(a) Creation of the railroad subcommittee. The chair of the committee is authorized to form a railroad subcommittee to provide better communication between the railroad companies and the city. If formed, the committee chair is authorized to appoint a representative from each railroad company and from the police department, fire-rescue department, and department of transportation of the city to serve as ex officio members of the subcommittee.
(b) Powers and duties of the subcommittee. The subcommittee has the following powers and duties:
(1) To review railroad operations for public safety.