9.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/01/2022
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Housing Commission
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a Building and Real Estate Professional seat to a term expiring in September 2022.
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 Business & Real Estate Professional seat available due to a resignation.
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 are (2) Building and Real Estate Professional applications on file for consideration by the Council. The applications are as follows:
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 Sweet
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 are (2) Building and Real Estate Professional applications on file for consideration by the Council. The applications are as follows:
- Matthew Handwerk (new applicant)
- Jacquie Kellogg (new applicant)
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 Sweet
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
None.
Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional 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 have 11 out of 13 seats filled, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council. Staff is still recruiting for a Builder and a Developer to fill the required seats in the Building and Real Estate Professional category.
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 openings by Board members and City staff has occurred, informing others of these vacancies through word of mouth.