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POST ACTION AGENDA NOTICE
NOTICE OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION
TIME: 5:00 P.M.
WHEN: TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
A majority of the Council members may be in attendance. No official action will be taken.
McDowell Mountain Preservation Commissioners will attend either in person or by telephone conference call
PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION
Anyone wishing to speak before the Commission must fill out a speaker’s card and submit it to the Executive Assistant prior to
Commission discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located in the Council Chamber Lobby and near the Executive
Assistant’s position near the dais.
Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Executive Assistant or the Commission
Chairperson. At that time, speakers should stand and approach the podium. Speakers are asked to state their name and whether
or not they reside in Fountain Hills (do not provide a home address) prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the
Presiding Officer and not to individual Commissionmembers. Speakers’ statements should not be repetitive. If a speaker chooses
not to speak when called, the speaker will be deemed to have waived his or her opportunity to speak on the matter. Speakers may
not (i) reserve a portion of their time for a later time or (ii) transfer any portion of their time to another speaker.
If there is a Public Hearing, please submit the speaker card to speak to that issue during the Public Hearing.
Individual speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Commission. Time limits may be waived by (i)
discretion of the Community Services Department Director upon request by the speaker not less than 24 hours prior to a
Meeting, (ii) consensus of the Commission at Meeting or (iii) the Chair either prior to or during a Meeting. Please be respectful
when making your comments. If you do not comply with these rules, you will be asked to leave.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602. A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to
consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town
Council are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such
recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take
personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a
recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Bill Myers, Commissioners Thomas Aiello, Bill Craig, Paul
Garvey, Scott Grzybowski, and Darrienne Slater
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Vice Chairman Tom Barberic
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3. CALL TO THE PUBLIC – There were no items from citizens present.
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(G), 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 reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or
take legal action on 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 Commissioner 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 May 28, 2019 meeting minutes
Chairman Myers moved to approve the May 28, 2019 meeting minutes as amended, seconded by
Commissioner Grzybowski; passed unanimously by those present (6-0).
5. UPDATE of 2019 MMPC Objectives – No action was taken.
6. UPDATE of 2019 MMPC Workgroups – No action was taken.
a. Preserve Marketing and Fairs
b. Safety
c. Trailheads
d. Value of Preserved
7. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION on Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Budget purchases related to
MMPC – No action was taken.
8. DISCUSSION on FY 2019-20 Budget related to MMPC – No action was taken.
9. UPDATE on Joint Meeting with Staff and McDowell Sonoran Conversancy – No action was taken.
10. UPDATE on Eagle Ridge Drive – No action was taken.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Aiello moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Grzybowski; passed unanimously
by those present (6-0).
The McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5100 (voice) or 1-800-
367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or to obtain agenda information in
large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Commission with this agenda are available for review in the Community
Services Office.
By: _____________________________
Jamie Salentine, Executive Assistant
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted at ______ a.m./p.m. in accordance with the statement filed by
the Town Council with the Town Clerk.
Dated this 20th day of June, 2019.
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NOTICE OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION
TIME: 5:00 P.M.
WHEN: TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
A majority of the Council members may be in attendance. No official action will be taken.
McDowell Mountain Preservation Commissioners will attend either in person or by telephone conference call
PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION
Anyone wishing to speak before the Commission must fill out a speaker’s card and submit it to the Executive Assistant prior to
Commission discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located in the Council Chamber Lobby and near the Executive
Assistant’s position near the dais.
Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Executive Assistant or the Commission
Chairperson. At that time, speakers should stand and approach the podium. Speakers are asked to state their name and whether
or not they reside in Fountain Hills (do not provide a home address) prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the
Presiding Officer and not to individual Commissionmembers. Speakers’ statements should not be repetitive. If a speaker chooses
not to speak when called, the speaker will be deemed to have waived his or her opportunity to speak on the matter. Speakers may
not (i) reserve a portion of their time for a later time or (ii) transfer any portion of their time to another speaker.
