REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Appointment of Members to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) was established by the City Council as an advisory body on matters relative to modifying and expanding the City's bicycle and pedestrian transportation systems. The BPAC represents a cross section of Santa Clara's bicycling and pedestrian community, contributing their knowledge to the City regarding bicycle and pedestrian-related issues and projects. The committee is composed of nine members, with a member of the City Council serving as the committee's chair. Members are appointed for three-year terms. Councilmember Karen Hardy currently serves as the BPAC chair, with Councilmember Suds Jain as the alternate. Unlike the other City Boards and Commissions whose applicants interview directly with the City Council, the BPAC interviews applicants and then provides a recommendation to the Council.
DISCUSSION
In September 2021, City staff advertised the upcoming openings for the BPAC on the City's website, City Hall News publication, social media, the City's channel 15, and on the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition's social media channels. The terms for three members (Bruce Donoghue, Thomas Granvold, and Donald Sterk) expire on December 31, 2021. In addition, member Yury Perzov, whose term expires on December 31, 2022 is resigning from the BPAC.
On October 25, 2021, the BPAC reviewed applications and conducted interviews to recommend four appointments effective January 1, 2022. A total of 19 membership applications (Attachment 1) were submitted in response to the advertisement. After receipt, four applicants withdrew their applications, which resulted in 15 candidates for consideration. Bruce Donoghue applied for re-appointment. Donald Sterk also applied for re-appointment, but voluntarily withdrew hi...
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