HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD NO 4833ORDINANCE NO. 4 8 3 3
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.60 TO THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CREATION
OF A YOUTH COMMISSION.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 2.60 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby added to read
as follows:
Chapter 2.60 BAKERSFIELD YOUTH COMMISSION
2.60.010 Creation and Purpose.
The City Council creates an eight (8) member Bakersfield Youth
Commission ( "Commission "). The City Council also appoints the city manager,
or designee, as the committee coordinator of the Commission. The purpose of
the Commission is to engage and empower local youth in having a voice on
relevant issues pertaining to municipal policies, programs, and projects.
2.60.020 Application Process.
Applications for the Commission are available at the City Clerk's Office
and require one letter of recommendation from a teacher, advisor, counselor,
of coach.
2.60.030 Appointment of Members and Alternates.
The Commission shall consist of eight (8) members and eight (8)
alternates.
A. Each City Councilmember shall appoint two (2) members to the
Commission; the Mayor shall appoint two (2) members from the city -at-
large. One (1) appointment will be the voting member and the second
appointment will be the alternate member.
B. Alternate members may only have voting rights in the event that
the regular members are absent from a Commission vote.
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1. A majority shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special
meeting of the Commission. For this Commission, a quorum is defined as five (5)
members.
2. Immediate family members of City Councilmembers and Mayor
shall not be eligible for appointment.
2.60.040 Qualifications of Commission Members.
A. Members and alternates must be current high school students at
the time of appointment.
B. Members and alternates must reside in the ward they represent.
C. Members and alternates must have and maintain a minimum 3.00
grade point average during their tenure in the Commission.
2.60.050 Term of office.
A. Members and alternates are appointed to a two -year term with the
possibility of a one -year re- appointment.
B. Each City Councilmember and the Mayor have the discretion to
extend or terminate the terms for their appointed members and alternatives.
C. During its first meeting of the calendar year, the Commission shall
elect a chair and co -chair among its appointed members for a term of one (1)
year.
D. Any member and alternate may be removed from the Commission
as a result of any of the following:
1. Continued absences from meetings or unexcused absences from
three consecutive meetings. The City Council may waive such removal for just
cause;
2. By the City Councilmember or Mayor that appointed them.
2.60.060 Duties.
Generally, to identify the concerns and needs of local youth, including
matters related to: recreational opportunities, park amenities, student safety,
and volunteer opportunities with the city, and to:
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A. Develop and propose plans that support or improve such
programs;
B. Provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council;
C. Educate and inspire local youth involvement in relevant issues;
D. Respond to requests on matters referred by the Mayor and City
Council;
E. Report to the Mayor and City Council, as requested;
F. Identify outside funding sources, including grant opportunities, to
achieve the Commission's goals and objectives;
G. Host an annual youth conference to identify local youth concerns
and needs;
H. Play an active role in Teen Government Day;
I. Other appropriate actions to further the purpose of the Commission.
2.60.070 MeeBngs.
A. The Commission shall meet monthly. Members and alternates are
required to attend every scheduled and special meeting.
B. Commission meetings shall be subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act.
C. Agendas and minutes of the Commission shall be prepared by the
City Clerk, or designee, and filed with the City Clerk.
D. Members and alternates shall communicate with the Mayor and
City Council by:
1. Directly contacting their appointed Councilmember;
2. Directly presenting at a City Council meeting, as requested;
3. Indirect contact through the Youth Commission meeting minutes;
4. Providing an annual report to City Council.
E. The City Manager shall designate City staff to assist the Youth
Commission with achieving its goals and objectives.
2.60.080 Compensation /Funding.
There is no monetary compensation for serving on the Commission;
however, members and alternates widely benefit by participating in active
leadership roles, networking amongst civil leaders, making a difference in the
community, and developing critical skills to solve real -world problems.
The Commission will be funded by City Council as is reasonably necessary
to implement the goals and objectives of engaging and empowering local
youth.
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SECTION 2.
This Ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the provisions of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code and shall become effective thirty (30) days from and
after the date of its passage.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
JAN 0 6 2016 by the following vote:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: RNERA, MAXWELL, WEIR, SMITH, _, SULLNAN, PARLIER
COUNCILMEMBER: NOfw-
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ROBERTA GAFFORD, CM
CITY CLERK and EX OFFICIO Clerk of the
APPROVED:
JAN 0 6 2016 Council of the City of Bakersfield
By:
HIERTIET L. ALL, ayor
City of Bakersfield
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
By' /
VIRIDIANA G LA DO -KING
Associate City Attorney
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