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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 0986 Ordinance No. 986 Page 1 of 5 Ordinance No. 986 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.40, PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD, TO EXPAND THE NONVOTING MEMBERSHIP OF SUCH BOARD AND MAKE OTHER HOUSEKEEPING CHANGES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Medina Municipal Code (MMC) Chapter 2.40 establishes a parks and recreation board to provide advice and assistance to the City Council and City concerning parks and recreation matters; and WHEREAS, the Council desires to expand the number of optional youth members of the parks and recreation board to enhance the opportunity for such individuals to observe and participate in local government activities and enable the Council to hear a broader voice in the activities of the parks and recreation board; and WHEREAS, the Council desires that other appropriate organizational and housekeeping changes be made in MMC Chapter 2.40; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Amendment to MMC Chapter 2.40. Chapter 2.40 of the Medina Municipal Code, entitled Parks and Recreation Board, is hereby amended as set forth in attached Exhibit A, which is incorporated by this reference. Section 2. Corrections. The City Clerk and codifiers of this Ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance, including but not limited to the correction of scrivener and clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbering and any references thereto. Section 3. 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 4. 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 such publication. Ordinance No. 986 Page 2 of 5 APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA ON THE 14th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020 AND SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE THE 14th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020. PUBLISHED: 9/21/2020 EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/26/2020 ORDINANCE NO. 986: / AB Ordinance No. 986 Page 3 of 5 EXHIBIT A Chapter 2.40 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Sections: 2.40.010 Parks and recreation board. 2.40.020 Membership. 2.40.030 Meetings. 2.40.040 Duties and responsibilities. 2.40.050 Reporting. 2.40.060 Severability. 2.40.010 Parks and recreation board There is created a parks and recreation board, consisting of seven regular voting members, to provide guidance in meeting the parks and recreational needs of the city by advising the city council and staff on matters relating to planning, acquisition, development and operation of park facilities and recreational programs within the city. 2.40.020 Membership A. Type and Number of Members. The type and number of members of the parks and recreation board shall be as follows: A. Number of Members. 1. Regular Voting Members. The parks and recreation board shall consist of seven regular voting members, each of whom shall be appointed as set forth in this chapter for a term of four years. Terms shall expire on June 30th. 2. Optional Emeritus Member. An optional emeritus member may be appointed to the parks and recreation board as set forth in this chapter. The optional emeritus member shall be entitled to participate in all discussions and meetings of the parks and recreation board in an advisory capacity, but shall not vote, count toward the quorum, or serve as chairperson or vice chairperson. The term of the optional emeritus member shall be four years and shall expire on June 30th. 3. Optional Youth Members. An Up to three optional youth eighth members may be appointed to the parks and recreation board as set forth in this chapter. who is Youth members shall be between the ages of 15 and 18 and enrolled in high school. The optional youth members shall be entitled to participate in all discussions and meetings of the parks and recreation board in an advisory capacity, but shall not vote, count toward the quorum, or serve as chairperson or vice chairperson. The term of the optional youth member shall be one year and Terms shall expire on June 30th. Ordinance No. 986 Page 4 of 5 B. Appointment; Residence; Compensation. The council personnel committee shall interview all candidates for membership and recommend appointment, which shall require with the confirmation by of the city council of for membership on the parks and recreation board. Except for the optional emeritus member, all voting and youth members of the parks and recreation board must reside within the city limits of Medina. Parks and recreation board members shall be selected and serve without compensation. C. Removal. Members Any member of the parks and recreation board may be removed at any time by the mayor, with the prior consent of the city council, for neglect of duty, conflict of interest, malfeasance in office or other just cause, or for unexcused absence for more than three consecutive regular meetings. The decision of the city council shall be final and there shall be no appeal. D. Vacancies. Vacancies, occurring other than through the expiration of term, shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as for appointments as provided by this chapter. 2.40.030 Meetings 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. A majority of the parks and recreation board voting members appointed as set forth in this chapter pursuant to MMC 2.40.020(B) shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the board’s business. In the case where the appointed voting members are an even number, half of the appointed 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 each month, 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. 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. G. Staffing. Staff provided to the parks and recreation board shall be advisory. H. Documentation. The parks and recreation board shall ensure minutes of the its meetings are recorded and a monthly summary of its actions and decisions are reflected in the board’s minutes. is recorded along with all decisions. Ordinance No. 986 Page 5 of 5 2.40.040 Duties and responsibilities The parks and recreation board shall be an advisory board to the city council, responsible for providing guidance concerning the following matters: A. Comprehensive park planning. B. Acquisition of park land and/or facilities. C. Development, design and operation of parks and recreation programming and facilities. D. Use fees and procedures for collecting fees. E. Park, play field and facility design. F. Capital improvements planning. G. Regulations and restrictions governing the hours of park and facilities use. H. Concessions. I. Contracts, interlocal agreements, and lease agreements regarding parks and recreation activities. J. Proposed annual budget for the acquisition, development and operation of parks and recreation facilities and programs. K. All matters as may from time to time be referred to the parks and recreation board by the city council or the city manager. 2.40.050 Reporting The parks and recreation board shall provide a written report to the city council at least once each quarter on progress made on established work plans of the board. The board shall report at other times to the city council such recommendations, events and activities as necessary or directed by the city council to carry out the board’s established duties and responsibilities. by this chapter. 2.40.060 Severability If a court of competent jurisdiction should hold any section, sentence, clause or phrase of the ordinances or regulations codified in this chapter invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the ordinances or regulations codified in this chapter.