Chapter 2.120
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Sections:

2.120.010    Committee created – Duties.

2.120.020    Appointment, terms, and procedures.

2.120.030    Administrative assistance.

*    Editor’s note: Ord. FY2012-09 reestablishes the parks and recreation committee effective midnight December 31, 2011.

2.120.010 Committee created – Duties.

There is established the Kodiak Island Borough parks and recreation committee consisting of nine voting members who are residents of the borough and represent a cross-section of the social and economic structure of the community. One assembly member, one planning and zoning commissioner, the city parks and recreation director, the state park ranger, and a school board representative shall be nonvoting ex officio members of the committee and may participate in all discussions and assigned duties.

The committee is empowered to:

A. Identify existing and future recreation demands including indoor and outdoor recreation;

B. Evaluate existing and future recreation needs;

C. Generate priorities and action plans including a capital improvement program for parks and recreation; and

D. Review and recommend revisions as necessary to the adopted comprehensive parks and recreation plan.

All such plans and recommendations shall be reviewed by the planning and zoning commission prior to presentation to the manager and assembly. [Ord. FY2006-04 §2, 2005; Ord. 03-07 §2, 2003; Ord. 2002-15 §2, 2002; Ord. 99-09 §2, 1999; Ord. 98-02 §8, 1998; Ord. 96-16 §2, 1996; Ord. 93-61 §2, 1993; Ord. 85-26-O §1, 1985; Ord. 82-36-O §1, 1982. Formerly §2.43.010].

2.120.020 Appointment, terms, and procedures.

Members of the committee shall be appointed by the mayor subject to confirmation by the assembly. Members shall serve three-year terms except that of the initial nine members, three shall be appointed for three-year terms, three for two-year terms and three for one-year terms.

The committee shall designate its chair and other officers as provided in bylaws approved by the assembly. No additions or changes may be made in the bylaws unless specifically approved by the assembly. Meetings shall be public except that executive sessions may be held in accordance with KIBC 2.30.030(E). The committee shall meet at least quarterly at times and places designated by the chair, but meetings need not be held if no business is pending. The chair or a majority of the committee may call a special meeting. The committee shall give reasonable public notice of its meetings. Vacancies occur and are filled as provided in KIBC 2.100.070. [Ord. FY2008-15 §4, 2008; Ord. 03-07 §3, 2003; Ord. 98-02 §8, 1998; Ord. 85-26-O §1, 1985; Ord. 85-2-O, 1985; Ord. 82-36-O §1, 1982. Formerly §2.43.020].

2.120.030 Administrative assistance.

The manager or designee shall:

A. Furnish the committee with all requested documents and other information necessary for, or reasonably related to, committee functions;

B. Provide the committee with supplies, meeting space and secretarial assistance as reasonably required;

C. If feasible under the circumstances, refer to the committee matters within its powers and duties, prior to presentation for assembly action; and

D. Transmit committee recommendations and other communications to the planning and zoning commission prior to review by the assembly; provided, however, if no action has been taken by the planning and zoning commission within 30 days, it shall be deemed that approval has been given. [Ord. 98-02 §8, 1998; Ord. 85-26-O §1, 1985; Ord. 84-61-O §10, 1984; Ord. 82-36-O §1, 1982. Formerly §2.43.030].