Lake Forest Municipal Code Ch. 13.01 Community Services Commission

Pursuant to Section 2.06.010 of this Code, there is created an advisory commission to the City Council which shall be known as the "Lake Forest Community Services Commission."

(Ord. 168, 2007; Ord. 309 § 7, 2018)

The Community Services Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the City Council pursuant to Section 2.06.050 of this Code. No officers or employees of the City or person under an employment contract subject to the jurisdiction of the City Council shall be members of such Commission.

(Ord. 168, 2007; Ord. 309 § 7, 2018)

All members of the Community Services Commission shall be required to take an oath of office, as approved by the City Council, prior to commencing their term of office.

(Ord. 168, 2007; Ord. 309 § 7, 2018)

Terms of office for Community Services Commissioners shall be in accordance with Section 2.06.060 of this Code.

(Ord. 168, 2007; Ord. 309 § 7, 2018)

The City Manager shall ensure that adequate staff will be allocated to provide necessary technical and clerical assistance to the Commission.

(Ord. 168, 2007; Ord. 309 § 7, 2018)

The Community Services Commission shall establish a regular date, time, and place for Commission meetings, which shall be open to the public. Said meetings shall occur no less frequently than once a month.

(Ord. 168, 2007; Ord. 309 § 7, 2018)

The Community Services Commission shall advise the City Council on all matters subject to the jurisdiction of the Council pertaining to the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public parks and recreational facilities. The Commission shall also review and advise the Council regarding the financing of and budgeting for such functions, including, but not limited to, the financing and budgeting for park and recreation services in the City. The Commission shall also advise the Director of Community Services from time to time.

(Ord. 168, 2007; Ord. 309 § 7, 2018)

Whenever the Commission determines, by a 2/3 majority of those members present, that its deliberations with respect to a particular matter or matters would be substantially aided by the presentation of testimony from the citizens of the City, or of a certain area of the City, the Commission may direct a public hearing be held concerning such matter or matters. Notice of such a hearing shall be provided by publication in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Lake Forest, and/or by posting the same in at least three public places, not later than seven days prior to the date of the hearing. Such hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the rules established for the conduct of hearings before the City Council unless the Council, by resolution, shall otherwise provide.

(Ord. 168, 2007; Ord. 309 § 7, 2018)