February 14, 2006

SUBJECT: Intergovernmental Assignment to the Peninsula Policy Partnership Grand Boulevard Task Force

REPORT IN BRIEF

The Peninsula Policy Partnership has established the Grand Boulevard Task Force (Attachment A) to raise El Camino Real from its current status to that of a world-class boulevard. The Grand Boulevard Task Force is being created to provide policy oversight in an effort to develop a unified vision for El Camino Real. The Peninsula Policy Partnership has asked the City to appoint a member of the City Council to represent the City of Sunnyvale. Time commitment for this assignment will be determined by The Grand Boulevard Task Force at the first initial meeting on Friday, March 3, 2006. The agency anticipates meeting length and frequency to be either on a quarterly or semi-annual basis for two hour sessions.

Staff recommends Council appoint a Councilmember to serve on the Peninsula Policy Partnership Grand Boulevard Task Force.

BACKGROUND

Traditionally, in January of each year, the City Council fills a number of positions for intergovernmental (IGR) assignments. The City Council appoints members to a variety of IGR agencies in order to represent the City’s interests and to influence policies and regulations of other agencies. The City Council also ratifies the appointments of Councilmembers made by other organizations. Occasionally, appointments come up that require Council action outside of the normal timeframe.

EXISTING POLICY

GOAL 7.3C: Participate in intergovernmental activities, including national, state and regional groups, in order to represent the city's interest, influence policy and regulations, and enhance awareness.

Policy 7.3C.1 Represent adopted City policy in intergovernmental activities.

Council Policy 7.3.15 – City Council Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies, City Council Subcommittees and Council or Mayor-Created Advisory Task Forces

Council Policy 7.3.18 – Staff Support for Councilmembers; Staff-Council Communications

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact to this report.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Public contact was made through posting of the Council agenda on the City’s official notice bulletin board, posting of the agenda and report on the City’s web page, publication of the Council agenda in the San Jose Mercury News, and the availability of the report in the Library and the City Clerk’s Office.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Appoint a Councilmember to serve on the Peninsula Policy Partnership Grand Boulevard Task Force.

2. Do not appoint a Councilmember to serve as representative on the Peninsula Policy Partnership Grand Boulevard Task Force.

3. Take no action at this time.

4. Other action as directed by Council.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends Alternative 1: Appoint a Councilmember to serve on the Peninsula Policy Partnership Grand Boulevard Task Force.

Reviewed by:

Robert Walker, Assistant City Manager

Prepared by: Coryn Campbell, Neighborhood and Community Resources Manager

Approved by:

Amy Chan

City Manager

Attachments

A. Letter dated January 30, 2006 from the Peninsula Policy Partnership to Mayor Swegles (.pdf)