ATTENTION
IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HAVE RESUMED WITH LIMITED CAPACITY The meetings will continue to be live streamed on the city's website (https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/1461/Streaming-City-Council-Meetings) ***PUBLIC COMMENT*** WE ARE NO LONGER USING TELEPHONE COMMENTS All verbal public comments will be given through a virtual public comment platform If you want to provide a verbal comment during the Council Meeting, use the link below to join the virtual public comment room. VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMENT WAITING ROOM Written comments may be submitted to publiccomment@flagstaffaz.gov. All comments submitted via email will be considered written comments and will be documented into the record as such. AGENDA A M E N D E D |
1. | CALL TO ORDER
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). |
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2. | ROLL CALL
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3. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the City of Flagstaff is to protect and enhance the quality of life for all. |
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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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5. | PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS | ||||||||
A. | Proclamation: Adult Education and Family Literacy Week | ||||||||
B. | Proclamation: Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra 72nd Season | ||||||||
6. | CITY MANAGER REPORT | ||||||||
A. | City Manager Report | ||||||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||||||
Information Only
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7. | COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF | ||||||||
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9. | COVID-19 UPDATE | |||||
A. | COVID-19 Update | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
This presentation is for informational purposes only.
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10. | LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARINGS | |||||
A. | Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Bryan James Lubbehusen, "Square Root Foods," 2223 E. 7th Avenue, Series 10 (beer and wine store), New License. | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
Hold the public hearing.
The City Council has the option to: (1) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval; (2) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on information from staff, the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors. |
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B. | Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Ryan Witner Anderson, "Target," 1650 S. Milton Road, Series 09 (liquor store - all spirituous liquor), New Application. | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
Hold the public hearing.
The City Council has the option to: (1) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval; (2) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on information from staff, the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors. |
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11. | ROUTINE ITEMS | |||||
A. | Recognition of Bus Art Winners and Ratification: Beautification and Public Art Commission recommendations for Bus Art Project on Climate Change and Hope | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
Ratify the contracts awarded by the Beautification and Public Arts Commission related to a bus art project on climate change and hope.
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B. | Update and Review: Working Calendar and Future Agenda Item Requests | |||||
12. | REGULAR AGENDA | |||||
A. | Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-22: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff clarifying the duties of the Beautification and Public Art Commission, and clarifying that the Procurement Code Manual procedures apply to expenditures for Arts and Sciences and Beautification funds; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances, severability, and establishing an effective date. | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
At the September 21, 2021 Council Meeting:
1) Read Ordinance No. 2021-22 by title only for the first time 2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2021-22 by title only (if approved above) At the October 5, 2021 Council Meeting: 3) Read Ordinance No. 2021-22 by title only for the final time 4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2021-22 by title only (if approved above) 5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-22 |
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B. | Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-43 and Ordinance No. 2021-21: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council declaring as a public record that certain document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "Nuisance Noise Code Amendments;" and an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 6, Police Regulations, Chapter 6-08, Noise Control, by adopting by reference that certain document entitled "Nuisance Noise Code Amendments;" providing for penalties, repeal of conflicting ordinances, severability, and establishing an effective date | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
At the September 21, 2021 Council Meeting:
1) Read Resolution No. 2021-43 by title only 2) City Clerk Reads Resolution No. 2021-43 by title only (if approved above) 3) Read Ordinance No. 2021-21 by title only for the first time 4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2021-21 by title only (if approved above) At the October 2, 2021 Council Meeting: 5) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-43 6) Read Ordinance No. 2021-21 by title only for the final time 7) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2021-21 by title only (if approved above) 8) Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-21 |
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13. | DISCUSSION ITEMS | |||||
A. | Lone Tree Overpass Project Update | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
Present a design update to City Council for the Lone Tree Overpass Project and facilitate discussion.
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B. | Public Release of Draft Active Transportation Master Plan | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
Information and discussion only; no Council action required
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C. | Discussion of Letter Regarding 4FRI RFP Cancellation | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
Discussion and possible direction.
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14. | FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS After discussion and upon agreement by three members of the Council, an item will be moved to a regularly-scheduled Council meeting. |
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A. | Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.) A Citizens' Petition seeking to "designate that Woody Way Traffic is a one-way street westbound only. Allowing for emergency vehicle access." | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
Council direction.
