CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
4:30 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
4:30 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Evans called the Regular Meeting of June 19, 2018, to order at 4:30 p.m.
Mayor Evans called the Regular Meeting of June 19, 2018, 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 Barbara Goodrich and City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MISSION STATEMENT
Councilmember Putzova led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilmember McCarthy 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.
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.
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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.
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5.
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Matthew Morales from Solid Waste came forward with other staff and Mayor Evans read a proclamation sponsored by the Solid Waste Association for North America.
6.
LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Jeffrey Miller, "Bandera Craft Tacos & Margaritas", 11 E. Aspen Ave., Series 12 (restaurant), New License.
Mayor Evans opened the Public Hearing. The applicant came forward and said that he was excited to join downtown flagstaff. The public hearing was then closed.
Moved by Councilmember Scott Overton, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to forward a recommendation for approval to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for the application.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
7.
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 Scott Overton, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to approve Consent Agenda items 7-A through 7-C.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Annual Computer Software Maintenance Agreements.
B.
Consideration and Approval of Purchase: Five (5) 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles in the amount of $151,015.24 from PFVT Motors, LLC (Peoria Ford).
C.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve the purchase of utility water meters from Core & Main, LP in an amount not to exceed the FY19 budgeted amount for the utility water meter replacement program.
8.
ROUTINE ITEMS
A.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-27: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona declaring that certain document known as "the 2018 Business License Regulations" as a public record; and Ordinance No. 2018-22, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 3, Business Regulations, Chapters 3-01, 3-03, 3-05, and 3-0810, by updating business licensing regulations to obtain a more complete picture of the Flagstaff business community, simplify licensing procedures, and update licensing fees; providing for penalties, repeal of conflicting ordinances, severability, and establishing an effective date. (Business license updates)
Ms. Corder came forward and said that since the last Council meeting at which the Council had held first reading of the ordinance and resolution with a $4 business license fee and $18 (or 50% cost recovery), that was based on an estimated annual fee from the State of $150,000 for the TPT collection; however they received notice that the actual bill is $172,658, so staff is recommending that the TPT fee be increased to $20, which would keep it at a 50% cost recovery.
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to adopt Resolution No. 2018-22 with the change to $20 from $18 for the TPT fee.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Scott Overton
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Ordinance No. 2018-22 by title only for the final time, as amended.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Scott Overton
AN ORDINANCE OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE, TITLE 3, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, CHAPTERS 3-01, 3-03, 3-05, AND 3-10, BY UPDATING BUSINESS LICENSING REGULATIONS TO OBTAIN A MORE COMPLETE PICTURE OF THE FLAGSTAFF BUSINESS COMMUNITY, SIMPLIFY LICENSING PROCEDURES, AND UPDATE LICENSING FEES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-22 as amended.
Vote: 5 - 2
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Scott Overton
Councilmember Eva Putzova
B.
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Third Amendment to Commercial Lease by and between the City of Flagstaff and the Southside Community Association Inc., an Arizona non-profit corporation.
Real Estate Manager Charity Lee gave a brief review of this item, with a PowerPoint that addressed:
Murdoch Center – Butler and Granite
BACKGROUND
Property located at 203 E Brannen
Bldg used for community events and education
Lease executed on 7/25/07
Expires 7/31/18
AMENDMENT 3
Option to extend for an additional year as temporary use
She said that they are in the process of developing a southside neighborhood plan to get community input on the best future use of the Murdoch Building.
Section 1.3 Term and Commencement Date
Extend term to 7/31/2020 with option to extend an additional 1 year
1.5 Base Rent
$599.32 to $1 per year – change – asking for the Southside Community Center to be the property manager and take on additional responsibilities and the City will be able to use it for free
2.2 Lessor Special Uses
Free of charge – Police Department, City meetings and others
4.3.1 Notice and Use of Licensed Contractors
Facilities notified
5.2 Services provided by lessee and lessor special uses
Lessee maintain its own expense
Manage lessor special uses of the premises
7.1 events of termination
180 days written notice
Shall not sublet office spaces
May sublet 5 spaces
Deborah Harris, Board President for the Southside Community Center, said that she was there to ask Council to approve the recommendation of staff. The Murdoch Center has been very busy; they have been trying to operate it as a true resource center. The City has used it for various meetings. It has great parking, is accessible, community venue. In addition, they are hoping do some minor improvements to the building so it looks more welcoming so residents will want to come in.
