7.D.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 03/01/2016
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Board of Adjustment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make two appointments to terms expiring May 2018.
Executive Summary:
The Board of Adjustment is made up of seven citizens, and holds hearings on requests for variances and appeals of decisions by the Zoning Administrator. The Board does not have the authority to change zoning law. There are currently three seats available. It is important to fill vacancies on boards and commissions quickly so as to allow them to continue meeting on a regular basis.
There are two applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
There are two applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
Dan Anderson (current Board Member)
Margo Wheeler (new applicant)
Margo Wheeler (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 ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Oravits and Councilmember Evans
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
There is no Council goal that specifically addresses appointments to boards and commissions; however, boards and commissions do provide input and recommendations based on City Council goals that may pertain to the board or commission work plan.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
None.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Appoint two Board Members: By appointing a members at this time, the Board of Adjustment will be at near full membership, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
2) Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
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.
Community Involvement:
INFORM: The vacancies are posted on the City's website, and have been made known through word of mouth by City staff and current board and commission members..