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Discussion of the Powers and Duties of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission as Provided for in Accordance with the Culver City Municipal Code.
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Meeting Date: June 6, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Dan Hernandez/PRCS Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6655
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (06/02/17); (Email) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (06/02/17)
Department Approval: Dan Hernandez, PRCS Director (05/31/17)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (PRCSC) discuss the powers and duties of the PRCSC as provided for in accordance with the Culver City Municipal Code.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In 2009 and 2010, the PRCSC held multiple discussions on the topic, “Recommendations for Future Discussions Regarding the Duties and Responsibilities of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission.” During this time, the City Manager’s Office, at the direction of the City Council, was researching and developing updated descriptions of the powers and duties of the four Culver City Commissions. These updated descriptions were adopted by the City Council in 2011.
At the March 7, 2017 City Council / PRCSC Joint Meeting, there was an open dialogue between the two bodies regarding topics related to the PRCSC’s Powers and Duties. At that meeting, there was consensus among the members of the PRCSC that they would like to discuss this topic further at their next meeting. The purpose of this agenda item is to convene a discussion regarding the Powers and Duties of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission as provided for in accordance with the Culver City Municipal Code.
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission - Powers and Duties
The PRCSC is charged with specific powers and duties codified in the Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC). CCMC § 3.03.300 provides the PRCSC with the following powers and duties:
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
A. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and City Manager on matters pertaining to public recreation, parks, recreation/community center facilities, open space and tree programs, where such trees are located in parks and open space, playgrounds, and music and entertainment as may from time to time be performed in the City's parks;
B. At the direction of the City Council or the City Manager, assist staff assigned to review the requirements of the City for facilities relating to the functions set forth in division A., and to make recommendations related to the adoption and updating of City master plans relating to parks, recreation, and open space;
C. At the direction of the City Council or the City Manager, recommend programs and plans designed to promote the full acceptance of all citizens in all aspects of community life, without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin;
D. At the direction of the City Council or the City Manager, recommend and support program policies relating to various community service functions of the City, including, but not limited to, programs for youth, teens, seniors, and people with special needs;
E. At the direction of the City Council or the City Manager, balance program and project recommendations by applying realistic expectations of budgetary and staffing resources, environmental sustainability, neighborhood compatibility, and other relevant factors; and
F. Perform such other duties, not inconsistent with the City Charter or this Code, as may be prescribed by ordinance, resolution, City Council policy or other City Council action.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with the discussion of this Agenda Item.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
MOTION
That the City Council and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission:
Discuss the powers and duties of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission as provided for in accordance with the Culver City Municipal Code.