7.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 05/07/2013
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Sustainability Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make two appointments to terms expiring October 2014.
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
By making the above appointments, the Sustainability Commission will be at full membership and will be able to continue meeting on a regular basis. There are five new applications on file, they are as follows:
Dominique Bain (new applicant)
Molly Groyer (new applicant)
Branden Jordan (new applicant)
Jodi Norris (new applicant)
Jamie Semana (new applicant)
Dominique Bain (new applicant)
Molly Groyer (new applicant)
Branden Jordan (new applicant)
Jodi Norris (new applicant)
Jamie Semana (new applicant)
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 two Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Sustainability 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 Sustainability Commission consists of seven citizens serving three-year terms. There are currently two seats available; please note that Commissioner Carlton Johnson is resigning from the commission the middle of May thus creating the second vacancy.
The commission is responsible for recommending and coordinating activities in concert with the Flagstaff sustainability program, the U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement, and other sustainability initiatives. To accomplish these objectives, the commission will address issues including, but not limited to: climate and air quality; transportation; energy; solid waste and toxic substances; water, wastewater, and stormwater; sustainable building and purchasing practices; and sustainable economic development. Among the commission’s directives are promotion of sustainable practices in all spheres of life and educating the public.
The commission is responsible for recommending and coordinating activities in concert with the Flagstaff sustainability program, the U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement, and other sustainability initiatives. To accomplish these objectives, the commission will address issues including, but not limited to: climate and air quality; transportation; energy; solid waste and toxic substances; water, wastewater, and stormwater; sustainable building and purchasing practices; and sustainable economic development. Among the commission’s directives are promotion of sustainable practices in all spheres of life and educating the public.
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 openings by Board members and City staff has occurred, informing others of these vacancies through word of mouth.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
COUNCIL INTERVIEW TEAM: Councilmember Barotz and Councilmember Woodson.
Council Action:
5/7/13 - Council appointed Jodi Norris and Jamie Semana to terms expiring October 2014. SLS
Attachments
- Sustainability Roster
- Sustainability Authority
- Sustainability Applicant Roster
- Sustainability Applications