NOTICE AND AGENDA
| INDIGENOUS COMMISSION THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 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
A.
Approval of June 13, 2025, Retreat Minutes
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS (Possible Vote)
A.
Follow-up Conversation on Developing Mitigation for the Proposed Demolition of the Former Municipal Building at 19 W. Birch Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ.
Community Development Senior Planner Lauren Clementino will provide introductions. Caitlin Stewart, Co-Owner & Director of Cornerstone Environmental Consulting, LLC, will present the relevant findings of their study Phase 1 Historic Resource Study for 19 West Birch Avenue in Flagstaff and potential options for mitigation. The purpose of the discussion will be to select mitigation options to recommend to the Heritage Preservation Commission.
Community Development Senior Planner Lauren Clementino will provide introductions. Caitlin Stewart, Co-Owner & Director of Cornerstone Environmental Consulting, LLC, will present the relevant findings of their study Phase 1 Historic Resource Study for 19 West Birch Avenue in Flagstaff and potential options for mitigation. The purpose of the discussion will be to select mitigation options to recommend to the Heritage Preservation Commission.
B.
October 2, 2025, Indigenous Commission Meeting
Staff liaison Toehe will be attending a conference during the week of September 29–October 3. IC to consider moving the meeting to the following week, October 9, 2025, 11:00 AM, or leave as is.
Staff liaison Toehe will be attending a conference during the week of September 29–October 3. IC to consider moving the meeting to the following week, October 9, 2025, 11:00 AM, or leave as is.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Event Planning Update: Indigenous Peoples Day, October 13, 2025.
The planning work group will provide an overall update on what has been established and what tasks are still pending.
The planning work group will provide an overall update on what has been established and what tasks are still pending.
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 |