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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-SMC-1997-07-14 SIX MILE CREEK ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 14, 1997 Minutes Committee Present: Elizabeth Mulholland, Dan Hoffman (Chair) , Nancy Ramage, Marjorie Olds, Dick Fischer, Jack Booker, Peter Fortunato, Rick Gray, City Forester Andy Hillman (ex officio) . Others Present: William Dress, Neil Giacobi, Gay Nicholson. Committee absent: voting member Mary Gutenberger; ex officio members Larry Fabbroni, Chuck Baker, Robert Drabicki, Thys Van Cort 1. Introductions and Agenda Review. 2. Approval of Minutes: The Six Mile Creek Advisory Committee ( "Committee" ) will review the June, 1997 meeting minutes at the next meeting. 3. Reports Chair: Land Acquisition and Protection: Dan updated the SMCAC on the Raponi Property along the Recreation Way. The Raponis have requested a permit from the City to build a driveway across the Recreation Way. The City wanted the Town to indicate whether the Raponis' easement from Therm, Inc. was OK with the Town (in light of the Town's prior easement from Therm Inc for the Rec Way) . Dan attended the most recent Town Board meeting and urged the Board to challenge Raponis' purported easement. The Board chose to take no position one way or the other, and to have the Town Attorney write to Therm indicating the Town's general concern about further crossings of the Rec Way. The Committee asked Dan Hoffman to send a letter (to be drafted by MZO) requesting that the City not grant a permit for another driveway. There is currently a purchase offer in for the Raponi parcel and the adjoining Guthrie house, by the same buyer; it is hoped that the buyer would not build a second driveway. Dan next discussed the need for the City and the Town to coordinate efforts to preserve a large, undeveloped parcel (SM- 15) along the Rec Way. Gay Nicholson, director of the Finger Lakes Land Trust, described the Clean Water, Clean Air Bond Act and the procedure by which the State partially funds purchase of significant open space in return for a conservation easement. Gay will present this parcel to the Land Trust for consideration as a FLLT project. Six Mile Creek Advisory Committee 7/14/97 Minutes Page 2 The SMCAC reviewed Dan's proposed resolution regarding this parcel and approved it with a minor deletion. A copy of the proposal as adopted is attached to these minutes. Dan will coordinate an effort with Town and City officials; MZO, NR and JB to assist Dan. City Forester: Andy presented a general summary of the Gorge Ranger's activities to date and special enforcement that has been utilized in the Gorge area. While the Committee appreciates the work Bob Drabicki has performed, they passed a resolution requesting 24 hour notice if the Gorge Ranger will not be attending SMCAC meetings, and in the event s/he cannot attend, they request that the Gorge Ranger provide a short, written report. Andy discussed the upcoming NY Releaf Community Conference. Andy described his intention to advertise the pubic entrance to the Gorge at Penny Lane (in order to notify people of an alternative to entering illegally through the Upper Reservoir driveway) . The SMCAC expressed some concern over the effect of such signage on the Penny Lane residents. SMCAC also requested that a path be created to provide access from the Maintenance Road to the Lower Reservoir, to avoid further erosion and danger to walkers. The SMCAC requested that Andy convey this request to Larry Fabroni. 4. Open Space Plan: The SMCAC reviewed and approved Dan's proposed resolution regarding the Town of Ithaca's Open Space Plan. A copy of the proposal as adopted is attached to these minutes. Meeting adjourned around 7 :00 PM. Minutes by MZO Six Mile Creek Advisory Committee POSITION on SM-15 Parcel PROPOSED, That the Six Mile Creek Advisory Committee make the following recommendations with regard to the property known as "SM- 15" (currently owned by John Sincebaugh) : 1. That the official boundaries of the Six Mile Creek Natural Area be modified as necessary to include the entire SM-15 parcel within the Natural Area. 2 . That the Town of Ithaca modify its Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan to designate the entire SM-15 parcel as an area to be covered by conservation zoning and to be included in its program for purchase of development rights. 3. That representatives of the Ithaca Common Council, the Town of Ithaca Board and other appropriate groups meet with each other (and the SMCAC) as soon as possible, to learn and evaluate the importance of the SM-15 parcel and to craft an effective joint strategy for further protection of the Natural Area, and of the SM- 15 parcel, in particular. 4 . That the City and Town invite the Finger Lakes Land Trust to assist them in developing and implementing a strategy for protecting the SM-15 parcel. 5 . That the City and Town position themselves, as soon as possible, to apply and qualify for NYS Environmental Quality Bond Act funding to help cover the cost of protecting the SM-15 parcel. 