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NOTE:
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE ARIZONA REVISED
STATUTES AND THE FLAGSTAFF CITY CHARTER THE SUMMARIZED MINUTES OF CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE NOT VERBATIM TRANSCRIPTS. ONLY THE ACTIONS TAKEN AND
DISCUSSION APPEARING WITH QUOTATION MARKS ARE VERBATIM. AUDIO RECORDINGS OF
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE.
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SUMMARIZED MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
February 6, 2007
6:00 p.m.
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A Meeting of the Flagstaff City
Council as held on February 6, 2007, convening at 6:09 P.M., in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 211 West Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, Arizona.
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CALL TO ORDER
The Meeting was called to order
by Mayor Donaldson.
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1. PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Vice-Mayor Overton asked those
present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. INVOCATION
Vice-Mayor Overton led a moment
of silence.
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3. ROLL CALL
On roll call, the following
were present:
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Mayor Donaldson
Vice-Mayor Overton
Councilmember Cooper
Councilmember Haughey
Councilmember Kelty
Councilmember Swanson
Councilmember White
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Also present were:
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Interim City Manager, John
Holmes
City Attorney, Patricia
Boomsma
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4. MINUTES
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A.
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Consideration of Minutes: Regular Council Meeting of January 2, 2007.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve
the Minutes as submitted/corrected.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to accept the minutes as submitted, seconded
by Councilmember Haughey. The motion was unanimous in favor.
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5. PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
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None.
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6. CONSENT –
GENERAL
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A.
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Consideration of Authority to Increase Contract Amount: Legal services for telecommunications.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Authorize an additional increase to Miller & Van Eaton, P.L.L.C.,
in the amount of $17,500.00.
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Councilmember Haughey moved to
approve the recommended action, seconded by Councilmember Cooper. The motion
passed on unanimous vote.
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7. CONSENT –
CONTRACTUAL
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A.
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Consideration of Bids: Parks fencing.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Approve the bid from Buffalo Fencing Company in
the amount of $24,390.64, plus applicable tax.
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B.
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Consideration of Bids:
Gateway and directional signs.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Approve the bid from F & N Enterprises, doing business as
SmithCraft, and Northern Arizona Signs, in an amount not to exceed
$97,200.00.
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C.
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Consideration of Bids:
Website for the Convention and Visitors’ Bureau.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Approve the bid from Carver Letcher Miller Incorporated, doing
business as CLM Design in the amount of $30,948.50, plus a 10% contingency
for unanticipated services.
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D.
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Consideration of Renewal of Out-of-City Water Use Agreement: Mary’s Café.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Approve renewal of the out-of-city water use agreement with Mary’s
Café.
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E.
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Consideration of Amendment to Agreement: Dispatch services.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Approve the amendment to the agreement with Flagstaff Medical Center at a rate of $410.95 per day to the City.
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F.
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Consideration of Annual On-Call Service Agreements: Engineering, surveying, geotechnical,
architectural, and landscape architecture.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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(1)
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Approve nineteen agreements, each not to exceed $250,000.00 per year,
as follows:
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(a)
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Arizona Engineering Company; The WLB Group, Inc.; Shephard Wesnitzer,
Inc.; Woodson Engineering & Surveying, Inc.; Plateau Engineering, Inc.;
Carter & Burgess, Inc.; Turner Engineering, Inc.; and Rothberg Tamburini
& Winsor, Inc., for engineering consulting services;
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(b)
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Arizona Engineering Company; Engineering and Environmental
Consultants, Inc.; Turner Engineering, Inc.; Woodson Engineering Surveying,
Inc.; and Stantec Consulting, Inc., for surveying consulting services;
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(c)
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Ninyo & Moore, and Speedie & Associates, Inc., for
geotechnical engineering consulting services.
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(d)
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Johnson Walzer Associates, LLC; and Stantec Consulting, Inc., for
architectural engineering consulting services; and
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(e)
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Urban Earth Design; and Sherman Group, Inc., for landscape
architecture consulting services; and
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(2)
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Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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G.
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Consideration of Intergovernmental Agreement: Sustainable building program.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Approve the intergovernmental agreement with Coconino County in the amount of $25,000.00.
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H.
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Consideration of Intergovernmental Agreement: Rural environment corps for joint fire
activities.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Approve the intergovernmental agreement with Coconino County on the basis of in-kind payment through training, and/or project assistance on County
land from the Flagstaff Fire Department fuel crew.
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Taking Item7E first, Councilmember Cooper moved to approve the
recommended action, seconded by Councilmember White.
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Dana Kjellgren, Senior Assistant City Attorney, stated that the
parties involved in the dispatch agreement are requesting a 60-day extension
for further negotiations.
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Councilmember Kelty asked for an update on the three additional
dispatch positions allocated by the Council two years ago.
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The motion passed on unanimous vote.
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Returning to the Consent
Contractual Calendar, Councilmember Haughey moved to approve the
Consent-Contractual Calendar with the exception of Items 7F and 7G. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Cooper and passed on unanimous vote.
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Returning to Item 7F,
Councilmember Haughey moved to approve the recommended action, seconded by
Councilmember Cooper.
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Rick Barrett, Community
Improvements Director, agreed with Vice-Mayor Overton’s assessment that under
the provisions of these agreements, specific services would not need Council
approval unless the service would cause the contract to exceed its
$250,000.00 limit.
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Councilmembers expressed
concerns that, while not anticipated, it is possible that 19 contracts
utilized to their limit of $250,000.00 each, would tie up a lot of money on
projects that may or may not be in the work “queue” for five or ten years.
It was noted that Council would only see specific consultant agreements if
they were for very large projects, such as the 4th Street Railroad Overpass.
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Mark Landsiedel, Community
Development Director, stated that all Capital Improvement contracts are
reviewed by Council when approving the budget for the five-year capital
plan. These contracts will not authorize expenditures that have not been
approved in the budget process.
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The motion to approve passed on
unanimous vote.
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Returning to Item 7G,
Councilmember Cooper moved to approve the recommended action, seconded by
Vice-Mayor Overton.
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During Council discussion, the
following arguments were cited as reasons to reject the intergovernmental
agreement.
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It is preferable to invest in a
City staff member who would be accessible in City Hall.
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The agreement is “a day late
and a dollar short”.
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More time is needed to seek
additional partners, including Northern Arizona University.
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This is not the correct vehicle
for moving forward with a sustainable building program.
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The joint City/County program
has been stalled these past two years, and it’s time to redirect the program
funds.
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The motion failed on roll call
vote as follows:
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Mayor Donaldson
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Nay
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Vice-Mayor Overton
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Aye
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Councilmember Cooper
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Nay
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Councilmember Haughey
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Nay
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Councilmember Kelty
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Nay
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Councilmember Swanson
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Aye
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Councilmember White
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Nay
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8. BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS:
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(No items were submitted.)
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A.
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Consideration of Liquor License: Sherrie Padilla, “Varsity Gasser”, 1020 So. Milton Rd., Series 10,
New License.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Open the public
hearing.
Receive citizen
input.
Close the public hearing.
The City Council has the option to:
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(1)
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Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for
approval;
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(2)
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Forward the application to the State with no recommendation; or
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(3)
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Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial
based on the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.
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The item was withdrawn by the applicant.
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B.
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Consideration of Resolution No. 2007-10: A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Flagstaff, Arizona (“City”), declaring as a public record “The
Flagstaff Townsite Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines” (“FTHD
Guidelines”).
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Resolution No.
2007-10 by title only.
Adopt Resolution No. 2007-10.
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Councilmember Kelty moved to
read Resolution No. 2007-10 by title only, seconded by Councilmember Cooper.
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Karl Eberhard, Urban Planner
explained that the proposed design standards and guidelines implement the
Regional Plan policies, meet other obligations and expectations of the City,
and meet the designation and application criteria.
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He stated that a sticking point
is the allowable height of accessory structures. The Regional Plan calls for
development standards for accessory structures; and, while allowing them, it
strives to protect neighborhood character.
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The following individuals spoke
in favor of the resolution:
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Roy Lippman, Flagstaff resident
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Pat Loven, Flagstaff resident
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Charlie Silver, Flagstaff resident
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Reasons given in support of the
resolution were:
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The character and aesthetics of
the neighborhood will be preserved.
