7.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL (AMENDED)
- Meeting Date:
- 03/04/2025
- From:
- Georganna Staskey, Deputy City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Open Space Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Make one appointment to a term expiring April 2027.
- Make one appointment to a term expiring April 2028.
Executive Summary:
The Open Space Commission consists of six at-large members whom shall be appointed by the City Council and one designee from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The commission serves as an advisory body on the acquisition, management, use, restoration, enhancement, protection, and conservation of open space land.
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 seven (7) applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Spence 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 seven (7) applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
- Christopher Hogan (new applicant)
- Molly Lesandrini (new applicant)
- Adrian Franko (new applicant)
- Daniel Skelton (new applicant)
- Jessica Garnello (new applicant)
- Lina Wallen (current Commissioner)
- William Kluwin (new applicant)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Spence 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 Commissioner: By appointing members at this time, the Open Space Commission will be filled, and this allows 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