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Attachment B Pt 3Y� it �+ � �• - ' ,!, :BSP �' ,� ti 411w � e f �j �• r _ .nI�Y Is, -1 1 • ., P A .y ! •• v s , .r ?Y N ' i x u IL R r� ,a e a! "iew 4 �.#.'wdllwWd Y ' � Lauren Ramezani From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO <jdegirolamo@me.com> Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 8:14 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; Chuck Stephan; Ron Dragoo; Alan Braatvedt Subject: Re: Discussion Please let the update show the continued wrought Iron on both the Poddatoori's side and our side as well. And a confirmation that the complaint to the city about "Dumped Debris on the Easement" is all taken care of and that the complaint closed. Thank You, John J DeGirolamo On May 1, 2015, at 8:08 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@Wya.g_ov> wrote: Good morning, Johnny- I just wanted to give you a heads up that Chuck Stephan from KOA will reach out shortly to you to talk about the design drawings of the easement area between you and the Poddatoori's. Mr. Poddatoori- in the past Johnny has communicated with you on the City's design progress affecting your two properties in the City easement. Please let me know if you would like any other information. Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works <image001Jpg>City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr rpvca•gov w��rw.rpv�.a.gcav ****The City has a new web and email domain. I have a new email address. Please update your records. Thanks ***** 141 Lauren Ramezani From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO <jdegirolamo@me.com> Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 9:29 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Discussion The last time Chuck was there We agreed that I was going to clean up the palm tree in the canyon to try and save it and he told me to go ahead and pile the palm fronds at the bottom of the canyon that they would remove it if whether they decided to save the palm tree or not and the City sent the Podddatoori's a letter for dumping debris. Sent by Siri, the personal assistant of John J. DeGirolamo CEO, Johnny's Auto Clinic On May 1, 2015, at 8:29 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR(o-)rpvca.gov> wrote: Johnny - What is the complaint regarding Debris? Did you make that or someone else? Was that to code enforcement? Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works <image001Jpg>City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpvca.gov www.rpvca.gov ****The City has a new web and email domain. I have a new email address. Please update your records. Thanks ***** From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO [mailto:idegirolamo@me.com] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 8:14 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: patpoddatoori@vahoo.com; Chuck Stephan; Ron Dragoo; Alan Braatvedt Subject: Re: Discussion Please let the update show the continued wrought Iron on both the Poddatoori's side and our side as well. And a confirmation that the complaint to the city about "Dumped Debris on the Easement" is all taken care of and that the complaint closed. Thank You, John J DeGirolamo On May 1, 2015, at 8:08 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR(a Myga.gov> wrote: Good morning, 142 Johnny- I just wanted to give you a heads up that Chuck Stephan from KOA will reach out shortly to you to talk about the design drawings of the easement area between you and the Poddatoori's. Mr. Poddatoori- in the past Johnny has communicated with you on the City's design progress affecting your two properties in the City easement. Please let me know if you would like any other information. Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works <image001Jpg>City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 LaUr _nr } pyc :.g www.r vca. sou ****The City has a new web and email domain. I have a new email address. Please update your records. Thanks ***** 143 Lauren Ramezani From: CMOneil@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 6AS PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Meeting #3- Sunnyside Ridge Trail Thanks! charlene Tell Kit hello for me. Charlene O'Neil - Re/Max Estate Properties (310) 548-3663, (310) 422-1212 Re/Max Hall of Fame Re/Max International Lifetime Achievement Award From: LaurenR@rpvca.gov To: ckmeisterheim@gmail. com, Amcdougall1@yahoo.com, robert.laman@dslextreme.com, CMOneil@aol.com, ckotowski@sbcglobal.net, winton4jesus@juno.com, j1000@cox.net, jeanlongacre@aol.com, Bojay@dslextreme.com, jdegirolamo@me.com, Irne@sbcglobal.net, PVpasofino@yahoo.com, patpoddatoori@yahoo.com, pvpra.president@gmail.com, momofyago@gmail.com, beachjake@sbcglobal.net, sunshinerpv@aol.com Sent: 3/24/2015 1:49:24 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time Subj: Meeting #3- Sunnyside Ridge Trail Good afternoon, Staff received a question regarding the nature of the 3rd and final outreach meeting regarding the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project. The 3rd outreach meeting will be at Miraleste Intermediate. The meeting will be more of a presentation than a workshop, with its purpose to go over and continue the discussion related to the design criteria before preparing the final project construction plans and specifications. At this time the tentative date is April 22nd at 6:30 pm. I am working with the District to complete the room request. Once finalized, I will send out an email confirming the time, date and room number. Staff anticipates taking the project to the City Council meeting a month or so after that. The purpose of the CC meeting is to ask the Council to approve the final project plans and specifications before the project goes out for competitive bid. 144 Thanks. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-524.5 Laurenr@rpvca.gov www.rpvca.gov ****The City has a new web and email domain. I have a new email address. Please update your records. Thanks***** 145 Lauren Ramezani From: Lorraine Kirk <Irne@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 5:40 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Fw: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project Meeting Summary Hello Lauren, I take issue with misleading statements made in the e-mail sent to you recently from Sharon Yarber. Saying that "the trail has been used all these years", is blatantly untrue. No traffic has been there in well over forty years. There is no discernible trail. Where is the "existing trail head" that she cited ? Who are these "people using the trail now who are invading Johnny's privacy"? I daresay it is the trail backers themselves ! It is NOT for the horse people to decide whether or not to have a bridge, or, the grading necessary, or, how to accommodate the De Girolamo family's privacy. These logistics are for the EXPERTS, yet to be hired by the city, to determine. The cost of the project has been of great concern from the start. I continue to see this as a very costly pipe dream of a "trail to no where" with an unreasonable attitude, and determined pressure from the horse people. Respectfully, Lorraine B. Kirk On Saturday, March 21, 2015 1:23 PM, sharon yarber <momofyago@gmail. com> wrote: HI Lauren, I have reviewed these notes, and I take issue with the conclusion you reached that there was, in fact, consensus on all the items listed. I do not believe there was consensus, though there certainly was a good deal of discussion. The equestrians, by and large, did NOT support grading down the first 100' (at a 20% grade) to achieve the trail being level with Mr. Di Girolamo's driveway. This is excessive grading that is only being considered to accommodate the stated "privacy" concerns of Mr. Di Girolamo. Indeed, the ironic thing is that people using the trail now can "invade" this privacy, and the neighbor's windows (those of Mr. Poddatoori) look directly into the window about which Mr. Di Girolamo expresses concern. I do not recall there being consensus reached as to the width of the entire trail over segment 1. 10 feet would be great, but it is not necessary. The existing trail tread is about 2-3 feet which is perfectly fine given that the ground on either side of the trail is virtually level and one can easily step out of the way of a horse should it become necessary for a safe passing of two users. The biggest concern several people had, myself included, is what the cost of these design elements will run. If the entire project can be brought in within budget, fine, but I have grave reservations about that. Thus, I think it is essential that KOA and staff work to develop two or even three proposals with varying degrees of modifications to the existing trail so that bids for alternate projects can be obtained at the same time to eliminate risk of further delay in getting this project actually built. e The bridge, while suitable, is not necessary (the trail has been used all these years without a bridge so obviously there is no "necessity" for one). I will agree that the majority felt the 15% grade for the trail over segment 1 was acceptable. As far as the trail surface, my recollection was that dirt was the overwhelmingly preferred surface as opposed to DG or anything else. I will tape record the next session to be sure there are no inaccuracies in my recollection. Sharon Yarber On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 10:40 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR(a)-rpvca.gov> wrote: Good morning, Attached please find a summary of the discussions and design direction regarding the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project from the Community meeting held on 2/18/15. Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Lauren r ,rpv.corn www.palosverdes.com/rpv 147 Lauren Ramezani From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO <jdegirolamo@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 2:34 PM To: Chuck Stephan Cc: Lauren Ramezani; Ron Dragoo; Alan Braatvedt Subject: Re: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project - Geotech Thank You all, This is better than perfect. I'm headed to cut my strings and drive a stake in the ground... Sent by Siri, the personal assistant of John J. DeGirolamo CEO, Johnny's Auto Clinic On Mar 24, 2015, at 9:58 AM, Chuck Stephan <cstephangkoacorp.com> wrote: This might be helpful (attached). This is the topo map provided by the City. I placed 3 dimensions from the existing concrete outfall structure to the property corner. If you measure from the drainage structure as shown, you should get very close to the actual property corner (within 2 inches or so) Also, per the topo, the center of the large palm tree is about 6'-10" from the property line From: Lauren Ramezani [mailto:LaurenR(c)rpvca.gov] Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 9:28 AM To: Chuck Stephan Cc: Ron Dragoo; John DeGirolamo Subject: FW: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project - Geotech Plz see request from Johnny. Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works <image001.jpg>City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr rpvcLgov www.rpvca.gov ****The City has a new web and email domain. I have a new email address. Please update your records. Thanks ***** From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO [mailto:idegirolamo@me.