If there is a Public Hearing, please submit the speaker card to speak to that issue during the Public Hearing.
Individual speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Commission. Time limits may be waived by (i)
discretion of the Community Services Department Director upon request by the speaker not less than 24 hours prior to a
Meeting, (ii) consensus of the Commission at Meeting or (iii) the Chair either prior to or during a Meeting. Please be respectful
when making your comments. If you do not comply with these rules, you will be asked to leave.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602. A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to
consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town
Council are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such
recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take
personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a
recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(G), 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 reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or
take legal action on 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 Commissioner 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 May 28, 2019 meeting minutes
5. UPDATE of 2019 MMPC Objectives
1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Myers called the meeting of Monday, May 28, 2019, to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
at Town Hall, located at 16705 East Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, Arizona.
2.ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Bill Myers, Vice Chairman Tom Barberic, Commissioners
Thomas Aiello, Bill Craig, Paul Garvey*, and Scott Grzybowski.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Darrienne Slater.
STAFF PRESENT: Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin and Executive Assistant Jamie
Salentine.
*Commissioner Garvey participated in the meeting via telephone.
3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There was no comments from the citizens present.
4.CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE APRIL 29, 2019 MEETING MINUTES
Commissioner Garvey requested two corrections to reflect item #4 third motion to read, seconded by Vice
Chairman Barberic and item #7 to read shelter-in, in the comments made by Commissioner Garvey.
Vice Chairman Barberic moved to approve the April 29, 2019, meeting minutes as amended, seconded by
Commissioner Grzybowski; passed unanimously by those present (6-0).
5.UPDATE OF 2019 MMPC OBJECTIVE
Chairman Myers commented that this document is for the Committees information and is updated
throughout the year. (See Attachment 1)
6.UPDATE OF 2019 MMPC WORKGROUPS
(See Attachment 2)
a.Preserve Marketing and Fairs
No update.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MAY 28, 2019
Item #4
McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
May 28, 2019
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b. Safety
Chairman Myers commented that a meeting with Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and
Marksman will be scheduled in the future specific to Adero Canyon Trailhead (ACT). He expressed his
concern of security over the July 4 holiday at the trail.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Garvey, Chairman Myers replied that he has not
reached out to MCSO, however, spoke with Marksman on the ACT hours and they have been monitoring
which included contacting MCSO on issues. He clarified that the Marksman is watching for thieves and
possible fire incidents.
Commissioner Aiello confirmed that the workgroup will clarify at the meeting how often MCSO stops
at ACT.
Commissioner Grzybowski noted that the Marksman duties end once the project is complete, unless the
Home Owner’s Association (HOA) takes on the responsibility of Marksman.
Chairman Myers stated that the Commission will be allowed to speak at a Council meeting each quarter
with limited speaking time.
Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin suggested that the Commission places a request to
speak at a Council meeting well in advance.
Ms. Goodwin confirmed that Commission would request to speak at the June 18, 2019 Council meeting
and potentially at a September, 2019 meeting.
c. Trailheads
Chairman Myers stated that the ACT is still closed and Eagle Ridge Drive is still under construction.
Commissioner Craig commented that the emergency fire road at ACT starts from the beginning of the
second gate through Eagle’s Nest. He noted that grading would occur from the second gate to the
original western loop entrance. He added that Parks Supervisor Kevin Snipes suggested that StaLok
paving material be used for the 200ft area leading to the original trail entrance.
Chairman Myers clarified that Fire Chief Dave Ott confirmed that no large fire trucks would utilize the
emergency fire road.
Chairman Myers reported there is no update on the trail counters and that he will provide more
information to the Commission on the “host” program put together by the McDowell Sonoran
Conservancy.
d. Value of Preserve
Commissioner Aiello reported that the defibrillators on ACT would be located in a closet; however, the
workgroup is concerned that if the defibrillators were locked, how would a person access them.
