CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2017
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
4:30 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2017
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
4:30 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Evans called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held February 7, 2017, to order at 4:30 p.m.
Mayor Evans called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held February 7, 2017, to order at 4:30 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
| NOTE: One or more Councilmembers may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| PRESENT: MAYOR EVANS VICE MAYOR WHELAN COUNCILMEMBER BAROTZ COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY COUNCILMEMBER ODEGAARD 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 Councilmember Putzova read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff.
The audience and City Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilmember Putzova 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 for all.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A.
Consideration and Approval of Minutes: City Council Regular Council Meeting of December 6, 2016; the Joint Work Session of December 12, 2016; the Special Council Meeting (Executive Session) of December 13, 2016; the Work Session of December 13, 2016; and the Regular Council Meeting of December 20, 2016.
Moved by Councilmember Scott Overton, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Council Meeting of December 6, 2016; the Joint Work Session of December 12, 2016; the Special Council Meeting (Executive Session) of December 13, 2016; the Work Session of December 13, 2016; and the Regular Council Meeting of December 20, 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.
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.
Paul Deasy addressed Council urging them to take an immediate and direct vote on amendments to Proposition 414.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
None
None
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).
None
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).
None
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.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova to approve items 9A, 9D and 9E.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Flagstaff and the City of Winslow for the use of the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for recycling collection services.
Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Flagstaff and the City of Winslow allowing the City of Winslow to utilize the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) for recycling collection services.
B.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Service Agreement for Refuse and Recycling Collection (Service Agreement) between the City of Flagstaff and Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Northern Arizona University (NAU).
Public Works Director Andy Bertelsen stated that the City has been providing solid waste services to NAU since 1995. This contract is based on a 2005 agreement with NAU and the pricing has been renegotiated. He stated that the tonnage received from NAU assists the City in getting closer to the minimum tonnage amount required by Norton as NAU is one of the best recyclers in the community.
Councilmember Barotz asked if there are other commercial customers that do not pay 100% of the cost. Mr. Bertelsen stated that there are other bulk contracts in the community and the City now offers a competitive multi-residential rate as well. The discounts are possible because the City is able to get more tonnage with one commercial pull rather than single residential pulls.
Councilmember Barotz pointed out that the CPI was removed from the contract and expressed concern about not being able to collect any increase in the fees. Mr. Bertelsen offered that the feedback that was received from the larger customers was issues with the CPI. Councilmember Putzova offered similar concerns with the removal of the CPI. Deputy City Manager Shane Dille offered that there was a recent legislative change that opened up the solid waste market and the City is no longer the only operation in town. This contract is important to City operations and it helps with the contractual obligations with Norton. Regardless of who picks up the trash most ends up at the City landfill so it is important to maintain the City accounts and manage the solid waste internally.
Councilmember Barotz asked if there are other commercial customers that do not pay 100% of the cost. Mr. Bertelsen stated that there are other bulk contracts in the community and the City now offers a competitive multi-residential rate as well. The discounts are possible because the City is able to get more tonnage with one commercial pull rather than single residential pulls.
Councilmember Barotz pointed out that the CPI was removed from the contract and expressed concern about not being able to collect any increase in the fees. Mr. Bertelsen offered that the feedback that was received from the larger customers was issues with the CPI. Councilmember Putzova offered similar concerns with the removal of the CPI. Deputy City Manager Shane Dille offered that there was a recent legislative change that opened up the solid waste market and the City is no longer the only operation in town. This contract is important to City operations and it helps with the contractual obligations with Norton. Regardless of who picks up the trash most ends up at the City landfill so it is important to maintain the City accounts and manage the solid waste internally.
Moved by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to approve the Service Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and the Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Northern Arizona University.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Consideration and Approval of Cooperative Contract: Purchase of Toter, Inc.'s residential trash and recycle containers utilizing the City of Tucson Cooperative Contract (Contract No. 120576-01).
Councilmember McCarthy asked if the plan is to replace good trash containers or if it is a phased approach with replacing containers after they are lost or damaged. Mr. Bertelsen explained that it is both; there is already a replacement plan in place for all trash and recycling containers. As there are new developments coming in there is a need for more containers to service those areas. Additionally, the City wants to increase overall recycling and changing the containers to blue makes them more distinguishable and blue is the universal color for recycling. Councilmember McCarthy stated that new developments and damaged containers make sense for replacement but he feels that replacing useable containers is a waste of money. Mr. Bertelsen offered that containers can be refurbished and used throughout the community and they will get put to use if there is still life to them.
