7.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 01/15/2013
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Planning and Zoning Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make three appointments to terms expiring December 2015.
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
By making the above appointments, the Planning and Zoning Commission will be at full membership and will be able to continue meeting on a regular basis. There are nine applications on file, they are as follows:
David Carpenter (currently serving 1st term) Tina Pfeiffer (currently serving 1st term)
Steve Jackson Tad Riggs
John Johnson Paul Turner
John Johnson Paul Turner
Mickey Mercer David Zimmerman
Alan Novack (currently serving 1st term)
Alan Novack (currently serving 1st term)
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Connection to Council Goal:
Effective governance.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
This item came before Council on December 18, 2012. Council postponed action to the City Council meeting of January 15, 2013, to allow more time to gather applications. Two additional applications were received during this time.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Appoint three Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Planning and Zoning Commission 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.
Background/History:
The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of seven citizens serving three-year terms. There are currently three seats available.
This commission serves as an advisory board to the Council on matters relating to the growth and physical development of the City. The commission also conducts hearings on amendments to the Zoning Map, tentative subdivision plats, and Development Review Board appeals.
This commission serves as an advisory board to the Council on matters relating to the growth and physical development of the City. The commission also conducts hearings on amendments to the Zoning Map, tentative subdivision plats, and Development Review Board appeals.
Key Considerations:
It is important to fill the vacancies so as to allow the Commission to continue meeting on a regular basis.
Expanded Financial Considerations:
None.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
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.
Community Involvement:
INFORM: The vacancies are posted on the City's website and individual recruitment and mention of the opening by Board members and City staff has occurred, informing others of this vacancy through word of mouth.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
COUNCIL INTERVIEW TEAM: Mayor Nabours and Vice Mayor Evans.
Council Action:
1/15/2013 - SLS
Reappoint David Carpenter to a term ending 12/15.
Reappoint Tina Pfeiffer to a term ending 12/15.
Appoint Steve Jackson to a term ending 12/15.
Reappoint David Carpenter to a term ending 12/15.
Reappoint Tina Pfeiffer to a term ending 12/15.
Appoint Steve Jackson to a term ending 12/15.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Clerk (Originator) | lburke | 01/03/2013 01:58 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Stacy Saltzburg
- Started On:
- 01/03/2013 01:23 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 01/11/2013