Keep Yucaipa Clean Initiative

The City of Yucaipa’s Community Services Department will work with the adopting group (“Adopter”) to determine the specific park to be adopted and discuss the expectations from the City and the volunteers.

The term of the Park Adoption will be January-December of each year, unless otherwise agreed. Adopter must request a renewal extension by November 1st of each year for the following year. If in the sole judgment of the Department, it is found that the Adopter is not meeting the terms and conditions of the agreement, the Department may terminate the agreement and remove Park Adoption signs.

The Adopter must complete and submit the Adopt A Park application. In addition, Adopter is required to complete a Monthly Park Maintenance and Safety Check form.

Basic Program Guidelines and Requirements:

• Type of work may include, but not limited to: Picking up trash and litter, raking leaves and pulling weeds, reporting vandalism, unsafe conditions and/or necessary repairs, or special projects that may be assigned by the Community Services Department.
• All volunteers under age 18 must be supervised by a responsible adult.
• Parks are adopted on a first come, first serve basis and returning adopters will have priority.
• All work shall be performed during daylight hours.
• Minimum service of once a month is required.
• Adopters must comply with all safety rules and requirements.

The Adopter will be responsible for:

1. Completing and submitting an Adopt A Park application for approval.
2. Cleaning-up trash and litter from all grassed and surrounding areas in the park, weeds, and pick up small branches.
3. Placing filled trash bags near existing trash containers for pick up and disposal by the City of Yucaipa. Trash for applicable parks may be placed directly in dumpsters.
4. Completing the Monthly Park Maintenance and Safety Check forms. Completed forms are to be submitted to City of Yucaipa’s Community Services Department.
5. Ensuring youth participants have adequate adult supervision.
6. Notifying the Community Services Department of items, equipment, or grounds in need of attention or repair, especially when a safety concern exists.
7. Notifying the City in the event designated Adopter representative is can no longer commit to the Adopt A Park Program.

The City will be responsible for:

1. Meet with the Adopter (or its representatives) at the adopted park site at the start of the period to discuss cleanup and maintenance priorities and to provide general guidance.
2. Supplying certain materials and equipment (e.g., trash bags, trash picker, etc.)
3. Supporting the efforts of the Adopter to keep the park clean and well maintained and working together with the Adopter for the betterment of the park.
4. Creating a sign identifying the volunteers/group which will be placed in their adopted park as recognition.
5. Removing filled trash bags from the premises and removing large, heavy, or hazardous items when found in a park.
6. Following up on necessary repairs as reported by the Adopter.
7. Communicating with Adopter and participants for renewal or termination of agreement.

We value your safety. Adult group leaders will be required to attend an orientation meeting with a
Community Services Department representative and will then be responsible for conducting a safety
briefing for all participants prior to a cleanup. Participants and/or parents bear individual responsibility for
personal safety and appropriate behavior in the park.

Safety Guidelines:

• Bring work gloves, closed-toed shoes or boots, and wear light colored clothing and long pants.
• Bring sunscreen and apply it regularly to prevent sunburn. Hats and sunglasses are also recommended.
• Beware of bees, poison ivy, poison oak, and other irritants. Avoid bites by wearing insect repellent.
• Do not touch anything that may be toxic/hazardous i.e., oil, paint, gasoline, etc. Report all suspected toxic/hazardous materials.
• Do not over-exert yourself; take breaks and drink plenty of liquids.
• For the protection of our participants, the use of power tools such as mowers, tractors, or chain saws will not be permitted.
• Be aware of traffic and always remain alert to your surroundings.

The Trails and Open Space Committee will work with the adopting group (“Adopter”) to determine the specific trail and length of trail to be adopted and discuss the expectations from the City and the volunteers. The term of the Trail Adoption will be January-December of each year, unless otherwise agreed.

Adopter must request a renewal extension by November 1st of each year for the following year. If in the sole judgment of the Committee, it is found that the Adopter is not meeting the terms and conditions of the agreement, the Committee may terminate the agreement and remove Trail Adoption signs.

The Adopter must complete and submit the Adopt A Trail application. In addition, Adopter is required to
complete a Quarterly Trail Maintenance and Safety Check form (March 31, June 30, September 30, and
December 31).

Basic Program Guidelines and Requirements:

• Type of work may include, but not limited to: Picking up trash and litter, brush, rocks, sticks, and debris removal, minor storm repair, reporting vandalism, unsafe conditions. and/or necessary major repairs or special projects that may be assigned by the Community Services Department.
• All volunteers under age 18 must be supervised by a responsible adult.
• Trails are adopted on a first come, first serve basis and returning adopters will have priority.
• All work shall be performed during daylight hours.
• Minimum service of once a month is required.
• Adopters must comply with all safety rules and requirements.
• The City of Yucaipa App can be used if issues are found that cannot be addressed by the adopter.

The Adopter will be responsible for:

1. Completing and submitting an Adopt A Trail application for approval.
2. Cleaning-up trash and litter from the trail, removing brush from trail, and repairing minor storm damages..
3. Take filled trash bags to any City park and place in an existing trash containers for pick up and disposal by the City of Yucaipa. Dumpsters are located in all City parks.
4. Completing the Quarterly Trail Maintenance and Safety Check forms. Completed forms are to be submitted to the City of Yucaipa Trails and Open Space Committee.
5. Ensuring youth participants are furnished with adequate adult supervision.
6. Notifying the City of Yucaipa of major trail repair needs, especially when a safety concern exists. Use the City of Yucaipa app to report an issue or call (909) 797-2489.
7. Notifying the City in the event designated Adopter representative is replaced.

The City will be responsible for:

1. Meet with the Adopter (or its representatives) at the adopted trail site at the start of the period to discuss cleanup and maintenance priorities and to provide general guidance.
2. Supplying certain materials and equipment (e.g., trash bags, trash picker, etc.)
3. Supporting the efforts of the Adopter to keep the trail clean and well maintained and working together with the Adopter for the betterment of the trail.
4. Creating a sign identifying the volunteers/group which will be placed in their adopted park as recognition.
5. Removing filled trash bags from the premises and removing large, heavy, or hazardous items when found on a trail.
6. Following up on necessary repairs as reported by the Adopter.
7. Communicating with Adopter and participants for renewal or termination of agreement.

We value your safety. Adult group leaders will be required to attend an orientation meeting with a Trails and Open Space Committee representative and will then be responsible for conducting a safety briefing for all participants prior to a cleanup. Participants and/or parents bear individual responsibility for personal safety and appropriate behavior on the trail.

Safety Guidelines:

• Bring work gloves, closed-toed shoes or boots, and wear light colored clothing and long pants.
• Bring sunscreen and apply it regularly to prevent sunburn. Hats and sunglasses are also recommended.
• Beware of bees, poison ivy, poison oak, and other irritants. Avoid bites by wearing insect repellent.
• Do not touch anything that may be toxic/hazardous i.e., oil, paint, gasoline, etc. Report all suspected toxic/hazardous materials.
• Do not over-exert yourself; take breaks and drink plenty of liquids.
• For the protection of our participants, the use of power tools such as mowers, tractors, or chain saws will not be permitted.
• Be aware of traffic and always remain alert to your surroundings.