COMBINED SPECIAL MEETING/WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN AVE.
6:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN AVE.
6:00 P.M.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Evans called the Special Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held October 9, 2018, to order at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Evans called the Special Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held October 9, 2018, to order 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 work session, 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.
Pledge of Allegiance and Mission Statement
The Council and audience recited the pledge of allegiance and Councilmember Odegaard read the Mission Statement of the City of Flagstaff.
The Council and audience recited the pledge of allegiance and Councilmember Odegaard 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.
3.
ROLL CALL
| NOTE: One or more Councilmembers may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| PRESENT: MAYOR EVANS VICE MAYOR WHELAN COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY COUNCILMEMBER ODEGAARD COUNCILMEMBER OVERTON |
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BAROTZ COUNCILMEMBER PUTZOVA |
Others present: Interim City Manager Barbara Goodrich and City Attorney Sterling Solomon.
4.
Public Participation
Public Participation enables the public to address the council about items that are not on the prepared agenda. Public Participation appears on the agenda twice, at the beginning and at the end of the work session. You may speak at one or the other, but not both. Anyone wishing to comment at the meeting is asked to fill out a speaker card and submit it to the recording clerk. When the item comes up on the agenda, your name will be called. 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 to have an opportunity to speak. At the discretion of the Chair, ten or more persons present at the meeting and wishing to speak may appoint a representative who may have no more than fifteen minutes to speak.
None
Public Participation enables the public to address the council about items that are not on the prepared agenda. Public Participation appears on the agenda twice, at the beginning and at the end of the work session. You may speak at one or the other, but not both. Anyone wishing to comment at the meeting is asked to fill out a speaker card and submit it to the recording clerk. When the item comes up on the agenda, your name will be called. 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 to have an opportunity to speak. At the discretion of the Chair, ten or more persons present at the meeting and wishing to speak may appoint a representative who may have no more than fifteen minutes to speak.
None
5.
Consideration of Appointment and Approval of Agreement: City Manager.
Moved by Councilmember Scott Overton, seconded by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan to appoint and approve the agreement for Barbara Goodrich as the City Manager effective October 13, 2018 for the City of Flagstaff.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
Adjournment
The Flagstaff City Council Special Meeting of October 9, 2018, adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
WORK SESSION
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Evans called the Work Session of the Flagstaff City Council held October 9, 2018, to order at 6:03 p.m.
2.
Review of Draft Agenda for the October 16, 2018 City Council Meeting
Citizens wishing to speak on agenda items not specifically called out by the City Council may submit a speaker card for their items of interest to the recording clerk.
Vice Mayor Whelan asked about Consent Item 8-D. She asked why the City would be entering into an agreement to determine how effectively the Rio de Flag works or does not work without first cleaning out the Rio to get the best possible baseline. Water Services Director Brad Hill offered that the purpose of the grant is not directly related to the actual infrastructure but rather to add information to the hydrology model. It will allow the City to gain more specific information about precipitation. He will be prepared to better explain the purpose of the study and address the question at the meeting next week.
3.
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan: Draft Review #2
Public Works Director Andy Bertelsen introduced Sustainability Specialist Jenny Niemann and Sustainability Manager Nicole Antonopoulos.
Ms. Neiman provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN: DRAFT REVIEW #2
AGENDA
WHY WE ARE HERE: PLAN OBJECTIVES
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK: ENERGY TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE
PLAN REVISIONS BASED ON FEEDBACK
TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE CHALLENGES
MATRIX
BALANCING PRIORITIES
GOALS AND CHALLENGES
UPCOMING ADJUSTMENTS THROUGH CODE CHANGES
CLIMATE PLAN ACTIONS SUPPORT THIS TRANSITION – AND CAN EASE TENSIONS
Councilmember Overton asked what the Transportation Demand Management Program was. Ms. Neiman stated that the program looks at the demand side of transportation and how to reduce the demand for driving and parking. It will be looking at things like what a new development could do to reduce the need for parking spaces.
Mayor Evans indicated that the Transportation Demand Management Program is required by developers, she asked how that is monitored and enforced. Ms. Neiman stated that the idea was brought up as part of the High Occupancy Housing Plan which addresses the enforcement element.
ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES
FOCUS AREA REVIEW
CAAP FOCUS AREAS
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
GOALS AND INDICATORS
STRATEGIES
WATER RESOURCES
GOALS AND INDICATORS
STRATEGIES
Mayor Evans stated that there is discussion about potable water and the use and measurement of potable water; she asked why there is no measurement of non-potable water in the same way even though there have been discussions about the value of non-potable water. Ms. Neiman stated that they have been discussing the issue with Water Resources and they would like to measure non-potable water in the same ways as potable water so the energy used to produce both can be compared.
WASTE AND CONSUMPTION
GOALS
STRATEGIES
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY AND RECREATION
GOALS AND INDICATORS
STRATEGIES
Mayor Evans asked how the Plan connects with economic development and business attraction strategies and goals. Ms. Neiman stated that the plan includes clean technology and renewable energy companies.
NEXT STEPS
COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW
The following individuals addressed Council regarding the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan:
Ms. Neiman provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN: DRAFT REVIEW #2
AGENDA
WHY WE ARE HERE: PLAN OBJECTIVES
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK: ENERGY TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE
PLAN REVISIONS BASED ON FEEDBACK
TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE CHALLENGES
MATRIX
BALANCING PRIORITIES
GOALS AND CHALLENGES
UPCOMING ADJUSTMENTS THROUGH CODE CHANGES
CLIMATE PLAN ACTIONS SUPPORT THIS TRANSITION – AND CAN EASE TENSIONS
Councilmember Overton asked what the Transportation Demand Management Program was. Ms. Neiman stated that the program looks at the demand side of transportation and how to reduce the demand for driving and parking. It will be looking at things like what a new development could do to reduce the need for parking spaces.
Mayor Evans indicated that the Transportation Demand Management Program is required by developers, she asked how that is monitored and enforced. Ms. Neiman stated that the idea was brought up as part of the High Occupancy Housing Plan which addresses the enforcement element.
ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES
FOCUS AREA REVIEW
CAAP FOCUS AREAS
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
GOALS AND INDICATORS
STRATEGIES
WATER RESOURCES
GOALS AND INDICATORS
STRATEGIES
Mayor Evans stated that there is discussion about potable water and the use and measurement of potable water; she asked why there is no measurement of non-potable water in the same way even though there have been discussions about the value of non-potable water. Ms. Neiman stated that they have been discussing the issue with Water Resources and they would like to measure non-potable water in the same ways as potable water so the energy used to produce both can be compared.
WASTE AND CONSUMPTION
GOALS
STRATEGIES
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY AND RECREATION
GOALS AND INDICATORS
STRATEGIES
Mayor Evans asked how the Plan connects with economic development and business attraction strategies and goals. Ms. Neiman stated that the plan includes clean technology and renewable energy companies.
NEXT STEPS
COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW
The following individuals addressed Council regarding the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan:
- John Kaltenstein
- Joe Shannon
- The federal government is shirking its responsibilities with regard to climate change issues.
- Flagstaff has the tools available for economic incentives and regulations.
- A funding mechanism is absolutely key.
- Boulder, Colorado has established a climate action plan tax with different categories based on entity type.
- The Sierra Club is fully in support of the Plan.
- By 2030 things are going to change drastically and now is the time to act.
- The way to make this Plan work is to incentivize action.
- Garrett Heidrick
- Tayler
- Emily Haworth
- Jake Washburn
- Chris Kocay
- Miles Dunlap
- Dustin Kebble
- Kyle England
- Tristan Smit
- Elizabeth Lancione
- Christina Lizzo
- Kelly Bessem
4.
Discussion of the McMillan Mesa Natural Area Major Plan Amendment Proposal and Public Hearing Process
Comprehensive Planning Manager Sara Dechter provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
MCMILLAN MESA NATURAL AREA
WHAT IS PROPOSED?
FRP30 AREA TYPES
ROAD NETWORK CHANGES
Mayor Evans asked if when Ponderosa Parkway is completed there will be a major road that everyone can access. Ms. Dechter replied yes it would be fulltime public access.
Vice Mayor Whelan indicated that the community came out strongly against Ponderosa Parkway crossing over the area. Ms. Dechter acknowledged that they did hear the community about their concerns about the traffic on Pine Cliff Drive and the Traffic Department will continue to work with the neighborhood to monitor and address any safety issues that may arise as a result of the increased traffic.
Vice Mayor Whelan asked if the amendments to the Regional Plan will remove the connection of Ponderosa Parkway completely and if it can come back if the community finds that there is too much traffic through the area. Ms. Dechter stated that Proposition 413 did not change the Regional Plan or the Zoning Code, it only passed an ordinance about how the City can sell or use the property. Council's direction was to see consistency between the Regional Plan and Proposition 413 and the amendment provided here is only optional. In order for the City to build a major road, State law requires that it be shown in the Regional Plan, understanding this, Ponderosa Parkway can be amended back in just as it can be amended out. The reason staff is proposing the removal of Ponderosa Parkway connection from the Regional Plan is because Proposition 413 restricts the City’s ability to construct the road, taking it out of the plan means that the next Regional Plan update will look at other solutions.
Mayor Evans stated that if the connection was left as is in the Regional Plan it would just be a conflict but would allow for a future conversation when the Regional Plan is next updated. Ms. Dechter stated that the removal of the connection is optional and the decision rests with the Council.
Ms. Dechter stated that the public hearing and possible action is scheduled for next Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
MCMILLAN MESA NATURAL AREA
WHAT IS PROPOSED?
FRP30 AREA TYPES
ROAD NETWORK CHANGES
Mayor Evans asked if when Ponderosa Parkway is completed there will be a major road that everyone can access. Ms. Dechter replied yes it would be fulltime public access.
Vice Mayor Whelan indicated that the community came out strongly against Ponderosa Parkway crossing over the area. Ms. Dechter acknowledged that they did hear the community about their concerns about the traffic on Pine Cliff Drive and the Traffic Department will continue to work with the neighborhood to monitor and address any safety issues that may arise as a result of the increased traffic.
Vice Mayor Whelan asked if the amendments to the Regional Plan will remove the connection of Ponderosa Parkway completely and if it can come back if the community finds that there is too much traffic through the area. Ms. Dechter stated that Proposition 413 did not change the Regional Plan or the Zoning Code, it only passed an ordinance about how the City can sell or use the property. Council's direction was to see consistency between the Regional Plan and Proposition 413 and the amendment provided here is only optional. In order for the City to build a major road, State law requires that it be shown in the Regional Plan, understanding this, Ponderosa Parkway can be amended back in just as it can be amended out. The reason staff is proposing the removal of Ponderosa Parkway connection from the Regional Plan is because Proposition 413 restricts the City’s ability to construct the road, taking it out of the plan means that the next Regional Plan update will look at other solutions.
Mayor Evans stated that if the connection was left as is in the Regional Plan it would just be a conflict but would allow for a future conversation when the Regional Plan is next updated. Ms. Dechter stated that the removal of the connection is optional and the decision rests with the Council.
Ms. Dechter stated that the public hearing and possible action is scheduled for next Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
5.
Public Participation
None
6.
Informational Items To/From Mayor, Council, and City Manager; future agenda item requests.
Councilmember Odegaard thanked the Police Department for their professional demeanor in a recent situation that was very tense.
Ms. Goodrich thanked Councilmember Odegaard and Vice Mayor Whelan for attending the Fire Graduation. She also reported that the Star Party event last weekend was a very nice event.
Ms. Goodrich thanked Councilmember Odegaard and Vice Mayor Whelan for attending the Fire Graduation. She also reported that the Star Party event last weekend was a very nice event.
7.
Adjournment
The Flagstaff City Council Work Session of October 9, 2018, adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
| _______________________________ MAYOR |
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| ATTEST: |
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| _________________________________ CITY CLERK |
CERTIFICATION
I, STACY SALTZBURG, do hereby certify that I am the City Clerk of the City of Flagstaff, County of Coconino, State of Arizona, and that the above Minutes are a true and correct summary of the Meeting of the Council of the City of Flagstaff held on October 9, 2018. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
| DATED this 2nd day of July, 2019. | |
| ________________________________ CITY CLERK |