3400 Wildlife Preservation - Proposed Nature TrailCONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE WILDLIFE
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REGARDING SIGNAGE FOR A PROPOSED
NATURE TRAIL.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Wildlife Preservation
Committee's recommendation.
Wildlife Preservation Committee Vice Chair Don Gales provided a brief synopsis of his
memorandum dated, November 18, 1994, and provided a sample of the proposed signs.
Councilmembers discussed the proposal presented by Mr. Gales and concurred that the.
Rolling Hills Community Association Board of Directors should be allowed to consider the
proposal.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell moved that the City Council approve an expenditurefor sign posts
estimated at $175.00 for a proposed nature trail subject to the approval of the Rolling Hills
Community Association Board of Directors relative to the placement of the signs in
Community Association easements.
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The Rolling Hills
Wildlife Preservation
Committee developed a
Nature Trail using the
existing wild plants on
a half mile section of a
popular and most
beautiful trail. It was
dedicated in May of 1995. Signs, mostly posts,
were placed on or near many of the prominent
wild plants. Many are natives and grow
unattended.
The Nature Trail begins at the Riding
Ring at Hesse's Gap beside the Wildlife
Preservation Committee Native Plant
Demonstration Garden which should be included
in your visit here. It has signs telling the plant
names. All these are hardy, colorful plants that
take almost no water when growing in your
garden.
There are two entrances to the Nature
Trail: one is on the trail beside the Garden, the
other is on Poppy Trail at the curve in the road.
The latter path goes below the Garden. Both
end 100 yards beyond the stream crossing of the
canyon.
Many wild plants are not posted with a
sign because they are seasonal and may
disappear come summer and fall. Some of these
are: Carolina geranium with tiny purple flowers,
tall black mustard with yellow flowers, or its
look -alike, wild radish with purple or white
flowers of four petals. Also seen are fleshy and
sometimes tall sow thistles with yellow
dandelion -like flowers; milk thistles with big
green -and -white leaves and very sharp spines on
them as well as Italian thistles, and star thistles.
Along the road on Poppy Trail:
GALIUM (Goose grass, cleavers, or bedstraw)
has tiny white flowers in spring. Tiny hooks on
the stem help it climb.
VALARIAN is purplish here; white or red ones
can be found beside the road in many areas.
Long blooming, very hardy.
On the dirt trail off Poppy Trail:
CLEMATIS on a WILLOW, this climbing vine
has white flowers throughout the summer.
CLEMATIS or VIRGIN'S BOWER here
covers the bank, having no tree to climb upon.
LEMONADEBERRY, a common large native
shrub with leathery leaves. Pink flower clusters
bloom about January and become berries with a
sour coating in spring. Hence the name. Fire
resistant shrub with oval, leathery leaves.
Take the upper fork of trail here:
CLIFF ASTER looks weedy and has fragile
stems with long-lasting white flowers.
CALIFORNIA SAGEBRUSH, has a lovely
fragrance like sage but is not a sage. Feathery
gray -green leaves. Common on hillsides.
BUSH SUNFLOWER is a long -blooming
native shrub having yellow flowers with dark
centers. Common on hillsides. It likes a little
water for long-lasting blooms.
MATILIJA POPPY is in the Garden. White,
saucer -sized flowers in May and June.
GOPHER PLANT is part of the Garden. It has
a bitter sap that repels gophers.
CALIFORNIA WILD LILAC is part of the
Garden. This species grows quite large and has
blue flower clusters in the spring.
FOUR O'CLOCKS, a wild specimen is on the
edge of the Garden and one of the largest to be
found. Small purple flowers in the spring are
supposed to close at 4 p.m. (but don't here).
PURPLE SAGE is a common shrub on
hillsides. Light gray leaves. Balls of lavender
flowers grow up the new -growth stems in the
spring. Fragrant.
MILK ASTER is located on the bank where
the two trails meet. It is a perennial growing
only two feet tall and almost leafless, but has
small, pale purple flowers.
