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SUBJECT: Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2001 -013, establishing the appointment process far the
Whatcom County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance and Amended Exhibit A
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SUMMARYSTATEMENT. To avoid confusion as to the
appointment process far this committee, it was decided to amend
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2001-131A 5/112001: Introduced
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INTRODUCTION DATE: 5101101
ORDINANCE NO, 2001 -025
Ordinance Amending Whatcom County Ordinance No. 2001 -013, Establishing
the Appointment Process for the Whatcom County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory
Committee
WHEREAS,on April 17, 2001, the Whatcom County Council established the Whatcom
County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and
WHEREAS, there could be some confusion as to the appointment process for membership
in said Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that the Whatcom County Council amends WCC
2.140.050 of Exhibit A to this ordinance.
ADOPTED this 15 day of May , 2001.
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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 Whatcom 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 Whatcom 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.
Members shall be appointed by the Whatcom County Executive and confirmed by
the Whatcom County Council. The membership shall consist of eleven (I1) 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 four -year terms 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
yew 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 bicyclelpedestrian 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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