Tag: City of Flagstaff

Flagstaff seeks community input on Dec. 9 in search for new Police Chief

by Community Contributor • December 7, 2020 • Comments Off

The community is invited to participate in the selection of the Flagstaff Police Department’s next Police Chief at an upcoming meet and greet. The public meet and greet is scheduled for Dec. 9, 2020 at 5 p.m. and will held via Microsoft Teams.

The meet and greet will begin with each of the three candidates providing an introduction about themselves including their previous education and experience and how it relates to the Police Chief position. After all introductions have been completed, participants in the meeting will have an opportunity to submit questions for the Police Chief candidates to answer.

City of Flagstaff Adopts High Occupancy Housing Zoning Code Text Amendment

by Community Contributor • December 3, 2020 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff City Council adopted the High Occupancy Housing (HOH) Zoning Code Text Amendment at their meeting on Nov. 17, 2020. Effective on March 1, 2021, the adopted amendment is the first Zoning Code Text Amendment to implement the HOH Specific Plan. This amendment impacts most residential and mixed-use (residential and non-residential) developments by regulating the number of bedrooms and the number of dwelling units that are allowed with and without obtaining separate approval (a Conditional Use Permit) from the city. Developments that are required to obtain Conditional Use Permit will be considered a HOH Development or Mixed-use HOH Development.

Flagstaff returns to Phase 2 of COVID-19 Reentry Plan

by Community Contributor • November 25, 2020 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff will return to Stage 2 of its COVID-19 Reentry Plan on Nov. 30. This move is due to the upward trajectory in the number of new cases, hospitalizations and COVID related deaths in Flagstaff over four weeks or more.

Under Phase 2, the city will re-close the following city facilities and amenities:

Coconino County, the City of Flagstaff and Mountain Line Team Up for Stuff the Virtual Bus

by Community Contributor • November 20, 2020 • Comments Off

This year’s annual Stuff the Bus community food drive benefitting The Flagstaff Family Food Center will be held virtually November 16 – November 22 continuing the longstanding partnership between Coconino County, the City of Flagstaff and Mountain Line.

The need for donations is greater than ever due to COVID-19. The Flagstaff Family Food Center estimates that since the beginning of the pandemic, the demand for its hunger relief programs have increased by 80%. The Center feeds 2,000 people a day, 365 days a year.

City of Flagstaff announces Thanksgiving closures

by Community Contributor • November 20, 2020 • Comments Off

City administrative offices and operations will be closed Nov. 26 and 27, 2020 for the Thanksgiving holiday and reopen on Nov. 30, 2020.

The East Flagstaff Community Library and the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library will also be closed on Nov. 26 and 27. and will resume curbside hold pickup, phone reference services, and computer reservations on Nov. 30, 2020.

City of Flagstaff seeks input on McMillan Mesa Natural Area rezone amendment application during meetings of Dec. 14, Jan. 13

by Community Contributor • November 20, 2020 • Comments Off

Proposition 413 (Campaign for a Greater Buffalo Park) was passed by Flagstaff voters in 2016. This proposition restricted the use of approximately 300 acres of City-owned property on McMillan Mesa to public open space and passive recreation. The land affected by Proposition 413 is currently zoned as Public Facilities and Rural Residential. The City Council directed staff to amend the Zoning Code to reflect the outcomes of Proposition 413. The City Council approved the McMillan Mesa Natural Area major plan amendment in 2018, the next step is to amend the existing zoning of the area Public Facilities and Rural Residential Zoning to Public Open Space.

Flagstaff named climate leader

by Community Contributor • November 18, 2020 • Comments Off

Flagstaff was named one of 88 cities to score top grades on climate action by environmental impact non-profit CDP (the “A list”). CDP’s A List is based on environmental data disclosed by hundreds of cities in 2020. To score an A, a city must disclose publicly and have a city-wide emissions inventory, have set an emissions reduction target and published a climate action plan. The cities must also complete a climate risk and vulnerability assessment and have completed a climate adaptation plan to demonstrate how it will tackle climate hazards now and in the future, among other actions.

City of Flagstaff Fire restrictions lifted

by Community Contributor • November 10, 2020 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff has lifted all fire restrictions within city limits effective Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. The restrictions were lifted due to the increased moisture received in the greater Flagstaff area. While restrictions are lifted, residents and visitors are asked to use caution while using ignition sources for barbecue, charcoal, and propane stoves. No open burning is allowed in the city of Flagstaff.

