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From: Gary Felsman General <
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 9:57 PM
To: Advisory Bodies
Cc: Stanwyck, Shelly; Carscaden, Doug; Hill, Robert; E -mail Council Website
Subject: Comments to Parks and Recreation Commission for "2015 City of San Luis Obispo Open
Space Management Plan"
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
11 -17 -2015
San Luis Obispo City
Parks and Recreation Commission
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Dear Commissioners and Staff;
I have had a chance to review the draft 2015 City of San Luis Obispo Open Space Management Plan.
Overall I think this document is a big step forward to the regular maintenance of the City's Open Space Areas
and Recreational Trails. This combined with the increased number of Rangers, regular Volunteers like my wife
and myself. I believe the many goals set forth in the plan can be accomplished as we all work together to get
things done. The dedication of Doug and his crew clearly shows every time we work with them. I personally
would like to see a couple more rangers to augment what is going and to spread the work load outlined in this
plan.
From what I can tell the plan lists the many tasks for each area and the details are left to the staff to complete
as we move forward. Each area is different and will require various approaches to achieve the goals outlined in
the plan.
After reviewing the documents I found a few things that at least should be looked at prior to final approval. I
added to categories "If Approved and "If Necessary", "If Necessary" area was added just in case it is needed
to help protect a given the resource area.
1. Page 23, 1 would add Johnson Ranch to the list of Parking Areas.
2. Page 30, Under New Trails we have N /A. I would like to see a different designation here (Like "If
Approved ") if the "Bishop Peak Conservation Plan" is updated to help disperse people around the
Back Side of Bishop Peak to the Felsman Loop. It could be updated later to reflect that, but I would not
preclude the option.
3. Page 36, 1 would change New Trails to If Approved, if we ever come done from the "M:" Trail, under
reroute, I would change it to "If Necessary"
4. Page 38, Future Bob Jones Trail, I think is now on the other side of S. Higuera St. As approved by the
EIR.
5. Page 40, Irish Hills, I would change reroute to "If Necessary"
6. Page 42, Islay Hill, I would change reroute to "If Necessary"
7. Page 43, The map shows the Islay Bike Path Corridor. As part of the maintenance project
a. I would like to have the City install three permanent Mutt Mitts stations with Trash Cans, one at
each of the road entrances on Wavertree Street. This will help reduce the amount of dog poop
that is left along the path. The Poop Fairy Group has placed temporary trash cans and bags for
people to use. It has really help the situation immensely.
b. Mary Lou Johnson has applied for a grant from the City of SLO to help spruce up the area. She
has met with many members of the City to discuss this trail and Islay Hill Park.
c. We should look at resurfacing or sealing portions of the trail where necessary.
8. Page 44, Johnson Ranch, I did not see anything about addressing the parking issues at the trailhead. I
thought it was on the list, but should be a long range goal to accomplish as we move forward.
9. Page 46, Laguna Lake, I would change reroute to "If Necessary"
10. Page 48, Reservoir Canyon, I would change reroute to "If Necessary"
11. Page 52, South Hills, I would change reroute to "If Necessary"
12. Just a general comment about trash cans. They should probably be inside the trailhead gate to prevent
people from just driving up and dumping their trash randomly. I have seen this from past experience.
With these minor changes and the assumption the exact details of how each task is completed will be left up to
Staff. The plan should go forward. The plan should be reviewed periodically to update any actions taken, what
has been completed and what might be needed in the future..
Thank You for your time. If there are any questions or comments please contact me.
Sincerely,
Gary Felsman
1266 Sumac Court
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805)473 -3694.
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