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Council approves consent items that fund parks volunteer coordinator and a GIS position; abatement fund discussed
Summary
Council approved consent items creating a volunteer coordinator for park and public‑right‑of‑way cleanups, advancing a GIS staff position in planning, and confirmed the abatement fund collects about $5,000 monthly to cover program costs; staff clarified volunteers would not use heavy equipment and abatement fund revenue adjusts with CPI.
The Ukiah City Council approved consent items Jan. 15 that include creation of a volunteer coordinator role to support park and public‑right‑of‑way cleanups and a GIS staff position placed in the planning division.
Councilmembers asked detailed questions about the volunteer coordinator position and a developing “Friends of Ukiah Parks” group. Deputy City Manager Shannon Riley said the friends group is still forming and will be overseen by the Public Spaces Commission; the volunteer coordinator will plan volunteer‑suitable activities such as litter pick‑up,…
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