CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN AVE
3:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN AVE
3:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Daggett called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held September 19, 2023, to order at 3:03 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 through other technological means.
NOTE: One or more Councilmembers may be in attendance through other technological means.
| PRESENT: MAYOR DAGGETT VICE MAYOR ASLAN COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS COUNCILMEMBER HOUSE COUNCILMEMBER MATTHEWS COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY COUNCILMEMBER SWEET |
ABSENT: |
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 Matthews read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff, and Councilmember Sweet 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.
Steve Carter addressed Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed revisions to the Advertising Policy.
Regina Salas, Vice President of Flagstaff Sister Cities Board of Directors, addressed Council about the Sister Cities Program. She requested that the Council contribute funds to support the Arizona Sister Cities Annual Conference.
Tom Pearson of Flagstaff First, addressed Council about the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and submitted a citizen petition requesting that wildfire flooding and drought be added as a priority to the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
Gwen Waring addressed Council about the need for a noise ordinance and to address the acceleration noise from vehicles.
Merle Henderson addressed Council in support of the statements made by Tom Pearson.
Margaret Gunderson addressed Council and expressed concern about the quarry operations on Sheep Hill. She stated that the dust generated from the quarry negatively impacted the air quality and health of nearby residents.
Michelle Linquist addressed Council about the quarry operations on Sheep Hill. She also noted concern about the health impacts and noise associated with their operations.
Rachel Castro addressed Council about the quarry operations. She noted concerns about the traffic through the neighborhood by the big trucks. She was concerned about the safety of residents. She also spoke about the air quality and the health impacts associated with poor air quality.
Steven Anthony Young addressed Council about his police interactions and his property being taken.
A written comment in opposition to the proposed revisions to the Advertising Policy was submitted by Ken Langford.
Written comments in support of adding wildfire flooding and drought to the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan were submitted by Joan Harry and Steven Harris.
Regina Salas, Vice President of Flagstaff Sister Cities Board of Directors, addressed Council about the Sister Cities Program. She requested that the Council contribute funds to support the Arizona Sister Cities Annual Conference.
Tom Pearson of Flagstaff First, addressed Council about the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and submitted a citizen petition requesting that wildfire flooding and drought be added as a priority to the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
Gwen Waring addressed Council about the need for a noise ordinance and to address the acceleration noise from vehicles.
Merle Henderson addressed Council in support of the statements made by Tom Pearson.
Margaret Gunderson addressed Council and expressed concern about the quarry operations on Sheep Hill. She stated that the dust generated from the quarry negatively impacted the air quality and health of nearby residents.
Michelle Linquist addressed Council about the quarry operations on Sheep Hill. She also noted concern about the health impacts and noise associated with their operations.
Rachel Castro addressed Council about the quarry operations. She noted concerns about the traffic through the neighborhood by the big trucks. She was concerned about the safety of residents. She also spoke about the air quality and the health impacts associated with poor air quality.
Steven Anthony Young addressed Council about his police interactions and his property being taken.
A written comment in opposition to the proposed revisions to the Advertising Policy was submitted by Ken Langford.
Written comments in support of adding wildfire flooding and drought to the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan were submitted by Joan Harry and Steven Harris.
5.
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A.
Proclamation: Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Mayor Daggett read and presented the proclamation.
B.
Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month
Councilmember House read and presented the proclamation.
C.
September Work Anniversaries
Senior Deputy City Manager Shannon Anderson provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
SEPTEMBER EMPLOYEE WORK ANNIVERSARIES
FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARIES
FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARIES
TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARIES
FIFTEEN YEAR ANNIVERSARIES
TWENTY YEAR ANNIVERSARIES
SEPTEMBER EMPLOYEE WORK ANNIVERSARIES
FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARIES
FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARIES
TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARIES
FIFTEEN YEAR ANNIVERSARIES
TWENTY YEAR ANNIVERSARIES
6.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilmember House stated that she supported the request made by Ms. Salas for a financial contribution to the Sister Cities annual conference.
Councilmember Sweet reported that the Beautification and Public Art Commission met and discussed the Wedge property at Cedar and West and opportunities for an art element in the area.
