HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - NORTH COUNTY TRANS APPT (2)Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Ken Pulskamp
DATE: March 27, 2007
SUBJECT: APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE TO NORTH COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COALITION
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
City Council appoint Arthur Sohikian as the City's business organization representative to the
North County Transportation Coalition.
As a result of B. J. Atkins' resignation, his position as the City's business organization
representative on the North County Transportation Coalition needed to be filled.
On January 23, 2007, Council approved a process to recruit a new appointee to the Coalition and
to designate Mayor McLean and Councilmember Weste to review applications and make a
recommendation for the Council's consideration. The vacancy was posted and advertised with
applications and letters of reference sought by the deadline of Wednesday, February 14, 2007.
Interviews with each qualified applicant were conducted by Mayor McLean and Councilmember
Weste during the following week. As a result of those interviews, the Council sub -committee
recommends that Arthur Sohikian be appointed as the City's business organization representative
on the North County Transportation Coalition.
The Coalition is comprised of community leaders from the cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, 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
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maximize transportation funding opportunities for member jurisdictions.
Mayor McLean is the City's Council representative to the Coalition.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL RVIPACT
None by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Application
~a'�r�rarit*f Applicition-Deadline: 5 p.m.
Wednesday, February 14,2007
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COMMISSION? COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT AP;JkX#M4FFICE .
PLEASE ATTACH THREE (3) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TO THIS APPLICATION
APPLICANT NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER
660 S, Figueroa Street Home: 661-297 4714
Arthur V.Sohikian Suite 1400 Business: 213-486-6560
LosAngeles,CA 90017' Emergency; 213.379-1551
COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / COALITION ON WHICH YOU DESIRE TO SERVE:
'North County. Transportation Coalition.
BACKGROUND: INFORMATION:
1. Are you a registered voter? Yes How long? 25 years,
2.. Are you nowserving on a City Commission / Committee? No
If so, which 6re(s)
3. Have you previously served on a City or. County Commission /Committee? Yes
If yes, which one(s) and dates) City of Santa ClaritaRedevelopment Committee-200
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EDUCATION iAlridicate the'hiilhest year completed and degrees received:
SS/Business Administration from University of Florida in 1987 ;r
EMPLOYMENT: Employer's name, address, phone and your position or title:
MWW Group, 660 S.'Fgueroa Street, #1400, Los Angeles, CA 90017, 21348US60 - Positron: Sr. Vice President
YOUR REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE:
I have worked in bansportatwn Field, specifically M transportation funding, since 1990, "ding several years as director of government rdauons for MTA
With my credentials I believe t could be a strong advocate for City of Santa Cladta to assist them in receiving regional transportation funds.
QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCE: Applicable to the purpose and 'subject . matter of>'this
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Former recnr awn cu w8l` TA Cunant Head ottransportation practice at MWW Group, and Consultant to Santa Clarita Val'
Transportalbn Allance and Santa Ctarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Transportation Conunihee.'
The following may be required prior to appointment:
(1) A background investigation (2) A Conflict of Interest Statement
EVENING AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED
I declare a inform r 'shed hereinabove is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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PLEASE'ATTACH THREE (3) LETTERS 'OF RECOMMENDATION TO THIS APPLICATION .
FOR CITY USE, ONLY
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