7.C.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/04/2025
- From:
- Georganna Staskey, Deputy City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Sustainability Commission
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make two appointments for terms expiring February 2028
Executive Summary:
The Sustainability Commission consists of seven citizens and is responsible for recommending and coordinating activities in concert with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Program. To accomplish this objective, the Commission will address the social, economic, and environmental considerations of meeting the needs of current and future citizens. Among the Commission's directives are the promotion of sustainable practices in all spheres of life and educating Flagstaff citizens.
The City of Flagstaff is committed to increasing diversity in every board and commission, please consider how the applicant stated they may contribute to this commitment.
There are six (6) applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Vice Mayor Sweet and Councilmember Garcia
The City of Flagstaff is committed to increasing diversity in every board and commission, please consider how the applicant stated they may contribute to this commitment.
There are six (6) applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
- Robert "Daniel" Duke (new applicant)
- Kayla Gundrum (new applicant)
- Paula Pluta (new applicant)
- Moon Strangeweather (new applicant)
- Tom Lammie (Current Commissioner)
- Kristen Konkel (current commissioner)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Vice Mayor Sweet and Councilmember Garcia
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
None.
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
None.
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
- Appoint two Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Sustainability Commission will be at full membership, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
- Postpone the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
Inclusive and Engaged Community - Foster community pride and civic engagement; advance social equity and social justice in Flagstaff; facilitate and foster diversity and inclusivity; and enhance community outreach and engagement opportunities.
Connection to Regional Plan:
None.
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
None.
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
None.