2009-03-09 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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Ms. Garcia stressed that they review the forms on public access requests for acquisition and develop a prioritized list of accesses. • Commission to discuss procedures for conducting site inspections Ms. Springer provided a handout to the Commission regarding the procedures for conducting site inspections. (She reviewed the handout with the commissioners and they went into discussion.) Ms. Garcia asked if they could have a community group member accompany them on site visits in their district. Ms. Self noted that if there is going to be more than 4 people present, it would need to be agendized. The problem they would have is obtaining landowner's permission to have the public on their property. Lunch -12:31 p.m. Reconvened - 1:54 p.m. Ms. Springer asked if the Commission could proceed with this. Ms. Self replied that she is very hesitant to have the commissioners go onto someone's property without permission. In that case they shouldn't involve themselves on behalf of the Commission but only as a member of the public. She added that as long as there is only two or fewer people it would be okay, but any discussion would need to be on the agenda for the next meeting. (Ms. Springer will provide a revised handout to the Commission at the next meeting) • Commission to review drafts from Ms. Garcia and Ms. Moon for multi -media (TV, radio, newspaper, etc.) approach in order to solicit suggestion forms Ms. Garcia noted that this item will be deferred to the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Commission to discuss the Mayor's proposed suspension of future deposits to Open Space Fund Ms. Markovich noted that she testified before the Council opposing the suspension of funds and proposed change of ordinance. Ms. Garcia asked Ms. Sako if they retain the monies currently in the fund. Ms. Sako replied yes, as there is currently 8.8 million in the fund and the interest accrued will still be deposited. Commissioner Markovich made a motion to support the continuation of the 2% fund to not change the ordinance and advise the Mayor not to use the funds for other purposes besides acquisition; motion died. KIM