6.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 12/02/2025
- From:
- Georganna Staskey, Deputy City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Library Board
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Councilmember Aslan to make one appointment.
- Councilmember Spence to make one appointment.
- Councilmember Garcia to make one appointment.
Executive Summary:
The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Board consists of two County residents, four City residents, and one each non-voting member, or designee, of the City Council and the Board of Supervisors. The Library Board serves as a citizen's advisory board to the Library Director. There are currently three City resident seats available due to a term expiration and a resignation. 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 four (4) applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
There are four (4) applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
- David Portree (new applicant)
- Shawn Barker (new applicant)
- Francisco Garcia (current commissioner)
- Catherine Moore (current commissioner)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and application will be submitted to the City Council separately.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmembers Aslan, Spence, Garcia.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmembers Aslan, Spence, Garcia.
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
Not applicable.
Connection to PBB, Carbon Neutrality Plan, 10-Year Housing Plan & 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:
- Appoint two Board Members: By appointing three members at this time, the Library Board will have appointed all of the City seats available, 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 and social media.