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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/23/02 B A K E R S F I E L D . CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM August 23, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1. A significant memo is enclosed on the subject of the aquatic facility sizing issue. We are recommending a waterpark theme for the Q Street location and doing a second phase competitive pool at another location as a phase 2 project when Proposition 40 monies come. The High School District funding is uncertain and will take more time to develop - if it develops. This recommendation fits with our budget and meets the program demands Stan Ford has identified. It is clear a competitive facility is needed in the community. Since the majority of that use is school and club team related, some contributing monies from others should be involved and can be in phase 2. We intend to have this issue on the September 4th agenda for a Council decision. Also enclosed in relation to the size of a swim facility is input from the aquatic director at Bakersfield College. 2. Councilmember Maggard asked for research on off-road vehicle parks. A report on that subject is enclosed. 3. Late this week, staff received good news from HUD regarding a potential increase in FY 2003 CDBG grant amounts. They are estimating a possible 28% increase in our block grant funding. These funds would be available for the City's 2003-04 budget. We will get getting more specific numbers from HUD as the Federal budget process for next year develops and will provide that information to you when it becomes available. 4. Per the enclosed memo, EDCD has submitted public and private projects totaling over $44 million for equity finance assistance through Valley Small Business Development Corporation in their application for New Market Tax Credits to the Federal Treasury for Central Valley counties. The program is designed to increase investment in distressed communities needing jobs. If approved, the program may provide a source for'additional lending funds needed for various projects in Iow income areas of the city. Honorable Mayor and City Council August23,2002 Page 2 5. Enclosed is a very nice letter to the Water Resources Department from the Kern County Water Agency thanking staff for their qui(~k response when a canal wash out occurred in late June. 6. Recreation and Parks has received positive news that Proposition 12 grants for the City ($32,000) and the Tree Foundation of Kern ($50,000) have been funded by the California Department of Forestry. The funded projects will be designated for the forestation of Kern City (City) and the removal/replacement of hazardous trees in the downtown residential area of Ward 2 (Tree Foundation of Kern). 7. I'm pleased to inform you that the Amtrak Station has been awarded a 2002 American Institute of Architects Honor Award in Detroit. The project was submitted for consideration by Rossetti & Associates Architects and is one of the highest recognitions that architects receive for design excellence. 8. More good news - the State has informed us that they have officially approved our 49% waste diversion rate for the year 2000. They consider us to be compliant with AB 939, the Integrated Waste Management Act, due to our good faith effort to reach 50%. A press release from the California EPA Integrated Wasted Management Board is enclosed. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM August 21, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager J ~ SUBJECT: Aquatic Center / Ice Rink Budget MLK / Jefferson Pools Budget Recommendations Staff recommends the following: 1) That the new aquatic facility near 14th at P/Q Street be designed as a top quality zero-entry pool with water spray elements, slides, diving, and lap lanes. In essence, a small waterpark. 2) That $668,625 be added to the project budget from the following sources: 1) $230,000 reserved for beautification in that area, 2) $438,625 from "frozen" budget funds. 3) That we continue to advance a plan to replace more of our deteriorated and aging aquatic facilities, including competitive swim elements, with Proposition 40 money, contributions from the High School District, and other sources of funds. We will work with a High School District Committee to bring forward a specific plan for a new aquatic facility with competitive elements. To demonstrate the sincerity o{ desire to move to a real plan, we propose to reserve $1.0 milliOn from Proposition 40 money for that purpose. 4) Re-designate $159,285 in block grant funds to the MLK and Jefferson pool projects. These funds were initially budgeted for a storm drain project that was canceled. Reasons for Recommendations A. The above recommendation best fits within our current budget. B. Several major funding sources for a competitive pool need time to be processed. We believe $1.0 million in Proposition 40 money will be available in about 12 to 18 months. If the High School District is to participate, they need more time to deliberate and plan for a budget than the current project provides for. Those sources fit better in a Phase II portion of a pool replacement plan. Honorable Mayor and City Council August 21,2002 Page 2 C. Since retaining a designer for the present ice/aquatic complex, we have determined that an Olympic pool on this site will essentially result in a sea of concrete without the grass, shade, open area, or design characteristics that we ail would hope to see. Please remember as the water surface increases, so does the need for pool decking, for bleachers, swim teams and locker room space. A larger site is needed to make either an Olympic or 25-yard competitive pool ideal for those circumstances. D. This project needs to move forWard if we are to meet ice' needs for fall/winter of 2003, which is also when, based on economics, the ice rink should open. Adequate funding for this project cannot be obtained in time to meet the desired time schedule. The 2003 opening is significant for several reasons. Parents currently drive children to Santa Clarita, and we reserve the Garden for youth and recreational skating - losing money on utilities because the building is far too big for that purpose. We also deny CSUB and the Condors practice time, which creates relationship problems with both. An ice rink must open - for economic reasons in the fall/winter time frame. E. The City has six pools that need to be upgraded or replaced. The establishment of two projects - the proposed zero entry pool and a second with competitive elements needs to be done anyway. A two-phased plan best addresses all community needs as well as budget and time constraints. Backqround Rossetti and Associates is now under contract and has gone to work on refinement of cost estimates for the project. They are getting us beyond the preliminary estimates from a firm that gave what seemed to be conflicting numbers to a citizen versus what the City received. They are also helping us clarify the numeric difference between the 25-yard and Olympic pool cost estimates. It is no longer going to be realistic to talk about the ice rink and aquatic facility as separate and distinct budgets. That is because they are on a common site, which includes shared costs and common facilities,' such as parking, utilities, possibly entry, viewing areas and even heat exchange. What follows below is therefore a project cost. Since the funding sources for Jefferson and MLK overlap somewhat, that subject is also covered. Jefferson / MLK Pools Current Cost Estimate $1,529,685 Current Budget $1,070,400 Shortfall $ 459,285 Proposed Source to Cover Shortfall - Kern County (Note: technically, the County has until January 1, 2003 to advise us of $ 300,000 their willingness to participate) Re-designate use of Block Grant funds from a canceled storm drain $ 159,285 project to cover shortfall Honorable Mayor and City Council August 21 ,' 2002 Page 3 Aquatic Complex / Ice Rink Revised Project Cost Estimate for program originally planned ...... $ 9,583,545 25-meter, 8-lane competitive pool with 1- and 3-meter diving, and zero- entry pool. Revised. Project Cost with Olympic pool alternate $10,228,495 Revised Project cost without the competitive pool element. This assumes a zero-entry pool, diving area, two lap lanes, and enhanced $ 9,003,625 slides and play area Budqet Status As indicated to City Council before, the budget for this project is complex, and prior to bringing Rossetti on board, costs were preliminary. Also several budget sources have been evolving and subject to future actions of other governments. An update follows: The Budget presented to Council on May 8, 2002 and June 26, 2002 was before the architect went to work, and was set at $9,335,000, which included the assumption of $1.0 million from the High School District. Recreation and Parks Director'Stan Ford and I met with the Superintendent and Finance Officer of the High School District. They need to wait to see the results of a November school bond issue before they will know if financial participation is realistic for them. They have also created a committee to analyze their long term needs and to work with NOR, the colleges, and City on a comprehensive plan. They do acknowledge the need for a major competitive facility. If there is to be only one, they prefer a south Bakersfield location to the downtown location. Given those factors, it seems best to work on a plan for joint participation with the High School District for a second aquatic improvement and to proceed with this project with our own revenue sources. Revised Bud(let Needs - assuminq no school participation and no MLK Grant: Program Originally Planned $1,248,545 Olympic Pool Alternate $1,893,495 Non-Competitive Alternate $ 668,625 Alternate Sources of Funds Potentially Available 1) Beautification Monies - $230,000. This is the balance still available from an earlier allocation that paid for part of Wall Street and enhancement for the landscaping area around the Garden parking lots. This can pay for the proiect's landscapinq, perimeter, fencinq, etc. and is a firm and available revenue. 2) Savinqs from Funds Frozen by the Council for the 2002-03 Budqet - $438,625. The total frozen is $513,700. Deducting the amount needed of $438,625, would leave $75,075 in frozen funds. We can delay the Convention Center seating ($115,000), the Haggin Oaks Playground ($185,900), the National League of Cities Conference ($14,000), and the increase in allocation to the Convention and Visitors Bureau ($58,000). The decision on whether to use the remaining $75,075 towards KEDC ($50,000), the League of Cities membership ($11,700), or Stramler Park ($80,000) could be made at a later date Honorable Mayor and City Council August 21, 2002 Page 4 Additional Alternate Services Available Should the Council wish to fund the 25-meter or Olympic-sized pool at this location, substantial additional funding would be necessary. Potential additional sources could include: A. We have a pending grant for MLK with the State. If approved, it would free up about $500,000 to put into the new aquatic facility by substituting funds. We hope to be informed by October of the status, but it is through the State who is not very good about time schedules. We are cautiously optimistic, but it is too early to know with enough certainty to build it into the budget process. B. The full allocation from the canceled storm drain project was $240,000, $170,715 of which is proposed for Jefferson and MLK. That would leave $80,715 still available for designation. C. $720,000 from the Capitol Visions Equity housing project - certainty of receipt unknown until January. This is the housing project on California Avenue. Currently, they are to pay in-lieu taxes for 20 years. They may convert that to an up-front, one-time payment of $720,000. The contract is not yet signed, however. cc: Stan Ford, Recreation and Parks Director Raul Rojas, Public Works Director Jim Foss, Centennial Garden and Convention Center Bill Hatcher, Kern High School District Superintendent From: "Tina Cummings". To: . <sford @ CI.bakersfield.ca. us> Date: Monday, August 19, 2002 10:44:37 AM .. Subject: Pool To Whom it may concern, I would just like to clarify my feelings about the need for a new pool in Bakersfield. I am concerned about the push from the swimming community for another 50 meter swimming pool. If the money is there, .I say the bigger the better. I don't want the city to make the same mistakes that were made by others. What the city needs is a multi purpose facility. One that can be used by the greatest number of people in the community. Recreational shallow water and a diving well is what this community needs. Shallow water is an aquatic facilities bread and butter. Shallow water is in high demand in a recreational swimming facility. This community also desperately needs a diving facility. The competitive swimming community is very outspoken and because of the conflicts that were developed and remain between swim parents, there is a Constant battle for prime time 'pool hours. It is only partially.due to the lack of pool space, but also because of the number of swim teams. What this community needs is an all purpose aquatic facility. One that allows for swimming lessons, recreational swimming, diving, lap swimming, aquatic sports along with competitive training. Please do not sacrifice one for the other. There are ways to work them all in. It is important to remember that those who speak the loudeSt are not neCessarily the ' majority. Sincerely, Tina Cummings Bakersfield College Aquatics Director BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM /},.,. ~~ August 19, 2002 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager (~ ¢¢¢"/ FROM: Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Off-Highway Vehicle Park Report Councilman Maggard has expressed an interest in the possible development of an Off- highway Vehicle (OHV) park development within the City or County using "Green Sticker" monies. The Green Sticker registration fee is currently $21.00 for two years for each off- highway vehicle using public lands. $7 dollars goes to the DMV for administration costs, $2 dollars goes to the highway patrol, $4 dollars go to the in-lieu gas tax fund, and the remaining $8 dollars go to the OHV program. The fuel tax for off-highway vehicle use in California provides 61% of program funds, while the registration fee provides about 7%. Annually, about 50% of all of the funding is used to support the seven state recreational vehicle areas. They are as follows: Carnegie, Prairie City, Hollister Hills, Oceano'Dunes, Hungry Valley, Clay pit and Ocotillo Wells. The other 50% is awarded to federal, state and local agencies. The OHV program is administered by the State Parks and Recreation Department through the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division (OHMVD). It is possible for a locality to plan and develop an OHV park. In order to make an informed decision about location, amenities, environmental impact and other feasibility questions concerning the development of such a park, staff recommends that a potential site location list be developed over the next few months, gathered from recommendations from city and county planning staff, off road enthusiasts and local off-road clubs. The list could then be narrowed down to a few preferred sites and an application prepared for the June 2003 submittal to the State for a planning grant to examine the feasibility of the selected sites. Below are the three Categories that would qualify for a locality wishing to pursue this kind of development. It is important to note that the State looks more favorable towards funding for OHV parks that are more natural and less extravagant. However, racetracks, extreme sports parks and others of this nature can qualify. There are more hoops to jump through to qualify the project. S:\DEBBIE'S\Offroad memo.doc Sources of funding - The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division provides between 12-14 million dollars annually for the planning, development and administration of off-highway vehicle recreation access areas. Localities are invited to submit applications between March and June of each year. Three of the categories appear suitable for the planning and development of an OHV park for the City of Bakersfield. Planning Grants - 100% match required These grants are to be used to determine the viability of an area/project prior to committing acquisition, development or resource management funds. The grants are used to pay for an inventory of the features, a wildlife habitat survey, a wildlife habitat protection program and a certified environmental document. The match can be through in-kind services- equipment, personnel, etc. Acquisition Grants - 100% fundinq These funds can be used for the acquisition of land and improvements to expand or assure adequate OHV supply. Eligible costs include purchase, appraisals, escrow costs, title insurance and reports. Development Grants - 100% funding The range of activities is very extensive some common things include: trail construction, restrooms, fencing access roads and camping facilities. Operations and Maintenance - 25% match required of. local agencies These are the usual and customary operating and maintenance costs to run the Park that are of a recurring nature. Some one-time costs are also eligible. There are many OHV parks located throughout California, the larger ones are owned and managed by the State of California or Bureau of Land Management. I have attached a list of the available parks in California for your information. I contacted Mr. Meacham from the Parks Department of Porterville concerning their OHV park. Currently they have a 17 acre motocross park for recreational riding. They are planning to expand their venues to racing in the near future. They are generating about 35% of their operations costs from fees. The state will provide up to 75% of the annual operating costs, including the cost of liability insurance. They are planning to expand another 7 acres for 4X4 training which will offer, rock crawling, stair climbing, sluice driving and frame twisters. This is designed to give 4 wheelers "practice opportunities" before people venture out to the public lands. They are also planning a BMX bicycle track. Mr. Meacham stated that the grant process was having some problems due to the state budget and the environmental hurdles that must be overcome when selecting a site. He also gave me the regional contact person for the state grants; Mr. Lowell Landowski. He suggested we contact him to discuss our plans. Attachments: Off- road parks and recreation areas in California; State Grant Application Procedures; and Sample Outline for OHV Applications S:\DEBBIE'S\Offroad memo.doc Off-road areas in California Page 1 of 11 Off-road parks and recreation areas in California 4x4Wire TmilTalk BBS Galleries Search Explore Your World! Short Cuts I Events Calendar I Trail Reports I Trail Techniques I Trail Talk I I Trail shots & Tough Spots I Destinations I 4x4 Clubs I Links I Select Trail by: California State Parks - OHMVR Division 1. Carnegie, 18600 Corral Hollow Road, Tracy, CA. Mail: 17999 Tesla Rd., Livermore, CA 94550, (510) 447-9027 or (5:[0) 447-0426. Terrain: 1,500 acres, hill-type trail riding, hillclimbs and motocross track available. Elevations up to 1800 feet. Weather: Summer up to 105 degrees, winter mild, some rain. Open 7 days/week, 8 a.m. to sunset. Fees: Day use entrance fee $4; Camping fee $6/night. No reservations, ivlC, ATV & 4WD (limited). 