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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 16-001 Ordinance 16-001 An Ordinance Creating the Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee for the City of Brookings, South Dakota Be It Ordained and Enacted by the City Council of the City of Brookings, State of South Dakota, as follows: I. Creation/Name. There is hereby created the Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC) for the City of Brookings. Purpose. The role of the Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC) is to advise the City Council, City Manager, and City Boards on bicycling related issues; help advance the state of bicycle infrastructure; encourage bicycling for transportation and recreation; public education and awareness; improve safety and compliance with traffic laws; assist the City with bicycle plans; review and suggest legislative and policy changes; recommend priorities for use of the public funds on bicycle projects; and help ensure Brookings retains and enhances its status as a bike friendly community. Manner of Appointment, Composition, Terms, Compensation. a) Members of the Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC) will be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council, for three-year terms that commence in January. Members may be appointed for additional three-year terms. The initial terms of office shall be staggered in 1, 2 and 3 year increments. Any members whose term expires may be reappointed. b) The Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC) shall not consist of more than nine (9) members who are representative of, but not limited to, Local Biking Organizations, Citizens-at-large, Brookings School District faculty, staff, and students, SDSU Student Senate and Administration, Brookings Area Transit Authority, and Business Community. Non-voting liaisons shall include, but are limited limited to, Brookings Sustainability Council, Park & Recreation Board, Brookings School District, and South Dakota State University c) All members of the Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC) shall serve without compensation. Qualification of inembers. A majority of the members of the Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC) shall be residents of the city. Vacancies. If a vacancy on the Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC) occurs prior to the expiration of a term, the vacancy may be filled by appointment for a term not exceeding three years. If a member is absent from three consecutive regular meetings without authorization from the Chairperson, the member's seat may be considered vacant, and a new member may be appointed. Officers. The Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC) will designate from among its membership a chairperson, vice-chairperson and such other officers and subcommittees as it deems appropriate and necessary. Meetinqs. The Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC) will meet at such times and places as may be determined by the Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC). A majority of inembers of the Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC) shall constitute a quorum. BBAC meetings shall be open to the public and comply with City open meetings policies. Obiectives: The objectives of the BAC shall include, but are not limited to: 1. Policies A. Advise the City Manager on implementation of the bicycle master plan for the City of Brookings. B. Review and make recommendations on planning documents prepared by City departments affecting the use of the bicycle as a transportation and recreational mode. These shall include, but are not limited to, the Comprehensive Plan, Master Transportation Plan, Arterial Streets Classification Policy, neighborhood plans, area-wide development plans, and the Central Business District Plan. C. Review and make recommendations regarding funding priorities for bicycle program activities and capital improvement projects insofar as they relate to bicycling. D. Monitor activities of other jurisdictions as they affect bicycling in the city. E. Advise City Manager on issues related to the current and future bicycle network, traffic safety, and innovative or best practices. F. Consult with the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, Traffic Safety Committee, Sustainability Council and Planning Commission as needed to insure proper coordination of bicycle-related activities. 2. Implementation A. Review and make recommendations on capital improvement projects developed by the City departments and outside agencies to ensure that adequate consideration is given to bicycles. B. Review and make recommendations regarding bikeway signage and improvement plans. 3. Education and Enforcement A. Advise city staff on promoting bicycle safety education and enforcement activities in the city. B. Interact with local and regional law enforcement, other governmental agencies, and advocacy organizations as they relate to bicycle and pedestrian safety and on- and off-road bicycle network developments. 4. Community Involvement & Input A. Provide a forum for citizens to comment to the city on the state of cycling locally and regionally. B. Advise city staff on issues related to public involvement in bikeway improvement projects with the goal of developing a consensus among the affected public. C. Establish and maintain communication with similar advisory committees in adjoining jurisdictions to support the enhancement of bicycle networks regionally. II. Any or all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. First Reading: January 12, 2016 Second Reading: January 26, 2016 Published: January 29, 2016 CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD . � .��4�-~`'a<e �� >- '� Tim Reed, Mayor `�;: �A`�'F�S�. _ �a�, r L:� rdo ,q in: `"`,0�,� ��Vc.�` �,' / Shari Thornes, City Clerk Charter Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee(BBAC) Brookings SD Role/Purpose: The role of the Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC) is to advise the City Council, City Manager, and City Boards on bicycling related issues; help advance the state of bicycle infrastructure; encourage bicycling for transportation and recreation; public education and awareness; improve safety and compliance with traffic laws; assist the City with bicycle plans; review and suggest legislative and policy changes; recommend priorities for use of the public funds on bicycle projects; and help ensure Brookings retains and enhances its status as a bike friendly community. Obiectives: The objectives of the BAC shall include, but are not limited to: 1. Policies A. Advise the City Manager on implementation of the bicycle master plan for the City of Brookings. B. Review and make recommendations on planning documents prepared by City departments affecting the use of the bicycle as a transportation and recreational mode. These shall include, but are not limited to,the Comprehensive Plan, Master Transportation Plan, Arterial Streets Classification Policy, neighborhood plans, area- wide development plans, and the Central Business District Plan. C. Review and make recommendations regarding funding priorities for bicycle program activities and capital improvement projects insofar as they relate to bicycling. D. Monitor activities of otherjurisdictions as they affect bicycling in the city. E. Advise City Manager on issues related to the current and future bicycle network, traffic safety, and innovative or best practices. F. Consult with the Park and Recreation Advisory Board,Traffic Safety Committee, Sustainability Council and Planning Commission as needed to insure proper coordination of bicycle-related activities. 2. Implementation A. Review and make recommendations on capital improvement projects developed by the City departments and outside agencies to ensure that adequate consideration is given to bicycles. B. Review and make recommendations regarding bikeway signage and improvement plans. 3. Education and Enforcement 8/27/15 A. Advise city staff on promoting bicycle safety education and enforcement activities in the city. B. Interact with local and regional law enforcement, other governmental agencies, and advocacy organizations as they relate to bicycle and pedestrian safety and on-and off-road bicycle network developments. 4. Community Involvement& Input A. Provide a forum for citizens to comment to the city on the state of cycling locally and regionally. B. Advise city staff on issues related to public involvement in bikeway improvement projects with the goal of developing a consensus among the affected public. C. Establish and maintain communication with similar advisory committees in adjoining jurisdictions to support the enhancement of bicycle networks regionally. Membership 1. Composition size: 7 to 9 members 2. Voting Members to be chosen from, but not limited to the following areas: A. Local Biking Organizations B. Citizens-at-large C. Brookings School District faculty, staff, and students D. SDSU Student Senate and Administration E. Brookings Area Transit Authority F. Business Community 3. Non-voting liaisons: A. Brookings Sustainability Council B. Park& Recreation Board C. South Dakota State University 4. Expectations of inembers: A. Interest and/or expertise in bicycle and pedestrian issues B. Continued education in bicycling best practices C. Adhere to the City's Code of Ethics D. Favorable/positive interest in bicycling and sustainability Meetinas: 1. The BBAC shall meet monthly. Regular meeting times, dates, and locations will be set by the membership. 2. Quorum shall consist of a majority of appointed voting members. 3. BBAC meetings shall be open to the public and comply with City open meetings policies. 8/27/15