Councilmember Harris reported that the Airport Commission met and discussed the Thunder over Flagstaff event along with increased activity through August. She also attended the Special Care Nursery Graduation Party for all the babies who had graduated out of the NICU. She thanked the Fire Department for their participation in the event.
Councilmember Matthews reported that she attended the CJCC retreat. Focuses included behavioral health, juveniles, and key performance indicators in the Indigenous community. A common theme that came from the strategic planning was the establishment of a Tribal Healing Court. There were breakout sessions to discuss the vision for the future.
Councilmember Sweet reported that the Beautification and Public Art Commission met and discussed the Wedge property at Cedar and West and opportunities for an art element in the area.
Councilmember Harris reported that the Airport Commission met and discussed the Thunder over Flagstaff event along with increased activity through August. She also attended the Special Care Nursery Graduation Party for all the babies who had graduated out of the NICU. She thanked the Fire Department for their participation in the event.
Councilmember Matthews reported that she attended the CJCC retreat. Focuses included behavioral health, juveniles, and key performance indicators in the Indigenous community. A common theme that came from the strategic planning was the establishment of a Tribal Healing Court. There were breakout sessions to discuss the vision for the future.
7.
LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Daggett opened the public hearing on the three applications.
Police Sergeant Kevin Sapp introduced the applications and noted no concerns.
There being no public comment, Mayor Daggett closed the public hearing.
Police Sergeant Kevin Sapp introduced the applications and noted no concerns.
There being no public comment, Mayor Daggett closed the public hearing.
A.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Larami Jean Sandlin, "Dark Sky Brewing Company," 103 W. Birch Avenue, Series 03, New License.
Moved by Councilmember Lori Matthews, seconded by Councilmember Khara House to forward the application to the State with a recommendation of approval.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Michael Walter Marquess, "Mother Road Brewing Company," 7 South Mikes Pike, Series 12 (restaurant), New License.
Moved by Vice Mayor Austin Aslan, seconded by Councilmember Deborah Harris to forward the application to the State with a recommendation of approval.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Jeffrey Michael Chastain, "Twin Pines Gasser," 2318 N. 4th Street, Series 10 (beer and wine store), New License.
Moved by Councilmember Lori Matthews, seconded by Councilmember Khara House to forward the application to the State with a recommendation of approval.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
Vice Mayor Aslan requested Item 8A be pulled for discussion.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to approve Consent Items 8B through 8G as presented.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Ratify the Cooperative Purchase Contract for Nine (9) 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes for the Flagstaff Police Department from Courtesy Chevrolet in the amount of $435,708.77, plus applicable fees and taxes.
Vice Mayor Aslan asked Police Chief Musselman about the efforts to purchase electric vehicles. Chief Musselman stated that the Police Department had historically had good luck in purchasing hybrid vehicles. However, in 2021 and 2022 they started to see supply chain issues. In June 2023, they were approved for the purchase of ten hybrid or electric vehicles, but those vehicles were not available at the time. The vehicles were needed immediately so they began to reach out to other vendors in hope of securing hybrid or electric vehicles. They were unsuccessful and, in a situation, where they did not have enough vehicles in the police fleet. They requested an emergency procurement to obtain traditional gas-powered vehicles. The long-term goal continued to be the procurement of hybrid and electric options.
Councilmember Harris inquired about the Sustainability Division having approval authority for the purchase of vehicles. Mr. Clifton stated that the Sustainability Division did not exercise approval authority but that they were at the table to assist with fleet vehicle policies. The City Manager's Office worked with procurement to ensure that all options had been exhausted in finding replacement vehicles. The final decision was rendered by the City Manager Office to purchase the vehicles.
Councilmember Matthews asked if staff was seeing an increase in vehicle maintenance needs from the hybrid and electric vehicles. Chief Musselman stated that 14 patrol vehicles were hybrid and one fully electric and they were seeing increased mileage. The normal lifespan of a patrol vehicle was six years and 125,000 miles. 53% of the fleet was six year or older, 36% have over 100,000 miles, and 12% are over 125,000. They are trying to stretch their life and Fleet was doing a great job at keeping them up and running.
Vice Mayor Aslan stated that it was important to understand that flexibility was key and sometimes there had to be a pivot to ensure that operations were maintained. Mr. Clifton added that the decisions were made as a team with all the divisions at the table for input.
Councilmember Harris inquired about the Sustainability Division having approval authority for the purchase of vehicles. Mr. Clifton stated that the Sustainability Division did not exercise approval authority but that they were at the table to assist with fleet vehicle policies. The City Manager's Office worked with procurement to ensure that all options had been exhausted in finding replacement vehicles. The final decision was rendered by the City Manager Office to purchase the vehicles.
Councilmember Matthews asked if staff was seeing an increase in vehicle maintenance needs from the hybrid and electric vehicles. Chief Musselman stated that 14 patrol vehicles were hybrid and one fully electric and they were seeing increased mileage. The normal lifespan of a patrol vehicle was six years and 125,000 miles. 53% of the fleet was six year or older, 36% have over 100,000 miles, and 12% are over 125,000. They are trying to stretch their life and Fleet was doing a great job at keeping them up and running.
Vice Mayor Aslan stated that it was important to understand that flexibility was key and sometimes there had to be a pivot to ensure that operations were maintained. Mr. Clifton added that the decisions were made as a team with all the divisions at the table for input.
Moved by Councilmember Lori Matthews, seconded by Councilmember Khara House to ratify the contract to purchase of Nine (9) 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes 5W4 SSV for the Flagstaff Police Department vehicles from Courtesy Chevrolet in the amount of $435,708.77, plus applicable fees and taxes and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Cooperative Purchase Contract with FX Tactical, LLC for Police Uniforms and Equipment, to include ballistic safety vests in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 utilizing Arizona State Procurement Office contract #CTR049178.
- Approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with FX Tactical, LLC for Police Uniforms and Equipment, to include ballistic safety vests in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 utilizing cooperative contract #CTR049178; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
C.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Cooperative Purchase Contract with Empire Southwest, LLC for a CAT 2023 4x4 Backhoe in the amount of $188,387.92 utilizing the City of Tucson Cooperative Contract #212816-01.
- Approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with Empire Southwest, LLC for a CAT 2023 4x4 Backhoe in the amount of $188,387.92 utilizing the City of Tucson Cooperative Contract #212816-01; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
D.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: A Cooperative Purchase Contract with Pueblo Mechanical and Controls, LLC to remove and replace the boilers at the downtown Flagstaff City-County Public Library in the amount of $349,885.23 utilizing the Mohave Educational Services Cooperative Contract #19F-PMAC2-0904.
- Approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with Pueblo Mechanical and Controls, LLC to remove and replace the boilers at the downtown Flagstaff City-County Public Library in the amount of $349,885.23 utilizing the Mohave Educational Services Cooperative Contract #19F-PMAC2-0904; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
E.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve contract with Keen Independent Research LLC in an amount not to exceed $125,000 for the outreach, development, and delivery of a comprehensive Workforce Development Analysis.
- Approve this contract as written to initiate the efforts required for the workforce analysis.
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
F.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Stiletto Consulting Ltd in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for the community outreach, development, and creation of a City of Flagstaff - Economic Development Strategic Plan.
- Approve this contract as written to begin economic development strategic planning services.
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
G.
Consideration and Approval of Settlement: The matter of Kathrin Fox v. City of Flagstaff, case No. S0300 CV2022-00196, currently pending in Coconino County Superior Court.
- Approve settlement of the matter of Kathrin Fox v. City of Flagstaff, pursuant to the terms of the Stipulation Regarding Settlement discussed in executive session, and
- Authorize and direct the City Attorney to execute all documents and take such other actions as are necessary to finalize the settlement.
9.
ROUTINE ITEMS
A.
Consideration and Approval of Preliminary Plat: Capstone Homes for Timber Sky - Block 5 located at 3345 W McAllister Ranch Rd, a 101-lot single-family subdivision on 17.84 acres in the MR (Medium-Density Residential) Zone.
