Morgan Hill Municipal Code Ch. 2.32 Parks and Recreation Commission

There is established a new commission which is entitled the "Morgan Hill parks and recreation commission" to serve in an advisory capacity to the city council.

(Ord. 1778 N.S. § 4 (part), 2006)

The commission shall consist of seven members. Members shall not be officials or employees of the city nor be paid members of any organization receiving financial support from the city. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary, the mayor and city council may appoint a Morgan Hill Unified School District official as a member of the commission.

For the first seven members appointed, the terms of three of the members shall expire on May 1, 1999, and the terms of four of the members shall expire on May 1, 2000. All new full term appointments after April 1, 2006 shall be for a period of four years.

(Ord. 1778 N.S. § 4 (part), 2006)

The powers and functions of the commission shall be as follows, provided that nothing in this Chapter 2.32 shall be construed to give the commission power or duty to supervise or administer any public buildings, public parks, streets or other public property or programs:

A. To hold hearings on matters pertaining to planning and development of parks, trails, recreation programs for all segments of the population, bicycle facilities, and capital expenditures related to parks, trails, recreational facilities, and bicycle facilities;

B. To facilitate coordination of the efficient and effective use of recreation facilities by other public, private, and non-profit groups and organizations to city residents;

C. To consider, formulate and propose fiscally prudent programs, activities, resources, plans and development designed to provide for, regulate, and direct the future growth and development of the parks facilities and recreation programming for the people of the city;

D. To make investigations and reports for future acquisition of park sites;

E. To review opportunities for joint use of recreation/parks, and storm retention/detention;

F. To act on behalf of the city and function as the City of Morgan Hill Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee;

G. To conduct such other hearings as are necessary and in accordance with its own rules and regulations for the transaction of its business, or rules for conduct; and

H. To report its decisions and recommendations relating to the above matters, in writing to the city council.

(Ord. 1778 N.S. § 4 (part), 2006)

(Ord. No. 1930 N.S., § 4, 4-22-2009)