Fourth Street bridge lane closure

by Community Contributor • October 21, 2020 • Comments Off

The outside southbound lane on Fourth Street will remain closed across the new Fourth Street bridges until the completion of the planned widening of Fourth Street from Soliere Avenue to Sparrow Avenue This widening will begin in late winter/early spring of 2021.This project will include:

Agassiz Street renaming

by Community Contributor • October 20, 2020 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff City Council provided direction to rename Agassiz Street due to Louis Agassiz’s history of racism at their June 16, 2020 meeting. In August and September of 2020, city staff held virtual town hall meetings to collect suggestions for a new street name from the public. Each suggestion was vetted by Emergency Services, the Postal Service, the city of Flagstaff and Coconino County to ensure that it could be implemented safely.

Water Conservation Program awarded EPA WaterSense award

by Community Contributor • October 12, 2020 • Comments Off

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the city of Flagstaff Water Conservation program with a 2020 WaterSense Excellence Award for promoting WaterSense and water efficiency in 2019. The Water Conservation Program offers rebates to both businesses and homeowners to install WaterSense labeled toilets, showerheads and faucet aerators. This resulted in thousands of fixture replacements in 2019.

Flagstaff residents urged to take Carbon neutrality survey

by Community Contributor • October 1, 2020 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff City Council declared a Climate Emergency on June 23, 2020. The declaration commits Flagstaff to update its Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by the year 2030 while supporting a collaborative climate action mobilization effort that will require full community participation.

Flagstaff City Manager Excellence Awards accepting community nominations

by Community Contributor • October 1, 2020 • Comments Off

The city will accept community nominations for the annual City Manager Excellence Awards through Oct. 31, 2020. These awards recognize those city of Flagstaff employees who are examples of extraordinary achievement reflecting the mission, vision and values of the organization.

Flagstaff named first Arizona water utility on Alliance for Water Efficiency Leaderboard

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2020 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff was named to the Alliance for Water Efficiency’s Leaderboard on Sept. 23, 2020. This achievement is due to the city’s efforts developing and running an exemplary water conservation program. The city of Flagstaff Water Services Division is the first and only Arizona water utility on the leaderboard.

Coconino County, Flagstaff City Government to host Public Telephone Town Hall on Census on Sept. 23

by Community Contributor • September 21, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County and Flagstaff City Government are hosting a Public Telephone Town Hall to answer your questions about the 2020 Census efforts on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:30PM.

There are less than 2 weeks left to complete your Census ensuring Coconino County has fair representation and federal funding for the next decade.

City of Flagstaff enters Phase 3 of COVID reopening

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2020 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff entered Phase 3 of its COVID-19 Reentry Plan. The move to Phase 3 was predicated on the number of new cases, hospitalizations and COVID related deaths continuing on a downward trajectory for four or more weeks, the demonstrated ability to follow CDC guidelines, ability to care for the seriously ill and providing testing, monitoring and contact tracing. Under Phase 3, the city will begin a limited reopening of city facilities and amenities. Face coverings are required in city facilities.

City of Flagstaff Labor Day Closures

by Community Contributor • September 4, 2020 • Comments Off

City of Flagstaff administrative operations will be closed Sept. 7, 2020 in honor of Labor Day. The administrative operations of the city will re-open Sept. 8, 2020.

Flagstaff seeks applications for Community Stakeholder Committee on reclaimed water

by Community Contributor • September 2, 2020 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff Water Services Division is assembling a volunteer committee on reclaimed water. Only one-third of all reclaimed water generated each year is committed for our current customers. The Water Services Division is faced with about seven options for the remaining, uncommitted supply; input from the community is needed to narrow the options down to three.

City seeks input for Climate Action and Adaptation Plan revision

by Community Contributor • August 17, 2020 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff City Council declared a Climate Emergency on June 23, 2020. The declaration commits Flagstaff to update its Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to achieve community-wide carbon neutrality by the year 2030. To respond to this emergency, the city will revise the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to reflect the new goal of carbon neutrality, while supporting a collaborative climate action mobilization that requires full community participation.

Flagstaff’s Beautification, Arts & Sciences provides a pilot project to beautify traffic signal cabinets

by Community Contributor • August 5, 2020 • Comments Off

Artists, graphic designers, illustrators, and photographers are wanted to create designs for traffic signal cabinets in two locations:

The northeast corner of North San Francisco Street and East Butler Avenue
The northwest corner of East Cedar Avenue and North Gemini Avenue
The idea to beautify the city’s traffic signal cabinets was brought to the city of Flagstaff’s Beautification, Arts & Sciences Program by community member Gaylene Soper, who supported the initiative with funding for a demonstration project.

Flagstaff City’s Public Safety Pension Retirement System Certificates of Participation available for investors

by Community Contributor • July 29, 2020 • Comments Off

On July 23, 2020, the city of Flagstaff put its Public Safety Retirement System (PSPRS) Certificates of Participation (COP) on the market and successfully sold to investors from across the country. The Flagstaff City Council authorized the transaction at the June 23, 2020 meeting.

