CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
4:00 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
4:00 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nabours called the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2016, to order at 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Nabours called the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2016, to order at 4:00 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
Others present: City Manager Josh Copley and City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
| NOTE: One or more Councilmembers may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| PRESENT: MAYOR NABOURS VICE MAYOR BAROTZ COUNCILMEMBER BREWSTER COUNCILMEMBER EVANS COUNCILMEMBER ORAVITS COUNCILMEMBER OVERTON COUNCILMEMBER PUTZOVA |
ABSENT: NONE |
Others present: City Manager Josh Copley and City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MISSION STATEMENT
The audience and City Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Mayor Nabours read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Flagstaff is to protect and enhance the quality of life of its citizens.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A.
Consideration and Approval of Minutes: City Council Work Session of September 13, 2016; Regular Meeting of September 20, 2016; Special Meeting (Executive Session) of September 27, 2016; and Combined Special Meeting/Work Session of September 27, 2016.
Move by Councilmember Scott Overton, seconded by Councilmember Jeff Oravits to approve the minutes of the City Council Work Session of September 13, 2016; Regular Meeting of September 20, 2016; Special Meeting (Executive Session) of September 27, 2016; and Combined Special Meeting/Work Session of September 27, 2016.
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.
None
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.
None
6.
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A.
Presentation of Heroism Award: To Jessica Hallett, Flagstaff Police Department Dispatcher, and Clint Bleeker, Citizen
Fire Chief Mark Gaillard stated that he would like to recognize a citizen of the community Clint Bleeker and a member of Team Flagstaff, 911 Dispatcher, Jessica Hallett. Chief Gaillard stated that a call was received that a patient was not breathing. Ms. Hallett provided Mr. Bleeker Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) which walked Mr. Bleeker through the steps to perform CPR. Ultimately, the patient regained a pulse and was transported to Flagstaff Medical Center.
Police Chief Kevin Treadway stated that EMD is a certification program that all City Dispatchers are currently certified in. It is a program where dispatchers provide instruction to the caller on how to stabilize the patient and perform life saving measures. Chief Treadway offered that he and the department are very proud of Ms. Hallett’s work.
Chief Gaillard presented Ms. Hallett and Mr. Bleeker with a Citizen Heroism Award.
Mayor Nabours asked how the process of explaining this kind of procedure works. Ms. Hallett stated that it is a deep partnership with the person on the line; it requires an all out effort from the caller to perform the necessary tasks and Mr. Bleeker performed very well. Mr. Bleeker stated that Ms. Hallett was the true hero with her ability to remain calm in such a stressful situation. He stated that she is an amazing instructor and he commended the Police and Fire Departments for their efforts in adequately training their staff.
Police Chief Kevin Treadway stated that EMD is a certification program that all City Dispatchers are currently certified in. It is a program where dispatchers provide instruction to the caller on how to stabilize the patient and perform life saving measures. Chief Treadway offered that he and the department are very proud of Ms. Hallett’s work.
Chief Gaillard presented Ms. Hallett and Mr. Bleeker with a Citizen Heroism Award.
Mayor Nabours asked how the process of explaining this kind of procedure works. Ms. Hallett stated that it is a deep partnership with the person on the line; it requires an all out effort from the caller to perform the necessary tasks and Mr. Bleeker performed very well. Mr. Bleeker stated that Ms. Hallett was the true hero with her ability to remain calm in such a stressful situation. He stated that she is an amazing instructor and he commended the Police and Fire Departments for their efforts in adequately training their staff.
7.
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: Airport Commission.
Move by Councilmember Jeff Oravits, seconded by Mayor Jerry Nabours to appoint Allen Turner to a term expiring October 2019.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Move by Mayor Jerry Nabours, seconded by Councilmember Jeff Oravits to appoint Mary Lou Hagan to a term expiring October 2019.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
8.
LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
None
9.
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.
Move by Councilmember Scott Overton, seconded by Councilmember Karla Brewster to approve Consent Items 9-A and 9-B.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration and Approval of Grant Agreement: A Grant Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and the Arizona Department of Transportation, Multimodal Planning Division Aeronautics Group for the Airport Drainage Study.
