Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 2.44 Traffic Safety Commission

TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION

Sections:

• 2.44.010 Creation.

• 2.44.020 Functions and duties.

• 2.44.030 Membership.

• 2.44.040 Meeting frequency.

There is created and established the Traffic Safety Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3539 § 1(L), 2022; Ord. 3211 § 16, 2011; Ord. 1530 § 1, 1974; Ord. 1056 § 1, 1967; prior code § 2.92).

The duties of the Traffic Safety Commission shall be to conceive and develop ideas or suggestions that would specifically or generally contribute to the improvement of personal or property safety within the City area, receive and process such ideas from any individual or groups of individuals, and after such suggestions have been given careful consideration and study by Members, both individually and collectively, make appropriate recommendations, by resolution, to the City Council. All recommendations shall be considered and acted upon favorably or unfavorably. The scope of the operations of the Commission may embrace any hazardous condition, whether it be physical or material, that would jeopardize human safety, or cause damage to property both within and outside the home or industry; provided, however, that the basic function of the Commission shall be related to matters of vehicular or pedestrian traffic safety within the public rights-of-way in the City and safety hazards that may exist on or about publicly owned land and facilities. (Ord. 3539 § 1(L), 2022; Ord. 3211 § 16, 2011; Ord. 1056 § 1, 1967; prior code § 2.93).

The Traffic Safety Commission shall consist of seven Members who shall be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC.

A. General Appointments. Three Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).

B. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C). Members must be a resident of the corresponding Council district and must maintain their district residency throughout their tenure. (Ord. 3622 § 1, 2026; Ord. 3539 § 1(L), 2022; Ord. 3211 § 16, 2011).

The Commission’s meeting schedule shall include at least one regular meeting per month, at the day, time, and location established by written resolution of the Commission. (Ord. 3435 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3211 § 16, 2011; Ord. 1056 § 1, 1967; prior code § 2.94).