9.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/15/2022
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Board of Adjustment.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make three appointments to terms expiring May 2024.
Executive Summary:
The Board of Adjustment is made up of seven citizens and holds hearings on requests for variances and appeals of decisions by the Planning Director and Zoning Administrator. The Board does not have the authority to change zoning law. There are currently three seats available on the Board.
There are four applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
There are four applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
- Art Babbott
- Debra Lewis
- Diane Lorden
- Jed Westover
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact on the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
None
Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & 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 three Board Members: By appointing members at this time, the Board of Adjustment 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 have been made known through word of mouth by City staff and current board and commission members.