020425 CLK PR Commission Agenda Report — City Council - Successor Agency

Agenda Report

Parks and Recreation Commission

MEETING DATE: JANUARY 13, 2025

TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

SUBMITTED BY: ANGELA LINDSTROM, PARKS AND RECREATION AD HOC

COMMITTEE

PREPARED BY: ANGELA LINDSTROM, PARKS AND RECREATION CHAIR

SUSAN RHIE, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER

JOSEZ MALDONADO, PARKS AND RECREATION

COMMISSIONER

SUBJECT: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ENHANCED

RECOMMENDATIONS

This report summarizes the findings and recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee formed in August 2024 to enhance the effectiveness of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The committee, comprised of Commissioners Angela Lindstrom, Jozef Maldonado, and Susan Rhie, conducted a two-month review of the Commission's operations.

Approach:

The Committee shared their own observations and experiences of the Commission’s operation. We compiled a matrix of 11 Parks and Recreation Commissions in comparable nearby cities for comparison. Additionally, Irvine and Los Angeles were included to understand how larger cities scale their parks and community services commissions.

Individual meetings were held with staff (Christian Hernandez), Mayor Pro Tem Fred Jung, and Councilman Ahmad Zahra to gather initial feedback on the committee’s preliminary findings. Please note this report reflects the Committee's recommendations and has not yet been formally reviewed by the aforementioned individuals.

Key Challenges:

The Committee’s work focused on addressing the overarching question: “How can we maximize positive impact on the lives of Fullerton residents through our parks and community programs?” This led to the identification of key challenges centered around the following questions:

Ad Hoc Committee Report
January 13, 2025 - Page 2
A. Agenda Development: How can we ensure Commission agendas address the most relevant issues for the community?
B. Sound Decision Making: How can we ensure decisions are based on data, consider diverse perspectives, and incorporate relevant context and expert knowledge?
C. Community Engagement: How can we better understand community priorities to inform investments in parks, recreation, and community programs? D. Maximizing Commissioner Contribution: How can we enhance individual contributions to the Parks and Recreation Commission?
The Committee developed specific recommendations to address the identified challenges.

These recommendations are detailed below and are designed to be implemented incrementally and iteratively. We believe their implementation will improve the Commission's ability to serve the community and contribute to the overall quality of life in Fullerton.

Next Steps and Metrics:

The Committee acknowledges that due to time constraints, specific metrics for evaluating the success of these recommendations were not developed. We believe defining measurable metrics is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of any adopted improvements. We therefore recommend the Commission prioritize the development of such metrics following review of this report.

Conclusion:

This report presents the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee's efforts to identify opportunities for enhancing the Parks and Recreation Commission's effectiveness. The Committee emphasizes the importance of a continuous improvement process involving ongoing introspection, feedback, and refinement. We respectfully request the Commission’s review of this report and welcome the opportunity to discuss our findings and recommendations in more detail.

Recommendations
This section outlines recommendations developed by the Ad Hoc Committee to address identified challenges and enhance the effectiveness of the Parks and Recreation Commission. These recommendations are designed to improve the Commission's advisory function, enhance community engagement, and promote sound decision-making.

The challenges addressed by each recommendation are indicated in brackets using the following key:

A: Meaningful Agenda Items
B: Sound Decision Making
C: Community Engagement
D: Maximizing Commissioner Contribution
Ad Hoc Committee Report
January 13, 2025 - Page 3

1. Detailed Commissioner Roles and Responsibilities [D]: The stated purpose of the Fullerton Parks and Recreation Commission is to provide “study and policy recommendations related to parks and recreation concerns, projects, and programs.”
1 We recommend developing a more detailed definition of Commissioner roles and responsibilities to provide clearer guidance and structure. This effort can start with review of similar documents from other cities (see the attached comparison matrix).

Interestingly, the City of Placentia takes this a step further by assigning specific areas of responsibility to individual members.

Furthermore, we recommend incorporating Commissioner involvement in new Commissioner onboarding to provide a practical perspective and ensure continuity in organizational knowledge and practices.

