Chapter 2.76
PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY COMMISSION
Sections:
2.76.010 Established – Membership.
2.76.030 Members – Qualification.
Prior legislation: Ords. 84-12, 99-6, 11-11, 14-12 and 19-01.
2.76.010 Established – Membership.
A parks, recreation and cemetery commission is established in the city. (Ord. 08-05 § 1; Ord. 97-2 N.S.; Ord. 87-15 N.S. § 1, 1987; Ord. 82-18 N.S. § 1, 1982; Ord. 80-8 N.S. § 2, 1980; Ord. 77-20 N.S. § 2, 1977; Ord. 76-10 N.S. § 2, 1976; prior code § 3-301. Formerly 2.48.010).
2.76.020 Purpose.
The purpose of the commission is to develop and conduct all aspects of the city parks and recreation program, to advise the city council as to the city’s proper role and participation in the development and conducting of recreational programs, and to develop and conduct all aspects of the city cemetery program. (Ord. 08-05 § 1; Ord. 77-20 N.S. § 2, 1977; Ord. 76-10 N.S. § 2, 1976; prior code § 3-313. Formerly 2.48.020).
2.76.030 Members – Qualification.
A. Each member of the parks and recreation commission shall be a resident of the city.
B. The student member shall be a junior or senior high school student. (Ord. 08-05 § 1; Ord. 77-20 N.S. § 2, 1977; Ord 76-10 N.S. § 2, 1976; prior code § 3-302. Formerly 2.48.030).
2.76.040 Meeting time and place.
Superseded by Ord. 23-02. (Ord. 19-01 § 1; Ord. 14-12 § 1; Ord. 11-11 § 1; Ord. 08-05 § 1; Ord. 99-6; Ord. 84-12 N.S. § 1, 1984; Ord. 77-20 N.S. § 2, 1977; Ord. 76-10 N.S. § 2, 1976; prior code § 3-306. Formerly 2.48.060).
2.76.050 Officers – Appointment.
Superseded by Ord. 23-02. (Ord. 08-05 § 1; Ord. 87-15 N.S. § 4, 1987; Ord. 77-20 N.S. § 2, 1977; Ord. 76-10 N.S. § 2, 1976; prior code § 3-307. Formerly 2.48.100).
2.76.060 Officers – Duties.
Superseded by Ord. 23-02. (Ord. 08-05 § 1; Ord. 87-15 N.S. § 5, 1987; Ord. 77-20 N.S. § 2, 1977; Ord. 76-10 N.S. § 2, 1976; prior code § 3-311. Formerly 2.48.110).
2.76.070 Powers.
A. The commission is advisory in character and may not be delegated administrative authority or responsibility beyond that which the city council may authorize.
B. The commission may assist and cooperate with any existing agency or group which has as its object the development or improvement of cemeteries, parks or recreational activities and programs.
C. The commission may plan for the orderly growth and development of cemetery, parks and recreational facilities and make recommendations to the city council.
D. The commission may accept gifts and grants from any source to assist it in the performance of its functions. These gifts and grants operate to augment any appropriation made for the support of the commission. (Ord. 08-05 § 1; Ord. 77-20 N.S. § 2, 1977; Ord. 76-10 N.S. § 2, 1976; prior code § 3-314. Formerly 2.48.140).
2.76.080 Duties.
The commission shall:
A. Consider and study park, recreation and cemetery facilities within the city and the use and improvement of them;
B. Make investigations and studies for the purpose of recommending to the city council leisure time activities, recreational and social programs;
C. Hold public hearings on its studies;
D. Send to the city council annually a written report of its activities and recommendations for improvements and additions to existing city park and cemetery facilities and to existing recreational programs and for ways in which the city may encourage and promote these programs, services and facilities;
E. Assist and guide by consulting with the city council, city manager, director of parks, recreation and cemeteries and other groups interested in the development of recreational programs to meet the needs of the citizens;
F. Work closely with the director of parks, recreation and cemeteries and other departments and agencies of the city to the end that the resources of the city are used as effectively and efficiently as possible on behalf of parks, cemeteries and recreational activities;
G. Study, consider and recommend to the city council the taking of action with regard to:
1. Promoting cooperation among youth organizations in making the Benicia area a more wholesome place in which to live;
2. Coordinating efforts of youth organizations in the city in the interest of preventing delinquency;
3. Maintaining effective liaison between the city and public schools with regard to youth problems and opportunities;
4. Planning the study of resources, conditions and needs of youth;
5. Advancing the education of the general public regarding conditions to be improved and needs to be met;
6. Serving effective democratic action towards improving conditions and meeting the needs of youth;
7. Assisting in the creation of an atmosphere in which all youth feel they belong and are wanted;
8. Initiation and planning of joint activities around the needs of the youth;
9. Enabling the youth to aid in planning the future of the Benicia area;
10. Offering a means through which youth can join hands with adults in serving the area;
11. Affording youth an opportunity to gain experience by dealing with social problems at first hand;
12. Planning coordinated action in which representatives of all youth organizations can work together effectively;
H. Advise the city council with regard to youth programs and problems;
I. Coordinate the activities of youth organizations towards common goals;
J. Provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of youth plans, programs and problems;
K. Plan long-range programs of benefit to the youth and to the community;
L. Monitor the management and conduct of recreational activities on public property in the city;
M. Act as a clearing house and information center on all aspects of recreational activities. The commission shall make this information available to the public;
N. Formulate general policies relating to the duties and functions of the commission. (Ord. 08-05 § 1; Ord. 87-15 § 7, 1987; Ord. 77-20 N.S. § 2, 1977; Ord. 76-10 N.S. § 2, 1976; prior code § 3-315. Formerly 2.48.150).