6.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 04/16/2024
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Open Space Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a term expiring April 2027.
Executive Summary:
The Open Space Commission consists of six at-large members whom shall be appointed by the City Council and one designee from the Planning and Zoning Commission. There is one vacancy due to an expired term. The commission serves as an advisory body on the acquisition, management, use, restoration, enhancement, protection, and conservation of open space land. It is important to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions quickly to allow the Commission to continue meeting regularly. 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 four (4) applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
There are four (4) applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
- Christopher Hogan (new applicant)
- William Kluwin (new applicant)
- Molly Lesandrini (new applicant)
- Chelita Borbon Runbeck (new applicant)
To reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Vice Mayor Aslan
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Vice Mayor Aslan
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 one member at this time, the Open Spaces Commission will be at full membership, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
- Postpone 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 opening by Commission members and City staff has occurred, informing others of this vacancy through word of mouth.