Chapter 2.16
RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.16.010    Established – Scope.

2.16.020    Director – Duties and responsibilities.

2.16.060    Parks and Recreation Commission.

2.16.010 Established – Scope.

This chapter establishes a Recreation Department, the purpose of which is to enrich the community through recreational opportunities and programs. (Ord. 3069 § 2, 2007).

2.16.020 Director – Duties and responsibilities.

The Recreation Department shall be under the supervision of a Recreation Director, who shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

A. Provide diverse recreational, social, educational and cultural programs and special events through a Citywide system of aquatic centers, community centers, gymnasiums, and sports fields.

B. Ensure that recreation programs, events and services are accessible to the broadest range of potential users and reflect the varied interests of the community.

C. Recommend to the Parks and Recreation Commission and to the City Council rules and regulations governing the conduct of persons using recreation areas and sports fields.

D. Act as technical advisor to the Parks and Recreation Commission created by Section 611 of the Charter and assist the Commission in carrying out its duties as directed by Section 612 of the Charter.

E. Participate in the development, planning, design and construction of new parks and recreation facilities and in the renovation and upgrade of existing parks and recreation facilities.

F. Establish administrative rules and regulations governing the administration of the Recreation Department.

G. Participate in the update and development of park acquisition and development (PAD) fees, recreation development impact fees (DIF), and amendments to the parkland dedication ordinance.

H. Schedule the use of recreation facilities and sports fields.

I. Charge and collect the required fees for park and recreation classes, programs, and recreation facility and field rentals.

J. Update the City’s parks and recreation master plan for the development of future park and recreation facilities and policies to ensure the provision of parks and recreation programs to the community.

K. Prepare, submit and administer a departmental budget.

L. Maintain such records, render such reports, and perform any other duties and responsibilities as designated by the City Manager. (Ord. 3069 § 2, 2007).

2.16.060 Parks and Recreation Commission.

A. Number of Commissioners. The Parks and Recreation Commission, heretofore established by Section 611 of the Chula Vista City Charter as a commission of the City consisting of at least five members from the qualified electors of the City, is hereby constituted, pursuant to the authority as contained in said Charter provision, to consist of seven members in total, appointed and qualified in the same manner and by the same procedures currently applicable to the existing commission.

B. The term for each member of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be for four years as provided by Charter.

C. Charter Section 602 Applicable to Council-Established Positions. The provisions of Charter Section 602 shall apply to the two new positions created by the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 3069 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2738 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2417 § 1, 1990).