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CC - Consideration of an Endorsement of Council Member Thomas Small for Nomination to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Sustainability Council and Authorization of Mayor Jim B. Clarke's Signature on the Nomination Form on Behalf of the City Council
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Meeting Date: March 27, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Shelly Wolfberg/City Manager's Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/22/17);
Department Approval: John M. Nachbar, City Manager (03/22/17)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council consider endorsing Council Member Thomas Small's nomination to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (LA Metro's) newly formed Sustainability Council (Sustainability Council), as the small cities' representative and authorize Mayor Jim B. Clarke to provide his signature on the nomination form, reflecting the City Council's endorsement.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On February 14, 2017, Council Member Small had a conversation with an LA Metro staff person regarding the application process to become appointed to one of the 30 LA Metro Sustainability Council positions. Specifically, if appointed, Council Member Small would serve as the representative for smaller cities/other jurisdictions. At the March 20, 2017 City Council Meeting, Council Member Small indicated that he was interested in being considered for the appointment to the LA Metro Sustainability Council.
About the LA Metro Sustainability Council
According to LA Metro, the mission of the Sustainability Council is "to advise LA Metro regarding its sustainability-related activities and projects; and to con...
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