Chapter 2.55
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES BOARD
Sections:
2.55.040 Meetings and organization.
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, recreation, and cultural activities, including public art, and management of trees located in city-owned public property and in city rights-of-way. [Ord. 979 § 1(A), 2023; Ord. 617 § 2, 2012; Ord. 325 § 1, 2003; Ord. 263 § 1, 2001; Ord. 167 § 1, 1998]
2.55.020 Membership.
A. 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. 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.
B. Board members shall serve four-year terms; provided, however, that youths appointed to the two age-restricted positions shall serve one-year terms. Terms shall expire on March 31st, except youth member terms shall begin on September 1st and expire on June 30th unless the youth member is appointed to an additional term. No board member shall serve more than two consecutive four-year terms, and youth members shall serve no more than four consecutive one-year terms. [Ord. 979 § 1(B), 2023; Ord. 978 § 1(B)(1), 2023; Ord. 666 § 2, 2013; Ord. 580 § 1, 2010; Ord. 458 § 1, 2007; Ord. 325 § 1, 2003; Ord. 263 § 2, 2001; Ord. 167 § 2, 1998]
2.55.030 Appointment.
Members of the board shall be appointed by majority vote of the city council subject to an open recruitment process. Board members shall be selected without respect to political affiliations and will be entitled to such compensation as provided by the city council in the biennial budget. Members may also be reimbursed for reasonable expenses pursuant to city ordinances and policies. [Ord. 978 § 1(B)(2), 2023; Ord. 635 § 2, 2012; 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 board shall be provided by the city’s recreation, cultural, and community services department. Written minutes will be required for all meetings. [Ord. 979 § 1(C), 2023; 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 board may make reports and recommendations to the city council concerning parks and recreation plans and policies, maintenance, operation and design of parks, public trees, and program activities in sports, recreation, and cultural services, including public art. 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 submit to the city council a report providing an annual review of their activities. [Ord. 979 § 1(D), 2023; Ord. 617 § 3, 2012; 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]