Orange Municipal Code Ch. 2.60 Park Planning and Community Events Commission

There is established in the City a Park Planning and Community Events Commission consisting of seven members, to further the following goals:

A. Implementation of design and development of park and trail components outlined in the Master Plan of Parks and Master Plan of Recreation Trails;

B. Act in an advisory capacity and provide recommendations to the City Council as to the conceptual design of new City-operated park land and amenities;

C. Foster a continued standard of excellence for City-led community events;

D. Encourage and support relationships with volunteer and non-profit organizations, and public and private agencies, regarding City-led community events and City-operated parks, facilities, and open spaces.

(Ord. 14-21, 2021; Ord. 08-23, 2023)

The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

A. Make recommendations on the implementation of design and development of park and trail components outlined in the Master Plan of Parks and Master Plan of Recreation Trails;

B. Review City-operated park conceptual designs prior to development and receive public input;

C. Act in an advisory capacity and provide recommendations to the City Council as to the use of new and current City-operated park land, including determination of passive or active use for new City-operated park land;

D. Act in an advisory capacity to review existing City-operated parks, receive public input, and provide recommendations to the City Council as to possible capital improvements;

E. Act in an advisory capacity and provide recommendations to the City Council as to enhancements or alternatives to existing City-led community events;

F. Develop and implement strategies to collect input from the Orange-based community regarding park planning and community events; and

G. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Council.

(Ord. 14-21, 2021; Ord. 08-23, 2023)

Members of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the advice and consent of the City Council. The term of office for each member of the Commission shall be four years and thereafter until a successor for the member whose term is expiring has been appointed.

(Ord. 14-21, 2021)

The Commission shall elect at its first meeting of the calendar year, from its members, a chairperson and a vice chairperson. The terms of office for these officers shall be one year.

(Ord. 14-21, 2021)

The Commission shall meet in regular session on dates and at times to be determined from time to time by resolution of the City Council. All meetings shall be open to the public, and provisions of the Brown Act shall apply.

(Ord. 14-21, 2021)

A special meeting may be called by the Chairperson or upon written request of at least four members.

(Ord. 14-21, 2021)

A majority of at least four members shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of the members present shall be required to carry a motion or other procedure governing the operation of the Commission; provided, however, that all recommendations to the City Council must have the approval of at least four members.

(Ord. 14-21, 2021)

Absence from three consecutive meetings without formal notice to the Commission will be deemed to constitute the resignation of such member, and the position declared vacant.

(Ord. 14-21, 2021)

No member shall take any action or make any statement committing the Commission unless given express authority to do so by a majority vote of the Commission's entire seven members.

(Ord. 14-21, 2021)

A. All recommendations of the Commission to the City Council for its consideration and action shall be transmitted in writing.

B. All other written communications from the Commission shall be sent with the signature of an officer of the Commission or the Secretary, if one is designated.

(Ord. 14-21, 2021)