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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/2019 - Minutes MINUTES o City of Renton R11 Board of Park Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 4:30 pm At Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Tim Searing called the meeting to order at 4:29pm. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Cynthia Burns,Al Dieckman, Larry Reymann,Tim Searing,Troy Wigestrand, and Marlene Winter Members Absent: Shun Takano City Staff Present: Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director; Cail(n Hunsaker, Parks and Trails Director; Erica Schmitz, Capital Projects Coordinator, and Roberta Graver,Administrative Assistant Troy Wigestrand moved to excuse Shun Takano's absence, motion seconded,all were in favor, motion carried. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Cynthia Burns motioned to approve the agenda as presented, motion seconded,all in favor, motion carried. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Marlene Winter motioned to approve the January 8,2019 minutes as presented, motion seconded, all in favor, motion carried. S. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS None 6. BOARD COMMUNICATION Other—None 7. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan (Update)-Leslie Betlach and Erica Schmitz spoke on the current status of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan update using the attached PowerPoint presentation. Highlights and board comments to the presentation include: • Board member commented that the recent Open House for the plan was beneficial and Leslie said there were about 60 in attendance. • This plan is a 20-year"look ahead" and a 6-year plan for funding. • The "Level of Service" is declining as the amount of park acreage has pretty much remained the same while the population continues to increase;which creates an overuse of parks and increases routine and major maintenance costs. • Question:What about the access to Cascade Park? Leslie responded that the city has acquired 2 parcels, both of which were identified as part of the 2011 Plan.The Tiffany-Cascade Connector connects Tiffany Park to Cascade Park and another parcel adjacent to the main park entrance increases the visibility into the park. Further acquisitions would depend on adjacent property becoming available and funding availability. • Family First Community Center is currently going through the schematic design stage and fulfills the recommendation in the 2011 Plan for a community center in the Benson Community Planning Area. Wheelchair Accessible.American Sign Language(ASL)interpreter available upon request. #:; For this or other assistance,please call 48 hours in advance:711 (TDD)or 425-430-6600(voice). Parks Commission Meeting March 5, 2019 Page 2of3 • Almost$8 million in grants were leveraged through the 2011 Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan. • New with this plan is o Developing new implementation tools for natural areas o Expanding the set of park concept plans o Prioritizing based on established process and new community input o Staffing Analysis • Next Steps: Next Open House,June 4,2019; Online Engagement through an online Interactive Map, 3 more Committee of the Whole briefings,and a project website (rentonparksplan.com) • Question:Are just Renton residents being targeted for public input?The online survey has clarifying questions to identify Renton residents from regional residents. Later there will be a statistically-valid survey going out to only Renton residents. • Question: How is the Plan update being promoted [for public input]? Project updates and promotion are going out through various media and social media outlets(ie:Twitter, Facebook, Next Door, mailings, City website, Renton Reporter, La Raza)and the plan's webpages. Municipal Code-Revisions for Parks Commission—The group discussed possible revisions to the outdated Municipal Code 2-9 to reflect the commission's current roles and responsibilities. Kelly will take these recommendations to the city legal department for review and creation of a draft ordinance for the board to review and finalize a recommendation at the April Parks Commission meeting.The current revisions are included in the attached draft"Municipal Code 2-9—Revisions" document. Due to time constraints,Tim proposed the group review the Bylaws sample and be prepared to discuss and finalize the creation of commission bylaws at the April 9th meeting. 8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Boeing is revising their"Apron R Transportation Corridor"to increase usage.This could impact Nishiwaki Lane for up to two and a half years.The group looked at a satellite view of where the future Sam Chastain Trail will potentially connect Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park to Cedar River Trail Park. 9. OLD BUSINESS None 10. INFORMATION None. 11. ADJOURNMENT Larry Reymann motioned to adjourn; motion seconded, all in favor, motion carried.Adjourned at 6:00pm. Minutes apd by: R 1°[ Recorder: Tim Searing, Chair Date Roberta Graver March 5,2019 Wheelchair Accessible.American Sign Language(ASL)interpreter available upon request. k;�, For this or other assistance,please call 48 hours in advance:711 (TDD)or 425-430-6600(voice). Parks Commission Meeting March 5, 2019 Page 3 of 3 NEXT MTG:4/9/2019 Wheelchair Accessible.American Sign Language(ASL)interpreter available upon request. 