HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 0898CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON
Ordinance No. 898
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTIONS 2.40.030 AND 2.44.040 OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING QUORUMS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD,
AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Medina is classified as a non -charter code city under title 35A RCW;
and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.11.020 authorizes the City Council to organize and regulate its
internal affairs and to adopt ordinances of all kinds for such purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 81, last amended by Ordinance 839,
creating a Parks and Recreation Board and provided for its membership, powers and duties, and
meetings; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.020 authorizes the City Council by ordinance to establish a
planning agency and provide for its membership, organization, and expenses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8, last amended by Ordinance 839,
creating a Planning Commission and provided for its membership, powers and duties, and
meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt quorum meeting requirements that are more
flexible when the membership of the Planning Commission or Parks and Recreational Board is not
full.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of Section 2.40.030. Section 2.40.030 of the Medina Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Election of Officers. The parks and recreation board shall elect from among its 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
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B. A majority of the parks and recreation board members appointed pursuant to MMC 2.40.020(B)
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In the case where the appointed
members are an even number, half of the appointed members plus one member shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business. A maiority 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 6:00 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.
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F. The 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 board shall be advisory.
H. Documentation. The board shall ensure minutes of the meeting are recorded and a monthly
summary of minutes are recorded along with all decisions.
Section 2. Amendment of Section 2.44.040. Section 2.44.040 of the Medina Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. A majority of the membership appointed and confirmed pursuant to MMC 2.44.010(A) of the
planning commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
B. In the case where the appointed and confirmed membership is an even number, half of the
appointed and confirmed membership plus one member shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business.
C. Any action taken by a majority of those present at any regular or special meeting of the planning
commission where a quorum is present shall be deemed and taken as the action of the
commission. If a quorum is not present at any regular or special meeting of the planning
commission, the member or members present may adjourn said meeting to a later date, not
later than the regular meeting of the commission.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance should
be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
ordinance.
Section 4. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect five (5) days after its publication
or the publication of a summary of its intent or contents.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THIS 13 DAY OF MAY, 2013 AND SIGNED IN
AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE 13 DAY OF MAY, 2013.
Approved as to form:
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Kari Sand, City Attorney
Kenyon Disend, PLLC
Date Passed:
Date Published
Date Effective:
05/13/2013
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Michael Luis, Mayor
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R chel Baker, City Clerk