2009-01-12 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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Ms. Moon asked if there could be a one on one meeting for new commissioners before the first meeting. Ms. Self noted than she created a power -point presentation for the C'ommi lion when it was first created and will provide each of them, with a copy as well as for new members. Recess: 11 :55 a.m. Reconvene: 12:01 pm. ■ Commission 10 review and consider revising 2007 Suggestion Form (7he commissioners went into &scussion regarding the 2007 Suggestion Form) Ms. Garcia noted that this item will be deferred to the February meeting for further discussion along with the review of the Assessment Criteria form. o Discuss sehedoling shmtegies for 2009 Ms. Garcia suggested that they review the suggestion forms already received and select one or two to dim ss at the next mecting on possible site visits. Mr. Flares noted that a schedule be set first before conducting site visits. He added that for new suggestion forms, the properties will still need to be assessed and ranked. If they decide to re -visit properties already ready submitted it should be looked at in more detail and possibly re-prioritized. Ms. Garcia feels than they should work with what they have, possibly expand on sites that are worthy of preservation and not necessarily go for the "big ticket" items. Mar. Flores noted that if they decide to revisit suggestion forms, they can look at those submitted for public access easements since those forms don't necessarily score high during the asses-s1ent criteria process. Ms. Springer commented that what Mr. Flores suggested helps them focus on access issues as it was identified within the 2008 Annual Report to the Mayor. Mr. Komata asked if its possible to get a list of public accesses. Ms. Self will check with the Planning Dent to get a copy. Mr. Gilmartin added that they should consider how they will solicit new forms this year. Ms. Moon asked if there was a policy on whether one or two commissioners could go on Na Leo public access cable channel and possibly do an interview in regards to the Commission. Ms. Self replied that she doesn't see why not but suggested it would be better to have them come to a meeting. She reminded Ms, Moon that only two commissioners can be present at each time and they should have their forms finalized before going on television as not to mislead the public. Ms. Garcia suggested that site visits be done in May. Mr. Flores added that since it takes about two months to draft the report, site visits should be done in August. if it's done sooner, the properties would need to be identified and assessed. -4-