Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Ch. 2.20 Parks and Recreation Department

Contents:

2.20.010 Parks and recreation department.

2.20.020 Parks and recreation director–appointment.

2.20.030 Director–duties and responsibilities.

(Ord. # 26-1495 §2 (Exh. A), adopted 01/27/2026, effective 02/26/2026)

The functions of the parks and recreation department are to provide opportunities for educational, recreational, cultural and social service activities for all age groups and to develop and maintain in an attractive and safe manner the leisure areas and facilities of the city and to ensure that such facilities are suitable for a wide variety of purposes.

(Prior code § 2-70)

(Ord. # 26-1495 §2 (Exh. A), adopted 01/27/2026, effective 02/26/2026)

Effective on: 2/26/2026

The director of parks and recreation shall be appointed and shall administer, subject to authority of the city manager, the educational, recreational, cultural and social service programs of the city.

(Prior code § 2-71)

(Ord. # 26-1495 §2 (Exh. A), adopted 01/27/2026, effective 02/26/2026)

Effective on: 2/26/2026

The duties and responsibilities of the parks and recreation director shall be to:

1. Recommend to the city manager the employment of required personnel such as assistants, supervisors, leaders, clerical and maintenance employees, and supervise them in the performance of their various duties;
2. Administer, operate and maintain existing park and recreation areas and leisure facilities and plan for the acquisition, development and operation of the proposed facilities in accordance with recommended policies by the parks and recreation advisory commission and approved by the city council;
3. Inform the general public of the services and facilities being provided by the parks and recreation department;
4. Solicit suggestions from the general public to improve or increase the effectiveness of the service;
5. Cooperate with governmental and voluntary organizations and agencies in the furtherance of park and recreation opportunities;
6. Prepare manuals, bulletins and reviews on department activities;
7. Provide, upon request, assistance of a technical nature to community agencies and organizations having problems relating to recreational social service facilities and programs;
8. Counsel with official of public and private organizations and interested groups concerning community recreation and leisure activities and assist them in the promotion of park and recreational services; and shall serve as liaison to the commission;
9. Conduct studies of local conditions and needs for park and recreation services, cultural arts programs, social service programs, and assist with recruitment and training of said personnel;
10. Enforce all rules and regulations, resolutions and ordinances of the city pertaining to public behavior in all city-owned leisure oriented facilities and park areas.

(Prior code § 2-72)

(Ord. # 26-1495 §2 (Exh. A), adopted 01/27/2026, effective 02/26/2026)

Effective on: 2/26/2026