Parks & Recreation Commission

Contact the Parks & Recreation Commission Parks & Recreation Meetings prior to 2021
-Email Agendas and Minutes prior to 2021
(831) 768-3240  

Agendas & Minutes


For those seeing Calendar View below, click on the meeting date to access meeting files. 

To access the agenda packet, click on the Agenda (PDF) link and download the agenda packet. Once saved, you will be able to access the document bookmarks.

To access the web version of the agenda, click on Agenda (HTML). This will open an agenda with hyperlinks you may click on to view attachments. You may also comment on an item by clicking on the item title and clicking on the Leave Comment button appearing on small window with the attachments list. You will be prompted to enter your contact information and comments for the item. 

Members

  • Araseli Campos, District 1
    Term expires: December 2024
  • Paul De Worken, District 2
    Term expires: December 2024
  • Vacant, District 3
  • Jessica Carrasco, District 4
    Term expires: December 2022

  • Abel Sanchez, District 5
    Term expires: December 2022
  • Noe Ibarra, District 6
    Term expires: December 2024
  • Frank Barba, District 7
    Term expires: December 2022
Pursuant to Charter of the City of Watsonville Section 902, members serve until their respective successor are appointed and qualified. 

Duties

Powers and Duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission are defined in the City of Watsonville Charter Section 911 and 912. The Parks and Recreation Commission consist of 7 members appointed by the City Council. This Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Council and the City Manager in all matters pertaining to recreation and parks.

The duties of this commission include:
  • Provision of the annual budget
  • Recommend new recreation and parks programs for the community
  • Formulate new policies for acquisition and development of parks
  • Care and removal of trees; acceptance or rejection of offers of donations of money
  • Personal property or real estate to be used for recreation and parks
  • Other duties relating to recreation and park matters as directed by the Council not inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter