Flagstaff, AZ

Housing Commission

The City of Flagstaff Housing Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for August 27, 2026. The next meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2026.

City Council Meeting - Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to officially declare and adopt the results of the July 21, 2026 Primary Election. The body may also provide direction regarding a preceding executive session.

• Resolution No. 2026-43: Adopting the results of the July 21, 2026 Primary Election

City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session)

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The body will consult with attorneys regarding a litigation update.

• Executive session for legal advice and litigation update

Commission on Diversity Awareness

The Commission on Diversity Awareness will meet to discuss and potentially take action on setting priorities for the year. The body will also receive updates from working groups and city liaisons.

• Discussion and possible action for setting priorities for the year
• Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Open Spaces Commission

The Flagstaff Open Spaces Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss field trip planning for Observatory Mesa Natural Preserve and receive an informational update on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Events (PROSE) Master Plan. The body will also review reports from staff and council representatives.

• Discussion: Observatory Mesa Natural Preserve field trip planning
• Informational update: PROSE Master Plan Update
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2026
• Reports: PROSE Monthly Newsletter - June 2026
• Reports: Open Space Management Report

Housing Commission

The Flagstaff Housing Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for July 23, 2026. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on August 13, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Pedestrian Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting with discussion items on the Safe Routes to School project at 6th Avenue and Izabel Street, and priorities for using 2004 Bond Property/Easement Acquisition Funds for the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS). Reports will be given on Humphreys/Fine Crossing and Butler/4th. No action items are scheduled; approval of prior meeting minutes is postponed to September.

• Discussion: Safe Routes to School at 6th Ave and Izabel St
• Discussion: Priorities for 2004 Bond Property/Easement Acquisition Funds for FUTS
• Reports on Humphreys/Fine Crossing and Butler/4th
• Approval of May 28, 2026, minutes postponed to September 24, 2026
• No action items on the agenda

Sustainability

The Sustainability Commission meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the Staff Conference Room and via Microsoft Teams has been canceled. No substantive items were listed on the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a citizen review session to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Code. This session is for staff presentations and public input; the Commission will take no action on the item during this meeting.

• Discussion of PZ-25-00200: Proposed Planned Community (PC) zone to allow flexibility for master-planned developments

The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 17, 2026 meeting. Members also held a discussion regarding a proposed Planned Community Zone to allow for master-planned development flexibility, but no action was taken on the proposal.

• Approved May 17, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and vote on a new chair and vice chair, as current Chair Stephen Parsons is being honored in a farewell. Commissioners will also review a summary of the 4th of July drone show and the FY25/26 deferred maintenance and projects for PROSE. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and reports from the council representative.

• Discussion and vote on Chair and Vice Chair positions
• Farewell to Chair Stephen Parsons
• Review of FY25/26 deferred maintenance and projects for PROSE
• 4th of July drone show summary (informational)
• Upcoming Parks and Recreation Commissioner terms discussion

The Commission elected new leadership officers and approved the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting. Members reviewed the 2026 Fourth of July Drone Show results and the FY27 deferred maintenance project list. No new funding was identified for a 2027 drone show.

• Approved June 15, 2026 minutes
• Elected Commissioner Christensen as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Diab as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Flagstaff Water Commission will discuss Firewise Landscape Recommendations presented by Tamara Lawless and Neil Chapman. The commission will also consider approval of the June 18, 2026, meeting minutes. No old business is scheduled.

• Firewise Landscape Recommendations - presentation and discussion
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2026
• Open call to the public for non-agenda items

The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting with two corrections. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff presentations and informational updates regarding fire safety and water infrastructure.

• Approved June 18, 2026 minutes as amended (5-0)

Flagstaff Housing Authority

The meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026, is listed as cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Bicycle Advisory Committee

The Bicycle Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting with no action items. Discussion topics include Safe Routes to School at 6th Ave and Izabel St, prioritizing 2004 Bond Property/Easement funds for the Flagstaff Urban Trails System, and advisory bike lanes on Piute Rd. Reports on Woodlands Blvd, Butler/4th, and Humphreys/Fine Crossing will also be heard.

• Discussion: Safe Routes to School at 6th Ave and Izabel St
• Discussion: priorities for 2004 Bond Property/Easement funds for FUTS
• Discussion: Piute Rd Advisory Bike Lanes
• Reports on Woodlands Blvd, Butler/4th, and Humphreys/Fine Crossing
• Approval of March 19, 2026 minutes postponed to September 17, 2026

Heritage Preservation Commission - Executive Session

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet in executive session to consult with attorneys. The discussion focuses on legal advice regarding a proposed development by Capri Development LLC and the standards for approvals, including certificates of appropriateness.

