NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

DAY: Monday

DATE: June 16, 2014

TIME: 6:00 P.M.

LOCATION: Sierra Room
Carson City Community Center
851 East William Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701

VISION
The Open Space Advisory Committee will work to sustain natural and scenic resources and the long term quality of life in Carson City.

MISSION
Reporting to the Board of Supervisors, the Open Space Advisory Committee will develop, oversee, and support the Open Space Program by working in concert with staff and the public to acquire, interpret, preserve, and enhance natural landscape, agriculture, and cultural resources while balancing the needs of the public’s opportunities for passive recreation.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL & DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public who wish to address the Open Space Advisory Committee may come forward and speak on matters related to the Committee. Comments may be limited to three minutes per person or topic. If your item requires extended discussion or action, please request the Chairperson to schedule the matter for a future meeting. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action may be taken.

1. ACTION ON APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

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.

Note: Items scheduled at a specific time cannot be heard earlier than the scheduled time per Open Meeting Law requirements.

3. MEETING ITEMS

A. Presentation and discussion only regarding the Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch. (Ann Bollinger)

Public Comments

B. Presentation and discussion only regarding the Source Water Protection Plan. (Juan F. Guzman)

Public Comments

C. Discussion and Possible Action: To review and approve Chapter 3 “Open Space” of the Draft Management Plan for Carson City Open Space and Parks in the Carson River Area. (Juan F. Guzman, Ann Bollinger, and Roger Moellendorf)

Public Comments

D. Discussion and Possible Action: To recommend to the Board of Supervisors amendments to Carson City Municipal Code Chapter 13.06 in order to incorporate certain provisions and regulations applicable to the Open Space Program and other matters related thereto. (Juan F. Guzman and Tina Russom)

Public Comments

E. Discussion and Possible Action: To recommend to the Board of Supervisors acceptance of a grant from the Recreational Trails Program, administered by the Nevada State Parks, for $34,500 for the construction of a non-motorized bridge crossing Ash Canyon Creek and the installation of a kiosk at Ash Canyon Road. (Juan F. Guzman)

Public Comments

F. Discussion only regarding activities, projects, and grants located within the Carson River corridor. (Juan F. Guzman)

Public Comments

G. Discussion only regarding activities, projects, and grants throughout other areas of the Open Space Program. (Juan F. Guzman and Ann Bollinger)

Public Comments

4. NON-ACTION ITEMS

A. Reports only -No action or discussion among members or with staff will take place on these items.

Status report and announcements from Staff.
Members’ announcements and requests for information.

Public Comments

5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Activity here will be limited to placing new matters on future agendas only. No discussion, consideration, or action will be pursued by the members or staff concerning the proposed future items during this meeting.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Members of the public who wish to address the Open Space Advisory Committee may come forward and speak on any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item and allowable under the Open Meeting Law. Comments may be limited to three minutes per person or topic. If your item requires extended discussion or action, please request the Chairperson to schedule the matter for a future meeting.

7. ACTION ON ADJOURNMENT

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.

The Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to make reasonable accommodations for members of the public who wish to attend the meeting and need assistance. If special assistance or arrangements for the meeting are necessary, please notify the Parks and Recreation Department by calling (775) 887-2262 or in writing at 3303 Butti Way, Building #9, Carson City, Nevada 89701.

This agenda and supporting materials are available at 9lu89.hataselektrik.com and at the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department located at 3303 Butti Way, Building #9, Carson City, Nevada, 89701.

In accordance with N.R.S. 241.020, this agenda has been posted before 9:00 a.m. three working days
before the day of the meeting at the following locations:

City Hall, 201 North Carson Street
Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street
Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street
Carson City Parks & Recreation Department, 3303 Butti Way, Building #9
Carson City Planning and Community Development, 108 East Proctor Street
Carson City, Nevada