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A. The Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission shall have the power and duty:

1. To make recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning the acquisition, improvement and use of parks, playgrounds, and recreational equipment and facilities, and on the acquisition, development and use of trail facilities;

2. To make recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning the development of enjoyable, safe, and convenient trail opportunities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians throughout the City of Redmond planning area;

3. To identify current and future park, recreation, and trail interests and needs of the community and to make recommendations to the Mayor, Council, and Planning Commission on parks, recreation, and trail policies and design issues for the Comprehensive Plan, the Parks, Art, Recreation, Culture & Conservation (PARCC) Plan, and the Redmond Zoning Code;

4. To support surveys and outreach for parks and trails maintenance and safety;

5. To review and comment on public and private development actions to protect park, recreation, and trail interests and to identify park, recreation, and trail opportunities and options during development review;

6. To make recommendations to the Mayor and Council for rules and regulations governing the use and management of parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, and trails, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations relating to user fees and charges;

7. To involve community members and the users of Redmond parks, trails, and recreation facilities and programs on issues related to acquisition, design, maintenance, and use of such facilities and programs; and

8. To make recommendations on any and all other matters brought before the Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission by the Mayor, City Council, or staff. (Ord. 3118 § 3, 2023; Ord. 2596 § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2581 § 3 (part), 2011).