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O 400 C.S. /.'1 ORDINANCE NO. 400 C.S. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 5, SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION TO TITLE 10 PARKS AND RECREATION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Chapter 5, sections 10-5.01 through 10-5.06, shall be added to the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Title 10. Parks and Recreation. The new chapter shall read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 10-5.01. Senior Advisory Commission Created. There is hereby created a Senior Advisory Commission which shall be composed of seven (7) members. Sec. 10-5.02. Senior Advisorv commission: MembershiD. The members of the Senior Advisory Commission shall be qualified electors of the City and shall serve without compensation. The members of the Commission shall include seven (7) members of the public who shall hold no other public office in the City. Sec. 10-5.03. Senior Advisorv commission Members: Terms of Off ice. Members of the Senior Advisory Commission shall be appointed to serve initially from March 1 through June 30, 1989. Beginning July 1, 1989, Commissioners shall serve for a term of three (3) years. The terms of two (2) members shall expire on June 30, 1990, and every three (3) years thereafter, the terms of two (2) members shall expire on June 30, 1991, and every three (3) years thereafter, and the terms of three (3) other members shall expire ! on June 30, 1992, and every three (3) years thereafter. Sec. 10-5.04. Senior Advisorv Commission: Vacancies and ApDointments. Vacancies on the Senior Advisory Commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled in the manner provided in this section for appointments. All members shall serve at the pleasure of the Council. Appointments for the Commission and the filling of vacancies shall be made by vote of the Council after nomination by the Mayor. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms only. S 5. d' , i ., ec. 10-5.0. Sen10r A V1sorv Comm1ss on: Orqan1zat1on. (a) Chairman and vice-chairman. At its first regular meeting fOllowing the annual appointments, the members of the Senior Advisory Commission shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman who shall hold office for one year. Their duties shall be such as are usually carried by such officers. (b) city Staff Assistance. Staff from the City Parks and Recreation Department shall provide advice and assistance to the senior Advisory Commission. (c) Secretary. The City Manager shall appoint a secretary to the Commission who shall maintain accurate minutes of the activities of the Commission. i , (d) Rules and regulations: Meetings. The Commission shall ---- -..--...---- ----,..._,_....'-~ \ adopt rules and regulations to govern procedure and shall by resolution set a time for regular meetings, which will be held once a month or on call as "needed. (e) Ouorum. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum. I I (f) Absence from mee~inas. Absence .from three (3) consecutive meetings without formal consent of the Commission shall be deemed to constitute the resignation of a member and the position declared vacant. Sec. 10-5.06. Senior Advisorv Commission: Powers and Duties. The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Advisory Commission shall be to: (a) Advise the City Council on issues of concern to senior citizens. (b) Recommend appropriate action to the City Council on legislation concerning senior citizens. (c) Identify and inventory various services available to senior citizens and make recommendations to the City Council for the coordination and delivery of such services. (d) Advise and make recommendations to the City Council concerning the Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance. (e) Advise and make recommendations to the City Council on I transportation needs as they relate to senior citizens. . (f) Advise and make recommendations to the City Council concerning affordable housing for senior citizens. I (g) Disseminate information to senior citizens regarding the I availability of various activities and services for senior citizens, including, without limitation, Social Security, Medicare and health services, and veterans benefits. SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage; and within fifteen (IS) days after its passage, it shall be published once, together with the names of the City Council Members voting thereon, in a newspaper of general circulation within the city. On motion of Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member I Moots, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: , I AYES: Council Members Smith, Moots, Dougall, Olsen and Mayor Millis NOES: None ABSENT: None the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted this 24th day of January, 1989. ~ JA~~.ALL V' Y R ATTEST: ~t a. ~ CITY CLERK -- -- - ._,----- --~