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Parks Measure M Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting

Date: May 21, 2024

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Meeting Information:

Armando Flores Room of the Rohnert Park-Cotati Public Library
6250 Lynne Conde Way
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Registration Required: No

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Agenda

  1. Welcome and Land Acknowledgement– Bert Whitaker, Director, Regional Parks
  2. The County of Sonoma recognizes that we are on the ancestral lands of the Coast Miwok, Pomo, and Wappo who are the original caretakers of this area. We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous peoples who have been stewarding and maintaining relationship on this land as knowledge keepers for millennia. The County of Sonoma is dedicated to understanding and educating the public about historical and ongoing connections between land conservation and social inequities. This includes the histories of genocide, forced removal and displacement, and broken promises with Indigenous peoples as a part of American history. Indigenous people are not just in our histories. We strive to optimize Indigenous voices to share their own history, as to not perpetuate another form of being silenced. While recognizing the past, we honor the resiliency of Native people still in their ancestral territories in relationship with their land and culture.
  3. This acknowledgement does not take the place of authentic relationships with Indigenous communities, but serves as a gesture in respect to the land we are on.
  4. Comments from the Public – Public may address the Committee on matters that are not on the agenda
  5. Members of the public wishing to suggest an item for a future Committee agenda may do so during this public comment period. The Ralph M. Brown Act (the State local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Committee from acting on any matter that is not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes each; the Committee Chair may adjust the time limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers.
  6. Approval of the Minutes - of the February 13, 2024 meeting of the Parks Measure M Citizens Oversight Committee meeting
  7. Reports and Updates: Robert Gonzalez, Fiscal and Administrative Services Officer, Sonoma Regional Parks; Bert Whitaker, Director, Sonoma Regional Parks; and City Representatives
    • External Auditor Report – Robert Gonzalez, Fiscal and Administrative Services Officer, Sonoma Regional Parks
    • Review Quarterly Revenue reports – Robert Gonzalez, Fiscal and Administrative Services Officer, Sonoma Regional Parks
    • Projected FY 24-25 Projects – City Representatives and Bert Whitaker, Director of Sonoma Regional Parks
  8. Adjournment

Materials related to an item on the Parks Measure M Citizens Oversight Committee agenda are available for public inspection (after distribution of the agenda packet) by contacting Regional Parks at parkspublicmeetings@sonoma-county.org.

Orden del día

  1. Bienvenida y reconocimiento de tierras: Melanie Parker, Subdirectora de Parques Regionales del Condado de Sonoma
  2. El Condado de Sonoma reconoce que estamos en las tierras ancestrales de los Miwok de la Costa, Pomo y Wappo: los cuidadores originales de esta zona. Reconocemos respetuosamente a los pueblos indígenas que han administrado, gestionado y mantenido conexiones en esta tierra como guardianes del conocimiento durante milenios. El Condado de Sonoma se dedica a comprender y educar al público sobre las conexiones históricas y actuales entre la conservación de la tierra y las desigualdades sociales. Esto incluye las historias de genocidio, traslado y desplazamiento forzados y promesas incumplidas con los pueblos indígenas como parte de la historia estadounidense. La gente indígena no se encuentran solamente en nuestra historia. Nos esforzamos por impulsar las voces indígenas para que compartan su propia historia y no perpetuar otra forma de ser silenciadas. Al tiempo que reconocemos el pasado, honramos la resistencia de los pueblos indígenas que viven en sus territorios ancestrales y tienen una conexión con su tierra y su cultura.
  3. Este reconocimiento no sustituye a las relaciones auténticas con las comunidades indígenas, sino que sirve como gesto de respeto a la tierra en la que estamos.
  4. Comentarios de la audiencia: Los miembros del público pueden dirigirse al Comité en cuanto a los asuntos que no figuren en el orden del día
  5. Los miembros del público que deseen sugerir un punto para un futuro orden del día del Comité pueden hacerlo durante este periodo de comentarios de la audiencia. La Ley Ralph M. Brown (ley estatal de reuniones abiertas de organismos locales) prohíbe al Comité tomar acción acerca de cualquier asunto que no figure en el orden del día. Cada orador tiene un límite de tres minutos; el Presidente del Comité puede ajustar el límite de tiempo en función del número de oradores previstos.
  6. Aprobación del acta: de la reunión del 13 de febrero de 2024 del Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de la Medida M para los Parques
  7. Informes y actualizaciones: Robert Gonzalez, Funcionario de Servicios Fiscales y Administrativos, Parques Regionales del Condado de Sonoma; Bert Whitaker, Director, Parques Regionales del Condado de Sonoma; y representantes de las ciudades
    • Informe del auditor externo: Robert Gonzalez, Funcionario de Servicios Fiscales y Administrativos, Parques Regionales del Condado de Sonoma
    • Revisión de los informes trimestrales de ingresos: Robert Gonzalez, Funcionario de Servicios Fiscales y Administrativos, Parques Regionales del Condado de Sonoma
    • Proyectos proyectados para el AF 24-25: representantes de las ciudades y Bert Whitaker, Director de Parques Regionales del Condado de Sonoma
  8. Clausura de la reunión

La documentación relacionada con un punto del orden del día del Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de Medida M para los parques está disponible para la inspección pública (después de la distribución del paquete del orden del día) poniéndose en contacto con Parques Regionales en parkspublicmeetings@sonoma-county.org.

Spanish Interpretation

  • Spanish interpretation will be provided as an accommodation if requested in advance. Please contact Regional Parks at (707) 565-3351or by email parkspublicmeetings@sonoma-county.org by noon on the Friday prior to the meeting. We will make every effort to provide for an accommodation.
  • Interpretación al español se proveerá si usted lo pide antes de la junta. Por favor llame a la secretaria al (707) 565-3351o notifícanos por correo electrónico parkspublicmeetings@sonoma-county.org antes del mediodía del viernes anterior a la reunión. Haremos todo lo posible para complacerlo.

Disabled Accommodation

If you have a disability which requires an accommodation or an alternative format to assist you in observing and commenting on this meeting, please contact the Regional Parks Secretary at (707) 565-3351 or by email parkspublicmeetings@sonoma-county.org by noon on the Friday prior to the meeting. We will make every effort to provide for an accommodation.

Public Comment at Meetings

Members of the public are free to address the Committee.

Public comments:

  • Should fall under the subject matter jurisdiction of the meeting.
  • Are time-limited. Public comment applies to action items and general public comment at the end of the meeting. Action items are specified on the agenda. Time limitations are at the discretion of the Director and Chair and may be adjusted to accommodate all speakers.

In addition to oral public comment at the meetings, the community is also invited to communicate with Regional Parks through email. Members of the public who would like to make statements that may exceed the time limits for public comment, suggest topics to be placed on future agendas, or suggest questions to be raised and discussed by Committee members or staff, may send an email addressing these matters to parkspublicmeetings@sonoma-county.org.

Committee members may not deliberate or take action on items not on the agenda, and may only listen and respond briefly in limited circumstances. Should Committee members wish to deliberate on an issue raised during public comment, that issue may be placed on a future agenda of the Committee for discussion and possible action. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Committee after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Regional Parks main office at 2300 County Center Drive, Suite 120, Santa Rosa California 95403 during normal business hours or via email.

Agendas and Materials 

Agendas and Materials: Agendas and supporting materials are available on Regional Parks’ website.

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