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ORDINANCE NO. 56^n
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TITLE II
(COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", BY ADDING A
NEW CHAPTER 19, ENTITLED "COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY BOARDS".
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Title II (Commissions and Boards) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended by adding a new
chapter 19, entitled "Community Plan Advisory Boards" to read as follows:
CHAPTER 19
COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY BOARDS
SECTION:
2-19-1: Creation of Community Plan Advisory Boards
2-19-2: Function: Responsibilities
2-19-3: Appointment; Members
2-19-4: Term
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, Kennvdale, Talbot, Valley, and West
Hill.
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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 Mater 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
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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.
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.
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F. A member of the Planning Commission, who shall serve as Chair of the
Advisory Board.
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.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and thirty
(30) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of rwnhor- , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 3rd day of October _, 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 10/7/7.011 (summary)
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