HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-004ORDINANCE NO. 2010-004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON AMENDING SECTION 2.40.010 OF THE
ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO YOUTH
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF PARKS, ARTS, AND
RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has the authority to adopt ordinances for
the general welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commissioners wishes to update
the ordinance governing the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Board of Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commissioners considered
this amendment at a November 24, 2009 public meeting and the City Council considered their
recommendations at their workshop on January 11, 2010, and determined approving the
amendment was in the best interest of the City and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington does hereby
ordain as follows:
Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code section 2.40.010 is amended to read as follows:
2.40.010 Board of parks, arts and recreation commissioners--Membership--Terms of
office --Powers and authority.
(a) The city parks, arts and recreation commission (PARC) shall consist of nine members,
appointed by the mayor with the consent of the city council. All members shall reside
within the urban growth boundary of Arlington. Two of the members shall be youth -
specific members as described in subparagraph (d), below.
(b) Commission members shall serve a term of four years, commencing on April 1 st and
ending March 31 st. Terms of office shall be staggered so that not more than three terms
will expire in the same year.
(c) The commission shall serve as an advisory commission to the mayor and city council
with respect to parks, arts and recreation facilities and programs within the city as well as
changes, expansion or new acquisition of both facilities and programs.
(d) There are hereby created two youth -specific seats on the PARC. Youth commission
members shall be entitled to vote. Youth commission members shall be appointed to
serve up to two -years during their junior and senior years in high school.
Section 2. Severability. If any such provision, section, or part of this ordinance
shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity
Ordinance No. 2010-004
of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 3. Effective Date. A summary of this Ordinance consisting of its title
shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force
five (5) days after the date of publication.
ASSED by the City Council of the City of Arlington and APPROVED by the Mayor
this day of , 2010.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Margar Larson, M yor
ATTEST:
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Kristin nfield, City Cleric
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
St eWei, rney
Ordinance No. 2010-004
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION
You are hereby notified that on February 1, 2010, the City Council of the City of
Arlington, Washington, did adopt Ordinance No. 2010-004 entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
AMENDING SECTION 2.40.010 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO YOUTH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF PARKS, ARTS,
AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS"
This ordinance is effective five days from its passage and publication.
The full text of the ordinance is available to interested persons and will be mailed
upon request.
Kristin Banfield
City Clerk
City of Arlington
CERTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE
I, Kristin Banfield, being the duly appointed and acting Clerk of the City of Arlington,
Washington, a municipal corporation, do hereby certify that the following Ordinance
#2010-004 was approved at the February 1, 2010 Council meeting.
ORDINANCE #2010-004
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
AMENDING SECTION 2.40.010 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO YOUTH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF PARKS, ARTS,
AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS"
A true and correct copy of the original ordinance is attached.
Dated this 3rd day of February, 2010.
Kristii Banfield
City Clerk for the City of Arlington