6 . That the City be prepared to use part or all of the funds currently set aside in its General Fund (for land acquisition in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area) toward purchase of the SM-15 parcel. Approved, 6-0 July 14, 1997 Six Mile Creek Advisory Committee COMMENTS on TOWN OF ITHACA DRAFT "PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE PLAN" 1. SMCAC appreciates and endorses the goals and objectives of the Town of Ithaca's draft "PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE PLAN, " particularly as they affect planning for the Six Mile Creek Natural Area. 2 . SMCAC endorses the establishment of a Town program to purchase development rights, in order to preserve important open space and agricultural land. 3. SMCAC recommends that the Plan be modified to include certain additional key properties in the Six Mile Creek valley within those designated for purchase of development rights. Specifically, we recommend the following for such designation: - The entire so-called SM-15 parcel - That part of the Apgar parcel below the Recreation Way 4. SMCAC recommends that any development of the proposed Vincenzo Iacovelli Park be fully compatible with and sensitive to its unique setting within the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, and specifically that: - Motor vehicle access be prohibited - At least half of the park remain wooded, including some buffering between the park and the Recreation Way - Artificial lighting not be included in the design - Any structures and landscaping be designed to blend, as much as possible, with the surrounding area - The Town consult with the SMCAC regarding further plans for the park 5. SMCAC recommends that the Plan list in Chapter 2 (Previous Park & Open Space Planning) the Town's report on "Six Mile Creek: A Heritage to Preserve" ( 1990) . Approved, 6-0 July 14, 1997 Proposed New Language for City Code 8/4/97 (to implement Natural Areas Commission) CHAPTER 113. NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION [now SIX MILE CREEK ADVISORY COMMITTEE] S 113-1. Establishment. The Six Mile Mile Creek Advisory Committee established by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, by resolution of Dec. 21, 1993, is hereby renamed the "Natural Areas Commission" and is continued pursuant to the terms outlined herein. S 113-2. Purposes and duties. The purposes and duties of the Commission shall be as follows: A. To support the conservation of the designated Natural Areas of the City of Ithaca, in accord with the commitments and policies contained in Chapter ("Natural Areas") of the City of Ithaca Code. B. To advise the Board of Public Works, the Department of Public Works, the Common Council and other entities with regard to public concerns about the Natural Areas, threats to the ecosystems contained therein and opportunities to improve the protection thereof. C. To monitor public usage of the Natural Areas. D. To assist in efforts to educate the public about the importance and the fragility of the Natural Areas. E. To gather and present expert environmental information about preservation of the resources of the Natural Areas and proper human use of the Areas. F. To assist the Superintendent of Public Works and the Personnel Administrator in the selection of one or more Natural Area Rangers, by reviewing applications and interviewing candidates. G. To hear regular reports from and to advise the Natural Area Ranger(s) . H. To make recommendations to the Department of Public Works or Board of Public Works regarding maintenance needs, procedures, rules or policies for the Natural Areas. I. With regard to Natural Areas partially within or adjacent to the Town of Ithaca, to participate in discussions with the government of the Town of Ithaca regarding town policies with a potential effect on said Natural Areas, at the direction of the Mayor or the Common Council. J. To make policy recommendations as needed regarding any of the Natural Areas, including the need for a change in the boundary. K. To submit an annual report of the Commission's activities and concerns to the Board of Public Works and Common Council. S 113-3. Membership; appointment; residency; terms. A. The Commission shall consist of twelve (12) voting members. B. The original Commission shall be comprised of the members of the Six Mile Creek Advisory Committee serving at the time of adoption of this Chapter, plus those additional members necessary to bring the membership to twelve. C. The Mayor shall appoint one member from each of the following entities: the Common Council, the Board of Public Works and the City Conservation Advisory Council. The Town of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Board may name one member from its ranks, and Cornell University may name two members. D. In addition, the Mayor, subject to the approval of Common Council, shall appoint six members from the public, all of whom shall have a scientific, environmental and/or civic interest in one or more of the designated Natural Areas, at least three of whom shall have a strong interest in and familiarity with the Six Mile Creek Natural Area and at least two of whom shall have a strong interest in and familiarity with the Ithaca Falls area. E. At least eight members of the Commission shall be residents of the City of Ithaca. Proposed Revision of CHAPTER 113 NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION (Continued) 8/4/97 S 