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Received at meeting of 0 - 3 Item number On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 9:28 AM, View, Charlie <CharlieVkci.brea.ca.us> wrote: Good Morning Mr. Stevenson, 0 Chief Knabe forwarded your message to me as the gate enhancements at the termination of Olinda Drive were installed by Public Works staff. As a resident of Olinda Village, you may well be aware that the termination of Olinda Drive has long been an attractive entrance for many types of unpermitted activities including trespassing, off -road vehicles, loitering, improvised fire pits, etc., - generally a safety /security concern. The City has installed the added security fencing to address the concerns of the Olinda Village residents and public safety staff to better secure this access point. The termination of the road is gated to allow access by Public Agencies/ Utilities and the property owners; it was not intended to provide public access as the adjacent property is primarily private property. There is a small area of unimproved land that was dedicated to the City a number of years ago however it is surrounded by private property. The termination of Olinda Drive is an access easement, not a public road or trail. It does not provide direct /planned trail access to the Chino Hills State Park. Use of this access point is conducive to trespassing over private property. Given the nature of this access point, the City has the responsibility to secure it as best we can. Through the years we have modified the gate and adjacent fencing to address ever more aggressive attempts to gain unpermitted access. This has resulted in the current fence /gate configuration. It is not appropriate for the City to invite unpermitted access to this easement for any group - pedestrians, equestrians, vehicle operators etc. The City has dedicated significant resources to recreation opportunities in the form of parks, trails and cooperative efforts with the County /State to serve our community. Access to Chino Hills State Park is available at numerous approved locations and these access points accommodate all types of approved park users including hikers and riders. The Olinda Ranch project includes equestrian accessible trails as well as pedestrian trail elements. While we understand the increased security fencing restricts all access at this location, the safety of all the community is our priority and the securing of this access point is consistent with this priority. Best Regards, Charlie View Public Works Director City of Brea