Join trail from the Riding Ring here:
LEMONADEBERRY, a very large clump is
seen here (described at left).
BLADDERPOD has dangling yellow flowers
most of the year and a plump pod of small seeds.
Join the lower trail from Poppy Trail:
ELDERBERRY trees grow fast and big with
clusters of creamy flowers in spring to summer
to become dark blue -gray berries that are not
very tasty.
GIANT WILD RYE GRASS grows 5 to 8 feet
tall in clumps where soil is moist.
BUSH SUNFLOWER (See above.)
VETCH is a wild climbing pea with purple
flowers in spring. Low growing mostly.
BLACK SAGE, there is much of this on the
banks. Like Purple Sage, a native shrub with
dark green leaves and balls of pale blue flowers
on the tall stems in spring.
ARROYO WILLOWS fill canyons where there
is water. Fast growing, small, fragile trees. Some
have trunks to a foot in diameter.
TOYON or CALIFORNIA HOLLY is a
native. Clusters of creamy flowers in spring;
green berries turn red in fall. Birds love them.
MANROOT or WILD CUCUMBER, is this
huge root uncovered in the 1995 flood. In the
winter a long vine grows from it with white
flowers. Baseball -size spiny fruits with 1 -inch
seeds form in spring. Another is seen 50 feet
down the trail.
POISON OAK on a WILLOW tree, cau be a
shrub or climber. DO NOT TOUCH! 'It can
give a bad, itching rash. Leafless in winter, it
can still give a rash. Red leaves in the fall.
REMEMBER: "Leaves of three, leave it be."
Wash with strong soap if contact is made.
MUGWORT is a native; flowers insignificant
but has fragrant, poisonous -to -eat leaves. It is
said to be good to rub on poison oak rashes.
MYOPORUM tree is a garden "escape."
ASHY -LEAF BUCKWHEAT is near where a
trail branches uphill is a native shrub common
on hillsides. Has late spring and summer ball -
clusters of small, pinkish flowers.
CALIFORNIA SAGEBRUSH, also•at the fork
is this delightful -smelling native shrub that is
common on hillsides. Feathery gray -green
leaves and insignificant flowers. Smells like
sage . . . but is not.
WILLOW (See notation above.)
CASTOR BEAN, this is the most
POISONOUS plant we have! Non-native,
grows big and becomes widespread from its
many seeds. One seed could kill a child.
WILD BLACKBERRY has leaves of three, but
it has thorns on stems, so it is not poison oak.
White flowers become edible fruits.
POISON OAK (See above.), is widespread in
canyons where there is dampness and along
trails. Be alert for it!
MORNING GLORY, the farmers hate this low -
growing vine, but here it is welcome with. its
white funnel-like flowers.
PAMPAS GRASS from Argentina is another
"escape." The leaf blades are like sharp saws.
Has tall and feathery, blooms all year.
STINGING NETTLE also likes to grow where
it is wet. Fine hairs on the stem and leaves are
mini -hypodermic needles that, when contacted,
inject a stinging poison that gives a burning sting
that lasts for hours or even days.
POISON HEMLOCK, is a tall perennial with,
fern -like leaves and purple spots on stem.
Clusters of tiny white flowers. Socrates died
from drinking a brew made from this plant.
Here you cross the all -year stream from
a spring in Purple Canyon. You are at the most
beautiful natural spot on the Palos Verdes
Peninsula with so much to see . . . even
waterfalls! Sit and enjoy it. You may have
noticed some blue or purple or reddish rocks on
the trail and banks. These are the most
ANCIENT ROCKS in Southern California,
called CATALINA SCHIST. They underlie all
of the L. A. Basin, but are only exposed here in
and near George F Canyon. Water does not
penetrate this hard metamorphic rock so springs
come forth feeding MOSSES and FERNS on
the banks in the damp seasons.
