CC SR 20151020 02 - Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Enforcement OptionsMEMORANDUM RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
CORY LINDER, DIRECTOR, RECREATION AND PARKS ~
OCTOBER 20, 2015
PALOS VERDES NATURE PRESERVE ENFORCEMENT
OPTIONS
DOUG WILLMORE, CITY MANAGER ~
Project Manager: Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst &
RECOMMENDATION
1. Provide direction to staff on the proposed options for increasing and improving
enforcement in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted Additional New Acct. Revised Fund Account Number (s)
Amt. Appropriation Balance Balance
MRCA $189,000 $189,000 $378,000 $10,720,712 101-5010-451-32-00
(doubled)
Sheriff/MRCA $189,000 $169,000 $358,00,000 $10,738,712 101-5010-451-32-00
City Rangers $0 $189,000 $189,000* $10,909,712 101-5010-451-32-00
BACKGROUND
The Palos Verdes Nature Preserve is one of the great sources of community pride in
Rancho Palos Verdes. Monitoring and maintaining this 1,450 acre jewel is a
tremendous, ongoing challenge. At its August 18· 2015 meeting, the City Council
directed staff to research options for providing enhanced enforcement in the Palos
Verdes Preserve. This direction was in addition to the approval of 3,744 hours of part-
time staffing in the Preserve that was approved by Council at that meeting.
Current Enforcement
Professional enforcement in the Preserve is currently provided by the Mountains
Recreation Conservation Authority (MRCA). The City began contracting with MRCA in
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late 2009 for ranger services within the Preserve. The current three-year contract, which
expires on June 30, 2016 costs $189,000 for FY 15-16 and includes up to 50 hours of
patrol and 5 hours of interpretive services per week, typically leading classes such as the
popular Junior Rangers program. Rangers flex their schedule depending on busy times of
the year, enforcement needs, and ranger availability. The contract includes 1.5 hours of
drive time per patrol, because the City is the furthest jurisdiction in which MRCA patrols;
rangers commute from Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Azuza, and Calabasas. This means an
8-hour patrol shift will be charged at 6.5 hours of patrol and 1.5 hours of drive time.
Rangers patrol by truck and by foot. They patrol in all 11 of the City's reserves that make
up the Preserve, with more time focused in popular reserves and problem areas. For the
past year, patrol has been focused in Portuguese Bend and Abalone Cove (the most
popular Reserves) and also popular Vicente Bluffs, Ocean Trails, and Forrestal Reserves.
Rangers also monitor and note activity on the less active Reserves.
Rangers are managed and receive direction from Recreation and Parks Department staff.
Their end goal is to protect the Preserve resources and increase rules compliance. They
do this through public education, citations, and reporting observations and making
recommendations on user behavior to City staff.
MRCA Rangers issued 83 citations during FY 14-15, the majority in Abalone Cove and the
Portuguese Bend Reserve.
Recreation and Parks Preserve Staffing
On August 18, 2015, the City Council approved establishing Recreation and Parks
Department part-time staffing in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. Preserve staff will
enhance the City's ability to pro-actively improve operations and better manage and
maintain the City's existing open space resources. Preserve staff will function much in the
same way that recreation staff do at our park sites. They will fill the need for a daily
"boots-on-the-ground" presence in the Preserve, proactively assisting with preserve
maintenance, establishing a high level of cleanliness, complementing the efforts of Public
Works staff and contractors, interacting with the public, and enforcing Preserve rules.
The need for a daily staff presence has been heightened by increased attendance at the
Preserve, fueled in part by the growing role of social media. This preventative approach
will help protect and maintain the Preserve by allowing staff to respond to situations
immediately rather than have to submit a work order or report it to through the chain of
command. 3,744 annual part-time hours were approved. Recreation and parks staff is
currently recruiting and preparing training materials for Preserve staff with a goal of having
this program operational by December, 2015.
The table below shows current City and PVPLC Preserve-related expenses:
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Fuel Modifications/Parcel Assessments
MRCA
Trail Maint. Requests from PVPLC PW
General Trail I Road I Preserve Maint.
Portable Restrooms
Misc. Habitat Restoration Activities COD
PT Preserve Staff & Su lies
PVPLC Preserve Ex enses
Total: Cit and PVPLC
DISCUSSION
Annual
$100,000
$189,000
$15,000
$40,000
$10,000
$134,000
$26,000
$65,000
$579,000
$366,000 est.
$935,000
Council's direction was to look at professional, trained enforcement alternatives to enhance
services in the Preserve. Below are three alternatives, all of which double the current 40
hours of weekly enforcement in the Preserve to 80 hours a week.
1. MRCA: Double current setVice levels in MRCA Contract:
Doubling MRCA's contract would increase their service levels to 110 hours per week (100
patrol and 10 interpretive service hours). 1.5 hours out of every 8 hours shift is commute
time, so the Ranger's spend approximately 80% of their contract time in the Preserve.
Approximately 80 hours a week would actually be spent in the Preserve on patrol. The
number of citations would increase and potentially double with this increase. The cost of
their contract would increase from $189,000 a year to $378,000. Rangers would be able to
patrol the Preserve seven days a week instead of the current five. MRCA staff have told
staff that this increase would take a minimum of one year to activate due to necessary
recruitment and training. Due to the need to recruit additional staff, MRCA staff said they
would likely request a longer-term agreement with the City of at least five years. The City
is currently in the second year of a two-year contract with MRCA.
Annual Cost: $378,000 Weekly hours in Preserve: 80
2. MRCA/LA COUNTY SHERIFF Combo: Addition of LA County Sheriff Deputy
Adding a dedicated Los Angeles County Patrol Deputy (in addition to existing MRCA
service levels) would cost an additional estimated $169,000. The officer would coordinate
their efforts with MRCA. If directed to pursue this option, staff would begin discussions with
the County. Combined with MRCA's existing contract, this option would cost $358,000
annually. Additional Preserve-related supplies/equipment may be needed by the Sheriff as
well.
Annual Cost: $358,000 Weekly Hours in Preserve: 80
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3. CITY RANGER PROGRAM: Eliminate current MRCA service levels and initiate
in-house City-operated Park Ranger Program
Staff would hire trained in-house Park Rangers. These Rangers would have citation
power, but would not carry firearms. MRCA contracted services would be maintained
during transitional period. There would be no payment for commute time-which is
currently in the MRCA agreement.
