WORK SESSION AGENDA
C A N C E L L E D *A M E N D E D
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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. | 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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3. | Roll Call
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4. | Preliminary Review of Draft Agenda for the April 4, 2017, City Council Meeting.*
* Public comment on draft agenda items may be taken under “Review of Draft Agenda Items” later in the meeting, at the discretion of the Mayor. Citizens wishing to speak on agenda items not specifically called out by the City Council for discussion under the second Review section may submit a speaker card for their items of interest to the recording clerk.
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5. | 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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6. | Discussion of Options re. Cable Ordinance and Cable License Agreement Renewal | ||||||||
7. | Discussion of APS Rate Case | ||||||||
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9. | Review of Draft Agenda Items for the April 4, 2017, City Council Meeting.*
* Public comment on draft agenda items will be taken at this time, at the discretion of the Mayor.
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10. | Discussion re Current Issues Before Arizona Legislature and Federal Issues | ||||||||
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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Discussion of Options re. Cable Ordinance and Cable License Agreement Renewal | |||||
DESIRED OUTCOME: | |||||
City staff seeks direction from City Council regarding:
1) Possible amendments to Chapter 3-09 Cable of the City Code ("Cable Ordinance"); 2) Any desired changes to the Cable License Agreement with NPG Cable, LLC, doing business as Suddenlink upon renewal. |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
The City Council has the opportunity to consider options for changes in terms and conditions of the Cable Ordinance and Cable License Agreement with Suddenlink, if any are desired. The current license was approved in 2007 and is being renewed. Some updates are needed due to changes in state laws. | |||||
INFORMATION: | |||||
The Cable License allows Suddenlink to construct, install, operate and maintain a cable services system in City rights-of-way. Suddenlink is seeking to renew its license. City staff has prepared a memorandum entitled "Cable Licensing 101" to help explain the legal framework for cable licenses (attached). This document identifies options for possible changes to terms and conditions to the Cable Ordinance and Cable License Agreement. City staff will seek direction on the options. This document also explains how the Cable License is distinct from telecommunications and internet business operations/networks that are also located in City rights-of-way. This document also includes information about Suddenlink's current system and possible future upgrades. Also attached is a visual example of Suddenlink's line extension policy, channel lineup, and City Code Chapter 13-15 related to work in rights-of-way. The anticipated schedule for renewal follows: April 4, 2017: Public hearing on renewal license, first reading of Ordinance No. 2017-04, amending Chapter 3-09 Cable of the City Code; April 18, 2017: Second reading of Ordinance No. 2017-04, and adoption of Resolution No. 2017-11 approving renewal license to become effective 30 days thereafter. |
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Attachments: | 2007 Cable License | ||
Line Extension Example | |||
Channel Lineup | |||
Channel Lineup in April | |||
Chapter 13-15 | |||
Cable Licensing 101 |
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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Discussion of APS Rate Case | ||||||
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This is informational only.
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INFORMATION: | ||||||
COUNCIL GOALS: 5) Explore and adopt policies to lower the costs associated with housing to the end user REGIONAL PLAN: 1. Policy E.1.7. Support policies and programming that reduce electricity, natural gas, and water consumption in order to conserve natural resources and reduce financial costs. 2. Policy E.1.8. Incorporate alternative energy conservation and renewable energy systems in applicable codes. 3. Policy E.1.11. Identify financing mechanisms to support water and energy efficiency improvements in public, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. 4. Policy E.2.1. Promote renewable energy sources that reduce demand upon fossil fuels and other forms of generation that produce waste. 5. Policy E.2.2. Preserve opportunities for development of renewable energy resources in the planning process. 6. Policy E.2.4. Encourage small-scale renewable energy production and use on the local level on appropriate residential, commercial, and industrial parcels. 7. Policy E.2.5. Pursue, promote, and support utility-scale renewable energy production such as biomass facilities, solar electricity, wind power, waste-to-energy, and other alternative energy technologies. |
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