SNOWBERRY (at the wet -season waterfall) is
a small shrub with rounded leaves and purplish
spring flowers that become pure white berries
in the fall.
HILLSIDE GOOSEBERRY is a thorny shrub
with red fuschia-like flowers in January that
become small, prickly fruits.
PENSTEMON or wild honeysuckle is a shrub
with glossy green leaves and bright red dangling
flowers in May and June. It is at several spots
on this trail.
STICKY MONKEY FLOWER is the small
shrub near the stonework. Pale orange flowers
bloom from March into the summer.
END OF TRAIL sign is planted among more
poison oak. BEWARE! (See above.)
This brochure was prepared by Wildlife
Preservation Committee member, Don Gales.
More details and illustrations of 236
wild plants on the Peninsula, plus the wildlife,
geology, history, and much more, are in a 240 -
page book by long-time resident of Rolling Hills,
Donald Gales: "Handbook of Wildflowers,
Weeds, Wildlife and Weather of -the Palos Verdes
Peninsula" available in most local bookstores,
Point Vicente, South Coast Botanic Garden and
the Palos Verdes Library bookstore.
Copies of this recyclable guide may be obtained
at City Hall.
NOTES
MAP
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
WILDLIFE PRESERVATION
OOMMITTEEE.
NATURE TRAIL
GUIDE.
SPONSORED BY
THE ROLLING HILLS CITY COUNCIL
and
THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957.
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC
COMMISISON
FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE NATURE TRAIL WALK
DATE: MARCH 27, 1995
On Sunday, April 9, 1995, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Hesses Gap Riding Ring, the
Wildlife Preservation Committee will be holding an Adjourned Regular Meeting
for the purpose of conducting a nature trail walk. Members of the Wildlife
Preservation Committee requested that staff forward an announcement relative to
this nature walk to members of the City's Commissions and City Council.
We have enclosed a copy of the agenda for this meeting should you desire to attend.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
AGENDA WILDLIFE PRESERVATION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADJOURNED COMMITTEE HESSES GAP RIDING RING
REGULAR MEETING SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 1995 1:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL EVENT
A. NATURE TRAIL WALK
4. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Wildlife Preservation Committee to be
held on . Monday, April 17, 1995, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Wildlife Preservation Committee
rAgenda _ _ Y
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER
Mayor
GODFREY PERNELL
Mayor Pro Tern
FRANK E. HILL
Councilmember
B. ALLEN LAY
Councilmember
JODY MURDOCK
Councilmember
January 23, 1995
Ms. Jan Adams, President
Rolling Hills Community Association
Board of Directors
1 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Presi. t Adams:
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
On beha ' , f the City Council, I would like to thank the Board, of Directors for
reconsid . g the Wildlife Preservation Committee's request for a marked wildlife
plant tra near the Hesse's Gap. Your approval of this request will benefit the
Community greatly.
We appreciate the Board's support for the goals of the Wildlife Preservation
Committee. Thank you again.
Sincerel
TKomas F. Heinsheimer
Mayor
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No. 1 PORTUGUESE BEND Ro. • ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274
(310) 544-6222
ROLLING HILLS
December 21, 1994
Honorable Mayor Thomas Heinsheimer
City of Rolling Hills
7 Johns Canyon Road
Rolling Hills, CA. 90274
Dear Mayor Heinsheimer:
CALIFORNIA
The Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association
reconsidered its decision of December 1, 1994 concerning a marked
wildlife plant trail near the Hesse's Gap. We then approved the
request subject to.the following:
A) To reconsider the trail on October 5, 1995.
B) Both Arvel Witte and Don Gales guaranteed that the
Wildlife Preservation Committee would maintain the'
markers in perpetuity.
Perhaps our lawyers can develop an Indemnification Clause to handle
any future problems concerning this matter.