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 8:01 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project - Geotech Thank you for the heads up, I have been in touch with KOA and am doing some hillside clearing on my side along with the terracing. Can you please forward a few arial photos from different angles with the property lines I want to feel confident about the markers that I've found. RM Sent from the iPad3 of John J. DeGirolamo, CEO Johnny's Auto Clinic, San Pedro On Mar 24, 2015, at 7:45 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR(cr Myca.gov> wrote: Good morning Johnny, Just a heads up to you that the City's Geotech Engineer will be around your and the Poddatoori's property and easement site for the remainder of this week. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works <image001.jpg>City of Rancho Palos Verdes 3,10-.544-5245 Laurenr@rpyca.�o_v_ www.rpv_ca. ov ****The City has a new web and email domain. I have a new email address. Please update your records. -thanks ***** <Sunnyside 1416topo-map-08-28-2014.png> 149 Lauren Ramezani From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO <jdegirolamo@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 8:01 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project - Geotech Thank you for the heads up, I have been in touch with KOA and am doing some hillside clearing on my side along with the terracing. Can you please forward a few arial photos from different angles with the property lines I want to feel confident about the markers that I've found. Sent from the iPad3 of John J. DeGirolamo, CEO Johnny's Auto Clinic, San Pedro On Mar 24, 2015, at 7:45 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRgrpvca.gov> wrote: Good morning Johnny, Just a heads up to you that the City's Geotech Engineer will be around your and the Poddatoori's property and easement site for the remainder of this week. Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works <image001Jpg>City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpvca.gov www.rpvca.gov ****The City has a new web and email domain. I have a new email address. Please update your records. Thanks ***** 1 150 Lauren Ramezani From: SunshineRPV@aol.com Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 5:10 PM To: Lauren Ramezani; pvpasofino@yahoo.com Cc: amcdougalll@yahoo.com; momofyago@gmail.com Subject: Re: More thoughts on Sunnyside Trail Project "workshop" Lauren, To whom, exactly, are you forwarding Madeline's concerns? ...SUNSHINE In a message dated 3/23/2015 9:28:07 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, LaurenR@rpvca.gov writes: Madeline, I'll forward your email and concern. Thanks Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpvca.gov www.rpvca.gov ****The City has a new web and email domain. I have a new email address. Please update your records. Thanks***** From: Madeline Ryan [mailto:pvpasofino@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2015 10:16 AM To: Lauren Ramezani i 151 Cc: Anna McDougall; Sunshine Grimes; Sharon Yarber Subject: Re: More thoughts on Sunnyside Trail Project "workshop" Hello Lauren Thank you for addressing some of the questions we concerned trail users have. I want to give City Staff and the consultant a chance to rethink the most critical area, Area 2, and I shall save any additional concerns for the upcoming third meeting. Are we really going to have this stepped down wall with railing on the east side which matches existing wall, and yet, another style of wall and railing on the west side? Is there not any consideration for aesthetics? In my view, if I understand your design features, trail users will be walking through a corridor of two different styles of walls and iron work! How uninviting and unappealing. Please consider the negative impact this will have on the trail users. "May the Trails be with you..." Madeline From: Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@rpvca.gov> To: Anna McDougall <Amcdougall1 @yahoo.com>; "SunshineRPV@aol.com" <SunshineRPW( aol.com>; Madeline Ryan <PVpasofino(@yahoo.com> Cc: Ara Mihranian <AraM(d,)rpvca.gov>; "cstephans(@)-koa.com" <cstephans(dkoa.com>; "pvpasofino(dahoo.com" <pvpasofino(@)yahoo.com>; CC <CC(d)-rpvca.gov>; "momofyago(@)-gmail.com" <momofyago(o)-gmail. com>; "ieanlongacre _aol.com" <ieanlongacre -)aol.com>; z 152 "russ(a cheapvintage.com" <russ(�cheapvintage.com>; "j1000 ,cox.net" <i1000(a cox.net>; "radismith(a)-cox.net" <radlsmithCo�cox.net>; Ron Dragoo <RonD(Drpvca.gov_>; Michael Throne <MichaelT(d,)rpvca.gov> Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 3:58 PM Subject: RE: More thoughts on Sunnyside Trail Project "workshop" Madeline, Anna and Sunshine, Thank you for your emails. I apologize for this lengthy email. Several items were mentioned in your emails that are addressed here. The plans and renderings presented at the last community meeting were intended to present preliminary concept design ideas to foster discussion and progress on the trail design. They were not intended to represent the final design. There is no intention to "delay" this project or to come up with "convoluted designs". Please keep in mind that it is the responsibility of the City and the engineers to have a project that is properly designed and constructed to allow for safe passage of both pedestrians and equestrians. Therefore, some design details may appear, to a layman, to be unnecessary or excessive or too costly, when in reality they are necessary and needed due to the site's topography and/or geology. We have been and will continue to be cognizant of the project costs. Based on feedback and comments since that meeting, we have been able to answer some important design questions and narrow down the final plan elements. The following clarifications provide some additional insight to the current trail design features: 0 With the current plan retaining wall design strategy on the east side of the trail at the 2443 property, the large tree at Sunnyside Ridge Road will be removed. ® The 2443 retaining wall and railing will be constructed on the private property side of the easement line. The new retaining wall on the east side of the trail will begin at about 8' north of the garage wall, where it will tie into an existing retaining wall that is within the private property boundary, and extend south towards Sunnyside Ridge Road. The new wall construction will remove the existing wall where it angles towards and encroaches into the trail easement. The existing wall within private property will remain in place. 153 • The full 10' easement width will be utilized for trail construction, which may include some retaining wall support on the west side, with greening features likely on one or both sides of the trail. « The existing pilaster at the end of the 2443 fence will be removed, and a new column constructed on the private property side of the easement line, connecting to the new wall construction. • The new wall will not have pilasters or columns at changes in grade. The wall and railing will be stepped similar to the existing railing at the frontage of the 2443 property. • Due to the proposed trail grading, railings will be required where soil retaining features create a 30 differential between the trail and the adjacent ground for fall protection. The railing will be similar to existing railing at the frontage of the 2477 property. Finally, the concept renderings will be updated to show the proposed design features at the next project meeting. You all will be notified of the 3rd and last outreach meeting which we expect to have in mid- April. Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works LCity of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr crpvca.gov www.rpvca.gov 154 ****The City has a new web and email domain. I have a new email address. Please update your records. Thanks ***** From: Anna McDougall[mailto:Amcdougalll(a�yahoo.com) Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2015 10:46 AM To: SunshineRPVP—aol.com Cc: Ara Mihranian; cstephansQkoa.com; pvpasofino(c,yahoo.com; CC; Lauren Ramezani; momofyagoP.gmail.com; jeanlongacre(a7aol.com; russPcheapvintage.com; i1000(q-),cox.net; radlsmith(cD.cox.net Subject: Re: More thoughts on Sunnyside Trail Project "workshop" Considering everyone's efforts at communication and collaboration, how does this "stone" keep getting kicked down the trail? Historically it appeared "we" had a simple solution for a gross error. This should not be our burden to bare. There does not seem any reason to delay this correction with convoluted designs. What can we do to just get this corrected? Does it become a press issue? Do we bring to light the errors and inconsideration? Sunshine thank you for all you do. You have provided so much advocacy and direction. I know many from the east side also share your ambition to get this corrected. Anna Sent from my Phone On Mar 1, 2015, at 10:19 AM, SunshineRPV(c_aol.com wrote: To whom it many concern: Have another look at KOA's page 14 then scroll on down. <clip_image002.gif> 155 What a photoshopped bunch of misrepresentation. Starting in the distance near Sunnyside Ridge Road, what I recall as being stated and no objection was heard, is that the Brazilian pepper tree is to be removed. But, there it is. See 2004 Section A. In 2004, Mr. DeGirolamo objected to the removal of the tree. Even worse, the retaining wall and fence is shown on the west side of the tree. That will leave less than six feet for the horizontal trail prism and one branch encroaching in the vertical prism. The pilaster at the west end of the 2443 roadside fence is encroaching on the City's easement. If the City is proposing to provide a trailside fence, it should start at this pilaster. No retaining wall is needed at this location. The retaining wall is not needed until north of Section E. The retaining wall should replace the existing garden wall only where the garden wall is in the City's easement. Mr. DeGirolamo offered to provide the fence on top of the retaining wall so that it matches his front fence. I have no problem with that. The front fence does not have pilasters in between the changes in elevation. I have no idea why the Designer is proposing the additional expense along the trail. If the top of the retaining wall is stair stepped down from Section E to Section Z (the 2443 side gate), in the same increment as the front fence, the "aesthetics" will be consistent all around the southwest corner of the 2443 property. The City's easement north of Section Z (the 2443 side gate) needs no work at all. Should the extensive grading (as show on page 14) be done, a balcony railing on the 2477 wall will be required. Notice the child reaching to a very high wall. This is another aesthetic detriment which has been requested by all parties to be avoided and an unnecessary expense. 