Perris Municipal Code Ch. 2.36 Park and Recreation Commission

(a) The city council has found:

(1) A city goal is to provide quality park and recreation opportunities and facilities for all citizens of the city.

(2) Review of park and recreation proposals and activities by a park and recreation commission would assist in achieving the goal stated above.

(b) The purpose of this chapter shall be to:

(1) Create a park and recreation commission;

(2) Set forth the composition of the park and recreation commission;

(3) Set forth the duties and responsibilities of the park and recreation commission;

(4) Set forth administration procedures for the park and recreation commission.

(Code 1972, § 2.36.010; Ord. No. 949, § 1(part), 1993)

There shall be established pursuant to the authority granted in section 38000 et seq. of the California Government Code, and section 5181 of the California Public Resource Code, a park and recreation commission for the purpose of implementation of the city park and recreation master plan.

(Code 1972, § 2.36.020; Ord. No. 949, § 1(part), 1993; Ord. No. 1004, § 4, 1995; Ord. No. 1025, § 1, 1996)

(a) General. The city council shall serve as the park and recreation commission.

(b) Quorum. Any three park and recreation commission members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business.

(c) Public meetings.

(1) All park and recreation commission meetings shall be conducted as public meetings pursuant to Government Code section 54950 et seq.

(2) The park and recreation commission may, at its discretion, set items for public hearings. The following noticing procedures shall be complied with for any items which are set as hearing items:

a. Publish in a local newspaper of general circulation;

b. Post at city hall.

(3) The park and recreation commission may continue items from time to time as it deems appropriate.

(d) Decisions of the park and recreation commission. All decisions of the park and recreation commission are final.

(Code 1972, § 2.36.030; Ord. No. 1025, § 2, 1996)

(a) The city manager or his designee shall serve as the staff to the park and recreation commission.

(b) Duties of the staff shall be as follows:

(1) Meeting agendas;

(2) Commission packets;

(3) Public hearing notices as necessary;

(4) Meeting minutes;

(5) Mailing of determination letters as necessary;

(6) Maintenance of official records for all actions of the commission;

(7) Preparation of reports on issues to be considered by the commission;

(8) All other duties assigned by the city manager or his designee.

(Code 1972, § 2.36.040; Ord. No. 949, § 1(part), 1993)

The park and recreation commission shall be responsible for the following items:

(1) Preparation of the parks and recreation budget proposals, excluding land acquisition, capital improvements, capital outlay and operations/maintenance;

(2) Revisions and updates of implementation plans;

(3) Review of all park master plans, design and construction drawings to ensure compliance with park classification requirements and standards for park land use, space, size, and facility architectural quality;

(4) Review of maintenance and operation procedures, to ensure quality and timely maintenance services and operating procedures that maintain the quality of the public service and level of service the city desires to establish for park use, activities and programming;

(5) Review and update of park user fees, schedules and Quimby fee schedules on a regular basis;

(6) Preparation of reports on the status of park and recreation services within the city.

(Code 1972, § 2.36.050; Ord. No. 949, § 1(part), 1993; Ord. No. 1025, §§ 3, 4, 1996)