Others present: City Manager Josh Copley and Deputy City Attorney Kevin Fincel.

Moved by Councilmember Scott Overton, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova to approve the minutes of the City Council Work Session of October 10, 2017; the Special Work Session of October 24, 2017; the Joint Work Session of November 6, 2017; the Special Meeting (Executive Session) of November 7, 2017; the Special Work Session of November 8, 2017; and the Special Meeting (Executive Session) of November 14, 2017.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Mayor Evans and the City Council came forward as Mayor Evans read the Proclamation proclaiming November as Native American Heritage Month, and presented it to Dan Duke, representing the Commission on Diversity Awareness.

Councilmember Odegaard arrived during this time (4:34 p.m.)

Moved by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova to appoint Kevin White to the Sustainability Commission, term expiring October 2020.

Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously

Moved by Councilmember Scott Overton, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to reappoint David McCain to the Sustainability Commission, term expiring October 2020.

Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously

Moved by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Scott Overton to reappoint Brian Peterson, term expiring October 2019.

Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously

It was noted that the application of Melissa Santana had been removed.

Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Scott Overton to reappoint Jonathan Day to the Heritage Preservation Commission, as a HISTORIC PROPERTY OWNER representative, term expiring December 2019.

Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously

David Hayworth came forward and introduced himself as one of the applicants being considered. He noted that he had also applied for the Planning and Zoning Commission with the relinquishment of David Carpenter's position, and if appointed, he would take the Heritage Preservation Commission and leave his name in for future vacancies.

Moved by Councilmember Eva Putzova, seconded by Councilmember Scott Overton to appoint David Hayworth to the Heritage Preservation Commission, as a HISTORIC PROPERTY OWNER representative, with a term expiring December 2019.

Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously

Brief discussion was held on whether Mr. Hayworth would serve as a HISTORIC PROPERTY OWNER or PROFESSIONAL representative; ultimately his appointment remained as a HISTORIC PROPERTY OWNER.

Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Scott Overton to appoint David Fueger to the Beautification and Public Art Commission, term expiring June 2020.

Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously

Moved by Councilmember Eva Putzova, seconded by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan to appoint Susan Shields to the Airport Commission, term expiring October 2019.

Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously

Vice Mayor Whelan asked for clarification on the table of water rates shown on Page 68 of the packet, with respect to the Off-Peak Tier 1 and Tier 2.

Management Services Director Rick Tadder explained that they included the existing rate tables to provide a reference point as to what they were adopting. Those were the previous rates.

Moved by Councilmember Scott Overton, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to read Ordinance No. 2017-28 by title only for the final time.

Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA AMENDING SECTIONS 7-03-001-0018, RECLAIMED WATER RATE SCHEDULE, OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE

Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-28.

Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously

Assistant to the City Manager Caleb Blaschke stated that before the Council were the proposed 2018 Intergovernmental Priorities, which included suggested changes as indicated, including a new one to advocate against the fee increase proposed by the National Park Service.

Vice Mayor Whelan said that during their last discuss ion she had requested that the wording regarding firearms in public places be more robust. Mr. Blaschke referred her to that section of the proposed wording.

Moved by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova to approve the 2018 Intergovernmental Priorities as presented, including the proposed amendments.

Councilmember Overton said that the majority of the proposed priorities are focused on the City, but there are a few that go outside of his comfort zone. He suggested that caution be given to staying on City issues and focus. He said he would personally eliminate a few of them as he wants to make sure they are advocating for the correct things for which they will see success.

Vice Mayor Whelan said that was her whole idea with prioritizing them. Councilmember Overton said that his concern is that everyone's priority would be different. Councilmember Putzova said that prioritizing them would be difficult. She was comfortable with the structure. She said that it is important to include items that perhaps they cannot influence as it reflects their values and those issues for which citizens contact them. She said that having them in the document helps individual Councilmembers with receiving assistance from City staff.

Mayor Evans said that she thought this particular document was well-rounded. It takes into consideration the values of their community. While there are some things over which they may not have full control, it makes a clear statement as to what they value.

Vote: 5 - 1

NAY:

Councilmember Charlie Odegaard

Mr. Blaschke briefly reviewed the proposed Council Goals, based on comments received from Council.

Councilmember McCarthy suggested that under TOWN AND GOWN they include "measured" future growth. After brief discussion it was suggested that it read, "THE FUTURE GROWTH OF THE STUDENT POPULATION."

Councilmember Odegaard asked Mr. Copley if they look at this list when preparing the budget. Mr. Copley said that when they get to the priority setting stage in December, his desire would be to have Council use its own goals to identify where the priorities are. He said that he uses it throughout the year, but the best use of this for Council is in setting the priorities for FY2019.

Councilmember Odegaard said that they just heard recently that the Parks and Recreation Commission would like to see a west side park, and asked if it should be put here or elsewhere. Mr. Copley said that it is already included in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

Councilmember Overton noted that they should be moving into the Core Services Maintenance Facility this summer and should update that wording. He said that below that he believed they should broaden the statement to CONTINUE THE EFFORT OF SECURING A NEW COURTHOUSE FACILITY.

Vice Mayor Whelan said she believed that a parking facility was also packaged with that and asked if it should be included. After brief discussion it was agreed to include a separate bullet point, IMPLEMENT PLANS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW PARKING FACILITY IN THE DOWNTOWN.

Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to approve the Council Goals for FY2019 as amended.

Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously

Others present: City Manager Josh Copley and Deputy City Attorney Kevin Fincel.

The following individuals addressed Council:

•Ed Hill, Founder of Soul of Nations, Inc., stated that they have partnered with a number of community institutions, providing opportunities for the Native American community and he was at the meeting to introduce himself and his organization.

•Rebecca Durrenberger spoke to the efforts of the Peace Pole as a symbol of peace around the world. They have held four events in the last four years to help others become aware of International Day of Peace.

•Hugh Pressman conveyed his anger over the City being so poorly run and the roads within the City falling apart as well as the City being dirty.

The following individuals addressed the Council requesting assistance with the eviction of residents at Arrowhead Village Mobile Home Park:

•Olga Garcia
•John Viktora
•Miriam Meca
•Susan Ontiveros
•Catherine Davis
•Rachael Walkins
•Martha Miranda

Comments included:

•They have received a six-month notice and need help; they have nowhere to go
•They are families and a community, and they need to find a place that is similar
•There are more than 40 families living in Arrowhead
•Understands there is a conflict; someone owns the land and they want to do something with it, but it is not zoned commercial
•The Council is their last resort
•They are in the season for fellowship and being united with family, but it won't be like that because, once again, they want to evict them from their homes
•Many of the homes are too old to move
•Ask that the Council works with the residents to make sure Kings House treats everyone justly
•Her home is one that can be moved. She can get $7,000 to move it within 50 miles, but there is nothing she can afford within 50 miles
•Everyone in there is low income
•Wished they could offer the $14,000 they offered previously; would still be hard, but would help

•Ryan Beam addressed the Council regarding a proposed No Wall Resolution in opposition to the Border Wall ordered by President Trump's Executive Order 13767, and asked the Council to consider the resolution.

•Dan Musselman, Deputy Police Chief, gave a brief history of the Eric Lindstrom Leadership Award, explaining that he was raised in Flagstaff, was active in Boy Scouts Troop 33 and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He joined the Army after graduation. He was hired in August 2004 by the Police Department, married and had twin daughters. He left in 2008 to reenlist in the Army. He lost his life during Enduring Freedom and upon his death the Department created the Officer of the Year award, conferred on Veteran's Day, to recognize his leadership and work ethic. This year Dustin Hemp received this award as he is always helping out by conducting in-services or reviewing officer safety scenarios and has helped resolve many serious situations. At this time, he thanked all of the soldiers, sailors, police and fire personnel for their service.

Mr. Copley explained that this was a late addition to the agenda in regards to the proposed National Park fee increases currently pending before the National Park Service. He said that the Council has received some public comments from local groups with regard to the impacts on local residents, businesses, etc.

He said that the public comment period closes on Thursday and this was the last opportunity for Council to submit any public comment as a political body.

