7.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL (AMENDED)
- Meeting Date:
- 05/07/2024
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Commission on Inclusion and Adaptive Living
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a term 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 is currently one seat available due to a resignation. 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 applicant stated they may contribute to this commitment.
There are four applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
There are four applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
- Rasheera Dopson (new applicant)
- Kendra Lopez (new applicant)
- James Martinez (new applicant)
- Laura Smith (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: Councilmember Matthews
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
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.
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 a member at this time, the Commission on Inclusion and Adaptive Living will be at full capacity which will allow the group to more easily reach quorum and continue meeting to 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: 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.