SR-106-042
F:\PCD\Share\CouncilReports2001\LCTF Cit Appoint 109.doc Santa Monica, California
Council Meeting: October 9, 2001
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Appointment of Two Members of the Public to Serve on a Citizens’
Advisory Committee to the Lincoln Corridor Task Force
Introduction
This report recommends that the City Council make two citizen appointments to serve
on the Citizens’ Advisory Committee to the Lincoln Corridor Task Force, along with
appointees from the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and the City of
Culver City.
Background
Pursuant to City Council authorization on April 11, 2000, the City of Santa Monica is
participating in an interagency effort, along with the City of Los Angeles, the County of
Los Angeles and the City of Culver City, to study alternatives to address high levels of
traffic in the Lincoln Boulevard Corridor. The Council has the opportunity to appoint two
representatives to serve on a Citizens’ Advisory Committee to support this effort. On
June 26, 2001, the Council directed staff to solicit applications from interested members
of the public to serve on the Citizens’ Advisory Committee to the Lincoln Corridor Task
Force.
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Discussion
Although the City of Santa Monica has historically approached the issue of high traffic
volumes on Lincoln Boulevard from a different perspective than other participating
jurisdictions, it recognizes that a coordinated approach is worthy of support because the
actions of any one agency operating independently will affect traffic in the others.
The Lincoln Corridor Task Force has issued a scope of work, including consideration of
multi-modal and non-traditional solutions, for a consultant to study on behalf of the four
agencies. The Task Force will likely choose this consultant later this fall. The role of
the Citizens’ Advisory Committee will be to comment on the work products of the
consultant and assist in community outreach and solicitation of ideas and feedback from
the public on alternatives. The Committee will include three representatives from both
the City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles, and two representatives from both
the City of Culver City and the City of Santa Monica. The committee will likely meet
three or four times over the course of the year that the study is underway.
City staff agrees that representatives on the Citizens’ Advisory Committee should be
articulate advocates of the City’s interest in solutions that emphasize improvements for
transit, pedestrian and local access, as travel demand on Lincoln Boulevard is expected
to increase. They will have to work effectively with representatives from the other
jurisdictions, especially to build consensus where possible, and to help other members
of the public have a meaningful voice in the process of identifying and developing
alternatives.
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City staff will continue to participate on the Task Force itself, and the Technical Advisory
Committee to the Task Force. Staff will be available to provide limited support to the
City Council’s representatives on the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, although the City of
Los Angeles will officially provide staff support for the group.
On July 30, 2001, staff issued a Notice Inviting Applications. Advertisements were
placed in the Los Angeles Times and the Santa Monica Mirror; a notice was placed on
the City’s website and on “Hot Topics”, and all neighborhood groups were notified. In
addition, press releases were sent out to the media. Applications were due August 31,
2001. In total, 52 Santa Monica residents requested applications and 17 returned them.
A copy of the information sheet and application form that was distributed is included as
Attachment A. The 17 applicants represent a range of interests related to Lincoln
Boulevard. Applicants from all 17 persons are attached to this report for Council review
(Attachment B). Staff is recommending the Council consider appointing two citizen
candidates that represent a broad range of professional experience and have strong
roots in the community. The following criteria were used by City Staff to evaluate
candidates:
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The candidate has knowledge, interest and experience in transportation
planning.
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The candidate is an articulate advocate of the City’s interest in solutions that
emphasize improvements for transit, pedestrian and local access on Lincoln
Boulevard.
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The candidate has the ability to work effectively with representatives from other
jurisdictions to build consensus where possible and to help other members of the
public have a meaningful voice in the process of identifying and developing
alternatives.
Based on the criteria, a committee of City staff evaluated the applications and
concluded six candidates meet the criteria, and two in particular exceed the criteria.
The two candidates that exceed the criteria are John Catoe, Deputy Chief Executive
Office, Los Angeles County Transportation Authority, and Reva Fabricant, free-lance
public relations consultant.
The other four candidates are:
1. Gabriel Cervantes, Architect, Perkins & Will
2. Darrell Clarke, Planning Commissioner, City of Santa Monica
3. Diane Goodwin, Computer Teacher to senior citizens at Santa Monica College
4. Dennis Woods, Transportation Planner, City of West Hollywood and
Member of Borderline Neighborhood Group
Staff recommends Council consider staff’s evaluation and appoint two members to the
Advisory Committee.
Budget and Financial Impact
The Planning and Community Development Department and the Environmental and
Public Works Department will provide staff assistance to this effort. There is no budget
impact.
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Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council make two appointments to serve on the Lincoln
Corridor Task Force’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee.
Attachment A: Application Package
Attachment B: Applications of All Candidates
Prepared by: Suzanne Frick, Director of Planning and Community Development
Craig Perkins, Director of Environmental and Public Works
Lucy Dyke, Transportation Planning Manager
Ruth Harper, Transportation Planning Associate
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
NOTICE INVITING APPLICATIONS/INFORMATION SHEET
Lincoln Corridor Task Force Citizen Advisory Committee
Applications are invited for participation in a Citizen Advisory Committee to assist the City in its
efforts to improve Lincoln Boulevard as part of the Lincoln Corridor Task Force (LCTF). This is a
multi-jurisdictional effort which includes the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation
(LADOT), the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS), the County of Los
Angeles, and the Cities of Culver City and Santa Monica.