2. Clay Pit, from Hwy. 70, west on Oroville Dam Blvd. (Hwy. :[62), 2 mi. south on Larkin Rd., to entrance. Flail: c/o Lake Oroville SRA, 400 Glen Drive, Oroville, CA 95966. 220 acres. No fees. Open daily 8 a.m. to sunset. (530) 538-2200. MC, ATV, DB. 3. Hollister Hills, 7800 Cienega Rd., Hollister, CA 95023, (408) 637-3874. Terrain: 6,627 acres of mixed chaparral, oak woodlands and grasslands facility. Elevations 800 ft.-2600 ft. facility. Temperatures: summer, iow-mid 90's, winter, Iow 60's - upper 70's. Open daily 24 hours. Fees: Day use entrance fee $4/vehicle, $6 camping. No reservations. Call for Special events information. MC, 4WD, Al-V, DB, (4WD & DB call ahead). 4. Hungry Valley, 50301 Peace Valley Road, Gorman, CA, (805) 248-7007. Mail: P.O. Box 1360, Lebec, CA, 93243-:[360. Terrain: Ranges from 2,600 ft. to over 8,000 ft. on adjoining Los Padres National Forest. 137 miles of OHV Trails and roads in Hungry Valley's 19,000 acres and over 150 miles of National Forest OHV routes pass through high desert, rolling hills, arroyos, scrubland and steep pine-forested mountains. 4-Wheel Drive Obstacle Course and an under 60cc fenced jumior rider play area open to the public. Motocross Track by permit only to promoters and organized clubs. :[0 developed camp areas, 150 campsites with shade ramadas, fire rings, picnic tables and primitive toilets. No water. Open daily, 24 hours. Fees: Day use $4, Camping $6. No reservations. MC, Al-V, 4WD. 5. Ocotillo Wells, Hwy 78, Ocotillo Wells, CA. Mail: P.O. Box 360, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, (760) 767-5391. Over 42,000 acres of desert terrain, from below sea level to 400 ft. elevations. Picnic tables, shade ramadas, fire rings and dump station available. No Water Available. Bring plenty of drinking water. Open daily, 24 hours, no reservations. No fees. MC, Al'V, DB, 4WD. 6. Oceano Dunes, Pismo Beach,CA Mail: 576 Camino Mercado, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, (,805) 473-7230. 1,500 acres riding on beach and sand dunes. Hours: Day Use 6 a.m. to :[lp.m. daily. Camping reservations required for holidays. Call: Destinet 1-800-444-7275, 10-56 days in advance. Fees: Day Use Entrance $4, Camping $6, MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/report/ca/parks/ 8/19/2002 Off-road areas in California Page 2 of 11 7. Prairie City, 13300 White Rock Rd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, (916) 985-7378. 836 acres of rolling hills. Activities include: Open M/C, ATV and 4WD areas, 1/4 Midget track, Go-Kart Track, Clay Oval Track, MX Track, Mud Drags and a 4WD Obstacle Course. Call for Special Events information. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday from 8 a.m. to Sunset. Fees: Day Use Entrance $4. No camping. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. Managed by California State Parks 8. Mammoth Bar, Auburn CA. - Turn right off hwy 80 onto Auburn/Foresthill Road, go approximately 2 miles, turn right on Old Foresthill Road and follow to entrance. 1,200 acres (hills), No. Fees. Open year round, Hours: Winter; 8am-5pm, Summer; 8am-8pm. Temperature: Winter; 300-68°, Summer; 80°-100° Auburn State Recreation Area, P.O. Box 3266, Auburn CA 95604, (530) 885-582! or (916) 885-4527. MC, ATV. BLM Open Areas BAKERSFIELD DISTRICT OFFICE District Manager, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308-6837, (805) 391-6000. 1. Clear Creek Management Area, 30 mi. northwest of Coalinga, CA. Mail: Hollister Resource Area, 20 Hamilton Ct., Hollister, CA 95023-2535, (408) 637-8183. CAUTION: soils, dust, and water in this area contain asbestos which can be hazardous to your health. MC, 4WD, ATV. 2.Bishop Resource Area, Nail: 785 N. Main St., Suite E, Bishop, CA 93514-2498, (760) 872-4881. Scenic semi-primitive motorized touring on back country routes in the volcanic table lands and Other BLM areas. Dual Sport, MC, 4WD. BLM NORCAL 2950 Riverside., Susanville, CA 96130, (530) 257-5381. 3.Fort Sage OHV Area, - 2 mi. northeast of Doyle. Contact: Eagle Lake Resource area, 2950 Riverside., Susanville, CA 96130, (530) 257-0456. 4.Samoa Dunes, Samoa Peninsula, Eureka, CA Mail: Arcata Resource Area, 1695 Heindon Road, Arcata, CA 9552:t-4573, (707) 825-2300. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 5.Black Sands Beach, 25 mi. West of Garberville, CA. Mail: Arcata Resource Area, 1695 Heindon Road, Arcata, CA 95521, (707) 825-2300. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 6.Chappie-Shasta ORV Area, 12 mi. north of Redding, near Shasta Dam. Mail: Redding Resource Area, 355 Hemsted Dr., Redding, CA 96002, (530) 224-2100. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 7.South Cow Mountain Recreation Area, 10 mi. east of Ukiah. Mail: Clear Lake Resource Area 2550 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482, (707) 468-4000. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 8.Knoxville Recreation Area, 20 mi. North of Lake Berryessa. Mail: 2550 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482, (707) 468-4000. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. CALIFORNIA DESERT DISTRICT OFFICE Public lands within the California Desert provides many excellent OHV opportunities, funded in http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/report/ca/parks/ 8/19/2002 Off-road areas in California Page 3 of 11 part with Green Sticker funds. In addition to open area, there are thousands of miles of primitive roads and trails. For maps and information on BLM areas, or other opportunities in the California Desert, write the Bureau of Land Management, California Desert District Office, 6221 Box Springs Blvd., Riverside, CA 92507, (909) 697-5200 9.Olancha Dunes. Located 2 miles east of Olancha on State Hwy. 190. Sand dune. Designated "Open Area" consisting of 1,000 acres. Contact: Ridgecrest Resource Area, 300 S. Richmond Rd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555, (760) 384-5400. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 10.Panamint Dry Lake (south). CLOSED Located 3 mi. east of Panamint Springs on Hwy 190. Dry lake bed. Designated "Open Area" of 2,240 acres. Contact: Ridgecrest Resource Area, 300 S. Richmond Rd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555, (619) 384-5400. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. ll.Spangler Hills. Located 10 mi. north of Red Mountain on Trona Road. Rolling hills, steep mountains, open valleys and rocky terrain. Designated "Open Area", consisting of 57,000 acres. Contact: Ridge-crest Resource Area, 300 S. Richmond Rd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555, (760) 384- 5400. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 12..lawbone Canyon/Dove Springs. 2811 Jawbone Canyon/Dove Springs. Cantil, CA 93519, (760) 373-1146. Located 20 mi. north of Mojave on Hwy. 14. Access is Jawbone Canyon Road and Dove Springs Road. Steep canyons, hill climbs,and trail riding opportunities. Contains two Designated "Open Areas" for a total of 8,570 acres of riding opportunities. 13.Dumont Dunes. Located 30 mi. north of Baker on Hwy 127, off Dumont Dunes Rd. Steep and tall sand dunes. Designated "Open Area" of 8,150 acres. Contact: Barstow Resource Area, 2601 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311, (760) 252-6000. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 14.Stoddard Valley. Located between Victorville and Barstow. Adjacent to 1-15. Access is Hodge and Sidewinder Roads. Rolling hills, steep mountains, open valleys. Designated "Open Area" consisting of 5,000 acres. DANGER - open mine shafts. Contact: Barstow Resource Area, 2601 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311, (760) 252-6000. MC, 4WD, Al-V, DB. 15..lohnson Valley. Located 15 miles east of Lucerne Valley on Hwy 247. Access is Camp Rock, Boon and Bessemer Nine. Rolling hills, steep mountains, open valley, dry lake beds, and sand dunes. Designated "Open Area" consisting of 140,000 acres. Contact: Barstow Resource Area, 2601 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311, (760) 252-6000. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 16.Superstition Mountain. Located 15 miles north west of El Centro Via County Hwy S-80, Huff and Wheeler Roads. Varied terrain consisting of 13,000 acres; dry lakes, badlands, rocky mountains, and sand dunes. Military bombing range north and south of area is closed to entry. Contact: El Centro Resource Area, 1661 So. 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 337-4400 MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 17.Imperial Sand Dunes (Glamis/Gecko). Approx. 22,000 acres. Located. 25 Niles east of Brawley on Hwy 78. Sand Dunes. Designated "Open Area". Heavy use area. DANGER - Adjacent military bombing range. BLM Ranger Station. Contact: El Centro Resource Area, 1661 So. 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 337-4400. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 18.Plaster City. Located 15 miles west of El Centro on County Hwy S-80. Consists of 41,000 acres of rolling hills and desert flats. Military bombing range north of area is closed to entry. Contact: El Centro Resource Area, 1661 So. 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 337-4400. MC,4WD,ATV, 760 19.Imperial Sand Dunes (Buttercup Valley). Approx. 11,000 acres. Located 10 miles southeast of http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/report/caYparks/ 8/19/2002 Off-road areas in California Page 4 of 11 Niland on the Niland/Glamis Road. Sand Dunes. Designated "Open Area". Watch for closed area boundary at south end of area. Contact: El Centro Resource Area, 1661 So 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 337-4400. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 20.Lark Canyon (McCain Valley). Located 70 miles east of San Diego. Exit I-8 at Boulevard. Rolling hills, riding limited to designated trails with overall wheel width of 40" or less. This area consists of 1,200 acres. Contact: (same address as above #19). MC, ATV. 21.Rasor. Located 45 mi. northwest of Barstow on Rasor Road. Sand washes and dunes, mesquite thickets. Designated "Open Area" consisting of 22,500 acres. Contact: Barstow Resource Area, 150 Coolwater Lane, Barstow, CA 92311, (760) 255-8700. IVlC, 4WD, Al'V, DB. 22.Imperial Sand Dunes (Mammoth Wash). Approx. 12,000 acres. Location is 15 miles, west of Yuma on 1-80. Sand Dunes. Desig-nated "Open Area". Contact: El Centro Resource Area, 1661 So. 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 337-4400. MC, 4WD, Al'V, DB. 23.Arroyo Salado. Located 10 miles west of Hwy 86 on Hwy 78. Rolling hills and sand washes. Designated "Open Area" consisting of 4,800 acres. Adjacent to Ocotillo Wells Vehicular Recreation Area. Contact: El Centro Resource Area, 1661 So. 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 337- 4400. IVlC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 24.EI Mirage/Shadow Mountains. Located 10 miles west of Adelanto on Crippen/EI Mirage Road. Dry Lake Bed. Heavy use area. Many non-motorized and motorized recreationists including aircrafts. Area consists of 24,000 acres. Contact: Barstow Resource Area, 150 Coolwater Lane, Barstow, CA 92311, (760) 255-8700. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 25.Rice Valley Dunes. Located 5 miles south of Rice Valley off of Hwy 62. Access is Santa Fe Road. Sand dunes. Designated "Open Area" consisting of 3,770 acres. Area of little use. DANGER- contaminated with unexploded ordinance. Contact: Palm Springs-South Coast Resource Area, 690 West Garnet Ave, N. Palm Springs, CA 92258-2000, (760) 251-4800 MC6 4WD, ATV, DB. 26.Parker Strip. Contact: Lake Havasu Field Office, 2610 Sweetwater Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86406-9070, (520) 505-1200 MC, ATV, DB. U.S. FOREST SERVICE 1. Mt. Baldy Ranger District, 110 N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, CA 91740, (626) 335-1251. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 2.Rowher Flat, Saugus Ranger District, 30800 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Saugus, CA 91350, (805) 296-9710. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 3.Tujunga Ranger District, 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Rd., San Fernando, CA 91341, (818) 899-1900. MC, ATV, 4WD, DB. 4.Littlerock, Valermo Ranger District, 29835 Valyermo Rd., P.O. Box 15 Valyermo, CA 93563, (805) 944-2187. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office, 10845 Rancho Bernardo Rd., San Diego, CA 92127-2107, (619) 673-6180. 5.Corral Canyon, Descanso Ranger District, 3348 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, CA 91901, (619) 637- http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/report/ca/parks/ 8/19/2002 Off-road areas in California Page 5 of 11 MC, 4WD, ATV. 6.Wildomar, Trabuco Ranger District, 1147 East 6th St., Corona, CA 91719, (619) 276-6390. MC, 4WD, ATV. ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST information Center, 3070 Camino Heights Drive, Camino, CA 95709 (530) 622-5061. 7.Mace Mill--Rock Creek, Georgetown Ranger District, 7600 Wentworth Springs Rd., Georgetown, CA 95634, (530) 333-4312. MC, ATV. 8.Barrett Lake, Pacific Ranger District, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, (530) 644-2349. MC, 4WD, ATV. 8A.Bear River Snowmobile Park, Amador Ranger District, 26820 Silver Drive Pioneer, CA 95666, (209) 295-4251. SMBL, Groomed trails and snowmobile rentals. 8B.Iron Mountain Sno-Park, (same address and phone as 8A) SMBL, Groomed trails, Sno-Park parking permits required. INYO NATIONAL FOREST 873 N. Main, Bishop, CA 93514 (760) 873-2400 9.Poleta, White Mountain Ranger District, 798 N. Main St., Bishop, CA 93514, (760) 873-2500. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 9A.Shady Rest Snowmobile Park, Mammoth Ranger District, 873 N. Main, Bishop, CA 93514, (760) 924-5500. SMBL, Groomed trails. 10.Smokey Bear Flat Snowmobile Area, (same address and phone as 9A) SMBL. Groomed trails and snowmobile rentals (760) 935-4480. KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office, 1312 Fairland Rd., Yreka, CA 96097, (530) 842-6131. 11.Medicine Lake Snowmobile Park, Goosenest Ranger District, 37805 Hwy 97, Macdoel, CA 96058, (530) 398-4391. SMBL. 12.Deer Mountain Snowmobile Park, Goosenest Ranger District, 37805 Hwy 97, Macdoel, CA 96058, (530) 398-4391. SMBL. LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office, 55 So. Sacramento St., Susanville, CA 96130, (530) 257-2151. 13.Bogard Snowmobile Area, 477-050 Eagle Lake Road, Susanville, CA 96130 Call to confirm accessibility at (530) 257-4188. SM760. 14.Ashpan Snowmobile Park, Hat Creek Ranger District, Box 220, Fall River Mills, Ca 96028, (530) 336-5521. SMBL, httv://www.4x4wire.com/trail/report/cadvarks/ 8/19/2002 Off-road areas in California Page 6 of 11 15.Morgan Summit Snowmobile Park, Almanor Ranger District, P.O. Box 767, Chester, CA 96020, (530) 258-2:[41. SMBL (groomed trails). 15A.Jonesville Snowmobile Park, Almanor Ranger District, P.O. Box 767, Chester, CA 96020, (530) 258-214:[. SMBL groomed trails. 15B.Fredonyer Snowmobile Park, Eagle Lake Ranger District, 477-050 Eagle Lake Road, Susanville, CA 96:[30, (530) 257-4188. SMBL Groomed trails. :[5C.Swain Mountain Snowmobile Park, (530) 257-2:[4:[ (Same info. as 15A) LAKE TAHOE BASIN MANAGEMENT UNIT U.S. Forest Service, 870 Emerald Bay Rd., Suite :[ So. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, (530) 573-2600. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB, SMBL. :[6.Kings Beach, U.S. Forest Service, 870 Emerald Bay Rd., Suite :[ So. Lake Tahoe, CA 96:[50, (530) 573-2600. MC, 4WD, Al-V, DB. LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office, 6:[44 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93:[:[7, (805) 683-67:[1. :[7.Alamo Mountain, Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Star Route, Box 400, Frazier Park, CA 93225, (805) 245-373:[. MC,4WD,ATV. :[8.Ballinger Canyon, Mt. Pinos Ranger District, HC:[, Box 400, 34580 Lockwood Valley Rd., (805) 245-373:[. MC,4WD,ATV. :[9.Black Mountain (Pozo-LaPanza), Santa Lucia Ranger District, :[6:[6 N. Carlotti Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93454, (805) 925-9538. MC, 4WD, ATV. 20.Santa Barbara Ranger District, Los Prietos Ranger Station, Star Route, Santa Barbara, CA 93:[05, (805) 967-348:[. 21.Ortega Trail, Ojai Ranger District, :[190 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, CA 93023, (805) 646-4348. MC (4WD, call for permit requirements). MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office, 825 N. Humbolt Ave. Willows, CA 95988, (530) 934-33:[6. 22.Davis Flat, Stonyford Ranger District, 5080 Ladoga-Stonyford, Stonyford, CA 95979, (530) 963-3:[28. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 23.Lake Pillsbury, Upper Lake Ranger District, 10025 Elk Mountain Rd., CA 95485, (707) 275- 236:[. lVlC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 24.Elk IVlountain Area, Upper Lake Ranger District, :[0025 Elk Mountain Rd., CA 95485, (707) 275- 236:[. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. MODOC NATIONAL FOREST htt¢://www.4x4wire.com/trail/re~orffca/¢arks/ 8/19/2002 Off-road areas in California Page 7 of 11 Modoc National Forest, 800 W. 12th St., Alturas, CA 96101, (530) 233-5811. 25.Doorknob Trailhead, Doublehead Ranger District, P.O. Box 369, Tule Lake, CA 96134, (530) 667-2246. SMBL. PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office, Box 11500, 159 Lawrence, Quincy, CA 95971, (530) 283-2050. 26.Gold Lake, Beckworth Ranger District P.O. Box 7, Blairsden, CA 96103, (530) 836-2575. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB, SMBL Groomed snowmobile trails at Gold Lake. 27.Dixie Mountain, Beckworth Ranger District, P.O. Box 7, Blairsden, CA 96103, (530) 836-2575. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB, SMBL. 28.Mosquito Creek/Antelope Lake/Lights Creek/Canyon Dam Mt. Hough, Ranger District 39697 Hwy 70 Quincy, CA 95971, (530) 283-0555. 29.Deadman Springs/Snake Lake, Mt. Hough Ranger District 39697 Hwy 70 Quincy, CA 95971, (530) 283-0555. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB, SMBL. 30.Cleghorn Bar/Poker Flat/La Porte, Feather River Ranger District, 875 Mitchell Avenue, Oroville 6500. (530) 675-2462. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB, SMBL. Groomed snowmobile trails at La Porte. 31.Big Creek/Four Trees/French Creek/Bucks Summit, Feather River Ranger District, 875 Mitchell Avenue, Oroville 6500. (530) 675-2462. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB, SMBL. Groomed snowmobile trails at La Porte. SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office, 1824 Commercenter Circle, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 383-5588. 32.Lake Arrowhead Area, Arrowhead Ranger District, 28104 Hwy 18, P.O. Box 350, Skyforest, CA 92385, (714) 337-2444. MC, 4WD, ATV. 33.Big Bear Lake Area, Big Bear Ranger District, Box 290, Fawnskin, CA 92333, (909) 866-3437. MC, 4WD, DB. 34.San 3acinto Area, San 3acinto Ranger District, P.O. Box 518, 54270 Pinecrest, Idyllwild, CA 92349, (909) 659-2117. MC, 4WD. 35.Lytle Creek Area, Cajon Ranger District, 1209 Lytle Creek Road, Lytle Creek, CA 92358, (909) 887-2576. SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office, 900 W. Grand Ave., Porterville, CA 93257, (209) 784-1500. 36.Tule River Ranger District, 32588 Hwy 190, Springville, CA 93265, (209) 539-2607. MC, SMBL. 37.Frog Meadow Area, Green Horn Ranger District, 15701 Hwy 178, Bakersfield, CA 93308, (805) 871-2223. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 38.Kennedy Meadows, Cannell Meadow Ranger District, 105 Whitney, Kernville, CA 93238, (760) http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/report/caYparks/ 8/19/2002 Off-road areas in California Page 8 of 11 376-3781. MC, 4WD, SMBL. 3SA.Quaking Aspen Snowmobile Area, Tule River Ranger District 32588 Hwy. 190 Springville, CA 93265, (209) 539-2607. SMBL 38B.Greenhorn Summit Snowmobile Area, Greenhorn Ranger District. 15701 Hwy. 178 Bakersfield, CA 93306, (805) 871-2223. SMBL. SHASTA-IRINITY NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office, 2400 Washington Ave., Redding, CA 96001, (530) 246-5222. 39. Hayfork Area, Hayfork Ranger District, Box 159, Hayfork, CA 96041, (530) 628-5227. MC, 4WD, Al'V, DB. 40. McCIoud Ranger District, P.O. Box 1620 McCIoud, CA 96057, (530)964-2184. MC, 4WD, AW, DB, SMBL. 40A. Pilgrim Creek Snowmobile Park, McCIoud Ranger District, P.O. Box 1620, McCloud, CA 96057, (530) 964-2184. SMBL. Groomed trails. SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office, 1600 Tollhouse Rd., Clovis, CA 93611, (209) 297-0706. 41. Kings River, Kings River Ranger District, 34849 Maxon Rd., Sanger, CA 93657, (209) 855- 8321. MC, 4WD, ATV, SMBL, DB. 42. Shaver Lake Area, Pineridge Ranger District, 29688 Auberry Rd, Prather, CA 93651, (209) 855-5360. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB, SMBL. 43. Hites Cove, Mariposa Ranger District, 43060 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644, (209) 683-4665. MC, 4WD, Al-V, DB, SMBL. 44. Miami Creek, 41969 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644, (209) 683-4665. MC, ATV. 45. Tamarack Ridge Sno-Park, Pineridge Ranger District 29688 Auberry Rd, Prather, CA 93651, (209) 855-5360. SMBL Sno-Park parking permit is required, groomed trails. 45A. Eastwood Sno-Park, Pineridge Ranger District, 29688 Auberry Rd.,P.O. Box 559, Prather, CA 93651, (209) 855-5360. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 45B. Huntington Lake Sno-Park, Pineridge Ranger District, 29688 Auberry Rd., P.O. Box 559, Prather, CA 93651, (209) 855-5360. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB, SMBL SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office, 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka, CA 95501-3834, (707) 442-1721. MC, 4WD, Al'V, SMBL. 46A. Smith Rivers NRA, P.O. Box 228, 10600 Hwy 199 North, Gasquet, CA 95543, (707) 457- 3131. 4WD, ATV. STANISLAUS NATIONAL FOREST http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/report/ca/parks/ 8/19/2002 Off-road areas in California Page 9 of 11 Supervisor's Office, 19777 Greenley Rd., Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 532-3671. MC, 4WD, ATV, SMBL, DB. 46. Niagara Ridge' Area/Herring Creek Area, Summit Ranger District, 1 Pine Crest Lake Rd., Pine Crest, CA 95364, (209) 965-3434. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB, SMBL. 47. Date Fiat Area/Moore Creek Area, Groveland Ranger District, 24545 Old Hwy 120, Groveland, CA 95321, (209) 962-7825. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 48. Deer Creek Area/Hull Creek Area, Mi-wuk Ranger District, P.O. Box 100, Mi-wuk Village, CA 95346, (209) 586-3234. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 49. Corral Hollow/Spicer, Calaveras Ranger District, P.O. Box 500, Hathaway Pines, CA 95233, (209) 795-1381. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB, SMBL. 49A. Lake Alpine Sno-Park, Calaveras Ranger District P.O. Box 500 Hathaway Pines, CA 95233, (209) 795-1381. SMBL. Sno-Park parking permits required, groomed trails, Yield to cross-country skiers. 50. Foresthill OHV Area, Foresthill Ranger District, 22830 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA 95631, (530) 478-6254. MC, ATV. 51. Sierraville Ranger District, 317 So. Lincoln St., P.O. Box 95, Sierraville, CA 96126, (530) 994- 3401. 4WD, SMBL, DB. 52. Nevada City Ranger District, 631 Coyote St., P.O. Box 6003, Nevada City, CA 95959, (530) 265-4531. 4WD, SIVlBL, DB. 53. Fordyce Jeep Trail, Nevada City Ranger District, Hwy 49 & Coyote St., Nevada City, CA 95959, (530) 265-4531. MC, 4WD, ATV (contact district regarding accessibility). 54. Truckee Ranger District, 10342 Hwy 89 No., Truckee, CA 96161, (530) 478-6257. MC, 4WD, SMBL, DB. 55. Little Truckee Summit, Sierraville Ranger District. SMBL, groomed trails and snowmobile rentals. (530) 994-3401. 56i Prosser Hills Area, Truckee Ranger District. MC, ATV, SMBL, 4WD. (530) 587-3558. 57. China Wall Snowmobile Park, Foresthill Ranger District. Groomed trails. (530) 367-2224. 58. Downieville Ranger District, 15924 Hwy 49, Camptonville, CA 95922, (530) 478-6253. MC, 4WD, SMBL, DB. 58A. Bassetts Snowmobile Park, Downieville Ranger District. SMBL, groomed trails and snowmobile rentals. (530) 288-3231. 58B. Yuba Pass Sno-Park, Sierraville Ranger District. SMBL, groomed trails, Sno-Park parking permit required. (530) 862-1297. 58C. Cisco Grove Sno-Park, Contact Thousand Trails Camping Resort for snow conditions for snowmobiles (530) 426-3362. Sno-Park parking permits required. http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/report/ca/parks/ .8/19/2002 Off-road areas in California Page 10 of 11 58D. Donner Summit Sno-Park, snowmobiles allowed up road to Castle Peak, North side of 1-80 Yield to cross-country skiers! Contact Truckee Ranger District. Sno-Park parking permit required. Unload on north side of 1-80 then park in Sno-Park. (530) 582-7892. TOIYABE NATIONAL FOREST Supervisor's Office, 1200 Franklin Way, Sparks, NV 89431, (702) 355-5300. 59. Monitor Pass, Carson Ranger District, 1536 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701, (702) 882- 2766. SMBL. 60. Hope Valley-Blue Lakes, Carson Ranger, 1536 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV 92243-4561, (702) 882-2766. Groomed trails and snowmobile rentals. (SMBL unsuitable in some areas. Check before you go.) Other CJties~ Counties~ or Other Jurisdictions 1. Frank Raines-Deer Creek OHV Park, Del Puerto Canyon Rd., 25 mi. west of Patterson, CA 95363. Mail: Dept. of Parks & Recreation, 1716 Morgan Rd., Modesto, CA 95351, (408) 897- 3127. Fees: $2 per vehicle, $12.00 per vehicle--developed camping; $10.00 per vehicle-- undeveloped camping. 860 acres, steep terrain. Open sunrise to sunset. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 2. Glen Helen OHV Park, 18585 Verdemont Ranch Rd., near San Bernardino, CA. Mail: P.O. Box 6950, San Bernardino, CA 92412. General Office (909) 880-3090; 300 acres. Practice Riding - Thur., Sat. & Sun. Practice Riding information 1-800-386-4469. Fee $15.00 per vehicle. No camping. MC, BMX, ATV. 3. La Grange ORV Park, Hwy .1-59, 2-1/2 mi. south of La Grange, CA. Mail: Dept. of Parks & Recreation, 1716 Morgan Rd., Modesto, CA 95351, (209) 853-2448. Fees: $10.00 per vehicle for undeveloped and $12.00 for developed camping. Day Use $2.00 per vehicle. 126 acres. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. MC, 4WD, ATV. 4. Park Moabi, Park Moabi Road, Needles, CA 92363. Mail: 825 E. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415, (760) 326-3831. Fees: Camping: Regular: Mon.-Thur. $10.00; Fri., Sat. & Sun. $12.00. Hook-up: Mon.-Thur. $18.00 - Fri., Sat. & Sun. $20.00: Group Camping: $15/Vehicle. Day Use: $6.00. MC, ATV 5. Riverfront Park ORV Area, B12 .1ohnson Dr., Marysville, CA. Mail: Dept. of Parks & Recreation, 526 "C" Street., Marysville, CA 95901, (530) 741-6644. MC, 4WD, ATV, DB. 6. County of Santa Clara Motorcycle Park, Metcalf Rd., near Hwy 101, 15 mi. south of San Jose, CA. Mail: Parks & Recreation Dept., 298 Garden Hill Dr., Los Gatos, CA 95030, (408) 226-5223. Helmets required. MC, ATV. 7. North Tahoe Public Utilities District, Recreation & Parks Dept. Mail: P.O. Box 139, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148, (530) 546-7248. SMBL. 8. Black Butte Lake, 8 mi. west of City of Orland (I-5). For information, contact Corps of Engineers, Black Butte Lake. Mail: 19225 Newville Road, Orland, CA 95963-8901. Open from .1une to February. Riding area closes at sunset. (530) 865-4781. MC, ATV. 9. Laguna Seca Recreation Area, 1025 Monterey Hwy 68, Salinas, CA 93908 (408) 755-4899, Events Info. (800) 593-8368. MC, ATV. http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/report/ca/parks/ 8/19/2002 Off-road areas in California Page 11 of 11 10. Tulare Cycle Park, on Pa/ge Ave. 3 miles west of Hwy 99, take the Pa/ge Ave. exit off Hwy 99. Mail: City of Tulare Parks, 830 South Blackstone St., Tulare, CA 93274, (209) 685-0503. Schedule and fee vary by event. MC, ATV 11. Hanford Cycle Park, Hwy 198 to 10 Ave., go South to Fairgrounds, 810 South :LOth. Mail: 847 E. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230. (209) 583-1174 or (209) 582-6716. Schedule and fees vary by event. MC, ATV. :12. City of Porterville OHV Park, take Scranton Ave. off Hwy 190, go left on West Rd., Mail: City of Porterville Parks, P.O. Box 432, Porterville, CA 93258-0437. (209) 782-4010. 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Content Keys: OutdoorWire'e e-zines cover auto truck 4x4 suv jeep toyota. 4wd trails camp recreation outdoor ohv rockcrawl, trail parts accessories service. Pictures video 4wd cherokee wrangler cj cj7 cj5 grand cberokee photo vacation travel fun sand dune event rv tech projects how-to reports news magazine tires suspension radio land use acc ess conservation environment fun suv awd toyota honda ih bronco ford chevy dodge nissan isuzu mitsubishi gmc amc extreme compe tit/on championship rock crawling pic travel destination vacation driving training school guide trip http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/report/ca/parks/ 8/19~2002 March 21, 2002 Dear Grant Applicant: Over the last several months the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division has been working with the United States Forest Service (USFS), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and county agencies to improve the grant application process. Many of the suggestions and improvements were a result of the Fallen Leaf Lake Grant Writing Workshop. After extensive review and discussion, the grant application process has been modified to create a more simplified and streamlined application. The 2000/01-grant application and guidelines will be used for the 2002/03-grant application cycle. A sample grant format showing how to organize your application along with copies of the regulations and the 2000/01 guide will be posted on the OHMVR website at www.ohv.parks.ca..qov. If you would like a hard copy of the procedural guidelines and/or sample grant format, contact the OHMVR Division at (916) 324-4442. Deadlines for the 2002/2003-grant cycle are: June 15, 2002 Winter (OSV) and Local Agency Grants July 15, 2002 Federal Grants: Including Summer (OHV) Forest Service and BLM Grants, and Summer County Grants October 1, 2002 Recreational Trails Program Grant administrators will be assigned as follows: Barry Jones Winter OSV Program (916) 323-0954 biones~.parks.ca.qov Lowell Landowski BLM and Local Agencies (916) 324-2350 Iland~parks.ca..qov Lisa R. McClung Forest Service and Northern CA Sheriffs (916) 445-2721 Imccl~parks.ca..qov We appreciate your patience with this process and wish you success in writing your 2002/2003 applications. Sincerely, David L. Widell, Deputy Director California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division APPLICATION PROCEDURES Introduction Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant Applications are accepted annually. The Projected Annual Application Schedule (Figure 3) identifies the critical dates and timing of the process. This guide is designed to assist both local and federal government agencies in applying for State funds available through the California (OHV) Grants Program. There are some minor limitations, procedures, and legal requirements that vary between agencies and are so noted. The OHV Grants Program is intended to SUPPLEMENT an agency's existing OHV program budget. Federal agencies have existing commitments/appropriations for OHV management. Local agencies have OHV License Fee In-Lieu Tax Apportionment's and possibly revenues generated at existing OHV sites. Those funds are not to be SUPPLANTED by OHV grant funds. FIRST - Read the descriptions for the Primary Project Type Categories (Appendix A) thoroughly! Pay close attention to any identified "Special Application Requirements". SECOND - Refer to the Application Requirements Matrix (Figure 4) so that you understand the contents of a complete application for the type of grant you will apply for. THIRD - Review the General Application Requirements on the following page. These requirements are very important! FOURTH - Begin to prepare each application component as directed. Remember that a clear and concise "quality" application will add greatly to its potential for funding approval. The OHMVR Commission, OHMVR Division staff, OHV users and organizations, other special interest organizations, and the California Department of Fish and Game pass judgment on each application. The harder it is to understand an application the higher the likelihood that funding will be denied. General Application Requirements The following are required of all applications, regardless of the type of project or the agency applying. Failure to comply with these general requirements will be cause for your application to be rejected. 1. SUBMIT TWO COMPLETE COPIES OF THE FORMAL APPLICATION. Include a floppy disk if you have one. (If a floppy disk is submitted, indicate what programs have been used, (e.g., Word Perfect, Excel, etc.) and version of the program, (e.g., Microsoft Word Version 5.0, etc.). 2. Entitle and number each component (i.e., "Item") as we have it identified. If you omit a "required" component, state the reason why and identify when it will be submitted. Do not include "as applicable" components unless they are applicable (see the instructions for each component). 9 FIGURE 3 OHV GRANT FUNDING CYCLE* Date Required Action March The State must receive a "Formal" and "Complete" application by March 1 at 5p.m. (PST) April Copies of the grant applications are provided to the OHMVR Commission, OHV organizations, California Department of Fish and Game, and interested parties. May OHMVR Division funding recommendations sent to grant applicants, the OHMVR Commission, OHV organizations and interested parties June The OHMVR commission's Grants Committee holds one or more public hearing(s). July The OHMVR Commission's Grants Committee funding recommendations are provided to the applicants along with information on the upcoming OHMVR Commission Meeting/hearing. July The OHMVR Commission approves projects at their regular meeting in mid to late July. August The California Department of Parks and Recreation submits the selected grant projects for inclusion in the followin,q year's State Bud,qet Bill. September Applicants are advised of the grant funding levels. Next July The grant projects are approved by the Legislature and the Governor signs the Budget Bill. August The DPR executes a Project Agreement with the applicants. *Division may modify the Funding Cycle to meet the needs of the Department. 10 3. Compose the application to fit on 8~ X 11 paper, single sided and in black and white (if not on disk). 4. Unless a justification is provided, you can only request funding for a project that will be completed within the fiscal year in which the funds will be budgeted. Federal agencies can utilize their related Fiscal Year (e.g., State FY 1989/1990 - Federal FY 1990). 5. Several. individual projects of the same "project type" requiring minimal funding should be combined into one application; individual cost estimates for each site must be included. 6. If an agency has an approved OHV grant project currently going through the State's budget process, it should be assumed that it will be successfully funded. 7. A separate application for each different type of grant is required. 8. To reduce the bulk and cost of reproducing applications by the State for public review, fill each page (i.e., don't put each component on a separate page). APPLICATION COMPONENTS ITEM A APPLICATION FACE SHEET The California Department of Parks and Recreation's DPR Form 565 (revised 12/99), Application for State Off-Highway Vehicle Grant, constitutes the face sheet for all formal grant application packages. Blank copies are provided in Figure 5. The following letters (A, B, C, etc.) correspond to the letters placed in the various sections of the sample face sheet (Figure 5). Instructions for the completion of each section are as follows. A. APPLICANT - Enter the title, mailing and street address of your agency. If a unit of your agency is acting as the lead, include the name of that sub-unit (e.g., Department of Public Works, Corning Ranger District, Barstow Resource Area, etc.). B. PROJECT TITLE - Shod one to four word titles are ideal. For O&M grant applications, refer to the Project Title that was assigned to your previous year O&M grant and use the same format (e.g., Inyo NF O&M - 1993). C. VEHICLE TYPES ACCOMMODATED - Identify the type(s) of vehicles that will benefit from this project. The type codes are defined as follows: M/C - Motorcycle ATV All Terrain Vehicle 4WD - Four Wheel Drive OSV - Snowmobile DB - Dune Buggy 11 D. AMOUNT REQUESTED - The total amount of grant funds requested, (.rounded to $1,000's). We will fund one year grants; funds that will be expended within the fiscal year for which the funds are budgeted (federal agencies can utilize their related fiscal year - i.e., State FY 89/90 - Federal FY 1990). If a grant is complex and requires more than one year, a justification must be provided.