Commission adopts new Parks and Recreation code of conduct policy

The Parks and Recreation Commission adopted a new administrative code of conduct during its May 19 meeting. Staff described the new document as an administrative policy to clarify acceptable conduct in community centers and to provide staff with procedures to address violations.

Staff said the draft policy had been reviewed by management staff and cleared by the city attorney’s office. Commissioners had the opportunity to review the policy in the packet and during the meeting. A commissioner moved to accept the administrative policy; a second was recorded and the commission approved the policy on a roll-call vote.

Why it matters - The policy provides written standards and administrative procedures for Parks and Recreation staff to enforce rules consistently across community centers and department-run facilities. - Staff said the policy is new rather than an update to an existing code; there had previously been no formal code of conduct for the department.

Implementation - Staff will implement the administrative policy in department operations and has routed the draft through the city attorney for legal review prior to adoption. - The commission recorded approval and asked staff to proceed with the policy’s application in department facilities.

Ending - Staff did not announce a separate public outreach step for the policy at the May 19 meeting but the commission’s vote clears the way for departmental implementation and enforcement.