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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - Presentation RICE AND SNAKE CANYON LOOP TRAIL PILOT PROGRAM APRIL 20, 2021CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 PROJECT LOCATION RICE AND SNAKE CANYON LOOP TRAIL 3 Snake CanyonRice Canyon PROJECT LOCATION RICE AND SNAKE CANYON LOOP TRAIL RICE AND SNAKE CANYON LOOP TRAIL PILOT PROGRAM 4Collect budget data: trail improvements, operation and maintenance▪Opportunity to formalize partnerships and volunteer trail maintenance days▪Monitor and manage impacts to surrounding habitat; close unauthorized trails▪Monitor trail use▪Pilot Program: 1 year▪Implement trail improvements▪use trail system to authorize mountain biking as an allowed use-Expand the multi▪track segment to the existing formal trail system-Add a single▪Pilot program seeks opportunities to:▪and equestrian useRice and Snake Canyon Trails were formalized with the Rancho Del Rey SPA for hiking ▪OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE RICE AND SNAKE CANYON LOOP TRAIL PILOT PROGRAM 5 PROPOSED LOOP TRAIL RICE AND SNAKE CANYON LOOP TRAIL PILOT PROGRAM 6 RICE AND SNAKE CANYON LOOP TRAIL PILOT PROGRAM 7 BALANCE: OPEN SPACE PRESERVE AND RECREATIONAL TRAILS RICE AND SNAKE CANYON LOOP TRAIL PILOT PROGRAM Coastal California gnatcatcherWillow flycatcherCoastal cactus wrenCooper’s hawkSensitive birds:dudleyaVariegated tarplantOtaythornmintSan Diego Sensitive plants:8 BALANCE: OPEN SPACE PRESERVE AND RECREATIONAL TRAILS RICE AND SNAKE CANYON LOOP TRAIL PILOT PROGRAM 9 trails/prevent water from ponding on trailoutslopeMinor grading to ▪Puncheon bridge to address wet areas in Snake Canyon▪Footbridges▪Vegetation Trimming▪Trail Etiquette ▪Identify allowed uses on the trail segments▪Identify formal trail system▪Close unauthorized trails▪Fencing and Signage Plan will be implemented▪Kiosks will be installed identifying formal trail systems▪Park Ranger will patrol and educate trail users▪HABITAT PROTECTION & TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS 10 RICE AND SNAKE CANYON LOOP TRAIL PILOT PROGRAM 11 Participate in volunteer workdays▪Educate members importance of staying on formal trails▪Organized Trail User Groups▪Track Pilot Program data▪Seek grant funding to revegetate unauthorized trails▪wide Trails Master Plan-Seek grant funding to complete a City▪Development Services▪Install and maintain improvements▪Public Works▪Coordinate volunteer workdays▪Educate▪Patrol▪Park Ranger ▪Community Services▪OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE RICE AND SNAKE CANYON LOOP TRAIL PILOT PROGRAM 12 bikes-E▪Bike park features▪Volunteers▪user conflicts-Potential trail▪Trail signage▪No trails behind homes in Rice Canyon▪Balance conservation and recreational uses▪use trail systems-Support for expanded multi▪comments (Feb 2021)-E-Community Outreach Meting ▪Parks and Recreation Commission (Sept 2020)▪CV Bike Walk Meeting▪South Bay YMCA Trail Runners▪San Diego Mountain Biking Association▪Focus group feedback (Fall 2020)▪FEEDBACK RICE AND SNAKE CANYON LOOP TRAIL PILOT PROGRAM 13 Report back to City Council ▪maintenance costs, volunteer opportunities, etc.Collect data over the next year regarding trail observations, operational costs, ▪Park Ranger to organize trail maintenance workdays ▪Start of Pilot Program (1 year)–st July 1▪NEXT STEPS TRAILS MASTER PLAN 14 public access opportunitiesContinue to protect natural resources while providing Goal: ▪Focus on Trails Located within Open Space Areas▪recreational facilitiesthat links paths, bikeways, open spaces, parks and and a networkencourage the development of trails PRMP Policies 1.29 and 1.30 ▪Transportation PlanComplement Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Active ▪and siting criteria….”that defines staging and access areas, trail types, standards, wide Trails Master Plan -Prepare and implement a City“General Plan Policy E11.4:▪BACKGROUND TRAILS MASTER PLAN 15 Trail Support Features ▪Trail Materials/Structure ▪Trail Types (Development Guidelines) ▪Design and Construction▪Accessibility▪Trail Alignments and Staging Areas▪regional trail plans) Linkages (Active Transportation Plan, ▪Current Inventory/Identify Trail Gaps ▪Trail Planning▪Master Plan Components OVERVIEW TRAILS MASTER PLAN 16 Community Outreach ▪Stakeholders (Agencies, Community Planning and Sponsor Groups) ▪▪Program Costs ▪Grants, General Fund, Fundraising events (i.e., races) -Funding Sources ▪Prioritization of Segments▪Acquisition / Incentives for Trail Easement Dedication▪Program Implementation▪Liability Protection ▪Management Team and Tools ▪Trails Program Management/Operation s▪Master Plan Components(CONTINUED)OVERVIEW TRAILS MASTER PLAN 17 Public Access Program Grant–Wildlife Conservation Board ▪Smart Growth Incentive Program–SANDAG ▪Neighborhood Reinvestment Program Grant–County of San Diego ▪Identify Potential Funding Sources and Apply for Grants:STATUS TRAILS MASTER PLAN 18 Design and construct, trail management and operations▪Seek Funding to Implement Plan▪CEQA/Environmental Analysis▪Utilize lessons learned from Pilot Program▪Trail Planning▪Select Consultant▪Secure Funding to Draft Plan▪NEXT STEPS ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:19 MCARO@CHULAVISTACA.GOVLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, MARK CARO, CGODDARD@CHULAVISTACA.GOVCHERYL GODDARD, SENIOR PLANNER,