HomeMy WebLinkAbout2832 Bike & Ped Powers & DutiesAN ORDINANCE REPLACING CHAPTER 2.22 OF THE
ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF
THE BICYCLE COMMISSION TO THE BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION AND TO AMEND ITS POWERS
AND DUTIES
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2.22 of the Ashland Municipal Code is replaced in its entirety to
read:
Chapter 2.22
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
Sections:
2.22.010
2.22.020
2.22.030
2.22.040
2.22.050
2.22.060
Established - Membership
Term - Vacancies
Quorum - Rules and Regulations
Powers and Duties - Generally
Reports
Compensation
2.22.010 Established - Membership. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission is
established and shall consist of nine voting members, one of which shall be a city
councilor, and four non-voting members including a representative from Rogue Valley
Transportation District, the Director of Community Development, the Director of Public
Works and the Chief of Police.
2.22.020 Term - Vacancies. The term of the voting members shall be for three years,
expiring on April 30 of each year. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the
mayor, with confirmation by the city council, for the unexpired portion of the term. The
seven commission members currently serving as of the date of this 1998 amendment
shall serve their remaining terms. For the two members to be appointed to the
commission as a result of this 1998 amendment, one shall be appointed to a term
expiring April 30, 2000, and one member to a term expiring April 30, 2001. The
successors shall be appointed to three year terms. Any member who is absent for four
or more meetings in a one-year period shall be considered no longer active and the
position vacant, and a new member shall be appointed to fill the vacancy.
2.22.030 Quorum - Rules and Regulations. Four voting members of the commission
shall constitute a quorum. At its first meeting of the year, the commission shall elect a
chair, vice-chair and a secretary, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the
commission. The commission may make rules and regulations for its meetings,
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consistent with the laws of the state and city charter and ordinances, and shall meet at
least once every month.
2.22.040 Powers and Duties - Generally. The primary purpose of the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Commission shall be to advocate the equal opportunity to use non-
automotive forms of travel and to ensure the development of bicycle and pedestrian
facilities into a well-designed, integrated transportation network for all Ashland citizens.
In doing so, the powers, duties and responsibilities of the commission shall be as
follows:
To promote bicycling and walking in Ashland.
To review and make recommendations on the long-range transportation
plans as related to bicycle and pedestrian issues of the city.
To promote bicycle safety programs.
To serve in a liaison capacity between the city and Oregon Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee in developing the statewide bicycle and
pedestrian program, and in meeting the goals of the State of Oregon
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
To serve in a liaison capacity between the city and the Jackson County
Bicycle Committee in developing overall coordinated plans for bicycle
facilities and bicycle safety programs.
On a yearly basis, to review and make recommendations on
transportation projects as related to bicycle and pedestrian issues in the
city.
To review and recommend transportation project prioritization and funding
as related to bicycle and pedestrian issues in the city.
To advise the planning commission in the administration of the site review
process with respect to bicycle and pedestrian facilities and parking.
To assist in the implementation of the Transportation Element of the
Comprehensive Plan.
To develop and recommend to the city council and planning commission
adoption of ordinances and policies for the planning and maintenance of
bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the city.
To advise the city administrator and city departments regarding bicycle
and pedestrian issues in the city.
2.22.050 Reports. The commission shall submit copies of its minutes to the city council
and shall prepare and submit such reports as from time to time may be requested of
them by the city council or planning commission.
2.22.060 Compensation. Voting members of the commission shall receive no
compensation for services rendered.
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The foregoing ordinance was first read by title only in accordance with Article X,
Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the
and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this
Barbara M. Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this
__ day of
Apprg,ved as to .forrp~
e, City Attorney
Catherine M. Shaw, Mayor
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