| INDIGENOUS COMMISSION IN-PERSON MEETING MINUTES 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024,12:00 P.M. |
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1.
Call to Order
Co-chair Darren Lance called the meeting to order at 12:17 PM.
A pot-luck meal was provided for all attending the meeting.
Co-chair Darren Lance called the meeting to order at 12:17 PM.
A pot-luck meal was provided for all attending the meeting.
2.
Roll Call
Others present: Newly appointed Commissioner, Mowana Lomaovaya; Elsa Erling, Associate Planner, Comprehensive Planning; Lauren Clementino, Senior Planner, Comprehensive Planning.
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| DIANA CUDEII, EX-OFFICIO; Present LINDA CURLEY, EX-OFFICIO; Excused Absence VACANT SEAT; EX-OFFICIO: FAWN TOYA, CO-CHAIR; Present, in at 12:23 PM DARREN LANCE, CO-CHAIR; Present KIMBERLY HOSKIE; Present LAUREN KAIBETONEY; Resigned DARRELL MARKS; Present MARIAN MARSHALL; Present MARIAH ZAVALA; Present |
Others present: Newly appointed Commissioner, Mowana Lomaovaya; Elsa Erling, Associate Planner, Comprehensive Planning; Lauren Clementino, Senior Planner, Comprehensive Planning.
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. (Three minutes maximum per individual)
None at this time.
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. (Three minutes maximum per individual)
None at this time.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of September 04, 2024 Minutes
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
Commissioner Mariah Zavala motioned to approve Minutes as is. Commissioner Darrell Marks seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
Commissioner Mariah Zavala motioned to approve Minutes as is. Commissioner Darrell Marks seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
B.
Approval of October 09, 2024 Minutes
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
NOTE: November 06, 2024 meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum.
Commissioner Mariah Zavala motioned to approve Minutes as is. Commissioner Darrell Marks seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
NOTE: November 06, 2024 meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum.
Commissioner Mariah Zavala motioned to approve Minutes as is. Commissioner Darrell Marks seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A.
City of Flagstaff (COF) Regional Plan in 60 Day Review
Elsa Erling, Comprehensive Planning Associate Planner and/or Sara Dechter, Comprehensive Planning Manager, will provide a PPT presentation on the current status of the COF Regional Plan. An overview will be provide as to what may be expected during the 60 Day Review and achieving Commissioners' awareness for communicating information out to community members.
Elsa Erling provided a Regional Plan PPT presentation. She covered the different phases of the Regional Plan, including what had been completed the last two years. The plan must be updated every 10 years. The plan (230 pages) is now in the 60 day public review phase. The review was scheduled from October 20 to be completed on December 19, 2024 and the public is encouraged to provide comments during this time. Another section of chapter reviews was the compilation of the Regional Plan Advisory Committee, these members were selected by the City and County Managers. After the public review, there will be a legal review, eventually it will go to City Council, the City and County Planning and Zoning Commissions and then to the County Board of Supervisors before it finally gets adopted.
Ms. Erling covered a large amount of information. The commissioners can refer to the PPT presentation, commission meeting video recording, and/or contact Sara Dechter to obtain specific information. Currently, all the information regarding the Regional Plan can be found on the city website at this link https://flagstaff-regional-plan-2045-flagstaff.hub.arcgis.com/
Elsa Erling, Comprehensive Planning Associate Planner and/or Sara Dechter, Comprehensive Planning Manager, will provide a PPT presentation on the current status of the COF Regional Plan. An overview will be provide as to what may be expected during the 60 Day Review and achieving Commissioners' awareness for communicating information out to community members.
Elsa Erling provided a Regional Plan PPT presentation. She covered the different phases of the Regional Plan, including what had been completed the last two years. The plan must be updated every 10 years. The plan (230 pages) is now in the 60 day public review phase. The review was scheduled from October 20 to be completed on December 19, 2024 and the public is encouraged to provide comments during this time. Another section of chapter reviews was the compilation of the Regional Plan Advisory Committee, these members were selected by the City and County Managers. After the public review, there will be a legal review, eventually it will go to City Council, the City and County Planning and Zoning Commissions and then to the County Board of Supervisors before it finally gets adopted.
