7.B.
City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 12/18/2012
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Planning and Zoning Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make three appointments to terms expiring December 2015.
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
By making the above appointments, the Planning and Zoning Commission will be at full membership and will be able to continue meeting on a regular basis. There are eight applications on file, they are as follows:
David Carpenter (currently serving 1st term)
John Johnson
Tina Pfeiffer (currently serving 1st term)
Mickey Mercer
Mickey Mercer
Blake Nabours
Alan Novack (currently serving 1st term)
Paul Turner
Paul Turner
David Zimmerman
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Connection to Council Goal:
Effective governance.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
None.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Appoint three Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Planning and Zoning Commission will be at full membership, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
2) Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.
2) Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.
Background/History:
The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of seven citizens serving three-year terms. There are currently three seats available.
This commission serves as an advisory board to the Council on matters relating to the growth and physical development of the City. The commission also conducts hearings on amendments to the Zoning Map, tentative subdivision plats, and Development Review Board appeals.
This commission serves as an advisory board to the Council on matters relating to the growth and physical development of the City. The commission also conducts hearings on amendments to the Zoning Map, tentative subdivision plats, and Development Review Board appeals.
Key Considerations:
It is important to fill the vacancies so as to allow the Commission to continue meeting on a regular basis.
Expanded Financial Considerations:
None.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
The City's boards, commissions, and committees were created to foster public participation and input and to encourage Flagstaff citizens to take an active role in city government.
Community Involvement:
INFORM: The vacancies are posted on the City's website and individual recruitment and mention of the opening by Board members and City staff has occurred, informing others of this vacancy through word of mouth.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
COUNCIL INTERVIEW TEAM: Mayor Nabours and Vice Mayor Evans.
Council Action:
Action postponed to City Council meeting of January 15, 2013 to allow more time to gather applications. SLS