Street Closure

For the New Year’s Eve event, the streets that were being considered to close were Aspen Avenue between San Francisco and Beaver, and Leroux Street between E. Route 66 and Birch Avenue for the New Year’s Eve event.
The council unanimously approved the street closure.

Ordinance No. 2009-37

An ordinance of the Flagstaff City Council repealing a section of Flagstaff City Code entitled “Employee Advisory Committee,” amending the City of Flagstaff Personnel Policies adding a section titled “Employee Advisory Committee” which will allow the practice of Meet and Confer to be inserted into the code.

With the exception of Mayor Sara Presler, the council voted unanimously to table the ordinance until the second meeting in January so they can further discuss all elements of the ordinance. The time will also allow opponents of Meet and Confer the opportunity to collect 1,500 signatures.

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.
The Ordinance passed unanimously.

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 trail system.
The ordinance passed unanimously.

Resolution No. 2009-48

A resolution authorizing the City Council to continue the City Lodging, Restaurant and Lounge (BBB) tax for a period of 15 years, to be voted on by the qualified electors at the General Election on May 18.
The resolution passed unanimously.

Resolution No. 2009-54

A resolution 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 10 years. The resolution will be voted on by the qualified electors in the General Election.

The issue regards the franchise tax placed on APS, with most councilmembers supporting an increase from one percent to two percent.
Members of the public who spoke against this resolution wanted APS to buy power back at a lower rate, so that the payback is faster.

The ordinance passed six to one, with the only dissenter being Swanson.
Swanson voted against this resolution because he said it is passing a bit too soon, and other things need to be looked at before this resolution is decided by the voters.

Resolution No. 2009-52

A resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Flagstaff, authorizing the City Council to enter into a franchise agreement and setting forth the proposed Franchise Agreement in full. The resolution will be voted on by the qualified electors of the City of Flagstaff in the General Election.
The resolution passed unanimously.

Resolution No. 2009-53

A resolution that authorizes the transfer of budgeted funds so the City of Flagstaff doesn’t spend more than the total budgeted amount, but there is still flexibility in funding for different public works.

The council would like to rearrange funds in the budget to pay for a stimulus project. Councilmember Rick Swanson also said the city’s water fund needs to be increased by $1 million.
The resolution passed unanimously.