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General Services Department, Park Division
965 Fir Street
(530) 896-7800
Agenda Prepared: July 21, 2010
Agenda Posted: July 22, 2010
Prior to: 5:00 p.m.
CITY OF CHICO
BIDWELL PARK AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION (BPPC)
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 26, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Municipal Center - 421 Main Street, Council Chamber
Materials related to an item on this Agenda are available for public inspection in the Park Division Office at 965 Fir Street
during normal business hours or online at http://www.chico.ca.us/.
1.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
1.1.
1.2.
2.
Call to Order
Roll Call
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine and enacted by one motion.
2.1.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Action: Approve minutes of BPPC held on 06/28/10.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT – if any
3.
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
4.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.
4.1.
Annual Review of Paragliding Activities in Bidwell Park
Recommendation: Information for discussion and review.
4.2.
Update on BPPC Biennial Work Plan Priorities for 2009-2011
Recommendation: Information provided as a status update for discussion and review.
4.3.
Consideration of Heritage Tree Applications
Recommendation: Approval of 5 Heritage Tree applications and forwarding them to the City
Council for final Approval.
4.4.
Review of Wet Weather Use Policy
Recommendation: Information for discussion and review.
4.5.
Relocated Disc Golf Short Course - Feasibility of the channel near Hooker Oak
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Hooker Oak site be considered as the relocated
disc golf short course and recommends that the project proceed only if an agreement is
established with the non-profit group to develop the site and funding outside the Park or General
Funds can be secured for the project development, construction, and maintenance.
REPORTS
Items provided for the Commission’s information and discussion. No action can be taken on any of the
items unless the Commission agrees to include them to a subsequent posted agenda.
5.1.
Urban Forest Manager’s Report
5.2.
Park and Natural Resources Manager’s Report.
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6.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Members of the public may address the Commission at this time on any matter not already listed on the
agenda, comments are limited to three minutes. The Commission cannot take any action at this meeting
on requests made under this section of the agenda.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next regular meeting on August 30, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Chico
Municipal Center building (421 Main Street, Chico, California).
Please contact the Park Division Office at (530) 896-7800 if you require an agenda in an alternative format or if you
need to request a disability-related modification or accommodation. This request should be received at least three
working days prior to the meeting.
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CITY OF CHICO
BIDWELL PARK AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION (BPPC)
Minutes of the June 28, 2010, Regular Meeting
Municipal Center - 421 Main Street, Council Chamber
1. REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
1.1.
Call to Order
Acting Chair Ober called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
1.2.
Roll Call
Commissioners present:
Mary Brentwood
Lisa Emmerich
Stephen Lucas
Jim Mikles
Richard Ober
Jane Turner.
Commissioners absent: Jamison Watts.
Staff present: Dan Efseaff, Park and Natural Resources Manager; Ruben Martinez, General
Services Director; Linda Herman, General Services Administrative Manager; Denice Britton,
Urban Forest Manager; Janice Heckerson, Administrative Assistant; and Lise Smith-Peters,
Management Analyst.
1.3.
Special Recognition
Scott Gregory, Park Intern was recognized for work on updating the street tree inventory and
placing it on the City's GIS system. Blake McSorley, Park Attendant was recognized for work
with the Park Division’s Volunteer Program with special emphasis on habitat restoration and
invasive weed removal.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.1
Approval of BPPC Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Approve minutes of the 05/26/10 meeting as submitted. MADE BY: Emmerich SECOND:
Brentwood AYES: 6 (Lucas, Brentwood, Ober, Emmerich, Turney and Mikles) NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1
(Watts).
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT – none
3. NOTICED PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.1.
Analysis of Short Disc Golf Course Replacement Options
Staff recommended conceptual approval of the Hooker Oak Recreational Area as the site for the
short disc golf course replacement and also recommended that the project proceed only if funding
outside the Park or General Funds can be secured and an agreement is established with the nonprofit group to develop the site. Parks and Natural Resource Manager Efseaff wrote an analysis
of the short disc golf course replacement options and made a presentation of previously
considered sites with an assessment of each.
From the public: Lon Glazner and Josephine Guardino support continuing to look at Caper Acres
and Hooker Oak sites. Ms. Guardino expressed considerable concern about the Horseshoe Lake
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area as a site. Mr. Glazner noted similar concerns about Horseshoe Lake and that the Hooker
Oak site may be viable if the area near the Lindo Channel could be used.
MOTION: Reject Horseshoe Lake area as an optional site. MADE BY: Emmerich. SECOND:
Brentwood. AYES: 6 (Lucas, Brentwood, Ober, Emmerich, Turney and Mikles) NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1
(Watts).
MOTION:
Move forward with Caper Acres. MADE BY: Lucas. SECOND: None, motion failed.
MOTION: Direct staff to put majority of effort into exploring jurisdictional issues in the Lindo Channel area
near Hooker Oak; if not feasible, the default site would become Caper Acres. MADE BY: Brentwood
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Do not default to Caper Acres, but direct Staff to report back to the BPPC
after investigating jurisdiction of other agencies. MADE BY: Mikles and accepted. SECOND Mikles
AYES: 5 (Brentwood, Mikles, Emmerich, Turney, Ober). NOES 1 (Lucas). ABSENT: 1 (Watts).
Break from 7:50 to 8:00 pm
Present at 8:00 pm: Ober, Brentwood, Emmerich, Lucas, Mikles, Turney
5. REPORTS
5.1.
Natural Resources Committee Report
Discussed erosion issues at a swimming hole on Big Chico Creek along Vallombrosa as
addressed in report by Adam McGrath and in Paragraph 1.6 of Manager’s Report. Discussed
ways to implement priorities of Master Management Plan and are making a list to bring back to
full Commission.
5.2.
Park and Natural Resources Manager Report
Park and Natural Resource Manager Efseaff provided an update on current park activities and
projects including the disc golf long course mitigation, vegetation management and treatment of
yellow starthistle in Middle Park and the potential of a controlled burn. He also announced, that
the first Park Talk will be held at One Mile next week to inform the public of work planned or being
done. General Services Director Martinez presented information on the proposed gate and
restroom schedule changes in response to reduced staff hours.
6. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. to the next regular meeting on July 26, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the Chico Municipal Center building (421 Main Street, Chico, California).
Date Approved: __/__/__
Prepared By:
______
______________________
Janice Heckerson, Administrative Assistant
Date
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BPPC Staff Report
Meeting Date 7/26/10
DATE:
July 19, 2010
TO:
BPPC
FROM:
Linda Herman, General Services Administrative Manager
SUBJECT:
Annual Review of Paragliding Activities in Bidwell Park
Recommendation
Staff presents this information for the Bidwell Park and Playground (BPPC) discussion and review. No recommendations
are requested at this time.
Background
In 2008, Staff received a request from Jon Stallman, a representative from the local Bidwell Park Fliers, to allow
paragliding in Bidwell Park. At that time, the Chico Municipal Code (CMC) prohibited such activity. Mr. Stallman provided
a detailed paragliding proposal with background information for review and consideration by the BPPC’s Master
Management Plan Committee and by the full BPPC on 4/28/08. Discussion items at that time included the difference
between paragliding and hang-gliding, the potential level of interest from the hang-gliding community, and possible
impacts of paragliding on the Park.
On 6/02/09, the City Council adopted a Negative Declaration, and approved amending the Chico Municipal Code to allow
paragliding to occur at designated launching and landing sites only. Hang-gliding and motorized paragliding are still
prohibited. The three paragliding launch sites are identified as Monkey Face, Julian, and Rattle Snake (from west to east,
respectively), and the two designated landing areas are at Horseshoe Lake and Bear Hole parking lot. A map depicting
the designated launching and landing sites is attached as Exhibit "A."
Additional requirements to paraglide in Bidwell Park are that pilots must:
1.
2.
3.
Be members of U.S. Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USHPA)
Have a Para 3 pilot rating, or a have a Para 2 rating and be accompanied by a sponsor Para 3 pilot.
Obtain a permit from the General Services Department and contact USHPA designated site administrators for
instructions prior to flying. The permit is valid for 1 year or until their USHPA license expires, whichever comes first.
Staff worked with the paragliding community to develop a set of rules and guidelines for paragliding. The rules, a copy of
which is attached as Exhibit "B”, are distributed with the permit and through the Bidwell Park Fliers, posted on kiosks at
Horseshoe Lake and other locations in Bidwell Park, and are placed on the City’s and several paragliding websites, such
as http://www.flyzephyr.com/bidwell.htm.
As members of USHPA, pilots are covered by the Association’s liability insurance, and the Bidwell Park Fliers also
purchase separate site insurance to provide additional liability protection to the City. The City’s Risk Management
Department has reviewed both of these insurance policies.
The City Council also directed staff to conduct a one-year review of paragliding activities and to report back to the Council
in August 2010. Staff is providing the BPPC an opportunity to receive the annual review before it is presented to Council.
Review
When the CMC was amended, staff issued paragliding permits to twelve individuals, of which only nine currently fly. Over
the past year, it is estimated that approximately 156 flights have occurred in the park. Of those flights, 31% were launched
from Monkey Face, 47% from Julian, and 22% from Rattlesnake. To date, staff has not received any complaints
regarding paragliding, and the Rangers have reported no problems with compliance with the rules or conflicts with other
park users.
Attachments
Exhibit “A”: Map of launch/landing sites
Exhibit “B”: Paragliding Rules
BPPC Staff Report
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Bidwell Park Pilot Rules
Rev A- 2008-06
Sponsored by Bidwell Park Fliers
Bidwell Park- Chico, Ca
Bidwell Park Paragliding Rules and Policies (6/08)
The City of Chico designates the Bidwell Park Fliers to administer paragliding activities in Upper
Bidwell Park. Each pilot flying this site is expected to uphold and enforce the flying rules
established for the site. Any pilot errors made while flying, such as endangering other pilots,
spectators or destruction of government or private property, could result in the revocation of the
City or State use permits, with consequent loss of Bidwell Park as a flying site.
1. Pilot Qualifications
a. All pilots must be current members of the United States Hang Gliding Association
(USHGA).
b. All pilots must be current members of Bidwell Park Fliers.
c. Pilots must possess a minimum of a USHGA intermediate rating (Para III) or a
USHGA beginner rating (Para II) and be sponsored and accompanied by a
Bidwell Park Flier approved intermediate rated pilot, unless the beginner pilot has
successfully completed the prerequisite requirements and has been issued a
Bidwell Park sticker.
d. Pilots must have a current Bidwell Park sticker attached to the left side of their
helmets in order to fly Bidwell Park. The purpose of the helmet sticker is to
identify qualified pilots to park authorities and other pilots.
e. Sponsored pilots must carry a sponsor card obtained from their sponsor.
f. Stickers may be obtained in person. To obtain a sticker a pilot must:
1) Present a current USHGA intermediate rating membership card.
2) Complete and sign an application form.
3) Read the Bidwell Park Paragliding Rules and Policies.
g. In addition to the helmet sticker, pilots will receive a copy of the rules. Helmet
stickers are available from the Bidwell Flyers site director.
h. All pilots must fly with a reserve parachute.
i. Hikers have right of way. Drive as to create a minimum of dust, especially when
passing hikers. Carpool to the Bear hole parking area when possible. Only one
car is needed to effectively fly this site. We want no complaints from hikers,
bikers, or equestrians.
j. Avoid flying over or around horses.
k. Sponsors must be USHGA intermediate rated pilots and obtain a sticker sign off
from the Bidwell fliers site director. They must be present with the sponsored
pilots. The sponsor will review the rules for flying Bidwell Park with the Beginner
pilots. The sponsor will show the beginner pilot the landing zone. It is the
sponsor’s responsibility to judge the conditions and make the decision to fly.
l. The site director can revoke sponsorship rights for any negligence of the Bidwell
Park rules as determined by the park authorities or Bidwell Fliers officers. This
may result in the loss of the sponsor’s own flying privileges in Bidwell Park.
m. Beginner (Para II) pilots may fly unsponsored if and only if they have met the
following requirements and have been issued a Bidwell Park sticker.
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1) They have completed at least five sponsored flights, on five different days, all
without accidents or incidents and all ending in the designated landing area.
2) Prior to each of these flights they have briefed their sponsor as to their
choice of launch and flight plan and the reasons for these choices, and they
have executed their flight plans to the satisfaction of their sponsor.
3) They have completed and signed the Para II sticker application form,
including sponsor(s) signoffs for each qualifying flight, and submitted it to an
authorized sticker-issuing agency.
2. Launching
a. There are three designated take-off sites in Bidwell Park, shown on the attached
map as #1, #2 and #3. All launches must be made from these sites.
b. Only one pilot launching and one setting up are permitted on each site.
c. A pilot familiar with the site must accompany pilots flying the site for the first time.
d. Pilots will make every effort to minimize their effect on the launching zone. This
includes; digging, removing rocks, moving rocks, and pulling any plant life (with
exception to Star Thistle).
3. Flying
a. Maximum limit of pilots in the air at one time for the lower fly zone is three (3).
b. Maximum limit of pilots in the air at one time for the Upper Fly Zone is six (6).
c. Motorized Paragliding is forbidden.
d. No glider shall be flown in any manner, which intentionally exceeds its
manufacturer's maximum recommended limits (wing placard).
e. No acrobatics are to be performed in Bidwell Park
4. Landing Zone
a. The Landing zone for the lower fly zone is Horse shoe lake area. Please use the
designated primary zone. Do not land anywhere but this location. There are
three alternate locations to be used for emergency purposes only.
b. The landing zone for the upper fly zone is at Bear hole on the west side (down
stream) of the parking lot, as indicated on the attached map. All landings must
be made in the Designated Landing Zone. An alternate zone is the upstream
side of the parking area. Use this only if conditions require you to land here.
c. The first pilot to land in a group should keep the landing zone clear of spectators
for the rest of the group. It is the responsibility of the pilots to avoid people.
d. Pilots must fold their canopies immediately after landing and clear the landing
zone.
5. Pilots Responsibilities
a. Pilots must comply with all City Park, FAA and Bidwell Fliers regulations
governing visitor use (parking, littering, overnight camping, etc.).
b. Safety: Pilots are responsible for their own safety and the safety of other pilots
and spectators. Each pilot is ultimately responsible for avoiding people in the
landing area.
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c. Judgment: Good judgment is a necessary part of aviation. It requires a thorough
knowledge of the limitations of your aircraft, your abilities and the prevailing
conditions (such as sufficient altitude and wind penetration. When deciding if you
are going to fly, take all things into consideration.
d. Self-Regulation: It is each pilot's responsibility to uphold and enforce these rules
and to cooperate with the Park Rangers. A pilot observing another pilot in
violation of these rules is obliged to enforce the rules as follows:
i.
Explain to the pilot that (s)he is in violation of the rules; request
compliance.
ii.
If unsuccessful in gaining compliance, politely inform the pilot that you
are obligated to report him/her to a Park Ranger if the violation
continues.
iii.
Report the pilot to any Park Ranger. Contact the site director and make
a verbal report.
iv.
A pilot violating the rules or witnessing a violation without intervention
will:
a. Be issued a citation by the Park Rangers.
b. Be subject to revocation of his/her flying privileges.
c. Risk losing his/her flying privileges at other USHGA regulated sites.
d. Risk losing his/her USHGA rating.
Continued flying at this site very much depends upon the conduct of pilots and our flying
activities. Please respect all rules, pedestrians, natural features, plants, and animals. Please use
extreme diplomacy and courtesy with all dealings of park authorities, visitors, and fellow pilots.
Happy Flying!
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BPPC Staff Report
DATE:
July 13, 2010
TO:
Bidwell Park and Playground Commission
FROM:
Dan Efseaff, Parks and Natural Resources Manager
SUBJECT:
Update on BPPC Biennial Work Plan Priorities for 2009-2011
Recommendation
Information provided as a status update. Staff does not recommend any action at this time. Progress is underway on
several priorities and those products will be forthcoming over the next few months. Staff will work with the BPPC on an
updated biennial workplan in 2011.
Background
The City Council directed various City Boards and Commissions to develop biennial Work Plans to define their goals and
priorities for calendar years 2009 and 2010. The Bidwell Park and Playground Commission (BPPC) reviewed its mission
and priority projects presented its work plan for Council review and approval. The costs to implement the priority projects
were considered but unknown, with staff’s intent to continue to seek grant funding for unfunded priorities. Funding for the
ongoing park programs, such as the volunteer and vegetation management programs will be evaluated as part of the
annual preparation and review of the General Service Department’s operating budgets. In developing the 2007-2008
work plan, the BPPC discussed the need to balance the Commission’s goals with staff’s ability to support and meet these
goals. The BPPC defined its mission as:
“As representatives of the citizens of Chico, the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission (BPPC) endeavors to
preserve and enhance the natural and recreational resources of Bidwell Park, community and neighborhood
parks, greenways and open space throughout the community. Through careful consideration of the needs and
desires of citizens, coupled with an awareness of available city resources, the BPPC strives to ensure that the
city’s parks and greenways are preserved and enhanced for this and future generations.”
Priorities
At its 5/26/09 meeting, the Commission discussed the 2009-2011 work plan tasks and recommended the following
priorities (listed in order of priority):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Develop and implement a priority list of projects and programs based on the BPMMP that will include adaptive
management strategies.
Implement the Hwy 32 Staging Area/Disc Golf Facility Project.
a. Develop a Interim Management Plan for the site, including a wet weather policy
b. Adopt a Management Plan for the site
Participate in the update of the City of Chico General Plan.
Promote the expansion of the Park Division’s Volunteer Program.
Enhance and expand the Street Tree Program.
Proceed with the transfers of specific facilities to the Chico Area Recreation and Park District.
Develop management plan concepts for all greenways.
Review and approve the Lease with the Bidwell Park Golf Club for the Bidwell Park Municipal Golf Course.
Progress
The information below describes each priority, provides a status update (complete, not complete, in progress, etc), and
identifies any upcoming challenges.
1. Develop and implement a priority list of projects and programs based on the BPMMP that will include adaptive
management strategies.
Status: In Progress
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The Park and Natural Resource Manager outlined an approach at the 06/08/10 Natural Resources Committee and
this approach will be developed further over the next few months. The priorities will vary from short- to long-term
projects. Much of the initial work will be focused on laying a foundation to enable work on longer-term priorities. As
an example, a short term project might be to inventory trails, that in, turn identifies areas in need of repairs for next
winter, and into a longer term project to develop a trail plan and rating system. Some other priorities include
delineating management units (describing issues, fire and rescue considerations, management remedies and
definitive location information to aid rescue personnel, staff, volunteers, and users). Also, updating the BPMMP’s
Natural Resources Plan and including an Adaptive Management Plan as an appendix. Priorities and their
implementation will be presented to the Natural Resources Committee in future meetings. Although the Priority list
(and resultant products) will take time to complete, we anticipate few obstacles to complete this task.
2. Implement the Hwy 32 Staging Area/Disc Golf Facility Project.
a. Develop a Interim Management Plan for the site, including a wet weather policy
Status: Interim plan completed, Wet Weather Policy in progress.
Park Division staff with the input of Chico Environmental developed an Interim Management Plan during Fall
2009. A Wet Weather Policy was also established during Fall 2009, and revised in December based on initial
feedback. As an adaptive plan, it will continue to be modified as it is utilized. The development of a durable Wet
Weather Policy is a challenge in Bidwell Park because of the great variation in natural conditions. An analysis
based on data collected during the first year of implementation will be presented to the BPPC, and staff
recommendations for revisions to the Policy will likely occur before 2011 and are expected to continue for several
years as data informs the process.
b. Adopt a Management Plan for the site
Status: In Progress.
The Management Plan is complete and the Operating Agreement between the City and ORAI was signed on
June 18, 2010. ORAI is currently finalizing the implementation plan (complete with mitigation, monitoring, and
installation measures) and is planning the installation of the long course at Hwy 32. Installation of the Disc Golf
Course will be completed by 2011; Monitoring and mitigation measures will be on-going.
3. Participate in the update of the City of Chico General Plan.
Staff has been tracking the update to the General Plan. At the 03/29/10 Commission meeting, Brendan Vieg (Senior
Planner, City of Chico) provided a presentation about the General Plan and the relationship to the Bidwell Park
Master Management Plan. He also detailed the timeline of the planning process and opportunities for input on the
process. We anticipate continued tracking of the General Plan until it is finalized in the Spring of 2011.
4. Promote the expansion of the Park Division’s Volunteer Program.
Status: In Progress
The Volunteer Program has continued to grow through recruitment; increased formal university student and
community group participation and the provision of additional weekly work sessions. We anticipate continued
recruitment of volunteers and donations and growth of the program. Challenges to expanding the Program includes
reduced staff time for the Volunteer Program as the Coordinator’s position now also handles Park Division projects
and staffing of the BPPC (as Management Analyst position), and a reduced budget. Program will continue into 2011.
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5. Enhance and expand the Street Tree Program.
Status: In Progress
The City of Chico street trees are a major component in our community’s environment, and as such are considered
an integral part of the City’s infrastructure. Enhancement of the street tree program is of high priority to the citizens
of Chico. Specific progress for the program includes completion of the street tree inventory grant, which updated
most of the City’s street tree data and placed the trees on the City’s GIS mapping system. In addition, the web site
has been updated and brochures explaining the program and introducing a walking tour of special Avenue Trees
have been completed. In 2010 the Municipal Code was updated to include a Heritage Tree Program, and enhanced
the tree preservation regulations. Challenges to the program include a large backlog of deferred maintenance, staff
reductions and budget cuts that require the crews to address only high priority service requests at this time. A high
priority for improvements to the program would include a contract for routine maintenance pruning. The Project will
continue after 2011.
6. Proceed with the transfers of specific facilities to the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD).
Status: Mostly complete.
Agreements are in place to transfer several properties to CARD (Henshaw Avenue Neighborhood Park, Highland
Neighborhood Park; Humboldt Neighborhood (Skateboard) Park; Baroni Neighborhood Park; Husa Ranch/Nob Hill
Neighborhood Park; Hancock Neighborhood Park, and Wildwood Park). Additional details about the transfers are
being discussed, but we anticipate that full responsibility of these facilities will be transferred over by the end of July.
7. Develop management plan concepts for all greenways.
Staff has initiated the collection of inventory information. A draft plan may be available by the end of 2010, but
staffing, and work load challenges may make the development of these concepts difficult. The First and Verbena
(Verbena Fields) greenway enhancement and management plan can serve as a model for partnering with community
groups and finding funding for additional greenway areas.
8. Review and approve the Lease with the Bidwell Park Golf Club for the Bidwell Park Municipal Golf Course.
Status: Completed.
Over the course of several meetings during summer 2009, the Policy Advisory Committee updated the Bidwell Golf
Course Lease. The lease was signed on December 28, 2009 and is in effect.
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BPPC Staff Report
DATE:
7/20/10
TO:
Bidwell Park and Playground Commission (BPPC)
FROM:
Dan Efseaff, Park and Natural Resource Manager
SUBJECT:
Review of Interim Wet Weather Use Policy
Recommendation
Staff presents this information for BPPC discussion and review with no recommendation at this time. Staff will provide
further analysis and suggested revisions to the wet weather policy at a future BPPC meeting.
Background
For many years, an informal method was used to determine whether trails in Middle and Upper Park were open to
equestrians and mountain bicycles. No restrictions are currently placed on pedestrians. At its 9/28/09 meeting, the
Commission reviewed and discussed a new procedure, developed with the help of Chico Environmental, to determine
whether trails for equestrian and bicycle use, more recently Hwy 32 disc golf course play, should be curtailed during wet
weather in Middle and Upper Bidwell Park. The methodology uses available information on the amount of rain fall, soil
moisture, and on-site analysis for a site in the Horseshoe Lake area for Middle and Upper Bidwell Park and the Disc Golf
Course Area/Trailhead on Highway 32.
The approach is based on measurable information that can be tracked and is adaptable so that adjustments may be made
as needed. Park staff implemented the Wet Weather procedures of checking soil moisture with a gauge, walking the trail
to check for trail soil moisture, checking rain gauges and viewing precipitation data on Chico, Cohasset, and Paradise
weather stations on the internet. The plan was modified during the season (December 2009) to use more stringent
standards on precipitation (from 0.75” to a trigger of 0.25” to close trails) and footsteps in the trail tread (from 0.5 inches to
a visible print).
Under the revised Interim (Adaptive) Wet Weather Management Plan (CESP 2009), trails in Upper Park or the Disc Golf
Area are closed if:
1. Approximately 0.25 inches of precipitation was recorded from weather stations in a 24-hour period (trails should
remain closed for at least one day after the event). (Page 5), or
2. Any footprint within the trail tread is evident on trails in Upper Park or the Disc Golf Course should be closed.
(Page 2), and
3. Three or more soil moisture readings are 8 units or greater (Page 3).
The procedures for the determination are summarized in Figures 1 and 2. The determination of trail status would be made
by 11:00 am every day and the public notified of trail openings and closings using existing communication mediums
(phone line, web access, and news media).
The Interim plan noted that these policies work best for well-spaced storm events which allow time for soil to dry out in
between. Following any rain event, trails should remain closed for at least one day after the event and if there is a high
(70% or higher) possibility of precipitation on that day (and thus no reason to field check the sites). If no foot steps within
the trail tread are visible, and eight or more soil moisture readings are less than 8 units, the trails may be opened.
Guidance for the plan notes that while staff will continue to evaluate and monitor site conditions, there will still be times
when a judgment call has to be made based on both observations and data.
The adaptive nature of the plan called for the review of the data and a report back to the BPPC summarizing the data
collection, and providing recommendations. This report provides a summary of the year. Staff will prepare a follow-up
report with recommendations.
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July 2010
Tra ils O pe n
R ain E vent
Up per Par k T rail s
& Di sc G o lf Co ur se
P recip i tat io n am o un t fo r 24 hr p eriod
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http : //w w w .c hi co .c a .us /ge ne ra l_ se rvi c es _de pa rt me nt/
pa r k_d ivi si on /bid w e l l_pa rk.a sp
Figure 1. Decision Tree of Trail Closure.
Trails Closed
(Before 11 AM )
P recipitation Ev ent
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* * Wait 24 hrs aft er con clusio n o f even t to do
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p ark _d ivis ion /bid w ell_p ark .as p
Figure 2. Decision Tree of Trail Opening.
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July 2010
Data Collection
During the 2009-2010 season, park rangers would conduct an assessment of the Upper/Middle Park trails and the
Highway 32 disc golf courses to determine trail openings and closings. Data collected included: observer id; time; Chico,
Paradise, and Cohasset weather station precipitation (available at the California Data Exchange,
http://cdec.water.ca.gov/); rain forecast exceeding 70%; rain gauge measurements (Horseshoe Lake and Hwy 32/Disc
Golf), footstep imprints; soil moisture probe readings, comments, and trail status (open or closed).
Results
We provide a monthly summary of trail closure dates and weather conditions (Table 1) and trail closures versus daily
precipitation (PPT) and average temperature for both sites (Figures 3 and 4). Staff will explain these items at the meeting.
Although some rainfall fell in September 2009 and June 2010, trails were not closed during those months and we focused
on the time period between October 2009 and May 2010. Over this 242 day time period, Upper Park trails were closed to
bikes and equestrians 139 days (57%) of the time while the Hwy 32/Disc Golf area were closed 131 days (54%).
Precipitation fell on approximately 83 days, with 37 of those containing events that exceeded 0.25 inch.
Table 1. Monthly Summary of Chico Weather Data and Trail Closures.
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
In Month
31
30
31
30
28
31
30
31
242
With PPT
4
5
13
21
14
8
11
7
83
With Rainfall > 0.25 in
1
3
4
9
7
3
8
2
37
UP Trails Closed
8
11
21
31
28
14
22
4
139
Hwy 32/DG Trails Closed
8
11
18
31
25
13
21
4
131
Ave. Daily Temp. (oF)
61
52
43
47
51
53
55
61
53
Average Daily CDD (oF)
2.0
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.7
2.7
0.74
Ave. Daily Rainfall (in.)
0.05
0.04
0.15
0.31
0.17
0.06
0.17
0.04
0.12
Days
Month
Trend
Total
o
Ave. = Average. CDD = Cooling Degree Day for 60 F (average temp – 60). PPT = precipitation. Temp. = Temperature. UP = Upper and Middle Park
Trails. Hwy 32/DG = Highway 32 trailhead and disc golf course area.
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July 2010
Daily Precipitation vs Trail Closing
2.5
Rainfall (in.)
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
8/25/2009
10/14/2009
12/3/2009
1/22/2010
3/13/2010
5/2/2010
6/21/2010
8/10/2010
Time
Rainfall (CHI)
UP Closure
DG Closure
Figure 3. Graph of Trail Closures Versus Daily Rainfall Amounts.
Average Daily Temperature vs Trail Closing
Average Daily Tem perature (deg
F)
100
80
60
40
20
0
8/25/2009
10/14/2009
12/3/2009
1/22/2010
3/13/2010
5/2/2010
6/21/2010
8/10/2010
Time
Ave. Daily Temperature
UP Closure
DG Closure
Figure 4. Graph of Trail Closure versus Average Daily Temperature.