2. Defined Community Engagement Activities [C, D, B, A]: To increase and improve community engagement, we recommend establishing a target number of activities for Commissioners each month or quarter. Commissioners will have the flexibility to choose the activity type and area of focus from a range of options, including (this is not an exhaustive list):
○ Parks and Recreation and Programs office hours for the public ○ Attendance at public events (e.g., summer markets)
○ Public park design workshops
○ Attendance at staff-held public meetings (e.g., Sports League Partner User Group meetings)
○ "Day-in-the-life" shadowing of staff in Public Works and Parks and Recreation and Programs

3. Master Park Plan [C, A, D, B]: Development of a Master Park Plan is recommended to engage the public and provide a strategic roadmap for parks and community programs. If internal funding is unavailable, external funding and partnerships with educational institutions and non-profit organizations should be pursued to maximize resources. The Commission can support staff in developing a funding plan.

1 From City of Fullerton's website (https://www.cityoffullerton.com/government/departments/city - clerk/commissions-committees-and-boards)
Ad Hoc Committee Report
January 13, 2025 - Page 4

4. Baseline "State of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Programs" Analysis/Study [A, C, B, D]: A baseline study is recommended to assess the current state of parks, recreation, and community programs. This study should include:
○ Field observations of Fullerton's parks and trails to document service levels ○ Gathering input from park users
○ Partnerships with educational institutions to conduct polls, research and document findings

5. Network with organizations to leverage expertise, identify best practices, resources, and opportunities to collaborate [B, D, A]
○ “Adjacent” Fullerton Commissions: Senior, Youth, Infrastructure and Natural Resources, Active Transportation Committees or Commissions ○ Civic organizations / nonprofits
○ OC Parks Commission
○ State Parks Commission
○ Neighboring cities’ Commissions
○ Cal State Fullerton (public opinion polls, political science & government, cultural heritage, etc.)
○ Cal Poly Pomona (landscape architecture design)

6. Analysis of Local and Regional Trends [B, D, A]: We recommend analyzing local and regional trends in parks and community services to identify innovative practices that could enhance Fullerton’s parks and programs. Actively implementing recommendations 2-5 will provide valuable data to support this analysis. This includes identifying professional conferences for Commissioner attendance to enhance domain knowledge and expertise.

7. Regular Briefings to City Council: To enhance the Commission's advisory role, we recommend regular (e.g., quarterly or semi-annual) briefings to the City Council.

These briefings, conducted by the Chair and Vice-Chair with Commissioner support, will provide updates on key Commission activities and feedback from the Council.

Attachment

1. Parks and Recreation Commission Comparison Matrix

Parks
City Meeting Schedule Purpose Commissioner Selection Link Populati
on (1) City SizeNo.

Anaheim 4th Wednesday of each
month at 6 p.m.

Locations vary each month
Agendas, Minutes, and
Audio Recordings
https://www.anaheim.
net/176/Boards-
Commissions
Acts as an advisory body to the City Council and Director of Community Services in matters pertaining to advancement of sound park and recreation planning and programming.

The Park and Recreation
Commission is appointed by the
City Council.

This is a 7 member commission
(Roster). All members shall be
qualified electors of the City.

Members shall not hold any paid
office or employment in the City
government.

Board members may serve up to 2
consecutive 4-year terms and may
not concurrently serve on 2 or
more City boards and commissions.

Council may appoint up to 7 ex-
officio, non-voting members, each
of whom shall be a member of the
board of trustees of a separate
public school district serving the
City.

Boards and
Commissions |
Anaheim, CA
- Official
Website
340,512
Brea 5:30 p.m.

Fourth Wednesday of each
month
Brea Civic & Cultural
Center
Council Chamber - Plaza
Level
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821
Responsibilities
The Parks, Recreation, and Human Services Commission assesses the recreational and social needs of the community and makes recommendations regarding such programs.

The commission actively promotes the city’s community services programs, oversees the use of park facilities and attends to "people services," especially senior citizens.

Commission members receive comments on such programs and encourage local recreation and human services groups and organizations to work with the city to meet the needs of residents.

The Parks, Recreation, and Human
Services Commission is a five
member commission.

Parks,
Recreation &
Human
Services
Commission
| Brea, CA -
Official
Website
48,479
Parks
City Meeting Schedule Purpose Commissioner Selection Link Populati
on (1) City SizeNo.

Buena ParkMeets 3rd Thursday of
every month at 6pm
The City Council has established a number of commissions and committees to review City programs, projects, and community issues. Members of the community are appointed to serve on these boards to provide greater community participation and public input in the determination of City policies.

General Purpose and Duties
A. To make recommendations to the City Council by analyzing the effectiveness and needs of community services programs.

B. Proposing recreation and social programs that benefit the entire Buena Park community for the City Council' s consideration.

C. Publicizing and promoting the City's recreation and community services programs.

D. Reviewing maintenance standards and quality of City parks.

E. Making recommendations on community issues in the areas of social recreational, and senior citizen needs and programs.

F. Fostering mutual understanding and respect among racial, religious, cultural and nationality groups of all ages.

G. Study present and future needs of the City with respect to recreation and senior citizen facilities and events and make recommendations to City Council.

H. To promote and incorporate the City's Core Values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Communication, Teamwork, Excellence and Equity in the advice and recommendations of the commission.

I. Perform such other responsibilities as directed by City Council and that fall within the guidelines for the Community Services Commission established by the City Manager's Office.

The Community Services
Commission shall consist of five
members who are residents of the
City, and shall be appointed directly
by each individual member of the
City Council.

Terms of Office
Members of the Community
Services Commission shall be
appointed for terms of four years,
with the term commencing on the
date of appointment and
ending on the same date on which
the term of office for the member
of the City Council that made the
appointment ends.

Organization
Chair and Vice-Chair shall be
selected in January of each year by
a majority of the commissioners
and shall serve for one year or until
their successors are elected.

Community
Services
Commission
81,958
Parks
City Meeting Schedule Purpose Commissioner Selection Link Populati
on (1) City SizeNo.

Fullerton Meets 2nd Monday of each
month at 6:30 PM in the
City Council Chambers
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission duties and responsibilities include study and policy recommendations related to parks and recreation concerns, projects and programs.

Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory Committee Advise the City Council on infrastructure, provide input on policies, plans and broad programs as they relate to energy, natural resources, compliance with environmental laws and the protection of the environment, act as hearing body regarding any and all utility billing disputes and makes recommendations on the establishment of underground utility districts and such other related matters … Commissions and committees
whose members serve at the
pleasure of the legislative body.

Number of members: 7
Term length: 4-year term
Term limit: 2
Commissions,
Committees
and Boards |
Fullerton, CA
139,250 52
Garden
Grove
Second Thursday of
January, April, July, and
October
Meeting Location:

Community Meeting
Center
11300 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92840
The City of Garden Grove commissioners, board, and committee members perform a valuable service by providing a means by which the City Council can obtain the advice, opinions, and recommendations of City residents and other members of the community. Participation provides an excellent opportunity to become involved in and serve the community. There are five commissions, one board, and one committee with specific codified duties each of which provides recommendations to the City Council.

Pursuant to Government Code
Section 40605 the Mayor, with the
approval of the City Council, shall
make all appointments unless
otherwise specifically provided by
statute.

Terms of Office
Pursuant to Municipal Code Section

2.21.012 Terms of Office, the term
of office for all members of boards,
commissions, and committees shall
be from the date of appointment to
the date of the first meeting of the
City Council following each regular
municipal election; provided,
however, that a member shall
remain in office until his or her
successor is appointed.

Parks, Recreation And Arts
Commission - 7 members
Parks,
Recreation
And Arts
Commission
| City of
Garden
Grove
168,234
Parks
City Meeting Schedule Purpose Commissioner Selection Link Populati
on (1) City SizeNo.

Irvine Meets the 1st & 3rd
Wednesday of each month
5:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber
949-724-6682
Community Services Commission
Irvine residents can take a leadership role in the development of Community Services programs and facilities through participation on the Community Services Commission.

Commissioners bring residents' perspective to deliberations on matters ranging from land acquisition to youth diversion, helping assure quality programs and facilities.

Purpose: Advises the City Council regarding park, recreational, and cultural programs that would be of interest and benefit to the City's resident; advises on the development and improvement of the City's recreational facilities.

Supporting Department: Community Services
Power: Advisory only
Community Services Commission Duties
Park, Recreational & Cultural Facilities
Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters pertaining to the acquisition, capital improvement, rehabilitation, and maintenance of parks and recreational, cultural, library, and youth facilities.

Annual Budget
Consider the proposed annual budget for the Community Services Department and make recommendations to the City Council and City Manager.

Programs and Public Interest
Recommend policies for the acquisition, development and improvement of land and facilities.

Take Direction from City Council
Perform such other duties or studies as may be directed by the City Council.

Currently, the following individuals
serve on the Commission:

Community
Services
Commission
| City of
Irvine
314,621 22
commu
nity
parks
and
more
than 40
neighb
orhood
parks
and
special
facilitie
s, not
includin
g Great
Park.

Parks
City Meeting Schedule Purpose Commissioner Selection Link Populati
on (1) City SizeNo.

La Habra 6:30 p.m.
2nd Wednesday of each
month
City Hall
110 East La Habra
Boulevard
City Council Chambers
La Habra, CA 90631
LA HABRA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (https://www.lhcm. org/DocumentCenter/View/14968/CSC-JOB-DESCRIPTION)
The City of La Habra Community Services Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City
Council on matters relating to public recreation, cultural development, and child development
and social services, and helps the City Council to coordinate with local school districts and other
civic groups. In addition, Commissioners may advise the City Council on matters concerning the
social needs of the community, conduct educational and informational outreach efforts to
promote City Council approved Community Services programs, and hold public hearings concerning recreation, cultural development, child development, and social service needs of
the community.

The Commission has also developed several standing subcommittees to help accomplish these
goals. Subcommittees are reviewed annually and may be changed or eliminated based on the
Commission’s interests. Each subcommittee meets as needed. Currently, the subcommittees
are:
− Beautification
− Child Development
− Community Development Block Grant
− Community Wellness & Social Services
− Parks & Museum
− Special Events
− Youth Committee & Scholarships
The Commission’s powers are advisory only and are not administrative, operational or policy
making legislative duties or powers. The City Council may choose to follow the Community
Services Commission’s recommendations, revise/modify Community Services Commission
actions, or send a proposal back to the Community Services Commission for further review. The
City Council retains final authority in all City matters.

The Community Services Department is the Community Services Commission’s staff.

City staff
may advise Community Services Commissioners on matters, answer technical questions, and
make sure meetings are properly advertised in accordance with law.

A Community Services Commissioner is an individual who can serve the long-range interests of
the La Habra community, who is unbound by election promises, political expediency, or narrow
interests. A Community Services Commissioner should always consider how an action taken
today may affect the La Habra of tomorrow. Because they may have different perspective on
matters that come before them, Community Services Commissioners should exhibit respect for
others and be aware of La Habra’s traditions and heritage of the past.

The Community Services
Commission consists of five
members, each of whom is a La
Habra resident. He/she is appointed
by the City Council and serves a
term of three (3) years.
https://www.
lhcm.
org/AgendaC
enter
60,991
Parks
City Meeting Schedule Purpose Commissioner Selection Link Populati
on (1) City SizeNo.

La MiradaFirst Wednesday of each
month, 6:30 p.m.

The commissions and councils are advisory groups to the City Council. The commissions have broad City-wide areas of review, while the councils have more narrowly focused areas of review on specific segments of the community.

La Mirada also has a Community Foundation, which receives donations intended to benefit a wide variety of community services and programs.

The Community Services Commission is responsible for developing recommendations to improve the quality of life in the community regarding social, recreational and cultural needs and programs.

Commissioners are appointed by
the City Council following a
recommendation by a specific
Councilmember.

Advisory bodies are responsible for
performing studies on municipal
issues and rendering opinions and
advice to the City Council, as well as
developing community goals.

Members serving on Community
Services (6 members), Planning,
and Public Safety and Traffic
Commissions receive a $100
stipend for attending meetings.

Attendance is mandatory for
payment.

All advisory body members must
meet the following requirements:

Be a citizen of the United States;
Be a resident of the City of La
Mirada; and
Have taken and filed with the City
Clerk, the oath as required by the
La Mirada Municipal Code.

In addition to the above listed
requirements, the Public Safety and
Traffic Commission requires that a
member be at least 18 years of age.

It is the City's practice to allow
service on only one advisory body
at a time. Advisory body members
are not allowed to serve on more
than one commission or advisory
council at the same time with the
exception of the Foundation
President, who serves on the
Community Services Commission
pursuant to the bylaws.

Commissions
and Advisory
Councils
(Collectively
Advisory
Bodies) | City
of La Mirada
45,505
Parks
City Meeting Schedule Purpose Commissioner Selection Link Populati
on (1) City SizeNo.

