NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE
OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

DAY: Monday

DATE: February 22, 2021

TIME: 5:30 P.M.

LOCATION: Carson City Community Center
Robert “Bob” Crowell Board Room
851 East William Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701


AGENDA

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
The State of Nevada and Carson City are currently in a declared State of Emergency in response to the global pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) infectious disease outbreak. In accordance with the Governor’s Declaration of Emergency Directive 006, which has suspended the provisions of NRS 241.020 requiring the designation of a physical location for meetings of public bodies where members of the public are permitted to attend and participate, public meetings of Carson City will NOT have a physical location open to the public until such time this Directive is removed.

• Members of the public who wish only to view the meeting but do NOT plan to make public comment may watch the livestream of the Open Space Advisory Committee meeting at www.carson.org/granicus and by clicking on “In progress” next to the meeting date, or by tuning in to cable channel 191.

• The public may provide public comment in advance of a meeting by written submission to the following email address: publiccomment@carson.org. For inclusion or reference in the minutes of the meeting, your public comment must include your full name and be submitted via email by not later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.

• Members of the public who wish to provide live public comment may do so during the designated public comment periods, indicated on the agenda, via telephonic appearance by dialing the numbers listed below. Please do NOT join by phone if you do not wish to make public comment. 

• Join by phone: Phone Number: 1-408-418-9388      Meeting Number:  187 145 9354
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1.  CALL TO ORDER

2.  ROLL CALL & DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

3.  PUBLIC COMMENT:** The public is invited at this time to comment on and discuss any topic that is relevant to, or within the authority of the Open Space Advisory Committee. 


4. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Parks and Recreation Commission and Open Space Advisory Committee joint meeting of December 1, 2020. 

5.  FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:  Discussion and possible action regarding the election of a Chair and Vice Chair of the Open Space Advisory Committee for the 2021 calendar year. (Lyndsey Boyer)

Public Comments

6.  FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: Discussion and possible recommendation to staff regarding the use of approximately $33,275 from the Quality of Life (Open Space) fund to serve as an additional portion of the required 5% local match to a Federal Lands Access Program grant (total project cost approximately $5.3 million) for trailhead/roadway improvements in Kings Canyon; and review of the updated 95% conceptual design plans. (Lyndsey Boyer and Gregg Berggren)

Public Comments 

7. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:  Discussion and possible action regarding a presentation to the Board of Supervisors of the 2020 Annual Report of the activities of the Open Space Advisory Committee. (Lyndsey Boyer)

Public Comments

8.  FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:  Discussion and possible action regarding the Open Space Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.  (Lyndsey Boyer)

Public Comments

9.  FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Open Space budget. (Lyndsey Boyer)

Public Comments

10.  FOR DISCUSSION ONLY: Discussion regarding the removal of unauthorized memorials located on Carson City Open Space properties and establishing procedures in the Department Memorial Policy. (Jennifer Budge and Lyndsey Boyer)  

Public Comments

11. STAFF UPDATES - DISCUSSION ONLY

11A. Trails Coordinator Report: Activities related to trail projects managed by the Open Space Division, including updates on the SNPLMA grant project, Waterfall Trail/Kings Canyon Trailhead, Prison Hill Recreation Area, Carson River Aquatic Trail, and the Capital to Tahoe Trail. (Gregg Berggren)

Public Comments

11B. Open Space Manager Report: Activities related to projects managed by the Open Space Division, including updates within the Carson River corridor. (Lyndsey Boyer)

Public Comments

11C. Director’s Report: Updates regarding impacts related to COVID-19 including programming, projects, facility operations, special events and staffing; status of recruitment for vacant positions; dog use in parks policies; Fiscal Year 21-22 budget process; federal lands bill; and Board of Supervisor’s action items. (Jennifer Budge)

Public Comments

12.  MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS

13.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – DISCUSSION ONLY

14.  PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public is invited at this time to comment on any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda.


15. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: TO ADJOURN


**PUBLIC COMMENT LIMITATIONS – 
Open Space Advisory Committee will provide at least two public comment periods in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Open Meeting Law prior to adjournment.  Although it has been the ordinary practice of these public bodies to provide an opportunity for additional public comment during each specific item designated for possible action on the agenda, public comment will be temporarily limited to the beginning of the agenda before any action is taken and again at the end before adjournment.  This policy will remain effective during the period of time the State of Nevada is under a State of Emergency as declared by the Governor due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is intended to achieve the efficient conduct of meetings while facilitating public participation via telephonic means.   No action may be taken on a matter raised under public comment unless the item has been specifically included on the agenda as an item upon which action may be taken. 
 
Agenda Management Notice - Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; the public body may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; and the public body may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. 

Titles of agenda items are intended to identify specific matters.  If you desire detailed information concerning any subject matter itemized within this agenda, you are encouraged to call the responsible agency or the City Manager’s Office.  You are encouraged to attend this meeting and participate by commenting on any agendized item.

Notice to persons with disabilities: Members of the public who are disabled and require special assistance or accommodations at the meeting are requested to notify the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department by calling (775) 887-2262 or in writing at 3303 Butti Way, Building #9, Carson City, Nevada 89701 at least 24 hours in advance. 

If you would like more information about any of the agenda items listed above, please contact the staff member listed at the end of the particular item you are interested in at (775) 887-2262.

To request a copy of the supporting materials for this meeting contact Patti Liebespeck at pliebespeck@carson.org or call (775) 887-2262.

This agenda and supporting materials are available at www.carson.org and at the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department located at 3303 Butti Way, Building #9, Carson City, Nevada, 89701.


NOTICE TO PUBLIC: In accordance with the Governor’s Emergency Declaration Directive 006 suspending state law provisions requiring the posting of public meeting agendas at physical locations, this agenda was posted electronically at the following Internet websites:  
www.carson.org/agendas 
http://notice.nv.gov