City of Flagstaff launches electric vehicle charging stations at City Hall

by Community Contributor • July 27, 2020 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff, in partnership with Arizona Public Service (APS), has installed four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Flagstaff City Hall, 211 West Aspen Avenue in the heart of downtown Flagstaff. These charging stations will support the City’s transition to EVs for the City fleet and the growing numbers of community members who drive EVs. This project is supported through the APS Take Charge AZ program. The city of Flagstaff is one of the first in the state to install these charging stations as part of Take Charge AZ.

Flagstaff 2020 Street maintenance projects

by Community Contributor • July 22, 2020 • Comments Off

The 2020 streets maintenance program was approved by Flagstaff City Council on May 19, 2020. This project will address various locations in the community and includes minor concrete repairs, asphalt overlays, and chip sealing.

City of Flagstaff reports on Monsoon flooding preparedness, public alert system notifications

by Community Contributor • July 17, 2020 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff operates a small network of radio-telemetered gauges that transmit rainfall and streamflow information in real-time. The primary function of these gauges is to monitor and document severe rainfall and flooding events and to make this information available to emergency responders and stormwater engineers.

Important information regarding Flagstaff mayoral primary

by Community Contributor • July 10, 2020 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff would like to inform all Flagstaff voters that there is an inconsistency between the voting instructions in the publicity pamphlet and the voting instructions on the ballot with respect to how many candidates to vote for in the mayoral primary. The instructions on the ballot are correct. Please follow the instructions on the ballot and vote for only one mayoral candidate. Pursuant to the City Charter, the two mayoral candidates who receive the most votes in the primary election will advance to the general election.

City of Flagstaff requests arguments for and against proposed election questions

by Community Contributor • July 8, 2020 • Comments Off

Prior to the Nov. 3, 2020 election, each household with a registered voter will receive an informational pamphlet that includes arguments for and against proposed questions that have a local impact. Any person interested in submitting an argument is required to do so before August 5, 2020.

The questions are as follows:

City of Flagstaff announces Independence Day closures

by Community Contributor • June 30, 2020 • Comments Off

City of Flagstaff administrative functions will be closed Friday, July 3 in honor of Independence Day. The administrative functions of the city will re-open Monday, July 6, 2020.

City of Flagstaff announces new face covering requirements in public

by Community Contributor • June 19, 2020 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff City Mayor, Coral Evans has updated the Emergency Proclamation issued March 16 to include the requirement to wear face coverings in public places where social distancing is not possible. This proclamation is effective starting June 20, 2020 at 8 p.m. and will continue until further notice, unless repealed or revised by the Mayor or authority is preempted by the Governor of the State of Arizona under paragraph 7 of his Executive Order 2020-40.

City of Flagstaff announces Coconino Estates Improvements Project

by AmigosNAZ.com • May 27, 2020 • Comments Off

The city of Flagstaff began the Coconino Estates Improvements Phase I Project on May 26, 2020. The entire Project is anticipated to be complete in the Fall of 2022. Typical work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday with occasional work on Fridays. The work will start on the Navajo Road portion of the project from Fort Valley Road to the east side of the Hopi Drive intersection. Improvements include replacing the existing water, sewer, and roadway infrastructure. Additionally, sidewalks will be installed within city right-of-way along both sides of Navajo Road.

Bilingual report — Coconino County Flood Control District (FCD), City of Flagstaff, helping Museum Flood area residents prepare for the 2020 monsoon season

by Community Contributor • May 22, 2020 • Comments Off

The Coconino County Flood Control District (FCD) and the City of Flagstaff, helping Museum Flood are residents prepare for the 2020 monsoon season.

City of Flagstaff announces Memorial Day closures

by Community Contributor • May 22, 2020 • Comments Off

City of Flagstaff administrative functions will be closed Monday, May 25, 2020 in honor of Memorial Day. The administrative functions of the city will re-open Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

The East Flagstaff Community Library and the downtown Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library will resume Curbside Hold Pickup and phone reference services on May 26, 2020. Other city facilities will remain closed to the public due to the COVID-19.

City of Flagstaff announces 2020 street maintenance projects – Road Repair and Street Safety

by Community Contributor • May 21, 2020 • Comments Off

The maintenance work will be performed on the following roads:

City of Flagstaff to discuss city housing assistance on May 12

by Community Contributor • May 11, 2020 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff City Council will discuss the allocation of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds provided by the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act and substantial amendments to the 2019/2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan at their meeting on May 12, 2020. CDBG-CV funds were allocated to the City of Flagstaff by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) specifically to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.

