7.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 07/05/2017
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Transportation Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Make one FUSD Representative appointment to a term expiring November 2019.
2) Make one NAIPTA Representative appointment to a term expiring November 2019.
3) Make two appointments to terms expiring July 2020.
4) Make one appointment to a term expiring July 2019.
2) Make one NAIPTA Representative appointment to a term expiring November 2019.
3) Make two appointments to terms expiring July 2020.
4) 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 of 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 five seats available; one FUSD seat, one NAIPTA seat, two seats in which the current commissioner's term is expiring and one vacant seat. Mr. Kuhn, Ms. Mazza, and Mr. Spice are eligible and have expressed interest in being re-appointed to another term on the commission. It is important to fill vacancies on boards and commissions quickly so as to allow them to continue meeting on a regular basis.
Please note that while there are five positions to fill there are only four applications on file. The four applications on file for consideration by the Council are as follows:
Bob Kuhn (current FUSD commissioner)
Erika Mazza (current NAIPTA commissioner)
Derik Spice (current commissioner)
Melody Varner (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 McCarthy, Councilmember Odegaard, Councilmember Putzova and Vice Mayor Whelan.
There are currently five seats available; one FUSD seat, one NAIPTA seat, two seats in which the current commissioner's term is expiring and one vacant seat. Mr. Kuhn, Ms. Mazza, and Mr. Spice are eligible and have expressed interest in being re-appointed to another term on the commission. It is important to fill vacancies on boards and commissions quickly so as to allow them to continue meeting on a regular basis.
Please note that while there are five positions to fill there are only four applications on file. The four applications on file for consideration by the Council are as follows:
Bob Kuhn (current FUSD commissioner)
Erika Mazza (current NAIPTA commissioner)
Derik Spice (current commissioner)
Melody Varner (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 McCarthy, Councilmember Odegaard, Councilmember Putzova and Vice Mayor Whelan.
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
None.
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic 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 four Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Transportation Commission will be at near 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.
2) Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.
Community Involvement:
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.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
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.