12.36.020 Definitions.
A. As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section shall have the defined meanings unless the context requires otherwise. The following definitions apply:
1. “The city” means the city of McMinnville;
2. The “council” means the McMinnville city council;
3. “Park areas” shall include all parcels of land, beaches or bodies of water owned, leased, controlled or administered by the city of McMinnville for recreation or open space purposes which have been designated by the city as a “park,” “linear park,” “greenway,” “open space,” “playground,” “recreation facility” or as “natural areas.” For the purpose of this chapter, the term “park” or “park areas” shall also include the McMinnville public library, aquatic center, senior center, community center, and City Hall including the grounds, plazas, walkways, sidewalks and surface parking lots immediately surrounding these facilities.
a. If an agreement adopted by the city of McMinnville and another entity so provides, “park areas” shall also include all parcels of land or bodies of water owned, leased, controlled or administered by the other entity for recreation and other leisure pursuits, or open space purposes which have been designated by the other entity as a “park” or as a “park area”.
4. “Director” means the director of parks and recreation who is for the city of McMinnville, the person immediately in charge of and responsible for all park areas and the activities therein, or, the director’s duly appointed staff;
5. “Chief” means the chief of police for the city of McMinnville or the chief’s duly appointed officers, cadets, volunteers, or staff;
6. “City manager” means the person immediately responsible for administering and overseeing all functions of McMinnville city government;
7. “Authorized city staff” are employees or volunteers of the city authorized by the city manager and/or director to grant relief from the prohibitions of this chapter where the prohibition specifically bestows that authority on the person;
8. “Person” means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind;
9. “Vehicle” means any wheeled conveyance, whether motor powered, animal drawn, or self propelled. The term includes any trailer in tow of any size, kind, or description. Exception is made for baby carriages, battery operated carts used by individuals with physical impairments, and vehicles in service of city parks. (Ord. 5054 §1 (Exh. 1 §5), 2018; Ord. 4698 §3, 1999).