HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2015-63 - Board Membership & ResidencyAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
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RELATED TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND RESIDENCY
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WHEREAS, on November 10, 2015, the City Council reviewed the membership requirements for the City's
commissions, committees, and boards; and
WHEREAS, City Council members currently serve on the following boards: Animal Shelter Advisory
Board; General Government and Finance Advisory Board, Transportation Advisory Board, and the Utility System
Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, residency within the corporate City limits of the City of Georgetown is currently required for
the Historic and Architectural Review Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Strategic Partnerships
for Community Services Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the membership requirements of some of the City's
commissions, committees and boards.
NOW, • i• ORDAINED :, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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THAT -
Section _ ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in
compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code,Chapter
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Section a'er 2.52, Section 2.52.010 of a• of Ordinances is amended as shown
2.52.010. •-, Membership.
A. There is hereby created the General Government and Finance Advisory Board of the City
of Georgetown"Board"). • ra provisions of d of
Ordinances Chapterr City Commissions,Committees,r Boards.
B. Board will consistof e Two members shall be membersof
Council. The remaining members shall be appointed in accordance with the City Charter.
C. All members shall reside in the corporate City limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of
the City.
Section 3. Chapter 2.113, Section 2.113.010 of the Code of Ordinances is amended as shown
Sec. 2.113.010. - Created; membership.
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A. There is created the "Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board" of the City of
Georgetown (the "Board"). This Chapter supplements the provisions of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 2.36, City Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
B. The Board will consist of nine members.
1. At least one member, but not more than two members shall be members of the City
Council; and
2. Two members shall have expertise in the aviation field; and
3. One member shall be from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement
Corporation, preferably the chairperson; and
4. One member shall be from the Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission,
preferably the chairperson; and
5. The remaining three members shall be citizens appointed in accordance with the City
Charter.
C. All members shall reside in the corporate City limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of
the City.
Section 4. Chapter 2.109, Section 2.109.010 of the Code of Ordinances is amended as shown
Sec. 2.109.010. - Created; membership.
A. There is created the "Utility Systems Advisory Board" of the City ("the Board"). This
Chapter supplements the provisions of Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.36 City
Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
B. The Board will consist of seven members. At least one member, but not more than two
members shall be members of the City Council. The remaining members shall be
appointed in accordance with the City Charter. Whenever possible, members shall have
expertise in the areas of -
1. Water/wastewater;
2. Construction standards;
3. Electricity; or
4. Environmental engineering/stormwater drainage.
C. All members shall reside in the corporate City limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of
the City.
Section 5. Chapter 2.50, Section 2.50.010 of the Code of Ordinances is amended as shown
Sec. 2.50.010. - Created; membership.
A. There is created the "Historic and Architectural Review Commission" of the City of
Georgetown (the "HARC"). This Chapter supplements the provisions of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 2.36 City Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
B. HARC shall be composed of not less than seven regular members. All seven members
shall either reside in the corporate City limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the
City or own real property that is designated as historic, either in the City's historic survey
or with a state or federal historic designation, or located within the Downtown or Old
Town Overlay Districts. Any current Commission member who does not meet these
eligibility criteria shall be able to finish their current term of office. Members shall be
appointed in accordance with the City Charter.
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C. Whenever possible, HARC shall include a minimum of two members who are property
owners in the historic Downtown Overlay District and a maximum of two members from
each of the following categories having a demonstrated interest in the downtown area or
skills in design review. Members of the Commission may meet one or more of the
categories.
I . Licensed architect;
2. Landscape architect, professional planner, or urban designer;
3. Historian or person with expertise in historic preservation;
4. Developer, contractor, or realtor, and
5. Property owner or non -owner tenant within the Downtown Overlay District.
Citizens -at -large with an interest in historic preservation or urban design shall be
appointed to the Commission to fill any remaining appointments.
D. The City Council shall also appoint up to three persons who would be qualified to serve
on HARC as Commissioners -in -Training. Commissioners -in -Training shall not serve as
alternates or as proxies for any Commissioner, but Commissioners -in -Training shall be
eligible to be appointed to the position of Commissioner upon the expiration of the term
of a regular Commissioner or upon the creation of a vacancy on the Commission.
Section 6. Chapter 2.48, Section 2.48.010 of the Code of Ordinances is amended as shown
Sec. 2.48.010. - Created-, membership; qualifications.
A. There is created the "Planning and Zoning Commission" of the City of Georgetown (the
"Commission"). This Chapter supplements the provisions of Code of Ordinances Chapter
2.36 City Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
B. The Commission is composed of seven members. The Commission shall be broadly
representative as a whole, and whenever possible, members shall be drawn from different
residential areas, different racial and ethnic groups, different occupations and
professions, and different interest groups. The members may also be members of the
Zoning Board of Adjustment. The members of the Commission shall be appointed in
accordance with the City Charter.
C. The City Council shall appoint three persons who would ' be qualified to serve on the
Commission as Commissioners -in -Training. Commissioners -in -Training shall not serve
as alternates or as proxies for any Commissioner, but Cornmissioners-in-Training shall
be eligible to be appointed to the position of Commissioner upon the expiration of the
term of a regular Commissioner or upon the creation of a vacancy on the Commission.
D. All of the seven members shall reside in the corporate City limits or the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the City.
Section 7. Chapter 2.114, Section 2.114.010 of the Code of Ordinances is amended as shown
below.
Sec. 2.114.010. - Created; membership.
A. There is created the '�Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Advisory Board" of the
City of Georgetown (the "Board"). This Chapter supplements the provisions of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 2.36 City Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
B. The Board shall consist of five members. Members shall be appointed in accordance with the
City Charter. Members shall be selected from the following categories including:
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1. One member who is a CPA or Accountant, preferably with nonprofit financial
background; and
2. One member with a strong working knowledge of local nonprofits; and
3. One member with expertise in grant writing and/or grant evaluation; and
4. Two citizens -at -large with relevant expertise in fields such as healthcare, including
vision and dental healthcare, education, etc.
If no qualified individuals are available, appointments shall be made in accordance with the Code
of Ordinances Chapter 2.36.030(G).
C. The members shall reside in the corporate City limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the
City.
Section 8. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application
thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to
this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 9. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to attest.
This ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of
Georgetown.
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WASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING on the day of
PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING on the 9 day of E>,- - 2015.
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Shelley Nowfijn, City Secretary
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
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Date Approved: I —a, I Q �9 2015