A. Special committee. Proposed language of a complete streets design manual or revisions of codes or ordinances shall first be considered by a committee of Board members which may receive the advice of technical experts. This committee shall include a Committee Chairman appointed by the Chair. The Chair and the Committee Chair shall then appoint such additional committee members as they deem advisable from the industry or trade affected by the proposed changes. Industry representatives may include architects, landscape architects, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geological, fire protection, environmental, and sanitary engineers, commercial building contractors, residential contractors, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, utility, and earthmoving contracting industry representatives, or other specialized technical experts as deemed appropriate. The committee shall submit recommendations to the Board as soon as possible or as directed by the Board.

B. Public hearing. Upon receipt of the special committee recommendation, the Board shall hold a public hearing to receive testimony on the recommendation. Thereafter, the Board shall determine whether to recommend the proposal to the City Council. The Board may modify the recommendation received from the special committee.

C. Staff assistance. The Streets Transportation Director or designee shall provide staff assistance and serve as secretary for all special committees. (Ord. No. G-5937, 2014)