NOTICE AND AGENDA
| INDIGENOUS COMMISSION THURSDAY MARCH 06, 2025 |
VIRTUAL TEAMS MEETING 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 11:00 A.M. |
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| DIANA CUDEII, EX-OFFICIO LINDA CURLEY, EX-OFFICIO DARREN LANCE, CO-CHAIR MARIAH ZAVALA, CO-CHAIR CHERYLEE FRANCIS |
KIMBERLY HOSKIE MOWANA LOMAOMVAYA DARRELL MARKS MARIAN MARSHALL VACANT SEAT; EX-OFFICIO |
A.
Land
Acknowledgment
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. (Maximum three minutes per individual)
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. (Maximum three minutes per individual)
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Minutes are not available at this time. They will be on the next agenda.
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS (Possible Vote)
A.
Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition
Cristen Crujido, Beautification, Arts & Sciences Project Administrator, City of Flagstaff Beautification, Arts & Sciences staff will provide a brief update on the second annual Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition opening May 2025. There will be a discussion of the upcoming FY 26-27 Call to Artists, and request selection panel representation.
Cristen Crujido, Beautification, Arts & Sciences Project Administrator, City of Flagstaff Beautification, Arts & Sciences staff will provide a brief update on the second annual Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition opening May 2025. There will be a discussion of the upcoming FY 26-27 Call to Artists, and request selection panel representation.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Open Meeting Law Refresher Training
Georganna Staskey, Deputy City Clerk, will provide a presentation on Open Meeting Law which is provided to the City of Flagstaff Boards and Commissions. A discussion to follow with Q & A.
Georganna Staskey, Deputy City Clerk, will provide a presentation on Open Meeting Law which is provided to the City of Flagstaff Boards and Commissions. A discussion to follow with Q & A.
B.
The Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan
The Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan received over 2,400 comments during the 60-day public review. There are comments pertaining to Indigenous people in the region and how they are described in the plan and may be impacted by some of the policies. Staff is requesting additional feedback and discussion to help resolve these comments.
The Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan received over 2,400 comments during the 60-day public review. There are comments pertaining to Indigenous people in the region and how they are described in the plan and may be impacted by some of the policies. Staff is requesting additional feedback and discussion to help resolve these comments.
C.
Indigenous Commission Retreat
Staff Liaison Rose Toehe would like to obtain from the commissioners if a retreat would be beneficial for the operation of the Commission. Discussion and direction is requested.
Staff Liaison Rose Toehe would like to obtain from the commissioners if a retreat would be beneficial for the operation of the Commission. Discussion and direction is requested.
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 , 2025. __________________________________________ Rose Toehe, Indigenous Affairs Administrator |