Twin Falls City Zoning Code

TITLE 2

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

CHAPTER 2 CITIZEN FINANCE AND PLANNING COMMISSION

(Rep. by Ord. 3046, 1-14-2013)

CHAPTER 9 ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMISSION

(Rep. by Ord. 3017, 10-3-2011)

CHAPTER 10 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD

(Rep. by Ord. 2995, 11-22-2010)

2-1-1: LIMITATION OF ELIGIBILITY:

Except as otherwise provided herein, no person shall be eligible to serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms upon any advisory commission of the city and the Twin Falls housing authority, Twin Falls library board and Twin Falls urban renewal agency. A partial term served before the first full term shall not disqualify a person from serving two (2) consecutive full terms. There shall be no limit on the number of consecutive terms served by members of the advisory committee to the Twin Falls building inspection department.

The members of all advisory commissions established under this title shall be residents of the city unless this residency requirement is specifically waived by the council.

No person shall be appointed to an advisory commission where a related person serves on the same advisory commission. For purposes of this section, "relative" shall mean any person related by either blood or marriage within the second degree. "Second degree" shall be defined as grandparents, parents, children, brothers or sisters. (Ord. 2972, 6-15-2009)

2-1-2: LOCAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:

All persons proposed for appointment/election to a city advisory commission, as either a board member or officer, shall first be subject to a local criminal background check by the Twin Falls police department. The results of these background checks shall be made available to the mayor and city council before any such appointment/election. (Ord. 3080, 11-3-2014)

2-3-1: CREATION; PURPOSE:

There is hereby created the city of Twin Falls golf advisory commission. The purposes of the commission shall be as follows:

(A) To advise and recommend to the city council on matters concerning the city golf program and facilities and the maintenance and operation of the city golf course.

(B) To inform and advise the public on the city golf program and facilities.

(C) To solicit support of the public and organizations in the community in the development, operation and financing of the city golf program and golf course. (Ord. 2853, 3-27-2006)

2-3-2: MEMBERSHIP:

There shall be seven (7) voting members of the golf advisory commission. One member shall be a representative from the Men's Golf Association; one member shall be a representative from the Women's Golf Association; and five (5) members shall be representatives at large to be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. At the discretion of the mayor and with approval by the council, the parks and recreation commission may be appointed to fulfill the duties of the golf advisory commission.

In addition to the regular members, the following persons shall be ex officio members of the commission: city manager, director of parks and recreation, city golf professional, and a city council member appointed by the mayor. (Ord. 3094, 4-20-2015)

2-3-3: REMOVAL OF MEMBERS:

Any member of the commission may be removed after a public hearing by a majority vote of the city council. (Ord. 2853, 3-27-2006)

2-3-4: NONPOLITICAL; NO COMPENSATION:

The members of the commission shall be selected without regard to political affiliation and shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 2853, 3-27-2006)

2-3-5: OFFICERS; TENURE:

The commission shall elect its chairman and such other offices as it may require.

The tenure of office shall be as follows:

(A) All regular members shall serve a term of three (3) years. Vacancies arising in any member's position would be filled for the remaining term of the member originally appointed.

(B) The ex officio members of the commission shall hold office corresponding to their respective tenures in regular city administration positions. (Ord. 2853, 3-27-2006)

2-3-6: MEETINGS; QUORUM:

The commission shall hold at least nine (9) meetings during the year at a designated time and place, and all meetings shall be open to the public. A majority of the voting members of the commission shall be necessary to constitute a quorum to conduct business at any meeting of the commission. (Ord. 2853, 3-27-2006)

2-3-7: RULES:

The commission shall adopt general rules for the transaction of its business and shall make written records of meetings, resolutions, findings, determinations and of its recommendations, which written record shall be kept as a permanent public record. (Ord. 2853, 3-27-2006)

2-3-8: EXPENDITURES:

The commission shall make no expenditures, exclusive of gifts, except as to those amounts appropriated and set aside by the city council for the purpose of the commission as provided by law, and within such limits the commission is authorized to employ employees and technical advisors as it deems necessary for the promulgation of its work. (Ord. 2853, 3-27-2006)

2-4-1: ESTABLISHMENT AND TITLE:

There is hereby established and created a parks and recreation commission to be known as the Twin Falls parks and recreation commission. (1985 Code, ch. III, art. 2)

2-4-2: DUTIES AND PURPOSES:

The duties and purposes of the parks and recreation commission shall be as follows:

(A) To make a complete and comprehensive study of the city's needs for community recreation programs and projects for persons of all ages.

