7.C.
City Council Meeting - FINAL (AMENDED)
- Meeting Date:
- 11/05/2019
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Heritage Preservation Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one PROFESSIONAL appointment to a term expiring December 2021.
Make one HISTORIC PROPERTY OWNER appointment to a term expiring December 2022.
Make one AT LARGE appointment to a term expiring December 2022.
Make one HISTORIC PROPERTY OWNER appointment to a term expiring December 2022.
Make one AT LARGE appointment to a term expiring December 2022.
Executive Summary:
The Heritage Preservation Commission consists of seven citizens serving three-year terms. Two positions represent historic owners, two positions represent the professional industry, and three positions are at-large seats. The Heritage Preservation Commission locates sites of historic interest in the City, advises the City Council on all matters relating to historic preservation, and reviews development projects in the downtown design review district. There is one professional seat appointment available at this time. It is important to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions quickly to allow the Commission to continue meeting on a regular basis.
There are three applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Odegaard, Vice Mayor Shimoni, Councilmember Whelan
There are three applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
- Harris Abernathy (new applicant) - Professional
- David Hayward (current historic property owner member)
- Charles Webber (current professional member)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Odegaard, Vice Mayor Shimoni, Councilmember Whelan
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 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 one Commissioner to a professional seat: By appointing members at this time, the Tourism 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.
Background and History:
In 2016 Council eliminated all specialty appointments for Boards and Commissions. Due to the various state and grant requirements the specialty appointments had to be re-instated on the Heritage Preservation Commission. The Heritage Preservation Commission consists of two historic property owners, two industry professionals, and three at-large members. It will be up to the Council to make the determination of whether an applicant is qualified for a particular seat.
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.