§ 2.64.010 Established.

   A Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee shall be appointed to serve in an advisory role to the Council.

§ 2.64.020 Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.

   The Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee shall consist of 7 members appointed by the City Council upon recommendation of the Committee Chairperson and the City Council liaison to the Committee. The Mayor may vote only to break a tie, if necessary. No member of the Committee shall receive a salary or any payment for any services rendered by the Committee. Committee members may be reimbursed by the city for expenses incurred and pre-approved in the performance of their duties.

(Am. Ord. 1136, passed 4-21-2004; Am. Ord. 1426, passed 11-4-2015)

§ 2.64.030 Terms of office; vacancies.

   Appointees shall hold office for 3-year terms from July 1 in the year of their appointment. At the expiration of the term of a Committee member, the City Council shall appoint a new member or may reappoint a member for a term of 3 years. If a vacancy occurs, the City Council shall appoint a new member to complete the unexpired term. Procedure for all appointments by the City Council shall follow § 2.64.020 above. Any Committee member failing to attend 3 consecutive Committee meetings without approval of the Committee Chairperson may be removed by the City Council and a new member appointed to complete the unexpired term. Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee members serve at the pleasure of the City Council and are subject to removal at any time by the Council with or without cause.

(Am. Ord. 1136, passed 4-21-2004)

§ 2.64.040 Officers; procedures.

   At the first meeting of each year, the Committee will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson who shall serve for a term of 1 year. Three members of the Committee shall comprise a quorum. The Committee shall have authority to make and alter rules, with approval of the City Council, for its own governance and procedures.

§ 2.64.050 Duties and powers.

   The duties of the Committee shall include:

   A.   Recommending policies and procedures conducive to efficient and effective operation of the bicycle and pedestrian transportation system;

   B.   Keeping informed about current trends in bicycle and pedestrian services and administration;

   C.   Studying growth and needs in the city and its vicinity for bicycle and pedestrian facilities;

   D.   Developing long-range plans for bicycle and pedestrian services and facilities, consistent with city priorities;

   E.   Investigating sources of funding for bicycle and pedestrian services and facilities;

   F.   Recommending policies for the acceptance and use of gifts for bicycle and pedestrian purposes;

   G.   Participating in the annual budgetary process of the city as that process pertains to the bicycle and pedestrian facilities and services;

   H.   Reviewing and recommending terms of contracts and working relationships with other public agencies regarding bicycle and pedestrian facilities and services;

   I.   Encouraging widespread public support and use of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and services; and

   J.   Performing other duties as authorized by the City Council.

(Am. Ord. 1372, passed 3-20-2013)

§ 2.64.060 Location of meetings.

   Meetings shall be held at least once a quarter, and more if necessary, at a location open to the public within the city limits.