(B) To learn of the desires of the public as to recreation requirements, and the needs for additional parks and park facilities.

(C) To act in an advisory capacity and recommend to the city council as to the needs for community recreation programs and projects for persons of all ages.

(D) To advise the city council of the wishes of the public in regard to the public's desires as to parks and recreation requirements and the administration of a sound and comprehensive recreational program.

(E) To advise and to recommend to the city council types of facilities required to accomplish the purposes of a sound and comprehensive recreation program.

(F) To inform and educate the public on already established recreational facilities and programs, and to educate the public on the methods of bettering recreational facilities and programs.

(G) To solicit the support of and cooperation among the citizens and various organizations of the community in the development, construction and financing of recreation programs and facilities. (1958 Code, ch. III, art. 2)

2-4-3: MEMBERSHIP:

There shall be nine (9) voting members of the parks and recreation commission to be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the members of the city council.

There shall be four (4) ex officio members of the commission:

City council member appointed by the mayor

City manager

Recreation director

Superintendent of parks and recreation

(Ord. 2524, 4-8-1996)

2-4-4: VACANCIES:

Any vacancies occurring in the membership of the parks and recreation commission for any reason shall be filled by the mayor, to be confirmed by the city council. (1958 Code, ch. III, art. 2)

2-4-5: REMOVAL OF MEMBERS:

Any member of the parks and recreation commission may be removed by a majority vote of the councilmen of the city. (Ord. 1748, 12-15-1975)

2-4-6: NONPOLITICAL; NO COMPENSATION:

The members of the parks and recreation commission shall be selected without regard to political affiliations and shall serve without compensation. (1958 Code, ch. III, art. 2)

2-4-7: OFFICERS:

The parks and recreation commission shall elect its chairman and vice chairman and fill such other offices as it may determine necessary. (1958 Code, ch. III, art. 2)

2-4-8: TENURE:

The following tenure of office shall be provided for the members of the parks and recreation commission:

(A) Each member shall serve a term of three (3) years. Vacancies arising in any member's position would be filled for the remaining term of the member originally appointed.

(B) The four (4) ex officio members of the parks and recreation commission shall hold office corresponding with their respective tenures in regular city administrative positions. (Ord. 2358, 12-16-1991)

2-4-9: MEETINGS:

The parks and recreation commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month of the year at the designated time and place, and all such meetings of the said commission shall be open to the public. (1958 Code, ch. III, art. 2)

2-4-10: QUORUM:

A majority of the appointed members of the parks and recreation commission shall be necessary to constitute a quorum and conduct any business at any meeting of the said commission. (1958 Code, ch. III, art. 2)

2-4-11: RULES:

The parks and recreation commission shall adopt general rules for the transaction of its business and shall make a written record of the meetings, its resolutions, findings, determinations and of its recommendations, which said written record shall be kept as a permanent public record. (1958 Code, ch. III, art. 2)

2-4-12: EXPENDITURES:

The parks and recreation commission shall make no expenditures, exclusive of gifts, except as to those amounts appropriated and set aside by the city for the purpose of said commission as provided by law, and within such limits said commission is authorized to employ such employees and technical advisors as it deems necessary for the promulgation of its work. (1958 Code, ch. III, art. 2)

2-5-1: ESTABLISHMENT AND TITLE:

There is hereby created the Twin Falls Traffic Safety Commission. (Ord. 2674, 11-20-2000)

2-5-2: DUTIES AND PURPOSES:

