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8.A.

Meeting Date:	11/01/2022
From:	Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk

Information

TITLE:

Consideration of Appointments: Transportation Commission.

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Make one appointment to a term expiring July 2023.
Make one appointments to a term expiring July 2025.
Make one appointment to a term for an FUSD Representative seat expiring November 2025.
Make one appointment to a term for a NAIPTA Representative seat expiring November 2025.

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 which are expired and one seat that is vacant due to a resignation. 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 seven applications on file.

The applications on file are as follows:

Justin Dinardi - FUSD Representative (new applicant)
Matthew Eckhoff (new applicant)
Robert Kuhn (new applicant)
Erika Mazza (previously served as NAIPTA representative)
Kate Morley - NAIPTA Representative (current commissioner)
James Newberry (new applicant)
Kelly Regan (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 Shimoni, Mayor Deasy, Councilmember McCarthy, and Councilmember House

Financial Impact:

These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.

Policy Impact:

None.

Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & 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 four 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.

Attachments
Transporation Commission Authority