2003M29-REVISE CHAPTER 2ORDINANCE NO. ~9~- /l~-¢~~
BY THE CITY
PROVIDING ~
SCHERTZ, TE
ADMINISTRA'
CLAUSE.
AN ORDINANCE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
FHAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF
XAS, BE AMENDED BY REVISING CHAPTER 2,
]?ION; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS'
SECTION I
THAT, Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Schertz,
Texas be amended by ~dding:
Article V- Schertz TrSnsportation Safety Advisory Commission.
SECTION II
and,
THAT, the Sche~
THAT, in its pl.
Commission.
THAT, Chapter
Texas shall read as foll
Xz Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is hereby dissolved;
ace shall be created the Schertz Transportation Safety Advisory
SECTION III
2, Article V of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz,
3WS.'
"ARTICLE V- TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
Sec. 2.73. Establishment, Composition
There is hereby created a Transportation Safety Advisory Commission of at least
seven (7) members to b~ composed of citizens of the City of Schertz.
See. 2-74. Appointme
All members of
City of Schertz, Men
may be appointed to ~,
City Council for the c{
Commission at any tin
Council voting on suct
Sec. 2.75. Purpose
nt and Removal of Members.
the Commission are to be appointed by the City Council of the
~bers shall be appointed for two-year staggered terms. Members
iucceed themselves. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by
>mpletion of a term of office. Members may be removed from the
~e, with or without cause, by a majority of the members of the City
matter.
The purpose o~
policy recommendatio:
to transportation safet,.
Article, entitled BY-L~
THAT, all ordir
hereby repealed.
ATTEST:
the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission is to provide
as to the City Council of the City of Schertz on all matters related
/. Specific duties and objectives are outlined in Exhibit 1 to this
~_WS, Schertz Transportation Safety Advisory Commission."
SECTION IV
tances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are
Approved on first read ing the ay of ~,~._ ,2003.
PASSED, APPROVE[> AND ADOPTED this the~t~Fday of
Mayor, City o~' S~cher~z, ~exas
,2003.
C'ty, Secretary, City o~ Schertz, Texas
/
(SEAL OF CITY)
EXHIBIT 1
BY-LAWS
SCHERTZ TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
Section 1' Purpose
The purpose of the S
safety issues and ma~
with respect to all mod
Section 2- Duties of t
The defined duties o
outlined below. This
added by City Council
(1) Coordinate an~
the Schertz Developm
the Public Works Dire,
transportation safety;
(2) Develop safety
similar materials or ini
(3) Develop resem
(4) Develop a tram
chertz Transportation Safety Advisory Commission is to review
:e recommendations to City Council, through the City Manager.
~es of transportation.
he Commission
f the Schertz Transportation Safety Advisory Commission are
listing is not intended to be limiting. Additional duties may be
as needed, all are subject to budget limitations.
communicate with the Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission,
:nt Foundation, the Schertz Economic Development Commission,
:tor and similar bodies in the City of Schertz on matters related to
materials, i.e., Brochures, Videos, Profiles,
Vrmation to be used for promotional activity;
Fact Sheets, and
ch materials needed for promotion of transportation safety;
;portation safety plan for the City of Schertz;
(5) Review all ey:isting and proposed traffic ordinances and make recommen-
dations to City Com~cil through the City Manager.
(6) Develop and ~ponsor transportation safety courses for the citizens of Schertz,
such as, but not limitecl to, Defensive Driving courses, Bicycle Safety courses, Child Car
Seat Inspections, etc.;
(7) Participate in a
transportation safety;
(8) Review plans,
dations when requeste¢
~propriate fact-finding trips, conferences, and seminars related to
>lats, site plans and master plans for traffic safety recommen-
t.
Section 3: Appointment, Eligibility, and Membership
The Schertz Transportation Safety Advisory Commission will consist of at least the seven
(7) members who shall be appointed and subject to removal as set forth in the Schertz
Code of Ordinances. !Members of the Commission must be residents of the City of
Schertz and 21 years 0f age or older. The SCUC ISD may nominate one student from
Clemens High School as an ex-officio member provided the student is a resident of
Schertz. (Student exempt from age requirement, but must have valid Texas Driver's
License.)
Section 4' Term of Office and Organization
Except for the initial members of the Commission, members shall serve for a two-year
period effective 1 January each year. Four of the initial members will be appointed for a
two-year period, and three of the initial members will be appointed for one year. Each
appointment made thereafter will be for a period of two (2) years. The determination of
which member will serVe the initial term of year will be made by City Council at the time
of appointment.
During the first meeting of each calendar year, the members of the Commission will elect
a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman to officiate at meetings. The Commision will
determine if additional officers are needed.
Section 5- Removal from Office
A member may be removed from the Commission as set forth in the Code of Ordinances.
Section 6: Vacancies
City Council will appo!nt members to fill vacancies for unexpired terms.
Section 7: Staff SuppOrt and Funding
Staff support will be provided by the City of Schertz Police Department and Public
Works Department. Additional support will be provided by other departments as needed.
In addition, a Recording Secretary will be provided by the Public Works Department.
Funding will be provided by the City of Schertz Police Department and the Public Works
Department.
All tasks requiring staff support shall be coordinated through the City Manager.
Section 8: Meetings and Quorums
Meetings will be condUcted on a regular basis. Special meetings will be at the call of the
Chairman.
A quorum is four appointed members of the Commission. A quorum is required to
conduct business. For voting purposes, a majority of the quorum is mandatory for any
proposed action to be effective.
Minutes will be rendered for each meeting by a Recording Secretary, such minutes to be
distributed to memberg and other interested parties.
Section 9: DisqualifiCation from Voting
A member shall be disqualified from voting if he/she finds the following conditions exist:
(1) A personal or monetary interest exists on the project being discussed; or
(2) The member will
the vote.
be directly affected, personally or monetarily, by the outcome of
Section 10: CompenSation
The members of the Commission will serve without compensation, except for
reimbursement of authorized expenses attendant to the performance of their duties.
Expenses shall be authorized by the City Manager when warranted.
Section 11- Committees
The Chairman may establish permanent committees, or committees may be established
for a specific task. Membership on committees may include individuals who are not
members of the Commission. Only a member of the Commission may chair a committee.
Section 12: Amendments
These By-Laws may be amended or changed by a majority vote of the Commission, and
approved by City Council.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
County of Guadalupe
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this date personally appeared
· ,..~,,,,, c_,..~~, , known to me, who being by me duly
sworn, on his oath deposes and says that he is the Publisher of The Seguin Gazette-
EnterPrise, a newspaper of general circulation, published in said county; that a ¢~py of
the within and foregoing notice was published in said newspaper / _ time(s) before
the return day named therein, such publimtbns being on the following dates'
!
and a newspaper copy of which is hereto attached.
Sworn to. subscribed.... . before me this ,//~'-~'-~ _ day of
( ~?';~'/-- _, A.D., 2003.
~ Notary Put)ac 8ta~ of TeXas
~ My Commission Expires 08-3ll-2004
Notary Public, Guadalt~pe County, Texas
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
County of Guadalupe
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this date personally appeared
',.
' ~.',~,~'z cr-~ , known to me, who, being by me duly
sworn,-on his oath deposes and says that he is the Publisher of The Seguin Gazette-
Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation, published in said county; that a copy of
the within and foregoing notice was published in said newspaper ../ time(s) before
the return day named therein, such publications being on the following dates'
and a newspaper copy of which is hereto attached.
Swom to and subscribed before me this
· ~ ^.D. 2003
, day of
Notary Public, Guadalupe County, Texas