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Attachment EATTACHMENT E 313 CITYOF MEMORANDUM 00 '444, av�s�� E� RANCHO PAUDSi TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: MICHAEL THRONE P.E. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORK JOEL ROJAS, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPME DATE: JULY 15, 2014 SUBJECT: PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE SUNNYSIDE RIDGE TRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REVIEWED: CAROLYNN PETRO, ACTING CITY MANAGEI`i�� Project Managers: Ara Mihranian, Deputy Director of Community Development Lauren Ramezani, Senior Administrative Analyst 4, 14�!— RECOMMENDATION Receive public comments on the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project and affirm the Council's May 20, 2014 approval of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Project with any added direction on the project design. BACKGROUND On March 4, 2014, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors awarded the City a grant in the amount of $300,000 for the construction of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project (project). The total project cost, which includes design and construction, is estimated at $465,000 with a balance of $165,000 to be funded by the City. The grant awarded to the City is on a reimbursable basis and expires on December 31, 2016. On May 20, 2014, the City Council approved the Los Angeles County grant of $300,000 and appropriated City funds in the amount of $165,000 in the adopted FY 14-15 budget funding the balance of the project cost. That same evening, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the grant agreement. At the May 20th Council meeting, a few Sunnyside Ridge Road residents were in attendance wanting to speak on this agenda item. However, it appears that they did not have a clear understanding of the public comment procedures and did not submit speaker slips. As a result, they did not make their comments before the Council prior to the approval of the item. Subsequently, these residents contacted Staff requesting an opportunity to be heard by the City Council. As such, Staff has re-agendized this item for that purpose. The May 20th City Council Staff Report is attached for the Council's reference (see attachment). 314 Sunnyside Ridge Trail Project July 15, 2014 Page 2 of 6 DISCUSSION According to the City's Conceptual Trails Plan (CTP), the Sunnyside Ridge Trail (A-28) is a segment of the Palos Verdes Loop Trail and a point-to-point trail for equestrians and pedestrians. This trail provides a sought out connection within an existing recorded, but unimproved, trail easement between Sunnyside Ridge Road and the Conestoga Trail (A- 29) on Palos Verdes Drive East, which connects to recreational facilities in the City of Rolling Hills Estates. Pursuant to the CTP, when the City vacated the Narbonne street right-of-way to allow the development of a new single-family residence on property located at 2477 Sunnyside Ridge Road, the City required a trail easement over a portion of the property to accommodate the Sunnyside Ridge Trail. At that time, the City was made aware of the various public opinions regarding a trail at this location which generally remains the same today. There are residents and trail users who are in favor of this trail project, and there are residents within the immediate neighborhood who are not in favor of having a trail at this location. With that in mind, prior to and during the Los Angeles County grant application process, City Staff conducted extensive public outreach with the various interested parties including the neighboring residents on Sunnyside Ridge Road and the equestrian community. Public Outreach: The following is a summary of the public outreach that began approximately a year ago and continued to -date: • On August 21, 2013, Staff mailed a courtesy notice to property owners within a 500 - foot radius of the project site and some interested members of the equestrian community describing the proposed project and conceptual scope of work, and explaining the grant opportunity that the City Council will be considering at the September 3, 2013 Council meeting (see attachment). • On August 27, 2013, Staff held a field site meeting with area residents and some members of the equestrian community to discuss the proposed project. • On August 28, 2013, Staff provided interested parties a copy of the grant announcement and information to the above site meeting attendees. • On August 30, 2013, Staff provided interested parties a link to the September 3, 2013 Council meeting staff report and attachments. • At the September 3, 2013 City Council meeting, Staff presented the item under Regular Business and received Council approval to apply for the grant. • On September 4, 2013, Staff notified interested parties of Council's approval of Staff's request to apply for the grant. • On September 5, 2013, PV News published an article regarding the City's intent to apply for the grant. • On December 13, 2013, Staff notified interested parties of the County's preliminary approval of the project for grant funding. W:\Pam\Staff Reports\2014\7-15-14\Sunnyside Ridge Trail\SUNNYSIDE TRAIL PROJECT final SR A= 315 Sunnyside Ridge Trail Project July 15, 2014 Page 3 of 6 • On April 18, 2014, Staff notified interested parties of the County's approval of the grant and informed them of the upcoming May 20, 2014 City Council meeting to request a budget authorization for the project (see attachment). • On April 23, 2014, Staff attended the Sunnyside Community Association meeting to present information and to receive input on the project. • On May 13, 2014, Staff provided responses to questions and concerns raised by members of the Sunnyside Community Association (see May 20, 2014 staff report attachment). • On May 16, 2014, Staff notified interested parties of the May 20, 2014 Council meeting and provided a link to the staff report and attachments. • On June 13, 2014, Staff notified interested parties of an upcoming Public Workshop on updating the City's Trails Network Plan. • On June 18, 2014, Staff attended another Sunnyside Community Association meeting to discuss the proposed trail project. • On June 25, 2014, the City held a public workshop launching the Trails Network Plan Update. • On July 2, 2014, Staff met with a property owner living adjacent to the trail easement to hear concerns regarding privacy and aesthetics, and present different conceptual design possibilities to address the concerns. Additionally, Staff intends to have a follow-up meeting prior to July 15tH • On July 11, 2014, Staff plans to notify interested parties of the July 15, 2014 meeting and provide a link to the staff report and attachments that can be accessed after the Council agenda is posted on the City's website. Public Comments and Opinions: During the public outreach efforts described above, the City received and responded to numerous inquiries from residents within the immediate area and members of the equestrian community expressing various opinions on the project. The following is a summary of the points from both sides raised during the public outreach process: • This is a "trail to nowhere". • The trail, when built, would bring trail users to PVDE, a busy, narrow and unsafe road. • The trail easement has a steep grade (2:1) and the privacy of the residents adjacent to the easement will be compromised. • The ADA requirements would cause the retaining wall to be tall and aesthetically unwelcome. • The City is only listening to the equestrian group. • The City should survey the area residents to see who wants the trail and who does not. • The City should not have applied for the grant at this location because the funds could be better used. • Safety of the neighborhood could be compromised when the street is exposed to additional users from outside the neighborhood that may result in an increase to crime. WAPam\Staff Reports\2014\7-15-14\Sunnyside Ridge Trail\SUNNYSIDE TRAIL PROJECT final SR A= 316 Sunnyside Ridge Trail Project July 15, 2014 Page 4 of 6 • There would be additional cars parked on the street, or on the empty lot opposite the trail. Equestrians may bring horse trailers to the street and park in front of the neighboring homes. • There are concerns regarding horse traffic and who would maintain the trail particularly in regards to horse droppings and odor. • How will the City enforce trail hours? • There are liability concerns for the adjacent neighbors in the event someone falls onto their property. • How will the trail be designed particularly the retaining walls and fencing? • This trail has been on the City's Conceptual Trails Plan and is an existing (but un- improved) trail. • These trail improvements are needed and would help with the safe passage of riders and trail users to PVDE and the Conestoga Trail. • The City has long promised to improve this trail for several years. • The City was looking for funding for this project for several years. This grant would pay for the majority of the work. • This trail helps improve connectivity and complete a missing trail link in the PV Loop Trail system. • The trail keeps trail users off some narrow segments of PVDE. • This trail creates another exit route in case of a disaster for the Sunnyside Ridge residents. • The trail easement existed long before the two neighboring homes were built. Those neighbors were aware of the trail easement and potential use by the equestrian and pedestrian community before they purchased their homes. • The trail has/is being used by the equestrians and scout groups. However, the current steep slope restricts the usage and makes it more difficult and unsafe. • Removing some of the trail's proposed scope of work (i.e. bridge) could reduce the project's budget. Staff Response to Concerns: Staff is of the opinion that this trail segment is an important link to completing the Palos Verdes Loop Trail, and can be constructed in a manner to address the majority of the neighborhood concerns including minimizing visual impacts to the adjacent property owners. Moreover, Staff is of the opinion that this trail segment will not be used as a destination trail (similar to certain trails found in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve) nor will accommodate trail traffic commonly found on destination -type trails. Therefore, the numbers of equestrian and non -equestrian users would be limited to the immediate neighborhoods. The trail would be located on the easement that is owned and maintained by the City. Accordingly, the City, not the owners of the abutting properties, typically would be responsible for the condition of the trail and for any potential liability if someone were to be injured while using the trail. In fact, there are express immunities in state law for owners of properties that have trail easements located thereon. (See, Civil Code Section 846.) Lastly, once the trail is completed, it would be included in the City's ongoing trails maintenance program. W:\Pam\Staff Reports\2014\7-15-14\Sunnyside Ridge Trail\SUNNYSIDE TRAIL PROJECT final SR A= 317 Sunnyside Ridge Trail Project July 15, 2014 Page 5 of 6 It is Staff's intention to continue working with the immediate neighborhood, particularly the adjacent property owners, and the equestrian community, to ensure the final project design addresses the concerns expressed to the City and integrates suggested features (i.e. retaining wall height, trail grade, trail width, trail prism, bridge crossing, etc.) to minimize impacts to the adjacent neighbors while maintaining the project budget. This will be achieved by having Staff (including the engineering and design team) continue to meet with the various interested parties during the design and development phase of the project. Staff intends to also explore, through this project, completing the approximately 200 -foot gap along Palos Verdes Drive East between the Sunnyside Ridge Trail and the Conestoga Trail to provide a seamless connection between these two trail segments.. For the reasons described herein, Staff recommends that City Council, after receiving public input, affirm the May 20, 2014 Council decision approving the trail project and directing staff to proceed. ALTERNATIVES The Council may consider other alternatives including, but not limited to: Direct Staff to postpone the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement Project until after the City completes its update to the Trails Network Plan. It should be noted, that due to the extensive public process envisioned for all five sections that make up the CTP, Staff does not anticipate the update to the Trails Network Plan (TNP) to be completed, at the earliest, until Summer 2015. At which time, the City Council will be asked to consider adoption of the updated TNP. Furthermore, staff estimates that approximately 18 months is needed between project design and development and construction completion of the project. The grant deadline is December 31, 2016 and this alternative would create a tight schedule. Staff contacted the County and inquired about the possibility of a time extension for the grant. The County Staff informally advised staff that the grant deadline could be extended when the delay is for valid reasons and is necessary to complete the project. Reject the project. Direct staff to investigate another alternative trail project, obtain Council authorization to prepare an amendment request to the County for a proposed "comparable or better" alternative trail project and scope of work, and request County approval. The County Board of Supervisors would have to approve any such amendment request. 3. Other alternative as directed by Council. FISCAL IMPACT The project's estimated budget of $465,000 is already included in the FY 2014-15 budget of which $300,000 is funded by the grant and the remaining $165,000 is funded by the City. The grant would be on reimbursement basis. Attachments: - May 20th City Council Staff Report and Attachments - Copies of Various Public Correspondence and City Staff Responses to Them W:\Pam\Staff Reports\2014\7-15-14\Sunnyside Ridge Trail\SUNNYSIDE TRAIL PROJECT final SR .docx 318 Sunnyside Ridge Trail Project July 15, 2014 Page 6 of 6 319 CITYOF iSy�w x1 •`RANCHO PALOS TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: MICHAEL THRONE, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DATE: MAY 20, 2014 SUBJECT: GRANT APPROVAL AND BUDGET AUTHORIZATION FOR SUNNYSIDE RIDGE TRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Supports 2014 City Council Goal #2 - Infrastructure) REVIEWED: CAROLYNN PETRO, ACTING CITY MANAGE Project Manager: Lauren Ramezani, Senior Administrative Analyst �. RECOMMENDATIONS Approve the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the LosAngeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. 2. Direct staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. BACKGROUND On June 13, 2013, LA County Supervisor Don Knabe announced the availability of two million dollars ($2,000,000) for a competitive trails grant program in the Fourth Supervisorial District. The maximum grant amount per project was $300,000 and did not require matching funds. The Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District (District) administers the grant program. After considering possible eligible projects for the grant, on September 3, 2013, City Council approved applying for a grant for the maximum amount of $300,000 for the construction of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail (Sunnyside) project. According to the City's Conceptual Trails Plan (CTP), the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment is a point-to-point trail for equestrians and pedestrians that provides a long sought out connection within an existing recorded trail 320 Sunnyside Ridge Trail Grant and Budget May 20, 2014 Page 2 of 5 easement that would serve as connection between Sunnyside Ridge Road and Palos Verdes Drive East (PVDE). DISCUSSION On March 4, 2014, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved allocating competitive excess grant funding in the amount of $300,000 for the project. Staff is requesting that the agreement be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and will then return the agreement to the District for full execution. The grant funds are on a reimbursable basis and the grant expires on December 31, 2016. Under the agreement, the City is obligated to complete the project and supply the funds that make up the difference between the $300,000 from the County and the total project costs, although the City could withdraw from the agreement prior to commencement of the project (which includes the award of the contract to the contractor). Furthermore, the City is required to indemnify the County Park District, which is awarding the grant and is obligated to utilize At -Risk Youth (ARY) for the project, where applicable and feasible. The City has successfully utilized ARY through the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for over a decade on grant and non -grant related projects such as PVIC Expansion project, several cleanup and site preparations projects, trail repairs, and annual fuel modifications. Conceptual Scope: The Sunnyside Trail conceptual scope of work is the same as previously presented to Council and interested parties on September 3, 2013. It consists of the following components: • Trail area preparation (shrub clearance and grubbing) • Grading for a natural surface trail • Placement of decomposed granite surfacing for part of the trail at the east side property line • Installation of railroad ties or other suitable elements on the steep areas to provide the necessary tread across the trail • Turn -around areas • Construction of a retaining wall (approximately 60 feet long) along the east side property line to create slope stability and safe passage of equestrians and hikers • Installation of railing or fence protection at the top of the proposed retaining wall with screening elements/landscaping along the two neighboring properties at the east side of the property line • Construction of a bridge (approximately 10 feet wide & 50 feet long) with protection railings crossing the existing ravine for safe passage of equestrians and hikers. The estimated project cost is $465,000 (includes design, construction and inspection). Currently there is no budget allocated for this project. Therefore, at this Council meeting, staff is requesting Council to direct staff to include the project budget of $300,000 in grant funds, plus $165,000 in funds from the CIP Reserve in the FY 14-15 City budget to be WALAUREWGRANTWEASUR-A\2013 supv compet grants\final sunnyside staff rpt.docx 321 Sunnyside Ridge Trail Grant and Budget May 20, 2014 Page 3 of 5 approved on June 17, 2014. The project and its estimated budget was brought to Council and discussed at the September 2013 City Council meeting and more recently on April 29, 2014 during the budget menu exercise. Finally, as mentioned in the September 3, 2013 staff report, the actual cost of the project is subject to construction market status and other factors and cannot be known until the project goes out to bid and bids are opened. CEQA: On September 18, 2007, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-101, there by adopting a Negative Declaration/Environmental Assessment to allow the construction of the Sunnyside Ridge Segment Connection Trail Project which involves the construction of a point-to-point equestrian and pedestrian trail across a City -owned easement. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff determined that the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail Project was similar to the 2007 City Council approved Project. On September 3, 2013, Council found that no further environmental review was necessary other than adopting Addendum No. 1 to the Council adopted Negative Declaration, which was adopted that evening. Public Outreach: As previously mentioned, staff has and will continue to engage the interested public on this project. On August 27, 2013, staff held an informative and interactive on-site meeting with interested neighbors, area residents, and pedestrian and equestrian trail users. Later, staff notified the neighborhood by mailing courtesy notices of the pending grant application to be presented to the City Council on the September 3, 2013 Council meeting (property owners within a 500 -foot radius of the project site). Some interested members of the equestrian community were also notified. Recently, staff notified interested parties of the County's approval of the grant funding. Additionally, on April 23, 2014, staff attended the Sunnyside Community Association annual meeting, handed out information and answered questions and received feedback. The handout and list of question and answers are attached to this report. Finally, last week interested parties were notified of this Council meeting and were e-mailed copies of the staff report after the Council agenda packages were delivered to Council members. Tentative Schedule: Below is a preliminary timeline of the project: Action Tentative Date Prepare and release Request for Proposals (RFP), select and award contract to design consultant June —Sept 2014 Review project design w/neighbors & interested parties October- November 2014 Prepare construction plans & specifications December 2014- April 2015 Bidding period & award of contract May- July 2015 Construction period August- November 2015 Project completion and Notice of Completion December 2015 Complete grant closeout documents April 2016 WALAUREWGRANTWEASUR-A\2013 supe compet grants\final Sunnyside staff rpt.docx 322 Sunnyside Ridge Trail Grant and Budget May 20, 2014 Page 4 of 5 Staff plans to hold meetings with interested parties during design development phase so that the design consultant can receive their input and address any issues or concerns in the project design. This would include all aspects of the project including the height of the retaining wall, trail steepness and the design of the bridge over the ravine. FISCAL IMPACT The grant would be on reimbursement basis. The action requested this evening will direct staff to include the amount of $465,000 in the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) fund for the FY 14-15 budget. The City will get reimbursed for $300,000 in County grant funds. The estimated balance of $165,000 will be from the CIP Reserve. Attachments: Sunnyside Community Association meeting - Staff's handout at meeting, and Summary of Question and Answers LA County Grant Agreement W:\LAUREN\STAFFRPT\GRANTS\measureA\2014\SRSunnyside budget auth final .docx 323 Sunnyside Ridge Trail Grant and Budget May 20, 2014 Page 5 of 5 324 On April 23, 2014, staff attended the Sunnyside Community Association meeting. Several questions and comments were brought up by residents. Staff has prepared the list of questions and their corresponding responses shown below. They are divided into three categories: 1) Trail Related, 2) Construction Related, and 3) Post Construction/Maintenance Related. 1 I When was the CTP approved? On November 27, 1984, the City Council adopted the City's Trails Network Plan (TNP). On January 22, 1990, the City Council adopted the Conceptual Trails Plan (CTP) which was revised on May 21, 1991, September 16, 1991 and October 26, 1991. 2 The Sunnyside Ridge trail is on the City's Conceptual Trail Plan At the time the CTP was adopted by the City Council, the Sunnyside Trail was (CTP). Hence it is a "conceptual" only. Why can't this trail be identified as a conceptual trail that required an easement to allow public access. eliminated or removed from the CTP? Pursuant to the CTP, at the time the City Council vacated the Narbonne right-of- way, a trail easement was recorded in 1996 for the future construction of a trail when funding becomes available. Since a trail easement exists on the subject property, this is no longer considered "conceptual" trail since the public can currently access this portion of the property. Over the past several years, the City has been seeking grants to fund the construction of a pass -able trail. This grant agreement provides this opportunity. With that said, the City Council may remove the easement eliminating this trail. However, that would result in a connectivity gap in the City's overall trails network plan, especially since this trail segment is part of the Palos Verdes Loop Trail. 3 The trail will be between two homes. Why did the City allow a A house was not allowed to be built on the trail. Rather, when the City vacated the house to be built on the trail? If an exception was made by Narbonne right-of-way to allow the lot to be developed with a home, the City the City to allow a house to be built, then why doesn't the City required a trail easement be recorded for the construction of a future trail per the make an exception now and change the CTP and remove the City's CTP. The trail easement was located to the side of the lot to allow the lot to Sunnyside Trail? be developed while maintaining the public trail. 11 Page 325 4 It seems that the CTP was approved a long time ago. At that time the area was more equestrian. Now there are homes built on those previously empty lots. The area and need for equestrian trails have changed and are reduced. Why isn't the CTP not updated accordingly so it properly meets and reflects today's needs? According to the City's General Plan and Zoning Map, certain areas of the City are designated as equestrian overlay districts, such as the Miraleste area and the Sunnyside Ridge Road neighborhood. As such, the City's CTP includes trails in these areas that support equestrians. City Staff intends to begin the public process in updating the TNP and the CTP later this year as one comprehensive document. Workshops will be held to gather public input on the current vision and needs of the City's trail system and its recreational opportunities on a neighborhood and citywide scale. 5 Why is 1% of the City's operating budget used for this project? Budget appropriations are based on Council policy. On 9/3/2013 Council Aren't there better uses for the city funds? Why for example authorized staff to file the grant application that would partially fund ("'65%) the isn't a play equipment installed on the empty lot opposite the construction of this trail segment, with the City funding the balance ("'35%). Prior proposed trail? That would be a better use of City funds. to that, due to lack of adequate funding, this project was included on the CIP unfunded list. Additionally, at the 4/29/14 City Council budget menu exercise, this project and its funding were discussed. Lastly, this grant opportunity was specifically for trail related projects. 6 Where is the starting point of the trail and where does it end? According to the CTP, the Sunnyside Trail Segment (A-28) is a point-to-point trail How is this trail connecting to other trails? What is the current that begins on Sunnyside Ridge Road and extends across the canyon to Palos route that the horses and equestrians take right now? Where Verdes Drive East. This trail connects to Sol Vista Trail (A27) and Deadman's Curve do the horses come and go to? Is this the Sol Vista Trail? Trail (A29) creating a neighborhood connection to the City's trail network as part of the Palos Verdes Loop Trail system. It should be noted that a trail easement exists on property developed with a residence located at 69 Rockinghorse Road that accommodates the Dodson Canyon Trail (A26) which is also a part of the Palos Verdes Loop Trail and connects to the Sol Vista Trail and the Sunnyside Trail. Occasionally, equestrians originating in the neighborhood use the existing trail segment to connect to Palos Verdes Drive East during leisure and social rides. However, over the years, equestrians have expressed a safety concern to the City with the steep condition of the unimproved trail particularly in the area between the road and the top of the slope. 2Page 326 7 What is the density of the horse traffic? How many horses a The Sunnyside Trail segment is part of the trail loop system and is intended to be day, or week can be expected to travel on the proposed trail? used by equestrians and pedestrians. The City expects the equestrian use of the The trail has seen light equestrian use and occasional use by trail to remain light once the improvements are completed since this trail segment Boy Scouts in its current unimproved condition. is anyone is not a destination trail. It is expected to be used more frequently by walkers else going to use it? What is the projected increased use living in the surrounding area. following the improvements? 8 PVDE is a dangerous road already. Why add horse traffic to According to the California Vehicle Code equestrian traffic is permitted on all it? public streets and subject to all vehicle laws. The City is not adding horse traffic on PVDE since it is already permitted. 9 Why use At -Risk Youth? That could be a security concern. One condition of the grant is the use of At -Risk Youth (ARY) during the grant One resident had previous experience with working with At- funded project where possible and feasible. in the past decade, the Los Angeles Risk Youth. Conservation Corps (LACC) youth have performed several as -needed maintenance work for the City and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC). The work included weed abatement, tree trimming, trail maintenance, and assorted landscaping activities, including park landscape cleanup at Lower Hesse Park, pre and post -construction cleanup at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center (PVIC), PVIC site preparation for re -opening, and fuel modification at various City -owned open spaces. In the past decade there has been no negative reports of youth activity or conduct. The LACC youth are well-groomed, wear uniforms, often originate from local communities, and are supervised at all times. To -date, all work performed for the City has been on timely manner; the youth have been well -organized, and the work has been performed to the satisfaction of the City. The Young Adult Corps members receive on-the-job training, paid work experience and are also required to attend LACC-run classes in order to obtain a GED or high school diploma. This training and experience helps the youth become more employable. 31 Page 327 10 The retaining wall height is a concern with one of the impacted During design development, staff will investigate the possibility of obtaining an neighbors. What can be done about that? Why can't the trail ADA exemption in order to increase the trails slope at the entrance so that the at Sunnyside start with a lower grade so the retaining wall height of the wall can be decreased. above ground gets shorter? Why have an ADA access for this trail at the Sunnyside Ridge end? Can the City pursue an ADA exception due to hardship? 11 (Who will pick up the horse dropping from the street and the trail? What is the frequency? Upon completion of construction, maintenance of this trail will be added to the City's on-going trail maintenance program. The City will routinely maintain the trail and if needed, a trash can will be placed at the entrance of trails. 12 What are the trail hours? Who will monitor trail usage hours? Similar to other City trails and parks, the hours of use for this trail will be one hour How will it be enforced? And what are the penalties for after before sunrise to one hour after sunset. The Sheriff would respond to complaints hour usage? The use of trails is limited to daylight hours (dawn from residents about night time trail use similar to other non -preserve City trails. to dusk). How is this enforced? The Sheriff are responsible for enforcing the hours and upholding the RPV Municipal Code. 13 Safety is a MAJOR concern. There have been break-ins on the See below street. This project would add more people and transients to the neighborhood. 14 1 There will be more traffic on the street. Where will people Since the Sunnyside Trail is not a Trailhead, increase in traffic or parking on the park? I street is not expected. 4 1 P a g e 328 • November 27, 1984, the City Council adopted the City's Trails Network Plan • January 22, 1990, the City Council adopted the Conceptual Trails Plan (CTP) • The CTP was revised on May 21, 1991, September 16, 1991 and October 26, 1991. • Sunnyside Trail Segment (A-28) 1 1 3 0 .�..•. PEDESTRIAN ONLY .xxa��s PEDESTRIA NIEGUESTRIAN .ari.. OFF-ROAD BICYCLE ONLY s+ MULTI-PURPOSE TRAIL (Pedosu m, Equesolan, and tiff -road "cle) TRAIL CATEGORY '-� TRAIL NUMBER (IN CONCEPTUAL TRAILS PLAN) Q 1 329 A27. Sol Vista Segment Rou e; This point-to-point trail segment begins at the bottom of Dodson Canyon and extends eastward and then northward from the canyon bottom along the Narbonne Right -of -Way to Sunnyside Ridge Road. it is recommended that this portion of the Narbonne Right -of -Way be acquired by the City as a park. 5.1KUs. Category IV. The exact status of this portion of the Narbonne Right -of -Way is uncertain. Any agreement between the City and County should include a provision for a trail easement. S- t�ndards: Easy. UM: Pedestrian/equestrian. Ar.cess: This trail segment is part of the Palos Verdes Loop Trail, connecting to the Dodson Canyon (A26) and Sunnyside tA28) Segments. It also connects with the Sunnyside Ridge Trail (F8) and can be reached from Sunnyside Ridge Road. The proposed park could provide trailhead parking. Parking for non-residents is prohibited on private roads. A28. Sunnyside segment Route: This point-to-point trail segment begins on Sunnyside Ridge Road at the Narbonne Right -of -Way. It extends northward across the unnamed canyon to P. V. Drive East. %Ms: Category IV. The exact status of this portion of the former Narbonne Rightof Way is uncertain. Any agreement between the City and County should include provision for a trail easement. Standards: Easy. tQjj. Pedestrian/equestrian, g,rt;P= This trail segment is part of the Palos Verdes Loop Trail, connecting the Sol Vista (A27) and Deadman's Curve (A29) Segments. It can be reached from Sunnyside Ridge Road. Parking for nonresidents is prohibited on private roads. The proposed park on the Sol Vista Segment could provide parking. A29. Deadman's Curve Segment Route: This specific course trail segment begins where the Narbonne Right -of -Way meets P. V. Drive East. It extends northward along the east side of P. V. Drive East to the City's border with Roiling Hills Estates. Status: Category III. This trail segment is in the street right-of-way, and should be considered in any plans for the reconstruction of P. V. Drive East. iandards: Easy. Use: Pedestrian/equestrian. Access; This trail segment is part of the Palos Verdes loop Trail, connecting to the Sunnyside Segment (A28) and a trail segment in Rolling Hills Estates. EO 330 Competitive Trails Grant ➢L.A. County 4thSupervisorial District Trails Grant ➢Approved grant in March 2014 ➢Grant amount: $300,000 (maximum available) ➢Grant Construction deadline: 12/31/2016 ➢Eligible projects: acquisition, improvement and rehabilitation access points (i.e. create trails points to existing trails) development of trails and public and public access 3 331 Grant Criteria Qualifying projects must provide a trail and public access point; benefit groups, link to regional trails, use the Conservation Corps, and be maintained by the City: ➢ Project complies with the City's Conceptual Trails Plan (CTP) ➢ Project creates a trail connection between Sunnyside Ridge Road and PUDE (PV Loop Trail) ➢ Project provides a regional connectivity/linkage for pedestrian and equestrian trail users ➢ Project removes trail users off busy thoroughfare (PVDE) ➢ Project provides a more convenient, tranquil and natural trail setting 0 332 m LO 333 Project Scope (Presented to Council in Sept 2013) ➢ Trail area preparation (i.e. brush removal) ➢ Site grading ➢ Construction of retaining wall &screening elements along the two neighboring properties ➢ Placement of Decomposed Granite (DG) at the trail adjacent to street ➢ Installation of railroad ties &turnaround areas at the switchbacks ➢ Construction of a bridge over the ravine 6 334 Project Challenges ➢ 10 -foot wide easement between two developed properties ➢ Steep slope/difficult topography requires: ➢ Constructing a retaining wall for slope stability ➢ Creating a mild slope surface at the entrance ➢ Installing screening for privacy of two adjacent neighbors ➢ Natural trail requires: ➢ Brush clearing, grading, installing railroad ties to support trails, creating turnaround areas, constructing bridge over ravine 7 335 0 i 336 P 0� .5 337 338 Estimated Project Cost ➢ Estimated total project cost: $465,000* includes: ➢ Design, engineering, inspection ➢Structural Eng.; Geotechnical Eng.; Civil Eng. (Drainage); Surveying; Landscape Architect ➢ Construction ➢ Project Contingency ➢ Maximum Grant: $300,000 ➢ Estimated City cost: $165,000 * Actual Cost will be known After Bids Are Opened W 339 Previous Public Outreach ➢ Notified equestrian community (7/31/13) ➢ Notified residents (via mail) within 500 -foot radius (8/21/13) ➢ On -Site meeting with interested parties (neighbors, equestrians and trail users) and discussed (8/27/13): ➢ Proposed scope of work & project challenges ➢ Adjacent neighbors' privacy and aesthetic concerns 12 340 Future Public Outreach ➢ Meet with HOA group (April 2014) ➢ Solicit public and neighborhood input prior to design ➢ Share preliminary design and obtain further public and neighborhood comments prior to design finalization ➢ Present final design to be incorporated in construction bid documents `K1 341 Future Steps & Schedule ➢ May 20, 2014 City Council Meeting: ➢ Budget authorization for grant ($300,000) and City's share ($165,000 estimated) TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 1- Request for Proposals; Select & Award Contract to Design Consultant June - September 2014 2- Design Review with Neighbors & Interested Parties October - November 2014 3- Construction Plans & Specifications December 2014 — April 2015 4- Bidding & Award of Contract 5- Construction 6- Notice of Completion May — July 2015 August — November 2015 December 2015 ➢ Estimated Time —from design to construction completion — 18 months ➢ Grant Closeout Documentation Submittal & Approval April 2016 14 342 Project Agreement -V14 Page 1 of 11 PROJECT AGREEMENT -V14 Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Grant (From the Los Angeles County Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree - Planting, Senior and Youth Recreation, Beaches and Wildlife Protection ("the 1992 Proposition"), which voters approved on November 3, 1992; and Los Angeles County Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood Parks Act ("the 1996 Proposition"), which voters approved on November 5, 1996. Grant No.: 58H4-14-2423 The Grantee listed below ("Grantee") and the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District ("the District") do hereby enter into this Project Agreement -V14 ("this Agreement"), and under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Grantee agrees to complete the project as described in the Description of the Project and the District, acting through the Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and pursuant to the Propositions, agrees to fund the project up to the total grant amount indicated. Grantee: City of Rancho Palos Verdes Project Name: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Grant Amount: Three hundred thousand($300,000.00) Awarded pursuant to Funding Identification Code: 4. i. 4. D. Description of Project: Development of new trail including, but not limited to, retaining wall, turnaround areas, bridge, and related minor improvements. Project Performance Period: FROM: 03/04/2014 TO: 12/31/2016 343 Project Agreement -V14 Page 2 of 11 Special Provisions A. None. General Provisions A. Definitions 1. The term "Grantee" as used herein means the party described as Grantee on Page 1 of this Agreement and any future successor(s). 