113-3. Membership; appointment; residency; terms. (Continued) F. In addition, the Assistant Superintendent for Water and Sewer, the Chief Operator of the City Water Filtration Plant, the City Forester, the Natural Areas Ranger(s), the Director of Planning and Development (or his/her designee) and a member of Cornell University's Natural Areas Commission (designated by the chair of that group) shall serve as non-voting, ex officio members of the Commission. G. All terms shall be for a maximum period of three years (although reappointment is allowed) . Members representing city or town boards or committees shall initially be appointed for terms ending Dec. 31, 1997, but shall be replaced if their service on said board or committee ends. Of the six initial representatives from the public, two shall be assigned terms ending Dec. 31, 1997, two shall be assigned terms ending Dec. 31, 1998, and two shall be assigned terms ending December 31, 1999. Subsequently, each seat shall be filled for a three- year term. S 113-4. Officers. The Officers of the Commission shall be a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary, all of whom shall be elected by the Commission, on an annual basis. The initial chairperson shall be drawn from the members continuing from the Six Mile Creekl Advisory Committee. S 113-5. Subcommittees. The Commission shall maintain separate subcommittees for Six Mile Creek and for Ithaca Falls. Other subcommittees for other Areas shall be established as necessary. The representatives from Cornell University shall serve on the Ithaca Falls subcommittee. S 113-6. Meetings. The Commission shall meet on a regular basis, at least once in each quarter of the year. S 113-7. Quorum. The Commission shall not act on substantive matters without the presence of a quorum, which shall be seven (7) voting members. S 113-8. Bylaws; records. The Commission shall adopt bylaws establishing rules of procedure. The Commission shall keep accurate records of its meetings and shall file an annual report as provided in S 113-2 of this chapter. , "kV Proposed CHAPTER _ (NEW) NATURAL AREAS 8/4/97 § _-1. Designation of Natural Areas; boundaries; maps. A. The Common Council shall designate as Natural Areas of the City of Ithaca those areas that are owned, leased or controlled by the City, which are wholly or substantially in a natural state, which have significance for ecological and/or recreational reasons, and which are best appreciated and maintained in a natural, relatively undisturbed state (rather than as a park) . B. The designated Natural Areas of the City of Ithaca are: 1. The Six Mile Creek Natural Area, 2. The Ithaca Falls Natural Area, 3. The Fuertes Sanctuary, and 4. The Southwest Natural Area. C. The boundaries of the Natural Areas shall be shown on maps approved and amended as necessary by Common Council. S -2. Commitment to preservation. The Common Council hereby affirms the City of Ithaca's commitment and intent to protect and maintain the Natural Areas of the City of Ithaca in a generally natural, undisturbed state. The addition of human-made elements shall be as minimal as possible, and shall be primarily in the form of hiking trails, educational aids and measures necessary for the public safety. S -3. Natural Areas Commission. _ The Natural Areas Commission shall be the advisory body to the Board of Public Works (and Common Council, when appropriate) that shall coordinate City and public concerns about the Natural Areas. the purposes, duties and membership of the Commission are set forth in further detail in Chapter 113, Natural Areas Commission, of this Code. S -4. New Construction or Rehabilitation. _ A. City boards and staff involved in any plans for construction of new facilities or rehabilitation of existing facilities in a Natural Area shall give vigorous and thorough consideration to the commitment above, and shall inform and work with the Natural Areas Commission in the development of such plans. B. Except for necessary, emergency repairs, no permanent changes shall be made in the Natural Areas without prior approval from the the Board of Public Works or the Common Council, acting after soliciting the advice of the Natural Areas Commission. S -5. Maintenance. _ Ecologically-informed guidelines for Department of Public Works maintenance activities within the Natural Areas shall be promulgated and updated as necessary by the Department of Public Works, in consultation with the Natural Areas Commission, and subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works. § _-6. Restoration. Any required disruption of a Natural Area shall be restored to as natural or compatible state as practical, on the basis of a restoration plan approved by the Natural Areas Commission. Adequate monies for reasonable restoration shall be included in the budget for any project requiring disruption of a Natural Area. S _-7. Prohibited activities. The following activities are prohibited in all of the Natural Areas of the City of Ithaca. (See § 320 for activities prohibited specifically in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area. ) . . . . to.WW0geted § 320-8. Ranger(s) . The position of Natural Area Ranger is hereby established to advise users of regulations governing the Natural Areas and to demonstrate the City's intention to protect said areas and enforce the regulations. The Ranger(s) shall be provided with adequate equipment to communicate readily with law enforcement agencies. The Ranger(s) shall work under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works and shall consult regularly with the Natural Areas Commission. 2EL__, /occe, T_, Proposed CHAPTER (NEW) NATURAL AREAS (Continued) 8/4/97 S 320-9. Signage. The Department of Public Works, with guidance from the Natural Areas Commission, shall provide adequate, consistent and attractive signage in the Natural Areas, to alert the public to the regulations and potential hazards of each Area. S 320-10. Penalties for offenses. • • VA:::1.0:':::90NO#W4 . ............. Proposed Revisions to CHAPTER 320 WATERSHED 8/4/97 Article I Six Mile Creek Gorge S 320-1. Commitment to preservation & policy on use. A. B. (1 ...........: 0b€ (2) City-boards and staff .. all three of the uses listed above. Except in emergency situations where it is not practical, the Natural Areas Commission shall be contacted and given an opportunity to comment before such new construction or rehabilitation is commenced. (3) • .. (4) (5) The '(SMCAC] Natural Areas Commission shall be the advisory body . .. about the Six Mile Creek Natural Area. The purposes, duties and membership of the Commission are set forth in further detail in Chapter 113, Natural Areas Commission, of this Code. (6) . . . S 320-2. Public access. No access shall be permitted between [sunrise and sunset] 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM. S 320-3. Public entrances & parking. ... (Add S. Hill Rec Wav/Burns Road, and Commonland?) S 320-4. Prohibited Activities. ... >: [S 320-5. Ranger] - t [S 320-6. Circle Greenway Commission] - .................. [S 320-7. SMCAC] - 4040 S 320-[8]5. Signage. The [City hereby directs the] Department of Public Works [to], with guidance from the Natural Areas Commission, shall provide adequate and attractive signage in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, to alert the public to the [rules and] regulations [covering trails] and the potential hazards in the [gorge] Natural Area. S 320-[9]6. Penalties. TO: Mayor Alan Cohen Members of Common Council Members of Board of Public Works FROM: Daniel Hoffman, Chairperson Six Mile Creek Advisory Committee DATE: August 5, 1997 RE: Formation of Natural Areas Commission At the request of the Planning Department, the Six Mile Creek Advisory Committee (SMCAC) has considered the question of whether to endorse the formation of a new City body, to be known as the "Natural Areas Commission" (NAC) , and whether the work currently performed by the SMCAC should become part of the jurisdiction and assignment of the NAC. The issue was a difficult one, because of the level of frustration SMCAC members feel with the current situation. There is a strong perception that the SMCAC does not receive sufficient staff support and cooperation to carry out its existing mission. Furthermore, there have been repeated instances when the SMCAC has not been consulted regarding significant developments in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area. There is concern that a Natural Areas Commission, with a much greater scope of work, would be equally hampered and that its efforts, however well-intentioned, would be so diluted as to be ineffectual. Nevertheless, after spirited debate, and after discussing all of its concerns with Mayor Cohen, Steven Ehrhardt (BPW Vice Chair) and Doug Foster (representing the Planning Department) , the Committee decided to endorse the creation of a Natural Areas Commission, and to offer to incorporate itself therein. As you will see from the enclosed resolution, the SMCAC endorsement is based upon certain "assumptions, " including adequate staff support and funding, having a real voice in decision-making regarding natural areas (not "after the fact" ) , and establishment of improved lines of communication with involved staff and boards. In order to take advantage of the experience and expertise of the SMCAC, and to reaffirm the City's long-standing commitment to the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, it is also recommended that all members of the existing SMCAC be incorporated into the original NAC. The Committee has also discussed specific, proposed revisions of and additions to the City Code, intended to implement the changeover from SMCAC to NAC. However, the Committee has not yet voted on any such proposals. The matter is on the agenda of the SMCAC at its August 11th meeting. Enclosed are my own suggestions, for which there has been general Committee support. The Committee requests that it be kept informed of future deli- berations regarding the proposed NAC, and that it be given the oppor- tunity to present its further concerns and suggestions at that time. cc: Doug Foster Proposed New Language for City Code 8/4/97 (to implement Natural Areas Commission) CHAPTER 113. NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION [now SIX MILE CREEK ADVISORY COMMITTEE] S 113-1. Establishment. The Six Mile Mile Creek Advisory Committee established by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, by resolution of Dec 21, 1993, is hereby renamed the "Natural Areas Commission" and is continued pursuant to the terms outlined herein. S 113-2. Purposes and duties. The purposes and duties of the Commission shall be as follows: A. To support the conservation of the designated Natural Areas of the City of Ithaca, in accord with the commitments and policies contained in Chapter _ ("Natural Areas") of the City of Ithaca Code. B. To advise the Board of Public Works, the Department of Public Works, the Common Council and other entities with regard to public concerns about the Natural Areas, threats to the ecosystems contained therein and opportunities to improve the protection thereof. C. To monitor public usage of the Natural Areas. D. To assist in efforts to educate the public about the importance and the fragility of the Natural Areas. E. To gather and present expert environmental information about preservation of the resources of the Natural Areas and proper human use of the Areas. F. To assist the Superintendent of Public Works and the Personnel Administrator in the selection of one or more Natural Area Rangers, by reviewing applications and interviewing candidates. G. To hear regular reports from and to advise the Natural Area Ranger(s) . H. To make recommendations to the Department of Public Works or Board of Public Works regarding maintenance needs, procedures, rules or policies for the Natural Areas. I. With regard to Natural Areas partially within or adjacent to the Town of Ithaca, to participate in discussions with the government of the Town of Ithaca regarding town policies with a potential effect on said Natural Areas, at the direction of the Mayor or the Common Council. J. To make policy recommendations as needed regarding any of the Natural Areas, including the need for a change in the boundary. K. To submit an annual report of the Commission's activities and concerns to the Board of Public Works and Common Council. S 113-3. Membership; appointment; residency; terms. A. The Commission shall consist of twelve (12) voting members. B. The original Commission shall be comprised of the members of the Six Mile Creek Advisory Committee serving at the time of adoption of this Chapter, plus those additional members necessary to bring the membership to twelve. C. The Mayor shall appoint one member from each of the following entities: the Common Council, the Board of Public Works and the City Conservation Advisory Council. The Town of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Board may name one member from its ranks, and Cornell University may name two members. D. In addition, the Mayor, subject to the approval of Common Council, shall appoint six members from the public, all of whom shall have a scientific, environmental and/or civic interest in one or more of the designated Natural Areas, at least three of whom shall have a strong interest in and familiarity with the Six Mile Creek Natural Area and at least two of whom shall have a strong interest in and familiarity with the Ithaca Falls area. E. At least eight members of the Commission shall be residents of the City of Ithaca. (c L Proposed Revision of CHAPTER 113 NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION (Continued) 8/4/97 § 113-3. Membership; appointment; residency; terms. (Continued) F. In addition, the Assistant Superintendent for Water and Sewer, the Chief operator of the City Water Filtration Plant, the City Forester, the Natural Areas Ranger(s), the Director of Planning and Development (or his/her designee) and a member of Cornell University's Natural Areas Commission (designated by the chair of that group) shall serve as non-voting, ex officio members of the Commission. G. All terms shall be for a maximum period of three years (although reappointment is allowed) . Members representing city or town boards or committees shall initially be appointed for terms ending Dec. 31, 1997, but shall be replaced if their service on said board or committee ends. Of the six initial representatives from the public, two shall be assigned terms ending Dec. 31, 1997, two shall be assigned terms ending Dec. 31, 1998, and two shall be assigned terms ending December 31, 1999. Subsequently, each seat shall be filled for a three- year term. § 113-4. Officers. The Officers of the Commission shall be a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary, all of whom shall be elected by the Commission, on an annual basis. The initial chairperson shall be drawn from the members continuing from the Six Mile Creekl Advisory Committee. § 113-5. Subcommittees. The Commission shall maintain separate subcommittees for Six Mile Creek and for Ithaca Falls. Other subcommittees for other Areas shall be established as necessary. The representatives from Cornell University shall serve on the Ithaca Falls subcommittee. S 113-6. Meetings. The Commission shall meet on a regular basis, at least once in each quarter of the year. S 113-7. Quorum. The Commission shall not act on substantive matters without the presence of a quorum, which shall be seven (7) voting members. § 113-8. Bylaws; records. The Commission shall adopt bylaws establishing rules of procedure. The Commission shall keep accurate records of its meetings and shall file an annual report as provided in § 113-2 of this chapter. Proposed CHAPTER _ (NEW) NATURAL AREAS 8/4/97 S -1. Designation of Natural