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Scott Overton to approve the purchase of 1,248 residential trash and recycle containers from Toter Inc. utilizing the City of Tucson Cooperative Contract (Contract No. 120576-01) for a total dollar amount of $67,280.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
Consideration and Approval of Final Plat: Request from Miramonte Arizona, LLC, for the subdivision of approximately 0.28 acres into four single-family residential lots located at 623 W Santa Fe Avenue, within the Single-family Residential Neighborhood (R1N) Zone. (Final Plat of Walnut Cottages by Miramonte)
Staff recommends the City Council approve the final plat and authorize the Mayor to sign both the final plat and City/Subdivider Agreement when notified by staff that all conditions have been met and documents are ready for recordation.
E.
Consideration and Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Tract A of the Presidio in the Pines consisting of 42 single-family residential townhome lots on approximately 4.8 acres located at 2884 W Presidio Drive within the Highway Commercial (HC) zone. Request by Mogollon Engineering and Surveying, Inc., on behalf of Miramonte Presidio LLC.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approving the preliminary plat subject to the three conditions listed in the attached Conditional Use Permit (PZ-15-00170-02).
10.
ROUTINE ITEMS
A.
Consideration and Approval of Contract Modification: Modification One to Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project (FWPP): Supplemental Project Agreement (SPA) (13-PA-11030420-013) with the US Forest Service (USFS).
Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project Manager Paul Summerfelt stated that this is a modification to a Supplemental Project Agreement that allows for work in Dry Lake Hills area. It is required work for layout and marking of the entire area before a contract can be issued for thinning to be done.
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Scott Overton to approve Modification #1 to Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project (FWPP) Supplemental Project Agreement (SPA) 13-PA-11030420-013 with the US Forest Service (USFS).
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Lockett Road Corridor Study Project.
Development Engineering Project Manager Amy Hagin explained that the study is to provide long term solutions to the corridor along Lockett Road. It will provide technical and illustrative plans that incorporate streetscape enhancements, bicycle and pedestrian safety, public transit facilities, multi-modal transportation, and residential property impacts.
Vice Mayor Whelan stated that the study only addresses a piece of Lockett Road rather than the entire piece; she asked why the the entire roadway is not being included. City Engineer Rick Barrett offered that budget is a big factor in why it is only a section of Lockett Road. He offered that this section was highlighted as it interacts with Bushmaster Park and there is other interest and projects from FMPO and NAIPTA in the area as well. Vice Mayor Whelan suggested that the entire roadway be included in the study. Mr. Copley offered that the scope of the project also limits the project and if the scope is expanded there may be some procurement issues that would need to be addressed.
Mayor Evans offered that she would like to make sure that the consultant communicates and engages with the residents as well as the people that utilize the road. She does not want to repeat the issues that were created with the Fourth Street study. She asked for information on how that engagement strategy will be conducted. There was lack of political will to move forward with the recommendations of the Fourth Street study. The vendor did not engage all shareholders, the neighborhood came out and developed a plan but the people who use the street who were not included and did not want to see the recommendations implemented. The community engagement is vital so when the study comes to Council there are not groups campaigning against it.
Councilmember Odegaard stated that the Fourth Street study was around $280,000 and it was never used; he is hesitant to spend money on a study that may not get used.
Councilmember Barotz stated that a lot was learned with the Fourth Street study and engaging Council throughout the process of this study would be helpful and allow feedback at certain points along the way. If the study could get to Council with community support that would be the best situation. Mayor Evans added that the consultant should be able to answer what is tolerable to the neighborhood, what is politically tolerable and what is financially tolerable.
Councilmember McCarthy asked if it would it be possible to approve the contract and have staff provide an amendment to include the other pieces of Lockett Road. Senior Procurement Specialist Patrick Brown offered that the contract can be approved and a change order can be issued with a 25% scope change as is allowed by Arizona Revised Statutes but that is contingent on the budget and funding available. Mr. Solomon explained that there could be legal issues related to procurement even if the change order does not exceed 25%.
Vice Mayor Whelan stated that the study only addresses a piece of Lockett Road rather than the entire piece; she asked why the the entire roadway is not being included. City Engineer Rick Barrett offered that budget is a big factor in why it is only a section of Lockett Road. He offered that this section was highlighted as it interacts with Bushmaster Park and there is other interest and projects from FMPO and NAIPTA in the area as well. Vice Mayor Whelan suggested that the entire roadway be included in the study. Mr. Copley offered that the scope of the project also limits the project and if the scope is expanded there may be some procurement issues that would need to be addressed.
