7.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 06/04/2024
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Beautification and Public Art Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make three appointments to terms expiring June 2027.
Executive Summary:
The Beautification and Public Art Commission consists of seven citizens, and recommends expenditures from the BBB beautification fund and the public art portion of the Arts and Science fund. It studies and recommends community beautification projects ranging from landscaping and irrigation, signs and billboards, buildings, street-scapes, gateways, the purchase and installation of public art projects within beautification projects, and property acquisition for beautification and/or public art and neighborhood-initiated projects, to mention a few. There are currently three open seats due to term expiration. It is important to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions quickly 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 seven applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Matthews, Councilmember Harris, and Councilmember McCarthy
There are seven applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
- Robert “Dan” Duke (new applicant)
- Erin Gardner (new applicant)
- Carla McCord (current commissioner)
- Matt McGrath (current commissioner)
- Michael Rulon (new applicant)
- Audra Travelbee (new applicant)
- Genelyn Tuliao (new applicant)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Matthews, Councilmember Harris, and Councilmember McCarthy
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
Not applicable.
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
None.
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
- Appoint three Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Beautification and Public Art 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.
Connection to PBB 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.
Connection to Regional Plan:
None.
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
None.
Connection to 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.