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CITY O F SAN LUIS O B I S P O
FROM: Council Member John Ewan and Council Member Christine Mulholland
Council Subcommittee for the Mass Transportation Committee (MTC)
Prepared By: Julie O'Connor, Administrative Assistant/Deputy City ClerkW
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE MASS
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TEE (MTC)
RECOMMENDATION
1. Appoint Susan Rains to the Mass Transportation Committee to fill the Cal Poly
Representative position.
DISCUSSION
A vacancy exists on the Mass Transportation Committee due to the resignation of Deby
Anderson. Ms. Anderson has retired from her position at Cal Poly; Susan Rains has taken her
place. After meeting with Ms. Rains the Council Subcommittee is pleased to recommend her for
appointment.
ATTACHMENT
1. Susan Rains' application
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Susan Rains 785-0449 SLO 21-y CLE RK.
NAME HOME PHONE
1921 DeVaul Ranch Dr. , San Luis Obispo 93405 756-6680
RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS CITY ZIP WORK PHONE
Registered to vote? yes Uve-io the City Limits?42-a- How long? 26 YES Ever attended an advisory body meeting? no
PLEASE LIST THE ADVISORY BODIES YOU ARE APPLYING FOR:
(1) Mass Transportation Committee (MTC] —(2)
(Supplemental Questionnaires and interviews are required for each).
EMPLOYMENT(Present or last employer[or school,if applicable]):
Cal Poly - University Police Dept. - Commuter & Access Services
EDUCATION:
Bryman Business College
RELEVANT TRAINING, EXPERIENCE,CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING,LICENSE OR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:
Commuter & Acdess Services Coordinator for Cal Poly State University
INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY,VOLUNTEER,PROFESSIONAL AND/OR ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS:
Campus Fee Advisory Committee, Emergency Operations Center for CaU Poly, Assoc. for
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CURRENT OR PREVIOUS SERVICE ON CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADVISORY BODIES(Please list namestdates):
How did you hear about this vacancy? Newspaper Ad— Community Group— Word of Mouth— City Hall— Website—
other please specify previous Cal Poly representative
SPECIAL NOTES: (1) This application and supplement are "public documents" and are available for review upon request (2)
Applicants are advised that they may be requested to file a Statement of Economic Interest disclosing all reportable interests held
by you at the time of appointment If applicable, a copy of this form will be provided by the City Clerk. (3) Unless otherwise
indicated, please fill out the attached Supplemental Questionnaire. Thank you.
Applications are accepted year-round;however, if you are applying for a current vacancy,your application must be returned to the
City Clerk by to be considered for the current round of interviews.
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ATTACHMENT 1
aavisoRy soay application - supplemental questionnaiRe
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1. Why do you want to serve on a City advisory body?
Serving on this advisory body, I would be replacing the previous Cal Poly representative.
2. Why do you want to be a member of the MTC and what do you hope to accomplish?
As Cal Poly's new Commuter and Access Services Coordinator 1 am responsible for the
Transportation Demand Management program for the university. It is my job to promote
alternative transportation to students, staff and faculty.This advisory body covers matters that are
of great importance to my position and the university community as a whole.
I hope to accomplish being a part of the process that monitors and improves mass transportation
in our city by having positive and innovative input on behalf of the university.
3. Have you ever attended a meeting of the MTC or another City advisory body? What
observations did you make?
No I.have not but I am anidous to observe and learn from attending these meetings.
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4. What qualities,experience and expertise make you a good candidate for the MTC?
I have a very positnre'approach to things in general.Being the Commuter and Access Services
Coordinator for Cal Poly, I am exposed to issues relating to mass transit on a daily basis. San
Luis Obispo County has been my home for the past 26 years,giving me a good overall
knowledge of the area. I have owned small businesses here,worked at Cal Poly for 15 years, and
have raised 7 children here.
5. In your view,what are some key transportation issues in SLO?
• Funding for adequate bus service
• Traffic congestion
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Air quality
• Parking issues
• Promotion and support for alternative transportation
6. Is there any additional information about yourself you'd like to share? (Please feel.free to attach a
resume,if you have one).
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