Chapter 2.38
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
Sections:
2.38.020 Creation – Membership – Compensation.
2.38.030 Terms of commissioners – Attendance – Filling vacancies.
2.38.040 Officers – Meetings – Quorum.
2.38.060 Creation of rules and regulations.
2.38.070 Citizens’ advisory group.
2.38.080 Park and recreation fund.
2.38.010 Definitions.
Words used in this chapter shall have the following meanings:
A. “Board” means board of park commissioners.
B. “Park” means an area of land, with or without water, developed and used for public recreational purposes, including landscaped tracts, picnic grounds, playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation centers, camps, foot, bicycle and bridle paths, motor vehicle drives, wild life sanctuaries, museums, zoological and botanical gardens, facilities for bathing, boating, hunting and fishing, as well as other recreational facilities owned by the city of Pacific and utilized for the benefit of the public. (Ord. 570 § 1, 1975).
2.38.020 Creation – Membership – Compensation.
There is created a board of park commissioners in and for the city, consisting of five members who shall be appointed by the mayor, with the confirmation of the city council. Two of the commissioners may reside outside the city as long as they own residential property within the city. The rest of the commissioners shall reside in the city. One position shall be reserved for a youth, 16 to 21 years of age. Park commissioners shall not be compensated for their services. (Ord. 2067 § 2, 2022; Ord. 1896 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1663 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1217, 1994; Ord. 1192, 1993; Ord. 1071 § 1, 1989; Ord. 570 § 2, 1975).
2.38.030 Terms of commissioners – Attendance – Filling vacancies.
A. Commissioners will be appointed to three-year terms that are staggered by position. The exception will be the Pacific youth position which shall be a one-year appointment. The terms of office shall begin on the first Monday in January, and, at expiration of each commissioner’s term, the mayor shall appoint, with the confirmation of the city council, one member for a three-year term.
B. Members of the board may be removed at any time by the mayor, with council approval, and vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner in which original appointments are made.
C. If a member of the board absents himself, unless by permission of the board, from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings, such absence shall be deemed cause for removal. (Ord. 1663 § 1, 2007; Ord. 968 § 1, 1985; Ord. 941 § 2, 1984; Ord. 570 § 3, 1975).
2.38.040 Officers – Meetings – Quorum.
During the first meeting of each calendar year, the park commission shall meet and organize by electing from the members of the board a chairperson, a secretary, and such other officers as may be necessary to serve for a term of one calendar year. A majority of the appointed sitting board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and two affirmative votes shall be necessary to carry any proposition. A regularly scheduled meeting of the board shall be held at least once a month. However, a meeting may be canceled if the board has no business to transact. A copy of the minutes of the meeting shall be filed with the city clerk, to be given to the park department and city council at the next scheduled council meeting. Each member of the board shall receive a copy of said minutes. (Ord. 2079 § 2, 2023; Ord. 2038 § 1, 2021; Ord. 1233 § 1, 1994; Ord. 968 § 2, 1985; Ord. 570 § 4, 1975).
2.38.050 Powers and duties.
A. The board shall have all the powers and perform all the duties provided by the laws of the state of Washington relating to board of park commissioners of code city.
B. The board shall advise the city council regarding planning, promotion, acquisition, construction and development of public recreational facilities.
C. The board shall make recommendations which it may deem advisable for the acquisition and development of future recreational facilities.
D. The board shall perform such other services and studies as may be requested by the city council.
E. The board shall review any applications that propose any kind of physical changes to the park, or any kind of temporary or permanent structure that may restrict the use of the park.
F. The board shall prepare a three-year park development plan. The board shall report to the city council annually prior to July 31st regarding an updated three-year park development plan with budget recommendations.
G. The board shall prepare a yearly budget for the special projects to be completed in the following year as outlined in their three-year park development plan. The budget to be submitted to the parks and recreation director by August 31st to allow for inclusion in the annual city budget. (Ord. 1233 § 2, 1994; Ord. 968 § 3, 1985; Ord. 570 § 5, 1975).
2.38.060 Creation of rules and regulations.
The board shall recommend rules and regulations for the government and management, including the fees charged for the use thereof, of any municipally owned or controlled park or recreation facility. All rules and regulations and use charges and amendments and changes adopted by the city council shall be promulgated by one posting in three public places in the city, and a copy thereof shall be filed in the office of the city clerk. These rules and regulations shall have full force and effect from and after the date of publication. This chapter and rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto shall be enforced by the police department. Violations of rules and regulations so adopted shall be a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 1477 § 3, 2000; Ord. 968 § 4, 1985; Ord. 570 § 6, 1975).
2.38.070 Citizens’ advisory group.
The mayor may appoint, with the city council approval, a citizens’ advisory group, as necessary. This group shall consist of five members representing various community, civic or religious organizations, and the populace at large, and shall include at least two persons under age 21. The duties of this group shall be to advise the mayor, board and city council regarding control and supervision of all parks and playgrounds, planning, promotion, management and acquisition, construction and development, maintenance and operation, including restrictions on and compensation to be paid for concessions or privileges in parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities within the city limits, as required. This group shall not be confused with the parks and recreation committee, which is the committee of council members appointed by the mayor as his advisory committee. (Ord. 570 § 7, 1975).
2.38.080 Park and recreation fund.
There is established a fund, to be known as the “park and recreation fund,” and said fund shall receive all revenues created by all fees, fines and deposits established by this chapter. This fund shall be used for maintenance and operation of all city parks and recreational facilities and all related groups and organizations. These funds will be administered by the appropriate city departments, i.e., utilities, parks and recreation, or the city clerk’s office depending upon the need. (Ord. 1233 § 3, 1994; Ord. 968 § 5, 1985; Ord. 570 § 8, 1975).
2.38.100 Penalty for violation.
Repealed by Ord. 1477. (Ord. 570 § 10, 1975).