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Property values will be
protected or enhanced.
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The grassroots effort has
diligently followed the proper process for the past two years.
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Only a minority of homeowners
oppose the height limitations for accessory structures.
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Councilmembers supporting the
resolution gave the following reasons:
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Neighborhoods have the right to
determine their future and save themselves.
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It is a commendable grassroots
effort to improve a treasured neighborhood.
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The guidelines have been well
thought out and thoroughly researched.
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Staff successfully demonstrated
how commercial businesses could fit in a historic district.
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There are exception and appeal
processes within the guidelines.
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Councilmembers who opposed the
resolution did so because:
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A couple of issues have not
been completely resolved and more compromise is needed.
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Property owners should have the
right to develop their property to a certain point, in keeping with the
neighborhood.
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The motion passed on majority
vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper,
Kelty, Swanson and White in favor, and Councilmember Haughey opposed. Title
was read as follows:
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Resolution No. 2007-10
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A resolution of the City
Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona (“City”), declaring as a public
record “The Flagstaff Townsite Historic District Design Standards and
Guidelines” (“FTHD Guidelines”).
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Councilmember White moved to
adopt Resolution No. 2007-10, seconded by Councilmember Kelty. The motion
passed on majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and
Councilmembers Cooper, Kelty, Swanson, and White in favor, and Councilmember
Haughey opposed.
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C.
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Consideration of Public Hearing on Designation of the Flagstaff
Townsite Neighborhood District as an Historic Design Review Overlay Zone and
Consideration of Ordinance No. 2007-16: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona,
designating the Flagstaff Townsite Neighborhood District as an Historic
Design Review Overlay Zone (“THDRO”) with specific geographical boundaries as
delineated on the attached map, and adopting by reference the Flagstaff
Townsite Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines (“FTHD
Guidelines”).
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Open the public hearing.
Receive citizen input.
Close the public hearing.
Read Ordinance No. 2007-16 for the first time by title only.
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Councilmember White moved to
open the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Overton and
passed on unanimous vote.
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The following individuals spoke
in opposition to the overlay:
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Paul Turner, Flagstaff resident
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Kathryn Willis, Flagstaff resident
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Jerry Harris, Flagstaff
resident
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The following arguments were
submitted as reasons to reject the overlay zone:
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Individual rights of the
homeowners would be limited or restricted.
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The ordinance lacks an appeal
process, it supersedes all other City laws, and is buried under the Land
Development Code.
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The guidelines are confusing
regarding primary and secondary structures.
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Height limitations on secondary
structures could be increased while still meeting the intent of the guidelines.
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Houses in this district are not
like the stately old homes in Prescott’s historic districts.
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The majority of the properties
in question are rentals.
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Property values will decrease
due to the cost of maintaining the original design of the homes.
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In favor of the overlay zone
were:
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Roabie Johnson, Flagstaff resident
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Peter Friederici, Flagstaff resident
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Duffie Westheimer, Flagstaff resident
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Reasons cited in support of the
overlay zone were:
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Houses in the district are
unusually close together by today’s standards, causing second stories to
block sunlight and views, and reduce privacy.
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Height restrictions were one of
the main objectives in seeking an overlay.
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Altering the guidelines at the
urging of a few - while 134 neighbors voted in favor of the guidelines -
would not be a compromise; it would gut the intent of the overlay zone.
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Councilmember Kelty moved to
recess into Executive Session for legal advice. The motion was seconded by
Vice-Mayor Overton and passed on unanimous vote.
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The Council Meeting reconvened
at 7:18 p.m.
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There being no more public
input, Councilmember Haughey moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Vice-Mayor Overton. The motion passed on unanimous vote.
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Councilmembers voting in
opposition to establishing the overlay felt that:
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(1) The Land Development Code
is the place to prevent future structural non-compliance; (2) another layer
of zoning regulations would be a disadvantage to the neighborhood; (3)
private property rights would be infringed upon; (4) the guidelines need more
work to ensure there will not be liabilities to the City or to the citizens;
and (5) they are not in line with “highest and best use” practices.