The duties and purposes of said commission are as follows: to recommend and make suggestions to the City Council for the adoption of plans for traffic safety as recommended by the National Safety Council Study; to coordinate City traffic safety plans into the State of Idaho plan; to make suggestions for projects designated to increase safety in pedestrian and school traffic and to generally improve traffic safety in the City; to recommend the development, study and needs for public streets, highways and transportation facilities in and surrounding the City; to recommend plans for the location, extension and construction and development of public streets within the City and for County, State and Federal highways surrounding the City or in which the City may be interested or affected; to study and recommend to all governmental bodies and agencies legislation and policies for the improvement, safety and development of public streets and highways; to work with and submit recommendations, studies and advice to the Twin Falls Planning Commission; to solicit the support and cooperation of the citizens and organizations of the community; to promote and obtain street and highway development; to prepare and disseminate information needed by various governmental bodies and agencies; to aid in the development and improvement of the public streets and highways in the City or in which the City may be interested or affected. (Ord. 2674, 11-20-2000)

2-5-3: MEMBERSHIP:

(A) There shall be seven (7) voting members of said commission, all to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members on said commission shall be appointed, one each from the following organizations: School District 411, Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce, and five (5) City residents as members at large.

(B) There shall be five (5) additional ex officio members as follows: City Manager, City Engineer, Police Chief, Police Traffic Supervisor, and a member of the City Council. (Ord. 2674, 11-20-2000)

1. The term of each member shall be three (3) years.

2. The five (5) ex officio members shall hold membership corresponding to their tenures of office in the City administration. (Ord. 2932, 4-14-2008)

(D) Vacancies of membership of said commission shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

(E) Any member of said commission may be removed by a majority vote of the City Council.

(F) Members of said commission shall be selected without regard to political affiliation and shall serve without compensation.

(G) Said commission shall elect a Chairman and such other officers as it may deem necessary and shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and make written records of all meetings, resolutions, determinations and recommendations which records shall be kept as a permanent public record. A majority of the appointed members of said commission shall constitute a quorum to conduct business.

(H) Said commission shall hold meetings at designated times and places and at such intervals as it shall deem necessary and all meetings shall be open to the public. (Ord. 2674, 11-20-2000)

(I) With approval from the City Council, the Mayor may appoint the Planning and Zoning Commission to fulfill the duties of the Traffic Safety Commission. (Ord. 2018-022, 11-5-2018)

2-5-4: EXPENDITURES:

The members of said commission shall make no expenditure or incur any indebtedness except as may be authorized and appropriated by the City Council. (1958 Code ch. III, art. 6)

2-6-1: ESTABLISHMENT AND TITLE:

There is hereby created the advisory committee to the Twin Falls building inspection department. (Ord. 2205, 6-1-1987)

2-6-2: DUTIES AND PURPOSES:

The duties and purposes of the committee are as follows:

(A) To make suggestions and recommendations to the Twin Falls building inspection department on issues relating to the international building code, other city adopted building codes, such as the fire, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, and other related matters as requested by the building official of the building inspection department or the applicant for a building permit.

(B) To hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the international building code and other city adopted building codes, such as the fire, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes.

1. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the building code(s) or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the building code(s) do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.

2. This committee shall have no authority to waive requirements of the building code(s). (Ord. 2968, 5-4-2009)

2-6-3: MEMBERSHIP:

(A) There shall be nine (9) voting members of the committee, all to be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Members on the committee shall be actively engaged in the profession of the building construction industry. Members are more specifically to be appointed from the following organizations or professions: two (2) members from residential construction, one member each from commercial construction, electrical construction, mechanical construction, plumbing construction, the architectural profession, and the engineering profession, and one member at large.

(B) There shall be two (2) additional ex officio members as follows: the building official and a member of the city council.

1. The nine (9) members of the advisory committee to the building inspection department are to be appointed on a staggered term basis as follows: the first three (3) members shall be appointed for three (3) years, the next three (3) members shall be appointed for two (2) years, and the last three (3) members shall be appointed for one year.

2. Thereafter, the term of each member shall be three (3) years.

3. The two (2) ex officio members shall hold membership corresponding to their tenures of office or employment in the city administration.

(D) Vacancies of membership of the committee shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and confirmed by the city council.

(E) Any member of the committee may be removed after public hearing by a majority vote of the city council.

(F) Members of the committee shall be selected without regard to political affiliation and shall serve without compensation.