(see Item F) E. NEAREST CITY - This section is self-explanatory. F. COUNTY NUMBER(s): Enter the number of the County/Counties that your grant area (forest, resource area, or park ) lies within. (See Appendix N) G. PROJECT SUB-ACTIVITIES - This information is critical for compliance with legal mandates contained in the OHMVR Act of 1988. Identify any funds that will be used for the listed sub-activities, regardless of the type of project for which you are applying. The sum of the three sub-activities need not equal your total grant request as some elements may not fall within the sub-activity eligibility guidelines. See Appendix B for definitions and examples of these project sub-activities. While this section is related primarily to O&M and Resource Management projects, you should also complete this section if your planning or development project will benefit law enforcement, wildlife, or soil conservation efforts. Acquisition projects are not eligible for sub-activity credit. H. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION - Check the appropriate box. If you check the completed box, you must submit-the environmental document along with the application. Once the requested funding is budgeted, the Project Agreement (contract between the grantee and the State) cannot be executed until all environmental documentation (NEPA & CEQA) is complete. I. APPLICANT'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND CONTACT PERSONS This section identifies a two level chain of command. The authorized representative (#1) is the person having the ultimate approval and signature authority (e.g., BLM-State Director, USFS-Forest Supervisor, and Local Agency-Parks Director). The project administrator/coordinator (#2) is the person performing the overall implementation, fiscal coordination and oversees the implementation of the grant. J. PROJECT DESCRIPTION - Within the space provided briefly identify the nature of work to be accomplished with the requested OHV grant funds. K. SIGNED - The Authorized Representative must sign and date the application face sheet. By doing so, the agency acknowledges the conservation and law enforcement requirements of the program and is making a commitment thereto. (See Figure 5). 12 Figure 4 P A D R S E O L C E E A Q & A Q V S F U M N U E O E I N I L U T P APPLICATION ~ s o R Y U N I P C E REQUIREMENT G T M E N I E T MATRIX o M N T G T ITEM # ~ COMPONENT TITLE PAGE A APPLICATION FACE SHEET (DPR 565) 16 A A A A A ~ A B ONE PAGE COST SUMMARY 17 A A A A A A A C DETAILED COST ESTIMATE 17 A A A A A ~ A D O&M INCREASE/SURCHARGE 18 A JUSTIFICATION E OHV USER & PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 18 A A A A A A A F PROJECT EXTENSION JUSTIFICATION 18 * * * * * A G OHV LAW ENFORCEMENT 19 A h GENERAL SITE MAP/PLAN 19 A A A A A I FUNDING/PHASING PRIORITIES 19 A A A A A A j NATIONAL ENV. POLICY ACT (NEPA) & 19 * A A A * * A CALIFORNIA ENV. QUALITY ACT (CEQA) K FACILITY SCHEDULE 20 L* L* * L MATCHING FUNDS DESCRIPTION 20 A A * L M GOVERNING BODY RESOLUTION 20 L L L L L ~, L N SUB-ACTIVITY NARRATIVE 20 A A A A O SUB-ACTIVITY COST ESTIMATES 20 A A A A p MONITORING SUMMARY 21 A A A F F Q RESOURCE DISCUSSION 21 A * * * F R ENDANGERED/THREATENED SPECIES MAP 21 A F F F F S 1991 SOIL STANDARDS MAP 21 A A A F F T CONSERVATION ACTIVITIY 21 A A F U INVENTORY OF FEATURES 22 A V WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTION PROGRAM 22 A A A F F W TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS SITE SURVEY 22 A X INTIAL INVESTIGATION OF IMPACTS 22 A y INTIAL INVESTIGATION ON WATER QUALITY 22 A Appendix K PROJ. ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT (PAR) 45 A Appendix L INVENTORY OF OHV PURCHASED EQUIP. 46 A Use the following codes to determine the application requirement by applying jurisdiction and by type of project: F = FEDERAL AGENCIES L = LOCAL AGENCIES A = ALL AGENCIES · = AS APPLICABLE (See Instructions!) 13 Figure 5 State of California - The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Division of Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation APPLICATION FOR STATE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE GRANT See Manual for Instructions ~:~ APPLICANT (Name and Address): PROJECT TITLE (4 Words Maximum) Title Address City B State zip A VEHICLE TYPE AMOUNT REQUESTED (Total Grant Amount) [] M/c [] 4WD [] OSV [] C $. .(round to $1,000)D NEAREST CITY: COUNTY NUMBER (S) E F COST BY SUB.ACTIVITIES (C&E): ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION (Check one): [] Exempt (Exclusion or Exemption included) Conservation $_ [] Completed (Documentation included) Restoration G H Enforcement $. TOTAL C&E $' APPLICANTS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND CONTACT PERSONS (TYPE DO NOT SIGN) 1) I Authorized Representative Title Phone Number 2) Project Administration/Coordination Contact Title Phone Number PROJECT DESCRIPTION (State specifically what you will do with the requested funds) J The undersigned understands and does hereby promise to meet the requirements of CCR Section 4970.13.soil survey/monitoring, wildlife habitat ~urvey/management and OHV law enforcement programs/activities will be complete and/or implemented, as applicable, pursuant to Section 5090.53 & 5090.55 of the Public Resources Code I certify that this project conforms with appropriate land use plans, CEQA, and all other required environmental documentation PRC - 5090.55(b). SIGNED: K Authorized Representative Only Dat~ DPR 565 (Rev. 12/99) 14 ITEM B ONE PAGE COST SUMMARY This component is primarily applicable to an application involving multiple sites, areas, districts, parks, etc., or a lengthy detailed cost estimate. The intent of this summary is to condense the costs into major categories of expenses. For the required format of this item see Appendix D. ITEM C DETAILED COST ESTIMATE(S) Cost estimates should allow for cost increases, during the time between preparation of the grant application and when the funds actually become available (16 months). Once a project is budgeted, grant funds cannot be added to the project without going through the State Budget process. The Division will entertain one year O&M grant applications. For large grants or complicated grants, an extension may be requested discussed under "Item F". If you are requesting concurrent funding for a previously funded phase, it should be triggered by the actual or anticipated completion of the previously funded phase. While we cannot guarantee the availability of funds for subsequent phases, priority consideration can be given to those requests. The estimate must identify all of the costs associated with the project. Required matching funds or your own contributed funds are to be subtracted out at the end of the estimate, the remaining balance represents the actual amount of your grant request. When one application is being submitted that encompasses several distinct sites or areas, include an individual cost estimate for each (i.e., Appendix C, Item C) and a Summarized Estimate for all (i.e., Appendix C, Item B). The purchase of all equipment must be specific line items in the cost estimate. Equipment is considered to be anything motorized and anything of a durable nature with a useful life beyond the term of this specific application. Minor items such as hand tools may be lumped as such. Appendix "J" lists the maximum grant funding allowed for equipment items. Refer to Appendix D for sample cost estimate formats. Cost estimates should be neither too detailed nor too vague. For example identify a lump sum for O&M materials/supplies as opposed to the cost of each item. In a second example, the cost for construction of a restroom should be identified as opposed to a list of the actual construction materials. Be sure to include costs for such things as inflation, contingencies, engineering, design, contract administration, etc., as applicable. Each should be listed as an individual line item and the rate (percentage) must be identified. 15 Lastly, direct and/or indirect administrative costs or surcharges must be specific line items or they will be disallowed when the project is audited. The rate (percentage) must also be identified. If you charge more than 10% for either, you must provide a justification and/or explanation under Item D. Equipment usage rates, for equipment purchased and owned by you, may include fuel, maintenance, repairs, and replacement costs proportionate to the extent that the equipment will be used to accomplish this specific grant project. If the equipment was previously purchased with OHV grant funds (all or in part), the State will only allow charges for fuel, maintenance, and repairs (replacement costs cannot be chained)). "Replacement costs" refer to such things as fixed ownership rates, working capital funds, capitalized equipment rates, etc. ITEM D O&M INCREASE If the O&M grant is requesting considerably more than the previous year a justification must be provided. Excluding any equipment purchases in both years, if you request more than the current inflation index over last year's approved amount, a justification must be provided. Realistic arguments may include increases in visitation, new trails or facilities coming on line, catastrophic occurrences, etc, A justification and/or explanation must be provided if you charge more than 10% for direct and/or indirect surcharges (administrative costs). ITEM E OHV USER AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Discuss the means by which recreationists & general public were involved during the development of this specific grant application and summarize their sentiments. All letters of opposition and support shall be included with the application. Off-Highway vehicle users and public input must be specific to this grant application. ITEM F PROJECT EXTENSION JUSTIFICATION The State generally requires that OHV grant projects be implemented and completed within one budget year. If a grant will require more than one year to complete a statement to justify an extension is required. 16 ITEM G OHV LAW ENFORCEMENT All O&M projects and new acquisition or development projects require enforcement of OHV registration, vehicle operation, and vehicle equipment laws. The level and extent of your law enforcement program must be identified; as it applies to OHV recreation in your jurisdiction. Each O&M grant or cooperative agreement shall include a law enforcement plan that identifies existing law enforcement problems and a description of how this grant or cooperative Agreement will solve those problems. Past OHV law enforcement efforts shall be identified (e.g., numbers of citations, types of citations, numbers of enforcement-related contacts, physical arrests, hours committed to enforcement). Law enforcement tasks shall include but not be limited to enforcement of the following: checking spark arresters and current registration; checking compliance with noise requirements; prevention of illegal activity that may result in resource damage or trespass; enforcement of alcohol-related laws and OHV related search and rescue. The law enforcement plan shall also include the following; 1) a map of the areas, routes, and corridors that will be patrolled and enforced with OHV funds; 2) an identification of the number and classification of law enforcement personnel involved implementing the OHV project; 3) a schedule of the patrols that will be conducted and the classification of law enforcement personnel used (e.g., Level 4-Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), 10 weekends, or sergeant, 10 weekends); 4) the number, price and type of enforcement signs to be purchased and installed and 5) the cost of educational materials such as displays or brochures to be purchased with OHV funds. ITEM H GENERAL SITE MAP/PLAN Provide a general site map of the area that depicts the project or OHV opportunity area boundaries, primary passenger vehicle routes leading to and within those boundaries, and, to the extent possible, the primary OHV roads and trails. For acquisition projects, also identify the general property location on the map. For development projects, also provide a general site plan (conceptual development plan). (See Appendices G&H). ITEM I FUNDING/PHASING PRIORITIES In anticipation of insufficient OHV grant funds being available for all projects with merit, use this item to state your funding and/or phasing desires. What priority does this application have in comparison to the other applications you are submitting. This can be stated simply as "Priority #1 out of 5", "Priority #2 out of 5", etc. Additionally, if this specific project could possibly be funded and accomplished in "phases", briefly summarize the cost and scope of each phase. While we cannot guarantee the availability of funds for the subsequent phases, priority consideration can be given to those requests. If an equipment grant is dependent upon funding of a related O&M grant, it should be noted. 17 ITEM J NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) & CALIFORIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) All grant projects shall be examined for potential impacts regardless of type. Federal and local agencies shall submit the appropriate environmental documents with the application. In most cases, equipment and safety grants are exempt; a categorical exemption or exclusion must be prepared and ' submitted with the application. Note that the OHMVR Division must review all NEPA documents for CEQA comparability per 5090.55 (b); and additional information may be required from the applicants. This review process shall be completed prior to the Project Agreement being certified by the Division. Environmental documentation must be written for the Project, not the entire program (see Figure 4). ITEM K FACILITY SCHEDULE Local agencies must identify the days and hours the OHV facility will or will not be open for casual OHV recreation. An estimate of the number of organized competition events that are likely to be conducted on an annual basis must also be identified. Competition means an organized event requiring registration, an entrance fee, and includes scoring and awards. ITEM L MATCHING FUNDS DESCRIPTION Local agencies must identify the source of the matching funds or services that they are required to provide for O&M projeCts. All safety type grants and cooperative agreements require a 25% match. ITEM M GOVERNING BODY RESOLUTION Appendix E provides a sample Governing Body Resolution, which is required for all local government agencies. It can be modified slightly to suit your specific type of application or to comply with any idiosyncrasies of your jurisdiction. The clerk of the governing body must certify the resolution. ITEM N CONSERVATION, REHABILITATION AND ENFORCEMENT SUB-ACTIVITY NARRATIVES Provide a brief and concise narrative describing the specific activities to be accomplished with the funds identified for each sub-activity on the application face sheet (Item A). Refer to Appendix B for more details regarding the sub-activity. 18 ITEM 0 CONSERVATION, REHABILITATION AND ENFORCEMENT SU B-ACTIVITY NARRATIVES A cost estimate must be prepared for each sub-activity detailing how the funds are to be spent. ITEM P MONITORING SUMMARY All grants and cooperative agreements for planning, acquisition, and development projects and for resource management and operations and maintenance shall provide a summary of the monitoring activities that were accomplished by the previous OHV grant or cooperative agreement. The summary should include at a minimum, a map, type of monitoring (i.e., soils and wildlife habitat), narrative of the monitoring results, and actions taken or that will be taken in response to the monitoring results. ITEM Q RESOURCE DISCUSSION Each O&M grant or cooperative agreement shall discuss, as applicable, the existing situation, the status of resources, problems, and the desired outcome or result. ITEM R ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES MAP Each planning grant or acquisition, development, resource management, O&M grant, or O&M cooperative agreement, shall include a map identifying the known range of the State or federally designated endangered or threatened species within the areas receiving OHV funds. ITEM S 1991 SOILS STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES MAP Each Planning, AcquisitiOn, Development, Resource Management or O&M grant or cooperative agreement shall include a map in accordance with the 1991 Guidelines/Standards that identifies the soil types and their erosion potential in the OHV areas funded by OHV funds. ITEM T CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES Each O&M cooperative agreement shall include a description of the conservation activities funded with OHV funds and will include maps and photographs of the areas involved. 19 ITEM U INVENTORY OF FEATURES Each OHV planning cooperative agreement shall include an inventory of features. This inventory shall include, but not be limited to: plants, animals, historical and cultural resources. ITEM V WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTION PROGRAM All grants for planning, acquisition or development and cooperative agreement for resource management and O&M shall include a Wildlife Habitat Protection Program. The Wildlife Habitat Protection Program shall include the following: 1. A map identifying the trails, roads, corridors, and areas that are open for use by OHVs and receive funding from the OHV fund. 2. A baseline survey of the soils, and sensitive wildlife and wildlife habitats found in the areas that are open for use by OHVs and receives funding from the OHV fund. 3. A monitoring program that is able to detect changes in soil erosion and wildlife habitat in the area that is open for use by OHVs and receives the funding from the OHV Fund. A summary of the monitoring program will be provided to the Division at the end o feach implementation period. 4. A resource protection program that includes, but is not limited to, law enforcement, public education, signing and barriers. 