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From: Ashbaugh, John
Sent: 6/8/2015 1:37 PM
To: Lichtig, Katie; Codron, Michael; Hill, Robert; Meiia, Anthony COUNCIL MEETING:
Cc: Janice Elliott ('raniceholly @gmail.com) ITEM NO. :_ �^
Subject: FW: City's Open Space Ordinance
I'm getting a lot of these emails, folks. This one, I'm not sure reached you — so here it is. I hope we can
have a good answer for the people (including our Planning Commission) about potentially adding another
Open space Ranger, at least perhaps in Year 2.
Thanks,
John Ashbaugh
Vice Mayor
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From: Janice Elliott [mailto:janicehollyaamail.com]
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 9:32 AM
To: Marx, Jan; Ashbaugh, John; Carpenter, Dan; Christianson, Carlyn; Rivoire, Dan
Subject: City's Open Space Ordinance
Dear City Council members,
If the Council's highest priority is to "Protect and Maintain Open Space" and that "resources to accomplish
them should be included in the 2015 -2017 Financial Plan" (Council Minutes, January 24, 2015 ) then I
believe it is your duty to spend adequate money to a enforce the rules related to Bishop Peak Open
Space. Hiring only one more ranger whose main duty is to maintain the trails (as referenced at the Parks
and Recreation meeting last week) does not adequately protect the Open Space.
I have never seen a ranger in the area even though I hike Felsman Loop 3 times a week for the last 4
years. There are always dogs off leash which prevented me bringing my leashed dog on hikes as he was
uncomfortable being approached by dogs off leash. Having a ranger there handing out tickets would
quickly discourage people from breaking the laws.
Likewise, giving tickets to people who are breaking the law by night hiking, which is a danger to the
homes, people and the environment, could stop this behavior.
I do not understand why enforcement of the existing laws are overlooked and not prioritized.
Thank you,
Janice Elliott