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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: Introduced for Passage x First Reading Referral Tanya Emery Department Head � Leser City Manager Finance Director Z12 V� ity Solicitor Page _ of _ 15-015 NOVEMBER 24, 2014 Assigned to Councilor Graham %CITY OF BANGOR o .i' FEr ED. 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. 15-015 NOVEMBER 24, 2014 § 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