5.A management component that uses the above information to solve resource issues. ITEM W TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS SITE SURVEY Each OHV planning grant or cooperative agreement shall include an inventory of known toxic or hazardous sites within OHV areas or on adjacent lands that may impact OHV funded areas. ITEM X INITIAL INVESTIGATION OF IMPACTS Each OHV planning grant or cooperative agreement shall include an investigation and analysis of the impact of OHV recreation on adjacent lands, residents, and potential conflict with other recreational users. ITEM Y INITIAL EVALUATION OF OHV RECREATION ON WATER QUALITY Each OHV planning grant or cooperative agreement shall include an initial evaluation of the proposed OHV recreation on water quality of the area. 2O 'Economic':and communitY DevelOpment Department ME M O.RAND UM August 19, 2002 TO: Donna Kunz FROM: Charles Webb SUBJECT: New Market Tax Credit Application In partnering with other Valley communities to submit an application for approval to receive New Market Tax Credits, staff submitted various public and private projects that could potentially use the equity financing of the New Market Tax Credit program. Staff sent out "Request for Equity Investment" to various community organizations and private individuals. Staff wrote up tax credit request forms for various private and public projects that totaled $10.9 Million in credits, representing a total projects value of over $44.6 Million. Valley Small Business Development Corporation, as the "umbrella" Community Development Entity, will be finalizing the application to the Treasury Department for submittal by August 23rd. It is anticipated the Valley will be requesting an application for upwards of $200 Million in tax credits. Review and approval (or denial) by the Treasury Department is not expected until the end of the year. Documentl MEMORANDUM August 22, 2002 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager (]0)~ From: Gene Bogart, Water Resources~an~ger Subject: LETTER OF "THANKS" The attached letter of gratitude was sent personally by Tom Clark, General Manager of the Kern County Water Agency, thanking the City's Water Resources personnel for their quick response to a wash-out of the Cross Valley Canal that occurred on late Friday, June 28, 2002. The Cross Valley Canal was transporting water for delivery to the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant at the time of the canal failure, which occurred just east of Coffee Road Bridge. A complete and immediate shutdown of the Cross Valley Canal was required in order to repair an 80-foot earthen section of the canal which had breached, threatening to leave some 100,000 residents of Greater Bakersfield temporarily without a drinking water supply. Special thanks go to Frank Tinoco, Water Supervisor II, and maintenance crew consisting of Doug Perry and Carlos Tijerina, who were immediately dispatched to the Calloway Weir area to re-route Kern River water to the Garnett Plant and shut down non-essential canal flows. These efforts, as well as the communicative efforts of the Kern River Dispatcher (Mark Austin) and Hydrographic Section (Steve Lafond and Mark Lambert), resulted in uninterrupted domestic water service to Garnett Water Purification Plant customers. KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY CVC City of Bakersfield Directors August 15, 2002 Fred L. Starrh Division 1 Mr. Gene Bogart Terry Rogers Division 2 Water Resources Manager City of Bakersfield Peter Frick 1000 Buena Vista Road Vice President Division 3 Bakersfield, CA 93311' MichaelRadon RE: June 28 Breach of Cross Valley Canal' Division 4 _Adrienne J..Mathe.ws~ --Dear~Gene: .................... President Division 5 I want to express the Agency's gratitude on behalf of Improvement District No. 4 Lawrence P. Gallagher and Cawelo Water District for the City of Bakersfield Water Resources Division 6 Department's assistance and cooperation with our recent canal breach. Because of GeneA. Lundquist your staff's efforts, the Henry C. Garner Water Purification Plant was able to switch Division 7 from a CVC water supply to the Kern River without interrupting service. Thomas N. Clark I know the residents within the HCGWPP service area and farmers in Cawelo Water GeneralManager District are also grateful to the City for its response to this emergency situation. John F. Stovall Although I don't relish the thought of a repeat occurrence, it's good to know that GeneralCounsel City Water Resources staff can be depended upon to assist when the need arises. Thomas N. Clark General Manager xc: Florn Core - City of Bakersfield Steve Lafond - City of Bakersfield Bill Wulff- Improvement District No. 4 ID4 Purveyors CVC Participants MailingAddress: ., .' , ....~..ux~.:.,..~ :.. P.O. Box 58 Bakersfield, CA93302o0058 " 1 9 2002 Phone: (661) 634-1400 Fax: (661) 634-1428 ulTY Or BAKERSFIELD WATER RESOURCES BAKERS.FIELD CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM August 23, 2002 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: R~UL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR .~-~.~_ SUBdECT: SELECTION OF ENGINEER IV The Public Works. Department is pleased to announce the selection of Arnold Ramming as the Engineer IV over the Design Division of Engineering. Arnold has be. en with the City of Bakersfield for eight years as an Engineer. II1. Arnold's most noteworthy project was the completien of the Amtrak Station.. Congratulations to Arnold. G:\GROUPDAT~Memo~2002\M_CityLOGOgraphics.doc ' C alifo rnia Environmental P'r otection Agency NEW S RELEASE Integrated Waste Management Board Attenb'on: Environmental Editors For Immediate Release Contact: Frank Simpson August 22, 2002 Chris Peck 02-064 (916) 341-6300 opa@ciwmb.ca.gov Kern County Jurisdictions Cut Waste Reach Goal Fresno gets extens/on, Fresno County ordered to comply SACRAMENTO--Three Kern County cities and County of Kern met or exceeded the requirements of California's waste diversion law in 2000, according to the California Integrated Waste Management Board, the State's primary recycling agency. Meeting this week in Sacramento, the Board ruled that 23 additional jurisdictions had satisfied the requirement to divert from landfill at least 50 percent of their waste beginning in 2000. The Waste Board has approved 195 jurisdictions since February 2002; there are 445 reporting jurisdictions in all. A list of all cities and counties with approved rates is available at www.ciwmb.ca.gov/PressRoom/Resources/DivRates.htm. Over the next several months, the Board will continue to review and consider the diversion efforts of those jurisdictions that are not yet approved. "Communities in this state continue to demonstrate 'their commitment to resource conservation by maximizing recycling and minimizing waste," said Waste Board Chair Linda Moulton-Patterson. "All Californians can support these efforts by recycling at home and at work, and by purchasing products made from recycled materials." At its regular August meeting, the Board approved year-2000 diversion rates for the cities of Bakersfield (49 percent), Maricopa (62 percent), and Wasco (58 percent), and for the unincorporated portion of Kern County (52 percent). Bakersfield earned the Board's approval under a provision recognizing a jurisdiction's "good faith effort" to reach the 50 percent goal. Public Resources Code section 41780, enacted by AB 939 (Sher) - the Integrated Waste Management Act (Chapter 1095, Statutes of 1989) - requires every city and county in the state to divert from landfill at least 50 percent of the waste generated within their jurisdiction in 2000. The Legislature amended this statute in 2000, requiring jurisdictions to sustain their waste diversion efforts into the future. To achieve their high diversion rates, jurisdictions have tailored new waste handling infrastructures from options that include curbside recycling, material recovery facilities and composting operations that are supported by comprehensive waste prevention and public education efforts, among other programs. --MORE-- 3urisdictions Cut waste, Reach Goal 2-2-2 ]~nformation about individual city and county programs is available on the Waste Board's local government Web site at www.ciwmb.ca.gov/LGTools/PAR~S/i_urogmsu.asp, or from the following local contacts: Bakersfie/d Kevin Barnes (661) 326-3114 Kern County, Un/. Doug Landon (661) 862-8936 Maricopa Tommy .]. Davis (661) 769-8279 Wa$co Brett Dawson (661) 758-7223 .lurisdictions that did not meet the 50 percent diversion requirement in 2000 may petition the Board for one or more time extensions, but not beyond .lanuary 1, 2006. At its meeting, the Board granted time extensions to 12 jurisdictions, including the City of Fresno, which received an extension through .luly 1, 2004. Forty-six extensions have been approved to date. At its meeting, the Board also considered a petition from the County of Fresno seeking an extension through December 31, 2004. The Board denied the petition, instructing its staff instead to begin steps to put the county on a compliance order. The petition was denied because the county did not pursue plans to implement diversion programs diligently, therefore failing to make a "good faith effort" to reach the 50 percent goal.. ._ "The Board is extremely pleased with local efforts to maximize waste diversion," said Moulton- Patterson. "We believe that every city and county in the state has the means to reach the goal and expect them to take the necessary steps to make that happen." The Waste Board will develop a compliance schedule, in cooperation with Fresno County, outlining specific actions the County will take to reach the diversion goal and a timetable for implementing them..lurisdictions that fail to meet the requirements of a compliance order may be subject to administrative fines issued by the Board of up to $10,000 a day. The six-member California ~[ntegrated Waste Management Board is responsible for protecting public health and safety and the environment through management of the estimated 68 million tons of solid waste generated in California each year. The Board works in partnership with local government, industry, and the public to reduce solid waste disposal and ensure environmentally safe landfills. California now diverts 42 percent of its solid waste away from disposal. The Waste Board is one of six boards, departments, and offices within the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cai/EPA). 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League of CalifOrnia Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 · Sacramento, Califomia 95814 Phone: (916) 658-8200 Fax: (916) 658-8240 www.cacities.org August 21, 2002 6 pages TO: Board of Directors, Mayors, Council Members and City Managers FROM: Chris McKenzie, Executive Director Dwight Stenbakken, Director of Legislation and Policy Development RE: End-of-Session Stealth Attack on First Amendment Ri hts of Cit Officials and Em=love.esll We are writing to ask for your immediate help_, The last week of each legislative session is ~lways a dangerous iime, and the League has learned over the last week that a coalition of public employee unions has joined together to sponsor legislation at the end of the session that is aimed at: 1) muzzling cities and harming the First Amendment rights of city employees; and 2) minimizing the importance of city services in legislative debates over the allocation of resources. The exact form this stealth attack will come in is uncertain. We understand from sources that it is aimed at preventing local elected officials, managers and local employees from contributing personal funds th___rou.qh payroll deduction to an organization created by local governments to advocate on statewide ballot measures and finance issues. The proposal will come in the form of an amendment to an existing bill. The exact bill number will not be revealed until the amendment is actually made. We undarstand that Assembly Member Pat Wiggins will likely be the author of the amendment. There is only one week left in the legislative session! Even though we do not have a bill number, the League is asking that city officials begin to call Legislators immediately and ask for a NO VOTE on any measure that is amended to accomplish this limitation on the right of city officials to speak on public policy in the state of California. This is an effort.by the sponsors and ke le islators to red don't want local officials to le islative rocess and at the ballot box-- ute and sim lei They exert influence over decisions about local government finance. They don't want to strengthen local communities. The want all the ower to reside in Sacramento where the can better control the agendal Attached are talking points that can be used to assist in any contacts you may have with Legislators on this issue, it is critical to ACT NOW to protect your ability to properly voice your position on legislative issues and ballot measure that affect city services. Staff Contacts: Dwight Stenbakken (916/658-8213; stenbakd~,cacities.or~) Amy Brown (9~ 6/658-8279; browna~,cacities'°rcl) RECEIVED: 8/22/02 4:33PM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #250; PAGE 2 8/22/02 Wiggins' Bill Banning City-Sponsored Payroll Deduction Programs A Fact Sheet Background · The League leamed this week that Assembly Member Pat Wiggins (Santa Rosa) plans to amend one of her bills to include language that would prohibit the voluntary participation of local officials and employees in a payroll deduction program for local government advocacy efforts. · This bill would be sponsored by a Sacramento-based coaliUon of statewide employee unions, and directly targets the voluntary city official and employee payroll deduction programs recently adopted by a number of cities to raise funds for efforts to strengthen local control? The League is Opposed to. this measure, for the following reasons: The Measure is Unconstitutional. We believe this measure would violate the Free Speech rights of city officials and city employees. The federal and California constitutions prohibit the legislature from passing laws abridging freedom of speech. Local agency officials and employees do not give up their free speech rights as the result of being in government service.~ Local Services and Jobs At Risk, We believe that our ability to ensure that our city is able to deliver the services needed and expected by our residents (and your constituents) ultimately will depend upon the ability of local government to support passage of a constitutional amendment that would strengthen protections for local revenues. Unless and until that happens, local services, and the jobs of city employees, will continue to be at risk from state actions that undermine the fundamental principles of local control. Employees Already Protected by Current Law. We understand that the sponsors of this measure may be concerned that city employees may be pressured to participate in a city's payroll deduction program, and face possible retaliation or penalties from their employers if they choose not to participate. But this should be a non-issue; current law prohibits employers from making, adopting or enforcing any policy that tends to control or direct the political activities of affiliations of employees. The law also prohibits employers from coercing, influencing or attempting to coerce or influence employees' political activities by threatening a loss of employment. This is a bad proposal - unconstitutional and unnecessary. It would undermine the efforts of cities to establish greater stability over local revenues and, in doing so, puts city services and city employees' jobs at risk. ~ Action'for Better Cities (ABC), the non-profit political action arm of tl~e League of California Cities, has worked over the last year with a number of cities to establish this type of program. Such a program would be useful if [he League decided to mount a statewido ballot measure to strengttmn constitutional protections for local revenues. ~ See C/ty of Fairfield v, Superior Court of Solano County, 14- Cai. 3d 768, 780-82 (1975) (elected officialsl; Pickering v. 8oard of Education, 391 U.S. 563, 568 {1968) {employees). RECEIVED: 8/22/02 4:34PM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #250; PAGE 3 Wiggins Bill Talking Points Background , The League learned this week that Assembly Member Pat Wiggins (Santa Rosa) plans to amend one of her bills to include language that would prohibit the voluntary participation of local officials and employees in a payroll deduction program for local government advocacy efforts. · This bill would be sponsored by a Sacramento-based coalition of statewide employee unions, and directly targets the voluntary city official and employee a roll deduction programs recently adopted by a number of cities to raise P Y ol~ funds for efforts to strengthen local contr. Messages · The bill would violate the Free Speech Rights of local officials and employees. )> Our legal analysis reveals that this bill would violate the First Amendment of the federal constitution and the California Constitufion~ o Both the federal and state constitutions prohibit the legislature from passing laws abridging freedom of speech. o Local agency officials and employees do not give up their free speech rights as the result of being in government service. o In a 1985 case the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that government may not deny access to a payroll deduction program solely to suppress the point of view of the speaker. · This bill is an end-of-session, last-ditch, stealth attack by a coalition of statewide groups to undermine the principle of local control. ~- The bill would deprive city officials and employees from personally contributing funds for a ballot measure to strengthen constitutional protections for local revenues, services and jobs. 1 Action for Better Cities (ABC), the non-profit political action arm of the League of California Cities, has worked over the last vear wi'~h a number of cities to establish this type of program. Such a program would be useful if the League decided to mount a statewide ballot measure to strengthen constitutional protections for local revenues, RECEIVEO: 8/22/02 4:34PM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #250; PAGE 4 ~> In the absence of constitutional protection, local governments will continue to be vulnerable to the whims of state government, and local jobs are at risk. · Local union employees will be hurt if their cities are prevented from implementing voluntary payroll deduction programs for activities that would ultimately strengthen local control. > Employees' jobs are on the line if cities can't protect their revenues from the state. 