Planner Ben Mejia provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
TIMBER SKY -- BLOCK 5 PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL REQUEST
REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
TIMBER SKY -- BACKGROUND
ADORA PHASE II AT TIMBER SKY -- PRELIMINARY PLAT
RESOURCE PROTECTION PLAN
REQUIRED FINDING #1: ZONING CODE (TITLE 10)
REQUIRED FINDING #2: ENGINEERING STANDARDS (TITLE 13)
REQUIRED FINDING #3: SUBDIVISION STANDARDS (TITLE 11)
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
TIMBER SKY -- BLOCK 5 PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL REQUEST
REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
TIMBER SKY -- BACKGROUND
ADORA PHASE II AT TIMBER SKY -- PRELIMINARY PLAT
RESOURCE PROTECTION PLAN
REQUIRED FINDING #1: ZONING CODE (TITLE 10)
REQUIRED FINDING #2: ENGINEERING STANDARDS (TITLE 13)
REQUIRED FINDING #3: SUBDIVISION STANDARDS (TITLE 11)
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Lori Matthews to approve the Preliminary Plat, in accordance with the findings presented in this report and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Approval of Preliminary Plat: Capstone Homes for Timber Sky - Block 6 located at 3501 W McAllister Ranch Rd, a 51-lot single-family subdivision on 12.3 acres in the Single-Family Residential (R1) Zone.
Mr. Mejia provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
TIMBER SKY -- BLOCK 6 PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
REQUEST REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
TIMBER SKY -- BACKGROUND
ADORA PHASE II AT TIMBER SKY -- PRELIMINARY PLAT
RESOURCE PROTECTION PLAN
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 Matthews asked why the Traffic Impact Analysis was determined unnecessary. Mr. Mejia stated that the impact of the development had already been reviewed as part of the whole project and was not needed again.
Councilmember McCarthy asked about the need for four entrances. Mr. Mejia explained that there was a connection between the two blocks so they both had access through all points and provided connectivity between the two blocks.
TIMBER SKY -- BLOCK 6 PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
REQUEST REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
TIMBER SKY -- BACKGROUND
ADORA PHASE II AT TIMBER SKY -- PRELIMINARY PLAT
RESOURCE PROTECTION PLAN
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 Matthews asked why the Traffic Impact Analysis was determined unnecessary. Mr. Mejia stated that the impact of the development had already been reviewed as part of the whole project and was not needed again.
Councilmember McCarthy asked about the need for four entrances. Mr. Mejia explained that there was a connection between the two blocks so they both had access through all points and provided connectivity between the two blocks.
Moved by Councilmember Khara House, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to approve the Preliminary Plat, in accordance with the findings presented in this report and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
10.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-47: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council in support of Mountain Line’s Flagstaff in Motion Community Transit Plan.
Planning Director Michelle McNulty provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-47
FLAGSTAFF IN MOTION
5 YEAR PLANNING
RECOMMENDATIONS OF FLAGSTAFF IN MOTION
IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE EXISTING BUS SYSTEM
COLLABORATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
PROPOSED PLAN INTERPRETATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-47
FLAGSTAFF IN MOTION
5 YEAR PLANNING
RECOMMENDATIONS OF FLAGSTAFF IN MOTION
IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE EXISTING BUS SYSTEM
COLLABORATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
PROPOSED PLAN INTERPRETATION
Moved by Councilmember Miranda Sweet, seconded by Councilmember Lori Matthews to read Resolution No. 2023-47 by title only.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL, IN SUPPORT OF MOUNTAIN LINE'S FLAGSTAFF IN MOTION COMMUNITY TRANSIT PLAN
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to adopt Resolution No. 2023-47.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-49: A resolution approving Binding Waivers of Enforcement for 16 parcels of land located in the City of Flagstaff.
