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NOTICE OF MEETING
MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Chairman Paul Garvey
Vice Chairman Scott Grzybowski
Commissioner Thomas Aiello
Commissioner Tom Barberic
Commissioner Bill Craig
Commissioner Janice Holden
Commissioner Dr. Darrienne Slater
TIME:5:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
WHEN:TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
WHERE:FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the
agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission, and (ii) is subject to
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matters raised during Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action.
At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual commissioners may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff
to review a matter, or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda.
4.CONSIDERATION of Approving the June 23, 2020 Meeting Minutes
5.DISCUSSION on Present Threat of Non-Native Plants
6.DISCUSSION on the 2020/2021 Hike Schedule
7.DISCUSSION on the 2020/2021 Trailhead Host Program
8.UPDATE on Adero Canyon Trailhead (ACT) Access and Trailhead Work Activity
9.UPDATE on Changes to Preserve Trail Maps
10.UPDATE on Ridgeline Trail Status
11.UPDATE on Terms Expiring October 31, 2020 and Process
12.UPDATE on Community Services Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan
13.REVIEW of Trail Counter Activity
14.ADJOURNMENT
McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Meeting of September 29, 2020 2 of 3
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted in accordance with the statement filed
by the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission with the Town Clerk.
Dated this 24th day of September, 2020.
_____________________________________________
Jamie Salentine, Executive Assistant
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McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Meeting of September 29, 2020 3 of 3
ITEM 4.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 09/29/2020 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission
Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services
Prepared by: Jamie Salentine, Executive Assistant
Staff Contact Information:
Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language):
CONSIDERATION of Approving the June 23, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Staff Summary (Background)
Attachments
6-23-20 MMPC Minutes
Form Review
Form Started By: Jamie Salentine Started On: 09/02/2020 03:49 PM
Final Approval Date: 09/02/2020
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION
JUNE 23, 2020
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Garvey called the meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 2020, to order at 5:00 p.m. in the
Pima/Hopi Rooms at the Community Center, located at 13001 N La Montana Drive, Fountain
Hills, Arizona.
2.ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Thomas Aiello; Commissioner Tom Barberic*; Commissioiner Bill
Craig; Chairman Paul Garvey; Vice Chairman Scott Grzybowski; Commissioner
Janice Holden
Absent: Commissioner Dr. Darrienne Slater
Staff
Present:
Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin; Fire Chief Dave Ott; Executive
Assistant Jamie Salentine
*Commissioner Barberic participated in the meeting via telephone.
(Items were discussed out of order, but for purposes of clarity will remain as listed on the
agenda.)
3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There was no comments from the citizens present.
4.CONSIDERATION OF Approving the January 28 and February 25, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Garvey asked that a correction be made to January 28, 2020 minutes item
#11, paragraph 6 to read: Discussion ensued relating to placement of an additional trail
counter near the Overlook Trail.
Commissioner Garvey requested that a correction be made to February 25, 2020 minutes
item #5, paragraph 1 to read: (ex: currently there are 30 markers on the 2-mile Sonoran trail).
MOVED BY Vice Chairman Scott Grzybowski, SECONDED BY Commissioner Janice
Holden to approve the January 28 and February 25, 2020 meeting minutes as amended.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
5.UPDATE on Adero Canyon Trailhead Access and Trailhead Work Activity
Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin stated that there has been a slow down on
the construction due to COVID-19. She noted that the attorneys are working together to
determine a completion date. She pointed out that the water lines are in and have pressure,
however, still need electric and sewer put in. She added that the utilities are tied with Toll
Brothers and that the power will be through SRP and the Town will need to reach out due to
the fact that Toll Brothers is not looking at turning on power until a certain number of parcels
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are in, which is not feasible for the needs of the ACT.
In response to questions posed by Chairman Garvey, Ms. Goodwin responded that items
that use power are the gate operation, drinking fountain, site lighting, and irrigation. She
added that a fall opening is not likely and hoping by the end of 2020 since this operation has
been long and slow.