Mayor Evans offered that she would like to make sure that the consultant communicates and engages with the residents as well as the people that utilize the road. She does not want to repeat the issues that were created with the Fourth Street study. She asked for information on how that engagement strategy will be conducted. There was lack of political will to move forward with the recommendations of the Fourth Street study. The vendor did not engage all shareholders, the neighborhood came out and developed a plan but the people who use the street who were not included and did not want to see the recommendations implemented. The community engagement is vital so when the study comes to Council there are not groups campaigning against it.
Councilmember Odegaard stated that the Fourth Street study was around $280,000 and it was never used; he is hesitant to spend money on a study that may not get used.
Councilmember Barotz stated that a lot was learned with the Fourth Street study and engaging Council throughout the process of this study would be helpful and allow feedback at certain points along the way. If the study could get to Council with community support that would be the best situation. Mayor Evans added that the consultant should be able to answer what is tolerable to the neighborhood, what is politically tolerable and what is financially tolerable.
Councilmember McCarthy asked if it would it be possible to approve the contract and have staff provide an amendment to include the other pieces of Lockett Road. Senior Procurement Specialist Patrick Brown offered that the contract can be approved and a change order can be issued with a 25% scope change as is allowed by Arizona Revised Statutes but that is contingent on the budget and funding available. Mr. Solomon explained that there could be legal issues related to procurement even if the change order does not exceed 25%.
Moved by Councilmember Eva Putzova, seconded by Councilmember Scott Overton to approve the contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for professional services to conduct a study of the Lockett Road corridor for a total contract amount of $99,972 and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Vote: 5 - 2
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Charlie Odegaard
Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan
C.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Modification to Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Between The State of Arizona Department of Revenue and City of Flagstaff (related to State Administration of Local Sales Tax).
Interim Revenue Director Sandy Corder explained that the modification is to clarify and modify the agreement between the State and the City.
Councilmember Putzova stated that the State has a lot of leverage over the City by requiring their handling of sales tax collection. She asked what could happen if the agreement is not approved. Ms. Corder explained that the agreement allows the State to answer questions from tax payers about the Model City Tax Code; if the agreement is not approved it could delay the revenues the City receives.
Councilmember Overton offered that as a business owner he can see the value in having to only file one return. It is all still the City's monies and he wants to be confident that Flagstaff is receiving those monies in a timely fashion and in the same thresholds as before. The City needs to be proactive in how it responds to its tax payers and offer resources to answer questions since it is in the interest of the City that they file accurate and timely returns. He hopes that the City is a partner to the business community in easing this transition. Ms. Corder agreed and stated that staff is available and on the phone daily providing support.
Councilmember Overton offered that as a business owner he can see the value in having to only file one return. It is all still the City's monies and he wants to be confident that Flagstaff is receiving those monies in a timely fashion and in the same thresholds as before. The City needs to be proactive in how it responds to its tax payers and offer resources to answer questions since it is in the interest of the City that they file accurate and timely returns. He hopes that the City is a partner to the business community in easing this transition. Ms. Corder agreed and stated that staff is available and on the phone daily providing support.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Scott Overton to approve Modification to IGA with Arizona Department of Revenue effective July 1, 2016.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve the construction contract with Spectra Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $580,136.00 for the replacement of the main electrical power distribution equipment for the Lake Mary Water Treatment Plant.
Water Production Manager Thomas Bolyen stated that the contract will allow for a much needed electrical upgrade at the Lake Mary Water Treatment Plant. The current system was installed in 1961; the replacement would bring the system up to current codes and standards and make the plant more reliable in the future.
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan
to approve the construction contract with Spectra Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $580,136.00 and a contract period of 182 calendar days; approve Change Order Authority to the City Manager in the amount of $53,013.60 (10% of the contract amount, less allowance); and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
RECESS
Mayor Evans recessed the 4:30 p.m. portion of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2017, at 5:40 p.m.
6:00 P.M. MEETING
RECONVENE
Mayor Evans reconvened the 6:00 p.m. portion of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2017, at 6:00 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).
11.
ROLL CALL
| NOTE: One or more Councilmembers may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| PRESENT: MAYOR EVANS VICE MAYOR WHELAN COUNCILMEMBER BAROTZ COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY COUNCILMEMBER ODEGAARD COUNCILMEMBER OVERTON COUNCILMEMBER PUTZOVA |
ABSENT: NONE |
Others present: City Manager Josh Copley and City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
12.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following individuals addressed Council regarding Proposition 414:
Bryan Burton addressed the Council with concerns surround the lack of enforcement of the City's Winter Parking Ordinance within the Ponderosa Trails community.