• Legal consultation regarding Capri Development LLC project at 19 W. Birch Avenue

The Commission held a special meeting to receive legal advice regarding a proposed development by Capri Development LLC at 19 W. Birch Avenue. No substantive decisions were recorded as the meeting was conducted in executive session.

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a Certificate of Appropriateness for the design of a new hotel and parking garage at 19 W. Birch Ave. The commission also will receive a presentation on the NACOG Route 66 Brownfields Coalition Assessment Grant and discuss updates on historic signs and facades grants, as well as an outreach and education program. Approval of previous meeting minutes and a report on a Certificate of No Effect at 820 W. Birch Ave. are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness for new hotel and parking garage at 19 W. Birch Ave. (parcels 100-19-004A, 100-19-008A, 100-19-007) — applicant Capri Flagstaff LLC
• Presentation on NACOG Route 66 Brownfields Coalition Assessment Grant (discussion only)
• Historic Signs and Facades Grant Tracking — July 2026 update (discussion only)
• Commission Outreach and Education Program discussion
• Approval of Certificate of No Effect for 820 W. Birch Ave. (permit PZ-26-00099, OTC-26-01456, approved June 17, 2026)

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new hotel and parking garage project. The approval includes conditions regarding material swaps for the building's exterior and a request for street-level renderings. The commission also approved minutes from the June 17, 2026, meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new hotel and parking garage at 19 W. Birch Ave. (6-0)
• Approved June 17, 2026, regular and executive session minutes (7-0)
• Tabled Commission Outreach and Education Program discussion to August 19

Airport Commission

The Flagstaff Airport Commission will hold a virtual meeting to receive staff reports on airport operations, FBO updates, projects, and grants. An informational update on the impact of the Pocket Fire on airport operations is scheduled. The commission will also consider approving previous meeting minutes.

• Informational update on Pocket Fire Airport Operations
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Staff reports on Airport Operations, FBO, Projects and Grants, Communications

City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session)

The Flagstaff City Council will hold a special meeting on July 8, 2026, primarily to recess into executive session for legal advice. The closed session will address Capri Development LLC's proposed project at 19 W. Birch Avenue and the company's appeal of the Heritage Preservation Commission's denial of a Certificate of Economic Hardship for demolition. No votes or public decisions will occur during this meeting.

• Discussion or consultation for legal advice under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) regarding Capri Development LLC's proposed development at 19 W. Birch Avenue
• Capri Development's appeal of the Heritage Preservation Commission's denial of a Certificate of Economic Hardship for demolition of the existing building at 19 W. Birch Ave.

The Flagstaff City Council met in a special session and unanimously voted to recess into executive session to receive legal advice regarding Capri Development LLC's appeal of the Heritage Preservation Commission's denial of a Certificate of Economic Hardship for demolition at 19 W. Birch Avenue. No formal decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting; the council reconvened and adjourned without taking any public action.

• Recessed into executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned without public action

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide an appeal of a Heritage Preservation Commission denial regarding the demolition of a building at 19 W. Birch Ave. The council may also recess into an executive session for legal consultation.

• Public hearing on appeal of Certificate of Economic Hardship denial for 19 W. Birch Ave.
• Executive session for legal consultation with City attorneys
• City Council to deliberate on demolition of building at 19 W. Birch Ave.

City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session)

The City Council will meet in executive session to receive legal advice and discuss positions on two specific agreements. The council may provide direction to the City Attorney following the session.

• Draft development agreement for the Proposed Starlight Trail development
• Lease agreement for the East Flagstaff Community Library

The Flagstaff City Council held a special meeting that consisted entirely of an executive session for legal advice. No substantive public decisions were made. The only action taken was a unanimous vote to authorize the City Attorney to proceed as discussed in the executive session regarding the draft development agreement for the proposed Starlight Trail development.

• Recessed into executive session (7-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to proceed as discussed in executive session on Starlight Trail development agreement (7-0)

City Council Meeting - FINAL

The Flagstaff City Council will hold public hearings on five liquor license applications for local restaurants and stores, including new and transfer licenses. The consent agenda includes contracts for a $706,173.90 screw press installation at Wildcat Hill Reclamation Plant, a $125,095.39 vehicle purchase for right-of-way maintenance, and a $75,000 annual holiday lights contract. The Council will also consider appointments of a magistrate and on-call magistrates for the Municipal Court, and recognize Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Month and the Regional Land Use Plan 2045.

