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RPVCCA_CC_SR_2012_04_03_03_Dog_Beach_Pilot_Program_At_RPV_Beach
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES TO: FROM: DATE: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CAROLYNN PETRU,DEPUTY CITY MANAGERIINTERI~ RECREATION AND PARKS DIRECTOR APRIL 3,2012 SUBJECT:DOG BEACH PILOT PROGRAM AT RANCHO PALOS VERDES .BEACH REVIEWED:CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER cV- Staff Coordinator:Katie Howe,Administrative Analyst II RECOMMENDATION Rescind the February 21,2012 actiQn to establish a one-year off-leash dog beach pilot program at Rancho Palos VerdesB"each . .' BACKGROUND On February 21,2012,City Council directed staff to initiate a 12-month pilot program allowing off-leash dogs at RPV Beach.Due to the wide-spread media attention received and the general lack of dog beaches in Los Angeles County (only two currently exist),activity at RPV Beach has increased significantly over the last two months. Further,the City has continued to receive public feedback,primarily from residents concerned with large crowds parking at the site and accessing the beach,as well as safety,sanitation and environmental concerns resulting from dogs on the beach and in the tide pools.Several Council Members have also individually raised the issue of dogs on the beach with staff and requested that the item be brought back for further consideration. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Over the last decade,the City has experienced a steady increase in visitors and activity along its coastline,which can be directly traced to new development,preservation of public open space and new public amenities,including the parks,trails and the recreational opportunities these all provide.More public amenities are on the horizon, including the California Coastal Trail and improvements slated for Abalone Cove Shoreline Park.The aggregate result has made the City's coastal area more accessible 3-1 Dog Beach Pilot Program at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach April 3,2012 Page 2 and inviting to residents and visitors alike.With each change,the City must balance the desire to provide improved public access and recreational amenities with the carrying capacity and impacts on the natural environment,adjacent properties,public infrastructure and the overall ambience and character of the community. Given the physical configuration of the subject property and the current level of activity at Trump National Golf Course and the Ocean Trails Preserve,the addition of an off- leash dog beach at RPV Beach,even on a trial basis,appears to be beyond what is appropriate and sustainable for the site,especially given the apparent pent up demand for this type of facility in the greater Los Angeles area.Staff is concerned that the regulations and improvements to the beach that would be needed to address all of the concerns that have been raised through the public outreach process would overtax the City's re~ources and would benefit a specific user group to the detriment of the environment and the greater public use and enjoyment of the beach.Therefore,rather than proceeding with the environmental studies,Planning Commission review, development permits,and Code changes necessary to implement such a change in use,staff recommends that the City Council revisit its prior decision and rescind the one-year off-leash dog beach pilot program at RPV Beach. DISCUSSION Activity Level MRCA Rangers have patrolled the public parks and trails at the Ocean Trails Reserve and Shoreline Park since their contract was initiated in 2009.However,since February 21 st,Rangers have provided an average of 6-10 hours of directed patrol per week at the public parking areas,Founders Park,and walking trails adjacent to the beach.Their observations are that off-leash activity is rare in these areas,and occurs primarily on the beach.Since the Council's action,Rangers have issued a total of 2 citations for off- leash dogs in the area,and gave 3 warnings to hikers with dogs attempting to access the beach below Shoreline Park,to the south of RPV Beach.Based on the Rangers' observations,more popular times and days when the beach is used include weekend late mornings and early afternoons (approximately 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.).Use also takes place weekdays,more often 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.No dog fights, injuries,or major incidents have been observed by or reported to the MRCA Rangers.Likewise,since February 21,2012,no dog-related incidents have been reported to the Lomita Sheriff's Station,and one incident of an aggressive pit bull was reported to Los Angeles County Animal Control.However,the Animal Control Officer was not able to locate the animal when he arrived at the site. Rangers observed an average of 35 people and 15 dogs on the beach on the cooler weekends,with the exception of the very warm weekend of March 3rd -4th •During their patrol on that particular weekend,they observed approximately 60 people and 35 dogs on the beach.They also observed an average of 15 people and 15 dogs on the beach on weekdays.The lower attendance figures may be reflective of the cooler weather 3-2 Dog Beach Pilot Program at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach April 3,2012 Page 3 experienced for most weekends in March.Rangers have also observed an increase in off-leash dogs on the beach south of RPV Beach,below Shoreline Park. Parking Concerns regarding parking have continued since the February 21 st Council meeting. Parking for public access to Rancho Palos Verdes Beach,Founders Park,and the public walking trails,as designated in the Public Amenities Plan for Trump National Golf Course,is available at four locations on the site:1)the 45-space dedicated (day-use) public parking lot located to the east side of the clubhouse;2)the 150-space parking lot on the west side of the clubhouse;3)the 50-space public parking lot at the terminus of La Rotonda Drive,which is approximately 3/4 mile walk from the beach and Founders Park;and,4)approximately 95 on-street parking spaces along Ocean Trails Drive. There is ho short-term opportunity to increase parking on the west side of the site, unless and until the public streets in Vesting Tentative Tract No.50666 are developed. The City is scheduled to accept the remaining streets in Tract No.50667 in May,which will increase the available public on-street parking on the east side of the property. This,in turn,could increase public use at Shoreline Park and its adjacent beach. On busier days,more of the existing public parking is being used.Contributing factors include warm weather,incre~sed publicity regarding the beach,and increased use of the public amenities (trails and parks)in the area.Cyclists using Palos Verdes Drive South have also been observed parking towards the top of Ocean Trails Drive,-often on weekends.There are also increases in organized events on and near the beach;for example,on Sunday,March 4th Leash Off L.A.invited dog owners to the beach for a "Meet and Greet;"which,combined with the fine weather,contributed to one of the busiest days at the beach seen so far;on Saturday,March 17th ,Cabrillo Marine Aquarium organized a tide pool survey with approximately twenty participants on the beach;and,on consecutive Saturdays this winter,a fitness group parked along the top of Ocean Trails Drive and met at Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park for a run and yoga afterwards.Drop-in,organized recreation is an emerging issue in City parks and beaches and the Recreation and Parks Department is currently reviewing its policy. Enforcement City staff and MRCA Rangers had previously determined that approximately fifteen hours of patrol per week would be sufficient to enforce the City's existing ordinance prohibiting dogs on the beach.After further consideration of their staffing levels,MRCA has reported that they are able to provide the City a maximum additional ten hours of patrol time per week.In March,MRCA has been able to effectively patrol the public parking lots,Founders Park,and trails adjacent to RPV Beach without a contract increase,because these areas are either within or immediately adjacent to the Ocean Trails Reserve,which is part of their existing patrol area.MRCA's method of patrol allows for flexibility to patrol the entire Preserve,and to focus their time on "hot spots"or areas requiring heavier enforcement as they arise.Examples of such "hot spots" 3-3 Dog Beach Pilot Program at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach April 3,2012 Page 4 include nudity and lewd behavior at Sacred Cove,paragliding and misuse of trails by mountain bikers in the Portuguese Bend Reserve and off-leash dogs in the Ocean Trails Reserve. Prior to the MRCA Rangers contract,the City used the Lomita Sheriff Station's CORE Deputy Team to patrol the open space areas on the south side of the City.The CORE Team is currently available on a limited basis,approximately three to five hours per week,to provide additional patrols in the Ocean Trails Reserve to augment the Ranger patrols.In addition,the CORE Team has small off-road vehicles that can be used to access the beach. Regardless of the Council's decision on this item,enforcement will still be necessary at the Ocea.n Trails Preserve and should be extended to include off-leash dogs on the beach.Therefore,staff recommends continuing the MRCA Rangers existing level of patrol at the Ocean Trails Preserve under the current contract (6 to 10 hours per week) and augmenting their activities with the Sheriff's CORE Team (3 to 5 hours per week). The effectiveness of this strategy at RPV Beach and on the enforcement needs for the entire Preserve should be monitored and reassessed periodically to determine if an increase in the MRCA Ranger contract is necessary. Process and Timeline If the City Council decides to rescind the pilot dog beach program,staff proposes to implement a public education and enforcement program based on current regulations prohibiting dogs on RPV Beach using the following process and timeline: •3D-day public information period using MRCA Rangers and CORE Team to inform the public that dogs are prohibited on the beach and in the ocean.(April- early May). •Modification of the Sign Plan for Trump National Golf Course to provide: additional signage to facilitate enforcement.(April). •Enforcement at RPV Beach using MRCA Rangers,and augmented by the CORE Team,as available.(Ongoing) ALTERNATIVES In addition to the staff recommendation,the following alternative has been identified for the Council's consideration: 1.Direct staff to continue to proceed with the steps necessary to establish an off- leash dog use on RPV Beach.Similar to Alternative No.1,staff will implement a public education and enforcement program of existing regulations until a final decision is made whether to initiate the pilot program.If the pilot program is initiated,the type and level of enforcement would be adjusted based on the final 3-4 Dog Beach Pilot Program at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach April 3,2012 Page 5 design of the pilot program.Examples of final parameters could include whether dogs are required to be on-leash;if a specific area of the beach is fenced for off- leash use;whether off-leash use is restricted to certain seasons,days and/or hours,etc. FISCAL IMPACT Currently,the MRCA Rangers are providing six to ten hours a week of directed patrol at the Ocean Trails Reserve.Regardless of which alternative the Council selects,MRCA has indicated that it is able to continue to deploy the Rangers at this same level and under the terms of the existing contract.Ranger patrols during the initial enforcement phase will be augmented by three to five hours of support from the Sheriff's CORE Team.The cost of this additional support is already included in the City's existing annual contract with the Sheriff's Department.Enforcement needs for either alternative will be re-evaluated periodically and may diminish over time.However,should the City determine a contract increase is necessary with MRCA,the cost to add up to ten hours of additional patrol time would be $31,200 per year,assuming the current hourly rates. Attachments Public Correspondence received since February 21,2012 February 21,2012 Staff Report 3-5 Public Correspondence Comments against a dog beach are listed first. Comments for a dog beach are listed second. 3-6 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe From:Lili Amini [Iamini@trumpnational.com] Sent:Wednesday,March 28,2012 12:05 PM To:Katie Howe Subject:Trump Letter Attachments:20120328105734347 .pdf Hello Katie- Please see the attached letter for April 3 rd •If you have any questions feel free to let me know.Thank you! LiliAmini General Manager Trump National Golf Club,Los Angeles One Ocean Trails Drive I Rancho Palos Verdes,CA I 90275 p.310.303.3256 I f.310.265.5522 www.trumpgolf.com I www.trumpnationallosangeles.com11m This e-mail message,and any attachments to it,are for the sole use of the intended recipients, and may contain confidential and privileged information.Any unauthorized review,use, disclosure or distribution of t4is email message or its attachments is prohibited.If you are not the intended recipient,please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message.Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company.Finally,while the company uses virus protection,the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses.The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. 3/28/2012 3-7 LOSANOELES March 27,2012 Katie Howe City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 Dear Ms.Howe, On behalf of Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles,we would like for you to consider our continued strong opposition to the potential dog beach below our property. Ever since the council approved a pilot program for the dog beach,we have seen a firsthand glimpse of the dangers,poor sanitation and overall negative effect to our business.Not only have we had more complaints of dog feces,unleashed dogs,parking issues,but we have lost business.To think this was only a pilot program.To even imagine what it will be If this was approved for all to know. No one will understand the issues until they are directly affected.And although some of our concerns may be different,one thing Is a constant;this has caused chaos for a lot for a lot of people. Once again,we are asking the council to deny the dog beach based on the reality of what has happened since it was approved for a pilot program.In this letter,we will speak about the loss of business,the dangers and sanitation issues that were not only a concern,but now a scary realization. We have included a series of pictures.These are only few of what we have taken in the months of February and March.We have witnessed a circus like atmosphere and have seen near dangers that have now,sadly,has become a part of our landscape.This decision has affected the many guests who come out expecting a beautiful serene 3-8 atmosphere,instead they are greeted with barking dogs,multiple dogs with one owner on a leash,dog fighting,people with coolers,umbrellas etc. Our restaurant Hosts are keeping a log and find that they receive about 15-20 calls on the weekend with guests stating that they turned around and left because they thought we were sold out due to all the cars parked on Ocean Trails Drive.Who knows how many have just turned around and not called.We even know of people who opted to stay away all together because of the chaos. Our security staff and outside service staff continued to be flagged down by people who are complaining about trash and dog fighting.And our parking issue has gotten worse, which,in my last letter,was a major concern. 3-9 Another thing we have noticed is unleashed dogs through our property.Dogs are now unleashed and roaming around in our back parking area close to our Grand Ballroom. It is a huge cause for concern.No controls at all.This will only to get worse in the summer.(See picture below) Another point we previously brought up was the area that the dogs and their owners have to cross to get down the park/beach.There have been close calls with running dogs and dogs off leash that were nearly hit.Luckily,our outside service staff caught on camera exactly what we mentioned (see picture below) There is no denying what this dog beach pilot program has showed us.It's given our all of us a glimpse at the chaos it will bring in the summertime.We cannot imagine that this will improve our business. 3-10 Our closing remarks remain the same,as nothing has changed and the dangers and negative effect on our business were proven. No matter how many controls you have,the ability to have a dog beach will bring residents from all over the counties and cities who are not familiar with the residents of this city,the neighborhoods in and around our property and lastly the care and safety that we all have for Founder's Park and our property.Safety,lack of parking,negative effects on our business and sanitation are important and crucial reasons why we are opposed to the potential dog beach.A dog beach should be eqUipped with the appropriate parking and enough space for owners to easily get down to the beach,like many dog beaches all around LA and Orange County.Not the potential hazards we have here at our golf course.A thriving business that gets busier day after day.We ask for th city tnt allow a dog beach below our property. General Manager 3-11 Tracy Bonano From:Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2012 5:51 PM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Tracy Bonano' SUbject:FW:Dogs on Trump's Beach From:carla Zanino [mailto:cszanino@cox.net] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2012 4:36 PM To:cc@rpv.com;pc@rpv.com Subject:Dogs on Trump's Beach My husband and I would both like to log our opinions on the proposed 'dog beach'in the area below Trump's Club.We are NOT in favor of it.As it is,I am afraid every time a dog is off-leash (illegally)in the upper trails by Trump's.,I have had two friends who have been bitten by such dogs.I believe allowing dogs would open the city up to major lawsuits. If the city were to put up a fence separating the two areas,that would solve the problem.However,I don't think the majority of homeowners in our city would approve of such an expenditure. We urge you to maintain the "no Dog"policy on public beaches and to enforce it at Trump's beach. I would be happy to discuss this further,should the need arise. Sincerely, Carla &Walt Zanino 28684 Roan Road RPV,CA 90275 cszanino@cox.net 3/28/2012 3-12 Katie Howe From:Peter Von Hagen [peter.vonhagen@daumcommercial.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2012 7:55 PM To:parks@rpv.com Cc:Erika Barber;jacqueline Mathis;meyerforthebirds@cox.net Subject:Re:City Ordinance 6.04.050 Dear Carolyn, I am adamantly opposed to the proposed "Dog Park"along the RPV coastline below Trump Nat'l GC, and urge the Council to maintain enforcement of Ordinance 6.04.050,prohibiting dogs on City beaches. I am a dog lover,and have owned dogs all my life,from West Highland White Terriers to Labrador Retrievers,and have always seen to it they had adequate exercise without taking them to the beach. Allowing dogs on the beach,especially unleashed,would create a severe safety hazard to beach users and other handlers,as well as other dogs.Standards of cleanliness would not be maintained,and the cost of beach clean-up to the City would be exorbitant.I attended the last Public Hearing on the subject,and must challenge the representations of Staff regarding cost of clean-up,both with and without dogs,as being totally unrealistic.To suggest that costs with dogs would be less than costs without dogs defies logic.Unleashed dogs allowed to run on beaches occupied by young children is a recipe for disaster. Dogs have a valued place in our society,but not on our beaches. My wife,Jacqueline Ann Mathis,supports this position,and agrees with this e-mail. Respectfully submitted, Peter Von Hagen 32426 Conqueror Drive Rancho Palos Verdes Peter K.Von Hagen P:310.538.6704 F:310.538.6754 M.310.989.8572 DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services 1025 West 190th Street 1Suite 420 Gardena,CA 190248 www.daumcommercial.com ONCORINTERNATIONAL www.oncorintl.com CA Real Estate License #00550704 DAUM's CA License #01129558 3/28/2012 Page 1 of1 3-13 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Steve [stevemikem@prodigy.net] Tuesday,March 27,20129:28 PM parks@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com Opposed to Dog Beach Dear RPV City Council and Parks Department: I hike trails on the peninsula totaling over 300 miles per year and have for many years. My hobbies are trail hiking and ocean-scape photography.I have worked with Scout groups on trail and park improvements in your city.Much of my hiking is in RPV:Friendship Park,Ladera,Del Cero,Shoreline and adjacent Trump.I am chased,threatened,or attacked several times a year by dogs off leashes,even with their owners nearby.At some parks like Friendship about half of the dogs are off leashes.On the trails getting close to the dog beach area,many dogs are off leashes.I was bit by a dog off a leash just east of the dog beach area,approaching from the trail there,2.5 years ago. Most dogs are friendly,but a percentage are not.If you legalize dogs off-leash at the beach it will increase their number on the trails from their cars to the beach.It will attract more people with dogs from surrounding areas.Many owners do not pick up the waste and it will get worse.You will have to have an employee to do this pick up.I predict that you will need a ranger to continually work the area due to the increased use. Please consider these factors when making your decision.I am opposed to the legal dog beach because I can imagine the problems will get worse. Thank you, Steve Mandich San Pedro 1 3-14 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Mandy Martin [mandeemartin@aol.com] Wednesday,March 28,2012 7:11 AM parks@rpv.com Dog Beach Hello,I am writings to you today to express my concern over the illegal and desctructive activity currently taking place adjacent to and encroaching upon PBC 's private beach. My family has enjoyed 4 generations of residence in Palos Verdes.Throughout our lives we have always respected and supported the manner in which the city of RPV has taken every precaution to preserve and protect the beautiful environment that lends such beauty to our neighborhood. I and my sisters have all enjoyed membership at PBC throughout the years.It has always been a special place where all members shared respect for and participated in the maintenance of the beach. I am bewildered at the sight of and condition of the beach now.Animal feces polluting the tide pools,people trampling sensitive eco preserves,and disregarding the boundaries of the private beach,are evidence that the puplic who have no real affiliation with the area also demonstrate no respect or love for it either. I implore the city officials of RPV to take a realistic approach in assessing and intervening on behalf of its residents and recognize the current and potential ongoing damage to an area which is truly threatened by irresponsible actions and disregard for nature. Please stop the tresspassing of nonmembers and their dogs on PBC. Thank you for reading and responding to my concerns Sincerely, Amanda Martin (310)833-3303 1 3-15 Katie Howe ----------------------------------~------- From:Michael Trullinger [trullngr@gmail.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2012 11 :08 PM To:parks@rpv.com Cc:cc@rpv.com Subject:Opposition to The 'Dog Beach'Proposal Hello, I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposal of allowing a "dog beach"in RPV. The significant increase in traffic this proposal will likely create will cause unnecessary vehicle pollution and traffic noise due to the anticipated thousands of weekly visitors that the dog park will bring into the area. Our city should be focusing on efforts to protect our coastline and the natural surroundings.The last thing we need is to increase traffic on our streets by encouraging a high volume of visitors. Additionally,bringing hundreds of dogs into the area daily to traverse the limited sandy costal areas in our area seems like a very unwise idea. I urge the city to be responsible on this matter and quickly dismiss this proposal. Michael Trullinger Rancho Palos Verdes Resident 3/28/2012 Page 1 ofl 3-16 Katie Howe From:Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Sent:Wednesday,March 28,20128:38 AM To:'Tracy Bonano' Cc:'Katie Howe' Subject:FW:RPV Beach Attachments:Seal Pups at RPV Beach 3_27_12.pdf From:Gary Randall [mailto:grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Wednesday,March 28,2012 8:34 AM To:cc@rpv.com Subject:RPV Beach Dear City Council Members: Yesterday morning (3/27/2012),I was out for my usual early morning walk at RPV Beach (I walk there 3-4 mornings per week).I was on the beach at about 7:00 a.m. While on the beach,I noticed that there were two seal pups moving about in the surf near the shore.I watched them for perhaps 15-20 minutes,and took pictures from a distance using a 400mm zoom lens. They moved closer and closer toward the shore,on the southeastern edge of the Halfway Point tide pool area.At one point near the end of my sighting of them,they were literally within 6-8 feet of the shoreline. They then suddenly and completely disappeared. As I turned around to continue my walk,two unleashed dogs were on the beach (owner still making her way down Sunset Trail).Did the dogs scare the seals off?I have no idea.Would these seals have been in this area on a Saturday afternoon with 40+dogs on the beach?I seriously doubt it.Why were the seals there?Were they searching for food?Were they seeking a place to come ashore and rest for a while?Were they simply playing in the surf?I don't know the answers to these questions. Attached are a couple of photos of the seals,and of the unleashed dogs that came down the trail.Also in the attachment is a photo posted on the internet of doglseal (sea lion)interaction at nearby Rosie's Dog Beach in Long beach.While I am sure the owners of this dog at Rosie's beach did not intend any harm, and no doubt thought the incident depicted was cute (hence the reason for posting it),it raises serious concerns.Imagine what an aggressive,off leash dog may have done to the two seal pups I saw this morning at RPV Beach? One area that may not have been considered in recent discussions about the possibility of a dog beach at RPV Beach is the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)of 1972: All marine mammals are protected under the MMPA of 1972.The MMP A prohibits,with certain exceptions, the "take"of marine mammals in U.S.waters and by U.S.citizens on the high seas,and the importation of marine mammals and marine mammal products into the U.S.The MMPA defines "take"to mean "to hunt harass,capture,or kill"any marine mammal or attempt to do so."Take"also includes the negligent or intentional operation of an aircraft or vessel,or the doing of any other negligent or intentional act which results in disturbing or molesting a marine mammal and feeding or attempting to feed a marine mammal in the wild. The term "harassment"means "any act of pursuit,torment,or annoyance which-1)has the potential to injure a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild (Level A harassment);or 2)has the potential to disturb a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild by causing disruption of behavioral patterns,including, but not limited to,migration,breathing,nursing,breeding,feeding,or sheltering (Level B harassment)." 3/28/2012 Page 1 of2 3-17 Page 2 of2 http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/laws/mmpa/ Source:http://www.whalemuseum.org/programs/soundwatch/US%20&%20Canada%20Marine%20Mammal% 20Laws,%20Regulations%20&%20Guide1ines.pdf The incident at Rosie's Beach appears to clearly be a Level B harassment. I submit that protection of marine mammals that use RPV Beach is yet another good reason (in a very long list of reasons)why RPV Beach should not be sanctioned as a dog recreation area. Thank you for your time and consideration. 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Additional Info .ruly 1l20H 3-20 Katie Howe From:Jo Ann Michetti [bjm34@cox.net] Sent:Wednesday,March 28,20129:59 AM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Dog Beach Please do not allow unleashed dogs on the beach below Trump's....1belong to the Portuguese Bend Beach Club and while homeowners there are allowed to use the public beach beyond PBC's land to run their leashed dogs,I fear that if dogs are allowed to be unleashed,they will be all over the PBC beach, too....1pay a hefty membership fee to belong to that beach club and I don't look forward to explaining to public beach goers that they aren't supposed to be on the PBC property.Thank you. Jo Ann Michetti 30816 Via Rivera Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 3/28/2012 Page 1 of 1 --------_._- 3-21 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: jimzupke@cox.net Wednesday,March 28,20122:10 PM parks@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com RPV RESIDENT OPPOSED TO DOG BEACH As a resident homeowner in Rancho Palos Verdes for the past 35 years,I am strongly opposed to the RPV Dog Beach,leashed or unleashed,for several reasons. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is sitting on a hand grenade with the pin pulled,by allowing dogs to be on this beach.My office manager recently visited this beach one Sunday,had a small dog on a leash,and a pit bulldog charged at her and her dog,causing her to grab her small dog before the pit bull got to her.This dog was not on a leash and the owner did not appear to be concerned. I am aware of a number of similar incidents that have occurred at this location,and would remind the city that it is responsible for the safety of this beach and park.If (and I truly hope not)an individual,say a small child was injured as the result of a vicious dog attack,the City of Rancho Palos would become the "deep pockets"for the financial recovery.Dog owners very rarely have Liability Insurance to cover such exposures. You have proposed having this area patrolled to enforce certain regulations.Who is going to patrol this remote and isolated area from sunrise to sunset,seven days a week?The Sheriff's Dept.?I don't think so.The small Ranger Patrol?They can barely handle what they have now.Also,who would pay for these extra services? What about the City Ordinance 6.04.050 prohibiting all dogs from all RPV beaches?Does this mean we can pick and choose what laws we want to respect? The health and sanitation problem is a whole other big issue.I personally used to visit this beach about every Sunday during good weather,but I no longer venture there,as it is no longer safe or clean.This beautiful 'public beach'has now gone to the 'dogs'.It has been taken away from the residents and taxpayers of Rancho Palos Verdes. We have owned some fine dogs in the past,but we do not take them to a public beach.They do not enjoy the sunsets,the clean,fresh ocean air,the pristine beach or the sea life. They only,by nature enjoy their natural instincts,what dogs do,need I say more. Sincerely, James R.Zupke 1 3-22 CITYOF March 20,2012 Amanda Griesbach,MS Water Quality Scientist Heal the Bay 1444 9th Street Santa Monica,CA 90401 Kirsten James,MESM Water Quality Director Heal the Bay 1444 9th 'Street Santa Monica,CA 90401 Dear Ms.Griesbach and Ms.James: Thank you for your letter of March 12,2012,as well as your prior input to City staff, regarding the environmental considerations associated with dog beaches.The City appreciates and respects Heal the Bay's perspective on this issue.I would like to clarify that the City Council has not yet implemented the one-year pilot dog beach at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach discussed on February 21,2012.The pilot program,if the City Council ultimately decides to move forward,would not be initiated until October 2012. This schedule was established in order to allow adequate time to complete the environmental review of the proposal,as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).Further,staff was directed to work with the City's Planning Commission to develop recommendations on operational considerations for the pilot program,such as enforcement,maintenance,delineation of off-leash areas,and signage. Your input and expertise is important to the City and we appreciate the continued communications between our two entities as the dog beach proposal moves forward. Please feel free to contact Katie Howe in the Recreation and Parks Department at 310- 544-5267 or katieh@rpv.com regarding the project. Sincerely, ~8lJvv Carolyn Lehr, City Manager cc:Rancho Palos Verdes City Council Carolynn Petru,Deputy City Managerllnterim Recreation and Parks Director Katie Howe,Administrative Analyst 30940 HAWTHORNE BLVD./RANCHO PALOS VERDES,CA 90275-5391 /(310)544-5205/FAX (310)544-5291 E-MAIL:CLEHR@RPV,COM /WWW.PALDSVERDES.COM/RPV PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 3-23 From:Amanda Griesbach [mailto:agriesbach@healthebay.org] Sent:Monday,March 12,20127:53 PM To:Anthony.Misetich@rpv.com;Brian.Campbell@rpv.com;susan.brooks@rpv.com; jerry.duhovic@rpv.com;jim .knight@rpv.com;citymanager@rpv.com Subject:Comments regarding Rancho Palos Verdes Dog Beach Dear Members of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council and City Manager, Please see Heal the Bay's attached comment letter regarding the potential dog beach at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach.We urge you to take our comments,for postponing the implementation of a dog park project,into consideration. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Amanda Amanda Griesbach,MS I Water Quality Scientist Heal the Bay I 1444 9th Street I Santa Monica CA 90401 Tel:3104511500 X164 I FAX:310496 1902 I agriesbach@healthebay.org Protect what you love.Get involved,take action or join as a Heal the Bay member! 3-24 IED Heal the Bay March 12,2012 1444 9th Street Santa Monica CA 90401 ph 310451 1500 fax 310496 1902 info@healthebay.org www.healthebay.org Rancho Palos Verdes City Council 30023 Knoll View Drive Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 Dear Members of the City Council, On behalf of Heal the Bay,we submit comments regarding the proposed dog park at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach in Rancho Palos Verdes.Our understanding is that a pilot dog park at this location was approved by the Council on Tuesday February 21,2012.We urge the Council to postpone the implementation of a dog park project,until the environmental impacts are better understood and proper mitigation measures are in place.Heal the Bay strongly opposes the creation of a dog park on the beach anywhere near the water's edge,in an area utilized by endangered or threatened bird species or in an area with sensitive habitat. Adding a known source of fecal bacteria to a beach is unwise and puts the public at risk,especially exposed children and other sensitive populations,for illnesses such as nausea,vomiting,and skin rash. The City has an obligation to protect the health of the many beach-goers that utilize Rancho Palos Verdes beach each year.Of note,the Santa Monica Bay beaches are subject to the Santa Monica Bay Beaches Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Loads,which requires compliance with bacteria standards.These potential environmental impacts should be evaluated prior to any pilot project or permanent project being implemented. In addition,dogs can have impacts on biological resources in and around the beach.Recent volunteer surveys have tracked as many as 700 people and 300 dogs on the beach per day.The presence of dogs in areas where birds forage,loaf and nest may be disruptive to these important behaviors.This is of particular concern for threatened and endangered bird species,including the Western Snowy Plover and California Least Tern.Additionally,there are potential impacts from dogs roaming through tidepools, which are home to many species including the California's state fish,the Garibaldi.Impacts to shallow rocky reef habitats should also be assessed,as trampling and poor water quality associated with increased dog use may negatively impact these habitats. In order to appropriately assess the potential for bacteria contamination,additional monitoring must occur.The closest known compliance monitoring location to Rancho Palos Verdes beach is Portuguese Cove (~l 000 meters upcoast of the golf course area).This is too far a distance from the proposed dog beach to appropriately understand bacteria pollution at the beach.It is critical that the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopt monitoring locations at the beach,in order to establish an appropriate baseline for fecal bacteria,prior to moving forward with a dog beach pilot project.These locations should continue to be monitored throughout the project life. 1 3-25 Heal the Bay 1444 9th Street Santa Monica CA 90401 ph 310451 1500 fax 310 4961902 info@healthebay.org www.healthebay.org Heal the Bay recognizes the need for dog parks in highly urban areas in Southern California.However, we believe that people are more likely to become ill after swimming at a "dog beach"or a beach that allows dogs in the water or on any part of the beach subject to the tide.In addition,critical species and habitat can be disturbed.Our specific recommendations for a dog parks located at public beaches include the following: 1.The dog park must be located above the highest high tide line. 2.The dog park should be fully enclosed by fencing or other means to ensure dogs stay within the designated area. 3.l'he area should be clearly marked as a dog park so that tourists and other visitors will understand the area is a dog park. 4.Rules requiring the immediate clean-up of dog feces should be strictly enforced. 5.A routine maintenance program should be implemented to keep the designated area clean of dog feces and trash. Southern California has no greater economic or environmental resource than its coastal beaches,which must be protected.The City should prioritize improving beach water quality,improving public health protection and protecting critical species and habitat.The City has the regulatory mandate to ensure that beneficial uses are protected.Thus,we strongly recommend postponing the dog beach pilot project until further environmental analyses are conducted,including the potential adverse effects on water quality and public health and the potential impact on species and habitat.If the analysis fmds no impacts and the City decides to move forward with the proposal at that time,then the mitigation measures outlined above should be employed. Thank you for taking our comments into consideration.If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 310-451-1500. Sincerely, Amanda Griesbach,MS Water Quality Scientist Heal the Bay Kirsten James,MESM Water Quality Director Heal the Bay 2 3-26 Katie Howe From:Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,20128:49 AM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Tracy Bonano' Subject:FW:Proposed Dog Park on Palos Verdes Beach Attachments:20120326142558.PDF From:Hallem,Timi [mailto:THallem@manatt.com] Sent:Monday,March 26,2012 3:38 PM To:cc@rpv.com;citymanager@rpv.com Cc:Carol W.Lynch;PB Club;Michael Barth;Doug Hinchliffe Subject:Proposed Dog Park on Palos Verdes Beach Please see the attached letter. Timi Timi Anyon Hallem Manatt,Phelps &Phillips,LLP 11355 W.Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles,CA 90064 310.312.4217 (direct) 310.914.5844 (direct fax) 310.312.4224 (main fax) 310.254.7079 (cell) www.manatt.com The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and intended to be sent only to the stated recipient.It may therefore be protected from unauthorized use or dissemination by the attorney-client and/or attorney work-product privileges.If you are not the intended recipient or the intended recipient's agent,you are hereby notified that any review, use,dissemination,distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited.You are also asked to call us immediately and to delete this transmission with any attachments and destroy all copies in any form.Thank you. ---_._--._------------_._----- IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE:To comply with requirements imposed by the Department of the Treasury,we inform you that any U.S.tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments)is not intended or written by the practitioner to be used,and that it cannot be used by any taxpayer,for the purpose of (i)avoiding penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer,and (ii)supporting the promotion or marketing of any transactions or matters addressed herein.For information about this legend,go to http://www.manatt.com/Expertise.aspx?id=4870 3/27/2012 Page 1 of1 3-27 manatt manatll phelps I phillips March 26,2012 BY EMAIL AND OVERNIGHT DELIVERY Tlmi Anyon Hallem Manatt.Phelps &Phillips.LLP Direct Dial:(310)312-4217 ENmail:thallem@manatt.com Honorable Mayor Anthony Misetich and Rancho Palos Verdes City Coun.cil City of Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 Re:Proposed Dog Park at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach Dear Honorable Mayor Misetich and Members ofthe City Council: Manatt,Phelps &Phillips,LLP represents the Portuguese Bend Club Homeowners Association ("PBC"),which owns property abutting the proposed off-leash dog park at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach (below Trump National Golf Course)("RPV Beach").On February 21, 2012,you directed staff to establish a 12-month pilot program ("Project")for an off-leash dog beach at RPV Beach notwithstanding evidence that such a use would create a dangerous situation with immediate enviromnental and public health consequences. PBC strongly objects to the Project and urges the City to rescind this decision at its April 3,2012 meeting.In the event that the City continues to pursue the Project.PBC respectfully submits the following list of concerns for the City's consideration: 1.EIR Preparation is Required for the Project to Comply with CEQA. Attachment "B"to the City's February 21,2012 agenda report (the "Staff Reporf') indicates staffs opinion that a Mitigated Negative Declaration would be appropriate to address the Project's environmental impacts.(StafIReport.p.3-9).PBC strongly disagrees with this assessment. The California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")provides a very low threshold for preparing an Environmental bupaet Report ("EIR")in lieu of a negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration.(See,e.g.•Santa Teresa Citizen Action Group v.City of San Jose (2003) 114 CaLAppAth 689).As set forth in the CEQA Guidelines:"...ifa lead agency is presented with aja-ir argument that a project may have a'significant effect on the environment,the lead agency shall prepare an EIR even though it may also be presented with other substantial evidence that the project will not have a significant effect."(See CEQA Guidelines §15064(1); No Oil.Inc.v.City of Los Angeles (1974)13 Ca1.3d 68 (1974);emphasis added). 11355 West Olympic Boulevard.Los Angeles,Califomia 90064-1614 Telephone:310.312.4000 Fax:310.312.4224 Albany I Los Angeles I New York I Orange County I Palo Alto I Sacramento I San Francisco I Washington.D.C. 3-28 manatt manalt I phelps I phillips March 26,2012 Page 2 Put a,rlother way,negative declarations are appropriate only when there is no evidence in the initial study or the record before the lead agency that a project or any of its aspects may have a significant environmental impact.