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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6229 ORDINANCE NO. 6 2 2 9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 2.96 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO THE AUBURN INTERNATIONAL FARMERS MARKET ADVISORY BOARD ' WHEREAS, there is interest within the city of establishing a community based farmers market to serve Auburn and surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, in order to establish this farmers market under the auspices of the City, and to assure continued community involvement, it is appropriate to establish a citizen advisory board to the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. New Chapter to Code. That a new Chapter 2.96 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is created to read as follows: Chapter 2.96 AUBURN INTERNATIONAL FARMERS MARKET ADVISORY BOARD - Sections: 2.96.010 Auburn International Farmers Market Advisory Board created. 2.96.020 Membership. 2.96.030 Appointment. 2.96.040 Terms and vacancies. 2.96.050 Officers - Meetings. 2.96.060 Role of the Advisory Board. 2.96.070 Compensation. 2.96.080 Annual reports of progress. Ordinance No. 6229 April 30, 2009 Page 1 of 4 2.96.010. Auburn International Farmers Market Advisory Board created. There is created an advisory board to be known as "The Auburn International Farmers Market Advisory Board of the City of Auburn." 2.96.020. Membership. There shall be seven (7) members of the Auburn International Farmers Market Advisory Board who shall be appointed by the Auburn Mayor and confirmed by the Auburn City Council, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. There shall be one (1) member from the City of Algona, five (5) members from the City of Auburn, and one (1) member from the City of Pacific. A majority of the Auburn members shall be residents or business owners within the City. At the time of their appointrrient, the Algona and Pacific members shall be residents or business owners within their respective cities. The Mayor and Council may also appoint as Council liaison to the Board a member of the City Council to serve as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Advisory Board. 2.96.030. Appointment. The members of the Auburn International Farmers Market Advisory Board shall be appointed from among members of the public, as specified in Section 2.96.020 of this chapter, to include, to the extent reasonably possible, representation from people involved with or interested in the various and diverse farming, craft, and other market-related vending activities of the community. 2.96.040. Terms and vacancies. Subject to the provisions of 2.96.020 of this Chapter and the pleasure of the City Council, members of the Auburn International Farmers Market Advisory Board shall serve for a term of three (3) years or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced. It is provided, however, that for the initial appointment, three (3) members shall be initially appointed for three (3) year terms, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced; finro (2) members shall be initially appointed for two (2) year terms, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced; and two (2) members shall be initially appointed for one (1) year terms, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced. In case of any vacancies on the Advisory Board, vacancies shall be filled consistent with the procedures set forth in 2.96.020 of this Chapter, for the unexpired terms for which such vacancies are filled. Members shall be subject to removal in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2.30 of the City Code as it currently exists or as it may be hereafter amended. 2.96.050. Officers - Meetings. A. At its first meeting of each year, the Advisory Board members shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among the members of the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board shall meet as needed to perform the duties of the Advisory Board and to fulfill the role of being an advisory body to the City Council. B. It shall be the duty of the chairperson to preside over all meetings of the Advisory Ordinance No. 6229 April 30, 2009 Page 2 of 4 Board. The vice chairperson shall preside at all meetings where the chairperson is absent. Minutes shall be kept and meeting agendas prepared in coordination between members of the Board and staff members. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority vote of those present shall be necessary to carry any recommended action. 2.96.060. Role of the Advisory Board. The Auburn International Farmers Market Advisory Board is created to assist the City Council in advising the City Council in connection with farmers market related issues and activities as may be referred to the Advisory Board by the City Council which may include: A. Facilitate cooperation and coordination with farmers, food and craft vendors regarding farmers market related issues, and recommend an appropriate mix of vendors for the farmers market. B. Recommend to the City Council programs to enhance awareness of, and interest in, the farmers market of the City, which may be in cooperation with any appropriate private, civic or public agency of the City, county, state or of the federal government. C. Recommend ways and means of obtaining private, local, county, state orfederal funds for the promotion of the farmers market. 2.96.070. Compensation. The members of the Auburn International Farmers Market Advisory Board shall serve without compensation. 2.96.080. Annual reports of progress. The Auburn International Farmers Market Advisory Board shall annually provide to the City Council a report on progress made in carrying out the Board's responsibilities. Additional reports may be submitted when deemed appropriate by the Board or when requested by the City Council. Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the Ordinance No. 6229 April 30, 2009 Page 3 of 4 validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. DATED and SIGNED this day of , 2009. INTRODUCED: MAY - 4 2009 PASSED: MAY - 4 2009 APPROVED: MAY - 4 20n9 IT fr ~ PETER B. LEWIS - MAYOR ATTEST: ~ 'L2~" Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: a?`,' A'r Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney Published: tLdv. Zcccl Ordinance No. 6229 April 30, 2009 Page 4 of 4