In response to a question by Commissioner Barberic, Ms. Goodwin clarified that opening by
the end of year included the pavement, however, is hoping the utilities are in sooner.
Commissioner Craig commented that the Trailblazers start in October and will need access
to the trailhead.
Ms. Goodwin stated that the relationship with Toll Brothers and the Trailblazers are in good
standings and does not see any issues of them driving to the trailhead.
Chairman Garvey suggested to Ms. Goodwin that a new definition of complete might help in
getting the ACT moving even if it is a dirt road that would be better than the current situation.
Chairman Garvey pointed out that the gate has been modified with bollards.
6.DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION of Preserve Access via the Promenade Trail Gate
Chairman Garvey acknowledged that Fire Chief Dave Ott is present for input. He stated that
discussion is on the gate, its use, who has access, who has keys, and usage around the
area.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Garvey, Ms. Goodwin clarified that the water
tank is the Town’s and once consistent usability of all utilities the intent is to remove the tank,
but timeframe of removal is unknown. She noted that Maricopa County has access to the
weather station as well.
Fire Chief Ott reported that Maricopa County has their own set of keys and would just need
to know the number of locks for the gate. He explained that the weather station has remote
access and County only accesses for maintenance. He stated he would confirm what the
County’s access needs are for the MMPC.
Discussion ensued on who would need keys including Town Staff, Fire Department, and
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
In response to a question posed by Chairman Garvey, Ms. Goodwin clarified that the
Promenade upkeep and other trails that the expectations of the Trailblazers is to maintain
pass-ability for foot traffic only, not for vehicles. She thanked the Trailblazers and volunteers
that worked on the Promenade trail to fix the damage caused by a storm, which was
completed faster than anticipated.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Craig, Fire Chief Ott clarified that the
road/trail past the Promenade as an evacuation standpoint was not intended as usable. He
noted that the area is prone to washouts and not sustainable and should only be used by a
Jeep terrain type vehicle (Type 6) if needed.
Chairman Garvey pointed out that the Promenade access should not be considered as an
emergency evacuation route due to the high point and would not be feasible for anyone
because of the elevation.
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In response to a question from Chairman Garvey, Ms. Goodwin confirmed that a
conversation with Town Manager Grady Miller, Chairman Garvey, and herself regarding ACT
will occur, however, due to the current issues she requested the meeting be tabled until late
summer.
Chairman Garvey clarified that the meeting is to increase awareness of the probability of use
of the road and the MMPC perspective to have an opportunity to preserve the preserve prior
to establishing a clarifying road that should not be used to begin with.
Ms. Goodwin emphasized that the road access is very limited, and should the road not be an
evacuation road that access be for specific access such as up to the weather station. She
pointed out that some language will need to be addressed in the future to clarify that.
Discussion ensued relative to access to the road for essential purposes, limitation of the
vehicles heading up to the top of the Promenade, and other access points.
Fire Chief stated he would clarify with County on how they access the weather station.
7.DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION of Landing Zones and Trail Maintenance Program
Chairman Garvey reported that the yellow pins represent landing zones and asked if all
landing zones need to be maintained. (See Attachment 1)
Commissioner Barberic commented that a helicopter will not be landing on these and that
there are 12 landing zones. He pointed out that the Trailblazers have spent a lot of time just
maintaining them and is requesting not to maintain and to focus on just working the trails.
Chairman Garvey asked if all 12 landing zones are needed and maybe maintain some.
Commissioner Barberic pointed out that some trails have not been groomed in almost two
years and priority is to getting the trails together first, then Phase 3 of Ridgeline trail, and then
landing zones.
Discussion ensued relating to the density of the landing zones, Sheriff’s rescue helicopter
versus the Medical Helicopter and where they land, reduction of the number of landing
zones, and time spent on maintenance of each landing zone.
Fire Chief Ott clarified that if some of the landing zones are decommissioned to notify the
Fire Department so they can update their map.