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(Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-9-2 AUTHORITY: The Parks Commission is established pursuant to RCW 67.20.010. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-9-3 FUNCTION: A. The Parks Commission shall + rrecommend policy to conduct any form of recreation or cultural activity that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome manner, including policy to control and supervise all parks belonging to the City. B. , Tthe Parks Commission shall advise the city council on the P4ay planning, promoteion, management, construction, development, maintainenance and operateion, either within or without the City limits, parks, play and recreational grounds and/or other municipally owned recreation facilities, including community buildings and improvement and ornament the same. C. GGRtFaFy to th@ P61FPGSE?S ass set forth. '4AY GaSh FGGGiVGGI by thE? GARAPROSSOAR AR behalf Af the Gity shall be forthwith Paid 19. 10; Grd 5654 2 13 12) E. The Commission shall not have the power to acquire any property, by gift or otherwise, without the consent of the Council and any properties so received and acquired shall be in the name of the City. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-9-4 APPOINTMENT; MEMBERS: The Parks Commission shall consist of eight (8) members, who shall be residents of the City of Renton, one of whom shall be under 21 years of age at the time of appointment, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council. No Commissioner shall receive any compensation for his or her service whatsoever except for reimbursement of actual expenditures duly authorized by the City Council. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-9-5 TERM: The term of each Commissioner so appointed shall be for a period of four (4) years from the date of such appointment. Such term shall also apply to incumbent Commissioners and each Commissioner shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed and duly qualified. The terms of office shall begin on the first Monday in June. At the expiration of each Commissioner's term, the Mayor shall appoint, subject to confirmation or concurrence of a majority of Council members, a successor Commissioner. Members of the Parks Commission 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. Three unexcused absences in a one-year period of time shall result in automatic removal of the Commissioner. The Commission shall, by a majority vote, elect one of its members to be President thereof and may appoint such other officers as may be deemed necessary by them. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-9-6 COMMISSION AUTHORITY: The Parks Commission shall have the authority to propose rules and regulations for the operation, management and maintenance of parks and other recreational facilities, including recommendations to the City Council to fix charges for the use of any municipally owned or controlled park or recreational facilities. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05; Ord. 5542, 6-28-10; Ord. 5580, 11-22-10; Ord. 5687, 5-13-13) 2-9-7 APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATIONS, AND DUTIES OF PARKS DIRECTOR AND RECREATION DIRECTOR: A. When there is a vacancy in the position of Parks Director or Recreation Director, the Parks Commission, in conjunction with the Community Services Administrator, shall recommend one or more qualified candidates for the positions of Parks Director or Recreation Director to the Mayor for consideration for an appointment to that position. The Mayor shall appoint a candidate to the position of Parks Director or Recreation Director, or may reject the recommendations of the Parks Commission, and ask for additional names to be submitted. The Mayor shall not appoint a Parks Director or Recreation Director without that individual's name having been recommended by the Parks Commission. The person that the Mayor appoints to the position of Parks Director or Recreation Director shall be subject to confirmation by the City Council. B. The qualifications and duties for the positions of Parks Director and Recreation Director shall be established by the Human Resources Department of the City with the concurrence of the Parks Commission. C. The Parks Director or Recreation Director may serve as an ex officio member of the Parks Commission but shall have no vote thereon. This individual shall be the liaison or staff support to the Park Board. D. The salaries of the Parks Director or Recreation Director shall be as fixed in the annual budget of the City. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-9-8 PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS: A. General Provisions: 1. Definitions: a. "Administrator"shall mean the Community Services Administrator or designee. b. "Authorized personnel" shall include any City of Renton agent, contractor, employee, official, representative, and/or volunteer performing their assigned duties. c. "Park"shall include the following areas, facilities and buildings owned, operated, maintained or managed by the City of Renton: parks, trails, open space areas (a non-developed physical area, including but not limited to natural areas and wetlands), the Maplewood Golf Course, and recreation buildings. 