Approve the Grant Agreement with Arizona Department of Transportation, Multimodal Planning Division Aeronautics Group in the amount of $315,000. This Grant will allow the Airport to perform a drainage study to assist in both future growth in the area and controlling the flow of water runoff downstream from the Airport. The FAA does require airports to keep a periodically updated drainage study.
B.
Consideration and Approval of Agreement:
Consideration of Ratifying Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement: Approval of the Cooperative Law Enforcement agreement between the City of Flagstaff and the United States Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, for Dispatch Services.
Consideration of Ratifying Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement: Approval of the Cooperative Law Enforcement agreement between the City of Flagstaff and the United States Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, for Dispatch Services.
Approve the ratification of the five year Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement and the CY 16 Annual Operating and Financial Plan (Exhibit A) between the City of Flagstaff and the U.S. Forest Service for dispatching services in the amount of $5,000.00.
10.
ROUTINE ITEMS
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2016-33: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, repealing Resolution No. 2014-37 which adopted the 2014 Board and Commission Members' Rules and Operations Manual, and adopting the 2016 Board and Commission Members' Rules and Operations Manual
Deputy City Clerk Stacy Saltzburg provided a PowerPoint Presentation that covered the following:
PROPOSED CHANGES
CLARIFICATION NEEDED
OPTIONS
Mayor Nabours offered that if the assigned Councilmember chooses not to make an additional motion then he would be in favor of Option A, another member of Council making a follow-up motion.
Councilmember Putzova indicated that she is in favor of Option B because it would maintain the random appointment order of Councilmembers, ensuring that everyone gets a fair chance at making a selection.
Vice Mayor Barotz agreed with Councilmember Putzova stating that it puts the Mayor, or person running the meeting, in an awkward position should two Councilmembers wish to make a subsequent motion; they are then forced to choose who would go first and that could lead to thoughts or accusations of favoritism. If staff goes by the pre-determined list then it keeps the process fair to all Councilmembers.
Councilmember Brewster indicated that she is okay with Option B as well.
PROPOSED CHANGES
CLARIFICATION NEEDED
OPTIONS
Mayor Nabours offered that if the assigned Councilmember chooses not to make an additional motion then he would be in favor of Option A, another member of Council making a follow-up motion.
Councilmember Putzova indicated that she is in favor of Option B because it would maintain the random appointment order of Councilmembers, ensuring that everyone gets a fair chance at making a selection.
Vice Mayor Barotz agreed with Councilmember Putzova stating that it puts the Mayor, or person running the meeting, in an awkward position should two Councilmembers wish to make a subsequent motion; they are then forced to choose who would go first and that could lead to thoughts or accusations of favoritism. If staff goes by the pre-determined list then it keeps the process fair to all Councilmembers.
Councilmember Brewster indicated that she is okay with Option B as well.
Move by Vice Mayor Celia Barotz, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova to read Resolution No. 2016-33 by title only and adopt Option B and also provide staff the ability to make non-substantive corrections to the document.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2014-37 WHICH ADOPTED THE 2014 BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS’ RULES AND OPERATIONS MANUAL, AND ADOPTING THE 2016 BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS’ RULES AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
Move by Vice Mayor Celia Barotz, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova to adopt Resolution No. 2016-33.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-36: An ordinance of the Flagstaff City Council authorizing the City of Flagstaff to accept specific deeds of real property and establishing an effective date.
Real Estate Manager Charity Lee stated that real property is often acquired during the development review process through dedication or donation. These acquisitions may be for
drainage, utilities, the urban trails system, slopes, rights of way or other public purposes. Approval of this ordinance will formally accept the real property donated or dedicated to the City.
Mayor Nabours asked if the property is being delivered to the City in good standing with no problems or liabilities. Ms. Lee stated that they are all easements related to the development process and they have been acquired over the last year. When the City accepts easements there is a review procedure through the development review process where staff reviews the necessity and any issues with the easements.
