2.30.020 Jurisdiction and functions of commission.

(A) The open space, active transportation, and sustainability commission for the city of American Canyon shall perform all functions as described below and shall serve in an advisory capacity to city staff and the city council.

(B) The functions, powers, and duties of the open space, active transportation, and sustainability commission shall include the review of issues referred to the commission by the city council, the city manager, and city staff, residents, or organizations of the city; to provide advice, comment and make recommendations regarding such issues as requested; to organize or facilitate community benefit activities or functions; and other duties as assigned by the city council.

(C) Areas of purview of the commission shall include, but not be limited to, review and provide input on plans and policy documents supporting open space, active transportation, and sustainability efforts, and recognize further open space, active transportation, and sustainability efforts needed.

(D) The city council may from time to time refer a matter to the commission for review, comment, recommendation, and action. All actions of the open space, active transportation, and sustainability commission are subject to appeal to the city council by any person or organization affected by such action through the procedures set forth in Chapter 2.04 of this code.

(E) All actions taken by the commission shall be reported by city staff to the city clerk and shall be placed on the next regular agenda of the city council after receipt of the report by the city clerk. Actions taken by the commission shall not be considered final until the city council has heard and further considered the matter or has determined that further consideration of the matter is not required. When placed on the agenda of the city council, the city council may elect to consider the matter and may schedule the matter for a public hearing before the city council. The city council shall consider any appeal of an action taken by the open space, active transportation, and sustainability commission by an interested person or organization through the procedures set forth in Chapter 2.04 of this code. The decision of the city council, after considering or hearing the matter shall be final.