(See CEQA Guidelines §§15063(b),15064(1).Abuse of discretion is established where there is substantial evidence supporting a fair argument that the Project will significantly impact the environment andthe agency refuses to require preparation of an EIR.(Architectural Heritage Assn.v.County of Monterey (2004)122 Cal.App.4th 1095, 1109). Two definitions are key to understanding the fair argument standard under CEQA Guidelines Section 15064(t);"significant environmental impact"and "may."A "significant environmental impact"is defined as "a substantial,or potentially substantial,adverse change in .any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project."(CEQA Guidelines § 15382).The word "may"has been determined to mean that there is a ''reasonable possibility"of a significant environmental impact.(See No Oil,Inc.v.City of 1.08 Angeles,supra). PBC believes that there is a reasonable possibility that the Project will have a significant environmental effect with respect to a number of environmental areas,including but not limited to the following: )0 Aesthetics -The Project could introduce new fences,stairways,railings, restrooms,signs and other structures into the RPV Beach area.These structures could have a substantial adverse impact on scenic vistas from other parts ofthe beach,from the bluffs and trails above the beach,and from the ocean (e.g.,boats, kayakers,surfers).The potential for the Project to degrade the existing visual character at RPV Beach must therefore be addressed in the Projecfs EIR. )-Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions -The Project would constitute only the third dog beach for Los Angeles County's nearly 10 million residents.1 The substantial regional demand for this amenity could result in a considerable number of new vehicle trips to and from RPV Beach everyday.The potential air quality and greenhouse gas impacts of these trips must be considered in an EIR ~Biological Resources -Both the General Plan and the Local Coastal Program ("I;CP")recognize the special biological quality of RPV Beach generally,and its tidal areas specifically.The Project would intensify the activity at RPV Beach and cause attendant impactlOl,including litter and oveluse,thereby degrading the Project area's sensitive biological resources.More significantly,the Project would allow dogs and dog waste into RPV Beach'8 unique habitats.This could result in substantial adverse impacts to candidate,sensitive or special status I u.s.Census Bureau:State and County QuickFacts available at http://quickfacts.censns.gov/qfdlstates/06/06037.html 3-29 manatt manatt I phelps I phillips March 26,2012 Page 3 species as well as to sensitive natural communities.These potential biological impacts of the Project must therefore be addressed in the EIR with special attention to the emphasis placed on RPV Beach's biological status in the General Plan and LCP. »Cultural Resources -RPV Beach is subject to the General Plan's Socio~Cultural Control District overlay zone.The General Plan requires that land within this District "preserve,protect,and maintain land and water areas and improvement'! which have significant historical,archaeological,or cultural importance to the public."(General Plan p.204).RPV Beach must be preserved and protected because it has a high level of archaeological significance and moderate level of paleont.ological significance according t.o the City's certified LCP.(LCP p.S7-4). The Project would intensifY the use ofRPV Beach and welcome dogs in the sensitive intertidal zone.This activity is inconsistent with General Plan's mandate to ''preserve,protect,and maintain"areas like RPV Beach,and must be analyzed in the Project's ELR. :>Geology and Soils -The LCP designates portions of coastal bluffs leading to RPV Beach as Category lA for geologic constraints,meaning they are "potentially hazardous for human passage."(Lep p.N~20).In addition,portions of coastal bluffs leading to RPV Beach are located in "probable landslide"zones. (Lep p.N-24).The Project therefore has the potential to expose beachgoers to injury or death as the result of the rupture of a known earthquake fault,seismic ground shaking,and landslides.This potential impact must be analyzed in the Project's BIR. :>Public Services and Hazards -RPV Beach is inaccessible to emergency vehicles and has no public telephones,restrooms or utilities.The City itselfhas noted that vehicle access is available only through the adjacent PBC-owned property,and even then access requires vehicles to traverse over an approximate ~mile of sandy and rocky beach.(Staff Report,Attachment "B",p.3-10).City staff has also recognized that providing infrastructure on the beach such as telephones and restrooms would be cost prohibitive due to the steep terrain and distance from existing infrastructure.(Staff Report,Attachment "D",p.3-46).Among other things,this means that emergency response time will likely be delayed in the event of dog bites,injuries or accidents.There is also a potential for an increase in the total number ofdog attacks owing to the Project.These potential safety impacts must be considered in the EIR's Public Services and Hazards/Hazardous Materials analyses. 3-30 manatt manatt I phelps I phillips March 26,2012 Page 4 );>Land Use and Planning -The Projet-i would intensify the land use at RPV Beach and introduce uses that are wholly incompatible with the Beach's sensitive biological character.As discussed above,the Project's numerous conflicts with the policies and goals of the certified LCP and the General Plan must be addressed through LeI'and General Plan Amendments.The EIR must also address the Project's consistency with these and other applicable land use plans, policies,and regulations. >Transportationtrraffic -In addition to the potential traffic impacts generated by the increased use of RPV Beach,the Project ErR must address the sufficiency of parking in the RPV Beach area.This analysis is critical given that the City has already acknowledged that there is no opportunity to increase parking in the vicinity ofthe Project. >Water Quality -Project construction has the potential to result in the discharge of pollutants and construction debris into the ocean,and project operation is certain to result in the introduction ofdog excrement into the ocean.The City must also ensure that the Project is consistent with the Water Quality Control Plan tor Ocean Waters of Califomia ("Ocean PIau").Toward that end,the EIR must address the Project's potential to degrade ocean water quality. In conducting its CEQA review,the City should bear in mind that a 2005 California Court of Appeal case examined whether the City of Santa Cruz complied with CEQA while evaluating the environmental impacts ofunleashed dogs at a state beach.There,the Appellate Court ruled that,"...the City as lead agency was required to consider in its initial study whether plan changes pertaining to dogs,including omission ofthe leash guideline,may potentially generate increased levels of off-leash dog use and result in adverse environmental effects." (Lighthouse Field Beach Rescue v.City of Santa Cruz (2005)131 Cal.App.4th 1170).With respect to the Project,this case reinforces the City's obligation to investigate each and every potential environmental impact relating to off-leash dog use at RPV Beach. 2.The Project is Inconsistent with City's General Plan;General Plan Amendment Required. The Project is inconsistent with the City's General Plan and directly conflicts with the objectives and policies of the General Plan.In general law cities like Rancho Palos Verdes,all zoning actions must be consistent with the General Plan.(See Friends of Lagoon Valley v.City of Vacaville (2007)154 Cal.AppAth 807).According to the Governor's Office ofPlanning and Research "[a]n action,program,or project is consistent with the general plan if,considering all its aspects,it will further the objectives and policies of the general plan and not obstruct their attainment."(General Plan Guidelines,p.164). 3-31 manatt manatll phelps I phillips March 26,2012 PageS By amending the City's zoning code and the LCP to allow dogs at RPV Beach,the Project would inhibit the General Plan's objectives and policies in the following ways: );>Inconsistency with Overlay Designation -RPV Beach is subject to the General Plan's Socio-Cultural Control District overlay zone.The General Plan requires that land within this District ''preserve,protect,and maintain land and water areas and improvements which have significant historical,archaeological,or cultural importance to the public."(General Plan p.204).RPV Beach has a high level of archaeological signiticimce and moderate level ofpaleontological significance according to the City's certified LCP,and must therefore be preserved and protected.(LCP p.87-4).Instead of preservation and protection,however,the Project would intensify the use ofRPV Beach and welcome dogs in the sensitive intertidal zone.This inconsistency must be addressed in a General Plan amendment. .>Inconsistency with Land Use Designation -RPV Beach is designated for passive recreational uses on the City's General Plan land use map.The General Plan defines "Passive Recreation"as outdoor recreation activitie..c:;that are non- structured in nature (e.g.,picnicking,sightseeing,nature study areas,etc.), whereas "Active Recreation"is defmed as outdoor recreation activity requiring significant expenditure of energy (e.g.,baseball,golf,hiking).(General Plan pp. 249-250).Given the high levels of enforcement and maintenance that will be required in connection with tile Project,the Project is clearly an active recreational use and is therefore inconsistent with RPV Beach's General Plan land use designation. »Inconsistency with Marine Resource Designation -The General Plan designates RPV Beach as a Marine Resource area,which it identifies as "probably the most significant natural resource within the City."(General Plan,Figure 13;General Plan p.41).Under the General Plan.all necessary efforts must be exerted for the mainte.nance of Marine Resource areas,and all regulations concerning marine resources must be strictly enforced.(General Plan p.41).Similarly.General Plan Natural Environment Policy No.8 encourages the establishment ofthe rocky intertidal areas as a marine life reserve by California's Department ofFish and Game and requires strict enforcement for all regulations concerning marine resources."(General Plan p.44).Under the Fish and Game Code,marine life reserves are to be maintained in an undisturbed and unpolluted state,and activities that upset the natural ecological functions ofthe area may be prohibited.(Fish and Game Code §2852(d)).The intensification ofuse proposed by the Project would lead the degradation ofRPV Beach,and is therefore in direct conflict with its designation as a Maline Resource area. 3-32 manatt manattl phelps I phillips March 26,2012 Page 6 Given the conflicts discussed above and the overall incompatibility of the Project's use with RPV Beach's sensitive character,the City must pursue an amendment to the General Plan in connection with the Project. 3.The Project is Incompatible with the Local Coastal Program CLeF);Coastal Development Permit and LCP Amendment Required. The Project violates the certified LCP by introducing uses to RPV Beach that are incompatible with its sensitive biology and by intensifying the allowed uses at RPV Beach.As you know,the City operates under a LCP that locates RPV Beach in its Subregion 7.Project approval therefore requires not only a Coastal Development Permit,but also an amendment to the LCP that must be certified by the California Coastal Commission.(See Pub.Res.Code § 30514(a».Note also that,given the scope ofrequired revisions to the certified LCP,such an amendment does not qualifY as a "Minor Amendment"that would allow for expedited approval by the executive director.(See 14 CCR §13554;Pub.Res.Code §30514(c)-(d». The Project's incompatibilities with the LCP include,but are not limited to,the following: ~Potential Marine Life Reserve Designation -The Subregion 7 shoreline, including RPV Beach,has been detennined by the City to be of such high quality that designation as a marine life reserve by California's Department ofFish and Game is warranted.(LCP p.87-3).Toward that end,LCP Policy No.2 states that it-is the policy ofthe City to "[i]nitiate the establishment ofdesignated intertidal areas 8..<;marine reserves and encourage strict enforcement of the regulations of the reserve."(LCP p.S7-12).Under the Fish and Game Code, rnatine life reserves are to be maintained.in an undisturbed and unpolluted state, and activities that upset the natural ecological functions of the area may be prohibited.(Fish and Game Code §2852(d».Although RPV Beach has not yet received.this designation from the Department ofFish and Grone,the LCP's acknowledgement of its eligibility leaves little doubt that the intense use proposed by the Project is inconsistent with the LCP. )-Project Furthers a "Low Priority"Use -Recreational uses are clearly identified as a "low ptiority"in Subregion 7.(LCP p.S7-7).The Project proposes a dog- friendly active recreational area,which is inconsistent with this provision ofthe LCP. »Archaeological Survey is Required -According to the LCP,it is the policy of the City to "[r]equire an archaeological survey to be conducted prior to,or in conjunction with,proposed projects on undeveloped land areas."(LCP Policy 3-33 manatt manatt I phelps I phillips March 26,2012 Page 7 No.5,p.87-12).Such a survey is of particular importance on the Project site, which has a high level of archaeological significance according to the LCP.(LCP p.87-4).The City must therefore include an archaeological survey as part of its overall CEQA evaluation of the Project. >-Human Passage Over Coastal Bluffs Presents Hazards -Portions of coastal bluffs leading to RPV Beach are designated as Category IA for geologic constraints, meaning they are "potentially hazardous for human passage."(LCP p.N-20).In addition,portions of these coastal bluffs are located in "probablelandslide"zone.,.". (LCP p.N-24).Earthquakes and heavy rains could trigger such a landslide according to the LCP.(LCP p.N-23).An extensive geotechnical evaluation must therefore be undertaken to ensure that the public can safely access RPV Beach. Such an evaluation should account f-or the intensification of activity at RPV Beach should the Project receive approvaL Due to these signifi~nt conflicts with the LCP and,by extension,the Coastal Act,2 an LCP Amendment is required in connection with the Project. 4.City has an Obligation to Avoid Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Unlike neighboring dog beaches such as Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach and the Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach,both of which consist of miles of sandy beach, RPV Beach consists of tide pools and other riparian habitat areas which may be considered under the Coastal Act as "environmentally sensitive areas"("ESHA,,).3 The Coastal Act restricts development in ESHAs as follows: (a)Environmentally sensitive habitat areas shall be protected against any significant disruption ofhabitat values,and only uses dependent on thO/;e resources shall be allowed within those areas;and (b)Development in areas adjacent to environmentally sensitive habitat areas and parks and recreation areas shall be sited and designed to prevent impacts which would significantly degrade those areas,and shall be compatible with the continuance of those habitat and recreation areas.(See §30240 of the Coastal Act;emphasis added). :2 The "Coastal Act"refers to the California Coastal Act of 1976,Cal.Public Resources Code §§30000-30900. 3 The Coastal Act defInes "environmentally sensitive area"a.~any area in which plant or animal life or their habitats are either rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and which could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments. 3-34 manatt manatt I phelps I phillips March 26,2012 Page 8 Since the Project's uses are not "dependant"on the ESHA within the meaning of the Coastal Act,the Project would be disallowed ill any portion ofRPV Beach that qualifies as ESHA. Note that while Leo Carillo State Beach in Malibu is also a dog beach,the regulations for this beach requires dogs to be on-leash and restricts dogs to certain areas of the beach.The "south beach"area of Leo Carillo State Beach contains tide pools and the beach rules clearly state that dogs are not allowed on "south beach." 5.I.ease,Permit or Other Entitlement for Use from the CaliforniaState Lands Commission M.ay Be Required. The California State Lands Commission ("SLe')has jurisdiction and management control over public lands ofthe State that were received by the State from the United States. Areas below the meanhigh tide line are considered State lands within SLC's jurisdiction.Based on current activity and the likelihood that off:'leash dogs will continue to enter into the tide pools and other areas below the mean high tide line,the proposed off-leash dog park at RPV Beach would occur on property under the jurisdiction of the SLC.Accordingly,such use of State lands will likely require a lease,permit or other entitlement from the SLC. 6.Reg;ulation by California's Water Resources Control Board May Be Required. The City must ensure that the Project is consistent with the State Water Resources Control Board's Ocean Plan.The Ocean Plan establishes beneficial uses and water quality objectives for waters-of the Pacific Ocean adjacent to the California coast outside of enclosed bays,estuaries,and coastal lagoons.It also prescribes effluent quality requirements and management principles for waste discharges alld specifies certain waste discharge prohibitions. Concurrence from the Regional Board may be required to demonstrate the Project's consistency with the Ocean Plan. Consistency with the Ocean Plan is questionable given the numerous reports of dogs defecating aud urinating in the tide pools,near the water or on the sand at RPV Beach.Such occurrences are guaranteed to cause animal fecal matter and other "waste"to run-off or wash into the "waters of the state,,,4 directly affecting water quality standards.The California Water Code defines "waste"to include sewage and any and all other waste substances ofhuman or animal origin.(See Cal.Water Code §13050(d».In addition,Project construction has the potential to result in discharge of pollutants and construction debris into the ocean. 7.City Must Enforce its Own Municipal Code. 4 "Waters of the state"means any surface water or ground water,including saline waters,within the boundaries of the state.See Cal.Water Code §13050(e). 3-35 manatt manatt I phelps I phillips March 26,2012 Page 9 The City has acknowledged that RPV Beach is currently being used as a de facto dog beach in direct violation ofthe Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code ("Municipal Code").The Municipal Code clearly prohibits dogs on beaches and requires dogs to be on-leash in public areas.(See §6.04.050 ofthe Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code and §12.16.050 ofthe Rancho Palos Verde.~Code of Ordinances).However,while the City has admitted that RPV Beach is currently (and has for many years been)used as an "unofficial off-leash dog beach" (Staff Report,Attachment "D",p.3-46),it has taken no action to ensure that its own Municipal Code is enforced.In fact,at the February 21,2012 City Council meeting,the Council requested increase4 enforcement of existing leash laws everywhere except RPV Beach (i.e.,the public parking lots,Founders Park,and the public trails at Trump National Golf Course).The City has an obligation to enforce its ordinances and cannot turn a blind eye to clearly illegal activity. Unless and until tlle Project is approved,all activities at RPV Beach must conform to the Municipal Code. 8.Conclusion. The City has an obligation to protect its citizens,which in this case means patrolling and controlling the use ofthe public beach,and not creating a dangerous situation with environmental and public health consequences.PBe therefore urges the City to rescind its approval of the Project on April 3. Very nuly yours,\I I l"~.~h~ Timi Anyon Hallem Manatt,Phelps &Phillips,LLP co:Carol Lynch,Esq. POltuguese Bend Club Homeowners Association 301681223.4 3-36 Pictures submitted 3-26-12 by Trump National Golf Club 3-37 3-38 3-39 Katie Howe From:Michael Barth [michael.barth@barthlaw.