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Home My WebLink AboutItem 3 - 2019 Update Annual Open Space Maintence Plan2019 PROGRESS REPORT CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE PLAN Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 1 2019TRAIL PROJECTS Johnson Ranch Constructed New Parking Area Bob Jones Trail Transient camp cleanups 500 yds of Base 700 ft of Fencing 3 New Gates 1 Pedestrian Gate 35 Rock Delineators Maintenance Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 2 2019TRAIL PROJECTS Islay Hill Foot bridge South Hills New bench Bishop Peak Bog Thistle trail fencing and a pedestrian gate New gate and pavers Filipponi Ranch Connector Maintenance Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 3 City Staff have been working to reduce the fire threat at the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) at Bowden Ranch. Over 75 non-native eucalyptus trees were removed in the creek corridor to support the ongoing succession planning and to protect the resident native trees. 2019FUEL REDUCTION PROJECTS The City received a “grant” for 12 days of project labor from the California Conservation Corp. (CCC) through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) a partnership through the State. Much of the eucalyptus duff and dead limbs (ground fuel) were removed to prevent/reduce the potential for a fire to spread in the neighborhood should one start. This was a big work effort and a good model to be replicated in support of the ongoing efforts we have in WUI areas across the City. Before After The crew was specifically assigned for fuel reduction projects and the Bowden Ranch project fit in line perfectly with that goal. Fire Fuel Reduction Cal Fire Captains supervising & working on the project per day 1-2 2-4 Rangers supervising & working on the project per day Trees Removed at Bowden Ranch and Irish Hills Total Days on the project CCC Crew Cost 2019 50+ Hours of use: Chipper 21 10+ Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 4 $0 Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 5 Ranger Hours23 Fire Fuel Reduction 2019 CDCR Crew Cost $500 100+Invasive French Broom removed 3 Trailer Loads Work at Irish Hills, Sterling Trailhead 2019RANGER SUPPORT The Ranger Service team is often called in for support for other City activities! We appreciate the time they take to help the other divisions! Community Gardens La Loma Adobe Community Events 4 Mulch deliveries 5 Green waste pickups 4 250 gal tanks of water delievered 3 Plates of Thank You cookies received! 6 Mulch deliveries 2 Green waste pickups 5 Tool delieveries Assisted in building and setting up obstacles for the September Scramble Assisted in SLO Triathlon hauling and event set up Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 6 La Loma Adobe is part of Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 7 Terra Verde Biological Survey 2019 Conservation and Protection Measures in New Open Space New trails at Waddell Ranch in Irish Hills planned out and approved to be built in 2020 Miossi Open Space Currently developing the conservation plan for the Miossi property to prepare it for public use. It is slated to go to council for approval in January 2020. A fencing contractor is lined up to construct a wildlife-friendly perimeter fence to delin- eate the new property boundary. Staff is currently waiting for more rain to reduce fire hazard during fence installation. • 5 special status wildlife species • 7 special status plant species • California red legged frog habitat Waddell Ranch Opening in 2020! EQUIPMENT USE 2019 Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 8 Mini Excavator Sutter of Use Hours 130 398 of Use Hours of Use Hours 260 Of Use Hours Gator Tractor 125 506 on odometer Miles Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 9 TRAINING 2019 Total Hours CLETS 4 24 Total Hours CPR/First Aid 4 Total Hours 2 - Ranger Niels 2 - Ranger AJ Forklift 24Total Hours Wilderness First Aid 16 Total Hours TrailsTraining 24 Total Hours Equipment California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 10 Cerro San Luis | Lemon Grove Loop and M Trail ONLY City Council approved, 2 year pilot program to allow winter evening access on the City owned trails on Cerro San Luis November through March up until 8:30pm USE IS BY PERMIT ONLY AND LIMITED TO 65 INDIVIDUALS PER EVENING. Mobile Desktop ‘App’ where users can get a permit slonighthikepermit.info PILOT PROGRAM 2019 WINTER EVENING ACCESS Year 1 Complete November 2018- March 2019 An EcoCounterTM device that uses infrared technology to capture use data was installed at the Marsh Street trailhead in a location chosen to capture single users at a time EcoCounter Remote Sensing Device Public information and educational materials were prepared and installed at the Marsh Street trailhead kiosk by Ranger Service staff. 3,160 permitted trail users 307 Bikers 2,853 Hikers Most Popular Month: December! Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 11 Junior Ranger Activity Camp (JRAC) June | 20 students= 600 hrs 6 hours per day X 5 days August | 18 students= 540 hrs 6 hours per day X 5 days Family Camp Out Laguna Lake PUBLIC EDUCATION These numbers only represent the education efforts provided by ranger staff consistent with major programs. Rangers engage with hundreds of visitors a week and are constantly educating the public about rules, wildlife, plants, trails and more. Cub Scout Hike & Education66 Kids | 2 hrs of hiking SOLD OUT: 100 people 25 people went on the 2 Ranger Led Hikes 1,140 hrs NOT looking at a screen Johnson Ranch Educational Farm House: 408 hours Tree climbing: 340 hours Outdoor games and activities: 272 hours Guest speaker lessons: 132 hours 12.5 Hrs Ranger Led Hikes 1 per month | Total 103 attendees | 251 hrs of education Partnered with Cal Poly professors to enhance hikes Total 20 hours of time volunteered 2019 Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 12 PixOnPeaks 3.0! Hike all the trails in Irish Hills and get a bandana! PUBLIC OUTREACH 2019 Coming Soon! Hiking Tip Videos Created informative videos about trail closures during the rainy season and hiking safety during the summer Continued use of Handouts Ranger Led Hike info sheet Open Space Maps Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 13 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS In addition to maintenance work Rangers do, they partner with local groups to get the community involved in Open Space projects. Ranger Wednesday Work Day Every week, every Wednesday morning! 480 Volunteer Hours Orangized with 38 local climbers with support from Climbing Access Fund. Bishop Peak Crag Cleanup Day: RotaryRotaryGroveGrove 5 Loads of Water (500 gal each) 4 Loads of Mulch 2 Plaques installed 2 Benches installed Mow & Weed Grove 1 time Training at Montana De Oro 6.81 tons of trash and more than 1,600 sharps were collected from the pilot site and voluntarily disposed of over 4-weeks. Blue Bag Pilot Project: VOLUNTEER HOURSJAN 2019 - NOV 2019Total volunteer hours spent atBishop Peak Volunteers’ Value $19,123.36 Total Hours Worked 752 Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 14 Total volunteer hours spent atReservoir Canyon 480Wednesday Workday 222 Total volunteer hours spent atIrish Hills 244 30 Total volunteer hours spent atStenner Springs 186 Total volunteer hours spent atCerro San Luis 51 Total volunteer hours spent at 4/4/19 4/10/19 4/19/19 9/12/19 10/17/19 10/18/193660 lbs 9660 lbs 1500 lbs 7340 lbs 7800 lbs 8840 lbs CREEK STEWARDSHIP Annual Open Space Maintenance Report Page 15 Rangers Total ACTUAL January-November 2019 6,640 lbs TOTAL COMBINED as of November 2019 45,440 lbs Contract Total 2019 EST 38,800 lbs+Illegal Camps as of November 2019 Contract Cleanups On-going Creek Maintenance Illegal camps create trash that rangers remove daily.Jan 30 to Nov 15, 2019 135 RANGER SERVICE TEAM 2019 2019 PROGRESS REPORT CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE PLAN