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acEnaa Report 1�N.A.
C ITY OF SAN LU IS O B 1 S P 0
FROM: aul LeSage, Director of Parks & Recreation
" Prepared By: Linda Fitzgerald, Principal Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: CO-SPONSORSHIP OF CREEK CLEAN-UP DAY
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution supporting the City's co-sponsorship to the Creek Clean-Up Day event
sponsored by the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and Central Coast Salmon
Enhancement, Inc. (CCSE).
DISCUSSION
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and Central Coast Salmon Enhancement,
Inc., have requested the City to co-sponsor their annual fall creek clean-up event for the fifth
consecutive year. By continuing to co-sponsor this event, the City would allow volunteers to:
• utilize the City's creek maintenance easements
• provide the setup and removal of booths in the Mission Plaza for ecological displays
• advertise the event using the City's name as one of the co-sponsors
This project annually benefits the San Luis Obispo creeks, persons owning property adjacent to
the creeks, and the City.
This year's event is scheduled to be held on September 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. An
estimated 300 volunteers will meet in the Mission Plaza to receive trash bags, instructions, and
designated locations for gathering debris. After the clean up, volunteers are invited to enjoy a
complimentary lunch. Various organizations also participate in this event by displaying
environmental information and demonstrations for the public.
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County is a non-profit land-trust. Their mission is
to preserve the open space and natural resources of San Luis Obispo County. The San Luis
Obispo Creek is one of the many "special places" being preserved and enhanced by the
Conservancy. Staff members of the Land Conservancy will be committing time toward
organizing the educational fair component of the event.
CCSE is a non-profit, tax-exempt volunteer corporation dedicated to the enhancement and
restoration of the Central Coast salmon fishery and San Luis Obispo Creek. CCSE is also
devoted to educating the community on the ecology and economy of these resources, and
performs the large clean-up project as an annual event.
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Council Agenda Report- Co-Sponsorship of Creek Clean-Up Day
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CONCURRENCES
The Public Works Department, Natural Resources Manager, along with the Parks &
Recreation Department, support the Creek Clean-Up Day activity.
FISCAL EWPACT
Parks & Recreation Department staff will be provided to assist the sponsor on the day of the
event. Estimated cost will be between $250 - $400 for four staff members to work six hours
for the event. This cost will be absorbed through the operating budget of the Parks and
Recreation Department. The City will also provide two dump trucks to assist in removing
debris from the area; estimated cost for use of the truck is approximately $200 per day. In
addition, the use fee for the Mission Plaza has been waived in exchange for the community-
wide benefit gained from the Creek Clean-Up Day event.
ATTACffi4ENT
1. Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. (1997 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
SUPPORTING THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY AND
CENTRAL COAST SALMON ENHANCEMENT'S VOLUNTEER
CREEK CLEAN-UP DAY ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1997.
WHEREAS, creeks provide water to animals, habitat for plants, fish, birds, and other
animals; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo considers the creeks within and around the
community as a valuable natural resource, one that should not be marred by trash; and
WHEREAS, creeks, when properly maintained, add to the City's scenic quality and add
value to individual properties; and
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in maintaining local creeks in a clean manner to
protect against potential flooding; and
WHEREAS, the City must spend moneys to maintain local creeks and thus volunteer
projects which perform maintenance are an asset to the City; and
WHEREAS, such volunteer events not only improve the quality of an area but also
provide community participation and education; and
WHEREAS, the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and the Central Coast
Salmon Enhancement, Inc., Creek Clean-Up Day project would remove trash from San Luis
Obispo creeks; and
WHEREAS, the City's role as co-sponsor would be to allow: • 1) creek clean-up
volunteers to utilize the City's creek maintenance easements, and 2) use the City's name to
advertise the Creek Clean-Up Day event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo does hereby agree to co-sponsor the Land Conservancy/Central Coast Salmon
Enhancement's Creek Clean-Up Day scheduled for September 13, 1997.
On motion of , seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Resolution No. (1997 Series)
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the foregoing resolation was adopted this .___._.day of , 1997:
May_or Allen Settle
ATTEST:.
Bonnie C'rdwf, City Clerk .
APPROVED AS TO FORM`.
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