CC 2018-03-13_09d Appointment to Traffic Commission_Storton
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JIM BERGMAN, CITY MANAGER
BY: JESSICA MATSON, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/DEPUTY CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO TRAFFIC
COMMISSION
DATE: MARCH 13, 2018
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Appointment of a new commissioner to the Traffic Commission to fill a current vacancy.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no fiscal impact from this action.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Council approve the recommendation of Council Member Brown
to appoint Timothy Storton to the Traffic Commission.
BACKGROUND:
City Council policy sets forth appointment procedures for the City’s Commissions,
Boards and Committees. Policy No. 4 of the City Council Operations Manual, Section 3
states that the Mayor and each member of the Council shall appoint a representative to
the various Commissions, Boards and Committees, subject to the approval by a
majority vote of the Council. All Commission and Board Members serve at the pleasure
of the Council.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
A vacancy occurred on the Traffic Commission due to the resignation of Jim Carson,
effective February 1, 2017. The term for the seat expires January 31, 2019. A Notice of
Vacancy was posted pursuant to Government Code Sections 54970-54974 at City Hall.
In addition, the vacancy has been posted on the City website and social media
accounts, as well as on Government Access Channel 20. Timothy Storton has
submitted an application and is recommended for appointment by Council Member
Brown.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO TRAFFIC COMMISSION
MARCH 13, 2018
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ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Approve Council Member Brown’s recommended appointment;
2. Do not approve the recommended appointment; or
3. Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Approving the recommended appointment will provide for a full membership of the
Traffic Commission.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages are identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
Attachment:
1. Application Form – T. Storton
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CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
"List of Citizens to Serve"
300 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Application to Board, Committee, or Commission
PLEASE PLACE A CHECK MARK NEXT TO THE BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION FOR WHICH YOU WOULD
LIKE TO APPLY (You may make more than one selection):
_Planning Commission
_Parks and Recreation Commission
xx Traffic Commission
_Downtown Parking Advisory Board
_Architectural Review Committee
_Historical Resources Committee
_Special Subcommittees
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Date of Application_3_-6_-_2_0_18 ____ _
Name STORTON
Last
Timothy
First
Home Address581 Newman Drive, Arroyo Grande
c.e..ll 37-Home or Cell Phone C l ec:)'S-4~q ·51...\ '57 Busine8S Phone C l ~O~ -{ l C's -t4 ·7 .
E-mail address (Optional) tim.storton1@gmail.com
Do you reside within the City limits of Arroyo Grande? YesX No ___ _
Are you a registered voter? YesX No ___ _
Occupation,_R_e_t_ire_d ___________________ _
Employer ______________________ _
Education (Include professional or vocational licenses or certificates)AA Police Science
California Peace Officers Standards & Training advanced, management & excecutive Certificates
Community involvement (List organization memberships and committee assignments) _______ _
AG Traffic Commiss ioner 1982 thru 1985. Charter member 5 Cities men's Club and Oceana Elk's Cl ;ub #2504
Elected Comm issioner Oceana Fire Protection District 1966-1970. Former member Pismo Beach and AG CofC.
Please describe any background, training, education or interests that qualify you as an appointee ___ _
former Undersheriff and Interim Sheriff of San Luis Obispo County. Graduate and instructor of
Cuesta College Administration of Justice program
(Please attach additional pages If necessary)
(PLEASE COMPLETE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM)
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ATTACHMENT 1
Advisory Board/Committee/Commission Application Page2
What do you see as the objectives and goals of the advisory board, committee or commission for which you
are applying? To assist the City Council and staff in improving t_raffic and parking problems within the
City of Arroyo Grande. Also assist in establishing and improving present day ordinances and policies of same.
Please list three (3) Arroyo Grande references. PLEASE OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM INDMDUALS BEFORE
LISTING THEM AS A REFERENCE.
Name: Ken Sage
Name: Terry Fibbich
Name: Craid Hendricks
Address: 770 Via Bandelero, AG
Address:412 Emerald Bay Drive, AG
Address: 1009 Ash Street, AG
Current meeting schedules are indicated below:
Planning Commission, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission, 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
Traffic Commission, Monday before the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Parking Advisory Board, meets as needed
Phone: 205-235-5010
Phone: 805-431-1413
Phone:805-481-1134
Architectural Review Committee, 1st Monday at 2:30 p.m. and 3rd Monday at 3:30 p.m. each month
Historical Resources Committee, 2nd Friday of each month, 1 0:00 a.m.
Are you willing to commit to the time necessary to fulfill the obligations of an appointment to a Board,
Committee or Commission? Yes No --
lare that the foregoing information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and
Signature Date
Notice to Applicants:
1. Applicants appointed by the City Council are required to take an Oath of Office.
2. State law and the City's Conflict of Interest Code requires that Board Members, Committee Members, and
Commissioners file Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving
an appointed office (e.g. sources of income, loans, gifts, investments, interests in real property within the City).
3. This application is a matter of public record and portions thereof are subject to disclosure pursuant to the califomia
Public Records Act.
4. Applications will remain active and on file for one (1) year.
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
300 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande CA 93420
RECEIVED
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