7.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 01/09/2024
- From:
- Robert Wallace, Open Space Supervisor
- Department:
- Parks Recreation Open Space Events
Co-Submitter:
Rebecca Sayers
TITLE:
Commission Update: Open Space Commission
DESIRED OUTCOME:
The City Council will be provided with a short informative update from the Open Space Commission.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Open Space Commission will present an update to the City Council, covering several key areas. First, it will delineate its authority within the municipal framework, clarifying its role and responsibilities. Additionally, the presentation will provide a brief historical context of the Commission, shedding light on its evolution and past achievements.
The Commission will spotlight its recent accomplishments, showcasing its contribution to the community, environmental conservation, and public spaces. In parallel, it will provide insights into ongoing projects that are currently in progress, underscoring their significance and potential impact.
A forward-looking perspective will be offered, focusing on future projects and recommendations, outlining specific actions that, if adopted, can help maximize the Open Space Commission's positive impact on the city and its residents.
The Commission will spotlight its recent accomplishments, showcasing its contribution to the community, environmental conservation, and public spaces. In parallel, it will provide insights into ongoing projects that are currently in progress, underscoring their significance and potential impact.
A forward-looking perspective will be offered, focusing on future projects and recommendations, outlining specific actions that, if adopted, can help maximize the Open Space Commission's positive impact on the city and its residents.
INFORMATION:
Open Space Commission Authority Summary:
2-20-001-0003 DUTIES:
A. It shall be the Commission’s duty to advise the City Council on acquisition, preservation, and alternatives for open space land management.
B. The duties of the Commission shall also include, but not be limited to: Reviewing and advising the City Council on the development of an Open Spaces Long Range Management Plan and policies to provide broad, long-term direction for planning and decision making for the lands designated as Urban Open Space Management Area in the Urban Open Spaces Plan of the Flagstaff Area Regional Land Use and Transportation Plan.
C. Advising and assisting the Mayor and City Council on ways to educate and involve the community on the value, protection, and stewardship of open space lands.
D. Advising and assisting the Mayor and City Council on ways to work collaboratively with other governmental entities, organizations, and departments to advance and ensure the implementation of the Open Spaces Long Range Management Plan and the Flagstaff Area Regional Land Use and Transportation Plan.
E. Advising and assisting the Mayor and City Council regarding regional open space issues as well as to any regional open spaces coalition that may be formed in the future relative to lands designated as open space in the Greater Flagstaff Area Open Spaces and Greenways Plan.
F. Obtaining public input and participation in various programs such as environmental education and interpretation on the use, operation, and management of open space and providing information concerning the goals, projects, and operations of the open space section.
2-20-001-0003 DUTIES:
A. It shall be the Commission’s duty to advise the City Council on acquisition, preservation, and alternatives for open space land management.
B. The duties of the Commission shall also include, but not be limited to: Reviewing and advising the City Council on the development of an Open Spaces Long Range Management Plan and policies to provide broad, long-term direction for planning and decision making for the lands designated as Urban Open Space Management Area in the Urban Open Spaces Plan of the Flagstaff Area Regional Land Use and Transportation Plan.
C. Advising and assisting the Mayor and City Council on ways to educate and involve the community on the value, protection, and stewardship of open space lands.
D. Advising and assisting the Mayor and City Council on ways to work collaboratively with other governmental entities, organizations, and departments to advance and ensure the implementation of the Open Spaces Long Range Management Plan and the Flagstaff Area Regional Land Use and Transportation Plan.
E. Advising and assisting the Mayor and City Council regarding regional open space issues as well as to any regional open spaces coalition that may be formed in the future relative to lands designated as open space in the Greater Flagstaff Area Open Spaces and Greenways Plan.
F. Obtaining public input and participation in various programs such as environmental education and interpretation on the use, operation, and management of open space and providing information concerning the goals, projects, and operations of the open space section.