9.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL (AMENDED)
- Meeting Date:
- 04/19/2022
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Commission on Inclusion and Adaptive Living
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make two appointments to terms expiring March 2023.
Make three appointments to terms expiring March 2025.
Make three appointments to terms expiring March 2025.
Executive Summary:
The Commission on Inclusion and Adaptive Living consists of seven citizens serving three-year terms. The commission's goals are to expand educational opportunities; improve access to housing, buildings, and transportation; have greater participation in recreational, social, and cultural activities; encourage greater opportunity for employment; and expand and strengthen rehabilitative programs and facilities. There are currently five seats available, due to resignations and term limits. 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 seven applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
There are seven applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
- Keith Becker (new applicant)
- Stephanie Birdwell (new applicant)
- Sarah Dorman (new applicant)
- Therese Giorsetti (new applicant)
- Jeremy Musgrove (new applicant)
- Rachel Simukonda (new applicant)
- Audra Travelbee (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 ASSIGNMENTS: Vice Mayor Sweet, Mayor Deasy, Councilmember Salas, Councilmember McCarthy, and Councilmember Aslan
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:
Inclusive and Engaged Community
- Foster community pride & civic engagement by increasing opportunities for public involvement, in line with best practices & legal requirements
- Enhance community involvement, education & regional partnerships to strengthen the level of public trust
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
None
Options and Alternatives:
1) Appoint five Commissioners: by appointing five members at this time, the Commission on Inclusion and Adaptive Living will have be at full capacity which will allow the group to more easily reach quorum and continue meeting to 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: Board members and City staff have informed the community of these vacancies through word of mouth in addition to the posting on the City's website.