(G) The committee shall elect a chairman and such other officers as it may deem necessary and shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and make written records of all meetings, resolutions, determinations and recommendations, which records shall be kept as a permanent public record. A minimum of five (5) members of the committee shall constitute a quorum to conduct business or pass an issue. A majority vote of the members present will pass any issue decided by the committee.

(H) The committee shall hold meetings at designated times and places and at such intervals as it shall deem necessary, and all meetings shall be open to the public. (Ord. 2968, 5-4-2009)

2-6-4: EXPENDITURES:

The members of the committee shall make no expenditure or incur any indebtedness except as may be authorized and appropriated by the city council. (Ord. 2205, 6-1-1987)

2-7-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public of the city through the identification, evaluation, designation, and protection of those buildings, sites, areas, structures, and objects which reflect significant elements of the city's, the state's, and the nation's historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage. (Ord. 2543, 3-24-1997)

2-7-2: DEFINITIONS:

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following meanings:

CITY: The city of Twin Falls.

COMMISSION: The historic preservation commission of the city of Twin Falls.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION: The research, documentation, protection, restoration and rehabilitation of buildings, structures, objects, districts, areas, and sites significant in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of this state, its communities or the nation.

HISTORIC PROPERTY: Any building, structure, area or site that is significant in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of this community, the state or the nation. (Ord. 2543, 3-24-1997)

2-7-3: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CREATED:

(A) There is hereby created a historic preservation commission, which shall consist of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.

(B) All members of the commission shall have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in history or historic preservation. The council shall endeavor to appoint at least two (2) members with professional training or experience in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, engineering, law, or other historic preservation related disciplines.

(C) Initial appointments to the commission shall be made as follows: one 1- year term; two (2) 2-year terms; two (2) 3-year terms. All subsequent appointments shall be made for three (3) year terms. Commission members may be reappointed to serve additional terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments and the appointee shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(D) The members of the commission may be reimbursed by the city for expenses incurred in connection with their duties. (Ord. 2543, 3-24-1997; amd. Ord. 2983, 4-12-2010; Ord. 2024-004, 2-12-2024)

2-7-4: ORGANIZATION, OFFICERS, RULES, MEETINGS:

(A) The commission shall have the power to make whatever rules are necessary for the execution of its duties as set forth in this chapter. Rules of procedure and bylaws adopted by the commission shall be available for public inspection.

(B) The commission shall elect officers from among the commission members. The chairman shall preside at meetings of the commission. The vice chairman shall, in the absence of the chairman, perform the duties of the chairman.

(C) All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public, and follow the requirements of Idaho's open meeting laws. The Commission shall keep minutes and other appropriate written records of its resolutions, proceedings, and actions.

(D) The commission may recommend to the council, within the limits of its funding, the employment of or the contracting with other parties for the services of technical experts or other persons as it deems necessary to carry on the functions of the commission. (Ord. 2543, 3-24-1997)

2-7-5: POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Commission shall be advisory to the Council and shall be authorized to:

(A) Conduct a survey of local historic properties.

(B) Recommend the acquisition of fee and lesser interests in historic properties, including adjacent or associated lands, by purchase, bequests, or donation.

(C) Recommend methods and procedures necessary to preserve, restore, maintain and operate historic properties under the ownership or control of the City.

(D) Recommend the lease, sale, other transfer or disposition of historic properties subject to rights of public access and other covenants and in a manner that will preserve the property.

(E) Contract, with the approval of the Council, with the State or Federal government, or any agency of either, or with any other organization.

(F) Cooperate with the Federal, State, and local governments in the pursuance of the objectives of historic preservation.

(G) Make recommendations in the planning processes undertaken by the County, the City, the State, or the Federal government and the agencies of these entities.

(H) Recommend ordinances and otherwise provide information for the purposes of historic preservation in the City.

(I) Promote and conduct an educational and interpretive program on historic preservation and historic properties in the City.

(J) Commission members, employees or agents of the Commission may enter private property, buildings, or structures in the performance of their official duties only with the express consent of the owner or occupant thereof.

