The board shall have the following powers and duties:
A. Review and advise the parks, natural lands, urban forestry and trail managers with respect to the annual budget and budget adjustments.
B. Review, rank, prioritize, and make recommendations on capital improvement program funding applications and construction designs pertaining to the parks, natural lands, urban forestry and trails programs. Recommendations should be reflected in applications submitted to the department of community and neighborhoods and community development and capital improvement programs advisory board for their consideration for review.
C. Review and make recommendations regarding annual financial priorities including budget, capital improvements, fees and concession agreements.
D. Provide recommendations regarding land acquisitions and dispositions as related to the city's disposition processes.
E. Review operation and management policies and standards related to use, special events, facilities, resource protection, best management practices and the implementation of landscaping standards, design standards, and sustainability for the city's parks, natural lands, urban forestry and trails.
F. Advise and provide input on broad policy, management, master plans and development standards related activities, specific goals and direction of the parks, transportation, and urban forestry divisions, as they relate to parks, natural lands, urban forestry and trails related issues.
G. Provide advice and expertise to other boards, such as the historic landmarks commission, planning commission, and transportation advisory board, as requested or deemed appropriate.
H. Advise and provide input on the acquisition or sale of properties within the parks and public lands program.
I. Administer and perform all duties and responsibilities of the open space lands program as set forth in chapter 2.90 of this title.
J. Submit reports, letters, and recommendations to the mayor regarding the foregoing powers and duties. A copy of the material submitted shall be also provided directly to the city council. (Ord. 49-16, 2016: Ord. 67-13, 2013)