Forrestal Nature Preserve Management Plan

FORRESTAL NATURE PRESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN

City Council Adopted: June 5, 2001; Amended March 15, 2005 Forrestal Steering Committee Action: Amended on November 17, 2004 Recreation and Parks Committee Action: May 25, 2000 Recreation and Parks Subcommittee Action: March 27, 2000 PARTICIPANTS PAGE

This Forrestal Nature Preserve Management Plan was created and amended with the involvement of many different individuals and organizations, including the following:

City Council 2005

Larry Clark – Mayor Steve Wolowicz – Mayor Pro-tem Peter Gardiner Tom Long Douglas Stern

City Council 2001

Marilyn Lyon - Mayor John C. McTaggart – Mayor Pro-tem Lee Byrd Barbara Ferraro Douglas Stern

Forrestal Nature Preserve Steering Committee 2004

Barbara Dye, PVPLC Staff Liaison Nicole Jules, City Staff Liaison Kurt Loheit Ara Mihranian, City Staff Liaison John Nieto Dan Ryan, PVPLC Staff Liaison Madeline Ryan Barbara Sattler Richard Stark Holly Starr, City Staff Liaison Bindu Vaish, City Staff Liaison

Recreation and Parks Committee 2001

Maureen Ford – Chair Christina Bothamley Ken DeLong Carol Hildreth Kamal Inamdar Jean Longacre Lois Vannorsdall

Past Recreation and Parks Committee 2001

Vince Laura Patricia K. Margolis Robert H. Petrauschke

ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Recreation and Parks Forrestal Management Plan Subcommittee 2001

Vince Laura – Recreation and Parks Committee Chairman Carol Hildreth – Recreation and Parks Committee Member Jeanne Smolley – Equestrian Committee Member Jim Moore - Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Eric Randall - Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Vic Quirarte – Los Serenos De Point Vicente Maureen Ford – Recreation and Parks Committee Alternate Mike Bowler – Equestrian Committee Member Alternate John Nieto – Los Serenos De Point Vicente Alternate Andy Hammer – Executive Director, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Alternate

Finance Advisory Committee 2001

Earl Butler-Chair Derrick Au Becky Clark William Smith Richard Wallace Stefan Wolowicz Samuel Van Wagner

City Staff (past and present)

Les Evans – City Manager Joel Rojas – Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Ara Mihranian – Senior Planner Greg Pfost – Deputy Planning Director Dean Allison- Director of Public Works Ron Rosenfeld – Director of Recreation and Parks Department Matt Waters – Recreation Supervisor II Phyllis Butts – Administrative Analyst II (former) David Snow – Deputy Planning Director (former) Jim Lancaster- City’s Geotechnical Consultant

ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES FORRESTAL NATURE PRESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NUMBERS

1. Introduction ...... 1.1 2. Goals, Purpose, and Use ...... 2.1 2.1. Goals and Objectives..…………………………………………………………. 2.1 3. Plan Implementation..……………………………………………………………… .. 3.1 3.1 Activities…………………………………………..…………………………….... 3.1 3.2 Responsible Entities Involved in Management…………………………….… 3.2 3.3 Advisory Board…………………………………………………………………….3.2 3.4 Responsible Entities for Specific Tasks………………………………………..3.2 3.5 Specific Entity Responsibilities………………………………………………….3.3 3.6 Project Review…………………………………………………………………….3.5 3.7 Funding……………………………………………………………………………3.8 3.8 Volunteer / Educational Opportunities…………………………………………3.9 4. Biological Resources ...... 4.1 4.1. Existing Conditions...... 4.1 4.2. Resource Inventory ...... 4.2 1. Flora ...... 4.2 2. Fauna ...... 4.3 4.3. Areas for Preservation...... 4.4 4.4. Areas for Restoration...... 4.5 4.5. Collection Policy…………………………………………………………………..4.5 5. Cultural Resources ...... 5.1 5.1. Cultural Resources……….………………………………………………………5.1 5.2. Site Archaeology.…………………………………………………………………5.1 5.3. Site Degradation….………………………………………………………………5.2 5.4. Cultural Resource Management………………………………………………..5.2 6. Geology, Hydrology, and Mineralogy ……………………………………………….6.1 6.1 Natural Conditions and Resources…………………………………………….6.1 6.2 Historical Modifications and impacts…………………………………………..6.2 6.3 Geological Hazards……………………………………………………………...6.2 6.4 Hydrological Hazards……………………………………………………………6.3 6.5 Remediation Options……………………………………………………………6.4 6.6 Management Recommendations………………………………………………6.6 6.7 Collection Policy…………………………………………………………………6.7 7. Trails…………………………………………………………………………………….7.1 7.1. Trail Guidelines……..…………………………………………………………….7.2 7.2. Trail Network………………………………………………………………………7.3 7.3. Trail Segments ……………………………………………………………………7.4 Trails Network Map…………………………………………………………………….7.10 Trail Usage Matrix………………………………………………………………………7.11 8. Passive Recreational Amenities………………………………………………………8.1 8.1. Parking…………………………………………………………………………… . 8.1

i ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 8.2. Bench Locations………………………………………………………………… ..8.1 8.3. Water Locations……………………………………………………………………..8.2 8.4. Trash Bin Locations…………………………………………………………………8.2 9. Signs……………………….……………………………………………………………...9.1 9.1 Sign Types………….………………………………………………………………..9.1 9.2 Warning and Public Safety Signs………………………………………………….9.1 9.3 Informational Signs………………………………………………………………….9.2 9.4 Interpretive Signs……………………………………………………………………9.2 9.5 Sign Review Process………………………………………………………………..9.2 10. Management and Maintenance Issues……………………………………………….10.1 10.1. Trail Maintenance………………………………………………………….…...10.1 10.2. Garbage Removal…………………………………………………………….. 10.1 10.3. Drainage Control……………………………………………………………… 10.2 10.4. Fire Control……………………………………………………………………. 10.2 10.5. Handicap Access……………………………………………………………… 10.2 10.6. Community Services……………………………………………………….…..10.2 11. Annual Inspection……………………………………………………………………….11.1 11.1. Process…………………………………………………………………………..11.1 11.2. Photo Documentation…………………………………………………………. 11.1 11.3. Vegetation Monitoring For Revegetation Areas……………………………..11.2 11.4. Annual Report to the City…………………………………………………….. 11.2 12. Appendices……………………………………………………………………………..12.1 A. Listing of Plants Likely to Occur on the Forrestal Property B. Listing of Wildlife Likely to Occur on the Forrestal Property C. Vegetation and Sensitive Species Location and Natural Vegetation Areas for Preservation and Restoration D. Rock Collection Policy E. Trail Status Report F. Trail Monitoring Program G. Trail Survey Results H. Project Inspection Report I. Photo Documentation J. Vegetation Monitoring K. Management Agreement (to be updated upon adoption by the City Council)

ii ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 1. INTRODUCTION

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the southwest tip of Los Angeles County. The City exists in a very special setting comprised of 12.3 square miles of land and 7.5 miles of scenic coastline. The unique topography of the Palos Verdes Peninsula formed over millions of years of submerging and lifting from the Pacific Ocean. Approximately fifteen million years ago, the Palos Verdes Peninsula was submerged under the Pacific Ocean. The first emergence of the Peninsula, when the area became an island, occurred about three million years ago and coincided with the Ice Age. This island sank and re-emerged several times before being joined to the mainland after the ocean receded from the plains of Los Angeles. The forming of the Peninsula has resulted in the unique terrace configurations and natural settings observed today.

One of the natural beauties of the Peninsula is the 160-acre Forrestal Property. The Forrestal Property contains one of the City’s best stands of undisturbed coastal sage scrub, which serves as habitat for the federally protected California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica) and as habitat for ocean milk vetch (Astragalus trichopodus var. lonchus), the host plant for the Palos Verdes blue butterfly. In order to preserve the site’s natural habitat while providing passive recreational opportunities to the residents of Rancho Palos Verdes and the general public, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes purchased the Forrestal Property in December of 1996 with funding from several sources: the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District, the California Wildlife Conservation Board, and the State Coastal Conservancy. Historically, this area was once mined by the Livingstone Truck and Material Company, which ceased its operations in 1956. During the next decades, several residential development projects were proposed for the property, with a project for 42 homes approved during the 1980’s. That project contemplated significant changes to the topography that would have dramatically changed the appearance of the site. However, with the City’s purchase of the property, that threat of development no longer exists.

After purchasing the Forrestal Property, the City Council formed a Forrestal Sub- committee assigned with the task of preparing a plan to guide the maintenance and management of the property consistent with the habitat preserve and passive recreational park envisioned by the City. The Sub-committee was comprised of members from the City’s Recreation and Parks Committee, the City’s Equestrian Committee, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, the Los Serenos de Point Vicente docent members and City Staff. The Forrestal Sub-committee spent approximately one year preparing this Management Plan, which was subsequently reviewed and approved by the City’s Recreation and Parks Committee, the Finance Advisory Committee, and eventually adopted by the City Council.

On June 5, 2001, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted the Forrestal Management Plan and entered into an agreement with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for management of the Forrestal Nature Preserve.

1 - 1 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy had played a major role in identifying funding opportunities and in negotiating the acquisition of the Forrestal Property. The agreement signed in June 2001 accepted the Conservancy’s offer to manage the property on the City’s behalf. Under the agreement, the Conservancy will utilize its expertise and volunteers to undertake the day-to-day management of the Preserve consistent with the shared recreational and conservation goals for the property, while the City will continue to oversee the maintenance of the Preserve.

This document, the Forrestal Management Plan, is intended to guide the management of the property toward the habitat preservation and recreational goals envisioned when the property was acquired, and to enhance this valuable public asset for habitat and passive recreation purposes. In order to oversee the implementation of the Forrestal Management Plan, in September 2001, a Advisory Board was formed, comprised of representatives from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and community members. The community members selected to serve on the Board represent various view points, such as a local homeowner’s association representative, an equestrian representative, a natural resource/habitat representative and a trail expert.

The Board meets on a monthly basis and serves in the capacity of a formal advisory body for the implementation of this Management Plan. Since the Committee will modify the recommendations for management as work continues and knowledge is gained about the Property, amendments to this Plan can be expected. Any amendments will be reviewed and approved by the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council.

1 - 2 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 2. GOALS, PURPOSE, AND USE

The general principles behind the Forrestal Management Plan are:

1. To ensure preservation of the significant natural habitat assets present at the Forrestal Nature Preserve;

2. To allow passive recreational opportunities on the Preserve; and,

3. To enhance or restore disturbed portions of the Preserve.

2.1 Goals and Objectives

The foregoing principles are translated into the following specific goals:

1. Preserve and restore the natural habitat of the Forrestal Property.

The focus of this goal will include preservation of existing significant habitat and plants including the coastal sage scrub plant community and the host plant for the Palos Verdes blue butterfly (Astragalus trichopodus var. lonchus). To achieve this goal, removal of invasive plants will be undertaken followed by restoration to natural habitat through replanting of native plants.

2. Provide passive recreational opportunities appropriate for persons of a wide range of abilities.

This goal includes maintenance and enhancement of trails so that persons of all abilities can enjoy this public space and the natural experiences available at the site. Trails will be improved, or designed and constructed to provide different levels of difficulty as appropriate for the topography and potential habitat impacts.

3. Construct barriers and/or implement access restrictions in areas with steep cliffs and/or stability problems.

This goal encompasses defining areas of safety concern, determining the appropriate control mechanisms, and implementing safety enhancing measures.

4. Resolve drainage issues on the site.

This goal aims to implement appropriate drainage controls throughout the Preserve, including the use of erosion control on the trails. Additionally, the Quarry Bowl area, including the stream that enters the Quarry Bowl, should be addressed as deemed necessary.

5. Periodically monitor the property to create a history of the preservation/restoration work and the results of those efforts.

2 - 1 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 This goal aims at the creation of an ongoing record of the property and the restoration activities that have been undertaken. This activity will include annual inspections of the Preserve and documentation of the changes over the course of the year. This will include photo documentation from fixed photo points so that progress can be measured over time.

6. Provide informational and directional signs on the property to effectively direct recreational users throughout the site, and minimizing the size and number of signs in order to maintain the natural appearance of the property

This goal recognizes the need for well planned and informative signs that will enhance the recreational users’ experience at the site, but also realizes the need to minimize signs to maintain the natural feeling of the area to the greatest degree possible.

7. Provide educational opportunities for students and the general public regarding the unique and important plants, geology, animals, and birds that inhabit the Preserve.

The focus of this goal is to continue educational opportunities within the Preserve including Los Serenos de Point Vicente Docent led tours of the site. Educational opportunities that develop an understanding of the unique assets and natural habitats that the Forrestal Preserve contains will be encouraged.

8. Discourage uses of the property that result in environmental degradation.

This goal reinforces the need to balance potential recreational use of the property with the natural habitat restoration goals of the management plan. The Forrestal Management Plan will preserve the surrounding environment and natural habitat by prohibiting activities that will result in damage to the resources of the property.

2 - 2 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 3. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

3.1 Activities

In order to accomplish the goals and objectives for the preserve set forth in this Management Plan, various activities will be undertaken by the entities involved in managing the Preserve. Those activities fall into four broad categories that can be described as follows:

1. Administration:

• Formation of Advisory Board • Annual reports • Project review • Environmental review • Fundraising/grant writing • Volunteer work days • Educational programs

2. Public Health & Safety:

• Drainage structures • Public safety • Trash removal • Warning signs • Fuel modification • Utilities

3. Habitat Enhancement/Vegetation Management:

• Biologic preservation • Habitat restoration • Photo documentation

4. Recreation Management:

• Trail maintenance • Trail repair/rerouting • Fence installation • Trash can placement • Bench/amenities installation • Informational signage

3 - 1 ADOPTED: MARCH 3.2 Responsible Entities Involved in Management

The roles of the City and PVPLC with respect to the management of the Forrestal Preserve are as follows:

1. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes owns the property, and is the lead entity for all public works projects, planning-related issues, environmental review, and educational programs through Los Serenos.

2. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) has a management agreement with the City and is the lead entity for habitat enhancement/vegetation management, recreation management (except for educational programs through Los Serenos), and some administrative tasks, including the preparation of an annual report to the City Council.

3.3 Advisory Board

The PVPLC may appoint an Advisory Board to advise it with respect to management of the Preserve.

3.4 Responsible Entities for Specific Tasks

For each of activity, one entity will take the lead and other entities will assist with or review the activity, as shown on the chart below:

RESPONSIBLE ENTITY AND ACTIVITY CITY PVPLC AB Administration Advisory Board A L - Annual Reports R L R Environmental Review L R R Fundraising/grant Writing R L A Project review (as appropriate) R R R Project List R L R Volunteer Work Days - L A Educational Programs L A - Public Health & Safety Drainage Structures L R R Grading or other Projects for Stability L R R Public Safety/law Enforcement L - - Trash Removal L - - Warning Signs & Safety Fencing L R R

3 - 2 ADOPTED: MARCH RESPONSIBLE ENTITY AND ACTIVITY CITY PVPLC AB Fuel Modification L R R Utilities L - - Habitat Enhancement/Vegetation Management Biologic Preservation A L R Habitat Restoration R L R Photo Documentation R L R Recreation Management. Trail Maintenance R L A Trail Repair/rerouting R L R Fence Installation R L R Trash Can Placement L R R Bench/amenities Installation R L R Informational Signage R L R L = Lead Entity Legend A = Assisting Entity R = Reviewing Entity

3.5 Specific Entity Responsibilities

1. Advisory Board: If an Advisory Board is appointed, the PVPLC shall convene the meetings, provide and post agendas for the meetings, take minutes, and facilitate the committee’s review of improvement projects.

2. Annual Reports: The PVPLC shall prepare Annual Reports to the City Council setting forth the uses made of the Preserve during the proceeding year, in particular, addressing progress made toward the implementation of this Plan, plans for future uses and improvements, and other pertinent data establishing its continuous use and operation of the Preserve for the purposes designated in the Management Agreement. The Annual Report shall be submitted to the Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement for presentation to the City Council.

3. Environmental Review. The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement is responsible for ensuring that all required environmental review of projects proposed for the Preserve is performed. The PVPLC shall review all proposals in preliminary form (as discussed in the following section) and make a recommendation regarding habitat issues to be addressed in the review process. The Advisory Board will participate in any review process.

4. Fundraising/Grant Writing: The PVPLC shall apply for grants to fund improvements to the Preserve. All applications should be reviewed by the

3 - 3 ADOPTED: MARCH Advisory Board before they are submitted. The PVPLC will work with the Advisory Board to raise funds in the community to support the Preserve.

5. Drainage & Safety Improvements: The City Department of Public Works is responsible for determining the need for, designing, obtaining the appropriate level of environmental review for, obtaining City Council approval of, and implementing projects to maintain and improve drainage throughout the Preserve. The PVPLC and the Advisory Board will review proposals for drainage improvements as detailed below.

6. Public Safety/Law Enforcement: The City is responsible for providing the services of the Sheriff as needed, and for enforcing all City Municipal Codes, Ordinances, and regulations.

7. Trash Removal: The City shall be responsible for emptying trash cans and greenwaste from dumpsters used for non-native plant removal.

8. Warning Signs and Safety Fencing: The City shall identify the need and install all signs necessary to inform and warn the public of any potential dangers on the site.

9. Informational Signs: The PVPLC shall work with the City to provide interpretive and educational signs for the Preserve.

10. Fuel Modification: Every year representatives of the City and the PVPLC shall meet with the Fire Department to delineate the required fuel modification zones within the Preserve on the City’s aerial maps. The City shall contract for vegetation removal as required by the Fire Department. The contractor who is to perform the abatement shall meet with representatives of the PVPLC and the Advisory Board to review the maps and the scope of the work before any vegetation is removed. If concerns about the proposed work are raised the matter shall be discussed with the Fire Marshall and the proposed work revised if the Fire Marshall concurs that the revised scope of the abatement is adequate.

11. Utilities; The City shall provide any necessary utility services to the site.

12. Biologic Preservation. The PVPLC shall have the responsibility for preservation of habitat on the site. The City shall assist with this effort. As detailed above, all projects for the site shall be designed to preserve to the maximum extent practical, the existing habitat on the site.

13. Habitat Restoration. The PVPLC shall work with volunteers and endeavor to obtain funding for habitat restoration within the preserve. All habitat restoration proposals shall be reviewed as detailed above.

3 - 4 ADOPTED: MARCH 14. Photo Documentation. The PVPLC shall document work done on the Preserve. This documentation shall be included in the Annual Report.

15. Trail Maintenance. The PVPLC shall perform trail maintenance including trash removal as determined to be necessary by the required Annual Report. Any maintenance needs reported to the PVPLC at any other time shall be addressed as quickly as practical. Any maintenance needs determined by the PVPLC to be outside the scope of routine maintenance shall be reviewed as improvement projects.

16. Trail Repair/Rerouting. The PVPLC shall work with an Advisory Board to develop and maintain a list of approved projects. Any proposed trail repair or rerouting shall be reviewed as an improvement project.

17. Fence Installation. The PVPLC shall install all fencing necessary to protect habitat or control trail use.

18. Trash Can Placement. The City Public Works Department shall install trash cans in appropriate locations.

19. Installation of benches, other amenities. The PVPLC shall install or work with other groups to install all benches and any other amenities approved by the City.

3.6 Project Review

1. The flowcharts below outline the administrative process involved in the implementation of improvement proposals for the Preserve. A project is any action that results in a permanent change to the Preserve. Maintenance and repair of trails, habitat restoration, signs, and other minor changes included in the Plan are not projects.

2. Improvement Project Review Process

Possible improvement projects will be considered in the following two ways:

A. Advisory Board Projects – The PVPLC will maintain a list of projects consistent with the proposed Management Plan implementation in priority order. This list will be reviewed and approved by the City Council as appropriate for the property, generally as part of the Annual Report.

Members of the public (Eagle Scouts, etc.) may submit ideas or requests for projects not included on the list. These proposals will be considered by the Board, and added to the list or denied.

3 - 5 ADOPTED: MARCH If the Board feels that a proposed project is a desirable improvement that is not consistent with the Management Plan, the PVPLC or the City can write an amendment to the Management Plan, which will then need to be reviewed and approved by the City Council before the project can be added to the list.

B. Public Works Projects - The City Public Works Department will identify projects necessary to improve drainage, stability or safety on the project.

3. Other Projects

For any other projects proposed for implementation, the PVPLC will work with Advisory Board members, and other outside experts and project proponents to produce a Project Description ( PD). This description will include the following:

Project parameters including a location map at a scale sufficient to identify the impact area of the project; Description of need for the project Identification of location of vegetation and/or sensitive species that may be impacted by the project Budget and funding source for the work (volunteer time is an acceptable source) Project schedule Projected maintenance requirements Project materials

The Project Description shall be reviewed by the Advisory Board.

The PVPLC will make a recommendation regarding the amount and level of biological review, if any, to be conducted by a qualified biologist approved by the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and the PVPLC. If a review by a qualified biologist is recommended, any recommendations of that expert will be incorporated into the PD before the project moves forward.

The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement will make a determination regarding the amount and level of review, if any, by the following:

City liability Review by the Public Works Department Review under CEQA Review by streambed permitting agencies

The Advisory Board will participate in any review effort for the project.

3 - 6 ADOPTED: MARCH The project will proceed when all required review is completed and the project meets whatever standards, conditions, or requirements may be imposed during the review process and when funding is available.

PVPLC creates Project Project List Description Not needed Advisory or Board inconsistent with Plan Planning Director PVPLC and Advisory approves work Board review and approve project Consistent PVPLC with Plan City Council PVPLC recommends Improvement reviews level of environmental Project Good project review City but not amendment inconsistent with Plan Planning Department Project PVPLC & coordinates Implemented Advisory Board environmental review City of Reviews PVPLC amendment writes Plan amendment Revision considered based on comments 4. Public Works Projects

Some Public Works projects for the Forrestal Preserve have already been fully approved by the City Council. No further review will be required.

New projects will generally be approved in concept by the City Council as part of the budget process, or through a special request to the Council. When the Public Works Department is ready to move forward with a specific project, the Public Works Department will produce a Project Description (PD), to include the following:

The PVPLC will make a recommendation regarding the amount and level of biological review, if any, to be conducted by a qualified biologist approved by the Department and the PVPLC. The Public Works Department shall consider any

3 - 7 ADOPTED: MARCH recommendations from the expert and incorporate them, to the maximum practical extent, into the Project Description before the project moves forward.

The Project Description shall be submitted to the Advisory Board for review and comment.

The Department of Public Works will make a determination regarding the amount and level of review, if any, by the following:

Review for City liability Review under CEQA Review by streambed permitting agencies

If further review is required, the Public Works Department will coordinate the reviewing process. The Advisory Board will participate in any review effort for the project.

If no further environmental review is required, the project, including any comments from the Advisory Board, will be submitted to the City Council for review and approval or the project will be implemented, as appropriate.

Public Works Final Plan Prepares Check Environmental Public Works Project PVPLC Recommends Documents Project Description level of City Council Approved by developed by environmental review City Council Public Works Review Revision Made Based on Comments Project Implemented

3.7 Funding

There are a number of funding sources that should be explored to determine the possibility of funding both the initial and ongoing work on the Forrestal property. The following is a brief description of three possible funding sources.

In the past, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has worked closely with a variety of Federal and State Government organizations to pursue and obtain funds for a number of comparable projects. Although most government agencies supply the necessary forms used to apply for grants, it is imperative to follow each agency’s instructions when applying for money. It is equally important to adhere to the published timeline for the application process.

3 - 8 ADOPTED: MARCH 1. Foundations

Foundations are another possible source of funds for the work at Forrestal. Foundations differ from governmental agencies in that they have varied criteria for awarding grants.

2. Corporate Philanthropy

Funding could be obtained from the private business sector. Many major corporations set up their own philanthropic foundations to assist non-profit organizations. These kind of gifts, while numerous and varied, are often more difficult to locate.

3. Charitable Donations

Charitable donations from local residents are another possible source of funding. Funding from tax-deductible charitable donations to the PVPLC can be used toward the ongoing maintenance of the Forrestal Nature Preserve.

3.8 Volunteer / Educational Opportunities

1. Volunteer Opportunities

Los Serenos de Point Vicente Docents, a volunteer organization of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, leads pre-arranged organized hikes on a year-round basis. The hikes generally last two hours and usually include a tour of the Ladera Linda Discovery Room. The tours can be modified to suit a specific group’s age, hiking ability, or area of interest such as merit badge requirements, geology, fossils, etc. Currently, the majority of pre-arranged, educational hikes are for scout or school groups.

There are no regular published times for tours; a volunteer docent-coordinator monitors a City-operated hike line and coordinates the hike schedule with hike leaders, City staff, and the visiting group. Groups range in size from 10-60.

Additionally, volunteers will be needed for the Educational Trails Unit to educate users of the Preserve to be responsible trail users. A training program will be required of ETU volunteers (see Chapter 7 for more detail).

Volunteer efforts may also include trail maintenance and trash removal. Such volunteer efforts are routinely performed by scouts and other organizations that conduct community services.

2. Educational Opportunities

3 - 9 ADOPTED: MARCH The Forrestal Preserve is an extraordinary resource for education and provides an excellent opportunity to improve public awareness and appreciation of the species, habitat, and natural environment of the preserve. Educational efforts can contribute to improved protection of this valuable resource and should be encouraged.

Los Serenos and PVPLC currently provide guided hikes through the Preserve as well as other educational programs. Other organizations having specific ecological, biological, wildlife, and plant expertise such as the California Native Plant Society (CNPS); Audubon; Endangered Habitats League; and California Invasive Plant Council (Cal IPC) should be encouraged to provide educational programs in the preserve.

Benefits of education programs in and about the Preserve include:

To introduce the public to the natural resources of the Preserve and to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of those natural resources. To provide accurate and up-to-date information about the flora, fauna, and ecology of the Preserve and related issues. To foster an understanding of ecological relationships between species; seasonal and climatic adaptations of local native plants and wildlife; variations and characteristics of the different vegetation communities within the preserve; habitat needs; potential impacts to habitat and wildlife; and other topics. To provide a range of educational resources ranging from a basic introductory appreciation level to a level of more sophisticated detail and understanding of the natural resources in the Preserve. To motivate people to volunteer to assist in the management and care of the natural resources of the Preserve. To encourage residents surrounding the Preserve and recreational users in and around the Preserve to make responsible choices in their own landscaping and activities that may affect the Preserve. To provide the public with an accessible rationale for decisions that are made in habitat management for the Preserve. To encourage biological and ecological research and continuing education.

3 - 10 ADOPTED: MARCH 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

The 160-acre Forrestal Nature Preserve contains one of the City’s best stands of undisturbed natural habitat. This chapter describes the biological character of the site in terms of flora and fauna. Furthermore, the biologic condition of the site is discussed in terms of restoration and preservation.

4.1 Existing Conditions

The vast majority of the Preserve is populated with native vegetation comprised dominantly of coastal sage scrub habitat. Although the site has been disturbed in the past by mining activities, much of the site was left undisturbed and is now home to some of the best coastal sage scrub in the City and to a number of animal species that rely on this unique plant community. The Resource Inventory section that follows, details the plant communities and the significant species that have been documented on the Forrestal Property.

In addition to the coastal sage scrub, there is southern cactus scrub to the west of Intrepid Drive and on the upper slopes, as well as a disturbed area with ruderal vegetation and annual grassland at the southeastern corner of the property. This disturbed area abuts Forrestal Drive and the neighboring residential development to the east.

Although the quality of the natural habitat on the property is very good, there remain areas of invasive plants which should be removed from the site. The most significant invasive plant is fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), which is not native to California. Significant stands of this invasive exist in the lower southeastern corner of the property, and smaller stands exist in other parts of the property. In addition to the fennel, there are small pockets of other invasives including iceplant, garland daisy, mustard, castor bean and pampas grass.

The Forrestal Property contains a stream that trickles at the surface almost year round. The stream ends in the northwestern quarry bowl area where the water percolates into the ground. Although there are some non-native plants within the riparian areas, restoration efforts have removed many of them. Native riparian vegetation, such as willow (Salix lasiolepis), and giant wild rye grass (Leymus condensatus), occurs in the canyons.

4 – 1 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 4.2 Resource Inventory1

1. Flora

The following Table identifies characteristic native plant species which have been noted on the Forrestal Site.

Common Name Botanical Name Notes California Sagebrush Artemisia californica Ashy Leafed Buckwheat Eriogonum cinereum California Sunflower Encelia californica Coyote Brush Baccharis pilularis Lemonadeberry Rhus integrifolia Purple Sage Salvia leucophylla Black Sage Salvia mellifera California Buckwheat Eriogonum fasciculatum ssp. fasciculatum Goldenbush Isocoma menziesii Toyon Heteromeles arbutifolia Laurel Sumac Malosoma laurina Bladderpod Isomeris arborea Prickly Pear Opuntia littoralis Opuntia oricola Coastal Cholla Opuntia prolifera Rattlepod, Ocean Milk Astragalus trichopodus Host plant for the Palos Vetch var. lonchus Verdes blue butterfly Catalina Crabapple Crossosoma californicum Target Species in the Bush City’s Draft NCCP. Catalina Mariposa Lily Calochortus catalinae Noted as a sensitive species in the City’s Draft NCCP Western Dichondra Dichondra occidentalis Noted as a sensitive species in the City’s Draft NCCP

Significant native plant species present on the site also include paintbrush (Castilleja affinis); golden yarrow (Eriophyllum confertiflorum); bedstraw (Galium angustifolium); perezia (Acourtia microcephala), and the locally rare small-flowered morning glory (Convolvulus simulans) populations.

1 Most of the information contained in this section was compiled from the maps and documentation prepared by and for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in conjunction with the preparation of a Natural Community Conservation Plan.

4 – 2 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 In addition to the previously listed plants, a number of other plant species either occur or are likely to occur on the site. A listing of these species is contained in Appendix A of this plan.

In the vegetation map prepared by and for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in conjunction with the preparation of a Natural Communities Conservation Plan, the majority of the vegetation on the Forrestal Property is characterized as coastal sage scrub, which is a plant community comprised of low, soft-woody subshrubs to about 1 meter in height. The coastal sage scrub community in that map is further categorized based on the dominant plant in a given area, as follows:

Artemisia Dominated Scrub Eriogonum Dominated Scrub Salvia Dominated Scrub Encelia Dominated Scrub Baccharis Dominated Scrub Rhus Dominated Scrub

As indicated in the NCCP mapping for this area, the main differentiations present on the Forrestal Property are the Rhus Dominated and Artemisia Dominated communities, with a significant portion of the site categorized as undifferentiated coastal sage scrub indicating that there is no single dominant plant. It should be understood, however, that the NCCP mapping was not done to a level of detail where dominant species were determined for all vegetation communities.

In addition to the sage scrub plant communities, there is a small pocket of southern cactus scrub identified just to the west of Intrepid Drive. This plant community is characterized as low-density scrub with succulent shrubs consisting primarily of prickly pear species and coastal cholla, with a limited presence of the plants found in the coastal sage scrub community (see Appendix C).

A more detailed vegetation map will be compiled as basis for future vegetation management and restoration projects.

2. Fauna

The following Table identifies the species of fauna of significance which have been noted on the Forrestal Property presently and historically.

Common Name Botanical Name Notes Palos Verdes Blue Glaucopsyche lygdamus This endangered Butterfly palosverdesens species was historically sighted at several locations on the Forrestal property, and is noted as a Target

4 – 3 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Common Name Botanical Name Notes Species in the City’s Draft NCCP. California Gnatcatcher Polioptila californica This threatened species californica is noted as a target species of the City’s Draft NCCP. Coastal Cactus Wren Campylorhynchuys This species is noted as brunneicapillus cousi a target species of the City’s Draft NCCP. Pacific Pocket Mouse Perognathus This species has not longimembris pacificus been documented on the site; however there is a small area of habitat at the northeastern corner of the property which meets the typical characteristics required by the pacific pocket mouse. This species is noted as target species in the City’s Draft NCCP.

The approximate locations of past sightings are identified on the map attached as Appendix C. In addition to the above fauna of particular significance, a number of other animal species either occur or are likely to occur on the site. A listing of these species is contained in Appendix B of this plan.

The above species of animals rely on the coastal sage scrub and/or southern cactus scrub plant communities, and are an integral component of this dwindling ecosystem.

4.3 Areas of Preservation

As discussed in the prior sections, a majority of the Forrestal Property is populated with high quality coastal sage scrub (CSS), and therefore requires little remedial work other than ensuring that the stands are not degraded. Through trail maintenance and efforts to keep users of the property on the trails, impacts to the existing CSS should be minimal. Additionally, as discussed in Section 11 – Annual Inspection, ongoing monitoring of the site and identification of appropriate future preservation measures should achieve the preservation goals.

The northeastern section of the property (above and beyond the Quarry Bowl) and the area following along the City of Rancho Palos Verdes’ shared boundary with Rolling Hills have low occurrences of invasive vegetation, however, they should be monitored for the potential occurrence of invasives such as Euphorbia terracina. The

4 – 4 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 lower areas of the property (on a pseudo plateau above Forrestal Drive) and the portion to the west of Intrepid Drive include patches of invasive materials. The high quality CSS that exists in these areas should be preserved and invasive plants removed, as discussed in the following section.

Appendix C includes a map that identifies the rough boundaries of areas that should be restored, and all other unmarked areas are those which should be preserved. This appendix will be updated over time as additional detailed information becomes available.

4.4 Areas of Restoration

The Forrestal Property is largely vegetated with high quality CSS, which requires little or no restoration or revegetation. However, some areas of the site contain invasive plant species. In order to bring the property back to its natural condition, these invasive materials should be removed, and where necessary, the area should be replanted with native materials.

The information available at the time of the drafting of this plan does not contain the detail necessary to definitively establish all areas that require removal of invasive materials. However, significant stands of fennel exist in the southeasterly portions of the property (south of the Quarry Bowl and west of the intersection of Hightide Drive and Oceanridge Drive), and iceplant has been noted on the eastern side of the Quarry Bowl Trails south of the Quarry Bowl itself.

As part of the ongoing management of the property, detailed information on the areas in need of restoration will be compiled, and integrated into the implementation plan for completion of the restoration activities. A plan will be prepared for proposed restoration projects, to include the exact areas of restoration, what should be removed, and what (if any) replacement materials should be planted. Any replanting should be completed in a manner that minimizes the need for irrigation, and takes advantage of the seasonal precipitation patterns to the greatest degree feasible.

The vegetation map in Appendix C identifies the rough boundaries of areas that should be inventoried and reviewed for potential restoration activities. This appendix will be updated over time as additional detailed information becomes available.

4.5 Collection Policy

Collection of specimen material must be tightly controlled on the site due to the potential impacts to biological resources. The following policies (as shown in Appendix D) shall apply:

4 – 5 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 required, and items of archeological, mineralogical, historical or paleontological importance must be turned over to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. Commercial and/or large-scale removal of materials is prohibited and will be controlled by staff and volunteers. Collection activities must not disturb plants or wildlife.

Collecting of plant material or flowers is generally forbidden due to its potential impacts to plant reproduction and on fauna which may be dependent on the plants for food and habitat, and due to the potential impact on soil erosion and geological stability. Collecting of seeds and cuttings may be permitted only with the written permission of the City and the PVPLC.

Research on and collection of insects and birds may be permitted only with the appropriate agency permits and the written permission of the City and the PVPLC. All entities shall receive a copy of the research results.

4 – 6 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES

The history of Rancho Palos Verdes goes back much farther than the days of El Rancho de los Palos Verdes. There are no written records that document man’s activities during these times, often erroneously called “pre-history.” The only records that exist are uncovered from archaeological sites. Through careful excavation of archaeological sites, information may be obtained that provides insight on earlier times. Through the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), archaeological sites are to be considered resources that may be adversely impacted by a project.

5.1 Cultural Resources

Southern California has had human residents for at least 10,000 years. Preliminary archaeological researches on the Palos Verdes Peninsula have identified a number of sites, some more than 5,000 years in age. The Forrestal Property lies within a larger region identified as an archaeologically sensitive area in the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan. Significant Native American artifacts have been found in Abalone Cove and other sites in Rancho Palos Verdes; San Pedro and the harbor area--previously an extensive wetlands/estuary--were relatively heavily populated, according to early historical accounts, and it is not unlikely that prehistoric artifacts may be found on the Forrestal Property. Over the last two centuries, historical ranching, whaling, farming, quarrying, and other subsistence and commercial activities have been pursued in the vicinity of the Forrestal Property, and may have left physical traces on the site. Management policy regarding cultural resources on the Forrestal Property should address the issues of balancing public access and safety with protection of cultural resources; sensitivity to groups whose cultural remains may lie within the property; criteria for evaluating proposals for archaeological research and its impacts on cultural, biological, and geological resources, and area hydrology.

5.2 Site Archaeology

A "cultural evaluation" of the Forrestal Property, consisting of a review of archival records and a systematic walkover examination, was conducted by A.V. Eggers as one component of a 1979 Environmental Impact Report. No archaeological resources were reported on the property. The 1979 site survey was unable to systematically examine all of the parcel, due to the particularly dense vegetation in areas, such as the Northeast corner of the property, which was cited as being "relatively attractive as a potential Indian campsite" because of the proximity of fresh water and lithic resources, and salient landscape features (numerous sites across Southern California have been identified on or near bluffs, ridges, and other strategic viewpoints). The 1979 report does not address historic cultural resources (i.e. dating since Juan

5 - 1 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Rodriguez Cabrillo's arrival during 1542-43), which might include artifacts introduced in the course of ranching, whaling, commercial shipping, farming, mining and other activities.

5.3 Site Degradation

Around 1920, the Livingstone Truck and Material Co. used the site for quarry material, primarily basalt. Some of the basalt taken from the quarry was used in building breakwaters around Long Beach Harbor. The quarry was closed in 1956. The mining activities created a range of slope conditions, which include near vertical walls in some areas.

After mining ceased, a number of developers conducted extensive geological tests and surveys for the purpose of building residential tracts. No houses were ever built in the area. In 1992, the City was granted Measure “A” Funds, in addition to other funding, to purchase the Forrestal property to be designated as open space. The City, along with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, began negotiations to purchase the Forrestal property from Diamond Brothers Developers. Ownership of the property was transferred to the City in December of 1996.

Because of developments during the 20th century, particularly the operation of the quarry site, much of the site has been seriously degraded as a potential cultural resource. Nonetheless, there are extensive areas of the property which do not appear to have been substantially impacted by quarry operations, geologic borings, landscape grading, plowing, discing, or other potentially destructive activities.

5.4 Cultural Resource Management

While reconstruction of local and regional history is an important goal, it cannot be achieved haphazardly; there is at present no compelling reason to aggressively seek and recover cultural resources. The highest priority should be to minimize the risk of degradation or destruction of any cultural resources which may exist on the parcel. Cultural resources on the Forrestal Property should be managed passively, given the intended use of the site as passive open space, and the fact that active search techniques, such as excavation, can significantly reduce the informational value of artifacts by removing them from, and often destroying, their context and associations. Guidelines should be established to:

A. Prevent unintentional impacts on cultural resources.

B. Identify and consult appropriate archaeological, cultural, and legal authorities in conjunction with any proposed impacts or modifications of the property.

5 - 2 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 C. Develop criteria for evaluating proposals for legitimate archaeological research as well as its probable impact on cultural, biological, and geological resources, area hydrology, and public access and use of the property.

Except in the case of critical/emergency operations requiring immediate action, any proposed activities or operations involving significant modification of undisturbed (i.e. non-quarried)areas, especially any operations likely to disturb the subsurface of areas of potential archaeological significance, must be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, as established by appropriate counsel prior to undertaking the proposed action.

Archaeological research methods vary substantially in their impacts on cultural, biotic, pedological, hydrological and geological resources, and on public access and use. Remote sensing (e.g. from airplanes or satellites) is benign; surface reconnaissance and the use of relatively nonintrusive technologies such as ground-penetrating radar, metal detectors, and electrical conductivity sensors, involve a moderate level of impact; and excavation may have major impacts. Any research proposal should describe, in detail, sampling strategies and likely impacts. No excavation or other high-impact activities should be permitted unless there is significant evidence from minimally- intrusive remote sensing or surface reconnaissance to justify the impact.

Any requests/proposals for research within the Preserve should be evaluated in terms of the qualifications of the investigators; the goals, objectives, and methods of research, including sampling strategies; the availability of resources sufficient to complete their search in a timely matter; impacts on cultural, biotic, and other resources, and public access and use of the property. The evaluation of proposals should include consultations with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, representatives of the Tongva/ Gabrielino tribe, the California Native Heritage Commission, and other relevant organizations. Any intrusive research should include consultation with a trained Tongva/Gabrielino site monitor and/or other appropriate representatives of impacted groups.

5 - 3 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 6. GEOLOGY, HYDROLOGY, AND MINERALOGY

The Forrestal Nature Preserve is the product of complex geological forces and significant human impacts, the combination of which raise safety and access issues regarding management and use. There are fundamental conflicts between the competing goals of optimizing public access and use, alleviating safety hazards, and preserving/restoring native habitat. The following chapter addresses, in order, natural conditions and resources, historical modifications/impacts, geological hazards, hydrological hazards, remediation options, and management recommendations.

6.1 Natural Conditions and Resources

The geology of the Palos Verdes Peninsula is dominated by a northwest-trending, doubly-plunging anticline, the core of which was uplifted during the Pleistocene epoch. The foundation material is Mesozoic Catalina schist, overlain particularly during the Miocene epoch by Monterey Formation elements, including Altamira shale, Valmonte diatomite, and Malaga mudstone. Miocene volcanism introduced basaltic materials as well, causing metamorphism of some adjacent rock and also depositing ash. The volcanic materials were degraded and compacted in many areas to form layers of impermeable bentonite clays between other rock strata. Soils around the peninsula are typically expansive clays which absorb moisture and expand when wet, then contract as they dry out.

The Forrestal Parcel shares the general features of the peninsula. The dominant geological feature is an anticlinal fold axis running parallel to the face of the quarry; there are several subsidiary folds, which generally have steep dip points around the folds. Elevations on the parcel range from 280 feet along Klondike Canyon on the western boundary to 1200 feet in the northeastern section. Near-surface geological strata are characterized as basalt/volcanics (Tb) and Altamira shale (Tma), the latter composed of interbedded tuff, bentonite, clayey siltstone, shale, silicious shale, fine- grained dolomite, and minor deposits of sandstone. The Altamira shale ranges from 19 to 80 feet in thickness. Basalt/volcanic materials increase upslope, and are up to 300 feet thick. As a result of uplifting, there are three distinct areas of fluvial terrace deposits, with marine deposits as well at the base. Surficial deposits of soil, slope wash, talus, and alluvium reach a maximum depth of about 55 feet along the lower channel of Klondike Canyon.