Senior Park Ranger (FTE): (1) 40 hrs/wk $65,000
(Based on San Diego County comparable position's salary with RPV's FT benefit formula
included)
Park Ranger (PT): (2) 20 hrs/wk (40 hours total) $64,000
(Based on existing City of RPV Park Ranger Classification/Hourly rate/benefits included)
There will be additional start-up and ongoing costs such as vehicles, tools, equipment, and
training. Approximately $60,000 for startup and $20,000 ongoing.
Annual Cost: $189,000 Weekly Hours in Preserve: 80
Comparison of Proposed Options
Cost/Annual Approx. Firearms Start-Up
Hours/wk Estimate
In
Preserve
MRCA Current $189,000 40* Yes Current
MRCA $378,000 80* Yes 1 Year
(doubled)
Sheriff/MRCA $358,000 80 Yes 1-3
months
City Rangers $189,000** 80 No I year
*Total does not include hours/week for interpretive services. 5 hours/week in current
contract.
**Total includes additional start-up supplies and equipment and training.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Maintain current level of enforcement provided by MRCA.
Additional Preserve Resources
The following groups do not enforce rules, but are a presence in the Preserve, providing
guidance to visitors and informing them of rules.
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Volunteer Trail Watch
The Volunteer Trail Watch (VTW) program began in 2013 and currently has 32 current
members. VTW volunteers are trained by PVPLC to be a presence in the Preserve to
monitor activities and educate the public. Volunteers also report instances of
vandalism, graffiti, trash and inappropriate activities, such as dogs off leash, to the
PVPLC and City staff. Their mission is to help protect the natural resources of the
Preserve and enhance the safety and experience for visitors. VTW volunteers worked
over 2,000 hours in the Preserve last year.
Volunteer Horse Mounted Patrol (The POSSE)
Beginning in 2015, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. Lomita Station has allowed
their mounted officers to periodically enter the Preserve. Via horseback, this Posse
currently patrols equestrian trails, primarily in the Portuguese Bend Reserve, although
they visit other Reserves as well. They interact with trail users by answering questions
and providing guidance. Their presence in the Preserve provides another layer of
protection and observation of our trail system.
CONCLUSION
The effective maintenance and management of the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve has
been a top City priority since its inception. Enforcement of Preserve rules, along with
public education, habitat restoration, and thoughtful maintenance, is crucial to the long-
term success of this incredible resource.
Attachments
1) MRCA Quarterly Report FY 14-15 (page 6)
2) July 31, 2015 Letter from PVPLC Director Andrea Vona (page 24)
3) June 17, 2014 MRCA/City Agreement (page 28)
4) May 19, 2015 MRCA/City Amendment (page 39)
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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
MOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Franklin Canyon Park
2600 Franklin Canyon Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210
Phone (310) 858-7272 Fax (310) 858-7212
MEMORANDUM
November 26, 2014
Katie Lozano, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Jewel Johnson, MRCA Supervising Ranger
RPV I MRCA Ranger Services Activity Report-lnv#1415.01
Preserve Visitor Contacts
• July 2014 -September 2014
• 759.50 Patrol Hours
• 10 Interpretative Hours
• 10 Rangers patrolled the reserves during this period
The main focus of our patrols during this quarter were at Abalone Cove Ecological
Reserve due to the high surf and increased usage. We provided assistance to LA
County Sheriff, Fire and Lifeguards in Sacred Cove area of Abalone Cove Ecological
Reserve.
• Abalone Cove Safety Task Force
Field Meetings
• Roles of MRCA Rangers and PVPLC Volunteer Trail Watch
o RPV Recreation and Parks Department
o PVPLC
• Ranger Patrols
o Katie Lozano, RPV Recreation and Parks Department Administrative
Analyst
A local public agency exercising joint powers of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the Conejo Recreation & Park District,
and the Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District pursuant to Section 6500 et seq. of the Government Code.
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35 = Citations Issued
Pelican Cove
• Camping (Dismissed I Bail Schedule not approved by Court)
RPV Beach
• No Animals on Beach - 3
Abalone Cove
• No Fires Allowed - 2
Portguese Bend Reserve
• Unauthorized Trail Use - 4
• Dog off Leash - 2
Filiorum Reserve
• Dog off Leash
Ladera Linda Community Center
• Reckless Driving
Sacred Cove
• Area Closed -19
• Nudity
53 -Ranger Hotline Calls
• Abalone Cove Reserve
o Evidence of Fire Pit
o "Line" Fishing
o Park Hours inquiry
o Vandalism
o Cutting vegetation to make shade
o Camping inquiry
o Lost Kayak
o Unauthorized Trail Use (Hikers)
o People swimming in caves
o Illegal take in tide pools
o Fishing Boat (Legal)
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Ranger Hotline Calls cont'
• Portuguese Bend Reserve
o Gate left open
o Unauthorized I Unidentified vehicle in Reserve
o Unauthorized trail use (Hikers)
o Water main break off Vanderlip Trail
o Lost dog
o Reckless biker
• Ocean Trails Reserve I RPV Beach
o Dogs on beach
o Paragliding inquiry
o Dead Seal
o Fire Access inquiry
o Loud Party (unknown location)
o Trash pick-up inquiry
• Alta Vicente Reserve I Pelican Cove
o Ranchos Camino Dog Park
• Bees in tree (found no evidence)
o Spearfishing (No Take Area)
• Vicente Bluffs Reserve
o Unauthorized Trail Use (Hikers)
o Homeless sleeping on bench
o People walking along shore below PVIC
• Forrestal Reserve
o Dune buggy stuck
o Protective rope doesn't seem safe
• Filiorum Reserve
o Neighbors hitting balls onto trail
• MISC
o Ticket question
o Fishing at Coronado Ferry Landing
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o Car full of people smoking and graffiti at Terranea Resort
o Camp below Bay Club
o Archery Range hours
o White fox sighting
o Locked in Shoreline Park
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Interpretive Programs
• MRCA I RPV Junior Ranger Program Fall 2014
o Orientation
o Marine Mammals and Scavenger Hunt
• Hiking Safety Interview with Maria Serrao, RPVtv
Maintenance
• Clear and remove homeless encampment in Pelican Cove
• Identified new spur trails (Equestrian) off Vanderlip Trail in Portuguese Bend
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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
MOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Franklin Canyon Park
2600 Franklin Canyon Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210 ---=.......-Phone (310) 858-7272 Fax (310) 858-7212
MEMORANDUM
January 7, 2015
Katie Howe, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Jewel Johnson, MRCA Supervising Ranger
RPV I MRCA Ranger Services Activity Report
PRESERVE ACTIVITY
• October 1 -December 31, 2014
Portuguese Bend Reserve
• PVPLC report: Unauthorized early morning vehicle use
• Early morning patrols found no evidence of activity
• Repair chain at Palos Verdes Drive South entrance (see 12121 Evernote)
• Unidentified lock (SPRIN) on Portuguese Nature Reserve gate (see 12/30 Evernote)
• Additional "Reserve Hours" signs
o Portuguese Bend Reserve Crenshaw Trailhead
o Filiorum Reserve Rattlesnake Trailhead
Forrestal Reserve
• Monitor dog off leash activity
• Monitor unauthorized trail use off Conqueror Trail
Ocean Trails Reserve
• Monitor Founders Park and RPV Beach for dog off leash activity
• Recommend "Rule Sign" at top of Ocean Trails Reserve
A local public agency exercising joint powers of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the Conejo Recreation & Park District,
and the Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District pursuant to Section 6500 et seq. of the Government Code.
