Parks AND Sustainability Commission

Agendas & Minutes
  

Agendas & Minutes

The Parks and Sustainability Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Town Council on matters pertaining to public parks, off-street trails, open space, public grounds, street trees, and creeks and waterways. The Commission shall receive public input, evaluate options, and make recommendations on policy issues including, but not limited to: 

1. Biodiversity, landscaping, infrastructure, water usage, recycling and equitable access. 

2. Current and future needs of the changing Town, society and environment.   

3. Coordination of services and programs with other governmental agencies and service organizations. 

4. Education, outreach and research related to sustainability and parks initiatives. 

Enabling Resolution

The Commission's membership consists of:

• Seven (7) adult voting members, whose terms of office shall be three (3) years
• One (1) non-voting Youth Commissioner liaison, appointed by the Youth Commission, whose term of office shall be for one (1) year with no limitations on reappointments. 

Meetings

The Commission meets on the first Monday of even numbered months (i.e. February, April, June, August, etc.) Meetings are held at various parks during warm summer months and at the Parks and Public Works Department office during the winter months. Please view the meeting's agenda for exact location or call the Parks and Public Works Department at (408) 399-5770 for meeting information.  The Staff Liaison is Nicolle Burnham, Parks and Public Works Director.

All meetings are open to the public  We invite you to attend a meeting before you apply. Please contact the Parks and Public Works Department at (408) 399-5770 to confirm meeting date, location, and time.

How Can I Get Involved?

For application information, please click here. How Can I Get Involved? How Can I Get Involved?