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16. | ADJOURNMENT | |||||
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STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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City Manager Report | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Information Only
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
These reports will be included in the City Council packet for regularly scheduled Council meetings, excluding Work Session meetings. The reports are intended to be informational, covering miscellaneous events and topics involving the City organization. | |||||
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Attachments: | City Manager Report | ||
Water Services Monthly Report |
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COVID-19 Update | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
This presentation is for informational purposes only.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
City staff will present the updated COVID-19 dashboard data and an update on Navajo and Hopi Tribal Nations situation with COVID-19. | |||||
INFORMATION: | |||||
The COVID-19 dashboard includes information on new cases, hospitalization, COVID-related deaths, community transmission level, vaccination status and variants. The Navajo and Hopi Tribal Nations update will include information about the number of cases, any emergency orders, and related press releases. |
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Attachments: | Presentation |
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Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Bryan James Lubbehusen, "Square Root Foods," 2223 E. 7th Avenue, Series 10 (beer and wine store), New License. | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Hold the public hearing.
The City Council has the option to: (1) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval; (2) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on information from staff, the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors. |
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Executive Summary: | |||||
The liquor license process begins at the State level and applications are then forwarded to the respective municipality for posting of the property and holding a public hearing, after which the Council recommendation is forwarded back to the State. A series 10 license allows a retail store to sell beer and wine (no other spirituous liquors), only in the original unbroken package, to be taken away from the premises of the retailer and consumed off the premises. This is a non-quota type of license. Square Root Foods is an existing business in Flagstaff. If approved, it will be the 31st active series 10 license in Flagstaff. To view surrounding liquor licenses, please visit the Active Liquor Licenses Map. The property has been posted as required, and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application and provided their respective reports. |
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Financial Impact: | |||||
There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State. | |||||
Policy Impact: | |||||
Not applicable. | |||||
Connection to PBB Key Community Priorities/Objectives & Regional Plan: | |||||
Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there are no Community Priorities that directly apply. | |||||
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
Not applicable. | |||||
Key Considerations: | |||||
Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the applicant's personal qualifications and the location.September 24, 2021. | |||||
Community Involvement: | |||||
This business will contribute to the tax base of the community. We are not aware of any other relevant considerations. | |||||
Expanded Options and Alternatives: | |||||
The application was properly posted on August 31, 2021. No written protests have been received to date. | |||||
Attachments: | Letter to Applicant | ||
Hearing Procedures | |||
Series 10 Description | |||
PD Memo | |||
Zoning Memo | |||
Map |
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Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Ryan Witner Anderson, "Target," 1650 S. Milton Road, Series 09 (liquor store - all spirituous liquor), New Application. | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Hold the public hearing.
The City Council has the option to: (1) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval; (2) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on information from staff, the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors. |
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Executive Summary: | |||||
The liquor license process begins at the State level and applications are then forwarded to the respective municipality for posting of the property and holding a public hearing, after which the Council recommendation is forwarded back to the State. Series 09 licenses are a quota licenses and must be obtained through the person/location transfer of an existing license from another business or through the Arizona Liquor License Lottery. Target is an existing business in Flagstaff with an active series 10 (Beer and Wine store) license. If approved, it will be the 37th active series 09 liquor license in Flagstaff and will be able to sell all spirituous liquor. To view surrounding liquor licenses, please visit the Active Liquor Licenses Map. The property has been posted as required, and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application and provided their respective reports. |
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Financial Impact: | |||||
There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State. | |||||
Policy Impact: | |||||
Not applicable. | |||||
Connection to PBB Key Community Priorities/Objectives & Regional Plan: | |||||
Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there are no Community Priorities that directly apply. | |||||
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
Not applicable. | |||||
Key Considerations: | |||||
Because the application is for a new application, consideration may be given to the location and personal qualifications of the applicant. The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is September 24, 2021. |
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Community Involvement: | |||||
This business will contribute to the tax base of the community. We are not aware of any other relevant considerations. | |||||
Expanded Options and Alternatives: | |||||
The application was properly posted on August 31, 2021. No written protests have been received to date. | |||||
Attachments: | Letter to Applicant | ||
Hearing Procedures | |||
Series 09 Description | |||
PD Memo | |||
Zoning Memo | |||
Map |
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Recognition of Bus Art Winners and Ratification: Beautification and Public Art Commission recommendations for Bus Art Project on Climate Change and Hope | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Ratify the contracts awarded by the Beautification and Public Arts Commission related to a bus art project on climate change and hope.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
This project is a collaboration between the Beautification and Public Art Commission and the Sustainability Commission. The theme is climate change and hope. Research suggests that despair and fear-based messaging surrounding climate change breeds inactivity and feelings of helplessness, whereas hope-based messaging promotes individual action. The project was led by a Beautification, Arts and Sciences AmeriCorps VISTA member.
