Item 10 - Blue Sky Ecological Reserve Status Report
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
- FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Ma~
INITIATED BY: Robert L. Thomas, Director of Community Services ~
DATE: May 4, 1993
SUBJECT: Blue Sky Ecological Reserve Status Report
ABSTRACT
At the April 20, 1993 Council meeting, the City Council requested additional
information on the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve prior to the next meeting of the Blue
Sky Ranch Task Force. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this
report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is not subject to CEQA review.
FISCAL IMPACT
- None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
Additional public notification sent to Assemblyman Jan Goldsmith; Fred Worthley,
Department of Fish and Game; and Allen Feldstein, Friends of Blue Sky Reserve.
RECOMMEND A nON
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
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~ AGENDA REPOR'.
CITY OF POW A Y
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Robert L. Thomas, Director of Community Services ~
DATE: May 4, 1993
SUBJECT: Blue Sky Ecological Reserve Status Report
BACKGROUND
On April 15, 1993, the City Council held a workshop concerning the State
Department of Fish and Game draft reorganization plan, which would eliminate
interpretive services at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the City Council agreed to form the Blue
Sky Ranch Task Force. The Task Force is composed of representatives of the
State Department of Fish and Game, the County of San Diego, the Friends of
Blue Sky Reserve, and the City. The objective of the Task Force is to explore
alternatives for maintaining interpretive services at Blue Sky Ecological
Reserve.
The next meeting of the Task Force is scheduled for May 10, 1993. Prior to
that meeting, the Council requested information concerning the Chula Vista
Nature Interpretive Center, the availability of funding through the
Environmental Enhancement Grant, and the State's master plan for parking at
Blue Sky Ecological Reserve.
FINDINGS
The Chula Vista Nature Interpretive Center is operated by a nonprofit
organization. The center operates as a living museum and promotes
environmental education. It is principally funded through a benefit tax
assessment, but also receives funding through donations and the City of Chula
Vista. The center does employ one full-time science teacher assigned and
funded by the Chula Vista City School District.
The Environmental Enhancement Grant is administered by CalTrans and is
available for mitigation measures. The funding may be used for property
acquisition or improvements, but may not be used for ongoing operational
costs. The Department of Fish and Game has previously used this grant money
at other sites.
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Agenda Report
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The Department of Fish and Game submitted a request for environmental license
plate funding for capital improvements at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. This
request included funding for a 30 space parking lot adjacent to Bridlewood
along Espola Road. The requested funding was deleted from the 1992-93 budget
and is not included in the 1993-94 budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is not subject to CEQA review.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
Additional notification sent to Assembly Jan Goldsmith; Fred Worthley,
Department of Fish and Game; and Allen Feldstein, Friends of Blue Sky Reserve.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
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