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CC 2017-08-22_09d CTAC Appointment 2017 MEMORANDUM TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: JAMES A. BERGMAN, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE CITIZENS’ TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE: AUGUST 22, 2017 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Council approve the appointment of Rodney Pappas to the Citizens’ Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). SUMMARY OF ACTION: An at-large appointment of a City resident to the CTAC which reviews and prepares recommendations to the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments on all phases of its transportation planning program. IMPACT TO FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: There is no funding impact as a result of the proposed appointment. BACKGROUND: The Citizens’ Transportation Advisory Committee reviews and prepares recommendations to the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) on all phases of their transportation planning program, including transit, streets and roads, bicycle facilities, airports, funding and plan preparation. Its membership is comprised of appointments from each supervisorial district and each incorporated city, as well as four at-large appointments made by SLOCOG. ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: SLOCOG notified the City on July 18, 2017 that the City’s representative, Steve Ross, resigned from CTAC effective July 17, 2017. The practice by some of the other cities in SLOCOG has been to appoint members of their transportation or traffic commissions, which was done by the City when Commissioner Ross was appointed. This can be helpful since the members are already informed and involved in establishing the City’s transportation related programs, policies and priorities. As a result, the vacancy was discussed at the August 14, 2017 Traffic Item 9.d. - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO CTAC AUGUST 22, 2017 PAGE 2 Commission meeting, and Commissioner Pappas expressed interest in filling the position and has subsequently completed an Application for Appointment. The position vacancy was also posted pursuant to State requirements. No other applications have been received. ADVANTAGES: The appointment of Commissioner Pappas will provide a City representative to the CTAC who is informed and involved in the City’s traffic related programs, policies, and priorities. DISADVANTAGES: No disadvantages have been identified. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration: 1. Approve the appointment of Rodney Pappas to the CTAC; 2. Continue to seek other nominations; 3. Leave the position vacant; or 4. Provide direction to staff. 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 for Appointment Item 9.d. - Page 2 Attachment 1 Item 9.d. - Page 3 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Item 9.d. - Page 4