Surveys suggest that there are several ancient landslide areas on the parcel, above the historic quarry areas. There are no significant seismic faults. One USGS blue line stream flows across the property. As a result of deposition from mineral-bearing groundwater, dip joints and other fractures are typically filled with barite or dolomite, and less commonly with gypsum or clay. Sulfide-bearing rocks are prevalent in subareas of the parcel, notable under the degraded stretch of Forrestal Drive. Crystalline materials such as quartz, barite and dolomite are found in quantities that attract recreational

6 - 1 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 collectors, but are generally not sufficient for commercial development. Quantities of phosphatic rock, diatomite, and silicious limestone (“Palos Verdes Rock”) are negligible. Although oil has been extracted from as near as three miles to the north, there is none at the Forrestal Parcel.

6.2 Historical Modifications and Impacts

The 160 acres of the Forrestal property lie north and west of Forrestal Drive, less than a mile from the coastal bluffs overlooking the Pacific. The site has a diverse topography that is a result of both natural and human processes. Forrestal was formerly known as the Goode and Goode parcel.

The Forrestal Parcel has been significantly altered during the 20th century, in particular as a consequence of the operation of the Livingston Quarry, which extracted basalt from the 1920s until 1956. The primary quarrying area was along what is now the western extension of Forrestal Drive; roughly 500,000 cubic yards were also removed from the Quarry Bowl area in the eastern portion of the property. Blasting operations contributed to destabilization and degradation of remnant basaltic materials and adjacent sedimentary strata, and increased their permeability. Waste materials from the quarry were used on site as fill, or to construct working surfaces. Additional grading, including introduction of certified compacted fill, was completed in 1969 for development of the Ladera Linda School athletic fields.

Recreational activities, particularly the use of off-road motorcycles, have denuded some areas and contributed to erosion problems. Among the consequences of these historic modifications are geological and hydrological hazards, which are discussed in the two following sections.

6.3 Geological Hazards

The Forrestal Preserve is subject to a variety of natural geological hazards, some of which have been exacerbated by human activities in past decades. Although there are no seismic faults on the parcel, and no major risk of liquefaction, the area is nonetheless vulnerable to stresses originating on major faults in the surrounding region of Southern California. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, among others, is capable of generating significant accelerations with the potential for impacting the Forrestal property. Landsliding is a regional concern due to the existence of seaward-dipping sedimentary strata with weak shear strength, which in many areas are undercut at the base by wave action. Landsliding characteristically occurs above impermeable bentonite clay strata, when heavy rainfall has saturated overlying expansive clay soils and rock strata, and lubricated the bentonite layers. Major seismic events can also trigger landslides. There are several areas of ancient landsliding on the Forrestal Preserve, and some minor recent slides in the Quarry Bowl area; several significant slides have occurred adjacent to the property in recent decades, notably the Klondike

6 - 2 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Canyon, Flying Triangle, and Portuguese Bend landslides to the immediate northwest and west.

The recent slides in the Quarry Bowl area are believed to have resulted from the removal of anchoring materials in the course of quarry excavations. In general, the presence of more stable basaltic intrusions reduces the likelihood of sliding for the less stable Monterey Formation materials. The installation of dewatering pumps has helped stabilize the area of the Forrestal Parcel immediately adjacent to Klondike Canyon.

Quarrying activities on the Forrestal Parcel have created another set of problems, particularly rockfall hazards. Geotechnical studies have identified incipient failure blocks typically 2 to 4 feet thick, 10 to15 feet long, and 10 to 20 feet deep where the steepness and height of quarry walls have induced tension cracking, often magnifying fracturing degradation associated with quarry blasting operations. While the possibility exists for toppling or sliding failure, triggered perhaps by seismic events or heavy rainfall, the potential for large scale rockslides has been judged by City consultants to be low to negligible. While large-scale failure is unlikely, ongoing small-scale raveling is evident, and poses a potential hazard, albeit one difficult to compute with any reliability. Because the quarry walls in many areas exceed the angle of repose of the component materials, and are subject to surficial degradation as a consequence of the expansion and contraction of soils and rock strata, small-scale rockfall is inevitable. Loose rocks on the quarry faces which range up to 225 feet in overall height, up to 100 feet in sheer vertical faces also present something of an attractive nuisance problem with rock climbers, who may attempt to use unstable rocks as handholds or footholds. Similarly, hikers who approach the rim of the main quarry or Quarry Bowl may find insecure footing, and risk falling.

In addition to the Quarry Bowl rock-fall concern, the area along and at the end of Forrestal Drive to the western edge of the property has the potential for rockfall. Furthermore, the terrace drains located along Forrestal Drive are undermined and have the potential to collapse. These concerns can be addressed in various ways, each of which would include different costs and different impacts to the site and to trail usage. As a precautionary measure, it is advised that the trail segments in these areas be temporarily closed from public use with the installation of warning signs.

6.4 Hydrological Hazards

Hydrological concerns on the Forrestal property center around runoff and related issues of ponding and groundwater. There is one blue line stream on the parcel, (although there is some question as to whether it is fed wholly from natural sources, or significantly augmented by domestic sources). Quarrying operations and subsequent modifications of the land surface have altered both surface and subsurface flow, interacting with geological conditions affecting the stability of soil and rock strata. The only significant ponding occurs in the Quarry Bowl, where surface drainage from roughly 80 acres of land upslope has been obstructed, and as a consequence, runoff collects 6 - 3 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 until it either evaporates or percolates into the ground. Percolation has also been intensified as a result of the quarry’s use of explosives which fractured and degraded the basalt formations and increased their permeability.

It is believed that the Quarry Bowl ultimately drains into Klondike Canyon, at or below the toe of the slide. Groundwater surveys have generally not detected saturation in borings to 75 feet on the site; a boring in the northwest corner of the parcel, near the Klondike Canyon slide, found groundwater at depths of 81 to 98 feet. South of the parcel, in lower Klondike Canyon near the beach, water has been found at depths of 66 to 96 feet. Degradation of the Forrestal road surface and adjacent concrete retaining structures is in part linked to surface and groundwater flow; water transports and dissolved sulfide deposits, reacting to form sulfuric acid, which degrades the asphalt and concrete.

6.5 Remediation Options

During the extended period when residential development projects were proposed for portions of the Forrestal parcel, a number of remediation strategies were presented to address the hazards discussed in previous sections. Although many of them were intended specifically as elements of residential development plans, they nonetheless merit mention here.

The most substantial remediation proposal involved extensive grading over two million cubic yards of cut and fill to alleviate both geological and hydrological hazards. 810,000 cubic yards of the total would have consisted of grading of residential sites, but the bulk of the operation would have been remedial grading to address geological and hydrological hazards by removing over a million cubic yards from steep slopes and unstable areas, and using the resultant cut material as strategically placed fill to improve surface drainage and stabilize potential slide areas. This estimate was based on the assumption that the slope needed to be reduced to at least 1.5:1 gradient in order to achieve the angle of repose of local geological materials and thereby adequately alleviate geological hazards. The more comprehensive grading proposal above addressed slope and drainage issues in both the western area of the parcel along the Forrestal Drive extension, and in the Quarry Bowl in the eastern area of the parcel.

Alternative grading proposals have been submitted concentrating only on the Quarry Bowl in the eastern section of the parcel. The City Geotechnical Engineer determined that a minimum of 400,000 cubic yards of fill material would be required to buttress a landslide block on the northwest slope of the Quarry Bowl, and eliminate the ponding area to prevent it from recharging the water table. The developer’s engineer subsequently concluded that it would require a minimum of 95,000 cubic yards of fill in the Quarry Bowl to eliminate ponding, provide surface for installation of drainage control facilities, and achieve a 3:1slope gradient (the maximum gradient not requiring drainage benches by code); the city geologist, as previously noted, has indicated that a 3:1 slope gradient would not adequately alleviate geological hazards. 6 - 4 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005

Other proposals to reduce the risk of landsliding and associated hydrological hazards have included the installation of groundwater monitoring/dewatering wells; installation of drains and berms to direct runoff toward storm drains; and intensive planting of native, xeriphytic vegetation (with an irrigation system in some proposals) in order to stabilize soils, reduce erosion, and remove groundwater by plant transpiration. To mitigate rockfall hazards, installation of catchment fences or berms to catch falling debris has been proposed. The costs, benefits and other impacts of these proposals are difficult to assess.

Insofar as the parcel is no longer designated for residential development, the present discussion does not anticipate a need to prevent damage to residential properties or residents; and, by the same token, this discussion does not anticipate the availability of developer resources to cover the costs of extensive hazard mitigation. While potential geological and hydrological hazards are serious considerations, within the framework of the present plan for management of passive open space and wildlife habitat they must be weighed against costs, habitat impacts, and impacts on recreational use of the site. Extensive grading would carry a substantial price tag, and would require a considerable investment of city staff time and resources in reviewing plans and inspecting their execution in order to ensure compliance with relevant codes, rules, and regulations of the city and county, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the state Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other entities. Any grading on site would probably necessitate contracting biological, archaeological and paleontological monitors. Grading would generate significant amounts of dust and other pollutants (CO, NOx, SOx, and reactive organic compounds) as well as noise and traffic (it was estimated that the 2 million cubic yard grading proposal would require approximately seven months, working five days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., to complete).

Erosion control on graded surfaces, and revegetation, would be additional considerations in conjunction with grading. In addition to construction costs, any catchment facilities for water runoff or falling rocks would require ongoing monitoring and maintenance, and periodic removal of debris and sediment; to accomplish these ends, access routes for personnel and equipment would also need to be built and maintained. In evaluating the geological hazards associated with rockfall from steepslopes, the city’s consulting firm Moore and Taber reviewed the historical performance of steep slope cuts on the Forrestal parcel and elsewhere on the peninsula (cuts at Mainsail Drive; along Palos Verdes Drive South near Point Vicente; on Hawthorne Boulevard near RPV city hall; and the “Douglas Cut” on Palos Verdes Drive West in PVE). While these cuts vary in age, both the Douglas Cut and the Point Vicente cut (also referred to as the “miniature Douglas Cut”) have been in place since prior to the 1933 Long Beach earthquake, and neither incorporated any drainage or other control measures. There is no record of significant rockfall or other geological failure at any of the sites from either the Long Beach earthquake or any subsequent tremors. Similarly, the review found relatively little erosion from any of the steep cut surfaces. 6 - 5 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 The great preponderance of tallus at all sites consisted of soil-to-gravel-sized material. The Forrestal cut slopes have accumulated some rocks up to 12 inches in diameter, and a rock two feet wide was observed at the base of one of the other cuts. The report concluded that the cut slopes were relatively stable, and that the potential for large scale rock slides is low to negligible.

Particularly in light of the prioritization of habitat preservation and restoration, any hazard mitigation strategies need to be assessed in terms of their potential impact not only on listed and candidate species but also on overall habitat quality (as defined by Natural Communities Conservation Plan/NCCP criteria).

6.6 Management Recommendations

Geological and hydrological conditions in the Forrestal Parcel are complex and pose a number of potentially significant hazards. Any management plan will entail costs and benefits not only financial, but aesthetic, biological, legal, etc. The challenge is to balance hazard reduction along with optimization of: (1) recreational access and use, and (2) habitat preservation and restoration. In view of the clear costs and unclear benefits, it is recommended that no grading measures be undertaken at this time. The risks of property damage or bodily harm from landsliding or rockfalls on the parcel are relatively low, and can be conveyed to site users by appropriate signage and/or installation of fencing. The impact of grading on listed and candidate species and habitat, as well as on user access, air quality, noise, etc., would be substantially negative. Steep slope hazards can be reduced by such management strategies as (1) restricting rock climbing and (2) keeping trails away from high risk areas at the base of, or atop, steep slopes.

Again, in view of significant costs and ambiguous benefits, it is recommended that no measures be undertaken to modify surface or groundwater flow. The present ponding area in the Quarry Bowl enhances the habitat for many species of wildlife, including large numbers of migratory birds. The USGS-designated blue line stream that drains into the Quarry Bowl would potentially complicate efforts to modify the drainage, as federal and state agencies would have to be consulted. Construction of surface drainage facilities, or groundwater monitoring/dewatering wells would impact the habitat, recreational access, and aesthetics, without clear-cut benefits and would require periodic maintenance. Additionally, research of potential landslide agravation has concluded that impacts from this water source are speculative, as there has been no indication of accelerated movement in the past and that the dewatering wells in the Klondike Canyon area west of the Forrestal property are relatively low in production. Further, the costs of a study to definitively answer this question would be significant as groundwater flow patterns would need to be determined which would require many monitoring wells and the disturbance appurtenant to their installation. Since no substantial stability threat has been demonstrated or discovered to date, it may be advisable to leave the drainage characteristics of the site as they are rather than impact the natural features of the property. 6 - 6 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 The cross drains on the slope adjacent to Forrestal Drive are in a state of disrepair and are undermined in various locations. These drainage facilities must be repaired, or replaced with alternate drainage controls; given the slopes involved the costs for these repairs could be significant.

In addition to the improvements to the cross drains on Forrestal, further improvements are recommended for the slopes off Intrepid Drive. In areas that cannot be repaired, trail routes, as indicated in Section 7, will be re-routed to maintain trail segments.

6.7 Collection Policy

Collection of specimen material must be tightly controlled on the site due to the potential impacts to soil erosion, geologic stability, and biological resources. The following policies (as shown in Appendix D) shall apply:

Collecting of rocks, minerals, fossils and bones on a recreational basis is allowed, with the restriction that people can only remove what they can carry in their hands. Reporting of significant finds to the City or the PVPLC is required, and items of archeological, mineralogical, historical or paleontological importance must be turned over to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. Commercial and/or large scale removal of materials is prohibited and will be controlled by staff and volunteers.

Trail layout should seek to minimize impacts to erosion-prone areas, and should incorporate water-diversion barriers and other design/layout strategies to reduce erosion along trails. The management plan should include regularly scheduled monitoring of significant geological and hydrological conditions and features, both for inventory purposes and for feedback and refinement.

6 - 7 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 7. TRAILS

For years, the general public and the City’s Recreation and Parks Department have used the Forrestal property and its existing trails for recreational purposes and organized hikes with the permission of the owner. After the City assumed ownership of the Forrestal property in 1996, the trail system was reviewed for safety purposes, and maintenance repairs were completed to continue the ongoing recreational use of the site. On a regular basis, the City’s docent organization, Los Serenos de Pt. Vicente, conducts organized hikes on some of the existing trails.

As part of the Forrestal Management Plan, this chapter is dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of a network of trails. The Advisory Board has reviewed the existing trails in use on the property with the goal of creating a comprehensive trail system that would provide public access to the Preserve for passive recreation. Furthermore, the goal was to create a trail system that would leave large contiguous areas of habitat undivided in order to reduce detrimental edge effects and disturbance to wildlife and its habitat.

The Advisory Board determined that there are existing trails that are generally consistent with the trail alignments identified for the Preserve by the City’s Conceptual Trails Plan, including a series of trails that are part of, or connect to, the Palos Verdes Loop Trail. These trails are retained as the basis for the trail network within the Preserve presented in this section of the Forrestal Management Plan. Other trails currently in use by the public were added to the recommendation, in order to identify a functional trail system for the Preserve. Since there is a long record of shared uses on the site by different user groups without serious conflict or safety issues (See Appendix G, “Survey of Trail Use at Forrestal Nature Preserve”), many of the trails were designated for multiple uses. Figures 7.1 and 7.2 show the trail map and uses approved by the City Council. The current status and condition; restrictions on usage; scheduled or identified mitigation and upgrade projects; etc. are presented for each trail in the Trail Status Report, in Appendix E. This appendix will be updated annually by the Advisory Board and included in each Annual Report submitted by the Conservancy to the City.

The implementation of the trail system described in this Plan will eventually result in a managed trail network. A project description will be prepared and reviewed as spelled out in Chapter 3, Plan Implementation, for any project that is determined to be necessary for trail safety and usability.

The City’s Conceptual Trails Plan in use today was approved by the City Council on January 22, 1990, and revised by the City Council on December 6, 1991 and September 7, 1993. The purpose of the Conceptual Trails Plan is to identify the trail opportunities within the community, so that the acquisition and development of new public trails, through new development proposals, public works projects, and voluntary efforts can be integrated into the City’s existing public trails network. The

7 - 1 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 development of the Forrestal Management Plan will implement the Forrestal component of the Conceptual Trails Plan.

7.1 TRAIL GUIDELINES

All of the trails that are included in the Management Plan are existing trails. The goal of the management effort is to provide safe trails for visitors to the Preserve and to minimize impacts to habitat. The trails should be managed for use by all age groups.

Trail use designations have considered slope and safety factors, as well as the potential for erosion. The trails should be maintained in a manner that best uses the natural topography, provides the most comfortable hike, and provides access to open areas and vistas while avoiding impacts to sensitive natural areas. The route and configuration of a trail should avoid disruption of any native vegetation, habitat, or wildlife, as identified in the Natural Conservation Communities Plan (NCCP). The following discussion outlines the design elements required to maintain the existing trail segments:

A. Tread and Trail Clearing Width

Trail widths should be the minimum that is practical for the designated uses. Trails should not be widened solely to accommodate multiple uses. No trails should be widened unless there is compelling evidence that widening is need for safety and can be accomplished with the least possible damage to habitat.

Tread and trail clearing limits should not exceed three (3) feet in width or +/- eighteen (18) inches from tread centerline. Turn-out or passing areas should not exceed three (3) feet from tread and trail clearing edge. All of the trails should be maintained so that they are clear of vegetation. Rocks or debris from trail maintenance activities must not be relocated in such as way as to potentially impact adjacent sensitive plant species, such as native bulbs and/or drought deciduous perennials.

B. Grade (For New Trails Only)

There is no plan to construct new trails within the Preserve. However, there may be cases where portions of trails may need to be reconstructed or relocated. Wherever possible, the course of a trail should follow the natural topography of the site. Trails should only be relocated if there is compelling evidence that the work is necessary for public safety. While the optimum grade should not exceed a maximum of 15%, existing trails should not be modified to reduce grades if current uses can continue without such modifications. Trail usage designation must be consistent with safety on existing trail grades. If switchbacks are determined to be necessary, they should be used on grades that exceed 15% for more than 300’, or where a trail would not

7 - 2 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 be stable on a steep slope. In some cases a short steep trail may be preferable to the additional scarring of switchbacks.

C. Trail Surface

Trails should be maintained with natural material, suitable for the trail use or surface. Areas needing attention should be maintained with materials, such as decomposed granite. Drainage control should be provided at appropriate points in such a way that the trail is not adversely affected by water erosion.

7.2 TRAILS NETWORK

The following discussion addresses each trail segment within the Forrestal Nature Preserve as shown in Figure 7.1. To arrive at the trails network presented in Figure 7.1 and the definition of allowable uses presented in the Trails Usage Matrix, Figure 7.2, the Forrestal Advisory Board began a review of the trails within the Preserve in November 2001. This review consisted of three major activities. First, the Board held approximately 45 meetings over three years, all open to the public, including presentations on habitat preservation, equestrian interests, the local community’s perspective, trail design, and public safety issues. The Board heard from experts and user groups in many areas, including representatives from the Palos Verdes Loop Trail Project, Ladera Linda Homeowners Association, Sierra Club, Concerned Off Road Bicyclists Association, Palos Verdes Peninsula Horsemens Association, Lomita Sheriff, and held a Saturday trail workshop at which experts from other jurisdictions shared information. Second, all of the existing trails were hiked by the committee on many occasions during scheduled meetings of the Advisory Board. Finally, the Board deliberated, segment by segment, to come up with its trail recommendations. The Trails Network Plan shown in Figure 7.1 and the Trails Usage Matrix shown in Figure 7.2 are the products of those deliberations, and were approved by the Advisory Board for inclusion in the Forrestal Nature Preserve Management Plan.

The Advisory Board's recommendations for trails were forwarded to the City Council for review and approval. The Tails Network Plan contained in this Plan was adopted by the City Council on December 4, 2004 as a result of the approval process stated herein.

Ongoing monitoring of the trails will be performed by PVPLC staff, as shown in the Monitoring Protocol included in Appendix F. The information generated by this monitoring will be included in the Annual Report to the City. Any concerns or issues of note will be reported to the Advisory Board or the City, as appropriate.

An ongoing educational effort will be a key part of the management of the trail network. It will consist of the following components:

7 - 3 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 1. Signs at the entry points to the Preserve showing the Trails Network Map and the approved uses for each trail.

2. Trail maps available at the entry points.

3. Informational brochures about the Preserve.

4. An Educational Trails Unit (ETU) of volunteers from any and all users of the Preserve, to provide information about the sensitivity of the habitat, trail safety, and the importance of respecting the approved trail locations and uses.

5. The Advisory Board will hold an annual public workshop each fall to provide an opportunity for public comment on the trail plan, including the uses of each trail, proposed additions or deletions to the plan, and proposals for trail and other improvements to the Preserve. The Committee will then consider the public input and, if appropriate, make recommendations to the City Council for any changes to the Plan.

7.3 TRAIL SEGMENTS

The Trails Network Plan is comprised of the following trail segments:

A12 DAUNTLESS TRAIL

Route: This trail is part of the Palos Verdes Loop Trail. It extends from the bottom of Klondike Canyon at the western property line, up the steep slope of and along the western side of Fossil Hill to the junction with the Canyon View and Trail. Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report. Use: Multipurpose Access: This trail connects to the Badlands Trail (A11) to the west and to the Canyon View Trail (A13) on the east. It also connects to the Conqueror (L12), Cactus (L13), and Red Tail (L15) Trails.

