Chapter 2.44
SAFETY COMMISSION

Sections:

2.44.010    Creation.

2.44.020    Functions and duties.

2.44.030    Membership.

2.44.040    Meeting schedule.

2.44.010 Creation.

There is created and established the Safety Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 16, 2011; Ord. 1530 § 1, 1974; Ord. 1056 § 1, 1967; prior code § 2.92).

2.44.020 Functions and duties.

The duties of the Safety Commission shall be to conceive and develop ideas or suggestions that would specifically or generally contribute to the improvement of personal or property safety within the City area, receive and process such ideas from any individual or groups of individuals, and after such suggestions have been given careful consideration and study by members, both individually and collectively, make appropriate recommendations, by resolution, to the City Council. All recommendations shall be considered and acted upon favorably or unfavorably. The scope of the operations of the Commission may embrace any hazardous condition, whether it be physical or material, that would jeopardize human safety, or cause damage to property both within and outside the home or industry; provided, however, that the basic function of the Commission shall be related to matters of vehicular or pedestrian traffic safety within the public rights-of-way in the City and safety hazards that may exist on or about publicly owned land and facilities. (Ord. 3211 § 16, 2011; Ord. 1056 § 1, 1967; prior code § 2.93).

2.44.030 Membership.

The Safety Commission shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC. (Ord. 3211 § 16, 2011).

2.44.040 Meeting schedule.

The Safety Commission shall hold regular meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located in Building 100 (City Hall) in the Civic Center at 276 Fourth Avenue. The Commission may establish regular meeting dates by written resolution and may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC 2.25.200. (Ord. 3211 § 16, 2011; Ord. 1056 § 1, 1967; prior code § 2.94).