HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-17 PRC Agenda Item 003 - Update on Trails Master Plan - POWER POINTUpdate on City of Chula Vista Trails Master Plan &
Rice and Snake Canyon Loop Trail Pilot Program
Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission
September 17, 2020
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Good evening, Commissioners and community members.
My name is Mark Caro, Landscape Architect; joined by Cheryl Goddard, Senior Planner, both with the Development Services Department.
We are here to provide an update on a long-range comprehensive trails master plan as well as a pilot program that we are looking to implement on a shorter timeframe.
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Presentation Outline
Trails Master Plan Update
Background
Overview
Status
Next Steps
Rice and Snake Canyon Loop Trail Pilot Program
Overview and Purpose
Trail Alignment
Trail Improvements
Status
Next Steps
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I’ll begin with the update on the Trails Master Plan effort and
Cheryl will follow with information on our pilot program.
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Trails Master Plan
Background
General Plan Policy E 11.4:
Prepare and implement a City-wide Trails Master Plan that defines staging and access areas, trail types, standards, and siting criteria, consistent with the Greenbelt Master Plan and
the Chula Vista MSCP Subarea Plan, including the placement of appropriate limitations on public access outside of designated trails and staging and access areas.
Complement the recently updated City Parks & Recreation Master Plan (PRMP) and City Active Transportation Plan
PRMP Policies 1.29 and 1.30 encourage the development of trails and a network that links paths, bikeways, open spaces, parks and recreational facilities
Trails Master Plan will include trails located within open space preserves
Goal: Continue to protect natural resources while providing public access opportunities
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The General Plan and Parks & Rec Master Plan include policies that promote the development of a city-wide trails master plan and essentially a circulation network that links our open
spaces, parks and recreational facilities
The Master Plan, will focus on trails within open space preserves, with a goal of protecting natural resources while providing public access opportunities
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Trails Master Plan
Overview
Components of the Trail Master Plan
Trail Planning
Current Inventory/Identify Trail Gaps
Linkages (Active Transportation Plan, regional trail plans, other)
General Trail Alignments
Land Use Considerations/Environmental Constraints
Trail User Experience
Accessibility
Staging Areas
Emergency Planning
Jurisdictional Coordination
Design and Construction
Trail Types (Development Guidelines)
Trail Materials/Structure
Trail Support Features
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It is envisioned that the Trails Master Plan will include components such as Trail Planning, Design and Construction
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Trails Master Plan
Overview (continued)
Components of the Trail Master Plan
Trails Program Management/Operations
Trails Program Management Team
Management Tools
Liability Protection
Program Implementation
Acquisition Options
Incentives for Trail Easement Dedication
Prioritize trail segment areas
Funding Sources (Grants, General Fund, Fundraising events-races)
Program Costs
Community Trails Plan Process
Stakeholders (Agencies, Community Planning and Sponsor Groups)
Community Outreach
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…Management and Operations, Implementation and how to ensure you, the community, is involved along the way
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Trails Master Plan
STATUS
Identify potential funding sources and apply for grants:
County of San Diego – Neighborhood Reinvestment Program Grant
SANDAG – Smart Growth Incentive Program
Wildlife Conservation Board – Public Access Program Grant
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Trails Master Plan
NEXT STEPS
Secure funding to draft the plan
Select consultant
Trail planning
CEQA/Environmental Analysis
Look for funding to implement the plan – design and construct, trail management and operations
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Talk through these bullets, then turn over to Cheryl to discuss a pilot program
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Rice and Snake Canyon Loop Trail Pilot Program
Overview and purpose
Rice and Snake Canyon Trails were formalized with the Rancho Del Rey SPA for hiking and equestrian use
Pilot program seeks opportunities to:
Add a trail segment to the existing formal trail system
Authorize mountain biking as an allowed use
Trail improvements
Shorter time frame to implement compared to Trails Master Plan
Monitoring Period: 1 year
Trail use
Maintenance cost
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Rice and Snake Canyon Loop Trail Pilot Program
Rice Canyon Loop Trail
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Rice Canyon Loop Trail
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Trail Improvements
Update trail map kiosk at Rice Canyon Preserve staging area
Add signage
Locate trail heads
Trail etiquette
Close redundant trails
Trim back vegetation
Replace footbridges
Minor grading to outslope trails/prevent water from ponding on trail
Address wet areas in Snake Canyon
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Rice and Snake Canyon Loop Trail Pilot Program
Status
Focus group feedback
CV Bike Walk Meeting
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Next Steps
Staff to provide City Council with an update to the Trails Master Plan and Pilot Program
Outline costs for trail improvements
Provide a schedule of implementation to install improvements
Return to Parks and Recreation Commission to formally consider adding mountain biking as an allowed use to the Rice and Snake Canyon Loop Trail
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