City Council Meeting - FINAL

6.A.

Meeting Date:	10/18/2022
From:	Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk

Information

TITLE:

Consideration of Appointments: Open Spaces Commission.

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Make one appointment to a term expiring April 2023.

Executive Summary:

The Open Spaces Commission consists of six at-large members whom shall be appointed by the City Council and one designee from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The commission serves as an advisory body on the acquisition, management, use, restoration, enhancement, protection, and conservation of open space land. There is currently one seat available due to a resignation. It is important to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions quickly so as to allow the Commission to continue meeting on a regular basis.

There are eight (8) applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:

Jordan Dikeman (new applicant)
Bruce Fox (new applicant)
Ryan Laboy (new applicant)
Lucas Minton (new applicant)
Brian Poletti (new applicant)
Bre Powers (new applicant)
Liz Shero (new applicant)
Nat White (new applicant)

In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.

COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Salas

Financial Impact:

These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.

Policy Impact:

None.

Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan:

Foster community pride & civic engagement by increasing opportunities for public involvement, in line with best practices & legal requirements
Enhance community involvement, education & regional partnerships to strengthen the level of public trust

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

None.

Options and Alternatives:

1) Appoint one Commissioner: By appointing one member at this time, the Open Spaces Commission will be at full membership, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.

2) Postpone the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.

Community Benefits and Considerations:

The City's boards, commissions, and committees were created to foster public participation and input and to encourage Flagstaff citizens to take an active role in city government.

Community Involvement:

INFORM: The vacancies are posted on the City's website and individual recruitment and mention of the opening by Commission members and City staff has occurred, informing others of this vacancy through word of mouth.

Attachments
Open Space Commission Authority