• Public hearings on five liquor license applications: Tres Amigos Mexican Restaurant, Tiki Grill, Miz Zips, One Stop (owner transfer), and Heena (sampling privilege)
• Contract with Schofield Civil Construction, LLC for $706,173.90 to install a new screw press at Wildcat Hill Reclamation Plant for solids dewatering
• Contract with Courtesy Chevrolet for $125,095.39 to purchase two heavy-duty trucks for the Right of Way Maintenance Program
• Contract with Holiday Lights, LLC for up to $75,000 annually for holiday light and decor installation
• Appointments of Magistrate James Speed and On-Call Magistrates Charles Adornetto and Staci Foulks to the Flagstaff Municipal Court

The Flagstaff City Council approved a $17.59 million construction contract for the John Wesley Powell Blvd. Extension Project, along with a $2.26 million contract for the Meade Lane Utility Improvements Project. The council also adopted the FY 2026-27 property tax levy ordinance, approved multiple other contracts and ordinances, and renamed Cheshire Park in honor of former Parks and Recreation Director Ken Ingols. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $17,591,640.08 GMP contract with J. Banicki Construction for John Wesley Powell Blvd. Extension (7-0)
• Approved $2,263,330 contract with Eagle Mountain Construction for Meade Lane Utility Improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-13 levying FY 2026-27 primary and secondary property taxes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-41 renaming Cheshire Park to Ken Ingols Cheshire Park (7-0)
• Approved $1,169,730 contract with Oliver Roofing Systems for City Hall roof replacement (7-0)
• Approved $706,173.90 contract with Schofield Civil Construction for Wildcat Hill Screw Press (7-0)
• Approved $1,492,018.52 amendment with WSP for Butler Avenue Complete Streets Phase 2 design (7-0)
• Approved $573,878 change order #6 with WSP for Downtown Mile Safety project (7-0)

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of possible quorum for the Flagstaff City Council, indicating that a quorum may be present during a tour of the Graduate Hotel on July 6, 2026. No formal discussion or action will be taken by members in their capacity as the City Council. The only listed activity is the tour from 11:30AM to 12:30PM at 19 W Birch Ave.

• Tour of Graduate Hotel at 19 W Birch Ave on July 6, 11:30AM-12:30PM

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will meet virtually to receive informational presentations and updates. The body will consider the approval of minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Overview of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona
• 2026 Housing Market Overview
• Overview of the Northern Arizona Builder's and Remodeler's Association

The Flagstaff Housing Commission met virtually on June 25, 2026, and unanimously approved the minutes from its May 28, 2026 meeting. The meeting was otherwise informational, featuring presentations from Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona, a 2026 housing market overview, and an update on the Northern Arizona Builder's and Remodeler's Association. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (10-0)

Sustainability

The Sustainability Commission will hear presentations and discuss three information-only items: the Annual Water Report from Water Services, a Water Quality Discussion led by Commissioner Carlson, and a Rail Pollution Discussion also led by Commissioner Carlson. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely informational.

• Annual Water Report presentation by Jolene Montoya and Krista Snow
• Water Quality Discussion led by Commissioner Cameron Carlson
• Rail Pollution Discussion led by Commissioner Cameron Carlson
• Council Updates from Sustainability Specialist Diane Bridger

Commission on Inclusion and Adaptive Living

The Commission will discuss internal structures and meeting formats, hear a City Compliance Plan update, and follow up on a May facilitated meeting. The only action item is the appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair. Several liaison reports will be presented, including updates from Mayor Daggett, Mountain Line, Youth, Sidewalk, and Parking liaisons. The agenda is largely procedural with routine approvals of minutes from multiple prior meetings.

• Continued discussion on commission and meeting structures
• City Compliance Plan Update
• Follow-up discussion from May's facilitated meeting
• Appointment of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from 20 prior meetings (April 2024 through May 2026)

The Commission on Inclusion and Adaptive Living unanimously appointed James Martinez as Commission Chair. The appointment of a Vice Chair was tabled to the next regular meeting in July by a 3-1 vote, with Commissioner Keith Becker voting nay. The Commission also approved prior meeting minutes from April 2024 through May 2026 unanimously.

• Appointed James Martinez as Commission Chair (4-0 unanimous)
• Tabled Vice Chair appointment to the July meeting (3-1, Becker nay)
• Approved 20 sets of prior meeting minutes from April 2024 to May 2026 (4-0 unanimous)
• Directed staff to remove liaison updates from the formal agenda for a six-month trial, moving them to Open Call to the Public, to be revisited in January 2027

City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session)

This special meeting is largely closed to the public. Council will go into executive session to discuss reappointing magistrates and on-call magistrates, and to receive legal advice on whether city resources can be used to influence elections. After the closed session, the council may reconvene to give direction based on those discussions.

• Discussion of reappointments for magistrate and on-call magistrate positions
• Legal advice regarding prohibitions on using city resources to influence elections

The Flagstaff City Council held a special meeting that consisted entirely of an executive session. The council unanimously voted to recess into the closed session and, upon reconvening, unanimously directed the city attorney to proceed as discussed regarding magistrate and on-call magistrate reappointments. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Recessed into executive session (6-0)
• Authorized city attorney to proceed on magistrate reappointments as discussed (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially provide direction on prohibiting discrimination in housing based on source of income. The meeting also includes an informational report regarding Moonshot at the Flagstaff Campus.

• Discussion and possible direction regarding prohibiting discrimination in housing based on source of income
• Annual Report for Moonshot at the Flagstaff Campus (information only)

The Flagstaff City Council discussed a citizen petition to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income, hearing public testimony and staff analysis. Councilmembers expressed support for drafting an ordinance amendment, but no formal vote was taken; staff will assess impacts and costs before returning with draft language. The meeting also included a presentation from Moonshot and updates on city events and the Pocket Fire.

• Discussed Citizen's Petition #2026-05 to prohibit source-of-income discrimination in housing; no formal action taken.
• Council directed staff to explore drafting an ordinance amendment to the Civil Rights Ordinance, with further analysis of staffing and costs.
• Heard annual report from Moonshot at the Flagstaff Campus.
• Recognized employees with June work anniversaries.
• Received updates on APS power shutoff and Pocket Fire response.

Open Spaces Commission

The Open Spaces Commission will discuss the Land Availability and Suitability Study – Code Analysis Project (LASS-CAP), an information and discussion item. The meeting also includes reports from the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission liaisons, an Open Space Management report, and approval of the June 1, 2026 minutes.

• Discussion of Land Availability and Suitability Study - Code Analysis Project (LASS-CAP)
• Council Representative Report from David Spence
• Planning & Zoning Commission Representative Report from Mary Norton
• Open Space Management Report by Robert Wallace and Sylvia Struss
• Approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes

The Open Spaces Commission heard a presentation on the Land Availability and Suitability Study and Code Analysis Project (LASS-CAP), which recommends zoning changes to reduce housing costs and improve wildfire resilience. No formal action was taken; the recommendations are a framework for future policy discussions. The Commission also approved the June 1, 2026 minutes and received a report from Councilmember Spence on the City's strategic planning process.

• Approved the June 1, 2026 minutes as attached.
• Heard a presentation on the LASS-CAP code analysis project; no action taken.
• Discussed Resource Protection Overlay regulations and tree preservation standards.
• Received a preview of the Planned Community Master Plan (PCMP) requirements.
• Received a report from Councilmember Spence on the City's strategic planning process.

Water Commission

The Water Commission will meet to review Water Policy H and receive a presentation from Dr. Ben Ruddell regarding the value of water across different communities.

• Presentation on the value of water across different communities by Dr. Ben Ruddell
• Review of Water Policy H by Erin Young

The Flagstaff Water Commission heard a presentation from Dr. Ben Ruddell on industrial water use and the value of water, discussing tiered allocation models and data centers. The Commission also reviewed proposed updates to Water Policy H, with members questioning the wording and organization of sections, particularly regarding water rights acquisition. No formal action was taken on either item.

• Approved the May 21, 2026 minutes as amended (correcting 'NCL' to 'MCL').
• Heard a presentation from Dr. Ben Ruddell on industrial water use and the value of water.
• Discussed a tiered water allocation model for industrial users.
• Reviewed proposed updates to Water Policy H, with feedback on wording and organization.
• Deferred public questions on water quality to staff.
• Noted that the water conservation ordinance was pulled from the council docket for further review.

Flagstaff Housing Authority

The scheduled meeting of the City of Flagstaff Housing Authority Board was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

Heritage Preservation Commission - Executive Session

The Heritage Preservation Commission will hold a special meeting in executive session to discuss legal advice regarding a proposed development by Capri Development LLC at 19 W. Birch Avenue. The session will focus on the approval process for the project, including certificates of economic hardship and cultural resource studies.

• Executive session for legal advice on Capri Development LLC project at 19 W. Birch Avenue
• Discussion of certificates of economic hardship and cultural resource studies
• Meeting held in Council Conference Room at 211 West Aspen Avenue

The Heritage Preservation Commission met in executive session to receive legal advice regarding the proposed Capri Development LLC project at 19 W. Birch Avenue, including processes for certificates of economic hardship, certificates of appropriateness, and cultural resource studies. No decisions were made; the session was for discussion only and the meeting adjourned without action.

• Held executive session for legal advice on Capri Development LLC project at 19 W. Birch Avenue
• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting