Fairfield Municipal Code Art. IV Community Resources Commission

A community resources commission is hereby created in and for the city.

(Ord. No. 2010-02, § 1; Ord. No. 2012-16, § 1)

Improve the quality of life for all citizens and visitors in Fairfield by serving as an active liaison to the City. Serve in a leadership capacity by listening, cultivating, reviewing and recommending policies which promote community and neighborhood pride. To be a proactive advisory body encouraging participation, collaboration and utilization of diverse community resources.

(Ord. No. 98-2; Ord. No. 2010-02, § 1; Ord. No. 2012-16, § 1)

The community resources commission shall consist of seven members.

(Ord. No. 2010-02, § 1; Ord. No. 2012-16, § 1)

The members of the community resources commission shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. The term of office for community resources commissioners shall be four years beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31.

Commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor for no more than two terms plus any unexpired term to which they are appointed but in no event for more than ten years. No member of the community resources commission shall serve as a member of the planning commission during his or her term of office but such member may serve on one other city committee or task force.

(Ord. No. 89-17, § 1; Ord. No. 2002-30; Ord. No. 2010-02, § 1; Ord. No. 2012-16, § 1)

The community resources commission shall have the power and duty to:

a) Act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all policy matters pertaining to community resources, including the recommendations of council appointed advisory committees and other special task forces designated by the city council pertaining to community resources.

b) Establish and maintain use policies for all city buildings, facilities and park areas used for arts, recreation, historical and social resources purposes, including the review of fee levels but excluding therefrom the actual establishment of fees. As part of review of fee levels, receive overview on department financial condition.

c) Recommend policies for and assist in the planning of the acquisition, development and improvements of parks, open space and trail systems. Encourage community beautification and landscaping which promote community and neighborhood pride.

d) Periodically review the open space plan and conservation element of the general plan and make recommendations to the planning commission and city council.

e) Hold and attend public hearings to encourage participation by the community in dialogue about policy matters pertaining to community resources.

f) Solicit cooperation of other public and private organizations related to community resources activities to the fullest extent possible.

(Ord. No. 98-2; Ord. No. 2010-02, § 1; Ord. No. 2012-16, § 1)