We also conducted some preliminary statistical analyses of the data. This data should be considered provisional and
subject to revisions which will be noted in a future report on recommendations. I will be reviewing the season’s data with
staff and Chico Environmental Science and Planning to develop recommendations.
Some of the preliminary findings are listed below:
• Precipitation data from the CHI, Paradise (PDE), and Cohasset (CST) weather stations, the calculated estimate
for Hwy 32/DG, and field measurements from the Hwy 32/Disc Golf Site and Horseshoe Lake were significantly
different (One-way ANOVA, p-value <0.023). However, mean precipitation amounts between the weather station
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July 2010
in Chico and field measurements at the Hwy 32/Disc Golf and Horseshoe Lake sites were closer than the
precipitation recorded at either the Paradise or Cohasset weather stations.
•
Location
N
Mean (inches)
StDev
Horseshoe Lake (Field)
145
0.196
0.404
Chico Airport (CHI)
145
0.207
0.374
Hwy 32/Disc Golf (Field)
144
0.239
0.456
Cohasset (CST)
145
0.288
0.514
Hwy 32/Disc Golf (Calculated)
145
0.293
0.504
Paradise (PDE)
145
0.372
0.641
The equation set up (CESP 2009) for approximating rainfall at the Hwy 32/Disc Golf site was:
Est. Hwy32/DG PPT = [[(CST+PDE/2]*.70]+[CHI*.30]
This was a reasonable first approximation, but comparison of the measurements from the field and weather
stations provides an opportunity to refine this approximation. A good estimate (p<0.001), which explained 82.8%
of the data, based on last year’s data is:
Est. Hwy32/DG PPT = 0.0041 + 0.813*CST+ 0.198 PDE.
•
•
•
•
•
•
We also compared data (using a paired T-test) from the Chico airport (CHI) weather station with the data
collected at Horseshoe Lake (the T-test examines the differences between data points on each day). The small
difference between means (-0.0008 inch) was not statistically significant (p-value = 0.95), suggesting that the CHI
weather data is an appropriate substitute for rainfall at Horseshoe Lake.
No difference (paired T-test, p-value = 0.24) was observed between rainfall recorded on a daily basis (midnight to
midnight at CHI) versus between times Rangers made observations.
We observed no “Ranger Effect” influencing openings or closings.
Including data entry and public notification, the assessments took approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to
complete, with additional time required to change the park signs.
The Rangers noted considerable variability in the soil moisture probes between samples (even within a few
inches between samples). There were also locations that consistently measured high or low values. The areas
selected may not represent trail conditions.
While the “footsteps” indicator influenced trail openings, the Rangers note that some areas were wet for nearly the
entire season, suggesting either trail repairs or modification of the policy.
Staff will examine this preliminary data and develop recommendations for BPPC consideration.
Data Gaps
•
•
•
We have limited data collected during the wet season (measurements were not made everyday).
We do not have any quantitative data on the response of the resource or users (did the trail closures result in less
erosion, compaction, etc. and did visitors abide by trail closures?). This would be difficult to properly measure to
make comparisons, and we would have limited reference comparisons available.
We estimated the opening date for the opening of the Horseshoe Lake trails after the 4/27/10 rain event, and
converted all N/A under ppt measurements to zeros and traces to 0.01 “.
Attachments:
a. Summary of Ranger observation logs
References
[CESP] Chico Environmental Science and Planning. 2009. Interim (Adaptive) Wet Weather Management Plan. Prepared
for City of Chico, General Services Department, Parks and Open Space Division. December, 2009. Chico,
California.
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July 2010
HIGHWAY 32 WET WEATHER POLICY LOG
Date
Emp_No
Location
Start_Time End_Time PT_CH
PT_PD
PT_CS
PT_H32_C forecast
PPT_H32
Rain
Forecast
Rain
Greater Gauges
Than 70% (inches)
Date
Start Time End Time CHI PDE CST
HWY 32
AVG
footsteps Trail_status
Est. (inches)
Using Time
Period When Footsteps
Rain Gauge
Greater
Status
Was Last
Than 0.5" (Open/
Read
(Y/N)
Closed)
Hwy 32
Soil Moisture Readings
Disc Golf Disc Golf Long
Disc Golf
(O/C)
Course
Short Course
Hwy 32
Hwy 32
Y
n/a
n/a
C
1.66
Y
Installed
n/a
C
0.40
Y
.52"
.35"
4:45 p.m. 0.04 0.01 0.05
0.03
N
0.025
N
C
2 7 3 4 3 3 6 4 2 4 Open course morning of 10/16/09
10:30 a.m.
0.06 0.09 0.18
0.11
Y
0.07
N
C
6 9 10 9
7:50 AM
0.04 0.12 0.06
0.08
N
trace
N
C
7 9 9 10 7 5 7 4 10 10
N
C/O
2 5 5 6 6 4 5 6 7 6
n/a
n/a
O
0.52
n/a
O/C
Comments
Closed trails and disc golf due to
wet/muddy conditions JE805
Employee #
Location
10/13/09
805
H32
6:00 AM
7:30 AM 0.34 0.39 0.47
0.40
10/13/09
805
H32
3:30 PM
1.26 1.84 1.83
10/14/09
805
H32
3:30 PM
0.15 0.69 0.33
10/15/09
805/806
H32
4:20 p.m.
10/19/09
813
H32
10/20/09
813
H32
10/21/09
812
H32
8:43 AM
11/10/09
805
H32
6:00 AM
0.04
0.01
N
n/a
11/18/09
805
H32
7:00 AM
0.60 0.56 0.57
0.52
N
0.5
11/19/09
805/806
H32
8:25 AM
N
n/a
n/a
N
O
11/20/09
806
H32
12:00 PM
0.40 0.53 0.50
0.48
Y
n/a
n/a
n/a
O/C
11/21/09
806
H32
7:30 AM
8:00 AM 0.41 0.69 0.57
0.56
N
0.2
N
C
9 10 9 10 8 5 9 10 10 10 Course Remains closed.
11/22/09
11/23/09
806
805
H32
H32
8:15 AM
9:20 AM
8:34 AM
9:30 AM
N
N
n/a
N
N
C
C
6 10 10 8 7 4 10 9 7 8 Course remains closed.
Course remians closed.
9 8 9
8:43 AM
N
8:45 AM
11/24/09
11/25/09
805
805
H32
H32
9:45 AM
9:55 AM
10:05 AM
10:15 AM
11/27/09
11/28/09
11/29/09
806
806
805
H32
H32
H32
7:45 AM
8:26 AM
9:10 AM
8:05 AM 0.27 0.37 0.43
8:31 AM 0.01 0.02 0.02
9:30 AM
11/30/09
805
H32
8:10 AM
8:15 AM
12/11/09
12/12/09
806
806
H32
H32
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
12/13/09
806
H32
9:00 AM
2.11 3.34 2.12
2.54
12/14/09
805
H32
12:15 PM
0.02 0.30 0.17
0.17
12/15/09
805
H32
6:00 AM
Y
10:05 AM 0.26 0.35 0.33
0.79 1.17 1.52
0.36
0.02
0.32
1.18
n/a
C
Course remains open, minimal rain fall.
Closed trails and disc golf due to
wet/muddy conditions JE805
2 2 3 2 2
2 4 2 Opened course.
Course Closed.
N
N
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
N
N
C
C/O
1
2
N
N
N
0.32
0.05
n/a
0.02
n/a
N
N
N
O/C
C
C
10
N
n/a
n/a
N
C/O
7
Y
Y
0.3
0.85
0.32
1.18
n/a
n/a
O/C
C
Y
2.4
2.54
n/a
C
Y
.15"
.18"
n/a
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
C
Course remains closed. The course trails
appear to be dry and under previous
procedure would have been opened.
7 8 5 7
3 9 3 6 1 4 1 4 8 Inserted probe 1". Trails opened.
Walked short course measurement areasemi-solid ground w/ areas of tracking
mud on shoes and some areas of
standing water. Soil displacement less
than .5". Intermittent light rain; course
closed.
9 8
Trails mostly dry.
8 7 9
Trails dry. Discussed conditions with
Dennis Beardsley and decided to open.
10 10
Pooling water on trails; closed course &
trails
Steady rain
Trace amount of rain fall is past 24 hrs.
Date
Emp_No
Location
PT_PD
PT_CS
PT_H32_C forecast
PPT_H32
12/16/09
805
H32
11:00 AM
0.51 0.42 0.55
0.49
Y
.44"
0.49"
n/a
C
12/17/09
806
H32
9:00 AM
0.01
0.00
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
9 10 10
12/18/09
806
H32
8:00 AM
0.01
0.00
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
9 9 10 9 9 5 8 8 9 10 Standing water
12/19/09
806
H32
9:00 AM
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
12/20/09
806
H32
8:20 AM
12/21/09
805
H32
10:45 AM
12/22/09
805
H32
12/23/09
806
12/24/09
Standing water from 2nd test site on
Heavy fog w/saturating mist; standing
10 10 9 8 8 4 8 8 10 10 water
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
0.25 0.44 0.41
0.37
Y
.36"
.37"
n/a
C
9:00 AM
9:10 AM 0.11 0.17 0.19
0.16
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
H32
9:20 AM
9:45 AM
N
0.12
0.09
Y
C
806
H32
9:00 AM
9:23 AM
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
12/25/09
12/27/09
12/28/09
806
805
805
H32
H32
H32
9:00AM
8:00 AM
12:50 PM
9:25 AM
0.27 0.54 0.28
1:03 PM 0.01 0.03 0.01
0.37
0.02
N
Y
N
n/a
0.36
n/a
n/a
0.37
n/a
N
n/a
Y
C/O
O/C
C
12/29/09
12/30/09
12/31/09
805
805
806
H32
H32
H32
7:45 AM
7:15 AM
9:15 AM
0.36 1.03 0.51
9:26 AM
0.01
0.65
0.00
Y
Y
N
n/a
.42"
n/a
n/a
0.65
n/a
n/a
n/a
Y
C
C
C
10 9 10 10 7 10 9 10
1/1/10
1/2/10
806
806
H32
H32
9:20 AM
7:20 AM
9:20 AM 0.03 0.10 0.07
7:37 AM 0.05 0.11 0.09
0.07
0.09
Y
N
0.04
0.06
0.07
0.09
n/a
Y
C
C
10 10 10 9 8 5 10 7
1/3/10
806
H32
7:10 AM
7:25 AM
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
9 8 9 9 8 4 6 8
1/4/10
805
H32
9:30 AM
9:43 AM 0.01
0.00
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
20 8 9 10 8 6 8 8
1/5/10
1/6/10
1/7/10
1/8/10
1/9/10
805
806
806
806
806
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
9:30 AM
9:10 AM
8:20 AM
8:11 AM
7:52 AM
9:41 AM
9:28 AM 0.01
8:32 AM 0.01
8:25 AM 0.01
8:05 AM 0.02 0.04 0.02
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.03
N
N
N
N
N
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
0.02
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
0.03
Y
Y
y
Y
Y
C
C
C
C
C
8
9
9
9
10
1/10/10
1/11/10
1/12/10
1/13/10
1/14/10
806
805
805
805
806
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
7:05 AM
8:15 AM
7:30 AM
7:40 AM
9:00 AM
7:18 AM
8:30 AM 0.01
7:30 AM 0.99 1.15 1.74
7:40 AM 0.42 1.35 0.71
9:10 AM
N
N
Y
Y
N
n/a
.94"
.54"
n/a
n/a
1.31
.85"
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
C
C
C
C
C
1/15/10
1/16/10
1/17/10
1/18/10
1/19/10
1/20/10
1/21/10
1/22/10
1/23/10
1/24/10
1/25/10
1/26/10
806
806
805
805
805
806
806
806
806
806
805
805
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
8:20 AM
8:15 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
7:00 AM
7:00AM
8:05 AM
9:15 AM
8:10 AM
8:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:32 AM
8:27 AM
8:00 AM 0.65
8:00 AM 0.98
8:00 AM 1.33
7:00 AM 1.21
7:00 AM 1.33
8:15 AM 0.20
9:15 AM 0.10
8:10 AM 0.01
8:00 AM 0.47
8:15 AM 1.30
1.39
2.71
1.36
2.21
1.83
0.49
0.55
0.08
0.62
1.92
0.90
1.75
1.58
1.90
1.63
0.36
0.30
0.05
0.56
1.68
n
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
n/a
n/a
.54"
1.3"
1.55"
n/a
2.8
0.3
0.18
0.05
0.44
1.5"
n/a
n/a
.90"
1.75"
1.58"
1.9
1.63
0.36
0.3
0.05
0.56
1.68"
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
1/27/10
805
H32
9:20 AM
9:36 AM
0.05
0.02
N
trace
0.05
Y
C
0.63
1.44
2.02
2.17
1.70
0.38
0.21
0.05
0.58
1.76
0.00
1.31
0.85
9 9 9 10 8 4 5 8 9 10
10 7 10 9 8 3 7 5 9 9 Standing water on trails.
8 8 10 9 9 4 9 8 9 10 muddy, significant frozen area in shade
moderate tracking;standing water btw 4th
9 10 10 9 8 4 8 7 9 8 & 5th test sites
Firm underfoot;little tracking, no standing
7 8 7 8 7 3 7 8 8 8 water. Opened course
9 9 9 10 10 4 8 7 10 8 Muddy and standing water in spots.
8
9
8
9
8
8
10
10
9
10
9
10
9
10
9
6
8
8
9
8
2
3
4
4
3
8
8
8
9
9
90% chance of rain. No field observations.
Raining.
9 10 60% chance of rain
100% chance of rain. No field
observations
10 9 Standing water on trails
Soil firm underfoot in 90% of trail test
9 9 area; little to no tracking.
Heavy fog. Standing water on portions of
10 10 the course.
6
9
8
8
9
8
9
9
9
9
8 Starting to dry out, still muddy in spots.
10 Heavy moisture drop from fog
10 "Fog rain"
10 Heavy fog
9
Little tracking; no fog; mostly firm
10 10 10 9 9 3 8 9 9 9 underfoot
10 7 8 9 7 4 6 8 9 10 Minimal footsteps visible.
Raining.
10 10 10 10 10 4 10 10 10 10 Standing water
Course beginning to dry but standing
10 9 10 10 8 4 8 9 10 10 water exists
10 10 10 10 8 4 8 8 10 9 Fewer areas tracking
Raining.
Raining.
Raining.
Raining.
Raining.
10 10 10 10 9 4 10 10 10 10 Standing water; no rain yet
Morning rain
Light drizzle
Raining.
Sprinkling.
9 8 9 9-
-
-
-
-
-
Very wet. Moisure meter malfunctioning.
Date
Emp_No
Location
PT_PD
PT_CS
PT_H32_C forecast
1/28/10
1/29/10
1/30/10
1/31/10
2/1/10
2/2/10
2/3/10
806
806
806
806
805
805
806
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
8:40 AM
8:08 AM
7:30 AM
9:15 AM
8:10 AM
8:00 AM
9:21 AM
2/4/10
2/5/10
2/6/10
2/7/10
2/8/10
2/9/10
2/10/10
2/11/10
2/12/10
2/13/10
2/14/10
2/15/10
2/16/10
2/17/10
806
806
806
806
805
805
805
806
806
806
806
805
805
805
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
9:00 AM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
8:00 AM
7:50 AM
7:30 AM
10:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:25 AM
9:15 AM
7:35 AM
7:50 AM
8:20 AM
8:42 AM
2/18/10
2/19/10
806
806
H32
H32
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:02 AM
8:20 AM
7:30 AM 0.21
9:15 AM 0.01
8:23 AM
8:00 AM
9:31 AM 0.04
9:00 AM
8:00 AM 0.98
10:00 AM 0.56
8:00 AM 0.33
8:07 AM
7:30 AM 0.51
10:12 AM
8:13 AM
0.07
9:25 AM
7:45SM
8:05 AM
8:34 AM
8:58 AM
1.04 0.34
0.01 0.03
0.55
0.02
0.02 0.04
0.07 0.03
0.02
0.05
1.26 1.36
1.94 0.92
0.24 0.11
1.21
1.17
0.22
0.97 0.85
0.79
0.23 0.12
0.07 0.03
0.14
0.04
8:20 AM
2/20/10
804/806
H32
9:40 AM
9:50 AM 0.23
2/21/10
806
H32
7:00 AM
2/22/10
2/23/10
2/24/10
2/25/10
2/26/10
2/27/10
2/28/10
3/1/10
3/2/10
813
805
805
806
806
806
806
805
805
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
8:32 AM
6:00 AM
7:50 AM
10:20 AM
10:20 AM
10:00 AM
7:25 AM
8:20 AM
7:00 AM
9:05 AM
6:00 AM
7:50 AM 1.49
10:32 AM 0.04
10:25 AM 0.12
10:03 AM 0.37
7:36 AM
8:36 AM
7:00 AM
3/3/10
805
H32
10:00 AM
10:00 AM 0.74 1.62 1.14
3/4/10
804
H32
7:50 AM
3/5/10
807
H32
11:30 AM
3/6/10
807
H32
1:30 PM
3/7/10
805
H32
3/8/10
805
3/9/10
PPT_H32
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
n/a
n/a
0.45
0.02
n/a
n/a
0.05
N
N
Y
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
0.96
1.1
0.26
n/a
.9"
n/a
Trace
0.12
0.05
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
N
N
n/a
n/a
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
0.14
0.04
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
n/a
n/a
Y
N
C/O
O
0.55
0.02
n/a
n/a
0.04
1.21
1.17
0.22
n/a
.85"
n/a
Standing water on trails; ground soft off
9 10 10 10 8 4 10 8 10 10 trail
10 9 10 10 7 4 10 8 10 10 Drying; mostly solid underfoot on trails.
Early morning rain
Substantial rain early yesterday
3 9 10 10 5 4 8 9 10 10 Standing water in some areas.
70% chance of rain
10 8 10 10 9 4 9 10 10 10
100% chance of rain for early evening
hours
Significant rain overnight.
Raining
Heavy runoff on trails.
8 8 10 10 8 5 8 8 9 10 Very wet.
Raining
Light rain/drizzle.
10 8 10 10 8 4 8 8 10 10 Areas of standing water, beautiful day!
9 9 10 8 8 4 8 8 8 9 fewer areas of standing
10 8 10 10 9 4 8 8 10 10 Still some mud on the trails.
10 8 10 9 9 4 7 6 10 10 Still some mud on the trails.
7 6 9 8 9 4 8 6 9 10 Mostly dry.
7 7 9 9 8 3 7 7 8 9 No standing water on trails; firm off trail.
Conditions holding per 804. Course to
stay open. Downpour between 7:30-8:30
am
0.03
0.08
N
0.22
0.09
N
O
0.30 0.24
0.19
Y
0.2
0.18
Y
O/C
1.70
0.12
0.16
0.56
0.00
N
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
Y
n/a
n/a
1.3
0.06
0.08
0.48
Trace
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1.7
0.12
0.16
0.56
n/a
n/a
N
n/a
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
n/a
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Y
1"
1.28
Y
C
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
6 10 10 10
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
10 9 8 9
2:15 PM
N
n/a
n/a
N
C/O
7 7 8 8 6 7 8 7 5 6
8:23 AM
8:40 AM
N
n/a
n/a
Y
O/C
7 7 10 9 8 4 7 7 9 7 Several wet spots and tracking.
H32
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Y
n/a
n/a
n/a
C
Scattered showers today. Raining at 8 am
805
H32
7:30 AM
7:30 AM 0.28 0.28 0.12
0.22
N
0.24
0.22
n/a
C
Wet.
3/10/10
813
H32
9:27 AM
9:32 AM 0.06 0.28 0.30
0.22
N
.14"
0.22
Y
C
3/11/10
806
H32
8:10am
8:23 AM
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
2.33
0.22
0.17
0.60
0.01
1.26
0.08
0.18
0.69
1.19
8:02 AM
12:00PM
6 7 6 8 8 5 8 8 8
10 9 10 10 9 4 10 9 10
10 10 10 10 10 4 9 9 10
9 10 10 10 10 4 9 8 10
9 9 8
Course closed; .42" in 24 hrs, standing
water on course. Light rain coming down.
Some standing water mid course. Trail
8 bed wet, but solid.
Rain predicition 70-100 %.
Raining.
10 Standing water on trails.
Raining
Standing water on trails.
9 Trails are wet.
90% Chance of rain
Minor tracking; trails predominately firm.
9 9 10 9 9 3 9 8 9 9 Off trail ground is soft.
Date
Emp_No
Location
PT_PD
PT_CS
PT_H32_C forecast
3/12/10
806
H32
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
3/13/10
3/14/10
3/15/10
3/25/10
4/2/10
4/3/10
806
806
805
806
806
806
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
6:40 AM
8:30 AM
8:15 AM
7:30 AM
12:40 PM
7:40 AM
6:40 AM
8:40 AM
8:30 AM
7:55 AM
12:40 PM
7:45 AM
4/4/10
806
H32
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
4/5/10
805
H32
7:30 AM
7:30 AM 0.59 0.69 0.93
4/6/10
805
H32
7:30 AM
7:30 AM 0.15 0.42 0.03
4/7/10
805
H32
8:10 AM
8:26 AM
4/11/10
805
H32
12:00 PM
12:00 PM 0.17 0.12 0.22
4/12/10
805
H32
7:30 AM
4/13/10
805
H32
4/14/10
806
H32
4/15/10
806
4/16/10
PPT_H32
100% chance of rain
Y
n/a
n/a
Y
C
N
N
N
N
Y
N
0.44
n/a
n/a
0.18
0.32
0.25
0.72
n/a
n/a
0.19
0.26
0.34
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
C
C
C/O
O
O/C
C
Y
n/a
n/a
n/a
C
70-100 % rain prediction.
0.74
Y
.78"
.74"
n/a
C
70 % chance of rain..59
0.20
N
.12"
.20"
n/a
C
N
n/a
n/a
n/a
C/O
0.17
Y
n/a
n/a
Y
O/C
Raining.
7:30 AM 1.30 1.93 1.98
1.76
Y
1.5"
1.76"
Y
C
Raining.
7:30 AM
7:30 AM 0.80 2.14 0.90
1.30
N
1.25"
1.3"
Y
C
9:05 AM
9:15 AM 0.03 0.03 0.03
0.03
N
0.05
0.03
Y
C
H32
7:27 AM
7:40 AM
N
0.04
Y
C
813
H32
9:26 AM
9:36 AM
N
Y
C
4/17/10
4/18/10
4/20/10
4/21/10
4/22/10
4/23/10
4/24/10
4/27/10
4/28/10
4/29/10
806
806
805
805
806
806
806
805
806
806
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
H32
6:55 AM
7:05 AM
7:30 AM
7:30 AM
7:17 AM
7:25 AM
9:45 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
10:50 AM
7:05 AM
7:15 AM
7:40 AM
7:30 AM
7:25 AM
7:35 AM
10:15 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
11:10 AM
n/a
1.07
.70"
0.1
n/a
n/a
.65"
n/a
0.5
n/a
.90"
.72"
0.05
n/a
n/a
.73"
n/a
.42"
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
C
C/O
O/C
C
C
C
C/O
O/C
C
C
4/30/10
5/1/10
5/11/10
806
806
805
H32
H32
H32
7:35 AM
9:30 AM
7:00 AM
5/18/10
805
H32
5/26/10
806
5/27/10
806
5/28/10
5/29/10
0.32 1.21 0.56
0.72
0.17 0.23 0.16
0.35 0.23 0.21
0.12 0.62 0.26
0.19
0.26
0.34
Standing water on trails
9 7 9 8 8 4 8 8 9 10 Standing water on trails
7 8 9 9 7 4 7 6 8 8 Course dry and opened.
Course to remain open
Raining
Visible footprints; 1/4" in 19 hours.
Recent rain, in last 24 hrs.
8 5 8 9 7 2 4 6 9 7 Course dry and opened.
9 10 10 9 10 4 9 9 10 10 Water running down trails
10 9 10 10 9 4 8 9 10 9 Standing water;ground soft off-trail
8 8 10
6 6 10 10 8 4 10 8 10 10
6 6 9 8 8 3 7 7 8 9
Standing water
Trails mostly firm; some tracking
w/standing water off tee #1
Dried significantly
Raining.
Sprinkling.
Standing water on trails.
Some standing water present.
0.63 1.30 1.21
0.39 1.01 0.70
0.07 0.05 0.03
1.07
0.72
0.05
0.30 1.17 0.66
0.73
0.27 0.48 0.50
0.42
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
N
7:45 AM
9:40 AM
7:00 AM 0.25 0.56 0.47
0.44
N
N
N
n/a
n/a
.44"
n/a
n/a
.44"
Y
N
N
C
C/O
O
7:30 AM
7:30 AM 0.18 0.27 0.13
0.19
N
.18"
.19"
N
O
Course remains open.
H32
8:00 AM
8:00 AM 0.32 0.44 0.40
0.39
N
0.36
0.39
Y
C
Light rain coming down
H32
8:00 AM
8:00 AM 0.08 0.09 0.02
0.06
Y
0.02
0.06
Y
C
806
H32
8:00 AM
8:00 AM 0.37 0.66 0.30
0.45
N
0.38
0.45
Y
C
806
H32
8:35 AM
8:48 AM 0.06 0.01 0.01
0.03
N
0.04
0.03
N
C/O
9 10 10 9 10 4 9 9 10 10
9 8 10 9 9 3 9 9 9 9
8 8 8 10 6 7 5 7 8 8
Closed course, rained last night.
90% chance of rain predicted
10 10 10 10 9 6 10 10 10 10 Standing water on trails; soft off-trail.
Some tracking; weather warming
9 8 10 9 8 4 9 8 9 10 significantly.
7 6 9 9 7 3 7 8 8 8 Course opened.
Course remains open.
80% chance of precipitation
Some intermittent sprinkles; 20 % chance
of precipitation
On & off trails ground was firm; no
8 6 7 7 7 2 7 7 8 8 tracking
TRAILS/HORSESHOE LAKE WET WEATHER POLICY LOG
Date
Emp_No
Location
Start_Time End_Time
PPT_CHI
forecast PPT_HL
Precipitation
Rain
Estimates Forecast
(inches) 24
70% or
hrs
Higher
Rain
Gauges
(inches)
PPT_CHI_time
footsteps
Precipitation
Est. (inches)
Using Time
Footsteps
Period When
Greater
Rain Gauge
Than 0.5"
Was Last Read
(Y/N)
Trails_Statussm1sm2sm3sm4sm5sm6sm7sm8sm9sm1Comments
Soil Moisture Readings
Status
(Open/
Closed)
Trails
(O/C)
Horsehoe
Lake
CHI
Y
n/a
n/a
C
1.26
Y
Installed
n/a
C
0.11
Y
0.22
0.44
C
4:00 p.m.
0.04
N
0.025
0.04
N
C
6
9
6
6
8
7
9:45 a.m.
0
N
0
0
N
C
9
8 10
8
6
9 10
9 10
0
N
trace
0.07
N
C
7 10
9 10
6
8 10
8
8 10
0
N
0
0
Y
C/O
5 10
4
5
4
6
4
6:00 AM
0
N
0
0
n/a
O
HL
6:00 AM
0.6
N
0.48
0.6
n/a
O/C
805/806
HL
9:25 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
11/20/09
806
HL
12:00 PM
0.4
Y
n/a
n/a
n/a
C
11/21/09
806
HL
8:35 AM
9:05 AM
0.41
N
0.4
0.41
N
C
11/22/09
806
HL
7:25 AM
7:54 AM
0
N
0
0
N
C
11/23/09
805
HL
8:00 AM
8:15 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
Start Time End Time
CHI
HL
6:00 AM
0.34
805
HL
12:30 PM
10/14/09
805
HL
3:00 PM
10/15/09
805/806
HL
3:00 p.m.
10/16/09
806/813
HL
9:15 a.m.
10/20/09
813
HL
7:00 AM
10/21/09
812
HL
7:30 AM
11/10/09
805
HL
11/18/09
805
11/19/09
Date
Employee #
10/13/09
805
10/13/09
11/24/09
11/25/09
805
805
HL
HL
10:30 AM
8:45 AM
7:30 AM
7:50 AM
9:45 AM
10:40 AM
9:00AM
0
0
(Y/N)
N
n/a
N
Horsehoe Lake
n/a
n/a
N
n/a
N
C
C/O
Horseshoe Lake/Middle Trail
4 10
7
10 10
5
7
9 10 10 10 10 10
9 10 10
10 10
Laden Fog/Heavy Moisture keep trails
closed
6
Trails remain closed due to moisture
readings.
10 10
4 10
8
9 10 10 10
8 10 Trails Remain Closed
7 10 Trails Remain Closed.
8
Trails remain closed.
7
Trails remains closed. Trails appear to be
dry and under previous procedure would
have been opened.
