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NOTICE AND AGENDA
ATTENTION
IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AT INDIGENOUS COMMISSION MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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NOTICE AND AGENDA
| INDIGENOUS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY JUNE 1, 2022 |
VIRTUAL TEAMS MEETING 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 11:00 A.M. |
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
Others present:
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| Diana Cudeii, Ex-Officio Dorothy Gishie, Ex-Officio Meg Kabotie Adakai, E-Officio Cora M. Phillips, Co-Chair Joe. W. Washington, Co-Chair |
Darrell Marks Fawn Toya Kiara Weathersby Shawna Whitehat Jonathan Yellowhair |
Others present:
A.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Flagstaff City Council humbly acknowledges the ancestral homelands of this area's Indigenous nations and original stewards. These lands, still inhabited by Native descendants, border mountains sacred to Indigenous peoples. We honor them, their legacies, their traditions, and their continued contributions. We celebrate their past, present, and future generations who will forever know this place as home.
3.
Public Comment
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard. (Five minutes maximum per speaker)
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard. (Five minutes maximum per speaker)
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of Minutes for April 6, 2022
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
5.
DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE DECISION
A.
Water Services Invitation and Update
Ms. Erin Young, Water Resources Manager, will provide a short presentation on the following:
Ms. Erin Young, Water Resources Manager, will provide a short presentation on the following:
- Invitation for a tour of the Reclaimed Water Facility
- Update on the Reclaimed Water Policy and the status of the workgroup
- There will be few minutes for discussion
B.
Flagstaff Regional Plan - Second Visit
The project team from Community Development including Ms. Sara Dechter, Comprehensive & Neighborhood Planning Manager, will provide a presentation involving discussion on the Flagstaff Regional Plan and Commissioners hands-on involvement with activities involving this process. This information can be found on the attachment associated with this agenda item.
6.
GENERAL BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE DECISION
A.
National Navajo Code Talker Day, Indigenous Peoples Day and Native American Heritage Month
Ms. Toehe, Staff Liaison, will provide information on the following:
Ms. Toehe, Staff Liaison, will provide information on the following:
- National Navajo Code Talker Day on Sunday, August 14, 2022
- Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, October 10, 2022 and
- Native American Heritage Month in November 2022.
B.
Commissioner Resignation
Informational item to the Commission, details will be provided by Ms. Toehe. Commissioner Dorothy D. Gishie turned in her resignation on May 12, 2022.
Informational item to the Commission, details will be provided by Ms. Toehe. Commissioner Dorothy D. Gishie turned in her resignation on May 12, 2022.
C.
Possible Change in Start Time of Indigenous Commission Meetings
The Indigenous Commission currently has two members who are not able to join the meeting until 12:00 PM. After input from all Commissioners, decide if it would be advantageous to the Commission to change the start time from 11:00 AM to 1200 PM.
The Indigenous Commission currently has two members who are not able to join the meeting until 12:00 PM. After input from all Commissioners, decide if it would be advantageous to the Commission to change the start time from 11:00 AM to 1200 PM.
7.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
8.
ADJOURNMENT
| CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted at Flagstaff City Hall on , at a.m./p.m. This notice has been posted on the City's website and can be downloaded at www.flagstaff.az.gov. Dated this day of , 2022. __________________________________________ Rose Toehe, Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives |