Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Don Horsley
Supervisor Carole Groom
Subject: Appointments to the San Mateo County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for appointments to the San Mateo County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee:
A) Natalie Gore, representing Commissioner, for a term ending June 30, 2020; and
B) Elaine Salinger, representing Second Alternate, for a term ending June 30, 2020.
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BACKGROUND:
The responsibility of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is to advise and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, to develop and implement an annual work plan and to provide a public forum for input from the members of the public and to identify unmet needs. It acts as an advocate for people walking and bicycling and to fulfill other duties and engage in other activities as directed by the Board of Supervisors.
DISCUSSION:
Natalie Gore is being recommended for appointment after serving on the Committee as a Second Alternate member since May 16, 2016. She will be filling the vacant Commissioner seat, which has an existing term ending June 30, 2020. Elaine Salinger is being recommended for appointment to the Second Alternate seat being vacated by Ms. Gore with a partial term of June 30, 2020.
These appointments contribute to the 2025 Shared Vision statement of a Collaborative Community. Our diverse population works well together to build strong communities, effective government and a prosperous economy, civic engagement - including voting, public service, charitable giving, volunteerism, and participation in public discussions of important issues - is uniformly high among the diverse population of San Mateo County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.