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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO RESOLUTION NO. 2011 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, bicycle and pedestrian travel are tangible symbols of the concept of a sustainable community as they enhance local environmental quality through the reduction of traffic congestion, vehicle exhaust emissions, noise and energy consumption; and WHEREAS, to maximize the use of bicycle and pedestrian travel, it is essential that planning for these modes be integrated in all City transportation improvement projects whenever feasible; and WHEREAS, a consistent and systematic review process must be followed to ensure that bicycle /pedestrian issues are addressed and options developed in a timely fashion for network expansion. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does resolve as follows: SECTION 1: Establishing the permanent Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. SECTION 2: The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will consist of eleven (11) members. There will be no age limit for the BPAC members and at least one member will represent each Council District. The selected members shall represent both bicyclist and pedestrian issues and be approved by the City Council. SECTION 3: The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Committee shall advise staff and the Council on matters related to the status and condition of bicycles and pedestrians within the city. In discharge of this responsibility, the Committee shall: (a) Advise staff and the Council on the development and updates of the Transportation Element of the General Plan and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; (b) Provide citizen oversight on the implementation of San Leandro Bicycle and Pedestrian Master plans; (c) Recommend project development funding and priorities; (d) Assist staff in reviewing implementation plans; (e) Participate in educational efforts; (f) Provide comments on pending legislation affecting bicycle and pedestrian travel within the City. SECTION 4: The City Council hereby authorizes the Director of the Engineering and Transportation Department (or his designee) to develop rules and procedures and administer the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee pursuant to the intent of this Resolution.