Pasadena Municipal Code Ch. 2.95 Northwest Commission

This chapter shall be known as the "northwest commission" ordinance.

(Ord. 6404 § 1 (part), 1990)

There is created and established a commission of the city to be known as the "northwest commission" and hereinafter called "commission."

(Ord. 6404 § 1 (part), 1990)

A. The commission shall consist of 11 members, who shall be appointed as follows:

1. Councilmembers from districts 1, 3, and 5 shall each nominate 2 members for a total of 6 members.

2. Each of the remaining councilmembers and the mayor shall nominate 1 member for a total of 5 members.

3. All nominations are subject to ratification by the city council.

B. In making appointments or filling vacancies, all councilmembers and the mayor shall ensure that the commission has a majority representation from the northwest community.

C. Members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, and shall serve no more than 2 consecutive terms. A term of less than 1 year shall not be considered a full term. Terms expire on June 30th of the applicable years. A member shall continue in office for the term for which he/she was appointed or until his/her successor is appointed. No member who has served 2 consecutive terms shall be eligible for reappointment to the commission prior to the passage of a 2-year interval.

D. If a member ceases to reside in the city prior to the expiration of a term, the member may complete the term only upon approval by the city council pursuant to Section 2.45.020.

E. Any member of the commission may be removed by the city council at its pleasure.

(Ord. 6820 §§ 27, 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6530 § 1, 1993; Ord. 6442 § 1, 1991; Ord. 6404 § 1 (part), 1990)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 23, 8-2-2021)

A. All members shall be residents of the city; provided, however, that a person nominated by a councilmember need not reside in said councilmember's district.

B. No members shall be employees of the city or its agencies.

C. Members may either possess professional background or personal interest in the areas of housing, human services, employment, economic development, education, public works, finance, arts or culture.

D. Members should be committed to improving the quality of life in the northwest community and possess a sensitivity and understanding of the diversity of that community.

(Ord. 6404 § 1 (part), 1990)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 24, 8-2-2021)

A. In the event a member has 3 consecutive unexcused absences from meetings of the commission, the city council may declare the office vacant. The staff to the committee shall advise the administrative assistant to the mayor of any such member with 3 consecutive unexcused absences. The chair of the commission may excuse absences.

B. Vacancies, whether scheduled or unscheduled, shall be filled by the person who nominated the member to the vacant office, or by his/her successor, in the same manner as set forth in Section 2.95.030.

(Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6404 § 1 (part), 1990)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 3, 8-2-2021)

At the annual meeting of the commission, the members shall elect a chair and a vice chair. In the absence or incapacity of the chair and vice chair, the commission may designate a temporary chair.

(Ord. 6404 § 1 (part), 1990)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 25, 8-2-2021)

A. The commission shall meet at least once a month and all its meetings shall be open to the public pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the commission.

B. A quorum shall be a majority of the commission seats filled by the city council. A seat is deemed to be filled after a nominee has been sworn in by the city clerk. No action of the commission shall be valid without the affirmative vote of at least four members.

C. The commission shall keep a record, which shall be available for public inspection, of all its resolutions, proceedings and other actions.

(Ord. 6675 § 1 (part), 1996; Ord. 6442 § 2, 1991; Ord. 6404 § 1 (part), 1990)

The commission shall adopt and amend, by the affirmative vote of a majority of seated members, rules and regulations for the conduct of the commission's business consistent with this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the city council and shall not become effective until approved and ordered filed by the council.

(Ord. 6820 § 28, 2000: Ord. 6442 § 3, 1991: Ord. 6404 § 1 (part), 1990)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 26, 8-2-2021)

The commission shall submit an annual report and strategic plan to the city council no later than September 1st of each year. Attendance records of members shall be included as part of the annual report.

(Ord. 6930 § 12, 2003: Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6404 § 1 (part), 1990)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 27, 8-2-2021)

Members of the commission shall be required to file annual statements of economic interest pursuant to the city's conflict of interest code.

(Ord. 6518 § 3, 1993: Ord. 6404 § 1 (part), 1990)

The commission shall have the following functions:

A. Serve as a monitoring body for the northwest community.

B. Work with the city manager and staff on updating and revising the northwest strategic plan.

C. Provide ongoing oversight on the implementation of the plan.

D. Provide periodic advice to the city council on northwest issues.

E. Work with the city manager and staff to promote economic development activities in northwest Pasadena.

F. Provide periodic advice to the council on economic development activities in northwest Pasadena.

G. Present an annual review of the implementation of the plan's projects and programs to the city council and the community.

H. Recommend policies, procedures, programs, and legislation to promote and ensure communication, civic involvement, and social and cultural environments to the Northwest residents of Pasadena.

I. Consult and cooperate with other public agencies and commissions on matters relevant to the commission.

(Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6404 § 1 (part), 1990)

(Ord. No. 7263, § 4, 7-20-2015; Ord. No. 7378, § 28, 8-2-2021)