Chapter 3.22 — TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION

There shall be a commission of traffic, safety and parking in the city consisting of five members, appointed by the council. Their term of office shall be for a period of three years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. At the time of their application for the commission and throughout their terms as commissioners, they shall be registered, qualified electors of the city. The members shall serve without compensation, but all necessary expenses incurred by them while acting in their official capacities shall be paid by appropriate council action. (Ord. 1030 § 2, (1975); Ord. 1593 § 2, (1998); Ord. 1647 § 2, (2001))

Any member of the commission may be removed from office, for cause, prior to the expiration of that member's term, by the affirmative vote of not less than three-fifths of all of the members of the city council. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the mayor with the approval of the council, and shall be for the unexpired portion of the term of office vacated. (Ord. 1030 § 2, (1975); Ord. 1637 § 16, (2000))

The commission shall hold regular meetings at least once a month when there is business to conduct and a quorum present and may hold such other meetings as may be necessary or expedient. A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting the business of the commission. The commission shall elect a chair and secretary, both of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. (Ord. 1030 § 2, (1975); Ord. 1637 § 17, (2000))

The secretary of the commission shall keep a record of all proceedings, resolutions, findings, determinations and transactions of the commission, which records shall be a public record, and a copy of which record shall be filed with the city clerk as clerk of the city council. (Ord. 1030 § 2, (1975))

The commission shall make recommendations to the city council and advise the council in matters pertaining to traffic, safety and the parking of motor vehicles generally, and in particular as to:

(a) The parking of motor vehicles on public streets and on public parking lots and areas;

(b) The establishment of metered zones and the maintenance of free or metered parking spaces;

(c) The rates per hour per space to be paid for the metered parking spaces;

(d) The rental of off-street parking spaces;

(e) The permissible time for parking in any parking space;

(f) The design and improvement of, including lighting of, or traffic flow on, any public streets or parking lot;

(g) The posting of signs giving notice of parking regulations;

(h) The landscaping of any parking lot; and

(i) The purchase and installation of parking meters.

(Ord. 1030 § 2, (1975); Ord. 1637 § 18, (2000))