Call to Order, Mission Statement, and Roll Call
The City of Flagstaff will be a sustainable, safe and vibrant community retaining the character, high quality of life and charm of a small town. Flagstaff will offer economic opportunities, educational choices, attainable housing, a protected environment and cultural and career opportunities to a diverse population.
Public Participation enables the public to address the Council about an item that is not on the agenda. If you wish to address the Council during Public Participation, it is not necessary to fill out a comment card.
ALL MATTERS UNDER ‘CONSENT AGENDA” ARE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, EXPENDITURES APPROVED BY COUNCIL ARE BUDGETED ITEMS.
Consideration of Applicants for Appointments: Sustainability Commission. The City Council may vote to discuss this matter in executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1). The names of the applicants may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk.] RECOMMENDED ACTION: Make two appointments to terms expiring October, 2012.
Consideration of Street Closure: Aspen Avenue between San Francisco and Beaver; Leroux Street between E. Route 66 and Birch Avenue for the New Year’s Eve event. RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council may select one of the following options or take an action of its own choosing: (1)Approve the street closure. (2)Deny the street closure.
C. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2009-31: An ordinance authorizing the dedication and conveyance in fee of right of way to the State of Arizona for a portion of Route 66. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read Ordinance No. 2009-31 for the final time by title only. Adopt Ordinance No. 2009-31. D.Consideration of Ordinance No. 2009-37: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff repealing Flagstaff City Code Title 1, Chapter 14, Section 1-14-001-0006, “Employee Advisory Committee”, and amending the City of Flagstaff Personnel Policies, adding Section 1-10-070, “Employee Advisory Committee” and replacing the same with new and updated Provisions on the Creation of the Employee Advisory Committee, its mission, purpose, and objectives governing the same. RECOMMENDED ACTION: (1)Move to Amend Ordinance No. 2009-37. (2)Move to Read Ordinance No. 2009-37 for the final time by title only. (3)Adopt Ordinance No. 2009-37.
Consideration of Ordinance No. 2009-40: An ordinance authorizing the tender of real property at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Fort Valley Road to the Arizona Department of Transportation for public right-of-way purposes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read Ordinance No. 2009-40 for the final time by title only. Adopt Ordinance No. 2009-40.
Consideration of Ordinance No. 2009-41: An ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Flagstaff authorizing the acquisition of neighborhood open space and those urban trail easements necessary for the extension of the Flagstaff Urban Trails system. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read Ordinance No. 2009-41 for the first time by title only.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2009-53: A resolution authorizing the transfer of budgeted funds between funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read Resolution No. 2009-53 by title only. Adopt Resolution No. 2009-53.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2009-48: A resolution designating the text of a question authorizing the City Council to continue the City Lodging, Restaurant and Lounge (BBB) tax for a period of fifteen (15) years, to be voted on by the qualified electors at the General Election on May 18, 2010. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read Resolution No. 2009-48 by title only. Adopt Resolution No. 2009-48.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2009-52: A resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, declaring a proposed electric franchise beneficial to the City of Flagstaff; designating the text of a question authorizing the City Council to enter into a franchise agreement and setting forth the proposed Franchise Agreement in full, to be voted on by the qualified electors of the City of Flagstaff to be held at the General Election of May 18, 2010, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona and the Charter of the City of Flagstaff. RECOMMENDED ACTION: (1)Deem the granting of the proposed franchise beneficial to the City of Flagstaff, approve its terms and conditions, and accept the proposed ballot language as written in the resolution. (2)Read Resolution No. 2009-52 by title only. (3)Adopt Resolution No. 2009-52.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2009-54 A resolution designating the text of a question authorizing the City Council to continue the City Transaction Privilege (Sales) Tax, excluding the tax on food as exempted by State law, for a period of ten (10) years, to be voted on by the qualified electors at the General Election on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read Resolution No. 2009-54 by title only. Adopt Resolution No. 2009-54.
Consideration of Council Discussion: Homebuyer incentives. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction, if any.
