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7.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
Meeting Date:
12/16/2025
From:
Georganna Staskey, Deputy City Clerk

TITLE:

Consideration of Appointments: Planning and Zoning Commission
 

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  1. Councilmember Spence to make one appointment.
  2. Councilmember Garcia to make one appointment. 

Executive Summary:

The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of seven members, and serves as an advisory board to the Council on matters relating to the growth and physical development of the City. The Commission also conducts hearings on amendments to the Zoning Map, tentative subdivision plats, and Development Review Board appeals.

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 (4) applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
  • Ian Sharp (current Commissioner)
  • Christine Sheehy, AICP (current Commissioner)
  • Malcolm Alter (new applicant)
  • Rebecca Coppa (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 Spence and Councilmember Garcia 

Financial Impact:

These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.

Policy Impact:

None

Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:

None

Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:

  1. Appoint two Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Planning and Zoning Commission will be at full membership, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
  2. 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:

None

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