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DATE: JUNE 3, 20 t0
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: GREG CARSON, TOWN MANAGER
MEETING DATE: 6/7/2010
ITEM NO:
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SUBJECT: DELEGATE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENT OF THE SOUTHWEST COUNTY
AGENCIES BOARD MEMBER TO THE SILICON VALLEY REGIONAL
[NTEROPERABILITY AUTHORITY (SYRIA)
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the West Valley Mayors & Managers Group to appohtt the Southwest County Agencies board member
to the SYRIA.
BACKGROUND:
On February 16, 2010, the Town Council voted to join the SYRIA. The SVRIA's purpose is to enhance and
improve communications, data shu'ilig and other technical systems, tolls and processes to protect the public and
facilitate regional cooperation. By taking a regional approach, SVIRA will significantly improve the ability of
various fire, police and other emergency services providers to communicate with each in emergencies and on a
day-to-day basis.
The SYRIA agreement calls for one board member to represent the Southwest County Agencies consisting of
Cupertino, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos and Campbell. Since the West Valley Mayors and Managers
Group is composed of these same municipalities, it is appropriate that it make the appointment to SVIRA as is
typically done for the West Valley VTA representative as well The other West Valley cities have all approved
this approach.
The West Valley Mayors and Managers Group, which typically meets monthly, recommends that the normal
order of rotation ofjurisdictions for the two year term be alphabetical, starting with Campbell. Rotation
variations far leadership roles or particular experience could be approved as warranted.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
PREPARED BY:
None.
GREG CARSON
Town Manager
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