5.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 05/18/2021
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Commission on Diversity Awareness.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a term expiring September 2022.
Make one appointment to a term expiring September 2023.
Make one appointment to a term expiring September 2023.
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; and cooperating in the development of educational programs dedicated to improving community relations and enlisting support of various groups to foster diversity awareness. There are currently two seats available due to resignations. It is important to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions quickly to allow the Commission to continue meeting on a regular basis.
There are two appointments to be made.
There are three applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Salas and Mayor Deasy
There are two appointments to be made.
There are three applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
- Claire Hardii (new applicant)
- Angelica Maria Sanchez (new applicant)
- Christine Tucci (new applicant)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Salas and Mayor Deasy
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact on the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
Not applicable.
Connection to PBB Key Community Priorities/Objectives & Regional Plan:
Inclusive and Engaged Community
- Foster community pride & civic engagement by increasing opportunities for public involvement, in line with best practices & legal requirements
- Enhance community involvement, education & regional partnerships to strengthen the level of public trust
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
None.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Appoint 2 Commissioners. By appointing 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) 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 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.