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October 1 1996
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OB I S P O
FROM: Paul Le Sage, Parks & Recreation Directory/
Prepared By: Linda Fitzgerald, Principal Recreation Supervisor .
SUBJECT: CO-SPONSORSI[IP OF CREEK CLEAN UP DAY
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution supporting the City's co-sponsorship to the Creek Clean-Up Day event
sponsored by Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and Central Coast Salmon
Enhancement, Inc. (CCSE)
DISCUSSION
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and Central Coast Salmon Enhancement, Inc.
have requested the City to co-sponsor their annual fall creek cleanup event for the fourth time.
By continuing to co-sponsor this event, the City would allow volunteers to:
• utilize the City's creek maintenance easements
• provide setup and removal of booths in the Mission Plaza for ecological displays
• advertise the event using the City's name as one of the co-sponsors
This project annually benefits the San Luis Obispo creeks, persons owning property adjacent to
the creeks and to the City.
This year's event is scheduled for October 12 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. An estimated 200
volunteers will meet in the Mission Plaza to receive trash bags, instructions and designated
locations for gathering debris. After the clean up, volunteers are invited to enjoy a complimentary
lunch. Various organizations also participate in this event by displaying environmental
information and demonstrations for the public.
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County is a non-profit land-trust. The Land
Conservancy's mission is to preserve open space and natural resources of San Luis Obispo
County. San Luis Obispo Creek is one of the many "special places" being preserved and
enhanced by the Conservancy. For Creek Day 96, the Land Conservancy has applied for and
received grants for advertising and equipment rental. In addition, the Conservancy will be
committing staff time toward organizing the educational fair component of the event.
CCSE is a non-profit, tax exempt volunteer corporation dedicated to the enhancement and
restoration of the Central Coast salmon fishery and San Luis Obispo Creek. CCSE is also devoted
to educating the community on the ecology and economy of these resources, and performs this
large cleanup project as an annual event.
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CONCURRENCES
The Public Works Department, Natural Resources Manager along with the Parks & Recreation
Department support the Creek Clean Up Day activity.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff will be provided to assist the sponsor on the day of the event. Estimated cost will be between
$240 - $500 for four staff members to work six hours for the event. The Parks and Recreation
Department will absorb the cost through its operating budget. City will also provide a dump truck
to assist in removing debris from the area; estimated cost for wear and tear for the use of the truck
is estimated at $100/day. Use fee for Mission Plaza has been waived in exchange for the
community wide benefit gained from the Creek Clean Up Day event.
Attachments
RESOLUTION - Support Land Conservancy/CCSE Volunteer Creek Clean Up Day
RESOLUTION NO. (1996 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
SUPPORTING THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY AND
CENTRAL COAST SALMON ENHANCEMENT'S VOLUNTEER CREEK CLEAN-UP
DAY ON OCTOBER 12, 1996
WHEREAS,creeks provide water to animals,habitat for plants,fish,birds and other animals,
and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo considers the creeks within and around the
community as a valuable natural resource, one that should not be marred by trash, and
WHEREAS,creeks,when properly maintained add to the City's scenic quality and add value
to individual properties, and
WHEREAS,the City has an interest in maintaining local creeks in a clean manner to protect
against potential flooding, and
WHEREAS,the City must spend monies to maintain local creeks,and thus volunteer projects
which perform maintenance are an asset to the City, and
WHEREAS,such volunteer events not only improve the quality of an area but also provide
community participation and education,and
WHEREAS, the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and the Central Coast
Salmon Enhancement, Inc. Creek Clean Up Project would remove trash from San Luis Obispo
creeks, and
WHEREAS, the City's role as co-sponsor would to be allow: (I) creek clean up volunteers
to utilize the City's creek maintenance easements,and(2)use the City's name to advertise the creek
clean up event.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo does hereby agree to co-sponsor the Land Conservancy/Central Coast Salmon
Enhancement's creek clean up day scheduled for October 12, 1996:
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On motion of seconded by'
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Or
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and on the following roll call vote
AYES-
NOES:
YES-NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
City Glerk Mayor Allen Settle -
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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