CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 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 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, 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. | Swearing in of Mayor and Councilmembers | ||||||||
5. | Transition of New Councilmembers to the Dais | ||||||||
6. | ROLL CALL
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7. | Selection of Vice Mayor | ||||||||
8. | Invocation | ||||||||
9. | Recess for Reception |
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10. | Reconvene Meeting | ||||||||
11. | 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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12. | Recognition: December Work Anniversaries | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
Recognition of employees celebrating work anniversaries in the month of December
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13. | LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC HEARINGS | |||||
A. | Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Devangkumar G. Patel "Mountain Spirits Co.," 1490 S. Riordan Ranch Street, Series 09 (liquor store - all spirituous liquor), Owner Transfer. | |||||
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: Ian Benjamin Burns, "Brown Bag Burger," 824 W. Route 66, B1, Series 12, 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 no recommendation; (3) 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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14. | REGULAR AGENDA | |||||
A. | Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-61: A resolution adopting the City Council 2023 Commemorative Flag Designations | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
1) Read Resolution No. 2022-61 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2022-61 by title only (if approved above) 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-61 |
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B. | City Council Liaison Assignments | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | ||||||
Assign Councilmembers to the following:
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15. | PUBLIC PARTICIPATION | |||||
16. | INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS | |||||
17. | ADJOURNMENT | |||||
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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TITLE | |||||
Recognition: December Work Anniversaries | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Recognition of employees celebrating work anniversaries in the month of December
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
INFORMATION: | |||||
Attachments: | Presentation |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Devangkumar G. Patel "Mountain Spirits Co.," 1490 S. Riordan Ranch Street, Series 09 (liquor store - all spirituous liquor), Owner Transfer. | |||||
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. Mountain Spirits Co. is a new business in Flagstaff. If approved, it will be one of the 36 active series 09 liquor licenses 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 Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & 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 an owner transfer, consideration may be given to the personal qualifications of the applicant. The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is December 23, 2022. |
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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 November 21, 2022. 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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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Ian Benjamin Burns, "Brown Bag Burger," 824 W. Route 66, B1, Series 12, 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 no recommendation; (3) 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 at the property and holding a public hearing, after which the Council recommendation is forwarded back to the State. A Series 12 license allows the holder of a restaurant license to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent (40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food. Brown Bag Burger is a new business in Flagstaff. If approved it will be the 91st active series 12 license in Flagstaff. Series 12 licenses are non-quota licenses. To view surrounding liquor licenses, please refer to the online interactive Liquor License 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 Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan: | |||||
Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there is no Council goal that applies. | |||||
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 location and the applicant's personal qualifications. The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is December 22, 2022. |
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Community Involvement: | |||||
This business will contribute to the tax base of the community. | |||||
Expanded Options and Alternatives: | |||||
The application was properly posted on November 21, 2022. No written protests have been received to date. | |||||
Attachments: | Letter to Applicant | ||
Hearing Procedures | |||
Series 12 Description | |||
PD Memo | |||
Zoning Memo | |||
Map |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-61: A resolution adopting the City Council 2023 Commemorative Flag Designations | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
1) Read Resolution No. 2022-61 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2022-61 by title only (if approved above) 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-61 |
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Executive Summary: | |||||
The City Council has declared that the City’s flagpoles (permanent or temporary) are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression of the public, but rather for the display of Federal, State, the POW-MIA Flag, the City Flag, and a maximum of two commemorative flags per month. The City Council may display on a temporary pole one commemorative flag per month, but in no event would they display more than two commemorative flags per month (to be displayed separately - the first commemorative flag for the first half of the month, and the second commemorative flag for the second half of the month), for the ensuing year as determined by the City Council. Authorization by the City Council to display commemorative flags under such a policy may occur in one annual resolution only of the City Council, to be considered and potentially adopted in December of each year as an expression of the City’s official sentiments. The following additions were recommended:
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Financial Impact: | |||||
None | |||||
Policy Impact: | |||||
The City has a flag policy under which the City Council may designate commemorative flags to be displayed. | |||||
Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan: | |||||
None | |||||
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: | |||||
On November 19, 2019 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-59 declaring that the City's flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression of the public, but rather for the display of Federal, State, the POW-MIA Flag, the City Flag, and a maximum of two commemorative flags per month. | |||||
Attachments: | Res. 2022-61 |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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City Council Liaison Assignments | |||||
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
Assign Councilmembers to the following:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
Members of the City Council are asked to participate on a number of external boards and/or commissions. Some of these memberships are dictated by State Statute, by ordinance, or through agreements and IGA's with outside partners. There are a few boards that are discretionary. After each candidate election the City Council makes assignments to each board. | |||||
INFORMATION: | |||||
Attachments: | Council Liaison List |