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Councilmembers voting in favor
of the overlay noted that:
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(1) The proposed overlay
supports the goals of the 2020 Visioning Plan as well as the Regional Plan
for preserving Flagstaff’s historic areas; (2) neighborhoods have the right
to determine their own destinies, and the residents polled were in favor of
the district by a 4 to 1 margin; (3) if the City considered only “highest and
best use” practices, which are usually based on land value, the City would
have no parks, open space, or churches; and (4) the rights of the homeowners
whose property value and quality of life are being impacted by encroaching
second stories need to be considered.
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Councilmember Cooper moved to
read Ordinance No. 2007-16 for the first time by title only, seconded by
Councilmember Kelty. The motion passed on majority roll call vote as follows:
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Mayor Donaldson
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Aye
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Vice-Mayor Overton
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Nay
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Councilmember Cooper
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Aye
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Councilmember Haughey
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Nay
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Councilmember Kelty
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Aye
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Councilmember Swanson
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Aye
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Councilmember White
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Aye
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Title was read as follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-16
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An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona,
designating the Flagstaff Townsite Neighborhood District as an Historic
Design Review Overlay Zone (“THDRO”) with specific geographical boundaries as
delineated on the attached map, and adopting by reference the Flagstaff
Townsite Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines (“FTHD
Guidelines”).
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10. ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS
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A.
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Consideration of Ordinances: Amending the Flagstaff City Code pertaining to boards and
commissions for the purpose of changing the role of City Councilmembers as
non-voting, ex-officio members, defining a quorum, and providing for
housekeeping changes, where needed.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-02 for the final time by title only.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-02
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-03 for the final time by title only.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-03
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-04 for the final time by title only.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-04.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-05 for the final time by title only.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-05.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-06 for the final time by title only.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-06.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-07 for the final time by title only.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-07.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-08 for the final time by title only.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-08.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-09 for the final time by title only.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-09.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-10 for the final time by title only.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-10.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-11 for the final time by title only.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-11.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-12 for the final time by title only.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-12.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-17 for the final time by title only.
Adopt Ordinance No. 2007-17.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to read Resolution No. 2007-02 for the final
time by title only, seconded by Councilmember Swanson. The motion passed on
majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers
Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White
opposed. Tile was read as follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-02
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An ordinance amending Chapter
2-16, Section 2-16-001-0002 of the Flagstaff City Code for the purpose of
changing the membership of the Youth Commission.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-02, seconded by
Councilmember Swanson. The motion passed on majority vote with Mayor
Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and
Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White opposed.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to read Resolution No. 2007-03 for the final
time by title only, seconded by Councilmember Swanson. The motion passed on
majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers
Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White
opposed. Title was read as follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-03
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An ordinance amending Chapter
2-11, Sections 2-11-001-0002 and 2-11-001-0003 of the Flagstaff City Code for
the purpose of changing the composition and membership of the Flagstaff
Airport Commission, defining a quorum, and other housekeeping changes.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-03, seconded by
Councilmember Swanson. The motion passed on majority vote with Mayor
Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and
Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White opposed.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to read Ordinance No. 2007-04 for the final
time by title only, seconded by Councilmember Swanson. The motion passed on
majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers
Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White
opposed. Title was read as follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-04
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An ordinance amending Title 2,
Chapter 14, Section 2-14-001-0002 of the Flagstaff City Code, for the purpose
of changing the membership of the Beautification and Public Art Commission;
changing the Council representative from a voting member to a non-voting
member; changing the number of commission members; and changing the makeup of
the Commission.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-04, seconded by
Councilmember Cooper. The motion passed on majority vote with Mayor
Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and
Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White opposed.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to read Ordinance No. 2007-05 for the final
time by title only, seconded by Councilmember Swanson. The motion passed on
majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers
Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White
opposed. Title was read as follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-05
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An ordinance amending Title 10,
Chapter 9, Section 10-09-004-0001 of the Flagstaff City Code for the purpose
of changing the membership of the Board of Adjustment, and other housekeeping
changes.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-05, seconded by
Councilmember Cooper. The motion passed on majority vote with Mayor
Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and
Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White opposed.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to read Ordinance No. 2007-06 for the final
time by title only, seconded by Councilmember Swanson. The motion passed on
majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers
Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White opposed.
Title was read as follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-06
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An ordinance amending Chapter
2-08, Sections 2-08-001-0002 and 2-08-001-005 of the Flagstaff City Code for
the purpose of changing the membership of the Diversity Awareness Commission
and adding quorum provisions.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-06, seconded by
Councilmember Cooper. The motion passed on majority vote with Mayor
Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and
Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White opposed.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to read Ordinance No. 2007-07 for the final
time by title only, seconded by Councilmember Swanson. The motion passed on
majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers
Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White
opposed. Title was read as follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-07
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An ordinance amending Title 2,
Chapter 19, of the Flagstaff City Code, for the purpose of changing the
membership of the Historic Preservation Commission; changing the Council
representatives from a voting member to a non-voting member; changing the
number of commission members; changing the makeup of the commission; and
other housekeeping changes.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-07, seconded by
Councilmember Cooper. The motion passed on majority vote with Mayor Donaldson,
Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in
favor, and Councilmember White opposed.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to read Ordinance No. 2007-08 for the final
time by title only, seconded by Councilmember Swanson. The motion passed on
majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers
Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White
opposed. Title was read as follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-08
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An ordinance amending Title 2,
Chapter 20, Section 2-20-001-0001 and 2-20-001-005 of the Flagstaff City
Code, for the purpose of changing the membership of the Open Spaces
Commission and defining a quorum.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-08, seconded by
Councilmember Cooper. The motion passed on majority vote with Mayor
Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and
Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White opposed.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to read Ordinance No. 2007-09 for the final
time by title only, seconded by Councilmember Swanson. The motion passed on
majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers
Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White
opposed. Title was read as follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-09
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An ordinance amending Chapter
2-01, Sections 2-01-001-0002 and 2-01-001-0003, and Section 2-01-001-0004, of
the Flagstaff City Code for the purpose of changing the membership of the
Planning and Zoning Commission, defining a quorum, and providing for
housekeeping changes.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2007-09, seconded by
Councilmember Cooper. The motion passed on majority vote with Mayor
Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and
Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White opposed.
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Councilmember Haughey moved to
read Ordinance No. 2007-10 for the final time by title only, seconded by
Councilmember Cooper. The motion passed on majority vote with Mayor
Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and
Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White opposed. Title was read as
follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-10
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An ordinance amending Title 10,
Chapter 9, Section 10-09-003-0001 of the Flagstaff City Code for the purpose
of changing the membership of the Planning and Zoning commission and
providing for housekeeping changes.
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Councilmember Haughey moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2007-10, seconded by Councilmember Cooper. The motion
passed on majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and
Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in favor, and Councilmember
White opposed. Title was read as follows:
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to
read Ordinance No. 2007-11 for the final time by title only, seconded by
Councilmember Haughey. The motion passed on majority vote with Mayor
Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and
Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White opposed. Title was read as
follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-11
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An ordinance amending Chapter
2-03 Parks and Recreation Commission, Sections 2-03-001-0001 and
2-03-001-0003 of the Flagstaff City Code for the purpose of changing the
membership and quorum requirements of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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Councilmember Haughey moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2007-11, seconded by Vice-Mayor Overton. The motion
passed on majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and
Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in favor, and Councilmember
White opposed.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to
read Ordinance No. 2007-12 for the final time by title only, seconded by
Councilmember Haughey. The motion passed on majority vote with Mayor
Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and
Swanson in favor, and Councilmember White opposed. Title was read as
follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-12
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An ordinance amending Chapter
2-04, Section 2-04-001-0004, 2,-04-001-0005, and 2-04-001-0006 of the
Flagstaff City Code for the purpose of changing the membership of the Water
Commission, and defining a quorum.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2007-12, seconded by Councilmember Cooper. The motion
passed on majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and
Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in favor, and Councilmember
White opposed.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to
read Ordinance No. 2007-17 for the final time by title only, seconded by
Councilmember Haughey. The motion passed on majority vote with Mayor Donaldson,
Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in
favor, and Councilmember White abstaining. Title was read as follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-17
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An ordinance amending
Resolution No. 2001-76 of the City of Flagstaff for the purpose of changing
the membership of the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 2007-17, seconded by Councilmember Cooper. The motion
passed on unanimous vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and
Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and Swanson in favor, and Councilmember
White opposed.
