00 Attachment 3 - CSTC Enabling Resolution 2019-047RESOLUTION 2019-047
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ESTABLISHING THE COMPLETE STREETS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMI
AND RESINDING RESOLUTIONS 2016-052 AND 2016-058
WHEREAS, multi -modal transportation issues throughout Los Gatos need to be carefully
evaluated to ensure that the quality of life in Town is positively impacted by proper
transportation management; and,
and,
WHEREAS, the safety of all users of the transportation network is equally important;
WHEREAS, there is a need to review and recommend actions related to multi -modal
transportation; and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion and traffic calming, particularly in the residential
neighborhoods is an ongoing focus within the Town of Los Gatos; and,
WHEREAS, parking plays a significant role in the transportation network; and,
WHEREAS, a Commission dedicated to all modes of transportation meets the need of
regional requirements for such a role, including the role of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. There is hereby created a Complete Streets and Transportation Commission for the
Town.
a. The Commission shall be advisory to the Town Council and shall operate in the
manner hereinafter prescribed.
2. Membership/ Organization
a. The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members. Membership composition
shall be one (1) Youth Commissioner as a voting member, whose term of office
shall be for one (1) year with no limitations on reappointments, appointed by
the Youth Commission, and six (6) adult voting members appointed by the
Town Council, whose terms of office shall be three (3) years and until their
successors are appointed by Council.
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b. Members of the Commission shall reside within the incorporated municipal
limits of the Town of Los Gatos.
c. Commission members shall serve without compensation.
d. The Commission shall hold monthly regular meetings.
e. The Commission shall establish a regular time and location for its meetings and
shall otherwise call and conduct its meetings in compliance with the provisions
of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Sections 54950 and following).
f. Staff services as required shall be provided to the Commission by the Parks
and Public Works Director, or designee, who shall also serve as Secretary of
the Commission without vote.
g. Meeting attendance requirements will conform with all current Town
Resolutions and Policies.
h. A record of all minutes and resolutions of the Commission shall be kept and
shall be a public record.
3. Powers and Duties.
The duties of the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission shall be to:
a. Act in an advisory capacity to the Town Council in matters pertaining to current
trends and experiences in enhancing all modes of travel; integration of Town
transportation infrastructure, including bike and pedestrian pathways, with
neighboring jurisdictions; reviewing relevant grant applications; prioritizing
transportation around schools, including enhancing safe routes to schools
efforts; reviewing and updating Town master plans, including the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan and others as relevant; and related topics as directed
by the Town Council or requested by Town staff.
b. Review policies and procedures on streets and trails.
c. Appoint one member of the Commission as a representative of the Town to
serve on the Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission.
i. Appointments shall be for a term of one year.
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ii. Appointee shall provide written and/or oral reports at each regularly
scheduled meeting.
4. Not to affect powers of the Town Council. Nothing in this resolution shall be
construed as restricting or curtailing any of the powers of the Town Council, or as a
delegation to the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission of any of the
authority or discretionary powers vested and imposed by law in such Council.
5. Resolutions 2016-052 and 2016-058 are hereby rescinded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos
held on the 20`^ day of August 2019 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
DATE: "
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK, OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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