HomeMy WebLinkAbout1298RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City of Kent,
Washington, stating the intent of the Kent
City council to create the Kent Bicycle
Advisory Board, describing its formation,
constitution and duties with regard to
bicycling in the City.
WHEREAS, it is an indisputable fact of urban life that
the bicycle is a popular and viable means of personal
transportation; and
WHEREAS, the role of the bicycle as a mode of personal
transportation in Kent will continue to increase in importance in
coming years; and
WHEREAS, the city Council intends that a comprehensive
bikeway plan be developed and adopted in order to promote the use
of bicycling as a mode of urban transportation in the City; and
WHEREAS, bikeways and paths such as the Interurban
trails, the Green River corridor trail and the Soos Creek trail are
intensively used for commuting, recreation, and other bike trips;
and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion, limited parking facilities,
increasing fuel costs, concern for personal health, and energy
shortages have combined to make the bicycle an increasingly
attractive alternative to unrestrictive use of the automobile; and
WHEREAS, promoting the safety and well-being of those who
use bicycles for all transportation purposes is a responsibility of
the City~ and
WHEREAS, the active involvement of the bicycle
enthusiasts in the form of an organized board to advise municipal
authorities is vital to insure proper development of the bicycling
environment and any comprehensive bikeway plan for the City~ NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Intent. That it is the intent of the City
Council to create the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board to advise the
City Council, the Mayor, and all departments and offices of the
city on matters related to bicycling including the impact City
actions may have upon bicycling. Such Board shall have the
opportunity to contribute in an advisory capacity to all aspects of
the City's planning processes insofar as they may relate to
bicycling.
Section 2. Board Formation & Constitution. That the
Kent Bicycle Advisory Board shall be composed of no more than 11
members appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City
Council to serve staggered terms of one and two years. The Board
shall serve under the direction of the Mayor subject to Council
directives, and shall receive technical support from City staff as
set forth below. In order to provide the most diverse
representation possible on the Board its members should, to the
extent possible, consist of representatives of:
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a. Bike and cycling organizations;
b. Bicycle dealers;
c. Organizations concerned with safety;
d. Representatives of business organizations;
e. Interested private citizens concerned with urban
cycling issues.
The foregoing members shall be the only voting members of the
Board.
Section 3. Duties & Responsibilities of Board. The
Board shall review proposals concerning bicycling and bicyclists in
the City and advise the Mayor and city Council, representatives
from the following city departments and offices who are so
delegated by the Department Head. Engineering staff or other city
staff may provide technical assistance and provide input as needed.
The Board shall:
a. Assist in the formulation of Kent's Comprehensive
Bikeway Plan.
b. Review proposals and plans for spot improvements
and bikeways.
c. Promote bicycling as a viable form of urban
transportation.
d. Promote improved safety to reduce accidents and
thefts of bicycles by educating both youth and
adult cyclists, by evaluating and recommending
changes in design standards for on-street and off-
street bikeways, trails, and paths accessible to
bicyclists and for secured parking racks and
lockers.
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e. Develop
encourage
accessible
facilities
possible demonstration projects to
commuting through provision of safe,
routes, secure parking facilities, and
for commuter clean-up and changing from
riding to work clothes.
Passed at a regular meeting of the~ity Council of the
City of Kent, Washington this , ?-/f.tf/ day of 65J.fcu.czLV·c/,_-f 1991.
A'/)Con. curred in by the Mayor\of the ci~y of Kent, this .,;cOl·
day of ~ U'J."'-lre/C:; 1991. \ (\
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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TY CITY CLERK
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JAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. /;A.Cj' ~ , passed by the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, the j day of /.Qi'...c.e.1 nl/t:~, 1991.
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