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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6041 ORDINANCE NO.6 0 4 1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 2.77 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO THE CITY OF AUBURN TOURISM BOARD WHEREAS, the current provisions of Chapter 67.28 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), call for local governments that collect and receive lodging tax dollars to establish a lodging tax advisory committee; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has established such a committee, codified under Chapter 2.76 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, the statutory parameters of this committee include identification of its roles and membership, relating to the lodging tax and businesses effected by the lodging tax specifically; and WHEREAS, in addition to the issues relating to the lodging tax itself, and the parameters of RCW 67.28.1817, the City of Auburn has interests of a more general nature that relate to tourism, and a separate board with a more general approach to tourism could enhance the City's position with respect to issues related to tourism that dovetail with but may go beyond the lodging tax advisory committee issues; and WHEREAS, it would be advantageous for the City to create a more general Tourism Board with duties and functions that are distinct from the City's lodging tax advisory committee, and that serves in a more general capacity to address a broader array of tourism issues. Ordinance No. 6041 August 2, 2006 Page 1 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Creation of New Chapter to City Code. That a new Chapter 2.77 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: Chapter 2.77 AUBURN TOURISM BOARD Sections: 2.77.010 2.77.020 2.77.030 2.77.040 Creation. Membership. Terms. Responsibilities. 2.77.010 Creation. There is hereby created the Auburn Tourism Board. The board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council, as the Tourism Board, to be distinguished from the City's lodging tax advisory committee, established by City Ordinance codified under Chapter 2.76 of the City Code, and pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817. 2.77.020 Membership. The Auburn Tourism Board shall consist of at least five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, who shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The members shall be residents of the city. In addition thereto, one elected official shall serve, ex officio, as chair of the Auburn Tourism Board. 2.77.030 Appointment. The members of the Tourism Board shall be appointed from among members of the public who are representatives of businesses, entities or agencies related to the tourism industry or businesses, entities or agencies that would provide goods and/or services to tourists or tourist related businesses. 2.77.040 Terms and vacancies. Subject to the provisions of ACC 2.43.020 and the pleasure of the city council, members of the board shall serve for a term of three years or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced. It is provided, however, that, other than the elected official serving, ex officio, as chair of the Auburn Tourism Board, for the initial appointment of Ordinance No. 6041 August 2,2006 Page 2 members, one member shall be initially appointed for a three-year term, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced; one member shall be initially appointed for a two-year term, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced; and one member shall be initially appointed for a one-year term, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced. In case of any vacancies on the commission, vacancies shall be filled consistent with the procedures set forth in ACC 2.43.020 for the unexpired terms for which such vacancies are filled. 2.77.050 Officers - Meetings. A. At its first meeting of each year, the Tourism Board members shall elect a vice chairperson from among the regular members of the board. The board shall meet as needed to perform the duties of the Tourism Board and to fulfill the role of being an advisory body to the City Council. B. It shall be the duty of the chairperson (the elected official serving ex officio) to preside over all meetings of the 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. 2.77.060 Role of the advisory board. The Tourism Board is created to assist the City Council formulate strategies for tourism related activities, projects and programs geared to promote the City of Auburn as a tourist destination, and enhance the ability of local businesses to serve the needs of tourists and the tourist industry in Auburn. The Auburn Tourism Board shall also make such other recommendations to the City Council on tourism promotion and tourism-related issues as are consistent with the functions of the board as provided herein. 2.77.070 Compensation. The regular members of the Tourism Board shall serve without compensation related to the duties thereof. This does not preclude the elected official serving, ex officio, as chairperson from receiving any compensation due the person by reason of his/her capacity as a member of the City Council. 2.77.080 Annual reports of progress. The Tourism 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. 2.77.090 Severability. Ordinance No. 6041 August 2, 2006 Page 3 If any portion of this chapter, or its application to any persons or circumstances, is held invalid, the validity of the chapter as a whole, or any other portion thereof, and its application to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected. 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. Severabilitv. 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 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. ~1-- a -L DATED and SIGNED this d..t:day of r4.4. INTRODUCED: PASSED: APPROVED: ,2006. AUG 2 , :t.'6lJTo AUG 2 1 2006 AUG 2 1 2006 ..-> ) PE ER B. LEWIS MAYOR Ordinance No. 6041 August 2, 2006 Page 4 ATTEST: ~4~~ Danie le E. Daskam, City Clerk Published: tJR ~2 1-2-(flr~ Ordinance No. 6041 August 2,2006 Page 5