The powers and functions of the parks and recreation commission shall be as follows:

    A.    To hold meetings on matters pertaining to planning and development of parks, cultural activities, historical resources, recreation and capital expenditures related to community park and recreation activities and facilities;

    B.    To conduct such other meetings as are necessary and in accordance with its own rules and regulations;

    C.    To report its decisions and recommendations in writing to the city council and director of public works;

    D.    To consider, formulate and propose programs, activities, resources, plans and development designed to provide for the future growth and development of the community parks and recreation system;

    E.    To make studies and reports for future acquisition of park and recreational sites;

    F.    To make any and all recommendations to the city council and director of public works relating to the above matters, including the extension or reduction of the parks, recreation system and community activities to all areas of the city;

    G.    To approve plans for the development of parks and programs for recreation within the budgeted funds adopted by city council. (Ord. 565 § 1 (part), 1998)