A | Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-56: A resolution adopting the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. | ||||||
Sustainability Manager Nicole Antonopoulos introduced Sustainability Specialist Jenny Niemann who provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following: FLAGSTAFF CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN FOUNDATION PLANNING PROCESS OVERARCHING GOALS SEVEN FOCUS AREAS IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES The following individuals addressed Council in support of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan:
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Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan to read Ordinance No. 2018-56 by title only for the final time. Councilmember Putzova offered appreciation to the staff and those who participated in forming the Plan. This is a historic moment and she is proud of the Council for having the courage to pursue the Plan. She would like staff to bring forward a budget proposal for implementation during the next budget cycle. Councilmember McCarthy also offered appreciation to the staff and all those in the community who took part in the process. Councilmember Odegaard stated that the challenge will be the implementation of the Plan and the number of action items that will be brought forward. He appreciated the inclusion of the chart of estimated costs, it will be helpful as the Council identifies ways to begin moving forward. Councilmember Overton offered that the Plan is a reflection of the community and its values. This will not be an easy plan to implement, when the budget realities set in there will be difficult decisions to make. It is important to temper the community expectation and communicate that it will take time to move things forward. He is supportive of the Plan but really wants to underscore the difficulties there will be in carrying it out. Mayor Evans thanked staff for taking on the challenge of developing a plan; she also thanked the community for their involvement. The Plan is something that represents the community and it is an example to other communities in Arizona. This is only the first step in the process and she encouraged the community to continue to be engaged. | |||||||
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, ADOPTING THE CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN. | |||||||
Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-56. | |||||||
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||