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MRCA Ranger Services Activity Report -DRAFT
• Monitor trails for unauthorized "Falconry"
Filiorum Reserve
• User conflict on Kelvin Canyon trail "walk zone"
• Unauthorized trail use on Eucalyptus trail
o Confusion due to lack of signage
San Ramon Reserve
• Secured gate off Palos Verdes Drive East (see 1111 Evernote)
• City Report of aggressive behavior by mountain bikers building jumps
o Same location of March 2013 removal
• Monitor location and observed bike activity adjacent to San Ramon Reserve
o Observed off-road motorcycle and vehicle use of Private and LA County property entering
from San Pedro
• Repair and/or reroute trailhead at the top of Palos Verdes Drive East
o Washed out in the December rains
Abalone Cove Reserve
• High Surf Advisory -(Oct/Nov/Dec)
• Removed tagging -(see 12/6 and 12/11 Evernote)
• Report tagging on trash bin and table (see 12/17 Evernote)
Vicente Bluffs Reserve
• Contact transient I found no camp (October)
• Monitor newly posted "Area Closed" locations
o Recommend additional signage along Seascape Trail
• Point Vicente Interpretative Center
o Open Space off overflow lot open and evidence of off-road activity (see 12/11 Evernote)
• Vegetation encroaching Seascape Trail
Alta Vicente Reserve
• Field report of water not working in dog park
• Check for transient camps off trails
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MRCA Ranger Services Activity Report-DRAFT
Ranger Service Calls -20
October - 7 I November - 6 I December -7
• Vicente Bluffs Reserve (Pelican Cove)
o Fishing in "no take" area
o Man sitting on cliff in closed area
• Abalone Cove Reserve
o Someone fainting in reserve I LASO already on scene
o Inquiry on hiking and swimming
o Fishing locations
o Gates closed
o Naked hiker in canyon off Sea Dahlia trail
o Fishing Boat
o Fishing below Archery Range (allowed)
o Camping inquiry
o 2 People with orange buckets going down to tide pools
• Three Sisters Reserve
o Falconry
• Filiorum Reserve
o Dogs off leash
• Forrestal Reserve
o Dog off leash (Fossil Trail)
• Misc
o Port of Long Beach inquiry
o Ladera Linda Community Center
• Dogs off leash
o Malaga Cove
• Rope climb inquiry
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OCTOBER (5)
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MRCA Ranger Services Activity Report-DRAFT
CITATIONS-10
• Vicente Bluffs Reserve (Pelican Cove)
o Fishing w/o License - 3
• Filiorum Reserve
o Dog off leash
• Abalone Cove Reserve
o Animals on the Beach
NOVEMBER (4)
• Portuguese Bend Reserve
o Unauthorized Trail Use - 3
• San Ramon Reserve
DECEMBER (1)
• Portuguese Bend Reserve
o 7 Dogs off Leash (commercial dog walker -parked in private community)
ADMINISTRATIVE
• Field meeting regarding private entry points from Portuguese Bend Club
• Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Re-Opening
• Preserve Management/PUMP Public Forum (October)
• PVPLC/City Preserve Management Team Meeting (October I December)
o Trail Etiquette Brochure
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MRCA Ranger Services Activity Report-DRAFT
INTERPRETATIVE PROGRAMS
• Ranger-led Night Hike at Portuguese Bend Reserve)
o October 8 "Blood Moon"
o December 5 "Cold Moon"
• FALL 2014 Junior Ranger Program
• OCTOBER 4rH VOLUNTEER DAY
OCEAN TRAILS RESERVE: Hike to the beaches below the Ocean Trails Reserve and
participate in a beach clean up! Show your community pride and practice the Junior Rangers'
"Leave No Trace" principle.
• OCTOBER 1srH NATIVE ANIMALS AND ANIMAL TRACKING
FORREST AL NATURE RESERVE: Venture out to find clues about the wildlife living in our
hills and neighborhoods. Also, learn about some of the special protected bird and plant
species that make the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve such a special place.
• NOVEMBER 1sr NATIVE AMERICANS AND NATIVE PLANTS
POINT VICENTE INTERPRETIVE CENTER: Hike through the Vicente Bluffs Reserve, visit
the native plant garden, and learn about the local Native Americans that once lived in Palos
Verdes.
• NOVEMBER 15rH FIRE ECOLOGY
LADERA LINDA COMMUNITY CENTER: Meet MRCA wildland firefighters and learn about
wildfires. Participants try on real fire gear and try out a fire hose.
