F | Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-33: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, amending City Code Title 7, Health and Sanitation, Chapter 03-001-0014, Water Conservation to prohibit the use of potable water to fill amenity lakes, ponds, or other bodies of water; providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date | ||||||
Water Resources Manager Erin Young provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following: AMENITY LAKES POLICY DIRECTION POLICY ISSUE POLICY ALIGNMENT WITH AMAS PROPOSAL: ALIGN CITY CODE WITH STATE LAW FOR AMA’S & LOCAL POLICY SUGGESTED CHANGES TO CITY CODE Councilmember McCarthy, Vice Mayor Shimoni, and Councilmember Whelan expressed concern about the amount of water and would like to consider a smaller threshold. Councilmember Salas noted that the changes were presented to the Water Commission, but no other public outreach has been done. She expressed a desire to have the matter better vetted with the community for comment. Councilmember Aslan expressed support for the recommendations and suggested code changes. Vice Mayor Shimoni asked how the code changes could impact Jay Lively. Ms. Young explained that so long as they do not expand in size, they could continue to utilize potable water. She also noted that government agencies would be exempted and private entities could request an exception from Council. Mr. Clifton expressed concern about going below 13,000 feet as it could eliminate other pools and recreational facilities and other unforeseen consequences. Following further discussion Council agreed that they would like more information and a presentation at a future Work Session. There was also a request to have more public outreach for feedback and comment. |
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Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Regina Salas to postpone the item indefinitely until after a scheduled Work Session. | |||||||
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||