A13 CANYON VIEW TRAIL

Route: This trail is part of the Palos Verdes Loop Trail. It extends from the west side of Fossil Hill at the junction with the Red Tail Trail, northward along a ridge at the western edge of the property, then up the steep slope to the western end of the Forrestal cliff. Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report Use: Multipurpose

7 - 4 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Access: This trail connects to Dauntless Trail (A12) to the west and to the Flying Mane Trail (A14) on the east. It also connects to the Red Tail (L15), Fossil (L9) and Packsaddle (L10) Trails.

A14 FLYING MANE TRAIL

Route: This trail begins at the western end of the Forrestal cliff and extends along the top of the cliff, to the junction with the Basalt Trail. Status: Category I. This trail route and uses have been approved by the City. This trail is acceptable for the intended use in its current condition. Use: Pedestrian/Equestrian Access: This trail connects to the Canyon View (A13) and Packsaddle (L10) trails on the west and the Mariposa (A15) and Basalt (L4) trails.

A15 MARIPOSA TRAIL

Route: This trail begins at the point where the Flying Mane Trail (A14) meets the Basalt Trail (L4). It continues around the back of the quarry bowl, to meet the Cristo Que Viento Trail (A16) on the ridge on the eastern edge of the quarry bowl. Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report Use: Pedestrian/Equestrian Access: This trail is part of the Palos Verdes Loop Trail. It connects with the Flying Mane (A14) Trail on the west and the Cristo Que Viento Trail (A16) to the east.

A16 CRISTO QUE VIENTO TRAIL

Route: This trail begins at the junction with the Mariposa Trail on the ridge on the eastern edge of the quarry bowl, and extends upward, along the ridgeline in a generally northeast direction to the City boundary, and then down the canyon and up the slope to make a connection with the trail in the project at the top of Crest Road. Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report Use: Pedestrian/Equestrian Access: This trail is part of the Palos Verdes Loop Trail. It connects to the Mariposa Trail (A15) and the Pirate Trail (L1) on the west, and the Falcon Trail (A17) to the east.

L1 PIRATE TRAIL

Route: This trail originates on the Quarry Trail (L3) just above Forrestal Drive. It extends up the slope along the southeastern property line to the junction of the Mariposa (A-15) and Cristo Que Viento (A-16) Trails. Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report Use: Pedestrian

7 - 5 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Access: This trail connects to the Quarry Trail (L3) on the west and the Mariposa (A15) and Cristo Que Viento (A16) trails on the east. It also connects with the Coolheights Trail (L2).

L2 COOLHEIGHTS TRAIL

Route: This trail begins on the Pirate Trail and goes eastward down the canyon and up to Coolheights Drive, through easements on the private lots at the end of Coolheights Drive. Status: Category I. This trail route and uses have been approved by the City. Use: Pedestrian Access: This trail connects to the Pirate Trail (L1) on the west and Coolheights Drive on the east.

L3 QUARRY TRAIL

Route: This trail begins just north of the entrance to the Forrestal Nature Preserve, goes up the slope into the quarry bowl, turns left on the existing trail, and continues up to meet the Basalt Trail (L4). Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report. Use: Pedestrian Access: This trail begins at the entrance to the Forrestal Nature Preserve on the south and the Basalt Trail (L4) on the north. It also connects to the Pirate Trail (L1), the Crystal Trail (L11), and both ends of the Docent Trail (L14). It crosses the flat, rocky area in the Quarry Bowl.

L4 BASALT TRAIL

Route: This trail begins at the junction of the Flying Mane (A14) and Mariposa (A15) trails, and extends downward to meet the Quarry Trail (L3) and then extends to an overlook with equestrian amenities (tie rail, etc.) Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report. Use: Pedestrian/Equestrian Access: This trail connects to the Flying Mane (A14) and Mariposa (A15) trails on the north and the Quarry Trail (L3) on the south.

L5 FORRESTAL TRAIL

Route: This trail begins at the entrance to the Forrestal Nature Preserve, and extends along the road to the end of Forrestal Drive. It has not yet been determined exactly where this trail will be located. Options include constructing a new trail along either side of the road, along the eastern edge of the property, or using the existing sidewalk.

7 - 6 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report Use: Partially Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Handicapped/Wheel Chair accessible (from entry gate up to L11 connection) and Multipurpose (from L11 connection to L6 connection). Access: This trail begins at the entrance to the Forrestal Nature Preserve and connects to the Fossil Trail (L9) and Intrepid Trail (L6) to the north. It also connects to the Crystal Trail (L11) and Quarry Trail (L3).

L6 INTREPID TRAIL

Route: This trail begins at the corner of Forrestal and Intrepid Drives, and extends southwestward to the end of Intrepid Drive. Status: Category I. This trail route and uses have been approved by the City. It has not yet been determined exactly where this trail will be located. Options include constructing a new trail on either side of the road. Use: Multipurpose. Access: This trail connects to the Forrestal Trail (L5) on the north and the Purple Sage Trail (L7) on the south. It also connects to the Exultant Trail (L8).

L7 PURPLE SAGE TRAIL

Route: This trail begins at the junction of the Conqueror (L12) and Cactus (L13) trails, and extends on an existing dirt road to the end of Intrepid Drive. Status: Category I. This is an existing dirt road. Use: Multipurpose Access: This trail connects to the Intrepid Trail (L6) on the north and the Conqueror (L12) and Cactus (L13) trails on the south.

L8 EXULTANT TRAIL

Route: This trail begins on Intrepid Drive and extends up the slope of the knoll northward to the top, where it meets the Forrestal Vista Point Trail (L15). Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report Use: Pedestrian. Access: This trail connects to Intrepid Trail (L6) to the east and the Forrestal Vista Point Trail (L15) to the west.

L9 FOSSIL TRAIL

Route: This trail begins at the end of Forrestal Drive and traverses the quarried notch between Fossil Hill and the cliff to its connection with the Canyon View Trail (A13). Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report

7 - 7 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Use: Multipurpose Access: This trail connects on the east to Forrestal Drive and/or the Forrestal Trail (L5) depending on its final configuration, and on the west to the Canyon View Trail (A13)

L10 PACKSADDLE TRAIL

Route: This trail connects the Flying Mane Trail (A14) with the trail system in Rolling Hills. Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report Use: Pedestrian/Equestrian. Access: This trail provides access and egress for residents of Rolling Hills to the Preserve. Its existence does not grant access to the City of Rolling Hills for nonresidents of Rolling Hills from the Preserve.

L11 CRYSTAL TRAIL

Route: This trail extends from Forrestal Drive up onto the shelf, and then up the slope to meet the Quarry Trail (L3). Status: Category IV. This trail route and uses have been approved by the City, but it is to remain closed until remediation work on the slope and the drainage swale above the road results in the ability to construct a trail in this location. Use: Pedestrian/Equestrian Access: No access at this time. If improved and opened, it will be accessible from the Forrestal (L5) and Quarry (L3) trails.

L12 CONQUEROR TRAIL

Route: This trail begins at the west entrance to the Forrestal Nature Preserve and extends eastward along an existing dirt road to meet the Cactus Trail (L13). Status: Category I. This trail route and uses have been approved by the City. .It is an existing dirt road. Use: Multipurpose Access: This trail connects to the Dauntless Trail (A12) on the west and the Cactus (L13) and Purple Sage (L7) trails.

L13 CACTUS TRAIL

Route: This trail begins on the west at its junction with the Dauntless Trail (A12) and extends eastward to meet the Conqueror (L12) and Purple Sage (L13) trails. Status: Category 1. This trail route and uses have been approved by the City. This is an existing trail that does not require major modifications. Use: Multipurpose. Access: This trail connects to the Dauntless Trail on the west and the Conqueror (L12) and Purple Sage (L7) trails on the east.

7 - 8 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 L14 DOCENT TRAIL

Route: This trail makes a loop on the floor of the Quarry Bowl, starting and ending on the Quarry Trail (L3). Status: Category I. This trail route and uses have been approved by the City Council. It is not to be signed, and will be used only by docents taking school groups for tours. Use: Pedestrian, docent-led tours only. Access: This trail connects to the Quarry Trail (L3) on both ends.

L15 FORRESTAL VISTA LOOP TRAIL

Route: This trail begins at the intersection of the Dauntless (A12) and Canyon View (A13) trails, and extends onto the top of Fossil Hill, climbs the western knoll, and then descends the east side of the knoll and loops back. Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report Use: Multipurpose. Access: This trail connects with the junction of the Dauntless (A12) and Canyon View (A13) trails on the south, the Fossil Trail (L9) on the north, and the Exultant Trail (L8) on the east

L16 RED TAIL TRAIL

Route: This trail begins at the Forrestal Vista Point Trail (L15) on the south with the Fossil Trail (L9) on the north. Status: Category I. This trail route and usage have been approved by the City subject to correction of deficiencies as detailed in the Status Report Use: Pedestrian/Bicycle. Access: This trail connects the Forrestal Vista Point Trail (L15) with the Fossil Trail (L9). It provides a secondary through route parallel to the Loop Trail that accesses the vista point.

7 - 9 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Figure 7.1 TRAILS NETWORK MAP

7 - 10 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Figure 7.2 Trail Usage Matrix, Final Network Plan

Trail # Trail Name Pedestrian Equestrian Bicycle Comments

A121 Dauntless Yes Yes Yes Multipurpose

A13 Canyon View Yes Yes Yes Multipurpose

A14 Flying Mane Yes Yes No Pedestrian/Equestrian

A15 Mariposa Yes Yes No Pedestrian/Equestrian Cristo Que A16 Viento Yes Yes No Pedestrian/Equestrian

L12 Pirate Yes No No Pedestrian

L2 Coolheights Yes No No Pedestrian

L3 Quarry Yes No No Pedestrian

L4 Basalt Yes Yes No Pedestrian/Equestrian Partially Multipurpose and Pedestrian/Bicycle L5 Forrestal Yes Yes Yes Plus handicapped

L6 Intrepid Yes Yes Yes Multipurpose, plus handicapped

L7 Purple Sage Yes Yes Yes Multipurpose

L8 Exultant Yes No No Pedestrian only

L9 Fossil Yes Yes Yes Multipurpose

L10 Packsaddle Yes3 Yes3 No For City of Rolling Hills access only

L11 Crystal Yes Yes No No access at this time (trail closed for remediation)

L12 Conqueror Yes Yes Yes Multipurpose

L13 Cactus Yes Yes Yes Multipurpose

L14 Docent Yes No No Docent-led tours only

L15 Forrestal Vista Yes Yes Yes Multipurpose

L16 Red Tail Yes No Yes Pedestrian/Bicycle access only

"A" trails are by definition part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula 1 Loop Trail. (Conceptual Trails Plan) "L" trails are trails "only found in that particular geographic 2 area of the City." (CTP) For Rolling Hills access to Palos Verdes Peninsula Loop Trail 3 only. No access to RH for Non-Rolling Hills residents.

7 - 11 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 8. PASSIVE RECREATIONAL AMENITIES

The following chapter outlines the amenities, existing or proposed, on the Forrestal Property for passive recreational activity by the general public. These amenities provide specific activities to take place throughout the property.

8.1 Parking Facilities

Based on the past use of the Forrestal Property, combined with existing parking spaces, parking is not anticipated to be a problem. No additional parking spaces need to be provided to satisfy the reasonable requirements of groups or individuals who want to visit the site. Furthermore, most larger organizations, such as school or scout groups, come by bus or car pool, so their impacts on parking are minimal.

For daily use of the Forrestal Nature Preserve, there are seventeen (17) striped spaces in the Ladera Linda Community Center’s main parking lot. In addition to the paved parking spaces at Ladera Linda, approximately sixty (60) unmarked spaces are available in a gated dirt parking lot located within walking distance to the Quarry Bowl trailhead. The dirt parking lot is open when the Ladera Linda Community Center is open, and can be made available for additional public use if arrangements are made with the City.

Additional off-site parking spaces are available on Forrestal Drive before the entrance gate. For special events, parking is available on Forrestal Drive behind the gates provided that arrangements are made with the City to open the gate.

8.2 Bench Locations

As a means of capturing coastal vistas, while providing trail users a designated rest area, the following sites have been identified as possible location for the installation of some type of simple, rustic bench or rock seating amenity (see map insert):

1. On the flat rocky area within the Quarry Bowl 2. Vista on Cristo Que Viento Trail 3. Vista at bend on Flying Mane Trail 4. Vista at equestrian destination on Basalt Trail 5. Vista at Packsaddle Trail 6. Vista on top of Fossil Hill, on Forrestal Vista Point Trail. 7. At the west end of Intrepid Drive

Any benches or other seating amenities approved by the Advisory Board for the above locations will be situated along the appropriate trails and designed to blend with the natural environment through the use of materials such as wood or stone. Benches should be designed and treated to deter potential vandalism, and secured to the ground to prevent unauthorized removal or relocation.

8 - 1 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 8.3 Water Locations

Water fountains are currently available on sites adjacent to the Ladera Linda Community Center and the paddle tennis court area. Water facilities, such as drinking fountains, are not available on any of the trail routes. In order to inform hikers that water is not available along the trail routes, signs should be posted at the trail outlets that indicate the nearest location to water fountains.

8.4 Trash Bin Locations

As a means of encouraging the public’s role in the maintenance of the trails and the surrounding grounds, it is recommended that trash bins be installed at strategic locations that are accessible to the general public and City maintenance crews.

The proposed trash bins will be constructed from materials that blend with the natural terrain. Trash bins will be located adjacent to those bench locations and at other appropriate locations that are easily accessible to City maintenance crews. For security reasons, it is recommended that the trash bins are mounted to the ground or chained to a solid structure, such as a sign pole or bench, to prevent tampering.

8 - 2 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 9. SIGNS

9.1 Sign Types

Signs primarily serve to identify the general nature of a use or establishment, such as a product, place, person, or activity. As identification devices, signs should not subject the public to excessive visual competition, but rather be an appropriate identification device that naturally blends with the surrounding environment and other signs in the area.

Signs provide a great deal of information to the public, and can perform the following functions:

1. Warning and Public Safety Signs - serves as warning devices, to keep visitors away from unsafe areas;

2. Informational Signs - provides information such as the approved uses, connections or destinations of trails, or permitted activities in a particular area.

3. Interpretive Signs - enhances public understanding of the history, geology, wildlife, habitat and special characteristics of an area.

In conformance with the intent of the Sign Section of the Municipal Code, the size, shape, color and placement of all proposed signs located on the Forrestal Nature Preserve should be compatible with existing signs used throughout City’s parks.

Any major identification signs located in the public right-of-way should use the standard colors for City identification signs, which are blue, green and white. All identification signs shall be no larger than thirty-two (32) square feet and no higher than six (6) feet, as measured from adjacent grade. The proposed signs should be in the shape of a square or rectangle. Any sign within the right-of-way that does not conform with these requirements must be reviewed and approved by the City’s Public Works Department.

9.2 Warning and Public Safety Signs

The City Public Works Department shall be responsible for the design and placement of warning and public safety signs within the Preserve. Any proposed signs within the Preserve shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement prior to installation.

It is recommended that precautionary “warning signs” be installed at designated areas deemed to be hazardous based on geologic instability concerns. The City’s Public Works Director and the City’s Geotechnical Consultant shall identify the exact on-site location for each precautionary “warning sign.”

9 - 1 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Precautionary “warning signs” relating to the temporary closure of certain trail segments should be posted at strategic and visible locations, pursuant to the City Attorney’s guidance. These signs should feature graphic representations of the potential danger, based on the nature and location of the hazard.

The placement and design of these signs should be reviewed by the Advisory Board prior to installation.

9.3 Informational Signs

In consideration of the public’s health, safety and general welfare, signs should be posted that provide information to users of the Preserve and outlining the rules and regulations of the City. The sign text should be consistent with signs on other City property.

Informational signs should provide an overview map of the Preserve’s trails network, with additional information about trail locations and uses. There should be additional signs at appropriate locations for each trail showing the trail name, distance, elevation change, permitted/prohibited uses for each trail segment and any other information as deemed appropriate.

9.4 Interpretive Signs

Interpretive Signs should provide information to Preserve visitors about the habitat, geology and history of the Preserve.

1. Large signs, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area, outlining the basic rules and regulations. These signs should include an overview map of the trails network and should be located at the Quarry Bowl Trailhead adjacent to Stalwart and at the junction of Stalwart and Intrepid.

2. Medium signs, not to exceed twenty (20) square feet in area, outlining the basic rules and regulations. The sign should include a welcoming statement and an overview map of the trails network. The medium sign should be placed at the trail entrance to the Forrestal Nature Preserve located at the end of Coolheights Drive.

3. Small signs, preferably made from carsonite material, should be provided throughout the trails network to indicate the distance, elevation change, name, and permitted/prohibited uses for each trail segment. It is recommended that these signs be posted at the trail heads.

9.5 Sign Review Process

The specifications regarding proposed signs, including their general placement, should be reviewed and approved by the Forrestal Steering Committee prior to

9 - 2 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 installation. The installation of the signs located throughout the Forrestal Nature Preserve should be completed by the City’s Public Works Department. Signs that are in a state of disrepair, vandalized, weathered or removed should be repaired immediately. The City’s Public Works Department should be contacted when a sign is in need of repair.

9 - 3 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 10. MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES

10.1 TRAIL MAINTENANCE

Trails are to be maintained in accordance to the Trail Guidelines specified in Section 7 of this Management Plan. Maintenance crews will remove any overgrown vegetation from the trails, including overhead growth of trees and bushes that disrupt the trail patterns used by pedestrians or equestrians. In order to prevent any significant disturbance to surrounding vegetation, all trails will be maintained by hand, and every effort should be made to minimize impacts to the site. All prunings should be removed from the site. No clearing of trails is to be permitted beyond the designated trail width without first being reviewed and approved by a qualified biological consultant consistent with the Agreement between the City and the PVPLC.

To the greatest extent feasible and the given available resources, the trails are to be maintained so that the surface is continuous and integral. Those areas that consist of soil are to be smooth, and after a yearly inspection any pits or erosion channels should be back filled and compacted. Surfaces such as decomposed granite should have any bald areas back filled. Accumulation of surface material will be smoothed onto the trail, and particular attention will be paid to erosion damage during the rainy season and to vegetation overgrowth during the growing season.

In the event trail blockage or surface damage occurs and is reported by pedestrians or equestrians, special maintenance arrangements should be made correct the problem as soon as possible. Reports of such incidents shall be made to the City in a timely manner.

10.2 GARBAGE REMOVAL

In accordance with Section 8 of this Management Plan, trash collection bins should be placed at the specified trailheads. These bins are to be maintained by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on a regular basis as part of the regular trash collection service at the Ladera Linda Community Center.

It is also recommended that periodically trash collection teams be dispatched throughout the trail system to remove any debris.

10.3 DRAINAGE CONTROL ON TRAILS

Drainage breaks will be installed at critical locations in the trails. These breaks will be inspected after any storm that results in more than 1” of precipitation and should be maintained to assure that erosion does not render them ineffective.

10 - 1 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Locations where ponding occurs are to be identified and plans for drainage of these areas will be created and implemented.

10.4 FIRE CONTROL

As a designated wildlife management area, the Preserve is exempt from fire suppression requirements. Notwithstanding, it is a reasonable expectation for the City to conduct clearance of vegetation around structures in or around the Forrestal Nature Preserve where the City deems the vegetation removal to be necessary to protect public safety. Such fire management and fuel modification actions shall remain the City’s responsibility, as specified in the Management Plan. The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s rules should be adhered to at all times.

10.5 HANDICAP ACCESS

Handicapped access will be provided where appropriate in accordance with the regulations and criteria of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

10.6 COMMUNITY SERVICES

Since trail maintenance and trash removal are activities that lend themselves to volunteer opportunities, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will endeavor to enlist local volunteer groups in these projects. Scout Troops are a fertile ground for volunteers. The City and/or the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will assist with planning and coordination of Gold Award and Eagle Scout projects suitable for the preserve.

10 - 2 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 11. ANNUAL INSPECTION

The following chapter outlines criteria to be used to manage the Forrestal Nature Preserve and to implement the programs set forth in this Management Plan for the preservation and restoration of the existing terrain.

11.1 PROCESS

In accordance with the June 5, 2001 Management Agreement, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will be responsible for conducting the required annual inspections. The inspections will occur after the rainy season, usually in April. The inspection team should consist of a City Representative and one or more representatives from the Forrestal Nature Preserve Steering Committee. The inspection team will walk all of the trails to note any maintenance items requiring attention, as well as conducting an inventory of property to identify and document any changed conditions that occurred in the past year. In the course of the inspection the Project Inspection Report Sheet (Appendix H) must be completed.

11.2 PHOTO DOCUMENTATION

During the first Annual Inspection a set of Baseline photographs will be taken. The points from which these photos are taken will be marked, and yearly photos will be taken from these same points. In addition to the established photo point locations, photographs will be taken of areas that require maintenance and areas with specific changed conditions during the prior year. In addition to the photographs described, aerial photographs of the entire area may also be taken periodically.

Photo Point Establishment:

Photo point locations have been chosen to capture large expanses of the project site. The combined photo point views include all areas of the site for future comparative purposes. This does not mean that all sections of the site require detailed photographs.

In selecting photo point locations, areas of significant habitat have been avoided to preclude impact to such resources. Locations adjacent to the trails included in the plan have been chosen to minimize potential damage when the markers are installed and each following year when photos are taken. Modifications to the locations may be made if conditions change.

Each photo point location should be identified in such a manner that consistency of viewpoint can be replicated.

11 - 1 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 Yearly Photographing Methods:

All photographs should be taken with a high quality camera. A series of photographs should be taken from each photo point, meaning one in each direction necessary to capture all portions of the property visible from that point.