Areas; boundaries; maps. _ A. The Common Council shall designate as Natural Areas of the'City of Ithaca those areas that are owned, leased or controlled by the City, which are wholly or substantially in a natural state, which have significance for ecological and/or recreational reasons, and which are best appreciated and maintained in a natural, relatively undisturbed state (rather than as 'a • park) . ��,,,. B. The designated Natural Areas a'f the City of Itt ca are: 1. The Six Mile Creek Nature]. Area, 2. The Ithaca Falls Natural Area, 3. The Fuertes Sanctuary, and 4. The Southwest. Natural Area. • C. The boundaries of the Natural Areas shall be .sh_own on maps approved' and • amended as necessary by Common Council. S -2. Commitment to preservation. The Common Council hereby affirms the City of Ithaca•s commitment and intent to protect and maintain the Natural Areas of the City of Ithaca in a generally natural, undisturbed state. The addition of human-made elements shall be As minimal as-possible, and shall be primarily in the form of hiking trails, educational aids and measures necessary for the public safety. S -3. Natural Areas Commission. - " _ The Natural Areas Commission shall be the advisory y- to the Board of Public Works (and Common Council, when appropriate) that shall coordinate City and public concerns about the Natural Areas. the purposes, duties and membership of the Commission are set forth in further detail in Chapter 113, Natural Areas Commission, of this Code. S -4. New Construction or Rehabilitation. _ A. City boards and staff involved in any plans for construction of new facilities or rehabilitation of existing facilities in a Natural Area shall give vigorous and thorough consideration to the commitment above, and shall inform and work with the Natural Areas Commission- in the development of such plans. B. Except for necessary, emergency repairs, no permanent changes shall be made in the Natural Areas without prior approval from the the Board of Public Works or the Common Council, acting after soliciting the advice of the Natural Areas Commission. _ S _-5. Maintenance. Ecologically-informed guidelines for Department of Public Works maintenance activities within the Natural Areas shall be promulgated and updated as necessary by the Department of Public Works, in consultation with the Natural Areas Commission, and subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works. S _-6. Restoration. Any required disruption of a Natural Area shall be restored to as natural or compatible state as practical, on the basis of a restoration plan approved by the • Natural.Areas Commission. Adequate monies for reasonable restoration shall be included in the budget for any project requiring disruption of a Natural Area. S _-7. Prohibited activities. The following activities are prohibited in all of the Natural Areas of the City of Ithaca. (See S 320 for activities prohibited specifically in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area. ) . . . . to 1 '`om e S 320-8. Ranger(s) . The position of Natural Area Ranger is hereby established to advise users of, regulations governing the Natural Areas and to demonstrate the City's intention to protect said areas and enforce the regulations. The Ranger(s) shall be provided with adequate equipment to communicate readily with law enforcement agencies. The Ranger(s) shall work under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works and shall consult regularly with the Natural Areas Commission. Pte, Proposed CHAPTER _ (NEW) NATURAL AREAS (Continued) 8/4/97 S 320-9. Signage. The Department of Public Works, with guidance from the Natural Areas Commission, shall provide adequate, consistent and attractive signage in the Natural Areas, to alert the public to the regulations and potential hazards of each Area. § 320-10. Penalties for offenses. Proposed Revisions to CHAPTER 320 WATERSHED 8/4/97 Article I Six Mile Creek Gorge S 320-1. Commitment to preservation & policy on use. A. .. 3H B. (1) ..........: (2) Cityboards and staff . . all three of the uses listed above. Except in emergency situations where it is not practical, the Natural Areas Commission shall be contacted and given an opportunity to comment before such new construction or rehabilitation is commenced. (4) . . ONO (5) The '(SMCAC] Natural Areas Commission shall be the advisory body . about the Six Mile Creek Natural Area. The purposes, duties and membership of the Commission are set forth in further detail in Chapter 113, Natural Areas Commission, of this Code. (6) .. • awd S 320-2. Public access. No access shall be permitted between [sunrise and sunset] 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM. S 320-3. Public entrances & parking. .. . (Add S. Hill Rec Wav/Burns Road, and Commonland?) S 320-4. Prohibited Activities. . . . WOO [S 320-5. Ranger] - tom [S 320-6. Circle Greenway Commission] - [S 320-7. SMCAC] - gouge S 320-[8]5. Signage. The [City hereby directs the] Department of Public Works [to], with guidance from the Natural Areas Commission, shall provide adequate and attractive signage in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, to alert the public to the [rules and] regulations [covering trails] and the potential hazards in the [gorge] Natural Area. S 320-[9]6. Penalties.