Chapter 2.35
TRAILS, OPEN SPACE AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION

Sections:

2.35.010    Trails, open space and beautification commission created.

2.35.020    Powers and duties of the trails, open space and beautification commission.

2.35.010 Trails, open space and beautification commission created.

A. There is hereby created and established a trails, open space and beautification commission for the city, which shall consist of five members, who shall act solely in the public interest.

B. The members of the trails, open space and beautification commission shall be appointed as follows: each city council member shall appoint one commissioner who shall serve at the pleasure of that appointing city council member for the term (or remainder thereof) of the city council member, or to fill the unexpired term of a former incumbent, in which case the appointment shall be for the unexpired term. Appointments to the trails, open space and beautification commission shall be ratified by a majority vote of the city council. The community services commission shall appoint one of its members as an ex officio member of the trails, open space and beautification commission.

C. The trails, open space and beautification commission shall follow all rules, procedures and standards established by the city council, state and federal law. Except where such rules are in direct conflict herewith, the commission shall be subject to the regulations and standards of conduct for city commissioners, committee members and board members as established and amended from time to time by resolution of the city council. [Ord. 187 § 13, 2001; Ord. 99-3 § 1; Code 1990 § 1.11.01.]

2.35.020 Powers and duties of the trails, open space and beautification commission.

The trails, open space and beautification commission shall have the following powers and duties:

A. Recommend policies and procedures to the city council for the administration, operation, development and improvement of trails, open space and beautification facilities and programs within the city.

B. Recommend policies and procedures to the city council for trails and open space within the city.

C. Review all joint use agreements with other governmental agencies and report the results of such reviews with recommendations to the city council.

D. Review and recommend to the city council the development of open space in the city’s general plan and any amendments thereto.

E. Perform such other duties and undertake such studies as may be directed by the city council. [Ord. 99-3 § 1; Code 1990 § 1.11.02.]