MEETING MINUTES
| HOUSING COMMISSION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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, Housing Investment Director
Aidan Rutledge, Administrative Specialist
Khara House, Council Liaison
Anja Wendel, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Ross Schaefer, Executive Director of Flagstaff Shelter Services
| 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 - Absent Jacquie Kellogg - Present Devonna McLaughlin - Present Sarah Meyer - Absent 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, Housing Investment Director
Aidan Rutledge, Administrative Specialist
Khara House, Council Liaison
Anja Wendel, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Ross Schaefer, Executive Director of Flagstaff Shelter Services
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 Hayley Zoroya
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.
Phil Scandura informed the Housing Commission about the El Pueblo Motel and proposed adaptive reuse.
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.
Phil Scandura informed the Housing Commission about the El Pueblo Motel and proposed adaptive reuse.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Consideration and Approval of Minutes: Housing Commission Meeting - January 22, 2026
Approve the minutes from the January 22, 2026 Housing Commission meeting
Approve the minutes from the January 22, 2026 Housing Commission meeting
Moved by Devonna McLaughlin, seconded by Tyler Denham to approve the minutes from the January 22, 2026 regular Housing Commission meeting.
Vote: 9 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
ACTION ITEMS
None
None
7.
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Overview of Flagstaff Shelter Services’ Programs
Informational item only.
Informational item only.
Ms. Ross Shaefer, Executive Director of Flagstaff Shelter Services, gave a presentation on Flagstaff Shelter Services’ programs.
Commissioners asked questions about the following:
Ms. Colleen Cash, member of the public, asked who can receive services from Flagstaff Shelter Services. Ms. Schaefer answered.
Commissioners asked questions about the following:
- Shifts needed in public policy
- If the Front Door Program flyer could be sent to Commissioners
Ms. Colleen Cash, member of the public, asked who can receive services from Flagstaff Shelter Services. Ms. Schaefer answered.
8.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
A.
Update from Housing Authority Liaison
Chair Moses Milazzo noted that the last Housing Authority Board meeting was canceled due to lack of business items.
B.
Update from Housing Commissioners and Other Informational Items
Commissioner Devonna McLaughlin informed the Housing Commission that Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona purchased the Western Hills Apartments and two Ponderosa Parkway units to convert to rental housing and are currently leasing up.
Council Liaison Khara House reminded the Housing Commission that she will keep them informed on housing-related items going to Flagstaff City Council, that Council is open to recommendations from the Housing Commission, and noted upcoming items.
Commissioners asked how to request a FAIR item. Council Liaison Khara House, Chair Moses Milazzo, and Ms. Justyna Costa, Housing Investment Director, answered.
Council Liaison Khara House reminded the Housing Commission that she will keep them informed on housing-related items going to Flagstaff City Council, that Council is open to recommendations from the Housing Commission, and noted upcoming items.
Commissioners asked how to request a FAIR item. Council Liaison Khara House, Chair Moses Milazzo, and Ms. Justyna Costa, Housing Investment Director, answered.
Moved by Jacquie Kellogg, seconded by Hayley Zoroya to propose a FAIR agenda item for the El Pueblo Motel project.
Vote: 9 - 0 - Unanimously
Chair Moses Milazzo and Ms. Costa discussed next steps for the El Pueblo Motel FAIR item.
C.
Update from Housing Staff
Ms. Kristine Pavlik, Housing & Grants Administrator, gave an update on Program Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant proposals.
Mr. Sullivan Moore, Housing Planner, gave an update on the Rental Incentive Bond Program.
Ms. Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager, reminded the Housing Commission about the Council working calendar sent to them with potential housing items highlighted. She also noted the overarching 10 Year Housing Plan goal progress has been updated on the Housing Division’s website.
Ms. Jennifer Mikelson, Housing Planning Manager, gave an update on the Adaptive Reuse Program.
Mr. Sullivan Moore, Housing Planner, gave an update on the Rental Incentive Bond Program.
Ms. Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager, reminded the Housing Commission about the Council working calendar sent to them with potential housing items highlighted. She also noted the overarching 10 Year Housing Plan goal progress has been updated on the Housing Division’s website.
Ms. Jennifer Mikelson, Housing Planning Manager, gave an update on the Adaptive Reuse Program.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Moses Milazzo adjourned the meeting at 1:49 pm.
Chair Moses Milazzo adjourned the meeting at 1:49 pm.