Councilmember Odegaard said that he is all in favor of this and is happy to approve it.
Murdoch Center – Butler and Granite
BACKGROUND
Property located at 203 E Brannen
Bldg used for community events and education
Lease executed on 7/25/07
Expires 7/31/18
AMENDMENT 3
Option to extend for an additional year as temporary use
She said that they are in the process of developing a southside neighborhood plan to get community input on the best future use of the Murdoch Building.
Section 1.3 Term and Commencement Date
Extend term to 7/31/2020 with option to extend an additional 1 year
1.5 Base Rent
$599.32 to $1 per year – change – asking for the Southside Community Center to be the property manager and take on additional responsibilities and the City will be able to use it for free
2.2 Lessor Special Uses
Free of charge – Police Department, City meetings and others
4.3.1 Notice and Use of Licensed Contractors
Facilities notified
5.2 Services provided by lessee and lessor special uses
Lessee maintain its own expense
Manage lessor special uses of the premises
7.1 events of termination
180 days written notice
Shall not sublet office spaces
May sublet 5 spaces
Deborah Harris, Board President for the Southside Community Center, said that she was there to ask Council to approve the recommendation of staff. The Murdoch Center has been very busy; they have been trying to operate it as a true resource center. The City has used it for various meetings. It has great parking, is accessible, community venue. In addition, they are hoping do some minor improvements to the building so it looks more welcoming so residents will want to come in.
Councilmember Odegaard said that he is all in favor of this and is happy to approve it.
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the Third Amendment to Commercial Lease by and between the City of Flagstaff (Lessor) and the Southside Community Association Inc., an Arizona non-profit corporation (Lessee) for the use of the Murdoch Building at 203 E. Brannen Avenue, City of Flagstaff, Arizona.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-21: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 10, the City of Flagstaff Zoning Code, Chapter 10-20, Administration, Procedures, and Enforcement, Division 10-20.30, Common Procedures, Section 10-20.30.100, Final Decisions and Division 10-20.80, Procedures for Appeals, Section 10-20.80.030, Appeals of Permits and Other Approvals, providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances, severability, and establishing an effective date.
Moved by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to read Ordinance No. 2018-21 by title only for the final time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE FLAGSTAFF COUNCIL AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE, TITLE 10, FLAGSTAFF ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 10-20, ADMINISTRATION, PROCEDURES, AND ENFORCEMENT, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-21.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
Consideration and Possible Adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-24: An ordinance of the Flagstaff City Council, authorizing the City Manager or his or her designees to acquire improved real property located at 2323 N. Walgreens Street and establishing an effective date; and approval of a Purchase Contract with Hilton Harris Real Estate as broker for the seller of the improved real property at 2323 N. Walgreens Street and subject to the contingencies described in the contract.
Ms. Lee reviewed this item noting that the purpose of purchasing the building is to provide needed office space for City staff. She said that staff has looked at many properties and this was determined to best fit their needs. She then reviewed the site of the building. She said that they are anticipated that the Water Services Division and Housing would occupy the building; however, the Facilities Manager is still evaluating various departments.
She said that it will be paid for by the Water Services Division which has $1.8 million in contingencies from several projects that came in under budget. She also noted that the City has budgeted $100,000 for Housing relocation which would be available.
She said that the closing date is scheduled for August 15 with an estimated 30-60 days for renovation, with a move-in date in October or November of 2018.
Vice Mayor Whelan asked staff to explain why they are proposing to purchase rather than lease the property. Ms. Lee said that when they started to search for rental property, Housing had been identified as a department needing to relocate. As they researched further, the lease rate just for Housing was $125,000. Then they determined the cost if the City rented the entire facility, which was well over $200,000. She said that in six years they would have already paid for the building. This allows them to be fiscally responsible with the taxpayers' money.
She said that it will be paid for by the Water Services Division which has $1.8 million in contingencies from several projects that came in under budget. She also noted that the City has budgeted $100,000 for Housing relocation which would be available.
She said that the closing date is scheduled for August 15 with an estimated 30-60 days for renovation, with a move-in date in October or November of 2018.
Vice Mayor Whelan asked staff to explain why they are proposing to purchase rather than lease the property. Ms. Lee said that when they started to search for rental property, Housing had been identified as a department needing to relocate. As they researched further, the lease rate just for Housing was $125,000. Then they determined the cost if the City rented the entire facility, which was well over $200,000. She said that in six years they would have already paid for the building. This allows them to be fiscally responsible with the taxpayers' money.