B.Consideration of Council Discussion: Greater Arizona Mayors Organization. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide feedback on the resolution and bylaws for creation of the Greater Arizona Mayors Organization. 9.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
10.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF, REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11.ADJOURNMENT
Call to Order, Mission Statement, and Roll Call
The City of Flagstaff will be a sustainable, safe and vibrant community retaining the character, high quality of life and charm of a small town. Flagstaff will offer economic opportunities, educational choices, attainable housing, a protected environment and cultural and career opportunities to a diverse population.
Public Participation enables the public to address the Council about an item that is not on the agenda. If you wish to address the Council during Public Participation, it is not necessary to fill out a comment card.
ALL MATTERS UNDER ‘CONSENT AGENDA” ARE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, EXPENDITURES APPROVED BY COUNCIL ARE BUDGETED ITEMS.
Consideration of Applicants for Appointments: Sustainability Commission. The City Council may vote to discuss this matter in executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1). The names of the applicants may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk.] RECOMMENDED ACTION: Make two appointments to terms expiring October, 2012.
Consideration of Street Closure: Aspen Avenue between San Francisco and Beaver; Leroux Street between E. Route 66 and Birch Avenue for the New Year’s Eve event. RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council may select one of the following options or take an action of its own choosing: (1)Approve the street closure. (2)Deny the street closure.
C. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2009-31: An ordinance authorizing the dedication and conveyance in fee of right of way to the State of Arizona for a portion of Route 66. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read Ordinance No. 2009-31 for the final time by title only. Adopt Ordinance No. 2009-31. D.Consideration of Ordinance No. 2009-37: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff repealing Flagstaff City Code Title 1, Chapter 14, Section 1-14-001-0006, “Employee Advisory Committee”, and amending the City of Flagstaff Personnel Policies, adding Section 1-10-070, “Employee Advisory Committee” and replacing the same with new and updated Provisions on the Creation of the Employee Advisory Committee, its mission, purpose, and objectives governing the same. RECOMMENDED ACTION: (1)Move to Amend Ordinance No. 2009-37. (2)Move to Read Ordinance No. 2009-37 for the final time by title only. (3)Adopt Ordinance No. 2009-37.
Consideration of Ordinance No. 2009-40: An ordinance authorizing the tender of real property at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Fort Valley Road to the Arizona Department of Transportation for public right-of-way purposes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read Ordinance No. 2009-40 for the final time by title only. Adopt Ordinance No. 2009-40.
Consideration of Ordinance No. 2009-41: An ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Flagstaff authorizing the acquisition of neighborhood open space and those urban trail easements necessary for the extension of the Flagstaff Urban Trails system. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read Ordinance No. 2009-41 for the first time by title only.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2009-53: A resolution authorizing the transfer of budgeted funds between funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read Resolution No. 2009-53 by title only. Adopt Resolution No. 2009-53.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2009-48: A resolution designating the text of a question authorizing the City Council to continue the City Lodging, Restaurant and Lounge (BBB) tax for a period of fifteen (15) years, to be voted on by the qualified electors at the General Election on May 18, 2010. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read Resolution No. 2009-48 by title only. Adopt Resolution No. 2009-48.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2009-52: A resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, declaring a proposed electric franchise beneficial to the City of Flagstaff; designating the text of a question authorizing the City Council to enter into a franchise agreement and setting forth the proposed Franchise Agreement in full, to be voted on by the qualified electors of the City of Flagstaff to be held at the General Election of May 18, 2010, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona and the Charter of the City of Flagstaff. RECOMMENDED ACTION: (1)Deem the granting of the proposed franchise beneficial to the City of Flagstaff, approve its terms and conditions, and accept the proposed ballot language as written in the resolution. (2)Read Resolution No. 2009-52 by title only. (3)Adopt Resolution No. 2009-52.
Consideration of Resolution No. 2009-54 A resolution designating the text of a question authorizing the City Council to continue the City Transaction Privilege (Sales) Tax, excluding the tax on food as exempted by State law, for a period of ten (10) years, to be voted on by the qualified electors at the General Election on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read Resolution No. 2009-54 by title only. Adopt Resolution No. 2009-54.
Consideration of Council Discussion: Homebuyer incentives. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction, if any.
B.Consideration of Council Discussion: Greater Arizona Mayors Organization. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide feedback on the resolution and bylaws for creation of the Greater Arizona Mayors Organization. 9.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
10.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF, REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11.ADJOURNMENT