Suisun City Municipal Code Art. II Commission

There is established a commission consisting of seven persons appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council.

(Ord. 661 Exh. A (part), 2002: Ord. 415 Art. II § 1, 1978)

(Ord. No. 756, § 1, 4-2-2019)

All members of the recreation, parks, marina, and arts commission shall be residents of the city and possess a desire to serve the community.

(Ord. 661 Exh. A (part), 2002: Ord. 471 § 1, 1983: Ord. 415 Art. II § 2, 1978)

(Ord. No. 756, § 1, 4-2-2019)

All members of the commission shall receive compensation as determined by the city council.

(Ord. 661 Exh. A (part), 2002: Ord. 471 § 2, 1983: Ord. 415 Art. II § 3, 1978)

(Ord. No. 756, § 1, 4-2-2019)

Members of the commissions shall serve terms of four years from last appointment year. Commissioners must re-apply for appointment if wanting to be considered for successive terms. Terms shall be staggered where four appointments shall be made, on odd years, after January 5th with the remaining three appointments in the next successive odd year after January 5th. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the mayor with city council approval.

(Ord. 661 Exh. A (part), 2002: Ord. 471 § 3, 1983: Ord. 415 Art. II § 4, 1978)

(Ord. No. 756, § 1, 4-2-2019)

The members of the commission shall meet and organize by electing one of its members as chairman and such other officers as may be necessary bi-annually thereafter on even years. Terms shall expire on the first Wednesday in February of each even year. Elections shall be held at the first meeting in January of each even year.

(Ord. 661 Exh. A (part), 2002: Ord. 505 § 1, 1984: Ord. 415 Art. II § 5, 1978)

(Ord. No. 756, § 1, 4-2-2019)

One regular meeting of the parks and recreation commission shall be scheduled on the first Wednesday of each month, starting at 6:00 p.m. Additional meetings may be scheduled by the chairperson, and/or as directed by city council, on the third Wednesday of the month or as the chairperson and/or city council determines necessary. All meetings must be posted 72 hours in advance and held in a public place.

(Ord. 661 Exh. A (part), 2002: Ord. 582 § 2, 1990: Ord. 415 Art. II § 6, 1978)

(Ord. No. 756, § 1, 4-2-2019; Ord. No. 777, 1-5-2021)

The lead staff shall be responsible for preparing and maintaining documentation of all business, minutes, findings, correspondence and other matters coming before the commission.

(Ord. 661 Exh. A (part), 2002: Ord. 415 Art. II § 7, 1978)

(Ord. No. 756, § 1, 4-2-2019)

If any commissioner fails to attend three meetings of the commission scheduled in any fiscal year without any such absence being excused by the commission, his or her office as commissioner shall automatically and immediately become vacant.

(Ord. 661 Exh. A (part), 2002: Ord. 471 § 4, 1983: Ord. 415 Art. II § 8, 1978)

(Ord. No. 756, § 1, 4-2-2019)

It is the power and duty of the recreation, parks, marina, and arts commission to:

1. Make recommendations to the director of recreation, parks, and marina and public works regarding parks, recreation programs, grants, operational policies as applicable to parks and recreation, the marina, community art and cultural affairs, and recreational facilities under direction of either department;

2. Make recommendations to the city council on matters pertaining to all aspects of public parks and facilities, public recreation, open space, public right-of way beautification projects, community art and cultural affairs, and personnel needed to assist the directors and commission;

3. Assist in the planning, development and review of recreational facilities, public parks, public recreation, community art and cultural affairs, and services managed or provided by or offered through the recreation, parks, and marina and public works departments to meet the needs of the community;

4. Work with the recreation, parks, marina and public works department staff to identify unmet community services needs and to provide recommendations to development strategies to meet those needs;

5. Provide a forum for the public to express their views related to public parks and recreation, parks, and marina department programs and services, and other related issues. Promote interest, cooperation, and support among public and private organizations and agencies and local residents for the city's recreation programs;

6. Interpret and convey, when applicable, the recreation, parks, and marina and public works department's policies and functions concerning programs for parks, recreation, and to encourage city residents to participate and/or utilize city programs, parks, facilities and services;

7. Encourage cooperative programming between the recreation, parks, and marina department and other public and private organizations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided;

8. Make periodic inspections of parks and recreation facilities to report to the directors for corrections of unmet needs;

9. Perform such other powers and duties as the city council may, by ordinance, resolution, or motion confer upon the commission;

10. Provide an annual commission report to the city council.

(Ord. 661 Exh. A (part), 2002: Ord. 415 Art. III, 1978)

(Ord. No. 756, § 1, 4-2-2019)