8
Inserted probe 1". Per conversation with
Dennis Beardsley the trails were opened.
The trail conditions were dry.
7
Steady light rain from 5-7am; mud underfoot
but less than .5" displacement. Trails
closed
HL
6:55 AM
7:05 AM
0.28
N
0.28
0.28
N
O/C
806
HL
7:50 AM
7:50 AM
0.01
N
0.05
0
N
C
10 10
6
11/29/09
805
HL
9:55 AM
10:10 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
10 10
9
11/30/09
805
HL
8:45 AM
0
N
C/O
10 10
9
12/11/09
806
HL
9:00am
9:05 AM
0.24
Y
.15"
0.24
N/A
O/C
12/12/09
806
HL
9:00 AM
0.79
Y
1"
0.79
n/a
C
N
8
Trails Remain Closed.
806
n/a
4
Closed trails due to wet/muddy conditions
JE805
11/28/09
n/a
5
5
Trails remain open, trace amount of rain fall
11/27/09
8:35 AM
6
8
Comments
Closed trails and disc golf due to wet/muddy
conditions JE805
9
Gummy underfoot; tracking mud
Some visible moisture on trails observed.
Trails dry. Discussed conditions with Dennis
Beardsley and decided to open.
Light rain w/some standing water on trail.
Mud tracking but less than .5" Closed trails.
Steady rain
Date
Emp_No
Location
Start_Time End_Time
PPT_CHI
forecast PPT_HL
PPT_CHI_time
footsteps
12/13/09
806
HL
7:00 AM
2.19
y
2.25"
2.19
n/a
C
12/14/09
805
HL
12:00 PM
0.02
Y
.14"
0.12
n/a
C
12/15/09
805
HL
6:00 AM
0
Y
n/a
n/a
n/a
C
12/16/09
805
HL
7:00 AM
0.43
Y
.46"
0.43
n/a
C
12/17/09
806
HL
9:00 AM
0.01
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
12/18/09
806
HL
10:00 AM
0.01
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
12/19/09
806
HL
8:00 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Standing water
12/20/09
806
HL
9:00 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
9 10 10 10
12/21/09
805
HL
7:00 AM
0.23
Y
.30"
0.3
n/a
C
12/22/09
805
HL
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
0.11
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
12/23/09
806
HL
10:05 AM
10:29 AM
0
N
0.1
0.09
Y
C
9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Standing water in many areas
12/24/09
806
HL
9:40 AM
10:02 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
9 10 10 10
9 10 10 10
12/25/09
806
HL
9:45 AM
10:10 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
8 10 10 10
7 10 10 10 10 10 Middle Trail stil saturated; standing water
806
HL
9:00 AM
9:25
0
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
9 10 10 10
8 10
0.27
Y
0.28
0.27
n/a
C
0.01
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
12/26/09
12/27/09
805
HL
7:00 AM
12/28/09
805
HL
12:00PM
12/29/09
805
HL
7:45 AM
12/30/09
805
HL
7:00 AM
12/31/09
806
HL
9:50 AM
1/1/10
1/2/10
806
806
HL
HL
9:00 AM 9:00 AM
8:02 AM
8:22AM
1/3/10
806
HL
7:45 AM
1/4/10
805
HL
1/5/10
805
1/6/10
12;15 PM
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Heavy fog w/ mist early on
10 10 10
9 10 10 10 10 10 Gummy
9 10 10 10 10 10 10 Trails are very muddy and wet.
10 10 10 10
8 10
9 10 Muddy
Biker observed coming down trails w/ bike
9 10 covered in mud
7 10 10 10 10 10 Very muddy and several puddles.
90% chance of rain. No field observations.
0
Y
n/a
n/a
0.36
Y
0.28
0.36
0
N
n/a
0
Y
C
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Standing water
0.03
0.05
Y
N
0.02
0.05
0.03
0.05
n/a
Y
C
C
100% chance of rain; light drizzle
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Misting fog; standing water on trails
8:06 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
9:00 AM
9:12 AM
0.01
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
HL
10:00 AM
10:08 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
10 10 10 10 10
806
HL
9:45 AM
10:02 AM
0.01
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
10 10
1/7/10
806
HL
8:54 AM
9:17 AM
0.01
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
10 10
8 10 10 10 10 Still very muddy in places.
Gummy; moderate tracking; some standing
9 10 8 10 10 10 10 10 water
Moderate tracking in several areas; Ground
9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 moisture from fog
1/8/10
806
HL
8:42 AM
9:10 AM
0.01
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
10 10
9 10
9 10 10 10 10 10 Some drying occuring; moisture from fog
1/9/10
806
HL
7:05 AM
7:25 AM
0.02
N
Trace
0.02
Y
C
8 10
8 10
8 10 10 10 10 10
10:09
n/a
Standing water
9 10 10
n/a
C
Raining.
C
9 10
8 10
9 10 10 10
9 10 Significant standing water w/tracking
Trails very wet, with several locations
9 10 having standing water.
Date
Emp_No
Location
Start_Time End_Time
PPT_CHI
forecast PPT_HL
PPT_CHI_time
footsteps
1/10/10
806
HL
7:40 AM
7:58 AM
0
N
0
0
Y
C
Vegetation saturated from fog;gummy
9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 underfoot
1/11/10
805
HL
8:50 AM
9:05 AM
0.01
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
8 10 10 10 10
1/12/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
0.99
Y
0.9
0.99
Y
C
1/13/10
805
HL
7:15 AM
7:15 AM
0.42
Y
.6"
0.42
Y
C
1/14/10
806
HL
7:10 AM
7:25
0
N
Trace
0
Y
C
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Standing water the whole length of Middle Tr
1/15/10
806
HL
7:40
8:02 AM
0
N
n/a
0
Y
C
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 No fog; trails gummy & standing water
1/16/10
806
HL
7:20 AM
7:42 AM
0
N
n/a
0
Y
C
10 10 10 10
1/17/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
0.47
Y
.4"
0.47
Y
C
Raining.
1/18/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
1.06
Y
1.25"
1.06
Y
C
Raining.
1/19/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
1.2
Y
1.15"
1.2
Y
C
Raining.
1/20/10
806
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
1.21
Y
n/a
1.21
Y
C
Raining.
1/21/10
806
HL
7:20 AM
7:20 AM
1.33
Y
2.5
1.33
Y
C
1/22/10
806
HL
7:28 AM
7:49 AM
0.2
Y
0.22
0.2
Y
C
1/23/10
1/24/10
1/25/10
1/26/10
806
806
805
805
HL
HL
HL
HL
9:38 AM
8:29 AM
7:20 AM
7:15 AM
9:38 AM
8:29 AM
7:20 AM
7:15 AM
0.1
0.01
0.43
1.32
N
Y
Y
N
0.1
0.02
.32"
1.5"
0.1
0.01
0.43
1.32
Y
Y
Y
Y
C
C
C
C
1/27/10
1/28/10
805
806
HL
HL
10:00 AM
7:35 AM
10:10 AM
7:57 AM
0
0
N
N
Trace
n/a
0
0
Y
Y
C
C
9 10 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
1/29/10
1/30/10
1/31/10
2/1/10
2/2/10
2/3/10
2/4/10
2/5/10
2/6/10
2/7/10
2/8/10
2/9/10
2/10/10
2/11/10
2/12/10
806
806
806
805
805
806
806
806
806
806
805
805
805
806
806
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
7:20 AM
7:05 AM
9:35 AM
7:10 AM
8:00 AM
8:25 AM
9:00 AM
8:00 AM
10:18 AM
8:25 AM
7:20 AM
7:00 AM
11:20 AM
7:10 AM
8:45 AM
7:44 AM
7:05 AM
9:35 AM
7:21 AM
8:00 AM
8:35 AM
9:00 AM
8:00 AM
10:18 AM
8:25 AM
7:30 AM
7:00 AM
11:30 AM
7:35 AM
0
0.21
0.01
0
0
0.04
0
0.98
0.56
0.33
0
0.51
0
0
0.07
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
N
N
N
n/a
0.3
0.01
n/a
n/a
trace
n/a
1.1
0.75
0.28
n/a
.5"
n/a
n/a
0.05
0
0.21
0.01
n/a
n/a
0.04
0
0.98
0.56
0.33
n/a
0.51
n/a
n/a
0.07
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
10 10 10 10
2/13/10
2/14/10
2/15/10
2/16/10
2/17/10
806
806
805
805
805
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
7:15 AM
6:45 AM
7:10 AM
7:22 AM
9:17 AM
7:35 AM
7:10 AM
7:22 AM
7:33 AM
9:43 AM
0
0
0
0
0
N
N
N
n
n
trace
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
0
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
C
C
C
C
C
10
9
10
10
10
2/18/10
806
HL
7:05 AM
7:25 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
8 10 10 10 10 Several muddy spots.
Raining.
Very wet on the trails.
9
10 10 10
9
10 Still muddy in many areas.
Rain just stopped
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Water running down trails
9 10
9
10 10 10 10
9 10 10 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 10
9 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
8
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 10
10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10
10
10
10
10
10
Morning Rain
Light drizzle
Raining.
Sprinkling.
Very muddy conditions. Moisture meter
10 malfuncitoning.
10 Standing water on trails
Significant gumminess to trails;standing
10 water still exists.
Early morning rain
Substantial early morning rain yesterday
10 Trails are very muddy.
70 % chance of rain.
10 Muddy trails
Evening forcast 100% chance of rain
Significant rain overnight.
Raining
Water cascading down trails
10 Very muddy.
Raining.
10 Very muddy.
Early morning rain /drizzle
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Muddy with some areas of standing water.
10 10 10 10 10 10 8 10 Wet and gummy.
9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 Muddy in several places.
10 8 10 10 10 10 8 10 A few muddy spots.
10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 Several muddy locations, getting dryer.
Most areas predominately dry however
areas of standing water & gumminess still
8 10 10 10 8 10 10 10 9 10 prevail.
Date
Emp_No
Location
Start_Time End_Time
2/19/10
806
HL
7:05 AM
2/20/10
806
HL
2/21/10
2/22/10
2/23/10
2/24/10
2/25/10
2/26/10
2/27/10
2/28/10
3/1/10
3/2/10
3/3/10
3/4/10
806
813
805
805
806
806
806
806
805
805
805
804
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
7:20 AM
7:20 AM
7:54 AM 8:07 AM
6:00 AM 6:00 AM
7:30 AM 7:30 AM
7:00 AM 7:20 AM
9:50 AM 9:50 AM
9:45 AM
9:45 AM
6:50 AM 6:45 AM
7:10 AM
7:30 AM
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
10:30 AM 10:30 AM
7:15 AM
7:20 AM
3/5/10
807
HL
9:40 AM
3/6/10
807
HL
3/7/10
805
3/8/10
PPT_CHI
forecast PPT_HL
PPT_CHI_time
footsteps
Gummy trail edges; one area of standing
water w/drainage & slope issues. Close to
10 opening trails based on visual attributes.
** .22" rain between 7:30-8:30 am trails to
10 stay closed
Light rain coming down; some standing
water exists.
Trail bed solid with puddles.
Rain predicited 70-100 %
Raining.
10 Wet and muddy
Raining
Water running down trails.
10 Wet & muddy on majority of trails.
10 Very wet and muddy.
90% chance of rain.
7:30 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
8 10
9
8
8 10 10
8
8
7:12 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
N
C
7 10
8
8
7
8
7
0.24
0
0
1.49
0.04
0.12
0.37
0
0
0
0.74
0
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
Y
Y
N
0.27
n/a
n/a
1.1
0.04
0.06
0.5
Trace
n/a
n/a
.84"
n/a
0.24
n/a
n/a
1.49
0.04
0.12
0.37
n/a
n/a
n/a
0.78
n/a
Y
N
n/a
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
n/a
Y
Y
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
10 10
8
10:40 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
9:30 AM
9:50 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
N
C/O
HL
9:22 AM
9:36 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
Y
O/C
805
HL
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
0
Y
n/a
n/a
Y
C
Scattered showers today. Raining at 8 am
3/9/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
0.28
N
0.2
0.28
Y
C
Wet and muddy
3/10/10
813
HL
8:53 AM
9:00 AM
0.06
N
0.1
0.06
Y
C
3/11/10
806
HL
7:15 AM
7:43 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
3/12/10
806
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
0
Y
n/a
n/a
Y
C
3/13/10
806
HL
6:10 AM
6:10 AM
0.32
N
0.34
0.32
Y
C
3/14/10
806
HL
7:52 AM
8:15 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
9 10
8 10
9 10 10 10
7 10 Morning frost; standing water
3/15/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:27 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C/O
9 10
8
8
7 10 Trails dry and opened.
3/25/10
806
HL
6:55 AM
7:00 AM
0.17
N
0.15
0.17
Y
O/C
3/26/10
806
HL
6:50 AM
7:10 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
N
C/O
4/2/10
806
HL
12:10 PM
12:15 PM
0.35
Y
0.25
0.35
Y
O/C
4/3/10
806
HL
6:50 AM
7:10 AM
0.12
N
0.15
0.12
Y
C
4/4/10
806
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
0
Y
n/a
n/a
n/a
C
70-100% rain prediction.
4/5/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:15 AM
0.59
Y
.78"
0.59
Y
C
70 % chance of rain.
6:50 AM
9
8
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9
9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10
8
9 10
7
7 10
Majority still muddy, dry in spots
9 10
8 Some standing water, mud.
Several muddy locations and lots of
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 tracking.
7
6
8
4
8
6
7
7
10 10 10
9 10
9 10
9 10
9 10
5
Standing water on lower trail & connector
8 10 with moderate tracking. Trails are firm in
100% chance of rain.
Water frozen on trails
8
9
6 10
Footprints visible
6
7
5
6
7
8
6
6
7
8 Trails firm & dry.
Heavy rain coming down.
10 10
9 10
9 10
9 10
9 10 Muddy w/areas of standing water.
Date
4/6/10
Emp_No
805
Location
HL
Start_Time End_Time PPT_CHI
7:00 AM 7:00 AM .15"
forecast PPT_HL
N
.10"
PPT_CHI_time footsteps
0.15 n/a
Recent rain, within last 24 hrs.
C
4/7/10
805
HL
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
9 10
8 10
8
8
4 10
Trails mostly dry, with some areas of
7 10 moisture.
4/8/10
806
HL
6:30 AM
6:55 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
n/a
C/O
7 10
8
8
7
8 10
6
4/11/10
805
HL
0.17
Y
n/a
n/a
Y
O/C
Raining.
4/12/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
1.3
Y
1.45"
1.3
Y
C
Raining.
