MEETING MINUTES
| HOUSING COMMISSION THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026 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
Sarah Darr, Housing Director
Aidan Rutledge, Administrative Specialist
Khara House, Council Liaison
Anja Wendel, Senior Assistant City Attorney
| NOTE: One or more Commission members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| Kevin Bond - Present, arrived at 1:25 pm Tyler Denham, Vice Chair - Present Kevin Dobbe - Present, left at 2:22 pm Karen Flores - Present |
Sandi Flores - Present Jacquie Kellogg - Present Devonna McLaughlin - Present Sarah Meyer - Present Moses Milazzo, Chair - Present |
Sarah Miles - Present Cory Runge - Present, arrived at 1:04 pm Jennifer Vargas - Present Hayley Zoroya - Present, arrived at 1:43 pm |
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
Sarah Darr, Housing Director
Aidan Rutledge, Administrative Specialist
Khara House, Council Liaison
Anja Wendel, Senior Assistant City Attorney
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 Chair Moses Milazzo.
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 - December 4, 2025
Approve the minutes from the December 4, 2025 Housing Commission meeting
Approve the minutes from the December 4, 2025 Housing Commission meeting
Moved by Devonna McLaughlin, seconded by Sandi Flores to approve the minutes from the December 4, 2025 regular Housing Commission meeting.
Vote: 11 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
ACTION ITEMS
None
None
7.
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Overview of Housing Solution’s 2025 Rental Attainability Report
Informational only.
Informational only.
Commissioner Devonna McLaughlin presented on Housing Solution’s 2025 Rental Attainability Report.
Commissioners asked questions about the following:
You can see the presentation here.
Commissioners asked questions about the following:
- Adjustments for inflation
- The vacancy rate
- Public record about low-income restricted units
You can see the presentation here.
B.
Presentation on the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program
Informational only.
Informational only.
Ms. Darr presented on Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).
Commissioners and staff asked questions about the following:
Commissioners and staff asked questions about the following:
- How investors use the tax credits
- How the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD) will integrate with LIHTC and how many applications it will use
- If there are any current applicants that will make the upcoming April 1st deadline
- Whether the mandatory information session is a barrier
8.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
A.
Update from Housing Authority Liaison
Chair Moses Milazzo and Ms. Darr provided an update on the Housing Authority Board.
B.
Update from Housing Commissioners and Other Informational Items
None.
C.
Update from Housing Staff
Ms. Kristine Pavlik, Housing & Grants Administrator, let the Commissioners know volunteers are needed for the annual Point in Time (PIT) count as well as for a Community Development Block Grant application committee.
Ms. Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager, gave updates on the 10 Year Housing Plan and the Housing Needs Assessment
Mr. Sullivan Moore, Housing Planner, gave updates on the Rental Incentive Bond Program’s Notice of Funding Availability, asking for Commissioners to volunteer for the scoring committee, and the Request for Proposals for 3500 N Fort Valley Road.
Ms. Mikelson gave an update on the Adaptive Reuse Program.
Mr. Aidan Rutledge, Administrative Specialist, gave an update on the website.
Ms. Marissa Molloy, Housing Specialist, gave updates on deed restrictions, budget, and the Community Homebuyer Assistance Program.
Ms. Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager, gave updates on the 10 Year Housing Plan and the Housing Needs Assessment
Mr. Sullivan Moore, Housing Planner, gave updates on the Rental Incentive Bond Program’s Notice of Funding Availability, asking for Commissioners to volunteer for the scoring committee, and the Request for Proposals for 3500 N Fort Valley Road.
Ms. Mikelson gave an update on the Adaptive Reuse Program.
Mr. Aidan Rutledge, Administrative Specialist, gave an update on the website.
Ms. Marissa Molloy, Housing Specialist, gave updates on deed restrictions, budget, and the Community Homebuyer Assistance Program.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Moses Milazzo adjourned the meeting at 2:34 pm.
Chair Moses Milazzo adjourned the meeting at 2:34 pm.