SPECIAL 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. | Pledge of Allegiance | ||||||||
3. | Roll Call
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4. | State Legislative Briefing | ||||||||
5. | Informational Items To/From Mayor, Council, and City Manager; future agenda item requests. |
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6. | Adjournment | ||||||||
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF | |||||||||||
STAFF SUMMARY REPORT | |||||||||||
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State Legislative Briefing | |||||
RECOMMENDED ACTION: | |||||
The purpose of this item is to review the City of Flagstaff's 2017 Legislative Priorities with Flagstaff's State Delegation.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | |||||
On January 17, 2017, the City Council adopted its 2017 Intergovernmental Priorities. As part of its advocacy strategy, the City meets annually with its federal and state delegation to review the City's legislative priorities. On April 28, 2017, the City Council will meet with Senator Allen, Representative Barton and Representative Thorpe to review the City's state legislative priorities. | |||||
INFORMATION: | |||||
COUNCIL GOALS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Grow and strengthen a more equitable and resilient economy. AFFORDABLE HOUSING Support development and increase the inventory of public and private affordable housing for renters and home owners throughout the community. SOCIAL JUSTICE Advance social justice in our community. TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-modal transportation system. BUILDING AND ZONING/REGIONAL PLAN Revise the zoning code to remove ambiguities, and ensure it is consistent with community values and the regional plan. CLIMATE CHANGE Take meaningful climate change action. WATER CONSERVATION Become a national leader in water conservation in all sectors. ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES Actively manage and protect all environmental and natural resources. PERSONNEL Attract and retain quality staff. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Enhance public transparency and accessibility. TOWN & GOWN Enhance relationships between the City and institutions of higher education. CODE COMPLIANCE Achieve comprehensive and equitable code compliance. |
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Attachments: | 2017 Legislative Priorities |