- John Victora
- Susanne Kovacs
- Gabor Kovacs
- Kristen Cornette
- If a May election is done, NAU students will not be here and an entire group of people will be disenfranchised.
- There is an effort to control income, there should be an equal effort to control housing costs.
- A special election is needed sooner rather than later.
- Many families will be negatively impacted by Proposition 414 and waiting for a November 2018 election will be detrimental.
- Councilmember Putzova should recuse herself from any discussion or decisions regarding Proposition 414 as a conflict of interest.
- The Council has a duty to acknowledge the citizen initiative and conduct a special election to its regard.
- David Dobrick
- Valarie Langin
- Anthea Hajjar
Bryan Burton addressed the Council with concerns surround the lack of enforcement of the City's Winter Parking Ordinance within the Ponderosa Trails community.
13.
CARRY OVER ITEMS FROM THE 4:30 P.M. AGENDA
None
None
14.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None
None
15.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Ordinance Changes, Adoption of Fees, and Financing Relative to ParkFlag as follows
i.
Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-02: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council declaring as a public record that certain document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "January 2017 Amendments to the Flagstaff Traffic Code."
Moved by Councilmember Eva Putzova, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Resolution No. 2017-02.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
ii.
Consideration and Possible Adoption of Ordinance No. 2017-01: An ordinance of the Flagstaff City Council amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 9, Traffic, Sections 9-01-001-0003, Stopping, standing and parking restrictions; 9-01-001-0014, Office of Parking Manager Created; 9-01-001-0015, Comprehensive parking management program special revenue fund created, by adopting by reference that certain document entitled the "January 2017 Amendments to Flagstaff Traffic Code;" providing for penalties, repeal of conflicting ordinances; severability; and establish an effective date.
Moved by Councilmember Eva Putzova, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Ordinance No. 2017-01 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE, TITLE 9 TRAFFIC SECTIONS 9-01-001-0003 STOPPING STANDING AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS, 9-01-001-0014 OFFICE OF PARKING MANAGER CREATED, 9-01-001-0015 COMPREHENSIVE PARKING MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND CREATED, BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED “JANUARY 2017 AMENDMENTS TO FLAGSTAFF TRAFFIC CODE”; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Councilmember Eva Putzova, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-01.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
iii.
Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-03: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council setting rates and adopting a fee schedule for Pay-to-Park and permit parking.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova to adopt Resolution No. 2017-03.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
iv.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2017-02: An ordinance of the Council of the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of a non-bank-qualified, appropriation-based tax-exempt Master Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement for certain equipment; delegating authority to the Management Services Director of the City to determine certain matters and terms with respect to the foregoing and authorizing the taking of all other actions necessary to the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Eva Putzova, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Ordinance No. 2017-02 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A NON-BANK-QUALIFIED, APPROPRIATION-BASED TAX-EXEMPT MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN EQUIPMENT; DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR OF THE CITY TO DETERMINE CERTAIN MATTERS AND TERMS WITH RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS ORDINANCE
Moved by Councilmember Eva Putzova, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-02.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Discussion/Action: Current Issues Before Arizona Legislature and Federal Issues.
Mr. Copley stated that staff continues to follow the bills relevant to Flagstaff and will report on those as they move through the process. Interim Assistant to the City Manager Gail Jackson explained that there is not much to report. Ms Jackson stated that Richard Travis has indicated that there has been a lot of discussion on the GPLET issue and it looks promising. SB1097 proposes to take $4 million from lottery funds and divert it to issues surrounding homelessness. She added that it is getting late in the session for any sales tax reform efforts.
Mayor Evans asked what the federal budget is looking like for the Veterans Administration; Flagstaff needs to be ranked and she is curious if they will be fully funding all the items on the list. Ms. Jackson stated that she will get with Bob Holmes on the issue and offered that he is currently working on getting a meeting with the Veterans Administration.
Mayor Evans asked what the federal budget is looking like for the Veterans Administration; Flagstaff needs to be ranked and she is curious if they will be fully funding all the items on the list. Ms. Jackson stated that she will get with Bob Holmes on the issue and offered that he is currently working on getting a meeting with the Veterans Administration.
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 Mayor Evans to place on a future agenda consideration of Signs in the City Right of Way.
Mayor Evans offered that during the last election she found out that people who rent their homes were wanting to put signs out for candidates and they were threatened by their landlords to remove those signs or they will terminate their lease. City property belongs to the community and if people are not allowed to put signs up at their homes because they rent then they should be allowed to put those signs in the right of way. She indicated that she understands that this would open up the right of ways to all signs but it would allow people to put up signs that they otherwise are unable to. She would like to have a conversation about what this could look like and options for solutions.