156 Like I said, the rendering on page 14 is misleading. It does not represent what Ara has been stating will be done. Speaking only about "Area 2", more "transparency" is needed before the Public Works Department can say that a consensus has been reached and "agreements" have been made. ...S 310-377-8761. PS: Trail use etiquette indicates that when a pedestrian is this close to an equestrian, the woman in this case should have stepped to the side of the trail, have close control of the child (or dog) and should be verbally communicating with the rider. The rider has the right of way. <2015 Section P-0637.pdf> <Sections Key-0635.pdf> [the e-mail below was sent by Madeline Ryan on 3/3/2015 at 10:58 am] Hello Sunshine and Chuck I believe you should've received my public comments on February 26 when I sent them via e-mail CC'g City Staff and as many of the audience as I had contacts for. If you did not receive that, Chuck, please let me know. City Staff Lauren followed up, the very next day, with several design statements that were never agreed upon by the public audience at the second meeting. I left that meeting as I walked in, totally unsure as to what to expect, but, hopeful, that the trail users (the public) design suggestions would be considered. I have, however, resigned myself to the fact that there will be a bridge (if funding permits). Maybe this is where the public audience agreed. 157 Also, please know that this trail has been closed to us equestrians for several years now for varying different reasons. We are anxious to restore it and boast of another trail link in the Peninsula Trails Network. What we don't want is a design that takes away the ambience, the views, the aesthetics of being in nature; keeping the trails, Area 1 and Area 2, as close to natural as possible, along with natural footing. Sorry, but didn't get a sense of any of that from what the City sent out on February 27. 2015. I appreciate your waiting for further public comments and trust that you will incorporate those comments/suggestions in the final design. "May the Trails be with you..." Madeline I•' • Lauren Ramezani From: momofyago <momofyago@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 12:57 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: RE: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project Meeting Summary Lauren, To whom will they be forwarded? I note that your last email certainly suggests that a lot of final decisions have been made about all the various components and how they WILL be constructed. This suggests to me that the third and final meeting will not be a workshop; rather a presentation for the purpose of persuasion. Please let me know if I am misinterpreting your email. Thanks, Sharon Sent fi-om eny Venzon FT'iress ,.bf:f LTE. umai tph ane -------- Original message -------- From: Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@rpvca.gov> Date:03/23/2015 9:29 AM (GMT -08:00) To: sharon yarber <momofyago@gmail.com> Subject: RE: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project Meeting Summary Thank you Sharon. I will forward your email and comments. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 3.10-544-5245 Laurenr@rpvca.gov www.rpvca. ov 159 ****The City has a new web and email domain. I have a new email address. Please update your records. Thanks ***** From: sharon yarber [mailto:momofyago@gmail.comj Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2015 1:24 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); Anna McDougall; Bob Laman; Charlene O'Neil; Clarinda Kotowski; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; Jeanne Laman; John DeGirolamo; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; Sandra Sandoval; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine Subject: Re: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project Meeting Summary HI Lauren, I have reviewed these notes, and I take issue with the conclusion you reached that there was, in fact, consensus on all the items listed. I do not believe there was consensus, though there certainly was a good deal of discussion. The equestrians, by and large, did NOT support grading down the first 100' (at a 20% grade) to achieve the trail being level with Mr. Di Girolamo's driveway. This is excessive grading that is only being considered to accommodate the stated "privacy" concerns of Mr. Di Girolamo. Indeed, the ironic thing is that people using the trail now can "invade" this privacy, and the neighbor's windows (those of Mr. Poddatoori) look directly into the window about which Mr. Di Girolamo expresses concern. I do not recall there being consensus reached as to the width of the entire trail over segment 1. 10 feet would be great, but it is not necessary. The existing trail tread is about 2-3 feet which is perfectly fine given that the ground on either side of the trail is virtually level and one can easily step out of the way of a horse should it become necessary for a safe passing of two users. The biggest concern several people had, myself included, is what the cost of these design elements will run. If the entire project can be brought in within budget, fine, but I have grave reservations about that. Thus, I think it is essential that KOA and staff work to develop two or even three proposals with varying degrees of modifications to the existing trail so that bids for alternate projects can be obtained at the same time to eliminate risk of further delay in getting this project actually built. The bridge, while suitable, is not necessary (the trail has been used all these years without a bridge so obviously there is no "necessity" for one). I will agree that the majority felt the 15% grade for the trail over segment 1 was acceptable. As far as the trail surface, my recollection was that dirt was the overwhelmingly preferred surface as opposed to DG or anything else. I will tape record the next session to be sure there are no inaccuracies in my recollection. Sharon Yarber 160 On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 10:40 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR( Myrp a. ov> wrote: Good morning, Attached please find a summary of the discussions and design direction regarding the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project from the Community meeting held on 2/18/15. Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr a,rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/mv 161 Lauren Ramezani From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO <jdegirolamo@me.com> Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 9:49 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: bridge area VERY GOOD... THANK YOU > On Mar 23, 2015, at 9:45 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@rpvca.gov> wrote: > BTW- I send letters and pictures to the neighbors adjacent to the trail on PVDE. > Lauren Ramezani > Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes > 310-544-5245 > Laurenr@rpvca.gov > www.rpvca.gov > ****The City has a new web and email domain. I have a new email > address. Please update your records. Thanks ***** > -----Original Message----- > From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO [mailto:jdegirolamo@me.com] > Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 7:43 AM > To: Lauren Ramezani > Subject: Re: bridge area > Hi Lauren, I just found this email while searching for another in my junk, strange because I always get all your emails. > I also read the reply to your email from that one equestrian, it's totally obvious that they care about no one but themselves, we have embraced the fact they were getting a trail here and we're just trying to make the best of it for everyone involved and so that we can get the best use possible from it. To spend almost a half a million for a 2 foot wide tried trail nor to take in consideration the people that are directly affected is totally unfair and ridiculous. > Can you please email me a few more photos with different angles and property line overlays of mine and my neighbors properties. I found survey stakes in the canyon and would like to be reassured at where my property ends for the clean up and work that I'm doing down there. As well as the preparations that I'm making for the fence work to be done. > Thank You and I hope to see you at the third meeting, let me know when that will be. > Sent from the iPad3 of > John J. DeGirolamo, CEO > Johnny's Auto Clinic, San Pedro >> On Feb 24, 2015, at 10:18 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@rpvca.gov> wrote: >> Hi John, >> I will be reaching out the neighbors. But I was wondering which property you were referring to? I don't see a patio close to the inlet structure in the ravine area. Is it the 27804 property? 1 162 >> Tx >> Lauren Ramezani >> Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes >> 310-544-5245 >> Laurenr@rpv.com >> www.palosverdes.com/rpv >> <ExportMap.jpg> 163 Lauren Ramezani From: sharon yarber <momofyago@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2015 1:24 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); Anna McDougall; Bob Laman; Charlene O'Neil; Clarinda Kotowski; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; Jeanne Laman; John DeGirolamo; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; Sandra Sandoval; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine Subject: Re: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project Meeting Summary HI Lauren, I have reviewed these notes, and I take issue with the conclusion you reached that there was, in fact, consensus on all the items listed. I do not believe there was consensus, though there certainly was a good deal of discussion. The equestrians, by and large, did NOT support grading down the first 100' (at a 20% grade) to achieve the trail being level with Mr. Di Girolamo's driveway. This is excessive grading that is only being considered to accommodate the stated "privacy" concerns of Mr. Di Girolamo. Indeed, the ironic thing is that people using the trail now can "invade" this privacy, and the neighbor's windows (those of Mr. Poddatoori) look directly into the window about which Mr. Di Girolamo expresses concern. I do not recall there being consensus reached as to the width of the entire trail over segment 1. 10 feet would be great, but it is not necessary. The existing trail tread is about 2-3 feet which is perfectly fine given that the ground on either side of the trail is virtually level and one can easily step out of the way of a horse should it become necessary for a safe passing of two users. The biggest concern several people had, myself included, is what the cost of these design elements will run. If the entire project can be brought in within budget, fine, but I have grave reservations about that. Thus, I think it is essential that KOA and staff work to develop two or even three proposals with varying degrees of modifications to the existing trail so that bids for alternate projects can be obtained at the same time to eliminate risk of further delay in getting this project actually built. The bridge, while suitable, is not necessary (the trail has been used all these years without a bridge so obviously there is no "necessity" for one). I will agree that the majority felt the 15% grade for the trail over segment 1 was acceptable. As far as the trail surface, my recollection was that dirt was the overwhelmingly preferred surface as opposed to DG or anything else. I will tape record the next session to be sure there are no inaccuracies in my recollection. Sharon Yarber On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 10:40 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR n My a.gov> wrote: Good morning, Attached please find a summary of the discussions and design direction regarding the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project from the Community meeting held on 2/18/15. 164 Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr(a rpv.com www.palosverdes..com/rpv 165 Lauren Ramezani From: momofyago <momofyago@gmaH.com> Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2015 11:00 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Sunnyside Lauren, Is the third meeting, expected in April, going to be an outreach meeting at Miraleste, or the Council meeting where the proposed plans will be presented for further public comments and possible action by the council? Scwi from my Vormm Wireless 4G l.,IT' �martphm w! 166 Lauren Ramezani From: SunshineRPV@aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 11:43 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: cstephan@koacorp.com; Michael Throne; Doug Willmore Subject: Sunnyside Area 2 Attachments: 2015 Section A-0641.pdf, 2015 Section P-0639.pdf; 2015 Section Z-0640.pdf MEMO from SUNSHINE TO: RPV Staff, KOA and interested parties RE: Area 2 of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Restoration Project Attached are three SECTION drawings. The information provided by Staff to date does not illustrate what Staff claims to have received a "consensus" and "agreement" upon to this detail. The public deserves to see it before our Consultant starts coming up with cost estimates. 167 0,11 ti ....... ... I im , ro P,4 vp"N 11-44-3 b, R'l V Pfiul A V Iv, -V� 5- �47 7 30 I fo q;Lo 170 Lauren Ramezani From: SunshineRPV@aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 10:16 AM To: CC; Doug Willmore; Carolynn Petru; Michael Throne; Lauren Ramezani; Ara Mihranian; Cory Linder Subject: Sunnyside. Save the date. Help me lose this bet. Subject: Whos on first Date: 11/19/2014 8:32:02 P.M. Pacific Standard Time From: SUnshineRPVOvaol.com To: ccLwrpv.com MEMO from SUNSHINE TO: RPV City Council RE: Council "oversight" of Staff A very peculiar thing happened this morning. I watched the tape of your discussion/decision of Item I last night and it led into my old tape of your meeting last June about Council "oversight" of the City Manager's Staff utilization. That was "serendipity". What surprised me was that the Council voted, unanimously, to let Staff run amok with a Council approved project. This was your opportunity to direct Staff to direct a consultant to expedite what the community has been asking for, restore the trail sensibly and soonest. You did not do that. Has Staff run out of things to do so badly that they have to destroy what we have and then apply for a grant to pay for putting it back? Have they nothing better to do than hold workshops about how to fix what Staff broke? This trail connection was both adequate and historic when a previous City Council approved the RPV General Plan and when another City Council approved an update to the RPV Trails Network Plan. I could explain to my neighbors that only the majority of the current City Council does not have the long term citizen's best interests in mind. But, this vote was unanimous. I am willing to bet serious money that this trail connection will be "obstructed" come the May 2, 2015 Palos Verdes Loop Trail Relay. (Horseback riders used the new 2477 Sunnyside Ridge Road driveway and jumped over the wall to carry the olive branch across Greenwood canyon in 2010. Now, the trail on the north side of the canyon has "gone missing".) The relay "happens" only every five years. I invite you to agendize and publish a public notice so that you five can carry the olive branch across Segment 18 of the "ideal" Palos Verdes Loop Trail at around 3:00 pm and then join us at Howlett Park for the "finish celebration" at around 5:00 pm. Scroll on down. Not all of these people have died. Or, given up. May 2, 2015 may be the first time that the Palos Verdes Loop Trail Project has had the necessity and the opportunity to celebrate the recovery of a segment which used to be just fine. Please do something so that I lose this bet. SUNSHINE 310-377-8761 171 44 • '4: � ; �, � � - �,y, _.„ � ,x . +, �+. Yin'" �%. e'r j Y ,'�.. a d � ` •s . . + � a � x .�.E*� g � � rev F��•� j„�;�*� ��"' •�� F•�•�.• a , ' ' v 44 1 • 5 175 t� y J N i� 4 - Ilk Lauren Ramezani From: Madeline Ryan <pvpasofino@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 10:58 AM To: SunshineRPV@aol.com; cstephan@koacorp.com Cc: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Hello Sunshine and Chuck I believe you should've received my public comments on February 26 when I sent them via e-mail CC'g City Staff and as many of the audience as I had contacts for. If you did not receive that, Chuck, please let me know. City Staff Lauren followed up, the very next day, with several design statements that were never agreed upon by the public audience at the second meeting. I left that meeting as I walked in, totally unsure as to what to expect, but, hopeful, that the trail users (the public) design suggestions would be considered. I have, however, resigned myself to the fact that there will be a bridge (if funding permits). Maybe this is where the public audience agreed. Also, please know that this trail has been closed to us equestrians for several years now for varying different reasons. We are anxious to restore it and boast of another trail link in the Peninsula Trails Network. What we don't want is a design that takes away the ambience, the views, the aesthetics of being in nature; keeping the trails, Area 1 and Area 2, as close to natural as possible, along with natural footing. Sorry, but I didn't get a sense of any of that from what the City sent out on February 27, 2015. I appreciate your waiting for further public comments and trust that you will incorporate those comments/suggestions in the final design. "May the Trails be with you..." Madeline From: "SunshineRPV@aol.com" <SunshineRPV@aol.com> To: cstephan@koacorp.com Cc: michaelt@rpv.com Sent: Monday, March 2, 2015 6:57 PM Subject: Re: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Hi Chuck, RPV has sent out a list of 17 statements which they call "agreements" and "a consensus". My question to you is who gets to interpret the most recent comments into your "final design i 177 work"? A 10 foot wide trail tread at a 15% slope all the way across the canyon is absurd. That is certainly not a TYPE 5 trail prism (6 foot wide, 10% average grade.) ...SUNSHINE In a message dated 2/25/2015 1:29:33 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, cstephan@koacorp.com writes: Fyi the City will be sending out a short summary of the project status soon. You can submit comments and responses to the City. As for design, I am waiting to receive public comments and then will start with the final design work. From: SunshineRPV@aol.com [mailto:SunshineRPV@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 1:04 PM To: Chuck Stephan Subject: Re: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Hi Chuck, Please give me a call. 310-377-8761. Have you been given any directions for the Final Design Plans? Or, are we all just waiting for Ara and Loren to reveal their "consensus"? (Neither of them are Engineers.) The trail across Greenwood Canyon prior to the City's vacation of a portion of the easement and the storm drain work was perfectly "practical". You appear to have taken on the job of "sewing the Emperor's new clothes". RE: Area 1: Restore the trail connection "on time and within budget". Unfortunately, that is Staff's job. I still have no clue as to the parameters or your work. I suspect that the "community" will not be able to "enjoy" this trail come the PV Loop Trail Relay on March 2, 2015. Would you care to walk across Greenwood Canyon that afternoon? RE: Area 2: I prefer your illustration on page 14. On the east side, it is essentially the same as what was proposed to the City in 2004. (And, agreed to by Johnny Degirolamo.) On the west side, the change in elevation is not addressed. Ye of Section P creates a "pinch point" in the trail tread so that the slope is on the easement and a balcony railing will not be required on the Pooddatoorie's existing wall. The line of sight is adequate for the pedestrians to yield to the equestrian. The same user modes yield to those going up hill. See your page 13. The relatively new, news is that the east side garden wall is in the City's easement. Mr. Degirolamo has every right to apply to the City and replace the aesthetics of that garden wall on his own property. The City's responsibility is to 178 restore and support the trail. Chuck, if your white lines represent the tops of potential retaining walls, they are too high. Where do we go from here? ... S 310-377-8761 In a message dated 2/6/2015 8:46:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, cstephan(d-)koacorp.com writes: Hi Sunshine. Officially, all correspondence needs to go to the City, since I am just a hired advisory consultant and not a spokesperson or representative. However, they said that I could respond if I do so unofficially and on my own time at no cost to the City or the public. So in answer to your question, I have been proceeding on my own merit as an engineer without any interference or specific direction from the City as to analyzing the project site for practical development of the proposed trail. As a basis of design, I have started with the original concept, grant application, public input (from the last meeting), the trail design guidelines, our proposal, and existing infrastructure and topographical limitations. The first that 1 have actually spoken to the City directly during the design process was to request a second public meeting to discuss our findings and recommendations. My initial design work has focused on fitting a practical trail into the site within existing limitations and budgetary constraints. I will not be making the actual decisions at this point, but rather recommending alternatives that will work within the project limitations. The public meeting will be to discuss alternatives and recommendations. Some items are restrictive, such as the boundary limits of the trail easement, which we cannot do anything about. Some items are geometric, such as fitting a practical trail into the slopes present, which provides limited options. Some items are aesthetic, such as the look of the bridge, which don't make much of a difference from an engineering viewpoint so long as it functions, and these are open to various ideas. At the meeting I will be presenting an overview of the project, and a progression of design analysis leading up to the preliminary design stage at this point. We will specifically discuss the trail alignment and slope, retaining walls, railings, and bridge. I hope to have significant public input and consensus after discussion of each item. If all goes well, 1 will be able to proceed and complete the design for bidding by late Spring. For official