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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 04 12 Public Hearings 503 First Reading and Public Hearing Ordinance 2010-07 Establishing a Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee CITY COMMISSION ITEM 503 In formation Public Hearing X Regular April 12, 2010 Meeting Mgr. / Dept. REQUEST: The Community Development Department — Planning Division and the Parks and Recreation Department request that the City Commission hold a First Reading and Public Hearing for Ordinance 2010 -07, establishing a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, as directed under the Comprehensive Plan. SYNOPSIS: The EAR -Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan directed the establishment of a Parks and a Recreation Advisory Committee. In furtherance, of that directive, a draft ordinance has been prepared outlining the creation, composition, and appointment of members as well as the purpose and duties of the Committee. CONSIDERATIONS: APPLICABLE LAW, PUBLIC POLICY, AND EVENTS Winter Springs Charter Section 4.15 Ordinances in General. Winter Springs Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration. Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, specifically Section 163.3194 Florida Statutes (Legal Status of Comprehensive Plan) Winter Springs 2008 Evaluation and Appraisal Report Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan, adopted September 28, 2009 Specifically, Recreation and Open Space Element Policy 1.1.2 states, "Establish a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee made up of residents who will work together to review parks and recreation facilities and programs and make appropriate recommendations to the City Commission." WINTER SPRINGS 2009 COMMUNITY & BUSINESS VISIONING • Parks and recreation were mentioned one hundred and three times (103) times by residents as one of our community "treasures" during the 2009 visioning workshop; • Parks, recreation, and youth programs were mentioned by residents in their 2020 vision of the City; • Parks and recreation for youth was listed as one of the potential areas of focus; • Strategic Goals- Parks and Recreation was one of the initial ten (10) strategic goals established April 12, 2010 Public Hearing Agenda Item 503 Page 2 by the City Commission and included the objective of establishing a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. WINTER SPRINGS STRATEGIC PLAN Goal 8- "Explore potential use of volunteers to enhance provision of services" Strategy 2: Enhance and promote the use of volunteers for the provision of applicable City services. Outcome: Reduces need for additional City staff, resulting in cost savings, and enhances supervision of programs and activities. Provides additional fund raising resources. The Parks and Recreation Committee will further the City's award - winning parks and outstanding Senior Center facility and programs by providing an opportunity for citizen involvement in the planning and promoting of future parks and recreational opportunities within the City, as directed by the Comprehensive Plan. FISCAL IMPACT: Communities with outstanding park systems and green space maintain higher property values and have a greater aptitude for soliciting economic growth. The City Clerk's office staff costs associated with the administration of this committee is estimated to be $3,076 per year. This will need to be budgted for FY 10 /11. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: Sept. 28, 2009- Adoption of EAR Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Nov. 9, 2009- Compiled list of Comprehensive Plan directives included in the Agenda Item Feb. 1, 2010- Commission Workshop to Review Citizen Boards and Committees Commission Agenda Items are posted in City Hall and posted on City's Website Communication of the opportunity for citizen involvement on this Committee will be promoted on the City's website and through ancillary organizations who may have Winter Spring's residents who would be interested in serving on the Committee. Tentative Implementation Schedule: April 12, 2010 -1st Reading of Ordinance before the City Commission April 15, 2010 - Public Noticing in Orlando Sentinel (10 days prior to Adoption) April 26, 2010 -2nd Reading/Adoption of Ordinance TBD- Committee Appointments TBD- Committee Orientation and Kick -off Meeting STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department — Planning Division and the Parks and Recreation Department Staff request that the City Commission hold a Public Hearing for First Reading of Ordinance 2010 -06 establishing a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee as directed under the Comprehensive Plan, and move the ordinance to Second Reading. ATTACHMENTS: A- Ordinance 2010 -07 establishing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee • 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 SEVERABILITY, AN EFFECTIVE INTO THE CODE, IVE 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 to create ne new Code ec 2 45 and 2 - 46 as follow of (underlined type indicates Chapter xtual additions amended to 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 to be appointed by majority vote of the Commission to serve three (3) year terms. The membership of the Committee shall be limited to residents of the City. and shall. whenever possible. include the followings Lit. an active member of the Winter Springs Senior Association; au 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: an individual who uses or accompanies children in the use of City playgrounds: fyil 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, desk, 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 day of JOHN F. BUSH, Mayor ATTEST: ANDREA LORENZO - LUACES, City Clerk Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for the City of Winter Springs only: ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney First Reading: Second Reading: Effective Date: City of Winter Springs Ordinance No. 2010 -07 Page 3 of 3