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Consideration of Ordinance No. 2007-19: An ordinance of the City of Flagstaff (“City”)
repealing Ordinance No. 1874 pertaining to the assessment and recapture of
costs for the water and sewer extensions under recapture districts, and
replacing the same with new and more efficient provisions for water and sewer
line extensions under reimbursement agreements.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Ordinance No. 2007-19 for the first time by title only.
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Councilmember White moved to
read Ordinance No. 2007-19 for the first time by title only. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Kelty and passed on unanimous vote. Title was read
as follows:
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Ordinance No. 2007-19
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An ordinance of the City of Flagstaff (“City”) repealing Ordinance No.
1874 pertaining to the assessment and recapture of costs for the water and
sewer extensions under recapture districts, and replacing the same with new
and more efficient provisions for water and sewer line extensions under
reimbursement agreements.
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Consideration of Resolution No. 2007-09: A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Flagstaff authorizing signatures for checks and payment vouchers.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Resolution No. 2007-09 by title only.
Adopt Resolution No. 2007-09.
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Councilmember White moved to
read Resolution No. 2007-09 by title only, seconded by Councilmember Cooper.
The motion passed on unanimous vote, and title was read as follows:
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Resolution No. 2007-09
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A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff authorizing
signatures for checks and payment vouchers.
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Councilmember Haughey moved to
adopt Resolution No. 2007-09. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
White, and passed on unanimous vote.
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Consideration of Resolution No. 2007-11: A resolution designating the document known as
the “2007 Draft Amendments to the Land Development Code regarding the
Recommendations of the Community Housing Policy Task Force” as a public
record.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Resolution No. 2007-11 by title only.
Adopt Resolution No. 2007-11.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to
read Resolution No. 2007-11 by title only, seconded by Councilmember White.
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Councilmember Swanson moved to
amend the proposed 2007 Draft Amendments to the Land Development Code by
eliminating Division 10-04-003-0007, Section E. The motion died due to lack
of a second.
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Della Hohlfeld, representing
Concerned Citizens of Flagstaff, stated that before the first public hearing
on February 20, 2007, the proposed amendments to the code regarding accessory
dwelling units and overlapping natural resource protection need to be
tightened up, making them specific and clear.
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The motion to read passed
unanimously in favor. Title was read as follows:
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Resolution No. 2007-11
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A resolution designating the document known as the “2007 Draft
Amendments to the Land Development Code regarding the Recommendations of the
Community Housing Policy Task Force” as a public record.
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Vice-Mayor Overton moved to
adopt Resolution No. 2007-11, seconded by Councilmember Haughey. The motion
passed on unanimous vote.
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Consideration of Resolution No. 2007-12: A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Flagstaff, Arizona, opposing the Divine Strake Project and any related
testing at the Nevada Test Site.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Read Resolution No. 2007-12 by title only.
Adopt Resolution No. 2007-12.
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Councilmember White moved to
read Resolution No. 2007-12 by title only, seconded by Councilmember Cooper.
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Councilmember Haughey moved to
amend Resolution No 2007-12 as follows:
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SECTION 1. That the Flagstaff
Mayor and City Council oppose resumption of has concerns about
testing, including the Divine Strake, at the Nevada Test Site, and urge the
Federal Government to suspend further testing pending the completion of a
complete Environmental Impact Statement which clearly demonstrates the
continued safety of our citizens.
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The motion to amend was
seconded by Vice-Mayor Overton and passed on majority roll call vote as
follows:
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Mayor Donaldson
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Aye
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Vice-Mayor Overton
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Aye
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Councilmember Cooper
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Nay
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Councilmember Haughey
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Aye
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Councilmember Kelty
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Nay
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Councilmember Swanson
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Aye
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Councilmember White
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Nay
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Councilmember Haughey moved to
amend the title of Resolution No. 2007-12 as follows:
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A resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Flagstaff,
Arizona, opposing the Divine Strake Project and any related testing at the
Nevada Test Site. pending a complete Environmental Impact statement.
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The motion was seconded by
Vice-Mayor Overton and passed on majority vote with Mayor Donaldson,
Vice-Mayor Overton, and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, and Swanson in favor,
and Councilmembers Kelty and White opposed.