Item #4
McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
May 28, 2019
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Chairman Myers commented that the Town would need a host program where someone is available at
the trail the majority of the time.
Commissioner Grzybowski mentioned the use of an alert system through the use of a cell phone if the
box was opened which in return would not require the box to be locked. He added that there is a cost as
well as who would receive the alert.
Discussion ensued relative to options on facilitating the defibrillators and working with the Maricopa
County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Marksman.
Commissioner Craig stated that there is no update on the new trail in the preserve, Phase 1 to begin in
November.
Chairman Myers reported that a couple of the Commission members will meet to update the eight objectives
for the next meeting to include E-bikes/wheelchairs as well as updating the 31 objective list to include the
inquiring on a motion camera for the ACT.
7. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL OF
AMENDING TOWN CODE, ARTICLE 9-5, SECTION 9-5-3 GENERAL PRESERVE
REGULATIONS AND ADD 9-5-3(R) PROHIBITING GEOCACHING
Chairman Myers moved to approve the recommendation to Council of amending Town Code, Article 9-5,
Section 9-5-3 General Preserve Regulations and add 9-5-3(R) Prohibiting Geocaching as presented, seconded
by Commissioner Grzybowski; passed unanimously by those present (6-0). (See Attachment 3)
8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL OF
AMENDING TOWN CODE, ARTICLE 9-5, SECTION 9-5-5 GOLDEN EAGLE TRAILHEAD
REGULATIONS AND REDACT PROHIBITING OF BICYCLES ON THE PRESERVE
Chairman Myers moved to approve the recommendation to Council of amending Town Code, Article 9-5,
Section 9-5-5 Golden Eagle Trailhead Regulations and Redact Prohibiting of Bicycles on The Preserve as
presented, seconded by Commissioner Craig ; passed unanimously by those present (6-0). (See Attachment
4)
9. UPDATE ON JOINT MEETING WITH STAFF AND MCDOWELL SONORAN
CONSERVANCY
Chairman Myers pointed out that Commissioners Craig, Garvey, and he sit on the board of the McDowell
Sonoran Conservancy.
Commissioner Garvey highlighted that the meeting was to understand the roles and responsibilities between
MMPC, Town of Fountain Hills, and the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. He commented that the MMPC
would expand the scope on trails to include Overlook Trail, Botanical Gardens, and the Lake Islands that
places MMPC in unison with the Conservancy. He mentioned that additional work on liability, funding,
and needs will be discussed further at future meetings. He noted that the goal is to have roles and
responsibilities put into a document for reference that would be similar to the City of Scottsdale.
Item #4
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May 28, 2019
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Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin reported that she would provide the information received
to Chairman Myers and Commissioners Craig and Garvey on the scope and liability questions brought out
at the meeting.
Discussion ensued relative to responsibility on liability for volunteers whether it is the Town or McDowell
Sonoran Conservancy.
10. UPDATE ON EAGLE RIDGE DRIVE
Chairman Myers highlighted the progress on the road construction.
In response to a question from Vice Chairman Barbaric, Community Services Director replied that the
parking lot would not be demolished, due to the fact that the sanitary issues have been further identified and
does not affect that area.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairman Barberic moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Grzybowski; passed unanimously
by those present (6-0).
The McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission
By:
Bill Myers, Chairman
Reviewed by:
Rachael Goodwin, Community Services Director
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 McDowell
Mountain Preservation Commission Regular Meeting held on May 28, 2019. I further certify that the meeting
as duly called and that a quorum was present.