City progress toward full funding for Public Safety Pension Retirement System

by Community Contributor • April 30, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff is making progress toward 100% funding for its Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) unfunded liability. PSPRS is a retirement system for Fire and Police staff. Since 2003, the city’s unfunded actuarial liability has grown…

(Virtual) Neighborhood Meeting to be held April 29 to discuss the process and requirements for reviewing the Towns on Lone Tree

by Community Contributor • April 24, 2020 • Comments Off

Dear Neighbor: The City of Flagstaff has received and is processing a Site Plan application for a multi-family residential development consisting of 222 dwelling units. This is the second application reviewed by the City on this site within the last…

City of Flagstaff enters Stage Two fire restrictions

by Community Contributor • April 23, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will enter Stage Two fire restrictions at 5 p.m. on April 24, 2020 in an effort to reduce the potential for unintentional human-caused wildfires within the city limits and to lower the impacts of…

Curbside pickup service at Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library

by Community Contributor • April 21, 2020 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff City- Coconino County Public Libraries are now offering curbside pickup for library materials. Patrons may place holds on library material online at www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org or call 928-213-2331 for assistance in placing holds. When calling, please have your library card number ready. Holds placed may not be available the same day.

City Prosecutor’s Office to seek elevated fines and jail sentences for COVID-19 threats

by Community Contributor • April 20, 2020 • Comments Off

In response to recent events, the city Prosecutor’s Section of the city Attorney’s Office intends to seek substantially elevated fines and jail sentences in appropriate cases for those threatening to intentionally expose First Responders to the COVID-19 virus.

City of Flagstaff to receive $18.1 million federal grant for Flagstaff Pulliam Airport

by Community Contributor • April 15, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff will receive $18.1 million in supplemental grant funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to be utilized by the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. This funding does not require a local match…

City of Flagstaff announces park closures

by Community Contributor • April 8, 2020 • Comments Off

Effective April 8, 2020, park spaces and amenities at City parks will be closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The city recognizes the importance of these outdoor amenities; however, the safety of the public, staff and the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 are the highest priority.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library announce digital resource

by Community Contributor • April 2, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library is offering a new digital resource, Hoopla. This is in addition to Overdrive (Libby app) and RB Digital. Hoopla is a unique e-material resource that, instead of only providing resources purchased by…

City of Flagstaff announces playground closures

by Community Contributor • March 31, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Effective April 1, 2020, the playgrounds, swing sets, rockers, ramadas, picnic tables and barbeque grills at all parks, the outdoor fitness center located at Bushmaster Park and the Parcourse Stations at Buffalo Park will be closed until further notice…

City of Flagstaff announces expanded closures, cancellations

by Community Contributor • March 27, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Mayor, Coral Evans has issued a proclamation deemed necessary for the protection of life and property in the city of Flagstaff. This proclamation removes the end date of April 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. in…

City of Flagstaff provides emergency services information

by Community Contributor • March 26, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — As the outbreak of COVID-19 continues, it’s important the Flagstaff community takes the necessary steps to protect the first responders who are on the frontlines treating sick people. The city of Flagstaff encourages our community to take the following…

Bilingual report: City of Flagstaff announces closures and cancellations

by Community Contributor • March 18, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Mayor, Coral Evans has issued a proclamation deemed necessary for the protection of life and property in the city of Flagstaff closing a number of businesses and establishments to members of the public. This proclamation…

City of Flagstaff declares State of Emergency for COVID-19 response

by Community Contributor • March 16, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has declared a State of Emergency due to the impacts of COVID-19. The Declaration allows the city to seek resources and recovery assistance. The city recognizes the necessity of precautionary measures due to the widespread…

Flagstaff City Council to hold emergency meeting on March 16

by Community Contributor • March 16, 2020 • Comments Off

ATTENTION IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE IN PERSON PARTICIPATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS IS PERMITTED BUT PARTICIPANTS MUST EXIT THE MEETING ONCE THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold…

Flagstaff names Director of the Year award

by Community Contributor • January 23, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff announces Management Services Director Rick Tadder as this year’s recipient of the Mary Jo Jenkins’ Outstanding Director of the Year award. The award is given in honor of the late Mary Jo Jenkins, the city…

City of Flagstaff announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day closures

by Community Contributor • January 16, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20, 2019. City Hall offices will reopen on Jan. 21 with regular hours of 8 a.m. –…

Flagstaff City Manager Excellence Awards due by Jan. 10

by Community Contributor • January 6, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The city will accept community nominations for the annual City Manager Excellence Awards through Jan. 10. These awards recognize those city of Flagstaff employees who are examples of extraordinary achievement reflecting the mission, vision and values of the organization.…

City of Flagstaff announces Treecycling program

by Community Contributor • January 3, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has started a Treecyling program to address the issue of Christmas trees sent to the landfill. Residents with curbside trash service can place their tree curbside by 6 a.m. on Jan. 6. The city’s Solid…