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a. Receive an update from the Parks Commission Sub-Committee on the current rules and regulations for the Monterey County Parks Commission; and
b. Provide direction to staff on recommended changes to the current rules and regulations for the Monterey County Parks Commission, including previously supported changes to Section 9 from the November 7, 2019 Parks Commission meeting.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Monterey County Parks Commission:
a. Receive a report from the Parks Commission Sub-Committee on the current rules and regulations for the Monterey County Parks Commission; and
b. Provide direction to staff on changes to the current rules and regulations for the Monterey County Parks Commission, including previously supported changes to Section 9 from the November 7, 2019 Parks Commission meeting.
SUMMARY:
In early 2019, Commissioner Sanchez requested that the Parks Commission (Commission) consider a modification to the annual election process for appointing a Commission Chair and Vice Chair. On November 7, 2019, the Commission received a report on the rules and regulations specific to the Election of Officers, including a history of Board of Supervisors resolutions establishing the current rules (Attachment A). The Commission supported staff’s recommendation to modify Section 9 to implement a rotation process for the Election of Officers. During the November 7, 2019 deliberations on changes to Section 9, the Commission expressed interest in making modifications to other sections of the rules and regulations. On February 6, 2020, the Commission continued this item to allow for all Commissioners be present to deliberate on changes to the current rules and regulations. On May 7, 2020, Supervisor Adams suggested, and the Commission approved the creation of a Sub-Committee to review the current rules and regulations established for the Parks Commission and work on developing alternative considerations for the roles, responsibilities and duties of the Parks Commission. The Parks Sub-Committee is ready to report back to the Commission on its recommended changes for the Commission’s consideration.
DISCUSSION:
On November 7, 2019, the Commission received a report on the rules and regulations on Section 9 Election of Officers. During the discussion on proposed changes to Section 9, the Commissioners expressed a desire to consider additional changes to other sections of the rules and regulations. Since that report was specific to Section 9, staff was asked to provide a separate report that would provide the Commission an opportunity to address changes to other sections. The Commission provided direction to staff to amend Resolution 18-048 to reflect their proposed changes to the Election of Officers process on November 7, 2019.
Today, the Sub-Committee is ready to present to the Commission their recommended changes to the Commission rules and regulations and to provide direction to staff on the recommended changes to the current rules and regulations to bring forward for Board of Supervisors’ consideration. Any modification of existing rules and regulations is subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors. Upon direction, staff will prepare a report and resolution incorporating all the Commission’s recommended changes, including the previously supported changes to Section 9, for the Board of Supervisors’ consideration.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
FINANCING:
Resource Management Agency serves as staff for the Commission. No additional costs are associated with this recommendation and related action.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Public meetings provide transparency to government. The Commission provides a public forum and serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors regarding County Parks.
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Prepared by: Shawne Ellerbee, Assistant Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Reviewed by: Sergio Sanchez, Parks Commission Chair
Approved by: Randy Ishii, M.S., P.E., P.T.O.E., Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Attachments:
Attachment A-11/27/2019 Parks Commission Report on Section 9 Rules on Election of Officers
Attachment B-Parks Commission By-Laws with Proposed Changes
Attachment C-Parks Commission By-Laws with Proposed Changes No Mark Up