Vice Chairman Grzybowski stated that discussion on decommissioning can be discussed at a
later time; however, maintenance is not a priority at this time.
Chairman Garvey clarified that the landing zones will stay status quo with maintenance to be
just clearing the brush away.
Commissioner Craig reviewed the trail maintenance needs and suggestions and that the
Operations Workgroup recommended Option 3 for present maintenance and Option 1 for
long-term maintenance needs. (See Attachment 2)
MOVED BY Commissioiner Bill Craig, SECONDED BY Vice Chairman Scott
Grzybowski to approve the Fountain Hills Trail Maintenance Plans as recommended: Option 3
for present maintenance and Option 1 for long-term maintenance needs.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
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8.REVIEW of Preserve Easement and Right-of-Way Reference Documents
Fire Chief Ott highlighted on the history of the emergency access trail at ACT that tied in
between the access of ACT and Eagle Nest. He added that in the 1990’s the City of
Scottsdale voted not to run Via Linda all the way to Palisades. He noted that the Scottsdale’s
Fire Department had requested an emergency access road into ACT through Hidden Hills if
a connection was completed. He explained that somehow the same language was placed in
the agreement for Eagles Nest and the ACT dating back to the late 1990’s.
Chairman Garvey reviewed the Preserve Easement Reference sheet and stated that the
document is for their information. (See Attachment 3)
9.DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION of the Official Acreage of the Preserve
Chairman Garvey pointed out that there are two versions of the Fountain Hills Preserve
acreage, one that shows 800+ acres and the other showing 1000+ acres. He added that
numerous information provided by the town states 1000+ acres as well. He displayed and
commented that the County records indicate that the Fountain Hills Preserve section comes
in at 823.62 acres. He noted that the 1000+ acres included the section of the Sunrise Trail
that the City of Scottsdale owns. (See Attachment 4)
Chairman Garvey asked the Commission if the Town should use the actual acreage as
displayed at 823.62 or the 1000+ acreage.
Discussion ensued relative to the actual acreage of the preserve for the town and what
number to use.
Chairman Garvey clarified that the 823.62 acreage does include the acreage given to the
Town by Toll Brothers (82.12 acres).
In response to a question posed by Vice Chairman Grzybowski, Commissioner Craig
reported that the total number of trail miles he does not know off hand, however, under 10
miles.
MOVED BY Commissioner Janice Holden, SECONDED BY Vice Chairman Scott
Grzybowski to approve the official acreage of the Fountain Hills Preserve to be 824 acres.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
10.DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION of Changes to Preserve Trail Maps
Commissioner Holden stated that the Outreach and Promotion Workgroup reviewed over the
informational pamphlets/maps provided to the public to see what needed to be updated. She
noted that the workgroup focused on the two maps; McDowell Mountain Preserve and the
Fountain Hills Connection maps. She highlighted the McDowell Mountain Preserve map
updates/changes. (See Attachment 5)
Discussion ensued relating to updating of the map through GIS Technician/CAD Operator
Ken Valverde, renaming of the “Peak”, to “Scenic View”, and the bow hunting wording on
pamphlet.
Additional discussion ensued related to the wording for bow hunting on the preservation,
which is regulated by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD).
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Commissioner Holden commented that the workgroup recommends minor changes to
Fountain Hills Connection map to include Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve and
have a large map on the website of the McDowell Mountain Preserve map.
Administrative Assistant Jamie Salentine requested that Commissioner Holden update the
notes and provide to her so that the updated changes discussed during this meeting will
reflect on the attachment to the minutes.
MOVED BY Vice Chairman Scott Grzybowski, SECONDED BY Commissioner Thomas
Aiello to approve the McDowell Mountain Preserve Map pamphlet with all updates discussed
provided on the attachment (Attachment 5).
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
11.UPDATE on Ridgeline Trail Status
Commissioner Craig stated that the Trailblazers are waiting on the signs to go in, when to
open Ridgeline Trail, and completing the last 40 feet of the trail.
