Chapter 2.57
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
Sections:
2.57.010 Parks and open space commission.
2.57.030 Duties and responsibilities.
2.57.010 Parks and open space commission.
The city of Langley hereby creates a parks and open space commission. (Ord. 904, 2008; Ord. 742, 1997)
2.57.020 Purpose.
The parks and open space commission shall advise and make recommendations regarding the city park and open space needs within the city. The commission shall work to enhance the health and well-being of residents, businesses and visitors through the city’s responsible, innovative and cost effective conservation and stewardship of land and water resources including active use parks, passive enjoyment areas, and natural places. (Ord. 904, 2008; Ord. 742, 1997)
2.57.030 Duties and responsibilities.
A. The commission shall be advisory to the city council; and
B. The commission shall have the following goals:
1. To develop a comprehensive park and open space plan;
2. To articulate tools and strategies for the conservation and stewardship of land and/or facilities;
3. To advise the development, design and use of park, playfield, open space and trail facilities;
4. To propose interlocal agreements and lease agreements to the city council regarding park, open space and trail activities;
5. To propose and implement regulations governing the hours and fees for park and open space use;
6. To identify park and open space funding priorities as part of the annual budget and citywide capital improvement planning process; and
7. To perform other matters referred to the parks and open space commission by the city council or the mayor. (Ord. 904, 2008; Ord. 742, 1997)
2.57.040 Members.
A. Number of Members. The commission shall consist of five voting members.
B. Residency. Three members of the parks and open space commission must reside within the city of Langley. One member may live within the unincorporated urban growth area (UGA), as defined by the most current adopted comprehensive plan map.
C. Qualifications. At least two members of the commission must have specialized skills related to parks development, including areas such as recreation planning, land or parks development, or landscape architecture. The remaining three members on the commission do not require specialized skills related to parks and open space, but must demonstrate an interest in the city of Langley’s parks and open space efforts. Notice of special meetings must be provided in accord with the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act. (Ord. 904, 2008; Ord. 742, 1997)
2.57.050 Meetings.
Meeting Schedule. The commission shall meet regularly on at least a monthly basis and shall adopt and publish policies regarding the time, place, and frequency of meetings. If there is no business to conduct a meeting cancellation notice shall be posted in the same manner as all meeting notices. Special meetings may be held as often as the commission deems necessary. Notice of special meetings must be provided in accord with the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act. (Ord. 904, 2008; Ord. 742, 1997)