The following individuals addressed the Council:

•Dino Dullbson, representing the Flagstaff Lodging and Restaurant Association
•Glenn Tamblingson, Canyon Country Tours
•Ben Murphy, All-Star Grand Canyon Tours
•Rudy Preston, Flagstaff

Comments received included:

•He sits on the Tourism Commission, but was not speaking in that capacity
•They run a healthy and vibrant hospitality industry, aiding in the BBB tax collections
•These fees are going from $30 to $70 per vehicle, an 800% increase
•These increases are unmanageable
•With a structure based on vehicle, visitors will see the canyon and drive back home instead of stopping in Flagstaff as they do now
•Even a 5% impact would be $35 million less spent locally
•Think about the lost revenues
•Tour operators reduce the carbon footprint and reduce the number of cars in the Park
•Currently there is a trend to privatize the National Parks and this fee increase is the way to make that happen
•When this goes through it will drastically reduce jobs and take a lot of money out of the community
•Creating these monopolies in the National Parks will ruin the experience for visitors
•When these monopolies form, people will not be working out of Flagstaff; they will be working out of the Grand Canyon Village and Tusayan.
•The comment date has been moved back to 12/22
•He is a local resident with a local IT company and it relies greatly on the Grand Canyon tour operators
•There is an all-out assault on small tour operators, especially at the Grand Canyon
•There are two separate proposals--commercial comments and public comments
•The commercial comments side has not been publicized

Discuss was held by the Council on the best step forward. Councilmember Overton said that he would like to make certain they are weighing in at the right time and the right place. He did not want to speak on behalf of the tour operators; they do that best. The proposed resolution was a bit wordy; he would rather see a resolution with bullet points. He said that he would support a resolution, but not as it is currently written.

Councilmember Putzova agreed, stating that the resolution should be to the point and brief, but cover all of the reasons they want to oppose both proposals. She said that it was a great idea to send a letter to the Congressional representatives, but rather than speaking to the fee increases, they should ask that they fully fund the National Parks.

Councilmember McCarthy said that he agreed with everything said. He suggested that they address the need to have everyone treated equally. Councilmember Overton said that may be causing more damage; it could increase other visitors as well.

Mayor Evans said that she was interested in: a Council resolution that takes into consideration bulleted statements from all sides of the equation; a letter going to the Federal delegation requesting the Park Service to be fully funded; a letter going to the Park Service Director; having all City commissions that are impacted weigh in; understanding that there is a time restraint, especially with the holidays.

Mr. Blaschke said that they have already reached out to the Federal lobbyist and he would be reaching out to the local legislators.

Zoning Manager Brian Kulina said that he did not have a formal presentation but would be reviewing the matrix, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

The following individuals addressed the Council:

•David Carpenter
•Nancy Branhan
•Rudy Preston

Comments received included:

•If it is felt they have to act, he would ask that they go toward options that augment the architecture to convey less mass without limiting the size of the buildings. If they just lower the size of buildings it could reduce property values and be considered an unjust taking.
•Ever since 2011, when Flagstaff adopted the Transect Zones, people have been making financial decisions based on that code.
•By taking the commercial building out of T4 and limiting the size of buildings in T4, T5 and T6, without fixing the map to reflect the underlying commercial nature of some of those properties, they are preventing those properties from being developed as were encouraged in 2011.
•Community came together in 2011 to pass the Zoning Code with good ideas.
•The Code incentivized  transects for a reason - to encourage infill with desired outcomes of walkability of the neighborhoods, etc.
•The 2011 changes were made to help the City evolve in the most efficient way that most cities do evolve.
•Would encourage a more comprehensive review of the code.
•If the proposed changes are a statement of "no more Hubs" then they need a complete, comprehensive solution.
•Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission are good recommendations
•They will continue to try and bring the Zoning Code and Regional Plan to work together.
•Council received a communication from Stand Up stating their position, but she was not there to talk about that
•They should continue to bring the Zoning Code into alignment with the Regional Plan
•Live/Work with some changes would allow some commercial use

Vice Mayor Whelan asked Mr. Carpenter what three changes he would recommend. Mr. Carpenter said that he would first ask for a FAIR item to explore making alleys mandatory; making all lots no more than one acre. From there he would ask that they look at further architectural augmentation. He said, with regard to the thought of keeping commercial block and taking it out of T4, he believed that the T4 was used as a catch all and he wants to preserve his commercial rights.

Councilmember Putzova asked for clarification from Mr. Carpenter regarding alleys. Mr. Carpenter said that alleys are common in the urban areas; without them they are looking at a 300' x 300' block which is two acres.

