§ 12-71. Commission established

There is hereby established as a part of the government of the city, a parks and recreation commission, which shall:

(a) Consider matters that may be referred to it by the city council, the city manager, the director of administrative services, or the director of public services, and render such counsel and advice in regard thereto as may be requested by the referring authorities;

(b) By its own motion, make such studies, investigations and hold public hearings as it may deem necessary for the formulation of parks, recreation, recreation facilities and parkways policies, or to determine the wisdom and efficacy of the policies, plans and procedures dealing with parks, recreation, recreation facilities and parkways matters, or to determine an action program to pursue in implementing the city open space plan and report its findings and recommendations to the city council, the city manager, the director of administrative services, or the director of public services;

(c) Recommend to the city council approval of concept plans for development and/or modification of parks, recreation, and open space facilities;

(d) Solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies concerned with the parks, recreation, recreation facilities and parkways of the city;

(e) Make a determination on the necessity for removal of parkway trees as provided in section 15-11(2) of this Code, and the necessity for terms and conditions for retention of trees as provided in section 15-11(3)(c) of this Code, which decisions shall be final not withstanding section 2-303

(f) Set the fees to be paid by participants in recreation programs and classes in accordance with the guidelines adopted by the city council in the Cost Recovery Program for Recreation Activities;

(g) May review the annual budget as presented to the city council and advise them on the current operational needs and long-range plans for capital improvement; and

(h) Periodically visit parks and recreation facilities in the city to review established programs and facilities, and to monitor needs in accordance with the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.

(Ord. No. 90-13, § 1, 9-4-90; Ord. No. 99-8, § 19, 6-7-99; Ord. No. 99-9, § 2, 6-21-99; Ord. No. 02-10, § 1, 5-20-02 ; Ord. No. 07-1, § 1, 1-16-07 )