inquiries, please contact the City directly. Thanks Sunshine. Chuck From: SunshineRPV(c0aol.com [mailto:SunshineRPV@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2015 4:02 PM To: Chuck Stephan Subject: Re: Sunnyside Ridge Trail 179 Hey Chuck, Have you received any specific design instructions from the City of RPV? If yes, may you share them with me? ...S 310-377-8761 In a message dated 12/12/2014 11:14:36 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, cste Phan CcDkoacorp. com writes: Hi Sunshine: You may send information regarding the trail to myself at this email address, or to the City. Please note that comments submitted to KOA will become a written record as a part of our contract with the city. You may also submit written comments at the public meetings Sent from my iPhone= Lauren Ramezani From: Anna McDougall <Amcdougalll@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2015 10:46 AM To: SunshineRPV@aol.com Cc: Ara Mihranian; cstephans@koa.com; pvpasofino@yahoo.com; CC; Lauren Ramezani; momofyago@gmail.com; jeanlongacre@aol.com; russ@cheapvintage.com; j1000 @cox.net; radlsmith@cox.net Subject: Re: More thoughts on Sunnyside Trail Project "workshop" Considering everyone's efforts at communication and collaboration, how does this "stone" keep getting kicked down the trail? Historically it appeared "we" had a simple solution for a gross error. This should not be our burden to bare. There does not seem any reason to delay this correction with convoluted designs. What can we do to just get this corrected? Does it become a press issue? Do we bring to light the errors and inconsideration? Sunshine thank you for all you do. You have provided so much advocacy and direction. I know many from the east side also share your ambition to get this corrected. Anna Sent from my iPhone On Mar 1, 2015, at 10:19 AM, SunshineRPV@aot.com wrote: To whom it many concern: Have another look at KOA's page 14 then scroll on down. <clip_image002.gif> What a photoshopped bunch of misrepresentation. Starting in the distance near Sunnyside Ridge Road, what I recall as being stated and no objection was heard, is that the Brazilian pepper tree is to be removed. But, there it is. See 2004 Section A. In 2004, Mr. DeGirolamo objected to the removal of the tree. Even worse, the retaining wall and fence is shown on the west side of the tree. That will leave less than six feet for the horizontal trail prism and one branch encroaching in the vertical prism. The pilaster at the west end of the 2443 roadside fence is encroaching on the City's easement. If the City is proposing to provide a trailside fence, it should start at this pilaster. No retaining wall is needed at this location. The retaining wall is not needed until north of Section E. The retaining wall should replace the existing garden wall only where the garden wall is in the City's easement. Mr. DeGirolamo offered to provide the fence on top of the retaining wall so that it matches his front fence. I have no problem with that. 181 The front fence does not have pilasters in between the changes in elevation. I have no idea why the Designer is proposing the additional expense along the trail. If the top of the retaining wall is stair stepped down from Section E to Section Z (the 2443 side gate), in the same increment as the front fence, the "aesthetics" will be consistent all around the southwest corner of the 2443 property. The City's easement north of Section Z (the 2443 side gate) needs no work at all. Should the extensive grading (as show on page 14) be done, a balcony railing on the 2477 wall will be required. Notice the child reaching to a very high wall. This is another aesthetic detriment which has been requested by all parties to be avoided and an unnecessary expense. Like I said, the rendering on page 14 is misleading. It does not represent what Ara has been stating will be done. Speaking only about "Area 2", more "transparency" is needed before the Public Works Department can say that a consensus has been reached and "agreements" have been made. ...S 310-377-8761. PS: Trail use etiquette indicates that when a pedestrian is this close to an equestrian, the woman in this case should have stepped to the side of the trail, have close control of the child (or dog) and should be verbally communicating with the rider. The rider has the right of way. <2015 Section P-0637.pdf> <Sections Key-0635.pdf> iii Lauren Ramezani From: SunshineRPV@aol.com Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2015 10:20 AM To: Ara Mihranian Cc: cstephans@koa.com; pvpasofino@yahoo.com; CC; Lauren Ramezani; momofyago@gmail.com;jeanlongacre@aol.com; amcdougalll@yahoo.com; russ@cheapvintage.com;j1000@cox.net; radlsmith@cox.net Subject: More thoughts on Sunnyside Trail Project "workshop" Attachments: 2015 Section P-0637.pdf; Sections Key-0635.pdf To whom it many concern: Have another look at KOA's page 14 then scroll on down. Area.2 Rtptni n 9 Wa11 J, y What a photoshopped bunch of misrepresentation. Starting in the distance near Sunnyside Ridge Road, what I recall as being stated and no objection was heard, is that the Brazilian pepper tree is to be removed. But, there it is. See 2004 Section A. In 2004, Mr. DeGirolamo objected to the removal of the tree. Even worse, the retaining wall and fence is shown on the west side of the tree. That will leave less than six feet for the horizontal trail prism and one branch encroaching in the vertical prism. The pilaster at the west end of the 2443 roadside fence is encroaching on the City's easement. If the City is proposing to provide a trailside fence, it should start at this pilaster. No retaining wall is needed at this location. i 183 The retaining wall is not needed until north of Section E. The retaining wall should replace the existing garden wall only where the garden wall is in the City's easement. Mr. DeGirolamo offered to provide the fence on top of the retaining wall so that it matches his front fence. I have no problem with that. The front fence does not have pilasters in between the changes in elevation. I have no idea why the Designer is proposing the additional expense along the trail. If the top of the retaining wall is stair stepped down from Section E to Section Z (the 2443 side gate), in the same increment as the front fence, the "aesthetics" will be consistent all around the southwest corner of the 2443 property. The City's easement north of Section Z (the 2443 side gate) needs no work at all. Should the extensive grading (as show on page 14) be done, a balcony railing on the 2477 wall will be required. Notice the child reaching to a very high wall. This is another aesthetic detriment which has been requested by all parties to be avoided and an unnecessary expense. Like I said, the rendering on page 14 is misleading. It does not represent what Ara has been stating will be done. Speaking only about "Area 2", more "transparency" is needed before the Public Works Department can say that a consensus has been reached and "agreements" have been made. ...S 310-377-8761. PS: Trail use etiquette indicates that when a pedestrian is this close to an equestrian, the woman in this case should have stepped to the side of the trail, have close control of the child (or dog) and should be verbally communicating with the rider. The rider has the right of way. WE IV V -k r, I tj IL44'3 00 Ln t t - V k VA r� • V L� r 4 r� *� -,. uj r r', V yy •t n t t - y - • V 4 V) *� -,. uj Lauren Ramezani From: Madeline Ryan <pvpasofino@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 8:22 AM To: Lauren Ramezani; Ara Mihranian; cstephan@koacorp.com; alanb@koa.com Cc: Sunshine Grimes; Russ Greenwood; Jean Longacre; Ray Van Dinther; Sharon Yarber; Charlene O'Neil Subject: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Rehabilitation Attachments: Scan0001jpg; SCAN BLOCK WALLS TR #2 jpg Hello All Since the second meeting of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project, I have come to the conclusion that there are, in my opinion, many aspects of this trail design that have been over -designed and over -engineered. It appeared that many in attendance, pro and con, user and non -user, questioned elevations, bridge placement, width, types of walls, etc. This trail easement, once located on the westside of Mr. Padatoori's property, 2477 Sunnyside Ridge Road, and historically used for decades, was relocated to the eastside of the property, to accommodate the construction, and is why we are facing the engineering challenges and financial burden today. Nonetheless, this challenging trail easement still remains a public easement and a public benefit, once restored. That one homeowner should dictate certain design specifics, which require more engineering, and, therefore, considerable more expense, because he "doesn't want to look at a 15' wall" is ludicrous, because as he walks out his front door he is looking at a 20 foot slope, albeit planted, but still a slope! I believe the same could be achieved, on the public easement, with the many appealing wall options offered today. (see attachment) After listening and reviewing the power point presentation by KOA, which was informative and well done, I have compiled the following concerns, which I believe were concerns of the equestrian/pedestrain trail users at the meeting and I will start with Area 2, the trailhead entrance: Area 2 - Trailhead - Presently, a perilous section to traverse on horseback due to narrowness, loss of width, sloping of trail and mature tree impeding passage. KOA's Design of Area 2: To excavate (grade down) the trail for 100' to garage level of Homeowner #1 (Mr. John DeGeralamo) resulting in a gradual 20 or 21 degree slope from Sunnyside Ridge Road. This excavation involves removing Homeowner #1's non -permitted, non-bearing existing wall and replacing it with a retaining wall of similar style and material to match the elevation of the newly graded trail and adding the same decorative ornamental iron railing that fronts 2443 Sunnyside Ridge Road. Because of the uphill return to 1 187 Sunnyside Ridge Road, it was suggested a horse barrier be erected at trailhead to prevent horse/rider from stepping out into traffic lane. Opinion: Keep the trail at existing grade for the duration of 100'. Remove Homeowner #1's non -permitted, non-bearing wall and build a modular wall (keystone, crib, etc) and give maximum width to the trail of the required 8' to 10'. This wall could then accommodate the decorative ornamental iron railing that fronts 2443 Sunnyside Ridge. Line of sight is superior on trails when elevations remain the same; therefore, the aforementioned barrier is unnecessary. There was mention by Chuck that the juncture at the SW corner of both existing walls would then pose another problem. He did not elaborate or offer any other solutions/suggestions. I still believe it would be less expensive to build a modular wall at garage level than the engineer's plan of excavating and digging down exposing the wall at 2477 Sunnyside Ridge Road, Mr. Padatoori (Homeowner #2). In fact, I wholeheartedly disagree with the tampering of Homeowner #2's wall, as KOA suggested, as it would require even further engineering, a retaining wall to support the existing retaining wall and, thus, additional expense. Why would the City excavate this area of trail, risking damage to Homeowner #1's section of permitted wall, foundation, existing structures or Homeowner #2's wall, driveway, hardscape, foundation or structure? I could see the City being held liable for any and all damages, however minor. If Homeowner #1 objects to a 15' wall outside his home, which will eventually be 'greened' over and obscured, then I, as the trail user object to being boxed in by 5' or greater walls on both sides, which will never give me the tranquil experience, ambience and sounds once experienced traversing this trail in years past. Stimulation of the mind, senses and spirit have all been lost. The rendering depicted in the Power Point (Retaining Wall) is a perfect example of my opinion. There isn't anything inviting or appealing about this trailhead with 5' to 6' walls and iron on both sides for 100'! Any aesthetic considerations in restoring this public easement have not been extended to the public, but entirely extended to one homeowner. Area 1 - Canyon - KOA's design is to grade and make cuts to accommodate 3 or 4 10' wide switchbacks leading to a bridge at the west boundary. Of course, these cuts will require some type of retaining wall along with handrails on the sloped side of the switchbacks. KOA's design to place a bridge at the westerly easement boundary was met with opposition. It appears to be too close to a resident's yard and could cause problems with noise and privacy. 