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Open Space Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />July 8th 2015 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />that she liked the trail direction arrows that pointed "up" for straight ahead. Ember <br />presented a logo button with property names and an Open Space logo that could go on <br />the poles. There were a few changes of final sign criteria, some small reviews to <br />mapping, and staff is working with Public Works to standardize Open Space Stop and <br />Yield signs with Public Works' program, and a "Keep Exploring" signs for entry into <br />adjacent cities' properties. <br />B. Ranger /Ambassador Position Report <br />Ember reported the May 5 -June 18 public contact data for Ranger Tom Davinroy. <br />Tom gave a "trailhead talk" at Davidson Mesa and he ended up hanging out for three <br />hours as 23 citizens approached him. Ember showed Ranger Tom's education posters. <br />Tom will lead "Hiking with Ranger Tom" hikes this summer. Tom has taken over a few of <br />Catherine's volunteer and education programs. <br />Tom was the first staff member to spot the landslide at Coyote Run Open Space. <br />The soil that moved was up to seven feet deep. The original field Consultant estimated <br />$20k to review and comment on the slope, but declared no immediate threat. Staff was <br />requested to get additional cost estimates due to the cost. Malcolm and Joe are <br />reviewing the new cost estimate proposals and staff is waiting for approval before <br />moving forward. Other engineering team will do mapping analysis, including data on any <br />mine shafts in the area. Jeff expressed some concern about the slow speed of the <br />process addressing this issue, saying that many citizens have expressed their curiosity <br />and concerns about the slide. <br />Tom has also met lots of photographers on Open Space property who have <br />shared their photos with him. Tom has spotted burrowing owls nesting at Davidson <br />Mesa. Tom is emphasizing the educational and ambassador aspects of the job, and <br />downplaying the enforcement aspect, for now. Missy asked about Tom's time and <br />whether some of his time could be put toward ecological mapping, since it was identified <br />by the board as a high priority item. <br />C. Directors Response to OSAB Recommendations Regarding: Draft Parks & <br />Recreation Memorial Tree and Bench Program <br />Joe Stevens agreed with all of the board's June recommendations on his draft <br />document on Open Space and Parks Memorial Bench Program and will incorporate all <br />of them as related to Open Space. <br />D. Director Response to OSAB's Purview Regarding Trails <br />In the June meeting it was announced that according to the City managers <br />Office, OSAB's purview already includes trails and the city's trail networks. The board <br />asked for this to be put into a formal write -up. The packet for this meeting included a <br />formal write up of the OSAB's trail responsibilities from the Director. <br />E. Activities that have occurred in the past month & upcoming activities: <br />Education: 394 people reached by education activities to date so far in 2015. <br />3 <br />