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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:
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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.
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Araceli Sandoval, Public Spaces Commission Clerk