2 RECEIVED: 8/22/02 4:34PM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #250; PAGE 5 Why Do the Statewide Unions Want to Block Voluntary Payroll Deduction Programs That Would Benefit Cities? We can only speculate. Some thoughts: · The statewide unions only want payroll deductions going to their own union coffers. Even though the amount of money collected through the voluntary city official and employee payroll deduction programs is miniscule, compared to that going to statewide employee unions, these statewide unions don't want to see their fundraising efforts diluted. , The statewide unions are reacting to the growing political strength of cities. Cities have experienced important recent successes. The statewide unions prefer the current power structure in Sacramento, in which their political contributions and grassroots capabilities grant them significant influence. · The statewide uni°ns may be concerned that city employees will be pressured to participate in their city's payroll deduction program, and may face retaliation or penalties from their employers if they choose not to participate. But current law (CA Labor Code sections 1101 and 1102) prohibits employers from making, adopting, or enforcing any policy that tends to control or direct the political activities of affiliations of employees. The law also prohibits employers from coercing, influencing or attempting to coerce or influence employees' political activities by threatening a loss of employment. · The statewide unions don't want the League to have the resources needed to mount a statewide ballot measure to protect local revenues from state funding grabs. The statewide employee unions exercise tremendous influence over the allocation of funds in the state budget. They don't want a ballot measure that would undermine their power at the statewide level - even though it would benefit their local union employees if cities had the funds they needed to pay for local programs and local staff. 3 RECEIVED: 8/22/02 4:35PM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #250; PAGE 6 Sample Letter -Wiggins Bill Banning City. Sponsored Payroll Deduction Programs Your Legislator State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Wiggins Bill Banning City-Sponsored Payroll Deduction Programs - OPPOSE Dear (Assembly Member or Senator). t ou o ose any bill thatwould prohibit my city from adopting voluntary I am writing to urge thay PP . . ^~, .... ,~ ,~ es when those programs would payroll deduction programs for elected offic~a!s o., ,~,,y .... ,Io, e , raise funds for local government advocacy error[s. I understand that Assembly Member Pat Wiggins may amend one of her bills to accomplish this purpose. My city (or "r') strongly opposes this effort, for several reasons. The Measure is Unconstitutional. We believe this measure would violate the free speech rights of city officials and city employees. The federal and California constitutions prohibit the legislature from passing laws abridging freedom of speech. Local agency officials and employees do not give up their free speech rights as the result of being in government service.~ Employees Already Protected by Current Law. We understand that the sponsors of this measure may be concerned that city employees may be pressured to participate in a city's payroll deduction program, and face possible retaliation or penalties from their employers if they choose not to participate. But this should be a non-issue; current law prohibits employers from making, adopting or enforcing any policy that tends to control or direct the political activities of affiliations of employees. The law also prohibits employers from coercing, influencing or attempting to coerce or influence employees' political activities by threatening a loss of employment. This is a bad proposal- unconstitutional and unnecessary. We urge your NO vote on this measure. Yours sincerely, Cc: League of California Cities See City of Fa~fl~e/civ. Superfor Courrof$olono Count)/, 14 Cal. 3d 768, ?80-B;Z {1975) (elected officials); p/c/<~rin.q vo 8oard of Education, 391 U.S. 563, 561~ (196B) (employees). DRAFT - 03/19/02 SAMPLE OUTLINE For 2002~2003 OHV Applications The 2002/03 OHMVR Grant applications are required to follow the content of the Office of Administration Law (OAL) regulations, and the 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide (rather than the 2001). This "outline" provides you with a more orderly and concise format to prepare your application for the 2002/03-grant cycle. The outline incorporates the recommendations received at the Grant Conference held at Fallen Leaf Lake, November 2(~01. A review team from the USDA Forest Service, BLM and input from Division consultants, all worked on the development of the sample outline. NOTE: PLEASE PROVIDE THREE PAPER COPIES (HARD COPIES) OF YOUR APPLICATION AND TWO COMPUTER DISKS. Applications for the 2002~03 Fiscal Year must be post marked by June 15, 2002 for all Local Government Agencies and Winter OSV Federal Grants. All other Federal Applications must be post marked by July 15, 2002. Some of the key features of the sample outline include the following: · Information that is repeated each year or is provided as a separate document to OHMVR has been placed in the Attachments section. As an example, Baseline Information found in the WHPP and the monitoring reports are now in the Attachments Section. · Information in the 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide is now supplied in only one section. · Information is consolidated under broad categories for ease of organization: Description of OHV Opportunities; Operations, Maintenance and Administration Deliverables; Law Enforcement Activities; Conservation Activities; Detailed Cost; Environmental Documentation; Public Involvement, etc. · The level of detail and supporting materials (e.g. maps, photographs) expected in filling out the required sections in the application are articulated. For example, the Soil Loss Monitoring program should state the number of acres or miles of mutes in each condition (green, yellow, and red), as shown in Attachment 3. · At the top of each section the outline provides the appropriate reference to the OAL Regulations that am posted on the web site. · Under each section is a list of the information required in that section according to the 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide. · Following all of the required Sections (I-X) there are two appendices and three attachments. The attachments are review templates showing the type of information and level of detail needed in the CEQA and WHPP sections of the application. Appendices: A- Monitoring Report B - Baseline Data Attachments: 1 - Consultant's CEQA Review Format 2 - Consultant's WHPP Review Format 3 - Sample Soils Trail Condition Rating The Application Requirement Matrix The Application Requirement Matrix (ARM) (Figure 4, 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) is intended to help the applicant determine the content required in each type of grant application. Please note the following important points in using the ARM: L. Grantee's who are submitting multiple grant applications (e.g. O&M grant, planning grant, equipment grant, etc.) will not be required to repeat the information. Any section that is applicable to all grants (i.e., not specific to the individual supporting grant) should be included in the O&M grant but NEED NOT BE DUPLICATED in the other grants. It is only necessary to cross-reference the pages containing the information in the O&M grant. Examples of materials from the 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide that need to appear once: Item P Monitoring Summary Item Q Resource Discussion Item R Endangered/Threatened Species Map Item S Soil Standards Map Item V Wildlife Habitat Protection Program Materials repeated from year- to- year (e.g. a discussion of resources) should be placed in appendices but not included in the main text of the application. Copies of the 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide and OAL regulations are posted on our Web site (www.ohv.parks.ca..qov). Hard copies are available upon request via e-mail at info~ohv.parks.ca.qov) or by calling (916) 324-4442. SECTION I State of California - The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Division of Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation APPLICATION FOR STATE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE GRANT See Manual for Instructions APPLICANT (Name and Address): PROJECT TITLE (4 Words Maximum) Title: Address: City: State: Zip VEHICLE TYPE AMOUNT REQUESTED (Total Grant Amount) [] M/C [] ATV [] 4WD [] OSV [] DB $ (round to $1,000) NEAREST CITY: COUNTY NUMBER (S) COST BY SUB-ACTIVITIES (C&E): ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION (Cheek): Conservation $. [] Complete Enforcement $ TOTAL C&E $ APPLICANTS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND CONTACT PERSONS (TYPE DO NOT SIGN) l) Authorized Representative Title Phone Number 2) Project Administration/Coordination Contact Title Phone Number PROJECT DESCRIPTION (State specifically what you will do with the requested funds) The undersigned understands and does hereby promise that soil survey/monitoring, wildlife habitat survey/management and OHV law enforcement programs/activities will be complete and/or implemented, as applicable, pursuant to Section 5090.53 of the Public Resources Code I certify that this project conforms with appropriate land use plans, CEQA, and all other required environmental documentation SIGNED: Authorized Representative Only Date Section I1: DESCRIPTION OF OHV OPPORTUNITIES Items that must be included are: 1) A map of the specific area or routes. 4970.10(d)(1) 2) Briefly describe the existing, legal OHV opportunity that exists within a 50-mile radius of the project area (4970.31(c)(5)), status of resources, problems, and the desired outcome or results (4970. lO(d)(9)). List the number of acres available for open OHV use, miles of designated trails and roads, and open OHV areas. 3) Discuss visitor demand for the OHV opportunity. 4970.31(c)(4) 4) Discuss the types of vehicles that currently use the area. 4970.31(c)(6) 5) Discuss volunteer programs including the scope programs, number of active participants, hours volunteered, and amount of OHV funds used to run the program. (4970.31(c)(12) (~) Discuss the sustainability of the area or facilities for long-term use. Identify any known or anticipated threats to the longevity of OHV use (e.g. endangered species, urban expansion, user conflicts, etc.). 4970.31(c)(10), 4970.21(a) MAP (Item H 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) .Appendix C includes a map identifying the specific areas/routes and facilities to be maintained under this Cooperative Agreement. This map should be contained in a separate file as hard copy, and if possible, as an electronic file in PDF format less than three megabytes. FACILITIES SCHEDULE (Item K - 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) Schedule listing when campgrounds, staging areas, roads, and trails are open during the year. SECTION II1: OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE and ADMINISTRATIVE DELIEVERABLES Briefly describe what you are proposing to accomplish (deliverables) under operations and maintenance, and administration, with OHV funds. O&M projects are intended for annually recurring work directed toward facilities, natural resources, visitor assistance, and visitor safety directly attributable to OHV recreation. 4970.05(a) Operations and Maintenance Component You may want to include the following examples of the O&M activities under the Operations and Maintenance cost category in Section VI (Detailed Cost Summary): 4970.05(b)(1-15) below. Facility repair and servicing Volunteer use and coordination Visitor services Site administration and direct OHV program/grant administration Snow plowing Trash collection First aid equipment & supplies Map/brochure design and printing Construction of physical barriers and other means of traffic control Trail maintenance Routine visitor monitoring and visitor surveys Minor trail relocation Cultural resource mitigation/protection Purchase of tools and equipment exceeding $250. 4970.10(d)(7) and 4970.08(e) Kiosks, signboards, regulatory, and directional signs Explain if the project will require more than 1 year to complete. 4970. lO(g) Administration Component Briefly discuss activities associated with the Administration cost category in Section VI (Detailed Cost Summary). OHV-related indirect costs can be included in this section and should generally not exceed 10 percent of the total O&M grant request unless justified. 4970. lO(f) (Item C & D 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) DELIVERABLES: ACTIVITIES COSTS 5 SECTION IV: LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES Briefly describe law enforcement activities with a Law Enforcement Plan. The following activities are considered enforcement: 4970.30(g)(1-3) belOW Enforcement activities also consist of employing, equipping, and supervising peace officers protecting natural resources, enforcement of Division 16.5 (commencing with Section 38000) of the Vehicle Code, enforcement of Sections 4442 and 4442.5 of the Public Resources Code, and enforcement of other laws regulating the equipment and use of off-highway motor vehicles. 4970.30(a) Please See Below. Law Enforcement Plans in O&M applications will comply with the items found in 4970.10(e)(1-7). · A map that shows where significant law enforcement problems occur and the areas, routes, and corridors that will be patrolled and enforced with OHV funds. Maps may be submitted electronically and a hard copy mailed separately. · Identification of the number and classification of Law Enforcement personnel involved in implementing the OHV Project and a schedule of the patrols that will be conducted (e.g., Level - 4 Law Enforcement Officer, 10 weekends, or Sergeant 10 weekends). · The number, price, and type of enforcement signs to be purchased and installed. · The cost of educational materials such as displays or brochures. · Documentation about law enforcement problems in areas identified for OHV use (as authorized by PRC 5090.50) or problems that are occurring in areas where OHV use is prohibited (as authorized by California Vehicle Code 38225). · Describe how enforcement personnel will enforce the following laws: 4970.10(e)(1) · Spark arresters · Current OHV registration. · Maximum noise level. · Prevention of illegal activity that may result in resource damage. · Prevention of trespass activity and violation of closed areas. · Driving under the influence and/or possession of open containerS. · Describe your OHV-related search and rescue program. 4970.10(e)(1) · List the phone number for contacting your agency 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. If your agency is not available, list alternate agencies that provide this service. 4970.10(e)(1) (Items G, N & 0 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) Plan: 1. Map of patrol areas 2. Law enforcement Issues 3. How OHV Funds will solve issues 4. Enforcement of OHV related laws including spark arresters, registration, noise, resource damage/trespass, DUI and search and rescue 5. Agency phone number 6. Number and classification of LE personnel 7.Schedule of patrols 8.Signs to be purchased/installed 9. Educational materials SECTION V: CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES Conservation activities are carried out for the prevention or reduction of soil loss, wildlife loss, and habitat loss as defined in PRC Sections 5090.35, 5090.50 and 5090.53. 4970.30(a) The following activities are considered conservation: 4970.30(0(1-8) 1) Soil, habitat and wildlife monitoring. 2) Activities to prevent soil erosion and to repair existing soil erosion. 3) Wildlife habitat enhancement projects. 4) Aerial photography. 5) Wildlife, habitat, and soil studies. 6) Temporary closure of trails or areas or closure and rehabilitation of unauthorized trails and trails not in compliance with PRC 5090.35(d and e). 7) Reduction of dust related to OHV recreation. 8) Reduction or prevention of siltation related to OHV recreation into streams. Briefly describe your Wildlife Habitat Protection Program (WHPP). Federal agencies shall amend their WHPPs each year as needed. The WHPP must have the following information pursuant to 4970.31 (c) and 4970.13(c) Plant and Wildlife Component of the WHPP Include the following in the plant and wildlife section of your WHPP. · A map identifying the trails, roads, corridors, and areas that are open for use by OHVs and receive funding from the OHV Fund (See item B). · A baseline survey and brief description of the threatened, endangered, and sensitive plants and wildlife, and wildlife habitats, found in the area that is open for OHV use. For this baseline survey, include: map showing the extent of habitat for State or Federally designated Threaten, Endangered and Sensitive plant and wildlife species within or immediately adjacent to your OHV areas. 4970.10(d)(10) · A monitoring program for Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive (TES) plants and wildlife that will: · Assist in sustaining viable species composition; on the lands within their jurisdiction, grantees shall identify and monitor endangered, threatened, and other species of concern that are identified by the management agency, consistent with current laws and policies within the areas maintained and managed with OHV Grant Program Funds. · Identify current plant and wildlife management objectives for the OHV area. · Identify monitoring activities. · Identify monitoring protocols. A resource protection program describing management actions that will assist in sustaining species composition within the OHV area. Examples of these kind of actions include law enforcement, signing, barriers, limited operating periods, temporary closures, and educational brochures and/or displays. · A description of the management review process, the staff that is included, what documents and monitoring data were reviewed, and what changes, if any, the agency made in their WHPP due to this review process. Soil Component of the WHPP Include the following: · A baseline survey of the soils found in the area that is open for OHV use. · A map that identifies the types of soil and their erosion potential in OHV areas. 