• DECEMBER 5th JUNIOR RANGER GRADUATION
LADERA LINDA COMMUNITY CENTER
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DATE: April 24, 2015
MOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Franklin Canyon Park
2600 Franklin Canyon Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210
Phone (310) 858-7272 Fax (310) 858-7212
MEMORANDUM
TO: Katie Lozano, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
FROM: Jewel Johnson, MRCA Supervising Ranger
RE: RPV I MRCA Ranger Services Activity Report-lnv#1415.03
Preserve Visitor Contacts
• January-March 2015
• 645 Patrol Hours
• 29 Interpretative Hours
9 Rangers patrolled the Preserves during this period
PORTUGUESE BEND RESERVE
Ranger Hotline Calls
Taxidermy I raw meat on trails (PVPLC approved research project)
• Unauthorized Vehicle
• Unauthorized Trail Use (Bikes)
• First Aid
After Hours (Hikers) -Caller identified location as "Del Cerro Park"
Citations Issued (4)
• Unauthorized Trail Use (Landslide Scarp)
• Dog off Leash (Burma)
• Unauthorized cut/removal of plant - 2
Maintenance
• Removed graffiti on signs (Del Cerro Park -pictures on file)
Rangers continue to monitor hotspots in the Reserve. Unauthorize trail use on Landslide Scarp
trail by mountain bikes continues but with less frequency. We found no evidence of new spur
trails and monitor the previously indentified spur trails. Rangers have observed a change in entry
and exit patterns into the Reserve. The younger mountain bikers are accessing the reserve from
Forrestal Reserve via Klondike trail. Ishibashi Farm trail markers are confusing to mountain
A local public agency exercising joint powers of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the Conejo Recreation & Park District,
and the Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District pursuant to Section 6500 et seq. of the Government Code.
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bikers. There are two trail markers that say bikes allowed and and one says no bikes, which is
stacked on top of a marker that allows bikes (pictures on file). Rangers are monitoring the
unauthorized trail use on Rim trail and two spur trails that drop down onto Burma road. The
overall compliance with all user groups continues to be high. There has been an increase in
questions about how to get back to Crenshaw Boulevard. Recommend directional signage be
included in trail sign plans. There has been improvement on hikers bringing sufficient water.
FILIORUM RESERVE
Ranger Hotline Calls
• No Calls
Citations Issued
• No Citations issued
Maintenance
• Dismantled structure
• Remove human waste covered clothing
There has been an increase in usage and Rangers continue to recommend clarifying trail system.
The lack of adequate signage continues to be an issue on the Eucalyptus (pictures on file), Pony
and Ford trails. The lack of adequate signage allows for the user to go onto private property and
create spur trails. Rangers are monitoring an unauthorized equestrian trail system off Vanderlip
and Gary's Gulch trail.
Ranger's received a report that a homeless camp was found off Eucalyptus. The trail was
checked and we found no evidence of homeless activity. The area appeared to be an old
party/hang out spot. The two lean-to structures were dismantled and an old abandoned bike jump
was found. The clothing with human waste looked to be an emergency pit stop/accident that was
used to clean up. The clothing was removed from the trail.
FORRESTALRESERVE
Ranger Hotline Calls
• Dogs off Leash
• GPS coordinates
• Unauthorized Trail Use
Citations Issued
• No Citations issued
Maintenance
• Trash Pick-up (need lids)
ABALONE COVE RESERVE
Ranger Hotline Calls
• Dog off Leash
• Sea Lions on Beach
• "Ruin" Gate Locked
• Memorial at lnspriation Point
• Fuel Pump found
• Access to Beach
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ABALONE COVE RESERVE cont'
• People crossing around point
Citations Issued (7)
• Dog off Leash (Sea Dalia)
• Unauthorized Vehicle (Beach School)
• Alcohol on Beach -3 (No Bail Schedule)
• Nudity -2 (Sacred Cove)
Maintenance
• Remove graffiti on Port-a-Potty and signs (pictures on file)
• Removed rope attached to fencing at Abalone Cave Trail (pictures on file)
• Report fencing repair on the Abalone Loop Trail (pictures on file)
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Abalone Cove has seen an increase in usage and Rangers at the direction of the "City" monitor
Sacred Cove, especially during high tide events. There has been an increase in graffiti and
scheduled after hour patrols will be assigned as we get closer to summer. We received several
calls and questions regarding the sea lions on the beaches.
OCEAN TRAILS RESERVE <including Founders Park I RPV Beach)
Ranger Hotline Calls
• Spraying blue/green along roadside near Trump Golf (forward info to Public Works)
• Sea Lion
• Rattlesnake on trail
Citations Issued (2)
• Dog on Beach -2
Maintenance
• Pick-up litter in La Rotunda parking lot
Paragliders returned to the bluffs and additional signage is recommended for the top of the bluffs
(take-off spot) and behind the lifeguard stand on RPV Beach (landing and spur trail up to take-off spot).
Dogs off leash and on beach continue to be an issue.
VICENTE BLUFFS RESERVE
Ranger Hotline Calls
• No calls
Citations Issued (3)
• Fishing without License -2 (Pelican Cove)
• Unlawful Take -(Pelican Cove)
Maintenance
• Pick-up litter
There has been an increase in fishing activity in Pelican Cove. We are monitoring the
unauthorized beach access by fisherman and divers. Rangers are being approached by divers
inquiring where to access beaches since installation of "Area Closed -No Beach Access" signs
along Seascape Trail.
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SAN RAMON RESERVE
Ranger Hotline Calls
• No Calls
Citations Issued (2)
• Dogs Off Leash - 2
Maintenance
• Pick-up Litter at Overlooks (trash cans need lids)
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Rangers are monitoring the bike jumps in the reserve and there is evidence they are rebuilding in
same location. There is a new spur trail being used primarily by hikers because is a safer and
easier trail to access the reserve at the top of Palos Verdes Drive East. (pictures on file) We
recommend developing a plan to create a sustainable trail head the reserve. We are monitoring
the increased activity in the debris basin of San Ramon Canyon and periodically checking for
graffiti.
THREE SISTERS RESERVE
Ranger Hotline Calls
• No Calls
Citations Issued
• No Citations
Maintenance
• No Maintenance
MISC RANGER HOTLINE CALLS
• Film Permit info
• Smoking at Ladera Linda
• Archery Range Info
• Bow and Arrow trail covered in gravel
• Directions to trails
• Where to fish
INTERPRETATIVE PROGRAMS
• Junior Ranger Programs
o January 31 -Program Orientation (Forrestal Reserve)
o February 21 -Geology and Palos Verdes Landslide History and Exploration (Portuguese
Bend Reserve)
o March 21 -Bees, Bugs and Birds: Learn animal tracking and bird watching skills, finding
clues about the wildlife living in the hills.
