HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/15/2018 Item 15, Johnson
From:Mary Lou Johnson <
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Please Authorize Grants for Item 15 on May 15th Agenda
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I am in favor of the city applying for grants to manage our city open space and urban interface, Item 15 of the
agenda.
The NMG I applied for in 2106 was remediation of the dry brush directly behind property owners on Spanish
Oaks and Wavertree. A major part of fire danger still exists in the creek bed which our grant could not
address. That being said, we did clear at least 1 ton of dead brush from the trail margins.
I observed the time consuming efforts on part of Freddy Otte to clear the open space creek in this area (Islay
Park to lower Spanish Oaks) with CMC Crews. Only parts of the creek have been cleared of dead brush to
date due to budget constraints. I am certain other areas need attention as well.
City ownership of a green belt and open space is commendable, however, maintaining a safe space clear of
brush is needed. Approve the grants.
Mary Lou Johnson
MARY LOU JOHNSON
Artist / Calligrapher
San Luis Obispo, CA
Mobile 805-441-3246
email- mljohnson805@att.net
www.mjohnsondesign.com
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