09-04-2012 - Appointment of Community and Senior Services Commi - Item 10 Attach A (2).doc
Sec. 2-72. Community and Senior Services Commission Responsibilities.
The Community and Senior Services Commission may:
Aid and advise the City Council on matters pertaining to the community service needs of the citizens of West Covina relating to:
Public recreational services.
Cultural activities and special events.
Senior Services
Youth services.
Public transportation.
Neighborhood and human relations.
Human rights.
Review matters pertaining to the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the city's community development block program.
Seek the assistance of citizen committees to investigate and research specific issues concerned with community services with the concurrence of the City Council.
Aid and advise the City Council in the identification of the needs of the senior population of West Covina, and recommend policies and programs to meet those needs.
Foster, enhance, and recognize volunteers of all ages within the community.
Provide input to the planning commission and the City Council on matters pertaining to the design and features of parks, community centers, and senior center that affect the provision
of recreation and related services.
Recommend programs and activities directed toward enhancing the recreation, social, and senior service opportunities available to all persons in our community.
Recommend to the City Council programs and activities directed toward enhancing communication and relationships between residents, agencies, institutions, and businesses in our community.
Recommend to the City Council measures to ameliorate physical, social and economic conditions adversely affecting the residents of our community.
Seek involvement of residents, agencies, organizations, institutions, and the business community to further mutual regard and understanding between all persons of our city, and work
toward constructive resolution of tensions whenever they occur.
Recommend to the City Council delinquency prevention programs that foster respect, positive self-esteem, and personal and social responsibility.