2. The term "Application" as used herein means the individual application, and its required attachments, for the grant identified on Page 1 of this Agreement. 3. The term "Board of Supervisors" means the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, acting in its capacity as the governing body of the District. 4. The term "District" as used herein means the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District. Unless otherwise specified herein, the Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation shall administer this contract on behalf of the District. 5. The term "Procedural Guide" as used herein means the Procedural Guide(s), and any subsequent amendments or changes thereto, issued by the District for grants awarded pursuant to the section(s) of the Propositions as described on Page 1 of this Agreement. 6. The term "Project" as used herein means the Project that is described on Page 1 of this Agreement. 7. The term "Propositions" as used herein means Los Angeles County Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree -Planting, Senior and Youth Recreation, Beaches and Wildlife Protection, which voters approved on November 3, 1992 and Los Angeles County Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood Parks, which voters approved on November 5, 1996. B. Project Execution 1. Subject to the availability of grant monies from the Propositions, the District hereby grants to the Grantee a sum of money (grant monies) not to exceed the amount stated on Page 1 in consideration of, and on the condition that the sum be expended in carrying out, the purposes set forth in the Description of Project on Page 1 and under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Propositions (see Attachment A) and the attached Application (see Attachment B). Grantee agrees to furnish any additional funds that may be necessary to complete the Project. Grantee agrees to budget and appropriate annually, in each fiscal year until completion of the Project, an amount equal to the total estimated cost of the Project less the grant amount stated on Page 1 of this Agreement. 2. Grantee agrees to complete the Project in accordance with the time of Project performance as set forth on Page 1, and under the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Procedural Guide. The time of Project performance may be extended upon mutual agreement, in writing, of the Grantee and District. The requirements of the Propositions and of this Agreement last in perpetuity and may be enforced by the District at any time. 3. Grantee shall comply as lead agency with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code, Section 21000, et. seq. Prior to submitting requests for reimbursement of actual construction or acquisition costs, Grantee agrees to file with the District a copy of the Mitigated Environmental Impact 344 Project Agreement -V14 Page 3 of 11 Report or Negative Declaration along with a response from the State Clearinghouse, if required; and a copy of the Notice of Determination filed with, and stamped by, the County Clerk; or, if the Project is categorically exempt, then a copy of the Notice of Exemption filed with, and stamped by, the County Clerk, or at the District's sole discretion, other written certification of exemption as deemed acceptable by the District. 4. Grantee agrees that, prior to incurring actual development and/or acquisition costs, it will submit all requested development and/or acquisition documents to the District for prior review and approval. Grantee shall use monies allocated in this Agreement, to the maximum extent practical, to employ youth from the community in which the Project is being carried out. Grantee is encouraged, and has authority to use said monies, to provide funding through agreements with community conservation corps, the California Conservation Corps and other community organizations, particularly when youth can be employed to work on restoration or rehabilitation projects being carried on in their own communities. Such agreements shall be entered into solely for the accomplishment of the Project described on Page 1 of this Agreement. Therefore, prior to requesting reimbursement for actual construction, development or acquisition costs, Grantee must submit a report to the District describing its efforts to employ youth in the community. The report shall contain, at a minimum, the number and approximate age of youth to be employed at each stage of the Project, a description of the work the youth will perform, the process by which the youth shall be employed, the amount the youth will be paid and, the name of any organizations or agencies that will supply youth to be employed on the Project, as well as a description of Grantee's efforts to employ youth in every stage of the Project. Grantee must comply fully with all State and Federal laws regarding the employment of youth on the Project. Notwithstanding the above, the District reserves the right to establish goals for the employment of youth if, in the District's opinion, it is necessary to do so in order to accomplish the purposes of the Propositions. 6. Grantee agrees to file with the District copies of any contracts or agreements executed for work on the Project. Grantee further agrees that it will make a good faith effort to recruit and promote minority- owned and women -owned businesses to participate in the process for the award of any contracts or agreements executed for work on the Project. Therefore, when filing with the District a copy of any contract or agreement for work on the Project, said copy will be accompanied, at a minimum, by a description of the process used for identifying minority and women contractors or vendors; a list of firms from which the Grantee solicited or received offers; and comparative statistics regarding the minority and women participation and percentage of minority and women ownership of each contractor and subcontractor working on the Project. In addition, said copy will be accompanied by a statement affirming that, on final analysis and consideration of award, contractor or vendor was selected without regard to race, color, creed or gender, unless City, State or Federal laws and/or regulations or court decisions require otherwise, in which case the Grantee will state the applicable reason. Grantee further agrees to retain on file, and to make available to the District on request, statistical information regarding the minority and women participation and percentage of minority and women ownership in each firm participating in the bidding process. Grantee agrees to secure completion of the development work in accordance with the approved development plans and specifications or force account schedule. Grantee agrees to permit the District to make periodic site visits to determine if development and/or work is in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, or force account schedule, including a final inspection upon Project completion. 345 Project Agreement -V14 Page 4 of 11 Any modification or alteration in the Project, as set forth in the Application on file with the District, must be submitted, in writing, to the District for prior approval. No modification shall be effective until and unless the modification is executed by both Grantee and the District. 10. If the Project includes acquisition of real property, Grantee agrees to comply with Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 7260) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code and any applicable federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Documentation of such compliance will be made available for review upon the District's request. 11. If the Project includes acquisition of real property, Grantee agrees to furnish the District preliminary title reports respecting such real property or such other evidence of title that the District determines to be sufficient. Grantee agrees in negotiated purchases to correct, prior to or at the close of escrow, any defects of title that in the opinion of the District might interfere with the operation of the Project. In condemnation actions, such title defects must be eliminated by the final judgment. Grantee shall cause to be recorded on the title of any real property acquired with funds from the Propositions, a deed restriction requiring compliance with the Propositions and this Agreement, in perpetuity. 12. If the Project includes landscaping, Grantee shall use drip irrigation systems and shall use drought - resistant or xerophytic trees, plants, lawn or sod, unless Grantee can show, to the District's satisfaction, that it is infeasible to do so. C. Project Costs The grant money provided under this program may be disbursed as follows: If the Project includes acquisition of real property, the District may disburse to Grantee the grant monies as follows, but not to exceed, in any event, the District grant amount set forth on Page 1 of this Agreement: When acquisition is by negotiated purchase, the District may disburse the amount of the District - approved purchase price together with District -approved costs of acquisition. The District - approved purchase price shall not exceed the value contained in a valid appraisal report, unless the District agrees, in advance, to the higher price. When acquisition is allowed pursuant to the Propositions through eminent domain proceedings, the District may disburse the amount of the total award, as provided for in the final order of condemnation, together with District -approved costs of acquisition. Grantee shall bear all costs and make all advances associated with obtaining an order of immediate possession in an eminent domain proceeding. C. In the event Grantee abandons such eminent domain proceedings, Grantee agrees that it shall bear all costs in connection therewith and that no grant monies shall be disbursed for such costs. 2. If the Project includes development, after the completion of the Project or any phase or unit thereof, the District will disburse funds to Grantee only after the District has reviewed and approved all requested development documents and has received from Grantee a statement of incurred costs. The District may disburse funds in the amount of District -approved incurred costs shown on such statement, but not to exceed the District grant amount set forth on Page 1 of this Agreement, or any remaining portion of the grant amount. The statements to be submitted by Grantee shall set forth in detail the incurred costs of work performed on development of the Project and whether performance was by construction contract or by force account. Statements shall not be submitted more frequently than once a month, unless the District requests otherwise. 346 Project Agreement -V14 Page 5 of 11 The District must approve modifications of the development plans and specifications and/or force account schedule prior to any deviation from the District -approved plans and specifications, and/or force account schedule, unless previously authorized by the District. 3. The District may retain up to ten (10) percent of the grant amount pending project completion and verification that the Grantee has satisfied all terms and conditions of this Agreement. Within three (3) months of Project completion, Grantee must submit final project documents. The District will not make final payment, including but not limited to the ten percent retention, until it has received all closing documents from the Grantee and has made a final Project inspection. At the District's discretion, the District also may perform an audit of Grantee's Project expenditures before final payment is made. Nothing in this section precludes the District from performing an audit of Project expenditures at a later date in accordance with Section I of this Agreement. D. Project Administration 1. Grantee agrees to promptly submit any reports that the District may request. In any event, Grantee shall provide to the District a report showing total final Project expenditures. 2. Grantee agrees that property and facilities acquired or developed pursuant to this Agreement shall be available for inspection upon the District's request in perpetuity. 3. Grantee agrees to use any monies disbursed by the District under the terms of this Agreement solely for the Project herein described. 4. Any non -recreational use of a Project must be preapproved in writing by the District, and if approved, Grantee agrees that any gross income earned from such non -recreational uses of a Project shall be used for recreation development, additional acquisition, operation or maintenance at the Project site, unless the District approves otherwise in writing. 5. Grantee also agrees that any gross income that accrues to a grant -assisted development Project during and/or as part of the construction, from sources other than the intended recreational uses, also shall be used for further development of that particular Project, unless the District approves otherwise in writing. Grantee agrees to submit for prior District review and approval any and all existing or proposed operating agreements, leases, concession agreements, management contracts or similar arrangements with non-governmental entities, and any existing or proposed amendments or modifications thereto, as they relate to the project or the project site in perpetuity. Grantee further agrees not to enter into any contract, agreement, lease or similar arrangement, or to agree to any amendment or modification to an existing contract, agreement, lease or similar arrangement, that, in the District's opinion, violates federal regulations restricting the use of funds from tax-exempt bonds. Grantee agrees that, upon entering into any contract for the construction, maintenance, operation or similar activity related to the Project, Grantee will require said contractor to carry adequate insurance required by the District and naming the District as an additional insured. In addition, said insurance must require that Grantee and the District be given thirty (30) days advance written notice of any modification or cancellation of said insurance. Grantee agrees to submit proof of such insurance to the District for its prior approval. 7. Grantee and District will conform to the requirements of Government Code Section 6250, et seq. in making all documents relating to this Agreement, the grant obtained and all other related matters available for public review during regular business hours. In the case that the Project involves 347 Project Agreement -V14 Page 6 of 11 acquisition of property, however, both the District and Grantee may withhold from public review any and all documents exempted under Section 6254, subsection (h), prior to completion of said acquisition. In the event that the District is required to defend an action on a Public Records Act request for any of the contents of an Grantee's submission under the terms and conditions of the Agreement, Grantee agrees to defend and indemnify the District from all costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, in any action or liability arising under, or related to, the Public Records Act. In order to maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of the interest on any bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued for the purpose of providing the grant monies made available in this Agreement, Grantee covenants to comply with each applicable requirement of Section 103 and Sections 141 through 150, inclusive, of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In furtherance of the foregoing covenant, Grantee hereby agrees that it will not, without the prior written consent of the District, (a) permit the use of any portion of the Project by any private person or entity, other than on such terms as may apply to the public generally; or (b) enter into any contract for the management or operation of the Project or any portion thereof, except with a governmental agency or a nonprofit corporation that is exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. If Grantee receives the prior permission of the District, acting through the Board, to sell or otherwise disposes of property acquired or developed with grant monies provided under this Agreement, Grantee shall reimburse the District in an amount equal to the greater of 1) the amount of grant monies provided under this Agreement; 2) the fair market value of the real property; or 3) the proceeds from the portion of the property acquired, developed, improved, rehabilitated or restored with grant monies. If the property sold or otherwise disposed of with the prior permission of the District, acting through the Board of Supervisors, is less than the entire interest in the property originally acquired, developed, improved, rehabilitated or restored with the grant monies, then Grantee shall reimburse the District an amount equal to the greater of: 1) an amount equal to the proceeds; or 2) the fair market value. 10. With the written consent of the District, the Grantee may transfer property acquired, developed, improved, rehabilitated or restored with funds granted under this Agreement to another public agency; to a nonprofit organization authorized to acquire, develop, improve or restore real property for park, wildlife, recreation, open space, or gang prevention and intervention purposes; or to the National Park Service, provided that any proposed successor agrees to assume the obligations imposed under the Propositions and to accept assignment of this Agreement. Under these conditions, the Grantee shall not be required to reimburse the District as described in Section D, Paragraph 10 of this Agreement. Any such transfer must require the nonprofit or public entity acquiring the property to enter into a written agreement with the District and agreed to comply with the terms of the Propositions and this Agreement. E. Project Completion and Enforcement Grantee may unilaterally rescind this Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the Project. After Project commencement, this Agreement may be rescinded, modified or amended only by mutual agreement in writing. 2. Failure by the Grantee to comply with the terms of this Agreement, or any other agreement established pursuant to the Propositions, may be cause for suspension or termination of all obligations of the District hereunder. OR Project Agreement -V14 Page 7 of 11 3. Failure of the Grantee to comply with the terms of this Agreement shall not be cause for the suspension of all obligations of the District hereunder if, in the judgment of the District, such failure was beyond the reasonable control of the Grantee. In such case, any amount required to settle, at minimum cost, any irrevocable obligations properly incurred shall be eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement. 4. The Grantee's full compliance with the terms of this Agreement will have significant benefits to the District, and to the property and quality of life therein, through the preservation and protection of beach, wildlife, park, recreation and natural lands of the District, provision of safer recreation areas for all residents, prevention of gangs, development and improvement of recreation facilities for senior citizens, the planting of trees, construction of trails, and/or restoration of rivers and streams. Because such benefits exceed, to an immeasurable and un -ascertainable extent, the amount of grant monies that the District furnishes under the provisions of this Agreement, the Grantee agrees that payment by the Grantee to the District of an amount equal to the amount of the grant monies disbursed under this Agreement by the District would be inadequate compensation to the District for any breach by the Grantee of this Agreement. The Grantee further agrees, therefore, that the appropriate remedy in the event of a breach by the Grantee of this Agreement shall be the specific performance of this Agreement, with an injunction against any breaching conduct, unless otherwise agreed to by the District. Nothing in this Section shall limit in any way the District's legal or equitable remedies under this Agreement or any other remedy available by law. No delay or omission by the District in the exercise of any right or remedy upon any breach by Grantee shall impair in any way the District's right to enforce the terms of this Agreement, nor be construed as a waiver. 5. Grantee and the District agree that, if the Project includes development, final payment may not be made until the Project conforms substantially with this Agreement and is a usable public facility. Grantee and each County lobbyist or County lobbying firm, as defined in Los Angeles County Code Section 2.160.010, retained by Grantee, shall fully comply with the County Lobbyist Ordinance, Los Angeles County Code Chapter 2.160. Failure on the part of Grantee or any County lobbyist or County lobbying firm to fully comply with the County Lobbyist Ordinance shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement, upon which the District may terminate or suspend this Agreement. If the District brings an action to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the Grantee shall be responsible to pay the District's reasonably attorney's fees and costs, including expert witness costs, if the District prevails in said action. Payment of Funds 1. Grantee may request reimbursement from the District for eligible expenses, which the Grantee has properly incurred and paid, no more frequently than every thirty (30) days. Grantee shall submit reimbursement requests on District -provided Payment Request Forms, including the applicable attachments. All Payment Request Forms should be sent to: Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District 510 South Vermont Avenue, Room 230 Los Angeles, California 90020 2. Grantee should submit its payment request prior to the fifteenth day of the month to receive reimbursement within four to six weeks. The District may hold Payment Request Forms received after the fifteenth of the month until the next month, which may result in reimbursements being delayed. 349 Project Agreement -V14 Page 8 of 11 The District may withhold a portion of the amount of reimbursement if, in the opinion of the District, an expenditure is not eligible under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Propositions, the Application or the Procedural Guide. In such cases the District shall notify the Grantee of the amount of expenditures declared ineligible and the reason(s) for the ineligibility. Grantee, within thirty (30) days of notification, may dispute the District's decision, in writing, to the District and provide records and/or documentation to support its claim. The District shall review the information and/or documentation provided and will notify Grantee of its final determination. If Grantee fails to dispute the findings, in writing, within the thirty day period, than the Grantee shall have waived its right to dispute the findings.. G. Hold Harmless and Indemnification Grantee shall indemnify, defend and hold the District harmless from and against any and all liability to any third party for or from loss, damage or injury to persons or property in any manner arising out of, or incident to, the performance of this Agreement or the planning, arranging, implementing, sponsoring or conducting of the Project or any other operation, maintenance or activity by the Grantee. Grantee agrees to defend and indemnify the District from all costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, in any action or liability arising under this Agreement or the planning, arranging, implementing, sponsoring or conducting of the Project or any other operation, maintenance or activity by the Grantee 2. The District shall have no liability for any debts, liabilities, deficits or cost overruns of the Grantee. Grantee and District agree that the liability of the District hereunder shall be limited to the payment of the grant monies pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Procedural Guide. Any contracts entered into, or other obligations or liabilities incurred by, the Grantee in connection with the Project or otherwise relating to this Agreement shall be the sole responsibility of the Grantee, and the District shall have no obligation or liability whatsoever thereunder or with respect thereto. Independent Grantee This Agreement is by and between the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and Grantee and is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create the relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture or association between the District and Grantee. Financial Records Grantee agrees to maintain satisfactory financial accounts, documents and records for the Project and to make them available to the District for auditing at reasonable times. Grantee also agrees to retain such financial accounts, documents and records for five (5) years following Project termination or completion. Grantee and the District agree that during regular office hours, each of the parties hereto and their duly authorized representatives shall have the right to inspect and make copies of any books, records or reports of the other party pertaining to this Agreement or matters related thereto. Grantee agrees to maintain, and make available for District inspection, accurate records of all its costs, disbursements and receipts with respect to its activities under this Agreement and the use of any property acquired under this Agreement in perpetuity. 2. Grantee agrees to use an accounting system that complies with generally accepted accounting principles. At any time during the term of this Agreement or at any time within five years after the expiration or prior termination of this Agreement, authorized representatives of the District may conduct an audit of 350 Project Agreement -V14 Page 9 of 11 Grantee for the purpose of verifying appropriateness and validity of expenditures that Grantee has submitted to the District for reimbursement under the terms of this Agreement. If said audit reveals expenditures that cannot be verified or that were paid in violation of the terms of this Agreement, the Propositions or the Procedural Guide, the District may, at its discretion, reduce the grant amount by an amount equal to these expenditures. Grantee, within thirty (30) days of notification that an audit has resulted in the exception of expenditures, may dispute the audit findings in writing to the District and provide the District with records and/or documentation to support the expenditure claims. The District shall review this documentation and make a final determination as to the validity of the expenditures. If Grantee has received all grant monies prior to the audit, or if remaining grant monies are insufficient, and if said audit reveals expenditures that cannot be verified or that were paid in violation of the terms of this Agreement, the Propositions or the Procedural Guide, Grantee shall pay the District an amount equal to these expenditures within sixty (60) days after receiving written notification of the expenditures disallowed and the reason for the disallowance. Notwithstanding Government Code Section 907, in the event that Grantee fails to repay the District in full for the amount of excepted expenditures, the District may offset an amount equal to the excepted expenditures from any monies that may be due to Grantee under the terms and conditions of the Propositions. Through the execution of this Agreement, Grantee waives its rights under Government Code Section 907. Use of Facilities 1. Grantee agrees to use the property acquired or developed with grant monies under this Agreement only for the purpose for which it requested District grant monies and will not permit any other use of the area, except as allowed by prior specific act of the Board of Supervisors as governing body of the District and consistent with the terms and conditions of the Propositions and this Agreement. 2. Grantee agrees to maintain and operate in perpetuity the property acquired, developed, rehabilitated or restored with grant monies, subject to the provisions of the Propositions. With the District's prior written approval, the Grantee, or its successors in interest in the property, may transfer the responsibility to maintain and operate the property in accordance with the Propositions to a nonprofit or government entity. 3. Grantee agrees to actively oppose, at its sole expense, any claims as to reserved rights to the grant - funded property that are contrary to the purposes of the Propositions, Procedural Guide and or this Agreement, including but not limited to oil, gas, and other hydrocarbon substances; minerals; water; and/or riparian resources. 4. Grantee agrees to provide for reasonable public access to lands acquired in fee with grant monies, including the provision of parking and public restrooms, except that access may interfere with resource protection. K. Nondiscrimination 1. The Grantee shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religious belief, national origin, marital status, physical or mental handicap, medical condition, or place of residence in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to this Agreement. 2. All facilities shall be open to members of the public generally, except as noted under the special provisions of the Project Agreement. 351 Project Agreement -V14 Page 10 of 11 L. Incorporation by Reference The Application and its required attachments, including the Assurances, and any subsequent change or addition approved by the District, is hereby incorporated in this Agreement as though set forth in full. The Procedural Guide, and any subsequent changes or additions thereto, and the Proposition also are hereby incorporated in this Agreement as though set forth in full. M. Severability If any provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof, is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Agreement that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are severable. No provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof, is waived by the failure of the District to enforce said provision or application thereof. 352 Project Agreement -V14 Page 11 of 11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantee and District have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the latter day, month and year written below. GRANTEE: a Signature of Authorized Representative Title: Date: LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT: By: Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: JOHN KRATTLI COUNTY COUNSEL By: CHRISTINA A. SALSEDA Principal Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation Grant No.: 581-14-14-2423 353 Los Angeles County Proposition A Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree Planting, Senior and Youth Recreation, Beaches and Wildlife Protection Approved by Los Angeles County voters on November 5, 1996 354 FINAL TEXT AS AMENDED ON JUNE 18, 1996 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE DISTRICT, AMENDING THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF DISTRICT REVENUES FOR ANY AUTHORIZED PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE COUNTY ELECTORATE WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles (the "County's has serious unmet needs for park, recreation, youth and senior facilities, and for positive recreational alternatives for at -risk youth to assist in gang prevention and intervention efforts, and contains irreplaceable park, recreation, beach, wildlife and natural open space land; and WHEREAS, on November 3, 1992, sixty-four percent (64%) of voters within the County voting on the matter authorized formation of the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (the "District', the levy of a benefit assessment within the District, and a plan of expenditure of the proceeds of such assessment; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County, acting as the legislative body of the District (the `Board"), finds and determines that the development, acquisition, improvement, restoration and maintenance of parks, recreational, cultural and community facilities and open space lands within the District confer a direct and special benefit to all parcels within the District by improving economic, environmental and recreational conditions resulting in maintained or enhanced property values; and WHEREAS, the Board further finds and determines that the public interest and convenience require, and that it is in the best interest of the residents of the County, that an additional assessment be levied within Landscaping and Lighting District No 92-1, which is coterminous with the District, to fund the purposes of the District consistent with the plan of expenditure set forth in the Engineer's Report referred to below; and WHEREAS, the County has many unique natural lands and is rich in biological diversity, and it is necessary and important that these natural resources be protected permanently and restored for the purposes of conserving biological diversity, protecting the health of the County's environment and for the enjoyment of this and future generations; and WHEREAS, the Board further finds and determines that in order to provide for a more equitable apportionment of the assessment among the several properties within the District, the 355 portion of any vacant parcel, and the vacant portion of any partially improved parcel, in excess of two and one-half acres shall not be assessed, and it is necessary and appropriate to amend the method of assessment to reflect the foregoing change in the method of assessment of vacant or partially improved parcels which are greater than two and one-half acres in size, as detailed in the Engineer's Report referred to below; and WHEREAS, the Board further finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the residents of the County to permit the District to expend any of its funds for any authorized purpose of the District, including the application of proceeds derived from the original assessment within the District to the plan of expenditure for the additional assessment set forth in this resolution, and vice versa; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the matters set forth in this resolution was called and held on June 13, 1996; and this resolution shall not take effect unless and until the question of approval of -the matters set forth herein shall have been submitted to the electorate of the County and approved by a majority of voters voting on the question; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the. Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, acting as the governing body of the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District, as follows: Section 1. (a) This resolution is adopted pursuant to Section 5539.9(d)(2) of the Public Resources Code of the State of California (the "State"). The Board hereby adopts and approves the final engineer's report relating to the Additional Assessment (the "Engineer's Report") and filed with the Executive Officer -Clerk of the Board. The Additional Assessment shall be levied within the District at a rate not to exceed the amount set forth in the Engineer's Report, in accordance with the Engineer's Report and this resolution. The Engineer's Report describes the boundaries of the assessment district, the locations of certain of the improvements to be funded by the District, the method and rationale for spreading the proposed Additional Assessment in proportion to the benefit received by each lot or parcel of land within the District, and the proposed amendments to the method of assessment. The Engineer's Report is by this reference incorporated herein as though set forth in full at this place. Section 2. As used in this resolution, the following terms have the indicated meanings: "Additional Assessment" means the assessment levied within the District pursuant to this resolution. "Board" is used as defined in the recitals to this resolution. "County" is used as defined in the recitals to this resolution. 2 356 "Department of Beaches and Harbors" means the Department of Beaches and Harbors of the County. "Department of Children and Family Services" means the Department of Children and Family Services of the County. "Department of Natural History Museum" means the Department of Natural History Museum of the County. "Department of Parks and Recreation" means the Department of Parks and Recreation of the County. "Department of Public Works" means the Department of Public Works of the County. "District" is used as defined in the recitals to this resolution. "Engineer's Report" is used as defined in Section 1 of this resolution. "Financial Consultant" is used as defined in the Master Indenture, and also includes the independent auditing firm described in Section 21(i). "Master Indenture" means the Master Indenture of Trust dated as of May 1, 1994, between the District and the Auditor -Controller of the County, as fiscal agent. "Natural Lands" means an area of relatively undeveloped land which (a) has substantially retained its characteristics as provided by nature or has been substantially restored, or which can be feasibly restored to a near -natural condition and which derives outstanding value from its wildlife, scenic, open space, parkland or recreational characteristics, or any combination thereof, or (b) meets the definition of open -space land in Section 65560 of the California Government Code. "1992 Assessment" means the assessment levied within the District pursuant to the 1992 Order. "1992 Order" means the order of the Board, as amended on March 17, 1992, and approved by the voters of the County on November 3, 1992, pursuant to which the District was formed and the first assessment levied therein. "Nonprofit Organization" means any charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which has among its purposes the provision of park, recreation or community services or facilities, gang prevention and intervention, tree -planting, or the conservation and preservation of wetlands or of lands 357 predominantly in their natural, scenic, historical, forested or open -space condition, or restoration of lands to a natural, scenic, historical, forested or open -space condition. "Park" means a tract of land with scenic, natural, open -space or recreational values, set apart to conserve natural, scenic, cultural, historical or ecological resources for present and future generations, and to be used by the public as a place for rest, recreation, education, exercise, inspiration or enjoyment. "Parks Fund" means the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Park Fund, into which all revenue generated by the District is required to be deposited, in accordance with Section 21(e) of this resolution and Sections 21(c) and (d) of the 1992 Order. "Public Agency" means any governmental agency established pursuant to the laws of the State that is authorized to acquire, develop, improve and restore real property for beach, wildlife, park, recreation, community, cultural, open space, water quality, or gang prevention and intervention purposes. "State" is used as defined in Section 1 of this resolution. "State Lands Commission" means the Lands Commission of the State of California. Section 3. The following funds shall be awarded for the purposes set forth below, in amounts not to exceed the following: (a) Sixty-nine million fifty thousand dollars ($69,050,000) to the County for the acquisition, development, improvement, restoration or rehabilitation of real property for recreational facilities, parks and park safety, gang prevention, senior citizen recreation facilities, wildlife habitat, natural lands, improvement of Santa Monica Bay, multi -use sports facilities, lakes, fishing and boating facilities, trails, rivers and streams, significant ecological areas, equestrian facilities, and museums and cultural facilities, in accordance with the following schedule: (1) Fifty-one million fifty thousand dollars ($51,050,000) to the Department of Parks and Recreation for the acquisition, development, improvement, restoration or rehabilitation of real property for parks, recreation, wildlife habitat or natural lands in accordance with the following schedule: A. One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for general improvements, including landscape and/or irrigation, at Amigo Park. B. Six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) for improvements to County parks in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 4 358 _ C. Three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) for acquisition and/or preservation of wetland habitat in the Antelope Valley, including interpretive - exhibits, public facilities and/or restoration. D. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for development of soccer facilities and/or general park improvements at Belvedere Park. E. Seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) for security improvements at Bethune Park. F. One million two hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000) for rehabilitation of the swim beach and/or general park improvements at Bonelli Regional Park. G. Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for development and improvement of recreation facilities, including development a multi-purpose recreation facility, at Burton Park. H. Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for improvements to the community center at Campanella Park. I. Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for general park improvements including security, landscape and/or irrigation improvements at Castaic Sport Complex. J. One million seven hundred thousand dollars ($1,700,000) for rehabilitation of swim beach and/or general park improvements to the recreation and park facilities at Castaic Lake. K. Two million ten thousand dollars ($2,010,000) for expansion, development, and/or rehabilitation of facilities serving senior citizens or to comply with the. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) at parks in the Central area of the County including, but not limited to Athens, Del Aire, and Keller Park. L. One million three hundred ninety-six thousand dollars ($1,396,000) for renovation and/or general improvements to park and recreation facilities at Cerritos Park. M. Two million dollars ($2,000,000) for development and/or general improvements, including development of gymnasium/community activity facility, at City Terrace Park. N. Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for security and/or general improvements at Devils Punchbowl. 359 0. One million six hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,650,000) for expansion, development, and/or rehabilitation of facilities serving senior citizens or to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (.ADA) at parks in the East Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley areas including, but not limited to, Avocado Heights, Basset, Salazar, Atlantic Blvd., and/or Belvedere. P. One million seven hundred thousand ($1,700,000) for development, rehabilitation and/or general improvements at El Cariso Park. Q. One million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) for rehabilitation and/or general park improvements at Franklin D. Roosevelt Park, R. Two million two hundred seventy-four thousand dollars ($2,274,000) for development of community recreation facilities and/or general improvements to the facilities at Gunn Avenue Park. S. One million dollars ($1,000,000) for renovation of campground and/or general park improvements at Hart Regional Park. T. One million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) for development of regional pool facilities and/or other park improvements at Jackie Robinson Park. U. One million seven hundred forty-eight thousand dollars ($1,748,000) for development, rehabilitation and/or other general park improvements at Jesse Owens Park. V. One million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) for general renovation and improvements to facilities at John Anson Ford Theatre.. W. One million three hundred ten thousand dollars ($1,310,000) for renovation and/or general improvements at La Mirada Park. X. Four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) for development and/or general improvements at Ladera Park. Y. One hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($125,000) for development and/or improvement of recreational facilities at Lake Los Angeles which are open and accessible to the public. Z. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for development, improvements and/or expansion at Lennox Park. 0 360 A.A. One million two hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000) for development of gymnasium/community activity facility and/or general improvements at Loma Alta Park. BB. Five hundred fifty thousand dollars ($550,000) for rehabilitation, renovation, development and/or general improvements at Los Robles Park. CC. . Six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) for development of sports complex and/or general improvements at Magic Johnson Park. DD. Eight hundred ten thousand dollars ($810,000) for rehabilitation and/or general improvements at Manzanita Park. -EE. Two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for improvements to the campground at Marshall Canyon Regional Park. FF. Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for rehabilitation of park facilities at Mona Park. GG. Three million seven hundred thousand dollars ($3,700,000) for acquisition, development, rehabilitation and/or general improvements of parks, natural lands and/or recreation facilities in the North County area, including but not limited to George Lane and Charles White Parks, and including but not limited to, the communities of Acton, Altadena, Littlerock and Pearblossom. HH. One million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) for development of regional pool facilities and/or other park improvements at Pamela Park. H. Two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for refurbishment of picnic areas and camp grounds and/or general improvements at Peck Park. JJ. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for acquisition, development, security improvements and/or general improvements at Placenta Canyon County Park. KK. One hundred twelve thousand dollars ($112,000) for development and/or general improvements at Rogers Park. LL.. Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for development, refurbishment, rehabilitation and/or general improvements at Rosas Park. MM. One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for refurbishing hard courts and/or lighting at Rowland Heights Park. 7 361 NN. One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for development and/or general improvements to facilities at San Dimas Park. 00. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for refurbishment and development and/or general improvements at Santa Fe Dam Park. PP. Seven hundred thirty thousand dollars ($730,000) for rehabilitation and development at Ume Grove and/or other general park improvements at Schabarum Park. QQ. Eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) for general improvements at facilities serving senior citizens in accordance with the following schedule: i. Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for general improvements and/or rehabilitation of senior citizen facilities in the North County. ii. Five hundred fifty thousand dollars ($550,000) for general improvements and/or rehabilitation of senior citizen facilities in the East Los Angeles area, the San Gabriel Valley, and the Puente Hills area of the County. RR. Two million one hundred sixty thousand dollars ($2,160,000) for accessibility improvements, general development; and rehabilitation of park and recreation facilities serving senior citizens, youth and/or at -risk youth in the Puente Hills and South County areas, including, but not limited to, Trailview, Country Wood and Blevins Parks. SS. Four hundred seventy thousand dollars ($470,000) for rehabilitation and/or general improvements at Steinmetz Park. TT. One hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for improvement and/or general restoration of trails in the north county. LTU. Two million dollars ($2,000,000) for development, improvement, and/or rehabilitation of urban park facilities serving the community, youth and/or at -risk youth in densely populated, highly urbanized areas in the Central area of the County including, but not limited to, the communities of Athens, Watts, _. Willowbrook, and Florence. VV. One million six hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,650,000) for development, improvement, and/or rehabilitation of urban park facilities serving the community, 362 youth and/or at -risk youth in densely populated, highly urbanized areas in the East Los Angeles area and the San Gabriel Valley. WW. Six hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($675,000) for acquisition, development and improvement of active sports fields at Val Verde Park. XX. One million two hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000) for development of nature center/museum, and/or general improvements at Vasquez Rocks Regional Park. YY. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for development and/or general improvements at Victoria Park. ZZ. Three hundred sixty thousand dollars ($360,000) for refurbishment of the pool and/or facilities at Washington Park. AAA. Two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for general park and/or security improvements at the Whittier Narrows Nature Center. BBB: Three million three hundred thousand dollars ($3,300,000) for refurbishment, development, expansion and/or general improvements at Whittier Narrows Park. (2) Seven million dollars ($7,000,000) to the Department of Parks and Recreation for grants to Public Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations throughout the District on a competitive basis for trails, senior citizen facilities, urban tree planting, graffiti prevention, rivers and streams, and acquisition and/or restoration of natural lands. (3) Seven million dollars ($7,000,000) to the Department of Parks and Recreation for grants to Public Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations throughout the District on a competitive basis for acquisition, construction, development and/or improvement of at -risk youth recreation and service facilities throughout the District for gang prevention purposes. (4) Four million dollars ($4,000,000) to the Department of Public Works for capital outlay projects to restore and improve the Santa Monica Bay by measurably reducing the toxicity of and/or pollutant load'in urban runoff to the Bay, and in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 9 of this resolution. (b) Ninety-five million six hundred fifty thousand dollars ($95,650,000) for the acquisition, development, improvement, restoration or rehabilitation of real property for regional beaches, recreational facilities, parks and park safety, gang prevention, senior citizen recreation facilities, wildlife habitat, natural lands, State parks, trail and river systems, mountain ranges and we 363 canyons, significant ecological areas, and museums and cultural facilities in accordance with the following schedule: (1) Eight million dollars ($8,000,000) to the Department of Beaches and Harbors to acquire, develop or improve facilities to enhance beaches and public access, improve water quality, rehabilitate or restore existing facilities and improve the safety of beach facilities along the sixty miles of coastline within the County, at County -owned or operated beaches. (2) . Eleven million dollars ($11,000,000) to the Department of Parks and Recreation for acquisition of lands for park, wildlife; natural and open space purposes, and for development of related recreation facilities and public access in the Baldwin Hills, including an amount not less than seven million dollars ($7,000,000) for acquisition of lands. (3) One million dollars ($1,000,000) to the City of Los Angeles for improvement and development of the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in accordance with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Master Plan. (4) Three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) to the Department of Parks and Recreation for development and improvements at Descanso Gardens. (5) Twelve million dollars ($12,000,000) to the California Museum of Science and Industry for land acquisition and improvements within Exposition Park and for improvements to the California Museum of Science and Industry in accordance with the California Museum of Science and Industry Exposition Park Master Plan, including an amount not less than eight million five hundred thousand dollars ($8,500,000) for the development and restoration of lands for park, recreational, community and open space use, and for walkways, tree -planting and landscape improvements, all within Exposition Park, including an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) for active recreation facilities; an amount not more than two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the improvement, development, renovation and rehabilitation of facilities, including exhibition spaces, at the California Museum of Science and Industry in accordance with the California Museum of Science and Industry Master Plan; and an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the improvement, development, renovation and rehabilitation of facilities at the California Afro-American Museum. (6) Eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000) to the Department of Parks and Recreation for the development, improvement, restoration and rehabilitation of the Hollywood Bowl, including rehabilitation of facilities and aging infrastructure, improvement of public access and facilities and improvement of access for persons with 10 364 disabilities, in accordance with the approved Hollywood Bowl Master Plan, and/or for grants to qualified Nonprofit Organizations for these purposes. (7) One million four hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,450,000) to the Department of Parks and Recreation for the improvement, restoration and rehabilitation of the Los Angeles Arboretum, and/or for grants to qualified Nonprofit Organizations for these purposes. (8) Five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the Department of Natural History Museum for the improvement, development, restoration and/or rehabilitation of facilities of the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum, including development of exhibition space, and/or for grants to qualified Nonprofit Organizations for these purposes. (9) Twelve million dollars ($12,000,000) to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) for the acquisition, development, improvement and restoration of lands along the Los Angeles River, Tujunga Wash, Verdugo Wash, Pacoima Wash, Arroyo Seco, and Compton Creek, and other tributaries of the Los Angeles River as may be included by the Board, consistent with the Los Angeles County Los Angeles River Master Plan, for the purposes of providing recreational opportunities and public access, developing trails for walking, hiking, bicycling, and equestrian use, and restoring natural habitat for wildlife, along the entire length of the Los Angeles River and its tributaries (as defined in this paragraph). The MRCA shall consult with the Department of Public Works and the supervisorial districts through whose boundaries the Los Angeles River flows in developing the list of projects to be considered for expenditure of the funds pursuant to this paragraph and to be submitted to the Board for approval. The Department of Public Works shall review each proposed project for consistency with the Los Angeles River Master Plan and with the flood control plan of the Los Angeles River, and shall provide its findings to the MRCA to be submitted to the Board concurrently with projects submitted to the Board. The Board shall disapprove a project that it finds to be inconsistent with the Los Angeles River Master Plan or that it finds will negatively impact existing or proposed flood control projects. Not less than four million dollars ($4,000,000) shall be allocated for projects along the Los Angeles River in the Cities of Maywood, Lynwood, Compton and Bell Gardens, including projects along Compton Creek. First priority for all expenditures shall be given to land acquisition projects which result in a net increase of park, recreation and open space lands. No funds shall be expended otr projects that could negatively impact any existing or proposed flood control project as determined by the Board of Supervisors. (10) Twelve million dollars ($12,000,000) to the City of Los Angeles for the development, improvement and rehabilitation of the Los Angeles Zoo. The funds 11 365 shall be spent on the site of the Los Angeles Zoo and in accordance with the Los Angeles Zoo Master Plan. (11) Two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) to the City of Whittier for restoration and rehabilitation of the Pio Pico State Historic Park, in accordance with the Pio Pico State Historic Park General Plan. (12) One million dollars ($1,000,000) to the City of Santa Clarita for the acquisition and development of lands for the Santa Clara River Park in accordance with the Santa Clara River Water and Recreation Features Plan. (13) One million three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,350,000) to the Department of Parks and Recreation for general improvements to facilities at the South Coast Botanical Gardens. (1.4) Ten million dollars ($10,000,000) to the Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority for acquisition, improvement, and/or restoration of park and natural lands in the Puente Hills Wildlife Corridor east of Colima Road. (c) One hundred thirty-one million five hundred fifty thousand dollars ($131,550,000) to the Department of Parks and Recreation for grants to incorporated cities within the District and the County for the acquisition, development, improvement, rehabilitation or restoration of real property for parks and park safety, senior recreation facilities, gang prevention, beaches, recreation, community or cultural facilities, trails, wildlife habitat or natural lands in accordance with the following schedule: (1) Thirty-five million dollars ($35,000,000) for grants to all incorporated cities within the District and to the County on a per parcel basis, including funds on a per parcel basis to the County for the unincorporated -area of the County. (2) Ninety-six million five hundred fifty thousand dollars ($96,550,000) for direct grants to cities in accordance with the following schedule: A. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to the City of Agoura Hills for the development of a regional community center and gymnasium in partnership with the City of Calabasas. B. Six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) to the City of Alhambra for the rehabilitation and development of a walking/jogging trail system at Almansor Park. 12 366 C. Two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) to the City of Arcadia for the development and refurbishment of a soccer facility at Civic Center Park. D. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to the City of Artesia for the development of an at -risk youth recreation and service facility. E. Three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) to the City of Avalon for improvement of beaches and the recreational diving park at Casino Point in accordance with the Avalon Urban Waterfront Restoration Plan. F. Two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) to the City of Baldwin Park for the rehabilitation and/or development of four regionally used sports fields. G. Four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) to the City of Bellflower for the development of Bellflower's portion of the West Branch Greenway and Bikeway proj ect. H. Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to the City of Beverly Hills for the development and rehabilitation of Beverly Gardens Park. I. Eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) to the City of Burbank for the development of the Stough Canyon Nature Center Project and to develop and/or improve camping facilities at Stough Canyon. J. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to the City of Calabasas for the development of a regional community center and gymnasium in partnership with the City of Agoura Hills. K. One million one hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($1,175,000) to the City of Claremont for the rehabilitation and development of a community center at the Danbury School site. L. One million dollars ($1,000,000) to the City of Covina or to the agency responsible for the operation of Charter Oak Park for development and improvement of Charter Oak Park. M. Four million two hundred thousand dollars ($4,200,000) to the City of Cudahy, in cooperation with the City of South Gate, for acquisition, improvement, and provision of public access for the Los Angeles River Recreation and Sports Complex adjacent to the Los Angeles River, and for restoration of riparian habitat. 13 367 N. One million six hundred twenty-five thousand dollars. ($1,625,000) to the City of Culver City for development of the Culver City Senior Center. 0. Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) to the City of Downey for the rehabilitation and improvement of facilities at Rio San Gabriel Park. P. Four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) to the City of Duarte for rehabilitation of the Duarte Regional Teen Center in partnership with the City of Bradbury. Q. One million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) to the City of El Monte for the development and improvement of the Community Center/Swimming Pool Complex. R. Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to the City of Gardena for the improvement and rehabilitation of park facilities at Rowley Park. S. One million six hundred thousand dollars ($1,600,000) to the City of Glendale for the development of the new Senior/Adult Recreation multi-purpose center. T. One million four hundred, thousand dollars ($1,400,000) to the City of Glendora in accordance with the following schedule: Nine hundred thousand dollars ($900,000) for the development of a regional teen center. ii. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the acquisition of wildlife lands and natural habitat in the Glendora Wildlife Corridor. U. Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to the City of Hawaiian Gardens for the expansion, improvement, and rehabilitation of the Lee Ware Community/ Aquatics Facility. V. Five hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($575,000) to the City of Hawthorne for the development of Memorial Center Gymnasium. W. One million dollars ($1,000,000) to the City of Hermosa Beach for the development, expansion and rehabilitation of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Pier and Waterfront Plaza.. 14 •i X. One million seven hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($1,725,000) to the City of Inglewood for the development, improvement and rehabilitation of Centinela Park. Y. One million dollars ($1,000,000) to the City of La Mirada for the development of a Community/Senior Citizen Center. Z. Seven hundred thousand dollars ($700,000) to the City of La Puente for the development, improvement and/or rehabilitation of the La Puente Park Community Center with emphasis on facilities for at -risk youth and other community youth. AA. Six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) to the City of Lakewood in accordance with the following schedule: i. Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for the rehabilitation of athletic safety field lights at three regionally used city facilities.' ii. Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for the development and rehabilitation of multipurpose courts at the following city parks: Boyar, Bloomfield, Bolivar, Del Valle and San Martin. BB. One million eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000) to the City of Lancaster in accordance with the following schedule: i. Eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) for the development of the Lancaster Regional Sports Complex. ii. One million dollars ($1,000,000) for the acquisition of prime desert woodland habitat and the development of public access to the Lancaster Prime Desert Woodland Preserve. CC. Two hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($275,000) to the City of La Verne to develop and improve the La Verne Regional Sports Parks. DD. One hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($175,000) to the City of Lawndale for the expansion and rehabilitation of Jane Addams Park. EE. Nine million nine hundred thousand dollars ($9,900,000) to the City of Long Beach in accordance with the following schedule: 15 369 i. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the development and rehabilitation of Belmont Pier. ii. Two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the rehabilitation of Belmont Plaza Pool including development of security systems. iii. Three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000) for the development of the Park on Golden in downtown Long Beach. iv. Three million nine hundred thousand dollars ($3,900,000) for the acquisition, development and improvement of Westside Park.. FF. ' Thirty million dollars ($30,000,000) to the City of Los Angeles in accordance with the following schedule: i. One million dollars ($1,000,000) to improve and restore natural habitat at the Ballon Lagoon Marine Preserve in accordance with the Ballon Lagoon Marine Enhancement Preserve enhancement plan. ii. One million eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000) for the development and improvement of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in accordance with the Cabrillo Aquarium Master Plan. iii. Two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the development and improvement of Compton-Slauson Park. iv. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the acquisition and/or development of lands for park purposes near Eagle Rock. v. One million nine hundred thousand dollars ($1,900,000) for the development and improvement of park and recreation facilities at Elysian Park including trails, picnic facilities, playground and landscaping, in accordance with the Elysian Park Master Plan, Bishop Canyon Improvement Project. A. One million nine'hundred thousand dollars ($1,900,000) for the development, and/or rehabilitation of the Travel Town Locomotive Pavilion at Griffith Park. vii. One million eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000) for the development of facilities and/or improvements related to the swim lake at Hansen Dam Recreation Area. 16 370 viii. Two million three hundred thousand dollars ($2,300,000) for the development, improvement, and/or rehabilitation of Housing Authority recreation facilities throughout the City of Los Angeles, including the San Fernando Valley. ix. Seven million dollars ($7,000,000) for acquisition, improvement, development and/or rehabilitation of park, recreation, community and open space lands and/or facilities, and/or for grants to Nonprofit Organizations for these purposes. Funds shall only be spent in communities which meet the following criteria: 1) densely -populated, highly urbanized areas; 2) low per capita percentage of park, recreation, community or open space lands or facilities; 3) high population of youth, particularly at -risk youth, and where at least 25 percent of the community is under 18 years of age; and 4) lack of other positive recreation alternatives for youth. Expenditure of funds shall result in a net increase of park, recreation, community or open space lands or facilities. Not less than three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000) of these funds shall be spent on acquiring land or facilities for the purposes described in this paragraph. Priority shall be given to projects which have matching funds, to densely -populated areas, projects which serve multiple communities, or joint applications from Public Agencies and qualified Nonprofit Organizations. X. One million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) for development and/or improvements at MacArthur Park including development of athletic fields. xi. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the development and/or restoration of trails in the Northern and Northeast San Fernando Valley connecting to the Angeles National Forest, to be expended by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy as the Public Agency responsible for implementation of the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 33204.3 of the Public Resources Code. xii. Two million eight hundred thousand dollars ($2,800,000) for the development, restoration and/or improvement of recreation facilities and restoration of natural lands at the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area, including an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for bicycle trails connecting to Sepulveda Basin, excluding trails along the Los Angeles River. Not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) shall be spent on restoration of the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area and the 17 371 development of a native plant/wildlife area west of the existing wildlife area. xiii. Four million dollars ($4,000,000) for the acquisition and improvement of land for park and open space purposes adjacent to and in the vicinity of Stoney Point in the San Fernando Valley, to be expended by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. Any unexpended portion of these funds shall be used for acquisition of natural lands and open space within the wildlife corridor between Brown's Canyon and the Santa Susana Mountains unit of the State Park System. xi -v. One million dollars ($1,000,000) for development and/or improvement of the Mid -Valley Senior Citizen Center in the San Fernando Valley. GG. Nine hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($975,000) to the City of Lynwood for the development and improvement of Mervyn M. Dymally Congressional Park. HH. • Seven hundred thousand dollars ($700,000) to the City of Malibu for the rehabilitation and restoration of the Malibu Pier. H. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to the City of Manhattan Beach for the development and improvement of the Cultural Arts Community Center. JJ. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to the City of Monrovia for the development and rehabilitation of the Recreation Park Armory Facility. KK. Four hundred fifty thousand dollars ($450,000) to the City of Montebello for the development and rehabilitation of the City Park Aquatics Center, LL. One million dollars ($1,000,000) to the City of Monterey Park for the development and rehabilitation of Barnes Park. MM, One million dollars ($1,000,000) to the City of Norwalk in accordance with the following schedule: i. Three hundred seventy five thousand dollars ($375,000) for the development and improvements to Foster Street Greenbelt and Regional Trail Connection. 18 372 ii. Six hundred twenty five thousand dollars ($625,000) for the development, rehabilitation, and improvement to the Norwalk Aquatic Pavilion. NN. Two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) to the City of Palmdale for the development of the Anaverde Basin/Sports Complex. 00. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to the City of Palos Verdes Estates for the acquisition of land for coastal access, trails and other open space purposes. PP. Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) to the City of Paramount for the development of an at -risk youth center located at Progress Park. QQ. One million nine hundred thousand dollars ($1,900,000) to the City of Pasadena in accordance with the following schedule: i. One million dollars ($1,000,000) for the development and rehabilitation of Hahamonga Watershed Park in accordance with the Hahamonga Park Master Plan. ii. Nine hundred thousand dollars ($900,000) for the development and rehabilitation of Brookside Park's Fannie Morrison Facility for the planned Kidspace Museum. RR. One million dollars ($1,000,000) to the City of Pico Rivera for the development and rehabilitation of the Pico Rivera Community Center/Rio Hondo Park. SS. Four million dollars ($4,000,000) to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for the acquisition of critical natural lands and wildlife habitat in the vicinity of Portuguese Bend for preservation as open space. TT. Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) to the City of Redondo Beach for the rehabilitation, development and/or improvement of Seaside Lagoon. UU. One million dollars ($1,000,000) to the City of Rolling Hills Estates for the acquisition of natural lands, wildlife habitat, open space and/or equestrian facilities. VV. One million dollars ($1,000,000) to the City of Rosemead for the development of Garvey Park Recreation Center. 19 373 WW. One hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to the City of San Dimas for the development and rehabilitation of Horsethief Canyon Park Multi -Use Trail System. XX. Seven hundred thousand dollars ($700,000) for the City of San Fernando for the development of the Youth Activities Center at Las Palmas Park. YY. One million seven hundred thousand dollars ($1,700,000) to the City of San Gabriel for the acquisition. and/or development of park and recreation facilities located adjacent to Smith Park. ZZ. Two million dollars ($2,000,000) to the City of Santa Clarita for the development and improvement of the Santa Clarity Valley Regional Park. AAA. One million seven hundred thousand dollars ($1,700,000) to the City of Santa .Monica for the improvement and rehabilitation of beach and bluff areas to improve access and to provide improvements for recreational activities. Funds shall only be used for improvements to beach and park lands. BBB. Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to the City of Signal Hill for the development of hiking trails around Signal Hill. CCC. Two hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($275,000) to the City of South El Monte for the development of boxing and weight room facilities at the Aquatics and Community Fitness Center. DDD. Four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) to the City of South Gate for the development and/or rehabilitation of an at -risk youth center at Hollydale Industrial Park. EEE. One million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) to the City of Torrance in accordance with the following schedule: i. Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for the development of a nature history center and improvements at Madrona Marsh Nature Preserve. ii. One million dollars ($1,000,000) for the development of the Sports Complex in Charles H. Wilson Park. 20 374 iii. Two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for rehabilitation and improvements to the Victor E. Benstead Plunge. FFF. Four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) to the City of Walnut for the development of the Senior Citizens Activity Center. GGG. One million one hundred thousand dollars ($1,100,000) to the City of West Hollywood for the development and improvement of the Plummer Park Youth, Senior and Community Center. HHH. Three million dollars ($3,000,000) to the City of Whittier in accordance with the following schedule: i. Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the development and improvement of Parnell Park. ii. Two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) for the acquisition of natural lands within the Whittier Hills Wilderness area for preservation of wildlife and natural lands and to provide public access and trails, to be expended by the Whittier -Puente Hills Conservation Authority. (d) Twenty-two million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($22,750,000) to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, pursuant to Division 23 of the Public Resources Code and the provisions of this resolution, to acquire sensitive and critical mountain and canyon lands, streams, wildlife lands, trails and scenic areas, and to develop parks, trails, public access, senior facilities and camps for at -risk youth in mountain and canyon areas, including lands and areas in the Santa Monica Mountains and the San Fernando Valley and San Gabriel Valley foothills, including seventeen million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($17,750,000) for lands and areas in the Santa Monica Mountains and including five million dollars ($5,000,000) for the Santa Clarita Woodlands and/or the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor, with first priority being given to completion of the Santa Clarita Woodlands Park, and for grants to Nonprofit Organizations pursuant to Section 33204.2 of the Public Resources Code. Section 4. (a) The grant funds authorized pursuant to Section 3 shall be subject to the District's existing application and disbursement guidelines and procedures to the extent consistent with this resolution and as the same may be amended from time to time by the Board consistent with this resolution, and to the guidelines -and procedures set forth in this resolution. The Department of Parks and Recreation shall continue to administer the District's grant application and disbursement program, and all applicants for a grant disbursed pursuant to Section 3 of this resolution shall submit an application to the Department of Parks and 21 375 Recreation for grant approval: The Department of Parks and Recreation shall notify all affected Public Agencies as to the date when funds for grants under this resolution will be available, which shall not be later than July 1, 1997. (b) The recipient agency of funds for any specific identified project pursuant to this resolution and the 1992 Order shall hold a public hearing regarding funding such specific identified project, either individually or as part of a broader or more general public hearing prior to said agency's application to the District for use of these funds. Section 5. (a) The grant funds authorized pursuant to subsection (c)(1) of Section 3 shall be allocated to cities which were incorporated on or prior to June 30, 1996, and to the County (representing the unincorporated area of the District), on the basis of each city's and the unincorporated area's respective total number of parcels of land (all as of June 3.0, 1996). Such figures shall be determined by the Los Angeles County Assessor. (b) Individual applications for grants pursuant to subsection (c) (1) of Section 3 shall be submitted to the Department of Parks and Recreation for approval as to conformity with the requirements of this resolution. In order to utilize available grant funds as effectively as possible, adjoining jurisdictions shall be encouraged to combine projects and submit joint applications. (c) The minimum amount that an applicant may request for any individual project is fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). Any agency may allocate all or a portion of its per parcel share to a regional or state project or another neighboring jurisdiction and all agencies shall be encouraged to form partnerships with school districts for park and recreation purposes. (d) Funds allocated to per -parcel grants pursuant to subsection (c)(1) of Section 3 shall be available for expenditure not later than July 1, 1997. These funds shall be expended or committed for expenditure by the recipient by June 30, 2001. Commencing on July "l, 2001, any such grant funds under subsection (c)(1) of Section 3 which are not expended or committed to expenditure by the recipient shall be available for allocation to one or more classes of expenditures specified in Section 3 that the Board deems in its sole discretion to be of the highest priority, consistent with the purposes of this resolution, and per parcel grant funds that were originally allocated to incorporated cities shall only be spent within municipalities. Upon reallocation by the Board, the original recipient of the funds shall have no further claim to the funds. (e) (1) Funds allocated to grants for specific identified projects pursuant to subsections (a)(1), (b) excluding paragraph (9), and (c)(2) of Section 3 shall be available for expenditure not later than July 1, 1997, and shall be expended or committed for expenditure by the recipient prior to June 30, 2003. If these funds are not expended or committed for expenditure prior to June 30, 2003, then, after July 1, 2003 (except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection), the agency 22 376 to which the funds are originally allocated for a specific identified project may -submit to the Board an alternative plan for expenditure of the funds in accordance with the purposes of this resolution within the city or area of the District in which funds were originally authorized to be expended. The Board, in its capacity as governing body of the District, may approve the plan by a majority vote. If the revised plan of expenditure is approved by the Board, the reallocated funds shall be expended or committed to expenditure within three years after Board approval of the new plan of expenditure, and if not so expended or committed to expenditure within such three-year period, the funds shall be available to the Board for appropriation and expenditure within one or more of the classes of expenditures specified in Section 3 that the Board deems in its sole discretion to be of the highest priority, consistent with the purposes of this resolution. The provisions of the foregoing paragraph shall also apply to funds allocated pursuant to paragraph (9) of subsection (b) of Section 3, except that the date June 30, 2003, shall instead be June 30, 2005: (2) The agency to which funds are originally allocated under subsection (a)(1), (b) excluding paragraph (9), and (c)(2) of Section 3 may submit to the Board an alternative plan for expenditure of said funds prior to July 1, 2003, only if one or more of the following conditions exists: (A) that due to natural disasters or other acts of nature the project is incapable of being carried out at the original designated site; (B) if an acquisition project, that no lands are for sale or can be acquired within the original designated project area; (C) that the original specific identified project will be carried out using an alternate source of funds; or (D) that the original specific identified project described in Section 3 of this resolution has been completed for less than the amount allocated. The governing body of the recipient agency shall adopt a resolution making findings that one or more of the above conditions exist and the agency shall submit such resolution, together with detailed supporting documentation of such condition(s), to the Department of Parks and Recreation. The provisions of the foregoing paragraph shall also apply to funds allocated pursuant to paragraph (9) of subsection (b) of Section 3, except that the date June 30, 2003, shall instead be June 30, 2005. (3) If funds allocated to grants for specific identified projects pursuant to. subsections (a)(1) and (c)(2) of Section 3 are not expended or committed for expenditure by the recipient prior to June 30, 2003, and if an alternative plan for expenditure is not submitted to the Board prior to June 30, 2004, these funds shall be available to the Board for appropriation and expenditure within one or more of the classes of expenditures specified in Section 3 that the Board deems in its sole discretion to be of the highest priority, consistent with the purposes of this resolution. Section 6. (a) Funds allocated to the City of Los Angeles pursuant to paragraphs (3) and (10) of subsection (b) of Section 3, and to the City of Santa Clarita pursuant to paragraph (12) of 23 377 subsection (b) of Section 3 shall be subject to all of the provisions of this resolution which apply to the funds allocated pursuant to subsection 3(c). Funds allocated to the City of Whittier pursuant to paragraph (11) of subsection 3(b) shall be subject to all of the provisions of this resolution which apply to the funds allocated pursuant to subsection 3(c), and the City of Whittier shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department of Parks and Recreation that the State has authorized the City to expend such funds at the Pio Pico State Historic Park, and provided that the City has obtained all necessary approvals for such project; if the City of Whittier is unable to satisfy the conditions in this sentence, the funds shall be allocated for expenditure within the Whittier Rills in accordance with Section 3(c)(2)(HHIi)(ii). (b) If the City of Los Angeles elects to expend the funds allocated in subsection (c)(2)(FF)(iii) of Section 3 pursuant to an agreement with another Public Agency, the District shall grant these funds directly to said Public Agency, provided that the City of Los Armes shall certify the long-term recreational use of the improvements. The funds allocated to the City of Los Angeles in subsection (c)(2)(FF)(iv) of Section 3 shall be expended by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy as the public entity responsible for implementation of the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor Master Plan pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 33204.3 of the Public Resources Code. Section 7. (a) The funds allocated in subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of Section 3 shall be available as grants on a competitive basis to Public Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations. The funds shall be encumbered by the recipient within three years of the date when such grants are awarded. The Department of Parks and Recreation shall allocate a share of such competitive funds for expenditure in the unincorporated area of the District using the same procedures specified in subsection (a) of Section 5. The funds allocated pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of Section 3 for competitive grant programs shall be divided equally among the respective purposes specified therein, consistent with the procedures developed by the District for similar competitive grant funds pursuant to the 1992 Order. (b) Competitive funds allocated pursuant to Section 3 and the 1992 Order shall be made available on a regular annual basis until all such funds are encumbered, and the Department of Parks and Recreation shall notify affected Public Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations of the availability of such funds. Organizations representing ten or more cities shall be given the opportunity by the Department of Parks and Recreation to be fairly represented in the evaluation process established by the Department of Parks and Recreation pursuant to the 1992 Order to evaluate all competitive grant applications. For all competitive grants awarded pursuant to Section 3 and the 1992 Order to Nonprofit Organizations and to Public Agencies from a city with a population of 100,000 or less, costs eligible for reimbursement shall include reasonable costs of preparation of documents needed to apply to the District for the grant, including costs of biological assessments required pursuant to subsection (c) of Section S, up to three percent (3%) of the total grant amount awarded. In each year that competitive grant funds are available, an amount not less than two and one-half percent (2.5%) of funds available to the District in that 24 378 year for administrative purposes shall be expended by the District through grants or contracts to independent firms or qualified Nonprofit Organizations for the purpose of providing a technical assistance program to Public Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations throughout the District in preparation of competitive grant requests. The District shall prepare said technical assistance program for Board approval. The Board shall have the ability to adjust the percentage of funds used for said purposes if it determines that the level of funding required to provide the Board - approved technical assistance program is less than the stated percentage. Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) of the amount allocated for competitive grants for trails shall be allocated to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for expenditure within the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor, and two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) of the amount allocated for competitive grants for trails shall be allocated to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for expenditure within the Santa Monica Mountains. (c) All other criteria being equal, priority for allocation of any competitive grants under this resolution shall be given to those cities, and to Nonprofit Organizations applying jointly with those cities, which are not designated recipients of funds for specific identified projects in subsection (c)(2) of Section 3 of this resolution or subsection (b)(2) of Section 8 of the 1992 Order. Any city or Nonprofit Organization which would otherwise be entitled to a priority under this subsection (c) shall not be entitled to such priority after it has been awarded a competitive grant under this resolution or the 1992 Order. (d) In awarding competitive grants, priority shall be given to those proposals which provide for the employment of youth, and particularly at -risk youth, from the area in which the proposed project is located, or which include or are to be administered by a Nonprofit Organization with a demonstrated history of youth employment, gang prevention and intervention, and training programs for at -risk youth, including local community conservation corps and the California Conservation Corps. Such priority shall give due consideration to the employment of female, as well as male, at -risk youth. In furtherance of this goal, the Board may adopt such rules and regulations, and impose such conditions on the recipients of funds under this resolution and the 1992 Order, as the Board may determine to be.necessary or appropriate. (e) One or more individual jurisdictions may enter into an agreement with one or more Public Agencies or Nonprofit Organizations for the purpose of carrying out a grant pursuant to this Section, subject to the requirements of Sections 10 and 11. Section 8. (a) Funds allocated for competitive grants for rivers and streams pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of Section 3 and the 1992 Order shall be available on a competitive basis as grants to Public Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations for the restoration, rehabilitation or acquisition of natural lands and the development of recreational resources along rivers and streams in the County, including the Santa Clara, San Gabriel and Los Angeles Rivers or their tributaries. These funds shall be used only for the acquisition and/or restoration of lands for natural habitat, wildlife enhancement, and/or development of compatible recreational resources. 25 379 No less than sixty percent (60%) of funds available for competitive grants for rivers and streams pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of Section 3 shall be used for acquisition, restoration and rehabilitation of natural lands along these rivers and streams. Remaining funds shall be available for development of recreational resources compatible with any existing or restored natural habitat. (b) Funds allocated for competitive grants pursuant to subsection (a)(3) of Section 3 shall be available as competitive grants for at -risk youth recreation and service facilities only for projects which demonstrate at least sixty percent (60%) usage of the facilities by at -risk youth. The foregoing restriction shall also apply to funds allocated under the 1992 Order for competitive grants for at -risk youth recreation and service facilities.` Priority for these grants shall be given to those applications which demonstrate equal attention to the specific needs of girls and boys. An amount not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) shall be granted to the Department of Children and Family Services for development and/or improvement of at -risk youth recreation and service facilities at MacLaren Hall. An amount not less than two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) shall be allocated to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for acquisition and development of an at -risk youth camp in the Whittier Puente Hills east of Colima Road for the use of, and accessible to, at -risk youth from densely -populated, highly -urbanized areas with a high population of at -risk youth and with low per capita percentage of park, recreation, community or open space lands or facilities. (c) Funds allocated for competitive grants for acquisition and/or restoration of natural lands pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of Section 3 shall be available on a competitive basis as grants to Public Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations for the acquisition, improvement and/or restoration of natural lands including but not limited to coastal sage scrub, desert, coastal dunes, coastal prairies, chaparral, vernal pools, oak woodlands, forests and native grasslands habitat. Applications for these grant funds shall include a biological assessment of the site including current and historical information, a restoration plan and a long-term habitat management plan. Applicants shall provide documentation of consultation with experts in conservation biology and natural habitat restoration and shall provide documentation that said plans and assessments have been reviewed by these experts. Section 9. (a) Funds authorized pursuant to subsection (a) (4) of Section 3 shall be available for grants to Public Agencies and shall be expended only for capital outlay projects which meet one or more of the following criteria: (1) protect public health in recreational waters; (2) preserve and enhance the ecological integrity of significant watersheds containing Significant Ecological Areas; (3) are Best Management Practices as defined in the Storm Water NPDES permit for the County and approved by the Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board; and (4) reduce runoff into Santa Monica Bay where the runoff travels across lands that contribute large amounts of toxic pollutants to the storm drain system, or measurably reduce the toxicity of that runoff. Proposed projects shall be submitted to the Regional Water Quality Control Board for review and approval. 26 OO • (b) The Department of Public Works shall prepare, and submit to the Board for approval, a timeline and proposed criteria and procedures for evaluating grants authorized pursuant to subsection (a)(4) of Section 3 of this resolution (and subsection (a)(6) of Section 8 of the 1992 Order) no later than March 30, 1997. The Regional Water Quality Control Board shall in a public process review and give final approval to the criteria and procedures for evaluating these grants. Section 10. No funds authorized under Section 3 may be disbursed to any recipient unless the recipient agrees: (a) To maintain and operate in perpetuity the property acquired, developed, improved, rehabilitated or restored with the funds. With the approval of the granting agency, -,the recipient or its successors in interest in the property may transfer the responsibility to maintain and operate the property in accordance with this Section. (b) To use the property only for the purposes of this resolution and to make no other use, sale, or disposition of the property, except as provided in Section 11. (c) Any beach, park or other public facility acquired, developed, rehabilitated or restored with funds. derived under this resolution shall be open and accessible to the public without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religious belief, national origin, marital status, physical or medical handicap, medical condition, or place of residence, to the extent consistent with the provisions of Section 13. The recipient shall not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to, any person or organization seeking to use such facility based upon the place of residence of such person or the members of such organization. (d) To comply with each applicable requirement of Section 103 and Sections 141 through 150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to the extent necessary to maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of the interest on any bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued to finance such disbursement of funds to such recipient. The conditions specified in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this Section shall not prevent the transfer of property acquired, developed, improved, rehabilitated or restored with funds authorized pursuant to Section 3 of this resolution from the recipient to another Public Agency, to a Nonprofit Organization authorized to acquire, develop, improve, restore and/or operate real property for park, wildlife, recreation, community, open space or gang prevention and intervention purposes, or to the National Park Service, provided that any such successor to the recipient assumes the obligations imposed by such conditions. 27 381 Section 11. (a) Before the use of any property acquired, developed, improved, rehabilitated or restored through a grant pursuant to this resolution is changed to one other than a _ use permitted under the category from which the funds were provided, or the property is sold or otherwise disposed of, the recipient of said funds must hold a public hearing relative to such proposed change in use or sale or other disposition of said property, and at the conclusion of such public hearing, the recipient must adopt a finding that the proposed change in use or sale or other disposition of said property will further the purposes of this resolution. If the recipient adopts such a resolution and proceeds with the change in use or sale or other disposition of said property, an amount equal to the greater of (1) the amount of the grant, (2) the fair market value of the real property, or (3) the proceeds from the portion of such property acquired, developed, improved, rehabilitated, or restored with the grant, shall be used by the recipient, subject to Section 10, for a purpose authorized in the category to which the funds were originally allocated or shall be reimbursed to the Parks Fund and be available for appropriation only for a use authorized in that category. If the property sold or otherwise disposed of is less than the entire interest in the property originally acquired, developed, improved, rehabilitated or restored with the grant, an amount equal to the proceeds or the fair market value of the property interest sold or otherwise disposed of, whichever is greater, shall be used by the recipient, subject to Section 10, for a purpose authorized in the category to which the funds were originally allocated. or shall be reimbursed to the Parks Fund and be available for appropriation only for a use authorized in that category. (b) Nothing in this Section shall limit a grantee from transferring property acquired pursuant to this resolution to the National Park Service or the State Park System, with or without consideration. Section 12. (a) All real property acquired pursuant to this resolution shall be acquired in compliance with Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 7260) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code. Public Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations receiving funds under this resolution shall certify compliance to the Department of Parks and Recreation. Funds disbursed to a Public Agency under this resolution may be expended by that receiving Public Agency, or by a joint exercise of powers entity established pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code pursuant to an agreement with such receiving Public Agency. (b) For purposes of this resolution, the term "acquisition" includes gifts, purchases, leases, easements, the exercise of eminent domain if expressly authorized, the transfer or exchange of property of like value, transfers of development rights or credits; and purchases of development rights and other interests. (c) All grants, gifts, devises, or bequests to the District, conditional or unconditional, for park, conservation, recreational, community, cultural, wildlife habitat, natural lands or other 382 purposes for which real property may be acquired or developed pursuant to this resolution, shall be made in the name of the County and accepted and received on behalf of the District in the name of the County by the Board. The grants, gifts, devises or bequests shall be available for expenditure for the purposes specified in Section 3. Section 13. Reasonable public access to lands acquired in fee with funds made available .pursuant to this resolution shall be provided except where that access may interfere with resource protection. "Reasonable public access" includes, but is not limited to, parking and public restrooms. Section 14. All funds of the District allocated to projects which include tasks that can be performed by youth, including but not limited to the rehabilitation, restoration and/or development of beach, park; recreation, open space and/or natural lands, and recreation and community facilities, shall be used to the maximum extent feasible to employ at -risk youth from the community in which the particular project is being carried out. In furtherance of the goal of increasing employment opportunities for at -risk youth, the Board may adopt such rules and regulations, and impose such conditions on recipients of funds under the 1992 Order and this resolution, as the Board may determine to be necessary or appropriate. Section 15. To the maximum extent feasible, Public Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations shall be encouraged to use funds received pursuant to this resolution to provide funding through agreements with community conservation corps, the California Conservation Corps, and with other community organizations, particularly when youth can be employed to work on restoration or rehabilitation projects being carried out in their own communities. Such agreements shall be entered into solely for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in this resolution. Section 16. Prior to recommending the acquisition of lands that are located on or near tidelands, submerged lands, swamp or overflowed lands, or other wetlands, whether or not those lands have been granted in trust to a local Public Agency, any agency receiving funds pursuant to this resolution shall submit to the State Lands Commission any proposal for the acquisition of those lands. The State Lands Commission may, at its discretion, within ninety (90) days after such a submission, review the proposed acquisition, make a determination as to the State's existing or potential interest in the lands, and report its findings to the entity making the submission and to the Department of Parks and Recreation. Section 17. (a) Funds that are granted pursuant to Section 3 for the purposes of development, improvement, rehabilitation and/or restoration shall be expended for these purposes only on lands owned by the applicant Public Agency or Nonprofit Organization or subject to a lease or other interest held by such Public Agency or Nonprofit Organization. If such lands are not owned by the applicant or subject to such other interest held by the applicant, the applicant shall first demonstrate to the satisfaction of the administering agency that the 411 383 project will provide public benefits commensurate with the type and duration of the interest in land held by the applicant. (b) No wetlands or riparian habitat acquired pursuant to this resolution shall be used as a dredge spoil area or shall be subject to revetment which damages the quality of the habitat for which the property was acquired. (c) Any restoration of natural habitat lands restored pursuant to this resolution and the 1992 Order shall use only species native to California to the maximum extent feasible. Funds allocated pursuant to Section 3 that are used for landscaping, planting trees or any other planting projects shall use drip irrigation or other water conserving irrigation systems and shall use drought -resistant or xerophytic trees, plants, lawn or sod, except when such use can be shown to be infeasible. When projects involve the rehabilitation of existing irrigation systems or the creation of new irrigation systems, reclaimed water should be used whenever possible and priority shall be given to development of reclaimed water irrigation systems. Any recipient of funds for planting on natural lands shall make every effort to use only plant species and vegetation types which are appropriate to the local ecosystem of the site. (d) Notwithstanding subsection (e) of this Section, the development of recreational resources or facilities pursuant to this resolution and the 1992 Order shall not degrade the natural values present or being restored along rivers, tributaries and wetlands, nor shall they be used for flood control projects. (e) Any project funded pursuant to this resolution and the 1992 Order shall include sufficient funds to mitigate damage done to natural lands as a result of said project as otherwise required by law. (f) No funds shall be used to pay for mitigation which is required to be carried out by state or federal law in connection with a project or activity which is not funded pursuant to this resolution or the 1992 Order. Section 18. No provision of this resolution shall be construed as authorizing the condemnation of publicly -owned lands. Section 19. Funds provided to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy shall be held and disbursed by the District and, upon application by the Conservancy, shall be expended solely for projects approved by the Board, pursuant to such criteria as the Board may in its discretion adopt; provided, that said funds shall be for projects identified in the annual work program of the Conservancy transmitted to the Governor and the Legislature pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 33208 of the Public Resources Code, as amended from time to time after a noticed public hearing, and provided that the Board may disapprove a project in an incorporated city only upon a finding that the acquisition or improvement of a project will W] • involve the acquisition of or access to a site identified or proposed for present or potential future sanitary landfill purposes by the County, or involve any other land or project which may directly or indirectly hinder or impact the ability of the County to use any site so identified for such purposes. All land acquired in whole or in part with funds allocated to the Conservancy hereunder shall be purchased from willing sellers, and in no event shall funds allocated to the Conservancy hereunder be used to pay or reimburse the purchase price of land acquired through the exercise of the power of eminent domain. Disbursement of funds pursuant to subsection (d) of Section 3 shall be governed by the procedures specified for the 1992 order in the order of the Board dated March 29, 1994, and such method of disbursement shall continue to apply to the 1992 Order and to funds provided pursuant to this resolution, except that funds shall be expended within five years of disbursement. Section 20., If funds are allocated in a citywide measure adopted by the City of Los Angeles in 1996 for any project located at the site of a project identified in subsections (c)(2)(FF)(i) through (xiv), inclusive of Section 3, and in subsection (b)(3) or (b)(10) of Section 3, the funds allocated in this resolution for that project may be reallocated by the Board for another project with regional recreation or open space benefit consistent with the purposes of this resolution within the City of Los Angeles. Such project shall be approved by the City Council of the City of Los Angeles. Section 21. (a) The Department of Parks and Recreation shall administer for the District all funds for the projects and programs described in this resolution. Administrative costs eligible for funds available for project planning and design of projects funded pursuant to this resolution and the 1992 Order shall include project design and inspection when said inspection is required by the agency responsible for carrying out the project. In any year, a recipient agency may utilize an amount not more than one percent (1%) of the funds which it is eligible to receive under subsection (b) of Section 23 for reimbursement of accounting and bookkeeping costs as applicable overhead to pay for compliance with the District's accounting and reporting requirements. (b) Consistent with subsection (a) of Section 23, proceeds of the Additional Assessment shall be used for: (i) costs of maintenance and servicing of projects funded by the District (whether such projects were funded through the application of cash proceeds of assessments or proceeds of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the District in accordance with this resolution or the 1992 Order) or otherwise acquired pursuant to this resolution, (ii) payment of actual administrative costs associated with carrying out the purposes of the District, by the District and recipient Public Agencies, and (iii) either to pay directly the costs of projects authorized pursuant to this resolution or the 1992 Order, or to pay debt service on any bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of the District. (c) It is the intention of the District to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, to fund all or a portion of the costs of the projects listed in Section 3 of this 31 385 resolution. Such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness may be issued in one or more series at such times and in such principal amounts as the Board may determine in its sole discretion. (d) All proceeds of the Additional Assessment shall be deposited into the Parks Fund established pursuant to the 1992 Order. The Auditor -Controller of the County, on behalf of the District, may create any other funds, accounts or subaccounts necessary or desirable to account for the fields of the District, including the proceeds of assessments and bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness issued by the District. (e) In accordance with the 1992 Order, all revenue generated by the District, including the proceeds from the issuance of any bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, shall be deposited in.the Parks Fund and shall be allocated among all affected Public Agencies within the District as defined in Section 5506.9 of the California Public Resources Code, for expenditure consistent with the purposes of Division 5, Chapter 3, Article 3 of said Public Resources Code and of the 1992 Order and this resolution. The County shall be reimbursed from the Parks Fund for the actual costs of administration of the District and the costs of issuance of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness by the District. (f) If the County purchases a surety bond to replace cash in a debt service reserve fund, either before or after bonds are issued, the cash so replaced shall be allocated in the same manner described in Section 24. (g) No proceeds of any bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the District shall be used for any operations, maintenance or servicing purposes, except that such proceeds may be used to pay all costs incidental to the preparation and issuance of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of the District. (h) The amounts of all allocations designated in Section 3 are net amounts, and shall not be reduced for administrative costs of the District. (i) The District shall contract for an independent audit to be conducted annually by an independent auditing firm for the purposes of determining compliance by the District with the terms of this resolution and the 1992 Order, and to report on the status of all expenditures, grants and contracts as of the end of each fiscal year, including all fiend balances; such audit to be completed and such auditor's report to be issued by January 1 of the following year. The Board may establish by resolution the scope of the annual audit which may include among other things an audit of the funds received and expended pursuant to this resolution and the 1992 Order by any recipient agency, including but not limited to the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the City of Los Angeles and the Department of Beaches and Harbors. 32 (j) The District shall manage its revenues and issue debt in a manner so as to ensure that sufficient funds are available in accordance with the terms of the Master Indenture to finance all capital outlay projects specified in Section 3 of this resolution and in Section 8 of the 1992 Order by the end of fiscal year 2008-09, and shall annually prepare a Plan of Revenues and Expenditures for the entire life of the 1992 Assessment and the Additional Assessment which demonstrates such availability of funds. The annual Plan of Revenues and Expenditures shall be prepared following completion of the annual audit referred to in subsection (i) of this Section and shall be adopted by the Board prior to June 30 of each year. In preparing the Plan of Revenues and Expenditures the District shall consult with an independent Financial Consultant, and may incorporate directly or by reference all or any portion of the engineer's report prepared by the District for that fiscal year. . Section 22. The Additional Assessment shall be levied for a period of twenty-two (22) years beginning with the fiscal year in which such Additional Assessment is first levied and collected by the District. Section 23. (a) In each of the first twenty (20) years after the date the Additional Assessment is first levied and collected, a minimum of eighty percent (80%) of all proceeds of the Additional Assessment levied and collected by the District shall be used for capital outlay projects, including, but not limited to, acquisition and improvement of real property. For purposes of this resolution, capital outlay projects include the servicing of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the District. (b) On an annual basis, fifteen percent (15%) of all proceeds of the Additional Assessment and the 1992 Assessment (or such greater percentage of the proceeds of the Additional Assessment and the 1992 Assessment, not to exceed twenty percent (20%), as determined by the Board) shall be set aside and designated as the maintenance and servicing amount, and shall be used only to maintain and service capital outlay projects funded by the District pursuant to the 1992 Order and this resolution. Such maintenance and servicing amount of the Additional Assessment and the 1992 Assessment shall be allocated each year as follows: (1) to the County (for the benefit of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or the Department of Beaches and Harbors, or any other applicable department as determined by the Board), an amount obtained by multiplying the aggregate amount of such maintenance and servicing funds to be allocated for such year by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of parcels of land in the unincorporated area of the County and the denominator of which is the total number of parcels of land in the County; (2) to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, or any other agency designated by it to manage properties acquired pursuant to this resolution or the 1992 Order by the Conservancy or any joint powers entity to which the Conservancy is a party which has acquired properties pursuant to the 1992 Order or this resolution, a percent of the total maintenance and servicing funds that equals the percent of the total capital outlay funds that are allocated to and/or to be expended by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority pursuant to Section 3 of this resolution; and (3) except as 33 387 provided in the next paragraph, to each incorporated city within the District, an amount obtained by multiplying the maintenance and servicing funds remaining after the allocations described in the preceding clauses (1) and (2) by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of parcels of land in such city and the denominator of which is the total number of parcels of land in the incorporated areas of the County. Of the maintenance and servicing funds allocated to the County in this resolution and the 1992 Order, the Department of Beaches and Harbors shall be allocated an amount obtained by dividing the total amount of funds allocated to the Department of Beaches and Harbors in this resolution and the 1992 Order by the total amount of funds allocated for specific identified projects and for per parcel grants to the Department of Parks and Recreation in this resolution and the 1992 Order. On an annual basis, one million seven hundred thousand dollars ($1,700,000) shall be deducted 'from the maintenance and servicing funds allocated to the City of Los Angeles in this resolution and the 1992 Order, and such amount shall be used to pay debt service on bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued to fund the project described in Section 8(b)2.V.x of the 1992 Order. In the event of an inconsistency between this Section and Section 23 of the 1992 Order, this Section shall prevail. The allocations described in this Section 23 shall be made only to those recipients which certify that (1) such funds shall be used only to maintain and service projects funded by the District pursuant to this resolution or the 1992 Order, and (2) such funds shall be used to supplement existing levels of service and not to fund existing levels of service. (c) If operation and maintenance and/or ownership of the County's beaches are transferred to a non -County entity in the future, the funds allocated pursuant to this section for maintenance and servicing of the County's beaches shall be re -allocated by the Board for maintenance and servicing of projects funded by this resolution or the 1992 Order. Section 24. (a) To the extent permitted by applicable law and not inconsistent with the other provisions of this resolution, in each fiscal year, as determined by the independent audit conducted pursuant to subsection (i) of Section 21, a portion of the excess of (1) assessment revenues collected pursuant to this resolution and the 1992 Order plus investment earnings thereon, and any other revenues of the District (excluding bond proceeds or any other evidences of indebtedness, but including collections of delinquent assessments and interest and penalties thereon), all cumulative to the date of the independent audit, over (2) amounts expended for capital outlay (excluding capital outlay funded with bond proceeds or other borrowed funds), and amounts expended or allocated for maintenance and servicing, administrative costs and debt service, all cumulative to the date of the independent audit (such excess being hereinafter referred to as the "Excess"), shall be allocated by the Board for grants in furtherance of the purposes of this resolution and the 1992 Order. The independent Financial Consultant referred to in subsection 0) of Section 21 shall annually determine what portion of the Excess from the prior year may be made available in the next fiscal year pursuant to this Section 24 without impairing the ability of the District to finance all capital outlay projects specified in Section 3 of this resolution and in Section 8 of the 1992 Order by the end of fiscal year 2008-09 and without 34 impairing the District's ability to issue or repay bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (such amount being hereinafter referred to as the "Available Excess"). The independent Financial Consultant shall make a recommendation as to the Available Excess to the District for its use in preparing the annual Plan of Revenues and Expenditures referred to in subsection 0) of Section 21. In each year, 80% of the Available Excess as identified in the Plan of Revenue and Expenditures approved by the Board shall be allocated by the Board pursuant to this section and in accordance with the following schedule (to the extent permitted by applicable law and not inconsistent with the other provisions of this resolution): 80% shall be allocated for capital projects and 20% shall be allocated for maintenance and servicing of those capital projects. (b) Over the life of the 1992 Assessment and the Additional Assessment, a total of ten percent (10%) of the funds expended for capital outlay pursuant to subsection (a) shall be allocated for competitive grants pursuant to subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of Section 3, which shall be allocated equally among each supervisorial district; the remainder of the funds to be expended pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section shall be equally distributed between the category of highest priority regional open space and recreation projects (as defined in this Section) and the category of regional park and recreation facilities (as determined by the District). Of the annual amount of funds allocated pursuant to this Section, capital funds shall be available only to those agencies which have expended or committed to expenditure the capital funds allocated to said agencies in any category of expenditure under this resolution and the 1992 Order, except that the amount available for the category of regional park and recreation facilities shall be equally distributed between grants to the County and incorporated cities. Grants to incorporated cities shall be made only to those cities that have expended or committed to expenditure all funds allocated to them in all categories of expenditure under this resolution and the 1992 Order. In any year, first priority for expenditure of funds under this section shall be given to land acquisition projects. Capital funds not encumbered in any fiscal year shall be available for reallocation by the Board, pursuant to this section, in the subsequent annual allocation. (c) For purposes of this section, "highest priority regional open space and recreation projects" shall mean projects for the purposes of and expended by the agencies identified in subsections (b)(2), (b)(9), (b)(14), and (d) of Section 3, including the Santa Clarita Woodlands, and for projects along Ballona Creek consistent with the purposes and conditions specified in subsection (b)(9). Section 25. Individuals who qualify for the California Property Tax Postponement Program (Sections 20581 et seq. of the California Revenue and Taxation Code) may also qualify for postponement of the Additional Assessment. The Treasurer and Tax Collector of the County shall notify those individuals who have qualified for the Property Tax Postponement Program of this provision. 35 • Section 26. The method of assessment contained in the Engineer's Report with respect to the 1992 Assessment is hereby amended to the extent and with the effect that the portion of any vacant parcel of land, and the vacant portion of any partially improved parcel of land, in excess of two and one-half acres shall not be assessed. Notwithstanding any discrepancies, differences or variations between the Engineer's Report with respect to the 1992 Assessment and the Engineer's Report with respect to the Additional Assessment, it is the intent of this resolution that the method of assessment with respect to both the 1992 Assessment and -the Additional Assessment shall be identical in all respects. Any such discrepancies, differences or variations in the method of assessment shall be resolved in favor of the Engineer's Report with respect to the Additional Assessment. Section 27. Any revenue generated by the District (including the proceeds of any indebtedness of the District) which is available for capital outlay purposes, may be applied to fund any project contemplated under the 1992 Order or this resolution. In furtherance of this provision, proceeds of the 1992 Assessment which are to be applied to capital outlay purposes may be applied to fund projects under this resolution, and proceeds of the Additional Assessment which are to be applied to capital outlay purposes may be applied to fund projects under the 1992 Order. In addition, any proceeds of the 1992 Assessment or the Additional Assessment which are to be applied to capital outlay purposes may be applied to pay the principal of, or interest on, any bonds, notes or other indebtedness of the District, regardless of the time of issuance or the use of the proceeds of such bonds, notes or indebtedness. Section 28. In case any provision of this resolution shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this resolution shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. Section 29. This resolution shall not take effect unless approved by a majority of the voters of the County voting on the matter at a general or special election called by the Board for such purpose. If so approved by the voters, this resolution shall take effect, and the Additional Assessment shall exist and be deemed approved, all as of the date of the election, without regard to the date of certification of the election results. Section 30. The officers and employees of the County and ex officio the officers and employees of the District, are and each of them acting alone is, hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions which are necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this resolution and the 1992 Order. Section 31. The County Counsel is hereby authorized and directed to prepare a final text of this resolution, incorporating all amendments to the version on file with the Clerk of the Board on June 13, 1996, and approved by the Board, including appropriate paragraph numbering and/or lettering, cross references and other technical or conforming changes as County Counsel may deem necessary or desirable to carry out the Board's intent and for clarity and ease of reading. 36 390 Technical and conforming changes shall include but not be limited to the insertion of new paragraphs in the appropriate place with an appropriate numerical or letter designation and the renumbering or re -lettering of other subsections and paragraphs to reflect the insertion, together with the updating of cross-references to such renumbered and re -lettered subsections and paragraphs in other portions of the resolution. Section 32. The list of improvements in the Final Engineer's Report is amended to conform with descriptive and fiscal changes made to projects in Section 3 of this resolution. // // // // // // // // The foregoing resolution was on the 18th day of June, 1996, adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and ex -officio the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts, agencies and authorities for which said Board so acts. JOANNE STURGES, Executive Officer -Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles Deputy 37 391 APPROVED AS TO FORM: DE WITT W. CLINTON County Counsel to Principal Deputy County Counsel mjsl5:measure.bos 6/17:final U11 392 Grant Application Form and Resolution of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for Sunnyside Ridge Trail Grant Number: 581-14-14-2423 The complete application is on file with the District and is hereby incorporated by reference. 393 2/19/2014 EXHIBIT A County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District Grant Application Form This form and required attachments must be submitted for each project. ject Name: For District Use, Only, Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment GranrNtxmberlx Improvement (Sunnyside) roject Applicant: (Name of agency and mailing address) City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Grant Applicant's Representative Authorized in Resolution: Michael Throne Name Section(s) Grant Amount Requested: $300,000 Total Project Cost: $465,000 Source(s) of other funds: CIP Reserve Project Address: Easement at 2477 Sunnyside Ridge Rd• Adjacent to 2443 Sunnyside Ridge Rd. Rancho Palos Verdes. CA 90275 Director of Public Works 310- 544-5252 Title Phone Person with day-to-day responsibility for project (if different from authorized representative): Lauren Ramezani Name Sr. Administrative Analyst 310-544-5245 Title Phone Brief Description of Project: The project's scope includes: Creating a trail by constructing a retaining wall, installing screening elements, placing Decomposed Granite (DG) at the trail entrance, installing railroad ties along the trails switch -backs, creating turnaround areas, and constructing a bridge over the existing ravine. ect Performance End Date: September 2015 For Development Projects - Land Tenure: Project is approx. 0_7 Acres. Acres owned by Applicant (fee simple) Acres available - under a 30 year lease (from 1 Auarox. 0.7 Acres - Other (please explain) Permanent Pedestrian/Equestrian Easement For Acquisition Projects: Project is acres. Acquired in fee simple by Applicant Acquired in other than fee simple (please explain) I certify that the information contained in this project application form, including the required attachments, is accurate and that I have read and understand t e i portant information and assurances on the reverse side of this form. Michael Throne, Director of Public Works E �stVA r�.Y 2 (3 Signature of Applicant's Representattve as shown in resolution. Date revised 1/00 MLAUREN\GRANTWEASUR-A\2013 supv compet grants\application forms sunnyside.xlsx 394 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO THE 2007 COUNCIL ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUNNYSIDE RIDGE TRAIL. WHEREAS, on September 18, 2007, the City Council, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et. seq., the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, and Government Lode Section 65952.5(e) (Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement), adopted Resolution No. 2007-101, thereby adopting a Negative Declaration / Environmental Assessment to allow the construction of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Project (Project) which involves the construction of a point-to-point equestrian and pedestrian trail across a City -owned easement; and, WHEREAS, on October 1, 2007, pursuant to Council direction at its September 18, 2007 meeting, City Staff filed a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Project (State Parks); and, WHEREAS, in March 2008, the City received notification from State Parks that it was unsuccessful in securing RTP grant funds for the Project and as result the Project was not constructed; and, WHEREAS, on June 13, 2013, the City received notification of the 2013 Los Angeles County Trails Grant that would provide the City an opportunity to fund the Project; and, WHEREAS, on August 21, 2013, notification was given to residents within a 500 - foot radius of the Council's September 3, 2013 consideration of the Project and filing of the 2013 Los Angeles County Trails Grant application; and, WHEREAS, after issuing notice, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes held a public hearing on September 3, 2013, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The City Council finds that the Project is substantially the same project originally analyzed in the 2007 Council adopted Negative Declaration and the environmental impacts in the current project are equal to or less than the environmental impacts previously studied in the 2007 Council adopted Negative Declaration. 395 Section 2: The City Council finds that the Project will not significantly impact or have a substantial adverse effect on the local habitat, federally protected wetlands, migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or conflict with the City's Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP). Additionally, the project site is not located within an existing or proposed Significant Ecological Area (SEA). Section 3: The City Council finds that the Project will not alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population in the area above what is forecast in adopted City plans and policies, nor will the project affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing. The Project will not create a. significant additional demand for fire or police protection, maintenance of public facilities (including roads), or other governmental services. The Project will not result in the need for new systems, or substantial alterations to utilities, including power or natural gas, communication systems, water, sewer or septic tanks, storm water drainage, or solid waste disposal. Furthermore, the Project will not result in an increase in population, thereby warranting new recreational facilities. Section 4: The City Council finds that the Project will not result in significant adverse affects to topography; destruction, covering, or modification of unique geologic or physical features; impacts to archeological or paleontological resources; or expose persons to seismic ground failure, landslides, or other known hazards; or create a wasteful or inefficient use of the energy already being consumed on the site. Section 5: The City Council finds that there will be no environmental impacts resulting from.the project to hazards and hazardous materials. The Project will not result in transportation, use, or disposal of hazardous material. Section 6: The City Council finds that the Project, in terms of hydrology and water patterns will not significantly impact the surrounding environment and will not change the current, the course or the direction of water movements in either marine or fresh waters, since the project site is not located in such a setting. The Project involves the construction of a bridge over an unnamed canyon to connect both sides of the new trail and will not affect any natural water movement within the canyon during the rainy season. Section 7: The City Council finds that the Project will not create substantial impacts to circulation patterns, parking capacity, or traffic congestion. Section 8: The City Council finds that the Project will not result in adverse noise impacts and that anticipated noise generated by construction is not uncommon to the surrounding environment and that such noise will be temporary in nature. Further, in accordance with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes' Municipal Code, construction is limited between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, with no construction permitted on Sundays and legal holidays (as identified in the City's Resolution No. 2013-55 Page 2 of 3 396 Municipal Code). Section 9: The City Council finds that the Project will not result in adverse aesthetic impacts and repairs will not adversely impact views taken from the subject property nor views from major arterial roads or viewing corridors. Section 10: For reasons discussed in the 2007 Initial Study, which is incorporated herein by reference, the Project will not have any potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals, nor would the Project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable. Section 11: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings. contained in the staff reports, minutes, and evidence presented at the public hearings, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Addendum No. 1 (Exhibit "A") to the 2007 Council adopted Negative Declaration, based on the City Council's independent review and determination that the document was completed in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and State and local guidelines with respect thereto. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 3rd day of September 2013. /s/ Susan Brooks Mayor Attest: /s/ Carla Morreale City Clerk State of California ) County of Los Angeles ) ss City of Rancho Palos Verdes ) I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 2013-55 was duly*and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting held on September 3, 2013. City Clerk Resolution No. 2013-55 Page 3 of 3 397 EXHIBIT "A" ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO NEGATIVE DECLARATION / ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 On September 18, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-101, thereby adopting a Negative Declaration / Environmental Assessment to allow the construction of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Project (Project) which involves the construction of a point-to-point equestrian and pedestrian trail across a City -owned easement. As proposed, the trail would begin at Sunnyside Ridge Road, at the old Narbonne Right -of -Way, and would extend northward, across an unnamed canyon, to Palos Verdes Drive East. The trail segment is part of the Palos Verdes Loop Trail, as designated within the City's Conceptual Trail Plan, and constitutes a significant connection between the Sunnyside Ridge Trail, at Sunnyside Ridge Road, and the'Deadman's Curve Trail, on Palos Verdes Drive East. In adopting the Negative Declaration, the City Council found that the Project's cumulative impacts could not significantly impact the surrounding environment. Since the Council's adoption of Resolution No. 2007-101, the City was unsuccessful in securing grant funds to construct the Sunnyside Ridge Trail. At this time, the City is pursuing another grant opportunity to construct the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Project as approved in 2007. Construction. of the current Project includes the following components which is substantially the same as theproject analyzed and approved by the City Council in 2007: 1) 2000 linear feet of pre -construction shrub clearance and grubbing 2) 2000 linear feet of grading for a natural surface trail 3) 150 linear feet of decomposed granite trail surfacing 4) Installation of 50 railroad ties, or other suitable option, to provide additional tread across the trail. 5) A 60 -foot long, 8 -foot high retaining wall across a 10 -foot wide easement that traverses a portion of the subject property, along the east side property line with railing/fence at the top of the retaining wall for protection. 6) Installation of landscaping on both sides of the trail, adjacent to the existing single-family residential homes, for a distance of 150 feet, as measured from Sunnyside Ridge Road. 7) Construction of a 50 -foot long, 8 -foot high wood bridge with protection railings over an existing storm drain facility at the bottom of a ravine, connecting the south side of the Sunnyside Segment trail to the north side of the trail. 8) Installation of screening elements with landscaping at the east end of the easement along the two existing properties. The City Council has reviewed and analyzed the Project and is of the opinion that the environmental impacts associated with the current Project are equal to or less than the environmental impacts studied in the 2007 Council approved Negative Declaration and will not alter nor diminish the spirit and intent of the original Project approved by the City Council in 2007. The City Council finds that the 2007 Initial Study was prepared and published in the Peninsula Newspaper and distributed to residents within a 500 -foot radius for a 15 -day comment period whereby public comments related to the Project were adequately addressed. Moreover, a notice was provided to the residents within a 500 -foot radius on August 20, 2013 and public • comments were considered in the Council's decision. The City Council finds that the Project will not significantly impact or have a substantial adverse effect on the local habitat, federally protected wetlands, migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or conflict with the City's Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP). The Project will not alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population in the area nor create a significant additional demand for fire or police protection, maintenance of public facilities (including roads), or other governmental services. The Project will not result in the need for new systems, or substantial alterations to utilities, including power or natural gas, communication systems, water, sewer or septic tanks, storm water drainage, or solid waste disposal. The Project will not result in significant adverse effects to topography; destruction, covering, or modification of unique geologic or physical features; impacts to archeological or paleontological resources; or expose persons to seismic ground failure, landslides, or other known hazards; or create a wasteful or inefficient use of the en4rgy already being consumed on the site. The Project, in terms of hydrology and water patterns will not significantly impact the surrounding environment, will not change the current, the course or the direction of water movements in either marine or fresh waters, since the project site is not located in such a setting. Moreover, the Project involves the construction of a bridge over an unnamed canyon to connect both sides of the new trail and will not affect any natural water movement within the canyon during the rainy season. The Project will not create substantial impacts to circulation patterns, parking capacity, or traffic congestion. In addition to the above, the City Council finds that the Project will not result in adverse noise impacts. Although the construction of the Project is anticipated to generate noise levels uncommon to the surrounding environment, such noise will be temporary in nature. Further, in accordance with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes' Municipal Code, construction is limited between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, with no construction permitted on Sundays and legal holidays (as identified in the City's Municipal Code). The Project will not result in adverse aesthetic impacts nor adversely impact views taken from the subject property or views from major arterial roads or viewing corridors. Therefore, the City Council finds that there are no changed circumstances or new information, which was not known at the time the Negative Declaration was adopted that would require the preparation of a subsequent Negative Declaration or major revision to the Council adopted Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. In accordance with Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City Council has independently reviewed and considered and hereby adopts this Addendum No. 1 to the 2007 Council adopted Negative Declaration. Resolution No. 2013-55 Exhibit A Page 2 of 2 399 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-56 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR COMPETITIVE EXCESS FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR FOURTH SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT FUNDING FOR SUNNYSIDE RIDGE TRAIL SEGMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. WHEREAS, the people of the County of Los Angeles on November 3, 1992, and on November 5, 1996 enacted Los Angeles County Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree -Planting, Senior and Youth Recreation, Beach and Wildlife Protection (the Propositions), which among other uses, provides funds to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in the County for the purpose of acquiring and/or development facilities and open space for public recreation; and WHEREAS, the Propositions also created the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (the District) to administer said funds; and WHEREAS, the District has set forth the necessary procedures governing application for grant funds under the Propositions, and WHEREAS, the District's procedures require the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to certify, by resolution, the approval of the application before submission of said application(s) to the District; and WHEREAS, said application contains assurances that the City of Rancho Palos Verdes must comply with; and WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes will enter into an Agreement with the District to provide funds for acquisition and development projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES HEREBY: Approves the filing of an application with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Fourth Supervisorial District Excess Funds for the above project; and 2. Certifies that City of Rancho Palos Verdes understands the assurances and certification in the application form; and 3. Certifies that City of Rancho Palos Verdes has, or will have, sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project in perpetuity; and S11 4. Appoints the Director of Public Works, or.designee, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute —andsUbffiltTall documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so forth, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THE 3rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013. /s/ Susan Brooks Mayor ATTEST: /s/Carla Morreale City Clerk State of California ) County of Los Angeles ) ss City of Rancho Palos Verdes ) I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 2013-56 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on September 3, 2013. City Clerk Resolution No. 2013-56 Page 2 of 2 401 Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8:45 AM To: 'Chrissy' Cc: John DeGirolamo Subject: RE: Email SSRR trail Good morning Chrissy, Let me get some answers for you. Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv -----Original Message ----- From: Chrissy [mailto:ckmeisterheim@gmail.comj Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9:16 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO Subject: Email SSRR trail Hi Lauren Here is my contact info for forwarding information for SSRR.. -Map of the trail - verbage in the PowerPoint about "possible parking" on Sol Vista. Is this an error? Please confirm Thank you Best, Chrissy 1 402 Lauren Ramezani From: Russell Greenwood <beachjake@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 21,2014 11:49 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Sunnyside Ridge Segment Grant We were unable to attend the May 20, 2014 City Council Meeting relative to the Sunnyside Ridge Segment Grant as we are on vacation. We would appreciate a brief update. Again, thank you for your professional handling of this matter. Sincerely, Sherree Greenwood Russell Greenwood 403 Lauren Ramezani From: Anna McDougall <Amcdougalll@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 21,2014 11:10 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Sunnyside Ridge Grant and Trail Responses Thank you Lauren for all the information. Anna Sent from my iPhone On May 13, 2014, at 4:30 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@rpv.com> wrote: Good afternoon, On April 23`d staff attended the Sunnyside Community Association's HOA meeting. Attached please find a summary of the questions asked and the corresponding answers. I hope you find it helpful. I'd like to also remind you that the item is scheduled to go before the City Council on Tuesday May 201h. I will e-mail you the staff report, after the agenda packages are delivered to the Councilmembers. You should get my e-mail most probably on Thursday. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. My e-mail and direct phone line is listed below. Thanks. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv <QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TABLE final .pdf> 1 RIMA 2. Lauren Ramezani From: CMOneil@aol.com Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 9:35 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Lauren, This is great news! Thank you for all your hard work. Have memorable Memorial weekend. Best! 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 In a message dated 5/23/2014 10:07:37 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, LaurenR@rpv.com writes: Good morning, Dear Sunnyside Ridge Community Association members and interested parties, at the May 20, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council: Approved the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. Directed staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. 405 The above actions means that the grant is approved by the City Council. However, no monies can be spent on the project until July 1, 2014 when the FY 14-15 approved goes into effect. Thus, staff is not able to work on the project until July. Furthermore, after the Council meeting I spoke with some of the Sunnyside Ridge neighbors who attended the Council meeting. There appeared to be some misunderstanding and confusion on what had been approved by the Council and what were the next steps regarding this project. Public Works plans to bring this project back to the Council so that you and others who wish to comment on the merits of the project can do so. The tentative City Council date is July 15, 2014. If you plan to make a comment regarding the project, please mark your calendars and plan to attend the meeting. You will receive information about that meeting in early July, and will be notified if the tentative date changes. Thank you. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 LaurenrQrrpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv N n1• Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Friday, May 23, 201410:07 AM To: 'Chrissy'; Bob Laman; bill@lctex.com; Anna McDougall; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; John DeGirolamo; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; Sharon Yarber; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine Subject: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Good morning, Dear Sunnyside Ridge Community Association members and interested parties, at the May 20, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council: 1. Approved the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. 2. Directed staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. The above actions means that the grant is approved by the City Council. However, no monies can be spent on the project until July 1, 2014 when the FY 14-15 approved goes into effect. Thus, staff is not able to work on the project until July. Furthermore, after the Council meeting I spoke with some of the Sunnyside Ridge neighbors who attended the Council meeting. There appeared to be some misunderstanding and confusion on what had been approved by the Council and what were the next steps regarding this project. Public Works plans to bring this project back to the Council so that you and others who wish to comment on the merits of the project can do so. The tentative City Council date is July 15, 2014. If you plan to make a comment regarding the project, please mark your calendars and plan to attend the meeting. You will receive information about that meeting in early July, and will be notified if the tentative date changes. Thank you. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com rpv.com www.palosverdes.com r v 407 Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Friday, May 23, 201410:51 AM To: 'JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO' Subject: RE: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Have a nice weekend. If you have any questions about the process at a City Council meeting, please ask our City clerk, Carla Morreale 310-544-5208. 1 might be able to explain a bit, but she is the expert. Tx. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com . www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO [mailto:jdegirolamo@me.com] Sent: Friday, May 23, 201410:47 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: Chrissy; Bob Laman; bill@lctex.com; Anna McDougall; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; Sharon Yarber; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Thank You for understanding Lauren... On May 23, 2014, at 10:07 AM, Lauren Ramezani <Laure& o,rpy.com> wrote: Good morning, Dear Sunnyside Ridge Community Association members and interested parties, at the May 20, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council: 1. Approved the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and authorize the Mayor anclCity Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the Los Angeles C ounty Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. 2. Directed staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. H1: The above actions means that the grant is approved by the City Council. However, no monies can be spent on the project until July 1, 2014 when the FY 14-15 approved goes into effect. Thus, staff is not able to work on the project until July. Furthermore, after the Council meeting I spoke with some of the Sunnyside Ridge neighbors who attended the Council meeting. There appeared to be some misunderstanding and confusion on what had been approved by the Council and what were the next steps regarding this project. Public Works plans to bring this project back to the Council so that you and others who wish to comment on the merits of the project can do so. The tentative City Council date isJuly 15, 2014. If you plan to make a comment regarding the project, please mark your calendars and plan to attend the meeting. You will receive information about that meeting in early July, and will be notified if the tentative date changes. Thank you. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@r_pv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv HI• Lauren Ramezani From: sharon yarber <momofyago@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 7:30 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Hi Lauren, Thank you for the update. I would like some clarification on the point you made in your email that the "merits" of the project will be considered by the Council on July 15th. I interpret that comment to mean that it is possible the Council will, in fact, decide not to go through with the project and ultimately not fund the $165,000 shortfall and also not utilize the grant monies. Is that correct or am I misunderstanding you? Please advise and let me know precisely what the agenda item on the 15th is going to be. Unfortunately, I will be out of the country and unable to attend, but I want ample time to communicate with Council beforehand in a manner that addresses the agens item as it will be set forth. On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 10:07 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR�a,rpv_____com> wrote: Good morning, Dear Sunnyside Ridge Community Association members and interested parties, at the May 20, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council: 1. Approved the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. 2. Directed staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. The above actions means that the grant is approved by the City Council. However, no monies can be spent on the project until July 1, 2014 when the FY 14-15 approved goes into effect. Thus, staff is not able to work on the project until July. Furthermore, after the Council meeting I spoke with some of the Sunnyside Ridge neighbors who attended the Council meeting. There appeared to be some misunderstanding and confusion on what had been approved by the Council and what were the next steps regarding this project. 410 Public Works plans to bring this project back to the Council so that you and others who wish to comment on the merits of the project can do so. The tentative City Council date is July 15, 2014. If you plan to make a comment regarding the project, please mark your calendars and plan to attend the meeting. You will receive information about that meeting in early July, and will be notified if the tentative date changes. Thank you. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 LaurenrkKpv.com www.palo sverdes. copApv 411 Lauren Ramezani From: Lorraine Kirk <Irne@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 4:07 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Narbonne Easement Clarification Dear Lauren, would like some clarification of the Narbonne easement here in RPV. My understanding has been that it was to be an extension of Narbonne Ave. when the original tract maps were drawn, somewhere around 1955. Over the last 55 years or more, 3-5 homes have been built; on Deadman's curve, at the southern end of Sunnyside Ridge Rd., and, at 2477 SSRR. Because 12.5 feet on either side of the southern portion were deeded to homeowners affected, after the Semmelroth lawsuit, there was just a 75 feet width left and, an unknown total acreage. This swath of Narbonne property has been 'owned" by three parties that I know of; the property south of SSRR by the Semmelroths (29048 P.E.Dr. East), which they lost following the lawsuit, and, subsequent sheriff's sale to the Fednor Corporation; then to the McCallister Corporation (2522 SSRR), which claimed ownership of the entire right of way to the property which, I believe, has never been vacated by the County or city. How were grant deeds recorded on non vacated property? I am questioning both the Semmelroth and Nazarian claims. After McCallister bought the property at 2522 SSRR, he somehow "acquired" the easement property, legally only the segment adjacent to his 2522 property. He immediately fenced in the said property, posting "no trespassing private property" signs all along the fence. McCallister then apparently "sold" the property to "a corporation", presumably his own. In the meantime, the SSRR community was so incensed that he was forced to remove the fence and signs. What is the status of that claim? Is McCallister, or the corporation, still the "owner"? On the north side of SSRR, the Nazarians, at the time owners of 2507 SSRR, claimed ownership of that portion of the Narbonne easement, but, their claim was unsubstantiated. Somehow, the property at 2477 SSRR was able to be built on; with part of the lot kept by the city as part of the proposed horse trail segment. Who got the money for that transaction? How was the price determined? Do these observations coincide with information as you know it ? When I researched it in 2001, there was no lot number or other designation, no owner information, no record of monies exchanged, tax implications, or restrictions on that Narbonne property, what 'ownership" means, how the property was able to be acquired, or what future plans there were for the property. Additionally, how was the property at 2477 made available for sale and building on? Was it "vacated", with some easement considerations? I would also like to know how the city of RPV and the county fit into this picture. Who calls the shots? Finally, as to the horse trail plans; was it not until 1984 that the proposal was submitted? remember only a few times, in the intervening thirty years, when the subject of the horse trail was addressed. Whose plan was it, who were the interested parties wanting the plan, and, has there been any consideration to the ever changing density of the city, as well as the increased auto, bike, and, motorcycle traffic since 1984? Did the city donate the easement for the trail, as I don't see it on the original Narbonne ave. designation? If so, when? Aren't there enough trails now for the equestrian community without disrupting our neighborhood? The interests of ALL RPV residents must be considered, not just the equestrians. I understand their passion, but, other points of view and use of city funds must be considered as well, even at this late date. I am impressed with the trail concept plans, and, do appreciate the equestrian nature of the city, but, at the same time, there are some potential infringements in our area, that truly affect some of our neighbors in a negative way, which we have tried to convey to the city. 412 I eagerly look forward to your response, as hopefully, you will be able to answer the many questions and concerns that I have. I enjoyed speaking with you at the city counsel meeting on the 20th. I implore you to be truly understanding of my concerns for the Sunnyside Ridge Rd. segment, the necessity of which I question. Sincerely, Lorraine B. Kirk 2519 SSRR 413 Lauren Ramezani From: CMOneil@aol.com Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 8:03 PM To: momofyago@gmail.com; Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Dear Sharon, Thanks for taking such good legal care of this! char Charlene O'Neil - Re/Max Estate Properties (310) 548-3663, (310) 422-1212 Re/Max Hall of Fame Re/Max International Lifetime Achievement Award In a message dated 5/25/2014 7:29:52 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, momofyago@gmail.com writes: Hi Lauren, Thank you for the update. I would like some clarification on the point you made in your email that the "merits" of the project will be considered by the Council on July 15th. I interpret that comment to mean that it is possible the Council will, in fact, decide not to go through with the project and ultimately not fund the $165,000 shortfall and also not utilize the grant monies. Is that correct or am I misunderstanding you? Please advise and let me know precisely what the agenda item on the 15th is going to be. Unfortunately, I will be out of the country and unable to attend, but I want ample time to communicate with Council beforehand in a manner that addresses the agens item as it will be set forth. On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 10:07 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR(d.)rpv.com> wrote: Good morning, Dear Sunnyside Ridge Community Association members and interested parties, at the May 20, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council: 1. Approved the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. 414 2. Directed staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. The above actions means that the grant is approved by the City Council. However, no monies can be spent on the project until July 1, 2014 when the FY 14-15 approved goes into effect. Thus, staff is not able to work on the project until July. Furthermore, after the Council meeting I spoke with some of the Sunnyside Ridge neighbors who attended the Council meeting. There appeared to be some misunderstanding and confusion on what had been approved by the Council and what were the next steps regarding this project. Public Works plans to bring this project back to the Council so that you and others who wish to comment on the merits of the project can do so. The tentative City Council date is July 15, 2014. If you plan to make a comment regarding the project, please mark your calendars and plan to attend the meeting. You will receive information about that meeting in early July, and will be notified if the tentative date changes. Thank you. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 LaurenrgEpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rov 415 Lauren Ramezani From: SunshineRPV@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 5:24 PM To: Lauren Ramezani; Michael Throne; Siamak Motahari; Carolynn Petru Cc: ckmeisterheim@gmail.com; robert.laman@dslextreme.com; bill@lctex.com; Amcdougalll@yahoo.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; momofyagp@gmail.com; russ@cheapvintage.com; raymadelin@gmail.com Subject: Moving on with restoring the Sunnyside/Sol Vista Trail Hello Lauren, Siamak and Michael, Are there any specific improvements which are required by the grant? If yes, will they be specifically listed in the Staff Report for. the July 14, 2014 City Council meeting? If not, is this "second look" by the Council intended to start the design criteria process from scratch? This trail was adequate when the RPV General Plan was written. This trail was adequate when the RPV Trails Network Plan was updated by adding the Conceptual Trails Plan. There would be no reason to spend excessive taxpayer dollars on this trail connection if Staff had not ignored these Council Approved Plans on two different occasions. Paying for errors and omissions is always more expensive then doing something right in the first place. Now that we have some "other people's money" to spend, who will be writing the criteria for the Consultant? Which TYPE of trail prism does the anonymously designed Site Plan which was submitted with the grant application, meet? I'm thinking that a TYPE 5 will be sufficient. I am also thinking that a Soils Engineer should be hired immediately after July 1, 2014. Without the answer to the following question, no design or cost estimate will be valid. Jim Bell, then Director of Public Works, handed Siamak Motahari the full set of drawings (Plan, Elevation and at least four Sections), with the direction to hire a Soils Engineer on the Public Works' Budget. That has not happened. I am concerned that bringing this item to the City Council, again, is simply a ploy on Staff's part to postpone maintenance of what is now clearly a CATEGORY III trail. Chris Ortiz has no clue that he is supposed to be taking care of this physical, City owned trail. Annual fire fuel abatement on the easement would be a good start. Back to my question. Is there anything in the Grant Agreement which requires the City to provide specific improvements? ... S Moving on with restoring the Sunnyside/Sol Vista Trail Hello Lauren, Siamak and Michael, Are there any specific improvements which are required by the grant? If yes, will they be specifically listed in the Staff Report for the July 14, 2014 City Council meeting? If not, is this "second look" by the Council intended to start the design criteria process from scratch? 416 This trail was adequate when the RPV General Plan was written. This trail was adequate when the RPV Trails Network Plan was updated by adding the Conceptual Trails Plan. There would be no reason to spend excessive taxpayer dollars on this trail connection if Staff had not ignored these Council Approved Plans on two different occasions. Paying for errors and omissions is always more expensive then doing something right in the first place. Now that we have some "other people's money" to spend, who will be writing the criteria for the Consultant? Which TYPE of trail prism does the anonymously designed Site Plan which was submitted with the grant application, meet? I'm thinking that a TYPE 5 will be sufficient. I am also thinking that a Soils Engineer should be hired immediately after July 1, 2014. Without the answer to the following question, no design or cost estimate will be valid. Jim Bell, then Director of Public Works, handed Siamak Motahari the full set of drawings (Plan, Elevation and at least four Sections), with the direction to hire a Soils Engineer on the Public Works' Budget. That has not happened. I am concerned that bringing this item to the City Council, again, is simply a ploy on Staff's part to postpone maintenance of what is now clearly a CATEGORY III trail. Chris Ortiz has no clue that he is supposed to betaking care of this physical, City owned trail. Annual fire fuel abatement on the whole easement would be a good start. Back to my question. Is there anything in the Grant Agreement which requires the City to provide specific improvements? ... S PS: Is July 14 or whenever going to be a Public Hearing? 417 Subject: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Date: 5/23/2014 10:07:37 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time From: LaurenRfiij.rpv.con Good morning, • Dear Sunnyside Ridge Community Association members and interested parties, at the May 20, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council: 1. Approved the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreement withthe LosAngeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. 2. Directed staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. The above actions means that the grant is approved by the City Council. However, no monies can be spent on the project until July 1, 2014 when the FY 14-15 approved goes into effect. Thus, staff is not able to work on the project until July. Furthermore, after the Council meeting I spoke with some of the Sunnyside Ridge neighbors who attended the Council meeting. There appeared to be some misunderstanding and confusion on what had been approved by the Council and what were the next steps regarding this project. Public Works plans to bring this project back to the Council so that you and others who wish to comment on the merits of the project can do so. The tentative City Council date is July 15, 2014. If you plan to make a comment regarding the project, please mark your calendars and plan to attend the meeting. You will receive information about that meeting in early July, and will be notified if the tentative date changes. Thank you. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 419 Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 3:30 PM To: 'Chrissy' Subject: RE: Email SSRR trail Chrissy, Sorry for the delay. I talked with Ara Mihranian. That info on the parking was included in the conceptual trail plan when it was prepared about 25 years ago (^'1991). 1 was told that apparently at that time the thought was that the City might purchase that empty lot and turn it into a mini park with a playground. Therefore parking would be needed for people who would bring their kids to the park. Obviously that was the thought over two decades ago and it is not what the thought is now. Plus the right of way is different looking now, isn't it? That empty lot is private property. As I mentioned before, the developed trail would/should not generate much car traffic, because it is not a trail head. The SSR trail is a small segment trail, not a trail head. Hope that helps. Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv -----Original Message ----- From: Chrissy [mailto:ckmeisterheim@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 3:14 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Email SSRR trail Hi Lauren, Hope all is well. Per our conversation, is Sol Vista " parking" confirmed as an error on the power point presentation? Thank you Best, Chrissy On May 21, 2014, at 8:44 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@rpv.com> wrote: > Good morning Chrissy, > Let me get some answers for you. > Tx 420 > Lauren Ramezani > Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes > 310-544-5245 > Laurenr@rpv.com > www.palosverdes.com/rpv > -----Original Message----- > From: Chrissy [mailto:ckmeisterheim@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9:16 PM > To: Lauren Ramezani > Cc: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO > Subject: Email SSRR trail > Hi Lauren > Here is my contact info for forwarding information for SSRR. > -Map of the trail > - verbage in the PowerPoint about "possible parking" on Sol Vista. Is > this an error? Please confirm > Thank you > Best, > Chrissy 2 421 Lauren Ramezani From: Chrissy <ckmeisterheim@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 3:14 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Email SSRR trail Hi Lauren, Hope all is well. Per our conversation, is Sol Vista " parking" confirmed as an error on the power point presentation? Thank you Best, Chrissy On May 21, 2014, at 8:44 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@rpv.com> wrote: > Good morning Chrissy, > Let me get some answers for you. > Tx > Lauren Ramezani > Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes > 310-544-5245 > Laurenr@rpv.com > www.palosverdes.com/rpv > -----Original Message----- > From: Chrissy [mailto:ckmeisterheim@gmail.comj > Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9:16 PM > To: Lauren Ramezani > Cc: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO > Subject: Email SSRR trail > Hi Lauren > Here is my contact info for forwarding information for SSRR. > -Map of the trail > - verbage in the PowerPoint about "possible parking" on Sol Vista. Is > this an error? Please confirm > Thank you > Best, > Chrissy 1 422 Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:40 AM To: Sharon Yarber Subject: FW: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Sharon., Thank you for your email. As you are probably aware, there appears to be a number of residents who are in favor of proceeding with the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project, and there appears to be a number of residents who are not. The purpose of the July 15u' meeting is to provide interested parties the opportunity to voice (or write) their opinion to the City Council on the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project. The staff report is not prepared yet. But you can expect it to be sim.i.lar to the most recent 5/20/14 staff report with the additional fact that there were Sunnyside Ridge residents at the 5/20 Council meeting that wanted to talk about the item but were not sure of the process, therefore were not able to do that. The July Council meeting should provide an. opportunity for everyone who wants to speak (write) to the Council, to do so. The project design has :not started yet. The Council can affirm to proceed with the proposed project, or make modifications, or make any other decisions as they wish. Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: sharon yarber [mailto:momofvago@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 7:30 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Hi Lauren, Thank you for the update. I would like some clarification on the point you made in your email that the "merits" of the project will be considered by the Council on July 15th. I interpret that comment to mean that it is possible the Council will, in fact, decide not to go through with the project and ultimately not fund the $165,000 shortfall and also not utilize the grant monies. Is that correct or am I misunderstanding you? Please advise and let me know precisely what the agenda item on the 15th is going to be. Unfortunately, I will be out of the country and unable to attend, but I want ample time to communicate with Council beforehand in a manner that addresses the agens item as it will be set forth. On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 10:07 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR(a)M .com> wrote: 423 Good morning, Dear Sunnyside Ridge Community Association members and interested parties, at the May 20, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council: 1. Approved the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. 2. Directed staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. The above actions means that the grant is approved by the City Council. However, no monies can be spent on the project until July 1, 2014 when the FY 14-15 approved goes into effect. Thus, staff is not able to work on the project until July. Furthermore, after the Council meeting I spoke with some of the Sunnyside Ridge neighbors who attended the Council meeting. There appeared to be some misunderstanding and confusion on what had been approved by the Council and what were the next steps regarding this project. Public Works plans to bring this project back to the Council so that you and others who wish to comment on the merits of the project can do so. The tentative City Council date is July 15, 2014. If you plan to make a comment regarding the project, please mark your calendars and plan to attend the meeting. You will receive information about that meeting in early July, and will be notified if the tentative date changes. Thank you. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works 424 Lauren Ramezani From: sharon yarber <momofyago@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 1:07 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Thank you. Some supporters failed to grasp the nuance in your update so I wanted to confirm my understanding was correct. On Thursday, May 29, 2014, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRk v.com> wrote: Sharon., Thank you for your email. As you are probably aware, there appears to be a number of residents who are in favor of proceeding with the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project, and there appears to be a number of residents who are not. The purpose of the July 15`x' meeting is to provide interested parties the opportunity to voice (or write) their opinion to the City Council on the proposed Sunnyside Ridge 'frail. project. '1:'he staff report is not prepared yet. But you can expect it to be similar to the most recent 5/20/14 staff report with the additional fact that there were Sunnyside Ridge residents at the 5/20 Council meeting that wanted to talk about the item but were not sure of the process, therefore were not able to do that. The July Council meeting should provide an opportunity for everyone who wants to speak (write) to the Council, to do so. The project design has not started yet. The Council can affirm to proceed with the proposed project, or make modifications, or make any other decisions as they wish. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com 425 www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: sharon yarber [mailto:momofvago@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 7:30 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Hi Lauren, Thank you for the update. I would like some clarification on the point you made in your email that the "merits" of the project will be considered by the Council on July 15th. I interpret that comment to mean that it is possible the Council will, in fact, decide not to go through with the project and ultimately not fund the $165,000 shortfall and also not utilize the grant monies. Is that correct or am I misunderstanding you? Please advise and let me know precisely what the agenda item on the 15th is going to be. Unfortunately, I will be out of the country and unable to attend, but I want ample time to communicate with Council beforehand in a manner that addresses the agens item as it will be set forth. On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 10:07 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@rpv.com> wrote: Good morning, Dear Sunnyside Ridge Community Association members and interested parties, at the May 20, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council: 1. Approved the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. 2. Directed staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. The above actions means that the grant is approved by the City Council. However, no monies can be spent on the project until July 1, 2014 when the FY 14-15 approved goes into effect. Thus, staff is not able to work on the project until July. 426 Furthermore, after the Council meeting I spoke with some of the Sunnyside Ridge neighbors who attended the Council meeting. There appeared to be some misunderstanding and confusion on what had been approved by the Council and what were the next steps regarding this project. 427 Lauren Ramezani From: Anna McDougall <Amcdougalll@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 20141:41 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); 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: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail For clarification only, that meeting is only for feedback about design not whether or not the project will continue, correct? Anna Sent from my Whone On May 29, 2014, at 1:18 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR o,rpv.com> wrote: Good afternoon, This week 1 received an inquiry regarding the purpose of the July 15t" City Council meeting. I wanted to share staffs response with you. Hopefully this is helpful. "As you are probably aware, there appears to be a number of residents who are in. favor of proceeding with. the proposed. Sunnyside Ridge Trail project, and there appears to be a number of residents who are not. The purpose of the July 1.5th meeting is to provide interested parties the opportunity to voice (or write) their opinion to the City Council on the proposed Sunnyside Ridge 'l"rail project. The staff report is not prepared yet. But you can expect it to be similar to the most recent 5/20/14 staff report with the additional fact that there were Sunnyside Ridge residents at the 5/20 Council in.eeti.ng that wanted to talk about the item but were not sure of the process, therefore were not able to do that. The July Council meeting should provide an opportunity for everyone who wants to speak (write) to the Council, to do so. The project design has not started yet. The Council cann affirm to proceed with the proposed project, or make modifications, or make any other decisions as they wish." Thank you. Lauren Romezoni Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv • Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 1:19 PM 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: FW: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail This week I received an inquiry regarding the purpose of the July 15t" City Council meeting. I wanted to share staff's response with you. Hopefully this is helpful. "As you are probably aware, there appears to be a number of residents who are in, favor of proceeding with the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project, and there appears to be a number of residents who are not. The purpose of the July 15'h meeting is to provide interested parties the opportunity to voice (or write) their opinion to the City Council on the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project. The staff report is not prepared yet. But you can expect it to be similar to the most recent 5/20/14 staff report with the additional fact that there were Sunnyside Ridge residents at the 5/20 Council meeting that wanted to talk about the item but were not sure of the process, therefore were not able to do that. 'I"he July Council meeting should provide an opportunity for everyone who wants to speak (write) to the Council, to do so. The project design has not started. yet. The Council can affirm to proceed with the proposed. project, or make modifications, or make any other decisions as they wish." Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 510-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv 429 Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 1:49 PM To: 'Anna McDougall' Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); 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: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail I ATIM As mentioned below, (see highlights), the purpose of the meeting would be to answer questions and to receive comments from interested parties and residents. This could be regarding the proposed scope of work, design, funding, and/or proceeding with the project. Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Anna McDougall [mailto:Amcdougalll@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 20141:41 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); 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: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail For clarification only, that meeting is only for feedback about design not whether or not the project will continue, correct? Sent from my Whone On May 29, 2014, at 1:18 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRkIpv.com> wrote: Good afternoon, This week I received an inquiry regarding the purpose of the July 15th City Council meeting. I wanted to share staff's response with you. Hopefully this is helpful. "As you. are probably aware, there appears to be a number of residents who are in favor of proceeding with the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project, and there appears to be a number of residents who are not. 430 The e of theJuly 151h meeting isIM", The 'Im fi`to the City Council on the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project. The staff report is not prepared yet. But you can. expect it to be similar to the most recent 5/20/1.4 staff report with the additional fact that there were Sunnysid.e Ridge residents at the 5/20 Council meeting that wanted to talk about the item but were not sure of the process, therefore were not able to do that. The July Council meeting should. provide an opportunity for everyone who wants to (write) to the Council, to do so. The Droiect desian has not started vet. U46" M Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr(@rpv.com www. palosverdes.cornirpy 431 Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Thursday, May 29, 20141:58 PM To: Sunshine Subject: RE: Moving on with restoring the Sunnyside/Sol Vista Trail Sunshine, Please see the link that includes the 5/20/14 staff report and the copy of the grant agreement. http:awww.palosverdes.com/rpv/citycouncil/agendas/2014 Agendas/MeetingDate-2014-05- 20/RPVCCA CC SR 2014 05 20 D Grant Approval Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement.pdf As you are probably aware, there appears to be a number of residents who are in favor of proceeding with the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project, and there appears to be a number of residents who are not. The purpose of the July 15tn meeting is to provide interested parties the opportunity to voice (or write) their opinion to the City Council on the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project. The staff report is not prepared yet. But you can expect it to be similar to the most recent 5/20/14 staff report with the additional fact that there were Sunnyside Ridge residents at the 5/20 Council meeting that wanted to talk about the item but were not sure of the process, therefore were not able to do that. The July Council meeting should provide an opportunity for everyone who wants to speak (write) to the Council, to do so. The project design h.as not stalled yet. '1:'lle Council can affirm to proceed with the proposed project, or make modifications, or male any other decisions as they wish." Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: SunshineRPV@aol.com [mailto:SunshineRPV@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 5:24 PM To: Lauren Ramezani; Michael Throne; Siamak Motahari; Carolynn Petru Cc: ckmeisterheim@gmail.com; robert.laman@dslextreme.com; bill@lctex.com; Amcdougalll@yahoo.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; raymadelin@gmail.com Subject: Moving on with restoring the Sunnyside/Sol Vista Trail Hello Lauren, Siamak and Michael, Are there any specific improvements which are required by the grant? If yes, will they be specifically listed in the Staff Report for the July 14, 2014 City Council meeting? If not, is this "second look" by the Council intended to start the design criteria process from scratch? 432 This trail was adequate when the RPV General Plan was written. This trail was adequate when the RPV Trails Network Plan was updated by adding the Conceptual Trails Plan. There would be no reason to spend excessive taxpayer dollars on this trail connection if Staff had not ignored these Council Approved Plans on two different occasions. Paying for errors and omissions is always more expensive then doing something right in the first place. Now that we have some "other people's money" to spend, who will be writing the criteria for the Consultant? Which TYPE of trail prism does the anonymously designed Site Plan which was submitted with the grant application, meet? I'm thinking that a TYPE 5 will be sufficient. I am also thinking that a Soils Engineer should be hired immediately after July 1, 2014. Without the answer to the following question, no design or cost estimate will be valid. Jim Bell, then Director of Public Works, handed Siamak Motahari the full set of drawings (Plan, Elevation and at least four Sections), with the direction to hire a Soils Engineer on the Public Works' Budget. That has not happened. I am concerned that bringing this item to the City Council, again, is simply a ploy on Staff's part to postpone maintenance of what is now clearly a CATEGORY III trail. Chris Ortiz has no clue that he is supposed to be taking care of this physical, City owned trail. Annual fire fuel abatement on the easement would be a good start. Back to my question. Is there anything in the Grant Agreement which requires the City to provide specific improvements? ... S Moving on with restoring the Sunnyside/Sol Vista Trail Hello Lauren, Siamak and Michael, Are there any specific improvements which are required by the grant? If yes, will they be specifically listed in the Staff Report for the July 14, 2014 City Council meeting? If not, is this "second look" by the Council intended to start the design criteria process from scratch? This trail was adequate when the RPV General Plan was written. This trail was adequate when the RPV Trails Network Plan was updated by adding the Conceptual Trails Plan. There would be no reason to spend excessive taxpayer dollars on this trail connection if Staff had not ignored these Council Approved Plans on two different occasions. Paying for errors and omissions is always more expensive then doing something right in the first place. Now that we have some "other people's money" to spend, who will be writing the criteria for the Consultant? Which TYPE of trail prism does the anonymously designed Site Plan which was submitted with the grant application, meet? I'm thinking that a TYPE 5 will be sufficient. I am also thinking that a Soils Engineer should be hired immediately after July 1, 2014. Without the answer to the following question, no design or cost estimate will be valid. Jim Bell, then Director of Public Works, handed Siamak Motahari the full set of drawings (Plan, Elevation and at least four Sections), with the direction to hire a Soils Engineer on the Public Works' Budget. That has not happened. I am concerned that bringing this item to the City Council, again, is simply a ploy on Staff's part to postpone maintenance of what is now clearly a CATEGORY III trail. Chris Ortiz has no clue that he is supposed to betaking care of this physical, City owned trail. Annual fire fuel abatement on the whole easement would be a good start. 433 Back to my question. Is there anything in the Grant Agreement which requires the City to provide specific improvements? ... S PS: Is July 14 or whenever going to be a Public Hearing? 434 Subject: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Date: 5/23/2014 10:07:37 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time From: Lat rgu&2 w?rpv_.cgm Good morning, Dear Sunnyside Ridge Community Association members and interested parties, at the May 20, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council: 1. Approved the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. 2. Directed staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. The above actions means that the grant is approved by the City Council. However, no monies can be spent on the project until July 1, 2014 when the FY 14-15 approved goes into effect. Thus, staff is not able to work on the project until July. Furthermore, after the Council meeting I spoke with some of the Sunnyside Ridge neighbors who attended the Council meeting. There appeared to be some misunderstanding and confusion on what had been approved by the Council and what were the next steps regarding this project. Public Works plans to bring this project back to the Council so that you and others who wish to comment on the merits of the project can do so. The tentative City Council date is July 15, 2014. If you plan to make a comment regarding the project, please mark your calendars and plan to attend the meeting. You will receive information about that meeting in early July, and will be notified if the tentative date changes. Thank you. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Lauren Ramezani 435 Lauren Ramezani From: Anna McDougall <Amcdougalll@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:09 PM To: Lauren Ramezani; CC Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); 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; David Lukac Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail I am voicing my concerns. After many years of rallying with neighbors to correct a city error to repair a trail that was relocated inadvertently, with the city receiving grant/funds for the project, there is now discussion as to whether or not the project should proceed?? MINE It is written cryptically in this email that the cit can 1R111,, ,y " I would like someone to explain the alternatives if this project is now changed/eliminated. I also see a lot of work going on along PV Dr East and would also like to know how safe passage for all residents, including equestrians, will be ensured. Currently my 14yo daughter and. my 3 month old. son walk our horse along the street and we would appreciate someone taking that into consideration. I know I am not the only one who uses this street. Sadly I do not see many residents that share my concern on this email and wonder of they are aware of this sudden. change. I am now asking for clarification on how safety is being addressed. I have asked this question for —15 years. Anna Sent from my i.Phone On May 29, 2014, at 1:49 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@Kpv.com> wrote: Anna - As mentioned below, (see highlights), the purpose of the meeting would be to answer questions and to receive comments from interested parties and residents. This could be regarding the proposed scope of work, design, funding, and/or proceeding with the project. Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Warks City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Anna McDougall [mailto:Amcdougalll@yahoo.com) Sent: Thursday, May 29, 20141:41 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@email.com); Bob Laman; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; John DeGirolamo; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@vahoo.com; Sharon Yarber; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail 436 For clarification only, that meeting is only for feedback about design not whether or not the project will continue, correct? NIT, MW Sent from my iPhone On May 29, 2014, at 1:18 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LgurenR �v.qom> wrote: Good afternoon, This week I received an inquiry regarding the purpose of the July 151" City Council meeting. I wanted to share staffs response with you. Hopefully this is helpful. "As you are probably aware, there appears to be a number of residents who are in favor of proceeding with the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project, and there appears to be a number of residents who are not. The Pu the 1* 1 1 5 " -n.eetin is f"'I""I"i � NMI, �se 0.f eu1 . i 1,5. to the City Council on the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project. The staff report is not prepared yet. But you can expect it to be similar to the most recent 5/20/14 staff report with the additional fact that there were Sunnyside Ridge residents at the 5/20 Council meeting that wanted to talk about the item but were not sure of the process, therefore were not able to do that. The July Council meeting should provide an opportunity for everyone who wants to speak (write) to the Council, to do so. The project design has not started Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv 437 Lauren Ramezani From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO <jdegirolamo@me.com> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:04 PM To: David Lukac Cc: Anna McDougall; Lauren Ramezani; CC; (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); Bob Laman; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; Sharon Yarber; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Please clarify as to what homeowner you feel has rendered this trail "that does not really exist" unusable, and a clarification of what public equestrian facility can be accessed from the proposed Sunnyside Ridge trail? This is a proposed trail not the extermination or removal of any existing trail, a proposed trail that leads to nowhere. John J. DeGirolamo On May 29, 2014, at 5:32 PM, David Lukac <david.lukacgfreshandeasy.corn> wrote: Dear City Council, I am writing to support the view expressed by Anna McDougall and shared by the Palos Verdes Dive East equestrian community. The Sunnyside Ridge trail was on the map when we bought our home on PVDE, but when we tried to use it, we found out it did not really exist. Homeowners who I assume were legally required to respect right of way for the trail have rendered the trail unusable to even a hiker, not even thinking of any equestrians. With the grant funding now available to revitalize the trail, I urge our city representatives to repair damages that have been allowed to be made to the the trail and put the trail back one the map as a functioning recreational asset, not just a memory of what was once there and allowed to be destroyed. Thank you for your kind consideration of the equestrian community that still exists on PVDE. We are not very vocal, but would like our voices to be heard and understood. This part of the city is zoned for equestrian use and we believe we have the right to demand that equestrian use is not exterminated by removal of trails that allow us to reach public equestrian facilities in neighboring cities safely. Thanks David Lukac RPV resident 310.728.9243 From: Anna McDougall [mailto:Amcdougalll@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:09 PM To: Lauren Ramezani; CC Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim ftmail.com); 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; David Lukac Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail I am voicing my concerns. After many years of rallying with neighbors to correct a city error to repair a trail that was relocated inadvertently, with the city receiving grant/funds for the project, there is now discussion as to whether or not the project shouldroceed?? Y It is written crypticallyZn this email that the cit can I would like someone to explain the alternatives if this project is now changed/eliminated. I also see a lot of work going on along PV Dr East and would also like to know how safe passage for all residents, including equestrians, will be ensured. Currently my 14yo daughter and my 3 month old son walk our horse along the street and we would appreciate someone taking that into consideration. l know I am. not the only one who uses this street. Sadly I do not see many residents that share my concern on this email andwonder of they are aware of this sudden change. I am now asking for clarification on how safety is being addressed. I have asked this question for 15 years. Anna Sent from my Whone On May 29, 2014, at 1:49 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR rpv.com> wrote: Anna - As mentioned below, (see highlights), the purpose of the meeting would be to answer questions and to receive comments from interested parties and residents. This could be regarding the proposed scope of work, design, funding, and/or proceeding with the project. Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Anna McDougall [mailto:Amcdougalll@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 20141:41 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); 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: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail For clarification only, that meeting is only for feedback about design not whether or not the project will continue, correct? 439 Anna Sent from my iPhone On May 29, 2014, at 1:18 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRgWX.com> wrote: Good afternoon, This week I received an inquiry regarding the purpose of the July 15"' City Council meeting. I wanted to share staff's response with you. Hopefully this is helpful. "As you are probably aware, there appears to be a number of residents who are in favor of proceeding with the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project, and there appears to be a number of residents who are not. The purpose of the July 15ill meeting is s,3 t°r 11, : ��u��>r ,,> MINE' ' f� to the City Council on the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project. The staff report is not prepared yet. But you can expect it to be similar to the most recent 5/20/14 staff report with the additional fact that there were Sunnyside Ridge residents at the 5/20 Council meeting that wanted. to talk about the item but were not sure of the process, therefore were not able to do that. The July Council meeting should provide an opportunity for everyone who wants to speak (write) to the Council, to do so. The proi ect desian hasnot started vct. MRl�e,�. M Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpy ----------------Warning---------------- This e-mail is from outside Fresh and Easy - check that it is genuine. Fresh and Easy may monitor and record all e-mails ---- Disclaimer ---- This is a confidential email. Fresh and Easy may monitor and record all emails. The views expressed in iig Lauren Ramezani From: Anna McDougall <Amcdougalll@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:56 PM To: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO Cc: David Lukac; Lauren Ramezani; CC; (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); Bob Laman; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; Sharon Yarber; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine; Bada Kim Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Mr DeGirolamo, I am not sure what you are trying to imply, the trail always existed. It was an error to allow it to be moved. It is not a proposed trail, it is a trail. The idea of allowing a trail to fade away because it does not connect to an equestrian facility or does not meet your need is short cited. Should the City eliminate maintenance on Sunnyside Ridge because it does not connect to another street, or because I don't find use in it? Of course not. Nor should the City allow this trail to be swept under the rug because it doesn't meet your needs. However to add humor to this discussion, it does connect to an equestrian park, aka Dapplegray Arena. It takes several riders off the main street across the canyon and up into a safer area of PV DR East, a short distance from another portion of trail, which then connects to the Larga Vista portion of trail. A Trail that the City of RH Est so generously engineered for the equestrian and pedestrian traffic coming from RPV despite claims of increased crime from a minority. To date there are NO increased crime reports related to the establishment of that trail. Warmly, Anna Aka Pedestrian/Equestrian/Resident Sent from my iPhone On May 29, 2014, at 9:04 PM, "JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO" <@me.com> wrote: Please clarify as to what homeowner you feel has rendered this trail "that does not really exist" unusable, and a clarification of what public equestrian facility can be accessed from the proposed Sunnyside Ridge trail? This is a proposed trail not the extermination or removal of any existing trail, a proposed trail that leads to nowhere. John J. DeGirolamo On May 29, 2014, at 5:32 PM, David Lukac <david.lukaegfreshandeasy.com> wrote: Dear City Council, I am writing to support the view expressed by Anna McDougall and shared by the Palos Verdes Dive East equestrian community. The Sunnyside Ridge trail was on the map when we bought our home on PVDE, but when we tried to use it, we found out it did not really exist. Homeowners who I assume 441 were legally required to respect right of way for the trail have rendered the trail unusable to even a hiker, not even thinking of any equestrians. With the grant funding now available to revitalize the trail, I urge our city representatives to repair damages that have been allowed to be made to the the trail and put the trail back one the map as a functioning recreational asset, not just a memory of what was once there and allowed to be destroyed. Thank you for your kind consideration of the equestrian community that still exists on PVDE. We are not very vocal, but would like our voices to be heard and understood. This part of the city is zoned for equestrian use and we believe we have the right to demand that equestrian use is not exterminated by removal of trails that allow us to reach public equestrian facilities in neighboring cities safely. Thanks David Lukac RPV resident 310.728.9243 From: Anna McDougall[mailto:Amcdougalll(cbyahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:09 PM To: Lauren Ramezani; CC Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim0gmail.com); Bob Laman; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; John DeGirolamo; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori0yahoo.com; Sharon Yarber; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine; David Lukac Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail I am voicing my concerns. After many years of rallying with neighbors to correct a city error to repair a trail that was relocated inadvertently, with the city receiving grant/funds for the project, there is now discussion as to whether or not the project should proceed?? It is written cryptically in this email that the city can " 'u' E_=iYL .11 I would like someone to explain the alternatives if this project is now changed/eliminated. I also see a lot of work going on along PV Dr East and would also like to know how safe passage for all residents, including equestrians, will be ensured. Currently my 14yo daughter and my 3 month old son walk our horse along the street and we would appreciate someone taking that into consideration. I know I am not the only one who uses this street. Sadly I do not see many residents that share my concern on this email and wonder of they are aware of this sudden change. I am now asking for clarification on how safety is being addressed. I have asked this question for —15 years. Anna Sent from my Whone 442 On May 29, 2014, at 1:49 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@@pv.com> wrote: ►lITTEI As mentioned below, (see highlights), the purpose of the meeting would be to answer questions and to receive comments from interested parties and residents. This could be regarding the proposed scope of work, design, funding, and/or proceeding with the project. Thank you. Lauren Romezoni Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Anna McDougall [mailto:Amcdougalll@vahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 20141:41 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); 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: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail For clarification only, that meeting is only for feedback about design not whether or not the project will continue, correct? Anna Sent from my Whone On May 29, 2014, at 1:18 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRgrpv.com> wrote: Good afternoon, This week I received an inquiry regarding the purpose of the July 151" City Council meeting. I wanted to share staff's response with you. Hopefully this is helpful. "As you are probably aware, there appears to be a number of residents who are in favor of proceeding with the proposed. Sunnyside Ridge Trail project, and there appears to be a number of residents who are not. The purpose of the July 15th meetAl"A.-on , 040,A �� .. x i11�...:a! iv3 ,Ln c. Y v 11 � 443 ,u to the City Council on the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project. The staff report is not prepared yet. But you can expect it to be similar to the most recent 5/20/14 staff report with the additional fact that there were Sunnyside Ridge residents at the 5/20 Council meeting that wanted to talk about the item but were not sure of the process, therefore were not able to do that. The July Council meeting should provide an opportunity for everyone who wants to speak (write) to the Council, todo so. The project design has not started yet E E ({ 77 rmYf;)b Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Polos Verdes 310-5445245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv ---------------- Warning ---------------- This e-mail is from outside Fresh and Easy - check that it is genuine. Fresh and Easy may monitor and record all e-mails ---- Disclaimer -------- This is a confidential email. Fresh and Easy may monitor and record all emails. The views expressed in this email are those of the sender and not Fresh and Easy. Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, Inc. 2120 Park Place, El Segundo, CA 90245 iiIV, Lauren Ramezani From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO <jdegirolamo@me.com> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 201411:01 PM To: Anna McDougall Cc: David Lukac; Lauren Ramezani; CC; (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); Bob Laman; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; Sharon Yarber; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine; Bada Kim Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail David, Please clarify as to what homeowner you feel has rendered this trail "that does not really exist" unusable, and a clarification of what public equestrian facility can be accessed from the proposed Sunnyside Midge trail? This is a proposed trail not the extermination or removal of any existing trail, a proposed trail that leads to nowhere. John J. DeGirolamo Sent from the iPad3 of John J. DeGirolamo, CEO Johnny's Auto Clinic, San Pedro On May 29, 2014, at 9:55 PM, Anna McDougall <Amcdou ag_lllgyahoo.com> wrote: Mr DeGirolamo, I am not sure what you are trying to imply, the trail always existed. It was an error to allow it to be moved. It is not a proposed trail, it is a trail. The idea of allowing a trail to fade away because it does not connect to an equestrian facility or does not meet your need is short cited. Should the City eliminate maintenance on Sunnyside Ridge because it does not connect to another street, or because I don't find use in it? Of course not. Nor should the City allow this trail to be swept under the rug because it doesn't meet your needs. However to add humor to this discussion, it does connect to an equestrian park, aka Dapplegray Arena. It takes several riders off the main street across the canyon and up into a safer area of PV DR East, a short distance from another portion of trail, which then connects to the Larga Vista portion of trail. A Trail that the City of RH Est so generously engineered for the equestrian and pedestrian traffic coming from RPV despite claims of increased crime from a minority. To date there are NO increased crime reports related to the establishment of that trail. Warmly, Anna Aka Pedestrian/Equestrian/Resident Sent from my iPhone 445 On May 29, 2014, at 9:04 PM, "JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO" <@me.com> wrote: Please clarify as to what homeowner you feel has rendered this trail "that does not really exist" unusable, and a clarification of what public equestrian facility can be accessed from the proposed Sunnyside Ridge trail? This is a proposed trail not the extermination or removal of any existing trail, a proposed trail that leads to nowhere. John J. DeGirolamo On May 29, 2014, at 5:32 PM, David Lukac <david.lukac e,freshandeasy.com> wrote: Dear City Council, I am writing to support the view expressed by Anna McDougall and shared by the Palos Verdes Dive East equestrian community. The Sunnyside Ridge trail was on the map when we bought our home on PUDE, but when we tried to use it, we found out it did not really exist. Homeowners who I assume were legally required to respect right of way for the trail have rendered the trail unusable to even a hiker, not even thinking of any equestrians. With the grant funding now available to revitalize the trail, I urge our city representatives to repair damages that have been allowed to be made to the the trail and put the trail back one the map as a functioning recreational asset, not just a memory of what was once there and allowed to be destroyed. Thank you for your kind consideration of the equestrian community that still exists on PVDE. We are not very vocal, but would like our voices to be heard and understood. This part of the city is zoned for equestrian use and we believe we have the right to demand that equestrian use is not exterminated by removal of trails that allow us to reach public equestrian facilities in neighboring cities safely. Thanks David Lukac RPV resident 310.728.9243 From: Anna McDougall [mailto:Amcdou alli yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:09 PM To: Lauren Ramezani; CC Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheimCdgmail.com); Bob Laman; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; John DeGirolamo; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori ftahoo.com; M Sharon Yarber; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine; David Lukac Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail I am voicing my concerns. After many years of rallying with neighbors to correct a city error to repair a trail that was relocated inadvertently, with the city receiving grant/f Inds for the project, there is now discussion as to whether or not the project should proceed?? It is written cr vT ticall in this email that the city can , � R'+ 1 would like someone to explain the alternatives if this project is now changed/eliminated.. I also see a lot of work going on along PV Dr East and would also like to know how safe passage for all residents, including equestrians, will be ensured. Currently my 14yo daughter and my 3 month old son walk our horse along the street and we would appreciate someone taking that into consideration. I know I am not the only one who uses this street. Sadly I do not see many residents that share my concern on this email and wonder of they are aware of this sudden change. I am now asking for clarification on how safety is being addressed. I have asked this question for —15 years. Anna Sent from my iPhone On May 29, 2014, at 1:49 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR.g`rpv.com> wrote: Anna - As mentioned below, (see highlights), the purpose of the meeting would be to answer questions and to receive comments from interested parties and residents. This could be regarding the proposed scope of work, design, funding, and/or proceeding with the project. Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Anna McDougall [mailto:Amcdougalll@vahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 1:41 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: (Sunnyside HOA president) 447 (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com); Bob Laman; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; John DeGirolamo; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@vahoo.com; Sharon Yarber; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail For clarification only, that meeting is only for feedback about design not whether or not the project will continue, correct? Sent from my Whone On May 29, 2014, at 1:18 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR e,rpv.com> wrote: Good afternoon, This week I received an inquiry regarding the purpose of the July 151h City Council meeting. I wanted to share staff's response with you. Hopefully this is helpful. "As you are probably aware, there appears to be a number of residents who are :in favor of proceeding with the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project, and there appears to be a number of residents who are not. The p ose of the July 15" meeting is f to the City Council on the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project. The staff report is not prepared yet. But you can expect it to be similar to the most recent 5/20/14 staff report with the additional fact that there were Simnyside Ridge residents at the 5/20 Council. meeting that wanted to talk about the item but were not sure of the process, therefore were not able to do that. The July Council meeting should. provide an opportunity for everyone Me e who wants to speak (write) to the Council, to do so. The, project des has not started vet. , Thank you. Lauren Romezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv ----------------Warning---------------- This e-mail is from outside Fresh and Easy - check that it is genuine. Fresh and Easy may monitor and record all e-mails ------------ Disclaimer -------------- This is a confidential email. Fresh and Easy may monitor and record all emails. The views expressed in this email are those of the sender and not Fresh and Easy. Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, Inc. 2120 Park Place, El Segundo, CA 90245 me • Lauren Ramezani From: sharon yarber <momofyago@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 201411:01 PM To: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO Cc: Lauren Ramezani; Chrissy; Bob Laman; bill@lctex.com; Anna McDougall; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Mr. DeGirolamo, Would you be good enough to clearly explain to me your position with respect to this project and also disclose where your property is located in relation to the trail? Thank you. On Friday, May 23, 2014, JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO <jdegirolamogme.com> wrote: Thank You for understanding Lauren... On May 23, 2014, at 10:07 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRgrrpv.com> wrote: Good morning, Dear Sunnyside Ridge Community Association members and interested parties, at the May 20, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council: 1. Approved the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and authorize the Mayor andCity Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the Los Angeles C ounty Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. 2. Directed staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. The above actions means that the grant is approved by the City Council. However, no monies can be spent on the project until July 1, 2014 when the FY 14-15 approved goes into effect. Thus, staff is not able to work on the project until July. Furthermore, after the Council meeting I spoke with some of the Sunnyside Ridge neighbors who attended the Council meeting. There appeared to be some misunderstanding and confusion on what had been approved by the Council and what were the next steps regarding this project. Public Works plans to bring this project back to the Council so that you and others who wish to comment on the merits of the project can do so. The tentative City Council date isJuly 15, 2014. If you plan to make a comment regarding the project, please mark your calendars and plan to attend the meeting. You will receive information about that meeting in early July, and will be notified if the tentative date changes. 450 Thank you. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv 451 Lauren Ramezani From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO <jdegirolamo@me.com> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 8:02 AM To: sharon yarber Cc: Lauren Ramezani; Chrissy; Bob Laman; bill@lctex.com; Anna McDougall; Charlene O'Neil; Hal Winton; Jay Jones; Jean Longacre; Lorraine Kirk; Madeline Ryan; patpoddatoori@yahoo.com; Sherree Greenwood; Sunshine Subject: Re: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail 2443 Sunnyside Ridge Road and I think this project would be an useless eyesore, an invasion of privacy, and a safety hazard for my children (who I would never let walk along PVDE) and a complete waist of money now may I ask the same of you Sharon... On May 29, 2014, at 11:01 PM, sharon yarber <momofyago@ymail.com> wrote: Mr. DeGirolamo, Would you be good enough to clearly explain to me your position with respect to this project and also disclose where your property is located in relation to the trail? Thank you. On Friday, May 23, 2014, JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO <jdegirolamona,me.com> wrote: Thank You for understanding Lauren... On May 23, 2014, at 10:07 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRPa rpv.com> wrote: Good morning, Dear Sunnyside Ridge Community Association members and interested parties, at the May 20, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council: 1. Approved the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and authorize the Mayor anclCity Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. 2. Directed staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. 452 The above actions means that the grant is approved by the City Council. However, no monies can be spent on the project until July 1, 2014 when the FY 14-15 approved goes into effect. Thus, staff is not able to work on the project until July. Furthermore, after the Council meeting I spoke with some of the Sunnyside Ridge neighbors who attended the Council meeting. There appeared to be some misunderstanding and confusion on what had been approved by the Council and what were the next steps regarding this project. Public Works plans to bring this project back to the Council so that you and others who wish to comment on the merits of the project can do so. The tentative City Council date isJuly 15, 2014. If you plan to make a comment regarding the project, please mark your calendars and plan to attend the meeting. You will receive information about that meeting in early July, and will be notified if the tentative date changes. Thank you. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv 453 Lauren Ramezani From: SunshineRPV@aol.com Sent: Saturday, May 31,2014 11:34 AM To: Michael Throne; Carolynn Petru; CC; Ron Dragoo; Lauren Ramezani Cc: momofyago@gmail.com; radismith@cox.net Subject: Restoration of the trail across Greenwood Canyon. (Sunnyside/Sol Vista grant.) Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Dear Mr. Throne, Director of RPV Public Works Here is how the perfectly nice TYPE 6 trail on the north side of Greenwood Canyon came to be "vanished". Now that the City has grant funds to restore it, I am hoping that you will lead our Public Works Department in the direction of valuing trail connections as an important part of our City's infrastructure. Improvements, as called for in the Trails Network Plan, to a TYPE 5 will serve the community just fine. Please help stop the Staff induced hysteria. There will be nothing new for the City Council to consider on July 15, 2014. I have raised some eyebrows by saying that this is what terrorist trackers call an "uptick in chatter." ...5 310-377-8761 Subject: RE: Sunnyside Ridge questions Date: 8/29/2007 6:16:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time From: road ,rpv.com To: SunshineRPV@aol.co CC: clehr @_Wv.com, binduv(Qrpv.coni, JimBgrpV.conl Hi Sunshine, This is a project that Bindu Vaish is working on, however, answers to your questions are provided below. Ron Dragoo, P.E. Senior Engineer City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (310) 544-5253 Office (310) 544-5292 FAX From: SunshineRPV@aol.com [mailto:SunshineRPV@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:24 AM 454 To: rond@rpv.com Cc: clehr@rpv.com Subject: Sunnyside Ridge questions Hi Ron, The PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION for 2477 Sunnyside Ridge Road has produced three questions which I am hoping you have the answers to. #1. In writing the Sunnyside Ridge Storm Drain Proposal did you have an occasion to find a name or assign a name to the canyon that all of this water is going to be directed into? The Palos Verdes Loop Trail Project's updated version of Don Gales' map calls it Greenwood Canyon. The Negative Dec. and the 1993 RPV Conceptual Trails Plan calls it an "an unnamed canyon". Response: The canyon the Sunnyside Ridge Storm Drain drains into (according to the map I have) is the Greenwood Canyon. #2. What is the "existing storm drain facility at the bottom of a ravine" on this property? Some 15 years ago, the trail from PV Drive East went straight down the west side of this property, crossed the streambed and then angled up to cross what is now the building pad at the middle of the right of way. In the last 10 years, the runoff from PV Drive East has left the roadway and eroded the west side trail into a substantial gully. What I really want to know... Is there some storm drain improvement down there or is an unimproved streambed considered an "existing storm drain facility at the bottom of a ravine"? Response: I have a storm drain map that shows a storm drain system draining from the cul-de-sac end of Sunnyside Ridge Road into the area near what I am considering the bottom of the ravine in Greenwood Canyon. #3. Does the Sunnyside Ridge Storm Drain Project include a pipe from PV Drive East to the bottom of Greenwood Canyon? Alan Braatvedt implied that the water would leave PV Drive East near the utility pole at the east side of the subject property. He (Alan) assured the next property owner to the east (Johnny DeGirolamo) that the work would not impact Johnny's plan to fence his property. However, Figure 2 in the Negative Dec. shows the bottom of the ravine to be on Johnny's property. Response: Yes the outlet structure will be located at the bottom of the Canyon within City right of way. If the answer to question #3 is "Yes", here are two more: 455 #4. Is a "Streambed Disturbance Agreement" in place with California Fish & Game? Response: No, a Streambed Alteration Agreement is in place. #5. If it is not and one will be required, who needs the info to add the details of an expired one so that this Agreement includes improving the trail crossing in Greenwood Canyon? Response: The agreement is in place and the City is planning to proceed with the Sunnyside Ridge Storm Drain Project as it is listed/approved. Amending the existing Streambed Alteration Agreement would cause delays to the Storm Drain project. Time is of the essence. Your answers will affect my comments regarding this PROPOSED/DRAFT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION. ...S PS: Alan doesn't appear to be aware of the PV Drive East roadside trail improvement proposal/project. According to the RPV Conceptual Trails Plan and the definition of a Category III Trail in the RPV General Plan, Amendment 22, the Public Works Dept. is to include "consideration" of improving this "conceptual" trail (Section 5, C18) whenever work is proposed in this public right of way. For efficiency's sake, these two projects should be merged. Response: No! The Sunnyside Ridge Project is being advertised and amending the existing environmental agreement andlor construction package would cause delays to the storm drain project. 456 Lauren Ramezani From: sharon yarber <momofyago@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 11:13 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Sunnyside Trail Lauren, Would you please send to me a copy of the actual grant application (not the agreement)? Thank you. Sharon Yarber 457 Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Monday, June 02, 201410:37 AM To: Sharon Yarber Subject: Sunnyside Ridge Grant Application Attachments: final Sunnyside Trail 2013 Grant Application Form completed .pdf, final attachments 1-6.pdf, final attachments 7-11.pdf Sharon, Here are the copies of the grant application and attachments. Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv Lauren, Would you please send to me a copy of the actual grant application (not the agreement)? Thank you. Sharon Yarber • Lauren Ramezani From: sharon yarber <momofyago@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 9:42 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Sunnyside Trail Thank you,Lauren. I received all three. On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 10:40 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR(a Mv.com> wrote: Sharon, My email got bounced back due to size. I will send 3 emails to break it down. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.Ralosverdes.com/rpv From: sharon yarber [mailto:momofyago@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 01, 201411:13 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Sunnyside Trail i:,auren, Would you please send to me a copy of the actual grant application (not the agreement)? Thank you. 1 459 Sharon Yarber ole Lauren Ramezani From: Chrissy K Meisterheim <ckmeisterheim@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 6:01 PM To: Lauren Ramezani; John and Tina DeGirolamo Subject: Re: FW: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Hi Lauren We heard through some neighbors there is also a meeting on June 17th that will discuss*the trail? The only meeting we have discussed is the one you mention on July 15th. Is the date in June just hearsay or do we need to be informed of another meeting? Please advise and thank you so much. On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 1:18 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRgrpv.com> wrote: Good afternoon, This week I received an inquiry regarding the purpose of the July 15t' City Council meeting. I wanted to share staffs response with you. Hopefully this is helpful. "As you are probably aware, there appears to be a number of residents who are in favor of proceeding with the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project, and there appears to be a number of residents who are not. The purpose of the July 15 1h meeting is to provide interested parties the opportunity to voice (or write) their opinion to the City Council on the proposed Sumryside Ridge Trail project. The staff report is not prepared yet. But you can expect it to be similar to the most recent 5/20114 staff report with the additional fact that there were Sunnyside Ridge residents at the 5/20 Council meeting that wanted to talk about the item but were not sure of the process, therefore were not able to do that. The July Council meeting should provide an opportunity for everyone who wants to speak (write) to the Council., to do so. The project design has not started yet. The Council can affinn to proceed with the proposed project, or make modifications, or make any other decisions as they wish." Thank you. Lauren Ramezani 461 Lauren Ramezani From: Chrissy K Meisterheim <ckmeisterheim@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 201410:58 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: John and Tina DeGirolamo Subject: Re: FW: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Hi Lauren Thank you for responding. I did find an email from May 23rd explaining next steps in the process. See below for the 2 points I copied from the email 1. Approved the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and .Open Space District and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $300,000. 2. Directed staff to include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project budget in the amount of $465,000 in the FY 14-15 budget scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2014, to be funded with a $300,000 grant and $165,000 from the CIP Reserve. The 'adoption" on June 17th is what I assume they may be referring to? What exactly takes place? Thanks again. On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 7:14 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@,Wv.com> wrote: Good morning Chrissy, Public Works has not planned any meeting on June 17th. This is the first I'm hearing about it. However, on June 17th there is a CC meeting. However, the Sunnyside trail is not on the agenda. However, the CC meeting is open to the public. Maybe (and I'm just guessing here) someone is thinking of attending to talk about the project under the "public comments" section. Again, I don't know. 462 Thanks for asking. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Chrissy K Meisterheim [mailto:ckmeisterheim@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 6:01 PM To: Lauren Ramezani; John and Tina DeGirolamo Subject: Re: FW: Update on Sunnyside Ridge Trail Hi Lauren We heard through some neighbors there is also a meeting on June 17th that will discuss the trail? The only meeting we have discussed is the one you mention on July 15th. Is the date in June just hearsay or do we need to be informed of another meeting? Please advise and thank you so much. On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 1:18 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRkMy.com> wrote: Good afternoon, This week I received an inquiry regarding the purpose of the July 15t" City Council meeting. I wanted to share staffs response with you. Hopefully this is helpful. 2 463 "As you are probably aware, there appears to be a number of residents who are in favor of proceeding with the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project, and there appears to be a number of residents who are not. The purpose of the July 15'h r eeti.ng is to provide interested parties the opportunity to voice (or write) their opinion. to the City Council on the proposed Sunnyside Ridge Trail project. The staff report is not prepared yet. But you can expect it to be similar to the most recent 5/20/14 staff report with the additional fact that there were Sunnyside Ridge residents at the 5/20 Council meeting that wanted to talk about the item but were not sure of the process, therefore were not able to do that. The July Council meeting should provide an opportunity for everyone who wants to speak (write) to the Council, to do so. The project designbas not started yet. The Council can affirm to proceed with the proposed project, or make modifications, or make any other decisions as they wish." Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www,palosverdes.com/rpv c: 310-991-5926 3 M Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 9:04 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: FW: TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 Dear Residents: Thank you for your interest in the Sunnyside Ridge Trail. Staff wanted to bring to your attention a public workshop on trails which would include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail segment. The workshop could be of interest to you and your neighbors, and you may want to consider attending and providing your input on trails. Please read the list server email below: Thanks you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Warks City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: rpvlistserver@rpv.com [mailto:rpvlistserver@rpv.com] Sent: Thursday, June 12, 201411:09 AM To: Ara Mihranian Subject: TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is launching its much anticipated update to the City's Trails Network Plan (TNP).This undertaking consists of updating and consolidating all of its existing trails plans and documents into a single, comprehensive plan. As a part of the preparation of the update to the TNP,the City will be conducting a series of public workshops to reach out to community stakeholders and interested persons to identify any unique trail issues that should be addressed in the TNP update. Please join us at the first TNP Update Public Workshop which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall Community Room located at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Click hereto view the Public Workshop Announcement. Inquiries should be directed to Ara Mihranian, Project Planner, at 310-544-5228 or via email at aramglpv.com. BREAKING NEWS City staff occasionally posts other important non -emergency information on the Breaking News page of the City's website 465 Lauren Ramezani From: Russell Greenwood <beachjake@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 201412:26 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: This may be helpful for Sunnyside Ridge Trail system, on a positive note Attachments: Pen Equest Community RPV 2003 001 jpg; Pen Eques Community RPV 2003 report #2 001 jpg; Pen Eques Community RPV 2003 Report #3 jpg Safety: This trail would allow rescue groups as the Lomita Sheriff Posse to assist in a disaster or as an alternative quick route for a fire exit when main roads are blocked. Please forward this information to the RPV City Council Thank You, Sherree Greenwood 2543 Sunnyside Ridge Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 1 • • Lauren Ramezani From: Chrissy K Meisterheim <ckmeisterheim@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2014 7:43 PM To: Lauren Ramezani StAbject: Re: FW: TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 Hi Lauren I hope this email finds you well. The residents of Sunnyside will be getting together at 2443 (DiGirolamo residence) this Wednesday the 18th at 7pm to discuss the trail. Are you available to join us that evening? The purpose is to provide the most up-to-date information so the residents are informed prior to the meetings. In addition, the board can make sure we have all questions answered if some are not able to attend the meetings. Apologies for late notice, if you can make it great, if not we completely understand. Thanks so much Chrissy On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 9:04 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR(a),rpv.com> wrote: Dear Residents: Thank you for your interest in the Sunnyside Ridge Trail. Staff wanted to bring to your attention a public workshop on trails which would include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail segment. The workshop could be of interest to you and your neighbors, and you may want to consider attending and providing your input on trails. Please read the list server email below: Thanks you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv 467 From: rp-vlistserver@rpv.com [mai Ito:rpvlistserver rpv.com] Sent: Thursday, June 12, 201411:09 AM To: Ara Mihranian Subject: TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is launching its much anticipated update to the City's Trails Network Plan (TNP).This undertaking consists of updating and consolidating all of its existing trails plans and documents into a single, comprehensive plan. As a part of the preparation of the update to the TNP,the City will be conducting a series of public workshops to reach out to community stakeholders and interested persons to identify any unique trail issues that should be addressed in the TNP update. Please join us at the first TNP Update Public Workshop which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall Community Room located at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Click hereto view the Public Workshop Announcement. Inquiries should be directed to Ara Mihranian, Project Planner, at 310-544-5228 or via email at ara.mgrpv.com. BREAKING NEWS City staff occasionally posts other important non -emergency information on the Breaking News page of the City's website located at: http://www.palosverdes.com/rpv/breakingnews Be sure to go to the List Server page and subscribe to receive email messages whenever a Breaking News article is posted to the City's website. You can join at: http://www.palosverdes.com/rpv/listserver •i Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 9:49 AM To: 'Chrissy K Meisterheim' Cc: Ara Mihranian; Siamak Motahari Subject: RE: FW: TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 Good morning Chrissy, Ara Mihranian, Deputy Director of Community Development, and I will be able to attend. Unfortunately Siamak Motahari has a conflict. Ara is the project manager for the TRA.II..,S NETWORK PLAN UPDATE and would be able to answer your trails related questions. Thanks for your invitation. Do you need us to bring any item or handout in particular? Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www. pa losverdes.com/rpv From: Chrissy K Meisterheim[mailto:ckmeisterheim@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2014 7:43 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: FW: TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 Hi Lauren I hope this email finds you well. The residents of Sunnyside will be getting together at 2443 (DiGirolamo residence) this Wednesday the 18th at 7pm to discuss the trail. Are you available to join us that evening? The purpose is to provide the most up-to-date information so the residents are informed prior to the meetings. In addition, the board can make sure we have all questions answered if some are not able to attend the meetings. Apologies for late notice, if you can make it great, if not we completely understand. Thanks so much Chrissy On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 9:04 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRkrpv.com> wrote: Dear Residents: U0• Thank you for your interest in the Sunnyside Ridge Trail. Staff wanted to bring to your attention a public workshop on trails which would include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail segment. The workshop could be of interest to you and your neighbors, and you may want to consider attending and providing your input on trails. Please read the list server email below: Thanks you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: rpvlistserver@rpv.com [mailto:rpvlistserver@rpy.comj Sent: Thursday, June 12, 201411:09 AM To: Ara Mihranian Subject: TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is launching its much anticipated update to the City's Trails Network Plan (TNP).This undertaking consists of updating and consolidating all of its existing trails plans and documents into a single, comprehensive plan. As a part of the preparation of the update to the TNP,the City will be conducting a series of public workshops to reach out to community stakeholders and interested persons to identify any unique trail issues that should be addressed in the TNP update. Please join us at the first TNP Update Public Workshop which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall Community Room located at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Click hereto view the Public Workshop Announcement. Inquiries should be directed to Ara Mihranian, Project Planner, at 310-544-5228 or via email at aramg,Epv.com. 470 Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Monday, June 16, 201411:15 AM To: 'Russell Greenwood' Subject: RE: This may be helpful for Sunnyside Ridge Trail system, on a positive note Sherree, I will forward this to the City Clerk for distribution. Thanks. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Russell Greenwood[mailto:beachjake@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, June 15, 201412:26 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: This may be helpful for Sunnyside Ridge Trail system, on a positive note Safety: This trail would allow rescue groups as the Lomita Sheriff Posse to assist in a disaster or as an alternative quick route for a fire exit when main roads are blocked. Please forward this information to the RPV City Council Thank You, Sherree Greenwood 2543 Sunnyside Ridge Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 471 Safety: This trail would allow rescue groups as the Lomita Sheriff Posse to assist in a disaster or as an alternative quick route for a fire exit when main roads are blocked. Please forward this information to the RPV City Council Thank You, Sherree Greenwood 2543 Sunnyside Ridge Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 2 472 PENINSULA EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY RANCHO PALOS VERDES EQUESTIRAN REPORT MARCH 13, 2003 Associates/Groups: Palos Verdes Peninsula Horsemen's Association (PVPHA) Pony Clubs: 1. Portuguese Bend PC (PVDS) 2. Rolling Hills Est PC (PVDN) Ride to Fly Happy Hoofers Los Caballeros Las Caballeras ffffl Fillies Lomita Posse (sjje,,r K* Interscholastical Equestrian League (ML): 1. Chadwick (Private School), 2. Miraleste Intermediate Sehool 3. Rolling Hills Prep. (Private School) 4. Palos Verdes High School 5. Peninsula High School Equestrian Team (Engish & Western team) Equestrian Trails Incorporated (ETI) Los Serranos (Award Circuit) City Equestrian Committee's 1. Rancho Palos Verdes 2. Rolling Hills Estates Equestrian Center Designer Don Burt (Olympic Committee Member) 1. L.A. Equestrian Center - Park GriffithPark 2. Ernie Howlett Park Riding Trails: 1. Peninsula Loop Trail 2. City Riding Trails A. Rolling Hills (Community Assoc.) B. Rolling Hills Estates C. Rancho Palos Verdes D. Palos Verdes Estates Riding Facilities: Palos Verdes Estates Stabes (Via, Opata) City Seahorse Riding Stables (Crenshaw;/PVDN) Private Rolling Hills Estates Equestrian Stables (Crenshaw/PVDN) City Portuguese Bend Riding Club (Narcissa, Dr./RPV) Private Rolling Hills Park Estates Stables (Highridge-gated comm) Private Empty Saddle Club (Rolling Hills Rd) Private Park/Show Facility: Ernie Howlett Park (Hawthorne Blvd.) Horse Vets: Donna Fernandez, DVM Larry Kelly, DVM P. / OF -3 473 PENINSULA EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY RANCHO PALOS VERDES EQUESTMAN REPORT MARCH 13, 2003 James Giacopuzzi, DVM Lisa Pierson, DVM Ruth Sobeck, DVM John Thoma, DVM Tom Hackathorn, DVM Silvia Greenman, DVM Feed and Tack Stores: Lomita Feed (Narbonne) Rolling Hills General Store (Rolling Hills Rd/PVDN) The Tack Room (Crenshaw/P.olliog Hills Rd.) Horsecents (Peninsula Center) Disaster Teams: Equine Response Team Large Animal Evacuation (John Douglas) Lomita Posse (Sheriff Dept.) Veterinary Area G Coordinator Dr. Patty Boge Horse Hospitals: Chino Hills Hospital Chino Valley Equine Hospital San Luis Rey Equine Hospital Alamo Pintado in Santa Inez Valley (Aprox. dirving time to any of these between 2-3.5 hrs.) MoorePark Equine Hospital Emergency Rescue Hollywood Park Race Track Santa Anita Race Track Horse Haulers: Tracy Savich - General Store Carol Dean John Arbuckle Dead Animal Disposal: John Devries (Artesia) Photographer: Saddle Repair: Laurie Margrave Village Shomaker Blanket Laundry & Repair Dark Horse Apparel Trainers: Jan Ball Rachael McCaskill Devon Gibson Alden Giacopuzzi Christie Arbuckle Caryl Doty Linda Cooper 17,2. a -F 3 474 PENINSULA EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY RANCHO PALOS VERDES EQUESTIRAN REPORT MARCH 13, 2003 Jennifer Cromwell Donna Naylor Teresa Nye Callie Bell Kim Arranaa Rosemary (Port.Bend) Julie Golden Publications: Dispatch Newsletter (Palos Verdes Peninsula Horsemen Assoc.) Pacific Coast Journal California HorseTrader www.horsetrader:com Horseman's News Riding Magazine Farriers: Joe Bell Bob Aldnete Chuck Esau Keith de Young Kevin Terrell Larry Stewart Juin Halverson Jay Hooker Dennis Holderman Kenny Kromen Dan Martin Public Events & Annual Celebrations: ETI Corral - Horseshows 8-5 per year LSAC - PCHA Rated Western IEL - ITh School Shows Los Amigas Charity Show - July Potuguese Bend Charity - Sept Mayors Breakfast Cowboy Days City Celebration Pony Club Show Wage Management: 1. Waste Management Disposal (dumpsters) 2. Composite 3. Ron Ivy - Portuguese Bend 4. Best Management Practices (BMP) - RPV Horse Lots: Real Estate Equestrian Agents Horse Trailors: No local dealers Horse Care & Vacation Sitters: Private Parties P, 3 of 3. 79 1 %J Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 7:58 AM To: 'Russell Greenwood' Subject: RE: This may be helpful for Sunnyside Ridge Trail system, on a positive note Good morning Sherree, I will forward this to the City Council (not City Clerk as I previously mentioned). BTW- In case you were not aware, you may also send items to them directly or copy them by writing to cc@rpv.com. Tx. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Russell Greenwood [mailto:beachjake@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 5:57 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: This may be helpful for Sunnyside Ridge Trail system, on a positive note Thank you, Sunnyside Ridge Road has ,one entrance/ exit for its 55 homeowners. If a disaster occurs to the entrance off PVDE, our homeowners are locked in place. The Sunnyside Ridge Road Trail would provide a safe second exit. Our many seniors and families could walk to safety. Please forward this to RPV City Clerk for distribution. Thank You, Sherree Greenwood 2543 Sunnyside Ridge Road RPV,CA On Monday, June 16, 2014 11:14 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRC@-rpv.com> wrote: Sherree, I 476 I will forward this to the City Clerk for distribution. Thanks. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 LaurenrCa7rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Russell Greenwood[mai Ito: beach* ake(cD-sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2014 12:26 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: This may be helpful for Sunnyside Ridge Trail system, on a positive note Safety: This trail would allow rescue groups as the Lomita Sheriff Posse to assist in a disaster or as an alternative quick route for a fire exit when main roads are blocked. Please forward this information to the RPV City Council Thank You, Sherree Greenwood 2543 Sunnyside Ridge Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 z 477 Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 8:23 AM To: CC Cc: Michael Throne; Joel Rojas; Ara Mihranian Subject: FW: This may be helpful for Sunnyside Ridge Trail system, on a positive note Attachments: Pen Equest Community RPV 2003 001 jpg; Pen Eques Community RPV 2003 report #2 001 jpg; Pen Eques Community RPV 2003 Report #3 jpg Good morning, Michael asked me to forward these two emails and attachments. Staff received them from a resident at Sunnyside Ridge Road who wanted it forwarded to the Council. This is concerning the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Improvement project that is scheduled to come before the Council on July 15, 2014. Thank you. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Russell Greenwood [mailto:beachjake@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, June 15, 201412:26 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: This may be helpful for Sunnyside Ridge Trail system, on a positive note Safety: This trail would allow rescue groups as the Lomita Sheriff Posse to assist in a disaster or as an alternative quick route for a fire exit when main roads are blocked. Please forward this information to the RPV City Council Thank You, Sherree Greenwood 2543 Sunnyside Ridge Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 SECOND EMAIL: 1 I • • From: Russell Greenwood [mailto:beachjake@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 5:57 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: This may be helpful for Sunnyside Ridge Trail system, on a positive note Thank you, Sunnyside Ridge Road has one entrance/ exit for its 55 homeowners. If a disaster occurs to the entrance off PVDE, our homeowners are locked in place. The Sunnyside Ridge Road Trail would provide a safe second exit. Our many seniors and families could walk to safety. Please forward this to RPV City Clerk for distribution. Thank You, Sherree Greenwood 2543 Sunnyside Ridge Road RPV,CA z 479 Lauren Ramezani From: Chrissy K Meisterheim <ckmeisterheim@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 9:32 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: Ara Mihranian; Siamak Motahari Subject: tonight Hi Lauren, I just wanted to thank you and Ara for offering to come this evening. We appreciate your time. Just wanted to see if you need anything. Otherwise, see you at 7pm at 2443. Best, Chrissy On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 9:49 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR@,Mv.com> wrote: Good morning Chrissy, Ara Mihranian, Deputy Director of Community Development, and I will be able to attend. Unfortunately Siamak Motahari has a conflict. Ara is the project manager for the TRAILS NETWORK PLAN tJPDATB and would. be able to answer your trails related. questions. Thanks for your invitation. Do you need us to bring any item or handout in particular? Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurent, rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv 1 EM From: Chrissy K Meisterheim [mailto:ckmeisterheim@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2014 7:43 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: FW: TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 Hi Lauren I hope this email finds you well. The residents of Sunnyside will be getting together at 2443 (DiGirolamo residence) this Wednesday the 18th at 7pm to discuss the trail. Are you available to join us that evening? The purpose is to provide the most up-to-date information so the residents are informed prior to the meetings. In addition, the board can make sure we have all questions answered if some are not able to attend the meetings. Apologies for late notice, if you can make it great, if not we completely understand. Thanks so much Chrissy On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 9:04 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRgMy.com> wrote: Dear Residents: Thank you for your interest in the Sunnyside Ridge Trail. Staff wanted to bring to your attention a public workshop on trails which would include the Sunnyside Ridge Trail segment. The workshop could be of interest to you and your neighbors, and you may want to consider attending and providing your input on trails. Please read the list server email below: Thanks you. Lauren Ramezani • Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: rpvlistserver@rpv.com [mailto:rpvlistserver@rpv.com] Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 11:09 AM To: Ara Mihranian Subject: TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC WORKSHOP - JUNE 25, 2014 The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is launching its much anticipated update to the City's Trails Network Plan (TNP).This undertaking consists of updating and consolidating all of its existing trails plans and documents into a single, comprehensive plan. As a part of the preparation of the update to the TNP,the City will be conducting a series of public workshops to reach out to community stakeholders and interested persons to identify any unique trail issues that should be addressed in the TNP update. Please join us at the first TNP Update Public Workshop which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall Community Room located at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Click hereto view the Public Workshop Announcement. Inquiries should be directed to Ara Mihranian, Project Planner, at 310-544-5228 or via email at aramgrpv.com. BREAKING NEWS City staff occasionally posts other important non -emergency information on the Breaking News page of the City's website located at: http://www. palosverdes.com/rpv/breakin ng ews Be sure to go to the List Server page and subscribe to receive email messages whenever a Breaking News article is posted to the City's website. You can join at: http://www.palosverdes.com/rpv/listserver • Lauren Ramezani From: David Barrett <dr_barrett@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 201411:57 PM To: Lauren Ramezani; Ara Mihranian Subject: Thank You ... Dear Lauren and Ara, Thank you again for coming to our Sunnyside Ridge Road community to talk about the trail plans. Lauren, you have been on our street before, and yet you returned to the hornet's nest! Ara, we missed you last time because of a personal emergency. This after -noon, I had to sign my 91 -year-old mother to hospice, and this was very difficult (and tearful) for me as well as the hired caregivers, (I would wish this day on no one!) As her Durable Power of Attorney, I have to leave early to cinch up some details. I attended the meeting because, as a resident of Sunnyside Ridge Road for 45 years, I am a vested member of the Rancho Palos Verdes community. We live in a litigious society. Developing a known dangerous area opens a wide door to liability and litigation for the taxpayers of Rancho Palos Verdes. (Historically, residents of Portuguese Bend took the city to court for granting construction of homes on unstable ground - 45 homes were destroyed in the 1978 landslide alone.) Deadman's Curve is extremely dangerous. It marks the site of death of both humans and beasts. Presently, a foolish horseman has almost lost control of his white horse on various occasions as witnessed by residents on our street. The canyon does not offer a viable, safe passage for equestrians. The declivity of the canyon is not conducive for the anatomical structure of horses. Sure-footed mules would have a hard time of it. To insist a horse enter the canyon would constitute animal abuse - even worse if the insistent rider were to ride on the horses back on such a descent and ascent. Residents have witnessed, usually after a city -sponsored meeting, equestrians attempting to lead their horses down the crevasse, patently trespassing on private property as there is presently no safe passage into the canyon. In each case, the horse had more sense than the equestrian; the horse refused to descend the canyon wall. (That is truly'horse sense'.) May 1 note that on the Facebook accounts of proponents of the proposed trail, they advocate people from anywhere to urge the city to go ahead with the proposed trail(s). These eMails could be sent from New Hampshire, Georgia, Hawaii, &c. These eMails are not reflective of our community. When we moved onto this street in the 1960s, some of the residents did have horse corrals and horses. In the 1970s, most homeowners abandoned the idea. Stables were converted into storage areas, and corrals/fencing fell into disrepair. The price of horses, feed, &c. escalated, and we have traded our horses in for mountain bicycles. Riding jodhpurs have become spandex riding pants. Our interests, on the whole, have shifted. The city must reflect the changing attitudes of the constituents' view on recreational activities. As a family, we appreciate exercise and leisure. During high school, my brother placed first in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) in wrestling. He later won (NCAA) in university. He was to represent the United States during the 1984 Olympics, but Jimmy Carter pulled the plug on America's participation in the games. My siblings and i were all part of Scouting/4-H/Boys' Brigade. I enjoy walking on some of the extant trails. They go somewhere, and provide navigable passage. This proposed trail is not appreciated by the owners of our street. Only one renter is enthusiastic, and she doesn't even own or board horses. I urge Planning and Zoning to channel efforts on safe, viable venues for trails and abandon this frivolous expenditure of a trail that goes nowhere. Respectfully, Dr. David Samuel Barrett 2575 Sunnyside Ridge Road • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5216 (213) 200-2216 i Oi Lauren Ramezani From: Ara Mihranian Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 1:29 PM To: Chrissy K Meisterheim; Lauren Ramezani Cc: Siamak Motahari Subject: RE: tonight Chrissy, Thank you for inviting the City to yesterday's meeting. I found it to be beneficial and allowed me another opportunity to talk to the residents in an informal setting. I researched the Recreation and Parks survey, and it occurred in 2003. 1 am tracking it down to send to you. So stay tuned. In the interim, if anything else comes up regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the City. Regards, Ara Ara Michael Mihranian Deputy Director of Community Development GITN(� H S 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 310-544-5228 (telephone) 310-544-5293 (fax) aram@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv Do you really need to print this e-mail? This e-mail message contains information belonging to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, which may be privileged, confidential and/or protected from disclosure. The information is intended only for use of the individual or entity named. Unauthorized dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, or are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. From: Chrissy K Meisterheim[mailto:ckmeisterheim@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 9:33 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: Ara Mihranian; Siamak Motahari Subject: Re: tonight • Good morning Lauren and Ara, Thank you again for your time, presentation and involvement in our neighborhood meeting. I know it's not an easy task when we have a concerned neighborhood, so again, we appreciate it. I think the information last night was very helpful. I know last night you mentioned there was a community survey done some 4 br 5 years ago of this area. Is that survey available to review by the public? We were curious what it entails. Again, thank you both. Best, Chrissy Karasavas On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 9:48 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR21pv.com> wrote: Ara and I will be there. tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Chrissy K Meisterheim [mailto:ckmeisterheim@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 9:32 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: Ara Mihranian; Siamak Motahari Subject: tonight Hi Lauren, I just wanted to thank you and Ara for offering to come this evening. We appreciate your time. Just wanted to see if you need anything. Otherwise, see you at 7pm at 2443. Best, ROOM Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 2:28 PM To: 'Chrissy K Meisterheim' Cc: Ara Mihranian; Siamak Motahari Subject: RE: tonight Chrissy, Let me track down the survey Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City pf Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Chrissy K Meisterheim[mailto:ckmeisterheim@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 9:33 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: Ara Mihranian; Siamak Motahari Subject: Re: tonight Good morning Lauren and Ara, Thank you again for your time, presentation and involvement in our neighborhood meeting. I know it's not an easy task when we have a concerned neighborhood, so again, we appreciate it. I think the information last night was very helpful. I know last night you mentioned there was a community survey done some 4 or 5 years ago of this area. Is that survey available to review by the public? We were curious what it entails. Again, thank you both. Best, Chrissy Karasavas On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 9:48 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR(c p2v.com> wrote: Ara and I will be there. tx Lauren Ramezani • Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Chrissy K Meisterheim[mailto:ckmeisterheim@email.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 9:32 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: Ara Mihranian; Siamak Motahari Subject: tonight Hi Lauren, I just wanted to thank you and Ara for offering to come this evening. We appreciate your time. Just wanted to see if you need anything. Otherwise, see you at 7pm at 2443. Best, Chrissy On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 9:49 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR rrpv.com> wrote: Good morning Chrissy, Ara Mihranian, Deputy Director of Community Development, and I will be able to attend. Unfortunately Siamak Motahari has a conflict. Ara is the project manager for the TRAILS NETWORK PLAN tJPDATE and. would be able to answer your trails related questions. Thanks for your invitation. Do you need us to bring any item or handout in particular? Tx. 19 Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014 3:36 PM To: (Sunnyside HOA president) (ckmeisterheim@gmail.com) Cc: Ara Mihranian; Siamak Motahari Subject: survey final report Attachments: survey final report.pdf Chrissy, As requested, attached is a copy of the 2003 Open Space Task Force Survey Final report. Please forward it to the people who attended the meeting. Thanks. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv HO• Lauren Ramezani From: Chrissy <ckmeisterheim@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014 6:25 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: Ara Mihranian; Siamak Motahari Subject: Re: survey final report Thank you so much Best, Chrissy On Jun 20, 2014, at 3:36 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR rpv.com> wrote: Chrissy, As requested, attached is a copy of the 2003 Open Space Task Force Survey Final report. Please forward it to the people who attended the meeting. Thanks. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 320-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.t)alosverdes.com/rov <survey final report.pdf> MGM Lauren Ramezani From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO <jdegirolamo@me.com> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 5:39 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Invitation to meeting Yes sounds great.... how does 10:00am sound? On Jun 30, 2014, at 4:36 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenRga M .com> wrote: Mr. DeGirolamo: Thank you for welcoming Ara and I to your house for your HOA meeting. The discussion was very informative. Ara Mihranian and Siamak Motahari (the project manager) would like to invite you to an informal meeting at City Hall to discuss the project and get your feedback on the different conceptual design possibilities for the easement area adjacent to your house. These will be very preliminary, but would be a good starting point to exchange ideas. They are both available on Wednesday, July 31d. City Hall is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Are you available? If yes, what time is best for you? If not, please let me know your available day(s) and times to meet here. Please call or email. me. Thanks. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works <image001 Jpg>City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv 491 Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 20141:33 PM To: 'JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO' Cc: Siamak Motahari; Ara Mihranian Subject: Confirm- Invitation to meeting It is confirmed for tomorrow, Wednesday at 10 am at City Hall, the Community Development (Planning) Department. Please go to the counter and ask for Ara. You should have received an Outlook invitation to the meeting also. Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works L,City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: JOHN J. DEGIROLAMO [mailto:jdegirolamo@me.com] Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 5:39 PM To: Lauren Ramezani Subject: Re: Invitation to meeting Yes sounds great.... how does 10:00am sound? On Jun 30, 2014, at 4:36 PM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR.(c 1pv.com> wrote: Mr. DeGirolamo: Thank you for welcoming Ara and I to your house for your HOA meeting. The discussion was very informative. Ara Mihranian and Siamak Motahari (the project manager) would like to invite you to an informal meeting at City Hall to discuss the project and get your feedback on the different conceptual design possibilities for the easement area adjacent to your house. These will be very preliminary, but would be a good starting point to exchange ideas. They are both available on Wednesday, July 31. City Hall is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Are you available? If yes, what time is best for you? If not, please let me know your available day(s) and times to meet here. Please call or email me. Thanks. Lauren Ramezani 492 Lauren Ramezani From: SunshineRPV@aol.com Sent: Monday, July 07, 201412:00 PM To: CC; Lauren Ramezani; Ara Mihranian; Michael Throne Subject: July 15, 2014 Council discussion on the Sunnyside segment of the Palos Verdes Lo Attachments: 2003 trail map-0563.pdf July 7, 2014 MEMO: from SUNSHINE TO: RPV City Council, Staff and interested parties RE: July 15, 2014 Council discussion on the Sunnyside segment of the Palos Verdes Loop Trail and trail preservation in general. Given years of observation, I have come to the conclusion that RPV's Staff has developed an internal "anti trails" culture. Some recommendations can be chalked up to errors or omissions (0&M.). A long series of O&M makes a pattern. Since 1993, the RPV City Council has not been given the opportunity to vote on whether or not the Palos Verdes Loop Trail completion should be pursued. Since then, many opportunities have been ignored, poorly negotiated and in the case of the Sunnyside Segment, the physically existing trail on public property has been obliterated by two occasions of Staff recommended work. Since your Agenda Item on July 15, 2014 will be limited to only the recently budgeted grant, now is the time to bring up the fact that Staff has proposed a vague amount of work which is offensive to the neighbors, trail users and those who care about how our tax dollars are spent. The attached map shows where the trail was in between the trail easement relocation and the installation of the Sunnyside Ridge Storm Drain Project. There was a trail and it was not a "trail to nowhere". I truly hope that when the Staff Report becomes available, it will recommend a trail design criteria which is the minimum Staff thinks the grant judges will accept. (Which TYPE?) And, that it does not suggest that the project be canceled. 493 SuLY 1, 2DD3 k/kpcoc PAW5 P[A3LIG 21raH i r)(-- WAY C)R CA,-�irlv\C- KI ,wm� opCN PAL05 VC -0,0 LUO(o 1 I-ZAI L RDIA r 1:= AvR; �{ • • • 065TRVAC, i 1-- 0 PILL) LOOP -11:,A I L ROLU 1 C- 00ovd ACC Cn`_?S -iD OkLO`) Vi- ROr- 5 LOOP TKPNIL (tiGtA T1� s .6F1; I m Lauren Ramezani From: Lauren Ramezani Sent: Monday, July 07,2014 12:05 PM To: John DeGirolamo Cc: Siamak Motahari; Ara Mihranian Subject: Schedule a follow-up meeting Good morning Mr. DeGirolamo, Thank you for coming last week and meeting with Siamak and Ara. Siamak is following up on your discussions and would like to meet with you again either this Thursday 7/10, or Monday July 14th. As per your discussions and your request, Siamak is in the process of preparing more alternatives. He hopes to have more sketches to show you by Thursday. However, it might fall to Monday if it is not completed on time. Please let me know your available time(s) on Thursday and your available time(s) on Monday. I will confirm the date and time on Wednesday. By then Siamak would have a better idea how he is progressing with the alternatives. Tx Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv 495 Lauren Ramezani From: Leza Mikhail Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 8:25 AM To: jeanlongacre@aol.com Cc: Lauren Ramezani; Ara Mihranian; Joel Rojas Subject: RE: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Hello Ms. Longacre, Thank you for comments regarding the Sunnyside Ridge Trail. While I worked on the original grant request to obtain money to construct the Sunnyside Ridge Trail, I believe the project is now being headed by Lauren Ramezani, The City recently obtained approval of grant money to construct the trail, however I am not aware of the status of that project at this time. I believe there were quite a few questions from the public that are currently being sorted out. I am sure Lauren would be pleased to hear your comments. I have copied her on this email. You may also contact her at (310) 544-5252 or via email at laurenr r v.com. It is always nice hearing from you. Thank you, Leza Mikhail Associate Planner City of Rancho (PaCos Verdes Planning Department 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 www.oalosverdes.com/rDv/planning/Diannine-zoning/index.cfm (310) 544-5228 — (310) 544-5293 f lezamcc rpv.com From: jeanlongacre@aol.com [mailto:jeanlongacre@aol.com] Sent: Monday, July 07, 201410:28 PM To: Leza Mikhail Subject: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Dear Leza, On April 3, 1996, as a member of the Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Committee, I made the motion to vacate part of the easement on Sunnyside Ridge so the Nazarian Corporation could build a house on the Narbonne ROW. We were aware that one side of the lot was flat and the other side was steep. My motion specifically stated that a 15 foot trail easement should be reserved on the flat side of the lot. There were no topo lines on the map for us to see. Dean Allison, Senior Engineer, stated that the motion had to define which side was being reserved and that the East side was the flat side. I would not take out the word "flat" so the motion read the trail was to be on the "flat East side". Needless to say, his information was incorrect. At this point, what matters is that we remedy the situation and construct a usable trail. I respectfully request that you make every effort to make this happen. The public has been denied use of this valuable trail connection for 8 years. The 0 • member's of the Recreation and Parks Committee went through the democratic process to ensure the public a usable trail. I hope the City of Rancho Palos Verdes will honor our effort. Jean Longacre 6 Martingale Drive Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 301-544-0105 497 Lauren Ramezani From: Madeline Ryan <pvpasofino@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 8:23 AM To: Lauren Ramezani; Ara Mihranian Cc: CC Subject: Sunnyside Ridge Trail Hello Lauren, Ara Without sounding anecdotal, I want to let you know that 27 years ago I began riding this trail when it was a vacant lot, currently 2477 Sunnyside Ridge Road. The then City Council had a vision of connecting trails in this Equestrian Overlay District on the eastside because they voted to require a 10' wide easement on the easterly side of 2477 Sunnyside Ridge Road. That was in 1996 - a few years prior to construction of 2477 and years prior to Mr. DeGeralamo's purchase of 2443 Sunnyside Ridge Road. I do not believe that the then City Council would have required such an easement, if the trail dead ended into the backyard of 2477. To my knowledge, there was never any opposition to pedestrians/equestrians traversing this trail and canyon to avoid the treacherous curve of Palos Verdes Drive East where there is little distance between motorists and pedestrians/equestrians. More to the point, though, we have a dedicated trail that the City has received a grant to restore. This trail is a critical connection to the Rolling Hills Estates trail system, the peninsula trails, a public benefit, and a safer, shorter route than the PVDE option. With renewed interest in the reviewing and revising of the Trails Network Plan, this restoration gives continuity to the easements across Rockinghorse Road and Sol Vista Trail, all of which will be visited by Staff as they complete their task. Please make this happen. Madeline Ryan 28328 Palos Verdes Drive East RPV "May the Trails be with you..." Madeline 6i Lauren Ramezani From: Ray Madeline <raymadelin@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 8:51 AM To: Lauren Ramezani; Ara Mihranian; CC; CityManager Cc: madeline Subject: Sunnyside Ridge Trail This is absolutely outrageous that this should even be called into question. The City of RPV under the City Manager made a grievous error in the construction of these 2 homes over the trail easement. And the City acknowledged their error. The then RPV City Manager apologized to trail users profusely and promised that the City would widen the access from Sunnyside Ridge to provide trail users safe access once again. I have not entered into this situation that is occurring at the moment as I find it beyond belief that that this widening has still not occurred. For goodness sake do what you have promised to do and provide the access again. One day there will be blood on your hands for forcing hikers and equestrians and pedestrians to navigate PVDE instead of our Sol vista Trail the ingress of which was blocked by the City's past grievous errors. Ray Van Dinther PVDE Resident Lauren Ramezani From: Ray Madeline <raymadelin@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 201410:02 AM To: Lauren Ramezani Cc: Ara Mihranian Subject: Re: Sunnyside Ridge trail postscript. Thank you for your clarification. On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 9:58 AM, Lauren Ramezani <LaurenR(a,rpv.com> wrote: Thank you. I will add your emails to the public correspondence section of the staff report. BTW- Dean Allison was the Director of Public Works, not the City Manager. Lauren Ramezani Sr. Administrative Analyst- Public Works L-111"'City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5245 Laurenr@rpv.com www.palosverdes.com/rpv From: Ray Madeline [mailto:raymadelin@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 9:21 AM To: Lauren Ramezani; Ara Mihranian; CC; CityManager Subject: Sunnyside Ridge trail postscript. As I was cutting down my poisonous Oleander bush the City Managers name carne to me. Dean Allison. He hot footed it out of town and left the rest of you to make amends for his errors. You now have the opportunity but you are listening to the greedy whining of a homeowner who has planted grape vines and vegetable bushes all over our easement in efforts to stop RPV residents using the trail easement. 1 500 Preview my multi media books http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKOe5b-W7CA hLtp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWWaNkrL 8M WWW.GOLDENDOLPHINBOOKS.COM 501 Lauren Ramezani From: Ray Madeline <raymadelin@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 9:21 AM To: Lauren Ramezani; Ara Mihranian; CC; CityManager Subject: Sunnyside Ridge trail postscript. As I was cutting down my poisonous Oleander bush the City Managers name came to me. Dean Allison. He hot footed it out of town and left the rest of you to make amends for his errors. You now have the opportunity but you are listening to the greedy whining of a homeowner who has planted grape vines and vegetable bushes all over our easement in efforts to stop RPV residents using the trail easement. 502