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BACKGROUND On January 3, 2006, the City Council approved 3-year term limits for members of the Trails Ad Hoc Committee (an advisory body to the Parks and Recreation Commission). This included initial 4-year terms for the Non-Motorized Transportation representative and one (1) Community-at-Large representative to ensure that a complete turnover of Committee members would not adversely affect trail projects in various stages of development. The terms for these two (2) positions are now expiring. The Council agreed to a maximum of six (6) years on the Committee, with the exception of the above positions, which could serve a total of seven (7) years (to provide for an overlap in terms). The Council also added an Alternate member to the Committee, which would allow the appointee to learn how the Committee operates and understand trails issues prior to being considered for regular appointment. In May 2007, staff began the recruitment process with ads in the Pleasanton Weekly and on the City's website. By the original June 22 deadline, only one (1) application had been received. The recruitment was extended to July 13, and additional ads were placed in local area newspapers. This resulted in 14 additional applications being received. At the June 14, 2007 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Commissioners Jerry Pentin and Ted Kinzer were appointed to serve as a Selection Subcommittee to review Trails Ad Hoc Committee applications, interview candidates, and provide recommendations to the full Commission. The Selection Subcommittee established the following criteria to assist in evaluating each of the candidates: • Applicant's reason for wishing to serve on the Committee, and what they hoped to accomplish during the three (3) year term; • Ability to devote time to Committee meetings and related tasks, including interaction with the community; • Level and type of interest in trails, and amount of experience with trail-related issues; • Experience and willingness to work with trails-related groups, City commissions, and committees; and • Awareness of the Committee's purposes, advisory role, and current priority projects. Two (2) applicants withdrew their applications prior to the scheduled interviews, and one (1) applicant was unable to reschedule his original appointment. The remaining 12 applicants were interviewed over a 10-day period. Applicants displayed a high level of interest in trails and related issues, as well as a desire to serve the community. Based on its final review, the Selection Subcommittee suggested that the following individuals be recommended to the City Council for appointment to the Trails Ad Hoc Committee: Page 2 of 3