City Attorney Sterling Solomon provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
PROP 207 CLAIMS BINDING WAIVERS OF ENFORCEMENT
BACKGROUND
ORDINANCE 2020-28
PROP 207 CLAIMS
OVERVIEW OF PROP 207
BINDING WAIVERS OF ENFORCEMENT
PROP 207 CLAIMS BINDING WAIVERS OF ENFORCEMENT
BACKGROUND
ORDINANCE 2020-28
PROP 207 CLAIMS
OVERVIEW OF PROP 207
BINDING WAIVERS OF ENFORCEMENT
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to read Resolution No. 2023-49 by title only.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL APPROVING BINDING WAIVERS OF ENFORCEMENT FOR SIXTEEN PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to adopt Resolution No. 2023-49.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Consideration and Possible Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-21: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, by annexing approximately 1.82 acres of land located at 2445 S. Woody Mountain Road, which certain land is contiguous to the existing corporate limits of the City of Flagstaff, and establishing city zoning for said land as Rural Residential (RR); providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date. (Liv Timber Sky Annexation)
Current Planning Manager Alax Pucciarelli provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
LIV TIMBER SKY ANNEXATION & DIRECT TO ORDINANCE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
ADJACENT ZONING
PROPOSAL
PROPOSED DENSITY
PROPOSED UNIT MIX
SITE PLAN REVIEW
PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS -- BUILDING TYPE 1
PROPOSED ELEVATION PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS -- BUILDING TYPE 2
PROPOSED ELEVATION PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS -- BUILDING TYPE 3
PROPOSED ELEVATION
RESOURCE PROTECTION
ANNEXATION REQUEST
ANNEXATION APPROVAL CRITERIA
FINDING 1: CONFORMANCE WITH ARIZONA STATE STATUTE (ARS 9-471)
FINDING 2: CONFORMANCE WITH FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL PLAN 2030 APPLICABLE GOALS AND POLICIES
FINDING 3: CONFORMANCE WITH CITY CODE DIVISION 10-20.90: ANNEXATIONS (PUBLIC SYSTEMS ANALYSIS)
PUBLIC SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
TRAFFIC/RIGHT OF WAY IMPACT
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
WATER AND SEWER IMPACT ANALYSIS
WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
STORMWATER ANALYSIS
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS
SCHOOLS
FIRE PROTECTION
ANNEX RECOMMENDATION
Councilmember McCarthy asked if residents would be able to access their apartment from their garage. Ms. Pucciarelli responded no, that there were separate entries from the garage.
LIV TIMBER SKY ANNEXATION & DIRECT TO ORDINANCE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
REQUEST OVERVIEW
VICINITY MAP
ADJACENT ZONING
PROPOSAL
PROPOSED DENSITY
PROPOSED UNIT MIX
SITE PLAN REVIEW
PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS -- BUILDING TYPE 1
PROPOSED ELEVATION PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS -- BUILDING TYPE 2
PROPOSED ELEVATION PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS -- BUILDING TYPE 3
PROPOSED ELEVATION
RESOURCE PROTECTION
ANNEXATION REQUEST
ANNEXATION APPROVAL CRITERIA
FINDING 1: CONFORMANCE WITH ARIZONA STATE STATUTE (ARS 9-471)
FINDING 2: CONFORMANCE WITH FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL PLAN 2030 APPLICABLE GOALS AND POLICIES
FINDING 3: CONFORMANCE WITH CITY CODE DIVISION 10-20.90: ANNEXATIONS (PUBLIC SYSTEMS ANALYSIS)
PUBLIC SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
TRAFFIC/RIGHT OF WAY IMPACT
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
WATER AND SEWER IMPACT ANALYSIS
WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
STORMWATER ANALYSIS
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS
SCHOOLS
FIRE PROTECTION
ANNEX RECOMMENDATION
Councilmember McCarthy asked if residents would be able to access their apartment from their garage. Ms. Pucciarelli responded no, that there were separate entries from the garage.
Moved by Councilmember Lori Matthews, seconded by Councilmember Khara House to read Ordinance No. 2023-21 by title only for the first time.
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 1.82 ACRES LOCATED AT 2445 SOUTH WOODY MOUNTAIN ROAD, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AND ESTABLISHING CITY ZONING FOR SAID LAND AS RURAL RESIDENTIAL, RR, WITH A RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY, RPO
11.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A.
Public Hearing and Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-22: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, amending the Flagstaff Zoning Map to rezone approximately 13.01 acres of real property generally located at 2445 S Woody Mountain Road from the Rural Residential (RR) zone within the Resource Protection Overlay (RPO) zone to the High Density Residential (HR) zone within the RPO zone, providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing and effective date.
Mayor Daggett opened the public hearing.