Commissioner Craig confirmed that phase 1 and 2 of Ridgeline Trail will open prior to the
completion of Phase 3.
Ms. Goodwin stated that the Trailblazers just need to provide the items they need for the
signs to be placed in such as, posts, rivets, quick crete, etc.
Commissioner Craig to provide the list to Ms. Goodwin.
12.UPDATE on Promenade Reroute
Chairman Garvey commented that the Promenade Reroute is almost done; steps need to be
placed in upfront, and to add the sign.
13.REVIEW of Trail Counter Activity
Chairman Garvey asked the Commission if they had questions on the trail counter activity;
no questions. (See Attachment 6)
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Craig, Ms. Goodwin confirmed that two
new trail counters have been ordered.
In response to question from Commissioner Holden, Vice Chairman Grzybowski replied that
the trail counter activity is used for marketing material and to update the Town Council on the
usage of the trails.
Ms. Goodwin added that the usage can be used for showing the greatest amount of usage
and assists in justifying funding/resources for trails.
14.UPDATE on Community Services Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan
Ms. Goodwin updated on the Master Plan progress and stated that on June 22, 2020 the
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Ms. Goodwin updated on the Master Plan progress and stated that on June 22, 2020 the
kick-off of the focus groups started with the Community Services staff and three additional
focus groups will occur this week with the Community Stakeholders and ending on June 25,
2020 at 6:00 pm with a Public Forum. She asked the Commission to reach out to all
residents they know to participate in the Public Forum. She added that the focus groups and
public forum will assist in developing the Public Survey, which will be sent out to all residents
later this summer to respond via mail-in or online.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Aiello, Ms. Goodwin confirmed that the
survey will be specific to the Community Services Department such as; parks, trails,
programs, events, and park facilities. She noted that the Master Plan will be a document that
is used as a guideline for improvements/goals over a 10-year span.
Ms. Goodwin pointed out that Ms. Salentine will email the MMPC the flyer on the Public
Survey which includes the web link to register.
15.ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY Vice Chairman Scott Grzybowski, SECONDED BY Commissioner Thomas
Aiello to adjourn.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
The McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN ADVISORY
COMMISSION
____________________________
Paul Garvey, Chairman
ATTEST AND PREPARED BY:
______________________________
Jamie Salentine, Executive Assistant
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting held by the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Advisory Commission in the Town Hall Council
Chambers on the 23rd day of June, 2020. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a
quorum was present.
DATED this 29th day of September, 2020.
_________________________________
Jamie Salentine, Executive Assistant
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Attachment 1
MMPC
June 23, 2020
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Fountain Hills Preserve trail maintenance 6/20/20
Present maintenance needs:
All trails
Plans for maintenance: (Maintenance is the priority over Ridgeline phase 3)
Option 1: Attempt to start in October this season when the ground is still more pliable
from the Monsoons. Try to use a group of 6 volunteers from the present crew leaders including
Jim Grajck and Bill Craig at this time, working together as two crews, reinforcing previous crew
leader training. In November, use these crew leaders to lead individual maintenance crews for
each trail till finished.
Option 2: Start in November with crew leaders on the first workday: reinforcing their
previous training and then having them lead crews on different trails till all maintenance is
complete.
Option 3: Starting in October, Jim Grajck and Bill Craig would head up a group of 6
present or interested crew leaders made up of two teams. We would set up a plan to cover all
trails and perform maintenance. In November the rest of the crew leaders and Trailblazers
would start work on Phase 3 of the Ridgeline trail. Bill would be replaced at this time to head
Phase 3. The maintenance crew and the phase 3 crew could do some switching during the
season where reasonable. The maintenance crew led by Jim would remain in action till all trails
have been completed.
Long term maintenance:
Option 1: Obtain volunteers to be responsible for maintenance of a trail yearly. Train
them where necessary. Ask them to get a couple of other trail builders to work with them. The
primary objective here would be to get rid of obstructive brush, berms, and loose rocks. Do this
twice a year.