Mayor Nabours asked for clarification on the two fee simple ownerships. Housing Manager Justyna Costa explained that the two fee simple properties are ones that the City has acquired due to them coming into the City’s Land Trust Program upon resale. Both are in the Rio Homes subdivision. Mayor Nabours asked if the land would come back to the City if the property was sold. Ms. Costa offered that when the Rio Homes development was negotiated it was done so that the City would receive affordable properties under a deed restricted model to maintain permanent affordability but the City would not own the land under it. When the recession hit there were issues with lending on a deed restricted model but lenders would lend on a Land Trust model. At that time the City decided to incorporate the units that at resale the land would come into the City and the unit would go to the household.
Mayor Nabours asked if the City is going to put these two parcels on the market again to sell to a qualifying family. Ms. Costa explained that the parcels will forever stay in the Flagstaff Land Trust Program; at the time of resale the City will ensure that the homeowners that are going to purchase do income qualify under the City’s restricted guidelines and that they qualify to purchase. The City would retain the land and the homebuyer will purchase the improvements.
Mayor Nabours asked if the property is being delivered to the City in good standing with no problems or liabilities. Ms. Lee stated that they are all easements related to the development process and they have been acquired over the last year. When the City accepts easements there is a review procedure through the development review process where staff reviews the necessity and any issues with the easements.
Mayor Nabours asked for clarification on the two fee simple ownerships. Housing Manager Justyna Costa explained that the two fee simple properties are ones that the City has acquired due to them coming into the City’s Land Trust Program upon resale. Both are in the Rio Homes subdivision. Mayor Nabours asked if the land would come back to the City if the property was sold. Ms. Costa offered that when the Rio Homes development was negotiated it was done so that the City would receive affordable properties under a deed restricted model to maintain permanent affordability but the City would not own the land under it. When the recession hit there were issues with lending on a deed restricted model but lenders would lend on a Land Trust model. At that time the City decided to incorporate the units that at resale the land would come into the City and the unit would go to the household.
Mayor Nabours asked if the City is going to put these two parcels on the market again to sell to a qualifying family. Ms. Costa explained that the parcels will forever stay in the Flagstaff Land Trust Program; at the time of resale the City will ensure that the homeowners that are going to purchase do income qualify under the City’s restricted guidelines and that they qualify to purchase. The City would retain the land and the homebuyer will purchase the improvements.
Move by Councilmember Karla Brewster, seconded by Mayor Jerry Nabours to read Ordinance No. 2016-36 by title only for the first time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF TO ACCEPT SPECIFIC DEEDS OF REAL PROPERTY AND EASEMENTS AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
RECESS
The 4:00 p.m. portion of the October 4, 2016, Regular Council Meeting recessed at 4:30 p.m.
6:00 P.M. MEETING
RECONVENE
Mayor Nabours reconvened the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2016, at 6:04 p.m.
Mayor Nabours reconvened the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2016, at 6:04 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).
11.
ROLL CALL
Others present: City Manager Josh Copley and City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
| NOTE: One or more Councilmembers may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| PRESENT: MAYOR NABOURS VICE MAYOR BAROTZ COUNCILMEMBER BREWSTER COUNCILMEMBER EVANS COUNCILMEMBER ORAVITS COUNCILMEMBER OVERTON COUNCILMEMBER PUTZOVA |
ABSENT: NONE |
Others present: City Manager Josh Copley and City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
12.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Assistant to the City Manager Stephanie Smith introduced Annika Ferguson from Tasmania, Australia. Ms. Ferguson manages Community and Economic Development programming in her hometown. Ms. Ferguson is a Fellow through the International City Manager Association partnering with Coconino County.
Ms. Ferguson thanked the Council for the opportunity to observe their meeting. She stated that it has been interesting to see how the government operates in the United States.
Ms. Smith also introduced Karissa Morgan who was recently selected to fill a joint position with NAU as the Neighborhood Liaison. Ms. Smith explained that Karissa will be focusing on fostering relationships at the neighborhood level. In the coming months, NAU and City staff will be back before the Council to provide an update on Karissa’s work plan and priorities.
Ms. Morgan thanked the Council for the opportunity to be a part of Team Flagstaff. She offered that she is very excited to learn about the community, get to know and build relationships with members of the community, learn about the culture and building a sense of belonging and pride.
Andy Fernandez addressed the Council with various concerns.
Mr. Copley explained that there are some technical issues with the sound system and asked for a short recess for staff to quickly fix the equipment.
A break was held from 6:15 p.m. through 6:20 p.m.