4970.10(d)(11). A map could have the roads and trails overlay on the soils types. · A soil monitoring program that will: · Meet the State approved soil standards and detect accelerated and unnatural erosion. · Identify current soil management objectives for the OHV area. · Identify soil-monitoring activities. · Identify monitoring protocols. · A resource protection program describing management actions to prevent unacceptable soil loss. Examples of these management actions include routine maintenance and drainage repairs, law enforcement, signing, barriers, limited operating periods, temporary closures, site rehabilitation, and educational brochures and/or displays. Include your guidelines for heavy equipment operation. Describe what will happen to erosion control devices such as roiling dips with the use of heavy equipment. · A management component that used the above information to resolve resource issues. · Include a list of all roads, trails, corridors, and areas that are not in compliance with the soil standards and a plan and timeline to bring them into compliance. (Item N, O, P, Q, R, S, T & V2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTION PROGRAM Program Components ]) Maps 2) Baseline survey 3) Monitoring program 4) Management objectives 5) Resource protection program 6) Management component (Review and Action) 7) Soil Loss Plan and schedule (A plan and schedule for bringing Red & Yellow roads and trails into compliance with soil loss standards.) SECTION VI: DETAILED COST SUMMARY 4970. lO(d)(2), 4970.30(c)(1-2) Complete the Cost Summary and the detailed cost estimates for each activity for each sub-unit. If this request amount is great is greater than last year's funding, identify what the additional funds are for and provide a detailed justification. Identify the priority of this O&M application for funding in comparison with the other applications that you may be submitting. 10 SECTION VI EXAMPLE O & M DETAILED COST ESTIMATE PROJECT NAME: A. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE 1) STAFF Salary Term/Days Total Cost FS Contributed Grant Recluest 2) CONTRACTS Fre~juency Total Cost FS Contributed Annual Cost 3) MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT Annual Cost Subtotal Operations & Maintenance B. LAW ENFORCEMENT 1) STAFF Salary Term/Days Total Cost FS Contributed Grant Recluest Subtotal Law Enforcement C. CONSERVATION 1) PLANT & WILDLIFE SECTION OF WHPP Salary Term/Days Total Cost FS Contributed Grant Request 2) SOIL SECTION OF WHPP Subtotal Conservation Total A, B, C D. INDIRECT ADMIN. (10% or less) TOTAL Grant Request TOTAL ROUNDED COST SUMMARY 2002/2003 ICosts by Unit Oistrict~ Expenditure Type Supervisor's Office Unit A Unit B Unit C Staff $5,328. $23,526 $32,212 $43,556 Contracts & Services $ 0 $ 1,200 $ 500 $ 2,000 Materials & Supplies $ 2,000 $ 3,300 $ 4,250 $ 9,250 Vehicles $1,000 $ 500 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 Equipment $ 0 $1,000 $ 300 $ 900 SUBTOTAL $ 8,328 $29,526 $38,462 $ 58,206 Administration (10%) $ 832. $ 2,752 $ 2,946. $ 5,820 TOTAL= $ 9,160 $32,297 $41,408 $64,027 Total Request (Rounded) $ 9,000 $30,000 $41,000 $64,000 ~'OTAL REQUEST = $146,000I Agency Contribution -- $1,282 $ 5,725 $ 6,151 $48,250 I~E.C¥ TOTAL = $25,21q Previous Year's Request = $ 5,000 $23,400 $25,450 $48,250 Previous Year's Request Total = $102,100 Last Year's Allocation -- $101,000 PROJECT EXTENSION JUSTIFICATION (Item F 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) FUNDING AND PHASING PRIORITIES (Item 1-2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) If submitting more than one application, indicate desired priority for funding. ]3 SECTION VII: ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION 4970. 4970. f3(a, b), 4970.3 (c)(9) Applications shall include the appropriate environmental documentation with regard to compliance.with NEPA and CEQA requirements. 4970.09(h) Documentation for categorical exemptions under CEQA must also include the following pursuant to the 2001 CEQA Guidelines, PRC Section 21000; Article 19, 15300.2 1) An evaluation of the impacts of this project on wetlands, navigable waters, and sensitive habitats (including TES). 2) The cumulative effects of other projects that have been conducted in the OHV funded areas when completing the environmental documentation in compliance with NEPA and CEQA. (4970.14(a)). Refer to the cumulative effects discussion in your Environmental Impact Statement or Report, and land management plan 3) The possibility that the proposed activities will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances such as steep slopes or highly erodable soil. 4) The potential damage to scenic resources within the view shed of a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. 5) The proposed project area has been listed as producing hazardous materials (Cortese list). 6) Substantially adverse changes in the significance of historical or cultural resources. Incorporate by reference from CEQA those items that are clearly exempt. Group the major activities into CEQA Exemption Categories (Attachment 1). Document compliance with your land management plan. 4970.10(d)(6) (If NEPAJCEQA control language is required, address here.) The following control language from the OHV Commission (10/01) applies to NEPA for winter applications. Document the information used in the NEPA analysis such as area assessments, heritage evaluations, biological evaluations/assessments, other scientific reviews, visitor survey data, etc. 14 OHV Grant Funded Activities and CEQA Categorical Exemptions (See Attachment C for an example of CEQA categories. (Item J.2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) Item 1 - Evaluation of the impact of this project on wetlands, navigable waters, and sensitive habitats. Item 2 - Existing or potential cumulative impacts, if any, of this project being completed in the same place over several years. Item 3 - The possibility that the proposed activities will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances such as steep slopes or highly erodable soil. Item 4 - The potential damage to scenic resources within the view shed of a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. Item 5 - The proposed project area listing as producing hazardous materials (Cortese list). Item 6 - Substantially adverse changes in the significance of historical or cultural resources. SECTION VIII: PUBLIC INVOLVMENT Applications shall be made available by the applicant for public review and comment prior to submission of the application to the OHMVR Division for consideration. 4970.09(g) · Describe your public involvement efforts including letters, phone calls, web notices, and meetings, etc. · List the date, time, and location and attendance of the public meetings that you held to discuss your application. · Describe your efforts to publicize the meeting. List the groups that were invited · Summarize the comments that were made at the meeting. · Explain any changes that you made to your application as a result of your public meetings. · Include all letters of support and opposition. 4970.31(c)(3) (Item E - 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) CONFLICTS/INVESTIGATIONS OF IMPACTS (Item J - 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) (If control language is required, address here.) SECTION IX: PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS REPORTS (PARs) 4970.11, 4970.31(c)(1) All applicants that were awarded an OHV Grant or Cooperative Agreement last year must complete the PAR. Section VII. Describe what was accomplished with OHV funds. 4970.28(a) ]7 Project Accomplishment Report Agency Unit Time Period Date OHV Grant #OR- Grant Title I. OHV Opportunity Acres of land available for OHV and OSV recreation Acres of land available for trails only OHV recreation Acres of land available for open OHV recreation. Miles of motorcycle trail Miles of ATV trail Miles of 4 wheel drive routes Miles of level 2 Wpe roads Total miles OHV routes Acres available for open snowmobile use Miles of groomed snowmobile routes Miles ofungroomed snowmobile routes Miles ofumarked snowmobile routes Total miles of OSV romes II. Conservation activities 1. Miles of OHV routes repaired. 2. Miles of volunteer mutes closed ~d rehabilitated. 3. Acres of"open" land closed ~d rehabilitated. III. Volunteer information 1. Vol~teer ho~s contributed. 2. Est~ated value of volunteer labor IV. Visitor assistance information 1. Number of OHV visitors (any potion of a day is one visito0 2. Total number of OHV visitors contacte&assisted 3. Number of OHV inj~ accidents 4. Number of OHV related fatalities V. Law Enforcement Citations Wmings A~ests Compli~ce ~ Contacts Registration Sp~k a~ester Noise Reso~ce damage Trespass on private lands Wilderness intrusions Other: explain below Total 18 NARRATIVE WITH PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT ON DELIVERABLES SECTION X: EQUIPMENT INVENTORY All applicants who have purchased equipment with OHV funds must list the vehicles' status. Vehicles that are to be surveyed (replaced) must be identified. Applicant must identify what will happen to the funds when that vehicle is sold. (Appendix K - 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) INVENTORY OF OHV PURCHASED EQUIPMENT (Update each year for all mobile equipment, purchased with OHV Funds.) (e.g,. snowmobiles, ATV's, motorcycle, groomers, trucks, and trail tractors) .List by District: Make Model Year VINIID. No. Miles Hours 20 ITEMS THAT MAY NOT NEED TO BE INCLUDED Item M: Governing Body Resolution Local Agencies must include their Governing Body Resolution here. If possible, insert an electronic copy in the application and send an original to the OHMVR Division. NOTE: The items below are required for Federal agencies applying for: Planning, Acquisition, and Development Grants. Local agencies may omit these items from the application. Item U: Inventory of Features Item X: Initial Investigation of Impacts Item Y: Initial Investigation of OHV impacts on Water Quality Item W: Toxic or Hazardous Site Survey (Example) A Governing Body Resolution Item M, Inventory of Feature Item U, Initial Investigation of Impacts item X, Initial Investigation of OHV Impact on Water Quality Item Y, and the Toxic or Hazardous Site Survey Item W are not required for Federal O&M Cooperative Applications. APPENDIX A I MONITORING REPORT Include your annual monitoring report in this section. 4970.10(d)(8), 4970.13(c)(3)(A), and 4970.31(c)(8) (Item N, O, P, Q, R, S, T & V. 2000 OHV Grant Application Guide) The Annual Monitoring Report for the prior year must be included in Appendix A. 22 APPENDIX B BASELINE DATA Soils Wildlife ATTACHMENT #1 CONSULTANT'S CEQA REVIEW FORMAT Categorical Exemption (CE) Justification Template The Division requests that the following format be used. 1. Save Template with your filename of the specific grant application under the \NorCal2001\grantappreview\ subdirectory. E.g. if you're reviewing Redding O&M, then save the file as \NorCal2001\grantappreview\ReddingO&M. 2. Remove the rows in this template that don't apply to your specific grant application. 3. Be as specific as possible in describing why the activities are exempt, or appear not to be exempt. See below for more instruction. Typical CE Examples of Examples of Why activity is exempt categories Activity(les) Applied for Note: These evaluations should explain in layman's terms why an activity would be considered de minimis (e.g. small in lineal extent, gentle to the environment etc.) If there is contradictory information in the application that seems to suggest the activity may not be exempt then this should be stated as "Problem..." 15061 (b) (3) No Coordination and Instructions: State what the grant application is significant effect monitoring for-e.g. "staff person(s) to establish a needs assessment and policy recommendations for monitoring of ...... " Example of a good evaluation: "Installation of 8 to 10 small "You are Here" signs at major route junctions that incorporate a portin of the OHV map to orient users". Typical CE Examples of Examples of Why activity is exempt categories Activity(les) Applied for 15301 Existing Facilities Instructions: State. what specific facilities facilities maintenance - maintenance is listed in the application, and how maintenance maintenance and they proposed to do it [hand and/or mechanical]. signing of routes State mileage of routes to be maintained, and if there are no mileages, state that "no mileages of routes were given in the application". Example of a good evaluation: Facilities maintenance includes cleaning restrooms, infrastructure road maintenance, camp and staging area cleanup. Twelve miles of infrastructure road were done in past. This is being increased to 27 miles with "other trails as needed". Trail maintenance is done with hand tools. (p. 5 and 6) except where heavy use requires as small dozer or front loader. The impacts and cumulative effects were covered in an Open Area Management Plan and a USFWS Biological Opinion. Example of a Problem: Reconstructing one silt dam in the Divide Peak OHV area (wetlands involved?? need more description). 15304 Minor common activities Instructions: Most of the grant applications alterations to land include: we've seen state the "total maintenance actions" Fence repair, road and "specific maintenance actions". List both repair and here. If they aren't specific, state that "no resurfacing, and/or specifics were listed." Rehabilitation of Example of a good evaluation: Actions will areas of illegal use include installing closure signs or barriers where illegal use has occurred. If new tracks are discovered, they will be hidden or blocked, such as adding a barrier, with little or no ground disturbance. Example of a "Problem": Repair, resurface, or harden 20 miles of vehicle roads in the Jawbone- Butterbredt ACEC and Rand Mountains. Installing erosion control structures or other corrective actions to minimize soil erosion and runoff. [unknown as to type of "hardening" material used, or if 20 miles of roads will be hardened. Unknown existing condition of erosion control structures, size of structures and quantity, and unknown how structures will be repaired 2.5 Typical CE Examples of Examples of Why activity is exempt categories Activity(les) Applied for 15304 (d) common activities Instructions: Most of the grant applications Environmental include: route we've seen state "as part of the WHPP, soil, benefit restoration, and/or wildlife habitat and stream crossings will be conservation and monitored by trained agency personnel following monitoring state checklists", Application should give some ~ndication of following established protocol. If not, state that "no protocol was listed." Example of a good evaluation: Route armoring, tread repair, grooming of designated trails to prevent and control soil erosion, vegetation loss, and trail widening. Maintenance work at two staging areas is proposed. A trail dozer will be used to establish erosion control and maintain tread. Use of mechanized equipment at Cactus Flats is limited to reshaping and recontouring the staging area. The project as a whole will reduce the effects of gully erosion which will prevent any damage to adjacent T&E plant habitat. Hardening of the stream crossings on 2W01 (Devil's Hole) and 2E43 (Hixon-Bautista) with a gravel base are proposed to prevent impact to the southwestern arroyo toad and downstream sedimentation. Monitoring for effects of OHV use on soils, resources T&E species, stream crossingS, wildlife habitat and visitor use levels. Restoration activities include stabilization, revegetation and disguise of vehicle tacks and traces on unauthorized routes using local vegetation and hand tools. Disguise access points with boulders and downed logs, reseeding or replanting as needed and posting informational signs to prevent further ORV use. 15306 Information Resource inventory, This one is straightforward-no explanation Collection surveys on portions needed. of trails for the Example of a good evaluation: Proposed purpose of activities such as field and records review, preparing Biological development of context materials, and Evaluationss and/or incorporating records into GIS themes would not Archaeological have a physical effect on the environment. Evaluations Typical CE Examples of Examples of Why activity is exempt categories Activity(les) Applied for 15378 not a law enforcement, This one is straightfOrward-no explanation project money for planning needed. State that the project is law staff tasks enforcement only, or hiring of staff only etc. Item G Exceptions The answers to each of the 6 "extraordinary NOTE: These circumstances" questions should be all in the "exceptions" are negative because a positive response would extraordinary mean the activity is not categorically exempt. circumstances, The answers in the application should have as defined by the enough detail so that you, the reader, can CEQA and determine if these answers are correct, similar to OHMVR an Initial Study checklist. If the answer mentions guidelines, that the words "impacts" or "adverse impacts" or would make the "mitigation", then this is a red flag that the activity activity not probably isn't exempt. categorically exempt 27 Typical CE Examples of Examples of Why activity is exempt categories Activity(les) Applied for Unfortunately, most of the grant applications just repeat the question and answer it negatively...so you will have to go through the document to find the more information to complete the evaluation. Here are the listings: Wetlands, sensitive habitats, T&E: Does the grant application mention wetlands? Does it list T&E habitats? Does it state that T&E habitats will be protected, and if so, how? Cumulative effects: Does the application address the impacts of carrying out the activity in the same place over several years? Do we think that effects are cumulatively significant? Steep slopes, erodable soils: Do they state that they will use the 1991 Soil Conservation protocol? Does it state that the activities in the grant will occur in erodable or steep soil areas? If so, how will the activities that are carried out in the area avoid impacts? State scenic highway: Are there any in the area of the activities? This is where those maps come in handy, because you're going to have to look at the maps and determine where the state scenic highways are. If there is no information regarding state scenic highways, state that. Hazardous materials: Does the application state that there are any listings? Should state that the "Cortese List" has been reviewed to verify that no activities from this grant will be located on a site on this list. Historic or cultural resources: Does it state provisions for activities to evaluate and protect cultural resources, if found? Should not include mitigation measures, but should reference Best Management Practices commonly used to avoid impacts. Typical CE Examples of Examples of Why activity is exempt categories Activity(les) Applied for Not CE (Initial e.g. Facility Example of Problem making activity appear Study/Neg Dec Maintenance not CE: Problem: Project summary states may be required) route/trail maintenance and emergency These are rehabilitation will be provided. There is no explanations of description in any part of the application of the the work in the type of maintenance activities or rehabilitation application work to be provided. There is no discussion of OTHER THAN maintenance methods or size of area affected. the Item G 500 miles of trails is going to be monitored for "Extraordinary soils. How many miles of trail require Circumstances" maintenance? There is internal inconsistency discussions that about the use of heavy equipment. Items C and make the work H report the proposed use of heavy equipment. seem larger than Item G says heavy equipment will not be used. de minimus or The specific piece of heavy equipment to be not CE for other used or its purpose is not identified. The reasons, statement in Item G that no ground disturbing activities are proposed conflicts with statement in Item C (Grant Proposal) that proposal includes trail work, erosion control, sign installation and repair. There is insufficient information provided to conclude that the proposed activities are exempt. ?.9 ATTACH M ENT #2 CONSULTANT'S WHHP REVIEW FORMAT WHPP TEMPLATE WHPP Assessment of Regulatory Compliance Please note the new terms "Documentation Provided" and "Documentation Needed." Additionally, where the WHPP is unclear, the Division would like us to say "Clarification Needed, "as opposed to the previous terms. Please also use the term special-status species rather than T&E or other such terms. Item E Applicant, Project: WHPPs must have the following: BLM, XX Field Office--Project name USFS, XX Ranger District--Project name A map identifying the trails, roads, corridors, and areas that The regulations are clear. The map has to be specific enough are open for use by OHVs and receive funding from the to show the actual riding areas. A general map of the forest is OHV fund. not adequate. Documentation Provided. The map shows trails, roads, corridors, and areas that are open for use by OHVs. Documentation Needed. The map provided shows the entire forest but does not show which roads, trails, or other areas open to riding. 