A parks and recreation commission for the city is established with membership, powers and duties as provided in this chapter and by statutes of the state.
(Ord. 33 § 1, 1984)
A. 
The parks and recreation commission shall consist of five members to be appointed by the city council through an advertisement and recruitment process as established by council policy and/or resolution. Pursuant to that policy, the mayor shall solicit suggested nominees from members of the council; prior to making a motion for appointment, the mayor shall announce the names of all persons he or she intends to nominate, and in the order to be nominated; the mayor shall then make a motion putting forth each individual name to be approved for appointment; a second shall be required; and the council shall vote on each appointment individually. The term of the parks and recreation commissioner shall be for a period of two years. All appointments shall occur during the second regularly scheduled city council meeting held in December every even-numbered year, or as soon as possible thereafter. The existing term of each parks and recreation commissioner shall be extended until such new appointments occur. If a vacancy occurs otherwise than by expiration of a term, it shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term of office by the same nomination process described herein for a new term of office.
B. 
Nothing in this chapter is intended to preclude the reappointment of any parks and recreation commissioner upon the expiration of his or her term.
(Ord. 33 § 1, 1984; Ord. 241 § 1, 1998; Ord. 379 § 1, 2009)
A. 
The members of the commission shall be residents and registered voters of the city. When a person serving on the parks and recreation commission ceases to be a resident of the city, the mayor shall declare vacant such person's position on the parks and recreation commission and shall nominate another eligible person to the unexpired term of such former member, pursuant to Section 2.32.020(A) of this chapter.
B. 
No members of the parks and recreation commission shall receive any compensation from the city or otherwise have any interest in any city contract. For purposes of this section, an interest in a city contract shall be measured as though the parks and recreation commission were the approving body for such contract, utilizing then relevant provisions of the California conflict of interest laws and regulations. The foregoing exclusions shall not apply to any stipend received by the commissioner for service on the commission, or any reimbursement for necessary expenses, to the extent such reimbursement is permitted by city policies. The foregoing exclusions shall also not apply to any contracts in existence as of the date the commissioner assumes office to the extent such continuing contract would not be precluded by state conflict of interest laws if the commissioner were a city councilmember.
(Ord. 33 § 1, 1984; Ord. 241 § 1, 1998; Ord. 379 § 2, 2009)
Any member of the parks and recreation commission may be removed by either of the following:
A. 
A majority vote of the legislative body;
B. 
Absence from three consecutive regular meetings without formal consent of the commission shall be deemed to constitute the resignation of the commissioner and the position declared vacant.
(Ord. 33 § 1, 1984)
A. 
If a member of the parks and recreation commission is absent from three successive regular meetings of the commission, without cause, the office of such member shall be deemed to be vacant and the term of such member ipso facto terminated and the secretary of the parks and recreation commission shall immediately inform the city council of such termination.
B. 
An absence due to illness or an unavoidable absence from the city and written notice thereof to the secretary of the parks and recreation commission on or before the day of any regular meeting of the commission shall be deemed absence for cause.
(Ord. 33 § 1, 1984)
Any member of the parks and recreation commission may resign from the commission. The resignation of the commissioner shall be in writing and shall be deemed effective immediately upon receipt by the city clerk regardless of the date specified in the resignation. The city clerk shall immediately inform the city council of any such vacancy by causing a copy of the resignation to be sent to each councilmember.
(Ord. 93 § 2, 1988)
A. 
At the first regular meeting in January of each year, the parks and recreation commission shall elect its chairman from among the appointed members for the term of one year and, subject to other provisions of law, may create and fill such other offices as it may determine.
B. 
The commission shall hold regular monthly or bimonthly meetings as determined by the commission at its first (1st) meeting in January of each year, such determination to include the dates, time and place of such meetings.
C. 
The commission may hold such additional adjourned or special meetings as may be called in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code.
D. 
If any regular meeting falls on a holiday, it shall be held on the next scheduled business day and all meetings otherwise scheduled or noticed to be held on a regular meeting day falling on a holiday shall be held at the meeting of the next business day without the necessity of any other or further notice.
(Ord. 33 § 1, 1984)
The duties and responsibilities of the parks and recreation commission are as follows:
A. 
Act in an advisory capacity and be responsible to the city council in all matters pertaining to the city's parks and public recreation, which include the programs that fall under the city's parks and recreation divisions, excluding senior center and teen programs. When directed by council, work on specific items cooperatively with other nonelected representatives from governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound recreation and parks planning and programming;
B. 
Formulate policies on recreation and park services for consideration and approval by the city council. When directed by the council, provide recommendations for the best possible joint use of recreation and park facilities between the school district and/or other public or private agencies;
C. 
Advise the city council on the administration and development of recreation areas, facilities, programs and improved recreation services. In addition, provide post event evaluation of all recreation special event and seasonal programs, including review of expenditure matters. Make recommendations for consideration by staff on the means of promoting public recreation programs and services to stimulate interest therein;
D. 
Make periodic inventories of recreation services that exist and may be needed and interpret the needs of the public to the city council. Consistent with city council direction, interpret the policies and functions of the recreation division to the public;
E. 
Identify and act on opportunities to assist and work cooperatively with the teen council consistent with the teen council's objectives;
F. 
Advise the city council in the preparation of the annual budget request and a long-range recreation and parks capital improvement program prior to the adoption of the budget;
G. 
When directed by the city council, consider and recommend the conceptual design of park and park facility improvements, including play equipment and other park amenities. Whenever possible, solicit public input on such matters;
H. 
Prior to consideration of residential subdivisions of 50 lots or more and rental housing projects by the planning commission, make a recommendation whether to accept park land dedication or fees in lieu of park land dedication consistent with applicable city ordinances and the General Plan. If land dedication is recommended, also recommend a location for the proposed park site(s);
I. 
Prior to October 31st and April 30th, of each year, conduct a field review and evaluation, and if determined necessary, a written report to the city council on the condition of parks and related facilities. Additionally, periodically perform a review of the city's park rules and use fees, and provide a recommendation to the city council for consideration;
J. 
When directed by the city council, assist and participate with review and recommendation on the use of dedicated public open space areas, existing and future green belts, and review and comment on revisions and updates to the city's open space, conservation and recreation element (OSCAR);
K. 
Review the city's park master plan and park land dedication ordinance and park improvement fund zone designations every two years and recommend to the city council any proposed changes;
L. 
Consistent with adopted city goals, review and recommend annual objectives for parks and recreation divisions;
M. 
Consistent with the city park naming policy, consider and recommend to the city council names for city parks;
N. 
Annually meet jointly with the city council;
O. 
Perform such other duties as may be requested from time to time by the city council.
(Ord. 33 § 1, 1984; Ord. 241 § 2, 1998)
A regular meeting as provided by law or by rule of the recreation and parks commission or any regularly advertised public hearing, shall be deemed to be a regular meeting.
(Ord. 33 § 1, 1984)
Members of the parks and recreation commission shall receive compensation for their attendance at each meeting of the commission as deemed appropriate by the city council by resolution.
(Ord. 33 § 1, 1984)
No member of the parks and recreation commission shall be eligible for employment by the city or to perform contractual work for compensation by the city during his or her appointment term and for a period of one year after leaving that appointed office, with the exception of the compensation received for the elected office of mayor or as an elected or appointed councilmember, after leaving the commission.
(Ord. 432 § 8, 2014)