HomeMy WebLinkAboutr 10431 adopting map addendum for irish hills natural reserve conservation plan updateRESOLUTION NO. 10431 (2013 Series )
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADOPTIN G
THE MAP ADDENDUM FOR THE IRISH HILLS NATURAL RESERV E
CONSERVATION PLAN UPDAT E
WHEREAS,the City of San Luis Obispo has adopted policies for protection ,
management, and public use of open space lands acquired by the City ; and
WHEREAS,the City of San Luis Obispo manages twelve open space areas totalin g
approximately 3,800 acres, including the 1,090 acre Irish Hills Natural Reserve ; an d
WHEREAS,the Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed and commented upo n
the Map Addendum to the existing Irish Hills Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Update and a s
such it has moved through a Council-directed approval process, and the Map Addendum take s
into consideration the Parks and Recreation Commission's comments ; and
WHEREAS,it is the intent of the City Council that the trail projects anticipated in th e
Map Addendum will be carried out in a manner that is consistent with priorities of the Genera l
Plan's Conservation and Open Space Element .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Lui s
Obispo as follows :
SECTION 1 .Findings :The City Council hereby makes the following findings :
a.The Map Addendum provides detail and clarity as to exact location and configuration o f
trails that were previously anticipated to be realigned, decommissioned, or incorporated int o
the Irish Hills Natural Reserve system .
b.Continued implementation of trails within the Irish Hills Natural Reserve Conservatio n
Plan Update as depicted in the Map Addendum will provide proper protection an d
management of the natural resources of the Reserve and will provide an appropriate level o f
public access, while maintaining the great majority of the site in its natural condition .
c.A Mitigated Negative Declaration environmental document was adopted and filed for th e
Irish Hills Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Update .Through that process, the Initia l
Study identified three areas where potential concerns exist : one is the potential for damage t o
species of concern (both plant and animal) from new trail construction ; second is th e
potential for erosion from new or existing trails ; and third is the potential for exposur e
(primarily by trail construction workers) to naturally occurring asbestos (NOA), which i s
often found in varying amounts in serpentine-derived soils .
These concerns are addressed by the following mitigation measures : (1) ensuring that trai l
routes are surveyed at the proper time of year to determine whether plant species of concer n
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are present, and to ensure that animal species are protected from inadvertent impacts b y
improper construction techniques or timing ; (2) the inclusion of commonly used "Bes t
Management Practices" in the construction of trails and other feature of the site, and (3) th e
use of dusk masks, soil wetting techniques where feasible, and timing of trail construction t o
minimize or eliminate the potential for exposure to NOA .
With incorporation of these provisions, potential impacts are mitigated to less than significan t
and continued reliance on the existing Mitigated Negative Declaration remains appropriate ,
as the document included analysis of future trail projects and activities such as thos e
contemplated by the Map Addendum .
SECTION 2 . Based on foregoing findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Ma p
Addendum for the Irish Hills Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Update attached hereto as
Exhibit A and approves implementation of the trail projects depicted therein .
Upon motion of Council Member Ashbaugh, seconded by Vice Mayor Smith, and on th e
following roll call vote :
AYES :
Council Members Ashbaugh and Carpenter, Vice Mayor Smith an d
Mayor Mar x
NOES :
None
ABSENT : None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 2 "d day of April, 2013 .
ATTEST :
City Cler k
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
J . Kristine Dietrick
City Attorney
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--°Streams Proposed Trail s
Existing Trails — Decommission Trails
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