Alameda Municipal Code § 2-16 Transportation Commission

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, adopted April 5, 2011, amended 2-16 in its entirety and enacted the provisions set out herein. The former 2-16 pertained to Housing and Building Code Hearing and Appeals Board and derived from Ord. No. 2702 N.S., § 1; and Ord. No. 2714 N.S., §§ 6, 7.

There is hereby created a commission which shall be known as the Transportation Commission. The Commission shall advise the City Council on City transportation policies, through the development of transportation plans including, but not limited to, a Transit Plan, Bike Plan, Circulation Plan, Pedestrian Plan, and Transportation Demand Management Plan, and shall monitor, via quarterly staff reports, the implementation of approved transportation plans and policies. The Transportation Commission shall review proposed plans and policies with the Planning Board, where appropriate, prior to making recommendations to Council. The Transportation Commission may review major transportation plans, including project plans and documents that affect transportation systems in the City, for the purpose of providing comments to and advising the Planning Board and/or City Council, when and where appropriate, as to the consistency of the proposed plans or documents with established and/or adopted City of Alameda transportation policies.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)

a. The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, all of whom shall, at the time of their appointment and during their incumbency, be residents of the City, unless otherwise noted below in subsection 2-16.5.

b. Upon nomination of the Mayor, the City Council shall appoint, between May 1 and July 1 of each year, such members as are necessary to maintain a full Commission, for terms commencing on the first day of July following such appointment and continuing for four (4) years thereafter until the successor of such member is appointed and qualified unless otherwise noted below in subsection 2-16.5.

c. No person shall be eligible for the office held by that person for two (2) consecutive terms immediately prior to the term for which the person seeks appointment.

d. A member of the Commission may be removed by the vote of a majority of the Council. A vacancy in the office of a member shall be filled for the unexpired term by nomination and appointment by the Mayor and the City Council, respectively, for the duration of the unexpired term of office.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)

a. The Commission shall meet as necessary to perform the duties outlined in subsection 2-16.4. Meetings shall be held on a fiscal year schedule, running July 1 through June 30. The Commission shall have the power to establish rules for its proceedings and select from its membership a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson, each of whom shall serve in such offices for a term of one (1) year or until successors are selected.

b. The votes of a majority of the entire membership of the Commission shall be necessary to take any action thereof.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)

It shall be the duty of the Transportation Commission to:

a. Develop transportation policy recommendations for City Council approval. Such policy recommendations shall be consistent with other adopted City plans and policies. The Transportation Commission shall consider the economic, community development (including environmental, aesthetic, public health and safety, and social welfare) and legal impacts of any recommended policies.

b. Review and advise the appropriate City departments, committees, commissions, boards, and City Manager on transportation related documents.

c. Review major transportation plans, including project plans and documents that affect transportation systems in the City for the purpose of providing comments and advising the Planning Board and/or City Council, when and where appropriate, on the consistency of the proposed plans or documents with established and/or adopted City of Alameda transportation policies.

d. Review and provide recommendations on referrals submitted by Public Works Director pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code subsections 8-1.1, 8-5.1, 8-8.1, 8-20.3, 8-20.4 and 8-27.3.

e. Perform the role as an appeals hearing board as designated in Alameda Municipal Code subsection 8-1.3.

In no event shall the authority of the Transportation Commission subvert, duplicate, or lessen the authority, duties, and responsibilities of existing City Committees, Commissions, Boards, or of the City Manager.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)

a. A maximum of two (2) members may be non-residents of Alameda, employed by a business operating within the City of Alameda.

b. Members shall be selected to represent the diversity of transportation modes and be balanced between commuter, business, and recreational use.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)

a. Any interested person may file an appeal of a decision of the Transportation Commission by filing a written letter with the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the Transportation Commission decision and submitting an appeal fee as set forth by the master fee resolution. Appellant must state the reason for the appeal.

b. Any member of City Council may call for a review of the decision of the Transportation Commission by notifying the City Clerk. The call for review must be done within ten (10) days of the Transportation Commission decision. No fee shall be paid for a call for review.

c. Appeals or calls for review shall be scheduled for public hearing and decision by the City Council no later than the third regularly scheduled and held meeting following submittal of the appeal or call for review. An alternate date for the hearing may be selected by mutual agreement of the appellant and the City.

d. The City Council shall review the appeal de novo and may affirm, reverse or remand. The appeal fee will be refunded only if the decision of the Transportation Commission is reversed.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)