2. Priority of Use: Programs and activities scheduled by the Community Services Department will have first priority for use of parks and facilities. Otherwise, use of parks and facilities will be on a "first-come first-served" basis. 3. Designee of Administrator: The authority granted to the Administrator is granted to the Administrator's designee. 4. Exemptions from Rules and Regulations: a. Subsection B.3 of this Section, possession of weapons and fireworks, does not apply to law enforcement personnel or to persons performing authorized duties. b. Subsection B.5 of this Section, Overweight Vehicles in Parks, does not apply to City of Renton maintenance vehicles or to authorized or emergency vehicles. c. Subsection B.6 of this Section, wildlife harassment, does not apply to Administrator authorized wildlife control efforts. d. Subsection B.9 of this Section, Domestic Animals in Parks, does not apply to law enforcement K-9 officers in the conduct of their official duties or to animals used by independent contractors if required in performance of the contract. e. Subsection C.15 of this Section, Parking and Moorage, does not apply to park maintenance, law enforcement watercraft. f. Subsection C.9 of this Section, SCUBA Diving, does not apply to Fire Department personnel, persons performing rescue operations, or authorized persons. B. Criminal Violations: Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator in writing, it shall be a misdemeanor to do any of the following in a park: 1. Posting of Signs: Use, place or erect any advertising in any park; or to attach any notice bill, poster, sign, wire, rod, or cord to any tree, shrub, railing, post or structure within any park; or to place or erect in any park a structure of any kind. 2. Park Closing: Remain in any park after the posted closing time except when engaged in activities, programs and events scheduled by the Community Services Department. 3. Weapons and Fireworks: Possess any fireworks, firecracker, torpedo, explosive, air gun, sword, knife, bow and arrow, BB gun, paint ball gun, slingshot, or any other weapon, unless otherwise permitted by federal or state law. 4. Swimming Areas: Disobey rules, signs or lifelines designating swimming areas; transmit a false signal or false alarm of drowning; or to disobey any posted rules and/or instruction of any lifeguard, facility manager, or other authorized Community Services Department employee. Swimming shall be permitted only within the designated swimming areas. 5. Overweight Vehicles in Parks: Operate or drive any vehicle with a gross weight of over thirty-two thousand (32,000) pounds or a maximum width of over one hundred two inches (102") except for places set apart for such purposes by the Administrator and designated by signs. 6. Wildlife Feeding and Harassment: Tease, annoy, disturb, molest, catch, injure or kill, throw any stone or missile of any kind at or strike with any stick or weapon any animal, bird, or fowl in any manner; or to feed any fowl or bird in any park. 7. Concessions, Sales, Commercial Activities, Distribution and Posting Pamphlets: Perform the following activities in a park area: a. Operating a fixed or mobile concession or event or traveling exhibition. b. Soliciting, selling, offering for sale, peddling, hawking, or vending any goods or services. c. Advertising any goods or services other than the direct handing of written advertising to any one person. d. Filming, recording, or photographing for commercial purposes without authorization from the Administrator. e. Conducting classes or organized competitions. f. Distributing any commercial circular notice, leaflet, pamphlet or printed material of any kind in any Community Services buildings. These facilities are not public forums or limited public forums and are designated solely to the specific purposes for which they are dedicated. g. Entering upon, using or traversing any portion of a park for commercial purpose, including fund raising and/or fund solicitation. h. Attaching or securing to any vehicle or structure any commercial circular notice, leaflet, pamphlet or printed material of any kind. 8. Water Craft: Have, keep or operate any boat, float, raft or other water craft in or upon any bay, lake, slough, river or creek, or to land the same at any point upon the shores of a park except at places set apart for such purposes by the Administrator and so designated by signs. It shall be unlawful to launch a boat or other water craft larger than ten thousand (10,000) pounds or longer than thirty feet (30') at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach boat launch. 9. Domestic Animals in Parks: Allow or permit any domestic animal, including service animals, to run at large, or enter any swimming area, pond or fountain. A dog brought into or kept in a park or trail area shall be on a leash not more than six feet (6') in length and under direct control of owner. Exceptions to leash requirements may be made only for approved scheduled events. a. No domestic animals, except for service animals, will be allowed in any park that permits swimming. Dogs, except for service animals, are not permitted in Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Kennydale Beach Park, or the beach at Cedar River Park. b. Any person with a dog or other pet in their possession in any park shall be responsible for both the conduct of the animal and for removal from the park of feces deposited by such animal. The person with the dog or other pet must have in their possession the equipment or supplies required for feces removal. c. No domestic animals, except for service animals, will be allowed at any special event held at any park or in any area in a park posted with signs prohibiting domestic animals, unless permission is granted by the Administrator. d. No domestic animals, except for service animals, will be allowed at the Maplewood Golf Course, the Farmer's Market and Meadow Crest Playground. 10. Authority to Remove Persons in Parks: Stay in a park when directed to leave by an authorized Community Services Department employee or any police officer. Pursuant to RMC 6-30-2, any person violating these park rules and regulations may be subject to expulsion from all city parks. 11. Vandalism: Remove, destroy, mutilate, deface or tie any material to any structure, monument, statue, vase, fountain, wall, fence, railing, vehicle, bench, shrub, tree, fern, plant, flower, lighting system or sprinkling system, or other park property. 12. Noise Restrictions: Violate any applicable noise restrictions of Chapter 8=7 RMC, and in particular the following provisions: a. It is unlawful to play car stereos, radios, or"boom boxes" — portable audio equipment, such as tape or compact disc players or musical instruments —so loudly they interfere with normal conversations or cause annoying vibrations at a distance of seventy-five feet (75') or more. b. It is unlawful to operate or use any loudspeaker or other mechanical means of amplifying sound in any park without a written permit from the Administrator. 13. Conduct: Use abusive, vile, profane, or obscene language or threats, which interfere with the reasonable use of a park by the general public; engage in acts of violence, including but not limited to fights of any kind, or to act in a violent, threatening, intimidating, or hostile manner toward another person whereby such person is put in reasonable fear for his/her safety;jump off of any bridge or structure into a lake, river, creek or other body of water except as permitted in subsection B.5 of this Section in designated swim areas. 14. Lost Property: Fail to turn in any property or objects found on any park premises to the park staff or directly to the office of the Police Department, at City Hall, Renton, Washington. The article shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable city and state laws. 15. Introduction of Foreign Matter: Construct any structure, wall, fence, footing, drive, walk, steps, or path on park property, or to deposit invasive plants onto park property, or to use or maintain park property as an extension of private property. 16. Urinating in Public: Urinate or defecate in a public place or in a place open to public view, consistent with RMC 6-18-11.A.4. 17. Additional Violations: Violate any state or municipal criminal laws. (Ord. 5762, 7-13-15) C. Civil Violations: Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator, it shall be a civil violation to do any of the following in a park: 1. Activities: Practice or play golf, baseball, cricket, soccer, polo, archery, hockey, volleyball, badminton or other games of like character, or to fly a kite, or to hurl, propel, or fly any airborne or other missile, including model airplanes, radio operated airplanes or other flying devices except in places and times set apart for such purposes by the Administrator; erect any inflatable structure, such as "bounce houses", with the exception of city- sponsored events; or access Maplewood Golf Course property for the purpose of"hunting" for golf balls, or to remove practice range balls from the Maplewood Golf Course driving range. 2. Trail Signs: Disregard or disobey trail signs. All trail users must obey all posted trail signs. It is not a defense in any proceeding that the trail user did not see the posted sign. 3. Motorized and Non-Motorized Vehicles in Parks: Ride, park or drive any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, motor vehicle, skateboard, rollerblades, roller-skates, land sailing device, scooter, unicycles or any other wheeled or similar vehicle, horse or pony on, over, or through any park designated by signage; or use the Renton Skate Park at Liberty Park with any device other than a skateboard or in-line skates. This Subsection does not apply to a disabled person using a wheelchair, wheeled prosthetic(s) or other wheeled vehicle. 4. Motorized Vehicles on Trails: Operate any motorized vehicle on City of Renton trails, except those vehicles used by authorized personnel in the performance of their assigned duties or authorized projects. 