Item 35 - Positions for Residents 55+ Yrs Old on Parks & Rec Commission

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brs 6/5/23 ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2-333 RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Ana desires to remove barriers that prevent active participation by all City residents in City government; and WHEREAS, increased representation of residents fifty-five (55) years and older on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission will increase active participation of City residents in City government; and WHEREAS, increased representation of residents fifty-five (55) years and older on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission is best facilitated by adding additional positions on the commission with the specific requirement of being a Santa Ana resident aged fifty-five (55) and older; and WHEREAS, to effectively provide two positions for residents aged fifty-five (55) and older on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission, it is necessary to amend Section 2-333 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code governing membership on the Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council. Section 2. Section 2-333 (Parks, recreation, and community services commission —Membership) of Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Administration) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 2-333. Parks, recreation, and community services commission —Membership. The members of the parks, recreation, and community services commission shall be appointed from the residents for the city as follows: (a) Seven (7) members shall be appointed as required by section 2-326 of this Code. Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 1 of 4