Consideration of Appointments:  Planning and Zoning Commission.
 

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 three seats available due to two resignations and a term limit. It is important to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions quickly so as to allow the Commission to continue meeting on a regular basis. The City of Flagstaff is committed to increasing diversity in every board and commission, please consider how the applicants stated they may contribute to this commitment. 

There are six applications currently on file, they are as follows:

• Branden Johnson (new applicant)
• Carlton Johnson (new applicant)
• CJ Lucke (new applicant)
• Joshua Maher (new applicant)
• Christine Sheehy (new applicant)
• Megan Weller (new applicant)

Staff recommends filling the vacant seat 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 Harris, Councilmember McCarthy, and Councilmember House

These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.

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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

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.

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1. Appoint three Commissioners; by appointing three Commissioners at this time, the Planning and Zoning Commission will be at full membership. 
2. Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.

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.

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.