Shasta Lake Municipal Code Ch. 2.18 City of Shasta Lake Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

There is created a parks and recreation advisory commission.

(Ord. No. 09-199, § 1, 3-17-2009)

All parks and recreation advisory commission meetings shall be governed by the Ralph M. Brown Act, Roberts Rules of Order, and by other procedures as may be adopted by the parks and recreation advisory commission.

(Ord. No. 09-199, § 1, 3-17-2009)

The parks and recreation advisory commission shall consist of five regular members that are residents of the city. The regular members shall serve two year terms. The city council may appoint a youth member, who is a resident of the city to serve as a non-voting member for a one-year term. All members shall be appointed by a majority of the city council.

(Ord. No. 09-199, § 1, 3-17-2009; Ord. No. 10-210, § 1, 5-18-2010)

All members of the parks and recreation advisory commission shall serve as members without compensation.

(Ord. No. 09-199, § 1, 3-17-2009)

There shall be two officers in the parks and recreation advisory commission, a chair and a vice chair. The city manager, or his/her designee, shall appoint a staff member to serve as Secretary to the parks and recreation advisory commission. The commission shall elect its officers at the first regular meeting of the commission in January of each year, and they shall hold office for a term of one year, and any vacancy in any of the offices shall be filled by the commission at the first regular meeting of the commission after the vacancy occurs, and shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term of the office to be filled. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the commission, and in his or her absence the vice chair shall preside. The secretary shall communicate and send copies of the minutes to the city clerk. The city clerk shall forward all minutes of the parks and recreation advisory commission to the city council. The chair shall report activities of the parks and recreation advisory commission to the city council twice a year.

(Ord. No. 09-199, § 1, 3-17-2009; Ord. No. 10-210, § 1, 5-18-2010)

The parks and recreation advisory commission shall perform the duties and shall have all the rights, powers and privileges specified and provided for in this code or by state law and shall serve as an advisory board to the city council on all matters related to parks and recreation. The decisions of the parks and recreation advisory commission are subject to appeal to the city council and the council has the final say in all city matters.

(Ord. No. 09-199, § 1, 3-17-2009)

Regular meetings of the parks and recreation advisory commission of the city of Shasta Lake shall be held, without further notice, at such location as specified by resolution of the city council establishing the day, time, or location for meetings of the parks and recreation advisory commission. Notice of all regular parks and recreation advisory commission meetings shall be given in accordance with the legal provisions of the state of California.

(Ord. No. 09-199, § 1, 3-17-2009; Ord. No. 10-210, § 1, 5-18-2010)

Regular meetings shall be held in the city council chambers. Adjourned regular meetings may be held elsewhere within the city, provided notice of the time and place of the meetings and of the agenda of special meetings is given to all members of the parks and recreation advisory commission and to all newspapers, radio stations, and television stations which have filed a request for notice in writing with the city clerk or with the secretary of the commission. The notice shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the special meetings, and as to an adjourned regular meeting, shall be given at the regular meeting prior to adjournment. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting of the commission.

(Ord. No. 09-199, § 1, 3-17-2009)

In the event that any member of the commission shall be absent from the regular meetings for two consecutive meeting following the last regular meeting attended by the commissioner, unless by permission of the chair or in the absence of the chair, the vice-chair, expressed in its official minutes, constitutes the voluntary resignation of the member and the position shall be declared vacant.

(Ord. No. 09-199, § 1, 3-17-2009)

The purpose of the parks and recreation advisory commission shall be to make recommendations to the city council regarding all parks and recreation activities in an advisory capacity as follows:

(1) To insure a sound program of parks and recreation development and maintenance;

(2) To promote understanding and financial support from public and private sources;

(3) To recommend to the city council the establishment of general policies with respect to the parks and recreation;

(4) To prepare and recommend to the city council studies and uses of facilities pursuant to the guidelines established by the city council;

(5) To use funds to the best benefit of the largest number of residents;

(6) To provide a broad-based parks and recreation program for youth and adults;

(7) To promote traditional programs of organized sports and fitness education;

(8) To promote joint use and development;

(9) To promote strong self-esteem programs;

(10) To maintain and improve existing programs and facilities;

(11) To promote tourism.

(Ord. No. 09-199, § 1, 3-17-2009)

All special events promoted and/or suggested by the parks and recreation advisory commission shall require a special event permit. The application for the permit shall be obtained at the administrative office in city hall.

(Ord. No. 09-199, § 1, 3-17-2009)