HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-11-24 15-015 ORDINANCECOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 15-015
Date: November 24, 2014
Item/Subject: ORDINANCE„ Enacting Chapter 23, Article V, Downtown Parking Advisory
Committee, of the Code of the City of Bangor
Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development
Commentary: Historically, a Downtown Parking Advisory Committee has been created from time to
time as a special committee, typically with a one year term, to address specific parking -related topics.
Enacting this ordinance will establish a regular standing Downtown Parking Advisory Committee to be the
first level of review for downtown parking system improvements. This structure will allow for a more
responsive Committee.
The Committee will be made up of a City Councilor, two members of the Downtown Bangor Partnership
Board of Directors, and staff members from the Community & Economic Development Department and
Police Department. The Committee will review items related to parking in the Downtown area and
present recommendations to the Business & Economic Development Committee. The Downtown Parking
Advisory Committee will meet as needed and agenda items will be generated by staff suggestion or
referral from the Council. The Committee will utilize the expertise of City departments, including the
Legal Department, as needed. Likewise, the Committee will consult with the City's parking contractor,
Republic Parking, on specific matters.
This item was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Business & Economic Development
Committee at its meeting on November 18, 2014.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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Assigned to Councilor Graham
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ORDINANCE, Enacting Chapter 23, Article V, Downtown Parking Advisory Committee, of the Code of
the City of Bangor
WHEREAS, the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee has historically been formed as a Special
Committee of the Council under Section 9.9 for a finite term and purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have a more timely review of parking issues and topics to meet
the needs of the growing Downtown district:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR AS FOLLOWS, THAT
Chapter 23, Article V of the Code of the City of Bangor be enacted as follows:
Article V. Downtown Parking Advisory Committee
§ 23-35. Establishment; membership, term.
A. There is hereby established a Downtown Parking Advisory Committee for the City of Bangor.
B. The Committee shall consist of five members:
f. A City Councilor, who shall serve as Committee Chair` appointed by the Council Chair;
2. A staff member from the Community & Economic Development Department, appointed by the
Departments Director;
3. Two members of the Downtown Bangor Partnership Board of Directors, appointed by the
Board; and
4. A staff member from the Bangor Police Department, appointed by the Chief of Police.
C. The term of each member shall be for one year or until the members successor has been
appointed. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner far the unexpired term.
§ 23--36. Authority.
The Downtown Parking Advisory Committee is hereby authorized to review the City's parking
resources, prices and fees, and policies as they relate to on -street and off-street parking in the
Downtown Parking Management Area and make recommendations regarding the same to the City
Council and its appropriate committees.
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§ 23-37. Meetings; quorum.
A. The Committee shall meet as follows:
1. Quarterly, at a regularly established time and date, provided that there is business to be
conducted, and
2. When requested to meet by the Committee Chair or by the City Council.
B. A quorum shall consist of at least three Committee members, at least one shall be the Committee
Chair.
IN CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
F T READING
CITY CLERK
IN CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 8, 2014
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE
VOTE: 7-0
COUNCILORS VOTING YES: BALDACCI,DIVIELLO,FAIRCLOTH,GRAHAM,
PLOURDE, SPRAGUE, DURGIN
COUNCILORS VOTING NO: NONE
PASSED
CITY CLERK