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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-11-14 MinutesAGENDA ITEM 3a Page 1 of 2 Public Spaces Commission Special Meeting MINUTES Ukiah Valley Conference Center ♦ 200 South School St ♦ Ukiah, CA 95482 Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81764322746 November 14, 2023 - 5:30 PM 1. ROLL CALL Public Spaces Commission met at a Regular Meeting on November 14th, 2023, having been legally noticed on November 9th, 2023. The meeting was held virtually at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81764322746 and in person in the Ukiah Valley Conference Center at 200 South School St, Ukiah Ca 95482. Commissioner Babbini called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Commissioners Present: Elora Babbini, Vicki Bitonti- Brown, Megan Parker, Casey Thompson, Steven Ratley, and Joe Scriven. Commissioners Absent by Prearrangement: None. Staff Present: Neil Davis, Community Services Director and Araceli Sandoval, Community Services Administrative Assistant. 2. INTRODUCTIONS Steven Ratley – Newest Commission Member 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the Minutes for the July 11th 2023 – Regular Meeting. Parker/Scriven to approve the Minutes of July 11th, 2023, a Regular Meeting; as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Babbini, Bitonti-Brown, Parker, Thompson, Scriven. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Ratley. b. Approval of the Minutes for the September 12th 2023 – Regular Meeting. Parker/Scriven to approve the Minutes of July 11th, 2023, a Regular Meeting; as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Babbini, Bitonti-Brown, Parker, Thompson, Scriven. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Ratley. 3. STAFF MEMBER PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS a. Report on Orr Creek Greenway – A Longstanding Vision Presenter: Neil Davis Report was received. Public Comment: Positive enthusiasm of the benefits that the Orr Creek Greenway provides to students walking to and from school. 4. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS None Given. Public Spaces Commission Minutes for November 14, 2023, Continued: Page 2 of 2 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Presentation of McGarvey Park Conceptual Landscape Plan Presenter: Gretchen Stranzl McCann from GSM Landscape Architects, Inc. Presentation was received. Public Comment: Overall preference of Concept I with minor changes to preserve the nature and natural aspects of the park. 6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None Given. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Report on a Draft Western Hills Watershed Protection Area Management Plan Presenter: Neil Davis Report was received. Public Comment: Concern with potential theoretical uses of the Western Hills. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. ____________________________________________ Araceli Sandoval, Public Spaces Commission Clerk