By:
Jamie Salentine, Executive Assistant
Attachments - 4
Item #4
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MMPC 2019 objectives
Fountain Hills AZ Bill Myers 602-432-9672
Listed are ideas of the 2019 MMPC objectives. No particular order or organization. Please look at the
very tentative abbreviated list and contact me with other ideas, e.g. delete this one, add others. We will
get a final list with a little more detail for our direction for calendar 2019. Tom Barbaric had the good
idea of assigning each objective to a work group. That group was to accomplish the objective or see
that it was done. So, we can allocate each of the final objectives to a workgroup. To be in compliance
with the Open Meeting Law, please do not discuss, just send me your ideas.
By direction from the Town Council, the McDowell Mountain Preserve Commission (MMPC) is
responsible for initiating the planning and provide management direction for the operation and
protection of the Preserve. The followine2OL9 MMPC objectives are listed to meet that directive.
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1 Deterring if first aid kits shoutd be installed at the two Traitheads. Coordinate with the
Conservancy on this issue.
2 Determine if AED kits (defibrillator) should be installed at the two Trailheads. Town may
have addressed this item. lf not, look at other valley Preserves to see what their experience
is.
Help with any final Adero Canyon Trailhead construction or installation of maps etc. Final
construction hopefully will be complete by 2018 except for utility hookups.
Update Kiosk at both Trailheads New maps and information on the right side of the Kiosks.
Provide pictures/videos for town/conservancy/other websites to help get the ACT know.
The more the ACT is known, the better for our Town in economics, ambiance etc.
Provide public knowledge campaign to let folks know about the Trailhead. E.g. Access,
safety, picnic tables. Times, Scottsdale papers, hiking/biking literature.
More coordination with Scottsdale and Regional Park folks in connection with the new
trailhead. Joint hikes, joint training, joint trail maintenance etc.
lnstall sign at Golden Eagle Trailhead the 51,200 sigh has been discussed and we have a
rendering. Maybe this is the year to erect that sign.
Dograndopeningof ACTif notalreadydone. November L7,2018 fortheopening, butwe
may have anotller Grand Opening in mid-2019 if the road is complete.
Coordinate two town fairs with emphasis on new Trailhead there is an opportunity go get
the word out about the new Trailhead and other Town trails.
lnstall Lower Sonoran Trail and Trailhead signs. Hopefully to be complete in 2018.
Deterring if fire/conservancy/other can fly drones over Preserve to help find lost hikers
etc. Other entities may be flying legal drones to help in safety matters.
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Item #4
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13 Add sth trail counter and see that all 5 are working. The information we can give the
Council and others the better. The information can help with determining the trail
maintenance relative importance.
Do L9l2O MMPC budget I think this has to be done in first quarter of 2019.
Ileterring if state Good Samaritan law is adequate to protect volunteers. ls some
additional coverage necessary? We have been told that Scottsdale volunteers have some
kind of additional coverage.
Better recognition of the SCFH. The Conservancy does the vast bulk of the trail creating and
maintenance and deserves a lot of recognition. With the new trailhead, the Conservancy
will be even more involved this coming year.
Quarterly updates of the Preserve to the Council with a 10 minute update quarterly, the
council may want an update.
Two new trails in the Preserve. The two legs in the Preserve appear to still be candidates
for two loop trails to increase enjoyment of the Preserve.
Updated thunbdrive and information presentation of the Preserve and coordination with
others. We have given several presentation to groups in town about the
MMPC/Conservancy. We can continue this effort.
Put QR codes on some new signs and update codes. QR codes help with safety and general
info on the Preserve.
Determined if other events should be coordinated at the Trailhead. There are a number of
small events that the Town may want to use the Preserve for e.g. Weddings, outings.
Update directional signage. There are 6 "Sonoran Trailhead" signs on Shea and Saguaro
that need to be replaced with updated directional signs. Determine how best to direct folks
to the two Trailheads.
New grants for the Preserve. Determine if there are grants that the Preserve can take
advantage of. Signage, monuments, Trail equipment, tools, trail building equipment, other.
Doggie bags at several locations
Value ( in dollars and other) of the Preserve
Criteria for Benches in Preserve
Roy Kinsey recognition lots of ideas.
Make Promenade private vehicle accessible see development agreement Toll/Town
Finnish road and utilities to ACT see development agreement
See if first responders will have rescue training. E.g. Helicopters landing etc.
Presentation from first responders to MMPC/SCFH
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Item #4
MMPC Current Objectives.May 2019
We have identified about 30-40 preliminary Annual objectives for MMPC for 2019. Many other
objectives over the last decade have been completed. Of those, the following seem to be the most
pressing and ones we can assign to a workgroup currently.
Some current objectives are deleted from the last list and a couple added. Please get with your work
group to address the objectives and give an update or vote on some at the next meeting on June 25th.
Call if questions 602-432-9672
Thanks
Obiective Worksrouo
1) First aid kits and defibulators in the 2 trailheads Safety
2) Assist with completion of the ACT Trailheads
3) Assist with completion of the Emergency fire road Trailheads
4l New Trail in the Preserve
5) Coordination with Sherriff and Marksman
6) Address signage at ACT and "sonoran Trail"
7) Ebikes and Ewheelchairs
8) Doggie Bags
9) New entry to easy trail
10) Bench Criteria
Four Workgroup names
Value of Preserve
Safety
Trailheads
Preserve Marketing
Value
Preserve Marketing
Trailheads
who
Value of Preserve
Safety
Preserve Marketing and Fairs
Tommie Aiello
*BillCr:aig
PaulGarvey
Scott Grzybowski
*Tommie Aiello
PaulGarvey
*Totn Barbaric
Scott Grzybowski
BillMyers
BillCrais
*Bill Myers
Dr. Darrianne Slater
Trailheads
* ls the workgroup coordinator
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Item #4
Fountain Hills Town Code
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D.“Golden Eagle Trailhead” means the developed portions of that trailhead located at the public
terminus of Golden Eagle Drive.
E.The “Preserve” shall mean those lands identified by Resolution 2002-01 as the Fountain Hills
McDowell Mountain Preserve
F.“Special Preserve Permit” means a noncommercial permit issued by the Parks and Recreation
Department required for group functions in and around the Central Trailhead.
G.“Spider Trail” means an unauthorized trail or pathway within the Preserve.
H.“Trail” means an authorized pathway within the Preserve.
I.“Violation” means any act that violates any of the rules or regulations contained within this
Article, punishable as specified in Section 9-5-7 herein.
(Ordinance 2002-01, Added, 01/17/2002)
Section 9-5-3 General Preserve Regulations
The following are prohibited within the Preserve:
A.Accessing the Preserve by leaving a trail or trailhead. All Preserve visitors shall stay on
authorized trails and within trailheads, unless approved by the Director of Community
Development.
B.Accessing the Preserve outside of the posted hours of operation, unless approved by the Director
of Community Development.
C.Alcoholic beverages.
D.Camping.
E.Carrying or using any type of glass or ceramic container.
F.Creating, developing or using any type of spider trail.
G.Destroying any barriers, signs, or other Town property.
H.Destroying, damaging or removing any vegetative or mineral resource, including but not limited
to any tree, shrub, wildflower, cactus or rock outcropping.
I.Dogs are prohibited unless on a 6-foot maximum leash at all times, and must remain on trails.
J.Horses.
K.Hunting, trapping or otherwise harming or harassing any wildlife.
L.Littering or depositing garbage, trash, refuse or other obnoxious material anywhere other than in
specific Town-provided containers provided for that purpose.
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Item #4
Fountain Hills Town Code
Page 12 of 15
M.Setting or igniting any type of fire.
N.Smoking.
O.Throwing rocks or other objects into washes, including but not limited to up or down hillsides
and on or off trails.
P.Using any vehicle, including motorized vehicles and bicycles, except authorized maintenance
vehicles and during emergency evacuations along the Emergency Access Route as directed by
emergency personnel.