4/13/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
0.79
Y
.8"
0.79
Y
C
12:00 PM 12:00 PM
8
Trails dry; residual moisture between test
9 sites 8 & 9
muddy w/ standing water on majority of trail.
4/14/10
806
HL
8:35 AM
8:45 AM
n/a
N
trace
n/a
Y
C
4/15/10
806
HL
6:45 AM
7:05 AM
n/a
N
0.02
n/a
Y
C
9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Standing water and mud.
4/16/10
813
HL
8:55 AM
9:05 AM
n/a
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
8 10 10
4/17/10
806
HL
7:30 AM
7:55 AM
n/a
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
9 10
8 10
9
7
8 10
Trail margins & drainage areas still wet;
8 10 minor tracking in these areas.
8 10
8
6
7
8
6
4/18/10
806
HL
6:05 AM
6:25 AM
n/a
N
n/a
n/a
N
C/O
4/20/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:15 AM
.63"
Y
.55"
0.63
Y
O/C
4/21/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
.39"
N
.52"
0.39
Y
C
4/22/10
806
HL
6:40 AM
6:40 AM
0.07
N
.08"
0.04
Y
C
4/23/10
806
HL
8:55 AM
9:15 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
4/24/10
806
HL
6:55 AM
7:15 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
N
C/O
4/27/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
0.3
Y
.35"
.30"
Y
O/C
7:00 AM
10 10 10
Trail bed surface mostly dry
6
6
8
Raining.
Sprinkling
9 10
9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Mud and standing water.
10 10 10 10
9 10
8
9
8 10 10
9
Trails drying quickly. Tracking and moisture
8 10 present.
8
8
8
8
8
9 Majority of trail dry.
Closed trails,rained last night.
90% Chance of rain
4/28/10
806
HL
7:00 AM
0
Y
0
n/a
Y
C
4/29/10
806
HL
6:50 AM 7:10 AM`
0.27
N
.20"
.27"
Y
C
4/30/10
806
HL
9:40 AM 10:02 AM
0
N
n/a
n/a
Y
C
5/11/10
805
HL
0.25
N
.20"
.25"
N
O
Trails remain open.
Trails remain open.
6:00 AM
6:00 AM
5/18/10
805
HL
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
0.18
N
.12"
.18"
N
O
5/26/10
806
HL
6:20 AM
6:20 AM
0.32
N
0.3
0.32
Y
O/C
5/27/10
806
HL
6:30 AM
6:30 AM
0
Y
0.02
0
N
C
5/28/10
5/29/10
806
806
HL
HL
6:30 AM
6:50 AM
0.45
0
Y
N
0.4
Trace
0.45
0
Y
N
C
C/O
6:30 AM
6:50 AM
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Trails remain closed.
Softness on margins; weather warming
9 10 9 9 8 10 8 9 8 9 significantly
Light rain trails muddy
Trails remain closed due to 80% chance of
rain
6 10 5
8
8
6
8
8
4
Heavy rain overnight
9 Trails firm underfoot; no tracking
BPPC Staff Report
DATE:
7/20/10
TO:
BPPC
FROM:
Lise Smith-Peters, Management Analyst
SUBJECT:
Relocated Disc Golf Short Course - Feasibility of the channel near Hooker Oak
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Hooker Oak site be considered as the relocated disc golf short course and recommends that
the project proceed only if an agreement is established with the non-profit group to develop the site and funding outside
the Park or General Funds can be secured for the project development, construction, and maintenance.
Background:
At the 06/28/10 Commission meeting, staff presented an analysis of the relocated disc golf short course replacement
options. Three sites were assessed: Horseshoe Lake, Hooker Oak Recreational Area, and Caper Acres. The
Commission approved removing Horseshoe Lake area from consideration for the short course. At this meeting, staff
recommended conceptual approval of the Hooker Oak area as the short disc golf course site replacement. The site is
viable as a course location if the area of the diversion channel is available; otherwise it may be too challenging to
establish 6 holes without conflicting with other users. However, there were questions regarding the jurisdiction and
permits required to install disc golf holes in this area. Without removing Caper Acres from consideration, the Commission
directed staff to focus on gathering information on the jurisdiction of the diversion channel at Lindo Channel at Hooker
Oak before making a final decision.
Discussion:
To address the feasibility of the Lindo Channel area as a location for the relocated short course, Staff investigated the
potential for permits and coordination with other agencies associated with the site. There are a number of agencies that
potentially have jurisdiction. We have received conflicting information about the ownership of the property, and Staff is
investigating further and will have information at the meeting. The following provides a summary of the information
collected to date. We will have an update of additional information at the BPPC meeting.
Agency
Butte County Department of
Public Works (BCDPW)
General Responsibility
Maintains and operates local
flood system. Area is part of
Unit 5 – Big Chico Creek
Diversion.
California Department of Fish
and Game
Streambed alteration permits
(1600), review of CEQA
compliance, State Endangered
Species Act.
Central Valley Flood
Protection Board (CVFPB)
Permitting agency for
Encroachment Permits (for
designated floodways)
California Department of
Water Resources (DWR)
Oversight on flood system.
BPPC Staff Report
Page 1 of 2
Permit and Coordination Requirements
Proponents would need to coordinate with BCDPW,
DWR, and the City to make sure that increased foot
traffic and trail improvements is consistent with the
integrity and maintenance of the levee and flood
system. Contact with the BCDPW suggests that they
are very receptive to working with the proponents
and the City on measures that fit within their
maintenance responsibility.
The projects will not likely need a Streambed
Alteration Permit as it will not substantially divert or
obstruct the natural flow of water, change or use any
material from the channel; however consultation with
DFG may alleviate any vegetation clearing issues.
The project will need to comply with CEQA.
The site is located within a Board designated
floodway and will require a permit and CVFPB
approval. Applying for a permit can take up to 6
months.
DWR holds rights to the land between levee and
channel; so an encroachment permit will be needed.
July 2010
Agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
General Responsibility
Endangered Species Act
consultation, review of NEPA
compliance.
Permit and Coordination Requirements
Will likely require ESA consultation for the Valley
Elderberry Longhorn Beetle as elderberry shrubs are
on site. No NEPA compliance is required at this
time.
Because the BPPC may not be familiar with the Encroachment Permit process, we include a brief description of the
process. The Lindo Channel flood plain area is listed in the Central Valley Flood Protection Board’s Title 23, Table 8.1
Regulated Streams and Non-permissible Work. CVFPB staff member, Andrea Mauro, also confirmed that the project
would need to go through the permit process. According to the Title 23, Article 3.6 (Barclays CA Code of Regulations,
Register 2009, No. 49; 12-4-2009):
a. “Every proposal, plan of work, including the placement, construction, reconstruction, removal or abandonment of
any landscaping, culvert, bridge, conduit, fence, projection, fill, embankment, building, structure, obstruction,
encroachment or works of any kind, and including the planting, excavation, or removal of vegetation, and any
repair or maintenance that involves cutting into the levee, wholly or in part within any area for which there is an
adopted plan of flood control, must be approved by the board prior to commencement of work.”
The CVFPB’s permit process is not extensive, and action will be completed within a six month period if not before and the
permit requires no fees.
Based on Staff’s review with the involved agencies, it appears that the Hooker Oak site (including the Lindo Channel area)
remains a feasible site for the Disc Golf short course. Staff continues to support this site location, which is consistent with
the Master Management Plan, the least expensive due to the existing infrastructure (parking and restrooms), and lower
maintenance cost. CARD has also expressed a willingness to explore options on the site.
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BPPC Staff Report
DATE:
July 22, 2010
TO:
BPPC
FROM:
Lise Smith-Peters, Management Analyst
SUBJECT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Relocated Disc Golf Short Course - Feasibility of the channel near
Hooker Oak
Update:
According to Department of Water Resources (DWR) Right of Way Agent Tony Small, the City of Chico does own the land
between the levee and Lindo Channel (Grant Deed 3188) and DWR retains easements over the property. He stated that
an encroachment permit is needed.
.
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BPPC Staff Report
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July 2010
BPPC Agenda Staff Report
Meeting Date July 26, 2010
DATE:
July 19, 2010
TO:
FROM:
Denice Britton, Urban Forest Manager
SUBJECT:
Urban Forest Report
Street Trees
a.
The Street Tree Field Supervisor Report is attached.
b.
The bids for Stump Routing and tree removal services have been completed. The successful low bidders were
North Valley Tree Service and Richard’s Tree Service, respectively.
c.
The East 5th Avenue street improvement plans have been finalized. The trees to be planted along that stretch of
road will be the Saucer Magnolia and Red Horse Chestnut (Aesculus carnea).
Landscapes
a.
Landscaping along the Manzanita Corridor should begin its 60 day maintenance period by the first of August – per
the contract.
b.
The first small portion of Meriam Park, Phase 8, has been accepted by the City and is under its 90 day
maintenance period, which is standard for subdivisions and maintenance district landscapes.
c.
The Westside subdivision and landscaping has been partially accepted by the City for maintenance.
Parks
a.
The second portion of the ARRA grant for pruning of Bidwell Park will begin by the first of August. The pruning
will focus on Petersen Way and the vita course trail. The trees have been marked for pruning.
Attachments: Street Tree Supervisor Monthly Report - June.
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July 2010
BPPC Staff Report
Meeting Date JULY 2010
DATE:
July 7, 2010
TO:
URBAN FOREST MANAGER
FROM:
FIELD SUPERVISOR- STREET TREES
SUBJECT:
STREET TREE MAINTENANCE REPORT FOR JUNE
1. STREET TREE MAINTENANCE
A. PROJECTS COMPLETED:
1. 63- SERVICE REQUESTS- a detailed list is attached
2. SCHOOL ZONE PRUNING- 407.5 man hours spent pruning City street trees for safety, elevation
and site clearance.
3. DCBA PRUNING- 19.5 man hours spent pruning low sprouts and elevating.
4. TREE IRRIGATION- 550 trees watered on a 2.5 week cycle.
5. UNAUTHORIZED CAMP CLEAN UP- 16 man hours spent on camp clean up in PROW.
6. DPW ASSISTANCE- 16 man hours spent helping with paving projects.
7. DOWN LIMBS and HANGERS- responded to 18 calls.
8. CREW TRAINING- 37 man hours
9. SAFETY MEETINGS- 10.5 hours.
10. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE- 51.5 man hours.
B. CALL OUTS:
1. There where 6 call outs for the month of June which required follow up pruning or removal in addition
to debris clean up.
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Chico Service Request Search Results
Operator
Date Entered
Requestor
Requestor Phone
Tracking No
Location
Assigned
To UID
Assigned To Name
Division
Status
tbrown
06/30/2010
Kristin Wilson
570-2385
514EB284A8
260 E 16th St
tbeach
Beach, Troy
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Description:
REMOVED Broken tree limb hanging over sidewalk. Dave has been called.
ljohnson
06/29/2010
247 W Lincoln Ave
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Description:
Walnut tree on corner of w Lincoln and Arcadian looks like it is dying. would like someone to check it. this is the tree that had to be pruned after the 2007 storm
dbritton
06/29/2010
Description:
SENT NOTICE Private tallow tree obstructing city "BIKE ROUTE" sign
tbrown
06/28/2010
Description:
15' tree fell, it's been cleaned up but it sounds like a portion of the trunk is still in the ground. PO calling for replacement tree.
tbrown
06/28/2010
Description:
RESOLVED Branch over haning ROW, RP parked his motorhome under the tree and the motohome is now wedged under the branch. Dave has been called.
cparacho
06/23/2010
Description:
CLEANED UP tree up-rooted while they where on vacation
please pick up
left of driveway next to divider
sent permit application and approved street tree list so he may plant a new tree himself
[email protected]
dbritton
06/23/2010
Description:
RESOLVED F:2 Chinese hackberry; Resident has placed a metal dog chain around the base of the tree. Tree is in good condition but is starting to become girdled. The chain looks
like it could still be easily removed usuing bolt cutters to cut the chain.
tbrown
06/23/2010
Description:
INSPECTED There is a planter box that has a tree that is in need of water. Seems like the sprinkler system might not be working. The leaves on the tree are curling up and the dirt is
cracking.
tbrown
06/23/2010
Description:
PRUNED Tree limb is blocking the street signs and also over-hanging into the road so that vehicles larger than a car has to drive around it in order to not be hit by it. Dave has been
notified.
tbrown
06/23/2010
Description:
CAL-TRANS. The irrigation at Hwy 99 / 8th St N/B is spraying onto the on ramp and hitting cars causing a traffic hazard. Cal-Trans has been notified.
cparacho
06/23/2010
Denice Hughes
GSD Scott Gregory
Judy Reiman
Ruben Shapiro
Brian Blakley
GSD Scott Gregory
894-3407
896-7800
895-1217
713-302-9937
894-1233
896-7800
Clyde Billman - Hotel 775-846-1556
Diamond
Michellette Morgan
Andrew
Fire personnel/Truck
1
588-5442
A493C2443B
9694C56336
CD85DB2192
BE3E4B8D9F
04A9E560EE
ED6CD1B395
EC62C5BE17
DED13E4359
DE2CD309FB
BD90B78961
2255 Floral Ave
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
1988 BANCROFT DR
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
2nd St / Flume
412 Southbury Lane
4 BARTRAM TER
4th St btwn Hotel
Diamond and Parking
Structure
Magnolia / E 8th Ave
8th St/ Hwy 99
806 W 1st Ave
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
tbeach
Beach, Troy
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
dbettenc
tbeach
dbritton
tbeach
Bettencourt, Dave
Beach, Troy
Britton, Denice
Beach, Troy
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Operator
Date Entered
Requestor
Description:
CLEANED UP fire personnel clipped low hanging limb and moved to side of roadway
too big for disposal - tree crew to pick up
tbrown
06/22/2010
Description:
RESOLVED Tree trunks have large holes and people are stuffing garbage in them, any way of patching up the holes?
cparacho
06/22/2010
Description:
CLEANED UP large limb down - pulled to side of road for GSD pick up by PD
tbrown
06/22/2010
Description:
CLEANED UP 9' long tree limb fell, is in the grass strip btwn the sidewalk and street. PO states there are several dead branches that should be removed.
cparacho
06/22/2010
Description:
CLEANED UP limb fell on vehicle last night
called Tim
dbritton
06/22/2010
Description:
CLEANED UP 2" dead hanging branch over parking lot. Please remove.
dbritton
06/22/2010
Description:
Redwood Trees turning brown.
jgonzale
06/22/2010
Description:
PRUNED E 12th st @ Locust W/B, N/E corner trim tree for stop sign. E 15th st @ Locust W/B,NE corner prune young tree blocking stop sign.
jgonzale
06/22/2010
Description:
PRUNED 1319 Normal Ave @ W 13th St ,N/B on the E/side trim tree for bump sign and 15MPH.
jgonzale
06/22/2010
Description:
PRUNED White Ave N/B on the S/E corner tree is blocking Stop sign.
tbrown
06/21/2010
Description:
Broken sprinkler head is spewing water straight into the air approx 05:45 this morning and another broken sprinkler head doing the same thing behind Springfield Manor. Rp's daughter
piled some dead redwood branches to locate the area. (Sounded close to Forest side).
jerdahl
06/20/2010
Description:
REMOVED A dead tree limb hanging about 50'. Area cautioned off. A rope may be able to get it down.
