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CITY O F SAN LUIS O B I S P o
FROM: Paul LeSage, Parks & Recreation Director
Prepared By: Kathy Mills, Recreation Manager H
SUBJECT: APPLICATION TO CALIFORNIA GREENWAYS CREATIVE
GRANTS PROGRAM
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution granting approval for the City of San Luis Obispo to submit a grant
application for parking area and trail enhancement on the Maino Open Space Property to the
California Greenways Creative Grants Program.
DISCUSSION
The California Greenways Creative Grants Program, a partnership project of the Conservation
Fund and the California Trails and Greenways Foundation, provides small grants to stimulate the
planning and design of greenways communities throughout California. Maximum grant awards
are limited to $2500 but usually are allocated in $500 to $1000 increments. Program goals are
designed to:
• develop new, creative action-oriented greenway and trail projects
• assist grassroots greenways organizations
• leverage additional money for conservation and greenway development and
acquisition
• recognize and encourage greenway proponents and organizations
With a request for $2500, staff is identifying enhancement of the parking area which provides
hikers with a take off point for several trails, and trail improvement to the Historical Lemon
Grove vista on City owned open space located on Cerro San Luis as ideal projects for this grant.
The parking lot is currently a dirt, pot holed area surrounded with poison oak. Corrections tothe
area would constitute filling in and leveling the take off point and controlling the ous
spread of poison oak. Trail access is currently a cow path which takes hikers to the 80 year old
Lemon Grove, a popular weekend day outing for San Luis Obispo residents circa 1910. Once at
the Lemon Grove, hikers are greeted by a spectacular view and the quaint ambiance created by a
natural spring, lemon trees and a flat vista perfect for a day hike picnic.
This action is consistent with the following goals of the Parks and Recreation Element/Master
Plan that states:
Policy 2.25.1 Parks shall be maintained in such a manner that priority will be given to
the preservation of the natural beauty and safe use of the land within the system.
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Council Agenda Report—Application to State Department of Laucation for Environmental
Education Grant
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Goal 4.20.4 - Policy - The Parks and Recreation Department shall strive to develop
corporate sponsorship, adopt-a-park, or activity support, as alternatives to general fund
monies.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the grant. Financial support comes from in-kind
contributions including the use of existing staff.
ALTERNATIVES
Deny approval to apply for grant funds. Park Ranger Service will continue to work at trail
improvement as time out from regular patrolling and maintenance responsibilities permits and
the success of securing volunteer assistance with trail maintenance and preparation is secured.
Attachments
Resolution
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ESOLUTION NO. (1999 Serieb)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE CALIFORNIA GREENWAYS CREATIVE GRANTS PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the City of San Luis Obispo owns Open Space on Cerro San Luis; and
WHEREAS,the parking lot and trails accessing this area are in need of improvement; and
WHEREAS, the California Greenways Creative Grants Program is making funding
available for community projects;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
that staff is authorized to submit a grant application to the California Greenways Creative Grants
Program.
Upon motion of seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of , 1997.
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
LEE PRICE, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jeffre o orney
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