Very t lyeyours,
\)
James Roberts, Pres
Board of Directors
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December 1, 1994
CALIFORNIA
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BY
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
City of Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills, CA. 90274
Dear Mayor Heinsheimer:
Thank you very much for referring to the Board of the Rolling Hills
Community Association the question of establishment of a labelled
Nature Trail on our trail.
The Board of Directors of our Community Association discussed the
City Manager's memorandum dated November 29, 1994 in depth.
While we support the aims and the work of the Wildlife Preservation
Committee in many facets, we are unanimously opposed to the
installation of any more posts and signs on our trails at this
time.
Kindest personal regards,
James Roberts, President.•
Board of Directors
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
MEMORANDUM
TO: PEGGY MINOR, RHCA MANAGER
FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: PROPOSED NATURE TRAIL
DATE: NOVEMBER 29, 1994
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Attached to this memorandum is a staff 28, 1994 report reardingc a which,was
recommendationo fromthe
Council on Monday, November g
Wildlife Preservation Committee for signage for a proposed nature trail. At that
meeting, members of the City Council approved funding for the signage for this
nature trail. However, the City Council made it very dear that their approval is for
funding only and the establishment of the trail itself is subject to the Community
Association approval. Simply put, the Wildlife Preservation Committee is
proposing 30 to 40 signs consisting of posts only to identify natural vegetation for an
approximate one-half mile di{tance e descr bednabove
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Poppy Trail. Further descrpions are
Wildlife Preservation Committee Member Don Gales.
At the City Council Meeting, staff was directed to prepare a memorandum to the
Community Association in this regard. Should you wish any additional
information, please do not hesitate to call. We will be more than happy to provide
any detailed information from the Committee for consideration by the Association.
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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
Agenda Item No.: 8-B
Mtg. Date: 11/28/94
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE
WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REGARDING SIGNAGE
FOR A PROPOSED NATURE TRAIL:
DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 1994
BACKGROUND
At a special meeting of the Wildlife Preservation Committee held Thursday,
November 17, 1994, Committee Members unanimously voted to recommend that
the City Council approve the establishment of a Wildlife Preservation Committee
Nature Trail in the City of Rolling Hills. Committee Members are also requesting
that the City Council, through the liaison process, approach members of the Rolling
Hills Community Association regarding this proposal.
The Wildlife Preservation Committee Nature Trail is proposed to begin on Poppy
Trail Drive adjacent to Hesse's Gap Riding Ring. This is also adjacent to the sight of
the Native Plant Demonstration Project. The trail will be approximately 1/2 mile
long. It is estimated that 30 to 40 signs (posts only) to identify specific plants will be
installed by the Wildlife Preservation Committee.
It is estimated that it will cost $175 to complete this task.
Wildlife Preservation Committee Vice Chair Don Gales is in attendance this
evening to answer questions City Councilmembers may have. Additional
information from the Wildlife Preservation Committee is attached.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that members of the City Council consider this recommendation
of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. It is also recommended that the City
Council Liaison or staff, solicit comments from the Community Association and
any other appropriate organizations in the community regarding this proposal.
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FROM: Don Gales. Wildlife Preservation Committee
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DA1 i=: • Nov. 18, 1994
Pursuant to action approved at the WPC meeting of Nov. 17, I
am requesting that you request the City Council to approve
the funding of development of the Nature Trail described
below and as approved in -the WPC 1994-95 budget documents,
and also that the.City request approval from the Community
Association for the Trail.
The WFC Nature Trail will be begin above the Caballeros Ring
on Poppy Trail, go down Poppy Trail for 100 yards, then
-follow the Purple Canyon Trail northward to the Native Plant.
Garden._ then eastward down the trail to the stream crossing
at the Gap and Up Willow Spring Trail some 50 or 100 yards.
Ali tooether it will be about• a half mile long.
It will be a self -guiding trail consisting of some 30► to 40►
signposts of redwood with carved (routed) letters naming the
wild plants. Signs will be less than three -feet high and
will be put in the ground well off the beaten path or
mounted on a tree when more appropriate. The Plants are
already growing in place. There will be no hazard to hikers
or riders can the trail and virtually no maintenance. A
Trail -Guide brochure will be prepared, probably duplicated
in-house and available from City Hall, will briefly describe
the plants and intere=tine things along the Nature Trail.
Cost estimate will be well under the $370 in the bu•joe=:
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
BY •- -
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
City of Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills, CA. 90274
Dear Mayor Heinsheimer:
Thank you very much for referring to the Board of the Rolling Hills
Community Association the question of establishment of a labelled
Nature Trail on our trail.
The Board of Directors of our Community Association discussed the
City Manager's memorandum dated November 29, 1994 in depth.
While we support the aims and the work of the Wildlife Preservation
Committee in many facets, we are unanimously opposed to the
installation of any more posts and signs on our trails at this
time.
Kindest personal regards,
James Roberts, President
Board of Directors
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MEMORANDUM
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FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
PEGGY MINOR, RHCA MANAGER
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
PROPOSED NATURE TRAIL
NOVEMBER 29, 1994
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
Attached to this memorandum is a staff report which was presented to the City
Council on Monday, November 28, 1994, regarding a recommendation from the
Wildlife Preservation Committee for signage for a proposed nature trail. At that
meeting, members of the City Council approved funding for the signage for this
nature trail. However, the City Council made it very clear that their approval is for
funding only and the establishment of . the trail itself is subject to the Community
Association approval. Simply put, the Wildlife Preservation Committee is
proposing 30 to 40signs consisting of posts only to identify natural vegetation for an
approximate one-half mile distance beginning above the Caballeros Riding Ring on
Poppy Trail. Further descriptions are described in the attached memorandum from
Wildlife Preservation CommitteeMember Don Gales.
At the City Council Meeting, staff was directed to prepare a memorandum to the
Community Association in this regard. Should you wish any additional
information, please do not hesitate to call. We will be more than happy to provide
any detailed information from the Committee for consideration by the Association.
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SUBJECT:
CiIy o/ R0//, .Wilt
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1937
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377.7288
Agenda Item No.: 8-B
Mtg. Date: 11/28/94
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE
WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REGARDING SIGNAGE
FOR A PROPOSED NATURE TRAIL.
DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 1994
BACKGROUND
At a special meeting of the Wildlife Preservation Committee held Thursday,
November 17, 1994, Committee Members unanimously voted to recommend that
the City Council approve the establishment of a Wildlife Preservation Committee
Nature Trail in the City of Rolling Hills. Committee Members are also requesting
that the City Council, through the liaison process, approach members of the Rolling
Hills Community Association regarding this proposal.
The Wildlife Preservation Committee Nature Trail is proposed to begin on Poppy
Trail Drive adjacent to Hesse's Gap Riding Ring. This is also adjacent to the sight of
the Native Plant Demonstration Project. The trail will be approximately 1/2 mile
long. It is estimated that 30 to 40 signs (posts only) to identify specific plants will be
installed by the Wildlife Preservation Committee.
It is estimated that it will cost $175 to complete this task.
Wildlife Preservation Committee Vice Chair Don Gales is in attendance this
evening to answer questions City Councilmembers may have. Additional
information from the Wildlife Preservation Committee is attached.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that members of the City Council consider this recommendation
of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. It is also recommended that the City
Council Liaison or staff, solicit comments from the Community Association and
any other appropriate organizations in the community regarding this proposal.
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MEMORANDUM
1 0: Lrai q Neal i s. F:H City Manager
FROM: Don Gales. Wildlife Preservation Committee
SUBJECT: WPC Nature Trail
DATE: Nov. 18, 1994
Pursuant to 'action approved at the WPC meeting of Nov. 17. I
am requesting that you request the City Council to approve
the funding of development of the Nature Trail described
below and as approved in the WPC 1994-95 budget documents,
and also that the City request approval from the Community
Association for the Trail.
The WF'C Nature Trail will be begin above the Caballeros Ring
on Poppy Trail, go down Poppy Trail for 100 yards, then
follow the Purple Canyon Trail northward to the Native Plant
Garden, then eastward down the trail to the stream crossing
at the Gap and up Willow Spring Trail some 50 or 100 yards.
A11 together it will be about a half mile long.
It will be a self -guiding trail consisting of some 30 to 40
signposts of redwood with carved (routed) letters namino the
wild plants. Signs will be less than three feet high and
will be out in the ground well off the beaten path or
mounted on a tree when more appropriate. The plants are
already.growing in place. There will be no hazard to hikers
or riders on the trail and virtuaily no maintenance. A
Trail -Guide brochure will be prepared, probably duplicated
in-house and available from City Hall, will briefly describe
the plants and interesting things along the Nature Trail.
Cost es r i ra c e will be well under the $.:_;70 in the bu•doe t:
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SUBJECT:
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
Agenda Item No.: 8-B
Mtg. Date: 11 / 28/ 94
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE
WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REGARDING SIGNAGE
FOR A PROPOSED NATURE TRAIL.
DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 1994
BACKGROUND
At a special meeting of the Wildlife Preservation Committee held Thursday,
November 17, 1994, Committee Members unanimously voted to recommend that
the City Council approve the establishment of a Wildlife Preservation Committee
Nature Trail in the City of Rolling Hills. Committee Members are also requesting
that the City Council, through the liaison process, approach members of the Rolling
Hills Community Association regarding this proposal.
The Wildlife Preservation Committee Nature Trail is proposed to begin on Poppy
Trail Drive adjacent to Hesse's Gap Riding Ring. This is also adjacent to the sight of
the Native Plant Demonstration Project. The trail will be approximately 1/2 mile
long. It is estimated that 30 to 40 signs (posts only) to identify specific plants will be
installed by the Wildlife Preservation Committee.
It is estimated that it will cost $175 to complete this task.
Wildlife Preservation Committee Vice Chair Don Gales is in attendance this
evening to answer . questions City Councilmembers may have. Additional
information from the Wildlife Preservation Committee is attached.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that members of the City Council consider this recommendation
of the Wildlife Preservation Committee. It is also recommended that the City
Council Liaison or staff, solicit comments from the Community Association and
any other appropriate organizations in the community regarding this proposal.
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MEMORANDUM
1'i Craig Neal i s•, RH City Manager
FROM: Don Gales. Wildlife Preservation Committee
SUBJECT: WPC Nature Trai 1
DATE: Nov. 18, 1994
Pursuant to action approved at the WPC meeting of Nov. 17, 1
am requesting that you request the City Council to approve
the funding of development. of the Nature Trail described
below and as approved in the WPC 1994-95 budget documents,
and also that the City request approval from the Community
As=sociation for the Trail.
The WPC Nature Trail will be begin above the Caballeros Ring
on Poppy Trail, go down Poppy Trail for 100 yards, then
follow the Purple Canyon Trail northward to the Native Plant
Gardena then eastward down•the trail to the stream crossing
at the Gap and up Willow Spring Trail some 50 or 1.00 yards.
All together it will be about a half mile long.
It will be a self -guiding trail consisting of some 30 to 40
signposts of redwood with carved (routed) letters naming the
wild plants. Signs will be less than three feet high and
will be put in the ground well off the beaten path or
mounted on a tree when more appropriate. The plants are
already growing in place. There will be no hazard to hikers
or riders on the trail and virtually no maintenance. A
Trail -Guide brochure will be prepared, probably duplicated
in-house and available from.City Hall, will briefly describe
the plants and interesting things along the Nature Trail.
Cost estimate will be well under the $370 in the budget:
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Printing brochure
Professional sign
Paint n. c.
Labor n.c.
$120
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$1/5