NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE
OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AND
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

DAY: Monday

DATE: June 21, 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 applicable Directives issued under authority of the Governor’s Declaration of Emergency, including Directive 045, and subject to any potential changes in state or federal mandates or guidelines, face coverings are no longer required to be worn when attending this meeting in person if you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you are not currently experiencing symptoms of illness and you have not tested positive for COVID-19 within 10 days prior to the date of this meeting.  If you do not meet all of the foregoing requirements, you must wear a face covering when attending this meeting in person.  

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 Board of Supervisors 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 via telephonic appearance in lieu of physical attendance may do so during the designated public comment periods indicated on the agenda 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: 146 647 3594 

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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 and/or the Parks and Recreation Commission. 

4. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (Open Space Advisory Committee of April 19, 2021) and (Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of April 6, 2021)

5.  FOR DISCUSSION ONLY:  Presentation only regarding the Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation. (Jennifer Budge and David Johnson). 

6.  FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:Discussion and possible action regarding a request to submit a letter of support for Carson City’s Fiscal Year 2021 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (“RAISE”) grant application for the William Street Complete Streets Project. (Jennifer Budge and Dirk Goering)

7.  FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: Discussion and possible action regarding the Mountain Street Trailhead conceptual design plan as a component of the Andersen Ranch Estates development. (Jennifer Budge)

8. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: Discussion and possible action possible action regarding recommendations to staff and/or to the Board of Supervisors concerning a dog use policy or ordinance for Carson City parks and open space areas, including a review of community survey results. (Lyndsey Boyer and Jennifer Budge)

9. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Department Memorial Policy. (Jennifer Budge and Lyndsey Boyer)  

10. STAFF UPDATES - DISCUSSION ONLY
10A.  Director’s Report:  Updates regarding the Department’s projects, programs, facilities, and events; grants; legislative update; seasonal employee shortage; budget update; board development workshop in September and Board of Supervisor’s action items. (Jennifer Budge)

11.  MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS – DISCUSSION ONLY

11A.  Update from the Carson City School Board liaison

12.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – DISCUSSION ONLY

13.  PUBLIC COMMENT:**
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.

14. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: TO ADJOURN


**PUBLIC COMMENT LIMITATIONS – 
The Commission will provide at least two public comment periods in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Open Meeting Law prior to adjournment. Public comment will be taken at the beginning of the agenda before any action is taken and again at the end before adjournment.  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. The Chair or Vice-Chair may call for or allow additional individual-item public comment at the time of the body’s consideration of the item when: (1) the comment will be provided from a person who is directly involved with the item, such as City staff or an applicant; or (2) it involves any person’s or entity’s due process appeal or hearing rights provided by statute or the Carson City Municipal Code. Comments may be limited to three minutes per person or topic at the discretion of the Chair in order to facilitate the meeting. 

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.

In accordance with NRS 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
Community Development Permit Center, 108 East Proctor Street
Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department, 3303 Butti Way, Building #9
Carson City, Nevada

Carson City Website – www.carson.org/agendas
State Website – http://notice.nv.gov