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Public Spaces Commission
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Civic Center Annex ♦ 411 W. Clay St., Conf. RM #5 ♦ Ukiah, CA 95482
Virtual Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81764322746
July 9 , 2024 - 5:30 PM
1. ROLL CALL
Public Spaces Commission met at a Regular Meeting on July 9, 2024, having been legally noticed
on July 3, 2024. The meeting was held virtually at the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81764322746 and in person in Conference Room #5 at 411 W . Clay
St., Ukiah, CA 95482. Commissioner Babbini called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Elora Babbini, Vicki Bitonti-Brown, Megan Parker, Casey Thompson,
and Joe Scriven. Commissioners Absent by Prearrangement: Steven Ratley. Staff Present:
Neil Davis, Community Services Director; Jesse Davis, Chief Planning Manager; and Araceli
Sandoval, Community Services Administrative Assistant.
2. INTRODUCTIONS
• Jesse Davis, Chief Planning Manager
• Jessica Espinoza
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the Minutes for the May 14th 2024 – Regular Meeting.
Babbini/Scriven to approve the Minutes of May 14th, 2024, a Regular Meeting, as submitted. Motion
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Babbini, Bitonti-Brown, Parker, Thompson, and Scriven.
NOES: None. ABSENT: Ratley. ABSTAIN: None.
4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The Public Spaces Commission (PSC) welcomes input from the audience that is within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the PSC. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to three
(3) minutes per person and not more the (10) minutes per subject. The Brown Act regulations do not
allow action to be taken on audience comments.
• Jessice Espinoza – Advocate for multi-use of Low Gap Tennis Courts.
5. STAFF MEMBER PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS
a. Community Services Director’s Report.
Presenter: Neil Davis, Community Services Director.
Report was received.
6. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS
Public Spaces Commission Minutes for July 9, 2024, Continued:
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Joe Scriven – Airport wildflower conservation
• Megan Parker – Observatory Park landscaping
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion of 2025 Parks Needs Assessment (Gap Analysis) Draft Outline
Presenter: Neil Davis, Community Services Director.
Public Comment: Jessica Espinoza.
Report was received and comments were provided to staff.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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Araceli Sandoval, Public Spaces Commission Clerk