There is created and established in the city a navigation center oversight commission, with membership, powers and duties as provided in this chapter. Wherever referred to as the "navigation center oversight commission" in this code, or as the "commission" in this chapter, the same shall mean the navigation center oversight commission.
(Ord. 1738, 5/14/2024)
The navigation center oversight commission shall consist of nine voting members. One member shall be a representative from the Buena Park collaborative, one member shall be a representative from a school district serving the city of Buena Park, one member shall be a social worker or an Orange County health care worker, one member shall be a representative of a health care provider, two members shall be representatives from businesses in the community, and three members shall be Buena Park residents.
All members must submit to and pass a LiveScan fingerprint check.
(Ord. 1738, 5/14/2024)
Members of the navigation center oversight commission shall be appointed to a term of four years. Members may only serve a total of three four-year terms, for a total of 12 years.
Members of the navigation center oversight commission term shall coincide with the district council member's term by whom the member was appointed.
If a vacancy shall occur other than by expiration of a member's term, it is the district council member's responsibility to fill the vacancy by appointment for the unexpired portion of that term.
(Ord. 1738, 5/14/2024)
A navigation center oversight commissioner member may be removed at any time at the discretion of the appointing district council member, without the need for full city council discussion and approval.
(Ord. 1738, 5/14/2024)
A. 
To monitor, review and recommend nationally-recognized and regional best practices for the operation of the navigation center to the Buena Park city council, resulting in the reduction and/or elimination of negative impacts to the residents, businesses, and school in the surrounding area of the navigation center.
B. 
Other responsibilities as directed by city council that fall within the guidelines of the community services department.
C. 
Promote City Core Values: Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Communication, Teamwork, Excellence and Equity.
(Ord. 1738, 5/14/2024)
The director of community services, or his or her designee, shall serve as secretary to the navigation center oversight commission and shall be the custodian of records and keep a permanent record of all minutes of the board, conduct official correspondence, and coordinate the clerical and technical work in administering this chapter. A copy of the minutes of board meetings shall be filed with the city clerk.
(Ord. 1738, 5/14/2024)
The rotation for chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be conducted per city council policy in January of every year.
The chairperson shall preside at each such meeting of the navigation center oversight commission and the vice-chairperson shall preside over such meetings in the absence of the chairperson.
(Ord. 1738, 5/14/2024)
Regular meetings of the navigation center oversight commission shall be as determined by the staff liaison, his or her designee, or the commission. Special meetings may be scheduled as necessary.
(Ord. 1738, 5/14/2024)
Members of the navigation center oversight commission shall receive a stipend of $25.00 per attendance at any regular meeting of the commission.
(Ord. 1738, 5/14/2024)