Los Angeles1st and 3rd Thur, 9AM
Commission Meetings
Two Regular Meetings of
the Board of Recreation
and Park Commissioners
(Board) are scheduled on
the first and third Thursday
at 9:00 a.m. of each
month. The Regular
Meetings are held at
various recreational
facilities throughout the
City of Los Angeles. Special
Meetings may be
scheduled on an as-needed
basis.

Regular Meetings can be
heard live over the
telephone through the
Council Phone system by
calling one of the following
telephone numbers:

From Downtown Los
Angeles:
(213) 621-CITY (2489)
From West Los Angeles:
(310) 471-CITY (2489)
From San Pedro:
(310) 547-CITY (2489)
From Van Nuys:
(818) 904-9450
Agendas
Agendas for the Board
Meetings and Commission
Task Force Meetings are
available through the
following website: http:
//www.laparks.
org/commission
Board Meeting and Task
Force Meeting Agendas
can be automatically
received through
automatic e-mail
distribution by subscribing
through the Early
Notification System (ENS).

For more information,
please visit the City of Los
Angeles ENS website by
clicking HERE
Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners
As the head of the Department of Recreation and Parks (Department), the Board adopts the annual Department budget, creates necessary staffing positions authorizes the Department to carry out the powers and duties imposed by the City Charter including, but not limited to, control of all money in the Recreation and Parks Fund, control and management of all recreation and park sites, establishment of policies, execution of contracts and agreements, acquisition of real property for recreational purposes, lease of facilities spaces under public park grounds under the Board’s control.

Commission Task Force Meetings
The Board has two committees that are composed of two Board members, the Commission Task Force on Facility Repair and Maintenance and the Commission Task Force on Concessions, both of which are generally scheduled at 10 am or immediately following the Regular Board Meeting. The Commission Task Force on Facility Repair and Maintenance Meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of each month, while the Commission Task Force on Concessions Meetings are generally held on the third Thursday of each month. Both Task Force Meetings are held at the same location or within near proximity as the Regular Board Meetings.

The Board of Recreation and Park
Commissioners (Board) consists of
five Commissioners that serve on a
voluntary basis. Each Board
Member is appointed by the Mayor
of the City of Los Angeles for a five-
year term, subject to approval by
the City Council. The Board
President and Vice President are
generally elected in July of each
year by a majority vote of the Board
to serve for a one-year period and
until their successors are elected..

Commission
| City of Los
Angeles
Department
of Recreation
and Parks
3,820,914
Parks
City Meeting Schedule Purpose Commissioner Selection Link Populati
on (1) City SizeNo.

Orange Third Tuesday of January,
March, May, July,
September, and October at
5:30 p.m.

The Park Planning & Community Events Commission is established to: implement design and development of park and trail components outlined in the Master Plan of Parks and Master Plan of Recreation Trails; act in an advisory capacity and provide recommendations to the City Council as to the conceptual design of new City-operated park land and amenities; foster a continued standard of excellence for City-led community events; encourage and support relationships with volunteer and non-profit organizations, and public and private agencies, regarding City-led community events and City-operated parks, facilities, and open spaces.

Duties
The commission shall have the following duties:
• Make recommendations on the implementation of design and development of park and trail components outlined in the Master Plan of Parks and Master Plan of Recreation Trails;
• Review City-operated park conceptual designs prior to development and receive public input;
• Act in an advisory capacity and provide recommendations to the City Council as to the use of new and current City-operated park land, including determination of passive or active use for new City-operated park land;
• Act in an advisory capacity to review existing City-operated parks, receive public input, and provide recommendations to the City Council as to possible capital improvements; • Act in an advisory capacity and provide recommendations to the City Council as to enhancements or alternatives to existing City-led community events; • Develop and implement strategies to collect input from the Orange based community regarding park planning and community events; and
• Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Council.

Qualifications: The Commission
consists of seven (7) members who
shall have their primary residence
in the City of Orange.

Commissioners shall have
knowledge of sports complexes
and/or park development, and
knowledge of City-sponsored
events.

Size 7 Members
Term Length 4 Year
Term Limit 3 Term
138,337 22
Parks
City Meeting Schedule Purpose Commissioner Selection Link Populati
on (1) City SizeNo.