Five artists were selected, and vinyl art panels of their work are now displayed on the curbside ad space of Mountain Lion buses. Art will be displayed for about one year. Selected artists include two high school (or recent high school graduate) artists, as well as professional artists.
Selected Artists:
Luke Giles is a senior at Flagstaff High School. He states he has a technical mind, loves graphic design, and has a big soft side. He writes, “the things that matter most to me are finding love, loving a job that I will work for (for the rest of my life), and cherishing the things that I already have.”
Dana Kamberg is a local artist best known for her graphic illustration and portraiture work. Her work was featured in the Heartbox Gallery in downtown Flagstaff, the Refuse des Salon show in Sedona, and in Create! Magazine. Dana was also involved in the recent mural for Salsa Brava off of Route 66. Looking ahead, she intends to continue her work in community-based projects and further her personal exploration in utilizing portraiture as a means of representation and advocacy.
Nate Nise is a photographer and graphic designer from Arizona who gets his inspiration from the natural landscapes of the Earth. His goal is to continue exploring landscapes around the world, showcasing one-of-a-kind locations, and emphasizing the importance of protecting them.
Beau Arenas Ortiz is a recent high school graduate who works in the fields of graphic design and visual arts. He earned a Graphic Design certificate and an Adobe Photoshop certificate at Flagstaff High School. He is passionate about climate change issues and hopes to spark change with his designs.
Kayley Quick is a Flagstaff-based artist that uses a variety of mediums to create work – both physical and digital. Kayley graduated with a degree in Art Education in 2009 from Northern Arizona University, and currently teaches graphic design at Flagstaff High School. Per the Flagstaff City Code, BPAC makes recommendations to City Council concerning public art proposals. The City Manager has authority to enter into the bus art contracts based on the dollar amount. Grant awards are $750 each, and the grants are funded by the 2% local transportation tax on the hospitality industry (the BBB tax). Contracts are on file with the City Clerk's office. |
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INFORMATION: | |||||
Goal CC.5: Support and promote art, science, and education resources for all to experience. | |||||
Attachments: | Presentation |
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STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||||
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Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-22: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff clarifying the duties of the Beautification and Public Art Commission, and clarifying that the Procurement Code Manual procedures apply to expenditures for Arts and Sciences and Beautification funds; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances, severability, and establishing an effective date. | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
At the September 21, 2021 Council Meeting:
1) Read Ordinance No. 2021-22 by title only for the first time 2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2021-22 by title only (if approved above) At the October 5, 2021 Council Meeting: 3) Read Ordinance No. 2021-22 by title only for the final time 4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2021-22 by title only (if approved above) 5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-22 |
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Executive Summary: | |||||
The Flagstaff City Code requires the Beautification and Public Arts Commission (Commission) to make recommendations to the City Council on public art proposals. Under the Procurement Code Manual and City Code, authority is delegated to the City Manager to enter into contracts of less than $50,000. The proposed ordinance will clarify that the Commission is not required to make recommendations regarding public art proposals that will result in contracts of less than $50,000; however, the City Council, City Manager or his designee may request that the Commission make recommendations as to any expenditure of Arts and Sciences or Beautification Funds. The proposed ordinance will help ensure small dollar art projects can be processed efficiently, while also giving the City Council greater flexibility to ask the Commission for their recommendations, including small art projects and also beautification (such as landscaping) projects. The proposed ordinance is consistent with current practices. | |||||
Financial Impact: | |||||
None. | |||||
Policy Impact: | |||||
Clarify duties of the Commission and bring City Code into conformity with City practices. | |||||
Connection to PBB Key Community Priorities/Objectives & Regional Plan: | |||||
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives High Performing Government: Encourage public trust through transparency, accessibility and use of the City’s public participation policy (SP)1.1/ 1.3/ 3.5/ 4.2 Enhance the organization's fiscal stability and increase efficiency and effectiveness (SP)3.1/ (RP)CD.1 Inclusive and Engaged Community: Enhance community outreach and engagement opportunities (SP)3.5/ (RP)LU.1-2/ LU.6-7/ LU.9-12/ LU.18/ PF.1-2/ T.1-2/ T.4-7/ CD.1/ NH.1/ NH.3-5/ ED.2 Regional Plan N/A |
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Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
The City Council has from time to time amended the responsibilities of the Commission. | |||||
Options and Alternatives: | |||||
1. Approve ordinance; 2. Do not approve ordinance. |
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Background and History: | |||||
The Beautification and Public Arts Commission plays an active, vital role in providing quality projects in the City. They provide recommendations regarding Public Art and this change will further clarify that process. | |||||
Key Considerations: | |||||
