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2005M02-CHAPTER 12-TSAC ORDINANCE NO. /l5~ -- /l7 - t'2... AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, "ADMINISTRATION- TRANSPORT A TION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE AMENDED, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS: I. Chapter 2, Article V of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows: "ARTICLE V. TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION Sec. 2-73 Establishment There is hereby created a Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (the "Commission"). Sec. 2-74 Pu rpose The Commission shall review safety issues relating to transportation in the City to improve the quality of life in the City through a citizen-government partnership that promotes safe and secure roads which provide and promote convenience, recreational and leisure activities, and continued beautification ofthe City. Sec. 2-75 Duties Subject to the approved budget of the City for the Commission, the Commission shall undertake the following activities: (1) coordinate and communicate with the City Manager and the Director of Public Works, and the Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission, the Schertz Development Foundation, the Schertz Economic Development Commission, and similar bodies in the City of Schertz on matters related to transportation safety; (2) develop transportation safety materials, including but not limited to brochures, videos, profiles, fact sheets, and similar materials or information; (3) develop research materials related to transportation safety; (4) develop a transportation safety plan for the City; 20119088.4 (5) review all existing and proposed traffic ordinances; (6) develop and sponsor transportation safety courses for the citizens of Schertz, including but not limited to defensive driving courses, bicycle safety courses, and child car seat inspections; (7) participate in appropriate fact-finding trips, conferences, and seminars related to transportation safety; and (8) review plans, plats, site plans, and master plans for traffic safety recommendations when requested by the City Manager. The Commission shall, at least semi-annually, report its activities and recommendations to the City Council through the City Manager. The Commission shall undertake such additional duties and activities as may be approved from time to time by resolution ofthe City Council. Sec. 2-76 Composition of Commission; Terms of Members The Commission shall be composed of nine (9) persons who are residents or employees of the City and who shall be appointed by the City Council. Effective as of January 1, 2005, nine persons to be named by the City Council shall serve for the following terms: Term Ends December 31, 2005 December 31, 2005 December 31, 2005 December 31, 2005 December 31, 2006 December 31, 2006 December 31, 2006 December 31, 2006 December 31, 2006 Thereafter, each successive member of the Commission shall be appointed by the City Council for a two-year term. There shall be no limit on the number of terms an individual may serve on the Commission. The City Council may remove a member of the Commission at any time, with or without cause. In the event of the death, resignation, or removal of a member, the City Council shall appoint a replacement member to serve for the remainder of such member's term. Sec. 2-77 Staff Support and Funding The City shall provide staff support to the Commission through the City Manager in coordination with the Director of Public Works, the Chief of Police, and a City Council liaison, each of whom shall serve as ad hoc members ofthe Commission. 20119088.4 2 Funding for Commission activities shall be provided by the City as a line item in the City budget. Sec. 2-78 Officers The members of the Commission shall select a Chair to preside at meetings of the Commission and a Vice Chair to serve in the absence of the Chair. The City Manager shall provide a member of the City staff to serve as Secretary for the Commission. Sec. 2-79 Meetings Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held at least quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the Chair or by any two (2) members of the Commission. Five (5) members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, which shall be required for the Commission to conduct business. The vote of a majority of the members present shall be required for any action to be effective. Meetings of the Commission shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Notice of meetings shall be posted in accordance with such Act by the Secretary. Minutes of Commission meetings shall be prepared by the Secretary, and such minutes shall be distributed to members and shall be made available under standard City procedures to other interested persons. Sec. 2-80 Disqualification from Voting A member shall be disqualified from voting on a matter before the Commission if such member has a personal or monetary interest with respect to the project being voted upon or if the member will be affected, personally or monetarily (other than as a member of the general public), by the outcome of the vote. Sec. 2-81 No Compensation The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, except for reimbursement of actual expenses attendant to the performance of their duties as authorized by the City Manager. Sec. 2-82 Committees The Chair may establish permanent or special committees. Membership on committees may include individuals who are not members of the Commission, but every committee shall be chaired by a member ofthe Commission. Sec. 2-83 Amendments The City Council may modity this Article or the Commission may recommend modifications to this Article to the City Council, but such modifications must be approved by City Council." 20119088.4 3 II. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Should any portion or part of this Ordinance be held for any reason invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, the same shall not be construed to affect any other valid portion hereof, but all valid portions hereof shall remain in full force and effect. III. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its final passage and any publication required by the City Charter. 20119088.4 4 APPROVED on first reading the l'#t.. day of January, 2005. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this theoi'.7 O.f Janua..ry, 2005. a:4~~ Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas ATTEST: ~..,);K.{L~LC-[.a.k!./ City Secretary, City of Schertz (Seal of City) 20119088.4 5 Exhibit 1 BY-LAWS SCHERTZ TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMISSION Section 1: Purpose The purpose of the Schertz Transportation Safety Commission is as follows: (1) Investigate safety issuers and make recommendations with respect to our roadways; (2) Improve our city's quality of life through a citizen- government partnership that promotes safe and secure roads, which provide convenience, recreational and leisure activities and continued beautification of The City of Schertz. Section 2: Duties of the Commission The defined duties of the Schertz Transportation Safety Commission are outlined below. This listing is not intended to be limiting. Additional duties may be added by City Council as needed. (1) Coordinate and communicate with the Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission, the Schertz Development Foundation, the Schertz Parkway Tax Increment financing Board of Directors, the Schertz Economic Development Commission and similar bodies in the City of Schertz on all matters related to transportation safety; (2) Develop safety materials, i.e.: Brochures, Videos, Profiles, Fact Sheets, and similar materials or information to be used for promotional activity; (3) Develop research materials needed for promotion of transportation safety; (4) develop a transportation safety plan for the City of Schertz; (5) Review all existing and proposed traffic ordinances and make recommendations to City Council. (6) Develop and sponsor transportation safety courses for the citizens of Schertz such as, but not limited to, Defensive Driving courses, Bicycle Safety courses, Child Car Seat Inspection, etc.; (7) May participate in fact-finding trips, conferences, seminars, related to transportation safety. Section 3: Appointment, Eligibility, and Membership The Schertz Transportation Safety Commission will consist of at least the (7) members. All appointments to the Schertz Transportation Safety Commission will be made by the City Council of the City of Schertz. Members will be appointed to two year staggered terms. Members may be appointed to succeed themselves. Eligibility requirements are as follows: A resident of the City of Schertz; or a person employed in the City of Schertz. Vacancies will be filled by City Council for the completion of a term of office. Section 4: Term of Office and Organization The term of office will be a two year period effective 1 January each year. The initial set of appointments will have two terms of office. Half of the members will b appointed for a two year period, and half of the members will be appointed for one year. Each appointment made thereafter will be for a period of two (2) years. The determination of which members will serve the initial term of one year will be made 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 Vice Chairman to officiate at meetings. The commission will determine if additional officers are needed. Section 5: Removal from Office A member may be removed from office for the following reasons: (1) Malfeasance in office, or conviction of any crime. (2) Failure to attend regularly scheduled meetings. Unexcused absence from three (3) duly called meetings in any calendar year Section 6: Vacancies City Council will appoint members to fill vacancies for unexpired terms. Section 7: Staff Support and Funding Staff support will be provided by the City of Schertz Director of Pubic Works, the City of Schertz Police Chief, the City of Schertz Fire Chief, the City of Schertz Director of EMS, and the City of Schertz CityPlauner who shall serve as ad hoc members of the Commission. In addition, a Recording Secretary will be provided by City Staff. Funding will be provided by the City of Schertz Pubic Works, Police Department, the Fire Department, the EMS, and the City Planning. Section 8: Meeting 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 to have effect. Minutes will be recorded for each meeting by a Recording Secretary, such minutes to be distributed to members and other interested parties. Section 9: Disqualification from Voting AS member shall be disqualified from voting if he / she finds the following conditions to exist: (1) A personal or monetary interest exists on the project being discussed. (2) The member will be directly affected, personally or monetarily, by the outcome of the vote. Section 10: Compensation The members of the commission will serve without compensation, except for re-imbursement of authorized expenses attendant to the performance of their duties. 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 on 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. rawn for a period of xty (60) days after the id opening. The right reserved by the City '. Seguin to accept or !Ject any and all bids ithout compensation the bidders and aive any informality or egularity in any bid ceived. Certificate of surance. as called for the "Specifications" ust be submitted with 3 bid proposals. Con- lctors must be li- nsed with the City of !guin. Ie successful Bidder Jst furnish Perform- ce and Payments Inds each in the lount of 100% of the ltract price from an Jroved Surety Com- lY holding a permit T1 the State of Texas ~ct as Surety and ac- ltable according to latest list of compa- s holding certificates authority from the ;retary of Treasury he United States, or 3r Surety or Sureties eptable to the Own- J "_ 78155, (830) 401-2412. -- ,"",,,-reg 830-3 AN ORDINANCe. ~ERMAN tC'" Puppies BY THE CITY COUN- 1st shdtl CIL OF THE CITY OF 830-3 SCHERTZ. 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