Councilmember Putzova agreed and suggested putting time frames or setting a block of dates when signs could be placed in those areas.
Two Councilmembers were in favor of moving the item forward for discussion.
Councilmember Putzova agreed and suggested putting time frames or setting a block of dates when signs could be placed in those areas.
Two Councilmembers were in favor of moving the item forward for discussion.
B.
Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.): A request by Councilmember Barotz to place on a future agenda discussion of whether there are ways to improve how Council appoints new members to City boards/commissions.
Councilmember Barotz requested to have a discussion about the City board and commission appointment process. She would like to hear how other Councilmembers
think the process works or does not work. Many applicants do not understand what the process is and how it works. Additionally she would like to talk about why nominations are not discussed and when Councilmembers have a concern with a nomination it is looked at as an attack on the applicant and the Councilmember making the nomination. She would like to see if there is a better way of doing things and asked for ideas from staff on how to change the process so it feels better to the community.
Councilmembers McCarthy and Odegaard offered their support of the item moving forward for discussion.
Councilmembers McCarthy and Odegaard offered their support of the item moving forward for discussion.
18.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF, FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Councilmember Putzova invited the public to attend a listening/learning session hosted by Indigenous Circle and the City of Flagstaff; the topic is the elderly and healthcare issues.
The session will be held at Flagstaff High School at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.
Councilmember Barotz reported that she attended her first FMPO Board meeting; it was very interesting and she looks forward to improving the effectiveness of the organization.
Vice Mayor Whelan stated that she took time to see the Coconino County Recovery Court; she commended their service and their level of success. She stated that it was a positive experience if the Council is able, she would like to give them as much support as possible.
She also requested a discussion on Wheeler Park and the parking. She suggested having NAU come in and give ideas. She offered that some design changes to increase parking could be considered as well as looking at the uses of the park. Mayor Evans stated that there was an NAU class that looked at a redesign of Wheeler Park and making it more useable throughout the year. She suggested engaging the Parks and Recreation Commission and NAU on how to maximize the use and the parking, what that would that look like and how much would it cost.
Councilmember Odegaard stated that staff parking is an issue as well. He stated that the Girl Scouts are in the community selling cookies.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that he came to Council to attack problems, not to attack people and he hopes people in the public would take the same approach.
Mr. Copley stated that there will be a meeting next Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. for Council to discuss options relative to minimum wage.
Mayor Evans acknowledged the letter received by the Ponderosa Trails Homeowners Association; she knows that winter parking is a big issue throughout the community. One of the biggest issues is that the plows cannot plow safely and adequately when cars are parked in the street.
She also offered that she is posting her meeting schedule on the City website on the Mayor and Council page. This will give the public an idea of what she is doing and who she is meeting with; if there are any suggestions or ideas please let her know.
Councilmember Barotz reported that she attended her first FMPO Board meeting; it was very interesting and she looks forward to improving the effectiveness of the organization.
Vice Mayor Whelan stated that she took time to see the Coconino County Recovery Court; she commended their service and their level of success. She stated that it was a positive experience if the Council is able, she would like to give them as much support as possible.
She also requested a discussion on Wheeler Park and the parking. She suggested having NAU come in and give ideas. She offered that some design changes to increase parking could be considered as well as looking at the uses of the park. Mayor Evans stated that there was an NAU class that looked at a redesign of Wheeler Park and making it more useable throughout the year. She suggested engaging the Parks and Recreation Commission and NAU on how to maximize the use and the parking, what that would that look like and how much would it cost.
Councilmember Odegaard stated that staff parking is an issue as well. He stated that the Girl Scouts are in the community selling cookies.
Councilmember McCarthy stated that he came to Council to attack problems, not to attack people and he hopes people in the public would take the same approach.
Mr. Copley stated that there will be a meeting next Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. for Council to discuss options relative to minimum wage.
Mayor Evans acknowledged the letter received by the Ponderosa Trails Homeowners Association; she knows that winter parking is a big issue throughout the community. One of the biggest issues is that the plows cannot plow safely and adequately when cars are parked in the street.
She also offered that she is posting her meeting schedule on the City website on the Mayor and Council page. This will give the public an idea of what she is doing and who she is meeting with; if there are any suggestions or ideas please let her know.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held February 7, 2017, adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held February 7, 2017, adjourned at 6:42 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 February 7, 2017. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
| DATED this 21st day of February, 2017. | |
| ________________________________ CITY CLERK |