ORD 316ORDINANCE NO. 316
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LA QUINTA CHARTER
AND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVOKE TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.80
(PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION), AND CHAPTER 2.90
(HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION), AND ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 2.95 (COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION)
WHEREAS, Chapters 2.80, and 2.90 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (the
"Code") concern the City of La Quinta's (the "City") Parks and Recreation Commission,
and Human Services Commission respectively; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that there are common duties, objectives, and other
factors between these commissions; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that one new Community Services
Commission would be best qualified to provide the services heretofore assigned to the
Parks and Recreation Commission and the Human Services Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is no necessity to continue the
Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Human Services Commissions as separate
commissions; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that these changes are in the best interest of the
citizens of the City of La Quinta.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Revoke Chapters 2.80, and 2.90 in their entirety.
Section 2. Add Chapter 2.95 Community Services Commission as follows:
Chapter 2.95
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
2.95.010
Created —Defined
2.95.020
Purpose and Objectives
-- 2.95.030
Members —Appointments -Terms
2.95.040
Powers and Duties
2.95.050
Committees
2.95.060
Staffing
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2.95.010 Created —Defined
The Community Services Commission is created and established. The term
"Commission," as used in this chapter, shall refer to the Community Services
Commission.
2.95.020 Purpose and Objectives
The general purpose of the Commission is to encourage the development of a
planned and orderly approach to the delivery of leisure and community services in the
City. Objectives of the Commission are as follows:
A. To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council to identify community
needs for recreation and social services,
B. To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all matters
pertaining to community services and public recreation, including the management,
conduct, care and development of the parks and playgrounds in the City.
2.95.030 Members —Appointments -Terms
A. The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City
Council. Parties interested in serving on this commission shall exhibit expertise,
experience, knowledge, or similar assets that may be useful in serving on this
Commission.
B. Every effort will be made to ensure that a wide cross-section of
community residents, interests and viewpoints, including providers, recipients and
professionally -related occupations are represented. Community service organizations,
public and private, such as law enforcement, recreation, public health, gang
prevention, child care, and senior services, for example, may be represented.
C. Member terms shall be for a period of two years. Initial appointments
shall be staggered with three members having one (1) year terms, and four members
having two (2) year terms.
2.95.040 Powers and Duties
The powers and duties of the Community Services Commission shall be advisory
to the City Council in the following areas:
A. General Duties:
1. Analyze community services' program effectiveness and needs, and
recommend comprehensive solutions;
2. Make recommendations to the City Council for research and solicitation
of grants and donations;
3. Prepare and maintain community services master plans;
4. Receive and act on all assignments made by the City Council, and submit
reports and recommendations to the City Council on these assignments;
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5. Serve as a public forum and conduct public hearings for recreation and
human service concerns;
6. Make recommendations to the City Council on fees and operations and
policies regarding parks and recreation facilities;
7. Make recommendations to the City Council on parks and recreation
facilities and program budget issues;
8. Propose recreation and social programs;
9. Make recommendations to the City Council on how to disseminate,
publicize and promote recreation programs to the citizens of La Quinta;
10. Review parks' maintenance standards and quality;
11. Review individual park master plans for recommendation to City Council;
12. Aid in coordinating the recreation services of other governmental
agencies and volunteer organizations;
13. Make recommendations to the City Council on community issues;
14. Make recommendations to the City Council relating to the need for
evaluation and planning of the community service delivery system;
15. Recommend to the City Council and upon authorization conduct such
programs as, in the opinion of the Commission, will increase goodwill and
participation among residents of the community;
16. Encourage and promote understanding and cooperation between the
public safety agencies and the residents;
17. Foster mutual understanding and respect among racial, religious, cultural
and nationality groups; and
18. Evaluate and make recommendations concerning existing services with
regard to service overlap or gaps.
2.95.050 Committees
The Commission may, from time to time, establish committees composed of
commission members, citizens and/or interested people, charged with the responsibility
of implementing certain designated projects subject to Commission and City Council
approval. At least one member of the Commission shall also be a member of each
committee.
2.95.060 Staffing
A. All departments of the City, through the office of the City Manager, shall
furnish appropriate existing public information, data and records, and provide technical
assistance and advice as required, within reason, as an aid to the Commission and its
committees in the performance of designated duties.
B. The City Manager shall, within reason or budgetary constraints, provide
or cause to be provided adequate staff, clerical help, and maintain files and records for
the Commission.
C. The City Council shall periodically review the progress of the Commission.
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Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
July 1, 1998.
Section 4. POSTING: The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted
in at least three public places designated by resolution of the City Council, shall certify
to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and its
certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances
of the City of La Quinta.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED, this 19th day of May 1998 by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
;AUNDRA L. JUH LA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P'% 4." 'g LZ
DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
- Q�LL-1.
JOHN PENA,; Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby
certify the foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 316 which
was introduced on the 5th day of May, 1998 and was adopted at a regular meeting
held on the 1.9th day of May, 1998 not being less than 5 days after date of
introduction thereof.
I furtr certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted in three (3) places within the
City La Quinta a§ specified in a resolution of the City Council.
SIAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby
cepfily that the foregoing ordinance was posted on May 22, 1998 pursuant to City
C u cil Resolution.
SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California