DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
| HOUSING COMMISSION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026 1:00 PM |
VIRTUAL MEETING MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING CITY OF FLAGSTAFF |
1.
Call to Order
Vice Chair Tyler Denham called the meeting to order at 1:02 pm.
Vice Chair Tyler Denham called the meeting to order at 1:02 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
Aidan Rutledge, Administrative Specialist
Justyna Costa, Housing Investment Director
Scout Miller, Housing Authority Director
Sarah Darr, Housing Director
Khara House, Council Liaison
Moses Milazzo, Councilmember
Anja Wendel, Senior Assistant City Attorney III
| 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, joined at 1:18 pm Devonna McLaughlin - Present Sarah Meyer - Present |
Sarah Miles - Present, joined at 1:19 pm 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
Aidan Rutledge, Administrative Specialist
Justyna Costa, Housing Investment Director
Scout Miller, Housing Authority Director
Sarah Darr, Housing Director
Khara House, Council Liaison
Moses Milazzo, Councilmember
Anja Wendel, Senior Assistant City Attorney III
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 Karen Flores.
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.
None.
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.
None.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Consideration and Approval of Minutes: Housing Commission Meeting - August 13, 2026
Approve the minutes from the August 13, 2026 Housing Commission meeting
Approve the minutes from the August 13, 2026 Housing Commission meeting
Moved by Hayley Zoroya, seconded by Cory Runge to approve the minutes from the August 13, 2026 regular Housing Commission meeting.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
ACTION ITEMS
A.
Housing Commission Updates
Receive information regarding upcoming changes to the City’s Boards and Commissions program, defer the election of Chair and Vice-Chair until the Housing Commission is fully appointed, and recognize former Commissioner Moses Milazzo for his service to the Housing Commission.
Receive information regarding upcoming changes to the City’s Boards and Commissions program, defer the election of Chair and Vice-Chair until the Housing Commission is fully appointed, and recognize former Commissioner Moses Milazzo for his service to the Housing Commission.
Ms. Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager, started by reading a message from the City Clerk’s Office and discussed commission appointments. She then asked for guidance from commissioners on the upcoming Housing Commission chair and vice chair elections.
Commissioners said they would prefer to postpone the election in case someone is not reappointed. Vice-Chair Denham said he was happy to chair the meetings until those positions are filled.
Ms. Sarah Darr, Housing Director, thanked Moses Milazzo for serving on the Housing Commission as well as the Housing Authority Board.
Councilmember Moses Milazzo expressed gratitude and support.
Commissioners said they would prefer to postpone the election in case someone is not reappointed. Vice-Chair Denham said he was happy to chair the meetings until those positions are filled.
Ms. Sarah Darr, Housing Director, thanked Moses Milazzo for serving on the Housing Commission as well as the Housing Authority Board.
Councilmember Moses Milazzo expressed gratitude and support.
7.
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Presentation on the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program
Informational only.
Informational only.
Ms. Darr presented on the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program. Please see this item’s updated presentation.
Commissioners asked what questions were asked at the outreach meetings. Ms. Darr answered.
Commissioners asked what questions were asked at the outreach meetings. Ms. Darr answered.
8.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
A.
Update from Housing Authority Liaison
Ms. Darr gave an update on the Housing Authority Board.
B.
Update from Housing Commissioners and Other Informational Items
Commissioner Devonna McLaughlin noted that Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona’s Annual Rental Attainability Report will be published in the next three weeks. She also shared that one of HUD’s long-term grants that supports HUD-approved housing counseling agencies has been rescinded. There is a lawsuit to try to reestablish those funds, but there’s no understanding at this time if they will ever be available.
C.
Update from Housing Staff
Ms. Marissa Molloy, Housing Specialist, shared that $2.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act Local Recovery Funding has been fully expended.
Ms. Justyna Costa, Housing Investment Director, gave an update on the last Adaptive Reuse Bond Program loan.
Mr. Aidan Rutledge, Administrative Specialist, gave an update on Housing America Month activities. He also invited commissioners to the Keys to Homeownership event on November 5th.
Ms. Darr introduced Ms. Scout Miller, the new Housing Authority Director.
Ms. Justyna Costa, Housing Investment Director, gave an update on the last Adaptive Reuse Bond Program loan.
Mr. Aidan Rutledge, Administrative Specialist, gave an update on Housing America Month activities. He also invited commissioners to the Keys to Homeownership event on November 5th.
Ms. Darr introduced Ms. Scout Miller, the new Housing Authority Director.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Tyler Denham adjourned the meeting at 2:05 pm.
Vice Chair Tyler Denham adjourned the meeting at 2:05 pm.