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7.D.
Meeting Date:
01/15/2019
From:
Morgan Mullaney, Interim Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments:
Transportation Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a term expiring April 2021.
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 three seats in which the current commissioner's term is expiring and one vacant seat. Mr. Kraft is eligible and has 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.
The application on file is as follows:
Nick Kraft (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:
Councilmember Salas
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 Team Flagstaff 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 one Commissioner: By appointing members at this time, the Transportation Commission will be at near full membership, (with one vacancy and three expired terms) 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 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.
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Transporation Commission Authority