The following individuals addressed Council thanking Mayor Nabours, Councilmember Oravits and Councilmember Brewster for their service:

• Terry O'Neil
• Joy Staveley
• Gabor Kovacs
• Joan Harris

The following comments were received:

• Thank you for looking out for the City and working for the citizens.
• There has been fantastic progress and she appreciates the responsiveness to citizen questions and concerns.
• Thank you for your service.
• They provided excellent representation of the citizens and the City.
• You were shining examples of how to run a city.
• Truly appreciate the hard work and thinking that they put behind what they have done for the City.

Al White addressed the Council with regards to the Thorpe property being discussed for use as possible affordable housing. He feels that the property would be a good use of the land and that the waiting list for housing with FHA is so excessive that if the City is able to do a project to reduce the list many would be in favor of that kind of usage for the land. Additionally, there is land to the north of that field that is part of the old Clark Ranch that might also be a good option for affordable housing.

Finance Director Brandi Suda provided a PowerPoint presentation and demonstration of OpenGov that covered the following:

WHAT IS OPENGOV? The information can be accessed on the City's website at: http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?nid=3509.

Mayor Nabours stated that this tool will be helpful in explaining to the public how much money is raised by a particular program and where and how those monies are allocated.

Mr. Copley offered thanks to Ms. Suda and her team for their work on this program. The City is an open book to the public and this program is furthering the efforts of transparency.

Water Resource Manager Erin Young provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:

WATER CONSERVATION IN FLAGSTAFF
WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMMATIC OUTCOMES
FLAGSTAFF FACTORS TO CONSIDER

Sustainability Manager Nicole Woodman continued the presentation.

VISION
STRATEGY
WATER EFFICIENCY PLAN
SCREENING PROCESS
EXAMPLES OF AREAS OF GREAT OPPORTUNITY
STRATEGY EXAMPLES
POLICY EXAMPLES
VALUE PROPOSITION
NEXT STEPS

Councilmember Overton stated that he feels the City is moving in the right direction and the partnership with Sustainability will add to the good results.

Mayor Nabours asked if interior conservation can get diminishing returns because the system does not function correctly and there is not enough reclaimed water. Ms. Young stated that as the city continues to conserve there may come a point where the sewer system may have to be pressurized in some places; those improvements would have a cost associated with them. If the waste water treatment plants are not getting enough fresh water mixed in different treatment options would have to be explored. There are implications to too much conservation and Utilities staff want to provide where that bottom is and work towards meeting that through the Water Conservation Program. Mayor Nabours stated that unless there is a considerable change in the system at some point the City has conserved as much as it can with the existing infrastructure.

Councilmember Putzova indicated that she would like to have a comprehensive discussion about how the building codes accommodate for reclaimed water for flushing toilets. She also asked if there are existing customers who use reclaimed water for flushing. Councilmember Brewster asked if a separate system is needed to use reclaimed water for flushing. Ms. Young stated that customers would need a purple pipe system and plumbing into the home; it can be done but she is not aware of anyone doing it in Flagstaff. The cost of the piping is a factor as well as many homes are not along the reclaimed water lines. This is something that may be available through new development.

Mayor Nabours stated that he originally asked for this item because currently, if someone builds a triplex they are required to get four water meters and run four lines to the main; one for each unit and one for outdoor watering. The cost for meters and the buy in fees are pretty expensive. As an example, the non-profit agency Housing Solutions built a triplex in hopes of getting people into affordable housing; they had to pay a considerable amount just for the water lines. He is interested in discussing options that might avoid this kind of situation. He asked if one water line could physically service a triplex. Utilities Director Brad Hill indicated yes and offered that the presentation may give more understanding. Mr. Hill then provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:

POLICY DISCUSSION ON WATER METER REQUIREMENTS FOR DUPLEXES AND TRIPLEXES
HISTORY - 2006 ENGINEERING STANDARDS
HOW OTHER LIKE SIZE CITIES AND COLLEGE TOWNS ADDRESS THIS ISSUE
OPTION 1
ISSUES
OPTION 2
ISSUES
OPTION 3
ISSUES

Mayor Nabours asked if a landlord is able to contract for water service and then deal with the tenants however they want. Mr. Hill stated that the City cannot require the landlord to do that but if they volunteer, it is allowed. Mayor Nabours then asked if it is required that a triplex has to get three or more meters. Interim Revenue Director Sandy Corder offered that he is correct; if the unit is three or fewer then the landlord could do it either way so long as there is already one meter. If there are multiple tenants in a duplex or triplex the statutes regulate how they get charged and that often leads to issues between landlords and tenants and they want customer service to get involved; with one meter there is no way to know exactly how much each tenant uses.

Vice Mayor Barotz stated that the challenge for the City is that even though it is set up as the landlord being the person responsible it can become an issue for customer service when there are disputes between the landlord and tenant. Ms. Corder agreed and added that another issue is when the tenant pays the landlord and the landlord does not pay the water bill then the water is shut off. Also, because the statutes state that if the unit is four or less the City cannot force the landlord to have the utility in their name but if the original developer only put in one meter there is no choice but to put the utility in their name.

Councilmember Oravits stated that when there is a master meter situation the landlord typically puts their name on the utility because of practicality. The issue is the infill units and smaller units and there are not that many left; to try and spur redevelopment and infill the master meter option can keep costs down.

Councilmember Overton suggested having landlords participate in the landlord agreement at the time of buy-in to the meter. There needs to be some creative ways to service a triplex with a single meter. Councilmember Evans suggested putting up a six month deposit or something similar to ensure that the bill is paid.

A majority of Council was interested in bringing this item back for further discussion.

Mr. Copley addressed Council  and the public to recognize the outgoing Mayor and Councilmembers. He provided a PowerPoint presentation that recognized Councilmember Brewster, Councilmember Oravits and Mayor Nabours. The presentation outlined their many accomplishments during their time on Council.

Councilmember Putzova offered thanks to all the outgoing members of the City Council for their public service and she wished them the best of luck.

Councilmember Overton thanked staff for their efforts in recognizing the outgoing members. He shared some memories from past years and thanked Mayor Nabours, Councilmember Brewster and Councilmember Oravits for their time and service.

Councilmember Evans also shared memories and offered best wishes to Mayor Nabours, Councilmember Brewster and Councilmember Oravits.

Vice Mayor Barotz thanked Mayor Nabours, Councilmember Brewster and Councilmember Oravits for their service and wished them the best.