Placentia 6:30 PM on the second
Tuesday of every month
Park Arts and Recreation Commission (PARC)
Powers and Duties
Acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the City Administrator on all policy matters pertaining to all parks presently established by the City Council and all future parks to be established by the City Council, and on all recreational programs, cultural arts programs, health/wellness programs, and special events for the community.

Assists in the development of plans for seasonal and year-round recreation, arts, special events, and health and wellness activities and programs.

Establishes rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the City Council, for the use of City parks and recreation facilities;
Adopts a master plan for the development of each City park, subject to the approval of the City Council and reviews subsequent precise plans for conformance to the master plan.

Staff Liaison
Director of Community Services and/or designated staff member(s) Commission and Committee
members are appointed by the City
Council and are assigned to certain
responsibilities in specified areas.

The Commissions and Committees
serve as advisory groups to the City
Council on matters within their area
of interest as prescribed by the City
Charter and/or the City Council.

Placentia uses the
recommendations from its various
advisory groups to improve the
functionality and well-being of the
City.

Commission and Committee
appointments are made by the City
Council as positions become vacant
and/or on an annual basis.

The Park Arts and Recreation
Commission (PARC) consists of five
(5) regular members serving a term
of office for four (4) years each.

Park Arts and
Recreation
Commission
(PARC) |
Placentia, CA
- Official
Website
52,192 52
Parks
City Meeting Schedule Purpose Commissioner Selection Link Populati
on (1) City SizeNo.

Tustin 6:00 p.m.
3rd Wednesday of every
month
City Council Chamber
https://www.tustinca.
org/282/Meetings-
Agendas
... serve as channels for conveying to the City Council a sense of the community's sentiments on existing and future legislation and/or projects. Appointed members are uniquely positioned to provide the Council and City staff with invaluable insight and information for fact-based decision making. As such, members perform an invaluable public service by broadening the forum for community input and enhancing the processes of a representative democracy.

Community Services Commission
The purpose of this Commission is to advise the City Council on matters pertaining to the activities of the Parks and Recreation Department, excluding daily administrative operations.

The Community Services
Commission shall consist of 5
members who shall be registered
voters of the City during all times
they hold office. Appointment
terms are 4 years.
https://www.
tustinca.
org/575/Com
munity-
Services-
Commission
77,704
Yorba Linda3rd Thu, 6:30PM Purpose
Yorba Linda is blessed with some of the finest park and recreation facilities in Orange County. The responsibility for advising the City Council on these facilities and other matters relating to community recreation programs falls to the Parks and Recreation Commission, which consists of five residents appointed by the City Council.

Responsibilities
Formulate policy recommendations on recreation services for approval by the City Council.

Interpret the policies and functions of the Parks and Recreation Department to the public.

Review and recommend capital improvement projects relating to park development and maintenance.

Parks &
Recreation
Commission
| Yorba
Linda, CA
66,147
City Meeting Schedule Purpose
Anaheim 4th Wednesday of each
month at 6 p.m.

Brea 5:30 p.m.

The commission actively promotes the city’s community services programs, oversees the use of park facilities and attends to "people services," especially senior citizens.

Commission members receive comments on such programs and encourage local recreation and human services groups and organizations to work with the city to meet the needs of residents.

Parks Trails
Acres No. Length Comments
Separate cultural and heritage commission and
community services board
Cultural and Heritage Commission
The Cultural and Heritage Commission is appointed by
and acts as an advisory body to the City Council on
matters concerning the arts, culture, and historic
preservation and heritage.

The Cultural Heritage Commission is a 7 member
commission (Roster).

Community Services Board
The Community Services Board is appointed by and
acts as an advisory body to the City Council in matters pertaining to the social service needs of the citizens of the City.

This is a 7 member board (Roster).

Related Cultural Arts Commission
Responsibilities
The Cultural Arts Commission helps to identify the
cultural needs and interests of the community and
recommends various ways to broaden community
participation in the arts. This commission is directly
involved with the City of Brea Art Gallery and the
Curtis Theatre, as well as other culturally-oriented
events and programs. The commission is made up of
five members.

City Meeting Schedule Purpose
Parks Trails
Acres No. Length Comments
Buena ParkMeets 3rd Thursday of
every month at 6pm
The City Council has established a number of commissions and committees to review City programs, projects, and community issues. Members of the community are appointed to serve on these boards to provide greater community participation and public input in the determination of City policies.