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CC RES 2004-101RESOLUTION NO. 2004-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DISESTABLISHING THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE AND ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION. WHEREAS, on November 18, 1975, the City Council established a Traffic Committee with the adoption of Resolution No. 75 -93; WHEREAS, on February 16, 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution 93 -9 which revised the basic charter which established the Traffic Committee's purposes and duties. WHEREAS, on February 21, 1995, the City Council adopted Resolution 95 -17 establishing a Traffic Committee and amending Resolution 93 -9 WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to disestablish the present Traffic Committee and create in its place a Traffic Safety Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Traffic Safety Commission, Creation of. A Traffic Safety Commission is hereby established. It shall replace the existing Traffic Committee at such time as the City council formally appoints the Commissioners. It shall have the membership, responsibilities and duties as herein provided. The Traffic Safety Commission shall serve as a citizen's advisory board to the City Council on matters concerning Traffic Planning, Safety and Control. The Commission shall hear suggestions and concerns regarding Traffic Planning, Safety and Control, and shall make recommendations to the Council regarding these issues. The Commission shall consider other Traffic matters referred to it by the City Council, other City Commissions or Committees, Staff, the Los Angeles County Sheriff, Citizens or members of the Commissions and make appropriate recommendations or suggestions to the appropriate officials. Section 2. Membership. The Commission shall be appointed by the City Council and shall consist of seven (7) members who should generally be representative of the various geographical areas of the City. The Chairperson shall be directly appointed by the City Council. The Commission may appoint aVice- Chairperson from among its members. The Director of Public Works shall act as advisor to this Commission. The Director or his designee shall attend the meetings of the Commission. Section 3. Terms of Office. The membership shall serve terms of two (2) years in length. Each appointee's term will expire on the date established by the City Council, or as soon thereafter as the vacancy is filled. The City Council may remove a member or members at any time for any reason. Section 4. Meetinq Time and Location. Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held at a regular time and location to be specified in the rules and regulations of the Commission. In general, meetings shall be held on a monthly basis. Special or adjourned meetings, if necessary, may be conducted in any manner provided by law. Section 5. Duties. The Commission shall perform the following duties: 1. Make such procedural rules and regulations as necessary to conform to law and to properly conduct business. 2. Consider matters involving traffic safety, control and planning which are brought to its attention by the City Council or Staff. 3. Consider citizens' suggestions, opinions and issues of concern regarding traffic matters and take action or make recommendations to the City Council as appropriate. 4. Review and consider traffic reports, accident histories, patterns and other traffic related matters and take action or make recommendations to the City Council as appropriate. 5. Review and consider traffic matters relating to planned development and make recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding these issues. 6. Review and comment on Capital Improvement Programs pertaining to traffic safety. 7. Make recommendations to the City Council regarding speed limits in accordance with the State of California Vehicle Code and consistent with Engineering studies. 8. Make recommendations to the City Council regarding establishment of No Parking and Limited Parking Zones on public streets in accordance with the State of California Vehicle Code and the City Traffic Code. 9. Make recommendations for the placement of STOP signs on public streets in accordance with the State of California Vehicle Code and the City Traffic Code. 10. Recommend to the City Council subjects that should be studied by the Commission. Section 6. Powers. The Commission is primarily an advisory body, but has certain specific responsibilities as described above under Duties. It shall have no power to direct or cause the expenditure of City funds except as specifically budgeted by the City Council. It shall have no power to take any action encumbering, conveying, or restricting the use of private or public property except as described above under Duties. It shall have no power to direct or review the operation of the Public Works Department, except as specifically' Resolution No. 2004 -101 Page 2 of 3 described above under Duties, or as authorized by the City Council. Section 7. Communications. The Commission is established by the City Council as a citizens advisory group, with certain specific duties, to enable the Council to more effectively administer the City and to respond to the citizenry. The Commission is encouraged to formulate and forward alternative proposals to the City Council along with recommendations approved by the majority of the members of the Commission. Minority opinions of Commissioners, in written form, will be considered by the City Council before taking action on any recommendation of the Commission. It is anticipated that the Commission will make recommendations to the Council through the Director of Public Works and the City Manager. The Commission shall, at all times, have direct access to the City Council through representation at regular City Council meetings, and in other manners as may be prescribed by the Council. The Commission may also request that the City Manager place items of concern on an appropriate City Council agenda. Section 8. Support. The Director of Public Works shall serve as advisor to the Commission. He /She shall cause to be prepared such staff reports as may be necessary for the Commission to conduct its business. He /She shall provide administrative staff to take and publish Commission Meeting Minutes. He shall provide such other support as may normally be required by the Commission in the conduct of its business. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 7th day of December 2004. Mayor Attest: State of California ) County of Los Angeles )ss City of Rancho Palos Verdes I, Jo PURCELL, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 2004 -101 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at regular meeting thereof held on December 7, 2004. a City Clerk Resolution No. 2004 -101 Page 3of3