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Staff Report
Agenda Item No. 4.2
DATE: March 10, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Mayor’s Appointment of Gabriel Borden to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and Ignacio Romero to the Economic Development Advisory Team (EDAT)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At its regular meeting held on February 19, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended Alternate Commissioner Gabriel Borden to serve as its representative to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and Commissioner Ignacio Romero to serve on the Economic Development Advisory Team (EDAT).
Pursuant to UCMC Section 2.20.030 and the City’s Commission Guidelines, appointments to City boards, commissions, and committees are made by the Mayor with City Council approval. The Mayor has appointed Mr. Borden and Mr. Romero, subject to City Council approval.
Adoption of the proposed resolution will formalize these appointments and align the terms with the City’s standardized appointment policy
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
These appointments support:
Goal B. Governance and Organizational Effectiveness — Commitment to local government best practices and effective advisory body operations.
Goal C. Economic, Community Development, And Public Safety — Promotion of community growth and forward-thinking economic development strategies.
BACKGROUND
The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) includes representation from the Planning Commission. At its regular meeting on February 19, 2026, the Planning Commission selected Gabriel Borden to serve as its representative to BPAC.
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At the same meeting, the Planning Commission recommended Ignacio Romero for service on the Economic Development Advisory Team (EDAT).
In accordance with the City’s Commission Guidelines and UCMC Section 2.20.030, appointments to City boards, commissions, and committees are made by the Mayor with City Council approval.
Following the Planning Commission’s recommendation, the Mayor has appointed Mr.
Borden and Mr. Romero, subject to Council approval.
DISCUSSION
Planning Commission Representative to BPAC
The Planning Commission’s representation on BPAC ensures coordination between land use planning, active transportation infrastructure, and mobility policy objectives.
The Mayor has appointed Gabriel Borden to serve in this capacity. Council approval is required to finalize the appointment.
EDAT
EDAT provides advisory input to the City Council on economic development strategies, business retention and attraction, and economic vitality initiatives.
The Mayor has appointed Ignacio Romero to serve on EDAT following the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Term Standardization
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-029, new appointments to City boards, commissions, and committees commence on January 1 and expire on December 31 of the final year of the term.
Both appointments shall expire on December 31, 2029, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal iompact associated with these appointments.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt a resolution approving of the Mayor’s appointment of:
1. Gabriel Borden as the Planning Commission representative to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC); and
2. Ignacio Romero to the Economic Development Advisory Team (EDAT).
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Prepared by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Submitted by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Attachments
1. Draft Resolution