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RESOLUTION NO. 15090
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
APPROVING BYLAWS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to establish consistent rules and procedures for the
operation of its boards, commissions and committees, including the Park and Recreation
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commission bylaws in Exhibit A attached hereto are
recommended by staff and include specific rules and practices for the operation of the Commission
to be consistent with recently approved bylaws for other City boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, the attached bylaws include a provision for voluntary resignation of members
based on unexcused absences;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby adopts the Park and
Recreation Commission Bylaws as set forth in Exhibit A.
I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was
duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
San Rafael, held on Monday, the 6th day of June 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION BYLAWS
Park and Recreation Commission Bylaws
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION BYLAWS
ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE
Section 1.1. Name. The name of this body shall be the City of San Rafael Park and
Recreation Commission, hereinafter referred to as the “Commission.”
Section 1.2. Purpose. The purpose of the Commission is to assist the City Council in
developing and implementing the long-range plans for City parks and recreation facilities;
monitor current service levels and community needs; review the performance of City
partnerships with community groups in the utilization of facilities and production of
programs; and review and advise on general policies and procedures in the delivery of
park, recreation, child care and cultural services.
Section 1.3. Committee Responsibility. The Commission’s authority is advisory only.
The Commission has no power to act on behalf of the City of San Rafael or any other
entity.
Subject to the direction and control of the City Council, as provided in Section 2.04.030
of the San Rafael Municipal Code, the powers and duties of the Commission shall be:
1. To assist in the preparation and adoption of a review annually and revise as
necessary a long-range plan for parks including neighborhood parks, community-
wide parks, special use facilities and open space lands;
2. To focus public attention upon the need for adequate parks and healthful and
creative year-round supervised recreation for all age groups;
3. To assist in promoting the public recreation programs;
4. To solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of school authorities and
other public and private agencies interested therein;
5. To assist the Parks and Recreation Director in establishing general policies and
procedures in respect to park usage;
6. To receive periodic reports from the department head concerning the general
operations and functions of the department;
To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the council.
ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP
Section 2.1. Number of Members. The Commission shall consist of five (5) members,
one of whom may be a Councilmember.
Park and Recreation Commission Bylaws
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Section 2.2. Eligibility. Committee members shall reside in City limits.
Section 2.3. Term Limits. Members of the Committee shall be limited to two (2)
consecutive four-year terms. Additional terms may be served if there is a break between
terms.
Section 2.4. Absence and Removal. An unexcused absence from two (2) consecutive
Commission meetings without notification to the Staff Liaison shall be considered a
voluntary resignation from the Commission. Previously dismissed Commission members
may be eligible for reappointment to the Commission.
Section 2.5. Compensation. Commissioners shall serve without compensation.
ARTICLE III. MEETINGS
Section 3.1. Time and date of Regular Meeting. Notification of meeting place, date,
and time shall be rendered to the public through posting on the City of San Rafael website.
The Commission shall meet once per month, on a consistent day of the month, and shall
be scheduled annually. The schedule for the upcoming year will be set by December of
the previous year.