Mayor Nabours stated that there are a lot of people present who are interested in and wanting to speak on the Future Agenda Item Request section of the agenda so he will be re-ordering the agenda to take items 17-A, B and C first.
Ms. Ferguson thanked the Council for the opportunity to observe their meeting. She stated that it has been interesting to see how the government operates in the United States.
Ms. Smith also introduced Karissa Morgan who was recently selected to fill a joint position with NAU as the Neighborhood Liaison. Ms. Smith explained that Karissa will be focusing on fostering relationships at the neighborhood level. In the coming months, NAU and City staff will be back before the Council to provide an update on Karissa’s work plan and priorities.
Ms. Morgan thanked the Council for the opportunity to be a part of Team Flagstaff. She offered that she is very excited to learn about the community, get to know and build relationships with members of the community, learn about the culture and building a sense of belonging and pride.
Andy Fernandez addressed the Council with various concerns.
Mr. Copley explained that there are some technical issues with the sound system and asked for a short recess for staff to quickly fix the equipment.
A break was held from 6:15 p.m. through 6:20 p.m.
Mayor Nabours stated that there are a lot of people present who are interested in and wanting to speak on the Future Agenda Item Request section of the agenda so he will be re-ordering the agenda to take items 17-A, B and C first.
13.
CARRY OVER ITEMS FROM THE 4:00 P.M. AGENDA
14.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A.
Public Hearing for Resolution No. 2016-31: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council amending the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030 by amending Chapter 3 to change the categories of Major Plan Amendments and establishing an effective date.
Comprehensive Planning Manager Sarah Dechter provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL PLAN, CHAPTER 3: HOW THIS
Councilmember Putzova asked if the amendments went through the Planning and Zoning Commission and what their recommendation was. Ms. Dechter stated that the amendments did go to the Planning and Zoning Commission and their recommendation was in support of the staff proposal.
Ms. Dechter continued the presentation.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT CRITERIA
1B. MAJOR AMENDMENTS ACTIVITY CENTERS
1B. MAJOR AMENDMENTS ACTIVITY CENTERS OPTIONS
OPTION A
OPTION B
OPTION C
OPTION D
Councilmember Overton stated that Option D is much more manageable; it makes more sense on the macro scale because it will be difficult with the smaller, individual Activity Centers because they overlap so much. He asked what the drawbacks would be to doing something such as this. Ms. Dechter offered that it is not clear that moving a Neighborhood Scale Activity Center would always be a Minor Amendment as not all of the Activity Centers have the same level of interest or sensitivity. However, it would only be seven of twenty eight Activity Centers that are affected.
Mayor Nabours stated there are areas where Regional Scale Activity Centers overlap with Neighborhood Scale Activity Centers. Ms. Dechter agreed stating that the overlaps primarily occur along Milton and in the Southside neighborhood.
Ms. Dechter continued the presentation.
1D. MAJOR AMENDMENTS CORRIDORS AND GREAT STREETS
1D. MAJOR AMENDMENTS CORRIDORS AND GREAT STREETS OPTIONS
Mayor Nabours offered that Council needs to determine if it is something that can be changed with a Specific Plan. Ms. Dechter stated that there is a footnote that says some categories can be done as a Major Amendment or a Specific Plan if Council wanted to give that flexibility. Specific Plans have the same public meeting and notification criteria, just not the same timeline criteria as a Major Amendment.
Mayor Nabours asked Ms. Dechter to provide the Council with staff’s recommendation on the four items provided in the handouts. Ms. Dechter stated that for Corridors and Great Streets staff supports Option A and Option B with the Specific Plan language. For Activity Centers, staff supports Option B the strongest but likes Option A as a backup. For the Rural to Suburban item staff supports Option A but can see the value and will also support Option C.
Ms. Dechter then reviewed the Decision Tracking handout provided to Council. This handout with resulting Council direction is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Charlie Silver addressed Council in opposition to Option D related to Activity Centers. He offered that he would support Option C. Neighborhoods consider Aactivity Centers a big deal and would like them considered in a major way.
MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE FLAGSTAFF REGIONAL PLAN, CHAPTER 3: HOW THIS
PLAN WORKS
Councilmember Putzova asked if the amendments went through the Planning and Zoning Commission and what their recommendation was. Ms. Dechter stated that the amendments did go to the Planning and Zoning Commission and their recommendation was in support of the staff proposal.
Ms. Dechter continued the presentation.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT CRITERIA
1B. MAJOR AMENDMENTS ACTIVITY CENTERS
1B. MAJOR AMENDMENTS ACTIVITY CENTERS OPTIONS
OPTION A
OPTION B
OPTION C
OPTION D
Councilmember Overton stated that Option D is much more manageable; it makes more sense on the macro scale because it will be difficult with the smaller, individual Activity Centers because they overlap so much. He asked what the drawbacks would be to doing something such as this. Ms. Dechter offered that it is not clear that moving a Neighborhood Scale Activity Center would always be a Minor Amendment as not all of the Activity Centers have the same level of interest or sensitivity. However, it would only be seven of twenty eight Activity Centers that are affected.
Mayor Nabours stated there are areas where Regional Scale Activity Centers overlap with Neighborhood Scale Activity Centers. Ms. Dechter agreed stating that the overlaps primarily occur along Milton and in the Southside neighborhood.
Ms. Dechter continued the presentation.
1D. MAJOR AMENDMENTS CORRIDORS AND GREAT STREETS
1D. MAJOR AMENDMENTS CORRIDORS AND GREAT STREETS OPTIONS
Mayor Nabours offered that Council needs to determine if it is something that can be changed with a Specific Plan. Ms. Dechter stated that there is a footnote that says some categories can be done as a Major Amendment or a Specific Plan if Council wanted to give that flexibility. Specific Plans have the same public meeting and notification criteria, just not the same timeline criteria as a Major Amendment.
Mayor Nabours asked Ms. Dechter to provide the Council with staff’s recommendation on the four items provided in the handouts. Ms. Dechter stated that for Corridors and Great Streets staff supports Option A and Option B with the Specific Plan language. For Activity Centers, staff supports Option B the strongest but likes Option A as a backup. For the Rural to Suburban item staff supports Option A but can see the value and will also support Option C.
Ms. Dechter then reviewed the Decision Tracking handout provided to Council. This handout with resulting Council direction is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Charlie Silver addressed Council in opposition to Option D related to Activity Centers. He offered that he would support Option C. Neighborhoods consider Aactivity Centers a big deal and would like them considered in a major way.
Move by Mayor Jerry Nabours, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova to continue the Public Hearing to the October 18, 2016, Regular Council Meeting.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
15.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 2016-20 and Ordinance No. 2016-25: Declaring as a Public Record that certain document known as the International Fire Code, 2012 Edition, and amendments, additions and deletions thereto and the 2016 Amendments to the Flagstaff City Code, Title 5, Fire Code and adopting said public record by reference.
Fire Marshal Patrick Staskey provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTION
PUBLIC OUTREACH UPDATE
INSULATED BULK CO2
Councilmember Oravits clarified that the bulk systems are the refillable tanks that require detection systems and the old system is the single fifty pound tanks which are not required to have detection systems. Mr. Staskey agreed offering that the bulk tanks have a much higher quantity and, therefore, have a greater impact should they leak.
2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTION
PUBLIC OUTREACH UPDATE
INSULATED BULK CO2
Councilmember Oravits clarified that the bulk systems are the refillable tanks that require detection systems and the old system is the single fifty pound tanks which are not required to have detection systems. Mr. Staskey agreed offering that the bulk tanks have a much higher quantity and, therefore, have a greater impact should they leak.
Move by Councilmember Jeff Oravits, seconded by Councilmember Scott Overton to adopt Resolution No. 2016-20.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Move by Mayor Jerry Nabours, seconded by Councilmember Karla Brewster to read Ordinance No. 2016-25 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2012 EDITION AND AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO AND THE 2016 AMENDMENTS TO FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE TITLE 5, FIRE CODE, BY REFERENCE
Move by Councilmember Jeff Oravits, seconded by Councilmember Scott Overton to adopt Ordinance No. 2016-25.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Item 14-A was taken next.
16.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
None
17.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
After discussion and upon agreement by a majority of all members of the Council, an item will be moved to a regularly-scheduled Council meeting.
