ORD 245ORDINANCE NO, 245
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
The City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. There is hereby added to the La Quinta Municipal Code Section 2.80,
which is to read as contained in Exhibit "A" hereby attached.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty
(30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 3. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this
Ordinance, cause it 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.
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council
of the City of La Quinta held on this 7th day of June , 1994, by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members Bangerter, McCartney, Perkins, Sniff,
Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOHNS J. MNA, M;Vbk
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
DAWN HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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EXHIBIT "A"
Chapter 2.80
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Sections:
2.80.010
Created -Defined.
2.80.020
Purpose and objectives.
2.80.030
Members -Appointments -Terms.
2.80.040
Officers -Selection.
2.80.050
Committees.
2.80.060
Meetings.
2.80.070
Removal from office.
2.80.080
Powers and duties.
2.80.090
Staffing.
2.80.010 Created-Deflned.
The Parks and Recreation Commission is created and established. The term
"Commission", as used in this chapter, shall refer to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
2.80.020 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 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, to plan for the coordinated delivery of such services to
citizens in need through both private and public resources so as to avoid duplication and
conflict of effort, and to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided;
B. To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all matters pertaining to
public recreation, including the management, conduct, care and development of the parks and
playgrounds in the City, and in general to study the needs of the City and the means of
meeting such needs in connection with all matters pertaining to public recreation; and
C. To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, to encourage a sense of
appreciation and community pride for the citizens of the City by making accessible special
events and activities which address the needs of the community and its residents.
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2.80.030 Members -Appointments -Terms.
A. The Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City Council.
B. The terms of office of members shall be initially staggered terms, with three
members appointed for one year, two members for two years, and two members for three
years. All terms following initial applintments shall be three year terms.
C. All terms of office shall commence on July 1st of the year of appointment.
Vacancies in the office of a member shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner
in which regular appointments are otherwise made.
D. Every effort will be made to ensure that a wide cross-section of social and leisure
services, interests and viewpoints, including providers, recipients and professionally related
occupations are represented.
E. Commission members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council, with
compensation.
2.80.040 Officers-Selectlon.
A. The Chairperson of the Commission shall be elected by a majority vote of
Commission members in September of each year. A Vice Chairperson, to serve in the
absence of the Chairperson, shall likewise be elected.
B. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings and provide for periodic reports to
the City Council on all recommendations of the Commission.
2.80.050 Committees.
A. The Commission may, from time to time, establish committees composed of
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.
2.80.060 Meetings.
A. The Commission shall meet once each month or as needed on the date(s) selected
by the Commission. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or a majority of the
Commission in accordance with state law.
B. A majority of appointed Commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business.
2.80.070 Removal from office.
Any of the Commission members may be removed at any time by the City Council. If
a member of the Commission does not attend three regular consecutive meetings, unless
excused by a majority vote of the Commission, his/her membership shall automatically be
terminated, and his/her successor shall be appointed by the City Council to serve the
unexpired term.
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2.80.080 Powers and duties.
A. The powers and duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be as
follows:
1. Act in advisory capacity to the City Council;
2. Keep master plan current;
3. Advise on fees and operations and policies regarding Parks and Recreation
facilities;
4. Advise Council on park and recreation facilities and program budget issues;
5. Propose recreation and social programs and address needs;
6. Advise on how to dissseminate, publicize, and promote recreation programs to
the citizens of La Quinta;
7. Analyze program effectiveness and needs, and recommend comprehensive
solutions;
8. Research and solicit grants and donations;
9. Review of maintenance standards and quality;
10. Review of individual park master plans;
11. Serve as a public forum and conduct public hearings for recreation concerns;
12. Aid in coordinating the recreation services of other governmental agencies and
volunteer organizations;
13. Assume other tasks as assigned.
2.80.090 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 constrains, provide or cause to
be provided adequate staff, clerical help, and maintain files and records for the Commission.
C. The City Council shall annually review the progress of the Commission.
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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. 245 which was introduced
on the 17th day of May, 1994 and was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 7th day of June,
1994 not being less than 5 days after date of introduction thereof.
I furt r certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted in three (3) places within the City of
La Wnta as specified in a resolution of the City Council.
SAUNDRA L. JUHOEA, 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 certify
that a foregoing ordinance was posted on June 15, 1994 pursuant to City Council Resolution.
AUNDRA L. JU A, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California