The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be to advise the City Council on all issues related to public parks, open spaces, beaches, and indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and opportunities in Goleta.
(Ord. 12-15 § 2; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
A Parks and Recreation Commission for the City is created.
(Ord. 12-15 § 2; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall be composed of seven members. One member shall be a youth member.
(Ord. 12-15 § 2; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
Commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council according to the process established in Chapter 2.15.
(Ord. 12-15 § 2; Ord. 20-12 § 9; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
A. 
Applicants and members must demonstrate respect for the diversity of the Goleta community and be committed to ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all residents and visitors in the provision of government services.
B. 
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall be composed of professional and lay members with a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in the following areas:
1. 
Environmental science, ecology, environmental preservation, environmental restoration or public lands management.
2. 
Urban forestry/landscape architecture or horticulture.
3. 
Social, educational or recreational needs of early childhood, youth, teen, adult and/or senior populations.
C. 
Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be residents of the City.
D. 
No member of the Parks and Recreation Commission may be an employee or officer of the City.
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The youth member shall be at least 15 years old and not more than 18 years old at the time of appointment.
(Ord. 12-15 § 2; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall meet six times per year or as needed to fulfill its duties.
(Ord. 23-04 § 1)
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall have the following responsibilities:
A. 
Advise the City Council and staff on policies, standards, guidelines and regulations related to City-owned parks, open space, and recreation.
B. 
Provide residents a platform to discuss the needs, opportunities, current offering of parks and recreational amenities and activities in the City.
C. 
Promote and stimulate the public interest, and the fullest use of City-owned parks, open space and recreational offerings.
D. 
Advise the City Council on long-range parks, open space, and recreational planning and capital improvement.
E. 
Additional advisory duties may be requested by the City Council from time to time.
(Ord. 23-04 § 1)
A. 
Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be appointed to a four-year term. There shall be no limit on the number of terms members may be appointed.
B. 
The youth Commissioner shall serve up to a two-year term.
C. 
Appointments shall be made in such a manner so that no more than four members’ terms expire concurrently.
D. 
Members shall serve until their successor have been appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.15.
(Ord. 12-15 § 2; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
City Council may establish by resolution the compensation to be paid to the members of the Commission.
(Ord. 12-15 § 2; Ord. 20-12 § 10; Ord. 23-04 § 1)