Option 2: Obtain volunteers to be responsible for maintenance of a trail. During our
regular Saturday work days, alternately have one of those groups work on maintenance of their
trail instead of working on new trail building. When new builds are complete, these volunteers
will continue maintenance of their trail.
Attachment 2
MMPC
June 23, 2020
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McDowell Mtn Easement Reference Documents
Name Number Date Relevance Main Preserve Deed Deed No. 011201371 2001 Also identifies inventory of easement docs Toll Brothers Development Agreement
Resolution No. 2018-11 Sect 5.3
2018 Provides provisions for their assistance in preparing the emergency access road Promenade Trail Easement 2001-1201367 2001 Provisions for emergency access roadway and utility easement between Adero Canyon and
Eagles Nest. Establishes
conditions for easement use. Also includes metes and bounds.
Grant of Easement - Eagles Nest 1998-0727173 1998 Defines metes and bounds of easement connecting Eagles Nest to Eagle Ridge Drive via the Promenade Trail. Grant of Reservoir and Access Easement - Eagles
Nest
2001-1201365 2001 Addresses the existing north water tank at Eagles Nest. This is easement is within the Preserve.
Adero Canyon Reservoir Easement 2001-1201366 2001 Adero Canyon Reservoir (future). Provisions for a water storage
facility within SW corner of
Preserve (far NW corner of Adero Canyon).
SRP Easement Docket 11016 Page 155 1975 Outlines broad easement rights within T3N R6E; establishes the right for power line towers across the Preserve Mtn Bell Right of Way Agreement Docket 10045 Page 237 1973 Same easement as SRP
Final Settlement Agreement – Eagles Nest Plat (Fountain
Hills Doc)
Resolution No. 2014-08 2014 Page 64 references Eagles Nest easement doc 1998-0727173
Fountain Hills General Plan 2010 Page 20 2010 Provisions for easement from Golden Eagle Trailhead to MMRP
Attachment 3
MMPC
June 23, 2020
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Attachment 4
MMPC
June 23, 2020
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A/O 5/4/2020
Sum acreage of all parcels associated with FH MMP
Sq ft per acre 43,560
Parcel Sq ft Acre
1 115,826 2.66
2 129,199 2.97
3 665,423 15.28
4 6,711,141 154.07
5 8,711,998 200.00
6 1,601,997 36.78
7 3,015,422 69.22
8 2,320,833 53.28
9 6,524,460 149.78
10 2,503,437 57.47
Toll Brothers' donation 3,577,198 82.12
Total 35,876,934 823.62
Attachment 4
MMPC
June 23, 2020
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Update the McDowell Mountain Preserve Trails brochure
Recommended Changes:
1.Edits, corrections, additions
Map Trails of the Town of Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain
Preserve
-Add Ridgeline Trail (as completed as of 6/2020)
-Add Scenic View at the end of where the Ridgeline Trail now ends
-Add new 82 acres
-Remove reference to Fire Access Road (future)
-Correct ending of the Overlook Trail
-Change distance of Western Bike Loop from 0.3 to 0.5mi
-Update Copyright from 2018 to 2020 under Notice:
Map Fountain Hills & Connecting Trails (extended area map)
-Add Ridgeline Trail (as completed as of 6/2020)
-Add new 82 acres
-Update MMRP and Scottsdale maps
-Update Copyright from 2018 to 2020 under Notice:
-Update Map Date: November 2018 to 2020 (lower right corner)
Panel 2 Brochure Front
-Update date from December 2018 to xxxx 2020
Panel 3 Welcome to Fountain Hills MMP – (edits in bold)
-First paragraph, last two sentences – change to:
Access the Dixie Mine Trail through the Eagles Nest Community.
There is a $2 fee per person to enter the McDowell Mountain
Regional Park.
