(A) The Community Services Advisory Commission shall perform the following duties:
(1) Provide feedback and/or make recommendations to City Council regarding the city's high level of community services and parks and recreation services offered by various city departments and divisions.
(2) Provide feedback to and/or make recommendations to City Council concerning the programs/services of the various departments and divisions. Such programs/services may include, but are not necessarily limited to: development and use of park lands and recreation facilities; cultural programs; solid waste management; cemeteries; environmental, natural resources (including trees and landscaping); street and utility maintenance/services; telecommunications/cable television; community health; community-oriented policing; neighborhood watch; D.A.R.E. advocacy; and other issues/programs as referred by City Council.
(3) Monitor, evaluate and advise Council regarding the implementation and maintenance of the Dublin Community Plan as it addresses community facilities related to parks, recreation, open/green space and cultural arts, and preservation of the natural environment.
(4) Recommend to City Council policies concerning the regulation and control of the planting, transplanting, maintenance and preservation of trees, shrubs and landscaping in city-owned or controlled property, and policies to preserve and enhance the natural environment of the city.
(5) Recommend to City Council programs promoting both community involvement and the value of the city's natural environment, which collectively enhance the city's high quality of life.
(6) Recommend to City Council programs, initiatives and infrastructure improvements promoting bicycling within the city.
(7) Serve as a "sounding board" for city staff regarding the conduct and delivery of programs/services as mentioned in division (A)(2) of this section.
(8) Give consideration to Council goals when making any recommendation.
(9) Perform such other duties and functions as assigned by Council.
(B) The Community Services Advisory Commission shall act solely in an advisory capacity to Council and all reports and proposals shall be made to Council.
(C) The Community Services Advisory Commission shall call upon the City Manager, and through the City Manager, any department of the city to render assistance to the Commission as may reasonably be required.
(Ord. 17-99, passed 3-1-99; Am. Ord. 04-04, passed 2-2-04; Am. Ord. 18-13, passed 3-11-13)