HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 1019Ordinance No. 1019
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE (MMC) CHAPTER 2.24 (PARKS AND
RECREATION BOARD) TO ALLOW FOR HYBRID MEETINGS AND CLARIFY
THE NUMBER OF PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETINGS, AND MMC
CHAPTER 2.28 (PLANNING COMMISSION) TO ALLOW FOR HYBRID
MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Title 2 of the Medina Municipal Code ("MMC" or "Code") contains the City of Medina's
("City") meeting rules for the Parks and Recreation Board and the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City Council, the Parks and Recreation
Board, and the Planning Commission all utilized remote and hybrid meeting options to
conduct City business; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, the Washington Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill
("ESHB") 1329 encouraging municipalities to provide remote and hybrid options for members of
the public, elected officials, and appointed officials to attend meetings and conduct City business;
and
WHEREAS, MMC 2.04.010 already allows City Councilmembers to participate in City Council
meetings via teleconferencing or video conferencing; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board have advised that, in addition to hybrid options,
reducing the frequency of Parks and Recreation Commission meetings is in the best interests of
the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that allowing a hybrid option for Parks and Recreation Board
and Planning Commission meetings is in the best interest of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that reducing the frequency of Parks and Recreation Board
meetings is in the best interest of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the amendments as set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council adopts the foregoing recitals as its findings and
conclusions concerning the matters described therein, also intending thereby to provide a record
of the facts, issues and process involved in its consideration.
Section 2. Amendment to MMC 2.24.030. The Medina Municipal Code Section MMC
2.24.030 is hereby amended as follows:
2.24.030. - Meetings.
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A. Election of officers. The parks and recreation board shall elect from among its
voting members a chairperson, who shall preside at all meetings, and a vice
chairperson, who shall preside in the absence of the chairperson. The chairperson
and vice chairperson shall be elected each January.
B. Quorum. A majority of the parks and recreation board voting members
appointed as set forth in this chapter shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of the board's business. In the case where the voting members are an even
number, half of the voting members plus one additional voting member shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority vote of those
present shall be necessary to carry any motion.
C. Rules and regulations. The parks and recreation board shall adopt such rules
and regulations as are necessary for the conduct of its business.
D. Time. The regular meeting of the parks and recreation board will be held on the
third Monday Of 8aGh meF;th January, March, May, July, September, and
November of each year, commencing at 5:00 p.m.
E. Place. The regular meeting place of the parks and recreation board will be at
Medina City Hall located at 501 Evergreen Point Road.
F. Remote Particip
ation. Members of the parks and recreation board may attend
any meeting either in person or remotely via videoconferencing or teleconferencing
unless such attendance is otherwise restricted or prohibited by legislative or
governors proclamation/order, or other emergency order. Members attending
remotely shall so advise the city clerk or staff liaison not later than 2:00 p.m. the
day of the meeting so that appropriate technical or other arrangements are in place
for proper conduct of the meeting.
G. Special meetings. The parks and recreation board may, from time to time,
provide for special meetings in accordance with Chapter 42.30 RCW, the Open
Public Meetings Act.
GH. Staffing. Staff provided to the parks and recreation board shall be advisory.
HI. Documentation. The parks and recreation board shall ensure its meetings are
recorded and a monthly summary of its actions and decisions are reflected in the
board's minutes.
Section 3. Amendment to MMC 2.28.035. The Medina Municipal Code Section MMC
2.28.035 is hereby amended as follows:
2.28.035. — Meetings.
A. Time. The regular meeting of the planning commission will be held on the fourth
Tuesday of each month, commencing at 6:00 p.m.
B. Place. The regular meeting place of the planning commission will be at Medina
City Hall located at 501 Evergreen Point Road.
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Section 4. Corrections. The City Clerk and codifiers of the ordinance are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this Ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase
of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall not
affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance or a summary thereof consisting of the title shall
be published in the official newspaper of the City and shall take effect and be in full force five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY EDINA ON THE 13TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY 2023 BY A VOTE OF r5 FOR,, 0 AGAINST, AND L ABSTAINING, AND IS
SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE THE 13TH DAY OF FEBRUAICY 2023.
Approved as to form:
Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC
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- Scott M. Missall, City Attorney
EFFECTIVE DATE: 1j'2-43,1,2-0'V5
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a ssica R s ica ossman, Mayor
Aimee Kellerman, City Clerk