• Ranger-led Night Hike: Sounds of the Preserve at night and learn about the nocturnal
animals
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Administrative I Meetings
• Volunteer Trail Watch (VTW)
o Training
• MRCA Ranger's role and activities
• RPV City Rules and Regulations
• Signage & Trail Designation
• Importance of VTW data
• Communication procedures/Who to call for different scenarios
• Hot spots in Preserves
• Scenarios/Persuasive Communications
• PVPLC/CITY Preserve Management Monthly Team Meetings
o Falconry I Hunting in the Preserves (Three Sisters)
o Unauthorized Vehicles accessing PrivatejCountyJCity of LA property adjacent to
San Ramon/Rancho Palos Verdes
o Field meeting regarding private access to Preserves
• The Marine Protected Area Collaborative Implementation Project (MPA CIP) and
the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW): MPA training for law
enforcement officers and allied agencies. The goal was to provide peace officers
and uniformed personnel with citation authority with information to assist CDFW
wildlife officers in enforcing and gaining compliance of MPA regulations.
There has been an overall increase in usage in the Preserves due to social media (i.e.
YouTube, Facebook, Trip Advisor and Yelp). It is very important that we proctect the
habitat by addressing the needs of all of our users with good sustainable trail engineering
wherever possible, education and when necessary enforcement.
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DATE: July 30, 2015
MOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Franklin Canyon Park
2600 Franklin Canyon Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210
Phone (310) 858-7272 Fax (310) 858-7212
MEMORANDUM
TO: Matt Waters, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
FROM: Jewel Johnson, MRCA Supervising Ranger
RE: RPV I MRCA Ranger Services Activity Report-lnv#1415.04
Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Activities
• April -June 2015
549.5 Patrol Hours
19 Interpretative Hours
• 8 Rangers patrolled the Preserves during this period
PORTUGUESE BEND RESERVE
2 -Ranger Hotline Calls
• Bike speed down Burma Trail
• Dog off leash wandering on Peppertree Trail
11 -Citations Issued
• Dog off leash (6)
• False information to Peace Officer
• Unauthorized trail use (Bike)
• Area Closed (Hikers -3)
Maintenance
• Pick up litter along trail
The trail markers at Ishibashi Farm Trail are confusing. "No Bike" and "Bike allowed" trail
markers are double stacked. (Pictures on file)
Recommend researching trail options to slow down bike traffic at the end of Ishibashi Trail.
(Pictures on file)
A local public agency exercising joint powers of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the Conejo Recreation & Park District,
And the Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District pursuant to Section 6500 et seq. of the Government Code. 20
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FILIORUM RESERVE
3 -Ranger Hotline Calls
• Ford Trail (Confused by Trai! End Sign)
• Dog distressed on trail
Citations Issued
• None
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There has been an increase in usage and Rangers continue to recommend clarifying trail system.
The lack of adequate signage continues to be an issue on the Eucalyptus {pictures on file), Pony
and Ford trails. The lack of adequate signage allows the user to go onto private property and
create spur trails. Rangers are monitoring an unauthorized equestrian trail system off Vanderlip
and Gary's Gulch trail.
FORRESTALRESERVE
3 -Ranger Hotline Calls
• Raccoon in box
• Hikers off Trail
• Overnight Camping inquiry
Citations Issued
• None
Maintenance
• Litter pick-up
ABALONE COVE RESERVE
19 -Ranger Hotline Calls
• Legal Fishing Areas (4)
• Poaching
• Sea Lion (6)
• Hours Open (4)
• Erosion
• Hiking Trails
• Commercial Film Permit
• Unauthorized Trail Use (Sacred Cove Trail)
8 -Citations Issued
• Dog Off Leash (2)
• Dog on Beach (4)
• Fishing without License (2)
Maintenance
• Abalone Cove
o Graffiti Removal (pictures on file)
• Litter pick-up
First Aid
• First responder to two distressed swimmers
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OCEAN TRAILS RESEVE (including Founders Park I RPV Beach)
6 -Ranger Hotline Calls
• Parasail (3)
• Sea Lion
• Fishing inquiry (2)
1 -Citations Issued
• Dog on Beach
Maintenance
• Clean up trash at bottom of Sunset Trail (pictures on file)
First Aid
• First responder to injured hiker on Sunset Trail
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Paragliders returned to the bluffs and additional signage recommended for the top of the bluffs
(take-off spot) and behind the lifeguard stand on RPV Beach (landing and spur trail up to take-off spot).
VICENTE BLUFFS RESERVE
1 -Ranger Hotline Calls
• No dog bags
Citations Issued
• None
Fishermen continue to access fishing areas on unauthorized trails off Seascape Trail.
SAN RAMON RESERVE
0 -Ranger Hotline Calls
Citations Issued
• None
Maintenance
• Empty overflowing trashcans and pick up litter at overlook.
• Remove unknown locks off gates to San Ramon Canyon and label City Locks. (Pictures on file)
Monitor trails for new bike jumps. Hikers have created trail to access Reserve due to the steep
grade and erosion at authorized trailhead.
THREE SISTERS RESERVE
1 -Ranger Hotline Calls
• Commercial Dog Walker
Citations Issued
None
There were no trail markers on Mccarrell Canyon Trail at McBride Trail. The current signage
identifies Reserve as Filiorum Reserve. (Pictures on file)
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4 -Ranger Hotline Calls
• Broken Sprinklers at Del Cerro Park
• BBQ in Park at Del Cerro Park
• Sea Lions (2) at Terrana Resort
INTERPRETATIVE PROGRAMS
JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM
• TRAIL SAFETY SKILLS
• TIDE POOL ADVENTURES AND WHALE WATCHING
• GRADUATION
Administrative I Meetings
• PVPLC/CITY Preserve Management Monthly Team Meetings
• Abalone Cove Safety Task Force Meeting
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rAtOS VER DES NNINSULA
PRESERVING LAND AND RES T OR I NG HABITAT FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL
July31,2015
Cory Linder, Director, Recreation and Parks
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Subject: Enhancing Parks and Open Space Operations
Dear Cory,
We appreciate the recent staff and council support that was granted on July2 I, 2015 toward
the expansion of services to address trash and graffiti removal in Parks as well as the Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve. The current recommendation to the Rancho Palos Verdes City
Council to enhance parks and open space maintenance does not include any specific provisions
for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. One of the identified tasks in the RPV staff report of
additional staff for the parks and open spaces would be to assist with graffiti removal, enforce
park rules, educate the public about the appropriate use of parks and open space areas and
provide higher levels of responsiveness to public complaints or concerns. Each of these
elements is very much needed in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve and falls within the City's
purview to provide. We urge that there be consideration and approval of increased staffing at
the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.
