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ORDINANCE NO. 2007- ~~ ~
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHlJLA ~~ALING
SECTIONS 2.16.010 THROUGH 2.16,050 OF CIPAL CODE
IN THEIR ENTIRETY, ADDING NEW S S 2.16.010 AND
2.16.020 PERTAINING TO THE RECREATI DEPARTMENT AND
ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 2.15 PERTAINING TO THE
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Sections 2.16.010 through 2.16.050 establish the Library
and Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, the Library and Recreation Department has evolved into two separate
departments, the Library Department and the Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Municipal Code to accurately reflect
the establishment and duties of each separate department.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
SECTION I: Sections 2.16.010 through 2.16.050 of the Municipal Code are hereby repealed in
their entirety.
SECTION ll: New Sections 2,16.010 and 2.16.020 are hereby added to the Municipal Code, and
Chapter 2. I 6 shall read as follows:
Chapter 2.16
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2,16.010 Established-Scope.
2.16.020 Director - Duties and responsibilities.
2.16.060 Parks and recreation commission.
2.16.010 Established - Scope.
This chapter establishes a Recreation Department, the purpose of which is to enrich the
community through recreational opportunities and programs.
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2.16.020 Director - Duties and responsibilities.
The Recreation Department shall be under the supervision of a Recreation Director, who
shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. Provide diverse recreational, social, educational and cultural programs and special
events through a Citywide system of aquatic centers, community centers, gymnasiums, and
sports fields.
B. Ensure that recreation programs, events and services are accessible to the broadest
range of potential users and reflect the varied interests of the community.
C. Recommend to the Parks and Recreation Commission and to the City Council
rules and regulations governing the conduct of persons using recreation areas and sports fields.
D. Act as technical advisor to the Parks and Recreation Commission created by
Section 611 of the Charter and assist the Commission in carrying out its duties as directed by
Section 612 of the Charter,
E. Participate in the development, planning, design and construction of new parks
and recreation facilities and in the renovation and upgrade of existing parks and recreation
facilities.
F, Establish administrative rules and regulations governing the administration of the
Recreation Department.
G. Participate in the update and development of park acquisition and development
(PAD) fees, recreation development impact fees (DIF), and amendments to the parkland
dedication ordinance,
H, Schedule the use of recreation facilities and sports fields.
1. Charge and collect the required fees for park and recreation classes, programs,
and recreation facility and field rentals
J, Update the City's parks and recreation master plan for the development of future
park and recreation facilities and policies to ensure the provision of parks and recreation
programs to the community. .
1(, Prepare, submit and administer a departmental budget.
1. Maintain such records, render such reports, and perform any other duties and
responsibilities as designated by the City Manager.
2,16.060 Parks and recreation commission.
A. Number of Commissioners. The parks and recreation commission, heretofore
established by Section 611 of the Chula Vista City Charter as a commission of the City
consisting of at least five members from the qualified electors of the City, is hereby constituted
pursuant to the authority as contained in said Charter provision, to consist of seven members in
total, appointed and qualified in the same manner and by the same procedures currently
applicable to the existing commission,
B. The term for each member of the parks and recreation commission shall be for
four years as provided by Charter.
C. Charter Section 602 Applicable to Council-Established Positions. The provisions
of Charter Section 602 shall apply to the two new positions created by the ordinance codified in
this chapter.
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SECTION III. Chapter 2, 15 is hereby added to the Municipal Code, to read as follows:
Chapter 2.15
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2,15.010
2.15.020
Established - Scope,
Director - Duties and responsibilities.
2.15.010 Established-Scope.
This chapter establishes a Library Department, the purpose of which is to increase
knowledge and enrich lives within the community by connecting people equitably to responsive
programs, services and resources in a manner that reflects the ideals of a democratic society,
2.15.020 Director- Duties and responsibilities,
Tbe Library Department shall be under the supervision of a Library Director, who shall
have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. Provide circulation and infonnation services, and maintain an excellent and
responsive materials collection throughout the library system.
B. Provide opportunities for life-long learning for children, young adults and adults;
and encourage young people to develop an interest in reading and learning by offering a variety
of services.
C. Ensure that library programs, events and services are accessible to the broadest
range of potential users and reflect the varied interests and cultural heritage of the community.
D. Foster a community-wide appreciation of the arts by producing arts events and
providing administrative and technical support to local arts groups,
E. Oversee the Chu1a Vista Heritage Museum and seek to collect, preserve, and
make available the history of Chula Vista.
F. Administer the joint City-school district elementary after-school program in order
to enrich students' lives,
G. Coordinate the solicitation of private contributions to assist the Library, Nature
Center and Recreation Departments with special projects and needs.
H. Enhance the City's ability to secure grant funds for capital projects and
programming and develop grant management standards to ensure Citywide compliance with
federal and state grant regulations,
L Establish administrative rules and regulations governing the administration of the
Library Department
J. Act as technical advisor to the Board of Library Trustees as created by Charter
Section 607 and assist the Board in carrying out its duties as directed by Charter Section 608.
K. Prepare, submit and administer a departmental budget
L Maintain such records, render such reports, and perform any other duties and
responsibilities as designated by the City Manager.
Section N: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force 30 days from its adoption.
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Presented by
Susan Bigelow
City Clerk
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Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
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