Q. Using or discharging any firearm, bow and arrow, slingshot or other weapon.
(Ordinance 2002-01, Added, 01/17/2002)
Section 9-5-4 Central Trailhead Regulations
In addition to the prohibitions in Section 9-5-3, the following are prohibited within the Central Trailhead:
A.Accessing or utilizing the Central Trailhead outside of the posted hours of operation.
B.Alcoholic beverages, unless as approved by Special Preserve Permit.
C.Groups of 20 or more people without a Special Preserve Permit, to ensure adequate available
parking.
D.Horses or horse trailers.
E.Parking vehicles outside of designated parking spaces.
F.Parking vehicles in the school bus parking spaces, except on weekends. School buses may
utilize these parking spaces with prior Town approval.
G.Use of a covered ramada that has been reserved by others, through a Special Preserve Permit.
H.Vehicles longer than 19 feet.
(Ordinance 2002-01, Added, 01/17/2002)
Section 9-5-5 Golden Eagle Trailhead Regulations
The Golden Eagle Trailhead is a public parking area to provide a primary point for access into the
southwestern portion of McDowell Mountain Park from the Town of Fountain Hills. It may also be
possible to access the Preserve, through McDowell Mountain Park, from the Golden Eagle Trailhead.
All users of the Golden Eagle Trailhead will be directed along public access easements through a private
subdivision to gain access to McDowell Mountain Park. All users of McDowell Mountain Park shall
abide by those rules and regulations established by Maricopa County for McDowell Mountain Park. In
addition to the prohibitions in Section 9-5-3, the following are prohibited within the Golden Eagle
Trailhead:
R. Geocaching, except within three (3) feet of an established Town Trail.
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Item #4
Fountain Hills Town Code
Page 12 of 15
M.Setting or igniting any type of fire.
N.Smoking.
O.Throwing rocks or other objects into washes, including but not limited to up or down hillsides
and on or off trails.
P.Using any vehicle, including motorized vehicles and bicycles, except authorized maintenance
vehicles and during emergency evacuations along the Emergency Access Route as directed by
emergency personnel.
Q. Using or discharging any firearm, bow and arrow, slingshot or other weapon.
(Ordinance 2002-01, Added, 01/17/2002)
Section 9-5-4 Central Trailhead Regulations
In addition to the prohibitions in Section 9-5-3, the following are prohibited within the Central Trailhead:
A.Accessing or utilizing the Central Trailhead outside of the posted hours of operation.
B.Alcoholic beverages, unless as approved by Special Preserve Permit.
C.Groups of 20 or more people without a Special Preserve Permit, to ensure adequate available
parking.
D.Horses or horse trailers.
E.Parking vehicles outside of designated parking spaces.
F.Parking vehicles in the school bus parking spaces, except on weekends. School buses may
utilize these parking spaces with prior Town approval.
G.Use of a covered ramada that has been reserved by others, through a Special Preserve Permit.
H.Vehicles longer than 19 feet.
(Ordinance 2002-01, Added, 01/17/2002)
Section 9-5-5 Golden Eagle Trailhead Regulations
The Golden Eagle Trailhead is a public parking area to provide a primary point for access into the
southwestern portion of McDowell Mountain Park from the Town of Fountain Hills. It may also be
possible to access the Preserve, through McDowell Mountain Park, from the Golden Eagle Trailhead.
All users of the Golden Eagle Trailhead will be directed along public access easements through a private
subdivision to gain access to McDowell Mountain Park. All users of McDowell Mountain Park shall
abide by those rules and regulations established by Maricopa County for McDowell Mountain Park. In
addition to the prohibitions in Section 9-5-3, the following are prohibited within the Golden Eagle
Trailhead:
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Item #4
Fountain Hills Town Code
Page 13 of 15
A.Accessing or utilizing the Golden Eagle Trailhead outside of the posted hours of operation.
