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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-23 - AGENDA REPORTS - NORTH COUNTY TRANS (2)► Al 01 CK•A69WO1L•l:1% lRory � DATE: September 23, 1997 City Manager Approval Item to be presented by: Councilwoman Jo Anne Darcy SUBJECT: NORTH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION APPOINTMENT DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office :1 off.;• 1 The North County Transportation Coalition (NCTC) was formed in January, 1996. The NCTC consists of elected officials, staff members, and private sector representatives from each of the following jurisdictions: Lancaster, Palmdale, Santa Clarita, and Los Angeles County. The mission of the NCTC is to "improve the movement of people and goods in the North Los Angeles County region." The current City of Santa Clarity representatives on the NCTC are as follows: Jo Anne Darcy, City. Councilmember Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager B.J. Atkins, Private sector representative With the recent reorganization of City staff and departments, it is believed that the Director of Transportation and Engineering Services would be the appropriate staff member on the NCTC. Appoint by minute action Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering. Services, to the North County Transportation Coalition. ATTACHMENTS (1) NCTC By -Laws (2) NCTC Mission Statement JJL:lep Cd\muml\nctcngnjjl APPROVED fr, .fir `•, ,' 4: BY-LAWS I. NAME AND PURPOSE The North County Transportation Coalition is comprised of community leaders from the cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles whose mission is to improve the movement of people and goods in the North Los Angeles County region. Such efforts will include the development of policies and strategies that directly lead to the implementation of the projects and programs that address critical north county transportation issues, promote economic development, and maximize transportation funding opportunities for member jurisdictions. I I 10 011' A. The Board of the North County Transportation Coalition shall consist of the following 12 voting members. The cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Santa Clarita shall have 3 representatives each: City Councihnember City Manager or staff designee A representative appointed by the City Council from a business organization The County of Los Angeles shall have 3 representatives 5th District County Supervisor or designee County staff representative appointed by the 5th District County Supervisor A representative appointed by the 5th District County Supervisor from a business organization B. Each Board member shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The appointing authority shall be responsible for appointing its Board member and for determining the length of the member's term. III. VOTING AND VETO A. A quorum of 7 Board members is necessary to convene a Board meeting and undertake any actions. B. No proxy voting privileges may be assigned. Board members may assign alternates. C. All decisions shall be made by a simple majority vote of those voting at meetings of the Board. D. In addition to voting privileges, each Councilmember and the 5th District County Supervisor shall have veto power over any Coalition decision. This veto power may be used to prohibit the Coalition from taking a position on an issue that is detrimental to any one jurisdiction. Veto power does not preclude a jurisdiction from individually pursuing its specific interests apart from the Coalition. E. Actions adopted by the Coalition are advisory to the member organizations. IV. OFFICERS A. The Board shall select officers from the Coalition to serve as Chair, Vice -Chair and Secretary. B. The term of officers shall be 1 year. Terms of office shall be from July 1 to June 30. Officers shall be selected each year at the Coalition's June regular meeting. C. Each jurisdiction delegation may nominate one candidate from its delegation as a potential officer. The Board shall elect the position each will hold. No jurisdiction shall hold more than one officer position. D. The Board Secretary is responsible for developing and distributing agendas for each Board meeting. Prior to each Board meeting, the Board Secretary shall contact each member to determine which items members would like to be placed on the agenda. E. If for any reason an officer is unable to fulfill his or her duties of office, the Board may remove said officer and then nominate and elect the replacement for the office, consistent with the Coalition by-laws. V. COMWITi`EES A. The Coalition has the authority to form committees as deemed necessary. Non -Board members may be appointed to committees. B. Committee chairs shall be elected by the members of the committee. C. Committees shall prepare appropriate reports and recommendations. Votes taken at committees shall be advisory only,. and not binding on the Coalition unless later confirmed by the Board. VI. MEETINGS A. There shall be regular meetings of the Board as established by its members. B. The location of the meetings shall be rotated among the 4 jurisdictions and shall be held in the north county area. C. Except for provisions set forth in these By -Laws, Robert's Rules of Order. Newly Revised, shall govern all questions of order at all meetings. JJL:1ep:advance\ndcby1w.doc Mission Statement Improve the movement of people and goods in the North Los Angeles County region through the coordinated efforts of government and private industry. Principals Cohesion is more effective than fragmentation and leads to greater advancement in accomplishing goals. Private -public partnerships meet the needs of the community and have increased influence. Similar transportation coalitions have been successful in advancing transportation projects by reaching consensus and obtaining funding. Increased coordination and cooperation among the communities will provide a better transportation network. Goals Serve as a forum to discuss North County transportation issues and obtain a consensus on priority projects to address the needs of the North County. Work cooperatively with government and industry to further transportation in the North County. Educate and involve the community to generate support for transportation improvements. Lead efforts to develop an integrated transportation plan. Distribute information regarding transportation issues and projects in the North County. Obtain support and funding for transportation projects in the North County. Objectives Develop a transportation network that supports economic development. Serve as the SCAG subregional planning committee for transportation issues. Develop an information network to provide quick coordinated accumulation and distribution of information on transportation issues. Develop and implement a plan for a cohesive effort to maximize funding for transportation projects. KRP/goalsobj.mtc