCarthy called the special meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held August 8, 2023, to order at 2:02 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 discussion and consultation 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: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS COUNCILMEMBER HOUSE COUNCILMEMBER MATTHEWS COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY COUNCILMEMBER SWEET |
ABSENT: MAYOR DAGGETT VICE MAYOR ASLAN |
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 House read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff, and Councilmember Matthews 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.
LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilmember McCarthy opened the public hearing on all applications.
Police Chief Dan Musselman introduced the applications and noted no items of concern.
Councilmember Matthews made note that the address listed on the agenda for Petit Marche was incorrect. Applicant Natasha Greenhalgh stated that they owned two locations, the address for Petit Marche was 111 E. Aspen, the address listed on the agenda was for their other property.
Councilmember Matthews asked about the prior liquor violations for Hops on Birch. Applicant Randy Duren stated that he was not aware of the violations from the prior owner and assured the Council that they had experience with liquor licenses in other areas of the state and have had no issues or violations associated with those locations.
There being no public comment Councilmember McCarthy closed the public hearing.
Police Chief Dan Musselman introduced the applications and noted no items of concern.
Councilmember Matthews made note that the address listed on the agenda for Petit Marche was incorrect. Applicant Natasha Greenhalgh stated that they owned two locations, the address for Petit Marche was 111 E. Aspen, the address listed on the agenda was for their other property.
Councilmember Matthews asked about the prior liquor violations for Hops on Birch. Applicant Randy Duren stated that he was not aware of the violations from the prior owner and assured the Council that they had experience with liquor licenses in other areas of the state and have had no issues or violations associated with those locations.
There being no public comment Councilmember McCarthy closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Lori Matthews, seconded by Councilmember Khara House to forward all applications to the State with a recommendation for approval with a correction to the address for Petit Marche.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Mario Frank Martusciello, "Matador Coffee Roasting Co," 203 S. Milton Road, Series 12 (restaurant), New License.
B.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Randall James Duren, Jr., "Hops on Birch" 22 E. Birch Avenue, #2, Series 07 (Beer and Wine Bar), Owner Transfer.
C.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Camila Alarcon, "Bun Huggers," 901 S. Milton Road, #A, Series 12 (restaurant), New License.
D.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Natasha Anne Greenhalgh, "Petit Marche," 2 S. Beaver Street #170, Series 10 (beer and wine store), New License.
5.
ADJOURNMENT
The Special Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held August 8, 2023, adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
The Special Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held August 8, 2023, adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
| _______________________________ MAYOR |
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| ATTEST: |
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_________________________________ CITY CLERK |
CERTIFICATION
I, STACY SALTZBURG, do hereby certify that I am the City Clerk of the City of Flagstaff, County of Coconino, State of Arizona, and that the above Minutes are a true and correct summary of the Meeting of the Council of the City of Flagstaff held on August 8, 2023. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
| DATED this 6th day of February, 2024. | |
________________________________ CITY CLERK |