10.B.
City Council Meeting - DRAFT
- Meeting Date:
- 12/15/2015
- From:
- Elizabeth A. Burke, City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2015-22: An ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Flagstaff amending qualifications for members who serve on certain Boards and Commissions (Elimination of Specialty Appointments to Commissions)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
At the Council Meeting of December 15, 2015
1) Read Ordinance No. 2015-22 by title only for the first time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2015-22 by title only (if approved above)
At the Council Meeting of January 5, 2016
3) Read Ordinance No. 2015-22 by title only for the final time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2015-22 by title only (if approved above)
5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2015-22
1) Read Ordinance No. 2015-22 by title only for the first time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2015-22 by title only (if approved above)
At the Council Meeting of January 5, 2016
3) Read Ordinance No. 2015-22 by title only for the final time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2015-22 by title only (if approved above)
5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2015-22
Executive Summary:
On October 20, 2015, the City Council discussed the issue of specialty appointments on four commissions of the City--the Beautification and Public Art Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, Open Spaces Commission and Tourism Commission. At the end of this discussion, Council directed staff to bring back an ordinance which would eliminate the specialty appointments. In working on the staff summary and further review of the City Code, staff found some duplicate and a few differing provisions between Title II, Boards and Commissions, and Title III, Business Regulations, relating to commission duties and administration of the bed, board and booze ("BBB") tax. The proposed ordinance has included the duties of these commissions in Title II, and removed them from Title III, for clarification purposes.
Financial Impact:
None.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
None
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
The City Council first discussed specialty appointments to commissions when all boards and commissions were reviewed on September 8, 2015. At that time, Council directed staff to bring back the four commissions that have specialty appointments for further discussion, at which time it was decided to eliminate them altogether.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Adopt ordinance, as written, eliminating specialty appointments.
2) Amend ordinance to make changes.
3) Not adopt ordinance, maintaining current process. Should this option be considered, staff would request that further discussion and direction be given as to established criteria for the specialty appointments.
2) Amend ordinance to make changes.
3) Not adopt ordinance, maintaining current process. Should this option be considered, staff would request that further discussion and direction be given as to established criteria for the specialty appointments.
Background/History:
During a previous Work Session the City Council discussed various aspects related to the City's Boards and Commissions, including the criteria for those commissions which call for some members to have certain experience or qualifications ("Specialty Appointments"). Prior discussion revolved around the fact that while special representatives were required for four of the City's commissions, criteria were not included. This issue was placed on the agenda of October 20, 2015, for the Council to further discuss and consider what criteria they would like to establish. Ultimately, Council directed staff to bring back an ordinance to eliminate the specialty appointments and allow for appointment of commissioners at large.
Community Involvement:
Inform
Consult
The Open Spaces Commission previously provided input via staff that the Commission finds benefit in having Specialty Appointments as these members provide additional education and understanding of the issues. Following the last discussion on October 20, 2015, some members of the lodging industry have shared their concerns about proposed elimination of lodging/hospitality industry Specialty Appointments from the Tourism Commission.
Consult
The Open Spaces Commission previously provided input via staff that the Commission finds benefit in having Specialty Appointments as these members provide additional education and understanding of the issues. Following the last discussion on October 20, 2015, some members of the lodging industry have shared their concerns about proposed elimination of lodging/hospitality industry Specialty Appointments from the Tourism Commission.