A record of each photo (or series of photos) must be made each year. A standard form to be completed for each photo is attached as Appendix I. To ensure accuracy and completeness of the record, the form should be filled out at the time the photo (or series) is taken.

11.3 Vegetation Monitoring For Revegetation Areas

When revegetation of areas of the site is undertaken, vegetation surveys should be completed prior to commencement, and at periodic intervals to monitor the progress of the effort. The inventories would ideally be completed in April after the rainy season.

Monitoring methods will be defined in conjunction with any revegetation plans, but should consist of a 50-meter point-transect and plot method. This method entails identification of a 50 meter by 5 meter area and a transect through the center of the plot, running the 50 meter length. The plot should be located in areas of homogeneous vegetation, and may be curved, or otherwise modified to accommodate smaller areas of revegetation. The plots should be marked so that the same area can be monitored by each survey to allow for valid comparison and to provide accurate information on revegetation progress.

Once the 0.5-meter points along the entire length of the transect are identified, these points are projected vertically, and the vegetation intercepting this vertical projection is documented. The presence of the plant is documented based on its height from the ground. Finally, a list of all plants present in the 250 square meter plot is made. A form for this documentation is attached as Appendix J. Appendix J includes a short and a long form for the documentation, and each should be used as appropriate.

11.4 Annual Report To The City

After completion of the Annual Inspection by the Inspection Team, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) will prepare a report for the City Council’s review. This report should be reviewed and approved by the Steering Committee and City staff before being submitted to the City Manager, in care of the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement. It shall be submitted no later than 30 days from the anniversary date (June 5) of the Management Agreement, or as otherwise agreed to by the PVPLC and the City.

11 - 2 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 The report must include, but is not limited to the following components:

• Executive Summary – This should include anything significant occurring during the period, including revegetation and maintenance actions taken during the period and identification of maintenance needs observed during the annual inspection.

• Project Inspection Report Sheet (See Appendix H).

• Copies of the annual photo documentation and photo point record sheets (see Appendix I).

• Copies of any vegetation surveys completed during the prior year.

11 - 3 ADOPTED: MARCH 15, 2005 12. APPENDICES

A. Listing of Plants Likely to Occur on the Forrestal Property B. Listing of Wildlife Likely to Occur on the Forrestal Property C. Vegetation and Sensitive Species Location and Natural Vegetation Areas for Preservation and Restoration D. Rock Collection Policy E. Trail Status Report F. Trail Monitoring Program G. Trail Survey Results H. Project Inspection Report I. Photo Documentation J. Vegetation Monitoring K. Management Agreement (to be updated upon adoption by the City Council) APPENDIX A

LISTING OF PLANTS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR ON THE FORRESTAL PROPERTY

Appendix A THE PLANTS OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES

Disturbed Coastal Coastal Sage Scrub Sage Scrub

DICOTYLEDONS

Amaryllidaceae Dichelolstemma pulchellum X

Anacardiaceae – Sumac Family Rhus integrifolia – Lemonadeberry X

Asteraceae – Sunflower Family Achillea millifolium – Yarrow X X Artemisia californicum – Sagebrush X Baccharis glutinosa (salicifolia) – Mulefat X Baccharis pilularis – Coyote Brush X Centaurea melitensis X Encelia californica X Malacothrix saxatilis X Sonchus asper X

Brassicaceae – Mustard Family Brassica nigra – Black Mustard

Cactaceae – Cactus Family Opuntia littoralis – Prickly Pear X Opuntia prolifera – Cholla X X

Capparaceae – Caper Family Isomeris arborea var. arborea – Bladderpod X

Caprifoliaceae – Honeysuckle Family Sambucus mexicana – Elderberry X

Caryophyllaceae Foeniculum vulgare X

Convolvulaceae – Morning-Glory Family Calystegia sp. – Morning-Glory X

Crassulaceae Dudleya lanceolata – Live-Forever X

A - 1 Disturbed Coastal Coastal Sage Scrub Sage Scrub

Crossosomataceae – Crossosoma Family Crossosoma californicum – n.c.n. X

Fabaceae – Pea Family Astragalus trichopodus ssp. leucopsis – Locoweed X X Lupinus sp. – Lupine X Melilotus indicus – Yellow Sweet-Clover X Vicia dasycarpa – Vetch X

Geraniaceae – Geranium Family Erodium bothrys – Filaree X Erodium cicutarium – Filaree X

Lamiaceae – Mint Family Marrubium vulgare – Horehound X Salvia leucophylla – Purple Sage X Salvia mellifera – Black Sage X

Polygonaceae – Knotweed Family Eriogonum fasciculatum – Wild Buckwheat X

Rhamnaceae – Buckthorn Family Ceoanthus sp. – California Lilac X Rhamnus ilicifolia – Buckthorn X

Rosaceae – Rose Family Adenostoma fasciculatum – Chamise X Rubus ursinus X

Rubiaceae – Madder Family Galium angustifolium – Bedstraw X X

Scrophulariaceae – Figwort Family Castilleja affinis XX

Scolanaceae – Nightshade Family Nicotiana glauca – Tree Tobacco ` X

MONOCOTYLEDONS

Agavaceae – Agave Family Yucca whippelei – Yucca X

A - 2 Disturbed Coastal Coastal Sage Scrub Sage Scrub

Liliaceae – Lily Calochortus sp. X

Poaceae – Grass Family Avena fatua – Wild Oat X Bromus sp. – Bromegrass X Cortaderia atacamensis – Pampasgrass X Hordeum sp. – Foxtail X Stipa – Speargrass X

A - 3 APPENDIX B

LISTING OF WILDLIFE MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR ON THE FORRESTAL PROPERTY

Appendix B THE WILDLIFE OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES

Legend: P = Present E = Expected to occur on the site

TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATE SPECIES CLASS AMPHIBIA Status Plethodontidae – Lungless Salamanders Aneides lugubris – Arboreal Salamander E Batrachoseups pacificus – Pacific Slender Salamander E Ensatina eschscholtzi – Ensatina E

Bufonidae – True Toads Bufo boreas – Western Toad E Bufo microscaphus – Southwestern Toad E

Pelobatidae – Spadefoot Toads Scaphiopus hammondi – Western Spadefoot E

CLASS REPTILIA

Abundance Anguidae – Alligator Lizards Gerrhonotus multicarinatus – Southern Alligator Lizard P

Iguanidae- Iguanid Lizards Phrynosoma coronatum blainvillei – San Diego Coast Horned Lizard E Sceloporus occidentalis – Western Fence Lizard P Uta stansburiana – Slide-blotched Lizard E

Scincidae – Skinks Eumeces skiltonianus – Western Skink E

Teiidae – Whiptail Lizards Cnemidophorus tigris – Western Whiptail E

Colubridae – Colubrid Snakes Arizona elegans – Glossy Snake E Diadophis punctatus – Ringneck Snake E Hypsiglena torquata – Night Snake E Lampropeltis getulus – Common Kingsnake E Masticophis flagellum – Coachwhip E Pituophis melanoleucus – Gopher Snake E Rhinocheilus lecontei – Long-nosed Snake E Tantilla planiceps – Western Black-headed Snake E Thamnophis couchi – Western Aquatic Garter Snake E

B - 1 Trimorphodon biscutatus – Lyre Snake E

Viperidae – Vipers Crotalus viridis – Western Rattlesnake E

TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATE SPECIES CLASS AVES Status Cathartidae – New World Vultures Cathartes aura – Turkey Vulture E

Accipitridae – Hawks Elanus caeruleus – Black-shouldered Kite E Accipiter striatus – Sharp-shinned Hawk E Accipiter cooperii – Cooper’s Hawk E Buteo lineatus – Red-shouldered Hawk E Buteo jamaicensis – Red-tailed Hawk E

Falconidae – Falcons Falco sparverius – American Kestrel E Falco mexicanus – Prairie Falcon E

Phasianidae – Quails Callipepla californica – California Quail E

Columbidae – Pigeons and Doves Columbia livia – Rock Dove E Zenaida macroura – Mourning Dove P

Cuculidae – Cuckoos and Roadrunners Geococcyx californianus – Greater Roadrunner E

Tytonidae – Barn Owls Tyto alba – Common Barn Owl E

Strigidae – True Owls Bubo virginianus – Great Horned Owl E

Trochilidae – Hummingbirds Archilochus alexandri – Black-chinned Hummingbird E Calypte anna – Anna’s Hummingbird E Calypte costae – Costa’s Hummingbird P Selasphorus sasin – Allen’s Hummingbird P

Picidae – Woodpeckers Melanerpes formicivorus – Acorn Woodpecker E Sphyrapicus ruber – Red-breasted Sapsucker E Picoides nuttalli – Nutall’s Woodpecker E Colaptes auratus – Northern Flicker E B - 2 TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATE SPECIES CLASS AVES, Continued

Abundance Tyrannidae – Tyrant Flycatchers Sayornis nigricans – Black Phoebe E Sayornis saya – Say’s Phoebe E Myiarchus cinerascens – Ash-throated Flycatcher E Tyrannus verticalis – Western Kingbird E

Alaudidae – Larks Eremophila alpestris – Horned Lark E

Hirundinidae – Swallows Stelgidopteryx serripennis – Northern Rough-winged Swallow E Hirundo pyrrhonota – Cliff Swallow P

Corvidae – Jays and Crows Aphelocoma coerulescens – Scrub Jay E Corvus brachyrhynchos – American Crow E Corvus corax – Common Raven E

Paridae – Titmice Parus inornatus – Plain Titmouse E

Aegithalidae – Bushtits Psaltriparus minimus – Bushtit E

Sittidae – Nuthatches Sitta carolinensis – White-breasted Nuthatch E

Troglogytidae – Wrens Thryomanes bewickii – Bewick’s Wren E Troglodytes aedon – House Wren E

Musicicapidae – Kinglets, Gnatcatchers, Thrushes and Babblers Regulus calendula – Ruby-crowned Kinglet E Polioptila californica – California Gnatcatcher P Sialia mexicana - Western Bluebird E Catharus guttatus – Hermit Thrush E Turdus migratorius – American Robin E Chamaea fasciata – Wrentit E

Mimidae – Mockingbirds and Thrashers Mimus polyglottos – Northern Mockingbird P Toxostoma redivivum – California Thrasher E

B - 3 TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATE SPECIES CLASS AVES, Continued Status Abundance Ptilogonatidae – Silky-flycatchers Phainopepla nitens – Phainopepla E

Laniidae – Shrikes Lanius ludovicianus – Loggerhead Shrike P

Sturnidae – Starlings Sturnus vulgaris – European Starling P

Vireonidae Vireo flavifrons – Yellow-throated Vireo E

Emberizidae – Meadowlarks, Blackbirds and Oracles Vermivora peregina – Tennessee Warbler E Vermivora celata – Orange-crowned Warbler E Vermivora ruficapilla – Nashville Warbler E Vermivora virginae – Virginia’s Warbler E Vermirvora luciae – Lucy’s Warbler E Parula americana – Northern Parula E Dendroica petehia – Yellow Warbler E Dendroica pensylvanica – Chestnut-sided Warbler E Dendroica magnolia – Magnolia Warbler E Dendroica caerulescens – Black-throated Blue Warbler E Dendroica coronata – Yellow-rumped Warbler E Dendroica nigrescens – Black-throated Gray Warbler E Dendroica townsendi – Townsend’s Warbler E Dendroica occidentialis – Hermit Warbler E Dendroica virens – Black-throated Green Warbler E Dendroica fusca – Blackburnian Warbler E Dendroica palmarum – Palm Warbler E Dendroica striata – Blackpoll Warbler E Mniotilta varia – Black-and-white Warbler E Setophaga ruticilla – American Redstart E Oporornis tolmiei – MacGillivray’s Warbler E Geothlypis trichas – Common Yellowthroat E Geothlypis nelsoni – Hooded Warbler E Wilsonia critina – Wilson’t Warbler E Piranga ludoviciana – Western Tanager E Pheucticus melanocephalus – Black-headed Grosbeak E Guiraca caerulea – Blue Grobeak E Passerina amoena – Lazuli Bunting E Pipilo crissalis – California Towhee E

B - 4 TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATE SPECIES CLASS AVES, Continued Status

Aimophila ruficeps – Rufous-crowned Sparrow E Spizella arborea – American Tree Sparrow E Spizella passerina – Chipping Sparrow E Spizella pallida – Clay-colored Sparrow E Spizella breweri – Brewer’s Sparrow E Spizella pusilla – Field Sparrow E Spizella atrogularis – Black-chinned Sparrow E Pooecetes gramineus – Vesper Sparrow E Chondestes grammacus – Lark Sparrow E Amphispiza bilineata – Black-throated Sparrow E Amphispiza belli – Sage Sparrow E Calamospiza melanocorys – Lark Bunting E Passerculus sandwichensis – Savannah Sparrow E Ammodramus savannarum – Grasshopper Sparrow E Ammodramus caudacutus – Sharp-tailed Sparrow E Passerella iliaca – Fox Sparrow E Melospiza melodia – Song Sparrow E Melospiza lincolnii – Lincoln’s Sparrow E Melospiza georgiana – Swamp Sparrow E Zonotrichia albicollis – White-throated Sparrow E Zonotrichia atricapilla – Golden-crowned Sparrow E Zonotrichia leucophrys – White-crowned Sparrow E Zonotrichia querula – Harris’ Sparrow E Junco hyemalis – Darked-eyed Junco E Sturnella neglecta – Western Meadowlark E Euphagus cyanocephalus – Brewer’s Blackbird E Icterus bullockii – Bullock’s Oriole E Icterus cucullatus – Hooded Oriole P Passer domesticus – House Sparrow P

Fringillidae – Finches Carpodacus mexicanus – House Finch P Carduelis psaltria – Lesser Goldfinch E Carduelis tristis – American Goldfinch E

B - 5 TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATE SPECIES CLASS MAMMALIA Status Didelphidae – New World Opossums Didelphis virginiana – Opossum E

Soricidae – Shrews Sorex ornatus – Ornate Shrew E

Talpidae – Moles Scapanus latimanus – Broad-footed Mole E

Phyllostomidae – Leaf-nosed Bats Macrotus californicus – California Leaf-nosed Bat E

Leporidae – Hares and Rabbits Sylvilagus bachmani – Brush Rabbit E

Cricetidae – New World Rats and Mice Neotoma fuscipes – Dusky-footed Woodrat E Peromyscus maniculatus – Deer Mouse E Reithrodontomys megalotis – Western Harvest Mouse E

Geomyidae – Pocket Gophers Thomomys bottae – Valley Pocket Gopher P

Heteromyidae – Pocket Mice and Kangaroo Rats Dipodomys agilis – Pacific Kangaroo Rat E Dipodomys merriami – Merriam’s Kangaroo Rat E Perognathus californicus – California Pocket Mouse E

Sciuridae – Squirrels Sciurus griseus – Western Grey Squirrel P Spermophilus beechyi – California Ground Squirrel P

Canidae – Wolves and Foxes Canis familiaris – Domestic Dog P Canis latrans – Coyote E

Felidae – Cats Felis domesticus – Domestic Cat E Lynx rufus – Bobcat E

B - 6 TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATE SPECIES CLASS MAMMALIA, Continued Status Abundance Mustelidae – Weasels, Skunks and Otters Mephitis mephitis – Striped Skunk E Spilogale gracilis – Western Spotted Skunk E

Procyonidae – Raccoons Procyon lotor – Raccoon E

B - 7 APPENDIX C

VEGETATION AND SENSITIVE SPECIES LOCATION AND NATURAL VEGETATION AREAS FOR PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION

Appendix C FORRESTAL NATURE PRESERVE NATURAL VEGETATION AREAS FOR PRESERVATION / RESTORATION FORRESTAL NATURE PRESERVE VEGETATION AND SENSITIVE SPECIES LOCATION APPENDIX D

COLLECTION POLICY

Appendix D COLLECTION POLICY

Collection of specimen material must be tightly controlled on the site due to the potential impacts to biological resources. The following policies shall apply:

Collecting of rocks, minerals, fossils and bones on a recreational basis is allowed, with the restriction that people can only remove what they can carry in their hands. Reporting of significant finds to the City or the PVPLC is required, and items of archeological, mineralogical, historical or paleontological importance must be turned over to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. Commercial and/or large-scale removal of materials is prohibited and will be controlled by staff and volunteers. Collection activities must not disturb plants or wildlife.

D - 1 APPENDIX E

TRAIL STATUS REPORT

Appendix E FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS FOSSIL HILL TRAIL Status Report CONFIGURATION

A13 A1 L9 L16 L15

L15

A12 L8 L6 A12 L7 L13

L12 Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 Trail No. A12 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail name: Dauntless Connections: L12, L13, A13 Current condition: Three parallel trails, very steep, one very deeply incised on the slope; upper trail is relatively flat. Setting: Surrounded by slightly degraded habitat. Repairs needed: Three trails need to be combined into one that will have some trail feature that will A12 lesson grades. Environmental review required? Yes, because creating a trail feature will disturb some habitat. A12 Approved use: Multi-use.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Trail No. A13 Status Report Trail name: Canyon View Connections: L15, L9, L10, A14 Current condition: Trail bypasses Fossil Hill then extends up the ridge. Setting: Surrounded by good to slightly degraded habitat; significant areas of invasive plant species. Repairs needed: Lowest section is acceptable in current condition; middle section needs to be realigned to assure user safety and trail sustainability. A12 Environmental review required? Yes, when A12 A13 trail work will disturb habitat. Approved use: Multi-use.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail No. A14 Trail name: Flying Mane Connections: L10, A13, L4, A15 Current condition: Extreme to slight elevation change, normal trail width Setting: Surrounded by pristine to slightly degraded habitat. Repairs needed: Parallel trails need to be closed. Western section needs significant reconstruction, including new switchbacks. Environmental review required? Yes for A12 repairs to western end of trail. Approved Use: Pedestrian/equestrian A12

A14

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail No. A15 Trail name: Mariposa Connections: A14, L4, A16, L1 Current condition: Narrow trail with overhanging vegetation Setting: Surrounded by pristine and restored habitat. Repairs needed: Maintenance will be required at the riparian area and the stream crossing as it continues to erode the banks; dip on west bank of riparian A12 area may need repair. Stream crossing Environmental review required? Any work in streambed will require streambed A12 A15 alteration permits. Other repairs may impact habitat and may require a permit. Approved use: Pedestrian/equestrian.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail No. A16 Trail name: Cristo Que Viento Connections: A15, L1 Current condition: Rocky, narrow terrain Setting: Surrounded by pristine habitat. Repairs needed: Water diversion needed to lessen impact on lower trail, trail needs to be moved off the ridgeline. Significant work needed to build new trail to connect to open space at top of Crest Road. Environmental review required? Yes. A12 Almost any trail work will disturb habitat. Approved use: Pedestrian/equestrian.

