6.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/04/2020
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Planning and Zoning Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make two appointments to terms expiring December 2022.
Executive Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of seven citizen members and 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. There are currently two expired seats available for appointment. It is important to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions quickly so as to allow the Commission to continue meeting on a regular basis.
There are five applications currently on file, they are as follows:
Richard Becher (new applicant)
Will Carlstrom (new applicant)
Dr. Alex H. Martinez (current commissioner)
P. Lloyd Paul (new applicant)
Margo Wheeler (current commissioner)
Richard Becher is currently a commissioner on the Board of Adjustment. Upon review of Mr. Becher's background, staff recommended that he apply for the Planning and Zoning Commission. If appointed, Mr. Becher would resign from the Board of Adjustment and would be assigned as the new Planning and Zoning Representative for the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Becher's appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission is contingent on his resignation from the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Becher confirmed his interest in this appointment on January 14, 2020.
Staff recommends filling the two expired seats as soon as possible to ensure that a quorum of members will be available to conduct hearings on amendments to the Zoning Map, tentative subdivision plats, and Development Review Board appeals. In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.
Council Appointment Assignment: Councilmember Salas and Councilmember Whelan
There are five applications currently on file, they are as follows:
Richard Becher (new applicant)
Will Carlstrom (new applicant)
Dr. Alex H. Martinez (current commissioner)
P. Lloyd Paul (new applicant)
Margo Wheeler (current commissioner)
Richard Becher is currently a commissioner on the Board of Adjustment. Upon review of Mr. Becher's background, staff recommended that he apply for the Planning and Zoning Commission. If appointed, Mr. Becher would resign from the Board of Adjustment and would be assigned as the new Planning and Zoning Representative for the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Becher's appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission is contingent on his resignation from the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Becher confirmed his interest in this appointment on January 14, 2020.
Staff recommends filling the two expired seats as soon as possible to ensure that a quorum of members will be available to conduct hearings on amendments to the Zoning Map, tentative subdivision plats, and Development Review Board appeals. In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.
Council Appointment Assignment: Councilmember Salas and Councilmember Whelan
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
None
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan:
There is no Council goal that specifically addresses appointments to Boards and Commissions; however, boards and commissions do provide input and recommendations based on City Council goals that may pertain to the board or commission work plan.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
None
Options and Alternatives:
1) Appoint two Commissioners; by appointing Commissioners 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.
Community Involvement:
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.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
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 these vacancies through word of mouth.