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,20124:51 PM To:parks@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com Cc:pbclub@cox.net Subject:RPV Beach -The Wild West Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Yellow Ladies and Gentlemen: I am Michael Barth and I serve as president of the Portuguese Bend Club Homeowners Association.The members and directors of our association are opposed to making the RPV Beach a beach which allows dogs on or off leash.Since the City Council began discussing the issue the usage of this beach has increased dramatically.The vast majority of the users are with dogs,generally off leash.The City has not provided security personnel,toilet facilities,boundaries,or any of the many other other minimum requirements necessary ,to protect the users of the beach,the habitat,the ocean and its inhabitants,and the neighbors.Our community is inundated with trespassers from your beach.We do not allow dogs on our beach,with or without a leash,and now find ourselves having to pay for security personnel to rebuff the trespassers,and their dogs,from RPV Beach.From what we residents of Portuguese Bend Can see RPV Beach is the wild west.We beg you to to change your position and cease any consideration of making RPV Beach a dog beach with or without leash.Whatever your decision please correct the problem you have created by providing security and hygiene facilities at the RPV Beach and enforcing its boundaries. Thank you Portuguese Bend Club Homeowners Association Michael Barth President 3/27/2012 Page 1 of1 3-40 Katie Howe -----._--------------------------------- From:Gary Randall [grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Sunday,March 25,2012 10:13 AM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Carolynn Petru' Subject:Signs posted at RPV Beach Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Red Hi Katie: I visited RPV Beach yesterday and noticed several signs announcing that further discussion of the "dog beach"will be taking place on April 3rd •I understand and respect the need to garner representative public input on this important issue. However,because of the number of dogs currently illegally on the beach,I believe many would-be local "users"of this beach are avoiding it due to this illegal activity.In the letters previously sent to the city (prior to the February 21 51 City Council meeting),I believe you 'will find a number of local residents who frequented this beach in prior years,but have recently stopped going due to the increased numbers of dogs and/or actual incidents with dogs or their owners.Due to this,I believe posting signs at this location causes an unfair bias,albeit unintended on your part,in the notification in favor of the pro-dog beach public. In addition to the signs,are you planning to send an announcement,via mail,to local residents who are the most impacted?I would think,at a minimum,you would be directly mailing all residences in PBC, Seaview,and Ladera Linda.Other residents on the south side of Rancho Palos Verdes should probably also be included,although how far this extends is certainly a judgment call.I have no doubt that,in addition to the myriad of issues at the beach itself,there could be tremendous impacts on traffic,which could impact a large number of residences on the south side of Rancho Palos Verdes.Shouldn't those affected residents be directly notified and given equal opportunity to weigh in with their comments? Please consider taking additional steps to ensure that affected RPV residents have ample notification and opportunity to have their opinions heard. Thank you Gary Randall Ladera Linda 3/27/2012 Page 1 of1 3-41 Katie Howe ._----_._--_._-----------_. From:Gary Randall [grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Wednesday,February 22,2012 6:52 AM To:pc@rpv.com Cc:cc@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com Subject:Dog Beach Pilot Program Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Red Dear Planning Commission: As you are aware,last night the city council passed a motion to have the Planning Commission move forward in the investigation of a "pilot dog beach"program at RPV Beach. The purpose of this email is not to get into additional debate (at least not at this time)over whether this is an appropriate use of this area or not. My purpose is to urge you to include a traffic study,or propose.to city council that a traffic study be done, on the intersection of Forrestal/Ocean Trails Drive/PV Drive South.I do not believe there was any discussion last night about safety at this specific intersection.I also do not believe there was any mention of this intersection in the staff report. I live in Ladera Linda and,while I don't particularly like the idea of a traffic signal at this intersection for aesthetic purposes,I believe this intersection is already a significant safety hazard.Trying to turn left out of Ladera Linda is currently a risky proposition,at best,during bUsy times of the day and on weekends. That hazard will only increase as word gets out about this "dog beach."I therefore feel that a traffic signal should be seriously considered. Please include some sort of study or recommendation to the council that addresses this important issue. If my request should be going to a different city department,please forward it to that department and/or advise me of the department I should be sending it to. Thank you Gary Randall 3512 Heroic Drive RPV 3/26/2012 Page 1 of1 3-42 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: FYI. -Greg. Greg Pfost [gregp@rpv.com] Wednesday,February 22,20123:47 PM 'Katie Howe' FW:Dog Beach Pilot Program Sincerely, Gregory Pfost,AICP Deputy Community Development Director City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 (310)544-5228 -----Original Message----- From:Gary Randall [mailto:grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Wednesday,February 22,2012 6:52 AM To:pc@rpv.com Cc:cc@rpv.comi parks@rpv.com Subject:Dog Beach pilot Program Dear Planning Commission: As you are aware,last night the city council passed a motion to have the Planning Commission move forward in the investigation of a "pilot dog beach" program at RPV Beach. The purpose of this email is not to get into additional debate (at least not at this time) over whether this is an appropriate use of this area or not. My purpose is to urge you to include a traffic study,or propose to city council that a traffic study be done,on the intersection of Forrestal/Ocean Trails Drive/PV Drive South. I do not believe there was any discussion last night about safety at this specific intersection.I also do not believe there was any mention of this intersection in the staff report. I live in Ladera Linda and,while I don't particularly like the idea of a traffic signal at this intersection for aesthetic purposes,I believe this intersection is already a significant safety hazard.Trying to turn left out of Ladera Linda is currently a risky proposition,at best,during busy times of the day and on weekends.That hazard will only increase as word gets out about this "dog beach."I therefore feel that a traffic signal should be seriously considered. Please include some sort of study or recommendation to the council that addresses this important issue. If my request should be going to a different city department,please forward it to that 1 3-43 department and/or advise me of the department I should be sending it to. Thank you Gary Randall 3512 Heroic Drive RPV 2 3-44 From:Gary Randall [mailto:grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Monday,March OS,2012 7:29 AM To:cc@rpv.com Cc:parks@rpv.com;pc@rpv.com Subject:Public comments 3_6_12 Dear Mayor and City Council Members: I am planning to attend tomorrow night's city council meeting and talk during the public comments section.In the interest of perhaps saving you some time,I'd like to include here a draft of what I plan to talk about.I believe you have been sent some pictures and summary of the chaotic weekend at RPV Beach.Please don't expose RPV residents and taxpayers to liability claims in the event of a major problem at RPV Beach. Thank you. My name is Gary Randall,I live in Ladera Linda and have been a resident of RPV for 40 years. Last week,as we know,the City Council discussed uses at RPV Beach below Trump Golf Course.A motion was passed which I believe directed the Planning Commission to perform various studies,including environmental analysis and rules and regulations,leading up to a pilot dog beach program to be kicked off in the October timeframe.While I am opposed to designating this beach as a dog beach for many reasons,as an RPV taxpayer I have a great concern that I do not think was adequately addressed at the City Council meeting two weeks ago. During the discussion,the subject of liability was brought up.I could be mistaken,but I believe the input from the city attorney was that,as long as specific rules and regulations regarding dogs were clearly posted,there would be little to no risk of liability to the City for the actions of a dog.That responsibility and liability would fall upon the dog owner. My specific immediate concern is as follows.The city has not changed City Ordinance 6.04.050,which currently prohibits dogs from all city beaches. There are absolutely no signs posted at this location that cite this ordinance. I sincerely hope this does not happen,but if someone were attacked and bitten (or worse)by a dog on this beach over the next few months,I am worried that the City will find itself in a lawsuit.I am not an attorney,but I 3-45 would imagine the plaintiffs would argue that the City was well aware of dog usage at this beach and did nothing to educate visitors about current rules and laws,let alone enforce them.Whether they would be successful in their arguments,I have no idea.But it seems like a plausible approach. I would like to ask that the Council members discuss this with the City Attorney to determine if my concerns have legal foundation.If in fact they do,then as a tax paYing resident,I implore the City to act immediately to mitigate exposure to this liability.I believe the most immediate action the city can take is to simply post signs with the current law.This requires no changes to existing ordinances or rules.If,during the course of the studies for the pilot dog beach program,the Council decides that City Ordinance 6.04.0S0 should be modified and various rules for a dog beach adopted,with appropriate opportunity for local input via public hearings,then the signs can be changed at that time. I have purposely made my comments less than 3 minutes in the hopes that you might use the remaining time to discuss this important matter with the City Attorney. Thank you for your consideration. 3-46 Katie Howe Page 1 of2 From:Joel Rojas [joelr@rpv.com] Sent:Monday,March 05,2012 1:53 PM To:'Katie Howe' Subject:FW:3/3-4/12 -Huge dog /human impact...Photos attached Attachments:Screen shot 2012-03-04 at 7.35.44 PM.png;Screen shot 2012-03-04 at 7.34.55 PM.png;Screen shot 2012-03-04 at 7.34.17 PM.png;Screen shot 2012-03-04 at 7.35.18 PM.png -------------------------------------- From:Gary Randall [mailto:grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Monday,March 05,2012 12:24 PM To:pc@rpv.com Subject:FW:3/3-4/12 -Huge dog /human impact...Photos attached Dear Planning Commission Members: I received this report of activities this past weekend at RPV Beach from Chris Del Mora,who has sent this email to the city council members.Since you all are also involved in this matter,I felt it was important that you directly see the photos as well. It is not even summer yet and you can see how bad the situation was this past weekend.Visitors from out-of-town (Unleash the Beach and Leash off LA)are actively promoting this beach as a current "leash off"dog friendly beach ....as word spreads,the crowds will continue to get worse. I urge you to carefully consider how we can maintain peace and calm in our beautiful city. Thank you for your consideration Gary Randall Ladera Linda,RPV P.S.Is it me,or does Ocean Trails Drive look unsafe with this many cars parked on both sides of the street?Please consider that one side has no sidewalk at all . From:Chris Del Moro [mailto:collectic@gmail.com] sent:Sunday,March 04,2012 8:53 PM To:Anthony Misetich;cc@rpv.com;Susan.Brooks@rpv.com;Brian.Campbell@rpv.com; Jim.Knight@rpv.com;Katie Howe Subject:3/3-4/12 -Huge dog /human impact...Photos attached What a great weekend to see what a disaster this illegal dog beach has become.As our cold winds and off weather have subsided we were all blessed with sunny warm sky's,very similar to summer and with that came the doggy lovers..Over the course of the last few days we all witnessed some very disturbing incidents! With many eyes on the preserve from Friday-Sunday evening,we were able to take numbers and document the incidents and visitors.This was a especially great weekend because of our low- tides and amazing display of tide pools,which do exist and unfortunately had dogs and their humans running all over them,defecating,peeing,fighting,taking animals out of the pools and generally abusing this sensitive habitat. In the last 2 photos you can see a PitBull pooping in the tide pools,the owner and her daughter looked around a few times,grabbed their bags and ran off leaving the deposit behind!!!!!!!!!!! Saturday -Over the course of the day estimated total of200 dogs per day,highest number at once was 47...At one point 20 plus dogs were led through out the tide pools to hunt,play and 3/26/2012 3-47 ".)'"'Page 2 of 2 use the restroom.On both days dogs ranged from chihuahuas,pitbulls,labs,huskeys,mastivs,a great dane,retrivers, rottweilers,german shepherds,boston terriers,bull dogs,some on leash,most off. Sunday -Word spread,many people came out -again over 200 dogs,but I believe these numbers are a fraction of what I believe this summer will bring...From 9 am to sunset,Ocean Trails drive was backed up almost to PV Dr.South... Seriously effecting Trumps ability to conduct business. Over the course of the day and estimated 600 people attended the shores and around 300 plus dogs were counted. @ 1:30 when the pictures were taken,there was close to 250 people and over 70 dogs,many of which were let loose to trample the tide pools,water,sand and trails ..We now have a RPV Beach Unleashed campaign,headed by a resident from Redondo Beach?????? Please enforce the laws now!!!!!!How can you let this continue and claim no responsibility?When (not IF)someone is seriously hurt you can put your money on the fact that the city ofR.P.V will be held responsible one way or another. Please enforce the law and represent what the majority of local residents want. This beach is no long6r a secret,today was chaos and a d.anger to local residents and the environment. Sincerely,Chris Del Moro 3/26/2012 3-48 3-49 3-50 Katie Howe From:Gary Randall [grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Saturday,March 10,20125:08 AM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:parks@rpv.com Subject:RE:RPV Beach Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Hi Katie: Thank you very much for the quick response and action. Gary From:Katie Howe [mailto:katieh@rpv.com] Sent:Friday,March 09,201210:16 AM To:'Gary Randall'; parks@rpv.com Cc:pc@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com Subject:RE:RPV Beach Hello Mr.Randall, Thank you for your email.Public Works staff will be emptying the container today,placing a second garbage container on the beach,and increasing the frequency of garbage removal for the beach.Staff is also looking into the fence issue along the trail. Thank you, Katie Howe Recreation and Parks Department City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5267 --_.------------------------------- From:Gary Randall [mailto:grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Friday,March 09,2012 8:18 AM To:parks@rpv.com Cc:pc@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com Subject:RPV Beach Hello: I have observed two very concerning items that I believe need to be addressed right away at RPV Beach. 1.There is a trash can on the beach,with RPV City Logo,that is overflowing and does not seem to have been emptied all this week.See attached photos.I anticipate good weather and another very busy weekend this weekend.Where will people put their trash (hopefully they will pack it out,but experience tells me that many people are disrespectful and do not)? 2.There are some damaged sections of fencing that could be hazardous to visitors.See second attachment. I appreciate you looking into these two items. Thank you Gary Randall 3512 Heroic Drive 3/26/2012 Page 1 of1 3-51 Katie Howe From:Gary Randall [grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Friday,March 23,20129:12 AM To:cc@rpv.com Cc:parks@rpv.com Subject:Observations this morning at RPV Beach Attachments:Feces issues at RPV Beach 3_23_12.pdf Dear Mayor and City Council Members: Based on my recent presentations at RPV City Council meetings,I know that all of you are fUlly aware of my strong opposition to making RPV Beach a dog beach. I understand,through the city manager's reports and comments made this past Tuesday evening,that you are tentatively scheduling a meeting on April 4th to discuss this issue again.I thank you for readdressing this issue in light of recent activities at RPVBeach. The purpose of my note this morning is to continue to provide my personal observations at this beach and the trails leading to it.I have been regularly walking from my house to RPV beach in the mornings (3-4 times a week).I visited RPV beach this morning at 7:00 for my"morning walk.I have noticed,particularly along the Sunrise Trail this morning,more and more feces being left behind.It is has reached the point of being utterly disgusting,which compelled me to send you this note. Attached is a document showing 11 different dog feces along the Sunrise Trail.All pictures (except the last two)were taken this morning.Some of these droppings have been present for several days, others are fresh. Mutt mitt stations at both the parking lot,and near the top of sunrise trail,have an ample supply of "poop" bags,but apparently a number of dog owners visiting the beach are not using them.Pro-dog beach volunteer "stewards"of RPV Beach,who claimed to be picking up dog feces for others at the February 21 st City Council meeting,apparently are not currently doing what they claimed (in all fairness to them,I never expected them to pick up other dogs poop,but since they indicated they have been faithfully doing so,I feel it important to point out). The last two photos in this document show what I believe is human feces,deposited directly on the beach (these last two pictures were taken yesterday morning).While this mayor may not be attributed to a dog owner,it is clear that the increased people being drawn to this beach are not aware of the lack of restrooms,find themselves on the beach needing to relieve themselves,and this is the result! How can this be solved?I submit the following recommendations for your consideration: 1.For a whole host of reasons,RPV Beach is not a suitable location for either an on leash or off leash dog recreation area.I respectfully urge that you remove it from consideration as a dog recreation area. Please bring this situation in line with the goals of the RPV General Plan and restore safety and tranquility to this valuable beach,tide pool,and sensitive habitat area. 2.City Ordinance 6.04.050 should be reaffirmed without change,posted at the trailheads and parking areas above RPV Beach,and strictly enforced. 3.Leash laws in Founders Park should also be strictly enforced. 4.RPV,in conjunction with other cities in Palos Verdes,should be looking for a suitable location for a dog recreation area that meets the excellent criteria that city staff has already identified.If/when such a location is identified,it should be staffed full time to ensure all rules and regulations are followed.Some sort of permit system,registration,entry fee,or the like should be instituted so that users of the dog recreation area mitigate the associated costs,not the general taxpayer population. Thank you very much for time. Gary Randall 3512 Heroic Drive Rancho Palos Verdes 3/26/2012 Page 1 of2 3-52 Dog feces #1:along paved portion oftrails,just above Sunrise Trail Dog feces #2:along paved portion oftrails,just above Sunrise Trail Dog feces #3:top of Sunrise Trail 3-53 Dog feces #4:top of Sunrise Trail Dog feces #5:top of Sunrise Trail Dog feces #6:Sunrise Trail (this is exactly the way it appeared ....I am not sure what happened, but my guess is that a dog went poop,the owner or someone else covered it with the rock,and then someone later came by and upturned the rock...why,I do not know.This is just a theory, however.It doesn't really matter how it got this way,the bottom line is that this is what it looked like this morning. 3-54 Dog feces #7:Sunrise Trail Dog feces #8:Sunrise Trail Dog feces #9:Sunrise Trail 3-55 Dog feces #10:Sunrise Trail.I am not sure what is going on with the pile ofrocks...perhaps anot)ler dog defecated,owner covered it,and another dog defecated on top.But this is just a guess ....I Was not about to go digging to fmd out Dog feces #11:Sunrise Trail Human feces and tissue on beach!(Small rock to the left had been placed on top,I overturned the rock to expose the contents underneath). 3-56 .,'~'"~ ( Katie Howe From:Gary Randall [grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Monday,March 12,201211:14AM To:cc@rpv.com Cc:pc@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com Subject:RPV Beach Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Red Attachments:Photos 3_12_12.pdf Dear Mayor,City Councilmembers,and Planning Commission: I have attached some photos of what I observed this morning in Founders Park and at RPV Beach (one photo of an unleashed dog on the putting green at Trump Golf Course is actually from last Friday morning). Thank you for seeing that the trash can on the beach was emptied last Friday ...as you can see from the photos from this morning,it is already overflowing again.. I was out of town over the weekend,but heard the weather was nice but somewhat cool.I imagine the crowds were a little lower due to the cooler weather,but even so the effects are staggering. Please put an end to this environmental,safety,and health nightmare by posting city ordinance 6.04.050. This is not a suitable site for dogs. Please continue to explore an appropriate dog park site somewhere in Palos Verdes. Thank you Gary Randall 3512 Heroic Drive 3/26/2012 Page 1 of1 3-57 All pictures taken Monday Morning,March 12,between 6:45 a.m.and 8:00 a.m (except as noted) Sunset Trail-loaded "poop bag"in middle of trail Brush area at back of beach -loaded "poop bag"tossed into bushes 3-58 Near hillside at halfway point -loaded "poop bags"left in grass Trash can on beach overflowing,loaded "poop bags"beside it (note:at my request,this trash can was emptied by the city on March 9 -thank you for doing that or this surely would have looked a lot worse!) 3-59 Long dead,rotting pelican carcass at the base of sunrise trail-this has been there for at least 2 weeks and counting.Presents disease hazard to curious dogs."Responsible"dog owners who say they are concerned about health and safety issues are not doing anything about this and it is right out in the open! Dead cottontail rabbit in the canyon (wash)behind the beach.This looks very new -but how long will it take curious dogs to fmd it? 3-60 No "poop"bags left -' Feces on the grass in the park 3-61 More feces on sunrise trail Broken light standard in Founders Park,live electrical wires exposed!Hazard to dogs and humans! 