(K) Review nominations of properties to the National Register of Historic Places for properties within the City's jurisdiction. (Ord. 2543, 3-24-1997)

2-7-6: SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS:

Under the provisions of Idaho Code 67-4612, the City may provide by ordinances, special conditions or restrictions for the protection, enhancement and preservation of historic properties. (Ord. 2543, 3-24-1997)

2-7-7: SEPARABILITY:

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase or portion of this Chapter is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. (Ord. 2543, 3-24-1997)

2-8-1: ESTABLISHMENT AND TITLE:

There is hereby created the tree commission. (Ord. 2600, 11-23-1998)

2-8-2: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies, regulations and standards necessary to ensure that the city will continue to realize the benefits of the community forest. The provisions of this chapter are enacted to help coordinate maintenance of public trees; emphasize use of good tree care practices and promote tree diversity; promote education for all citizens on proper tree care practices; and provide guidance to the tree commission. (Ord. 2600, 11-23-1998)

2-8-3: ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION:

The commission shall be composed of five (5) members and one alternate member appointed by the mayor and approved by the council. The alternate member shall vote only in the absence of a regular member. All members shall serve a three (3) year term. At the discretion of the mayor and with approval by the council, the parks and recreation commission may be appointed to fulfill the duties of the tree commission. (Ord. 2983, 4-12-2010)

2-8-4: POWERS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The commission shall perform the following duties:

(A) The commission shall determine rules of conduct and bylaws for the commission, subject to council approval. The commission shall elect officers and establish procedures for conduct of documented business as may come before the commission. The commission, in its discretion, may also appoint nonvoting members to give advice.

(B) The commission shall draft and recommend necessary amendments to the tree ordinance . The commission shall also draft and recommend an arboricultural specifications manual and community forestry plan to the council by June 1, 1999. Should the manual and plan be accepted and codified by the council, the commission shall draft and recommend necessary amendments to those documents. Both the manual and the plan shall be reviewed every five (5) years after the effective date of the documents.

(C) The commission may assist with policies concerning selection, planting, maintenance, and removal of trees, shrubs, and other plants in the city. The commission will promote public education of good arboricultural practices.

(D) The commission shall recommend to the council the community forestry plan and an implementation strategy, for the establishment of educational and informational programs, and for the development of policies and procedures regarding the city's duties.

(E) The commission shall maintain and publish a list of certified arborists.

(F) The commission shall keep the council apprised of its activities. (Ord. 2600, 11-23-1998)

2-11-1: ESTABLISHMENT AND TITLE:

There is hereby created the city of Twin Falls development impact fee advisory committee. (Ord. 2929, 2-19-2008)

2-11-2: DUTIES AND PURPOSES:

The duties and purposes of said committee are as follows:

(A) Assist the governmental entity in adopting land use assumptions;

(B) Review the capital improvements plan, and proposed amendments, and file written comments;

(D) File periodic reports, at least annually, with respect to the capital improvements plan and report to the governmental entity any perceived inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the development impact fees; and

(E) Advise the governmental entity of the need to update or revise land use assumptions, capital improvements plan and development impact fees. (Ord. 2929, 2-19-2008)

2-11-3: MEMBERSHIP:

(A) There shall be nine (9) voting members of said committee, to be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Four (4) or more members shall be active in the business of development, building or real estate.

(B) Vacancies of membership of said committee shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and confirmed by the city council.

(D) Members of said committee shall be selected without regard to political affiliation and shall serve without compensation.

(E) The term of each member shall be three (3) years, except for the appointments of the initial committee, and except for appointments to fill vacancies.

(F) Said committee shall elect a chairman and such other officers as it may deem necessary and shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and make written records of all meetings, resolutions, determinations and recommendations which records shall be kept as a permanent public record. A majority of the appointed members of said committee shall constitute a quorum to conduct business.

(G) Said committee shall hold meetings at designated times and places and at such intervals as it shall deem necessary and all meetings shall be open to the public. (Ord. 2929, 2-19-2008)

2-12-1: ESTABLISHMENT AND TITLE:

There is hereby established and created an improvement reimbursement commission to be known as the Twin Falls improvement reimbursement commission. (Ord. 2974, 7-13-2009)

2-12-2: DUTIES AND PURPOSES:

The duties and purposes of the improvement reimbursement commission shall be as follows:

(A) Administer the council approved resolution for the amounts, methods and procedures for reimbursement of costs to private initial developers who installed public works improvement(s) by any subsequent developer or property owner that connects to those systems.