Moved by Councilmember Scott Overton, seconded by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan to read Ordinance No. 2018-24 by title only for the first time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEES TO ACQUIRE IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2323 N. WALGREENS STREET AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
E.
Consideration and Approval of Cooperative Contract: Approve the purchase of Sewer and Manhole Video Inspection Equipment and a Vehicle through a cooperative purchase contract with Envirosight, LLC in the amount of $299,614.80..
Operation Manager Mark Richardson briefly reviewed this item.
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the purchase of Sewer and Manhole Video Inspection Equipment and a Vehicle from Envirosight, LLC through the Sourcewell (formerly known as the National Joint Powers Alliance) cooperative purchase Contract No. 022014-EVS for $299,614.80, plus applicable tax; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
RECESS
The 4:30 p.m. portion of the meeting of June 19, 2018, recessed at 5:07 p.m.
6:00 P.M. MEETING
RECONVENE
Mayor Evans reconvened the Regular Meeting of June 19, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Evans reconvened the Regular Meeting of June 19, 2018, 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).
9.
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 Barbara Goodrich and City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
10.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Putzova led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Putzova led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
11.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
John Viktora, Flagstaff, commented on the immigration issues related to stripping children and parents from each other.
Marilyn Weisman, Flagstaff, said that she attended last night's public meeting to align the Regional Plan with the Buffalo Park open space designation. She said that it was not what anyone thought it was going to be and people were upset. She asked that Council ask staff to make the same presentation to them.
Councilmember McCarthy recognized the Boy Scouts attending in the back of the room who were working on their merit badges.
Marilyn Weisman, Flagstaff, said that she attended last night's public meeting to align the Regional Plan with the Buffalo Park open space designation. She said that it was not what anyone thought it was going to be and people were upset. She asked that Council ask staff to make the same presentation to them.
Councilmember McCarthy recognized the Boy Scouts attending in the back of the room who were working on their merit badges.
12.
CARRY OVER ITEMS FROM THE 4:30 P.M. AGENDA
13.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A.
Public Hearing: "Truth in Taxation", FY 2018-2019 Budget and Property Tax Levy (combined).
Mayor Evans opened the Public Hearing.
Leslie Pickard said that she had expected to hear more before talking. She said that some of what she has heard may be rumors and some may be facts. She said that the schools are ranked in the bottom of the country; they need to bring the schools up to at least the middle. She said that the paper says that the County is flush with money. She wondered by the City needs to tax more.
Mayor Evans closed the Public Hearing, and recessed the Regular Meeting into a Special Meeting.
Leslie Pickard said that she had expected to hear more before talking. She said that some of what she has heard may be rumors and some may be facts. She said that the schools are ranked in the bottom of the country; they need to bring the schools up to at least the middle. She said that the paper says that the County is flush with money. She wondered by the City needs to tax more.
Mayor Evans closed the Public Hearing, and recessed the Regular Meeting into a Special Meeting.
B.
SPECIAL MEETING
i.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-31: A resolution of the Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
Finance Director Brandi Suda reviewed the timeline for the budget process.
06/05 Tentative Budget Adoption
06/19 Public Hearing for Truth in Taxation, Budget and Tax Levy
Final Budget Adoption
Truth in Taxation Roll Call Vote
1st Reading of property tax ordinance
07/03 Second reading and adopt of the property tax ordinance
FY 2019 BUDGET $279,965,072
Anatomy of Property Taxes
Tax Levy (Revenue) / Assessed Valuation (AV) = Tax Rate
TOTAL PROPOSED PRIMARY TAX LEVY: $6,707,510
Maximum Allowable
7.4% increase plus new construction
New construction revenue totals $81,973
Assessed val;ues increased 6.1% on average
Unrestricted per state statutes
Total Proposed Secondary Tax Levy: $6,733,265
Based on a flat rate of $0.8366 per $100 AV
7.4% levy increase
Cannot exceed estimated GO debt service payments for FY2019
PROPERTY TAX RATES
Five Year History
PROPERTY ASSESSED VALUES
Limited Net AV Increased 7.36%
Full Cash Net AV Increased 10.42%
CITY PROPERTY TAX IMPACT
06/05 Tentative Budget Adoption
06/19 Public Hearing for Truth in Taxation, Budget and Tax Levy
Final Budget Adoption
Truth in Taxation Roll Call Vote
1st Reading of property tax ordinance
07/03 Second reading and adopt of the property tax ordinance
FY 2019 BUDGET $279,965,072
Anatomy of Property Taxes
Tax Levy (Revenue) / Assessed Valuation (AV) = Tax Rate
TOTAL PROPOSED PRIMARY TAX LEVY: $6,707,510
Maximum Allowable
7.4% increase plus new construction
New construction revenue totals $81,973
Assessed val;ues increased 6.1% on average
Unrestricted per state statutes
Total Proposed Secondary Tax Levy: $6,733,265
Based on a flat rate of $0.8366 per $100 AV
7.4% levy increase
Cannot exceed estimated GO debt service payments for FY2019
PROPERTY TAX RATES
Five Year History
PROPERTY ASSESSED VALUES
Limited Net AV Increased 7.36%
Full Cash Net AV Increased 10.42%
CITY PROPERTY TAX IMPACT
Moved by Councilmember Eva Putzova, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Resolution No. 2018-31 by title only.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to adopt Resolution No. 2018-31.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
At this time, the Special Meeting was adjourned and the Regular Meeting was reconvened.
