Red Bluff Municipal Code Art. IV Parks and Recreation Commission and Department

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Cross-reference: Attendance of City Manager at commission meetings, see § 2.21

Parks and Recreation, see Chapter 14A

The intent of this article will be to establish the Parks and Recreation Commission and define the organization, powers and duties; establish the Parks and Recreation Department; define the responsibilities and duties and create the position of Director of Parks and Recreation; and establish the Parks and Recreation Fund.

(`61 Code, § 2.44) (Ord. 349, passed 1-20-1959; Am. Ord. 626, passed 4-3-1979; Am. Ord. 903, passed 1-19-1999)

(A) There is hereby created the Parks and Recreation Commission consisting of five members, both men and women.

(B) The Parks and Recreation Commission members shall be appointed as follows:

(1) Three members to be recommended by the Mayor for appointment by City Council, one of which may be a student from one of the local high schools;

(2) One member to be recommended by the High School Board of Trustees for appointment by the City Council; and

(3) One member to be recommended by the Elementary School District Board of Trustees for appointment by the City Council.

(`61 Code, § 2.45) (Ord. 349, passed 1-20-1959; Am. Ord. 898, passed 4-21-1998; Am. Ord. 903, passed 1-19-1999; Am. Ord. 1040, passed 1-5-2016)

Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the City Council, who may consider recommendations of the Commission members. Appointments shall be made subject to the following provisions:

(A) The terms of all Commissioners, with the exception of the student member, which is an appointment for one year, shall be for three years, and shall expire on December 31.

(B) A vacancy on the Commission shall occur when a member's term of office expires or when any member dies, resigns or is removed.

(C) A member may be removed from the Commission by a majority vote of the City Council. A member is disqualified and automatically removed from office if he or she is absent from two consecutive meetings of the Commission without the prior consent of the Chair of the Commission. The City Council, it its discretion, may rescind the automatic removal provided herein and reappoint the subject member to the Commission.

(`61 Code, § 2.46) (Ord. 349, passed 1-20-1959; Am. Ord. 675, passed 11-3-1981; Am. Ord. 903, passed 1-19-1999; Am. Ord. 934, passed 6-18-2002; Am. Ord. 947, passed 12-2-2003)

(A) The Commission, at the first meeting of each calendar year, shall elect, from its membership, the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, who shall hold office for the term of one year or until the election of their successors.

(B) The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations to govern procedure and shall by vote set a time for regular meetings which will be held at least once each month and shall determine the manner in which special meetings may be held and constitute a quorum. Absence from two consecutive regular meetings without formal consent of the Commission may be deemed to constitute the retirement of the member and the position declared vacant.

(`61 Code, § 2.47) (Ord. 349, passed 1-20-1959; Am. Ord. 903, passed 1-19-1999)

The duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be to:

(A) Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, the Boards of Trustees of the school districts and the Director of Parks and Recreation in all matters pertaining to parks and public recreation and to cooperate with other governmental agencies and civil groups in the advancement of sound park and recreation planning and programming;

(B) Advise on policies concerning recreation services for approval by the City Council;

(C) Advise, with the Director of Parks and Recreation, on problems of administration, development of recreation areas, facilities, programs and improved recreation services;

(D) Recommend the adoption of standards on organization, personnel, areas and facilities, programs and financial support;

(E) Aid in coordinating the recreation services with the programs of other governmental agencies and voluntary organizations;

(F) Interpret the policies and functions of the Parks and Recreation Department to the public; and

(G) Advise the Director of Parks and Recreation in the preparation of the annual budget and long- range recreation capital improvement program.

(`61 Code, § 2.48) (Ord. 349, passed 1-20-1959; Am. Ord. 626, passed 4-3-1979; Am. Ord. 903, passed 1-19-1999)

(A) The Parks and Recreation Commission shall hold and conduct regular meetings at City Hall on the second Tuesday of each and every calendar month and may adjourn the meetings from time to time as necessary or desired.

(B) The regular meetings shall be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 555 Washington Street, Red Bluff, California.

(C) Regular meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission may be cancelled by posting and distributing advance notice thereof in compliance with California Government Code §§ 54954.1 and 54954.2.

(Ord. 1075, passed 9-5-2023)

(A) The Parks and Recreation Department is hereby established for the city.

(B) The functions of the Department are to provide opportunities for wholesome year-round public recreation service for each age group and to develop and maintain in an attractive and safe manner the parks and recreation areas and facilities of the city, and to insure that the facilities are suitable for a wide variety of recreation purposes.

(`61 Code, § 2.50) (Ord. 349, passed 1-20-1959)

The City Manager shall appoint the Director of Parks and Recreation to administer the parks and recreation program.

(`61 Code, § 2.51) (Ord. 349, passed 1-20-1959; Am. Ord. 368, passed 1-5-1960; Am. Ord. 626, passed 4-3-1979)

(A) The Director of Parks and Recreation shall attend meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission, may serve as the Secretary to the Commission and shall make reports to the Commission or to the City Council or Boards of Trustees of the school districts, as shall be required.

(B) The Director of Parks and Recreation shall:

(1) Employ required personnel, with approval of the City Manager, such as assistants, supervisors, leaders and clerical and maintenance employees, and supervise them in the performance of their duties;

(2) Administer, operate and maintain existing parks and recreation areas and facilities and plan for the acquisition, development and operation of the proposed facilities in accordance with policies approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council;

(3) Inform the general public of the services and facilities being provided by the Parks and Recreation Department;

(4) Solicit suggestions from the general public to improve or increase the effectiveness of the service;

(5) Cooperate with governmental and voluntary organizations and agencies in the furtherance of recreation opportunities;

(6) Prepare manuals, bulletins and reviews on recreation problems;

(7) Provide, upon request, assistance of a technical nature to community agencies and organizations having problems relating to parks and recreation areas and facilities and programs;

(8) Counsel with officials of public and private organizations and interested groups concerning community recreation and leisure activities and assist them in the promotion of recreational services;

(9) Conduct studies of local conditions and needs for recreation services and assist with recruitment and training of recreation personnel; and

(10) Prepare a budget for the approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission and present the budget to the City Manager.

(`61 Code, § 2.52) (Ord. 349, passed 1-20-1959; Am. Ord. 368, passed 1-5-1960; Am. Ord. 626, passed 4-3-1979; Am. Ord. 731, passed 12-20-1983)

(A) There is hereby established the Parks and Recreation Fund. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall submit annually a budget to the City Manager for his or her approval in whole or in part. The budget should provide not only for recreation services, park maintenance and operating costs for the ensuing year, but should also contain estimates and recommendations for the long-term capital outlay as may be necessary to provide for an orderly and coordinated development program.

(B) The fund heretofore created, set aside and known as the “Recreation Fund,” pursuant hereto, is hereby continued in existence and is to be known as the “Parks and Recreation Fund,” subject to the provisions of this article as herein set forth.

(`61 Code, § 2.53) (Ord. 349, passed 1-20-1959; Am. Ord. 368, passed 1-5-1960)