Chapter 1.35
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Sections:
1.35.030 Organization—Meetings.
1.35.040 Functions and duties.
1.35.010 Created—Members.
There is created a park and recreation commission to consist of nine members who shall be appointed by the city council, who shall serve without compensation and who shall all be residents of the city. Two of the nine appointed commissioners shall be designated as “youth commissioners” and shall be between the age of sixteen years of age through twenty-two years of age at the time of appointment. The director of public works, or his/her designee, shall be an ex officio member of and secretary of such commission, but shall not be entitled to vote on any matter voted on by the commission. (Ord. 2010-40 § 1 (part), 2010: Ord. 2010-15 § 1 (part), 2010: Ord. 2688 § 1, 1983: Ord. 1573 § 1 (part), 1973).
1.35.020 Terms of office.
A. Appointments made to membership on the commission for terms of office pursuant to YMC 1.35.020 prior to its amendment by this section shall be adjusted as follows: the two terms set to expire December 31, 2006, shall be extended to June 30, 2007; the two terms set to expire December 31, 2008, shall expire June 30, 2008; and the three terms set to expire December 31, 2010, shall expire June 30, 2009. Beginning with the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter (November 7, 2010), the two youth commissioners shall be appointed for the following initial terms regarding youth commissioners: one youth commissioner shall be appointed for an initial term expiring June 30, 2011, and the other youth commissioner shall be appointed for an initial term expiring June 30, 2012.
B. Upon the expiration of respective terms of office for respective members referred to in subsection A of this section, successors shall be appointed for four-year terms ending on June 30th of the applicable year, except for youth commissioners who shall be appointed for two-year terms ending on June 30th of the applicable year. Upon the resignation of any member, the city council shall appoint a new member to serve the unexpired term. Any member absent from three consecutive regular commission meetings shall hereby be disqualified to continue as a member of the commission. The commission shall recommend removal by the city council and shall request appointment of a replacement to serve out the balance of the disqualified member’s term. (Ord. 2010-40 § 1 (part), 2010: Ord. 2010-15 § 1 (part), 2010: Ord. 2006-61 § 1, 2006: Ord. 2688 § 2, 1983: Ord. 1573 § 1 (part), 1973).
1.35.030 Organization—Meetings.
During January of each year, the commission shall elect from its membership a chairman, vice-chairman and such other officers as the commission members deem necessary to organize and carry out the functions and duties of the commission. The commission shall adopt a time for holding regular monthly meetings, and regular monthly meetings shall be held unless cancelled by notice from the secretary of the commission. Special meetings may be called by the chairman to be held at any time pursuant to notice of such meeting given as required by law. A majority of the entire membership of the commission (five or more members) must adopt a motion regarding the business of the commission. (Ord. 2010-40 § 1 (part), 2010: Ord. 2010-15 § 1 (part), 2010: Ord. 2688 § 3, 1983).
1.35.040 Functions and duties.
A. The commission generally shall serve in an advisory capacity to the city council, city manager and director of public works concerning formulation of policy and plans for development, management and operation of the city parks and recreation program.
B. In addition to the general duties specified in subsection A of this section, the commission shall advise and assist the city council, city manager and director of public works in specific areas including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Reviewing of parks and recreation budgets;
2. Promoting park and recreation programs to the community;
3. Setting standards for park maintenance;
4. Setting goals for short-term and long-term future of the city park system;
5. Serving as citizens’ input concerning parks and recreation, generally;
6. Monitoring and evaluating the park system.
Such duties shall be coordinated to assist the city in carrying out a program of recreation for the general welfare of the people of the city, and to assist the division of parks and recreation in performing its duties as required by law or by the city manager. (Ord. 2010-40 § 1 (part), 2010: Ord. 2010-15 § 1 (part), 2010: Ord. 2688 § 4, 1983).