GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADOPT UPDATED OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT AS THE FULLERTON PLAN APPENDIX M AND TO REPLACE CHAPTER 19

Supported the open space element amendment and highlighted the success of the Union Pacific Trail and the need for South Fullerton nature parks.

Supported the open space update and recommended dedicating Quimby Act park fees to District 4 and honoring Indigenous Ahachamen history.

Spoke as Parks and Rec Commissioner urging approval of the open space amendment and tree canopy expansion.

Suggested prioritizing habitat conservation areas over parks in the element and adding creek and canyon documentation.

Advocated for better tree maintenance and weed abatement on city-deeded properties.

Supported a formal dedication recognizing indigenous peoples and their historical stewardship of the land.

Proposed the future nature park at Bass and Cherry as an Indigenous memorial site and requested agendizing Hillcrest redwood restoration.