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NOTICE AND AGENDA

INDIGENOUS COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY
MAY 4, 2022

VIRTUAL TEAMS REGULAR MEETING
211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE
11:00 A.M.

Call to Order

Roll Call

NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means.

Diana Cudeii, Ex-Officio
Dorothy Gishie, Ex-Officio
Meg Kabotie Adakai, E-Officio
Cora M. Phillips, Co-Chair
Joe. W. Washington, Co-Chair

Darrell Marks
Fawn Toya
Kiara Weathersby
Shawna Whitehat
Jonathan Yellowhair

Others present:

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Flagstaff City Council 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.

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. (Five minutes maximum per speaker)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

None at this time.


5.		GENERAL BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE DECISION

	A.	Indigenous Representation Project at Sawmill Multicultural Art and Nature County Park

		City of Flagstaff Beautification, Arts & Sciences Program through input from The Beautification and Public Art Commission, City staff and City Council has dedicated funding for Indigenous Representation cultural art project(s). Staff will inform the Indigenous Commission on the start phase of these plans. Staff welcomes discussion and requests two Commissioners to volunteer for the project's Work Group.

	B.	Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff Presentation (ICF) Member/s of ICF will provide their work and plan for an Indigenous Community Cultural Center and provide background information on the formation of this plan. Information will also include the formation of ICF, growth and focused work. ICF presentation material will be forwarded to the Commission if one is utilized.

6.		DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE DECISION

	A.	Items for Commissioners to Consider Staff liaison will provide the following information for Commissioners to consider: Flagstaff Shelter Service invitation to tour Reclaimed Water Facility invitation to tour Regional Plan second presentation will be on the June agenda. Please review important material. Vision & Mission statements

7.		INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS

8.		ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE

The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted at Flagstaff City Hall on , at a.m./p.m. This notice has been posted on the City's website and can be downloaded at www.flagstaff.az.gov.

Dated this day of , 2022.

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Rose Toehe, Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives


Indigenous Commission		5.A.

From:	Rose Toehe, Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives
DATE:	05/04/2022
SUBJECT:	Indigenous Representation Project at Sawmill Multicultural Art and Nature County Park

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City of Flagstaff Beautification, Arts & Sciences Program through input from The Beautification and Public Art Commission, City staff and City Council has dedicated funding for Indigenous Representation cultural art project(s). Staff will inform the Indigenous Commission on the start phase of these plans. Staff welcomes discussion and requests two Commissioners to volunteer for the project's Work Group.
Executive Summary:

Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan:
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives Inclusive & Engaged Community: Foster community pride & civic engagement by increasing opportunities for public involvement, in line with best practices & legal requirements; Facilitate & foster diversity & inclusivity, including support of anti-racist policies & practices; Ensure city facilities, services, & programs are accessible for all residents & representative of Flagstaff’s diverse community. Livable Community: Create a welcoming community through partnerships, resilient neighborhoods, & civic engagement Carbon Neutrality Plan ES-2: Proactively engage community members on an ongoing basis. ES-4: Actively seek to recognize past harms, repair trust, and build deeper relationships with community members. Regional Plan Goal CC.3. Preserve, restore, enhance, and reflect the design traditions of Flagstaff in all public and private development efforts. Policy CC.3.2. Maintain and enhance existing buildings and blend well-designed new buildings into existing neighborhoods. Policy CC.3.3. Emulate the most celebrated design traditions of Flagstaff, particularly the pre-Route 66 and early Route 66 eras.

Attachments
Indigenous Representation Project