30 Item E Applicant, Project: WHPPs must have the following: BLM, XX Field'Office--Project name USFS, XX Ranger District--Project name The WHPP should at least provide the results of surveys to- A baseline survey of the soils, sensitive wildlife, and date, even if the analysis and coverage of the surveys are wildlife habitats found in the area that is open for use by limited. For just this year, if little has been completed, it's ok OHVs. and receives funding from the OHV fund. as long as the WHPP is clear about what has been done and what will be done in the future. If the WHPP mentions that surveys have been conducted for a particular species but then provides no information about the results of any of those surveys, it's incomplete. One inadequate discussion out of many that are ok should not be a fail, but where no attempt is made to provide information, the WHPP is incomplete. The WHPP should summarize reference documents, as necessary. Soils: Documentation Provided. The WHPP describes which baseline soils surveys have been conducted to-date and the results of those surveys. Soils: Documentation Needed. No baseline soils survey information is provided even though at least some soils monitoring has occurred in the Jawbone Canyon/Dove Spring OHV Open Area. Please describe which baseline soils surveys have been conducted to-date and the results of those surveys. Please note that if the applicant solely relies on the State of California Habitat and Stream Checklists, it is not good enough for wildlife monitoring. Wildlife and Habitats: Documentation Provided. The WHPP describes which baseline wildlife surveys have been conducted to-date and provides the results of those wildlife surveys. The WHPP should be improved in 2002/2003 by including at least the following information: · The WHPP should describe the current status of the greater long-necked woodpecker and/or its habitat in the grant- funded OHV area, as it appears some information is available. · Provide a table describing att special-status species reviewed for inclusion in the monitoring program. The table should describe the reason why or why not each species is included and list the monitoring priority, if any (i.e., which species are top priority for monitoring). Wildlife and Habitats: Documentation Needed. Does not provide baseline status of a single plant or wildlife species or its habitat in OHV areas. The WHPP needs to describe the existing knowledge baseline so the progress of the monitoring program can be assessed. Examples: · The WHPP needs to describe what and where surveys have been completed to-date. · The WHPP should describe the current status of all of the special-status species and/or their habitats in the grant- funded OHV area where that information is known. · The WHPP should be able to describe progress made toward establishing the baseline in the possible future Chemehuevi Wash open area. 31 I Item E [ Applicant, Project: WHPPs must have the following: [ BLM, XX Field Office--Project name USFS, XX Ranger District--Project name A monitoring program: 1. A soil erosion monitoring program that meets the soil Basically, we're looking for evidence of their gameplan. I.e., standards. How do they determine what to monitor and when? The "complete" example included here was for a program that was CCR § 4970.13(c)(3a): The program shall be able to detect just getting off the ground, but the bulleted items describe the accelerated and unnatural erosion in the area that is open for gist of what we're looking for in most erosion monitoring use by OHVs and is maintained and managed with OHV programs. It's ok (and perhaps preferable) for the WH?P to funds, refer the reviewer to Item F for an actual listing of out-of- compliance trails. Documentation Provided. The WHP? provides only the most basic information about the soils monitoring program, which is still in development. The concept of using controls in the monitoring program is noteworthy as is the proposal to monitor hazardous materials. The WHPP should be improved in 2002/2003 by including at least the following information: * Describe criteria for determining which trail segments or areas should be monitored and when. Rank priority areas. E.g., Perhaps some areas warrant more frequent monitoring than others. · Describe which trails have been monitored to-date. · Describe any soil monitoring protocols or standards used to supplement the 1991 Guidelines, if any. Documentation Needed. Although the WHPP indicates that soils monitoring has been conducted for two years, the WHPP does not describe the results of the monitoring. This information should be provided. Additionally, the WHPP should be improved in 2002/2003 by including at least the following additional information: * Describe criteria for determining which trail segments or areas should be monitored and when. Rank priority areas. E.g., Perhaps some areas warrant more frequent monitoring than others. · Describe any soil monitoring protocols or standards used to supplement the 1991 Guidelines, if any. 32 Item E Applicant, Project: WHPPs must have the following: BLM, XX Field Office--Project name USFS, XX Ranger District--Project name 2. A monitoring program for threatened, endangered, or As we have discussed, monitoring is a work in progress, so we sensitive plants or wildlife, are going to be somewhat flexible, within reason, in assessing the WHPP's special-status species monitoring program. The CCR § 4970.13(c)(3a): The program shall be able to detect "complete" example is from a WHPP where theprogram is the loss of wildlife habitat in the area that is open for use by just getting going. Where a program has already been in OHVs and is maintained and managed with OHV funds, progress for a few years, we should look for at least some of the bulleted items to be included. Although we can't expect all [note that OHV recognizes that every s-s sp. can't be the WHPPs to address all of the bulleted items, we can include monitored. USFS/BLM biologists should show the analysis them as recommendations for next year. The second for which spp. should be monitored.] "complete" example is from a more developed program. It should be expanded with recommendations for next year, if you have any. Documentation Provided. The WHPP describes the methodology currently utilized for special-status plants and wildlife. The WHPP should be improved in 2002/2003 by including at least the following information: · Give assessment criteria, to the extent they have been developed. · The WHPP should describe the "route of travel" monitoring method (e.g., describe methodology). · The list of priority species is fairly extensive. The WHPP should include a list of all special-status species considered and describe the priority and rationale for monitoring. Species under consideration should not be limited to state or federally listed species. · Describe the progress made to-date. E.g., What portion of OHV grant-funded areas have been monitored? For which species has monitoring commenced? · Describe priorities for monitoring areas. · The text states that the CDCA Plan and other subregional plans and management plans contain general monitoring guidance. The WHPP should provide some summary information or specific references to these materials. Documentation Provided. The status of special-status species on District lands is reported based on GIS modeling, analysis, and/or field surveys. The monitoring program is thorough and includes methodology, species status, and action plans for specific species. Documentation Needed. Although the WHPP states that the District has been conducting monitoring of OHV impacts since 1999, the WHPP does not describe the program. The WHPP needs to provide: · A description of what portion of the OHV grant-funded areas have been monitored. · Assessment criteria (as they currently exist). · An explanation of which species are part of the monitoring program and why. · A timeframe for the monitoring program. 33 Item E Applicant, Project: WHPPs must have the following: BLM, XX Field Office--Project name USFS, XX Ranger District--Project name 3. A monitoring program that will provide sufficient The first "complete" example is from a WHPP where the information so that management can modify the WHPP in program is just getting going. Where a program has already order to assure that the area sustains a viable species been in progress for a few years, we should look for at least composition, some of the items to be included. Although we can't expect all the WHPPs to address all of the bulleted items, we shouM CCR § 4970.13(c)(3c): The WHPP shall specify include them as recommendations for next year. The second management objectives for protecting identified species and "complete" $xample is from a more developed program. It their associated habitats. Utilizing the information gathered should be expanded with even more recommendations for next via the monitoring of these species and their associated year, ifyou have any. habitats, thc grantees shall evaluate and accordingly modify Documentation Provided. The program appears to be in the management processes of the program. Grantees shall discuss within the annual monitoring program report the development. The WHPP should be improved in 2002/2003 changes to the WHPP that were implemented as a result of by including at least the following information: this adaptive management process. · Describe the staging area standards that are currently under development. · Describe the results of any monitoring conducted to-date (at least some monitoring has been conducted) and any conclusions drawn. · Show the areas that are being monitored. · Describe the "unacceptable" rates of change, the identification of which is described in the WHPP as objective of the habitat monitoring. · Describe how the results are evaluated and what, if any, management changes are proposed as a result of monitoring. Documentation Provided. The monitoring program includes effectiveness monitoring to determine the effectiveness of avoidance and minimization measures on special-status species and sensitive habitat. Corrective action will be taken when avoidance or minimization measures are found to be ineffective. For 2002/2003, the WHPP should describe whether any corrective action was taken as a result of monitoring. Documentation Needed. Although the WHPP states that the District has been conducting monitoring of OHV impacts since 1999, the WHPP does not describe any program goals or any results or actions taken as a result of the program. The WHPP needs to provide: · The results of any monitoring conducted to-date (at least some monitoring has been conducted) and any conclusions drawn. · Describe how the results are evaluated and what, if any, management changes are proposed as a result of monitoring. 4. Identify management objectives for the OHV area. Documentation Provided. The WHPP provides management CCR § 4970.13(c)(3c): The WHPP shall specify objectives based on the 1989 Greater Jawbone Area Management Plan. These objectives should be updated once management objectives for protecting identified species and the Jawbone Canyon Management Plan is completed. their associated habitats. Documentation Needed. The WHPP does not identify management objectives for soils or special-status species and their habitats. 34 Item E Applicant, Project: WHPPs must have the following: BLM, XX Field Office--Project name USFS, XX Ranger District--Project name A resource protection program. Examples include law Please note that the OHVDivision wants the RPP to enforcement, signing, barriers, limited operating periods, specifically describe the problems that the RPP is addressing. temporary closures, and educational brochures and/or Documentation Provided. The RPP specifies the problems that displays, are being addressed by the RPP. The WHPP should be CCR § 4970.13(c)(4) improved in 2002/2003 by including at least the following information: · Describe how the signs, brochures and field displays, educational visitor contacts, and law enforcement each address the specific issues identified. · Describe specific evidence of success (or failure) of the RPP. Documentation Needed. The methods used to provide resource protection in the planning area are not described. · Describe specifically how the RPP is addressing problems identified in the WHPP, e.g., road proliferation. · Describe specific issues addressed by signs, brochures and field displays, educational visitor contacts, and law enforcement. · Describe specific evidence of success (or failure) of the RPP. Documentation Provided. The WHPP describes the basics of A description of the management review process, the staff the management review process. The WHPP should be that is included, what documents are reviewed, and what improved in 2002/2003 by describing how the District uses changes the agency made in their WHPP due to this review monitoring data to adjust management of resources. Describe: process. · the process by which the District identifies issues such as CCR § 4970.13(c)(5): Use the above information to resolve adverse OHV effects on resources resource issues. · resource issues that have been identified, if any, [This section should show that somebody is looking at the · the process for addressing those issues, and monitoring results, assessing them, and malting adjustments · what changes have been made to address the issues. based on the findings.] Documentation Needed. Although the WHPP discussed issues identified by monitoring, the WHPP does not describe any process for reviewing the results or implementing changes to address problems. Note that the regs. require a timeline, not just a list of what's A list [or map] of all roads, trails, corridors, and areas that out of compliance. Mileage is not required at this time, but we are not in compliance with the soil standards and a plan to should request the info. for nextyear. bring them into compliance. (This information has been moved to item F~ Soil Conservation Activities.) Documentation Provided. The WHPP includes a plan that CCR § 4970.13(c)(6): Include a plan that identifies the identifies the roads and trails that need to be repaired, roads and trails to be repaired, relocated, or closed with a relocated, or closed with a timeline when the projects are timeline when the projects are expected to be completed. A expected to be completed. The WHPP should be improved for report on the status of the implementation plan shall be 2002/2003 by providing the mileage or acreage of the yellow included with the annual monitoring program report, and green areas. Documentation Needed. Although the WHPP includes a list of trails that are out of compliance and their mileage, it does not provide a timeline for repair, relocation, or closures. 35 Item E Applicant, Project: WHPPs must have the following: BLM, XX Field Office--Project name USFS, XX Ranger District--Project name A summary of last year's monitoring program. (Do not Documentation Provided. The WHPP summarizes the send in your checklists. Summarize the monitoring that you monitoring that was conducted, the results obtained, and the did and the conclusions that you reached based on the conclusions that were reached. monitoring data.) Documentation Needed. Basically no summary is provided of any monitoring conducted in 2001. The text indicates that at least some monitoring did occur (e.g., Jawbone Canyon/Dove Spring Open Area) but no summary of results is provided. 36 ATTACHEMENT 3 SAMPLE TRAIL CONDITION RATING Soils: The unit completed a checklist to identify compliant/non-compliant trails on designated OHV routes. The following is a summary of the checklists completed: Trail Name Miles Rating Seg. Length Results 1 1.50 Yellow 5 seg. 3,585 ft rutting 22 0.95 Yellow 1 seg. 54 ft rutting 55 2.75 Red 11 seg. 3,824 rutting, drainage Yellow ft 6 2.80 Yellow 5 seg. 1,178 ft brushing, rutting, drainage 34 1.30 Red 11 seg. 4,580 rutting, brushing Yellow ft 69 1.50 Red 6 seg. 4,619 ft drainage, rutting Yellow 74 1.20 Green 35 2.50 Red 13 seg. 5,764 drainage, rutting Yellow ft 66 2.8 Green 99 1.30 Green 14 0.91 Yellow 3 seg. 440 ft washout, rutting, drainage 10 0.98 Yellow 1 seg. 593 ft rutting, drainage 13 1.56 Yellow 4 seg. 633 ft rutting, drainage 3 13 Not will survey this season rated 4 8 Not will survey this season rated 7 10 Not will survey this season rated 8 13 Not will survey this season rated 37