5. Dismount Zones: Bicycle operators must dismount their bicycle and remain dismounted in a "dismount zone." Failure to dismount or remain dismounted in a dismount zone is a violation of these rules and regulations. Failure to see a sign is not a defense. For purposes of these rules and regulations the dismount zones on the Cedar River Trail ("Trail') are: a. The Trail between the southeast side of the Bronson Way bridge to the northwest side of the Logan Avenue bridge. b. The Trail between North 6th Street and the mouth of the Cedar River at Lake Washington. c. The pedestrian bridge under 1-405. d. For purposes of this Subsection C.5, the term "dismount" means: i. The bicycle operator walks on foot alongside the bicycle. ii. It is not a dismount if the bicycle operator remains seated on the bicycle seat. iii. It is not a dismount if the bicycle operator has either foot on a pedal of the bicycle, whether or not the bicycle is being propelled by the rotation of the front sprocket. 6. Speeding on Trails: Travel on a trail at a speed in excess of posted speed limits or greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions or in disregard for actual and potential hazards (such as pedestrians or poor visibility). In every event, speed shall be so controlled as is necessary to avoid colliding with others using the trail. Travel at speeds in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour on any trail shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the person violated this Section. Travel on the Cedar River Trail, (i) between 149th Avenue S.E. and 1-405 Termination Point, or (ii) between the NW side of Logan Avenue to North 6th Street at speeds in excess of ten (10) miles per hour shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the person violated this Section. 7. Vehicle and Boat Repair in Parks: Operate, repair or service any motor vehicle, motorcycle or boat on park property, including docks, for the purpose of testing, servicing or repairing. 8. Racing in Parks: Engage in, conduct or hold any trials or competitions for speed, endurance or hill climbing involving any vehicle, watercraft, aircraft, or animal. 9. SCUBA Diving: SCUBA diving from park docks or shorelines, or from areas of boat parking or moorage or at the boat ramp at Gene Coulon Memorial Park. 10. Camping and Overnight Stays in Parks: Erect a tent or shelter or to arrange bedding, or both, for the purpose of, or in such a way as will permit remaining overnight; or park a trailer, camper or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight. 11. Fires and Barbecues: Build fires except in areas designed and set aside for such purpose by the Administrator; use any portable barbecue over thirty-six inches (36") in length or less than thirty inches (30") in height over a combustible surface unless said surface is protected by a heat shield or fireproof device placed under the barbecue; or place hot coals onto park grounds or into any trash containers or water bodies. 12. Metal Detecting: Use in any park a device to detect ores or metals, without prior written Administrator approval. 13. Glass Containers in Parks with Swimming Areas: Possess any glass container in any portion of the park or park facility that permits swimming. 14. Group Rally/Special Use Permit: Conduct any group rally in a park area or designated facilities where such activities will conflict in any way with normal park usage, without prior written Administrator approval. Special Permit Required: Groups that desire to use City of Renton facilities may be granted Special Use Permits by the department, but will be subject to a user fee. Where appropriate, special conditions of use shall be established by the Community Services Department and so noted on the Special Use Permits. 15. Parking and Moorage: a. Park in an area designated for a particular recreational activity, unless participating in that activity. Vehicles parked in violation of this Subsection may be impounded at owner's expense. b. Utilize the boat launch without a permit. Boat or watercraft users who are launching at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park without an annual permit must pay the posted usage fee. c. Moor any boat or watercraft beyond posted time limits. Watercraft moored in violation of this Section may be impounded at the owner's expense. 16. City Events: Disobey any city-sponsored event park signage that relates to special circumstances for that event. 17. Alcohol: Possess an open container or consume alcoholic beverages except in areas designated by the Administrator and/or during certain Administrator authorized events. Designated areas are (a) Maplewood Golf Course, when such beverages are purchased and consumed within the concessionaire's licensed premises; and (b) designated areas of the Renton Community Center and Renton Senior Activity Center facilities as part of a facility rental. All activities shall comply with all Washington State Liquor Control Board requirements. 