7.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 03/05/2024
- 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 - Builder seat to a term expiring in September 2027.
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 - Builder seat available due to a resignation. The City of Flagstaff is committed to increasing diversity in every board and commission, please consider how the applicant stated they may contribute to this commitment. Since the Building and Real Estate Professional - Builder seat has a very limited pool of applicants, staff is asking Council to move forward with the current pool of applicants.
There is currently one (1) application that could be appointed as a Building and Real Estate Professional - Builder. The application is from:
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember McCarthy
There is currently one (1) application that could be appointed as a Building and Real Estate Professional - Builder. The application is from:
- Kevin Bond (new applicant)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember McCarthy
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
None.
Connection to PBB, Carbon Neutrality Plan, 10-Year Housing Plan & Regional Plan:
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
10-Year Housing Plan
Inclusive and Engaged Community - Foster community pride and civic engagement; advance social equity and social justice in Flagstaff; facilitate and foster diversity and inclusivity; and enhance community outreach and engagement opportunities.
10-Year Housing Plan
Connect 2.2: Encourage community organizations such as the local Continuum of Care to continue to integrate equity into programs and policies.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
None.
Options and Alternatives:
- Appoint one Commissioner: By appointing one member at this time, the Housing Commission will be at full capacity, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
- 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.