REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JERRY P. DYER, Mayor
Office of Mayor & City Manager
BY: KELLI FURTADO, Chief of Staff
Office of Mayor & City Manager
CHRIS MONTELONGO, Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of Mayor & City Manager
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the appointment of Larry Westerlund as the Urban Public Member-at-Large to the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) to a two-year term.
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) consists of nine (9) members. One vacancy currently exists for the Urban Public Member-at-Large. The Urban Public Member-at-Large is a dual appointment by both the City of Fresno and the City of Clovis. Additionally, the appointee and must reside within either Fresno or Clovis.
The Mayor’s Office is seeking Council approval for the appointment of Larry Westerlund as the Urban Public Member-at-Large to the FCTA for a two-year term, through December 2027. Mr. Westerlund is a resident in the Fresno city limits. The City of Clovis is also taking action to consider Mr. Westerlund at an upcoming Clovis City Council meeting. Pending approval by both agencies, this appointment will ensure continued representation of the incorporated urban areas of Fresno and Clovis on the FCTA Board.
Attachments: Westerlund Appointment Packet