Supporting the need for staffing enhancements, data collected from the volunteer trail watch
participants from October 2013-August 2014 show us that there were 95 reports of things
such as defacing or removing signs, littering, vandalism and poaching. There were 142
observations of dogs off leash and not picking up dog waste. There were 203 observations of
off-trail users, new trail creation or damage of the existing trail and habitat. This remains a
current state as the first seven months of this year, from January-July show I 02 reports of
vandalism and I 06 reports of dogs off leash and not picking up dog waste. There were 362
observations of off-trail users, new trail creation or damage of the existing trail and habitat. In
addition, five reports of smoking or evidence of smoking.
The Land Conservancy remains extremely committed, through community fundraising and
great volunteer support toward helping the City meet and exceed its conservation obligations
in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve by proving the required habitat restoration, protocol level
bird surveys, covered plant surveys, monitoring and management reports, invasive plant
control, and trail signage. We spend about $500,000 a year toward these projects for the Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve and provide the dollar equivalent of $212,000 in volunteer time
specific to the Preserve. While the Land Conservancy is often referred to as the manager of
the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, I would like to clarify that this represents the habitat
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management and species management as well as other specified tasks, but does not mean the
overall management of the site for enforcement of Preserve rules, waste removal, etc.
Over the past couple of years we have expanded our support of the Palos Verdes Nature
Preserve to address some gap areas. We have provided a staff person dedicated to the
implementation of the City's trail plan as well as launched a volunteer trail watch program
dedicated to serve as eyes and ears of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Land ~
Conservancy with a view to I) protect the natural resources of the Palos Verdes Nature
Preserve, including the flora and fauna as well as the geology, topography and scenic landscape,
and 2) enhance the safety of, and promote an enjoyable experience for all Preserve visitors.
The increased staffing in the Preserves will support what the C ity has committed to provide.
Namely: public services, preserve safety, security, sanitation and maintenance. These
foundational elements are critical to the success of the Preserve.
Sincerely,
Andrea Vona, Executive Director
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Co nservancy
cc: Doug Willmore, City Manager
RPV City Council
A few recent photos from the Preserve
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
This Agreement is made on this l~ay of June, 2014, by and between the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes, (hereinafter referred to as the "CITY") and the Mountains
Recreation and Conservation Authority {hereinafter referred to as "MRCA").
RECITALS
A. The CITY proposes to contract for professional services as outlined below;
B. MRCA is willing to perform such services and has the necessary qualifications by
reason of experience, preparation, and organization to provide such services;
C. NOW, THEREFORE, the CITY and MRCA mutually agree as follows:
1. SERVICES. MRCA shall perform those services set forth in "Exhibit A." which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this agreement shall commence on
July 1, 2014 and shall expire on June 30, 2015. This agreement may be
extended for two additional one-year terms, upon the mutual written consent of
both parties.
3. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES. CITY agrees to compensate MRCA for the
services described in Exhibit A. MRCA shall be paid within thirty (30) days of
presentation of an invoice to the CITY for services performed to the CITY's
satisfaction. MRCA shall submit invoices quarterly describing the services
performed, the date services were performed, a description of reimbursable
costs, and any other information requested by the CITY.
4. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.
4.1. The CITY's Representative. Unless otherwise designated in writing,
Recreation and Parks Administrative Analyst Katie Lozano shall serve
as the CITY'S representative for the administration of the contract. All
activities performed by MRCA shall be coordinated with this person.
4.2. Manager-in-Charge. For MRCA, Senior Ranger Jewel Johnson shall
be in charge of all matters relating to this Agreement. The Manager-in-
Charge shall not be replaced without the written consent of the CITY.
4.3. Responsibilities of the CITY. The CITY shall provide all relevant
documentation in its possession to MRCA upon request, in order to
minimize duplication of efforts. The CITY's staff shall work with MRCA
as necessary to facilitate performance of the services.
4.4. Personnel. MRCA represents that it has or will secure at its own
expense all personnel required to perform the services under this
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Agreement. All of the services required under this Agreement will be
performed by MRCA or under its supervision, and all personnel
engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform such services. MRCA
reserves the right to determine the assignment of its own employees to
the performance of MRCA's services under this Agreement, but the
CITY reserves the right, for good cause, to require MRCA to exclude
any employee from performing services on the CITY's premises.
5. TERMINATION.
5.1. Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this
Agreement without cause and in its sole discretion at any time by giving
the other party thirty (30) days' prior written notice of such termination.
In the event of such termination, MRCA shall cease services as of the
date of termination and shall be compensated for services performed to
the CITY's satisfaction up to the date of termination.
5.2. Termination for Cause. All terms, provisions, and specifications of
this Agreement are material and binding, and failure to perform any
material portion of the work described herein shall be considered a
breach of this Agreement. Should the Agreement be breached in any
manner, and should MRCA fail to promptly cure such breach, the CITY
may, at its option, terminate the Agreement not less than five (5) days
after written notification is received by MRCA.
6. INDEMNIFICATION.
6.1. CITY shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by MRCA, and
hold harmless MRCA, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers
from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including
without limitation reasonable attorney's fees, expert fees and all other
costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in
connection with a third party claim that is caused by the sole negligence
or willful misconduct of the CITY, and which does not arise from
MRCA's performance of work hereunder. Should MRCA in its
reasonable discretion find CITY'S legal counsel unacceptable, then
CITY shall reimburse the MRCA its costs of defense, including without
limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, expert fees and all other costs
and fees of litigation. CITY shall promptly pay any final judgment
rendered against MRCA (and its officers, officials, employees and
volunteers) covered by this indemnity obligation.
