HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD2023-017 Amend SCC 2.15 Ordinances and ResolutionsSponsored by: Regis
Introduction: June 12, 2023
Public Hearing: June 26, 2023
Enactment: June 26, 2023
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2023-017
An Ordinance of the Seward City Council, Amending Seward City Code
Chapter 2.15 — Ordinances and Resolutions
WHEREAS, there is currently no prohibition on bringing substantially similar legislation
before council after council has voted against the legislation; and
WHEREAS, it is not in the City's interest to use limited meeting time and city resources
to consider legislation which has recently been defeated;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Chapter 2.15 — Ordinances and Resolutions is amended by
addition of a new section 2.15.036 as follows (new language is in bolded italics):
2.15.036 — Reintroduction of Defeated Legislation
A. If a resolution is defeated by the council, the same or a substantially similar resolution
may not be reintroduced for a period of 90 days following the defeating vote.
B. If an ordinance is defeated by the council, the same or a substantially similar ordinance
may not be reintroduced for a period of 90 days following the defeating vote
C. The city council may direct legislation to be brought forward at any time, regardless of
whether the same or substantially similar legislation was defeated in the last 90 days.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days after adoption.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this
26th day of June, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
041
Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2023-017
AYES: Osenga, Finch, Barnwell, DeMoss, Calhoon, Wells, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
To: City Council
From: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager
Subject:
Ordinance 2023-017: Amending Seward City Code Chapter 2.15
Ordinances and Resolutions
Background and justification:
There is currently no prohibition on bringing substantially similar legislation before City Council
after the Council has voted against the legislation. It is not in the City's interest to use limited
meeting time and city resources to consider legislation which has recently been defeated. While
this ordinance prohibits legislation coming before the City Council for 90 days if the legislation is
defeated, there is a mechanism for City Council to direct that legislation comes forward if there
is a need to do so. This ordinance ensures that necessary legislation can always be
introduced, while also allowing the city to wisely utilize resources and be good stewards
of time at City Council meetings.
Amended Section Section Title
Amendment
2.15.036
Reintroduction of Defeated Legislation
Created Heading
2.15.036(A)
Reintroduction of Defeated Legislation
Created (A) regarding resolutions may not be reintroduced
2.15.036(B)
Reintroduction of Defeated Legislation
Created (B) regarding ordinances may not be reintroduced
2.15.036(C)
Reintroduction of Defeated Legislation
Created (C) allowing a provision far City Council to direct that legislation be brought forward
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: All aspects of the Comprehensive Plan are affected.
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this
legislation:
Th's legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
x
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line
item(s):
0
x
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance:
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
$ n/a
Finance Director Signature:
x
Yes
Not
applicable
Attorney
Signature:
Comments:
Sam Severin 5/17/2023
Administration Recommendation
x
Adopt
Ordinance
Other: