BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMISSION
(BPAC) CODE UPDATE
Robin Chee
Assistant Engineer
October 23, 2024
Rules Commission
1 PURPOSE
Resolution 2011-011 was passed in 2011 for the establishment of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC).
Formalize BPAC as a commission consistent with other commissions, into the:
1) San Leandro Municipal Code
2) San Leandro Administrative Code
2 Council District 1
1. Maureen Forney
2. Jeremy Johansen
Council District 2
3. Jason Hammon
4. (Vacant)
Council District 3
5. Barbara Butler
6. Edward Huynh
Council District 4
7. Jeff Wong
8. Alexandra McKeever
Council District 5
9. Sarah Bailey
10. Nicolas Foster
Council District 6
11. Ed Cable
12. (Vacant)
3 EXISTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
There are currently twelve (12) appointments, and the membership includes two members from each of the six (6) Council Member Districts.
Council District 4
4. Commission Member
Council District 5
5. Commission Member
Council District 6
6. Commission Member
4 PROPOSED COMMISSION MEMBERS
One (1) commission member from each of the six (6) Council Member Districts and one (1) member for Mayor’s at-large appointment for a total of seven (7) members.
Mayor’s at Large
7. Commission Member
Council District 1
1. Commission Member
Council District 2
2. Commission Member
Council District 3
3. Commission Member
Council District 2
Council District 4
Council District 6
Mayor’s at-Large Appointment
Council District 1
Council District 3
Council District 5
5 TERM OF OFFICE
Thereafter, members appointed pursuant to Section 1-3-110 may hold office up to four (4) years.
District Members shall terminate upon the expiration of the regular term of the Council Member representing the Council Member District from which the District Member was appointed.
Expires December 31, 2026
Expires December 31, 2028
POWERS AND DUTIES
Vision Statement: San Leandro will be a connected community where walking and biking are fully integrated into daily life as safe, equitable, and enjoyable transportation options for people of all ages and abilities.
The Commission shall advise staff and the Council on matters related to and condition of bicycle and pedestrian travel within the City. In discharge of this responsibility, the Commission shall:
(a) Advise staff and the Council on the development and updates to the Transportation Element of the General Plan and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; (b) Provide citizen oversight on the implementation of the San Leandro Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; (c) Recommend project development funding and priorities; (d) Assist staff in reviewing implementation plans;
(e) Participate in outreach and educational efforts;
(f) Provide comments on pending legislation affecting bicycle and pedestrian travel within the City. 6 Meetings of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission shall be held at least twice a year and on as-needed basis.
MEETINGS
1. Introduce for First Reading to City Council on November 18, 2024
2. Second Reading to City Council on December 2, 2024
3. Begin accepting applications for BPAC on December 9, 2024
4. Council Nominations to BPAC on February 3, 2025
5. Adopt Resolution to appoint members to BPAC on February 17, 2025 7 NEXT STEPS