To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kelly Ballard, City Secretary
Subject:
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Consider an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Keller, Texas, amending the City of Keller Code of Ordinances, by amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article V, Planning and Zoning Commission, by deleting Section 2-500, Creation; composition; appointment of members; appointment of chairperson, in its entirety and adding a new Section 2-500; and by amending Article VI, Zoning Board of Adjustment, by deleting Section 2-610, Terms of office; appointment of members; appointment of chairperson, in its entirety and adding a new Section 2-610; and by amending Article X, Library Board, by deleting Section 2-1000, Creation; composition; appointment of members; appointment of chairperson, in its entirety and adding a new Section 2-1000; and by amending Article XI, Public Arts Board, by deleting Section 2-1100, Creation; composition; appointment of members; appointment of chairperson, in its entirety and adding a new Section 2-1100; and by amending Article XV, Economic Development Board, by deleting Section 2-1500, Creation; composition; appointment of members; appointment of chairperson, in its entirety and adding a new Section 2-1500; and by amending Chapter 12, Parks and Recreation, Article III, Board of Parks and Recreation, by deleting Section 12-300, Creation; composition; appointment of members; appointment of chairperson, in its entirety and by adding a new Section 12-300; authorizing publication; and establishing an effective date.
Background:
During the City Council retreat on Friday, October 27, 2017, City Council discussed changing the term date for all boards and commissions to allow City Council elections and possible runoff election to be completed before the interview and appointment process begins. The amendments proposed in this ordinance would change the terms of places on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Library Board, Public Arts Board, and Economic Development Board from June 30th to November 30th of each year.
These changes will allow the current council and future councils to ensure that those appointed to City boards and commissions reflect the latest expectations of our citizens and align well with the overall goals and vision of the council and community.
Council Action:
Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances as reflected in the proposed ordinance.