Current Planning Manager Alax Pucciarelli provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
ZMA APPROVAL CRITERIA
FINDINGS
FINDING #1: CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
FINDING #2: COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND PUBLIC GOOD
FINDING #3: SITE IS PHYSICALLY SUITABLE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
ZMA RECOMMENDATION
Lindsay Schube, on behalf of Vintage Partners, provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
AERIAL MAP
REQUESTS
REGIONAL PLAN CONFORMANCE
SITE PLAN
PHOTOS
RESIDENT AMENITIES
PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY EXHIBIT
CARBON NEUTRALITY PLAN
TRAFFIC CONTROL
RESPONSE TO CITY HOUSING CRISIS
REZONE REQUEST
Councilmember Matthews stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission did not support the recommendations from staff, she asked why it was not included with the presentation. Ms. Pucciarelli explained that staff wanted to show the strike out so Council could still see what the staff had originally recommended.
Councilmember McCarthy asked if the garages would be wired for EV charging, to which Ms. Schube responded yes.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that he was concerned about the gates and that Flagstaff had generally been opposed to gated communities. He supported the prioritization of the bike and pedestrian components but not going against the long-standing policy on gated entrances.
Councilmember Harris asked if no gated communities were a policy, requirement, mandate, or that they just were not liked. Ms. Pucciarelli explained that it had been a preference of Council but not a formal rule or policy.
There were questions from Council about mail and other deliveries. Ms. Schube explained that the intent was to direct them to the clubhouse for pickup.
Councilmember Matthews offered that while Flagstaff was not used to gated communities, many people are used to them from other places. She noted that she liked the development and the amenities that would be provided. Ms. Schube stated that the intent was not to appear as a gated community. The gates were strictly there to keep vehicles out to better promote the biking and pedestrian amenities within the communities.
Vice Mayor Aslan stated that he would support the removal of the gates. He had not heard anything that would indicate that they were a necessary feature and including them would send the wrong message.
Walter Crutchfield with Vintage Partners stated that they were fine removing the gates.
Councilmember McCarthy expressed concern about snow removal. Beth Heath with LIV Communities stated that they started in western Michigan and are very experienced in snow operations. They had addressed snow storage accommodations within the site plan to better accommodate those operations.
Mayor Daggett asked about affordable housing. Mr. Crutchfield explained that they had always been at the forefront of delivering affordable units. They desired to deliver all kinds of units for all kinds of demographics. The idea with the development was for market-rate units; it was too difficult to pencil out affordable units. Sky Cottages included affordable units and Habitat for Humanity was bringing in affordable units through low-income tax credits. The Timber Sky development as a whole contained a significant amount of affordable housing.
Councilmember House stated that it was important to look at things holistically in terms of community needs. The 10-year Housing Plan called for over 7,000 market-rate units in addition to just under 800 affordable being 10% of that need. The housing need was great across the continuum. If mixed market development was not approved, it would drive people who could afford market-rate units to other units that would better fit with other income demographics.
A written comment card in support of Ordinance 2023-22 was submitted by Eric Wolverton.
There being no public comment, Mayor Daggett closed the public hearing.
Current Planning Manager Alax Pucciarelli provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
ZMA APPROVAL CRITERIA
FINDINGS
FINDING #1: CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
FINDING #2: COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND PUBLIC GOOD
FINDING #3: SITE IS PHYSICALLY SUITABLE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
ZMA RECOMMENDATION
Lindsay Schube, on behalf of Vintage Partners, provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
AERIAL MAP
REQUESTS
REGIONAL PLAN CONFORMANCE
SITE PLAN
PHOTOS
RESIDENT AMENITIES
PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY EXHIBIT
CARBON NEUTRALITY PLAN
TRAFFIC CONTROL
RESPONSE TO CITY HOUSING CRISIS
REZONE REQUEST
Councilmember Matthews stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission did not support the recommendations from staff, she asked why it was not included with the presentation. Ms. Pucciarelli explained that staff wanted to show the strike out so Council could still see what the staff had originally recommended.
Councilmember McCarthy asked if the garages would be wired for EV charging, to which Ms. Schube responded yes.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that he was concerned about the gates and that Flagstaff had generally been opposed to gated communities. He supported the prioritization of the bike and pedestrian components but not going against the long-standing policy on gated entrances.
