Sec. 19-35. Duties.
The duties of the parks, community and human services commission shall be to:
(1) Act in an advisory capacity to the city council and city staff in matters pertaining to the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public parks and recreational facilities, and related projects at the specific request of the city council. (2) Advise the city council and city staff on the needs and concerns of citizens of all ages, religions, races, ethnic backgrounds, economic, and social circumstances. (3) Advise city staff in the planning and operation of parks and recreational, cultural, multi-cultural, health and fitness, nutrition, transportation, resource referral and senior services and programs for the residents of the city. (4) Promote and stimulate interest in parks and recreational, cultural, multi-cultural, health and fitness, nutrition, transportation, resource referral and senior services that enhance the health and quality of life for residents, and obtain the greatest possible cooperation and participation of the citizens and public and private agencies in such programs. (5) Facilitate surveys and research and provide insight to advise the community services director and public works director regarding trends, innovations, and community interest or concern as it relates to recreational, cultural, multicultural, senior, nutrition, transportation, resource referral and/or health and fitness programming, and/or public park and recreational facilities. (6) Promote and support, on a city-wide basis, the work of community agencies, social organizations, and special interest groups which support parks, recreation, and other community services. (7) Encourage and support the city's relationships with school districts and other public agencies to maximize the recreational use of school facilities, collaborative programming, mutual resources, and other public resources. (8) Cooperate with other city commissions and committees in receiving and evaluating matters pertaining to parks, recreation, and community services. (9) Review programs and services provided by the community services and public works departments, and advise and make recommendations to city staff. (10) Reserved. Advise the community services director and public works director in the preparation of the annual budget and long-range park and recreation facilities capital improvement budget. (11) Reserved. Consider and advise staff regarding fees and charges to be made for recreation, community services, and senior service programs and for the use of public facilities including parks, fields, playgrounds, and special use facilities. (12) Advise and recommend for consideration general policies with respect to the community services and public works departments. (13) Make periodic visits and assessments of public recreation facilities, programs, and activities. (Code 1968, § 19-11; Ord. No. 1086, § 43, 8-17-93; Ord. No. 1364, § 1, 11-20-01; Ord. No. 1652, § 1(Exh. F), 1-10-12; Ord. No. 1780, § 6, 9-25-18) (Supp. No. 59)