Downey Municipal Code Part 2 Public Works Committee

There shall be and here is hereby created a Public Works Committee which shall be responsible for recommendations made to the City Council as requested by the City Council.

(Added by Ord. 1258, adopted 4-27-10)

The Public Works Committee shall consist of 10 members who shall be qualified electors of the City, two nominated by each Councilmember, subject to the approval of the entire City Council. Appointed members of the Committee shall receive no compensation. A quorum shall consist of six of the 10 members.

(Added by Ord. 1258, adopted 4-27-10)

Members shall have a term of four years and serve until a respective successor is appointed. The terms of the members of the first board appointed shall coincide with the term of the Councilmember making the initial appointments. The membership shall be terminated automatically upon the missing of three consecutive meetings and which absences are unexcused.

(Added by Ord. 1258, adopted 4-27-10)

The Committee shall elect its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from its appointed members for a term of one year.

(Added by Ord. 1258, adopted 4-27-10)

The Committee shall meet at least once every month at a date, time and place to be determined by adopted Bylaws.

(Added by Ord. 1258, adopted 4-27-10)

The Committee shall keep an accurate record of all documents presented, including agendas, minutes, notices, correspondence, proof of posting, etc., which shall be a public record.

(Added by Ord. 1258, adopted 4-27-10)

The Committee may adopt Bylaws setting the dates, time and places of meetings and rules as it may deem advisable for the purpose of conducting its meetings. Bylaws shall not conflict with any of these provisions and shall not be effective until ratified by the City Council.

(Added by Ord. 1258, adopted 4-27-10)

The duties of said Public Works Committee shall be advisory in nature, including review and making recommendations to the City Council regarding parking and traffic; solid waste and recycling; wastewater collection and disposal; air quality; hazardous waste; public utilities; transportation and mobility; water supply; energy consumption and conservation; urban runoff and water quality; urban blight and streetscape; other matters affecting a healthy and safe environment; and any other matters specifically requested to be reviewed by the City Council.

(Added by Ord. 1258, adopted 4-27-10)