2 Opinion: Keep switchbacks to a minimum and reduce the 10' wide width and eliminate railings. Martingale Trailhead Park is a perfect example of steep trails without handrails and retaining walls. A minimal disturbance of earth would be preferable to avoid retaining walls. Suggestions to move the bridge more to the center of the canyon easement to alleviate any neighbors' concerns of noise and privacy should also be considered in the design. Maybe the bridge expansion becomes longer as the ravine widens mid -center and this is why the westerly boundary area is preferable? This was not addressed. Thank you for taking the time to review my lengthy interpretation and opinions of the last meeting. Madeline Ryan 28328 Palos Verdes Drive "May the Trails be with you..." Madeline 3 • Lauren Ramezani From: Chrissy K Meisterheim <ckmeisterheim@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 4:07 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: Bob Laman; Clarinda Kotowski Subject: Re: Notification to HOA Hi Thank you Lauren. Yes our secretary is Clarinda Kotowski. (cc'd) I forward her the emails and she either forwards info and/or we include summaries in our monthly minutes. Thank you! On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 4:04 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR(u My a.gov> wrote: Hello Chrissy, I just wanted to confirm that the emails I send you regarding the SSR trail project are being distributed to your HOA members. I know at your MOA meeting Bob told me that he was sending it out via email. But I guess he is not the secretary any more. So I wanted to double ck. Please let me know. tx. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@ov.com www.palosverdes.com/n?v 1 190 Lauren Ramezani From: momofyago <momofyago@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2015 10:01 PM To: SunshineRPV@aol.com; Lauren Ramezani; ckmeisterheim@gmail.com; Amcdougalll @yahoo.com; robert.laman@dslextreme.com; CMOneil@aol.com; winton4jesus@juno.com; j1000@cox.net; jeanlongacre@aol.com; Bojay@dslextreme.com; Irne@sbcglobal.net; PVpasofino@yahoo.com; patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; beachjake@sbcglobal.net; russ@cheapvintage.com; radismith@cox.net Cc: cstephan@koacorp.com Subject: RE: Sunnyside trail segment restoration. Community Outreach Meeting #2 I look forward to Lauren's response. Sent Som my Verizon AVird ss 4G 1, D-1 smw--phone -------- Original message -------- From: SunshineRPV@aol.com Date:02/05/2015 7:18 PM (GMT -08:00) To: LaurenR@rpv.com, ckmeisterheim@gmail.com, Amcdougalll @yahoo.com, robert.laman@dslextreme.com, CMOneil@aol.com, winton4jesus@juno.com, j 1000@cox.net, jeanlongacre@aol.com, Bojay@dslextreme.com, lrne@sbeglobal.net, PVpasofino@yahoo.com, patpoddatoori@yahoo.com, momofyago@gmail.com, beachjake@sbeglobal.net, russ@cheapvintage.com, radlsmith@cox.net Cc: cstephan@koacorp.com Subject: Sunnyside trail segment restoration. Community Outreach Meeting #2 Dear Lauren, You are an Analyst. Ara is a City Planner. I am a Facilities Designer. When is "the public" going to get to know what "The City" has told our hired Engineers to design? Trail criteria TYPE 1 through 7 is not KOA's decision to make. A retaining wall with or without a balcony railing is not KOA's decision to make. How big a bridge across a little dry creekbed is not KOA's decision to make. I do not design anything without the Client's signature on a "Systematic Planning Document". We are the Client. What are your instructions to KOA? ... SUNSHINE 310-377-8761 In a message dated 2/3/2015 7:44:36 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, LaurenR@rpv.com writes: The second community outreach meeting regarding the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project is scheduled for: 191 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 6 pm at Miraleste Intermediate School, Room #306 (same room as the previous meeting). The meeting should take approximately 1-1.5 hours. During the meeting, the City's consultant will present the preliminary trail design, and discuss the project elements in more detail. After the consultant's presentation, we seek and welcome your feedback and comments on the preliminary design and project elements. This will be your opportunity to comment on the concepts, ask for clarifications, and make recommendations that could lead to modifications of the design for this project. Feel free to share the meeting date and information with your friends, neighbors, and other interested parties. We look forward to seeing you. Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public ffork.5 Lk City, qfRaneho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Lauren,r(&rpv.coi-n ,A,--vvw.p-,tlosverdes.con.i/rpy 192 Lauren Ramezani From: jlOOO@cox.net Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 3:28 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Sunnyside Trail Lauren, I put in my "vote" for a Type 4 trail to be put in when the Sunnyside Trail is reconstructed. If horses can use a trail then anything else on foot can. Best, Jay Jones 32646 Coastsite Drive, Unit H Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-6912 193 Lauren Ramezani From: Madeline Ryan <pvpasofino@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2015 8:09 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Follow up on the 12/11/14 Community Outreach Meeting Hello Lauren Maybe others were able to view the attachments, but I was not. Hopefully, these documents will be available at the next meeting with KOA. Do we have a date for that? "May the Trails be with you..." Madeline From: Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@rpv.com> To: "(Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail. com)" <ckmeisterheim@gmail. com>; Anna McDougall <Amcdougall1 @yahoo.com>; Bob Laman <robert.lama n@ds[extreme.com>; Charlene O'Neil <CMOneil@aol.com>; Hal Winton <winton4jesus@juno.com>; Jay Jones <j1000@cox.net>; Jean Longacre <jeanlongacre@aol.com>; Jeanne Laman <Bojay@dslextreme.com>; John DeGirolamo <jdegirolamo@me,com>; Lorraine Kirk <Irne@sbcglobal.net>; Madeline Ryan <PVpasofino@yahoo.com>; "patpoddatoori@yahoo.com" <patpoddatoori@yahoo.com>; Sandra Sandoval <pvpra.president@gmail.com>; Sharon Yarber <momofyago@gmail.com>; Sherree Greenwood <russ@cheapvintage.com>; Sunshine <sunshinerpv@aol.com> Sent: Friday, January 9, 2015 12:56 PM Subject: Follow up on the 12/11/14 Community Outreach Meeting Happy New year to you! Attached please find the following follow-up regarding the presentation made at the December 11, 2014 community outreach meeting for the Sunnyside Ridge Road Trail Improvement project: • Meeting PowerPoint presentation, and ® Community Discussion Summary You will receive notification of the next, 2nd community outreach meeting later in the month. Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Lauren r ,rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv Lauren Ramezani From: Ara Mihranian Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 11:45 PM To: sharon yarber Cc: Alan Braatvedt; Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Sunnyside Ridge trail Hi Sharon. I will watch the video within the next few days. In the interim you are correct that the council did not make a final decision on the trail but did agree to accommodate the concerns raised by Johnny (I don't know the exact spelling of his last name). I apologize if I gave that impression. What I was trying to convey to the group was that prior to the July city council meeting a site meeting was held with handful of interested parties including Hal, sunshine, Madeline, and Johnny to name a few. At the site meeting we discussed the grade and the concerns Johnny raised about privacy. Using the neighbor's driveway as an example of the potential trail grade the equestrians present that day agreed that comparable grade would be acceptable (for approximately 80 -feet) so that the trail meets the grade of the side yard at the gate at the back of johnnys garage. The group also discussed the grade of the trail at the roadway and it was agreed that a few feet should remain relatively flat before the trail begins to descend. According to my recollection (which these days isn't spot on) these items were briefly reported to the council with direction that we work with him and other interested parties. To that end, no decisions were approved by the council in July. Agreed. And again I apologize if I gave that impression and will correct the record at the next neighborhood meeting. I will circle back after watching the video. Until then be well and happy holidays! ! ! Ara Sent from my iPhone On Dec 22, 2014, at 10:03 PM, sharon yarber <momofyago@gmail.com> wrote: Ara, I watched the video and read the staff report. You know I love you and all that you do for the City and I think you are one of the bright lights at City Hall; that said, you are mistaken, my dear, in thinking that a decision was made by the Council to lower the trail to the level of "Johnny's" driveway. There was no such decision. There was discussion and some support by Council of wanting to accommodate "Johnny's" concerns, but the upshot was that a plan would be developed with input from the interested stakeholders, taking into consideration the property owners' concerns, and it would all come back to Council. No approval of your suggestion was given and Sunshine was correct at the last meeting (as I thought she was). 