PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION
A Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission of the Town of Danville is hereby established. The Commission shall consist of eight (8) regular members, one (1) of which shall be a Youth Commissioner as defined in Section 2-10.12 of this chapter, and one (1) alternate member, all of whom shall be appointed by the Town Council.
Qualifications
All members shall by experience, training, education, occupation or avocation, have demonstrated knowledge of and interest in park, recreation, cultural, or arts facilities, or leisure and human services.
Term of Office
With the exception of the Youth Commissioner, the term of office of each member of the Commission shall be four (4) years unless otherwise determined by the Town Council. The term of each Youth Commissioner shall be two (2) years. Each member shall serve until their successor is appointed and qualified.
Removal or Vacancy
A member of the Commission may be removed by a majority vote of the Council. A vacancy is filled in the same manner as the original appointment. A person appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Time and Place of Regular Meeting
The Commission shall hold at least one (1) regular monthly meeting. The Commission shall fix the time and place of its regular meetings by resolution or by-law. Special meetings may be called as necessary. All meetings of the Commission are open to the public and the Commission shall give notice of its meetings as required by law.
No Compensation for Members; Reimbursement of Expenses
Members of the Commission shall not receive compensation for attendance at Commission meetings, but are entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in the course of their duties upon approval by the Town Council.
Chair and Vice-Chair
The Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice-Chair from among its members. The Chair and Vice-Chair serve for a term of one (1) year and until the successor of each is elected and qualified.
Adoption of Rules
The Commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of its business and shall keep a public record of its resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations.
Quorum. Four (4) members of the Commission constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Duties of Officers of the Commission
a. Chair. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Commission. The Chair shall appoint all committees and shall perform all the duties necessary or incidental to the office.
b. Vice-Chair. The Vice-Chair is Chair in the absence or inability of the Chair to act.
Duties and Powers of the Commission
The Park and Leisure Services Commission shall:
a. Be the primary advisory body to the Town Council on acquiring and developing park, recreation, cultural, and arts facilities and providing recreation and arts programs for Town residents;
b. Review the Town’s Parks, Recreation and Arts Strategic Plan and recommend steps to implement or revise the Plan as needed;
c. Hold public meetings, conduct surveys, and use other reasonable methods to determine community park, recreation, and arts needs and recommend actions to meet those needs to the Town Council;
d. Review site plans for public parks, recreation, art, or cultural facilities and recommend plans and specifications to the Town Council for additions and improvements;
e. Review and comment on all subdivisions and other development proposals in which land is proposed for dedication, credit for private open space is requested, projects on school lands or other significant park, creek, trail, or open space concerns exist;
f. Review and comment on the annual implementation of the Capital Improvement Program;
g. Recommend to the Town Council for adoption facility use policies including fees, restrictions, priorities and other concerns and review the adopted policies and fees annually recommending changes as needed.
h. Consider improvements to the condition of Town recreation facilities annually; and
i. Perform other duties prescribed by the Town Council.
Qualifications and Role of Youth Commissioner
The Town Council shall appoint a Youth Commissioner to serve on the Commission to represent the interests of Danville youth. The Youth Commissioner shall be a Danville resident of high school age. The Youth Commissioner shall have the same obligations and authority of all other commissioners.
Residency Requirements
All members of the Commission shall be residents of the Town of Danville.
Commission Alternate
The Town Council may, at its discretion, appoint one alternate to the Commission. The alternate member of the Commission shall attend all meetings of the Commission. If a regular member of the Commission is absent or required to abstain from all or any part of a Commission meeting, the alternate member shall participate in place of the absent member, with all rights and privileges of a regular member, including the authority to vote on matters before the Commission.
If you have questions or need additional information on Commission responsibilities, contact Department Director Henry Perezalonso at 925-314-3454 or hperezalonso@danville.ca.gov.
