MEETING MINUTES
| HOUSING COMMISSION THURSDAY OCTOBER 24, 2024 |
HYBRID MEETING MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING FLAGSTAFF AQUAPLEX 1702 N. FOURTH ST. 1:00 P.M. |
1.
Call to Order
Chair Devonna McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 1:02 pm
Chair Devonna McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 1:02 pm
NOTICE OF OPTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Commission and to the general public that, at this regular meeting, the Commission may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice and discussion with the City’s attorneys for legal advice on any item listed on the following agenda, pursuant to
A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
2.
Roll Call
OTHERS PRESENT:
Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager
Jennifer Mikelson, Housing Planning Manager
Marissa Molloy, Housing Specialist
Jessica Donohoe, Housing Planner
Kristine Pavlik, Housing and Grants Administrator
Sarah Darr, Housing Director
Justyna Costa, Assistant Housing Director
Aidan Rutledge, Housing Intern
Sara Dechter, Comprehensive & Neighborhood Planning Manager
Elsa Erling, Associate Planner
Khara House, Council Liaison
Joseph O’Connell, Comprehensive Planning Intern
| NOTE: One or more Commission members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| Kevin Bond - Present, virtually Eric Brownfield - Absent Tyler Denham - Present, virtually Kevin Dobbe - Present, in person |
Karen Flores - Present, virtually Sandi Flores - Absent Jacquie Kellogg - Present, virtually Devonna McLaughlin - Present, in person Moses Milazzo - Present, virtually |
Cory Runge - Present, in person Ross Schaefer - Present, virtually, left at 1:36pm Glenn Slivers - Present, virtually Hayley Zoroya - Present, virtually |
OTHERS PRESENT:
Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager
Jennifer Mikelson, Housing Planning Manager
Marissa Molloy, Housing Specialist
Jessica Donohoe, Housing Planner
Kristine Pavlik, Housing and Grants Administrator
Sarah Darr, Housing Director
Justyna Costa, Assistant Housing Director
Aidan Rutledge, Housing Intern
Sara Dechter, Comprehensive & Neighborhood Planning Manager
Elsa Erling, Associate Planner
Khara House, Council Liaison
Joseph O’Connell, Comprehensive Planning Intern
3.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Housing Commission 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.
Read by Commissioner Cory Runge
4.
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.
No 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.
No Public Comment
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Consideration and Approval of Minutes: Housing Commission Meeting - September 26, 2024
Approve the minutes from the September 26, 2024 Housing Commission meeting.
Approve the minutes from the September 26, 2024 Housing Commission meeting.
Moved by Cory Runge, seconded by Kevin Dobbe to approve the minutes from the September 26, 2024 regular Housing Commission meeting.
Vote: 11 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
ACTION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
None
7.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A.
Flagstaff Regional Plan Update for 2045
Informational item with time for questions and comments.
Informational item with time for questions and comments.
Sara Dechter, Comprehensive and Neighborhood Planning Manager, gave an update on the Flagstaff Regional Plan for 2045.
Commissioners asked questions about high-priority action items and policies and their timelines for implementation, Staff feedback preferences, and the definition of workforce housing. Ms. Dechter answered. Ms. Dechter also requested feedback on the Regional Plan for 2045 as it relates to the 10-Year Housing Plan.
Chair Devonna McLaughlin asked Commissioners to let Housing Staff know if they are planning on attending the Regional Plan Housing Review Day so Staff can post a notice of possible quorum.
Commissioners asked questions about high-priority action items and policies and their timelines for implementation, Staff feedback preferences, and the definition of workforce housing. Ms. Dechter answered. Ms. Dechter also requested feedback on the Regional Plan for 2045 as it relates to the 10-Year Housing Plan.
Chair Devonna McLaughlin asked Commissioners to let Housing Staff know if they are planning on attending the Regional Plan Housing Review Day so Staff can post a notice of possible quorum.
8.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
A.
Update from Housing Authority Liaison
Commissioner Moses Milazzo gave an update on the latest Housing Authority Board meeting. Commissioners asked questions about upcoming updates to vouchers. Commissioner Milazzo and Ms. Sarah Darr, Housing Director, answered.
B.
Update from Housing Commissioners and Other Informational Items
None
C.
Update from Housing Staff
Ms. Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager, gave an update on the Housing Section’s Housing America Month activities, the Housing Year in Review report, and a survey to reschedule the November and December Housing Commission meetings.
Jennifer Mikelson, Housing Planning Manager gave an update on the Rental Incentive Bond Program’s Notice of Funding Availability.
Jennifer Mikelson, Housing Planning Manager gave an update on the Rental Incentive Bond Program’s Notice of Funding Availability.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair McLaughlin adjourned the meeting at 2:05 pm.
Chair McLaughlin adjourned the meeting at 2:05 pm.