The LCTF was formed to address the increasing congestion along Lincoln Boulevard, to
determine the long-term transportation needs of the corridor and to identify transportation
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improvement alternatives that balance the traffic demands of land use plans with traffic capacity.
A consultant will be chosen by the LCTF to provide the LCTF with an improved overview and
understanding of Lincoln Boulevard by identifying the current operating conditions, the physical
traits and the urban characteristics of the corridor. The consultant will produce a Conceptual
Corridor Alternatives Study (CCAS) for Lincoln Boulevard with the goal of establishing a
preferred set of transportation improvements which the governmental agencies of the LCTF can
formally agree to fund by pooling their financial resources.
The Citizen Advisory Committee will advise the consultant during the development of the CCAS.
The main purpose of the Citizen Advisory Committee will be to comment on the work products
of the consultant and assist in community outreach and solicitation of ideas and feedback from
the public on alternatives. The Committee will include three representatives from both the City
of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles, and two representatives from both the City of Culver
City and the City of Santa Monica. It is anticipated that four to five meetings between the
consultant and the Citizen Advisory Committee will be necessary during the nine to 12 month
development period of the CCAS.
You must be a Santa Monica resident to apply. Qualified individuals, with the exception of those
under the age of 18 years or those holding paid office or employment in City government, are
invited to apply regardless of race, sex, age, disability, religion, marital status, national origin,
sexual preference, or ancestry. Appointments will be made at an open City Council meeting.
Application forms are available at Santa Monica City Hall, Transportation Management Division,
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1685 Main Street, Room 115, P.O. Box 2200, Santa Monica, CA 90407-2200. You may
request an application by mail by calling 310-458-8292, or by e-mail by contacting ruth-
harper@santa-monica.org.
The State Political Reform Act requires certain officeholders and City employees to disclose
their interest and income which may be materially affected by their official action. The
applicants appointed to serve in this position may be required to file a Statement of Economic
Interest (Form 700) with the City Clerk’s office upon assuming this position.
Applications must be received by the Transportation Management Division’s Office by
5:00 p.m. August 31, 2001.
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APPLICATION FOR CITY OF SANTA MONICA
Lincoln Corridor Task Force Citizen Advisory Committee
The information requested is intended to reveal the breadth and depth of your knowledge,
interest and experience in transportation planning, as well as to provide the City with sufficient
information to ensure that the selected persons are articulate advocates of the City’s interest in
solutions that emphasize improvements for transit, pedestrian and local access on Lincoln
Boulevard. Selected persons will have to work effectively with representatives from the other
jurisdictions, to build consensus where possible, and to help other members of the public have a
meaningful voice in the process of identifying and developing alternatives.
Name:_____________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________
Daytime Telephone:__________________________ Fax: ____________________________
E-mail:_____________________________________________________________________
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Please attach your resume.
Please briefly answer the following questions. You may wish to attach a separate sheet of
paper, but please limit your responses to two sheets of paper total.
1. Briefly summarize the reasons for your interest in serving on the Lincoln Corridor Task
Force Citizen Advisory Committee. What is your connection and interest in Lincoln
Boulevard, e.g. are you a commuter, resident, merchant, or property owner?
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2. Briefly explain why you believe you would be a good representative of the community on
this Citizen Advisory Committee.
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3. Please describe your vision for the future of Lincoln Boulevard.
4. Please describe your experience with transportation planning, public transit and urban
design, and your philosophy on these issues. Please include specific experience with
public transit.
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5. Do you work for or have any personal or private interests in any construction or
development companies, or do you own property on or adjacent to Lincoln Boulevard
which might present a conflict of interest with your serving on this Committee?
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No____ Yes____ If yes, please explain.
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6. Besides this application, do you or your employer have any other applications(s) or
request(s) for permit(s) pending before the City of Santa Monica? No_____ Yes_____
If yes, please explain.
7. Please specify your current or prior service on City Board/Commission/Advisory/Working
Groups. Please also discuss any experience you have had in working with multi-
jurisdictional entities.
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Please return application form to Ruth Harper, Transportation Management Division, P.O. Box
Applications must be
2200, 1685 Main Street, Room 115, Santa Monica, CA 90407-2200.
received by 5 p.m. August 31, 2001.
Signature of Applicant__________________________ Date_______________________
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All persons are invited to apply regardless of race, sex, age, disability, religion, marital status, national
origin, sexual preference, or ancestry, however you must be a Santa Monica resident to apply.
Applicants shall not, however, be under 18 years of age, or hold paid office or employment with the City
of Santa Monica government. Please answer all questions on this application. Appointment of persons
will be made by Council members at an open City Council meeting. Upon appointment, designated
members may be required to file a Conflict of Interest disclosure statement.
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