3-62 Unleashed dog on putting green at Trump National (this photo is actually from Friday, March 9th) 3-63 Katie How~ -------------_._.---------- From:Gary Randall [grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Sunday,March 11,2012 3:33 PM To:'Councilwoman Susan Brooks' Cc:'Katie Howe' SUbject:RE:RPV Beach Hi Councilwoman Brooks: Absolutely,I will bring pictures.I was out of town this weekend so I could not see the situation first hand, but I have heard of some alarming incidents upon my return.I very much look forward to meeting with you at 1:00 on Tuesday. Regards Gary From:Councilwoman Susan Brooks [mailto:subrooks08@gmail.com] Sent:Sunday,March 11,2012 12:34 PM To:Katie Howe Cc:Gary Randall Subject:RE:RPV Beach Gary.Please bring your photos and other info to our meeting on Tuesday concerning the dog beach.See you at 1 pm at City Hall.This is getting serious.Thanks.Susan Brooks On Mar 9,2012 10:16 AM,"Katie Howe"<katieh@r;pv.com>wrote: Hello Mr.Randall, Thank you for your email.Public Works staff will be emptying the container today,placing a second garbage container on the beach,and increasing the frequency of garbage removal for the beach.Staff is also looking into the fence issue along the trail. Thank you, Katie Howe Recreation and Parks Department City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5267 From:Gary Randall [mailto:grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Friday,March 09,2012 8:18 AM To:parks@rpv.com Cc:pc@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com Subject:RPV Beach Hello: I have observed two very concerning items that I believe need to be addressed right away at RPV Beach. 1.There is a trash can on the beach,with RPV City Logo,that is overflowing and does not seem to have been emptied all this week.See attached photos.I anticipate good weather and another very busy weekend this weekend.Where will people put their trash (hopefully they will pack it out,but experience tells me that many people are disrespectful and do not)? 2.There are some damaged sections of fencing that could be hazardous to visitors.See second attachment. 3/26/2012 Page 1 of2 3-64 I appreciate you looking into these two items. Thank you Gary Randall 3512 Heroic Drive 3/26/2012 Page 2 of2 3-65 Katie Howe From:Gary Randall [grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Friday,March 09,2012 8:54 AM To:'Carolyn Lehr';parks@rpv.com Cc:pc@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com;pUblicworks@rpv.com Subject:RE:RPV Beach Hello Carolyn: Thank you for your quick response and action. Gary From:carolyn Lehr [mailto:c1ehr@rpv.com] Sent:Friday,March 09,2012 8:46 AM To:'Gary Randall';parks@rpv.com Cc:pc@rpv.com;cc@rpY.com;publicworks@rpv.com Subject:RE:RPV Beach Thanks for the alert to these conditions,Gary.I am forwarding this matter to Public Works for resolution (likely it will be addressed today). In the future,if you wish to go directly to Public Works with such concerns,their email is publicworks@rpv.com . Thank you, CCl¥~JI\I Lihv City Manager ~City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 clehr@rpv.com •(310)544-5202 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:Gary Randall [mailto:grapecon@cox.net] Sent:Friday,March 09,2012 8:18 AM To:parks@rpv.com Cc:pc@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com Subject:RPV Beach Hello: 3/26/2012 Page 1 of2 3-66 Page 2 of2 I have observed two very concerning items that I believe need to be addressed right away at RPV Beach. 1.There is a trash can on the beach,with RPV City Logo,that is overflowing and does not seem to have been emptied all this week.See attached photos.I anticipate good weather and another very busy weekend this weekend.Where will people put their trash (hopefully they will pack it out,but experience tells me that many people are disrespectful and do not)? 2.There are some damaged sections of fencing that could be hazardous to visitors.See second attachment. I appreciate you looking into these two items. Thank you Gary Randall 3512 Heroic Drive 3/26/2012 3-67 RPV Beach Trash Removal Issue March 5,2012:7:00 a.m.March 9,2012:7:00 a.m. March 9,2012:7:00 a.m. 3-68 Broken fence cable at top of sunset trail,above cliff Broken fence crossing stream on sunrise trail 3-69 18 March 2012 Rancho Palos Verdes CouncIl Members 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 Re:Ocean Trails Dog Beach This letter is written to express my opposition to a proposed dog beach at Ocean Trails.I have lived in RPV for 46 years (since before RPV was a city)and my family and I have often gone to this beach to enjoy the rural surroundings,the surf,and the truly unjque tide pools.There were occasional dogs o,P the beach (both on and off-leash)but not of any number to be of concern.The recent council action has led to the assumption by the public that this i~ a dog beach and in the last several weeks the beach has been oven'lIn with dogs.This over crowding is not completely unexpected since there are only two other dog beaches in LA county.The problem at Ocean Trails,however,is that the trails,habitat (tide pools,etc.),and parking cannot withstand this volume of usage.Even restricting hours of usage by dogs would not appreciably mitigate the damage that will be incurred. In order to bring this under control for the near term it is suggested that the existing city law prohibiting dogs on the beach be posted and strictly enforced.No new laws need to be generated. The city should then proceed with efforts to create a dog park at some more suitable location (i.e.Hesse Park?).I am not opposed to an area where dogs can run free but are under control.Trying to create that environment at Ocean Trails beach is not realistic. Thank you, 9~;:::-'v{vi{ ?Jim Randall 27415 Larchbluff Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 (310)377-9917 3-70 From:Chris Del Moro [mailto:collectic@gmail.com] Sent:Friday,March 02,2012 2:20 PM To:collectic@gmail.com Subject:Dog Beach Update To all those whom would like to save R.P.V shores First and foremost thank you all for your efforts in telling your stories and voicing your concerns to City Council.Although the city might have made a premature ruling on the trial Dog Beach,we are confident that with the new wave of opposition,we can save this amazing natural preserve.For those of you wanting to see the notes,Katie Howe says they will be open to the public in the next few days via www.palosverdes.com/rpv/ We will try and share what we know to bring everyone up to date. lst-We were able to get our hands on the 2nd installment of correspondence letters (many of which you wrote).After reading over 500 letters submitted,turns out only 215 are from R.P.V.residents Of those 215 R.P.V residents letters,those opposing are 116 of215 =54%and those PRO are 99 of 215 =46% This statistic is alarming,because the city and staff working on this,are feeding local media that there is a landslide 70 /30 of people pro dog beach,i.e.-La Times,Daily Breeze,Fox News,Channel 9 News,etc....>From what we understand,the city of R.P.V.'s main focus is to put concerns oflocal tax paying citizens first,rather than field commentary from Manhattan/Redondo/Torrance Beach,East LA,Huntington, Wilmington,Beverly Hills,Santa Ana and so on. Another pole taken on PV patch shows 69%Oppose and 30%Pro http://palosverdes.patch.com/artic1es/city-seeks-public-input-on-possible-dog-beach 2nd -We have spoken with Gary Trimm (District Manager)of the L.A.Coastal Commission and John (Jack)Ainsworth,Senior Deputy Director. Gary was interested to hear more and surprised he hadn't heard more on the subject,after a good talk,he assured me he would do more homework and then follow up with city officials.He also informed us that the next Coastal Commission meeting would be March 7th in Chula Vista...This would be a good time to have a few representatives bring the issue up in front of the larger board.For those interested in aiding in this process,please speak up.Otherwise,make calls to the number below and urge them to get involved. 2000ceangate,10th Floor.Long Beach,CA 90802-4416 (562)590-5071,FAX (562) 3-71 590-5084 3rd -We counted around 6 reported attacks,these are crucial stories and experiences.If you were one ofthe people who wrote of friends,family or yourself,it would be great to put a small package together of these personal stories.Please send your stories to us and we can compile a folder to send to the city with these negative experiences. 4th -Trump finally spoke up on the matter and 100%opposing making this a sanctioned dog beach;although their letter was received by the city 4 days before the public meetings it was also omitted from the package??? 5th -The beach is now left with no rules,no one monitoring and still out of control.Just yesterday,we saw a white pit bull enter the beach off leash,owners 40 feet behind,attack a smalJ mini pincher right away,the owner tried to break it up and was sent face first into the rocks ...Another example ofhow a seemingly quiet day can easily get out of control. The next step for for the city is for the city to hand the issue over to the Planning Commission,which will hold a meeting on the Tuesday the 12th and the 26th,would be great meeting to have bodies and willing speakers for.We will keep you posted.. Please visit http://www.ye1p.comlbiz/ocean-trails-by-trump-national-golf-course- rancho-palos-verdes and notice almost all submissions are from out of town. 6th -What to do next?The campaign is far from over,we have more opposition numbers than ever,local residents,community's and business closest to the issue,oppose. Ifwe all work together,we can stop this mismanaged land from being destroyed any longer.After many talks with our Council members,we strongly believe a few of them underestimated the issue with out doing their homework and are now on the fence. Time to get local Environmental Organizations involved -To date have no official letters to city from NGO's :( Heal the Bay -is currently drafting a letter of opposition. Sierra Club-is getting involved. Audubon -For some reason,says they have more pressing issues. Marine Mammal Care Center -Is opposing. If anyone has other ideas or connections,we strongly urge these groups to make an official statement to the city;it holds a lot of weight. Monitoring system -We the people,are the one's most connected to this land,with little to no supervision it is imperative that we document the busy days,the dog fights,poop bags,trash,large numbers,congested parking lots,etc....Please maintain higher ground when negligent dog owners test your buttons.:) -Spring is here,summer numbers are around the comer.Ifwe can continually show how unsafe/mismanaged this land is,the trial period will never start. -If anyone can get a photo of an off leash dog in the Northern endangered Gnat Catcher 3-72 habitat,1,000 gold starts to you. Thank you all for your hard work,our little slice of paradise will once again be safe for us all to enjoy. >From all of us at www.savemvshores.com 3-73 Page 1 ofl Katie Howe -------------- From:Chris Del Moro [collectic@gmail.com] Sent:Wednesday,February 22,201212:03 PM To:cc@rpv.com;Anthony Misetich;Susan.Brooks@rpv.com;Katie Howe;Jim.Knight@rpv.com Subject:Unfortunate circumstances and bias decision making ....the issue is far from over! Dear Mayor and city council members,unfortunately I was not able to make last nights meeting due to over seas business and seems like I didn't miss much considering you seem to have already had your decisions made before hearing the community out.From my credible sources that came and sat through the nights discussions there are multiple reasons for great concern besides the insane decision and logic behind voting yes on the trial proposal. 1st -From what I understand Susan Brooks was condescending about peoples passionate letters, short and even went as far as rolling her eyes at concerned citizens comments to the committee. After researching your history it seems as though your entire career has been ripe with turmoil, from elections to various proportions you stand for!After researching your involvement in a community you are a non native to,I find it funny that you have 1 photo of your family,and multiple photos of you and your small white dogs.Hmmmm,seems like you might be just a bit bias in this decision,one that I would imagine would sway other members of the council??? With that said,Kudos for making it down the the beach on Sunday to look at the state of affairs ... Wow,seems as if you have all put in quite a bit of blood sweat and tears,before you virtually ignored local residents safety,the native species,the many reason why this does not meet dog park criteria.I fear that some of you might have only stepped foot on this beach once,maybe for only a few hours,maybe never and you are taking the perspective of dog lovers through southern Cal as the gospel.How could you?So you understand,since I am one who frequents this beach with my family more than your average bear,one day could see 40 people in a day and the next could see thousands. To Jim,thank you for having the better interests of the residents ofR.P.V in mind by voting no. You have my friends and family's vote in the next election and I vow to expose the uneducated /bias decisions the rest of the council members have made in giving away this precious resource. It is sad that this whole process has felt shady,uneducated and rushed.Why?I wish i knew,so people like Susan can swim their dogs,(which is illegal in Californian waters)or labs can get a work out.With most of our hill taken for newmega developments,why are we now giving away our beaches? Seems as if this is a pawn off of building the PVE dog park that has taken for ever to pass.Fishy, why would the dog beach so easily be decided on,when it is so clearly wrong? In closing,I would like to inform you all that we will continue to fight for our beach,this issue is not over and you can count on us to do what we must to save these shores. Sincerely,Chris Del Moro 3/26/2012 3-74 Katie Howe From:Councilwoman Susan Brooks [subrooks08@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday,February 23,20125:03 PM To:Chris Del Mora Cc:cc@rpv.com;Anthony Misetich;Susan.Brooks@rpv.com;Katie Howe;Jim.Knight@rpv.com Subject:Re:Unfortunate circumstances and bias decision making ....the issue is far from over! Dear Mr.Del Moro, Thank you for your continued interest in affairs of the city,specifically the "Pilot Program Dog Beach".As a professional Mediator and Educator,it is of utmost importance to me to be respectful and responsible to each and every individual.Your letter states that you were not present and did not watch the meeting on Feb.21st.I would urge you to do so before engaging in personal character accusations which are misleading,at best.My intentions are earnest in their objectivity.If you gleaned something else,please accept my apology. As elected officials,we are all in this to do what's best for the greater good.Not everyone will agree on everything.However,please note,this is ONLY a trial.The beach has been operating in its current capacity for over 25 years,and the Council is trying to meet the needs of both sides with adequate regulations and followup enforcement.Many conditions must be met to effect a permanent change. Mr Del Moro,I've made my share of mistakes in my 25 years of community service to RPV. I've learned that engaging in personal attacks is counterproductive to any cause,particularly when considering the goals we seem to both share;seeking what's best for the people of the community.Furthermore,while I DO have two little Bichon dogs,please note that they are petrified of the ocean water;hence wouldn't be caught in or even near it.They roll in the sand and run,then need a bath when they get home.Exhaustive.Hence,our visits are limited....but then again--it's not about me. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to address this issue in a constructive manner. Respectfully, Susan Brooks Councilwoman On Wed,Feb 22,2012 at 12:03 PM,Chris Del Moro <collectic@gmail.com>wrote: Dear Mayor and city council members,unfortunately I was not able to make last nights meeting due to over seas business and seems like I didn't miss much considering you seem to have already had your decisions made before hearing the community out.From my credible sources that came and sat through the nights discussions there are multiple reasons for great concern besides the insane decision and logic behind voting yes on the trial proposal. 1st -From what I understand Susan Brooks was condescending about peoples passionate letters,short and even went as far as rolling her eyes at concerned citizens comments to the committee.After researching your history it seems as though your entire career has been ripe with turmoil,from elections to various proportions you stand for!After researching your involvement in a community you are a non native to,I find it funny that you have 1 photo of your family,and multiple photos of you and your small white dogs.Hmmmm,seems like you might be just a bit bias in this decision,one that I would imagine would sway other members ofthe council??? With that said,Kudos for making it down thethe beach on Sunday to look at the state of 3/26/2012 Page 1 of2 3-75 ~'i"?: ,<-Page 2 of2 affairs ...Wow,seems as if you have all put in quite a bit of blood sweat and tears,before you virtually ignored local residents safety,the native species,the many reason why this does not meet dog park criteria.I fear that some of you might have only stepped foot on this beach once,maybe for only a few hours,maybe never and you are taking the perspective of dog lovers through southern Cal as the gospel.How could you?So you understand,since I am one who frequents this beach with my family more than your average bear,one day could see 40 people in a day and the next could see thousands. To Jim,thank you for having the better interests of the residents ofR.P.V in mind by voting no.You have my friends and family's vote in the next election and I vow to expose the uneducated /bias decisions the rest of the council members have made in giving away this precious resource. It is sad that this whole process has felt shady,uneducated and rushed.Why?I wish i knew,so people like Susan can swim their dogs,(which is illegal in Californian waters)or labs can get a work out.With most of our hill taken for new mega developments,why are we now giving away our beaches? Seems as if this is a pawn off of building the PVE dog park that has taken for ever to pass.Fishy,why would the dog beach so easily be decided on,when it is so clearly wrong? In closing,I would like to inform you all that we will continue to fight for our beach,this issue is not over and you can count on us to do what we must to save these shores. Sincerely,Chris Del Moro Susan Brooks,Councilwoman Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 3/26/2012 3-76 Katie Howe From:Katie Howe [katieh@rpv.com] Sent:Tuesday,February 28,2012 1:33 PM To:'Chris Del Moro' Cc:'cc@rpv.com' Subject:RE:Few Questions Good Afternoon Mr.Del Moro, Thank you for your email.The letter the City received from Trump National Golf Course on their position on dog use on RPV Beach was received after the February 21 st agenda was posted.When the City receives public correspondence after an agenda has been posted,we include the documents received as "late correspondence"and it is given to City Council Members prior to the Council Meeting,and copies are made available at the public table outside the Council Chambers.Please be assured that City Council did receive the letter and it was available for public review. We have extra copies of late correspondence in the City Clerk's Office if you would like to stop by and pick up a copy,and we ~Iso plan to post the late correspondence on the project webpage within the next few days.Perhaps the twelve letters you refer to are also part'of late correspondence,as numerous em ails were received and included in late correspondence.However,if they are not,we'd appreciate any information you have on them so we can contact the senders to make sure our public correspondence file is complete. The $85,000 cost refers to a combination of environmental analysis,maintenance,and enforcement,and the City has not yet determined the groups that will be contacted for environmental analysis. Environmental analysis would take place prior to the establishment of an official pilot program. Thank you for reporting the beach user with six dogs failing to pick up after her pets.The City has begun increased enforcement and monitoring of the area,and I will report this incident to our Rangers.Do you have a rough physical description that might help Rangers spot her? I hope this helps to answer your questions,and please feel free to call for any additional information. Thank you, Katie Howe Recreation and Parks Department City of Rancho Palos Verdes From:Chris Del Moro [mailto:collectic@gmail.com] sent:Monday,February 27,2012 12:37 PM To:Katie Howe;cc@rpv.com;Anthony Misetich Subject:Few Questions Dear Katie, A few questions to gain some clarity on the large loop holes in regulation,planning,etc..the beach continues to be left in 1.Where and when will the 12 plus opposition letters omitted from the package be included and when can those be updated for the public to view? 2.Why was Trumps 3 page letter not included?When can we see that 3.Whom are the groups you are planning to communicate on regarding the $85,000 environmental package,why would this not have happened before a pilot program was launched? 3/26/2012 Page 1 of2 3-77 Page 2 of2 And so you all know the beach continues to get trashed,just yesterday a women whom we have had many run into's who is notorious for bringing 6 dogs all off leash,was documented letting her dogs poop and urinate where ever they please, she walks quickly in the front of the pack and they follow doing as they please. This is the 10%of negligent dog owners that have ruined this place for all.How long will we have to police this area, when are rangers or regulations going to be enforced,as of now this is still a illegal dog beach and Animal control will be called. I understand this place is easily out of sight out of mind,but the local community is being effected daily. Thank you for your time and considerations. Sincerely,Chris 3/26/2012 3-78 From: Sent: To: Page 1 of2 Katie·H~we Chris Del Moro [collectic@gmail.com] Sunday,March 04,20129:12 PM Anthony Misetich;cc@rpv.com;Susan.Brooks@rpv.com;Brian.Campbell@rpv.com;Jim.Knight@rpv.com;Katie Howe Subject:Re:3/3-4/12 -Huge dog /human impact...Photos attached Attachments:Screen shot 2012-03-04 at 7.35.44 PM.png;Screen shot 2012-03-04 at 7.35.55 PM.png What a great weekend to see what a disaster this illegal dog beach has become.As our cold winds and off weather have subsided we were all blessed with sunny warm sky's,very similar to summer and with that came the doggy lovers ..Over the course of the last few days we all witnessed some very disturbing incidents! With many eyes on the preserve from Friday-Sunday evening,we were able to take numbers and document the incidents and visitors.This was a especially great weekend because of our low-tides and amazing display oftide pools,which do ~xist and unfortunately had dogs and their humans running all over them,defecating,peeing,fighting,taking animals out of the pools and generally abusing this sensitive habitat. In the last 2 photos you can see a PitBull pooping in the tide pools,the owner and her daughter looked around a few times,grabbed their bags and ran off leaving the deposit behind!!!!!!!!!!! Saturday -Over the course of the day estimated total of200 dogs per day,highest number at once was 47...At one point 20 plus dogs were led through out the tide pools to hunt,play and use the restroom.On both days dogs ranged from chihuahuas,pitbulls,labs,huskeys, mastivs,a great dane,retrivers,rottweilers,german shepherds,boston terriers,bull dogs,some on leash,most off. Sunday -Word spread,many people came out -again over 200 dogs,but I believe these numbers are a fraction of what I believe this summer will bring...From 9 am to sunset,Ocean Trails drive was backed up almost to PV Dr.South...Seriously effecting Trumps ability to conduct business. Over the course of the day and estimated 600 people attended the shores and around 300 plus dogs were counted. @ 1:30 when the pictures were taken,there was close to 250 people and over 70 dogs,many of which were let loose to trample the tide pools,water,sand and trails ..We now have a RPV Beach Unleashed campaign,headed by a resident from Redondo Beach?????? Please enforce the laws now!!!!!!How can you let this continue and claim no responsibility? When (not IF)someone is seriously hurt you can put your money on the fact that the city of R.P.V will be held responsible one way or another.Please enforce the law and represent what the majority of local residents want. This beach is no longer a secret,today was chaos and a danger to both local residents and the environment. Sincerely,Chris Del Moro 3/26/2012 3-79 Chris Del Moro Work-31O 5288466 www.collecticlife.com collecticlife.blogspot.com 3/26/2012 Page 2 of2 3-80 3-81 Page 1 ofl From: Sent: To: Kati&Howe Chris Del Moro [collectic@gmail.com] Sunday,March 04,20129:14 PM Anthony Misetich;cc@rpv.com;Susan.Brooks@rpv.com;Brian.Campbell@rpv.com;Jim.Knight@rpv.com;Katie Howe Subject:Re:3/3-4/12 -dogs in Tide Pools Attachments:Screen shot 2012-03-04 at 7.34.29 PM.png;Screen shot 2012-03-04 at 7.34.43 PM.png How do you propose to keep dogs away from this sensitive habitat? 3/26/2012 3-82 3-83 Page 1 of1 From: Sent: To: Katie Howe Chris Del Moro [collectic@gmail.com] Sunday,March 04,20129:16 PM Anthony Misetich;cc@rpv.com;Susan.Brooks@rpv.com;Brian.Campbell@rpv.com;Jim.Knight@rpv.com;Katie Howe Subject:Re:3/3-4/12 -Large numbers and no parking :( Attachments:Screen shot 2012-03-04 at 7.34.55 PM.png;Screen shot 2012-03-04 at 7.35.18 PM.png;Screen shot 2012-03-04 at 7.34.17 PM.png No one to regulate over 600 people and 300 plus dogs,no parking,why was this passed by council members??? 3/26/2012 3-84 3-85 3-86 Katie Howe Page 1 ofl From: Sent: To: Chris Del Moro [collectic@gmail.com] Sunday,March 04,2012 10:30 PM Katie Howe Subject:Planning Commission meeting? Dear Katie,can you please inform us of the planning commissions expected meeting and when they will discuss the issue.Would be great to have more warning than the last shut gun meeting.. Much appreciated.I'll call mid day tomorrow to check up.. The beach was pure chaos this week,so sad :( Chris Del Moro 3/26/2012 3-87 .. Howe -------------._--- From:Joel Rojas Uoelr@rpv.com] Sent:Monday,March 05,2012 11 :09 AM To:'Katie Howe' Subject:FW:Dog Beach Update From:Chris Del Moro [mailto:collectic@gmail.com] Sent:Friday,March 02,20122:20 PM To:collectic@gmail.com Subject:Dog Beach Update To all those whom would like to save R.P.V shores --_.-.---- Page 1 of2 First and foremost thank you all for your efforts in telling your stories and voicing your concerns to City Council.Although the city might have made a premature ruling on the trial Dog Beach,we are confident that with the new wave of opposition,we can save this amazing natural preserve.For those of you wanting to see the notes,Katie Howe says they will be open to the public in the next few days via www.palosverdes.com/tpv/ We will try and share what we know to bring everyone up to date. lst-We were able to get our hands on the 2nd installment of correspondence letters (many of which you wrote).After reading over 500 letters submitted,turns out only 215 are from R.P.V. residents Of those 215 R.P.V residents letters,those opposing are 116 of215 =54%and those PRO are 99 of215 =46% This statistic is alarming,because the city and staff working on this,are feeding local media that there is a landslide 70 1 30 of people pro dog beach,i.e.-La Times,Daily Breeze,Fox News, Channel 9 News,etc....>From what we understand,the city ofR.P.V.'s main focus is to put concerns of local tax paying citizens first,rather than field commentary from ManhattanlRedondo/Torrance Beach,East LA,Huntington,Wilmington,Beverly Hills,Santa Ana and so on. Another pole taken on PV patch shows 69%Oppose and 30%Pro http://palosverdes.patch.comlartic1es/city-seeks-public-input-on-possible-dog-beach 2nd -We have spoken with Gary Trimm (District Manager)of the L.A.Coastal Commission and John (Jack)Ainsworth,Senior Deputy Director. Gary was interested to hear more and surprised he hadn't heard more on the subject,after a good talk,he assured me he would do more homework and then follow up with city officials.He also informed us that the next Coastal Commission meeting would be March 7th in Chula Vista... This would be a good time to have a few representatives bring the issue up in front of the larger board.For those interested in aiding in this process,please speak up.Otherwise,make calls to the number below and urge them to get involved. 2000ceangate,10th Floor.Long Beach,CA 90802-4416 (562)590-5071,FAX (562)590-5084 3rd -We counted around 6 reported attacks,these are crucial stories and experiences.If you 3/26/2012 3-88 Page 2 of2 were one of the people who wrote of friends,family or yourself,it would be great to put a small package together of these personal stories.Please send your stories to us and we can compile a folder to send to the city with these negative expenences. 4th -Trump finally spoke up on the matter and 100%opposing making this a sanctioned dog beach;although their letter was received by the city 4 days before the public meetings it was also omitted from the package??? 5th -The beach is now left with no rules,no one monitoring and still out of control.Just yesterday,we saw a white pit bull enter the beach offleash,owners 40 feet behind,attack a small mini pincher right away,the owner tried to break it up and was sent face first into the rocks ...Another example of how a seemingly quiet day can easily get out of control.The next step for for the city is for the city to hand the issue over to the Planning Commission,which will hold a meeting on the Tuesday the 12th and the 26th,would be great meeting to have bodies and willing speakers for.We will keep you posted.. Please visit http://www.yelp.comlbiz/ocean-trails-by-trump-national-golf-course-rancho-palos-verdes almost all submissions are from out of town. and notice 6th -What to do next?The campaign is far from over,.we have more opposition numbers than ever,local residents, community's and business closest to the issue,oppose.Ifwe all work together,we can stop this mismanaged land from being destroyed any longer.After many talks with our Council members,we strongly believe a few of them underestimated the issue with out doing their homework and are now on the fence. Time to get local Environmental Organizations involved -To date have no official letters to city from NGO's :( Heal the Bay -is currently drafting a letter of opposition. Sierra Club-is getting involved. Audubon -For some reason,says they have more pressing issues. Marine Mammal Care Center -Is opposing. If anyone has other ideas or connections,we strongly urge these groups to make an official statement to the city;it holds a lot of weight. Monitoring system -We the people,are the one's most connected to this land,with little to no supervision it is imperative that we document the busy days,the dog fights,poop bags,trash,large numbers,congested parking lots,etc....Please maintain higher ground when negligent dog owners test your buttons.:) -Spring is here,summer numbers are around the comer.If we can continually show how unsafe/mismanaged this land is,the trial period will never start. -If anyone can get a photo of an offleash dog in the Northern endangered Gnat Catcher habitat,1,000 gold starts to you. Thank you all for your hard work,our little slice of paradise will once again be safe for us all to enjoy. >From all ofus at www.savemvshores.com 3/26/2012 3-89 KatieHowe Page 1 of1 From:Chris Del Mora [collectic@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday,March 01,20128:47 AM To:Anthony Misetich;Katie Howe;cc@rpv.com;Susan.Brooks@rpv.com;Brian.Campbell@rpv.com Subject:New figures and public stance +revised #'s and %on Dog Park correspondence package Attachments:Screen shot 2012-02-29 at 10.47.30 PM.png;Screen shot 2012-03-01 at 8.45.35 AM.png Dear Mayor Misetich,Mayor Pro Tern Campbell ,council members Knight,Brooks,Duhovic and council members,I have now read and tallies all submissions pro and opposed to the Dog Beach ptposal issue... What I have found is alarming. I would like to believe that as elected city officials the greater good of our local residents out weights that of,neighboring city's and or that of Southern California... After reading the large amount ofletters not included in the public hearing held on Feb.21st,as well as Trumps direct and well written concerns,it seems as though local residents opposing are in actuality the majority..After reading each individuals stories,I fmd that we have now have around 5 reported bites and counting. Of the 215 written/called in submissions from correspondence package 1 &2. 116/54%-R.P.Vresidents are OPPOSING. PRO.. and 99 /46%-are R.P.V residents are and according to the Dog Beach voting system on Palosverdes.patch.com opposition is at 69% and Pro is %30 The major difference between these letters is Opposition stems from correspondence such as : concerns over personal/family/public safety,multiple attacks acknowledged,interference with Trump's commence,limited parking,safety concerns for bottle necking,no emergency access, arguments with dog owners,dog feces/urine =disease,increasing numbers,effects of local wildlife,plants,tide pools and endangered species.Letters being omitted from public records, and the list go's on.... Those PRO -love to see Fido run with his friends,swim and play. Please re evaluate your stance on this issue,the community and local business's most effected have spoken.Please stop wasting our city's time and money fielding feedback from Redondo Bch,Huntington,Torrance,Manhattan,East LA,etc ....There is no reason to spend $85,000 on this trial,the money is much better spent in other parts of our community.When it is clear as day that those lucky enough to have enjoyed it while it was a secret should be grateful.Now we must all evolve into a safer facility that will harmonize with the massive wave of people visiting these shores. Sincerely,Chris www.savemvshores.com 3/26/2012 3-90 167(30%1 Are you in favor of proposals to tum 'Rancho Palos Verdes Beach into an off-leash dog beach? Yes No 374 (69%1 Votet Total votes:641 This is not Ii scientific poll. 3-91 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe ._--_._---- From:susanne johnson [shibbytu@yahoo.com] Sent:Monday,March OS,201210:03 AM To:Katie Howe Subject:Re:Trump Beach Hi Katie, How many hours before said meeting must it be posted on the site?And would it be posted earlier than "the must be posted by"date? thank you,Susanne From:Katie Howe <katieh@rpv.com> To:'susanne johnson'<shibbytu@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday,March 5,2012 9:51 AM Subject:RE:Trump Beach Hello Ms.Johnson, We do not yet know the date of the Planning Commission Meeting at which this issue will be addressed, but will announce it through the project listserv once available.Please feel free to call with any questions. Thank you, Katie Howe Administrative Analyst Recreation and Parks Dept. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5267 From:susanne johnson [mailto:shibbytu@yahoo.com] Sent:Monday,March OS,2012 9:48 AM To:Katie Howe Subject:Trump Beach Hi Katie, Yesterday I went over to the Trump Beach and it almost made me cry.There were soooo many people and soooo many dogs.The news has brought this upon us and it is very sad.Do you know what date this is going to be before the planning commission yet?We all who are directly affected by the city's decision on any everyday basis--would appreciate knowing asap. Thank you, Susanne Johnson R.P.V. 3/26/2012 3-92 Katie Howe------_._--.------_._---_._-------------_._----_...---..._...__._---- From:susanne johnson [shibbytu@yahoo.com] Sent:Friday,March 02,20122:45 PM To:cc@rpv.com;pC@rpv.com;Katie Howe Cc:susanne johnson Subject:City canine pollutants marring Dog Beach's illustrious exterior Dear Mayor,City Council Members and Planning Commissioners, Please save our RPV shores...common sense should prevail... dogs=poop=sick We will no longer be able to walk barefoot on our shores or sit in the sand...this SMALL-pristine beach with tide pools is not wide enough for the mixed usage that takes place at this beach.WHY this beach that people access thru a public golf course and that is adjacent to the only area in all of Rancho Palos Verdes,or for that matter,within miles of Rancho Palos Verdes,where there are homes on the sand where people live?At the very least,why is there no alternative beach analysis?This beach meets almost none of the city criteria of their own site analysis that the council came up with and passed in December 2011.This is not a man vs.dog war.Many of those opposed,are dog owners.It is now a health and safety issue and these issues will only continue to grow as the number of users increase. I was at the City Council meeting on February 21,2012 and have been at other meetings and have watched many of the city meetings on TV.I came to listen to the pros and cons of the concerned citizens on both sides of this fence,but as this meeting progressed,felt there was way more concern placed on the three-minute speech timer.I felt some good points about to be made by the public speakers, both in support and opposed,were cut off with some speakers not even being allowed to ftnish their sentences nor point of topic. I myself,came from one side of that fence and am now sitting on the other side of the fence after having my own experiences of being knocked over and jumped on on two separate occasions---both of which have occurred since the city has taken over the ownership at said beach.I walk that beach a few times a week. Some days there are no dogs,some days there have been up to 50 plus,along with hundreds of people.I can understand when some people say that they see very few dogs or no bad behavior there because there are still some of those good old days,but few,especially if the sun is shining. The council also stated at the meeting that they had not received many complaints at the city level. I know of at least 12 letters that the city had received prior to the February 21st meeting date,stating complaints that range from dog ftghts,being bitten,being jumped on,knocked over,aggressively approached and regularly accosted by dogs.These letters came to council after most of these people had more than one incident at the beach.All of this at an illegal dog beach. So it seems that it took more than one incident to have occurred for these people to complain and perhaps there are many more others who have chosen not to complain at all.Does the city really expect people who have complaints about this beach and especially expect people who are not local residents to go home after an incident has happened and look the city site up and complain when the city can not be held liable for such incidents?Common sense tells me that the Trump organization must receive the vast majority of these types of complaints and after reading the Trump organization's opposition letter,it appears to happen almost daily that they receive complaints about dogs,which was not mentioned at the city council meeting. Council also kept referring to the area in question at the Trump Beach as a mile long.It is not even half a mile long at .40 mi.or 710 yds.So I question whether 3/26/2012 Page 1 of5 3-93 Page 2 of5 on the council's site visit that they were able to know exactly where said city property starts and stops.It is not clearly marked for any body to clearly tell.All of which,makes a big difference in having a clear picture as to what should happen at this beach and in dealing with the number of users,issues that are occurring on a every day basis for the Trump organization and the trespassing issues with adjacent property owners. Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach in comparison to the Trump Beach is on a portion of a much larger beach.According to google Earth it is .14 mi.or 247 yds.in length and .03 mi.or 61 yds.in width from the mean high tide line.There is a sand buffer between the dog beach and the asphalt walkway for people.A buffer where you have a choice whether you want to walk in amongst the dogs or not.The buffer at it's smallest portion is .02 mi.or 43 yards wide.The smallest BUFFER area at Rosie's Dog Beach is one yard wider than the entire width of the Trump Beach. The Trump Beach according to google Earth by comparison is.40 mi.or 710 yds.in length and .02 mi.or 42 yds.in width from the mean high tide line with no buffer.No buffer means that when you reach the beach from either the Sunset Trail or Sunrise Trail at the Trump Beach,you are in the deemed dog beach.No choice whether you want to walk amongst the dogs,you are amongst the dogs.Rosie's Dog Beach,including their smallest beach buffer to the asphalt is 104 yds.in width and Trump Beach,which has no buffer at all,is only 42 yds.wide--very,very small to share comfortably with dogs,dog owners,families and the number of beach goers that this beach is attracting--in other words,a mixed usage. Please don't let our coastline go to the dogs for the so many common sense reasons that seem to come out as the number of users increase.This small-pristine beach should never become an off leash dog beach for Los Angeles County.What once sounded like a good idea is now an incredibly bad idea. Susanne Johnson R.P.v. p.s.I hope the SDNEWS article below came thru for you to read.Some choice things in it are:"In 1991,the Environmental Protection Agency called dog poop a "nonpoint source of pollution,"which puts it in the same toxicity category as petroleum.The agency also said that a single gram of dog waste can contain up to 23 million fecal coliform bacteria,known to cause cramps,intestinal illness and kidney disease in humans. The Agency added that TWO DAYS DROPPINGS FROM ABOUT 100 ANIMALS (remember,that's the number of Dog Beach visitors over the nicest weekend days)could contribute enough pollution to cause closures of beaches,bays and watersheds for 20 miles around.Hookworms, ringworms, tapeworms,Salmonella:Dog waste is infested with these and other bugs,leaving adults and especially children susceptible to fever,muscle aches,vomiting and diarrhea." up to 20 miles away????what will that do to the entire Peninsula coastline?????? sdnews.com SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER GROUP SDNEWS.COM 1 La Jolla Village News I Beach &Bay Press I Peninsula Beacon 1 Visitors'Guides /Digital Archives •sign in Iarticles :3 City:canine pollutants marring Dog Beach's illustrious exterior by Martin Jones Westlin San Diego Community News Group search 121 days ago 11106 views 10 t:§J 141ill1 E!1~ Getting the scoop on the poop search I---Dog Beach,the kind of funky cult-favorite park you'd find only in funky cult-favorite Ocean Beach,is pretty much what it ISays it is. search _ Man's best friend rules the roost 24 hours every day at the sandy expanse where the western end of Voltaire Street meets the search .1 South Mission Bay Channel jetty -hapless tennis balls,tooth-marked Frisbees and badly disfigured chew toys dot the landscape,and you'll probably fmd a fair share of leashes around,too,as Dog Beach is one of San Diego's 15 parks in which search Idogs can run untethered (there's a paved area along the water for those who prefer a stroll on a leash). On the busiest weekends,up to 100 animals bask on the waters where Rocky the Surfing Dog stole more than his share ofhearts in movies like "Endless Summer