6.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/04/2020
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Housing Commission
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a Real Estate and Professional - Developer seat to a term expiring in September 2020.
Executive Summary:
The Housing Commission consists of thirteen (13) voting members; twelve (12) members appointed by the City Council and one (1) representative from the Flagstaff Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. The Commission serves as an advisory board to City Council regarding housing policies, needs, and programs in Flagstaff. There is currently one Building and Real Estate Professional seat available for a developer.
The authority for the commission requires that the members shall be appointed into one of three professional categories: Building and Real Estate Professionals (6 members requiring at least one builder, one developer, one realtor, one lender, and one residential multi-family/property management representative); Low Income Housing Experts (3 members); and Community Representatives (3 members).
There is one (1) Building and Real Estate Professional applications for a developer on file for consideration by the Council. Due to the work of the commission, staff feels that this position should be filled as soon as possible if desired by Council. The application is as follows:
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Odegaard for Developer seat.
The authority for the commission requires that the members shall be appointed into one of three professional categories: Building and Real Estate Professionals (6 members requiring at least one builder, one developer, one realtor, one lender, and one residential multi-family/property management representative); Low Income Housing Experts (3 members); and Community Representatives (3 members).
There is one (1) Building and Real Estate Professional applications for a developer on file for consideration by the Council. Due to the work of the commission, staff feels that this position should be filled as soon as possible if desired by Council. The application is as follows:
- Chris Kemmerly (new applicant)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Odegaard for Developer seat.
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 one Commissioner: By appointing members at this time, the Housing 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 were posted on the City's website and multiple social media posts were made. An article was printed in the Arizona Daily Sun along with a printed advertisement calling for members. Additionally, outreach was done through the online community forum and through word of mouth.