TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
211 WEST ASPEN
4:30 P.M.
Mayor Evans called the meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held December 3, 2019, to order at 4:31 p.m.
| NOTE: One or more Councilmembers may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| PRESENT: MAYOR EVANS VICE MAYOR SHIMONI COUNCILMEMBER ASLAN COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY COUNCILMEMBER ODEGAARD COUNCILMEMBER SALAS COUNCILMEMBER WHELAN |
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The Council and audience recited the pledge of allegiance and Councilmember Aslan 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.
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.
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).
Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to reappoint Brian Peterson to a term expiring October 2022.
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to recess into Executive Session.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to table all the appointments for the Sustainability Commission.
Vote: 3 - 4
- AYE:
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Councilmember Austin Aslan
Councilmember Jim McCarthy
Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to reconsider the motion to table all the appointments of the Sustainability Commission.
Vote: 4 - 3
- NAY:
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Councilmember Charlie Odegaard
Councilmember Jamie Whelan
Mayor Coral Evans
Moved by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan to table the Sustainability Commission appointments for one week.
Vote: 3 - 4
- AYE:
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Councilmember Austin Aslan
Councilmember Jim McCarthy
Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni
Original Motion to reappoint Brian Peterson to a term expiring October 2022.
Vote: 3 - 4
- AYE:
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Councilmember Austin Aslan
Mayor Coral Evans
Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to appoint Lee Haferkamp to a term expiring October 2022.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to appoint Ariel Coffey to a term expiring October 2022.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
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 Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to approve the final plat with the added condition necessary to ensure compliance with the approved preliminary plat, the zoning code, the subdivision code, and/or the engineering design standards and specifications for new infrastructure; and prior to recording, that the dedication/description of tracts A & B be clarified; and authorizing the Mayor to sign both the plat and City/Subdivider Agreement when notified by staff that the documents are ready for recording.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, to approve the Professional Services Contract to SCS Engineers of Phoenix, Arizona in an amount not to exceed $188,884, with a contract period of 180 calendar days and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
CITY COURT FACILITY PROJECT
TOPICS
PROJECT LOCATION – 101 WEST CHERRY AVENUE
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT ELEVATION DRAWING
PHOTOS
PROJECT BUDGET
PROJECT SCHEDULE
AMENDMENT #3 GMP #3
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Jamie Whelan to award the Design-Build Services Amendment #3 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #3 to Kinney Construction Services, Inc. (KCS) of Flagstaff, Arizona in an amount not to exceed $545,478 with a 45 calendar-day contract period and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
The 4:30 p.m. portion of the December 3, 2019, Regular Council Meeting recessed at 5:34 p.m.
6:00 P.M. MEETING
Mayor Evans reconvened the Regular Meeting of December 3, 2019, at 6:04 p.m.
| NOTE: One or more Councilmembers may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| PRESENT: MAYOR EVANS VICE MAYOR SHIMONI (arrived at 6:13 p.m.) COUNCILMEMBER ASLAN COUNCILMEMBER MCCARTHY COUNCILMEMBER ODEGAARD COUNCILMEMBER SALAS COUNCILMEMBER WHELAN |
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The Council and audience recited the pledge of allegiance.
Michael Collier addressed Council asking them to reconsider the noise ordinance and include intentional vehicular noise such as extremely loud music or modified mufflers.
Erika Mazza, General Manager of Mountain Line, addressed Council to thank staff for all of their hard work with snow operations over the last week.
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Moved by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Resolution No. 2019-60 by title only.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Resolution No. 2019-60.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan read Resolution No. 2019-52 by title only.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Councilmember Austin Aslan to adopt Resolution No. 2019-52.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to read Resolution No. 2019-58 by title only.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to adopt Resolution No. 2019-58.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
FLAGSTAFF TRAILS INITIATIVE
PROJECT SUMMARY
WHY TRAILS?
WHO?
Adam Milner, Community Planner with the National Park Service, continued the presentation.
FTI VISION
SO WHAT IS IT?
PURPOSE OF FTI
WHEN?
Multimodal Transportation Planner Martin Ince continued the presentation.
FTI INTERACTIVE MAP
WHAT WE HEARD…
TRAIL SURVEY
HOW ARE WE ORGANIZED
WHAT ARE WE PROPOSING?