Councilmember Harris asked if no gated communities were a policy, requirement, mandate, or that they just were not liked. Ms. Pucciarelli explained that it had been a preference of Council but not a formal rule or policy.
There were questions from Council about mail and other deliveries. Ms. Schube explained that the intent was to direct them to the clubhouse for pickup.
Councilmember Matthews offered that while Flagstaff was not used to gated communities, many people are used to them from other places. She noted that she liked the development and the amenities that would be provided. Ms. Schube stated that the intent was not to appear as a gated community. The gates were strictly there to keep vehicles out to better promote the biking and pedestrian amenities within the communities.
Vice Mayor Aslan stated that he would support the removal of the gates. He had not heard anything that would indicate that they were a necessary feature and including them would send the wrong message.
Walter Crutchfield with Vintage Partners stated that they were fine removing the gates.
Councilmember McCarthy expressed concern about snow removal. Beth Heath with LIV Communities stated that they started in western Michigan and are very experienced in snow operations. They had addressed snow storage accommodations within the site plan to better accommodate those operations.
Mayor Daggett asked about affordable housing. Mr. Crutchfield explained that they had always been at the forefront of delivering affordable units. They desired to deliver all kinds of units for all kinds of demographics. The idea with the development was for market-rate units; it was too difficult to pencil out affordable units. Sky Cottages included affordable units and Habitat for Humanity was bringing in affordable units through low-income tax credits. The Timber Sky development as a whole contained a significant amount of affordable housing.
Councilmember House stated that it was important to look at things holistically in terms of community needs. The 10-year Housing Plan called for over 7,000 market-rate units in addition to just under 800 affordable being 10% of that need. The housing need was great across the continuum. If mixed market development was not approved, it would drive people who could afford market-rate units to other units that would better fit with other income demographics.
A written comment card in support of Ordinance 2023-22 was submitted by Eric Wolverton.
There being no public comment, Mayor Daggett closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Vice Mayor Austin Aslan to read Ordinance No. 2023-22 by title only for the first time with the conditions that are presented by staff and with the clarification that there will be no vehicle gates except at the north end entrance at Route 66.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF ZONING MAP TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 13.01 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 2445 SOUTH WOODY MOUNTAIN ROAD, APN 112-01- 712, FROM THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE WITH A RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY (RPO) TO THE HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HR) ZONE WITH A RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY (RPO); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AUTHORITY FOR CLERICAL CORRECTIONS, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
None
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Councilmember Matthews requested information about whether a traffic impact analysis was a condition for a permit or if it was just a recommendation. Transportation Engineer Reid Miller stated that the developer was required to perform a traffic impact analysis and staff reviewed them. The purpose of the analysis was to determine if the impact of the development traffic would render a given intersection deficient. Different mitigation methods would be required depending on the impact identified.
Councilmember Matthews asked how the mitigation was determined. Mr. Miller stated that staff used software at intersections to determine the level of service before and after the development. If the level of service of the intersection was declined with the addition of the developments traffic then improvements were required as part of the development.
Councilmember House stated that September was suicide prevention month and that Flagstaff's Out of the Darkness Walk was scheduled for October 7, 2023.
Mayor Daggett reminded everyone that the Flagstaff Festival of Science kicked off on Friday, September 22, 2023, and she encouraged everyone to participate. She noted that she would be reading children's science books at Wheeler Park on both Saturdays.
Councilmember Matthews asked how the mitigation was determined. Mr. Miller stated that staff used software at intersections to determine the level of service before and after the development. If the level of service of the intersection was declined with the addition of the developments traffic then improvements were required as part of the development.
Councilmember House stated that September was suicide prevention month and that Flagstaff's Out of the Darkness Walk was scheduled for October 7, 2023.
Mayor Daggett reminded everyone that the Flagstaff Festival of Science kicked off on Friday, September 22, 2023, and she encouraged everyone to participate. She noted that she would be reading children's science books at Wheeler Park on both Saturdays.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held September 19, 2023, adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held September 19, 2023, adjourned at 5:58 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 September 19, 2023. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
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