Councilmember Putzova said that it seems like the community is coming together on the solution. The commercial block is not desirable in T4, but rather the neighborhood building, or Live/Work. If they could start seeing the third column of the matrix showing the recommendation of the community, it may help them all understand the differences.

Mr. Kulina said that staff agrees that there needs to be a review of the map and that likley should be in the next round of amendments . They do have a work session in January with the Zoning Code section and comprehensive section tor review the work programs and determine what is to be done next.

Vice Mayor Whelan thanked everyone for their work on this. She said that she was excited that they are all talking and communicating, and trusting the process. She said that they are through the process and focusing on the true problems. They are seeing the true nature of how the zoning in some areas is not working.

Planning Director Dan Folke said that in preparation of next week, they will focus on the public recommendation column. Discussion was held on the tables and the benefit of having one table.

A break was held from 8:25 p.m. to 8:31 p.m.
 
Staff noted that they will modify the chart as discussed and bring it back next week for further discussion.

Councilmember Overton noted that the NAIPTA Strategic Advance is coming up and they will be reviewing the five-year plan. He was looking forward to that discussion and wanted them to know that it was open to the public.

Councilmember Putzova said that she has discussed this with the attorney and was advised to ask for an Executive Session.

Rudy Preston, Flagstaff, said that he was looking through the Forest Service EIS and the Record of Decision and it was stated that there would never be 100% reclaimed water on Snowbowl, but it is already happening. While it was never put into the Forest Service document, this would be a good time to consider respecting the Native American cultures.

Councilmember McCarthy said that he would be willing to have legal counsel brief them on the legal aspects of the case.

With two in favor of moving the item to a future agenda, it will be added to the Future Agenda Request listing.

Sat Best, speaking on behalf of the Conservation Study Forum, gave a brief history on how the petition came to be and recognized: Rick Miller from Game and Fish, Tish Bogum-Ozmun, David R. Wilcox, Barbara Phillips, Emily Wren, Erika Novak, Gene Meyers, Bill Tower, Larry Stevens, Mark Miursen, Nat White, Gene Tripiano, and Roger Joes.

A majority of Council favored moving this item forward.

Councilmember Putzova requested a F.A.I.R. item to discuss opposition of the border wall along the U.S./Mexico border.

Councilmember Odegaard thanked everyone involved in making free parking available to small businesses downtown.

Councilmember Odegaard said that he met with David Wessel regarding the ADOT meeting, and was disappointed in that ADOT's plans for the cost of the bridges was a lot higher than anticipated, and the contribution from ADOT was a million dollars less. He encouraged staff to move forward quickly on the IGA for design work to get the ball moving. There were others there, such as Prescott and Yavapai County, with projects. Flagstaff is in a good position, but they need to start moving forward.

Councilmember Odegaard asked that the others think about how they as a Council body could get together before the Christmas break to give back to the community, with all seven participating.

Councilmember McCarthy requested a F.A.I.R. to review the possibility of having the Planning and Zoning Commission make recommendations on how a Conditional Use Permit should be approved or disapproved, with the decision being made by Council.

Vice Mayor Whelan said that she attended the NARBHA Institute, which was well attended and very informative.

Vice Mayor Whelan requested a F.A.I.R. item to discuss the condition of the roads, even those that are not theirs, and also how they can help out with cleaning up the City. Mr. Copley said that the City does an annual road condition report to Council, including the OCI and preservation program. They probably do not have to go through the F.A.I.R. process for that. Staff will get with Public Works and have a report given to Council. Additionally, the City has a program for Adopt-a-Road, and they could also receive a report on that.

Mayor Evans asked if they could request that ADOT also speak to their Adopt-a-Road program. Councilmember Odegaard said that it could be a collaborative effort through an IGA. Mayor Evans asked that when they come back to talk about the street program, to include what dollars have been invested to date.

Mayor Evans reported that she attended the GAMA meeting Prescott. Front and center was 1) local control; 2) retirement pension; and 3) HURF.

Mayor Evans reported that she attended the grant opening of the Fairfield Inn and Hampton Inn on Continental. They were beautiful facilities and she was looking forward to seeing people's experiences with them.

Mayor Evans wished the community a Happy Thanksgiving.

The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held November 21, 2017, adjourned at 8:58 p.m.