(B) With the assistance of the city engineer, prepare and maintain a system to track any public works improvement(s) that are subject to reimbursement.

(C) Accept requests for reimbursement, to include actual receipted costs and plans, from the initial developers that have installed the public works improvement(s), to be paid back by subsequent developers or property owners.

(D) With the assistance of the city engineer, establish the boundaries of properties that will be required to reimburse the initial developer that installed the public works improvement(s), and notify the owners of those properties of the requirement to reimburse when their own properties develop.

(E) Using cost information from the developer that installed the public works improvement(s) or other approved method, determine the proper compensation that any developer or property owner that connects to the public works improvement(s) will pay.

(F) Verify that the reimbursement has been made to the initial developer that installed the public works improvement(s) by any subsequent developer or property owner that connects to those systems, before allowing any subsequent development or property owner to connect to those systems. (Ord. 2974, 7-13-2009)

2-12-3: MEMBERSHIP:

There shall be seven (7) voting members of the improvement reimbursement commission to be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the members of the city council. Members on the commission shall be actively engaged in the profession of community development. Members are more specifically to be appointed from the following organizations or professions: two (2) members from the development community; two (2) members that are engineers, surveyors or architects; and three (3) members at large. In addition to the seven (7) voting members, there shall be two (2) nonvoting ex officio members of the commission: city council member appointed by the mayor and city engineer or designated representative. The members of the commission established under this section shall be residents of the city unless this residency requirement is specifically waived by the council. At the discretion of the mayor and with approval by the council, the development impact fee advisory committee may be appointed to fulfill the duties of the improvement reimbursement commission, notwithstanding the membership described above. (Ord. 3104, 8-17-2015)

2-12-4: VACANCIES:

Any vacancies occurring in the membership of the improvement reimbursement commission for any reason shall be filled by the mayor, to be confirmed by the city council. (Ord. 2974, 7-13-2009)

2-12-5: REMOVAL OF MEMBERS:

Any member of the improvement reimbursement commission may be removed by a majority vote of the city council. (Ord. 2974, 7-13-2009)

2-12-6: NONPOLITICAL; NO COMPENSATION:

The members of the improvement reimbursement commission shall be selected without regard to political affiliations and shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 2974, 7-13-2009)

2-12-7: OFFICERS:

The improvement reimbursement commission shall elect its chairman and vice chairman and fill such other offices as it may determine necessary. (Ord. 2974, 7-13-2009)

2-12-8: TENURE:

The following tenure of office shall be provided for the members of the improvement reimbursement commission:

(A) The seven (7) members of the improvement reimbursement commission are to be appointed on a staggered term basis as follows: the first two (2) members shall be appointed for three (3) years, the next two (2) members shall be appointed for two (2) years, and the remaining members shall be appointed for one year. Thereafter, the term of each member shall be three (3) years. The limitation of eligibility for successive terms shall be per section 2-1-1 of this title.

(B) The ex officio members of the improvement reimbursement commission shall hold membership corresponding to their tenures of office or employment in the city administration. (Ord. 2974, 7-13-2009)

2-12-9: MEETINGS:

All meetings will take place at council chambers and shall be open to the public. (Ord. 2974, 7-13-2009)

2-12-10: QUORUM:

At least four (4) of the appointed voting members of the improvement reimbursement commission shall be necessary to constitute a quorum and conduct any business at any meeting of the said commission. Any decision of the commission will require a majority of at least four (4) members' approval for acceptance of the reimbursement. (Ord. 2974, 7-13-2009)

2-12-11: RULES:

The improvement reimbursement commission shall adopt general rules for the transaction of its business and shall make a written record of the meetings, its resolutions, findings, determinations and of its recommendations, which said written record shall be kept as a permanent public record. (Ord. 2974, 7-13-2009)

