[R.O. 2011 §2.35.010; Ord. No. 6860 §1, 8-8-2011]
There is established a Park Commission.
[R.O. 2011 §2.35.020; Ord. No. 6860 §1, 8-8-2011]
The Park Commission shall consist of seven (7) members who shall
be appointed by the Council and who shall have been residents of the
City for at least two (2) years immediately prior to their appointment.
Such members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years, except
that of those first (1st) appointed, three (3) shall be appointed
for terms of two (2) years each and three (3) for terms of one (1)
year each. Thereafter, on or before the first (1st) meeting in January
of each year, the Council shall make appointments to fill the terms
expiring at that time. The members of the Park Commission shall receive
no compensation for their services as such. The Council may remove
any member of the Commission for misconduct or neglect of duty. Vacancies
on the Commission occasioned by removal, resignation or for any other
cause shall be filled for the remainder of the term in like manner
as in the case of original appointment.
[R.O. 2011 §2.35.030; Ord. No. 6860 §1, 8-8-2011]
The Park Commission shall, immediately after the appointment
of its members, meet and organize by the election of one (1) of its
members as President and by the election of such other officers as
it may deem necessary. The Commission shall make and adopt such rules
and regulations for its own guidance and proceedings as may be expedient,
not inconsistent with the Charter, the provisions of this Code or
other ordinances of the City.
[R.O. 2011 §2.35.040; Ord. No. 6860 §1, 8-8-2011]
A.
The
Park Commission shall have the power and shall be required to:
1.
Survey and make plans for the maintenance of an adequate system of
parks and recreational facilities and activities, and for the enlargement,
improvement or acquisition of parks or recreational areas and activities
and make recommendations therefor;
2.
Approve rules and regulations for the administration of the parks
and recreation activities of the Departments of Public Works and Parks
and Community Development, which rules shall become effective when
approved by the Council;
3.
Advise the Council and the Director of Public Works and Parks on
problems concerning the administration of the parks;
4.
Make any investigation which it may consider desirable with reference
to the administration of the parks and report to the Council at least
once a year its findings, conclusions and recommendations;
5.
Review that portion of the annual budget of the City pertaining to
parks and recreation in the Departments of Public Works and Parks
and Community Development, and make recommendations thereon directly
to the City Manager and the Council;
6.
Perform such other duties with reference to the administration of
parks and recreational activities of the Departments of Public Works
and Parks and Community Development, not inconsistent with the Charter,
as may be provided by this Code or by ordinance.
[R.O. 2011 §2.35.050; Ord. No. 6860 §1, 8-8-2011]
No ordinance pertaining to parks or recreational facilities
or the recreational activities of the City shall be considered by
the Council without first referring the same to the Park Commission
and receiving its recommendation with reference thereto; provided
however, that if no recommendation is received from the Commission
within a period of thirty (30) days after the matter is referred to
the Commission, then the Council may take action without such.
