In addition to their oversight duties, some of these boards and commissions also provide direction and recommendations to the City Council on specific issues. Virtually all citizens of Rohnert Park benefit from the efforts of the dedicated citizens who willingly give of their time to serve on these important civic bodies. The Cultural Arts Commission promotes arts through information and awareness. It has been organized to encourage and develop programs among community groups for the cultural enrichment of Rohnert Park. The Parks and Recreation Commission is a group of five community volunteers appointed by the City Council to advise them on matters relating to city parks and recreation facilities and services.
All meetings are open to the public.
Following the course of annual Commission goals, Commissioners work in committees to discuss regular topics such as the Aquatics Program, Sports and Fitness Center, Youth Sports, Parks and Facilities, or any special issues that crop up, and bring recommendations to the larger Commission for consideration. The annual capital improvement program for parks and recreation projects is reviewed and prioritized by the Commission. The Recreation Director is the city staff liaison to the Commission, with staff support and information provided by both the Recreation Department, and the Public Works Department, which is responsible for maintenance of city facilities. Lastly, the Parks and Recreation Commission meets with the public in open hearings to resolve issues and formulate recommendations for the City Council's consideration. Recent accomplishments include the completion of an Aquatics Master Plan, review of the design and budget of the new Magnolia Park Swimming Pool, and review of the design of playground renovation projects at four local parks.