2.48.010 Traffic commission established.

   There is established a traffic commission. The traffic commission may be known and referred to as the "Murrieta traffic commission," or as the "traffic commission."

(Ord. 423 § 2, 2009; Ord. 282 § 2, 2003: Ord. 26 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 2.21.010)

2.48.015 Purpose.

   The purpose of the traffic commission is to advise the city council on traffic issues, existing and proposed city policies related to traffic calming and traffic environment and projects and budget priorities for traffic-related capital improvements.

(Ord. 423 § 3, 2009)

2.48.020 Members.

   A.   The traffic commission shall consist of five members plus up to two alternate members, each of whom shall be appointed by the city council in accordance with Chapter 2.32 of the Murrieta Municipal Code. Appointments shall be for four-year terms and implemented pursuant to Chapter 2.32 of the Murrieta Municipal Code.

   B.   The alternate member(s) will be selected by the full city council and membership status is in accordance with Chapter 2.32 of the Murrieta Municipal Code.

   C.   The police chief, fire chief and development services director shall serve as ex officio members of the traffic commission. (Ord. 533 § 1, 2018; Ord. 423 § 1, 2009; Ord. 282 § 3, 2003: Ord. 26 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 2.21.015)

2.48.030 Regular meetings.

   The traffic commission shall meet as needed at the time, date and place designated by the traffic commission. (Ord. 588, § 1, 2023: Ord. 423 § 4, 2009; Ord. 282 §4, 2003: Ord. 26 §1 (part), 1991: Ord. 3 §1 (part), 1991: prior code §2.21.020)

2.48.035 Special meetings.

   Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or majority of commission members on twenty-four (24) hour notice, as set forth in Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California. Only matters contained in the notice may be considered.

(Ord. 282 § 5, 2003)

2.48.040 Absence from meetings.

   Absences are addressed in Section 2.32.020.B. of the Murrieta Municipal Code.

(Ord. 533 § 2, 2018; Ord. 282 § 6, 2003: Ord. 26 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 2.21.025)