Rio Vista Municipal Code Ch. 2.25 Park and Recreation Commission

The park and recreation commission is an advisory body created to assist the city council on matters regarding city parks and recreation related issues. The park and recreation commission also promotes intracommunity and intra-governmental cooperation and communication on parks and recreation related issues.

(Ord. 001-2014 § 1; Ord. 004-2018 § 1; Ord. 002-2019 § 1; Ord. 001-2023 § 3)

In addition to the general provisions outlined in Chapter 2.20, the scope and duties of the park and recreation commission shall include the following:

A. To make recommendations to the city council on matters pertaining to public recreation;

B. To assist in the planning, development and review of recreational public parks, and public recreation, and in the improvement of these services and programs to meet the needs of the community;

C. To participate in the development of recommendations for city council considerations regarding annual budgets, capital projects and programs (e.g., capital improvements, projects, grants, and general fund programs that relate to public recreation facilities and programs);

D. To provide a forum for the public to express their views related to public parks and recreation and other related issues;

E. To promote interest, cooperation, and support among public and private organizations and agencies, and local residents for the city's recreational facilities and programs;

F. To communicate the city's policies and functions regarding programs for parks, recreation, and services, and to encourage city residents to participate and utilize city parks, facilities, services, and recreational programs;

G. To encourage cooperative programming between the city and other public and private organizations so that the efficiency and effectiveness of the services provided by the city may be enhanced; and

H. To advocate and promote programs and services designed to meet the needs of all city residents.

(Ord. 001-2014 § 1; Ord. 004-2018 § 1; Ord. 002-2019 § 1; Ord. 001-2023 § 3)

The park and recreation commission consists of five members.

In addition to the commission's regular members, there will be one non-voting youth commissioner position.

A. This position will be for a regular non-voting member who is currently attending within the designated boundaries specified by the River Delta Unified School District (RDUSD) as "trustee" areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7.

B. This position shall be filled at the commission's discretion and request.

C. This position has a one-year term, which term is not bound as stipulated in Section 2.20.040: subsections A, B, and C of this code.

(Ord. 001-2014 § 1; Ord. 004-2018 § 1; Ord. 002-2019 § 1; Ord. 001-2023 § 3; Ord. 009-2023, 9/19/2023; Ord. 015-2023, 11/21/2023)

Note: § 2.25.040, Meetings, adopted by Ord. 001-2023, was repealed by Ord. 022-2025, 11/4/2025.