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Ms. Harryman cited a "trails immunity" clause which is contained in the Government Code and as long as staff oversaw the volunteer work or took part in a joint effort, there would be no concerns with liability. Mr. Gruber noted there are communities who have large volunteer forces that work on and maintain trails and he has been in contact with them. Commissioner Balch asked if more encouragement was needed to push this forward or whether it was already underway. Mr. Gruber replied that encouragement is needed from the City Council. Chair Allen indicated there was unanimous consensus in the Commission's support of volunteer work for trails. Commissioner Brown said in understanding what residents can do over the next seven years, the plan is near final form. He inquired about the process by which volunteers should approach the City and asked about the on-going engagement model. Mr. Gruber said this has not yet been determined and he plans to discuss it with City staff. Commissioner Balch asked if the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) improvements budget would go towards funding the $42 million deficit along with grants to help with the completion. He also asked whether the Parks and Recreation Commission held their priorities meeting to discuss prioritizing CIP funding for this project. Mr. Gruber responded that they did hold their meeting but they didn't prioritize CIP funding towards this plan. He explained that the Trails Master Plan projects are fairly new, would be included when the Trails Master Plan is adopted, and that there are other competing projects. Commissioner Balch asked and confirmed that the next opportunity for funding would be held during the City Council's Special Meeting regarding Council priorities on March 12. Chair Allen referred to creative financing and asked if there was a way for the mountain bike community to create their own fund to provide money for this effort, similar to the models used for the Fire House Arts Center or Bernal Community Park. Mr. Gruber said this model has been used in the past and there's an assumption in the Trails Master Plan that bikers would be participating and cost-sharing through labor or funding. Commissioner Ritter voiced support for Ms. Spotorno's suggestion for added language in regard to private property. Mr. Gruber suggested staff have further discussion with the City Attorney's office before committing to accept the suggested wording. He added that when the trail projects move forward, they will go through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 18 February 27, 2019 . Assistant City Attorney Julie Harryman stated this was currently being discussed. Commissioner Ritter said that in participating for an Eagle Scout project with his son, they had to obtain approval and liability insurance, which worked great for volunteering, and he voiced support for incorporation of volunteers. Commissioner Balch voiced his support of volunteer work. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 18 February 27, 2019 tion may be approved by the Director of Community Development if found to be in substantial decibels] at any point outside of the property plane, unless otherwise provided in this chapter." According to the PMC, "noise level" means the maximum continuous sound level or repetitive peak level produced by a source or group of sources as measured with a subject to review and approval by the City Landscape Architect prior to building permit issuance. P18-0269 Planning Commission Page 10 of 10 Page 6 of 10 ake place underneath or within 5-feet of the dripline of the existing trees. PUD-131 Planning Commission Page 12 of 13 of a demolition permit, or the first building permit, whichever PUD-131 Planning Commission Page 5 of 13