A12 A16

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail No. L1 Trail name: Pirate Connections: A15, A16, L2, L3 Current condition: Steep, narrow, rocky terrain Setting: Surrounded by pristine and restored native habitat. Repairs needed: Maintenance will be required on trail repair overlooking quarry bowl. Environmental review required? No, A12 because trail maintenance will not disturb habitat. A12 Approved use: Pedestrian

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail No. L2 Trail name: Coolheights Connections: L1 Current condition: Steep, wide trail Setting: Surrounded by degraded habitat on eastern slope, quality habitat on western slope. Repairs needed: Maintenance on trail repair needed. Environmental review required? No A12 Approved Use: Pedestrian

L2 A1

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail No. L3 Trail name: Quarry Connections: L1, L11, L14, L4 Current condition: Moderate elevation gain, normal trail width Setting: Surrounded by pristine to slightly degraded habitat. Repairs needed: Most of this trail is in acceptable condition; water bars near road need to be realigned and drainage evaluated; sight distance should be maintained on upper portion of trail, realignment of A12 eroded upper portion needed. Environmental review required? Yes, if changing trail

L3 alignment will disturb habitat. Approved use: Pedestrian.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report

Trail No. L4 Trail name: Basalt Connections: A14, A15, L11 Current condition: Wide trail, slight elevation change Setting: Surrounded by pristine habitat to severely degraded habitat nearing the proposed overlook. Repairs needed: Turning point required for the terminus of trail. A12 Environmental review required? No, since the trail can be routed through invasive species. A12 L4 Approved use: Pedestrian/equestrian.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 Trail No. L5 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail name: Forrestal Connections: L3, L9, L8, L6 Current condition: Flat, wide, paved surface, with parallel sidewalk and grassy area. Location of trail not yet determined. Options include constructing new trail along either side of the road, along the western edge of the property, or using the existing sidewalk. It could also be improved for handicapped use. Setting: Surrounded by severely degraded habitat. Repairs needed: Pedestrian trail may be constructed along the edge. L5 Environmental review required? No, unless a trail is proposed for the east side of the road. A12 Approved use: From Forrestal Dr. gate to terminus of Crystal Trail use is pedestrian, bicycle. A12 From terminus of Crystal Trail to terminus of Forrestal Trail use is multi-use.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail No. L6 Trail name: Intrepid Connections: L7, L8, L9, L5 Current condition: It has not yet been determined exactly where this trail will be located. Options include constructing a new trail on either side of the road, or placing the trail on the road. Setting: Pristine habitat on northern side, soccer fields to the south, with traffic issues. Repairs needed: None. A12 Environmental review required? No, unless trail is placed on northern roadside through habitat. Approved use: Multi-use.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail No. L7 Trail name: Purple Sage Connections: L12, L13, L6 Current condition: Wide, generally flat Setting: Surrounded by degraded habitat including non-native yucca and ice plant, and some quality habitat. Repairs needed: None. Environmental review required? No. Approved Use: Multi-use. A12

A12 L7

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Trail No. L8 Status Report Trail name: Exultant Connections: L6, L9, L15 Current condition: Narrow, moderate elevation gain; several narrow sections with steep drop-off. Setting: Surrounded by pristine habitat. Repairs needed: Repairs needed in several locations as shown. Environmental review required? If any proposed project will disturb habitat. Approved Use: Pedestrian A12

A12

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Trail No. L9 Status Report Trail name: Fossil Connections: L5, L9, L6, L11 Current condition: Wide, slight elevation gain Setting: Surrounded by pristine habitat. Repairs needed: Additional work may be required on western section. Environmental review required? Work can probably done with minimal impact to habitat. Approved Use: Multi-use.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail No. L10 Trail name: Packsaddle Connections: A13, A14 Current condition: Rocky terrain Setting: Surrounded by pristine habitat. Repairs needed: Trail surface and width need minor improvements. Environmental review required? Yes, if any proposed work would impact habitat. Approved Use: Pedestrian/equestrian. A12 Only for access to City boundary, and for Rolling Hills residents to access Forrestal L10 trail system. A2

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 Trail No. L11 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail name: Crystal Connections: L9, L3 Current condition: Trail is currently closed. A use-trail crosses part of the area. Setting: Surrounded by pristine to moderately degraded habitat. L11 Repairs needed: Swales will be repaired as part of public works project; trail construction would happen after repair. Fence will be needed on shelf area. Environmental review required? Yes, but the environmental review would be for the public works project and would include the trail work. Approved Use: Pedestrian/equestrian. Closed until repair is complete.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail No. L12 Trail name: Conqueror Connections: L13, L7, A12 Current condition: Wide trail, gradual elevation gain Setting: Surrounded by good habitat; with invasives along the sides of the road. Repairs needed: None A12 A12 Environmental review required? No A12A12 Approved Use: Multi-use. L7 L13

L12

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail No. L13 Trail name: Cactus Connections: A12, L12, L7 Current condition: Narrow, slight elevation change, Setting: Surrounded by pristine habitat. Repairs needed: Trail closures needed at the junction with A12 A12 A12 and several threads. A12 Environmental review required? No, habitat would not be disturbed. A12A12 Approved Use: Multi-use. L7 L13

L12

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report

Trail No. L14 Trail name: Docent Connections: L3 Current condition: Narrow trail encroached by vegetation Setting: Surrounded by good to slightly degraded habitat. Repairs needed: None to report. Environmental review required? No A12 Approved Use: Pedestrian/Docent tours only. A12

L14

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail No. L15 Trail name: Forrestal Vista Point Connections: L9, L8, A13 Current condition: Varies from wide to narrow, change in elevation in approach to the scenic view; two trails through significant dip. Setting: Surrounded by good to slightly degraded habitat. Repairs needed: Northern portion of loop’s tread is deteriorating; dip area needs repair; overlook planned for top of knoll. A12 Environmental review required? If establishment of overlook or repair would A13 overlook dip affect habitat. L15 Approved Use: Multi-use.

L15

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Trail No. L16 Status Report Trail name: Red Tail Connections: L15, L9 Current condition: Narrow, across hillside Setting: Surrounded by some habitat. Repairs needed: Additional work may be required to keep trail across slope open. Environmental review required? Work can probably done with minimal impact to habitat. Approved Use: Pedestrian/bicycle.

L16

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Vista Point No. 1 Trail name: Quarry Current condition: Large rocky area in center of Quarry Bowl. Setting: Surrounded by good habitat but only a few plants are growing in the area. Work needed: This is a good location for interpretive materials,

L11 L3 V1 though they would need to be vandal resistant. It could possibly be developed with logs or rocks to provide a semicircular seating area. Environmental review required? No, because few things can grow from the rocks. Approved use: Pedestrian

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 Vista Point No. 2 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail name: Cristo Que Viento Current condition: There is a flat spot with little vegetation at an elevation equivalent to that of the overlook above A16 the end of Coolheights Drive, for which

V2 this would substitute. Setting: Surrounded by very good habitat but there is a suitable location L2 with few habitat impacts. Work needed: The area would need to be cleared and a bench or other seating installed. It could also have a tie-rail for horses. Environmental review required? If vegetation were going to be impacted. Approved use: Pedestrian/equestrian.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Vista Point No. 3 Status Report Trail name: Mariposa Current condition: This is a location with an excellent view where the trail comes out of the canyon and turns the corner. Setting: Surrounded by very good habitat but it may be possible to identify a location with few habitat impacts. Although the habitat is wind sheared, there are sensitive species in the area. Work needed: The area would need to be cleared and a bench installed. It also might be desirable to install a fence to prevent access down the slope and to minimize habitat impacts. Environmental review required? Yes. A15 Vegetation impacts would need to be evaluated before this overlook would be V3 implemented to ensure that sensitive species would not be harmed. Approved use: Multi-use. Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 Vista Point No. 4 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail name: Basalt Current condition: There is no overlook now at this point. A15 Setting: Surrounded by invasive L4 plants. V4 Work needed: The area would L11 L3 need to be cleared, leveled, and prepared. Environmental review required? If vegetation were going to be impacted. Approved use: Pedestrian/equestrian specifically as a destination point and turnaround point for equestrians

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 Vista Point No. 5 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Trail name: Flying Mane Current condition: There is no overlook now at this point.

V5 Setting: Surrounded by a mixture of habitat, but there is a clear area. Work needed: The area would need to be cleared, leveled, and prepared. There would need to be a fence. Environmental review required? If vegetation were going to be impacted. Approved use: Pedestrian/equestrian.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Vista Point No. 6 Trail name: Forrestal Vista Point Current condition: There is a bare spot at the top of the knoll. Setting: Surrounded by a mixture V6 of habitat, but there is a clear area. L15 Work needed: The area would need to be cleared, leveled, and prepared. There would need to be a fence, particularly on the cliff side. Environmental review required? If vegetation were going to be impacted. Approved use: Multi-use.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 FORRESTAL TRAILS Status Report Vista Point No. 7 Trail name: Intrepid Current condition: There is a large bare spot suitable for a bench at the end of the road. Setting: There is habitat on the L7 L6 slope that would not be impacted V7 by the vista point. Work needed: Very little. It might be an appropriate site for a bike rack. Environmental review required? No. Approved use: Multi-use.

Approved by RPV City Council 12/4/04 APPENDIX F

TRAIL MONITORING PROGRAM

Appendix F TRAIL MONITORING PROTOCOL FOR THE FORRESTAL NATURE PRESERVE

As a part of the management of the Forrestal Preserve, the PVPLC will monitor trail use in the Preserve. This monitoring will provide information for ongoing management and for the yearly review of trail configuration and uses.

Each year the PVPLC does biological monitoring of the preserve. Many of the photographs at the established photo points show areas with trails. Up to ten additional sites will be selected to show areas of specific concern with respect to trails and trail uses. During the year, the location of trail monitoring photo points will be revised if conditions warrant.

The Status Report required by the Forrestal Management Plan, combined with the Annual Report submitted in May of 2004 will serve as the baseline for the preserve monitoring.

PVPLC staff will continue to perform a property review on a monthly basis, checking the site for its general condition, the health of the habitat, and any maintenance needs, in addition to noting activities on the site. The trail monitoring will be added to the monitoring already being performed, as follows:

January Property review and trail monitoring, up to 20 photos taken February Property review March Property review and trail monitoring, up to 20 photos taken April Complete biological and trail monitoring, 60-75 photographs taken May Yearly report written; property review June Property review and trail monitoring, up to 20 photos taken July Property review August Property review and trail monitoring, up to 20 photos taken September Property review; annual public meeting to review trail configuration and uses and to recommend any changes to City Council October Property review November Property review and trail monitoring, up to 20 photos taken December Property review

A new form that will be part of the property review will allow PVPLC staff to note the condition of each trail on a monthly basis.

F - 1 If it would be useful, please mark the map with location or other information.

Please provide us with any feedback about your visit to the Forrestal Preserve. This form can be mailed to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (as shown on reverse) or dropped off at the Ladera Linda Community Center. We want to hear from you!

Date of visit ______Time ______Trail # ______ Hiker Equestrian Off-road Bicyclist Other ______

The information below is optional. We will call or e-mail you with a response if warranted.

Name ______

E-mail ______Phone ______

Address ______F - 2 APPENDIX G

TRAIL SURVEY RESULTS

Appendix G FORRESTAL NATURE PRESERVE - TRAIL USER QUESTIONNAIRE Forrestal is a unique NATURE PRESERVE, home to rare plants and important animal habitats. It is a significant part of the proposed NCCP Preserve for the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The Forrestal Steering Committee has been established by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, which owns the property, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, which has a contract with the City to manage the Preserve. One of the Committee’s tasks is to recommend to the City Council for approval a system of trails that will provide public access to this property. The approved trail system will then be implemented over the next few years. Some trails will need to be improved. Trails not included in the system will be officially closed, and measures will eventually be taken to discourage their use. This questionnaire has been developed to provide the Committee with information about current and desired uses of the property to assist them in making that recommendation. 1. How do you primarily use the trails in Forrestal? 10. If you are physically challenged or use the trails with If more than one choice, rate in order of primary use (1,2,3 etc.). children or older adults, do you have special concerns? Add detail as needed. contemplation / meditation / relaxation nature study / observation (birds, plants, wildlife) photography - type ______relaxed walks moderate hikes conditioning hikes 11. At Forrestal has the presence of or interaction runs outings with children with other trail users affected your experience? horseback riding: trail endurance enhanced the experience made no difference bike riding: slow moderate fast - challenging made your experience less positive dog walks - # of dogs ______led to a problem/conflict ___ leash use always often rarely never Please explain: poop cleanup: ___ carry out leave for nature 2. What is your age group / physical condition - and that of the people you use the trails with? infant young child elementary school high school young adult adult older adult some physical limitations average top physical 12. How do you handle trail conflicts or problems? condition ignore them handle them yourself avoid the 3. Do you primarily use the trails: trail in future notify/complain to alone with a few people with children with a casual group with an organized group 13. Additional comments: 4. When do you use the trails? weekdays weekends early am daytime after school after work evenings night 5. How often do you use the trails at Forrestal? daily several times per week weekly monthly occasionally once 6. What are your trail preferences? PLEASE INDICATE ON THE REVERSE SIDE a level relatively easy grade steep trails WHICH TRAILS YOU USE. easily reaching a view overlook 14. Where do you live? going up a grade to a view overlook Rancho Palos Verdes within 1 mile of Forrestal retracing your steps in and out Rancho PV other other Peninsula cities using a circular route uphill or downhill trails San Pedro other going off trail wide trails narrow trails 15. Optional - To be added to the distribution list. Yo u 7. Do you go off-trail? If so, why? can also send your e-mail information on a separate piece of no to explore new areas to find a physical paper; your name will not be used in any way except to challenge for a shortcut ___ other ______communicate with you about trails and the Preserve. 9. Where & how do you enter the Forrestal Name Preserve? E-mail Ladera Linda bicycle hike horse trailer in P. Bend bicycle hike horse trailer in PLEASE RETURN QUESTIONNAIRE Rolling Hills bicycle hike horse trailer in by April 21st, 2004 Coolheights bicycle hike horse trailer in Send it to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, 916 Silver Spur Road, Suite 108, RHE, CA 90274; Other bicycle hike horse trailer in or fax it to 310-541-7623. Where THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!! ROLLING HILLS CLIFFS

TO P. BEND QUARRY BOWL

LADERA LINDA

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I use the following trails: A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 other (please show on map) The following are my favorite trails A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 other (please show on map) Please draw arrows on the map if you prefer a specific trail direction and note the use. uig ihcide 11 53 8 1 31 21 25 0 14 36 31 25 outingswithchildren 11 37 22 24 16 6 1 runs 2 3 conditioning 5 moderate 50 75 77 relaxed 29 48 wildlife 58 62 nature 12 23 44 28 51 75 78 19 63 2 hikes hikes walks observation study . hnd o s h ris 2000 66 0 99 73 10 10 0 6 89 130 55 72 43 29 53 0 113 5 2 6 110 24 40 0 42 0 127 185 67 79 159 1 8 70 withafewpeople 49 31 14 97 94 2 weekends weekdays topphysicalcondition 0 4. Whendoyouusethetrails? alone 3. Doyouprimarilyusethetrails: 1 0 infant 2. Whatisyouragegroup/physicalcondition-a usinOtosSre Options/Survey# contemplation/meditatio 1. HowdoyouprimarilyusethetrailsinForrestal? Question ierdn lw2 08124 1 90 3 2 8 11 47 10 8 33 3 4 14 24 90 3 bike riding-fast/challe bike riding-moderate 11 bike riding-slow HORSEBACK TOTAL htgah 981 916 2 1 66 10 19 9 7 14 165 5 8 98 2 19 51 10 176 horseback riding-endu horseback riding-trail ON FOOTTOTAL photography vnns5 33 31 0 39 6 2 42 36 41 4 4 13 37 5 11 9 33 81 61 21 56 13 29 70 7 55 35 9 23 16 108 78 30 10 1 0 1 evenings 18 after work 22 26 after school 18 daytime 15 0 96 10 early am 18 7 21 7 1 3 14 35 31 88 1 72 with anorganizedgroup 62 6 with acasualgroup 27 11 with children 25 0 31 52 140 88 10 5 12 3 19 13 116 average physicalconditi 3 8 22 6 some physicallimitation 25 older adult 14 60 adult 15 39 young adult 30 elementary school 17 young child 116 dog walking BIKE TOTAL r n s n o 32 16 18 7 65 51 24 73 42 96 35 1 4 0 64 14 49 40 22 10 84 15 43 1 22 12 3 43 523453 010100 010000 All 02200 39603 06100 00000 Within 1 mile

Peninsula cities

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Equestrians

Bikers night 24 5 1 16 1 16 5. How often do you use the trails at Forrestal? 0 1 15 1 0 0 daily 20 15 28 20 1 9 several times per week 64 16 42 46 2 32 weekly 81 8 31 49 1 57 monthly 46 12 20 39 5 15 occasionally 23 9 1 18 1 6 once 3 01100 6. What are your trail preferences? 0 1 35 2 0 0 relatively easy grade 64 24 42 50 4 19 steep trails72 11 28 51 5 46 easily reaching a view ov 39 16 37 34 1 11 going up a grade to a vi 67 16 21 45 3 34 retracing your steps in a 23 9 69 20 0 6 using circular route 150 27 38 103 9 84 uphill or downhill trails 73 7 10 42 6 54 going off trail 8 6 15 9 1 4 wide trails37 9 36 20 4 25 narrow trails96 14 5 54 6 63 7. Do you go off-trail? Why? 16 1 14 8 0 10 to explore new areas 16 3 14 13 2 4 to find a physical challen 16 7 4 14 2 8 for a shortcut 6 21411 other 1 00100 9. Where & how do you enter the Forrestal Prese 01220 0 0 Ladera Linda / bicycle 68 13 65 39 2 65 Ladera Linda / hike 121 38 30 110 3 25 Ladera Linda / horsebac 211322 Ladera Linda / trailer in 1 1 13 4 1 1 Port. Bend - bicycle 48 1 16 19 1 48 Port. Bend - hike 29 4 4 27 2 9 Port. Bend - horseback 6 00660 Port. Bend - trailer in 0 06100 Rolling Hills - bicycle 16 397215 Rolling Hills - hike 17 1 3 17 0 4 Rolling Hills - horseback 510351 Rolling Hills - trailer 0 05000 Coolheights - bicycle 12 2 16 8 0 11 Coolheights - hike 22 4 1 22 1 4 Coolheights - horseback 120100 Coolheights - trailer in 0 09000 Other 23 3 1 14 1 20 11. At Forrestal has the presence of or interaction 01280 0 0 enhanced the experienc 75 19 44 41 5 56 made no difference 101 22 38 72 2 52 made your experience le 34 10 10 34 3 2 led to a problem / conflic 92 4101 3 12. How do you handle trail conflicts or problems? 81183 0 6 ignore them34 10 54 28 3 7 handle them by self 105 26 16 68 9 62 avoid trail in future 7 2 10 6 1 2 notify / complain 12 7 1 13 0 1 PLEASE INDICATE WHICH TRAILS YOU USE. 0 0 41 0 0 0 A12 107 14 55 72 8 65 A13 113 15 55 77 8 65 A14 110 20 57 80 6 58 A15 109 22 43 77 5 60 A16 73 15 51 53 4 38 L1 105 22 55 77 5 55 L2 95 20 52 71 5 48 L3 108 23 57 83 6 52 L4 106 23 63 82 5 54 L5 127 27 67 96 7 63 L6 116 23 63 82 8 61 L7 116 23 61 82 7 62 L8 111 21 47 79 7 61 L9 98 18 34 73 6 55 L10 57 10 8 46 3 25 The following are my favorite trails 0 1 20 1 0 0 A12 50 9 27 33 5 32 A13 63 10 38 43 5 39 A14 78 14 44 56 4 44 A15 68 16 25 52 3 35 A16 35 10 27 27 4 16 L1 51 11 33 39 3 26 L2 49 10 34 34 3 25 L3 60 16 37 43 4 31 L4 60 13 31 42 4 33 L5 50 16 24 38 3 25 L6 43 9 29 30 5 21 L7 52 11 28 35 4 31 L8 56 9 28 35 3 36 L9 44 14 18 34 5 23 L10 32 8 3 24 3 18 14. Where do you live? 0 0 0 0 0 Rancho PV (w/in 1 mi.) 81 57 52 70 3 17 Rancho PV - other 28 1 56 19 3 13 Other Peninsula Cities 20 0 22 14 2 12 San Pedro 27 0 0 19 3 14 Other 69 2 0 36 2 56

225 60 130 158 13 112

Question Options/Survey # COUNT 1. How do you primarily use the trails in Forrestal? contemplation/meditation/relax. 73 nature study 63 wildlife observation 2 relaxed walks 78 moderate hikes 75 conditioning hikes 51 runs 37 outings with children 31 photography 19 ALL HIKERS 176 horseback riding - trail 10 horseback riding - endurance 5 ALL EQUESTRIANS 11 bike riding - slow 24 bike riding - moderate 90 bike riding - fast / challenging 43 ALL BIKERS 116 dog walking 30 0 2. What is your age group / physical condition - and that of the people you use the trails with? 0 infant 1 young child 8 elementary school 14 young adult 19 adult 140 older adult 88 some physical limitations 15 average physical condition 84 top physical condition 94 0 3. Do you primarily use the trails: 0 alone 97 with a few people 127 with children 21 with a casual group 35 with an organized group 31 4. When do you use the trails? 0 weekdays 159 weekends 185 early am 78 daytime 108 after school 16 after work 55 evenings 56 night 24 5. How often do you use the trails at Forrestal? 0 daily 20 several times per week 64 weekly 81 monthly 46 occasionally 23 once 3 6. What are your trail preferences? 0 relatively easy grade 64 steep trails 72 easily reaching a view overlook 39 going up a grade to a view overloo 67 retracing your steps in and out 23 using circular route 150 uphill or downhill trails 73 going off trail 8 wide trails 37 narrow trails 96 7. Do you go off-trail? Why? 16 to explore new areas 16 to find a physical challenge 16 for a shortcut 6 other 1

9. Where & how do you enter the Forrestal Preserve? 0 Ladera Linda / bicycle 68 Ladera Linda / hike 121 Ladera Linda / horseback 2 Ladera Linda / trailer in 1 Port. Bend - bicycle 48 Port. Bend - hike 29 Port. Bend - horseback 6 Port. Bend - trailer in 0 Rolling Hills - bicycle 16 Rolling Hills - hike 17 Rolling Hills - horseback 5 Rolling Hills - trailer 0 Coolheights - bicycle 12 Coolheights - hike 22 Coolheights - horseback 1 Coolheights - trailer in 0 Other 23 presence of or interaction with other trail users affected your experience? 0 enhanced the experience 75 made no difference 101 made your experience less positive 34 led to a problem / conflict 9 12. How do you handle trail conflicts or problems? 8 ignore them 34 handle them by self 105 avoid trail in future 7 notify / complain 12 PLEASE INDICATE WHICH TRAILS YOU USE. 0 A12 107 A13 113 A14 110 A15 109 A16 73 L1 105 L2 95 L3 108 L4 106 L5 127 L6 116 L7 116 L8 111 L9 98 L10 57 The following are my favorite trails 0 A12 50 A13 63 A14 78 A15 68 A16 35 L1 51 L2 49 L3 60 L4 60 L5 50 L6 43 L7 52 L8 56 L9 44 L10 32 14. Where do you live? 0 Rancho PV (w/in 1 mi.) 81 Rancho PV - other 28 Other Peninsula Cities 20 San Pedro 27 Other 69 Question Options/Survey # COUNT 1. How do you primarily use the trails in Forrestal? contemplation/meditation/relax. 73 nature study 63 wildlife observation 2 relaxed walks 78 moderate hikes 75 conditioning hikes 51 runs 37 outings with children 31 photography 19 176 horseback riding - trail 10 horseback riding - endurance 5 11 bike riding - slow 24 bike riding - moderate 90 bike riding - fast / challenging 43 116 dog walking 30 0 2. What is your age group / physical condition - and that of the people you use the trails with? 0 infant 1 young child 8 elementary school 14 young adult 19 adult 140 older adult 88 some physical limitations 15 average physical condition 84 top physical condition 94 0 3. Do you primarily use the trails: 0 alone 97 with a few people 127 with children 21 with a casual group 35 with an organized group 31 4. When do you use the trails? 0 weekdays 159 weekends 185 early am 78 daytime 108 after school 16 after work 55 evenings 56 night 24 5. How often do you use the trails at Forrestal? 0 daily 20 several times per week 64 weekly 81 monthly 46 occasionally 23 once 3 6. What are your trail preferences? 0 relatively easy grade 64 steep trails 72 easily reaching a view overlook 39 going up a grade to a view overloo 67 retracing your steps in and out 23 using circular route 150 uphill or downhill trails 73 going off trail 8 wide trails 37 narrow trails 96 7. Do you go off-trail? Why? 16 to explore new areas 16 to find a physical challenge 16 for a shortcut 6 other 1

3. Do you primarily use the trails: 2 alone 31 with a few people 24 with children 10 with a casual group 7 with an organized group 1 4. When do you use the trails? 2 weekdays 42 weekends 40 early am 23 daytime 35 after school 7 after work 13 evenings 9 night 5 5. How often do you use the trails at Forrestal? 1 daily 15 several times per week 16 weekly 8 monthly 12 occasionally 9 once 0 6. What are your trail preferences? 1 relatively easy grade 24 steep trails 11 easily reaching a view overlook 16 going up a grade to a view overloo 16 retracing your steps in and out 9 using circular route 27 uphill or downhill trails 7 going off trail 6 wide trails 9 narrow trails 14 7. Do you go off-trail? Why? 1 to explore new areas 3 to find a physical challenge 7 for a shortcut 2 other 0 9. Where & how do you enter the Forrestal Preserve? 1 Ladera Linda / bicycle 13 Ladera Linda / hike 38 Ladera Linda / horseback 1 Ladera Linda / trailer in 1 Port. Bend - bicycle 1 Port. Bend - hike 4 Port. Bend - horseback 0 Port. Bend - trailer in 0 Rolling Hills - bicycle 3 Rolling Hills - hike 1 Rolling Hills - horseback 1 Rolling Hills - trailer 0 Coolheights - bicycle 2 Coolheights - hike 4 Coolheights - horseback 2 Coolheights - trailer in 0 Other 3 11. At Forrestal has the presence of or interaction with other trail users affected your experience? 1 enhanced the experience 19 made no difference 22 made your experience less positive 10 led to a problem / conflict 2 12. How do you handle trail conflicts or problems? 1 ignore them 10 handle them by self 26 avoid trail in future 2 notify / complain 7 PLEASE INDICATE WHICH TRAILS YOU USE. 0 A12 14 A13 15 A14 20 A15 22 A16 15 L1 22 L2 20 L3 23 L4 23 L5 27 L6 23 L7 23 L8 21 L9 18 L10 10 The following are my favorite trails 1 A12 9 A13 10 A14 14 A15 16 A16 10 L1 11 L2 10 L3 16 L4 13 L5 16 L6 9 L7 11 L8 9 L9 14 L10 8 14. Where do you live? 0 Rancho PV (w/in 1 mi.) 57 Rancho PV - other 1 Other Peninsula Cities 0 San Pedro 0 Other 2 Question Options/Survey # COUNT 1. How do you primarily use the trails in Forrestal? contemplation/meditation/relax. 51 nature study 44 wildlife observation 2 relaxed walks 62 moderate hikes 48 conditioning hikes 29 runs 25 outings with children 25 photography 14 98 horseback riding - trail 5 horseback riding - endurance 3 4 bike riding - slow 10 bike riding - moderate 33 bike riding - fast / challenging 12 39 dog walking 25 2. What is your age group / physical condition - and that of the people you use the trails with? 0 infant 0 young child 6 elementary school 9 young adult 13 adult 52 older adult 62 some physical limitations 27 average physical condition 40 top physical condition 49 8

3. Do you primarily use the trails: 0 alone 49 with a few people 70 with children 29 with a casual group 18 with an organized group 15 4. When do you use the trails? 0 weekdays 72 weekends 110 early am 53 daytime 70 after school 29 after work 21 evenings 33 night 13 5. How often do you use the trails at Forrestal? 1 daily 15 several times per week 28 weekly 42 monthly 31 occasionally 20 once 1 6. What are your trail preferences? 1 relatively easy grade 35 steep trails 42 easily reaching a view overlook 28 going up a grade to a view overloo 37 retracing your steps in and out 21 using circular route 69 uphill or downhill trails 38 going off trail 10 wide trails 15 narrow trails 36 7. Do you go off-trail? Why? 5 to explore new areas 14 to find a physical challenge 14 for a shortcut 4 other 1 9. Where & how do you enter the Forrestal Preserve? 0 Ladera Linda / bicycle 22 Ladera Linda / hike 65 Ladera Linda / horseback 30 Ladera Linda / trailer in 1 Port. Bend - bicycle 13 Port. Bend - hike 16 Port. Bend - horseback 4 Port. Bend - trailer in 0 Rolling Hills - bicycle 6 Rolling Hills - hike 9 Rolling Hills - horseback 3 Rolling Hills - trailer 0 Coolheights - bicycle 5 Coolheights - hike 16 Coolheights - horseback 1 Coolheights - trailer in 0 Other 9 11. At Forrestal has the presence of or interaction with other trail users affected your experience? 1 enhanced the experience 28 made no difference 44 made your experience less positive 38 led to a problem / conflict 10 12. How do you handle trail conflicts or problems? 4 ignore them 18 handle them by self 54 avoid trail in future 16 notify / complain 10 PLEASE INDICATE WHICH TRAILS YOU USE. 1 A12 41 A13 55 A14 55 A15 57 A16 43 L1 51 L2 55 L3 52 L4 57 L5 63 L6 67 L7 63 L8 61 L9 47 L10 34 The following are my favorite trails 8 A12 20 A13 27 A14 38 A15 44 A16 25 L1 27 L2 33 L3 34 L4 37 L5 31 L6 24 L7 29 L8 28 L9 28 L10 18 14. Where do you live? 3 Rancho PV (w/in 1 mi.) 52 Rancho PV - other 56 Other Peninsula Cities 22 San Pedro 0 Other 0 Question Options/Survey # COUNT 1. How do you primarily use the trails in Forrestal? contemplation/meditation/relax. 65 nature study 58 wildlife observation 2 relaxed walks 77 moderate hikes 75 conditioning hikes 50 runs 36 outings with children 31 photography 19 165 horseback riding - trail 7 horseback riding - endurance 4 8 bike riding - slow 8 bike riding - moderate 47 bike riding - fast / challenging 22 60 dog walking 22 0 2. What is your age group / physical condition - and that of the people you use the trails with? 0 infant 1 young child 6 elementary school 12 young adult 11 adult 88 older adult 72 some physical limitations 14 average physical condition 64 top physical condition 67 1 3. Do you primarily use the trails: 1 alone 79 with a few people 89 with children 18 with a casual group 22 with an organized group 26 4. When do you use the trails? 0 weekdays 113 weekends 130 early am 61 daytime 81 after school 11 after work 37 evenings 36 night 16 5. How often do you use the trails at Forrestal? 1 daily 20 several times per week 46 weekly 49 monthly 39 occasionally 18 once 1 6. What are your trail preferences? 2 relatively easy grade 50 steep trails 51 easily reaching a view overlook 34 going up a grade to a view overloo 45 retracing your steps in and out 20 using circular route 103 uphill or downhill trails 42 going off trail 9 wide trails 20 narrow trails 54 7. Do you go off-trail? Why? 8 to explore new areas 13 to find a physical challenge 14 for a shortcut 4 other 1

9. Where & how do you enter the Forrestal Preserve? 0 Ladera Linda / bicycle 39 Ladera Linda / hike 110 Ladera Linda / horseback 3 Ladera Linda / trailer in 4 Port. Bend - bicycle 19 Port. Bend - hike 27 Port. Bend - horseback 6 Port. Bend - trailer in 1 Rolling Hills - bicycle 7 Rolling Hills - hike 17 Rolling Hills - horseback 3 Rolling Hills - trailer 0 Coolheights - bicycle 8 Coolheights - hike 22 Coolheights - horseback 1 Coolheights - trailer in 0 Other 14 presence of or interaction with other trail users affected your experience? 0 enhanced the experience 41 made no difference 72 made your experience less positive 34 led to a problem / conflict 10 12. How do you handle trail conflicts or problems? 3 ignore them 28 handle them by self 68 avoid trail in future 6 notify / complain 13 PLEASE INDICATE WHICH TRAILS YOU USE. 0 A12 72 A13 77 A14 80 A15 77 A16 53 L1 77 L2 71 L3 83 L4 82 L5 96 L6 82 L7 82 L8 79 L9 73 L10 46 The following are my favorite trails 1 A12 33 A13 43 A14 56 A15 52 A16 27 L1 39 L2 34 L3 43 L4 42 L5 38 L6 30 L7 35 L8 35 L9 34 L10 24 14. Where do you live? 0 Rancho PV (w/in 1 mi.) 70 Rancho PV - other 19 Other Peninsula Cities 14 San Pedro 19 Other 36 Question Options/Survey # COUNT 1. How do you primarily use the trails in Forrestal? contemplation/meditation/relax. 7 nature study 5 wildlife observation 0 relaxed walks 3 moderate hikes 2 conditioning hikes 1 runs 0 outings with children 1 photography 1 9 horseback riding - trail 10 horseback riding - endurance 5 11 bike riding - slow 1 bike riding - moderate 2 bike riding - fast / challenging 1 3 dog walking 3 0 2. What is your age group / physical condition - and that of the people you use the trails with? 0 infant 0 young child 0 elementary school 0 young adult 1 adult 7 older adult 3 some physical limitations 0 average physical condition 4 top physical condition 5 0 3. Do you primarily use the trails: 0 alone 6 with a few people 10 with children 1 with a casual group 0 with an organized group 1 4. When do you use the trails? 0 weekdays 6 weekends 10 early am 5 daytime 4 after school 4 after work 2 evenings 0 night 1 5. How often do you use the trails at Forrestal? 0 daily 1 several times per week 2 weekly 1 monthly 5 occasionally 1 once 0 6. What are your trail preferences? 0 relatively easy grade 4 steep trails 5 easily reaching a view overlook 1 going up a grade to a view overloo 3 retracing your steps in and out 0 using circular route 9 uphill or downhill trails 6 going off trail 1 wide trails 4 narrow trails 6 7. Do you go off-trail? Why? 0 to explore new areas 2 to find a physical challenge 2 for a shortcut 1 other 0

9. Where & how do you enter the Forrestal Preserve? 0 Ladera Linda / bicycle 2 Ladera Linda / hike 3 Ladera Linda / horseback 2 Ladera Linda / trailer in 1 Port. Bend - bicycle 1 Port. Bend - hike 2 Port. Bend - horseback 6 Port. Bend - trailer in 0 Rolling Hills - bicycle 2 Rolling Hills - hike 0 Rolling Hills - horseback 5 Rolling Hills - trailer 0 Coolheights - bicycle 0 Coolheights - hike 1 Coolheights - horseback 0 Coolheights - trailer in 0 Other 1 presence of or interaction with other trail users affected your experience? 0 enhanced the experience 5 made no difference 2 made your experience less positive 3 led to a problem / conflict 1 12. How do you handle trail conflicts or problems? 0 ignore them 3 handle them by self 9 avoid trail in future 1 notify / complain 0 PLEASE INDICATE WHICH TRAILS YOU USE. 0 A12 8 A13 8 A14 6 A15 5 A16 4 L1 5 L2 5 L3 6 L4 5 L5 7 L6 8 L7 7 L8 7 L9 6 L10 3 The following are my favorite trails 0 A12 5 A13 5 A14 4 A15 3 A16 4 L1 3 L2 3 L3 4 L4 4 L5 3 L6 5 L7 4 L8 3 L9 5 L10 3 14. Where do you live? 0 Rancho PV (w/in 1 mi.) 3 Rancho PV - other 3 Other Peninsula Cities 2 San Pedro 3 Other 2 Question Options/Survey # COUNT 1. How do you primarily use the trails in Forrestal? contemplation/meditation/relax. 18 nature study 6 wildlife observation 0 relaxed walks 16 moderate hikes 24 conditioning hikes 22 runs 21 outings with children 8 photography 6 66 horseback riding - trail 2 horseback riding - endurance 3 3 bike riding - slow 24 bike riding - moderate 90 bike riding - fast / challenging 43 116 dog walking 10 0 2. What is your age group / physical condition - and that of the people you use the trails with? 0 infant 0 young child 3 elementary school 6 young adult 14 adult 96 older adult 18 some physical limitations 1 average physical condition 35 top physical condition 55 0 3. Do you primarily use the trails: 0 alone 43 with a few people 66 with children 9 with a casual group 30 with an organized group 10 4. When do you use the trails? 0 weekdays 73 weekends 99 early am 41 daytime 42 after school 6 after work 39 evenings 31 night 16 5. How often do you use the trails at Forrestal? 0 daily 9 several times per week 32 weekly 57 monthly 15 occasionally 6 once 0 6. What are your trail preferences? 0 relatively easy grade 19 steep trails 46 easily reaching a view overlook 11 going up a grade to a view overloo 34 retracing your steps in and out 6 using circular route 84 uphill or downhill trails 54 going off trail 4 wide trails 25 narrow trails 63 7. Do you go off-trail? Why? 10 to explore new areas 4 to find a physical challenge 8 for a shortcut 1 other 0

9. Where & how do you enter the Forrestal Preserve? 0 Ladera Linda / bicycle 65 Ladera Linda / hike 25 Ladera Linda / horseback 2 Ladera Linda / trailer in 1 Port. Bend - bicycle 48 Port. Bend - hike 9 Port. Bend - horseback 0 Port. Bend - trailer in 0 Rolling Hills - bicycle 15 Rolling Hills - hike 4 Rolling Hills - horseback 1 Rolling Hills - trailer 0 Coolheights - bicycle 11 Coolheights - hike 4 Coolheights - horseback 0 Coolheights - trailer in 0 Other 20 presence of or interaction with other trail users affected your experience? 0 enhanced the experience 56 made no difference 52 made your experience less positive 2 led to a problem / conflict 3 12. How do you handle trail conflicts or problems? 6 ignore them 7 handle them by self 62 avoid trail in future 2 notify / complain 1 PLEASE INDICATE WHICH TRAILS YOU USE. 0 A12 65 A13 65 A14 58 A15 60 A16 38 L1 55 L2 48 L3 52 L4 54 L5 63 L6 61 L7 62 L8 61 L9 55 L10 25 The following are my favorite trails 0 A12 32 A13 39 A14 44 A15 35 A16 16 L1 26 L2 25 L3 31 L4 33 L5 25 L6 21 L7 31 L8 36 L9 23 L10 18 14. Where do you live? 0 Rancho PV (w/in 1 mi.) 17 Rancho PV - other 13 Other Peninsula Cities 12 San Pedro 14 Other 56 TRAIL USE AT FORRESTAL (User distribution) 200

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0 weekdays weekends early am daytime after school after work evenings night TRAIL USE AT FORRESTAL (Frequency)

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0 daily several times per week weekly monthly occasionally once TRAIL USE AT FORRESTAL (Interaction with Others)

120

101 100

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105

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0 ignore them handle them by self avoid trail in future notify / complain TRAIL USE AT FORRESTAL (Specific Trails) Trails Used Favorites 140

127

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70 70

40 36

19 19 20 14

0 Rancho PV (w/in 1 mi.) Rancho PV - other Other Peninsula Cities San Pedro Other FORRESTAL TRAIL USE (Biker Home Cities)

60 56

20 17 14 13 12

0 Rancho PV (w/in 1 mi.) Rancho PV - other Other Peninsula Cities San Pedro Other FORRESTAL TRAIL USE (Biker Home Cities)

60 56

20 17 14 13 12

0 Rancho PV (w/in 1 mi.) Rancho PV - other Other Peninsula Cities San Pedro Other FORRESTAL TRAIL USE (Equestrian Home Cities)

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33 3 3

2.5

2 2 2

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PROJECT INSPECTION REPORT

Appendix H STEWARDSHIP REVIEW SHEET Forrestal Trails Date Trail Number/Name Task

A12 Dauntless

A13 Canyon View

A14 Flying Mane

A15 Mariposa

A16 Christo Que Viento

L1 Pirate

L2 Coolheights

L3 Quarry

L4 Basalt

L5 Forrestal

L6 Intrepid

L7 Purple Sage

L8 Exultant

L9 Fossil

L10 Packsaddle

L11 Crystal

L12 Conqueror

L13 Cactus

L14 Docent

L15 Vista Point

L16 Red Tail

H - 1 Forrestal Management Plan Project Inspection Report Sheet

Instructions: This form is to be completed when conducting inspections of the Forrestal property including any period inspections as well as the annual inspection discussed in the Management Plan. Use additional pages, if necessary, to describe observations. This form should be used in conjunction with the photo record form from the Management Plan (Appendix I).

Inspector’s Name(s): ______

Date of Inspection: ______

Date of Last Inspection: ______

Route of Travel: ______

Manmade Alterations to the Property: (There should be no alterations of this type beyond the limits of the maintenance and management activities of the Management Plan which are to be undertaken by the managing entity. Therefore complete and accurate documentation of any alterations resulting from use or vandalism should be included.)

Grading: ______

Dumping or Filling: ______

Off Road Vehicle Usage: ______

Vegetation Impacts:______

Other Alterations: ______

H - 2 Natural Alterations to the Property:

Fire: ______

Flooding:______

Landslide / Rockfall: ______

Erosion: ______

Other Alterations: ______

Trails:

Trail Segments traveled: ______

Trial Maintenance Issues:( include approximate location, or attach map with notation of problem area.)

1) ______2) ______3) ______

Other Notable Observations: (This section should include any unique observation worth noting, such as observation of paintball activity, large group usage of the property, off trail use of the property or any other type of unique observation.) ______

Inspector’s Signature: ______

H - 3 APPENDIX I

PHOTO DOCUMENTATION

Appendix I 14d 2829 27 14c 25 14b 26 16a 16 16b 24b 30 31 24a 14a 15 24 16c 31a 14 23a 13 12 13a 17a 21 20a 6b 20 2c 11 22 10 6 6a 23 20b 7 17 2b 9 5 17b 8 2a 18 19b19a 19 19c

4 19d 19e 3 2 1 Forrestal Management Plan Photo Point Record

Date: . (year, month, day)

Camera and Film:

Make: . Lens Size (in mm): .

Film Brand: . SAE: .

Photo Point Information:

Photo Point Number: .

Location Description:

Picture No. (s): .

Description of the viewshed:

Picture No. (s): .

F stop: , Exposure: .

True or Magnetic Bearing: . (circle one)

Description of the viewshed:

Picture No. (s): .

F stop: , Exposure: .

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True or Magnetic Bearing: . (circle one) Description of the viewshed:

Picture No. (s): .

F stop: , Exposure: .

True or Magnetic Bearing: . (circle one)

Description of the viewshed:

Picture No. (s): .

F stop: , Exposure: .

True or Magnetic Bearing: . (circle one) Description of the viewshed:

I - 3 APPENDIX J

VEGETATION MONITORING

Appendix J Forrestal Management Plan Vegetation Survey Form

Field Plot Number: Date:

Elevation: Slope Aspect:

Photographs Taken (if any):

Description of Plot Location and Orientation:

Site and Vegetation Description Vegetation Type (ie: Costal Sage Scrub, Cactus Scrub, Invasive, Grassland, etc):

Vegetation Structure ( ??):

Canopy: Open: Partially Closed: Closed:

Phenology: Early: Peak: Late:

Adjacent Vegetation Type(s):

Adjacent Land Use:

Topography:

Edaphic Conditions (soil condition with respect to plant suitability - loamy, clayey etc):

Comments (recent history, fires, disturbances etc): Forrestal Management Plan Vegetation Survey Form Cover Estimation - Short Form

Field Plot Number: Date:

Herb Layer - Hieght of < .4m Shrub Layer - Height < 2.5m Tree Layer - Height >2.5m Bare: Rock: Litter: Non-Vascular

Species: Tally Species: Tally Species: Tally

Additional Species Found on the Plot (5m x 50m) NOT on the intercept Line; Listed by layer:

Herb Species: Tally: Shrub Species: Tally: Tree Species: Tally: Field Plot Number: Cover Estimation - Long Form Date:

Point Herb Layer R L NV Shrub Layer:< 2.5m Tree Layer >2.5m 0.5 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 19.5 20 20.5 21 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5 R = rock or bare ground L= litter NV = non-vascular plants, moss or lichen Field Plot Number: Cover Estimation - Long Form Date: 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30.5 31 31.5 32 32.5 33 33.5 34 34.5 35 35.5 36 36.5 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40 40.5 41 41.5 42 42.5 43 43.5 44 44.5 45 45.5 46 46.5 47 47.5 48 48.5 49 49.5 50

R = rock or bare ground L= litter NV = non-vascular plants, moss or lichen APPENDIX K

MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Appendix K AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, TO JOINTLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS THE FORRESTAL NATURE PRESERVE AND TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, TOURS, AND EVENTS THAT WILL ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE PASSIVE RECREATIONAL USE OF THE PRESERVE AS AN OPEN SPACE COASTAL NATURE PRESERVE AND AUTHORIZE THE USE OF PRIVATELY AND PUBLICLY RAISED FUNDS FOR THE UPGRADING AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE PRESERVE FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC AND TO ENHANCE AND PROTECT HABITAT AND SPECIES LOCATED THEREON.

This Document is an Operating Agreement (hereinafter, “the Agreement”) executed in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (hereinafter “the City”), which is effective as of this ______day of ______, 2005, by and between the City and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (hereinafter “PVPLC” or “the Conservancy”), a non-profit organization. This Agreement supercedes the prior agreement between the City and the Conservancy, which was entered into on ______, 2001.

