6.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/05/2019
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Commission on Diversity Awareness.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make two appointments to terms expiring September 2020.
Make two appointments to terms expiring September 2021.
Make two appointments to terms expiring September 2021.
Executive Summary:
The Commission on Diversity Awareness consists of seven citizens who represent the diverse population of Flagstaff. The mission of the commission includes, but is not limited to, fostering mutual understanding, tolerance, respect, and awareness among all citizens; recognizing the different economic, cultural, social, religious, and ethnic groups within the City; cooperating in the development of educational programs dedicated to improving community relations and enlisting support of various groups to foster diversity awareness.
There are four appointments to be made; one vacant seat and three expired terms.
There are nine applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
Alisa Ashley (new applicant)
Joyce Browning (new applicant)
Deborah Corey (new applicant)
Khalif Durham (current commissioner)
Anne Hart (current commissioner)
Khara House(new applicant)
Pamela Malone (new applicant)
Jean Toner (current commissioner)
Daniel Williamson (new applicant)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and application will be submitted to the City Council separately.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Whelan, Vice Mayor Shimoni, Councilmember Aslan, Councilmember McCarthy
There are four appointments to be made; one vacant seat and three expired terms.
There are nine applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
Alisa Ashley (new applicant)
Joyce Browning (new applicant)
Deborah Corey (new applicant)
Khalif Durham (current commissioner)
Anne Hart (current commissioner)
Khara House(new applicant)
Pamela Malone (new applicant)
Jean Toner (current commissioner)
Daniel Williamson (new applicant)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and application will be submitted to the City Council separately.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Whelan, Vice Mayor Shimoni, Councilmember Aslan, Councilmember McCarthy
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 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 four Commissioners: By appointing four members at this time, the Commission on Diversity Awareness 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.
2) Postpone 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 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.