HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Ord 909 1973-06-25
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DEFINING
THE POWERS AND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, ELIMINATING
THE RECREATION AND PARK FUND, AND AMENDING THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Article I Chapter 16 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach is
hereby amended by amending Section 16-3 to read as follows:
Sec. 16-3. Duties and responsibilities.
The duties of the recreation and park commission shall be to:
(a) Act in an advisory capacity to the city council and the
director of recreation and parks in all matters pertaining to parks and
public recreation and to cooperate with other governmental agencies and
civic groups in the advancement of sound park and recreation planning and
progranuning.
(b) To reconunend policies on recreation services for approval
by the city council.
exist or
council,
(c)
may be
and to
Make periodic inventories of recreation services that
needed and interpret the needs of the public to the city
the director of recreation and parks.
(d) Aid in coordinating recreation services with programs of
other governmental agencies and voluntary organizations.
(e) Interpret city policies and functions regarding recreation
and parks to the public.
(f) Advise the city council and director of recreation and
parks in the preparation of long-range recreation capital improvement pro-
grams and the establishment of priorities relating thereto.
Section 2. Article II of Chapter 16 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach
is hereby amended by amending Section 16-4 (b) to read as follows:
(b) The functions of this department are to provide opportun-
ities for wholesome, year-round public recreation service for each age
group, to develop and maintain in an attractive and safe manner the recrea-
tion and park areas and facilities of the city and to insure that such
facilities are suitable for a wide variety of recreation purposes, and to
provide an effective lifeguard service.
Section 3. Article II of Chapter 16 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach
is hereby amended by repealing Section 16-6 and amending Section 16-5 to
read as follows:
Sec. 16-5. Director of recreation and parks; appointment;
powers and duties generally. A director of recreation and parks to
administer the recreation and parks program shall be appointed by the city
manager.
The director of recreation and parks shall attend meetings of the commission
and shall make such reports to the city council and city manager as shall
be required.
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The director of recreation and parks shall:
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(a) Employ required personnel, such as assistants, supervisors,
leaders, lifeguards, clerical and maintenance employees in accordance with
civil service proceedings and supervise them in the performance of their
various duties.
(b) Administer, operate and maintain existing recreation and
park areas and facilities and plan for the acquisition, development and
operation of proposed facilities in accordance with policies approved by
the recreation and parks commission and the city council.
(c) Inform the general public of the services and facilities
being provided by the recreation and parks department.
(d) Solicit suggestions from the general public to improve or
increase the effectiveness of the service.
(e) Cooperate with governmental and voluntary organizations
and agencies in the furtherance of recreation opportunities.
(f) Prepare manuals, bulletins and reviews on recreation
problems.
(g) Provide, upon request, assistance of a technical nature to
community agencies and organizations having problems relating to recreation
and park areas and facilities and programs.
(h) Counsel officials of public and private organizations and
interes.ed g~oups concerning community recreation and leisure activities
and assist them in the promotion of recreation services.
(i) Conduct studies of local conditions and needs for recrea-
tion services and assist with recruitment and training of recreational
personnel.
Section 4. The city clerk of the
cause this ordinance to be posted
City of Seal Beach is hereby directed
as required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this
1973.
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STATE OF CLAIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
I, Jerdys Weir, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, hereby certify that
e oregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting held on
/',/ , 1973, and was adopted, passed, and approved by
. City Council~f-She City of Seal Beac~h regular meeting thereof
held on the ~ day of _c::::~. _ , 1973, by
the following vote: "'--- ; / .~.
AYES: councilmen.6"~. ~.J-._ ,~.d- . ~~bh!.4h '
NOES: Councilmen ~ ~
ABSENT: Councilmen ~ ~,
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S WEIR, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach