1 | Discussion: Establish/Create the Affordable Housing Commission Discussed in Prop 422. | ||||||
Mayor Evans stated that there is interest in establishing an Affordable Housing Commission as described in Proposition 422. Councilmember McCarthy offered that housing is a major issue in Flagstaff and it makes sense to have a commission but he would not want to limit the commissions work to just affordable housing. He would like to see a broader focus for the commission to include other housing related matters such as how to facilitate more affordable market rate housing. Mayor Evans agreed that the commission should have a very broad scope and not be limited to one type of housing. Rick Lopez addressed Council in support of creating a Housing Commission. He stated that the commission should be made up of representatives from non-profits, industry experts, employers, and citizens. He also stated that it will be very important for the commission to be involved in the policy making process. Councilmember Odegaard stated that the commission needs to have concrete steps and recommendations that will be brought forward for Council to consider and implement. Council agreed that a Housing Commission should be created and that a discussion about its purpose and membership should be scheduled as quickly as possible. Councilmember Whelan asked what the timeline might look like. Housing Manager Sarah Darr stated that Housing staff will come to Council with some options for the scope of the commission as well as recommendations on possible membership. She indicated that this can happen fairly quickly but she is hesitant to commit to a date. |
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Moved by Councilmember Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to continue the meeting in accordance with the City Council Rules of Procedure. | |||||||
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||
Moved by Councilmember Jamie Whelan, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to continue the meeting in accordance with the City Council Rules of Procedure. | |||||||
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||