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Matter SCC-129210

Approve reappointment of Roads Commissioner Karen Gauss, to serve as a voting representative on the Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, for a term beginning July 1, 2026, as nominated by the Chairperson of the Roads Commission.

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Board/Commission Appointment Printout

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The document outlines a recommendation for the reappointment of Roads Commissioner Karen Gauss to the Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, with a term starting July 1, 2026. The recommendation is made by the Chairperson of the Roads Commission and will have no fiscal impact. The appointment follows the nomination made during the Roads Commission meeting on May 11, 2026. The document also states that the action will have no impact on children, seniors, or sustainability.

Key points
  • Reappointment of Roads Commissioner Karen Gauss to VTA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
  • Term begins July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2028.
  • Nomination made by Chairperson Tim Oey at the Roads Commission meeting on May 11, 2026.
  • No fiscal impact on the general fund.
  • No/neutral impact on children, seniors, or sustainability.

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County of Santa Clara Clerk of the Board 129210 DATE: June 2, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Curtis Boone, Clerk of the Board SUBJECT: Roads Commissioner Appointment to VTA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve reappointment of Roads Commissioner Karen Gauss, to serve as a voting representative on the Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, for a term beginning July 1, 2026, as nominated by the Chairperson of the Roads Commission. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS The recommended action will have no fiscal impact on the general fund. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION AND BACKGROUND According to Section 4 of Article III of the bylaws of the Roads Commission, the Commission Chairperson shall nominate a member of the Roads Commission to serve as the County representative to the Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The nomination shall then be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for appointment. At the May 11, 2026 meeting of the Roads Commission (Item No. 7c), Chairperson Tim Oey nominated Commissioner Gauss to serve as the representative to the BPAC. The term is July 1, 2026 through...
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VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Appointment 2026 County of Santa Clara - Revised

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This document is a request for the County of Santa Clara to appoint its representative to the VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for the 2026-2028 term. The BPAC advises VTA’s Board of Directors on bicycle and pedestrian project planning and funding. The current representative's term expires on June 30, 2026, and the County is asked to either reappoint Karen Gauss or appoint a new representative. The document outlines the eligibility requirements and the process for notifying VTA of the appointed individual.

Key points
  • The BPAC is a 16-member committee advising on bicycle and pedestrian projects.
  • The County of Santa Clara has one voting position on the BPAC.
  • Members are appointed for a two-year term ending on June 30 of even-numbered years.
  • Current representative Karen Gauss's term expires on June 30, 2026.
  • The appointing authority can remove or replace the representative during the term.
  • Notification of the appointee's details is required after selection.
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  • The document appears to be a draft as indicated by the formatting and placeholders.
  • There are unresolved placeholders for cc recipients and email addresses.

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4/21/2026 James R. Williams County Executive Officer County of Santa Clara 70 West Hedding Street East Wing, 11th Floor San Jose, CA 95110 CEO.Admin@ceo.sccgov.org Subject: Appointment to VTA BPAC for the 2026-2028 Term Dear James R. Williams: This is to request that the County of Santa Clara appoint its representative to VTA’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for the two-year term. The BPAC is a 16-member committee that advises VTA’s Board of Directors on planning and funding issues for bicycle and pedestrian projects in the county. As a VTA Member Agency, the County of Santa Clara has one voting position on this committee. The BPAC bylaws specify that each Member Agency appoints one individual as a representative of its local bicycle advisory committee. Member Agencies that do not have such a committee may appoint an individual interested in bicycle or pedestrian issues. BPAC Members are appointed for a two-year term that ends on June 30 of even-numbered years and may be re-appointed to multiple and consecutive terms. Members must live and/or work in Santa Clara County during their term, and cannot be staff of either VTA or the Member Agency they represent. All...