A qualified restoration ecologist or biologist will visit the Mitigation Area on a quarterly basis for the first year following initial seeding. After the first year, the qualified restoration ecologist or biologist will visit the Mitigation Area twice per year. During each site visit, the monitor would qualitatively assess the site for growth, health, and presence and extent of non-native invasive species. Additionally, a list of plant species observed would be kept allowing comparison to pre-project conditions as documented during the implementation plan. Representative photos would be taken at pre-determined photo points during each site visit to document progress of the restoration effort. A brief narrative describing vegetation within the Mitigation Area will be recorded similar to data collected prior to the HMMP implementation.
During each visit, the qualified restoration ecologist or biologist will also estimate cover of native and non-native species within the Mitigation Area, noting presence or absence of invasive plants recognized by Cal-IPC. Cover estimation will be conducted visually utilizing guidance and methods provided in the Estimating Cover section of the California Native Plant Society Relevé Protocol.
Over the course of the three-year monitoring period, quarterly reports will be completed during the first year, in addition to an annual report at the end of the first year. After the first year, one annual report will be required for each year to document the progress of the restoration program inside of the Mitigation Area. In total, four quarterly reports and three annual reports will be prepared for the applicant and submitted to the City of Pismo Beach via electronic mail for a total of three years.
Task 2: Project Management
Rincon Principal and Senior Ecologist, Colby J. Boggs will serve as the Principal-in-Charge and Senior Restoration Ecologist, and Rincon Biologist, Adam Card, will serve as the Project Manager and Restoration Ecologist, be the primary point-of-contact,and be available to coordinate with all involved parties as needed. Project management will include meetings, coordination of field effort and site access, general client coordination, as well as providing consistent control of project costs, schedule, staffing, and deliverables. As part of the adaptive management cycle, Rincon will communicate deficiencies noted during the monitoring visits in order for the restoration to be successful. Rincon’s senior staff will remain available to support the client with any aspect of environmental compliance with regard to restoration implementation and will interface with regulatory agencies such as the City of Pismo Beach.
Assumptions
This scope of work and budget are contingent on the following assumptions:
Rincon assumes that site limits will be identified prior to restoration activities such that the landscape contractor can clearly see limits of the Mitigation Area. Rincon assumes 1, 4-hour site visit to document pre-restoration conditions. Rincon assumes up to 2, 4-hour site visits to monitor site preparation and seeding. Rincon assumes 8, 4-hour site visits will be required after seeding activities to complete restoration monitoring requirements over the three-year monitoring period. Rincon assumes four quarterly reports and three annual reports will be required to complete restoration efforts.
If significant changes to the approach to restoration are requested, revised cost estimates will need to be prepared to accommodate any additional work needed. Similarly, should adaptive management Council Agenda 6-6-2023 12.E-20
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measures be required, a revised scope and budget amendment will be prepared to address the specific issues that arise.
Cost Estimate
Rincon estimates the cost to complete the scope of work presented above will require a budget of $33,003 which at this time we anticipate will be funded through our existing remaining contract budget.
This cost would be billed on a time and material not to exceed basis in accordance with our existing contract that was fully executed on January 9, 2022. If necessary, any additional work not included herein can be performed with your written authorization on a time and materials reimbursement basis in accordance with the contract. A separate scope of work and cost estimate would be provided.
Thank you for the continued opportunity to provide biological services for this project. Please contact me at 805-547-0900 or [email protected] if you have any questions or need any additional information.
Sincerely,
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Adam Card Colby J. Boggs
Biologist Principal/Senior Ecologist
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Cost Estimate
Tasks Labor Direct Expense Budget
Task 1: Restoration Monitoring and Reporting 27,652$ 2,244$ 29,896$ Task 1 Subtotal Cost 27,652$ 2,244$ 29,896$ Task 2: Project Management 3,107$ 3,107$ Task 2 Subtotal Cost 3,107$ 3,107$
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $30,759 $2,244 $33,003
Direct Expense Summary
Vehicle Costs 990$
Standard Field Equipment Package 1,254$
SUBTOTAL DIRECT EXPENSE $2,244
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PISMO BEACH COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Agenda Item #12.F
SUBJECT/TITLE:
DIRECTION ON DOG PARK LOCATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction on the next steps toward the development of a dog park.
BACKGROUND:
At the City Council Meeting of May 16, 2023, the City Council directed the City Manager to withdraw the City Manager’s Appeal of the Planning Commission’s April 25, 2023 denial of the then-proposed dog park project at Spyglass Park. That item is no longer being discussed and the denial of the application by the Planning Commission therefore stands.
At the same meeting, the Council directed staff to bring back a discussion on whether to refer the consideration of a dog park to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission for additional feedback and discussion, or to table the item. Staff is prepared to receive additional direction this evening.
Conclusion and Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council provide direction on next steps for a dog park, if desired.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact from this report. Should the Council direct staff to schedule this matter for a City Council hearing or for consideration by a subordinate body, the cost will be absorbed by the adopted budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Request additional information from staff.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
Prepared by: Meeting Date: June 6, 2023
Jorge E. Garcia, Interim City Manager
Interim City Manager Approval:
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