-General Rules (regarding hunting under last rule)
No trapping or harming wildlife. Jamie to provide language
-Trail Safety
Bring ample water and a fully charged cell phone.
Leave valuables at home or lock them out of view in your trunk. (you)
-Trail etiquette
Be considerate of other trail users – you are all here to enjoy the
Preserve safely. (for the same reason)
Bicyclists should yield to all other users. (bicyclist)
Attachment 5
MMPC
June 23, 2020
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2.Enhancements and modifications
Map
-Replace Connecting Trails map with Trails of the Town of FH MMP for
brochure
Trails of the Town larger map more user friendly, includes more
details, easier to read.
Connecting Trails map best as a full-size standalone map or online
Trail Guide Panel 1
-Add Ridgeline Trail
Trail Name: Ridgeline Trail (RL)
Length: 1.3
Difficulty rating: One black diamond
-Eliminate reference to Elevation Change column
It is difficult to accurately measure with no point of reference
Casual hikers are unfamiliar with elevation measurements
Refer instead to Difficulty Rating legend to estimate trail difficulty
Attachment 5
MMPC
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MMPC
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Attachment 5
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Fountain Hills
Trail Counter
Activity
Botanical
Garden Trail
Lake Overlook
Trail
Sonoran Trail
- North End
Andrews-Kinsey
& Western Loop
Trails
Adero
Canyon
Trailhead
Overlook &
Ridgeline
Trails
2017
Jan 6121 400 250
Feb 8699 500 338
Mar 8150 700 388 Estimated
Apr 5402 600 399 4/29/19 ACT restricted access commences
May 3118 300 300 Counter not yet in service
Jun 2563 300 300
Jul 2377 300 300
Aug 1750 300 300
Sep 2100 300 300
Oct 4000 325 300
Nov 5900 375 300
Dec 7097 425 300
2017 Total 0 57277 4825 3775 0 0
2018
Jan 6984 483 240
Feb 6448 737 1059
Mar 2491 9948 1581 1461
Apr 1262 5153 2409 500
May 925 3356 898 300
Jun 563 1816 1042 300
Jul 439 1646 500 300
Aug 370 1622 500 300
Sep 650 1935 500 300
Oct 1030 3715 500 450
Nov 1630 5463 655 628
Dec 2251 5001 487 2101 7363
2018 Total 11611 53087 10292 7939 7363
2019
Jan 2291 6969 677 2550 10237
Feb 2467 5505 731 2250 9010
Mar 3295 8080 1150 4150 16564
Apr 1452 5488 1581 1879 6645
May 945 3938 754 1212 666
Jun 449 2471 254 115 183
Jul 402 1736 152 200 200
Aug 386 1533 200 200 200
Sep 690 2588 350 300 300
Oct 1087 3759 500 500 500
Nov 1720 5496 652 700 700
Dec 1818 3913 707 1083 1040
2019 Total 17002 51476 7708 15139 46245
2020
Jan 1904 7657 915 1676 1548
Feb 3784 7230 1064 1284 1408
Mar 4163 9112 1549 789 2479 1342
Apr 1997 7423 1356 597 2163 347
May 1335 5817 382 346 950 57
Jun 933 2189 316 263 850 109
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2020 Total 14116 39428 5582 4955 9398 1855
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ITEM 5.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 09/29/2020 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission
Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services
Prepared by: Jamie Salentine, Executive Assistant
Staff Contact Information: Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director
Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language): DISCUSSION on
Present Threat of Non-Native Plants
Staff Summary (Background)
Attachments
Mapping of Non-Native Plants
Form Review
Form Started By: Jamie Salentine Started On: 09/23/2020 09:39 AM
Final Approval Date: 09/23/2020
MAPPING INVASIVE NON-NATIVE PLANTS IN OUR PRESERVE
1. Regional Efforts - Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)
a. Founded in 2012 by Phoenix Botanical Garden
b. Currently 31 Partners - a few are Maricopa County Parks & Rec, McDowell
Sonoran Conservancy, Tonto National Forest
c. Desert Defenders
(i) citizen science program of CAZCA
(ii) focus on finding, mapping and removing invasive species at local parks
and preserves
(iii) plant species selected are known to have moderate to severe impact on
local ecosystem, a few raise fire risk or worsen seasonal allergies
(iv) currently focus on 8 invasive plants
(iv) conduct training programs for volunteers
2. SCFH Actions
a. April, 2020 - 2 stewards notified us of seeing Globe Chamomile on the new
Ridgeline Trail
b. Two trained stewards surveyed the Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden and
identified and removed Globe Chamomile. Invasive grasses were found north of parking area
but not removed
c. Two training classes sponsored by Desert Defenders are scheduled through the
Town for November, 2020 and January, 2021.
