CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

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Novak

ORDINANCE 09-39(S)

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, AMENDING HOMER CITY CODE, CHAPTER 1.72 PORT AND HARBOR ADVISORY COMMISSION SECTION 1.72.030, PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMISSION, CHAPTER 1.74 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION SECTION 1.74.030, PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMISSION, CHAPTER 1.78 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION SECTION AND 1.78.030, PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMISSIONS TO DECREASE THE FREQUENCY OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PORT AND HARBOR ADVISORY COMMISSION, PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION FROM ONCE A MONTH TO ONCE EVERY OTHER MONTH. MEET BIMONTHLY.

WHEREAS, The Port and Harbor Advisory Commission, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, and the Economic Development Advisory Commission all act in an advisory capacity to the City Manager and the City Council; and

WHEREAS, Due to the decline in the City’s revenues and the overall economic forecast, budget constraints are necessary to curtail staff time spent on preparing agendas and packets on a monthly basis; and

WHEREAS, Agendas and packets have been prepared for monthly meetings that on more than one occasion have been cancelled due to lack of a quorum; and

WHEREAS, It is also prudent for in the City’s best interest to reduce the number of commission meetings in an effort to lessen the amount of overtime wages spent on staff attending meetings after hours; and.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF HOMER ORDAINS:

Section 1. Homer City Code 1.72.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:

1.72.030 Proceedings of the Commission.  The Commission shall meet regularly bimonthly, every other month, in the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November once a month, and at the call of the Chairman. The scheduling of worksessions and special meetings will be limited for the purpose of hearing and conducting business of a time sensitive nature. Permanent records of minutes shall be kept of the Commission proceedings and such minutes shall record the vote of each member upon every question.  Every decision or finding shall be directed to the City Council at the earliest possible date. 

Section 2. Homer City Code 1.74.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:

1.74.030 Proceedings of Commission. The Commission shall meet regularly bimonthly, every other month, in the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December. The scheduling of worksessions and special meetings will be limited for the purpose of hearing and conducting business of a time sensitive nature. once a month, and at the call of the Chairman. Permanent records or minutes shall be kept of the vote of each member upon every question. Every decision of finding shall immediately be filed in the office of the City Clerk, and shall be a public record open to inspection by any person. Every decision or finding shall be directed to the City Council at the earliest possible date.

Section 3. Homer City Code 1.78.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:

1.78.030 Proceedings of the Commission. The Commission shall meet regularly bimonthly, every other month, in the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November once a month, and at the call of the Chairman. The scheduling of worksessions and special meetings will be limited for the purpose of hearing and conducting business of a time sensitive nature. Permanent records or minutes shall be kept of the vote of each member upon every question. Every decision of finding shall immediately be filed in the office of the City Clerk, and shall be a public record open to inspection by any person. Every decision of finding shall be directed to the City Council at the earliest possible date.

Section 4. This Ordinance is of a permanent and general character and shall be included in the City Code.

ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, this ______ day of _________________, 2009.

CITY OF HOMER

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DENNIS NOVAK, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

YES:

NO:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

First Reading:

Public Hearing:

Second Reading:

Effective Date:

Reviewed and approved as to form.

Walt Wrede, City Manager Thomas Klinkner, City Attorney

Date: Date:

Fiscal Note: Reduction of overtime expenditures and increased productivity during regular work hours.