6.2. MRCA shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and
hold harmless CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers
from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including
without limitation reasonable attorney's fees, expert fees and all other
costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in
connection with a third party claim related to MRCA's performance of
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work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations
contained in this AGREEMENT including negligence or willful
misconduct, except to the extent that such loss or damage is caused by
the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY. Should CITY in
its reasonable discretion find MRCA'S legal counsel unacceptable, then
MRCA shall reimburse the CITY its costs of defense, including without
limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, expert fees and all other costs
and fees of litigation. MRCA shall promptly pay any final judgment
rendered against the CITY (and its officers, officials, employees and
volunteers) covered by this indemnity obligation. It is expressly
understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be
as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of
California and will survive termination of this Agreement.
7. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
7.1. MRCA, at MRCA's own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain,
for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies:
7.1.1. Workers' Compensation Coverage. MRCA shall maintain
Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability
Insurance for its employees in accordance with the laws of the
State of California. In addition, MRCA shall require any and
every subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in
accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the
subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non-
renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies must be
received by the CITY at least thirty (30) days prior to such
change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of
subrogation against the CITY, its officers, agents, employees,
and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by
MRCA for City.
7.1.2. General Liability Coverage. MRCA shall maintain commercial
general liability insurance in an amount of not less than one
million dollars ($1 ,000,000) per occurrence, for bodily injury,
personal injury, and property damage.
7.1.3. Automobile Liability Coverage. MRCA shall maintain
automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and
property damage for all owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles,
in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1 ,000,000)
combined single limit for each occurrence. If MRCA's
employees will use personal autos in any way on this project,
MRCA shall obtain evidence of personal auto liability coverage
for each such person.
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7.2. Endorsements. All liability insurance policies shall be issued by
insurers that are authorized or admitted to do business in the State of
California possessing a Best's rating of no less than A-:Vll. MRCA
agrees to have its insurers endorse the third party general liability
coverage required herein to include as additional insured's the CITY, its
officials, employees and agents, using standard ISO endorsement No.
CG 2010 with an edition prior to 1992 or similarly-worded endorsement.
MRCA also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do
likewise.
7.2.1. All coverage shall be considered primary insurance as respects
the CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees,
agents, and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the
CITY, including any self-insured retention the CITY may have,
shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not
contribute with this policy.
7.2.2. MRCA acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy
limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amounts
of coverage required. Any insurance proceeds available to the
CITY in excess of the limits and coverage required in this
agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be
available to the CITY.
7.2.3. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the CITY,
its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, or agents
regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and
agrees to require all subcontractors to do likewise. A Waiver of
Subrogation Endorsement in favor of the CITY is required.
7.2.4. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies
shall not affect coverage provided to the CITY, its elected or
appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.
7.2.5. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended,
voided or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty
(30) days' written notice has been submitted to the CITY and
approved of in writing, except in the case of cancellation, for
which ten (10) days' written notice shall be provided.
7.2.6. MRCA agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim
or loss against MRCA arising out of the work performed under
this agreement. CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such
notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the
handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve
CITY.
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7.3. CITY may include such amounts as damages in any action against
Owner for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages
incurred by City due to the breach."
7.4. Certificates of Insurance. MRCA shall provide certificates of
insurance to the CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required
herein. Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the CITY on or
before commencement of performance of this Agreement. Current
certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the CITY at all times
during the term of this Agreement. MRCA shall provide written evidence
of current automobile coverage to comply with the automobile
insurance requirement.
7.5. Failure to Procure Insurance. Failure on the part of MRCA to procure
or maintain required insurance shall constitute a material breach of
contract under which the CITY may terminate this Agreement pursuant
to Section 5.2 above.
8. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING. The parties recognize that a
substantial inducement to the CITY for entering into this Agreement is the
professional reputation, experience, and competence of MRCA. Assignments
of any or all rights, duties, or obligations of MRCA under this Agreement will
be permitted only with the express consent of the CITY. MRCA shall not
subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement
without the written authorization of the CITY. If the CITY consents to such
subcontract, MRCA shall be fully responsible to the CITY for all acts or
omissions of the subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any
contractual relationship between the CITY and subcontractor nor shall it create
any obligation on the part of the CITY to pay or to see to the payment of any
monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise is required by
law.
9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CODES, ORDINANCES, AND REGULATIONS.
MRCA shall use the standard of care in its profession to comply with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
9.1. Taxes. MRCA agrees to pay all required taxes on MRCA's net income
under this Agreement, and to indemnify and hold the CITY harmless
from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted
against the CITY by reason of the independent contractor relationship
created by this Agreement. CITY, unless exempt, is responsible for all
sales and use tax applicable to the services provided hereunder. In the
event that the CITY is audited by any Federal or State agency
regarding the independent contractor status of MRCA and the audit in
any way fails to sustain the validity of a wholly independent contractor
relationship between the CITY and MRCA, then MRCA agrees to
reimburse the CITY for all costs, including accounting and attorneys'
fees, arising out of such audit and any appeals relating thereto.
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9.2. Workers' Compensation Law. MRCA shall fully comply with the
workers' compensation law regarding MRCA and MRCA's employees.
MRCA further agrees to indemnify and hold the CITY harmless from
any failure of MRCA to comply with applicable workers' compensation
laws. The CITY shall have the right to offset against the amount of any
compensation due to MRCA under this Agreement any amount due to
the CITY from MRCA as a result of MRCA's failure to promptly pay to
the CITY any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this
Section.
9.3. Licenses. MRCA represents and warrants to the CITY that it has all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance, and approvals of
whatsoever nature which are legally required of MRCA to practice its
profession. MRCA represents and warrants to the CITY that MRCA
shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times
during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, insurance, and
approvals which are legally required of MRCA to practice its profession.
MRCA shall maintain a City of Rancho Palos Verdes business license,
if required under CITY ordinance.
10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. MRCA confirms that it has no financial,
contractual, or other interest or obligation that conflicts with or is harmful to
performance of its obligations under this Agreement. MRCA shall not during
the term of this Agreement knowingly obtain such an interest or incur such an
obligation, nor shall it employ or subcontract with any person for performance
of this Agreement who has such incompatible interest or obligation.
11. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.
MRCA represents and agrees that it does not and will not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or
opinion, medical condition, or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition.
MRCA will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and
that employees are treated during employment without regard to
their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, political affiliation or opinion, medical condition, or pregnancy or
pregnancy-related condition. Such action shall include, but not be limited to
the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or
recruitment advertising; layoffs or termination; rates of pay or other forms of
compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. MRCA
agrees to include in all solicitations or advertisements for employment and to
post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for
employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination
clause.
12. RECORDS AND AUDITS. MRCA shall maintain accounts and records,
including personnel, property, and financial records, adequate to identify and
account for all costs pertaining to this Agreement and such other records as
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may be deemed necessary by the CITY or any authorized representative. All
records shall be made available at the request of the CITY, with reasonable
notice, during regular business hours, and shall be retained by MRCA for a
period of three years after the expiration of this Agreement.
13. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. It is understood and agreed that the CITY
shall own all final documents and other work product of MRCA, except
MRCA's notes and work papers, which pertain to the work performed under
this Agreement. The CITY shall have the sole right to use such materials in its
discretion and without further compensation to MRCA, but any re-use of such
documents by the CITY on any other project without prior written consent of
MRCA shall be at the sole risk of the CITY. MRCA shall at its sole expense
provide all such documents to the CITY upon request.
14. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. MRCA is and shall at all times remain as to
the CITY a wholly independent contractor. Neither the CITY nor any of its
agents shall have control over the conduct of MRCA or any of MRCA's
employees or agents, except as herein set forth. MRCA shall not at any time
or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any
manner agents or employees of the CITY. MRCA shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of the CITY or otherwise act on
behalf of the CITY as an agent.
15. NOTICE. All Notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be in
writing, and shall be deemed made when delivered to the applicable party's
representative as provided in this Agreement. Additionally, such notices may
be given to the respective parties at the following addresses, or at such other
addresses as the parties may provide in writing for this purpose.
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Such notices shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when
mailed forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. mail, first-class postage
prepaid, and addressed to the party at its applicable address.
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Attention:
Administrative Analyst Katie Lozano
MRCA:
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Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
Los Angeles River Center & Gardens
570 West Avenue Twenty-Six, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Attention:
Senior Ranger Jewel Johnson
16. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; MODIFICATION. This Agreement supersedes any
and all other agreements, either oral or written, between the parties, and
contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties. Each party
to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements,
promises, or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by any party, or
anyone acting on behalf of any party that are not embodied herein. Any
agreement, statement, or promise not contained in the Agreement, and any
modification to the Agreement, will be effective only if signed by both parties.
18. WAIVER. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not
constitute a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any
other provision under this agreement. Payment of any invoice by the CITY
shall not constitute a waiver of the CITY's right to obtain correction or
replacement of any defective or noncompliant work product.
19. EXECUTION. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each
of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become
binding upon the parties when at least one copy hereof shall have been
signed by both parties hereto. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be
necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
20. AUTHORITY TO ENTER AGREEMENT. MRCA has all requisite power and
authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform this
Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this
Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement
and to bind each respective party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
17th day of June, 2014.
MRCA:
By:~~
~M~~ ~tc; Dffi'c.ar-
ATIEST:
Carla Morreale, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Scope of Services:
Term of Agreement: July 1, 2014 -June 30, 2015
MRCA will provide up to 50 hours per week of Ranger patrol and other duties assigned
in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. Rangers will enforce the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes Ordinances and/or MRCA Ordinances to provide park and resource protection
for these properties at the direction of the City. Special directed patrols, administrative
and court related expenses are included within the contract hours or shall be billed
separately at the direction of the City. Emergency callouts, over and above the routine
patrol hours are billed at actual costs. MRCA may bill the City for 1.5 hours of drive
time per ranger shift. Rangers carry firefighting equipment in their vehicles to
extinguish small fires. Maintenance duties will include trash removal, graffiti removal,
and abatement of minor hazards. MRCA will provide a total of 750 hours of Ranger-led
interpretative programs per year. The hours include, but are not limited to the
development, preparation, and delivery of interpretative programs.
Compensation:
The City agrees to compensate MRCA for services rendered based on an Hourly Rate
of $63.59, including vehicle and related personnel expenses. Based upon an average
of 55 hours of services per week, the Maximum Annual Fee shall be $185,000 for the
year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.
If this contract is extended beyond June 30, 2015, as provided in Section 2, the Hourly
Rate shall be adjusted, effective July 1, 2015, and July 1, 2016, based upon the annual
change of the Consumer Price Index, All Items, for All Urban Consumers, Los Angeles-
Riverside-Orange County as published by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics for February 2015 and February 2016, respectively.
Fuel Surcharge:
In the event retail gas prices exceed $4.00 per gallon on any Monday of a week during
the term of this Agreement, as determined in accordance with the weekly retail gas
price, Gasoline -All Grades, Los Angeles area, as published by the US Energy
Information Administration, MRCA may elect to impose a weekly fuel surcharge for that
week as follows:
When weekly retail gasoline prices (Gasoline -All Grades) exceeds $4.00 ........ $15.00
When weekly retail gasoline prices (Gasoline -All Grades) exceeds $4.50 ........ $30.00
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When weekly retail gasoline prices (Gasoline -All Grades) exceeds $5.50 ........ $45.00
Billing:
reports
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The MRCA will invoice on a quarterly basis, providing status
with each payment request.
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First Amendment to Agreement between the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes and The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
This agreement is the first amendment ("Amendment") to the agreement between
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes ("CITY") and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation
Authority ("MRCA"), which became effective on July 1, 2014 ("Agreement").
Section 1. Section 2 of the Agreement, entitled Term of Agreement, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this agreement shall commence on
July 1, 2014 and shall expire on June 30, 2016. This agreement may be extended for one
additional term, upon the mutual written consent of both parties."
Section 2. Exhibit "A" of the Agreement is hereby amended by amending the
term set forth therein to read:
"Term of Agreement: July 1, 2014 -June 30, 2016"
Section 4. Except as expressly amended by this Amendment, all of the other
provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as written in the
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as
of May 19, 2015.
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