3.62.070 Powers and duties.
The board shall act in a policy advisory capacity to the city council. With respect to city parks and community services facilities and programs, the board may hold public hearings and shall conduct studies, perform analyses, and prepare reports requested by the city council. The board shall review, advise, and make recommendations to the council on policies regarding parks and open space and community services issues such as:
A. Master planning and planning for parks, public spaces and public plazas;
B. Long-range planning, including participation with the planning commission in preparing, reviewing and recommending comprehensive plan updates and subarea plans; provided, that the planning commission shall review and make final recommendations to the city council on all matters which will be adopted by the council as part of the comprehensive plan;
C. Design for development and redevelopment;
D. Natural resources and environmental stewardship;
E. Capital improvement program (CIP) project prioritization;
F. Recreation opportunities for a wide range of interests, ages and abilities; and
G. Cultural diversity.
In addition, the board:
H. Shall encourage utilization of parks and recreational activities.
I. May participate in community outreach activities assigned by city council;
J. May provide the public with opportunities for involvement in the board’s activities;
K. May recommend particular concepts for inclusion in the city’s vision, subject to approval by council;
L. May research and provide suggestions regarding new matters or initiatives that council may wish to consider;
M. Shall provide at least quarterly communication to the council, highlighting major activities, future work plans, changes in work plans, and any policy direction requested;
N. Shall cooperate and coordinate with other council-appointed boards, commissions, committees and task forces as appropriate; and
O. Shall perform other duties directed by the city council. (Ord. 6241 § 2, 2015.)