In accordance with the Policies & Project Descriptions for the Transportation Safety & Investment Plan, a Citizens Oversight Committee representing a diverse range of community interests was formed within 6 months of voter approval of Measure X. Members and their alternates were nominated by the bona fide organization they are representing. Additional members were appointed by the Transportation Agency Board of Directors to assure that a broad range of geographic and stakeholder interests are represented on the committee. Initial members of the Citizens Oversight Committee were appointed by the Transportation Agency Board of Directors on March 22, 2017.
Initial terms were staggered, with half of the committee members serving a 2-year term, and the other half serving a 3-year term, as specified by the Transportation Agency. Heidi Zamzow, was appointed to serve as the pedestrian advocate on the committee for a 3-year term. She is moving out of the country to study abroad and has submitted her resignation from the committee. With her departure, Communities for Sustainable Monterey County has nominated Daniel Hernandez, Chair of Sustainable Salinas, to fill the vacancy on the committee and to serve the remainder of Ms. Zamzow 3-year term.
Mr. Hernandez is a Salinas resident who has been living a car-free life for the past 4 years; walking and bicycling to get around and using car shares and public transportation when needed. He has been a long time follower of the Transportation Agency's projects and has expressed his interest in serving on the committee as the pedestrian advocate.
Staff recommends the Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors appoint Mr. Hernandez's to the Transportation Safety & Investment Plan Citizens Oversight Committee.