MEETING MINUTES
| HOUSING COMMISSION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025 1:00 PM |
VIRTUAL MEETING MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING CITY OF FLAGSTAFF |
1.
Call to Order
Chair Moses Milazzo called the meeting to order at 1:01 pm.
Chair Moses Milazzo called the meeting to order at 1:01 pm.
2.
Roll Call
OTHERS PRESENT:
Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager
Marissa Molloy, Housing Specialist
Kristine Pavlik, Housing and Grants Administrator
Jennifer Mikelson, Housing Planning Manager
Sullivan Moore, Housing Planner
Justyna Costa, Assistant Housing Director
Aidan Rutledge, Temp Administrative Specialist
Grace Orr, a representative from CIVITAS
Khara House, Council Liaison
Sarah Rendon, Senior Program Manager from Catholic Charities
| NOTE: One or more Commission members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| Kevin Bond - Absent Tyler Denham, Vice Chair - Present Kevin Dobbe - Absent Karen Flores - Present |
Sandi Flores - Present Jacquie Kellogg - Present Devonna McLaughlin - Present, arrived at 1:06 pm, left at 2:21 pm Sarah Meyer - Present Moses Milazzo, Chair - Present |
Sarah Miles - Present Cory Runge - Present Jennifer Vargas - Present Hayley Zoroya - Present |
OTHERS PRESENT:
Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager
Marissa Molloy, Housing Specialist
Kristine Pavlik, Housing and Grants Administrator
Jennifer Mikelson, Housing Planning Manager
Sullivan Moore, Housing Planner
Justyna Costa, Assistant Housing Director
Aidan Rutledge, Temp Administrative Specialist
Grace Orr, a representative from CIVITAS
Khara House, Council Liaison
Sarah Rendon, Senior Program Manager from Catholic Charities
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 Sarah Miles.
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 25, 2025
Approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 Housing Commission meeting.
Approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 Housing Commission meeting.
Moved by Karen Flores, seconded by Hayley Zoroya to approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 regular Housing Commission meeting.
Vote: 10 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
ACTION ITEMS
NONE
NONE
7.
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Welcome of Newly Appointed Commissioner & Brief Introductions
Chair Moses Milazzo and Ms. Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager, welcomed Commissioner Sarah Meyer, who introduced herself. The other Housing Commissioners, Housing Staff, and Council Liaison Khara House then introduced themselves.
B.
Presentation and Input: 2026 – 2030 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan
Informational item with an opportunity to provide input.
Informational item with an opportunity to provide input.
Ms. Kristine Pavlik, Housing & Grants administrator, introduced Grace Orr, a representative from CIVITAS. Ms. Orr presented on the Consolidated Plan process.
Commissioners asked questions and made comments about the following
Commissioners asked questions and made comments about the following
- Usage of CDBG funds for construction of affordable housing
- Acronyms
- If it was possible for a city to not receive a grant award and how updates and corrections are made
- Median income increase data
- Lead based paint
- Homeowner vs renter cost burden
- Identifying target neighborhoods and revitalization areas
C.
Informational Presentation – Catholic Charities Overview and Services
Ms. Sarah Rendon, Senior Program Manager from Catholic Charities, presented an overview of the services they offer.
Commissioner Sandi Flores said that she also works at Catholic Charities, and noted that federal funding for the Housing First model as well as permanent supportive housing is threatened right now.
Council Liaison Khara House suggested that the Housing Commission participate in a re-entry simulation.
Attachment: Catholic Charities of NAZ Presentation
Commissioner Sandi Flores said that she also works at Catholic Charities, and noted that federal funding for the Housing First model as well as permanent supportive housing is threatened right now.
Council Liaison Khara House suggested that the Housing Commission participate in a re-entry simulation.
Attachment: Catholic Charities of NAZ Presentation
8.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
A.
Update from Housing Authority Liaison
Chair Moses Milazzo said that the most recent Housing Authority Board meeting had been postponed.
B.
Update from Housing Commissioners and Other Informational Items
None.
C.
Update from Housing Staff
Ms. Costa said that Flagstaff City Council recently approved the Housing Section becoming a division.
Ms. Fisher said that Council approved changes to the Community Homebuyer Assistance Program funded with bond funds. She also noted the election date for the Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan. Commissioners asked about what would happen if voters do not approve the Plan. Ms. Fisher and Ms. Mikelson answered.
Ms. Pavlik outlined upcoming public participation opportunities for the CDBG Consolidated plan
Mr. Aidan Rutledge, Temp Administrative Specialist, gave an update on outreach activities. Ms. Fisher asked Commissioners to follow Housing’s social media accounts.
Ms. Fisher said that Council approved changes to the Community Homebuyer Assistance Program funded with bond funds. She also noted the election date for the Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan. Commissioners asked about what would happen if voters do not approve the Plan. Ms. Fisher and Ms. Mikelson answered.
Ms. Pavlik outlined upcoming public participation opportunities for the CDBG Consolidated plan
Mr. Aidan Rutledge, Temp Administrative Specialist, gave an update on outreach activities. Ms. Fisher asked Commissioners to follow Housing’s social media accounts.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Moses Milazzo adjourned the meeting at 2:43 pm.
Chair Moses Milazzo adjourned the meeting at 2:43 pm.