B.Although bicycles may be permitted within McDowell Mountain Park, bicycles are not permitted
in the Preserve, even if accessed from the north through McDowell Mountain Park. Bicycles are
permitted within the trailhead and the public access easement(s) and into McDowell Mountain
Park, if permitted by McDowell Mountain Park rules.
C.Horses or horse trailers.
D.Vehicles longer than 19 feet.
(Ordinance 01-23, Added, 01/17/2002)
Section 9-5-6 Trailhead and Trail Development
The McDowell Mountain Preserve Commission will be responsible for the design of any trailhead and the
development of any trails within the Preserve.
(Ordinance 2002-01, Added, 01/17/2002)
Section 9-5-7 Penalties
The Rules and Regulations contained in Article 9-5 will be considered petty offenses and/or Class 1
Misdemeanors as specified under subsections A through C below:
A.Violations of the rules and regulations contained in subsections 9-5-3 (A, B, C, E, F, I, J, L, N and
O) and Sections 9-5-4 and 9-5-5 shall be considered a petty offense if the offender has not been
convicted of the same infraction within the last twenty-four (24) months. Petty offenses shall be
punishable by a fine of up to one hundred dollars ($100.00).
B.Subsequent conviction(s) of the same subsections 9-5-3 (A, B, C, E, F, I, J, L, N and O) and
Sections 9-5-4 and 9-5-5 within a twenty-four (24) month period shall be considered a Class 3
Misdemeanor, and will be punishable as such under State Law.
C.Violations of the rules and regulations contained in subsections 9-5-3 (D, G, H, K, M, P and Q) of
this section shall be considered a Class 1 Misdemeanor and will be punishable as such under State
Law.
(Ordinance 2002-01, Added, 01/17/2002)
Section 9-5-8 Severability
Should any section of this Article be determined to be void, unlawful or of no effect, the remaining
sections shall continue to be fully applicable and shall be deemed to be in full force and effect.
(Ordinance 2002-01, Added, 01/17/2002)
B.
C.
Attachment 4
MMPC May 28, 2019 Page 2 of 2
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MMPC 2019 objectives
Fountain Hills AZ Bill Myers 602-432-9672
Listed are ideas of the 2019 MMPC objectives. No particular order or organization. Please look at the
very tentative abbreviated list and contact me with other ideas, e.g. delete this one, add others. We will
get a final list with a little more detail for our direction for calendar 2019. Tom Barbaric had the good
idea of assigning each objective to a work group. That group was to accomplish the objective or see
that it was done. So, we can allocate each of the final objectives to a workgroup. To be in compliance
with the Open Meeting Law, please do not discuss, just send me your ideas.
By direction from the Town Council, the McDowell Mountain Preserve Commission (MMPC) is
responsible for initiating the planning and provide management direction for the operation and
protection of the Preserve. The followine2OL9 MMPC objectives are listed to meet that directive.
Thanks
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1 Deterring if first aid kits shoutd be installed at the two Traitheads. Coordinate with the
Conservancy on this issue.
2 Determine if AED kits (defibrillator) should be installed at the two Trailheads. Town may
have addressed this item. lf not, look at other valley Preserves to see what their experience
is.
Help with any final Adero Canyon Trailhead construction or installation of maps etc. Final
construction hopefully will be complete by 2018 except for utility hookups.
Update Kiosk at both Trailheads New maps and information on the right side of the Kiosks.
Provide pictures/videos for town/conservancy/other websites to help get the ACT know.
The more the ACT is known, the better for our Town in economics, ambiance etc.
Provide public knowledge campaign to let folks know about the Trailhead. E.g. Access,
safety, picnic tables. Times, Scottsdale papers, hiking/biking literature.
More coordination with Scottsdale and Regional Park folks in connection with the new
trailhead. Joint hikes, joint training, joint trail maintenance etc.
lnstall sign at Golden Eagle Trailhead the 51,200 sigh has been discussed and we have a
rendering. Maybe this is the year to erect that sign.
