[Adopted 3-26-2013 by Ord. No. 2649]
The Mayor and City Council have determined that it is in the public interest to officially recognize walking as an important component of our transportation system, and as a key component to creating livable and suitable communities. Accordingly, the Mayor and City Council seek to develop and implement focused policies that encourage pedestrian safety, education, and convenience in transportation and City planning.
Pursuant to the authority vested in the City Council of the City of Garfield under and by virtue of N.J.S.A. 40:81-13 et seq., there is hereby created the Pedestrian and Public Safety Advisory Committee of the City of Garfield.
The Pedestrian and Public Safety Advisory Committee shall consist of up to seven members of the voting public. Committee members will serve without compensation.
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The members of the Pedestrian and Public Safety Advisory Committee shall be appointed by the City Council.
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The term of office shall be three years. The terms of the original appointments shall be from one to three years, to the end that no more than three terms will expire in any year.
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If a vacancy in any term shall occur, otherwise than by expiration of the term, it shall be filled by appointment as above provided for the unexpired term.
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The Mayor shall choose, from among the members of the Pedestrian and Public Safety Advisory Committee, a Chairman and such other officers as he may deem necessary. The Mayor, or his designee, shall be an ex officio member thereof.
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Members may be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.
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Each member and officer of the Committee shall, before assuming office, take and subscribe to an oath that he or she will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of his or her office.
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A majority of the appointed members shall constitute a quorum of the Committee.
The Pedestrian and Public Safety Advisory Committee shall have the power and duty to:
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Create subcommittees as necessary.
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Make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council and other City departments, commissions, boards and agencies in order to improve pedestrian safety and ambiance.
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Develop concepts and review policies and planning efforts regarding pedestrian improvements including, but not limited to, issues of safety, traffic calming, education, and sidewalk and crosswalk treatments.
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Make recommendations on funding opportunities and priorities to the Mayor and City Council as well as other departments, commissions, boards and agencies.
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Review and make recommendations on policies and programs related to pedestrians in the Transportation Element of the Master Plan of the City and County of Bergen, and make recommendations on the goals and their implementation to the Mayor and City Council.
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Report to the Mayor and City Council on an annual basis, with quarterly appearances before the Mayor and City Council as needed, on statistics on pedestrian injury and fatality statistics, causes of pedestrian injuries and fatalities, recommendations for changes in policies, funding and enforcement, and other pertinent issues.
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Support the development of a Pedestrian Master Plan, in conjunction with City agencies and community input, which will offer a comprehensive review of the policies, procedures, practices and physical infrastructure of the City that affect pedestrians, and will also provide recommendations to make walking safer and more convenient through sidewalk improvements, new City policies, educational programs, promotional efforts and transit access.
The Pedestrian and Public Safety Advisory Committee shall receive, from all officers and official bodies of the City, such assistance as may be required by it in performing its duties. The Committee shall have access to City public information and records, which may assist in the performance of its duties.
The Pedestrian and Public Safety Advisory Committee shall expend no money without the approval of the Mayor and Council.