City Council Combined Special Meeting/Work Session

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Meeting Date:	05/23/2023
From:	Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk

TITLE:

Consideration of Appointments: Board of Adjustment.

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Make three appointments to terms expiring May 2025.

Executive Summary:

The Board of Adjustment is made up of seven citizens and holds hearings on requests for variances and appeals of decisions by the Planning Director and Zoning Administrator. The Board does not have the authority to change zoning law. There are currently three seats available on the Board.

There are three (3) applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:

Devin Kelley
James Maloney
Jed Westover

COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember House, Councilmember Matthews, and Councilmember McCarthy

Financial Impact:

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

Policy Impact:

None

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

Inclusive and Engaged Community - Foster community pride and civic engagement; advance social equity and social justice in Flagstaff; facilitate and foster diversity and inclusivity; and enhance community outreach and engagement opportunities.

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

None.

Options and Alternatives:

Appoint three Board Members: By appointing members at this time, the Board of Adjustment will be at full membership, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
Table 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 have been made known through word of mouth by City staff and current board and commission members.

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