18. Smoking: Smoking tobacco, tobacco byproducts or other smoke-emitting substances within Piazza Park, Gateway Park, the former Big 5 lot, and the north side of the Renton Pavilion Event Center. For purposes of this section, "smoking" is defined as the carrying or smoking of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking equipment. (Ord. 5762, 7-13-15) D. Littering: Littering is prohibited, pursuant to RCW 70.93.060 (Littering prohibited — Penalties —Litter cleanup restitution payment). Littering includes throwing or depositing any refuse or other material in any park, except in designated receptacles; taking garbage or refuse generated outside a park to a park for disposal; unlawfully dumping yard waste, litter, or debris in any park; and failing to remove or properly dispose of party decorations, including, but not limited to, pinatas, streamers, balloons, or picnic items, such as paper or plastic plates or cups or table coverings. (Ord. 5762, 7- 13-15) E. Penalties: 1. Criminal Violations: Those park rules and regulations identified as criminal violations are codified in this Section and punishable pursuant to RMC 1-3-1 and 6-10-1.F. For enforcement purposes, law enforcement and staff may cite to RMC 2-9-8 or the park rules and regulations pamphlet. 2. Civil Violations: Those park rules and regulations identified as civil violations are punishable pursuant to RMC 1-3-2. For enforcement purposes, law enforcement and staff may cite to this Section or the park rules and regulations pamphlet. (Ord. 5762, 7-13-15) F. Trail Etiquette: 1. All Users: a. Obey all trail signs and regulations. b. Show courtesy for other trail users at all times. c. Keep dogs on leash, maximum length 6 feet (dogs are not allowed in Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Kennydale Beach Park, or the beach at Cedar River Park). d. When entering or crossing a trail at an uncontrolled point, yield to traffic already on the trail. e. No group of trail users shall occupy more than half of the trail nor impede the normal movement of trail users. f. Stay to the right except to pass. g. Pass others, going your direction, on the left. Pass with ample separation and do not move back to the right until safely past. h. Use lights at night. 2. Pedestrians: Listen for audible signals and allow faster trail users to pass safely. When possible walk to the right. 3. Bicyclists: a. Cyclists are required to wear safety helmets on all trails in King County. b. Yield to slower and oncoming users. Always give an early audible (voice, bell, horn)warning before passing another trail user, allowing them adequate time to react. c. When possible, pass on the left. (Ord. 5687, 5-13-13; Ord. 5694, 10-7-13; Ord. 5762, 7-13-15) 1 Prior legislation: Ords. 2857, 6-3-74; 3127, 4-25-77; 3706, 1-24-83; 4319, 7-1-91; 4419, 9-13-93; 4452, 6-3-94 and 4663, 4-21-97. SAMPLE Commission Bylaws I. Membership A. The Parks Commission shall consist of eight(S) members,who shall be residents of the City one of whom shall be under 21 years of age at the time of appointment,who shall be appointed by the Mayor,subject to the confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council. No Commissioner shall receive any compensation for his or her service whatsoever except for reimbursement of actual expenditures duly authorized by the City Council. B. Procedures for filling vacancies,whether expired or unexpired,shall be as follows: • The Board Chair will check with the Mayor's Office to verify whether existing applications are on file for the Board. If there are no applications on file,the Board may advertise openings. • Any person interested in being interviewed for membership must complete the City Application for Boards/Commissions/Committees. • The Board Chair will select a nominating committee that may consist of Board members and others to review applications and set up interviews to fill vacancies.The full list of candidates,with committee recommendations, will be referred to the Mayor for action. II. Term A. The term of each Commissioner so appointed shall be for a period of four(4)years from the date of such appointment.Such term shall also apply to incumbent Commissioners and each Commissioner shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed and duly qualified.The terms of office shall begin on the first Monday in June.At the expiration of each Commissioner's term,the Mayor shall appoint,subject to confirmation or concurrence of a majority of Council members,a successor Commissioner. B. Members of the Parks Commission 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.Three unexcused absences in a one-year period of time shall result in automatic removal of the Commissioner. C. From the date of such appointment,the youth commissioner shall be between the ages of 16-21 years and will serve for a period of two(2)years. D. Persons appointed to a commission position during the pendency of the term for that position shall serve until the end of the term.The expiration date of the terms of the positions on the board shall be staggered so that not more than four positions expire in the same year. E. Members whose term will expire shall be contacted by the Board Chair to determine if they want to serve an additional term. Members are limited to two (2)consecutive terms of service and may serve again after a break of two years. III. Officers A. Annually,the board shall elect a chairperson and such other officers as the board deems necessary. B. The duties of the Commission officers are as follows: 1. The chairperson presides over the Commission and exercises all powers incidental to the office, however, not retaining the full right as a member of the Commission to have a vote recorded in all deliberations ofthe Commission,to propose motions and to second motions. 