NOTICE AND AGENDA
| INDIGENOUS COMMISSION THURSDAY AUGUST 7, 2025 |
VIRTUAL TEAMS MEETING 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 11:00 A.M. |
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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 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 |
OTHERS PRESENT:
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
None at this time.
None at this time.
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS (Possible Vote)
A.
Updates on Commission on Diversity Awareness (CODA) Projects
CODA staff liaison Chris Rhode will provide an update on CODA projects throughout the year. He will be able to share outcomes and expand on some projects prepared for the future.
CODA staff liaison Chris Rhode will provide an update on CODA projects throughout the year. He will be able to share outcomes and expand on some projects prepared for the future.
B.
Observatory Mesa Natural Area – Proposed Renaming Recommendation
Open Space Supervisor Robert Wallace will request input from the Indigenous Commission regarding the proposed renaming of the Observatory Mesa Natural Area to Observatory Mesa Natural and Cultural Preserve and explore additional opportunities to recognize Indigenous connections to this landscape.
Open Space Supervisor Robert Wallace will request input from the Indigenous Commission regarding the proposed renaming of the Observatory Mesa Natural Area to Observatory Mesa Natural and Cultural Preserve and explore additional opportunities to recognize Indigenous connections to this landscape.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
The Indigenous Commission Review the Proposed Interpretive Mitigation Related to Native American History and Provide Input
Heritage Preservation Officer Lauren Clementino will provide a presentation. At the July 16, 2025 meeting, the Heritage Preservation Commission approved a Phase I Cultural Resource Study for the former municipal building at 19 W. Birch Ave. The building was found to be significant for its association with the Native American civil rights movement. The owner proposes to demolish the existing building on the parcel to construct a hotel. One of the options selected by the Heritage Preservation Commission to mitigate the proposed demolition was to develop interpretive mitigation in conjunction with the Indigenous Commission. The agenda and minutes from the meeting as well as a link to download the study are available here: Agenda - View Meetings (All) (8183389057). It is located at 6B. Important to read the Cultural Resource Study.
Heritage Preservation Officer Lauren Clementino will provide a presentation. At the July 16, 2025 meeting, the Heritage Preservation Commission approved a Phase I Cultural Resource Study for the former municipal building at 19 W. Birch Ave. The building was found to be significant for its association with the Native American civil rights movement. The owner proposes to demolish the existing building on the parcel to construct a hotel. One of the options selected by the Heritage Preservation Commission to mitigate the proposed demolition was to develop interpretive mitigation in conjunction with the Indigenous Commission. The agenda and minutes from the meeting as well as a link to download the study are available here: Agenda - View Meetings (All) (8183389057). It is located at 6B. Important to read the Cultural Resource Study.
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 |