WORK SESSION AGENDA
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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 work session, the City Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice and discussion with the City’s attorneys for legal advice on any item listed on the following agenda, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
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2. | ROLL CALL
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3. | Pledge of Allegiance, Mission Statement, and Land Acknowledgement MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Flagstaff is to protect and enhance the quality of life for all.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Flagstaff City Council humbly acknowledges the ancestral homelands of this area’s Indigenous nations and original stewards. These lands, still inhabited by Native descendants, border mountains sacred to Indigenous peoples. We honor them, their legacies, their traditions, and their continued contributions. We celebrate their past, present, and future generations who will forever know this place as home.
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4. | Public Participation Public Participation enables the public to address the council about items that are not on the prepared agenda. Public Participation appears on the agenda twice, at the beginning and at the end of the work session. You may speak at one or the other, but not both. Anyone wishing to comment at the meeting is asked to fill out a speaker card and submit it to the recording clerk. When the item comes up on the agenda, your name will be called. You may address the Council up to three times throughout the meeting, including comments made during Public Participation. Please limit your remarks to three minutes per item to allow everyone to have an opportunity to speak. At the discretion of the Chair, ten or more persons present at the meeting and wishing to speak may appoint a representative who may have no more than fifteen minutes to speak. |
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5. | Review of Draft Agenda for the January 17, 2023 City Council Meeting
Citizens wishing to speak on agenda items not specifically called out by the City Council may submit a speaker card for their items of interest to the recording clerk.
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6. |
City Manager Report
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Information Only
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A. | Discussion and Direction on Flagstaff Ranger District’s Prospectus for Outfitter Guide Service in the Mt. Elden and Dry Lakes Area | ||||||||
7. | Neighborhood Partnership Coalition | ||||||||
For information only
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8. | Consideration and Approval of 2023 Legislative Priorities | ||||||||
City Council review and approve the 2023 State and Federal Legislative Priorities.
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9. | Inner Basin Waterline Project Update | ||||||||
This is an informational update on the Pipeline West Post-Wildfire Flooding, Inner Basin Waterline Disaster Recovery efforts.
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10. | 2023 Updates to the Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Ranger District Camping and Campfire Restrictions | |||||
Intent is to inform Council regarding updates to the Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Ranger District Camping and Campfire Restrictions. No changes to the City of Flagstaff camping and campfire restrictions are being presented.
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11. | Public Participation | |||||
12. | Informational Items To/From Mayor, Council, and City Manager; future agenda item requests |
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13. | Adjournment | |||||
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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City Manager Report
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Information Only
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
These reports will be included in the City Council packet for regularly scheduled Work Session meetings. The reports are intended to be informational, covering miscellaneous events and topics involving the City organization. | |||||
INFORMATION: | |||||
Attachments: | City Manager Report | ||
IT Monthly Report | |||
Economic Vitality Monthly Report | |||
Community Development Monthly Report |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Neighborhood Partnership Coalition | |||||
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For information only
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
Staff will give an overview of the Off-Campus Life Neighborhood Liaison position and share an update on the Neighborhood Partnership Coalition. | |||||
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The Off-Campus Neighborhood Liaison position is a joint NAU/ City of Flagstaff position dedicated to fostering positive relationships between long-term residents and students within the communities that surround the NAU campus. The Neighborhood Partnership Coalition is a relaunch of the Good Neighbor Coalition and aims to build and strengthen relationships within neighborhoods. | |||||
Attachments: | Presentation |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Consideration and Approval of 2023 Legislative Priorities | |||||
DESIRED OUTCOME: | |||||
City Council review and approve the 2023 State and Federal Legislative Priorities.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
On January 3, City staff and lobbyists received Council input and direction on the draft state and federal legislative priorities. This input has been incorporated and a final version of both the state and federal legislative priorities is attached for Council’s review and approval. | |||||
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On January 3, the Flagstaff City Council gave staff input on the draft 2023 legislative priorities. | |||||
Attachments: | Federal Priorities | ||
State Priorities |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||||
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Inner Basin Waterline Project Update | |||||
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This is an informational update on the Pipeline West Post-Wildfire Flooding, Inner Basin Waterline Disaster Recovery efforts.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
The Pipeline Fire was reported on June 12, 2022, approximately 6 miles north of Flagstaff within the Coconino National Forest. The fire burned 26,532 acres, including portions of the Schultz Creek and Chimney watersheds. The post-fire flooding impacted the City of Flagstaff in July 2022 and caused catastrophic damage, including damage to the city’s Inner Basin Pipeline, Waterline (FS146) and Schultz Pass (FS420) roads. The pipeline is exposed and broken in multiple locations and no longer able to provide water to the North Reservoir Filtration Plant. Both Waterline and Schultz Pass roads are impassable in numerous locations. Spring water from the Inner Basin can peak as high as 2 million gallons per day (MGD) in summer months. Well water from the three wells (IB9, IB11 & IB14) in the Inner Basin has a similar peak capacity of about 2 MGD. The design capacity of the North Reservoir Filtration Plant (NRFP), where Inner Basin water is treated, is 4 MGD. Overall Inner Basin water can account for at least 20% of the daily potable water demand during peak consumption weeks of summer for Flagstaff. In summary, spring and well water from the Inner Basin, flowing through the Inner Basin Pipeline and within both the Waterline and Schultz Pass Roads, is a significant supply of both potable water to the residents in and around Flagstaff, as well as fire-fighting purposes. Repair and reinforcement of the Inner Basin Pipeline, along with repair of both Waterline and Schultz Pass Roads are urgently needed to ensure the health and safety of residents and safe, efficient, operations and maintenance of the Inner Basin water infrastructure. |
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Staff will present an update on the Inner Basin Waterline Project. | |||||
Attachments: | Presentation |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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2023 Updates to the Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Ranger District Camping and Campfire Restrictions | |||||
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Intent is to inform Council regarding updates to the Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Ranger District Camping and Campfire Restrictions. No changes to the City of Flagstaff camping and campfire restrictions are being presented.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
Two catastrophic human-caused wildfires started on the the Coconino National Forest in 2022. There is a clear need to reduce the potential for human-caused fires in terrain dominated areas that can significantly impact the Peaks and neighboring communities. The Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Ranger District camping and campfire restriction changes presented to Council have been collaboratively developed and are based on science and risk. No changes to the City of Flagstaff camping and campfire restrictions are being presented. |
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This collaborative effort to reduce human-caused wildfires supports all Key Community Priorities. High Performing Governance - Foster clear and consistent communication strategies and products Safe & Healthy Community - Foster a safe, secure, and healthy community; Provide public safety with the resources, staff, and training to respond to community needs Inclusive & Engaged Community - Enhance community outreach and engagement opportunities; Promote environmental justice & the fair distribution of environmental benefits Sustainable, Innovative Infrastructure - Deliver outstanding services to residents through a healthy, well maintained infrastructure system Robust Resilient Economy - Grow and strengthen a more robust, diverse, and resilient economy Livable Community - Create a welcoming community through partnerships, strong neighborhoods, civic engagement, and resident participation Environmental Stewardship - Actively manage and protect all environmental and natural resources |
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Attachments: | Presentation |