2. Establish special committees and appoint a committee lead to carry out assigned tasks. 3. Call special Board meetings as needed. 4. Determine the agenda. 5. Coordinate Board appointments for vacant positions C. In the absence of the chairperson from any meeting,the chairperson will designate a board member to perform all the duties incumbent upon the chairperson, and does not retain the full right as a member of the Commission to have SAMPLE Bylaws Page 1 a vote recorded in all deliberations of the Commission, to propose motions and to second motions. D. Officers are elected at the meeting in May and begin serving at the June meeting. E. Officers hold office for a two(2)year term. There is no limit on the number of terms to which officers may be elected. All officers must be elected at a bi-annual election. In the event of resignation by an officer,an election forthe newly vacant position will be held atthe next regularly scheduled meeting of theCommission. IV. RULES OF PROCEDURE A. Quorum A quorum consists of a majority of all voting members of the Commission. In the event a quorum is not present,a minimum of four members must be present to hold a meeting.This meeting shall be for discussion purposes only.Voting cannot take place at such a meeting. B. Voting When a quorum is present, a simple majority vote suffices for all action. No vote may be made by proxy or alternates.The youth commissioner is not a voting member. C. Conduct of Meetings The Commission shall meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. and will adjourn no later than 7:30 p.m. To continue past this time of adjournment, a majority of the Commission members present must concur. Additional meetings may be held upon the call of the chairperson or at the written request of at least three Commissioners. All members must be given notice of additional meetings. Not less than 48 hours' notice must be given for the posting, publication or cancellation of any meeting of the Commission. D. Agendas and Minutes A copy of the next agenda, prior meeting draft minutes,and handouts for each Commission meeting shall be sent to each Commission member at least four(4) business days prior to the date of the next meeting. Minutes of all Commission meetings shall be kept and made part of a permanent record within the city of Renton and posted on the city website. Minutes of the previous meeting shall be sent to the Commission at least four (4) business days prior to the date of the next meeting.The prior meeting minutes will be motioned for approval at the next consecutive board meeting. E. Conflict of Interest All members of the Commission and alternates must abide by the City of Renton Code of Ethics established in Code 100-07.When the Commission or alternates are conducting business, any individual having a direct or indirect interest in or who would materially benefit from any matter must disclose this interest and, if deemed appropriate by the Commission, refrain from participating and/or voting on the matter at hand. F. Amendment These bylaws may be amended at any Commission meeting when a quorum is in attendance and may be adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of members of the Commission. Such changes must be presented in writing and distributed to the membership at least five(5)days before the meeting at which the changes are to be considered. G. CERTIFICATION The undersigned chairperson of the City of Renton Parks Commission does hereby certify that the foregoing bylaws have been duly adopted by the members of said Commission.These bylaws supersede any previously passed bylaws of the Commission. ATTEST: By: Chairperson,City Commission Date SAMPLE Bylaws Page 2 i L Y ROUND � MPPOVFMFNTS 9iuea�ia 777A so &am NOW OPEN TIFFANY PARK PLAYGROUND "r �l ` The Tiffany Park playground is 0,71 getting an overhaul that will provide _ ��� the latest equipment in playground safety and activities including an rY adaptive swing.The new features 7 will consist of a climbing wall and ladders,a climbing bridge,slides, 7 Tiz r yip K,zs ?vrr {4F: and swings.Fun activities a cross two play areas for ages 2 to 5 and 6 to 12. NOW OPEN EB 2019 CEDAR RIVER TRAIL PARK THOMAS TEASDALE PARK PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND Land Hol Be on the lookoutfor a new playground atthe Teasdale Parkwill also be a recipient of new playground Cedar River Trail Park.Located near the waters of the Cedar equipment.The upgradeswill showcasea spiral climber, River and Lake Washington,the ship themed playground will ladders and wall climbing,slides,and swing set.Children feature activities for ages 2 through 12 with slides,climbing ages 2 to 5 and 6 to 12 will have plenty of options to create ladders,and activity panels. a new adventure in two play areas. I 6 RENTONWA.GOV