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY

The Preserve, (hereinafter “the Premises” or “the Preserve”) is described in Exhibit “A,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Preserve is located at the terminus of Forrestal Drive.

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of the Agreement is to authorize the Conservancy, jointly with the City, to manage and maintain the Preserve subject to the following:

A. The City has completed the Forrestal Management Plan (hereinafter “ the Plan”). The Plan specifies a variety of management objectives and functions that are to be completed in the future. The Plan is hereby incorporated herein by this reference, and a copy is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”. The goals and objectives defined in the Plan include four broad categories of activities that will be described as: 1) administration 2) public works/public safety; 2) habitat enhancement/vegetation management and 3) recreation management.

800905.4 B. The following are the two entities and their roles involved in the management of the Forrestal Preserve:

2. The Conservancy has a management agreement with the City and is the lead entity for habitat enhancement/vegetation management, recreation management (except for educational programs through Los Serenos), and some administrative tasks, including the preparation of an annual report to the City Council.

3. The Conservancy may create an Advisory Board consisting of persons who represent various groups that utilize or are interested in the Preserve. The purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise the Conservancy about its management of the Preserve. The existence of the Advisory Board shall not in any way alter the rights, responsibilities, or duties of the City and the Conservancy as set forth herein.

C. The City and the Conservancy shall manage and improve the preserve in the manner set forth in Chapter 3, Plan Implementation, of the Plan.

D. The Preserve shall be used only for natural open space and passive recreational uses. These uses shall include the right to improve the property consistent with the purposes of the Plan and this Agreement. Use of the Preserve by the Conservancy for any purpose not directly involving the provision of services as detailed in this Agreement or the administration thereof is prohibited unless specifically authorized in advance in writing by the City or its duly authorized representative.

E. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the City’s ability to mitigate offsite habitat loss on the Preserve, provided that the Conservancy shall perform or supervise all such habitat mitigation or enhancement, in accordance with the Conservancy’s scientific and ecological standards, which shall remain subject to review and revision by the responsible resource agencies, and further provided that mitigation may only occur in those portions of the Preserve that have degraded, or are devoid of, coastal sage scrub habitat. Any habitat mitigation that is performed pursuant to this Paragraph E shall be performed at a reasonable cost and is to

800905.4 2 be paid for by the City or the entity that caused the environmental impacts that are to be mitigated.

3. TERM

A. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 12 (Termination), and Paragraph 13 (Surrender of Premises), the initial term of this operating agreement shall be for twenty-five (25) years commencing on the date of execution by the City.

B. The Conservancy may request renewal of the Agreement for an additional twenty-five-year term by sending a written request to the City one year prior to the expiration of the Agreement. Such renewal shall be reviewed and approved by the City Council of the City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. The one-year lead time for requesting renewal is required in light of the grant-based funding that will be required to administer the Premises and the additional time that is needed to apply for and obtain the necessary funding and grants.

C. Upon receipt of such written request for renewal, the City will review the Conservancy’s performance and its compliance with the terms of this Agreement. A satisfactory review shall be the primary basis, but not the sole determinant, for renewing the Agreement.

D. Following the expiration of the Agreement, and until such time as either the City or the Conservancy terminates Conservancy’s use of the Premises, or until such time as the Agreement is extended for a new term and executed by both parties, the Conservancy’s use of the Premises shall be on a month to month basis upon the same terms and conditions as are specified in this Agreement, except for the term. Either party upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other party may terminate such month to month use and occupancy.

4. CONSIDERATION

No rent is required to be paid by the Conservancy to the City for the use of the Preserve. Likewise, no compensation is to be paid by the City to the Conservancy for the Conservancy’s services. It is understood and agreed that the mutual obligations of the parties, which are set forth herein, are the consideration for this Agreement. It is recognized that the activities of the Conservancy will inure to the benefit of the City and its residents and to the general public, since the City does not have the resources and staff to undertake the maintenance, operation and improvement of the Preserve, which will be performed by the Conservancy, as well as the environmental education programs

800905.4 3 and passive recreational activities that will be provided or enhanced by the Conservancy.

5. HOURS AND USE OF THE PRESERVE

A. Hours of Operation

The Preserve shall remain open to the public from sunrise to sunset daily, or any other schedule designated by the City Council. The City shall post a sign at the entrance to the Preserve stating the hours when the Preserve is open to the public.

B. Assignment

Except as expressly authorized by the City, the Conservancy shall not sublease or license the Preserve to any other organization for any purpose without the express written approval of the City.

C. Use of the Preserve

The Preserve may be used for other City purposes or by other City groups, such as the Docents, provided such uses are compatible with the purposes of the Preserve, as set forth herein and in the Plan. The Conservancy shall coordinate use of the site by City and non-City groups. A group is defined as twenty-five or more individuals. Nothing herein shall be construed to imply that the use of the Preserve by individuals or groups of fewer than twenty-five people will be restricted or will be required to obtain Conservancy approval prior to entering the Preserve.

The Conservancy is authorized to issue day-use permits to groups for use of the Preserve only for compatible recreational or educational activities at no charge to the user. Any group must agree to hold the City and the Conservancy harmless from any liability arising from its use of the Preserve.

D. Development

All proposed uses for and development of the Preserve shall be consistent with the Plan or any subsequent, mutually agreed upon amendments approved by the City and the Conservancy.

The Conservancy shall not make, nor permit to be made, any alteration, modifications or improvements to the Preserve outside the scope of the Plan, including the re-routing of approved trails, nor construct any structures on the Preserve without first obtaining the written consent of the City. The Conservancy must submit all proposed plans to the City for review and written approval prior to any work being performed that is outside the scope of the Plan. Once approved, any modifications or alterations to approved plans shall be subject to similar approval requirements.

800905.4 4

E. Hazardous Materials

1. Definition.

Hazardous Materials refers to any chemical, substance, material, or waste or component thereof, the presence of which requires investigation or remediation under any federal, state, or local statute, regulation, ordinance, order, action, policy, or common law or which is now or hereafter listed, defined or regulated as a flammable explosive, radioactive material, hazardous or toxic chemical, substance, material or waste or component thereof by any federal, state or local governing or regulatory body having jurisdiction over Hazardous Materials, or which would trigger any employee or community right-to-know requirements adopted by such body, or for which any such body has adopted any requirements for the preparation or distribution of a material safety data sheet. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Hazardous Materials shall include, but be not limited to: (a) hazardous, toxic or radioactive substances as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 25316, as amended from time to time, or a related defined term in any successor or companion statutes, and (b) crude oil or byproducts of crude oil, other than crude oil which exists on the Preserve as a natural formation.

2. Use.

The Conservancy may use, store, maintain and handle within the Preserve substances customarily used in connection with the services contemplated under the terms of the Plan and this Agreement and approved by the City, (including substances which are Hazardous Materials) provided: (a) those substances are used and maintained only in such quantities as are reasonably necessary for the authorized uses stated herein, and strictly in accordance with applicable laws and manufacturer’s instructions; (b) such substances are not disposed of, and are not released or discharged at or onto the Preserve (other than for their intended purpose and in accordance with the Plan and this Agreement and as provided in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph 2), and are transported to and from the Preserve in compliance with all applicable laws; (c) if any applicable law or the Preserve’s trash removal contractor requires that such substances be disposed of separately from ordinary trash, the Conservancy shall make arrangements at its own expense for such disposal directly with a licensed disposal company at a lawful disposal site; and (d) any remaining substances are completely, properly, and lawfully removed from the Preserve upon expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

800905.4 5 3. Compliance With Laws

The Conservancy hereby warrants and represents that it shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, concerning use, release, storage and disposal of Hazardous Materials at the Preserve.

4. Clean Up

If any Hazardous Material is released, discharged, or disposed of by the Conservancy or the City, or their officers, agents, contractors, employees or assigns, on or about the Preserve during the term of this Agreement, the releasing party shall immediately, properly, and in compliance with applicable laws, clean up and remove the Hazardous Material from the Preserve or any affected property, and clean or replace any affected personal property.

5. Notice

The Conservancy and the City agree to give the other party reasonably prompt notice that any Hazardous Material has been released at the Preserve.

6. Reciprocal Indemnities

a) By the City. The City agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Conservancy, and its agents, officers, and employees from or against all liability, expenses, including defense costs, legal fees and response costs imposed by law, and claims for damages of any nature whatsoever which arise out of the presence of Hazardous Materials on the Preserve prior to, during or after Conservancy’s use of the Premises that has not been caused by the Conservancy.

b) By the Conservancy. The Conservancy agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees from or against all liability, expenses, including defense costs, legal fees and response costs imposed by law, and claims for damages of any nature whatsoever which arise out of the presence of Hazardous Materials on the Preserve caused by authorized or unauthorized action of Conservancy staff, or its agents, officers, or its other assigns.

800905.4 6 c) Perpetual Indemnification. The provisions of this paragraph 6 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

6. OWNERSHIP OF IMPROVEMENTS

All improvements made by the Conservancy on the Preserve shall become the property of the City immediately upon satisfactory completion of construction.

7. COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Under the terms of CEQA, the City is designated as the “Lead Agency” and the Conservancy is designated as a “Responsible Agency” for those matters related to the fulfillment of the terms of this Agreement. The City shall prepare and file all necessary documents required by CEQA and shall do so in a reasonably expeditious manner.

B. Endangered Species Act. The Conservancy shall be responsible for compliance with all aspects of the Endangered Species Act (“the Act”) in connection with its activities on the Preserve as set forth in this Agreement. Specifically, the Conservancy shall take all reasonably practicable measures to ensure that the habitat of threatened or endangered species that may exist on the Preserve is maintained, monitored, improved or enhanced to generally accepted conservation standards. The Conservancy also shall take all reasonably practicable measures to prevent the loss or degradation of any such habitat, particularly as it pertains to recreational use of the Preserve, or of any aspect of public visitation that is consistent with this Agreement. To the degree that permits, authorizations, or consultations are required by the Act for actions contemplated under the terms of this Agreement, the Conservancy shall be the responsible party and will secure, or cause to be secured, the necessary administrative approvals from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or any other designated agency. However, the City, (not the Conservancy) shall be responsible for obtaining permits or authorizations, or consulting with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or other designated agency for mitigation efforts relating to off-site actions that are not undertaken by the Conservancy.

8. DEFAULT

In the event that the Conservancy breaches, defaults or materially fails to comply with any of the provisions contained herein, the City will provide the Conservancy with written notice to cure said breach, default or non-compliance.

800905.4 7 If the Conservancy does not correct said breach, default or non-compliance or make reasonable progress toward its correction to the satisfaction of the City within thirty (30) calendar days of said notice, the City may immediately terminate this Agreement. In situations posing a threat to persons, the City may require immediate correction by the Conservancy, and if such action is not taken by the Conservancy, the City may take the action necessary to correct the situation, seek to recover all costs thereof from the Conservancy, and at the City’s option, terminate this Agreement.

9. COMPLIANCE WITH CITY REGULATIONS

The Conservancy and all other organizations and individuals involved in the delivery of services that are within the scope of this Agreement shall at all times abide by the rules and regulations heretofore adopted or that may hereafter be adopted by the City and shall cooperate fully with City employees in the performance of their duties.

10. REMEDIES

In the event that any dispute arises regarding the interpretation of the terms of this Agreement, it is understood and agreed by and between the parties that the City shall have the right to make a final determination of any and all disputes and such determination shall be binding upon the parties hereto, provided however, that such final determination shall not deprive the parties of any legal remedy they may have in a court of competent jurisdiction.

11. TERMINATION

Either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for any reason and at any time after providing the other party with a ninety (90) calendar day advance written notice. However, if either party contends that the other party is in breach of this Agreement, the non-breaching party shall provide written notice thereof to the other party. If the breaching party fails to cure the breach within ten (10) business days of the date of receipt of the notice, the non- breaching party may terminate this Agreement immediately.

12. SURRENDER OF PREMISES AND DISPOSITION OF IMPROVEMENTS

Upon expiration, revocation or termination of this Agreement, the Conservancy will quit and surrender possession of the Preserve to the City in as good and usable a condition, acceptable to the City, as the Preserve was at the time of the first occupation thereof by the Conservancy, subject to the existence of normal wear and tear, excepting there from damage caused by the elements, acts of God or other causes beyond Conservancy’s control. The City shall not unreasonably withhold its acceptance of the condition of the Preserve. All land and presently existing improvements, as well as all improvements made by the Conservancy, shall be transferred to and become the property of the City. The Conservancy shall remove from the premises all of its personal property unless

800905.4 8 written permission to leave specific items on the premises is first obtained form the City.

13. DAMAGED PREMISES – CITY’S OBLIGATION

In the event that the Preserve or a significant portion thereof is destroyed by fire, earthquake, or any other cause, so that the Preserve becomes inoperable or unusable, the City shall be under no obligation to restore the Preserve or to provide alternate premises. Should the City decide not to repair the Preserve, this Agreement shall terminate as to both of the parties hereto and shall be of no further force and effect from and after the date of such decision.

14. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING AND BANKRUPTCY

The Conservancy shall not sublet the Preserve or any portion thereof, nor allow the same to be used by any other person or organization for any other use than herein specified, nor assign this Agreement, nor transfer, assign, or in any manner convey any of the rights or privileges herein granted without the express written approval of the City. Neither this Agreement nor the rights herein granted shall be assignable by any process or proceeding in any court, or by attachment, execution, proceeding in insolvency or bankruptcy, either voluntary or involuntary, or receivership proceedings. Furthermore, the Conservancy shall not take any action that would cause a lien to be recorded against the Property.

15. INSPECTION OF PREMISES

Authorized representatives, agents and employees of the City will have the right to enter the Preserve at any time.

16. FORBEARANCE NOT A WAIVER

The acceptance by the City or the forbearance of any act not contemplated by this Agreement or in breach of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a permanent waiver of such term, covenant, or condition, and shall not constitute approval or a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or of any other term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement.

17. INDEMNIFICATIONS

A. The PVPLC agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees, agents, and assigns from and against all liabilities, expenses, defense costs, legal fees, claims, suits, and judgments for damages which arise out of an act or omission of the PVPLC or any of its agents, employees or assigns arising from PVPLC’s obligations under this Agreement.

800905.4 9 B. The City Indemnifies the PVPLC. The City agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the PVPLC and its officers, employees, agents, and assigns from and against all liabilities, expenses, defense costs, legal fees, claims, suits, and judgments for damages which arise out of an act or omission of the City or any of its agents, employees or assigns arising from the City’s obligations under this Agreement.

18. INSURANCE

A. Insurance – The Conservancy, at its own cost and expense, prior to any possession or use of the Premises, shall obtain insurance and furnish the City with evidence of such insurance from insurers that are admitted to do business in the State of California with a minimum rating of A-VII by Best’s Insurance Guide for the following coverage and minimum limits of insurance, which shall be maintained by the Conservancy at its sole cost and expense throughout the term of this Agreement and any extension thereof:

1. General Liability Insurance – During the term of this Agreement, the Conservancy shall maintain general liability insurance in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) Combined Single Limit per occurrence.

2. Automobile Liability Insurance – During the term of this Agreement, the Conservancy shall maintain automobile liability insurance in an amount not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) Combined Single Limit per occurrence covering any motor vehicle that is used by the Conservancy in connection with this Agreement.

3. Worker’s Compensation/Employer’s Liability Insurance – By signing this Agreement, the Conservancy hereby certifies that it is aware of the provisions of sections 3700 et. seq. of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and that it will comply with such provisions at all times during the term of this Agreement. In addition, during the term of this Agreement, the Conservancy shall maintain employer’s liability insurance in an amount not less than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000).

4. Adjustment of Insurance Levels. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of this Agreement, applying generally accepted Risk Management principles, to change the amounts and types of insurance required hereunder by

800905.4 10 giving the Conservancy ninety (90) days advance written notice.

B. Additional Insureds – The Conservancy shall include the City and its boards, officers, agents and employees as additional insureds in all General Liability insurance required herein.

C. Notice of Change in Insurance – All insurance policies required under this Agreement shall expressly provide that such insurance shall not be canceled or materially reduced in coverage or limits except after thirty (30) days written notice is provided by receipted delivery to the City Attorney, with a copy to the City Manager.

D. Default – If insurance is canceled, lapsed, or reduced below the minimums required in this Section, the City may consider the Conservancy to be in default and may terminate this Agreement. Termination shall occur at the expiration of a three (3) day written notice to Conservancy. At the termination of three (3) days or sooner, the Conservancy shall vacate the Preserve, and the Conservancy shall have no right to enter the Preserve.

E. Waiver of subrogation – With respect to property damage, each party agrees to waive its rights of recovery against the other for any claim applicable to the California Standard Fire Policy with Extended Coverage and Vandalism and Malicious Mischief endorsements, to the extent that the policies so permit.

19. FUNDS UTILIZATION AND COMMINGLING

All funds (including fees, commissions, grants, donations, profits from the sales of merchandise, other than Land Conservancy membership contributions and sales of Land Conservancy apparel with the PVP Land Conservancy logo, etc.) that are received by the Land Conservancy as a result of programs or activities conducted at the Preserve shall be applied to the delivery and management of such programs and activities or for the maintenance and improvement of facilities within the Preserve and will be accounted for as provided in Section 25. Any funds that are specifically designated by the donor for use only in connection with programs or activities conducted on the Premises shall not be commingled with other funds of the Conservancy that are unrelated to this Agreement.

20. SALE OF MERCHANDISE, FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS

Merchandise, food and refreshments sold by the Conservancy shall conform to all applicable Federal, State and Municipal laws, ordinances and regulations in every respect. All edible merchandise kept on hand will be stored and handled with due regard for sanitation and in compliance with all applicable sanitation laws, rules and regulations.

800905.4 11 21. NONPROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT STATUS

For the life of this Agreement, the PVPLC shall keep current its status as a nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) Corporation in the State of California, as well as similar California state non-profit charitable entity status. Loss of such status shall constitute a material breach of contract for which the City may immediately terminate this Agreement. This agreement does not create any ownership or possessory interest in the Preserve by the PVPLC. The PVPLC shall, at all times, maintain a status in the State of California that would exempt it from any property tax, possessory interest tax, or similar tax, should it be determined to have an interest in the Preserve that would otherwise be a taxable interest. If at any time the PVPLC is determined to have a taxable ownership or possessory interest in the Preserve, the PVPLC shall pay all such taxes before delinquency. Failure to pay any such tax shall constitute a material breach of contract for which the City may immediately terminate this Agreement.

22. ANNUAL REPORTS

The Conservancy shall prepare annual reports setting forth the uses made of the property during the preceding year, in particular, addressing progress made toward implementation of the Plan, plans for future uses and improvements, and other pertinent data establishing its continuous use and operation of the Premises for the purposes designated in the Plan and this Agreement. These reports shall be submitted to the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, and shall be presented to the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting. In connection with the preparation of the annual report, the Conservancy also shall provide a list of the projects that are proposed to be undertaken during the following year for review and approval by the City Council.

Representatives of the Conservancy and the City Council may meet upon the request of either party, and status updates of the annual report may be provided at these additional meetings if requested in advance.

23. FINANCIAL RECORDS AND REPORTS

The Conservancy shall maintain a system of accurate internal financial records and controls for Conservancy operations at the Preserve in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures. The Conservancy shall maintain all financial records for the term of this Agreement and for a period of two years following the termination of this Agreement. The City shall have the right to inspect the Conservancy’s records during normal business hours following at least three business days advance written notice to the Conservancy.

Annually, the Conservancy shall provide the City with an audited financial statement of its operations for the previous fiscal year. This shall include, but will not necessarily be limited to, a summary of all revenues and expenditures.

800905.4 12 Financial statements shall be submitted to the City at the address identified herein.

24. OTHER REQUIRED REPORTS AND INFORMATION

Prior to the execution of this Agreement, the Conservancy shall provide the City the following Conservancy organizational information. The Conservancy shall insure that such information on file with the City remains current.

• Copy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s Articles of Incorporation and by-laws; • Roster of Conservancy officers; • Names and titles of persons authorized to direct the operations of the Conservancy at the Preserve and to represent the Conservancy in all matters concerning this Agreement.

25. DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE AND CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION

The Conservancy shall keep the City informed of all activities at the Preserve. The Conservancy shall place the City on distribution lists to receive program schedules, newsletters and other information pertaining to its activities.

Unless otherwise notified by the City in writing, all submittals by the Conservancy to the City shall be addressed to:

City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca. 90275 Tel. (310) 377-0360 Fax. (310) 544-5291

Unless otherwise notified by the Conservancy in writing, all submittals by the City to the Conservancy shall be addressed to:

Executive Director Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy 916 Silver Spur, Suite 108 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 Tel: (310) 541-7613 Fax: (310) 541-7623

All notices and approvals required or given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing.

800905.4 13 26. NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Preserve and all authorized services related thereto, as set forth herein, shall be available for use and enjoyment by the public without regard to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. The Conservancy agrees that in the performance of this Agreement it will not discriminate in its employment practices against any employee or applicant for employment because of the employee’s or applicant’s race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

27. EXHIBITS

The following Exhibits are attached hereto and are incorporated herein by reference and form a part of this Agreement:

A. Legal Description of the Preserve

B. The Forrestal Management Plan

28. COMPLETE AGREEMENT

This Agreement contains the full and complete Agreement between the parties and may only be amended in a writing executed by both parties. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer or employee of either party will affect or modify any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Dated ______PALOS VERDES LAND CONSERVANCY By: ______Its: ______

By: ______Its: ______

Dated ______CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES

By: ______Mayor

ATTEST:

______City Clerk

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