Lemoore Municipal Code Ch. 5 Parks and Recreation Commission

ARTICLE A. RULES OF THE COMMISSION

SECTION:

The “Lemoore parks and recreation commission” hereinafter referred to as the commission, shall be composed of five (5) regular members. The duties of the said commission shall be to advise and recommend to the city council on the following matters:

A. Comprehensive park planning;

B. Acquisition of land and/or facilities;

C. Development, design and operation of parks and recreation programming and facilities;

D. Facility use fees and procedures;

E. Park and facility design;

F. Capital implement planning;

G. Foster public awareness and public involvement in all aspects of parks and recreation;

H. The commission shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the city council, city manager or recreation manager.

The actions of the commission are subject to review by the city council.

(Ord. 2016-15, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 2025-01, 3-4-2025)

The regular members of such commission shall be appointed by the mayor, with approval by the city council. Unless terminated as provided below, they shall hold their office for a term of two (2) years, except at the first appointment, two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of one year, three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. All members must be residents of the city of Lemoore.

Terms shall be from January to December of each year. However, if a term expires, the sitting commissioner will continue to serve until the position is filled. Vacancies occurring other than through expiration of term, shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as stated in this chapter. Members appointed to fill a vacancy with less than nine (9) months remaining in the term are automatically reappointed to a two (2) year term without additional council action.

Commission members shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. 2016-15, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 2025-01, 3-4-2025)

Any appointed member of the commission who fails to attend three (3) regular meetings in succession without notifying the chair in advance; or a member who fails to complete the required volunteer hours of eight (8) hours per month for three (3) months in succession; or a member who does not attend at least sixty percent (60%) of the regularly scheduled commission meetings within a twelve (12) month period, will be considered to have automatically resigned from the commission. Members may be removed by a majority of the city council. The decision shall be final and there shall be no appeal.

(Ord. 2016-15, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 2025-01, 3-4-2025)

ARTICLE B. MEETINGS

SECTION:

The parks and recreation commission shall meet at least twelve (12) times per year, at the hour of five thirty o’clock (5:30) P.M. at Lemoore City Hall.

(Ord. 2016-15, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 2025-01, 3-4-2025)

Notice of all regular commission meetings shall be e-mailed to each member of the commission at least seventy two (72) hours prior to each meeting. Notice of all meetings shall be posted at city hall and in compliance with other Brown act requirements.

(Ord. 2016-15, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 2025-01, 3-4-2025)

Special meetings may be called at any time by city staff.

(Ord. 2016-15, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 2025-01, 3-4-2025)

The place of regular meetings shall be at Lemoore City Hall, unless otherwise stated in the call and shall comply with the Brown act for recording requirements.

(Ord. 2016-15, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 2025-01, 3-4-2025)

A majority (3) of the currently appointed members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.

(Ord. 2016-15, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 2025-01, 3-4-2025)

General parliamentary rules shall be observed in conducting meetings of the commission.

(Ord. 2016-15, 12-6-2016; amd. Ord. 2025-01, 3-4-2025)