ORDINANCE O2022-__
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING NAPA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.73.010, 2.73.020 AND 2.73.050 TO CHANGE THE DUTIES AND NAME OF THE BICYCLE AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMISSION TO THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMISSION WHEREAS, commissioners serving on the Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission recommend changing the name of the Commission to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and changing the duties of the Commission to include pedestrian issues; and WHEREAS, pedestrian infrastructure is an important part of the City’s roadway system and improvements are overseen by the Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, both pedestrians and bicyclists are part of the active transportation component of the City; and WHEREAS, the scope of duties and responsibilities of the Commission will be changed to more clearly include pedestrian issues; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meeting of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Napa as follows:
SECTION 1: Amendment. The title of Napa Municipal Code Chapter 2.73 is hereby amended by deleting the existing text in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
Chapter 2.73 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission SECTION 2: Amendment. Napa Municipal Code Section 2.73.010 is hereby amended by deleting the existing text in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
2.73.010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission establishment.
There shall be a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (which may be referred to in this chapter as the “Commission”) to consist of five voting members and one non-voting member. Unless otherwise required by law, in order for any action to be taken by the Commission, it must be approved by a majority vote of the quorum of the Commission in attendance at a Commission meeting. A quorum of the Commission shall consist of at least three of the five voting members.
SECTION 3: Amendment. Napa Municipal Code Section 2.73.020 is hereby amended by deleting the existing text in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
2.73.020 Qualifications and appointment of Commissioners.
The five voting members of the Commission shall be appointed by City Council, and shall demonstrate specific qualifications based on either: (A) experience or dedication as a bicyclist; or (B) training or experience in the field of transportation, planning or engineering. In addition to the five voting members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, the Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission shall appoint one of its members as a non-voting member of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. This non-voting member shall act as a liaison to apprise both commissions of current and pertinent information from each respective commission. Each member shall hold office in accordance with procedures established by resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 4: Amendment. Napa Municipal Code Section 2.73.050 is hereby amended by deleting the existing text in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
2.73.050 Commission duties.
The duties of the Commission shall be to make written recommendations to the Public Works Director and City Council regarding bicycle transportation and pedestrian issues.
SECTION 5: Severability. If any section, sub-section, subdivision, paragraph, clause or phrase in this Ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, sub-section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, sub-sections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following adoption.
City of Napa, a municipal corporation
MAYOR: _______________________________
ATTEST: _______________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF NAPA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF NAPA SS:
CITY OF NAPA
I, Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk of the City of Napa, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance had its first reading and was introduced during the public meeting of the City Council on the 4th day of October, 2022, and had its second reading and was adopted and passed during the public meeting of the City Council on the ___ day of ____, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: __________________________
Tiffany Carranza
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
________________________
Michael W. Barrett
City Attorney
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