7.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/21/2017
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Disability Awareness Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make four appointments to terms expiring March 2020.
Executive Summary:
The Disability Awareness Commission consists of seven citizens serving three year terms. The commission's goals are to expand educational opportunities; improve access to housing, buildings, and transportation; have greater participation in recreational, social, and cultural activities; encourage greater opportunity for employment; and expand and strengthen rehabilitative programs and facilities. There are currently four seats available. It is important to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions quickly so as to allow the Commission to continue meeting on a regular basis.
There are eight applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
There are eight applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
Melinda DeBoer-Ayrey (new applicant)
Sarah Hunter (new applicant)
Nadia Ivanova-Pfenning (new applicant)
Christina Leland (current commissioner)
James Martinez (current commissioner)
Suzanne Motsinger (new applicant)
Kevin Parkes (new applicant)
Russell Randall (current commissioner)
Sarah Hunter (new applicant)
Nadia Ivanova-Pfenning (new applicant)
Christina Leland (current commissioner)
James Martinez (current commissioner)
Suzanne Motsinger (new applicant)
Kevin Parkes (new applicant)
Russell Randall (current commissioner)
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 Odegaard, Councilmember Putzova, Councilmember Barotz and Vice Mayor 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 and/or 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:
1) Appoint four Commissioners: by appointing members at this time, the Disability Awareness Commission will be at full membership, allowing the group to continue meeting to 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: Board members and City staff have informed the community of these vacancies through word of mouth in addition to the posting on the City's website.