14.
REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Approve a Primary Property Tax Levy of $6,707,510 in FY 2018-2019 (a 7.4% increase in levy from FY 2017-2018 plus amounts attributable to new construction) by roll call vote.
AND
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-23: An ordinance levying upon the assessed valuation of the property within the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, subject to taxation a certain sum upon each one hundred dollars ($100.00) of valuation sufficient to raise the amount estimated to be required in the Annual Budget, less the amount estimated to be received from other sources of revenue; providing funds for various bond redemptions, for the purpose of paying interest upon bonded indebtedness and providing funds for general municipal expenses, all for the Fiscal Year ending the 30th day of June, 2019. (Primary and secondary property tax levies for FY 2018-2019)
AND
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-23: An ordinance levying upon the assessed valuation of the property within the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, subject to taxation a certain sum upon each one hundred dollars ($100.00) of valuation sufficient to raise the amount estimated to be required in the Annual Budget, less the amount estimated to be received from other sources of revenue; providing funds for various bond redemptions, for the purpose of paying interest upon bonded indebtedness and providing funds for general municipal expenses, all for the Fiscal Year ending the 30th day of June, 2019. (Primary and secondary property tax levies for FY 2018-2019)
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova to approve the proposed increase in the primary property taxes by roll call vote as required by "Truth in Taxation" legislation.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Scott Overton
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova read Ordinance No. 2018-23 by title only for the first time.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING UPON THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, SUBJECT TO TAXATION A CERTAIN SUM UPON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OF VALUATION SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE REQUIRED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET, LESS THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE RECEIVED FROM OTHER SOURCES OF REVENUE; PROVIDING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS BOND REDEMPTIONS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING INTEREST UPON BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL EXPENSES, ALL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE, 2019
B.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-25: An ordinance amending Section 1-07-001-0005, Salaries, of the Flagstaff City Code and establishing an effective date.
Moved by Councilmember Scott Overton, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Ordinance No. 2018-25 by title only for the first time.
Brief discussion was held on clarifying what the action would do. Councilmember Barotz said that she felt that the commission had done its work and made its recommendation. She was not supportive of asking the commission to reconvene. Councilmember Overton concurred; his motion was to approve 2018-25 as drafted and in the packet.
It was noted that this moves forward with the recommendation of the commission, and then a separate action has already started, based on prior direction by Council. Ms. Goodrich said that she and Mr. Solomon have discussed the direction and they have an internal staff meeting tomorrow to discuss what they heard. They will bring it back to the Council to change the code, to reconvene the commission. On July 3, 2018, they would decide if they want to reconvene the commission or not.
Councilmember Barotz said that she was quite upset as she had put so much time into trying to understand this and what she got from staff was inconsistent with what she is hearing now.
It was noted that this moves forward with the recommendation of the commission, and then a separate action has already started, based on prior direction by Council. Ms. Goodrich said that she and Mr. Solomon have discussed the direction and they have an internal staff meeting tomorrow to discuss what they heard. They will bring it back to the Council to change the code, to reconvene the commission. On July 3, 2018, they would decide if they want to reconvene the commission or not.
Councilmember Barotz said that she was quite upset as she had put so much time into trying to understand this and what she got from staff was inconsistent with what she is hearing now.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AMENDING SECTION 1-07-001-0005, SALARIES, OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CODE, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
C.
Consideration and Possible Action: Calling of a Special Election for November 6, 2018, to address various questions and to review proposed language for the Sustainable Wages Initiative.
Management Services Director Rick Tadder said that staff had brought back separate resolutions for each of the ballot questions so that Council could vote on them individually, as requested.
i.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-32: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council calling a Special Election of the City for November 6. 2018, in conjunction with the City's General Election, to submit a question to the registered voters of Flagstaff with respect to continuation of the levy of three existing transaction privilege/sales taxes expiring in 2020 as a single rate of 0.426% for roadway, pedestrian, bicycle and safety improvements.
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan to read Resolution No. 2018-32 by title only.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE CITY FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2018, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY’S GENERAL ELECTION, TO SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF FLAGSTAFF WITH RESPECT TO CONTINUATION OF THE LEVY OF THREE EXISTING TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE/SALES TAXES EXPIRING IN 2020 AS A SINGLE TAX RATE OF 0.426% FOR ROADWAY, PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Resolution No. 2018.32.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
ii.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-33: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council calling a Special Election of the City for November 6, 2018, in conjunction with the City's General Election, to submit a question to the qualified electors of Flagstaff with respect to a separate sales tax for the design, construction, and maintenance of the Lone Tree Railroad Overpass from Butler Avenue to Route 66.
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Resolution No. 2018-33 by title only.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE CITY FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2018, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY’S GENERAL ELECTION, TO SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF FLAGSTAFF WITH RESPECT TO A SEPARATE SALES TAX FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LONE TREE RAILROAD OVERPASS FROM BUTLER AVENUE TO ROUTE 66
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Resolution No. 2018-34.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
iii.
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-34: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council approving the submission of a question to the qualified electors of Flagstaff at the November 6, 2018, General/Special Election with respect to a separate sales tax for increasing transit services.
Moved by Councilmember Eva Putzova, seconded by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan to read Resolution No. 2018-34 by title only.
Councilmember Odegaard said that he would be voting no on this question. He said that his concern is that they have an unfunded pension which must be looked at and this is a tax that is not needed at this time.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Charlie Odegaard
RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A QUESTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF FLAGSTAFF AT THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018, GENERAL/SPECIAL ELECTION WITH RESPECT TO A SEPARATE SALES TAX FOR INCREASING TRANSIT SERVICES
Moved by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova to adopt Resolution No. 2018-34.
Vote: 6 - 1
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Charlie Odegaard
iv.
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance/Resolution No. 2018-35: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council calling a Special Election of the City for November 6, 2018, in conjunction with the City's General Election, to submit a question to the qualified electors of Flagstaff with respect to selling and issuing general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $25,000,000 to improve housing affordability, to be repaid with secondary property taxes.
Councilmember Barotz suggested that the Clerk's e-mail address be included in the example notice of the resolution.
Mr. Tadder then reviewed some numbers which needed to be included in the blanks of the resolution:
Section 2, page 365 - 5
Next page - $46,137,414
Next blank - $182,719,664
Year at the end should say 2017/2018
Councilmember Putzova and Vice Mayor Whelan included those changes in their motion/second.
Mr. Tadder then reviewed some numbers which needed to be included in the blanks of the resolution:
Section 2, page 365 - 5
Next page - $46,137,414
Next blank - $182,719,664
Year at the end should say 2017/2018
Councilmember Putzova and Vice Mayor Whelan included those changes in their motion/second.
Moved by Councilmember Eva Putzova, seconded by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan to read Resolution No. 2018-35 by title only.
Vote: 4 - 3
- NAY:
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Councilmember Celia Barotz
Councilmember Scott Overton
Councilmember Charlie Odegaard
RESOLUTION OF THE FLAGSTAFF CITY COUNCIL CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE CITY FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2018, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY’S GENERAL ELECTION, TO SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF FLAGSTAFF WITH RESPECT TO SELLING AND ISSUING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $25,000,000 TO IMPROVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, TO BE REPAID WITH SECONDARY PROPERTY TAXES
Moved by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Eva Putzova to adopt Resolution No. 2018-35.
Vote: 4 - 3
- NAY:
-
Councilmember Celia Barotz
Councilmember Scott Overton
Councilmember Charlie Odegaard
v.
