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Subject: FW: Bishop Peak Management Plan Update
From: James Smith
Sent: 6/7/2015 9:18 PM
To: E -mail Council Website
Subject: Bishop Peak Management Plan Update
Dear Council Members:
RI CE'lVED
JUN 0 8
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COUNCIL MEETING: -1! 1
ITEM NO.:
As you know, the 2015 Bishop Peak Management Plan update is on your agenda this week. This letter is regarding
emergency access and a plea for more resources on patrol.
1. The proposed new emergency access road from Patricia Dr. would be costly to build and maintain, and would scar a
City landmark.
2. It would help to erect larger well lit easy -to -read signs explaining the rules. This inexpensive improvement would help
prevent illegal use and reduce the number of injuries and rescues.
3. Allocate more money to management of the open space (ie: additional staff to enforce existing ordinances), since our
City has been adding 1000's of acres but no new Rangers.
4. The City should negotiate with John Madonna for an easement for parking and hiking from the Foothill Road access to
Bishop Peak.
5. We believe that if the City could restrict parking along upper Highland Drive, emergency access would be restored to
the stock pond across property owned by Felton Ferrini.
Jim and Jan Smith
San Luis Obispo