After discussion and upon agreement by a majority of all 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 Evans to place on a future agenda a discussion regarding the issue of Recreational Vehicle (RV) parking.
Councilmember Evans stated that the Council should revisit the Zoning Code related to recreational vehicle parking standards. The issue came to her attention from residents in the University Heights neighborhood who have recently received notices of violation about their recreational vehicles as a result of complaints from one individual. It is legal to park on streets but not side yards or driveways and this is an issue for emergency vehicles especially in University Heights where the streets are extremely narrow. She would ask for support of the Council to discuss the issue more fully and in more depth.
The following individuals addressed Council in support of placing the item on a future agenda:
The following individuals addressed Council in support of placing the item on a future agenda:
- Josh Collier
- Harold Browning
- Donald Uhles
- Shannon Rice
- David Richardson
- Brannon McCullough
- Melissa Kirk
- Julie Hill
- David Ledbetter
- I support revisiting the Zoning Code regarding RVs as there are several unintended consequences of the code.
- It is important to protect the basic property rights of property owners.
- RV Storage is expensive and many people do not have the ability to afford those fees.
- Property values may decline with RVs parked on the street.
- In addition to the safety issue there is an economic issue; many of the homes are on smaller lots that cannot accommodate an RV without extensive construction and/or tree removal.
- One of the things that drew me to University Heights was the lack of an HOA and the ability to park our recreational vehicles.
- Emergency vehicles will not be able to access many streets should all these RVs be parked in the street.
- It is hard to accept a Code that is enforced only on a complaint basis, it opens the doors to arbitrary and malicious complaints.
- The streets are far too narrow to allow RVs to park in them.
- Many homes have City permitted parking slabs that are used for RV storage. Now these previously permitted structures are in violation of the Code.
- We purchased in University Heights because there was no HOA.
- Over 75 owners have been cited because one person complained.
- The City already has a junk vehicle ordinance; this regulation is not needed.
- Safety is more important than the code, please put a halt to further action until the Code can be re-examined.
- My home value has increased by 18% even with all the recreational vehicles in the neighborhood.
- Other neighborhoods are not being cited, this is the doing of one individual.
- The ordinance is written as a one size fits all when it should be left to the neighborhoods to deal with these types of issues individually through HOAs.
- Elisha Dorfsmith
- Cynthia Dorfsmith
- Pino Marinelli
B.
Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.): A request by Councilmember Evans to place on a future agenda a discussion regarding the flooding issues at Wildwood Hills and Kit Carson Trailer Park.
Councilmember Evans stated that individuals have come to Council meetings and spoken about the flooding issues in their neighborhood. Over the years there has been an impact to Wildwood Hills and Kit Carson Trailer Park from development upstream. She would like to discuss this further and look at what can be done to mitigate the flooding.
The following individuals addressed Council in support of putting the item on a future agenda:
Todd Vanosdell
Gary Schepper
Marilyn Schwind
The following comments were received:
Mr. Copley stated that staff has convened meetings on the issue and he has given a series of deliverables for a future meeting next week. At that point staff will have a better idea of the situation and ways to mitigate the problem. The information is forthcoming and will be provided to Council.
Councilmember Oravits indicated that he does not want to go through the agenda item request process again should there be capital issues that need to come to Council. If there are things that need Council decisions please bring them forward as soon as possible.
Councilmember Evans stated that she is interested in knowing what is going on with the neighborhoods and the plan to mitigate further flooding. She would like to have an update from staff as well as some background and history on the issues. In the meantime, if there are things that can be done to address the issue certainly move those efforts forward. Council agreed and the item will be forwarded to a future agenda.
The following individuals addressed Council in support of putting the item on a future agenda:
Todd Vanosdell
Gary Schepper
Marilyn Schwind
The following comments were received:
- The flooding appears to be happening because three surface water collectors are diverting water to the neighborhood and the stormwater basins appear inadequate to hold the surface water.
- The flooding has been more frequent and is getting progressively worse.
- It is a burdensome and financial hardship for the homeowners and the City needs to help with addressing the issue.
- Please help find a solution to the flooding issues, the neighborhood is concern about loss of property, loss of property values and physical safety.
Mr. Copley stated that staff has convened meetings on the issue and he has given a series of deliverables for a future meeting next week. At that point staff will have a better idea of the situation and ways to mitigate the problem. The information is forthcoming and will be provided to Council.
Councilmember Oravits indicated that he does not want to go through the agenda item request process again should there be capital issues that need to come to Council. If there are things that need Council decisions please bring them forward as soon as possible.
Councilmember Evans stated that she is interested in knowing what is going on with the neighborhoods and the plan to mitigate further flooding. She would like to have an update from staff as well as some background and history on the issues. In the meantime, if there are things that can be done to address the issue certainly move those efforts forward. Council agreed and the item will be forwarded to a future agenda.
C.
Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.): A request by Councilmember Putzova and a Citizen Petition to place on a future agenda a discussion regarding a resolution of support for the Standing Rock Sioux re the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Councilmember Putzova stated that a few weeks ago the Council was approached by citizens asking for support of the Standing Rock Sioux in opposition of the Dakota Access Pipeline. This is something that has been in the news for quite a while. The proposed pipeline is a 1,100 mile long pipeline that crosses 209 rivers, creeks or tributaries. The pipeline would also run through the ancestral lands and waters reserved for traditional use by the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. The Flagstaff region has similar context with the uranium mining that has been happening and it affects the tribes that live in and around Flagstaff. The City should join many other cities and tribal nations in support of the Standing Rock Sioux. This is appropriate as the City is discussing issues to better understand the Native American communities. This is the right thing to do to show support and to preserve the land and water that is at stake.
The following individuals addressed Council in support of putting this item on a future agenda:
Councilmember Evans stated that she is in support of moving the item forward to a future agenda. She added that the pipeline affects over 200 sacred sites across four states.
Mayor Nabours stated that he is not in support as it is too far from Flagstaff and not related to Flagstaff doing business.
Vice Mayor Barotz offered that she is supportive of it moving forward because it affects people that are close to her.
There were not enough Councilmembers in support of the item moving forward.
A break was held from 7:32 p.m. through 7:46 p.m.
Item 15-A was taken next.
The following individuals addressed Council in support of putting this item on a future agenda:
- Marlena Garcia
- Tyler Barnard
- Selest Manning
- Cody Fetty
- Supporting the indigenous peoples here is a huge step and being in support of our brothers and sisters in the Sioux land.
- This issue is very similar to that of the water being delivered and applied on the San Francisco Peaks.
- It is important to know if Council supports its own indigenous communities and sister communities.
- What is happening in North Dakota is similar to the uranium and coal mining that is occurring here.
- It is important for Council to hear our voices and support the indigenous people.
- As a Navajo youth I see in this generation reclaiming our land, language and culture.
- We are taking a stand against these corporations coming into our lands without permission and we want you to take a stand as well.
Councilmember Evans stated that she is in support of moving the item forward to a future agenda. She added that the pipeline affects over 200 sacred sites across four states.
Mayor Nabours stated that he is not in support as it is too far from Flagstaff and not related to Flagstaff doing business.
Vice Mayor Barotz offered that she is supportive of it moving forward because it affects people that are close to her.
There were not enough Councilmembers in support of the item moving forward.
A break was held from 7:32 p.m. through 7:46 p.m.
Item 15-A was taken next.
18.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF, FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Councilmember Oravits requested a FAIR item to consider pedestrian and bike improvements at Foxglenn and Butler as well as safety enhancements from Continental and Butler to the Sinagua/Knoles area. Additionally, he requested that the crosswalk lines at Foxglenn and Butler be repainted.
Councilmember Evans made the following Legal requests:
Councilmember Evans made the following Legal requests:
- Individuals are being charged $25 to $80 for applications for apartments even when no apartments are available or there is an extensive waiting list. She asked if anything could be legally done to require apartments to provide information on availablility when people come in to rent.
- She asked how the City can legally enforce the CUP process as there are several homes in the Southside and La Plaza Vieja neighborhoods that are renting by the room.
19.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held October 4, 2016, adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held October 4, 2016, adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
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CERTIFICATION
I, ELIZABETH A. BURKE, 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 October 4, 2016. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
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