Walnut Creek Municipal Code Art. 3 Park, Recreation and Open Space Commission (pros)

The Park, Recreation and Open Space Commission is established to advise the City Council on the general direction and emphasis of park, recreation, creek, trail and open space needs, facilities and programs.

(§ 1, Ord. 2106, eff. 1/6/2012)

The Park, Recreation and Open Space Commission shall be comprised of five (5) commissioners and one (1) student commissioner for a total of six (6) members.

A commission appointee will have demonstrated a strong commitment to, and interest in, the City's parks, recreation programs, and/or the open space and will appreciate the role of advising on these matters.

(§ 1, Ord. 2106, eff. 1/6/2012; § 2, Ord. 2242, eff. 9/7/2024)

Regular meetings will occur as provided in the Commission Rules and Regulations.

(§ 1, Ord. 2106, eff. 1/6/2012)

The Park, Recreation and Open Space Commission shall be advisory only and shall have the following duties:

(a) To act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and staff on the general direction, policies, and emphasis of park, recreation, creek, trail and open space trends and needs of the City.

(b) To review and make recommendations to the City Council on the design and plans of park, recreation, creek, trail and open space facilities.

(c) To review and recommend to the City Council proposed changes to park, recreation and open space program fee ranges in the City's fees and charges schedule.

(d) To perform such other duties as may be required by the City Council or the municipal code.

(§ 1, Ord. 2106, eff. 1/6/2012)