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This committee will provide input on facilities and programs that
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2001- 131 413/2001: Introduced
4/17/2001: Adopted 60, Crawford absent, Ord. #2001 -013
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Roger DeSpain
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PROPOSED BY: Kremen
INTRODUCTION DATE: 4/03/01
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-013
Establishing Whatcom County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
WHEREAS, it is in the public's best interests for Whatcom County to plan, fund, develop
and implement facilities and programs that will result in the increased safety and use of bicycle and
pedestrian travel as a significant and beneficial mode of transportation and recreation; and
WHEREAS, a Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee made up by county residents would
bring a cross - section of opinions and view points and provide input for the county on matters relating
to bicycle and pedestrian travel as a means of transportation and recreation; and
WHEREAS, this advisory committee would be of assistance in the creation of a system of
designated bikeways and their connections with off - street trails; and
WHEREAS, the citizenry of Whatcom County, through this committee, will provide input
on priorities for implementing new bikeway and walkway facilities, and standards for the
construction and delineating of such bikeways and walkways; and
WHEREAS, this committee will provide assistance to Whatcom County in the development
of information programs to promote safe usage of such facilities and establish yearly goals to foster
planning and promotion of safe bicycle and pedestrian travel;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, the Whatcom County Council hereby establishes
Whatcom County Code 2.140, creating the Whatcom County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory
Committee as outlined in Exhibit A to this ordinance.
ADOPTED this 17 day of April , 2001.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Dana rown- Davis, Clerk of the Council L. Ward Nclsoi CoulVil Chair
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Exhibit A
2.140 Whatcom County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Sections:
2.140.010
Established.
2.140.020
Purpose.
2.140.030
Function.
2.140.040
Qualifications
2.140.050
Membership — Term of Office.
2.140.060
Ex- Officio Members.
2.140.070
Organization — Meetings.
2.140.080
Committee Support.
2.140.010 Established.
There is hereby established the Wbatcom County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory
Committee.
2.140.020 Purpose.
The committee is created to make recommendations to the Whatcom County
Executive, utilizing appropriate existing committees for parks, planning and public
works, on matters relating to bicycle and pedestrian travel as a means of
transportation and recreation. The focus of this committee will include, but not be
limited to: 1) the creation of a system of designated bikeways and their connections
with off -street trails; priorities for implementing new bikeway and walkway
facilities; 2) standards for the construction and delineating of such bikeways and
walkways (including the upgrade of existing roadways); and 3) the development of
information programs to promote safe usage of such facilities.
2.140.030 Function.
Map existing and potential bikeways and walkways in Wbatcom County. Maintain
and update this map and make it available to county government and the public for
planning purposes and for the promotion of safe bicycle and pedestrian travel.
Review and make recommendations for a priority ranked list of bikeway and
walkway projects. Promote design that is responsive to the requirements of bicycle
and pedestrian travel applicable to new construction and the retrofitting of existing
roadways. Review and make recommendations regarding the county's maintenance
and resurfacing program including signage, striping, marking, drainage, curbing, and
other improvements and intersections as they affect bikeways and walkways. Advise
county staff and law enforcement on issues, education and enforcement of pertinent
existing laws and ordinances that pertain to bicycling and pedestrian issues.
Encourage citizen participation in identifying problems, assessing existing facilities,
and planning and implementing new projects and programs. Establish and maintain
an official BPAC web site for promoting safe bicycling and walking, and
communicating current relevant issues.
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2.140.40 Qualifications.
To qualify for appointment by the council and/or executive to fill any vacancy on a
board, committee or commission, a person shall be a qualified registered voter,
resident of the district, agency or group he or she is appointed to represent on a
specific board, committee or commission, meeting all of the qualifications of Section
4.20 of the Whatcom County Charter.
2.140.150 Membership — Terms of Office.
The membership shall consist of eleven (11) voting members who are residents of
Whatcom County. Applicants must have an interest in promoting the use of bicycle
and pedestrian travel for transportation and recreation within the county, be able to
work with others, and shall make a commitment to regularly attend scheduled
meetings and to participate in the work of the committee. Appointments will be for
four years, with the initial appointments staggered with three two -year appointments
and four members for two -year terms and four members for four -year terms, to
ensure continuity during changeover of membership. Members may be reappointed
and may serve two full three -year terns without a break in service. If any member
is absent without good cause from three consecutive regular meetings, the
Chairperson may declare this position vacant, ratified by a quorum majority vote.
All terms will expire on December 31 in their year of completion.
2.140.060 Ex- Officio Members.
Interested citizens may become non - voting members of the subcommittees to assist
with the work of the subcommittee.
2.140.070 Organization — Meetings.
Meetings of the committee shall be accessible and open to the public and shall be
subject to the Open Meetings Act. The committee shall determine its own meeting
schedule, but shall meet at least quarterly. At every meeting, the committee shall
schedule an open session to take public comment on bicycle/pedestrian issues. The
committee shall adopt its own rules and procedures for the conduct of business. The
committee shall elect a chairperson from among its members who shall preside at its
meetings.
2.140.080 Committee Support.
The Whatcom County parks and recreation department shall provide assistance to the
committee as needed. The committee may request from the executive's office
information from administrative departments as necessary. The committee shall be
responsible for developing meeting agendas and keep their own minutes.
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