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A report regarding an ordinance amending Title 2 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to establish the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee by ordinance. (Jason Rosenberg, City Attorney)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council introduce an Ordinance amending Title 2 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to establish the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee by ordinance, and waive further reading.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City desires to adopt by ordinance a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (“BPAC”) to advise and make recommendations to the City Council on policy, programming, improvements, operation, maintenance, accessibility, and usage of bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the City. The proposed ordinance would add Chapter 2.82 “Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee” to the Municipal Code.
The City Council is authorized to appoint seven members with a demonstrated interest in bicycle and pedestrian facilities and planning. At least four of the members must be residents of the City at the time of their appointment and continuously during their appointment. No more than three members may reside outside the City but must work at least 20 hours per week in the City. Like other boards and commissions, BPAC members shall serve a term of four years with a three year term limit, and a term is defined as two years plus one day.
At its January 9, 2019 special meeting, the existing BPAC met to discuss the draft ordinance and received comments for City Council consideration. All comments and editions are captured as redlined edits reflected in Attachment 1, and the ordinance presented incorporates BPAC input and comments.
As set forth in the proposed Section 2.82.070 “Committee role and responsibilities,” BPAC’s role is set forth as follows:
a) Help create multi-modal transportation options that enable safe, attractive, comfortable, and independent access for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists of all ages and abilities.
b) Propose, review, prioritize, and recommend bicycle and pedestrian transportation projects for Transportation Development Act, Article 3 grants funds, as well as other state, federal, and private grant programs.
c) Participate in the development and review of bicycle and pedestrian plans, policies, and regulations, including the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, Climate Action Plan, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility plans, or any other relevant plans, policies, and regulations relevant to this body.
d) Review the City’s existing and future bicycle and pedestrian facilities and make recommendations on operational and capital improvements.
e) Review development project applications at the discretion of the City Council.
f) Promote bicycle and pedestrian safety and awareness through education and outreach.
g) Promote the usage of bicycle and pedestrian mobility as a whole.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no major fiscal impact since this is primarily an organizational change to create an additional City commission. It should be noted that the seven members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee members would receive for their services compensation in the amount of fifty dollars for each regular meeting actually attended.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends the City Council introduce an Ordinance amending Title 2 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to establish the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee by ordinance, and waive further reading.
Attachment:
1. Comments from BPAC