Ms. Erling covered a large amount of information. The commissioners can refer to the PPT presentation, commission meeting video recording, and/or contact Sara Dechter to obtain specific information. Currently, all the information regarding the Regional Plan can be found on the city website at this link https://flagstaff-regional-plan-2045-flagstaff.hub.arcgis.com/
B.
Reschedule Indigenous Commission Meeting on January 1, 2025
January 1, 2025 is a holiday. Request the Commission to reschedule this meeting to a different date and time. Staff liaison can offer suggestions.
After a short discussion with the polling results provided, the commissioners decided to move the Indigenous Commission meeting to January 8, 2025, Wednesday, 12:00 PM. The commissioners were requested to think about the possibility of picking another day & time and also to lengthen the meetings for 2025. These will be agenda items for the January meeting.
Mowana Lomaomvaya, newly appointed commissioner, introduced herself and the Commission welcomed her. Announcement was also given that Commissioner Darrell Marks was reappointed and Cherylee Francis was appointed to complete the term resigned by Lauren Kaibetoney. Appreciation was also conveyed to Co-chair Fawn Toya for the work she provided on the Commission. She was given some time to express herself.
January 1, 2025 is a holiday. Request the Commission to reschedule this meeting to a different date and time. Staff liaison can offer suggestions.
After a short discussion with the polling results provided, the commissioners decided to move the Indigenous Commission meeting to January 8, 2025, Wednesday, 12:00 PM. The commissioners were requested to think about the possibility of picking another day & time and also to lengthen the meetings for 2025. These will be agenda items for the January meeting.
Mowana Lomaomvaya, newly appointed commissioner, introduced herself and the Commission welcomed her. Announcement was also given that Commissioner Darrell Marks was reappointed and Cherylee Francis was appointed to complete the term resigned by Lauren Kaibetoney. Appreciation was also conveyed to Co-chair Fawn Toya for the work she provided on the Commission. She was given some time to express herself.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Update: Native American Heritage Month (NAHM)
1. Youth Art Activity at Flagstaff High School, November 20th
2. Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal, The Shape-Shifting Defense, November 21st
A short update was given on the activities some of the commissioners were involved with during NAHM. The youth art activity was a huge success with a room full of students participating. Much appreciation to Jenna Ortega and Bella Bowman from the Sustainability Division for providing this activity and Commissioner Marks for recruitment and the space to utilize.
The showing of the Shape-Shifting Defense was also quite a success bringing staff, commissioners, city & county leadership, and community members together. The victim's family was present to start dialogue about the important topic of criminal justice and MMIP. The Aquaplex had standing room only with many expressing appreciation of topics being brought out for discussion.
1. Youth Art Activity at Flagstaff High School, November 20th
2. Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal, The Shape-Shifting Defense, November 21st
A short update was given on the activities some of the commissioners were involved with during NAHM. The youth art activity was a huge success with a room full of students participating. Much appreciation to Jenna Ortega and Bella Bowman from the Sustainability Division for providing this activity and Commissioner Marks for recruitment and the space to utilize.
The showing of the Shape-Shifting Defense was also quite a success bringing staff, commissioners, city & county leadership, and community members together. The victim's family was present to start dialogue about the important topic of criminal justice and MMIP. The Aquaplex had standing room only with many expressing appreciation of topics being brought out for discussion.
7.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Information provided on Mr. Bryan Bates needing assistance with persons out in communities who can help with firewood delivery.
Information provided on Mr. Bryan Bates needing assistance with persons out in communities who can help with firewood delivery.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Co-chair Darren Lance adjourned the meeting at 1:09 PM.
Co-chair Darren Lance adjourned the meeting at 1:09 PM.