“Chapter 2-04
RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD
2 -04.010 Established.
(A) There is established a Recreation and Parks Board which consists of eight seven m
emberswho shall be appointed by the City Council. Members of the Board at all times while serving on the Board shall be registered voters of the City. (B) The term of a person appointed to the Board of Community Services shall be four years and, until his or her successor is appointed, qualifies and is seated. (C) (B) A member of the Recreation and Parks Board shall serve at the pleasure of the member’s appointing City Council member and may be removed by the affirmative vote of four members of the Council. appointing City Council member at any time. (Ord. 3579 § 1, 2002; Ord. 3114 § 1, 1994; Ord. 3104 § 1, 1994; prior code § 2.33) (C) The purpose of the Recreation and Parks Board is to review recreation and parks policies, facilities, and programs and advise the Director of Recreation and Parks and City Council on their effectiveness, to encourage public input and engagement on matters related to City parks, facilities, and recreation programs, and to serve as a conduit for recreation and parks with the community.
2 -04.020 Meetings—Rules of procedure.
The Recreation and Parks Boardof Community Services shall meet at regular, stated times and places. The In conformance with Council policies, the Board, by resolution shall adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its meetings and the exercise of its powers and todesignate committees and task forces. FiveFour members shall constitute a quorum of the Recreation and Parks Board which must be present for the transaction of any business. (Ord. 3579 § 2, 2002; prior code § 2.34)
2 -04.030 Powers and duties of the Board.
The Recreation and Parks Board of Community Services shall have the following powers and duties:
(A) Review City recreationalrecreation and culturalparks policies, facilities, and programs and advisetheCity Council on their adequacy and effectiveness;. (B) Assist the directorDirector of recreationRecreation and parksParks in the formulation of rules and regulations for the use of City parks and recreational facilities; recreation facilities, parks, and lands maintained by the Recreation and Parks Department. (C) Promote and coordinate arts and cultural activities within the City; (D) Advise the City Council on matters relating to community beautification; Attachment 1
(E) (C) Review and recommend to City Council on capital improvement projects, recreation fees, and tax revenue expenditures related to recreation, parks, and lands maintained by the Recreation and Parks Department, as well as plans submitted for development of, modification of, and/or improvements to the city parks system including park master plans and amendments. (D) Support the Recreation and Parks Department in the Department’s public engagement, education, and promotion of recreation and park policies, programs, and planning efforts including arts, cultural, and community activities within the City’s Recreation and Parks facilities. Convey feedback from recreation and park users to the Staff Liaison and City Council members.
(E) Maintain awareness of public and private parties engaged in recreation and parks policies, facilities, and programs.
(F) Review and provide feedback regarding the maintenance needs of the City’s recreation facilities, parks, and lands maintained by the Recreation and Parks Department. (G) Appoint one non-voting advisory youth member to serve a one-year term, at the discretion of the Recreation and Parks Board.
(H) Such other powers and duties as the City Council may from time to time delegate or assign to the Board. Recreation and Parks Board. (Ord. 2735 § 1, 1988; prior code § 2.35)”