7.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 01/15/2013
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Sustainability Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a term expiring October 2015.
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
By making the above appointment, the Sustainability Commission will be at full membership and will be able to continue meeting on a regular basis. There are two applications on file, they are as follows:
Elisha Dorfsmith (new applicant)
Jan Kerata (new applicant)
Elisha Dorfsmith (new applicant)
Jan Kerata (new applicant)
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 was originally brought before Council on December 18, 2012. Council reappointed Jack Walch to another term, but postponed action to the City Council meeting of January 15, 2013, for the other vacancy to allow more time to gather applications, and attempt to contact the applicant who did not attend the December 18 meeting. No further applications were received during this time.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Appoint one Commissioner: By appointing a member at this time, the Sustainability 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 Sustainability Commission consists of seven citizens serving three-year terms. There is currently one seat available.
The commission is responsible for recommending and coordinating activities in concert with the Flagstaff sustainability program, the U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement, and other sustainability initiatives. To accomplish these objectives, the commission will address issues including, but not limited to: climate and air quality; transportation; energy; solid waste and toxic substances; water, wastewater, and stormwater; sustainable building and purchasing practices; and sustainable economic development. Among the commission’s directives are promotion of sustainable practices in all spheres of life and educating the public.
The commission is responsible for recommending and coordinating activities in concert with the Flagstaff sustainability program, the U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement, and other sustainability initiatives. To accomplish these objectives, the commission will address issues including, but not limited to: climate and air quality; transportation; energy; solid waste and toxic substances; water, wastewater, and stormwater; sustainable building and purchasing practices; and sustainable economic development. Among the commission’s directives are promotion of sustainable practices in all spheres of life and educating the public.
Key Considerations:
It is important to fill the vacancy 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 openings by Board members and City staff has occurred, informing others of this vacancy through word of mouth.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
COUNCIL INTERVIEW TEAM: Councilmember Oravits and Councilmember Overton.
Council Action:
1/15/2013 - SLS
Appoint Elisha Dorfsmith to a term ending 10/15.
Appoint Elisha Dorfsmith to a term ending 10/15.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Clerk (Originator) | lburke | 01/03/2013 04:59 PM |
| City Clerk (Originator) | lburke | 01/04/2013 08:20 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Stacy Saltzburg
- Started On:
- 01/03/2013 01:41 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 01/11/2013