The purpose of this ordinance is to clarify Commission responsibilities in relation to City contracting procedures. | |||||
Community Involvement: | |||||
The proposed ordinance clarifies that the City Council and City Manager or his designee may engage the Commission and community in making recommendations not only as to larger projects, but also smaller projects, including beautification projects, when appropriate. | |||||
Expanded Options and Alternatives: | |||||
Inform. | |||||
Attachments: | Current City Code | ||
Ord. 2021-22 |
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Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-43 and Ordinance No. 2021-21: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council declaring as a public record that certain document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "Nuisance Noise Code Amendments;" and an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 6, Police Regulations, Chapter 6-08, Noise Control, by adopting by reference that certain document entitled "Nuisance Noise Code Amendments;" providing for penalties, repeal of conflicting ordinances, severability, and establishing an effective date | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
At the September 21, 2021 Council Meeting:
1) Read Resolution No. 2021-43 by title only 2) City Clerk Reads Resolution No. 2021-43 by title only (if approved above) 3) Read Ordinance No. 2021-21 by title only for the first time 4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2021-21 by title only (if approved above) At the October 2, 2021 Council Meeting: 5) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-43 6) Read Ordinance No. 2021-21 by title only for the final time 7) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2021-21 by title only (if approved above) 8) Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-21 |
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Executive Summary: | |||||
In October of 2019, a Flagstaff resident emailed the Mayor and Council to express his concerns about unnecessary noise pollution. The resident specifically pointed out a concern about vehicles equipped with “intentionally loud automobile mufflers” and went on to say “I can't count the number of times that I have been assaulted by blasts of noise from cars spewing their deep and threatening engine vibrato. Their abuse can be heard, even felt, from blocks away”. This email was followed up by a petition to the Flagstaff City Council containing 29 signatures titled “Intentional Noise Pollution”. This petition requested the city council consider the effects of noise pollution on the quality of life in Flagstaff. It asks the council to address the unnecessary noise created when drivers intentionally modify a vehicle for the sole purpose of increasing their noise footprint. These concerns were presented to council during the June 1, 2021, regular council meeting. After the presentation the council voted to have an ordinance drafted to address nuisance noise. Since that time citizens have additionally expressed concerns both to the Flagstaff Police Department and the Flagstaff City Council about loud noise emanating from businesses and causing disturbances in residential neighborhoods. This proposed ordinance not only addresses vehicle noise, it also addresses nuisance noise in residential, business, and commercial zones. It will be a valuable tool in addressing nuisance noise complaints and provide for an objective means to measure the noise to determine if there is a violation. Since that time, staff from the Police Department, as well as the City Attorney’s Office, have looked at several nuisance noise ordinances from municipalities in Arizona. Most municipalities have ordinances restricting nuisance noise in certain zoning districts to a specific decibel level during specific daytime and nighttime hours. There are similar restrictions for vehicle noise, dependent on weight and speed of the offending vehicle. These ordinances were used as a basic template to create the attached draft ordinance. |
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If the council approves the amendments to City Code 6-08-01-02, there will be a need to purchase the proper sound level meters necessary for enforcement. In addition, enforcement personnel will need to attend the necessary training to become certified in the meter’s use. Certification, and continued recertification, in the use of a class 1 decibel meter would be necessary for the police officer, or code enforcement officer, to testify in court. The City would have to purchase one or more Class 1 sound level meters. Class 1 sound level meters cost several hundred dollars each. Each sound level meter would need to be calibrated on a regular basis according to the manufacturer’s specifications. This will create an additional ongoing cost. Each person operating the sound level meter for enforcement would need to receive initial training/certification, and continued recertification, prior to its use. Currently, a five-day Community Noise Enforcement Certification Course is offered by Rutgers at the Rutgers Noise Technical Assistance Center (RNTAC). This training is offered in a Webex (online) format. The cost for attending the certification training is $625. The recertification class, which is required every 24 months, is $325. Additional information can be found at: https://envsci.rutgers.edu/rntac/schedule.html. Currently, there is no money budgeted for purchase of the class 1 decibel meter(s) or the required training. A budget request will need to be made to cover the cost of equipment and training for enforcement of this ordinance. |
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Policy Impact: | |||||
This ordinance will replace the existing nuisance noise ordinance. | |||||
Connection to PBB Key Community Priorities/Objectives & Regional Plan: | |||||
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives Provide public safety with the resources, staff, and training to respond to community needs Foster a safe, secure, and healthy community Regional Plan Goal E&C.8. Maintain areas of natural quiet and reduce noise pollution. Goal NH.1. Foster and maintain healthy and diverse urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods in the Flagstaff region. |
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Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
This matter was initially presented to the council on June 1, 2021. | |||||
Attachments: | Res. 2021-43 | ||
Nuisance Noise Code Amendments | |||
Ord. 2021-21 |
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Lone Tree Overpass Project Update | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Present a design update to City Council for the Lone Tree Overpass Project and facilitate discussion.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
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Connection to PBB Key Community Priorities/Objectives & Regional Plan: Safe and Healthy Community -
A previous City Council reviewed options for the Lone Tree Overpass bond project and directed Staff to prepare ballot language for a $73M bond project to be funded through secondary property tax in the 2018 election, which was passed by the Flagstaff voters. On February 2, 2021, the City Council awarded the first design phase agreement to Ames. |
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Attachments: | Presentation |
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Public Release of Draft Active Transportation Master Plan | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Information and discussion only; no Council action required
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
This is a presentation and update to the City Council regarding the public release of the draft Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP), which serves as a detailed guide to enhancing walking and biking in Flagstaff. This summary presentation is intended to provide the Council with basic information about the plan in conjunction with public release of the draft document and the start of the final review and approval process. | |||||
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The ATMP is intended to serve as a detailed set of strategies, actions, programs, and projects to enhance walking and biking in Flagstaff. Over the next few months, the draft ATMP will move through the final steps for review and approval, beginning with the release of the draft ATMP for public review and comment. Community engagement will include a public survey, presentations to commissions and stakeholder groups, and a series of community open houses. At the conclusion of the public review period, the document will be routed through the City’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Bicycle Advisory Committee, Transportation Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission for detailed review before returning to the Council for final adoption by resolution. The ATMP will be accompanied by a minor amendment to the Regional Plan to incorporate maps from the ATMP and some of its general language. The process for approval of a minor plan amendment is set forth in City Code section 11-10.10.020. While there are some differences in the final approval process for the ATMP and the Regional Plan amendment, it is anticipated that the two will generally track together. This presentation is intended to provide the City Council with an outline of the draft plan in conjunction with the start of the review and approval process. Additional information is available at the project website: www.flagstaff.az.gov/atmp. |
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Attachments: | Presentation | ||
Draft Active Transportation Master Plan |
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Discussion of Letter Regarding 4FRI RFP Cancellation | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Discussion and possible direction.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
On September 14, 2021 the US Forest Service announced that it had decided to cancel the Four Forest Restoration Initiative Phase 2 Request for Proposals. The USFS concluded that the requirements for meeting the restoration objectives (as currently defined in the RFP) were not reasonably aligned to industry needs. In addition, significant financial and investment risks remained which ultimately represented a performance risk to the USFS. Forest health and the Four Forest Restoration Initiative more specifically are of significant interest to the City of Flagstaff and the City Council included this topic as a 2021 federal legislative priority. Staff have drafted a letter detailing the City’s goals related to forest restoration. | |||||
INFORMATION: | |||||
Attachments: | USFS 4FRI Letter |
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Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.) A Citizens' Petition seeking to "designate that Woody Way Traffic is a one-way street westbound only. Allowing for emergency vehicle access." | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Council direction.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
In accordance with Art. II, Sect. 17 of the Flagstaff City Charter, any citizen may present a written petition to the City Manager, signed by a minimum of 25 citizens from the City...who shall present it to the Council at its next regular meeting. The attached petition was filed with the City Clerk's Office on August 24, 2021, requesting to "designate that Woody Way Traffic is a one-way street westbound only. Allowing for emergency vehicle access." Attached is also presentation materials and information from staff. |
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INFORMATION: | |||||
Chapter 1-12 of the Flagstaff City Code formalizes the information to be required, and the attached petition conforms to those requirements. As outlined in this chapter, the petition is to be submitted to the Council under Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.) to determine if there is Council interest in placing the item on a future agenda for consideration. | |||||
Attachments: | Petition #2021-08 | ||
Staff Presentation | |||
April 15 2021 Woody Way Gate Update |