Pacifica Municipal Code Art. 3 Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission

The Council hereby establishes a Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission which shall consist of seven (7) members.

(§ 2, Ord. 321-C.S., eff. February 10, 1982, as amended by § 1, Ord. 490-C.S., eff. October 28, 1987, § 14, Ord. 796-C.S., eff. June 28, 2013)

The purpose of the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission shall be to recommend and advise the Council in the acquisition, development, and maintenance of parks, beaches, and other recreational areas and to encourage the planning and implementation of a comprehensive recreation program which will serve the needs of all age groups in the City.

(§ 2, Ord. 321-C.S., eff. February 10, 1982)

The powers and duties of the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission shall be advisory only and include the following:

(a) To assist in the preparation and adoption of, and review annually and revise as may be necessary, a long-range plan for parks, beaches, and recreation;

(b) To act in an advisory capacity to the Council, the City Manager, and the Director of Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Department in all matters pertaining to public recreation;

(c) To focus public attention upon the need for adequate parks and beaches and healthful, year-round supervised recreation for all;

(d) To assist in promoting the public recreation program in public school buildings and grounds, public parks and buildings, public beaches, and such other places as may be approved by the Council by identifying the program with all public welfare, education, family relations, and constructive leisure time activities;

(e) To make recommendations concerning the beautification development and improvement of parks, beaches, and recreation services;

(f) To aid in coordinating the recreation and park services with the programs of other governmental agencies, including school districts and voluntary organizations;

(g) To encourage and review gifts and property for the parks, beaches, and recreation program; and

(h) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council.

(§ 2, Ord. 321-C.S., eff. February 10, 1982)