II."But 100 weekend dogs more than 40 years of Saturdays and Sundays equals over a half-million visits,and that doesn't count the rest of the week.Theoretically,age 40 (the number ofyears Dog Beach celebrates in 2012)is the point at which life begins -but upon closer inspection,one of San Diego's most delightful venues is showing patches ofwrinkled skin. Harmful beach algae,or ''red tides,"can collect alongshore in summer,compounding four decades'wear and tear.The beach also sits between two planning districts, whose jurisdictions may overlap.And although Heal the Bay usually rates Dog Beach water quality at an A or A-plus in dry weather,the high marks reportedly are due in large part to brisk tidal flow that tends to flush the area at strategic parts of the day. 3/26/2012 3-94 Page 3 of5 Concerns have been raised over the issue of doggie waste and hazardous contaminants deposited at Dog Beach in Ocean Beach more polluted"than most San Diego beaches.Photo by Jim Grant I The Beacon slideshow Dog Beach,then,isn't without its hazards.And,according to the city's Stonn Water Division (the agency charged with monitoring dog waste pollutants),one of those drawbacks originates from the enemy within as fecal traces threaten to enter the city's stonn-drain system untreated and travel into the beaches,bays and lagoons. ''The big issue at Dog Beach is dog excrement,"said Stonn Water Division spokesman Bill Harris.''The beach is at the mouth ofthe San Diego River,and so it does catch some of the pollutants that wash down as runoff on the first flush after a rain.But that's not what's troubling us.Dog Beach is highly contaminated due to bacteria in dog excrement,way more polluted [than most San Diego beaches.]" It's also not alone in its dilemma,according to Harris. ''The mouth of Tecolote Creek,"he said,"is a big issue.And there are bacteria problems at [pacific Beach]Point,where we've got kelp degradation and flies that come in.Dog Beach is not unusual,and I shouldn't make it sound like that at all.But it is very concerning to us,absolutely." In 1991,the Environmental Protection Agency called dog poop a "nonpoint source ofpollution,"which puts it in the same toxicity category as petroleum.The agency also said that a single gram ofdog waste can contain up to 23 million fecal colifonn bacteria,known to cause cramps,intestinal illness and kidney disease in humans. The agency added that two days'droppings from about 100 animals (remember,that's the number of Dog Beach visitors over the nicest weekend days)could contribute enough pollution to cause closures of beaches,bays and watersheds for 20 miles around.Hookwonns,ringwonns,tapewonns,Salmonella:Dog waste is infested with these and other bugs,leaving adults and especially children susceptible to fever,muscle aches,vomiting and diarrhea. As reported in the journal Gut Pathogens last July,San Diego State University's Center for Microbial Sciences deemed Dog Beach ''prone to closures due to high levels of fecal indicator bacteria."The school's own study found that Enterococcus -the bacterium that plays a major role in diseases like diverticulitis and meningitis -was detected in five of 20 stool samples gathered at the water's edge. "A paramount concern,"the study concluded,"is pollution by human and animal waste because it carries disease-causing bacteria and viruses.With the close interaction of humans and animals at locations like Dog Beach,a potential reservoir for novel infectious disease pathogens may exist." So why isn't everybody at Dog Beach getting sick,especially as the pollutants are exposed by the natural activity of the river tides and ocean? 3/26/2012 3-95 Page 4 of5 A study by San Diego State University's Center for Microbial Sciences found that Enterococcus -the bacterium that plays a n meningitis -was detected in five of20 stool samples of dog waste gathered at the water's edge at Dog Beach.Photo by Jim G. w City officials acknowledge improvement in behavioral patterns ofdog owners cleaning up after their canines at Dog Beach,par education programs over the last 11 years.Photo by Jim Grant I The Beacon slideshow For one thing,geography's involved.Dog Beach is nearly 40 acres deep,far and away the city's largest off-leash area except for Mission Bay Park's Fiesta Island.The greater the area of potential pollutants,the better the chances they won't find their way into the city's storm-drain system. Another element involves responsible pet ownership. "I've been from coast to coast,"said Oceanside resident and acclaimed dog behaviorist Arden Moore during a recent interview,"and [San Diego]is pet heaven"-which is to say that most dog owners are inclined to pick up after their pets per San Diego municipal code. Harris agrees. 3/26/2012 3-96 Page 5 of5 ~~.,'i "We've been doing a public-education campaign for about 11 years,"Harris said,"and we've had pretty considerable success getting people to change the way they do things,picking up after their dogs,washing things into the rivers and other watershed that we've got And we're seeing diminishing point-source discharge in other areas. "And Ocean Beach is truly miles ahead in responding to stonnwater pollution,"he said.''The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association,the business services organization, does a really fine job in picking and choosing some of the things they do to deal with polluted runoff.And we see a lot of people in Ocean Beach disconnecting their downspouts,turning that water onto their property to make sure it doesn't wash pollutants downstream.The community understands what they're up against,and they really take a great deal ofpride on making those changes." But Ocean Beach has a long way to go before it follows the lead in Cambridge,Mass.,where dog feces are used to power lampposts in a public park.Dog Beach,of course,would be an ideal setting for such a place.For now,the pollution dilemma colors its brave face with a curious clench of the jaw. For more infonnation on the city's Stonn Water Division and its environmental efforts,visit www.sandiego.gov/stonnwateror thinkblue.org. Copyright 2012 San Diego Community News Group.All rights reserved. Share This Article I similar stories Chris Del Moro Work-310 528 8466 www.collecticlife.com collecticlife.blogspotcom 3/26/2012 3-97 Katie Howe From:susanne johnson [shibbytu@yahoo.com] Sent:Monday,March 05,2012 9:48 AM To:Katie Howe Subject:Trump Beach Hi Katie, Page 1 of1 Yesterday I went over to the Trump Beach and it almost made me cry.There were soooo many people and soooo many dogs.The news has brought this upon us and it is very sad.Do you know what date this is going to be before the planning commission yet?We all who are directly affected by the city's decision on any everyday basis--would appreciate knowing asap. Thank you, Susanne Johnson R.P.V. 3/26/2012 3-98 Page 1 of3 C. rt·~!·,• Katie'I;towe ---------------------------------------_._--------_..._-_. From:Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Sent:Friday,March 02,2012 3:42 PM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Tracy Bonano' Subject:FW:Dog Beach Update From:EZStevens [mailto:ezstevens@cox.net] sent:Friday,March 02,2012 3:16 PM To:'Chris Del Moro' Subject:RE:Dog Beach Update Thanks for your update &hard work in getting all this information.The same thing happened to the City,Council,they were over whelmed with out of town people & approved the huge New Zealand Xmas trees at the Trump driving range that will eventually block our open Coastal view corridor in about 10 years that the City was formed to protect. I do not thing they even looked at all the letters I &my friends submitted on both topics. I have lived across the Street from Trump since 1968 &have seen our open Coastal View slowly disappear along PV Dr S ,Hawthorne Blvd &along Crest Road.The majority of the people do not even realize that the overgrown vegetation is robbing our future generations of one of the most Awesome open Coastal view Corridor in California. Now the City wants to give away our last remaining Public Beach area to the Dogs this is not a pretty picture. Edward Stevens From:Chris Del Moro [mailto:collectic@gmail.com] Sent:Friday,March 02,2012 2:20 PM To:collectic@gmail.com Subject:Dog Beach Update To all those whom would like to save R.P.V shores First and foremost thank you all for your efforts in telling your stories and voicing your concerns to City Council.Although the city might have made a premature ruling on the trial Dog Beach,we are confident that with the new wave of opposition,we can save this amazing natural preserve.For those of you wanting to see the notes,Katie Howe says they will be open to the public in the next few days via www.palosverdes.com/rpv/ We will try and share what we know to bring everyone up to date. lst-We were able to get our hands on the 2nd installment of correspondence letters (many of which you wrote).After reading over 500 letters submitted,turns out only 215 are from R.P.V. residents Of those 215 RP.V residents letters,those opposing are 116 of215 =54%and those PRO are 99 of 215 =46% This statistic is alarming,because the city and staff working on this,are feeding local media that 3/26/2012 3-99 Page 2 of3 t_""• there is a landslide 70 1 30 of people pro dog beach,i.e.-La Times,Daily Breeze,Fox News,Channel 9 News,etc.... >From what we understand,the city ofR.P.V.'s main focus is to put concerns oflocal tax paying citizens first,rather than field commentary from ManhattanlRedondo/Torrance Beach,East LA,Huntington,Wilmington,Beverly Hills,Santa Ana and so on. Another pole taken on PV patch shows 69%Oppose and 30%Pro http://palosverdes.patch.comlarticles/citv-seeks- public-input-on-possible-dog-beach 2nd -We have spoken with Gary Trimm (District Manager)of the L.A.Coastal Commission and John (Jack)Ainsworth, Senior Deputy Director. Gary was interested to hear more and surprised he hadn't heard more on the subject,after a good talk,he assured me he would do more homework and then follow up with city officials.He also informed us that the next Coastal Commission meeting would be March 7th in Chula Vista...This would be a good time to have a few representatives bring the issue up in front of the larger board.For those interested in aiding in this process,please speak up.Otherwise,make calls to the number below and urge them to get involved. 2000ceangate,10th Floor.Long Beach,CA 90802-4416 (562)590-5071,FAX (562)590-5084 3rd -We counted around 6 reported attacks,these are crucial stories and experiences.If you were one of the people who wrote of friends,family or yourself,it would be great to put a small package together of these personal stories.Please send your stories to us and we can compile a folder to send to the city with these negative experiences. 4th -Trump finally spoke up on the matter and 100%opposing making this a sanctioned dog beach;although their letter was received by the city 4 days before the public meetings it was also omitted from the package??? 5th -The beach is now left with no rules,no one monitoring and still out of control.Just yesterday,we saw a white pit bull enter the beach offleash,owners 40 feet behind,attack a small mini pincher right away,the owner tried to break it up and was sent face first into the rocks...Another example of how a seemingly quiet day can easily get out of control.The next step for for the city is for the city to hand the issue over to the Planning Commission,which will hold a meeting on the Tuesday the 12th and the 26th,would be great meeting to have bodies and willing speakers for.We will keep you posted.. Please visit http://www.yelp.comlbiz/ocean-trails-by-trump-national-golf-course-rancho-palos-verdes almost all submissions are from out of town. and notice 6th -What to do next?The campaign is far from over,we have more opposition numbers than ever,local residents, community's and business closest to the issue,oppose.Ifwe all work together,we can stop this mismanaged land from being destroyed any longer.After many talks with our Council members,we strongly believe a few ofthem underestimated the issue with out doing their homework and are now on the fence. Time to get local Environmental Organizations involved -To date have no official letters to city from NGO's :( Heal the Bay -is currently drafting a letter of opposition. Sierra Club-is getting involved. Audubon -For some reason,says they have more pressing issues. Marine Mammal Care Center -Is opposing. If anyone has other ideas or connections,we strongly urge these groups to make an official statement to the city;it holds a lot of weight. Monitoring system -We the people,are the one's most connected to this land,with little to no supervision it is imperative that we document the busy days,the dog fights,poop bags,trash,large numbers,congested parking lots,etc....Please maintain higher ground when negligent dog owners test your buttons.:) -Spring is here,summer numbers are around the comer.Ifwe can continually show how unsafe/mismanaged this land is,the trial period will never start. 3/2612012 3-100 Page 3 of3 -If anyone can get a photo of an offleash dog in the Northern endangered Gnat Catcher habitat,1,000 gold starts to you. Thank you all for your hard work,our little slice of paradise will once again be safe for us all to enjoy. >From all of us at www.savemvshores.com 3/26/2012 3-101 Katie Howe From:Joel Rojas Uoelr@rpv.com] Sent:Friday,March 23,20129:46 AM To:'Katie Howe' Subject:FW:Save our RPV Dog Beach Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Attachments:8832432_orig.jpg From:EZStevens [mailto:ezstevens@cox.net] Sent:Thursday,March 22,2012 6:22 PM To:EZStevens Subject:Save our RPV Dog Beach Please write your letters to save the last stretch of RPV Beach that is going to the dogs. This is not a pretty picture of what is happening in OUR BACKYARD.I think that this situation is now getting totally out of control. PS I also heard that the dog lovers now have their own web site promoting that this is the place to bring your dog. Ed Stevens 40 year resident From:Save RPV Shores Info [mailto:saverpvshoresinfo@cox.net] Sent:Wednesday,March 21,2012 9:26 PM To:'RPV Resident' Subject:RPV Dog Beach Friends: As you mayor may not be aware,on February 21 st,2012,the RPV City Council passed a motion 4-1 directing the RPV Planning Commission and City Staff to move forward with studies leading up to the implementation of a year long pilot dog beach program at RPV Beach (located below Trump National Golf Course).While this pilot program is tentatively slated to begin in October 2012,offleash dog usage has already surged at RPV Beach,despite current city ordinance 6.04.050 which prohibits dogs (on or offleash)from all beaches within the city ofRPV.RPV Beach,if officially designated as a dog beach,would be only the third dog beach in all of LA County.We are sure you all can appreciate the volume of crowds and dogs,many coming from well outside the city ofRPV,that will continue to inundate this beach,causing a myriad of problems and safety issues and leaving this valuable beach,tide pools,and environmental habitat in shambles. Many of you wrote letters opposing the dog beach prior to the February 21 st City Council meeting.Thank you for doing so.A number of concerned RPV residents have been documenting conditions over the past several weeks at RPV Beach,and have been collecting pictures and submitting them to the City Council.We believe those efforts are having an impact, and it appears the council may be planning to reconsider this topic in the near future. Please note that a number of us are dog owners and lovers.We are not anti-dog.We do, however,believe that RPV Beach is not an appropriate or safe environment for either on-leash or off-leash dog use. 3/26/2012 Page 1 of3 3-102 Page 2 of3 Here is where you can help.Please take a few minutes of time today to write an email or letter to the City of RPV clearly indicating that you OPPOSE the use ofRPV Beach as a Dog Beach,that you are unhappy with the recent City Council decision of February 21 st,and respectfully ask that they reconsider this issue.If you previously wrote a letter,we strongly urge you to write another one.Please encourage your family and friends (especially RPV residents)that oppose the dog beach to do the same. Here are some tips for writing your letter: 1.If you are sending your letter via email.sendittocc@rpv.com.pc@rpv.com.andparks@mv.com 2.If you are mailing your letter,mail it to: Dog Beach Project Manager Parks and Recreation Dept. 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. RPV,CA 90275 3.In the subject line,put something very simple and specific,such as "Opposed to Dog Beach"or "Strongly Opposed to RPV Dog Beach" 4.Indicate your name and city of residence. 5.If you live in RPV,indicate how long you have lived here 6.Reiterate in the opening lines of your letter that you are opposed to the dog beach. 7.Your letter should include your personal reasons why you are opposed to the dog beach.Try to speak about issues that are of particular interest or concern to you.If you have had a negative incident involving a dog at this beach or any other beach,please discuss it.For tips on some of the concerns,please visit www.savemvshores.com . 8.If you happen to have pictures from RPV Beach (especially recent pictures -within past few months)showing crowds, parking issues,aggressive dog behavior,dogs trampling tide pools or defecating in them or on the beach,abuse to habitat areas,etc,be sure to include them. 9.Be honest and factual.Don't exaggerate. 10.While you may not agree with their recent decision,be respectful and courteous to our city leaders. 11.If you have solutions or alternatives you believe the city should consider,feel free to state those.(Note:we are opposed to designated hours,fencing on the beach,or similar suggestions as we feel these measures would not be effective and would either be very costly or not feasible for the city to implement,enforce,and/or maintain). 12.A personal letter is best.Be sure in the letter you indicate that you would very much like to see current city ordinance 6.04.050,which prohibits dogs on any RPV City Beach,unchanged and in fact enforced at RPV Beach.If you absolutely do not know what to say,feel free to visit www.savemvshores.com ,and click on the "Get Involved"tab where you will find a letter that you can copy and paste. Thank you very much for your time and support.Your voice is extremely important to our effort. Sincerely Concerned RPV Residents www.savemvshores.com 3/26/2012 3-103 Page 3 of3 P.S.If you would like to removed from our email distribution list,please respond to this email and in the subject line of your email,type "REMOVE" 3/26/2012 3-104 3-105 From: Sent: To: Page 1 of3 Katie Howe Charles Agnew [cvagnew@cox.net] Friday,March 02,2012 3:25 PM Anthony Misetich;Brian Campbell;Community Development Dept;Jerry Duhovic;Jim Knight;Office of the City Manager;Parks &Recreation;Susan Brooks Subject:FW:Dog Beach Update Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Red Please pay attention to this matter.All my neighbors (that I have spoken to)oppose a dog beach,as do I. Charles Agnew 32261 Phantom Dr. Rancho Palos Verdes cvagnew@cox.net Dog Beach Update from www.saverpvshores.com To all those whom would like to save R.P.V shores First and foremost thank you all for your efforts in telling your stories and voicing your concerns to City Council.Although the city might have made a premature ruling on the trial Dog Beach,we are confident that with the new wave of opposition,we can save this amazing natural preserve.For those of you wanting to see the notes,Katie Howe says they will be open to the public in the next few days via www.palosverdes.com/rpv/.We will try and share what we know to bring everyone up to date. l5t-We were able to get our hands on the 2nd installment of correspondence letters (many of which you wrote).After reading over 500 letters submitted,turns out only 215 are from R.P.V. residents Of those 215 R.P.Vresidents letters,those opposing are 116 of215 =54%and those PRO are 99 of215 =46% This statistic is alarming,because the city and staff working on this,are feeding local media that there is a landslide 70 130 of people pro dog beach,i.e.-La Times,Daily Breeze,Fox News, Channel 9 News,etc....From what we understand,the city ofR.P.V.'s main focus is to put concerns of local tax paying citizens first,rather than field commentary from ManhattanlRedondo/Torrance Beach,East LA,Huntington,Wilmington,Beverly Hills,Santa Ana and so on. Another pole taken on PV patch shows 69%Oppose and 30%Pro http://palosverdes.patch.comlartic1es/city-seeks-public-input-on-possible-dog-beach 2nd -We have spoken with Gary Trimm (District Manager)of the L.A.Coastal Commission and John (Jack)Ainsworth,Senior Deputy Director. 3/26/2012 3-106 ,_-.'~"Page 2 of3 Gary was interested to hear more and surprised he hadn't heard more on the subject,after a good talk,he assured me he would do more homework and then follow up with city officials.He also informed us that the next Coastal Commission meeting would be March 7th in Chula Vista...This would be a good time to have a few representatives bring the issue up in front of the larger board.For those interested in aiding in this process,please speak up.Otherwise,make calls to the number below and urge them to get involved. 2000ceangate,10th Floor.Long Beach,CA 90802-4416 (562)590-5071,FAX (562)590-5084 3rd -We counted around 6 reported attacks,these are crucial stories and experiences.Ifyou were one of the people who wrote of friends,family or yourself,it would be great to put a small package together of these personal stories.Please send your stories to us and we can compile a folder to send to the city with these negative experiences. 4th -Trump fmally spoke up on the matter and 100%opposing making this a sanctioned dog beach;although their letter was received by the city 4 days before the public meetings it was also omitted from the package??? 