Chapter 2.55
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES BOARD

Sections:

2.55.010    Created – Purpose.

2.55.020    Membership.

2.55.030    Appointment.

2.55.040    Meetings and organization.

2.55.050    Staff support.

2.55.060    Responsibilities.

2.55.070    Gifts.

2.55.080    Legal compliance.

2.55.010 Created – Purpose.

The Shoreline parks, recreation and cultural services board is hereby created. The board is to provide additional citizen input on park maintenance and operations, design matters, programs and services in sports, leisure and cultural activities. [Ord. 325 § 1, 2003; Ord. 263 § 1, 2001; Ord. 167 § 1, 1998]

2.55.020 Membership.*

The board shall consist of nine members. Only persons who reside, own property or are employed in the city of Shoreline shall be eligible for membership on the parks, recreation and cultural services board. Two members shall be between the ages of 15 and 19 at the beginning of their term in addition to meeting other eligibility requirements and shall be nonvoting members. Members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses pursuant to city ordinances and policies. The position of a member shall become vacant upon such member’s ceasing to reside within, own property within, or be employed within the Shoreline city limits. The position of a member shall be forfeited and become vacant for failure to attend three regular consecutive meetings of the board, unless such absence is excused by a majority of the board. Vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired terms in the same manner as for appointments as provided in this chapter.

Members shall serve four-year terms; provided however, that youth appointed to the two age-restricted positions shall serve two-year terms. No member shall serve more than three consecutive four-year terms, and youth members shall be limited to two consecutive two-year terms. Terms shall expire the thirty-first day of March. [Ord. 580 § 1, 2010; Ord. 458 § 1, 2007; Ord. 325 § 1, 2003; Ord. 263 § 2, 2001; Ord. 167 § 2, 1998]

* Code reviser’s note: Ordinance 580, codified in this section, becomes effective April 1, 2011. Until then, SMC 2.25.020 shall read as it does in Ordinance 458.

2.55.030 Appointment.

Members of the board shall be recommended to the mayor after an open recruitment and review of applicants by a council ad hoc subcommittee. The mayoral appointments must be confirmed by a majority vote of the city council. [Ord. 325 § 1, 2003; Ord. 167 § 3, 1998]

2.55.040 Meetings and organization.

The board should hold meetings at regular intervals as provided in the bylaws adopted by the board after city council review. The board shall schedule eight regular meetings per year during the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July and September. A more frequent meeting schedule may be established by the board as the need arises. Members of the board shall select a chairperson and such other officers as they may deem necessary, and may establish rules for the conduct of their meetings and the business of the board. [Ord. 325 § 1, 2003; Ord. 263 § 3, 2001; Ord. 167 § 4, 1998]

2.55.050 Staff support.

Administrative staff support to the parks, recreation and cultural services board shall be provided by the parks and recreation department. Written minutes will be required for all meetings. [Ord. 325 § 1, 2003; Ord. 167 § 5, 1998]

2.55.060 Responsibilities.

A. The board shall serve in an advisory capacity to city staff and the city council.

B. The full board may make reports and recommendations to the city council concerning parks and recreation plans and policies, maintenance, operation and design of parks, and program activities in sports, leisure and cultural services. The board will make recommendations concerning the acquisition, care, maintenance, utilization and disposition of buildings, property and equipment related to parks programs.

C. The board may review, advise and make recommendations to city staff and the city council concerning the development and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning the use of parks, buildings and equipment, and rules of conduct and behavior of persons using the same. The board shall advise and make recommendations relative to the scope and quality of services provided or to be provided, including instructional and park materials.

D. The board will aid the city council in decision making and city staff in developing proposals by providing the citizen perspective in matters. To this end, the board may conduct public hearings or other meetings to solicit public input.

E. The board shall forward meeting minutes to the city council and provide an annual review of their activities. [Ord. 325 § 1, 2003; Ord. 167 § 6, 1998]

2.55.070 Gifts.

The board may make recommendations to city council regarding the acceptance or rejection of all gifts of money or property made for the benefit of the parks programs. [Ord. 325 § 1, 2003; Ord. 167 § 7, 1998]

2.55.080 Legal compliance.

The members of the board will fully comply with all federal and state laws and local ordinances. [Ord. 325 § 1, 2003; Ord. 167 § 8, 1998]