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2 <br /> The applications now total sixteen (16), thirteen (13) which were recommended by the <br /> OUTBoard, and three (3) resulting through the efforts of the Manager's Office. This equates to <br /> one application over the total number provided by the adopted Resolution. Therefore, a <br /> proposed amended Resolution is attached for the Commissioners' consideration (Attachment 2) <br /> to expand the membership from fifteen (15) to sixteen (16) members. <br /> OUTBoard Recommendation <br /> The OUTBoard reviewed the applications and recommended appointment of all 14 of the <br /> applicants, as listed in the excerpt of the draft minutes of the April 4th meeting (Attachment 3). <br /> While the OUTBoard also recommended that the BOCC request that Sheriff Charles Blackwood <br /> select someone from the Sheriffs Office to serve on the Task Force, this request has been <br /> addressed with the application that has been received from Deputy Brian Whitehurst. <br /> The OUTBoard designated two of its members, Heidi Perry and Jeff Charles, to serve as <br /> liaisons to the task force. The Resolution also calls for a BOCC liaison to the task force. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Other than staff time, there is no immediate financial impact associated <br /> with this item. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this <br /> agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> Efforts to implement the recommendations of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Report <br /> through the creation of a task force will result in positive outcomes related to the above Goal. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br /> 1. Consider and approve the revised Bicycle Safety Task Force Resolution; <br /> 2. Review and appoint the thirteen (13) applicants that have been recommended by the <br /> OUTBoard and the three (3) additional applicants received to complete the membership <br /> groups; and <br /> 3. Appoint a BOCC liaison to the Task Force. <br />