3. SCFH Proposed Actions for which Approval is Requested
a. Become more knowledgeable about CAZCA, Desert Defenders and their
objectives.
b. Identify and meet with Fountain Hills Stakeholders to determine any areas of
critical fire risk within or bordering Fountain Hills where invasives may be an issue.
c. Train SCFH volunteers to identify and map presence of invasive nonnative plants
in the Preserve
d. Develop a removal or management plan for invasive species identified and report
back to MMPC & Town
e. Implement the approved plan
f. Concurrently, accomplish same for Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden and
Lake Overlook trail where SCFH already does trail maintenance
ITEM 13.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: 09/29/2020 Meeting Type: McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission
Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Community Services
Prepared by: Jamie Salentine, Executive Assistant
Staff Contact Information:
Request to McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Agenda Language): REVIEW of Trail
Counter Activity
Staff Summary (Background)
Attachments
August Trail Counts
Form Review
Form Started By: Jamie Salentine Started On: 09/28/2020 01:16 PM
Final Approval Date: 09/28/2020
Fountain Hills
Trail Counter
Activity
Botanical
Garden Trail
Lake Overlook
Trail
Sonoran Trail
- North End
Andrews-Kinsey
& Western Loop
Trails
Adero
Canyon
Trailhead
Overlook &
Ridgeline
Trails
2017
Jan 6121 400 250
Feb 8699 500 338
Mar 8150 700 388 Estimated
Apr 5402 600 399 4/29/19 ACT restricted access commences
May 3118 300 300 Counter not yet in service
Jun 2563 300 300
Jul 2377 300 300
Aug 1750 300 300
Sep 2100 300 300
Oct 4000 325 300
Nov 5900 375 300
Dec 7097 425 300
2017 Total 0 57277 4825 3775 0 0
2018
Jan 6984 483 240
Feb 6448 737 1059
Mar 2491 9948 1581 1461
Apr 1262 5153 2409 500
May 925 3356 898 300
Jun 563 1816 1042 300
Jul 439 1646 500 300
Aug 370 1622 500 300
Sep 650 1935 500 300
Oct 1030 3715 500 450
Nov 1630 5463 655 628
Dec 2251 5001 487 2101 7363
2018 Total 11611 53087 10292 7939 7363
2019
Jan 2291 6969 677 2550 10237
Feb 2467 5505 731 2250 9010
Mar 3295 8080 1150 4150 16564
Apr 1452 5488 1581 1879 6645
May 945 3938 754 1212 666
Jun 449 2471 254 115 183
Jul 402 1736 152 200 200
Aug 386 1533 200 200 200
Sep 690 2588 350 300 300
Oct 1087 3759 500 500 500
Nov 1720 5496 652 700 700
Dec 1818 3913 707 1083 1040
2019 Total 17002 51476 7708 15139 46245
2020
Jan 1904 7657 915 1676 1548
Feb 3784 7230 1064 1284 1408
Mar 4163 9112 1549 789 2479 1342
Apr 1997 7423 1356 597 2163 347
May 1335 5817 382 346 950 57
Jun 933 2189 316 263 850 90
Jul 633 2540 286 494 1100 17
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2020 Total 14749 41968 5868 5449 10498 1853
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