Dograndopeningof ACTif notalreadydone. November L7,2018 fortheopening, butwe
may have anotller Grand Opening in mid-2019 if the road is complete.
Coordinate two town fairs with emphasis on new Trailhead there is an opportunity go get
the word out about the new Trailhead and other Town trails.
lnstall Lower Sonoran Trail and Trailhead signs. Hopefully to be complete in 2018.
Deterring if fire/conservancy/other can fly drones over Preserve to help find lost hikers
etc. Other entities may be flying legal drones to help in safety matters.
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13 Add sth trail counter and see that all 5 are working. The information we can give the
Council and others the better. The information can help with determining the trail
maintenance relative importance.
Do L9l2O MMPC budget I think this has to be done in first quarter of 2019.
Ileterring if state Good Samaritan law is adequate to protect volunteers. ls some
additional coverage necessary? We have been told that Scottsdale volunteers have some
kind of additional coverage.
Better recognition of the SCFH. The Conservancy does the vast bulk of the trail creating and
maintenance and deserves a lot of recognition. With the new trailhead, the Conservancy
will be even more involved this coming year.
Quarterly updates of the Preserve to the Council with a 10 minute update quarterly, the
council may want an update.
Two new trails in the Preserve. The two legs in the Preserve appear to still be candidates
for two loop trails to increase enjoyment of the Preserve.
Updated thunbdrive and information presentation of the Preserve and coordination with
others. We have given several presentation to groups in town about the
MMPC/Conservancy. We can continue this effort.
Put QR codes on some new signs and update codes. QR codes help with safety and general
info on the Preserve.
Determined if other events should be coordinated at the Trailhead. There are a number of
small events that the Town may want to use the Preserve for e.g. Weddings, outings.
Update directional signage. There are 6 "Sonoran Trailhead" signs on Shea and Saguaro
that need to be replaced with updated directional signs. Determine how best to direct folks
to the two Trailheads.
New grants for the Preserve. Determine if there are grants that the Preserve can take
advantage of. Signage, monuments, Trail equipment, tools, trail building equipment, other.
Doggie bags at several locations
Value ( in dollars and other) of the Preserve
Criteria for Benches in Preserve
Roy Kinsey recognition lots of ideas.
Make Promenade private vehicle accessible see development agreement Toll/Town
Finnish road and utilities to ACT see development agreement
See if first responders will have rescue training. E.g. Helicopters landing etc.
Presentation from first responders to MMPC/SCFH
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Item #5
MMPC Current Objectives.May 2019
We have identified about 30-40 preliminary Annual objectives for MMPC for 2019. Many other
objectives over the last decade have been completed. Of those, the following seem to be the most
pressing and ones we can assign to a workgroup currently.
Some current objectives are deleted from the last list and a couple added. Please get with your work
group to address the objectives and give an update or vote on some at the next meeting on June 25th.
Call if questions 602-432-9672
Thanks
Obiective Worksrouo
1) First aid kits and defibulators in the 2 trailheads Safety
2) Assist with completion of the ACT Trailheads
3) Assist with completion of the Emergency fire road Trailheads
4l New Trail in the Preserve
5) Coordination with Sherriff and Marksman
6) Address signage at ACT and "sonoran Trail"
7) Ebikes and Ewheelchairs
8) Doggie Bags
9) New entry to easy trail
10) Bench Criteria
Four Workgroup names
Value of Preserve
Safety
Trailheads
Preserve Marketing
Value
Preserve Marketing
Trailheads
who
Value of Preserve
Safety
Preserve Marketing and Fairs
Tommie Aiello
*BillCr:aig
PaulGarvey
Scott Grzybowski
*Tommie Aiello
PaulGarvey
*Totn Barbaric
Scott Grzybowski
BillMyers
BillCrais
*Bill Myers
Dr. Darrianne Slater
Trailheads
* ls the workgroup coordinator
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65
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66
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