There shall be a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (which may be referred to in this chapter as the "Commission") to consist of five voting members and one non-voting member. Unless otherwise required by law, in order for any action to be taken by the Commission, it must be approved by a majority vote of the quorum of the Commission in attendance at a Commission meeting. A quorum of the Commission shall consist of at least three of the five voting members.
(O2012 15, 12/4/12; O2022-012, 10/18/22)
The five voting members of the Commission shall be appointed by City Council, and shall demonstrate specific qualifications based on either: (A) experience or dedication as a bicyclist; or (B) training or experience in the field of transportation, planning or engineering. In addition to the five voting members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, the Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission shall appoint one of its members as a non-voting member of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. This nonvoting member shall act as a liaison to apprise both commissions of current and pertinent information from each respective commission. Each member shall hold office in accordance with procedures established by resolution of the City Council.
(O2012 15, 12/4/12; O2022-012, 10/18/22)
Unless otherwise designated by the City Manager, the Public Works Director shall be the principal city staff liaison to the Commission, and the Public Works Director shall appoint a secretary to the Commission to comply with all procedural requirements (such as those identified in Council Policy Resolution No. 10, related to the Brown Act set forth at California Government Code Sections 54950, et seq.).
(O2008 2)
The Commission shall, by resolution, establish the time and place for regular meetings. The Commission shall conduct its meetings in accordance with procedures established by resolution of the City Council. The Commission may establish its own rules of procedure or by-laws consistent with City Council resolutions and ordinances.
(O2008 2)
The duties of the Commission shall be to make written recommendations to the Public Works Director and City Council regarding bicycle transportation and pedestrian issues.
(O2008 2; O2022-012, 10/18/22)