A parks and recreation committee ("committee") is hereby established for the city of Palm Desert ("city"). The provisions set forth in Chapter 2.34 of this code shall apply to this committee, except as otherwise required by state law. If there is any conflict between this chapter and Chapter 2.34 of this code, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
(Ord. 1390 § 7, 2023)
The parks and recreation committee shall be composed of seven regular members from the community. Additionally, a representative from Desert Recreation District, Family YMCA of the Desert, and any other organization that has an interest in parks and recreation are encouraged to attend.
(Ord. 1390 § 7, 2023; Ord. 1428, 3/13/2025)
The parks and recreation committee may hold monthly regular meetings at such date, time, and place as set by committee resolution or minute order.
(Ord. 1390 § 7, 2023)
The parks and recreation committee has the following responsibilities:
A. 
Master Plan. The committee shall develop and maintain a city master plan for parks and recreation.
B. 
Citizen Input. Obtain continuous citizen input as a means to quantify the needs of the community.
C. 
Public Access. Ensure convenient access and usability by all citizens of the community.
D. 
Member Inspections. Each member will inspect an assigned park and report the condition and observations regarding improvements to city staff prior to the next scheduled meeting of each scheduled month. City staff will ensure reported problems are properly addressed.
E. 
Liaisons. Members may be appointed by the committee or city council to serve as a liaison with other counties, districts, cities, agencies, commissions, committees, organizations, or groups as may be appropriate.
F. 
Advise and Recommend to City Council. The committee shall have the power to make recommendations to the city council in all matters pertaining to the creation, planning, acquisition, operation, maintenance, coordination, management, and control of all parks and recreation activities and facilities within the city of Palm Desert.
(Ord. 1390 § 7, 2023)