Helen - Chico
Express Cleaners
Michkel Polosky
Matt
Requestor Phone
345-3548
893-8516
518-9435
Bounous
Micheal Diantonio
Mike Halldorson
J Gonzalez
J. Gonzalez
J. Gonzalez
Katheryn Faraola
J Erdahl
408-667-9100
Tracking No
2536B94E66
1093D5B68F
0666E9AE3F
Location
752 East Ave
Assigned
To UID
Assigned To Name
Division
Status
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
667 E 4th St
tbeach
Beach, Troy
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
1452 Citrus Ave
tbeach
Beach, Troy
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
0402E6ABF2
176 E 2nd Ave
tnebel
Nebel, Tim
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
030929808F
623 W 6th Ave
tnebel
Nebel, Tim
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Beach, Troy
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
891-1189
020DEEDB0C
25 Sky Mountain Cir
895-4961
F334E02511
E 12th st @ Locust & E tbeach
15th St @ Locust
895-4961
895-4961
342-1909
624-0973
F1FC882BB4
F1A0485B67
6CA20AFA8F
B1E1BD7015
1319 Normal Ave
tbeach
Beach, Troy
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
White Ave @ Lassen
tbeach
Beach, Troy
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Forest Ave/Springfield
lsheppar
Sheppard, Linda
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
S 5-Mile
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Operator
Date Entered
Requestor
Requestor Phone
Tracking No
Location
Assigned
To UID
Assigned To Name
Division
Status
cparacho
06/18/2010
Blag Ivanov
680-0652
132919635D
1205 Hobart St
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Description:
INSPECTED branch from tree on W 2nd Ave side if property is hanging and rubbing against cable TV line that goes to 1195 Hobart St
Cable service is messing up because of it and Comcast is non responsive
cparacho
06/18/2010
Description:
PRIVATE alley has large bushes blocking entrance
tbrown
06/16/2010
Description:
IRRIGATED. As you face Cedar Grove entrance, there are 2 trees to the right and 1 tree to the left that looks like they are dying. Also the caller states the landscaping all along 8th St
(the new section) is looking pretty weedy.
tbrown
06/16/2010
Description:
REMOVED Tree branch is breaking and is concerned it will fall. Dave has been notified.
tbrown
06/15/2010
Description:
LANDSCAPE CONTRACOTR NOTIFIED. Sprinklers running in the median for a 1.5 days. Fire called and responded, flagged water pipe with blue tape.
tbrown
06/15/2010
Description:
PRUNED Btwn W 4th / 5th St. on the east side of the street. 2 Sycamore trees have suckers that extend into the ROW brushing the tops of parked vehicles
tbrown
06/15/2010
Description:
HIGH PRIORITY States she is already on a medium priority but wants to add another tree that has branches hanging over the soroity house roof that is rubbing removed.
ljohnson
06/15/2010
Description:
tree branch hanging. hangs over driveway and power lines are under the branch. Dave called
ljohnson
06/15/2010
Description:
RESOLVED over grown bush between south bound side drive and south bound lanes of intersection. It is difficult to see south bound Esplanade traffice. Bush blocking view if sitting
at east bound 4th ave sttemting to cross intersection. Having to pull out into intersection before you can see any vehicle traffic.
dbritton
06/15/2010
Description:
PRUNED HIGH PRIORITY: F:2 London plane; formative trim needed. Tree has no central leaders and is quickly growing into road and around planting stakes.
dbritton
06/15/2010
Description:
Tree not doing as well as others on street. Please examine and let us know what we can do...
tbrown
06/14/2010
anonymous
Cal McCarthy
Shelly Sonnenberg
513-0111
228-8995 891-6236
831-600-7927
CPD
Mike Campos
Dorothy Garten
Julia Felver
Michael Johnson
GSD Scott Gregory
Ron Pritchard
Dorbin
D83D3F6102
383 E 6th Ave
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
52E6C2850E
Cedar Grove Entrance
mkellogg
Kellogg, Mark
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
400CE6B126
C09D4559D2
518-4610
519-3911
961-2671
736-8236
896-7800
342-4163
893-8538
B46FA35366
AC8501EF9A
A2C1A1B9EE
8AA2402FDE
803C544006
774D81175A
E996EB0A66
1110 Normal Ave
1 Alameda Park / Cal
Park
Cherry Street
611 W 4th St
2294 Mulberry St
tnebel
Nebel, Tim
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
dbritton
Britton, Denice
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
tnebel
aholt
dbettenc
Esplanade and Magolia lsheppar
2321 FAIR ST
1170 Whitewood
650 SHERIDAN AVE
dbettenc
Nebel, Tim
Holt, Aaron
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Closed
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Sheppard, Linda
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
dbritton
Britton, Denice
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Operator
Date Entered
Requestor
Description:
PICKED UP Tree limb down, rp has moved it to the street. Dave has been notifed.
tbrown
06/14/2010
Description:
Tree limb hanging and also is blocking her driveway. Dave has been notified.
tbrown
06/14/2010
Description:
PRUNED A limb is leaning hard on the telephone lines. Dave has been notified.
ljohnson
06/14/2010
Description:
CLEANED UP tree branch fell, blocking sidewalk. Dave called
tbrown
06/11/2010
Description:
CARD. Caller states the field across the street from his house is City property and that the field needs mowing, it's a fire hazard.
rmangino
06/11/2010
Description:
PRIVATE SHRUBS Trim trees for clearance of speed limit & school signs. Mahalo!
tbrown
06/11/2010
Description:
The tree between the properties, there is a tree that looks sick/dying. The surrounding trees look fine but this tree's leaves are curling and brown.
jgonzale
06/11/2010
Description:
PRIVATE SHRUBS SENT NOTICE w/ bound on W.12th St @ Hazel on the n/e corner an Oleander is blocking the Stop sign. I think the home owner is responsible for this shrub.
tbrown
06/10/2010
Description:
CLEANED UP Tree branches down in the alley way. Caller states someone has gathered and piled up the branches that are just outside the property line.
tbrown
06/10/2010
Description:
DRAINAGE FROM EXCESS RESIDENTIAL IRRIGATION. Caller states there is always standing water at the round-a-bout from sprinklers.
dbettenc
06/10/2010
Description:
DL CLEAN UP Hackberry limb 5" X 25' across side walk.
ljohnson
06/09/2010
Description:
INSPECTED PRIVATE TREE Alley between 5th and 6th ave a tree snapped and fell on phone line. Troy Beach Called
cparacho
06/09/2010
Erma Orendorff
Christy Hernandez
DeeDee Kauffman
Stewart
Requestor Phone
342-8615
366-1928
899-5929
343-0648
Mangino
Joe Crispin
J. Gonzalez
Adele Conroy
Pat Harrington
CPD damage report
10-4241
E917E25486
E8CB377626
E816DD1CDA
9977BEE952
8A862B115E
892-9180
895-4961
63176BAB26
4C183DB3F2
891-5360 / 898-4152 CC51583966
899-1619
DPW
Laura
Tracking No
520-4784
A86EB9F26A
Location
Assigned
To UID
Assigned To Name
Division
Status
365 E SACRAMENTO
AVE
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
1026 Hazel
tnebel
Nebel, Tim
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
12 Hillsboro Circle
aholt
Holt, Aaron
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
887 Henshaw
dbritton
Britton, Denice
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Moss Ave n/o Filbert
5 / 6 Larkspur Ln
W 12th St
176 / 182 E
Sacramento Ave
1973 BELGIUM AVE
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
dbettenc
aholt
lsheppar
Bettencourt, Dave
Holt, Aaron
Sheppard, Linda
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Closed
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
91563FCB56
741 Ivy St
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
FE426676CE
Laburnm and Spruce
tbeach
Beach, Troy
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
FA66031FC6
W 7th St at Hickory
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Operator
Date Entered
Requestor
Description:
COMPLETED vehicle vs tree
traveling s/b Hickory, attempted left turn onto e/b W 7th St, left roadway and struck City tree at the n/e corner of intersection
please inspect for repairs and billing RP
dbritton
06/09/2010
Description:
REMOVED Dead norway maple (approx 6"dia by 15' tall), F:7 at downtown city parking lot across from US Bank. Many of the other maples along this block are doing very poorly and
would greatly benefit from mulch placement.
cparacho
06/08/2010
Description:
Pruned branch down in front yard
cparacho
06/08/2010
Description:
DUPLICATE MEDIUM PRIORITY Walnut may be dead and the other trees have dead wood
inspect and advise
cparacho
06/08/2010
Description:
CLEANED UP 10 inch eucalyptus limb down and another cracked and hanging above it
called Dave
tbrown
06/08/2010
Description:
Leaking hydrant, Cal Water has been called.
ljohnson
06/07/2010
Description:
Where the new art project was put of of the gong. Grass is looking dry. Looks like the sprinkler system was turned off to put in the art and never turned back on.
ljohnson
06/04/2010
Description:
INSPECTED last year we came by and ground up a branch that fell from the tree. Now she thinks the tree is not looking to good and is worried that another branch will fall. Would like
someone to stop by and check the tree
ljohnson
06/03/2010
Description:
DL PICKED UP between Pine and Olive, large walnut limb dropped and is blocking parking spots. Tim called
ljohnson
06/03/2010
Description:
HIGH PRIORITY: couple weeks ago someone trimmed trees and bushes. They pushed some into the channel but it looks terrible. Yellow tractor is there now but down the street but it
is just sitting. This was done a couple years ago but this time it looks terrible.
cparacho
06/03/2010
Description:
INSPECTED vehicle vs tree
please inspect for damage
let Carmen know for billing request
GSD Scott Gregory
Requestor Phone
896-7800
Chris Thompson
Dorothy Garten
Butte Humane
Society/Christine
Cathy Shanks
Mic Phillips
Kate Mutters
PD damage report
10-4336
BE63AD79CA
40C54CCD2A
519-3911 / 342-4507 2FAD896122
894-9066
GSD
Jean
Tracking No
332-9463
879-9019
518-4610
892-1988
27B50781DE
Location
201 E 2nd St
Assigned
To UID
tbeach
Assigned To Name
Beach, Troy
Division
Status
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
123 W 22nd St
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
611 W 4th St
aholt
Holt, Aaron
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
tbeach
Beach, Troy
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
2579 Fair St
F22727A70E
Loy Ln / Oak Vista
lsheppar
Sheppard, Linda
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
33006ABFF6
Humboldt Grassy area
dbritton
Britton, Denice
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
DDF24E2B22
2EA12980DA
1CB7777626
1207D473DA
669 Cromwell Dr
E 3rd St
West Lindo Ave - West
side of Holly
Main St @ 6th St
dbettenc
tnebel
dbettenc
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Nebel, Tim
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Operator
Date Entered
Requestor
cparacho
06/03/2010
CPD
Description:
PICKED UP DL cracked and hanging limb over the sidewalk
Called Troy Tatom (6-2-10 3:50pm)
cparacho
06/02/2010
Description:
INSPECTED creek side of West Lindo between Cussick and Hwy 32
City tree crew gouged the side of the road when pruning and shoved it all into the creek
and someone took dirt out and hauled it away
called Denice
cparacho
06/02/2010
Description:
INSPECTED Second time called. Park needs annual mowing and grass needs trimmed around trees. Also would like the catch basins (low drainage areas mowed)
cparacho
06/02/2010
Description:
INSPECTED tree is spit and in danger of falling in the street
called Dave
jgonzale
06/01/2010
Description:
PRUNED W 4th St @ Oak St, tree blocking Stop sign e/bound on the s/w corner.
cparacho
06/01/2010
Description:
CONTRACTOR Notified. NW corner appears to have an underground broken pipe
dbritton
06/01/2010
Description:
INSPECTED F:1 zelkova: trunk is growing into a metal "CUSTOMER PARKING ONLY" sign. The sign is heavy gauge metal mounted on a sturdy pole - the tree will be forced to grow
around the sign and receive trunk damage if sign is not removed.
Chuck Schaffert
Requestor Phone
895-0969
Joan Spencer
Sarah Bultema
J Gonzalez
Judy
Scott Gregory
Tracking No
Location
Assigned
To UID
Assigned To Name
Division
Status
020FF1281A
2740 North Ave
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
83FE20EB4E
W Lindo
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
81129C90CA
345-0476 / 624-4003 506F32433E
895-4961
899-3226
896-7800
B475F6606E
A29A03702A
82EC4E7A12
Ceres Neighborhood
Park-Whitewood
13 Picual Ct
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
W 4th St
tbeach
Beach, Troy
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
dbritton
Britton, Denice
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
dbettenc
Bettencourt, Dave
Trees/Public
Landscapes
Closed
Springfield @ Auburn
Oak
536 HICKORY ST
BPPC Staff Report
DATE:
July 20, 2010
TO:
FROM:
Dan Efseaff, Park and Natural Resource Manager
SUBJECT:
Park and Natural Resource Manager’s Report
The Park Division is in busy season mode with staff in full swing of reservations, maintenance, enforcement, and visitor
requests.
1.
Updates
a.
One Mile Concessions – Remodeling continues on the concession stand with the Dog House planning an early
August opening. In the meantime, they have been selling vending food from an abbreviated menu on the
weekends since July 4.
b. Long Course Disc Golf Mitigation Measures and Construction – ORAI is moving ahead on planning and
preparatory work for the course construction and submitted an initial invoice related to the project. ORAI is also
working with Eco-Analysts to verify areas of Bidwell’s knotweed and Butte County checkerbloom to minimize
potential impacts during construction and direct work routes toward areas of non-native annuals where possible.
c. Proposed Gate Changes – Staff continues to work on fine-tuning a new schedule for gate and restroom
openings. Temporary notification signs will be posted on gates and restrooms in the next few weeks to
announce the changes, which will take effect in September.
d. Manzanita Swimming Hole – Signs have been placed on the fence near the swimming hole, directing users to
not climb up the cliff. Compliance has been minimal, although there is some evidence that users may be using
other paths. The Rangers have been directed to provide some low-key education to users in the area.
e. Vegetation Management – The treatment of yellow star thistle (Centaurea solstitialis) on a 3.5 acre site in Middle
Park was successful. Staff will also review the treatment of star thistle along the Lower and Upper Trails
conducted by volunteers in the next week. The prescribed burn in the Park has been postponed with the onset
of high temperatures.
f. Verbena Fields – A fortunately timed mowing at Verbena Fields successfully killed star thistle on the site while
minimizing impacts to native herbaceous plants.
