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CITY MTG, 2/1/94 PROPOSAL
DEPT. CITY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. ,= appropriating $20,000 from the General Fund Rese
direct staff to implement immediate action to reduce fire hazards in the higher risk areas
Grove. Further, direct staff to research and evaluate the hazard presented by the !
determine the necessity for further abatement action beyond the scope of this plan.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
At the City Council meeting of November 2, 1993, a citizen representing a home
association expressed concern for the fire hazard presented by Hosp Grove, and the abatement to protect nearby structures. During subsequent inspections of the grove, tl
and Recreation and Fire Departments found that in certain areas of the grove, accumul
fuel in the form of weeds, brush, dead wood and foliage do exist and should be removed ir reduce fire exposure risk to adjacent properties. Staff of both Departments have agreed
interim plan which will target those sites.
Staff will continue to evaluate the overall hazard presented by the grove, and will I
findings and recommendations to Council. The Fire Department staff will seek the assis
urban forest management experts during the evaluation to determine the severity of ha
the most practical means of mitigation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated cost of the fire abatement program for Hosp Grove is $20,000. Although .
not available within the current appropriations of the General Fund, the Council may ay
resolution authorizes the appropriation of these funds and directs staff to proceed with outfined above.
The cost of the initial assessment to be performed by an urban forest management COP
$500. This service will be funded from the existing Fire Department operating budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
P&R/FIR
this amount from the General Fund Reserves into the Parks Maintenance budget. The
1. Resolution No. Civ- 5@
2. Memo from Park Supt. to Parks & Recreation Director
regarding Hosp Grove Scope of Work.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-40
A RESOLIJJJON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAREBAD, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $20,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND F ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO FUND IMMEDIATE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS TO
POTENTIAL WILDFIRE HAZARDS WITHIN HOSP GROVE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad recognizes the potential fc
occurrence within Hosp Grove; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to reduce any such potential of wildfire thr
properties adjacent to Hosp Grove: and
WHEREAS, the appropriation of $20,000 is necessary to provide for ma
operations necessary to reduce the threat of damage from wildfire to properties in
adjacent to Hosp Grove.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
the following:
1. That $20,000 from the General Fund Reserve Account be appropriated ana
within the Park Maintenance Miscellaneous Outside Services account Nc
41 21 -2490.
2. That maintenance operations be initiated to reduce the potential for fire
properties adjacent to Hosp Grove.
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3. That staff research the overall fire risk and conditions presented by Hosp Gri
assistance from the Urban Forest Management experts who are recognized and i
by the Fire Chief.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of 11
Carlsbad, California, held on the 1st day of February
1994, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Stanton, Kulchin, Nygaard and Finnila
NOES: None
-EM: None
ATTEST
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January 26, 1994
TO: PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
FROM: Parks Superintendent
HOSP GROVE - WEED ABATEMENT/F'UEL REDUCTION
Background
Parks and the Fire Prevention staff met with a fire consultant. Our meeting and subseqi
inspection of Hosp Grove has determined a large amount of clean up and maintenanc
required to reduce the adjacent property owners fire hazard.
Scope of Work
The maintenance measures necessary to reduce the fire hazard would be to remove d
wood and brush, trim low branches on the trees, weed abatement and mulch applicat
The work proposed is to take place around the entire perimeter (100' inside) of the gr
and adjacent to all roads surrounding or crossing through the property.
The magnitude of this project and the steep terrain makes it difficult to complete in a tir
manner with existing resources. Day laborer services (Hiring Hall) and renting of equipn
are planned to be utilized for this 4 to 6 week project.
Fiscal Impact
The cost for this project is estimated as follows:
Labor $15,000
EquipmentMaterials - rental of
string trimmers, mulching, mowing
equipment, portable chippers and hauling costs $ 5,000
Total $20,000
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DOUGLAS J. DUNCANSON
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