195 I think it will be very inportant for the Council to understand that (i) "Johnny" as you call him is NOT the property owner, and the real property owner has remained silent; (ii) interestingly enough, the owner of the property on which the easement is located has not had a whole heck of a lot to say; (iii) the fact that people who move next door to a trail should not complain about public use thereof, (iv) the fact that "Johnny" lives in a horse overlay area and I could buy the house next door to his and keep my horses on it and they could leave poop all over my property with the attendant flies associated therewith and he wouldn't have a right to complain about horse poop (except to the extent it rose to the level of an unhealthy condition or nuisance) because to my knowledge there is no ordinance mandating the number of times a day horse poop needs to be picked up from properties lying within the horse overlay zone, etc. You get my drift. So bottom line is, I think you need to watch the video again and make it clear to everyone at the next meeting that NO decision was made about the grading of the trail and I think you owe Sunshine an apology. I also believe you need to focus first on the criteria to be met in the development of the trail. If you do not know where you are going you cannot get there. We need to determine what type of trail is to be built and THEN design one that meets the criteria. Alan - I do not actually have an opinion at the moment about whether grading the trail down to "Johnny's" driveway level would or would not be a good thing. That is not my area of expertise. But if that does become a part of the proposed plan I would like a detailed explanation as to why it is preferable to leaving it at the level it is at currently, and why any additional cost associated therewith is warranted and justified because of the superiority of that grading plan. If the sole reason is to accommodate "Johnny", and there are additional costs that are required then I think those costs need to be borne by him not the residents, and a plan that best suits the needs of the residents should take precedence. Sharon Yarber On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 9:39 PM, Ara Mihranian <AraM e,rpv.com> wrote: No worries... whenever you have a chance. I just want to make sure the trail is designed to meet most everyone's requests (which isn't always possible), is cost effective and sustainable. Have a great holiday! Ara Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2014, at 8:39 PM, momofyago <momofyagokgmail.com> wrote: Thanks, Ara. I will read and watch when I have some time. It is crazy busy now at the office. Heading home now. Sent th m Jnr Verizon lktvdess 46 i l U smaitphone -------- Original message -------- From: Ara Mihranian <AraM p2v com> Me Date:12/18/2014 5:11 PM (GMT -08:00) To: momofyago <momofyago(r�mail.com> Subject: RE: Sunnyside Ridge trail Hi Sharon, Attached is the staff report from the July 15th City Council meeting on the Sunnyside Ridge Trail. I also suggest watching the video from the meeting because that is where I mentioned some of the details that would be included in the design based on discussions between the neighbors and the equestrian community. As for the property ownership, according to the assessor's information the property owner is indeed someone different than Johnny. With that said, I still think his concerns should be considered because he resides next to the trail and is also considered an interested party. 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From: momofyago [mailto:momofvago@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 10:49 AM To: Ara Mihranian Subject: Sunnyside Ridge trail Hi Ara, When you have a minute can you please point me to the meeting and staff report where it was presented to council and council agreed that the trail would be lowered to the level of the driveway at the property John D. claims to own? I do not recall that at any meeting or in any staff report or presentation I saw or read. Also, fyi, John is not the record owner of the property adjacent to the trail. Isn't that something you guys should check out before listening to what he has to say? Did you know he was not the owner of record? Sent from my Verizon Gt'i%} sa •}(i LTE snmrrphone <image001.png> Lauren Ramezani From: Sharon yarber <momofyago@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 10:04 PM To: Ara Mihranian; Alan Braatvedt; Lauren Ramezani Subject: Fwd: Sunnyside Ridge trail Ara, I watched the video and read the staff report. You know I love you and all that you do for the City and I think you are one of the bright lights at City Hall; that said, you are mistaken, my dear, in thinking that a decision was made by the Council to lower the trail to the level of "Johnny's" driveway. There was no such decision. There was discussion and some support by Council of wanting to accommodate "Johnny's" concerns, but the upshot was that a plan would be developed with input from the interested stakeholders, taking into consideration the property owners' concerns, and it would all come back to Council. No approval of your suggestion was given and Sunshine was correct at the last meeting (as I thought she was). I think it will be very inportant for the Council to understand that (i) "Johnny" as you call him is NOT the property owner, and the real property owner has remained silent; (ii) interestingly enough, the owner of the property on which the easement is located has not had a whole heck of a lot to say; (iii) the fact that people who move next door to a trail should not complain about public use thereof, (iv) the fact that "Johnny" lives in a horse overlay area and I could buy the house next door to his and keep my horses on it and they could leave poop all over my property with the attendant flies associated therewith and he wouldn't have a right to complain about horse poop (except to the extent it rose to the level of an unhealthy condition or nuisance) because to my knowledge there is no ordinance mandating the number of times a day horse poop needs to be picked up from properties lying within the horse overlay zone, etc. You get my drift. So bottom line is, I think you need to watch the video again and make it clear to everyone at the next meeting that NO decision was made about the grading of the trail and I think you owe Sunshine an apology. I also believe you need to focus first on the criteria to be met in the development of the trail. If you do not know where you are going you cannot get there. We need to determine what type of trail is to be built and THEN design one that meets the criteria. Alan - I do not actually have an opinion at the moment about whether grading the trail down to "Johnny's" driveway level would or would not be a good thing. That is not my area of expertise. But if that does become a part of the proposed plan I would like a detailed explanation as to why it is preferable to leaving it at the level it is at currently, and why any additional cost associated therewith is warranted and justified because of the superiority of that grading plan. If the sole reason is to accommodate "Johnny", and there are additional costs that are required then I think those costs need to be borne by him not the residents, and a plan that best suits the needs of the residents should take precedence. Sharon Yarber On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 9:39 PM, Ara Mihranian <AraMkKpv.com> wrote: No worries... whenever you have a chance. I just want to make sure the trail is designed to meet most everyone's requests (which isn't always possible), is cost effective and sustainable. 199 Have a great holiday! Ara Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2014, at 8:39 PM, momofyago <momofyag_ong_mail.com> wrote: Thanks, Ara. I will read and watch when I have some time. It is crazy busy now at the office. Heading home now. SQw from my Wiizon Wireless 46 LFL smartpho;c -------- Original message -------- From: Ara Mihranian <AraM e,rpv.com> Date: 12/18/2014 5:11 PM (GMT -08:00) To: momofyago <momofyago(cr gmail.com> Subject: RE: Sunnyside Ridge trail Hi Sharon, Attached is the staff report from the July 15th City Council meeting on the Sunnyside Ridge Trail. I also suggest watching the video from the meeting because that is where 1 mentioned some of the details that would be included in the design based on discussions between the neighbors and the equestrian community. As for the property ownership, according to the assessor's information the property owner is indeed someone different than Johnny. With that said, I still think his concerns should be considered because he resides next to the trail and is also considered an interested party. Ara Ara Michael Mihranian Deputy Director of Community Development 2 200 L_t6, . CFFY'RW. 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From: momofyago [mailto:momofvago@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 10:49 AM To: Ara Mihranian Subject: Sunnyside Ridge trail Hi Ara, When you have a minute can you please point me to the meeting and staff report where it was presented to council and council agreed that the trail would be lowered to the level of the driveway at the property John D. claims to own? I do not recall that at any meeting or in any staff report or presentation I saw or read. Also, fyi, John is not the record owner of the property adjacent to the trail. Isn't that something you guys should check out before listening to what he has to say? Did you know he was not the owner of record? 201 Lauren Ramezani From: Madeline Ryan <pvpasofino@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 7:55 PM To: SunshineRPV@aol.com; Carolynn Petru; Lauren Ramezani; Ara Mihranian; alanb@koa.com; cstephan@koacorp.com Subject: Re: Thoughts on the Sunnyside "workshop". Hi Sunshine I don't think that's fair to say us..."trail users don't care much about the design details..." Of course, we care. Presently, pedestrians can traverse the trailhead now and into the canyon and cross the ravine, and even make it to the other side to PVDEast! Can't say that for the equestrian; so, of course the trailhead/entrance is the most crucial restoration for equestrians and needs to be made safer for all trail users. This was a very informal meeting and I don't know which Staff you are referring to, but I did not at all find that Staff was indifferent to any of the suggestions or directions aimed at them during the public comments. On a more positive note and looking forward to the May 2, 2015 PV Loop Trail Relay, let's make this segment, for the Loop Trail Relay only, a 'pedestrian only' on this day and have a work party sometime prior to that date restore the switchback at the northside of Greenwood Canyon to accommodate our 'walkers'. Looking forward to the next Sunnyside Ridge Trail work shop where more definitive plans can be discussed and what our expectations are, whether a resident, equestrian or pedestrian/hiker with regards to this very much overdue and needed connection to the PV Loop Trail. "May the Trails be with you..." Madeline From: "SunshineRPV@aol.com" <SunshineRPV@aol.com> To: carolynn@rpv.com; laurenr@rpv.com; aram@rpv.com; alanb@koa.com; cstephan@koacorp.com Cc: cc@rpv.com; pc@rpv.com Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 12:29 PM Subject: Thoughts on the Sunnyside "workshop". Hi trail users, 1 202 The consensus appears to be that trail users don't care much about the design details. Just restore the trail connection. Staff does not seem to care whether or not it comes in under budget, is low maintenance or not and if it gets done sooner rather than later. It is clear to me that the trail will not be restored before the May 2, 2015 PV Loop Trail Relay. Give some thought about how to celebrate having a 26 mile long trail around The Hill when the City of RPV has obliterated one portion which used to be just fine. I recall that the City Council approved hiring the recommended design/engineering consultant firm and delays in the process to acquire more "public input". Last night, Ara stated that the City Council had also approved his design solution for the 10 foot wide portion of our easement. No public input needed. KOA, Alan Braatvedt and company, have their "marching orders" which are totally different from the solution which the community submitted in 2004. I started composing the following to KOA when I realized that they are not the appropriate contact persons. Epiphany. There are no appropriate contact persons. The RPV Public Works Department, the Community Development Department, the IT Department and the Finance Department each have their own ways of interpreting the RPV General Plan. "The squeaky wheel gets the grease." For 10 years, the people who have been deprived of this trail connection have not "squeaked" effectively. It all comes down to whether or not our elected representatives have any control over the future of Rancho Palos Verdes . Check out this coming Tuesday evening's Council Agenda. Changing the name of a trail is purported to meet the Council's goal of enhancing the City's trails network. I beg to differ. hope you do, too. ...S 310-377-8761 Subject: Apology and questions Hi Alan, Please accept my apology for not recognizing you. Given my broken arm, I got a ride to the meeting and left home without my glasses. I could see that your Section sketch was very similar to the following. As I recall, Section P is at the worst case. Mr. Motahari was given the full set of drawings. Plan. Elevation from Mr. D's side. And several Sections. Everybody was satisfied with this solution. Even Mr. D. The City received a quote of $8,000.00 to install the wall pending how deeply the I beams needed to go. Hence my somewhat annual note to the RPV City Manager. Is KOA going to provide the soils Engineering or are you going to have to wait for the City to hire somebody to do that? Bottom line. Have you been hired to kick the can down the road or is there some hope that this trail connection will be restored in our lifetimes? 203 Lauren Ramezanii From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Hello Lauren, Lorraine Kirk <Irne@sbcglobal.net> Saturday, December 13, 2014 7:28 PM Lauren Ramezani John DeGirolamo; Chrissy Meisterheim Sunnyside Trail Segment I don't know that our SSRR concerns were ever really addressed. As a community, we expressed our feelings against the project for many reasons, as you know. The horse people have been adamant and very demanding in their desire to have the trail segment completed. The grant was approved, the city council provided additional funding, and, the project is in the works. The DeGirolamo property is in the crosshairs, and, they have been more than cooperative in trying to resolve issues that affect their privacy, in spite of some derogatory comments expressed at the recent meeting (12-11-2014), and, in the past. Our community is still very much against this trail development, as you know. The expense, the logistics, the viability, and, the safety issues are still of concern to us. The train may have left the station, but, we are concerned about where it is taking us. With due respect, Lorraine B. Kirk SSRR resident 204 Lauren Ramezani From: SunshineRPV@aol.com Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 12:30 PM To: Carolynn Petru; Lauren Ramezani; Ara Mihranian; alanb@koa.com; cstephan@koacorp.com Cc: CC; PC Subject: Thoughts on the Sunnyside "workshop". Hi trail users, The consensus appears to be that trail users don't care much about the design details. Just restore the trail connection. Staff does not seem to care whether or not it comes in under budget, is low maintenance or not and if it gets done sooner rather than later. It is clear to me that the trail will not be restored before the May 2, 2015 PV Loop Trail Relay. Give some thought about how to celebrate having a 26 mile long trail around The Hill when the City of RPV has obliterated one portion which used to be just fine. I recall that the City Council approved hiring the recommended design/engineering consultant firm and delays in the process to acquire more "public input". Last night, Ara stated that the City Council had also approved his design solution for the 10 foot wide portion of our easement. No public input needed. KOA, Alan Braatvedt and company, have their "marching orders" which are totally different from the solution which the community submitted in 2004. I started composing the following to KOA when I realized that they are not the appropriate contact persons. Epiphany. There are no appropriate contact persons. The RPV Public Works Department, the Community Development Department, the IT Department and the Finance Department each have their own ways of interpreting the RPV General Plan. "The squeaky wheel gets the grease." For 10 years, the people who have been deprived of this trail connection have not "squeaked" effectively. It all comes down to whether or not our elected representatives have any control over the future of Rancho Palos Verdes. Check out this coming Tuesday evening's Council Agenda. Changing the name of a trail is purported to meet the Council's goal of enhancing the City's trails network. I beg to differ. I hope you do, too. ...5 310-377- 8761 Subject: Apology and questions Hi Alan, Please accept my apology for not recognizing you. Given my broken arm, I got a ride to the meeting and left home without my glasses. I could see that your Section sketch was very similar to the following. 205 As I recall, Section P is at the worst case. Mr. Motahari was given the full set of drawings. Plan. Elevation from Mr. D's side. And several Sections. Everybody was satisfied with this solution. Even Mr. D. The City received a quote of $8,000.00 to install the wall pending how deeply the I beams needed to go. Hence my somewhat annual note to the RPV City Manager. Is KOA going to provide the soils Engineering or are you going to have to wait for the City to hire somebody to do that? Bottom line. Have you been hired to kick the can down the road or is there some hope that this trail connection will be restored in our lifetimes? 2 206 P9 IV tw: V. `,l City a nanc%o paw Verdes k AUS i �. 206 Alan B alanb&koacorp com cell 310-525-0684 Chuck cstephan@koacorp.com 3 01 %k 44 ?,rove via -it, DRI V E'4JA Y 1/0 r? "W t 207 Lauren Ramezani From: CMOneil@aol.com Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 6:20 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Reminder- Meeting on 12/11/14 regarding Sunnyside Ridge Trail- Room # 306 I have Re/Max Christmas dinne party on the 11th. I will see who can come for the horse community. Charlene Charlene O'Neil - Re/Max Estate Properties (310) 548-3663, (310) 422-1212 Re/Max Hall of Fame Re/Max International Lifetime Achievement Award �w From: LaurenR@rpv.com To: ckmeisterheim@gmail.com, Amcdougall1@yahoo.com, robert.laman@dslextreme.com, CMOneil@aol.com, winton4jesus@juno.com, j1000@cox.net, jeanlongacre@aol.com, jdegirolamo@me.com, Irne@sbcglobal.net, PVpasofino@yahoo.com, patpoddatoori@yahoo.com, momofyago@gmail.com, russ@cheapvintage.com, sunshinerpv@aol.com Sent: 12/8/2014 4:45:17 P.M. Pacific Standard Time Subj: Reminder- Meeting on 12/11/14 regarding Sunnyside Ridge Trail- Room # 306 Good Afternoon, A friendly reminder about the upcoming meeting this Thursday at Miraleste Intermediate School, Room # 306 at 6:30 pm. The school has plenty of parking spaces. We look forward to seeing you and other interested parties and receiving input. Thank you. Lauren Ramezani S'r. 1rin3ini.slrrati�cj<<dnaJ}sr- Public: tii�rl � M City ol'Rancho Palos Verdes 310-54-4-5245 Laurenr!&urpv.com www.va1osverdes.com/Epv From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 9:22 AM To: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); Anna McDougall; Bob Laman; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; John DeGirolamo; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; Sharon Yarber; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine Subject: RE: Meeting on 12/11/14 regarding Sunnyside Ridge Trail- Room # 306 Good morning, The December l Vh meeting location will be the Miraleste Intermediate School, Room # 306 at 6:30 Pm. Looking forward to seeing you there. Thanks. Lauren Rainezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 3:26 PM To: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheimkgmail.com); Anna McDougall; Bob Laman; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; John DeGirolamo; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; Sharon Yarber; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine Subject: Meeting on 12/11/14 regarding Sunnyside Ridge Trail 209 Good afternoon, With the award of the design and project management of the Sunnyside Ridge Road Trail Improvement Project to KOA Corporation on Tuesday, November 18th, the City Council has effectively given the green light to the start of the design effort. Public Works is keen to begin work on the design as soon as possible and so is inviting you and other interested parties to the first of three public outreach meetings for this project. The First exploratory meeting will be held at: iraleste Intermediate School Thursday, December 1 1th F 11111111111111111 The objective of the first meeting is for Public Works and the KOA design team to: Listen to what all stakeholders including the neighbors, residents, trail users (both pedestrian and equestrian) and any other interested parties have to say We want to hear about the needs, concerns, ideas, "must -haves", "nice to haves" that the stakeholders have Ideas will include the alignment of the trail, types of materials, width of trail, privacy screening, appearance, signage and anything else you wish to share Although KOA will have boards, pictures and images, these will be used to assist in understanding the concerns and ideas. KOA may offer some suggestions, but the primary goal of the meeting is to listen to ideas from stakeholders. Additionally, there will be a Second meeting in mid/late January to show you the schematic, or conceptual design idea(s) based on the comments received from the first meeting and applying the necessary engineering standards. Additional comments will be collected from this meeting and used in the development of the final design. 210 A Third and final meeting will be held in February, where the final draft project design will be presented. Comments from that meeting will be incorporated into the final design and the generation of bid documents. If you cannot make it to the meeting, a short summary of the items discussed will be sent to you. If you have any questions, please let me know. Lauren Ramezani 211