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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2995ORDINANCE NO. 2995 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.18, 2.32, 2.38, 2.48, 2.50, 2.64, AND 2.66 OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH QUARTERLY MEETINGS, AND REDUCE THE MEMBERSHIP OF, THE CITY OF REDLANDS' AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD, PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES/ PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION, TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION, CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION, CITRUS COMMISSION AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION WHEREAS, community members who volunteer to serve on the City of Redlands' boards, committees and commission are vital to the City Council's work, providing valuable insights and recommendations for the betterment of the City; and WHEREAS, City boards, committees and commissions also provide a crucial avenue for community members to engage in the civic process; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that updates to the membership, appointment and terns of certain City boards, committees and commissions will promote efficiency and expand participation of the City's student population; and WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance would maintain the current members and reduction of membership would occur gradually through term expiration or attrition. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2.18.020 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the membership of the Airport Advisory Board is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.18.020: MEMBERSHIP; QUALIFICATIONS: The Airport Advisory Board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council." Section 2. Section 2.18.30 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to membership, appointment and terns of the Airport Advisory Board is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.18.030: MEMBERSHIP; APOINTMENT AND TERMS: The Airport Advisory Board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Each member shall serve a staggered four (4) year term and shall serve until his or her successor is appointed. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms unless appointed to an additional term by a four -fifths (4/5) vote of the (:\Ordinances\Nos 2900-2999 in Wo d\Ordinance 2995 Commission Membemhips.Clean. 12.04.25.bm.docx City Council. Vacancies on the board shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council for the unexpired portion of the term. Appointments made to fill an unexpired term will constitute a full term if more than one-half (1/2) of a term remains. For example, if a term is four (4) years and an appointment for an unexpired term is for more than two (2) years, this appointment constitutes a full term. The members of the board shall serve without compensation, shall each be a resident of the City, and neither a member of any other standing commission, board or committee of the City nor an employee thereof. The City Council may remove any member of the board at any time, without cause, by a majority vote. Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum." Section 3. Section 2.18.40 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to organization of the Airport Advisory Board is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.18.040: ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS: The board shall, during the month of July of each year, select from among its members a Chairman to serve for one (1) year. The board shall determine the order of business for the conduct of its meetings, which shall be on call of the Chairman or three (3) members of the board. Three (3) members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall meet quarterly in the months established by separate resolution of the City Council, which resolution may be amended from time to time." Section 4. Section 2.32.020 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the membership of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: 112.32.020: MEMBERSHIP: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission shall consist of five (5) members. Four (4) members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The fifth member shall be a City Council appointed student member who shall be a full voting member from the sophomore or junior class of a Redlands Unified School District high school for a term of one year, beginning January 1 and ending December 31. Each member shall serve for a four (4) year term until his or her successor is appointed. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms unless appointed to an additional term by a four -fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council for the unexpired portion of the tern. Appointments made to fill an unexpired term will constitute a full term if more than one-half (1/2) of a term remains. For example, if a term is four (4) years and an appointment for an unexpired term is for more than two (2) years, this appointment constitutes a full term. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, shall each be a resident of the City, with the exception of the student member, and neither a member of any other standing commission, board or committee of the City, nor an employee thereof. The City Council may remove any member of the commission at any time, without cause, by a majority vote. Three (3) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum." 2 I:\Ordinances\Nos 2900-2999 in Woid\Ordinance 2995 Commission Memberships.Clean. 12.04.25.bm.doex Section 5. Section 2.32.40 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to organization of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.32.040: ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS: The Commissioners shall, upon their appointment, organize and elect a Chairman for the term of one year, and such other officers as the Commissioners may deem advisable, and shall make such rules and regulations as are necessary to fulfill the obligations and duties of the commission. The commission shall meet quarterly in the months established by separate resolution of the City Council, which resolution may be amended from time to time." Section 6. Section 2.38.010 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the membership of the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: 112.38.010: MEMBERSHIP: The Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Each member shall serve for a four (4) year term until his or her successor is appointed. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms unless appointed to an additional term by a four -fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council for the unexpired portion of the term. Appointments made to fill an unexpired term will constitute a full term if more than one-half (1/2) of a term remains. For example, if a term is four (4) years and an appointment for an unexpired tern is for more than two (2) years, this appointment constitutes a full term. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, shall each be a resident of the City, and neither a member of any other standing commission, board or committee of the City nor an employee thereof. The City Council may remove any member of the commission at any time, without cause, by a majority vote. Three (3) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum." Section 7. Section 2.38.020 of the Redlands Municipal relating to the organization and meetings of the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.38.020: ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS: A. The commission shall elect a Chainuan and Vice Chairman for a term of one (1) year. B. A regular time and place of meetings shall be established and adhered to in the manner of holding public meetings of legislative bodies in the State. Except as otherwise provided by law, all meetings shall be open to the public. Meetings shall be held quarterly in the 1:\0rdinances\Nos 2900-2999 in Word\Ordinance 2995 Commission Memberships.Clean.12.04.25.bm.doex months established by resolution of the City Council, which resolution may be amended from time to time. C. The Municipal Utilities Director shall act as Secretary to the commission and shall provide staff support as necessary. The commission is encouraged to appoint ad hoc committees to study specific problems particularly when the resolution of any problem requires special skills not possessed by commission members." Section 8. Section 2.48.020 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the membership of the Traffic & Parking Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.48.020: MEMBERSHIP: The Traffic and Parking Commission shall consist of five (5) members. Four (4) of its members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Each member shall serve for a four (4) year staggered term and until his or her successor is appointed. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms unless appointed to an additional term by a four -fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council for the unexpired portion of the term. Appointments made to fill an unexpired term will constitute a full term if more than one- half (1/2) of a term remains. For example, if a term is four (4) years and an appointment for an unexpired term is for two (2) years or more, this appointment constitutes a full term. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, shall each be a resident of the City, with the exception of the student member, and neither a member of any other standing committee, board or commission of the City nor an employee thereof. The Council may remove any member of the commission at any time, without cause, by a majority vote. Three (3) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. The City Council shall also appoint one (1) student member as a full voting member of the commission from a sophomore or junior class of a Redlands high school for a term of one (1) year, beginning January 1 and ending December 31. The Sergeant of the Traffic Division of the Redlands Police Department and a representative of the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department shall be ex officio advisory members of the commission." Section 9. Section 2.48.030 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the organization and meetings of the Traffic & Parking Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.48.030: ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS: The commission shall meet quarterly in the months established by separate resolution of the City Council, which resolution may be amended from time to time; and elect a Chairman for one (1) year and other officers as it may deem advisable. The commission shall make necessary rules and regulations as are necessary to fulfill its obligations and duties. (:\Ordinances\Nos 2900-2999 in Wmd\Ordinance 2995 Commission Membemliips.Clean,12.04.25.bm.docx Section 10. Section 2.50.030 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the membership of the Cultural Arts Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.50.030: MEMBERSHIP: The Cultural Arts Commission shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Each member shall serve for a four (4) year term and until his or her successor is appointed. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms unless appointed to an additional term by a four -fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council for the unexpired portion of the term. Appointments made to fill an unexpired term will constitute a full term if more than one-half (1/2) of a term remains. For example, if a tern is four (4) years and an appointment for an unexpired term is for more than two (2) years, this appointment constitutes a fall term. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, shall each be a resident of the City, and neither a member of any other standing commission, board or committee of the City nor an employee thereof. The Council may remove any member of the commission at any time, without cause, by a majority vote. Three (3) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum." Section 11. Section 2.50.040 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the organization of the Cultural Arts Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.50.040: ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS: The commission shall annually elect a Chairperson for the term of one (1) year and other such officers as deemed advisable. The commission shall keep records of all of its proceedings and actions and shall meet quarterly in the months established by separate resolution of the City Council, which may be amended from time to time, The Facilities and Community Services Director, or his/her designated appointee, shall serve as staff to the Cultural Arts Commission." Section 12. Section 2.64.020 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the membership of the Citrus Preservation Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.64.020: MEMBERSHIP: "The citrus preservation colmmission shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Each member shall serve a staggered four (4) year term and shall serve until his or her successor is appointed. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment by the mayor with the approval of the city council of the unexpired portion of the term. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, and shall be neither a member of any other standing commission, board or committee of the city nor an employee thereof. The city council may remove any member of the commission at any time, without cause, by a majority vote of the members of the city council. Three (3) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum." C\OrdinanceMos 2900-2999 in Word\Ordinance 2995 Commission Membersbips,Clean,12.04.25.bm.docx Section 13. Section 2.64.040 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the organization of the Citrus Preservation Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.64.040: ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS: The commissioners shall, upon their appointment, organize and elect a chairman for the term of one year, and such other officers as the commissioners may deem advisable, and shall make such rules and regulations, and establish such subcommittees as are reasonable or necessary to fulfill the obligations and duties of the commission. The commission shall meet quarterly in the months established by separate resolution of the City Council, which may be amended from time to time. There shall be a member of city staff, appointed by the city manager, who shall serve as an ex officio member of the commission, attend all meetings of the commission and shall act as a staff liaison for the city manager and the city council." Section 14. Section 2.66.020 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the membership of the Human Relations Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.66.020: MEMBERSHIP: The human relations commission shall consist of seven (7) members who shall each, with the exception of the student members, serve for a four (4) year term and until his or her successor is appointed. Five (5) members shall each be selected from one (1) council district, and be appointed by the Council Member of that corresponding district. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment as set forth above and the term of a commissioner appointed to fill a vacancy shall be for a four (4) year period. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms unless appointed to an additional term by a four -fifths 015) vote of the city council. The commission members shall serve without compensation, shall each be a resident of the city, with the exception of the student members, and shall be neither a member of any other standing commission, board or committee of the city nor an employee thereof. Two commission members appointed by the city council shall be from the sophomore or junior class of a Redlands high school or college student. The student member's term shall be for one year, beginning January 1 and ending December 31. The student members shall be considered two of the seven (7) members of the commission with full voting powers. Four (4) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum." Section 15. Section 2.66.040 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the organization of the Human Relations Commission is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.66.040: ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS: The commission shall annually elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson and there is no prohibition to the number of terms a member may serve in either capacity. The commission shall keep records of all of its proceedings and actions and shall meet quarterly in the months 1:\Ordinances\Nos 2900-2999 in WorWolinance 2995 Commission Memberships.Clean. 12.04.25.bm.doex established by separate resolution of the City Council, which may be amended from time to time." Section 16. The City Council hereby detennines that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because, pursuant to section 15O61(b)(3) of the State Guidelines implementing CEQA, it can be seen with certainty by this City Council that there is no possibility that the adoption of this ordinance will directly or indirectly have a significant effect on the environment. Section 17. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or the application thereof to any entity, person or circumstance is held for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable. The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 18. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance, and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, and thereafter, this ordinance shall take effect as provided by law. A�,-1 Mario Saucedo, Mayor ATTEST: &� i&4-dww, J e Donaldson, City Clerk lAOrdinanceslNos 2900-2999 in WordlOrdinance 2995 Commission Memberships.Clean,12.04.25.bm.doex I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 161h day of December, 2025, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Barich, Tejeda, Davis, Shaw; Mayor Saucedo NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Je e Donaldson, City Clerk IAOrdinances%Nos 2900-2999 in WordlOrdinance 2995 Commission Memberships.Clean.I2.04.25.bm.docx