South San Francisco City Council
October 25, 2023

April 3, 2023
Taylor Alshuth
Tom Origer & Associates
Via Email to: [email protected]
Re: Sign Hill Trials Project, San Mateo County
To Whom It May Concern:

A record search of the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File (SLF) was completed for the information you have submitted for the above referenced project. The results were negative. However, the absence of specific site information in the SLF does not indicate the absence of cultural resources in any project area. Other sources of cultural resources should also be contacted for information regarding known and recorded sites.

Attached is a list of Native American tribes who may also have knowledge of cultural resources in the project area. This list should provide a starting place in locating areas of potential adverse impact within the proposed project area. I suggest you contact all of those indicated; if they cannot supply information, they might recommend others with specific knowledge. By contacting all those listed, your organization will be better able to respond to claims of failure to consult with the appropriate tribe. If a response has not been received within two weeks of notification, the Commission requests that you follow-up with a telephone call or email to ensure that the project information has been received.

If you receive notification of change of addresses and phone numbers from tribes, please notify me. With your assistance, we can assure that our lists contain current information.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at my email address: [email protected].

Sincerely,
Cody Campagne
Cultural Resources Analyst
Attachment

CHAIRPERSON
Laura Miranda
Luiseño

VICE CHAIRPERSON
Reginald Pagaling
Chumash

SECRETARY
Sara Dutschke
Miwok

COMMISSIONER
Isaac Bojorquez
Ohlone-Costanoan

COMMISSIONER
Buffy McQuillen
Yokayo Pomo, Yuki,
Nomlaki

COMMISSIONER
Wayne Nelson
Luiseño

COMMISSIONER
Stanley Rodriguez
Kumeyaay

COMMISSIONER
[Vacant]

COMMISSIONER
[Vacant]

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Raymond C.

Hitchcock
Miwok/Nisenan

NAHC HEADQUARTERS
1550 Harbor Boulevard
Suite 100
West Sacramento,
California 95691
(916) 373-3710
[email protected]
NAHC.ca.gov
Amah MutsunTribal Band of
Mission San Juan Bautista
Irene Zwierlein, Chairperson
3030 Soda Bay Road
Lakeport, CA, 95453
Phone: (650) 851 - 7489
Fax: (650) 332-1526
[email protected]
Costanoan
Costanoan Rumsen Carmel
Tribe
Tony Cerda, Chairperson
244 E. 1st Street
Pomona, CA, 91766
Phone: (909) 629 - 6081
Fax: (909) 524-8041
[email protected]
Costanoan
Indian Canyon Mutsun Band of
Costanoan
Kanyon Sayers-Roods, MLD
Contact
1615 Pearson Court
San Jose, CA, 95122
Phone: (408) 673 - 0626
[email protected]
Costanoan
Indian Canyon Mutsun Band of
Costanoan
Ann Marie Sayers, Chairperson
P.O. Box 28
Hollister, CA, 95024
Phone: (831) 637 - 4238
[email protected]
Costanoan
Muwekma Ohlone Indian Tribe
of the SF Bay Area
Monica Arellano, Vice
Chairwoman
20885 Redwood Road, Suite 232
Castro Valley, CA, 94546
Phone: (408) 205 - 9714
[email protected]
Costanoan
The Ohlone Indian Tribe
Desiree Vigil, THPO
1775 Marco Polo Way, Apt. 21
Burlingame, CA, 94010
Phone: (650) 290 - 0245
[email protected]
Bay Miwok
Ohlone
Patwin
Plains Miwok
The Ohlone Indian Tribe
Andrew Galvan, Chairperson
P.O. Box 3388
Fremont, CA, 94539
Phone: (510) 882 - 0527
Fax: (510) 687-9393
[email protected]
Bay Miwok
Ohlone
Patwin
Plains Miwok
Wuksache Indian Tribe/Eshom
Valley Band
Kenneth Woodrow, Chairperson
1179 Rock Haven Ct.

Salinas, CA, 93906
Phone: (831) 443 - 9702
[email protected]
Foothill Yokut
Mono
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This list is current only as of the date of this document. Distribution of this list does not relieve any person of statutory responsibility as defined in Section 7050.5 of the Health and Safety Code, Section 5097.94 of the Public Resource Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code.

This list is only applicable for contacting local Native Americans with regard to cultural resources assessment for the proposed Sign Hill Trials Project, San Mateo County.

PROJ-2023-
001755
04/03/2023 03:20 PM
Native American Heritage Commission
Native American Contact List
San Mateo County
4/3/2023
Tom Origer & Associates
Archaeology / Historical Research
P.O. Box 1531, Rohnert Park, California 94927 ♦ www.origer.com Phone (707) 584-8200 March 20, 2023
Irenne Zwierlein
Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of Mission San Juan Bautista
3030 Soda Bay Road
Lakeport, CA 95453
RE: Sign Hill Trails Project, South San Francisco, San Mateo County Dear Ms. Zwierlein:

I write to notify you of a proposed project within San Mateo County, for which our firm is conducting a cultural resources study. The project proponent is proposing to develop 1.75 miles of trail segments within Sign Hill Park in South San Francisco. The City of South San Francisco is reviewing the project for California Environmental Quality Act compliance.

This notification does not constitute formal consultation.

Enclosed is a portion of the San Francisco South, Calif. 7.5’ USGS topographic quadrangle showing the project location.

Sincerely,
Taylor Alshuth
Associate
Email: [email protected]
Tom Origer & Associates
Archaeology / Historical Research
P.O. Box 1531, Rohnert Park, California 94927 ♦ www.origer.com Phone (707) 584-8200 March 20, 2023
Tony Cerda
Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe
244 E 1st Street
Pomona, CA 91766
RE: Sign Hill Trails Project, South San Francisco, San Mateo County Dear Mr. Cerda:

I write to notify you of a proposed project within San Mateo County, for which our firm is conducting a cultural resources study. The project proponent is proposing to develop 1.75 miles of trail segments within Sign Hill Park in South San Francisco. The City of South San Francisco is reviewing the project for California Environmental Quality Act compliance.

This notification does not constitute formal consultation.

Enclosed is a portion of the San Francisco South, Calif. 7.5’ USGS topographic quadrangle showing the project location.

Sincerely,
Taylor Alshuth
Associate
Email: [email protected]
Tom Origer & Associates
Archaeology / Historical Research
P.O. Box 1531, Rohnert Park, California 94927 ♦ www.origer.com Phone (707) 584-8200 March 20, 2023
Ann Marie Sayers
Indian Canyon Mutsun Band of Costanoan
P.O. Box 28
Hollister, CA 95024
RE: Sign Hill Trails Project, South San Francisco, San Mateo County Dear Ms. Sayers:

I write to notify you of a proposed project within San Mateo County, for which our firm is conducting a cultural resources study. The project proponent is proposing to develop 1.75 miles of trail segments within Sign Hill Park in South San Francisco. The City of South San Francisco is reviewing the project for California Environmental Quality Act compliance.

This notification does not constitute formal consultation.

Enclosed is a portion of the San Francisco South, Calif. 7.5’ USGS topographic quadrangle showing the project location.

Sincerely,
Taylor Alshuth
Associate
Email: [email protected]
Tom Origer & Associates
Archaeology / Historical Research
P.O. Box 1531, Rohnert Park, California 94927 ♦ www.origer.com Phone (707) 584-8200 March 20, 2023
Kanyon Sayers-Roods
Indian Canyon Mutsun Band of Costanoan
1615 Pearson Court
San Jose, CA 95122
RE: Sign Hill Trails Project, South San Francisco, San Mateo County Dear Ms. Sayers-Roods:

I write to notify you of a proposed project within San Mateo County, for which our firm is conducting a cultural resources study. The project proponent is proposing to develop 1.75 miles of trail segments within Sign Hill Park in South San Francisco. The City of South San Francisco is reviewing the project for California Environmental Quality Act compliance.

This notification does not constitute formal consultation.

Enclosed is a portion of the San Francisco South, Calif. 7.5’ USGS topographic quadrangle showing the project location.

Sincerely,
Taylor Alshuth
Associate
Email: [email protected]
Tom Origer & Associates
Archaeology / Historical Research
P.O. Box 1531, Rohnert Park, California 94927 ♦ www.origer.com Phone (707) 584-8200 March 20, 2023
Monica Arellano
Muwekma Ohlone Indian Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area 20885 Redwood Road, Suite 232
Castro Valley, CA 94546
RE: Sign Hill Trails Project, South San Francisco, San Mateo County Dear Ms. Arellano:

I write to notify you of a proposed project within San Mateo County, for which our firm is conducting a cultural resources study. The project proponent is proposing to develop 1.75 miles of trail segments within Sign Hill Park in South San Francisco. The City of South San Francisco is reviewing the project for California Environmental Quality Act compliance.

This notification does not constitute formal consultation.

Enclosed is a portion of the San Francisco South, Calif. 7.5’ USGS topographic quadrangle showing the project location.

Sincerely,
Taylor Alshuth
Associate
Email: [email protected]
Tom Origer & Associates
Archaeology / Historical Research
P.O. Box 1531, Rohnert Park, California 94927 ♦ www.origer.com Phone (707) 584-8200 March 20, 2023
Andrew Galvan
The Ohlone Indian Tribe
P.O. Box 3388
Fremont, CA 94539
RE: Sign Hill Trails Project, South San Francisco, San Mateo County Dear Mr. Galvan:

I write to notify you of a proposed project within San Mateo County, for which our firm is conducting a cultural resources study. The project proponent is proposing to develop 1.75 miles of trail segments within Sign Hill Park in South San Francisco. The City of South San Francisco is reviewing the project for California Environmental Quality Act compliance.

This notification does not constitute formal consultation.

Enclosed is a portion of the San Francisco South, Calif. 7.5’ USGS topographic quadrangle showing the project location.

Sincerely,
Taylor Alshuth
Associate
Email: [email protected]
Tom Origer & Associates
Archaeology / Historical Research
P.O. Box 1531, Rohnert Park, California 94927 ♦ www.origer.com Phone (707) 584-8200 March 20, 2023
Desiree Vigil
The Ohlone Indian Tribe
1775 Marco Polo Way, Apt. 21
Burlingame, CA 94010
RE: Sign Hill Trails Project, South San Francisco, San Mateo County Dear Ms. Vigil:

I write to notify you of a proposed project within San Mateo County, for which our firm is conducting a cultural resources study. The project proponent is proposing to develop 1.75 miles of trail segments within Sign Hill Park in South San Francisco. The City of South San Francisco is reviewing the project for California Environmental Quality Act compliance.

This notification does not constitute formal consultation.

Enclosed is a portion of the San Francisco South, Calif. 7.5’ USGS topographic quadrangle showing the project location.

Sincerely,
Taylor Alshuth
Associate
Email: [email protected]
Tom Origer & Associates
Archaeology / Historical Research
P.O. Box 1531, Rohnert Park, California 94927 ♦ www.origer.com Phone (707) 584-8200 March 20, 2023
Kenneth Woodrow
Wuksache Indian Tribe/Eshom Valley Band
1179 Road Haven Court
Salinas, CA 93906
RE: Sign Hill Trails Project, South San Francisco, San Mateo County Dear Mr. Woodrow:

I write to notify you of a proposed project within San Mateo County, for which our firm is conducting a cultural resources study. The project proponent is proposing to develop 1.75 miles of trail segments within Sign Hill Park in South San Francisco. The City of South San Francisco is reviewing the project for California Environmental Quality Act compliance.

This notification does not constitute formal consultation.

Enclosed is a portion of the San Francisco South, Calif. 7.5’ USGS topographic quadrangle showing the project location.

Sincerely,
Taylor Alshuth
Associate
Email: [email protected]

APPENDIX B
DPR 523 Forms
Resource Documentation
Archaeological site location information should be kept confidential to protect sites from damage by vandals and collectors
NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018
(8-86)
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Continuation Sheet
Section number ———— Page ————

SUPPLEMENTARY LISTING RECORD
NRIS Reference Number: 96000761 Date Listed: 7/11/96
South San Francisco Hillside Sign San Mateo CA
Property Name County State
N/A
Multiple Name
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with the attached nomination documentation subject to the following exceptions, exclusions, or amendments, notwithstanding the National Park Service certification included in the nomination documentation.
?///*> Date'or Action
Amended Items in Nomination:

Historic Function:

The historic functions: Recreation/Culture—Monumment/Marker & Recreation/Culture—Work of Art are added to better
identify the resource with like properties already listed.

Area of Significance:

Social History is added as an area of significance.

The amendments noted above reflect an attempt to match the property with other similar properties previously listed in the National Register. The SLR will not affect the State's NR program audit and has been discussed with Cynthia Howse of the CA SHPO.

DISTRIBUTION:

National Register property file
Nominating Authority (without nomination attachment)
(O
NPS Form 10-900
(Rev. 10-90)
OMBNo. 1024-0018
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Registration Form
RECEIVED 2289
JUM2M6
*Wi. KtGISItK Or HISTORIC PLACES
This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items.

1. Name of Property_____________________________________________________ historic name South San Francisco Hillside Sign
other names/site number

2. Location
steet & number _______
city or town _________
state _____California
Sign Hill Park N/A D not for publication
South San Francisco
code county. San Mateo
___________N/A D vicinity
code 081 zip code 94Q80

3. State/Federal Agency Certification
As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that thisS nomination D request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property B meets D does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant D nationally^ECS^tewide fl lp£atiy. ID See continuation sheet for additional comments.) C/C./9L
Signature ofcerti
State
official
Tst or reservation Of
ite
icer
State or Federal agency and bureau
In my opinion, the propertyD meetsD does not meet the National Register criteria. ( D See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting or other official/Title Date
State or Federal agency and bureau

4. National Park Service Certification
I, hereby certify that this property is:
jntered in the National Register
D See continuation sheet.

D determined eligible for the
National Register
D See continuation sheet.

D determined not eligible for the
National Register
D removed from the National
Register
D other (explain): _________
Date of Action
7////9C.

South San Francisco Hillside Sign
Name of Property
San Mateo, CA
County and State

5. Classification
Ownership of Property
(Check as many boxes as apply)
D private
El public-local
D public-State
D public-Federal
Name of related multiple property listing
(Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple
property listing.)
N/A________
Category of Property
(Check only one box)
D building(s)
D district
Dsite
D structure
03 object
Number of Resources within Property
Contributing
1 Noncontributing
__buildings
___sites
___structures
___objects
0 Total
Number of contributing resources previously
listed in the National
Register
0 6. Function or Use
Historic Functions
(Enter categories from instructions)
Other: Advertising, identification
Current Functions
(Enter categories from instructions)
Other: Advertising, identification

7. Description
Architectural Classification
(Enter categories from instructions)
No Style____________
Materials
(Enter categories from instructions)
Foundation:____________
Walls:________________
Roof:________________
Other: Concrete (Gunite)
Narrative Description
(Enter Categories from instructions)
South San Francisco Hillside Sign
Name of Property
San Mateo.CA
County and State

8. Statement of Significance
Applicable National Register Criteria
(Mark V in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Registar listing.)
m A Property is associated with events that have
made a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of our history.
n B Property is associated with the lives of persons
significant in our past.
n c Property embodies the distinctive
characteristics of a type, period,or method of
construction or represents the work of a
master, or possesses high artistic values, or
represents a significant and distinguishable
entity whose components lack individual
distinction.

D D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield
information important in prehistory or history.

Criteria Considerations
(Mark "X" in all the boxes that apply.)
n A owned by a religious institution or used for
religious purposes.
n B emoved from its original location,
n C a birthplace or a grave.
n D a cemetery.
n E a reconstructed building, objector structure,
n F a commemorative property.

D G less than 50 years of age or achieved
significance within the past 50 years.

Areas of Significance
(Enter categories from instructions)
Other; Citv Boosterism___
Period of Significance
19294946_____
Significant Date
Significant Person
(Complete if Criterion B is marked above)
N/A____________________
Cultural Affiliation
N/A________________
Architect/Builder
Kneese. George A.

Klassen. Robert A.

Narrative Statement of Significance
(Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.)

9. Major Bibliographical References
Bibliography
(Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS)
D preliminary determination of individual listing (36
CFR 67) has been requested,
n previously listed in the National Register
n previously determined eligible by the National
Register
n designated a National Historic Landmark
n recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey
#_______________
n recorded by Historic American Engineering
Record # _____________
Primary Location of Additional Data
n State Historic Preservation Office
n Other State agencyo Federal agency
a Local government
n University
n Other
Name of repository:

South San Francisco Hillside Sign
Name of Property
San Mateo,CA
County and State

10. Geographical Data
Acreage of Property 41 acres
UTM References
(Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing
1 10 551020 4168660
2 10 551605 4168400
Verbal Boundary Description
(Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) See attached
Boundary Justification
(Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) See attached
Zone Easting Northing
3 10 551580 4168280
4 10 550940 4168360
See continuation sheet.

11. Form Prepared By
name/title Nancy Goldenberg and loni Carroll
organization. Carev &. Co. Inc. date April 11. 1995
street & number,
city or town__
123Townsend St. 400 .telephone. (415)957-0100
San Francisco state California zip code. 94107
Additional Documentation
Submit the following items with the completed form:

Continuation Sheets
Maps
A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location.

A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources.

Photographs
Representative black and white photographs of the property.

Additional items
(Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items)
Property Owner___________________________________________ (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) name Citv of South San Francisco
street & number P.O. Box 711 telephone (415)877-8500
city or town_ South San Francisco state California zip code 94080 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.).

Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503.

NFS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018
(8-86)
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Continuation Sheet
Section 7 Page 1___
South San Francisco Hillside Sign
San Mateo County, CA
The South San Francisco Hillside Sign reads:

SOUTH

SAN FRANCISCO

THE INDUSTRIAL CITY
It consists of large, flat concrete letters, painted white, set on the southern side of a steep, 581 foot high hill, that forms part of the San Bruno Mountains. A series of concrete footings are located higher on the hill, the remainder of an electric sign dating from the 1930s. Both the sign and the foundations are within the 41 acre Sign Hill Park, an area maintained by the city of South San Francisco. Although the foundations are obviously ruins (and are not being counted), the primary sign maintains a high degree of integrity, protected as it is within a relatively undeveloped park setting.

The hillside sign forms three lines on the hill. The first line, reading "SOUTH," is 166 feet long; the second, reading "SAN FRANCISCO," is 484 feel long; and the third, "THE INDUSTRIAL CITY," is 628 feet long.

The letters themselves range in height from 48 to 65 feet, in an anamorphtc arrangement on the contoured hill to create the illusion, from a distance, of straight, regularly-sized and spaced text. Individual legs of the letters are approximately ten feet wide. Letter width varies from a ten foot wide "I" to a 22 foot, 8 inch wide "S." The thickness of the letters appears to be no more than three or four inches, with approximately two inches on average rising above the ground.

With regular maintenance by the city, the sign is in good condition. One exception is the letter "T" of the word "CITY." The vertical leg has slid 40 inches away from the horizontal cross bar: a problem completely undetectable except while standing on the letter itself. The letters are repainted annually with white paint, and the surrounding area cleared of brush.

Above the sign, on the crest of the hill, stand the foundation from the electrical sign. The foundations consist of 35 concrete footings, each 18" square, arranged in a double row approximately 400 feet long. The footings vary in height from approximately one foot to approximately three feet. Nothing else remains of this sign.

These footings, as remnants that lack integrity, are not being counted as a resource.

Other elements within the park include unpaved footpaths that zig-zag up the steep hill, and a concrete bench at the crest of the hill. There are no other man-made features within the park.

Sign Hill Park is steep, barren and relatively undeveloped. Vegetation consists primarily of grasses, with coyote bush, crimson sage, and California poppy. Pampas grass currently grows beneath the sign; it is soon to be replaced by native manzanita. There are no trees near the sign, but trees within the park include pine, eucalyptus, live oak and acacia.

NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018
(8-86)
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Continuation Sheet
Section 8 Page 1
South San Francisco Hillside Sign
San Mateo County, CA
Summary Paragraph
The South San Francisco Sign is eligible for the National Register under criterion A for its importance in promoting South San Francisco's ties with industry. In 1923 during the post-war boom, the local Chamber of Commerce decided to advertise the city's welcoming attitude toward industry on a hillside overlooking the city. The first whitewashed sign, reading "South San Francisco the Industrial City," was replaced six years later by a larger, more permanent sign bearing the same message. The choice of a hillside sign to advertise the city can be seen as an outgrowth of two civic boosting traditions: the electric Main Street slogan sign, and the hillside letter.

In addition, the sign may be eligible in the context of aviation history. In 1929, the Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics awarded a certificate to the city. The award, signed by Charles Lindbergh, was for having "completed the work of identification for the service of aerial navigation." More research is required to develop this context.

Statement of Significance
South San Francisco was planned as an industrial suburb in the tradition of Homestead, Pennsylvania and Pullman and East St. Louis, Illinois. Encouraged by their successful development of South Omaha into a bustling city centered on the meat-packing industry, some of the country's largest meat-packing companies (known as the Beef Trust) planned to repeat the success of South Omaha on the periphery of San Francisco.

This plan, instigated by G.F. Swift in 1888, included a community of separate meat-packing companies around common stock yards and a town for the employees. Swift chose a site near Baden (an earlier community) for his industrial experiment: it was close enough to the market and labor pool of San Francisco and yet far enough away to ensure cheap land, low taxes and a virtual monopoly on local politics. Because other Swift plants were in "South Chicago" and "South Omaha," Swift reputedly favored the name "South San Francisco."
In 1890, Peter Her, an agent of the Beef Trust, purchased a portion of Rancho Buri Buri, the original Mexican land grant covering more than 15,000 acres south of the San Bruno Mountains. In 1891 the South San Francisco Land and Improvement Company became owner of the land, which was then divided into industrial and residential districts. The South San Francisco Land and Improvement Company financed lighting, sewer connections, and water distribution to all homes. A second corporate body, known after 1894 as the Western Meat Company, took over eighty acres of bay-front land for stock yards and a meat-packing plant. In December 1892 the new $2.5 million meat-packing facility opened. Other industries followed the meat packers to South San Francisco: the Steiger Terra Cotta and Pottery Works, and the Baden Brick company in 1894; the paint manufacturer W.P. Fuller &. Company, the Molath Brick Company, and the South San Francisco Lumber company in 1898 (La Peninsula, May 1971); and the Pacific Jupiter Steel Company in 1903.

NFS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018
(8-86)
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Continuation Sheet
Section 8 Page 2
South San Francisco Hillside Sign
San Mateo County, CA
In December 1907, construction was completed on the "Bayshore Railway Cutoff," and South San Francisco was finally on the main rail line to San Francisco, with tracks conveniendy located at the western edge of the factory district. At the same time, the Guggenheinvowned Copper Trust's intended smelter on San Bruno Point was successfully opposed by San Mateo County but supported by the townspeople. This clash with the county led to the incorporation of South San Francisco in 1908. After incorporation, more industries moved to South San Francisco, including Pacific Coast Steel, and Morgan Oyster Company in 1909, Shaw Batcher Steel Company in 1913, American Marble and Mosaic Works and Enterprise Foundry in 1914, and Growers Rice in 1916. (Kaufftnan 1976: 27.)
Growth continued through the 1920s. A new City Hall, designed by Werner &. Coffey and built at a cost of $125,000, opened on November 11, 1920. The following newspaper editorial from the Enterprise describes the city's industrial scene just prior to construction of the Hillside Sign in the mid 1920s:

South San Francisco is advancing impressively in industry. The Pacific Coast Steel company is well started on a million dollar program of improvements and enlargements. The Marchetti Motor Patents Inc. has purchased 100 acres of land for a factory here. The Cook Oil company has started actual construction of the plant on Linden avenue. The Metal and Thermit corporation has announced plans for a new $100,000 addition; the brass foundry of the Enterprise Foundry company will be in operation here next week; the Western Pipe and Steel company is spending $40,000 on a new tube mill; and the Pacific Gas and Electric company has approved plans and appropriated the money for an $8,000 office building.

These developments, coming together, are making this period one of the greatest in South San Francisco's industrial history. Now let us advertise the fact to the world that we are an industrial city. (The Enterprise, September 7, 1928)
1923: The First Sign
The idea for the hillside sign as an advertisement for the city of South San Francisco originated with the local Chamber of Commerce, which built the first, whitewashed sign in 1923 at a cost of $300. Because of the steep, varying slope and the rough terrain, the mapping out of each letter required a surveyor's skill. City Engineer George A. Kneese placed each letter so that the size and spacing were consistent when viewed from a distance (The Enterprise, Nov. 1, 1923). Each letter was carved out of the hillside and a mixture of lime, white cement and water was applied. When the large letter "U" was laid out on the hillside, it gave rise to much speculation around South San Francisco (The Enterprise, Oct 18, 1923); it was of course the central letter of the word "SOUTH." The whitewashed letters were complete by November 22, 1923, (The Enterprise, Nov. 22, 1923), in time for the opening of the nearby Tanforan Race Track season. The sign spelled out the same message that the concrete letters do today:

NFS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018
(8-86)
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Continuation Sheet
Section 8 Page 3
South San Francisco Hillside Sign
San Mateo County, CA
SOUTH

SAN FRANCISCO

THE INDUSTRIAL CITY
This first sign received national attention when it was published in Popular Mechanics magazine. Valued locally, the first sign was well maintained, with local high school boys hired at 40 cents per hour to remove grass overgrowth and apply fresh whitewash.
1929: The Second Sign
Five years after installing the whitewashed sign, the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce began to promote a more permanent, concrete sign. The original sign needed ongoing whitewashing, which eventually resulted in irregular letters; a new concrete sign would straighten the letters and reduce maintenance. Between coatings of whitewash, the original sign was hard to read and was characterized by the Chamber of Commerce as "intermittent advertising"; a permanent concrete sign would advertise the city "day and night from now on" (The Enterprise, March 23, 1928). As with the whitewashed sign, the goal of the concrete sign was to attract more industries and more potential homeowners to "The Industrial City." To maximize its advertising potential, the new sign was planned for the same site as the whitewashed sign.

The location and orientation of the hillside meant that the sign could be viewed by increased traffic on El Camino Real, Skyline Boulevard (now Pacific Scenic Parkway), and the new Bayshore highway (now Highway 101), as well as by train passengers and aviators from nearby Mills Field (now San Francisco International Airport). The privileged perspective point, however, was the popular Tanforan Race Track on El Camino Real.

A Chamber of Commerce committee, composed of E.C. Peck, chairman, W. H. Dinning, H. L Haaker and B. H. Truax, formed to plan the financing of the new sign. When the cost of installing the concrete sign was estimated at $5,000, this was deemed too great a burden on the membership of the organization. On Jan. 28, 1928, the Board of Directors requested City Council to place a proposition on the April ballot to publicly fund a new permanent sign. They succeeded, and Proposition 1 read as follows: "the proposition to levy a special tax of seven (7) cents on each one hundred dollars ($100.00) of the property assessed ... within the City of South San Francisco for the purpose of raising the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to be expended for constructing in said City a concrete hillside sign in said City to advertise South San Francisco the Industrial City."
Many prominent citizens and citizens' groups supported the proposition, including the Women's Club of South San Francisco and the Exchange Club. The Rev. W.S. Kelly, pastor of St. Paul's, signed his weekly column in the Enterprise newspaper "Sincerely yours for the Big Sign on the Mountain Side." The Chamber of Commerce held a rally at City Hall on April 4, 1928, where Chamber president E. P. Kaufrman, vice NFS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018
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president I.H. Potter, directors B.H. Truax and J.G. Walker, Mayor A.J. Eschelbach, Supervisor T.L Hickey, County Tax Collector Ambrose McSweeney, and Councilman Andrew Hynding proclaimed the merits of the permanent sign and encouraged support of the proposition (The Enterprise, April 7, 1928). Despite this support, the proposition failed to acquire the requisite two-thirds majority by a narrow margin.

The supporters of the concrete hillside sign felt that "if submitted to the people on a ballot by itself it would carry" (The Enterprise, May 4, 1928). Editorials in the July 13 and 27, 1928, issues of The Enterprise support the Hillside sign and the calling of a special election. The July 27 editorial states "South San Francisco will yet have its Hillside Sign, advertising this city to the motorists of three arterial highways leading to San Francisco...It will be a land mark to the Mills Field aviators, and when it is built, South San Francisco will be on the map in large letters." (The Enterprise, July 27, 1928) The special election was set for September 11, 1928, and it passed with over two-thirds majority. Work commenced immediately and on October 1, 1928, plans and specifications for the work were presented to City Council by Robert Klassen, the assistant city engineer. The plans called for letters 48 feet high, giving a 23 foot height in perspective. The overall size of the three horizontal lines was to be 186, 480 and 628 feet respectively, about one-third longer than the whitewashed sign. The new sign was to be made using Gunite, a new process in 1928, by which cement is applied through a pressure gun to a reinforcing of steel wire. A brush coat of Portland cement was also specified.

The outlines of the letters were laid out by a field party stationed at Tanforan Race Track, now the site of the Tanforan Shopping Center, creating perspective-corrected letters on the steep hillside. In the late fall of 1928, the South San Francisco Land and Improvement Company transferred land tide to the city for the construction and maintenance of the sign and to create a surrounding public park.

Bids were opened by the City Council on Jan. 7, 1929, and were rejected as too high (The Enterprise, Jan 11, 1929). But by April 15, 1929, the Enterprise newspaper could happily announce that "After two elections, an unsatisfactory call for bids and several other long delays the contract to build South San Francisco's hillside sign was let Monday night to the Cement Gun Construction company of San Francisco at a figure of $4,845." The concrete sign was completed May 15, 1929.
1932: The Electric Sign
A 388-foot long electric advertising sign was constructed by G. H. Thompson atop San Bruno Mountain in 1932, slightly higher and further west than the South San Francisco concrete sign. At the time of its construction it was claimed as the largest electrical sign in the world: 388 feet long, containing 6,000 light bulbs and 25,000 reflector lenses. Mounted on a large skeleton framework set on piers on top of the hill, it was lit only after dark. There were 14 separate and distinct flashes in different patterns and colors, alternating between South San Francisco and 14 other sponsors. The message changed every 15 seconds, advertising NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018
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"South San Francisco The Industrial City," and such slogans as "Drink Acme Beer," "Buy Bakery Goods," "White King Washes Everything," and "Maxwell House Coffee - Good to the Last Drop." On a clear night, it was visible for miles. It was turned off in 1939 when the threat of war created the possibility of its becoming a beacon for attack on the airport. Only the concrete foundations remain today.

Signage as a City Boosting Vehicle
The South San Francisco Sign was seen as both a means of advertising, and as a symbol of the city's identity.

It has served in this latter capacity to the present day. Speaking at a public rally in 1928 in support of the ballot measure to finance the sign, I. H. Potter, member of the Chamber of Commerce, made the following remarks:

We are continually confused with 'butchertown' in San Francisco, and the one way to separate our city from southern San Francisco is to give ourselves a name plate such as the Hillside Sign. It is a means of identifying ourselves. Air travelers who embark from Mills Field will know where South San Francisco is and that it is proud enough to advertise itself...This is a day of advertising, and the Hillside Sign is one means of getting our name before the world at a nominal cost. (The Enterprise, April 6, 1928) The choice of a grandiose sign as a city boosting vehicle dates almost to the turn of the century. It has its antecedents in both the large, electric slogan signs which crowned many Main Streets (Modesto, Burlingame, and Redwood City, among other California communities, had these), and in the single, gigantic hillside letters, typically constructed of whitewashed stones or of concrete, which adorn hillsides near many cities and towns in the American West. These letters, which flourished between the years 1905 and 1915, were most often constructed and maintained by university students. The first such letter - and one certainly familiar to the citizens of South San Francisco because of its proximity, was the seventy-foot high "C" in the Berkeley Hills. University of California freshman and sophomore students constructed this symbol from a six-inch thick slab of concrete (Parsons 1988:16).

Perhaps the most similar sign in California is the more famous but less intact "Hollywood" sign. In 1923, the year the first South San Francisco sign was carefully whitewashed on the hillside, a sign reading "Hollywoodland" was built to promote a subdivision of the same name along Beachwood Canyon. The sign consisted of 50 foot high metal letters, each supported on a wood and metal framework. Each letter was originally studded with 20-watt lightbulbs. In 1949, the "land" letters were removed and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce took over maintenance. Declared a city landmark in 1973, it was completely reconstructed in 1978 (Chronicle, April 17, 1995).

The Chamber of Commerce
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developed specifically to promote commerce and industry within the community. Created in 1913, the organization engaged in a wide variety of promotional activities. Its campaigns in the 'teens and '20s included developing a system to license peddlers and solicitors in 1913; convincing the city Board of Trustees to install sidewalks in 1918; endorsing displaying "South San Francisco" on road signs in 1921; and petitioning Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to construct a building in South San Francisco (Feuerstein 1989). Other organizations devoted to promoting South San Francisco at the time include The Manufacturer's Association, the Women's Club, the Land and Improvement Company and the Exchange Club.

The South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce also prepared "City Boosterism" publications during the 1920s. One such publication, South San Francisco The Industrial City, which came out simultaneously with the construction of the second sign, extolls the virtues of South San Francisco. In addition to describing each of the major industries operating in South San Francisco at the time of publication, the pamphlet includes descriptions of the transportation system, labor force, residential real estate opportunities, and photos of the City Hall, Schools, Churches, the Public Library, and the Southern Pacific Station. The publication was evidently directed at potential new industries, as this forward by then Mayor Eshelbach relates:

The basis of South San Francisco's growth and prosperity is its industries and the policy of the administration is to foster and encourage development. This policy has and is producing results.

The Board of Trustees of South San Francisco, by its co-operative action, invites and welcomes new industries, and stands ready to serve you in the establishment of your plant at South San Francisco. (SSF Chamber of Commerce c.1928)
The Sign's Impact and South San Francisco's Recent Past The signs, and related "City Boosting" activities were evidendy successful. South San Francisco was able to maintain 35 industrial operations through the depression of the 1930s - only one fewer than in 1928. Of these, four were meat-packing businesses, six were iron or steel plants and four were manufacturers of mechanical equipment. Other industries included two large paint factories, three other chemical works, three food packing establishments, two makers of airplane parts, a smelter for precious metals, and a manufacturer of radio equipment, in addition to industries producing lime, pottery, and printers' ink . (La Peninsula, May 1971)
During the Second World War, the factories of South San Francisco participated in the biggest boom in shipbuilding in the nation's history. The Western Pipe and Steel shipyard grew from 3,000 employees in 1941 to 15,594 in 1944. Bethlehem Steel turned out steel plate for Western Pipe and other shipyards. Barrett <St Hilp began construction of concrete barges at the Belair shipyard in South San Francisco. Other industries, such as Swift and Armour, South San Francisco meat packers, also shifted to wartime production.

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The postwar years witnessed the abandonment of smokestack industries and unparalleled growth in light industry, warehousing, and residential development (Kauffman 1976:27). At the end of the Second World War the nation's economy was moving away from manufacturing to service industries; in South San Francisco, this led to the closing of its major manufacturers, including steel and meat packing. With the blessing of city government, a developer blasted away an SO-acre, solid rock hill and filled the adjacent marshlands. No smokestack industries, such as slaughterhouses, were planned for the new industrial park, but rather research and development, light industry, transportation, and wholesale trade. Later developments followed, including highrise structures, yacht harbors, hotels, and the establishment of the biotechnology giant, Genentech.

In 1986, South San Francisco's Historic Preservation Commission designated Sign Hill a historic resource.

The ruling led to heated debate over whether the Sign was still relevant. Television and newspaper coverage was extensive, as the longtime residents battled newcomers who regarded the "Industrial" label as demeaning and not befitting their sparkling new edifices. 1300 citizens signed petitions asking the City Council to uphold the Commission. Preservationists who wanted the sign maintained rallied and packed the council's meeting room with more than 200 persons, only one of whom spoke against the sign. The Historic Preservation Commission's decision was upheld unanimously by the City Council.

The South San Francisco Hillside Sign, with its motto "The Industrial City," was built to celebrate the city's industrial beginnings and to promote its future. The sign announced to all the city's pride in its industrial base, and acted as a beacon to welcome new industries to the community.

Authors' note: Uncited material in the above document originated with an earlier draft prepared by Mrs.

Edna Harks. Only material that was added to this original draft, or verified by Nancy Goldenberg and Joni Carroll, is cited.

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Bibliography
"And it was called The Industrial Ciry." Invitation to opening of exhibit by San Mateo County Historical Association and South San Francisco Historical Society.

Blum, Joseph A. "South San Francisco-The Making of an Industrial City." California History, Maga^ing of Caiifronia Historical Society (Spring 1984) Vol. 113: 116434.

Blum, Joseph A. "South City~The City That Could." San Francisco Sunday Examiner-Chronicle (Sept. 4, 1983): 3-6.

Emch, Tom. "Life in South San Francisco." San Francisco Sunday Examiner-Chronicle, Caiifronia Living Can. 16, 1972): 14.

Feuerstein, Carol. "75th Anniversary." SSF Business in Brief: A Publication of the South. San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.

March/April, 1989.

Genentech, Inc. Advertisement identifying biotechnology as Industry in the South San Francisco Chamber Directory at South San Francisco, 1994.

Groth, Paul, Ph.D. Letter to Department of Architecture and Landscape, March 14, 1988, at the University of California, Berkeley, CA.

Harks, Edna, Historic Preservation Commissioner; and Lou Dell' Angela, Citizen. "Letter for and against Sign Preservation," Circulated to City Council, 1986, at South San Francisco.

Hynding, Alan. From Fronitier to Suburb-The story of the San Mateo Peninsula. Belmont: Star Publishing, 1982: 102-109.

Kaufman, Linda. "It was not by chance." La Peninsula, Journal of the San Mateo Historical Association (May 1971) Vol. 16: 2.

Kaufrnan, Linda. South San Francisco, A History. South San Francisco: San Francisco Bicentennial Committee, 1976: 27.

Lakey, Carl. "South City old-timers save sign." Pafo Alto Times Tribunal (Sept. 12, 1986): Cl.

Lakey Carl. "This city's sign of the time refuses to change with them." Palo Alto Times Tribunal (Sept. 23, 1986): Cl.

Lakey, Carl. "Sign with nine lives." Pafo Alto Times Tribunal (Sept. 15, 1986): Editorial.

Parsons, James J. "Hillside Letters in the Western Landscape." Landscape Vol. 30, Number 1, 1988.

Robertson, Patrick. Guinness Film Facts and Feats, 2nd ed. C 1985 Shoecraft, Don. "City's history now a Video." San Francisco Progress (Aug. 12, 1987).

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Siegman, Ken. "South San Francisco plans to grow." Palo Alto Times Tribunal (Apr. 20, 1985): Cl.

Sign of the Times (Video). Sound Start Productions, Berkeley, CA. (1987).

South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. South San Francisco, The Industrial City. Designed and Printed by Bruce Brough, San Francisco, c. 1928.

South San Francisco Enterprise Journal. Vol. 30, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 23(1923): 1; Vol. 38, Jan. 13, Apr. 12, Apr. 17, May 10, May 17, Sept. 7, Sept. 14, Sept. 17, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Nov. 28, Dec. 7 (1928): 1; Vol. 37, Jan. 11, Feb. 1, Apr. 17, July 9, July 17(1929):!.

South San Francisco Enterprise Journal. Dec 22, (1984); Sept. 13, (1986); Oct. 15, (1986). "South San Francisco Video Documentary Available." South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce (1987) Vol. 49: No.10.

Stranger, Frank M. "The Beginings of South San Francisco." Ibid.

Treadwell, Edward F. "The Cattle King." Santa Cruz: Western Tanager Press (1981): 3245, 148-179.

Yee, Robert S., Mayor of South San Francisco. "Letter for endorsement of Application," circulated March, 28, 1995.

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Boundary Description
Parcel N° 012-351410, San Mateo County
Boundary Justification
The boundary describes Sign Hill Park, a 41-acre municipal park deeded to the city for the South San Francisco Hillside Sign. The boundary and area of Sign Hill Park remain unchanged.

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This form is based on research by
Mrs. Edna S. Harks
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Appendix C
APPENDIX C. TRAILS AND VISITATION ASSESSMENT
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2 1.0 TRAILS AND VISITATION

1.1 Setting

1.1.1 Facilities
Sign Hill is publicly accessed via three main trailheads. The primary trailhead is located at the end of Ridgeview Court and includes a parking lot of seven spaces. The second trailhead is located at the end of Poplar Avenue with street parking only. The third trailhead is located on Spruce Avenue between Park Way and Beech Avenue with limited street parking. These trailheads are not named on City maps and referred to by City staff using the street names mentioned. There is a fourth entrance to Sign Hill located on Diamond Avenue, but this is largely known only to local residents of the area and is primarily a maintenance road access.

Sign Hill has approximately two miles of hiking trails in total. The Ridge Trail is 0.77 miles (mi) long following the spine of the hill from the Ridgeview Court trailhead to the Spruce Avenue trailhead. Three trails begin at the Poplar Avenue trailhead and travel to the ridgeline connecting with the Ridge Trail: Iris Trail (0.27 mi) which travels directly to the summit of the hill; the Letters Trail (0.2 mi) which traverses the hill below the letters; and the Seubert Trail (0.36 mi) which climbs west of the summit of the hill. The Eucalyptus Loop Trail (0.27 mi) is shown to traverse the southwestern corner of Sign Hill, creating a loop off the Seubert Trail.

All the main trailheads contain a bulletin kiosk and most trail junctions are identified with wayfinding signage. Additionally, there are two benches near the summit and one bench located at the Ridge Trail – Seubert Trail junction.

1.1.2 Erosion
The main soil type at Sign Hill is the Candlestick-Kron-Buriburi Complex, and the hill slopes range from 30 to 75 percent (Attachment 1 - Figure 3) (National Resources Conservation Service, 2023). The Candlestick-Kron-Buriburi Complex, 30 to 75 percent slopes map unit is rated as Highly Susceptible, meaning that the soils of this map unit are highly susceptible to degradation following site disturbance, and the soils have a low capacity to resist erosion due to water and/or wind, salinization, sodification, depletion of organic matter and/or other nutrients, and reduction of soil depth to the point that the soil loses its capacity to support the desired plant community. In addition, these soils have a moderate susceptibility to sheet and rill erosion (erosion factor KWhole soil of 0.24).

During severe storms in December 2022 and January 2023, large amounts of precipitation fell on Sign Hill causing the soil to erode quickly and dramatically, creating multiple gullies. City staff installed emergency check dams on one gully which had washed out sections of the Seubert and Eucalyptus Loop Trails, and on one gully that threatened to wash out two of the letters.

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3 Emergency check dams to control storm erosion between letters.

1.2 Methods

1.2.1 Trail Condition Assessment
During the Spring of 2023, WRA staff assessed the condition of existing trails on Sign Hill using a qualitative measure of erosion; evidence of on-trail erosion was classified into Low, Medium, or High categories using the descriptions and examples in Table 4. Instances of trail erosion were marked using GPS and classified by staff on-site. Visitor-created trails were also identified and mapped. These trails deviate from the designated trails and are identified using visual indicators of vegetation trampling and soil compaction/loss. These trails deviate from the City designated and named trails and are identified using visual indicators of vegetation trampling and soil compaction/loss. Because nearly all of the Eucalyptus Loop Trail has been obscured by debris from the tree removals, it was not visible to be assessed in the field -the original alignment from City records is shown on Figure 4 instead (Attachment 1). Similarly, part of the Seubert Trail was washed out during severe storms in 2022-2023 leaving a gap seen in the trail map.

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4 Table 4. Definitions of Trail Erosion Categories

EXAMPLE CATEGORY DEFINITION
Letters Trail
HIGH
There are more than two deep ruts located
along the length of the trail, and there are
several observations that it significantly
interferes with pedestrian activities where it
causes trail users to create additional
pathways to avoid this erosion feature.

For this category, evidence of trail user
impacts resulting from the erosion feature
includes more than one of the following: trail
widening, braided trails, unsanctioned trails,
soil compaction, and vegetation trampling
Ridge Trail
MEDIUM
There are one or two noticeable ruts forming
along the length of the trail, and there are
some observations that it significantly
interferes with pedestrian and cycling
activities.

For this category, evidence of trail user
impacts resulting from the erosion feature
includes one of the following: trail widening,
braided trails, unsanctioned trails, soil
compaction, and vegetation trampling.

Letters Trail
LOW
There is a shallow rill forming along the
length of the trail, but there are no
observations that it significantly interferes
with pedestrian activities.

There is no evidence of trail users negatively
impacting adjacent vegetation to avoid this
erosion feature.

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5 1.2.2 Visitation Level Assessment
Visitation to Sign Hill was estimated using a combination of manual data collection and automated counters across the three main trailheads of Ridgeview Ct, Poplar Ave and Spruce Ave during the spring of 2023. Note that visitors accessing the site from both Diamond Ave and Ash Ave are included in the estimate for the trailhead at Spruce Ave. The entrance at Diamond Ave consists of a gated access road while the entrance at Ash Ave consists of a visitor created trail. Because the access points converged at the same point on the Ridge Trail, it was clear to WRA technicians that visitors from different areas of the surrounding neighborhood were using the closest possible entrance. Counts were conducted at the convergence point on the Ridge Trail to capture this use.

Data from both weekdays and weekend days were used to develop a general estimate for average daily visitation. Manual counts were used to collect observational data of activity types of visitors.

Data supporting the visitation estimate for Spruce Ave

TOTAL VISITORS
Diamond 32 (74%)
Spruce 11 (26%)

TOTAL ENTRIES AND EXITS
Entry 27
Exit 18

1.3 Results

1.3.1 Trail Condition
Though relatively few instances of high levels of erosion were found (Figure 4), observed eroded areas cover relatively long sections of trail, such as on the Letters Trail. In the case of the Ridge Trail, the long duration of medium erosion covers an extremely steep section and has resulted in a proliferation of visitor created trails as people try to avoid eroded sections and take a less steep route. For the Iris Trail, the area of high erosion occurs in and around steep steps. An analysis of trail segments found slopes for the Ridge, Iris, and Seubert Trails to be steeper than 16 percent— the generally acceptable maximum for non-accessible hiking trails shown in Table 5 (California State Parks, 2019). Additional visitor created trails provide access to destinations such as the Hillside Sign themselves and an old, rusty car along a secondary ridgeline with views to the east.

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6 Table 5. Trail Slopes
TRAIL SEGMENTS AVERAGE % SLOPE

EXISTING TRAILS
Letters Trail 14%
Eucalyptus Trail 9%
Letters Trail 14%
Ridge Trail 28%
Iris Trail 27%
Seubert Trail 24%
While no visitor created trails currently exist at the summit of the hill, vegetation trampling is a concern along the Ridge Trail because of populations of golden violets and other host plants and nectar flowers for the endangered butterfly species. On the eastern slopes of Sign Hill, as well as the Ridge Trail, there are on-going restoration areas where SSF have been planting native species.

SSF has installed fencing to protect these plants from trampling by visitors.

1.3.2 Visitation
The trails on Sign Hill are open to use by pedestrians, and dogs are allowed while on-leash. Biking is not allowed on trails. Parking is limited at Sign Hill; however, SSF city staff have observed that many visitors live nearby and access Sign Hill by walking, often visiting multiple times per week.

Based on data collected during spring 2023, visitation to Sign Hill is estimated at 100 visits on average per day for weekdays, and 170 visits on average per day for weekend days. Visitation was estimated for each main trailhead: Ridgeview Court, Poplar Avenue, and Spruce Avenue. Note that visitation via the Spruce Avenue trailhead included counts from an adjacent access road on Diamond Avenue and a visitor created trail on Ash Avenue, as they converge at the same location on the Ridge Trail. The Ridgeview Court trailhead had the highest visitation, followed by Poplar Avenue, and Spruce Avenue had the fewest number of visits.

Chart 1. Average daily visitation by trailhead

48.5 32.8

20.6 76.6

62.6 32.5
0 50
100
Ridgeview Ct Poplar Ave Spruce/Diamond
Average Daily Visitation by Trailhead
Weekday Weekend
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7 On-site observational data collected during spring 2023 shows that approximately 1/3 of visitors participated in dog walking while at Sign Hill. These data also show that nearly 2/3 of visitors were hiking or walking, and a small proportion of visitors were using the trails for running. Though illegal biking use was not observed during the data collection period, SSF City staff have occasionally observed cyclists using Sign Hill’s trails.

Chart 2. Percentage of use by activity type
62%
5%
33%
Activity Type
Hiking Running Dog walking
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8 2.0 REFERENCES
California State Parks. (2019). Trails Handbook. Sacramento: Department of Parks and Recreation.

National Resources Conservation Service. (2023). Web Soil Survey, Soil Survey Area: San Mateo County, Eastern Part, and San Francisco County, California. United States Department of Agriculture.

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Appendix D
APPENDIX D. COMMUNITY OUTREACH MATERIALS
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2 1.0 ROUND 1 SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

1.1 English Language Version
Introduction
The City of South San Francisco is seeking community input to create the Sign Hill Master Plan.

Sign Hill Open Space is located off Hillside Boulevard on Ridgeview Court in South San Francisco.

In addition to serving as a monument in North San Mateo County, Sign Hill provides 65 acres of open space, including almost two miles of hiking trails and unparalleled views of the San Francisco Bay. Sign Hill is a valuable and historic local resource for the community and a critical habitat for endemic plants and wildlife on the Peninsula.

The Sign Hill Open Space Master Plan will guide future development of the trail system to enhance public access and visitor experiences while protecting the biological and cultural resources.

Your participation in this survey will help us better engage the public as patrons and stewards of Sign Hill and create a master plan that meets the needs of the site and the community for years to come.

Questions

1. Have you ever visited Sign Hill?
• Yes
• No

2. How did you hear about Sign Hill? Select all that apply. • I live in the neighborhood.
• From a friend or family member
• City of South San Francisco resources (e.g., website, community facilities, programs)
• Local media (e.g., newspaper, magazine, social media) • Other (please specify)

3. How often do you visit Sign Hill?
• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly
• Every few months
• Rarely
• Other (please specify)

4. With whom do you visit Sign Hill? Select all that apply. • By myself
• Family
• Friends
• Pet(s)
• Community group
• Other (please specify)
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3 5. How do you get to Sign Hill? Select all that apply. • Walk
• Bike
• Car
• Public transportation
• Other (please specify)

6. How do you most often access Sign Hill?
• Poplar Avenue
• Ridgeview Court
• Spruce Avenue
• Other (please specify)

7. Why do you visit Sign Hill? Select all that apply.
• Connect with nature
• Observe plant and animal habitats
• Individual exercise
• Outdoor activity with family or friends
• Passive relaxation
• Enjoy the views
• Outing with pet(s)
• Other (please specify)

8. What do you like best about Sign Hill? Select ONE (1). • Walking trails
• Native flora and fauna
• Benches for seating
• Views and scenery
• Other (please specify)

9. What features do you feel would improve the visitor experience at Sign Hill? Select your top TWO (2) choices.
• Better way-finding signage leading to Sign Hill
• An enhanced entry area
• Trail enhancements
• Signage to identify habitats and plant/animal species • More seating areas
• More waste management resources (e.g., trash bins, dog waste stations)
• Environmental education programs
• Other (please specify)

10. If you have never heard of or visited Sign Hill, what factors would increase the likelihood of your visiting in the future? • More awareness/information about the site
• Better access and accessibility
• Better way-finding signage leading to Sign Hill
• More things to do
• Improved trail network
• Programs that match my interests
• Volunteer opportunities
• Seating aeras
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4 • Waste management resources (e.g., trash bins, dog waste stations)
• Recreation options
• Transit options
• Nothing
• Other (please specify)

11. What characteristics are most important to you for the future of Sign Hill? Select your top TWO (2) choices.
• Accessibility/inclusiveness
• Variety of experiences
• Sustainability and conservation
• Natural beauty
• Pet-friendly
• Opportunities for exercise
• Educational opportunities
• Other (please specify)

12. What is your age group?
• Youth: Under 18
• Young Adult: 19 to 34
• Adult: 35 to 64
• Senior: Over 65

13. What race do you identify with?
• Caucasian or White
• African American or Black
• Hispanic/Latino(a)
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
• Native American or Alaska Native
• Two or more races
• Prefer not to say

14. Where do you live?
• In the neighborhood immediately surrounding Sign Hill • In another area of South San Francisco
• In another city in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Other (please specify)

1.2 Spanish Language Version
Introducción
La Ciudad de South San Francisco está buscando la opinión de la comunidad para crear el Plan Maestro de Sign Hill. Sign Hill Open Space está ubicado en Hillside Boulevard en Ridgeview Court en South San Francisco.

Sign Hill Open Space Master Plan
Outreach Materials | September 2023
5 Además de servir como monumento en el condado norte de San Mateo, Sign Hill ofrece 65 acres de espacio abierto, incluyendo casi dos millas de senderos para caminatas y vistas incomparables de la Bahía de San Francisco. Sign Hill es un recurso local valioso e histórico para la comunidad y un hábitat crítico para las plantas endémicas y la vida silvestre en la Península.

El Plan Maestro de Sign Hill Open Space guiará el desarrollo futuro del sistema de senderos para mejorar el acceso público y las experiencias de los visitantes, al mismo tiempo protege los recursos biológicos y culturales.

Su participación en esta encuesta nos ayudará a involucrar mejor al público como patrocinadores y administradores de Sign Hill y crear un plan maestro que satisfaga las necesidades del sitio y la comunidad en los próximos años.

Preguntas

1. ¿Alguna vez has visitado Sign Hill?
• Sí
• No

2. ¿Cómo te enteraste de Sign Hill? Seleccione todas las opciones que corresponden.
• Vivo en el barrio.
• De un amigo o familiar
• Recursos de la Ciudad de South San Francisco (por ejemplo, sitio web, instalaciones comunitarias, programas)
• Medios locales (por ejemplo, periódico, revista, redes sociales) • Otro (especifíquese)

3. ¿Con qué frecuencia visitas Sign Hill?
• Diario
• Semanal
• Mensual
• Cada pocos meses
• Raramente
• Otro (especifíquese)

4. ¿Con quién visitas Sign Hill? Seleccione todas las opciones que corresponden.
• Por mí mismo
• Familia
• Amigos
• Mascota(s)
• Grupo comunitario
• Otro (especifíquese)

5. ¿Cómo llegas a Sign Hill? Seleccione todas las opciones que corresponden.

Sign Hill Open Space Master Plan
Outreach Materials | September 2023
6 • Caminar
• Bicicleta
• Coche
• Transporte público
• Otro (especifíquese)

6. ¿Cómo accedes con mayor frecuencia a Sign Hill?
• Avenida del Álamo
• Corte de Ridgeview
• Avenida Spruce
• Otro (especifíquese)

7. ¿Por qué visitas Sign Hill? Seleccione todas las opciones que corresponden.
• Conéctate con la naturaleza
• Observar hábitats de plantas y animales
• Ejercicio individual
• Actividad al aire libre en familia o con amigos
• Relajación pasiva
• Disfruta de las vistas
• Excursión con mascota(s)
• Otro (especifíquese)

8. ¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de Sign Hill? Seleccione UNO (1). • Senderos
• Flora y fauna autóctonas
• Bancos para asientos
• Vistas y paisajes
• Otro (especifíquese)

9. ¿Qué características crees que mejorarían la experiencia del visitante en Sign Hill? Seleccione los DOS (2) mejores opciones.
• Mejor señalización que conduce a Sign Hill
• Un área de entrada mejorada
• Mejoras en los senderos
• Señalización para identificar hábitats y especies
vegetales/animales
• Más zonas de descanso
• Más recursos de gestión de residuos (por ejemplo, contenedores de basura, estaciones de desechos para perros)
• Programas de educación ambiental
• Otro (especifíquese)

10. Si nunca has oído hablar o visitado a Sign Hill, ¿qué factores aumentarían la probabilidad de su visita en el futuro?
• Más conocimiento/información sobre el sitio
Sign Hill Open Space Master Plan
Outreach Materials | September 2023
7 • Mejor acceso y accesibilidad
• Mejor señalización que conduce a Sign Hill
• Más cosas que hacer
• Mejoradas redes de senderos
• Programas que coinciden con mis intereses
• Oportunidades de voluntariado
• Aeras de asientos
• Recursos de gestión de residuos (por ejemplo, contenedores de basura, estaciones de desechos para perros)
• Opciones de recreación
• Opciones de tránsito
• Nada
• Otro (especifíquese)

11. ¿Qué características son las más importantes para ti para el futuro de Sign Hill? Seleccione los DOS (2) mejores opciones.
• Accesibilidad/inclusión
• Variedad de experiencias
• Sostenibilidad y conservación
• Belleza natural
• Se admiten mascotas
• Oportunidades para hacer ejercicio
• Oportunidades educativas
• Otro (especifíquese)

12. ¿Cuál es su grupo de edad?
• Juvenil: Menor de 18 años
• Adulto joven: 19 a 34
• Adulto: 35 a 64
• Senior: Mayores de 65 años

13. ¿Con qué raza te identificas?
• Caucásico o blanco
• Afroamericano o negro
• Hispano/Latino(a)
• Asiático
• Nativo de Hawái u otro Isleño del Pacífico
• Nativo Americano o Nativo de Alaska
• Dos o más razas
• Prefiero no decir

14. ¿En dónde vives?
• En el vecindario que rodea Sign Hill
• En otra zona de South San Francisco
• En otra ciudad del área de la Bahía de San Francisco
• Otro (especifíquese)
Sign Hill Open Space Master Plan
Outreach Materials | September 2023
8 2.0 ROUND 2 OUTREACH MATERIALS
At the town hall outreach event, English and Spanish text were presented simultaneously as is represented here.

2.1 Survey and Town Hall Materials
After hearing from the community about preferences for Sign Hill, the City of South San Francisco is seeking input on proposed trail concepts and other site details to create the Sign Hill Master Plan. Sign Hill Open Space is located off Hillside Boulevard on Ridgeview Court in South San Francisco.

In addition to serving as a monument in North San Mateo County, Sign Hill provides 65 acres of open space, including almost two miles of hiking trails, and unparalleled views of the San Francisco Bay. Sign Hill is a valuable and historic local resource for the community and a critical habitat for wildlife on the Peninsula.

The Sign Hill Open Space Master Plan will guide future development of the trail system to enhance public access and visitor experiences while protecting the biological and cultural resources.

Your participation in this survey will help us better engage the public as patrons and stewards of Sign Hill and create a master plan that meets the needs of the site and the community for years to come.

Después de escuchar a la comunidad sobre las preferencias de Sign Hill, la ciudad de South San Francisco está buscando información sobre los conceptos de senderos propuestos y otros detalles del sitio para crear el Plan Maestro de Sign Hill. Sign Hill Open Space está ubicado en Hillside Boulevard en Ridgeview Court en el South San Francisco.

Además de servir como monumento en el Condado Norte de San Mateo, Sign Hill ofrece 65 acres de espacio abierto, que incluyen casi dos millas de senderos para caminatas y vistas incomparables de la Bahía de San Francisco. Sign Hill es un recurso local valioso e histórico para la comunidad y un hábitat crítico para la vida silvestre en la península.

El Plan Maestro de Espacios Abiertos de Sign Hill guiará el desarrollo futuro del sistema de senderos para mejorar el acceso público y las experiencias de los visitantes mientras se protegen los recursos biológicos y culturales.

Su participación en esta encuesta nos ayudará a involucrar mejor al público como patrocinadores y administradores de Sign Hill y crear un plan maestro que satisfaga las necesidades del sitio y la comunidad en los próximos años.

Sign Hill Open Space Master Plan
Outreach Materials | September 2023
9 TRAIL OPTIONS

OPCIONES DE SENDEROS
According to the community surveyed during initial outreach, trail enhancements were top on the list for desired improvements at Sign Hill. Along with restoring habitats and reducing fire fuels, providing a safer, more engaging visitor experience is a primary focus of the Master Plan. With these priorities in mind, we have prepared three different trail options that will help determine the best future for Sign Hill.

De acuerdo con la comunidad encuestada durante el alcance inicial, las mejoras en los senderos ocuparon los primeros lugares en la lista de mejoras deseadas en Sign Hill. Junto con la restauración de hábitats y la reducción de los combustibles para incendios, brindar una experiencia de visitante más segura y atractiva es un enfoque principal del Plan Maestro. Con estas prioridades en mente, hemos preparado tres opciones de senderos diferentes que ayudarán a determinar el mejor futuro para Sign Hill.

All three of the options presented below include the following core trail improvements:

Las tres opciones que se presentan a continuación incluyen las siguientes mejoras principales en los senderos:
• Protect native plant species and restoration areas
• Proteger especies de plantas nativas y áreas de restauración. • Maintain existing Letters Trail and most of Ridge Trail with erosion control treatments • Mantener Letters Trail existente y la mayor parte de Ridge Trail con tratamientos de control de erosión
• Decommission visitor-created trails
• Retirar senderos creados por visitantes
Trail Option 1
Sendero Opción 1
The focus of this option is to reroute trails to reduce grades. Key features:

El objetivo de esta opción es cambiar la ruta de los senderos para reducir las pendientes.

Características clave:

What do you like best/least about Trail Option 1?
¿Qué es lo que más/menos le gusta del Sendero Opción 1? Trail Option 2
Sendero Opción 2
The focus of this option is to add safe and sustainable stairs for a more engaging experience on Ridge Trail. This option includes all key features of Trail Option 1, plus stairs added on Ridge Trail. Key features:

Sign Hill Open Space Master Plan
Outreach Materials | September 2023
10 What do you like best/least about Trail Option 2?
El enfoque de esta opción es agregar escaleras seguras y sostenibles para una experiencia más atractiva en Ridge Trail. Esta opción incluye todas las características clave del Sendero Opción 1, además de las escaleras añadidas en el Ridge Trail. Características clave:
¿Qué es lo que más/menos te gusta del Sendero Opción 2? Trail Option 3
Sendero Opción 3
The focus of this option is to add new trails to offer a wider variety of views and experiences.

This option includes all key features of Trail Options 1 and 2, plus three new trails or trail extensions. Key features:

El enfoque de esta opción es agregar nuevos senderos para ofrecer una variedad más amplia de vistas y experiencias. Esta opción incluye todas las funciones clave de los Opciones 1 y 2, además de tres nuevos senderos o extensiones de senderos. Características clave:
• What do you like best/least about Trail Option 3?
• ¿Qué es lo que más/menos le gusta del Sendero Opción 3? • Which Trail Option do you prefer overall? Select ONE (1). • ¿Qué Sendero Opción prefiere en general? Selecciona UNO (1). • Why did you choose that option?
• ¿Por qué elegió esa opción?

AMENITIES

COMODIDADES
• Would you prefer traditional or modern style signs? Select ONE (1). • ¿Prefiere letreros de estilo tradicional o moderno? Selecciona UNO (1). • Would you prefer wood or metal material signs? Select ONE (1). • ¿Prefiere letreros de madera o de metal? Selecciona UNO (1).

What style of seating would you prefer to see at Sign Hill? Select your top TWO (2) choices. • Concrete Benches
• Composite Benches
• Metal Benches
• Reclaimed Log Seating
• Wood Benches
• Picnic Tables
Sign Hill Open Space Master Plan
Outreach Materials | September 2023
11 What information/topics would you like to see on interpretive signs? Select your top TWO (2) choices.
• Native Plants
• Native Animals
• History and/or Cultural Heritage of the Region
• Geology / Natural History
• Views from the Site (Areas, Landmarks, Historic Sites, etc.) What volunteer engagement opportunities would you prefer? Select your top THREE (3) choices. • Native Habitat Restoration
• Fire Fuels Mitigation
• Community Science / Nature Monitoring
• Community Ambassador/Docent
• Site Clean Up
• Educational Site Walks for School/Youth Groups
• Trail Maintenance
Sign Hill Park, City of South San Francisco
Draft Open Space Master Plan | September 2023
Appendix E
APPENDIX E. RESTORATION WORK SCHEDULE

OF ACTIVITIES
Sign Hill Draft Open Space Master Plan
Restoration Work Schedule | September 2023
2 Existing Vegetation Restoration Activities and Sensitive Species Monitoring and Timing on Sign Hill

WORK TASK

CATEGORY FREQUENCY WORK TASK SPECIES TYPE JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Invasive Plant
Management Annual
Bermuda
Buttercup
Invasive
Grasses and
Forbs
(F=Flowering)

F F F F F F F
Invasive Plant
Management Annual English Ivy F F F F
Invasive Plant
Management Annual Fennel F F F F F
Invasive Plant
Management Annual French Broom F F F F
Invasive Plant
Management Annual Ice Plant F F F F F F F F F F F F
Invasive Plant
Management Annual Italian Thistle F F F F F F
Invasive Plant
Management Annual
Non-native
grasses

F F F F F F
Invasive Plant
Management Annual Pampas Grass F F F F F F
Invasive Plant
Management Annual
Shortpod
Mustard F F F F F F F
Invasive Plant
Management Annual Wild Radish F F F F F F
Scrub
Encroachment/
Fuels Management Annual Black Acacia
Invasive
Trees and
Shrubs
(F=Flowering)
F F
Scrub
Encroachment/
Fuels Management Annual Cotoneaster
F F F
Scrub
Encroachment/
Fuels Management Annual Eucalyptus

F F F F F F
Sign Hill Draft Open Space Master Plan
Restoration Work Schedule | September 2023
3 WORK TASK

CATEGORY FREQUENCY WORK TASK SPECIES TYPE JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Scrub
Encroachment/
Fuels Management Annual
Dry Coyote Bush
Removal Native Scrub
(F=Flowering)

F F F F F
Scrub
Encroachment/
Fuels Management Annual
Pulling Young
Coyote Bush

F F F F F
Biological
Monitoring Annual
Mission Blue
Butterfly
SpecialStatus
Butterflies
(Active)
Late Peak Mid
Biological
Monitoring Reconnaissance
Callippe
Silverspot
Butterfly
Peak Peak Peak
Biological
Monitoring Reconnaissance San Bruno Elfin Peak
Biological
Monitoring 3-5 yrs
Silver Bush
Lupine (Mission)
Host Plants
(Flowering)
Late Peak Peak
Biological
Monitoring 3-5 yrs
Summer Lupine
(Mission) Late
Biological
Monitoring 3-5 yrs
Varied Lupine
(Mission) Peak
Biological
Monitoring 3-5 yrs
Golden Violet
(Callippe) Peak Peak
Biological
Monitoring Reconnaissance
Pacific
Stonecrop (Elfin)
Biological
Monitoring 3-5 yrs Coast Iris
SpecialStatus Plants
(Flowering)
Peak Peak
Biological
Monitoring 3-5 yrs Coast Rockcress Peak Peak
Biological
Monitoring 3-5 yrs
Scouler's
Catchfly Peak Peak
Biological
Monitoring Annual
Trail Camera
Trapping

Sign Hill Draft Open Space Master Plan
Restoration Work Schedule | September 2023
4 WORK TASK

CATEGORY FREQUENCY WORK TASK SPECIES TYPE JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Sign Hill
Monument
Maintenance Annual
String-Trimming
Letters

Sign Hill
Monument
Maintenance Annual
Viewobstructing
Scrub Removal

Park Maintenance
Seasonal / As
Needed Erosion Control

Park Maintenance Annual
Trail
Maintenance/Im
provement

Habitat
Restoration Annual Seed Collection

Habitat
Restoration Annual
Planting
Restoration
Plots

Habitat
Restoration Annual
Monitoring
Restoration
Plots

Habitat
Restoration
Seasonal / As
Needed
Irrigation of
Planting Plots

Habitat
Restoration
Seasonal / As
Needed
Fencing or
Signage
Installation

Environmental
Education/Commu
nity Engagement Annual
Sign Hill
Stewards

Environmental
Education/Commu
nity Engagement Annual
Interpretive
Hikes

Administrative Annual
Records Keeping/Grants/Reports/
Research/Etc.