7.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 08/15/2017
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Board of Adjustment.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Make one appointment to a term expiring May 2018.
2) Make one appointment to a term expiring May 2019.
2) Make one appointment to a term expiring May 2019.
Executive Summary:
The Board of Adjustment is made up of seven voting members; six citizen members appointed by the Mayor and City Council and one member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Board holds hearings on requests for variances and appeals of decisions made by the Zoning Administrator. The Board does not have the authority to change zoning law. There are currently two vacant seats available.
At the Council's July 5, 2017, meeting, Member Greg Parker was removed for nonattendance, but further appointments were tabled. When an item is tabled it is required to be brought back to the next regular meeting, so this item has been placed on this agenda for further consideration. Should Council wish to postpone action to a future meeting, staff would recommend a motion to postpone.
Should the Council wish to make appointments, there are two applications on file for consideration:
At the Council's July 5, 2017, meeting, Member Greg Parker was removed for nonattendance, but further appointments were tabled. When an item is tabled it is required to be brought back to the next regular meeting, so this item has been placed on this agenda for further consideration. Should Council wish to postpone action to a future meeting, staff would recommend a motion to postpone.
Should the Council wish to make appointments, there are two applications on file for consideration:
Lisa Bergstrom (new applicant)
Joel Fritzler (new applicant)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Putzova and if Council removes Mr. Parker, Councilmember Odegaard.Joel Fritzler (new applicant)
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
Not applicable.
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff 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:
This item was tabled at the July 5, 2017, Council Meeting.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Make one or two appointments to the Board of Adjustment; or
2) Postpone the action to allow for further discussion, expand the list of candidates or other Council direction.
2) Postpone the action to allow for further discussion, expand the list of candidates or other Council direction.
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 openings by Board members and City staff has occurred, informing others of these vacancies through word of mouth.