Councilmember McCarthy said that he realized that the Council does not have the authority to dictate what goes on the ballot; that is up to the City Clerk and City Attorney, but he had recommended changes that made it clearer.
Councilmember Putzova said that she also recommended changes. She said that the pro and con statements are completely different, in that those are where people express their values.
Mr. Solomon said that from review of the 2016 ballot question and this question, and he believes that it is clear. They will have to agree to disagree.
Councilmember Putzova said that she also recommended changes. She said that the pro and con statements are completely different, in that those are where people express their values.
Mr. Solomon said that from review of the 2016 ballot question and this question, and he believes that it is clear. They will have to agree to disagree.
D.
Consideration of Appointments: City Council Representative and Alternate to the NAIPTA Executive Board.
Moved by Councilmember Eva Putzova, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to appoint Vice Mayor Whelan as the City Council presentative to the NAIPTA Executive Board, and Councilmember McCarthy as an Alternate.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
15.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
City Policies and Procedures for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ).
No discussion was held. There were four Councilmembers interested in moving this item forward for further discussion.
16.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilmember Barotz reported that they recently approved the amended and restated IGA with the FMPO (Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization) and she is the new chair until she is off of the Council. They are going to begin the next step in implementing the IGA.
17.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF, FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Councilmember McCarthy said that Marilyn Weissman had made an interesting comment earlier and he would like to receive a presentation, or a CCR to inform the Council of what is going on with the Mesa.
Councilmember Odegaard said that he agreed with that request, sooner is better, and he also asked that they add the safety initiative to their Legislative Agenda (which had been discussed earlier in the meeting by the solid waste staff).
He also reported that the low-income housing tax credit was awarded and the Fourth Street Bridge project was approved by the ADOT Board this week. The USGS building is moving forward and the City had a meeting regarding the Veterans Home, which looks like it is moving forward. Additionally, he thanked everyone on Council and staff, as well as the public and representative from NAU, for listening to the residents in University Heights.
Vice Mayor Whelan said that she had an opportunity to tour the Kinder Camps provided by United Way at Thomas School. She said that there were three full classrooms and she thanked United Way for providing that service.
Councilmember Barotz asked for a F.A.I.R. item to consider looking at the parking ratios in the transect code. There will be more development where the transect code can apply and she did not think they should wait until then. She also asked for a CCR on the latest news regarding the Veterans Home.
Councilmember Barotz also urged that staff hold another meeting to clarify the information that was provided at the meeting last night regarding the Regional Plan.
Mayor Evans reminded everyone that the past Saturday they celebrated Juneteenth, although it was officially recognized on June 19. It is the recognition of the slaves part of the southern states that did not know they were free until two years after the reading of the emancipation proclamation. It is recognized by governors in 45 states. It was recognized by a representative of the Governor's Office.
Councilmember Odegaard said that he agreed with that request, sooner is better, and he also asked that they add the safety initiative to their Legislative Agenda (which had been discussed earlier in the meeting by the solid waste staff).
He also reported that the low-income housing tax credit was awarded and the Fourth Street Bridge project was approved by the ADOT Board this week. The USGS building is moving forward and the City had a meeting regarding the Veterans Home, which looks like it is moving forward. Additionally, he thanked everyone on Council and staff, as well as the public and representative from NAU, for listening to the residents in University Heights.
Vice Mayor Whelan said that she had an opportunity to tour the Kinder Camps provided by United Way at Thomas School. She said that there were three full classrooms and she thanked United Way for providing that service.
Councilmember Barotz asked for a F.A.I.R. item to consider looking at the parking ratios in the transect code. There will be more development where the transect code can apply and she did not think they should wait until then. She also asked for a CCR on the latest news regarding the Veterans Home.
Councilmember Barotz also urged that staff hold another meeting to clarify the information that was provided at the meeting last night regarding the Regional Plan.
Mayor Evans reminded everyone that the past Saturday they celebrated Juneteenth, although it was officially recognized on June 19. It is the recognition of the slaves part of the southern states that did not know they were free until two years after the reading of the emancipation proclamation. It is recognized by governors in 45 states. It was recognized by a representative of the Governor's Office.
18.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held June 19, 2018, adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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CERTIFICATION
I, STACY SALTZBURG, do hereby certify that I am the Acting 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 May 15, 2018. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 21st day of August, 2018.
DATED this 21st day of August, 2018.
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CITY CLERK