Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 2.41 Parks and Recreation Commission

Sections:

• 2.41.010 Creation.

• 2.41.020 Purpose and intent.

• 2.41.030 Functions and duties. 2.41.040 Membership.

• 2.41.050 Meeting frequency.

The Parks and Recreation Commission is created by City Charter Section 611. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, the general rules governing boards and commissions set forth in Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and the provisions of this chapter shall govern the Parks and Recreation Commission. (Ord. 3212 § 9, 2011).

The purpose of this chapter is to supplement City Charter Section 611, establishing the Parks and Recreation Commission and setting forth its powers and duties. If there is any conflict between this chapter and the Charter, the Charter shall govern. (Ord. 3212 § 9, 2011).

The Parks and Recreation Commission shall have the power and duty to:

• A. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to parks, recreation and playgrounds.

• B. Consider the annual budget for parks and recreation purposes during the process of its preparation and make recommendations regarding the budget to the City Council and the City Manager.

C. Assist in the planning of a recreation program for the inhabitants of the City, promote and stimulate public interest in a recreation program and, to that end, solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies interested in a recreation program. (Ord. 3212 § 9, 2011).

A. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of seven Voting Members and one Youth Advisory Member appointed by the City Council in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.

1. Three voting seats shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).

2. The four remaining voting seats are nominated by a particular Council district seat and appointed in accordance with the district based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C). Members must be a resident of the corresponding Council district and must maintain their district residency throughout their tenure.

3. The Youth Advisory Member shall meet the qualifications of specified in CVMC 2.25.030(E) and shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).

B. In the event the City Council contracts with other agencies interested in recreation and parks for joint exercise of any functions, the contract may provide that the other agencies may have representation on the Commission during the term of the contract. (Ord. 3539 § 1(I), 2022; Ord. 3490 § 1, 2020; Ord. 3212 § 9, 2011).

The Commission’s meeting schedule shall include at least one regular meeting every two months, at the day, time, and location established by written resolution of the Commission. (Ord. 3435 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3212 § 9, 2011).