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The following individuals
stated their opposition to the Divine Strake Project:
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Norma Thimot, Flagstaff
resident
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Julia Rouvier, Flagstaff resident
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The motion to read as amended
passed on unanimous roll call vote as follows:
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Mayor Donaldson
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Aye
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Vice-Mayor Overton
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Aye
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Councilmember Cooper
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Aye
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Councilmember Haughey
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Aye
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Councilmember Kelty
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Aye
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Councilmember Swanson
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Aye
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Councilmember White
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Aye
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Title was read as follows:
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Resolution No. 2007-12
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A resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Flagstaff,
Arizona, opposing the Divine Strake Project pending a complete Environmental
Impact statement.
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Councilmember Swanson moved to
adopt Resolution No. 2007-12. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Cooper and passed on unanimous vote.
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11. OTHER BUSINESS
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A.
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Consideration of Appointment: Councilmember representative to the Coconino County Methamphetamine
Task Force.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Discuss in Executive Session and make the appointment at the Council
meeting.
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Councilmember White moved to
appoint Councilmember Haughey, seconded by Vice-Mayor Overton. The vote was
unanimous in favor.
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Consideration of Discussion and Possible Direction: BBB Tax Advisory Task Force.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Discuss and provide direction on next steps.
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Councilmember Kelty requested
that staff (1) not proceed with the Task Force, (2) not address the issue
immediately, (3) address other priorities, and (4) conduct the discussions in
a public forum.
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Councilmember White requested
that staff remain cognizant of when to begin the public discussions to allow
adequate time to educate the public before any ballot considerations.
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Citizens commenting on the BBB
Tax Advisory Task Force were:
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Mark Ross, representing
Flagstaff Hospitality and Innkeepers Associations
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John McCulloch, Flagstaff resident
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Citizen comments included:
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More marketing dollars are
needed for the Convention and Visitors’ Bureau.
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The original intent of BBB
monies was to fund a bonding program for recreation projects, but the City
didn’t follow through with using all the BBB tax dollars toward the bond
program and the General Fund has been supplemented with BBB monies.
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Councilmember White requested
that staff schedule three or four work sessions to discuss (1) the history of
BBB funds and the desired outcomes, (2) allocations and possible structures,
(3) sunset issues, and (4) final recommendations and Council action.
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Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 2007-14: An ordinance rezoning a total of approximately
6.69 acres of land located at 2650 So. Beulah Boulevard from UC, Urban
Commercial District, Conditional (6.03 acres) and RR, Rural Residential
District (.66 acres), to Urban Commercial District Conditional.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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If the City Council wishes to reconsider this matter, a member of the
previous prevailing vote should:
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Move to reconsider Ordinance No. 2007-14.
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Councilmember White moved to
reconsider Ordinance No. 2007-14 and set the first reading of the ordinance
for February 20, 2007. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kelty.
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Councilmember White pointed out
that it is appropriate to revisit the rezoning issue as the developer has
made various compromises sought by the Council.
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The motion passed on majority
vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and Councilmembers Cooper,
Haughey, Kelty, and White in favor, and Councilmember Swanson opposed.
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Councilmember White moved to
reconsider the vote (above), seconded by Councilmember Kelty. The motion
passed on majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton and
Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and White in favor, and Councilmember
Swanson opposed.
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Councilmember White moved to
reconsider Ordinance No. 2007-14 and set the first reading of the ordinance
for the first meeting in March. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Kelty and passed on majority vote with Mayor Donaldson, Vice-Mayor Overton
and Councilmembers Cooper, Haughey, Kelty and White in favor, and
Councilmember Swanson opposed.
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12. INFORMATIONAL
ITEMS TO OR FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL OR CITY MANAGER.
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Councilmember Swanson requested
that the Council be courteous to each other in not “calling the question” as
a tactic to circumvent discussion of an item.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business
to come before the Council, the Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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MAYOR
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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CERTIFICATION
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STATE OF ARIZONA,
Coconino County.
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I, MARGIE BROWN, 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 6,
2007. I further certify that the Meeting was duly called and held and that a
quorum was present.
DATED this 6th day of June,
2007.
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CITY CLERK
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