Ms. Brechler-Knaggs continued the presentation.
HOW TO ENGAGE
Marketing and Media Relations Manager Lori Pappas and Creative Services Manager Ralph Schmid continued the presentation.
PLEDGE FOR THE WILD
Ms. Brechler-Knaggs concluded the presentation.
NEXT STEPS
Council expressed gratitude to staff for their work and the importance of maintaining a good trail system throughout Flagstaff.
Ms. Young provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following:
WATER CONSERVATION STRATEGIC PLAN
PLANNING PROCESS OVERVIEW
IMPETUS FOR THE PLAN
Ms. Lawless continued the presentation
PLAN OUTCOMES
MODELING FLAGSTAFF’S WATER CONSERVATION
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
OUTCOMES AND INSIGHTS
CURRENT CONSERVATION PROGRAM
PROPOSED OPTIMIZED CONSERVATION PROGRAM
NEW INITIATIVE EXAMPLES
IMPACTS ACROSS ORGANIZATION
Ms. Young continued the presentation.
DEMAND & SAVINGS VS COSTS
PROPOSED OPTIMIZED CONSERVATION PROGRAM
WATER RESOURCES MASTER PLAN
Ms. Lawless concluded the presentation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Councilmember Whelan asked how to balance the bio solid component with the conservation of water. Ms. Lawless stated that they made an effort to prioritize outdoor water savings because they knew that would not impact the wastewater system. It is integrated into the portfolio of options.
Councilmember Whelan expressed a desire to see an emphasis on leak detection and smart meters. Mayor Evans added that she would like to see more on commercial conservation and rebates. Conservation delays the need for the Red Gap Ranch pipeline and allows for more planning for future water sources.
Council expressed strong support for the plan.
2020 AUGUST ELECTION UPDATE
2020 ELECTION DATES
Finance Director Brandi Suda continued the presentation.
WHAT IS A BASE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION?
WHY NOW?
Ms. Saltzburg continued.
WHY AUGUST INSTEAD OF NOVEMBER?
2020 ELECTION TIMELINE
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
COUNCIL OPTIONS
After discussion, Council gave direction to prepare for an Expenditure Limitation Adjustment ballot question for the November 2020 election.
After discussion and upon agreement by three members of the Council, an item will be moved to a regularly-scheduled Council meeting.
Mr. Clifton stated that staff is already working on information regarding opportunity zones and suggested that a presentation can be provided to Council at a future meeting. He also suggested trying to get the Arizona Commerce Authority to come and present information.
Economic Development Director Heidi Hansen stated that her staff is presenting to Council on other economic development tools and opportunity zones are part of that. She stated that it might save time to withdraw the FAIR.
Councilmember Salas agreed and withdrew the FAIR request.
Councilmember Aslan reported that Flagstaff High School is presenting Arsenic and Old Lace for their winter play. He encouraged everyone to check it out as his daughter is playing the lead role of Abby.
Councilmember Odegaard asked about the snow removal in downtown and when that will be happening. Mr. Clifton stated that there is work being done downtown this evening and he will provide an update to Council in the following days.
Councilmember McCarthy expressed concern about reports he received from citizens who reported that fire trucks and trash trucks were unable to get into a neighborhood. He asked for a Council discussion about getting more assistance for snow operations. Mr. Clifton stated that a future work session would be scheduled to discuss snow operation resources.
Councilmember Salas stated that it is Giving Day and people have until midnight to make a donation to their favorite charity or non-profit. She offered gratitude to those who are working to clear snow from streets and sidewalks. Lastly, she encouraged people to come downtown for the festivities in advance of the tree lighting ceremony.
Mayor Evans offered thanks to all the snowplow drivers who worked over the holiday weekend. She reported that she will be in Phoenix tomorrow discussing leadership with the Flynn Brown Foundation. She also gave a shout out to Flagstaff Local and is excited for the community involvement that it is generating. Lastly, she reported that internationally renowned photojournalist George Glacier is here from Germany. He is working on a book that shows the day in the life of a public servant.
The Regular Meeting of the Flagstaff City Council held December 3, 2019, adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
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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 December 3, 2019. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
| DATED this 7th day of September, 2021. | |
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