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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 01 26 Regular 601 At Large Appointment for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee COMMISSION AGENDA Informational Consent ITEM 601 Public Hearings g Regular X January 26, 2015 KS ALLL Regular Meeting City Manager Department REQUEST: The City Clerk requests that Mayor Charles Lacey and/or Members of the City Commission consider making an At Large Nomination(s) for one (1) remaining Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee related to this Term of Office which expires in January 2015. SYNOPSIS: This Agenda Item is being brought forward to the Mayor and City Commission related to the remaining At Large Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee which expires in January 2015. CONSIDERATIONS: PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE: A copy of the enacting legislation (Ordinance 2010-07) which established the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is attached to this Agenda Item. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is a nine (9) Member Advisory Committee, which meets quarterly on the first Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The current Term of Service for this Board is four(4) years and all Terms expire in January 2015. Regular 601 PAGE 1 OF 5-January 26,2015 As noted in Ordinance 2010-07 and as discussed as a consideration by/for the Mayor and City Commission, the following excerpt from Ordinance 2010-07, Sec. 2-45., relates to the suggested background criteria for Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Members: Sec. 2 -45. Creation; composition; appointment of members. (a) Pursuant to Recreation and Open Space Element Policy 1.1.2 of the city's comprehensive plan, the City hereby creates a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. (b) The Committee shall have nine (9) members and membership on the Committee shall be in accordance with the terms of Section 2 -42 of this code except as expressly provided in this Section. The membership of the Committee shall, whenever possible, include the following: an active member of the Winter Springs Senior Association; (ii) an active member of a youth sports organization or program; (iii) an individual who is active in planning or assisting with special events of the City; (iv) an individual who is active in an adult sports organization or program; (v) an individual who uses or accompanies children in the use of City playgrounds; an active member of a conservation group or agency, or an individual with experience in the use of parks for public purposes; (vii) an individual who participates in or supervises children who participate in the City's summer program(s), civic center program(s), camp(s) or other similar program(s). (viii) an individual who is active in fundraising efforts; (ix) an individual with general interest in Parks and Recreation. (c) Appointees to the Committee shall have knowledge and experience or interest in the planning and implementation of city parks and recreational facilities, as determined by application. No person shall be appointed with private or personal interests likely to conflict with the general public interest. (d) The Committee shall conduct four (4) quarterly regular meetings each year and may conduct additional special meetings as may be necessary to properly perform its duties and functions. (e) The Committee shall establish rules and or bylaws to govern the manner in which its meetings and affairs are conducted, provided that such rules and procedures are not inconsistent with federal and state law, the city code or direction of the city commission. (f) The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall be subject to the Florida Public Records Act and the Sunshine Law. 1) Appointments Related to the pending Terms of Office that are expiring in January 2015, eight (8) of the nine (9) Seats on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Members were made at the Regular 601 PAGE 2 OF 5-January 26,2015 December 8, 2014 Regular Meeting of the City Commission and one (1) remaining At Large Seat is currently open. The Appointments made at the December 8, 2014 Regular City Commission meeting for this Advisory Committee are as noted below: Seat One: Arnie Nussbaum (Nominated by Commissioner Hovey) Seat Two: Art Gallo (Nominated by Commissioner Cannon) Seat Three: James Van Kleunen (Nominated by Commissioner Carroll) Seat Four: Rick Lecky (Nominated by Commissioner Resnick) Seat Five: Ken Greenberg (Nominated by Commissioner Krebs) At Large Seat: Arsenio Calle (Nominated by Commissioner Krebs) At Large Seat: Louis Chaves (Nominated by Commissioner Krebs) At Large Seat: Robert Osborne (Nominated by Commissioner Carroll) At Large Seat: VACANT All Applications for consideration are currently in your dropboxes, with Applications noted by category as previously suggested. I would also be more than pleased to provide you the same Applications by email should you desire this being done. 2) Possible Staggering of Terms: Additionally, at the last City Commission meeting of January 12, 2015, members of the Regular 601 PAGE 3 OF 5-January 26,2015 City Commission noted their interest in considering staggering the terms of this Advisory Committee. The process of staggering Terms of Office can take place at any time and Staff is working with the City Attorney and will bring back an Agenda Item related to the staggering of Terms at an upcoming City Commission meeting. The City Commission may also want to consider staggering the terms of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee which was set up with all five (5) members' Terms of Office expiring in November every four (4) years. These are the only current City Boards/Committees without staggered terms (except for the Districting Commission, of which this would not be applicable to). 3) Committee Structure Should the City Commission wish to perhaps make any other changes to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, possibly reduce the number of members, etc., this might be a good time to direct Staff as any changes could be incorporated into any forthcoming Ordinance. FISCAL IMPACT: With this Agenda Item, there is minimal Fiscal Impact to any Appointment (s)/Reappointment(s)related to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following : 1) At Large Seat Nomination An individual Motion is requested for any Nomination please. Appointment Nominations to be made by Mayor Lacey or any Commissioner: At Large Seat: If there is no Appointment for this At Large Seat made at this Meeting, a similar Agenda Regular 601 PAGE 4 OF 5-January 26,2015 Item can be placed on future City Commission Meeting Agendas, if so desired. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 2010-07 - Creating the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (3 pages) Regular 601 PAGE 5 OF 5-January 26,2015 ORDINANCE NO. 2010-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, CREATING THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE; ESTABLISHING PURPOSE AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS,INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under Section 2(b), Article VIII, of the State Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by law; and WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted the Evaluation and Appraisal Report Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan on September 28, 2009; and WHEREAS, Recreation and Open Space Element Policy 1.1.2 directs the establishment of a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS,a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is needed to advise in the planning and implementation of city parks and recreation programs; and WHEREAS,the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, hereby finds this Ordinance to be in the best interests of the public health,safety,and welfare of the citizens of Winter Springs. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS HEREBY ORDAINS, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. Code Amendment. The City of Winter Springs Code,Chapter 2, is hereby amended to create new sections 2-45 and 2-46 as follows(underline d type indicates textual additions to the City Code): Sec. 2-45. Creation; composition; appointment of members. (a) Pursuant to Recreation and Open Space Element Policy 1.1.2 of the city's comprehensive plan, the City hereby creates a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. (b) The Committee shall have nine (9) members and membership on the Committee shall be in accordance with the terms of Section 2-42 of this code except as expressly provided in this Section. The membership of the Committee shall, whenever possible, include the following:. a an active member of the Winter Springs Senior Association; (ii) an active member of a youth sports organization or program; City of Winter Springs Ordinance No. 2010-07 Page 1 of 3 (iii) an individual who is active in planning or assisting with special events of the City; (iv) an individual who is active in an adult sports organization or program; (v) an individual who uses or accompanies children in the use of City playgrounds; (vi) an active member of a conservation group or agency,or an individual with experience in the use of parks for public purposes; (vii) an individual who participates in or supervises children who participate in the City's summer program(s), civic center program(s), camp(s) or other similar program(s). (viii) an individual who is active in fundraising efforts; (ix) an individual with general interest in Parks and Recreation. (c) Appointees to the Committee shall have knowledge and experience or interest in the planning and implementation of city parks and recreational facilities,as determined by application. No person shall be appointed with private or personal interests likely to conflict with the general public interest. (d) The Committee shall conduct four (4) quarterly regular meetings each year and may conduct additional special meetings as may be necessary to properly perform its duties and functions. (e) The Committee shall establish rules and or bylaws to govern the manner in which its meetings and affairs are conducted,provided that such rules and procedures are not inconsistent with federal and state law, the city code or direction of the city commission. (f)The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall be subject to the Florida Public Records Act and the Sunshine Law. Sec. 2-46. Purpose and duties. (a) The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is to promote park and recreation programs of the city and to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Director, as well as other city staff and the city commission as needed, policies and actions to promote,plan,design,construct and utilize city parks and related special events, fundraising and recreation programs. The Committee shall perform the following duties: (1) Advise and assist the Parks and Recreation Director, as well as other city staff and the city commission as needed, in matters involving or affecting city parks and recreation; (2) Keep the Parks and Recreation Director, as well as other city staff and the city commission as needed, informed of the status and progress of recreational and parks services, plans, special events, fundraisers and activities; (3) Advise and make recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Director, as well as other city staff and the city commission as needed, regarding the promotion of citizen participation in recreation and park programs and distribution of information about leisure activities offered by the city; and City of Winter Springs Ordinance No.2010-07 Page 2 of 3 (4) Assist the Parks and Recreation Director, as well as other city staff and the city commission as needed, in the implementation of the goals, objectives and policies of the Recreation and Open Space Element of the city's comprehensive plan. Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Commission,or parts of prior ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict. Section 4. Incorporation Into Code. This Ordinance shall be incorporated into the Winter Springs City Code and any section or paragraph, number or letter, and any heading may be changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing. Grammatical,typographical,and like errors may be corrected and additions, alterations, and omissions, not affecting the construction or meaning of this ordinance and the City Code may be freely made. Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, and pursuant to City Charter. ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a regular meeting assembled on the 23rd day of August, 2010. JO1 F. : USH, ayor ■ A TES( / ANDR rA ORENZO-LUACES, City Clerk Appr A as to legal form and sufficiency for odi the ffilr f f inter Spri • , • ly: de ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney First Reading: April 12, 2010 Second Reading: August 23, 2010 Effective Date: August 23, 2010 City of Winter Springs Ordinance No.2010-07 Page 3 of 3