Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-61){? Sponsored by: Vice Mayor Molloy K~NAI CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2020-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA , AMENDING COUNC IL POLICY NUMBER 2018-01 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE POLICY, TO BROADEN THE QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STUDENT AND MAKE THE POLICY MORE INCLUSIVE . WHEREAS, Council Policy No. 2018-01, formally providing fo r a Student Representative for the Parks and Recreation Commission was adopted by Resolution No. 2018-03 ; and, WHEREAS, Council Policy No. 2018-01 recognizes the benefits received from a Student Representat ive , outlines the role , and defines the limitations of the non-voting member of the Commission ; and, WHEREAS, during several meetings, the Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the policy and discussed issues relating to the Student Representative to the Commission ; and , WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Commission recommended amendments to the policy that will broaden t he qualifications of the Student Representative and make the policy more inclusive, by expanding the pool of potential student applicants to students enrolled in public and private high schools, as well as home school students and other programs enrolled through the Borough School District Administration, who are City of Kenai residents; and , WHEREAS, at the meeting of March 5, 2020, the Commission unanimously approved its Reso lution No, PR20-01, recommending that the Council adopt Policy No . 2018-01 (Amended), amending the Council 's Parks and Recreation Commission Student Representative Policy. NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1. That Council Policy No . 2018-01 (Amended): Parks and Recreation Commission Student Representative, amended as attached , is approved . Section 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage . PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of July, 2020. POLICY NO. 2018-01 (A mended): Parks and Recreation Commission Student Representative Poli cy Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide for a Student Representative for the Parks and Recreation Commission. Scope This policy applies to the Parks & Recreation Commission and all Student Representatives appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission . Policy It is important to seek out and consider students' ideas, viewpoints and reactions to Parks and Recreation decisions. In order to provide student input and involvement, the Mayor of the City of Kenai, may appoint a Student Representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Student Representative may participate in the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings pursuant to the following : 1. Limitations, Qualification, and Requirements: a . The Student may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in rotation with the official Commission vote and shall not affect the outcome of a vote . Adv isory votes shall be recorded in the meeting summaries. Student Representatives may not move or second items during a commission meeting . b. The student shall be a junior or senior in good standing at the Kenai Central l=ligh School. The student shall be a Kenai resident and a junior or senior in good standing with school administration . c. Tho student shall be elected by tho Student Council of Kenai Central l=ligh School, subject to approi.1al of the KCl=IS administration . The student shall be approved by school administration ; if multiple applications are received , the Mayor may select an applicant for appointment. d. The student shall attend all Parks and Recreation Commission meetings and work sessions, unless excused by the Parks and Recreation Director. e . The student should have an interest in public service . f. The student should use this opportunity as a way to develop leadership skills . g. Tho student will communicate with Student Council Members at Kenai Central l=ligh School to provide information and seek feedback from other students on Parks and Recreation issues affecting young people. The student will communicate with other students to provide information and seek feedback from other students on Parks and Recreation issues affecting young people . Effective Date : ~~~~~~~~~~~- Approved by Resolution 2018-03 Amended by Resolution 2020-XX City of Kenai I 210 l=ida lgo Ave, Kenai. AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 I www.kenai.city MEMORANDUM TO: CC: FROM : DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor Brian G abriel and Kenai City Council City Manager and Administration Vice Mayor Molloy July 7 , 2020 Resolution No. 2020-61 For several meetings, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed issues relating to Student Representative to the Commission . At their meeting of March 5, 2020, the Commission unanimously approved its Resolution No, PR20-01 . This resolution recommends that the Council adopt Policy No. 2018-01 (Amended), amending the Council 's Parks and Recreation Commission Student Representative Policy. The Commission recommends three amendments to the current policy: 1. "The student shall be a Kenai resident and a junior or senior in good standi ng with school administration ." This amendment de letes the restriction to KCHS and broadens the qualificat ions of the Student Representative and makes the policy more inclusive , by expanding the pool of potential student applicants to students enrolled in public and private high schools, as well as home school students and other programs enrolled through the Borough School District Administration , who are City of Kenai residents. 2. "The student shall be approved by school adminis t ration; if multiple applications are received, the Mayor may select an applicant for appointment." This amendment addresses the scenario where multiple applicat ions are received. 3. "The student will communicate with other students to provide information and seek feedback fro m other students on Parks and Recreation issues affecting young people." This amendment is consistent with previous job duties . Council 's consideration is appreciated . A resolution by the City Council is required to adopt the proposed amendments or other amendments to Policy No. 2018-01 .