CHAPTER 19
COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY BOARDS
SECTION:
2-19-1: Creation Of Community Plan Advisory Boards
2-19-2: Function; Responsibilities
2-19-1 CREATION OF COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY BOARDS:
Community Plan Advisory Boards for all Community Planning Areas will be created as plans are initiated and/or adopted. There are ten (10) City of Renton Community Planning Areas adopted by the City: Benson, Cedar River, City Center, East Plateau, Fairwood, Highlands, Kennydale, Talbot, Valley, and West Hill. (Ord. 5630, 10-3-11)
2-19-2 FUNCTION; RESPONSIBILITIES:
Each Board shall advocate and assist in the fulfillment of the adopted Community Plan and shall have the responsibility to:
A. Annually provide a report regarding the accomplishment of goals, objectives, and/or implementation strategies from the adopted Community Plan. The report shall inform the public of the progress and fulfillment of the Community Plan.
B. Annually make advisory recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, Planning Commission, Parks Commission, and City staff regarding priorities for goals, objectives, and/or implementation strategies of the Community Plan. The following shall be considered, as they pertain to the goals and objectives of the adopted Community Plan, and shall form the basis for the recommendations:
1. City Departmental Work And Budgets: Departmental work plans, budget allocations, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
2. Adopted Plans: Arts and Culture Master Plan, Capital Facilities Plan, Trails and Bicycle Master Plan, Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan, and other adopted plans.
C. Study, advise, and hold public meetings regarding fulfillment of and priorities for the Community Plan.
D. Provide a forum that will encourage input concerning the Community Plan from citizens, property owners, business leaders, and other community leaders for reviewing and prioritizing the goals, objectives, and/or implementation strategies of the Plan.
E. Advocate and assist in the fulfillment of the Community Plan.
F. Advise and recommend to the Planning Commission, via City staff, updates to the Community Plan. (Ord. 5630, 10-3-11)
2-19-3 APPOINTMENT; MEMBERS:
Members shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council. No member shall receive any compensation for his or her service whatsoever. Members shall be representative of the Community Planning Area for which they serve. To the extent possible, the membership shall also be representative of the diversity (gender, ethnicity, age, etc.) of the community for which they serve. Each Community Plan Advisory Board shall include:
A. Residents of the varied residential communities within the planning area who are owners, as well as renters.
B. Business leaders representing both small and large businesses within the planning area.
C. Owners of property within the planning area.
D. Representatives of non-profit organizations, faith based organizations, and/or social service agencies that are based within the planning area.
E. A member of the Parks Commission.
F. A member of the Planning Commission, who shall serve as Chair of the Advisory Board. (Ord. 5630, 10-3-11)
2-19-4 TERM:
Board members’ terms shall be varied, either one (1), three (3), or five (5) years, from the date of appointment. Such terms shall also apply to incumbent Board members and each Board member shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed and duly qualified. At the expiration of each Board member’s term, the Mayor shall appoint, subject to confirmation or concurrence of a majority of Council members, a successor Board member.
Members of the Advisory Boards may be removed at any time by the appointing authority and vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Each Board shall be chaired by the Planning Commissioner Board member; any other officers deemed necessary by each Board shall be elected by a majority vote of the respective Board. (Ord. 5630, 10-3-11)