6.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 09/03/2019
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Housing Commission
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make four appointments to terms expiring in September 2022.
Make four appointments to terms expiring in September 2021.
Make four appointments to terms expiring in September 2020.
Make four appointments to terms expiring in September 2021.
Make four appointments to terms expiring in September 2020.
Executive Summary:
The Housing Commission will consist of thirteen (13) voting members; twelve (12) members appointed by the City Council and one (1) representative from the Flagstaff Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. The Commission will serve as an advisory board to City Council regarding housing policies, needs, and programs in Flagstaff. As this is a new commission, there are currently 13 seats available with 12 seats available for appointment at this time. The Flagstaff Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will appoint a representative at a later FHA meeting.
With 12 appointments occurring simultaneously, Council may wish to consider discussing the appointments in Executive Session to avoid discussion outside of a public meeting and duplication of appointments.
The authority for the commission requires that the members shall be appointed into one of three professional categories: Building and Real Estate Professionals (6 members requiring at least one builder, one developer, one realtor, one lender, and one residential multi-family/property management representative); Low Income Housing Experts (3 members); and Community Representatives (3 members).
There are 33 applications on file for consideration by the Council. A listing of applicants and the categories they have self-identified as is attached.
Please note that Khara House is currently seated on the Commission on Diversity Awareness; her term expires in September. According to the Board and Commission Members' Rules and Operations Manual she is eligible to apply for another commission and if appointed her service would immediately end on the Commission on Diversity Awareness. In clarifying this for Ms. House, she has indicated that her first choice is the Housing Commission.
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information, the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.
To maintain the randomness of Councilmember appointments the appointment assignment list will be repeated. Some Councilmembers will be able to make two appointments and some will only make one appointment.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember McCarthy, Councilmember Whelan, Vice Mayor Shimoni, Mayor Evans, Councilmember Odegaard, Councilmember Salas, and Councilmember Aslan.
With 12 appointments occurring simultaneously, Council may wish to consider discussing the appointments in Executive Session to avoid discussion outside of a public meeting and duplication of appointments.
The authority for the commission requires that the members shall be appointed into one of three professional categories: Building and Real Estate Professionals (6 members requiring at least one builder, one developer, one realtor, one lender, and one residential multi-family/property management representative); Low Income Housing Experts (3 members); and Community Representatives (3 members).
There are 33 applications on file for consideration by the Council. A listing of applicants and the categories they have self-identified as is attached.
Please note that Khara House is currently seated on the Commission on Diversity Awareness; her term expires in September. According to the Board and Commission Members' Rules and Operations Manual she is eligible to apply for another commission and if appointed her service would immediately end on the Commission on Diversity Awareness. In clarifying this for Ms. House, she has indicated that her first choice is the Housing Commission.
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information, the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.
To maintain the randomness of Councilmember appointments the appointment assignment list will be repeated. Some Councilmembers will be able to make two appointments and some will only make one appointment.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember McCarthy, Councilmember Whelan, Vice Mayor Shimoni, Mayor Evans, Councilmember Odegaard, Councilmember Salas, and Councilmember Aslan.
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
None.
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic 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 12 Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Housing Commission will be at 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.
2) Table 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 were posted on the City's website and multiple social media posts were made. An article was printed in the Arizona Daily Sun along with a printed advertisement calling for members. Additionally, outreach was done through the online community forum and through word of mouth.