City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2014
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RASHAD M. YOUNG, CITY MANAGER/s/
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Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of a Proposed Amendment to City Code Section 2-4-161, Alexandria Transportation Commission - Composition.
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ISSUE: Council consideration is requested of an amendment to add two (2) additional citizen representatives to the Alexandria Transportation Commission ("the Commission").
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve the proposed ordinance (Attachment 2) on first reading and set the ordinance for public hearing, second reading, and final passage on November 15, 2014 for an amendment to City Code Section 2-4-161 (Alexandria Transportation Commission - Composition) to add two additional citizen representatives to the Transportation Commission, one residing east of Quaker Lane and one residing west of Quaker Lane.
BACKGROUND: At its July 23, 2014 meeting, the Transportation Commission discussed its overall structure and the desire to add additional at-large members. The composition of the Commission, as included in City Code Section 2-4-161, currently consists of nine members, appointed by City Council, as follows:
* Two (2) members from the Planning Commission, nominated by the Planning Commission;
* One (1) member of the Traffic and Parking Board, nominated by the Traffic and Parking Board;
* One (1) member of the Environmental Policy Commission, nominated by the Environmental Policy Commission;
* One (1) member of the Alexandria Transit Company Board of Directors, nominated by the Alexandria Transit Company Board;
* Two (2) citizen members, who shall be residents of the City possessing qualifications in land use, transportation and/or municipal finance, of whom one shall reside ...
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