2.
Outreach
a.
Park Talk – The Parks Division first public input meeting was held June 30, 2010 between 1:30 - 3:00 pm at the
One-Mile Recreation Area. There was good news media coverage of the event. Visitors asked questions, and
shared their favorite features of the park, while also enjoying hot dogs and lemonade from The Dog House (the
new concessionaire). Based on feedback about the event, we will plan on additional Park Talks in the future.
The next Park Talk is scheduled for Thursday, September 30 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Nature Center, and a
additional one will be scheduled in winter/spring and take place around the Horseshoe Lake area.
b. Park Groups/Lessees – Continued meetings with members of groups that have leases, volunteer, or do other
work in Bidwell Park. The meetings provide an informal way to discuss issues and opportunities for working
together.
c. Newsletter – The Parks Division will be initiating a quarterly newsletter starting this summer.
3.
Program Reports (the following reports are attached)
a. Maintenance
b. Ranger
c. Volunteer
BPPC Staff Report
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July 2010
4.
Upcoming Issues/Miscellaneous
a. Bocce Ball Proposal – Staff met with proponents (7/8/10) to outline the information needed for BPPC
consideration. Staff and proponents also discussed preliminarily site locations and a timeline.
b. BMX Update – Approximately 1/3 of the area used for BMX jumps has been re-graded. Ruben Martinez has
been working with the group and met with BMX participants on site to discuss next steps and process.
c. Volunteer Hours – Currently, an informal process has been used to record volunteer hours for work in the Park.
As that work has become more diverse, involving planning, studies, and other tasks, there is a need for further
clarification. To address this issue, staff will develop a policy for future BPPC/Volunteer Committee
consideration.
Attachments:
None
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7/21/2010
BPPC Staff Report
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July 2010
BPPC Staff Report
DATE:
July 21, 2010
TO:
FROM:
Martin Whitehead, Park Field Supervisor
SUBJECT:
Park Maintenance Report
1.
PARK MAINTENANCE PROJECTS COMPLETED THRU JUNE 30 2010
a. Barricade, Bollard, and fence repair; removal of barricades, split rail fence building, gate and chain-link repair,
single wire fence repair, service and security gate repair: 25 hours;
b. Building Maintenance; plumbing, electrical, all structural repairs, painting, pressure washing: 53 hours;
c. Camp Cleanup: 9 hours;
d. Equipment Maintenance: 4 hours;
e. General Park Maintenance: 8 hours;
f. Graffiti removal: 53 hours;
g. Housekeeping and Safety; bathroom cleaning, safety inspections and repair of play and recreation areas, trash
pick up 7 days a week at: One Mile, Caper Acres, Cedar Grove, Five Mile, Wildwood: 342 hours
h. Irrigation Repair: 20 hours;
i. Leaf pick up, road sweeping, path blowing: 15 hours;
j. Manufacturing of park fixtures, benches, tables, signs, trash cans, dog waste bag holders, other: 21 hours;
k. Park reservation areas and picnic site preparation; pressure wash tables and concrete, clean barbeques, turn
on/off electric, post reservations throughout park : 60 hours;
l. Park fixture repair and installation: barbeques, benches, drinking fountains, tables, signs, trash cans, dog waste
bag holders, other: 68 hours;
m. Parking lot maintenance; grading, add road base, roll, pot hole repair: 0 hours;
n. Pool Cleaning and other maintenance as required: 105 hours:
o. Special Projects as assigned: 0 hours;
p.Time Off (vacation, holiday, earned comp, sick, worker compensation): 157 hours;
q. Trail Program; 37 hours;
r. Training and Safety: 45 hours;
s. Tree and Shrubs; pruning, elevations, down limb pick up: 41 hours;
t. Turf Maintenance; mowing, string trim, fertilize, over seed, aerate, and edging: 167 hours;
u. Upper Park Rd maintenance; grading, clean drainage flows, trash collection: 8 hours;
v. Vegetation Management; CDF Support, Herbicide application, Flail mow: 2 hours;
w. Volunteer Program Support; Staff assistance to Volunteer Coordinator, pick up and haul invasive piles, prep
trailer, load tools, etc. 7 hours;
x. MSC yard clean up: 2 hours;
y. Greenways and Satellite Parks; maintenance as assigned: 17 hours; Staff repaired drinking fountain and modified
entrances at Depot Park. Staff contributed to the repair of City Plaza fountain with Linda Sheppard
2.
CALL OUTS AND OVERTIME
a. June 12th vacation replace 8 hours
3.
UPCOMING PROJECTS
a. Staff will be continuing to maintenance and paint all park fixtures throughout Bidwell Park for the summer season
b. Prep and clean all reservation areas daily
c. Weekly mowing and trimming of all turf areas
d. Weekly cleaning of Sycamore Pool
7/21/2010
BPPC Staff Report
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July 2010
BPPC Staff Report
Meeting Date 06-28-10
DATE:
07-19-10
TO:
FROM:
Jessica Erdahl, Senior Park Ranger
SUBJECT:
Ranger Report
1. STAFF:
a. Permanent Seasonal Park Ranger Andrew has completed his training and is assigned
to a patrol shift.
2. OUTREACH:
a. Ranger Lisa Barge is currently assisting Marie Fickert from the Fire Department with
camp Chaddaka as well as the Chico Creek Nature Center camp doing education on
park and water safety.
b. Ranger Shane Romain conducted two presentations for McManus and Parkview
elementary schools. The topics included wetlands and wildlife of Bidwell Park as well as
water safety.
3. PARK ATTENDANCE:
a. Park visitation has been steady and consistent this past month. The 1-Mile Recreation
Area as well as the swimming holes in Upper Park have been very busy. The 4th of July
Community Celebration is one of the best and most well attended events in Bidwell
Park. For such a large event there were very few issues and the Park experienced very
little damage.
4. VEGETATION MANAGEMENT:
a. The Rangers were not involved in any vegetation management projects this past month.
5. INCIDENTS:
a. 4th of July weekend: July 3-5.
i. Citations:
1. Alcohol-2
2. Glass-1
3. No Parking-5
ii. Incidents:
1. On Saturday, July 3rd, the Chico Police VIPS and Rangers conducted an
information point in Upper Bidwell Park. Park users were contacted,
informed of the rules and encouraged to recreate safely. Several users
voluntarily relinquished there alcohol, as well as fireworks.
b. On 07-01-10 Ranger Romain located an ill Park user at the1-Mile recreation area. Fire
and medics responded, assessed the involved party and transported him to the hospital.
He may have been suffering from heat illness.
BPPC Staff Report
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July 2010
c. On 07-10-10 Ranger Verbrugge, Fire and Medics responded to an injured person at a
swimming hole off of 10-Mile House Rd. The injured person had fallen and sustained
head, neck and body trauma while using a rope swing. He was transported by Enloe
flight care. The rope swing as well as the branch it was attached to have been removed.
d. On 07-18-10 Police responded to a suspicious vehicle call at N-1 Mile. Upon arrival they
located and recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested the driver.
e. There have been several vehicle burglaries throughout the park this past month. Most of
this activity has been occurring in Upper Bidwell Park and Five Mile. Rangers and Park
Watch are advising Park users not to leave valuables visible in their vehicles.
f. We are continuing to have incidents at City Plaza and Lost Park requiring Police
response. The TARGET special enforcement team with the Police Department has
been focusing their patrols in this area. The incidents included illegal camping, assaults,
disruptive behavior, drug and alcohol activity, vandalism, as well several suspicious
circumstances.
6. CITATIONS: There were 55 violations cited between 06-20-10 and 07-18-10.
a. No Alcohol-15
b. Glass-10
c. Littering/waste-1
d. Leash Required-1
e. Parking Violation-26
f. Camping-2
7. LIFEGUARD INCIDENTS: 06-20-10 and 07-18-10.
a. Rescues-4
b. Bee Stings-1
c. First Aids-5
d. Heat Exhaustion-1
e. Possible concusion-1
7/21/2010
BPPC Staff Report
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July 2010
Bidwell Park Disc Golf Log
2010
Badge #
806
806
806
806
805
805
806
806
806
806
805
804
805
805
804
805
806
806
806
806
806
806
804
805
Date
Time
06/03/10
06/04/10
06/05/10
06/06/10
06/06/10
06/20/10
06/24/10
06/25/10
06/26/10
06/27/10
06/29/10
07/03/10
07/03/10
07/04/10
07/04/10
07/05/10
07/07/10
07/08/10
07/09/10
07/10/10
07/15/10
07/16/10
07/16/10
07/18/10
11:30 AM
1:20 PM
1:45 PM
11:20 AM
2:00 PM
12:45 PM
12:40 PM
1:00 PM
1:15 PM
9:10 AM
1:15 PM
7:00 PM
1:50 PM
1:45 PM
7:45 PM
9:30 AM
10:10 AM
1:30 PM
12:45 PM
12:30 PM
1:25 PM
12:55 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
Trails
Open/Closed
#Vehicles
Weather
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
2
2
5
2
3
4
6
2
1
1
2
2
0
3
0
4
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
Fair
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Notes
On long course.
N/A
On long course.
Breezy; Players leaving course
No violations observed
Players split between coures
No one observed
Very hot
Players just getting on course
No Players Observed. 95°
No Players Observed
No Players Observed
No Players Observed
no one seen
Players observed on short course
No one observed
Illegally dumped materials in parking lot
Very hot; no one observed
N/A
BPPC Staff Report
Meeting Date July 26, 2010
DATE:
July 20, 2010
TO:
FROM:
Lise Smith-Peters, Management Analyst/Volunteer Coordinator
SUBJECT:
July Volunteer Report 2010
COMPLETED PARK VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
Volunteers
CA Native Plant Society, Mt.
Lassen Chapter
Friends of Bidwell Park
Upward Bound (10 students & 2
supervisors)
6/21 – 6/24 — Cedar Grove
6/28 – 7/1— CARD, One Mile &
Sycamore site
7/6 - 7/7 Annie’s Glen/Camelia
Way
7/8 One Mile
7/12 – 7/14 – Cedar Grove
Upward Bound Big Community
Day – staged at One Mile
Recreation Area on
Hours
18.5
77
390
12 Members of CSUC Upward Bound High School weekly
group removed winged elm at Cedar Grove (6/21-24);
removed pokeweed near CARD; silver dollar, Johnson
grass, pokeweed and blackberry from 1 Mile and watered
native plants (6/28-7/1); removed VA creeper; pokeweed
and trash at Annie’s Glen (7/6-7/7); helped prepare for Big
Upward Bound Day on 7/8; removed winged elm and trash
at Cedar Grove (7/12-7/14)
347
9 public volunteer team leaders helped lead 14 teams of
between 10 -12 students (27 hrs); 15 CCCs (90hrs)
arrived early to help with set up; projects included creek
clean up; invasive weed removal at Caper Acres; One
Mile; and the Sycamore Restoration site. 115 high school
Upward Bound students arrived at 9 am and worked until
11 am (230 hrs).
Wes Dempsey (12 hours mapping a nature trail for the
Nature Center); Dave Wood (2 hours hand pulling
starthistle; Sue McCabe (worked 5 hours at site 11 digging
out vinca and pulling bur chervil, and 2 hours at site 12
pulling star thistle); Don & Suzanne Toaspern (7 hours
removing starthistle in the Lower Bidwell Park meadow
near Bryan Ave); Jim Walker filling doggy pot bags (1 hr);
Duncan Burbridge ( 6 hours at Lindo Channel removing
YST) and Luc Gendrot, Lifescout, is working on a Split
Rail project for Humboldt Park (6 hours).
Individual projects:
41
Adopted Sites
105.5
BPPC_Volunteer_Report_10_0726.doc
Work
Pruning brush and starthistle back from various sections of
the trail
Spent 48 hours removing privets from Lower and Middle
Park, 3 hours removing puncturevine from various
locations, 5 hours picking up trash in Lost Park, 8 hours on
the park plant inventory, 9 hours removing yellow
starthistle, Chinese tallow tree, pokeweed, & French
broom from the Hooker Oak Park area, and 4 hours
removing Klamath weed and YST from several locations.
Site 27 – Sierra View Elementary’s Native Plant waterers:
Baroni Family (6 hrs); Lodge Family (24 hrs); and Alvarez
Family (12 hrs);
Site 32 – Preciosa and Rangel (3 hrs) – removing vinca
and picking up trash – new adoption;
Caper Acres – Girl Scout Troop 228 (60 hours) –weeding
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July 2010
and planting flowers.
Park Division Volunteer
Hours
6/24 – Sycamore Restoration
site – 7.5
7/14 – One Mile – 9 hrs
7/17 – Restoration site between
25 & 25 – 10 hrs.
Park Watch
Total Hours
26.5
-3 volunteers removed grassy weeds and bur chervil from
restoration site for 2.5 hours
726
1,731.5
-2 volunteers helped remove blackberry from isolated
patch at One Mile for 2.5 hrs; 4 volunteers from
Innovations Daycare (new group) removed trash for 1
hour.
-4 volunteers removed common mullein, isolated
blackberry patches and water Santa Barbara sedge.
Patrolling in Bidwell Park
DONATIONS
Nancy McCartney
$500
plaque for picnic site #27
Anonymous
$135
upkeep and maintenance of Bidwell Park
The Park Division will participate in the Annie B’s Community Fundraiser sponsored by the North Valley Community
Foundation. The fund drive will start on August 1 through September 30. All donations will go toward habitat restoration,
vegetation management, the park division intern program and general upkeep of Bidwell Park. The North Valley
Community Foundation will match donations based on the percentage received by each of the agencies participating in
the drive.
Volunteer Hours Reporting Policy
Since starting out with the Volunteer Program, I have included volunteer hours devoted to preparing formal plans or
preparing for projects. Though these volunteer hours are not in the Park, they are freely given and have to be done in
order for a project to take place; and are ultimately of benefit to the park. In the next month, I will be working on a written
policy for the Commission to consider that helps outline what constitutes volunteer hours for the benefit of the park. Once
finalized, this information will be shared on the webpage and in Park Division Volunteer Brochure.
BPPC_Volunteer_Report_10_0726.doc
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