2-12-12: CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

A member of the commission shall not participate in any proceeding or action when the member, his employer, or his employee, business partner or associate, his business, or any person related to him by affinity or consanguinity within the second degree has an economic interest in the procedure or action. Any action or potential interest in any proceedings shall be disclosed at or before any meeting, duly entered and recorded in the minutes, at which the action is being heard or considered. (Ord. 2974, 7-13-2009)

2-13-1: ESTABLISHMENT AND TITLE:

There is hereby created the Twin Falls Public Art Commission. (Ord. 2019-009, 9-23-2019)

2-13-2: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Twin Falls Public Arts Commission (TFPAC) is to establish policies and procedures for the operation, funding and implementation of a public art program in the City of Twin Falls. (Ord. 2019-009, 9-23-2019)

2-13-3: MISSION:

The mission of a public art program is to support a thriving arts community through the activation of public spaces. Expanding the opportunities for Twin Falls residents to experience various genres of art in public places will create a more visually pleasing and culturally rich environment while expanding the public's knowledge of arts and culture. (Ord. 2019-009, 9-23-2019)

2-13-4: DEFINITION:

Public art is any work of art in any media that has been designed, planned, sited or executed in a space accessible to the general public, anywhere from a public square to a wall inside a building open to the public. (Ord. 2019-009, 9-23-2019)

2-13-5: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of this commission may include but are not limited to the following:

(A) To facilitate the placement of public art in public buildings and public spaces;

(B) To inform City residents and visitors about public art;

(D) To make recommendations to the City Council regarding the selection of art and artists, the acquisition of works of art, and the acceptance of gifts and loans of art work;

(E) To recommend sites and placement of public art projects;

(F) To raise funds for public art projects;

(G) To maintain an inventory and documentation of the City's collection of public art; and

(H) To survey the City's collection of public art to determine if works require maintenance or other attention. (Ord. 2019-009, 9-23-2019)

2-13-6: MEMBERSHIP:

(A) The TFPAC will represent the City's interests in matters pertaining to public art, and will advise and make recommendations to the City Council concerning public art and public art activities, and will be responsible for carrying out this public art policy.

(B) The TFPAC should be comprised of not more than seven (7) voting members who will serve at the appointment of the Mayor, as approved by City Council. One (1) member shall be a representative from the Magic Valley Arts Council.

(C) In addition to the regular members, representatives from the following city departments shall be ex officio nonvoting members of the TFPAC: City Manager's Office, Parks and Recreation Department, and Planning and Zoning Department. One (1) member of the City Council, appointed by the Mayor, shall also serve as an ex officio member. (Ord. 2019-009, 9-23-2019)

2-13-7: REMOVAL OF MEMBERS:

Any member of the commission may be removed after a public hearing by a majority vote of the city council. (Ord. 2019-009, 9-23-2019)

2-13-8: OFFICERS; TENURE:

(A) The Commission shall elect its chairman and vice chairman and any other such officers as it may require.

(B) The tenure of office shall be as follows:

1. All regular members are appointed at large and will serve a three (3) year term. Vacancies arising in any member's position would be filled for the remaining term of the member originally appointed.

2. Ex officio members of the commission shall hold officers corresponding to their respective tenure in regular city administration positions. (Ord. 2019-009, 9-23-2019)

2-13-9: NONPOLITICAL; NO COMPENSATION:

TFPAC voting members shall be selected without regard to political affiliations and shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 2019-009, 9-23-2019)

2-13-10: MEETINGS:

The TFPAC shall hold at least one regular meeting each month of the year at the designated time and place, and all such meetings of the said commission shall be open to the public in compliance with Idaho's open meeting laws and in accordance with Second Amended Resolution 1912. (Ord. 2019-009, 9-23-2019)

2-13-11: QUORUM:

A majority of the appointed members of the TFPAC shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. A quorum is required to conduct any business of the commission. (Ord. 2019-009, 9-23-2019)

2-13-12: RULES:

The TFPAC shall adopt general rules for the transaction of its business and shall make a written record of the meetings, its resolutions, findings, determinations of its recommendations, which said written record shall be kept as a permanent public record. (Ord. 2019-009, 9-23-2019)

2-13-13: EXPENDITURES: