7.F.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 03/01/2016
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Transportation Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a term expiring July 2018.
Make one appointment to a term expiring July 2019.
Make one appointment to a term expiring July 2019.
Executive Summary:
The Transportation Commission consists of seven voting members (a representative from the Flagstaff Unified School District, a representative to NAIPTA and five citizens) and two non-voting members (City Traffic Engineer and a Police Department representative). The Transportation Commission reviews requests for changes in traffic regulations and formulates and recommends traffic-related policies and ordinances to the Council. The commission sponsors two subcommittees: the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Pedestrian Advisory Committee, each consisting of seven voting members. There are currently two seats available. It is important to fill vacancies on boards and commissions quickly so as to allow them to continue meeting on a regular basis.
There are two applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
There are two applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
Julie Leid (new applicant)
Gary Robbins (current commissioner)
Gary Robbins (current commissioner)
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: Vice Mayor Barotz and Mayor Nabours
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
There is no Council goal that specifically addresses appointments to boards and commissions; however, boards and commissions do provide input and recommendations based on City Council goals that may pertain to the board or commission work plan.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
None
Options and Alternatives:
1) Appoint two Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Transportation Commission will be at full membership, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
2) 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 by City staff and current commission members through word of mouth.