5th -The beach is now left with no rules,no one monitoring and still out of control.Just yesterday,we saw a white pit bull enter the beach offleash,owners 40 feet behind,attack a small mini pincher right away,the owner tried to break it up and was sent face first into the rocks...Another example ofhow a seemingly quiet day can easily get out of control.The next step for for the city is for the city to hand the issue over to the Planning Commission,which will hold a meeting on the Tuesday the 12th and the 26th,would be great meeting to have bodies and willing speakers for.We will keep you posted.. Please visit http://www.yelp.comlbiz/ocean-trails-by-trump-national-golf-course-rancho-palos-verdes almost all submissions are from out of town. and notice 6th -What to do next?The campaign is far from over,we have more opposition numbers than ever,local residents, community's and business closest to the issue,oppose.Ifwe all work together,we can stop this mismanaged land from being destroyed any longer.After many talks with our Council members,we strongly believe a few of them underestimated the issue with out doing their homework and are now on the fence. Time to get local Environmental Organizations involved -To date have no official letters to city from NGO's :( Heal the Bay -is currently drafting a letter of opposition. Sierra Club-is getting involved. Audubon -For some reason,says they have more pressing issues. Marine Mammal Care Center -Is opposing. If anyone has other ideas or connections,we strongly urge these groups to make an official statement to the city;it holds a lot of weight. Monitoring system -We the people,are the one's most connected to this land,with little to no supervision it is imperative that we document the busy days,the dog fights,poop bags,trash,large numbers,congested parking lots,etc....Please maintain higher ground when negligent dog owners test your buttons.:) -Spring is here,summer numbers are around the comer.Ifwe can continually show how unsafe/mismanaged this land is,the trial period will never start. -If anyone can get a photo of an offleash dog in the Northern endangered Gnat Catcher habitat,1,000 gold starts to you. Thank you all for your hard work,our little slice of paradise will once again be safe for us all to enjoy. From all of us at www.savemvshores.com 3/26/2012 3-107 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Yvetta Williams [yvettawill@cox.net] Saturday,March 24,20129:13 PM cc@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com;pc@rpv.com No dog poop along trails in RPV.Needs aggressive compliance laws. Look on the internet and see all the sites that have signs,and letters against poop that hasn't been picked up.A hugh world wide problem.Please help solve the problem in RPV. Need a good enforcement plan.Some have up to $2000 fine for repeat offenders. Please No dog beach until there is a RPV government enforcement for anti poop and having dogs on lease.Have an enforcement group that will give high priced tickets to offenders.Maybe owners can be trained.A dog park on Crenshaw might help keep the dogs off the nature trails. Yvetta Williams resident of RPV for over 75 years. http://www.ehow.com/list_6694069_dog-poop-Iaws.html 1 3-108 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Joel Rojas Uoelr@rpv.com] Friday,March 23,2012 9:40 AM 'Katie Howe' FW:opposed to proposed dog beach Yesterday morning we were in the parking lot We saw two cars open the door of their car -----Original Message----- From:Yvetta Williams [mailto:yvettawill@cox.net] Sent:Thursday,March 22,2012 10:07 AM To:cc@rpv.comj pc@rpv.comj parks@rpv.com Subject:opposed to proposed dog beach Non cooperating dog owners are the problem. of the park between PVIC and the lighthouse. and let the dog out.The dogs went into the park,not on a.lease,and relieved themselves.Then continued around the park sniffing.There was several piles of"dog poo along the path to PVIC that no one had picked up.The owners of the dogs sat in the car.Until there is enforcement of the lease law that is in place at RPV and fines given to the dog owners who do not pick up after their dogs and who let their dogs roam freely not on a leash,the laws should not be made more liberal.There needs to be zero tolerance to not picking up after your dog and to not having your dog on a leash. The path to the beach is steep and with free running dogs or even big dogs on a leash it is not safe for an older person who doesn't have the balance of youth.The area has been fine all these years without making it an official dog beach which will encourage more people and dogs from allover to use the beach.Please do not make the area an official dog beach. Yvetta Williams 1 3-109 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Cc: SUbject: Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Thursday,February 23,201212:10 PM 'Katie Howe' 'Tracy Bonano' FW:dogs in RPV.Cleanest city on the hill. -----Original Message----- From:Yvetta Williams [mailto:yvettawill@cox.net] Sent:Thursday,February 23,2012 11:44 AM To:CC@rpv.com Subject:dogs in RPV.Cleanest city on the hill. Make RPV a happy place for dogs and people.Enforce that dog owners must pick up dog poop.One lady at the meeting says she picks up 2 pounds of dog poop every day on the trails.If the negligent owners were fined for not picking up after their pets it would be a clean city.Even at PVIC some people who walk their dogs just go on and leave the poop on the ground.Also on the land conservancy trails.Please fine dog owners for letting their dogs run off leash on the trails.Training and fining is necessary.Get some plain clothes dog walkers to issue tickets until the unthinking dog owners learn.A dirty situation.Yvetta Williams 1 3-110 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Yvetta Williams [yvettawill@cox.net] Friday,March 23,2012 2:56 PM katieh@rpv.com no dog beach and pick up poo in RPV http://www.care2.com/causes/plastic-bags-of-dog-poop-and-balloons-befoul-beaches.html Non cooperating dog owners are the problem.Yesterday morning we were in the parking lot of the park between PVIC and the lighthouse.We saw two cars open the door of their car and let the dog out.The dogs went into the park,not on a lease,and relieved themselves.Then continued around the park sniffing.There was several piles of dog poo along the path to PVIC that no one had picked up.The owners of the dogs sat in the car. Until there is enforcement of the lease law that is in place at RPV and fines given to the dog owners who.do not pick up after their dogs and who let their dogs roam freely not on a leash,the laws should not be made more liberal.There needs to be zero tolerance to not picking up after your dog and to not having your dog on a leash. The path to the beach is steep and with free running dogs or even big dogs on a leash it is not safe for an older person who doesn't have the balance of youth.The area has been fine all these years without making it an official dog beach which will encourage more people and dogs from allover to use the beach.Please do not make the area an official dog beach.Yvetta Williams 1 3-111 Plastic Bags of Dog Poop and Balloons Befoul Beaches I Care2 Causes ~-.. 18,733,496 members doing good!checking login information enter your search Page I of4 I my Care2 [s~J care2 home take action causes &news healthy living community ecards butterfly rewards 1,478,825 people care about environment &wildlife 302 Baby Bird Cradled in My Hands 96 WI Bill Makes It Harder To Fight Frac Sand Mining 117 Florida Lighthouse Tragically Leads Sea Turtles to Their Death 92 Obama Administration Approves Gas Drilling In Utah Wilderness Plastic Bags of Dog Poop and Balloons Befoul Beaches FACEBOOK TWEET REDDIT STUMBLEUPON DIGG E-MAIL TEXT SIZE:A IA I A I A Medical syringes washed up on New Jersey beaches in the 1980s to the horror of beachgoers.The Guardian reports that British beaches are being likewise befouled by balloons and plastic bags of dog feces discarded by owners.In fact,the latter is said to be "one of the biggest single threats"to the health and safety of beach visitors,according to the Beachwatch Big Weekend Report issued by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). The MCS has found an 11 percent increase in bags of dog excrement on UK beaches from 2010 to 2011. The biggest increase was in Scotland,which saw a 71 percent increase in that time period,based on data collected by the MCS.The data was collected by 4,500 volunteers who gathered for the MCS'Beachwatch Big Weekend 2011 and cleaned 335 beaches.They collected 247,914 items of litter and filled 2,177 bags. For every kilometer surveyed,volunteers found almost 1,741 pieces of litter. There is some good news:Overall litter on beaches was down by 11 percent.Indeed,there was a 33 percent decrease in sewage-related debris (SRD),this being items people flush down their toilets but should not -"cotton buds,condoms,sanitary towels and tampon applicators." Lauren Davis,the MCS'Beachwatch officer,noted that the increase is discarded bags of dog waste is a sign that more people are using beaches,a positive change.However,as she says in the Guardian: "Leaving a bag full of poo on the beach will result in preserved excrement,protected from the elements for years by a bag which could take a long time to break down." Louisiana Primary Is Over -Did It Change Anything? Doc-Bloggers Speak Out re Laws Threatening http://www.care2.com/causes/plastic-bags-of-dog-poop-and-balloons-befoul-beaches.html 3/26/2012 3-112 Internet Explorer cannot Plastic Bags of Dog Poop and Balloons Befoul Beaches I Care2 Causes .<;.'".. ____oWe don't want children RiclOOg UR bags that break PRen _and ~i11 their contents whether it's fresh or _ _.._._...._"'mature ':Dog POQ is a source of high levels of bacteria and can lead to-reduced water quality,-and .~--"~.~--_..._._- also poses a human health risk." Page 2 of4 The MCS also found an 8 percent increase in balloon waste on beaches.Davis emphasized that letting go of bunches of balloons is simply a bad idea;there is,she says,"clear evidence"of balloons harming wildlife. We humans can find other ways to celebrate weddings and festive occasions than sending off bunches of balloons -and how much of an effort is it to dump those plastic bags in the garbage? Related Care2 Coverage How Party Balloons are Depleting One of Earth's Most Valuable Resources EPA:It's "Acceptable"For 1 in 28 To Get Sick ... Plastic Bags Banned On Hawaii's Big Island Read more:balloons,beach,beaches,dog waste, plastic bag Photo by DanCentury What you can try: [pillgn()se Ccmnection Problems] @ More information 62 comments Tweet Nancy B. 62 comments 4:50pm PDT on Mar 25,2012 it is horrible that we dirty our own nest.That is what we are doing when we destroy the environment.It takes little effort to clean up after ourselves,and the reward is great! 11 of 3 7 Crazy Cats -Youtube Favorites!(Videos) 67 comments 1.,""ii<II~~?il·Dispatches From The War On Women:GOP Can't Change The Topic "",-.:.J 73 comments Judy C. Marianna B M. 4:02pm PDT on Mar 25.2012 Humans never fail to infuriate me.They really can't be that stupid.Sheer laziness or total disregard for our environment seems to me the problem.Do they litter their own homes like they do every aspect of our outside world.One wonders. 7:20am PDT on Mar 25,2012 noted 11 :13am PDT on Mar 24,2012 How Gun Advocates Failed The Trayvon Martin Messaging Battle 76 comments Texas School Bans Girl With CP From Using Walker (Video) 139 comments http://www.care2.com/causes/plastic-bags-of-dog-poop-and-balloons-befoul-beaches.html 3/26/2012 3-113 Plastic Bags of Dog Poop and Balloons Befoul Beaches I Care2 Causes Jr"~.. Page 3 of4 Sign Up Elizabeth M. •~-- Angela H. Rose N. A lot of people just plain and simple don't get it!!Also they are too lazy to look for garbage cans,and don't even think of the environment.They should get fined if seen leaving any garbage on the beaches. Thanks for this post Krristina. 9:47am PDT on Mar 24,2012 Ick. 4:59am PDT on Mar 24,2012 yuk 4:47am PDT on Mar 24,2012 As a dog owner,I get so annoyed when I see the old "poop in a bag"party trick.'{Vhy on earth is dog poo leaving not better policed?It's no good having a sign telling people they will be fined if no one is here to apply it! 4:27am PDT on Mar 24,2012 good job,bi-ped morons.trash your own homes if you want.leave the rest of the environment clean.There should be better ways to catch them--and enormous fines ...and then they should have to drink water contaminated by their stupididty and laziness. 3:44am PDT on Mar 24,2012 God,Humans are so lazy.Either take care of your animal's waste or don't take them to the beach at all.You are responsible. 3:15am PDT on Mar 24,2012 This is not on Gee,guess he didn't want that 2nd term. But who I'd REALLY like to meet are some of the idiots who ... • ',Kimberlee W.comments on .•Wisconsin Lawmaker Thinks Women Are Better Off Beaten Than Divorced Gene,I agree,if you stipulate that you are talking about industrialized humans. For hundreds of millennia,... Paul H.comments on Uganda's Oil Extraction,Another Human Tragedy Kudos to these enlightened men! If:,T IJ.L.A.comments on<r:;.t:Men Advocate to End Street Harassment Against Women (VIDEO) username Log In with Facebook Connect via Facebook. Just click on the icon,& we'll connect your profile. Kristina Chew Kristina Chew teaches ancient Greek,Latin and Classics at Saint Peter's College in New Jersey....more password D remember me login help 20 Cynthia Kevin Robin see all authors http://www.care2.com/causes/plastic-bags-of-dog-poop-and-balloons-befoul-beaches.html 3/26/2012 3-114 Plastic Bags of Dog Poop and Balloons Befoul Beaches I Care2 Causes STORY idea? want to SLOG? 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Page 4 of4 Animal Welfare Civil Rights Education 13 comments causes &news anim<£l)JUggedl "'pl:idb/lseBi~lio:>nment &Al!itlttiftlrlS1lWdhlil~ti!!uhlshed1'ifrights Ililoo!t ~~ healthy living food &r'fne4lSll>eatflB~lActldwalthy home$li'ftJrFItlifltS Gay_YR~s I shoppin~ompetition Being Held in NYC take action browse petitions I create a petition I daily action I volunteer I jobfinder I click to donate community &sharing people I groups I singles I photos I blogs I polls I ecards my care2 my account I my groups I my page8~RIfl1:n.1rf?M I my petitionsite I my messa3gsc?7b7i\et!t~e2 about us I advertise I partnerships I careers I press I contact us I terms of service I privacy I subscription center I help I rss feeds COPYRIGHT ©2012 CARE2.COM,INC.AND ITS LICENSORS.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED htto://www.care2.com/causes/blastic-bags-of-dog-noon-and-balloons-befoul-beaches.html 3/26/2012 3-115 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Joel Rojas Uoelr@rpv.com] Friday,March 23,2012 9:03 AM 'Katie Howe' FW:-Plastic Bags of Dog Poop and Balloons Befoul Beaches -----Original Message----- From:Yvetta Williams [mailto:yvetta2@gmail.com] Sent:Friday,March 23,2012 8:44 AM To:Undisclosed recipients: Subject:-Plastic Bags of Dog Poop and Balloons Befoul Beaches Looks like this is a problem world wide.We should learn from others experiences and keep the dogs off the beach. Check out this.post: http://www.care2.com/causes/plastic-bags-of-dog-poop-and-balloons-befoul-bea ches.html 1 3-116 :elastic Bags of Dog Poop and Balloons Befoul Beaches I Care2 Causes 18,732,387 members doing good! Follow' Page 1 of4 I my Care2 I search I care2 home take action causes &news healthy living community ecards butterfly rewards 1,478,938 people care about environment &wildlife 302 Baby Bird Cradled in My Hands 94 WI Bill Makes It Harder To Fight Frac Sand Mining 117 Florida Lighthouse Tragically Leads Sea Turtles to Their Death 91 Obama Administration Approves Gas Drilling In Utah Wilderness Plastic Bags of Dog Poop and Balloons Befoul Beaches FACEBOOK 5 REDDIT STUMBLEUPON DIGG E-MAIL TEXT SIZE:A IA IA I A Medical syringes washed up on New Jersey beaches in the 1980s to the horror of beachgoers.The Guardian reports that British beaches are being likewise befouled by balloons and plastic bags of dog feces discarded by owners.In fact,the latter is said to be "one of the biggest single threats"to the health and safety of beach visitors,according to the Beachwatch Big Weekend Report issued by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). The MCS has found an 11 percent increase in bags of dog excrement on UK beaches from 2010 to 2011. The biggest increase was in Scotland,which saw a 71 percent increase in that time period,based on data collected by the MCS.The data was collected by 4,500 volunteers who gathered for the MCS'Beachwatch Big Weekend 2011 and cleaned 335 beaches.They collected 247,914 items of litter and filled 2,177 bags. For every kilometer surveyed,volunteers found almost 1,741 pieces of litter. There is some good news:Overall litter on beaches was down by 11 percent.Indeed,there was a 33 percent decrease in sewage-related debris (SRD),this being items people flush down their toilets but should not -"cotton buds,condoms,sanitary towels and tampon applicators." Lauren Davis,the MCS'Beachwatch officer,noted that the increase is discarded bags of dog waste is a sign that more people are using beaches,a positive change.However,as she says in the Guardian: "Leaving a bag full of poo on the beach will result in preserved excrement,protected from the elements for years by a bag which could take a long time to break down." Doc-Bloggers Speak Out re Laws Threatening Madonna 'Will Be Punished'if She Flouts Gay Gag Rule http://www.care2.com/causes/plastic-bags-of-dog-poop-and-balloons-befoul-beaches.html 3/26/20123-117 }?lasticBags of Dog Poop and Balloons Befoul Beaches I Care2 Causes "We don't want children pickingJJP bags thatb~a.I5..Q~n_anc;Lspilitheir contents whether it's fresh or 'mature'.Dog poo is a source of high levels ·of bacteria and can lead to reduced water quality,and also poses a human health risk." 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Plastic Bags Banned On Hawaii's Big Island Read more:balloons,beach,beaches,dog waste, plastic bag Photo by DanCentury 62 comments 11 of 3 How Gun Advocates Failed The Trayvon Martin Messaging Battle 68 comments 7 Crazy Cats -Youtube Favoritesl (Videos) 58 comments I Texas School Bans Girl With "CP From Using Walker (Video) 132 comments ".,,_Canadian Doctors:"Tax Us ~::t~More" IjE 38 comments~..0It". ~~:~~~Dispatches From The War On Women:GOP Can't Change The Topic f\,,'.'~66 comments noted 11 :13am PDT on Mar 24,2012 7:20am PDT on Mar 25,2012 4:02pm PDT on Mar 25,2012 Humans never fail to infuriate me.They really can't be that stupid.Sheer laziness or total disregard for our environment seems to me the problem.Do they litter their own homes like they do every aspect of our outside world.One wonders. 4:50pm PDT on Mar 25,2012 it is horrible that we dirty our own nest.That is what we are doing when we destroy the environment.It takes little effort to clean up after ourselves,and the reward is great! Judy C. Marianna B M. Nancy B. 62 comments http://www.care2.com/causes/plastic-bags-of-dog-poop-and-balloons-befoul-beaches.html 3/26/2012 3-118 plastic,Bags of Dog Poop and Balloons Befoul Beaches I Care2 Causes Page 3 of4 .1 Angela H. Diana R. A lot of people just plain and simple don't get it!!Also they are too lazy to look for garbage cans,and don't even think of the environment.They should get fined if seen leaving any garbage on the beaches. Thanks for this post Krristina. 9:47am PDT on Mar 24,2012 Ick. 4:59am PDT on Mar 24,2012 yuk 4:47am PDT on Mar 24,2012 As a dog owner,I get so annoyed when I see the old "poop in a bag"party trick.vyhy on earth is dog poo leaving not better policed?It's no good having a sign telling people they will be fined if no one is here'to apply it! 4:27am PDT on Mar 24,2012 good job,bi-ped morons.trash your own homes if you want.leave the rest of the environment clean.There should be better ways to catch them--and enormous fines ...and then they should have to drink water contaminated by their stupididty and laziness. 3:44am PDT on Mar 24,2012 God,Humans are so lazy.Either take care of your animal's waste or don't take them to the beach at all.You are responsible. 3:15am PDT on Mar 24,2012 This is not on view all 62 comments» Some of the things TX comes up with makes me wonder if there is something in the water.This little ... 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Just click on the icon,& we'll connect your profile.• Kristina Chew Kristina Chew teaches ancient Greek,Latin and Classics at Saint Peter's College in New Jersey....more o remember me login help 20 Cynthia Natasha Justmeans Business Better see all authors http://www.care2.com/causes/plastic-bags-of-dog-poop-and-ba1loons-befoul-beaches.html 3/26/2012 3-119 e1a~tic ,:Bags of Dog Poop and Balloons Befoul Beaches I Care2 Causes STORY idea? want to SLOG? o get comment replies via email o Receive Care2 Action Alerts via email! Disclaimer:The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of CStEl2,Inc.;its employees orad\lettisEltS. Page 4 of4 Int Animal Welfare Civil Rights Education 12 comments causes &news anim<[])l'Ul!fgedllijpttdb/lge1li~li(JJnmentIMatllOltmlt1lWilhlil@liP.uili6lTllld1''frights I IDeA!!:~~ healthy living food &r'ftiellSll>eatflB~fActldWalthy home$lfft:!rIIlklifltS ~~s I shoppin~ompetition Being Held in NYC take action browse petitions I create a petition I daily action I volunteer I jobfinder I click to donate community &sharing people I groups I singles I photos I blogs I polls I ecards my care2 my account I my groups I my pagJlV RI?j'1IT1JWYe I my petitionsile I my messag~sC?'I6?r\eJlt~e2 about us I advertise I partnerships I careers I press I contact us I terms of service i privacy I subscription center I help I rss feeds COPYRIGHT ©2012 CARE2,COM,INC,AND ITS LICENSORS,ALL RIGHTS RESERVED http://www.care2.com/causes/plastic-ba~s-of-doQ:-l)ool)-and-balloons-befoul-beaches.html 3/26/2012 3-120 From:Oliver Hazard [perryhappy@hotmail.com] Sent:Thursday,March 01,2012 3:36 PM To:cc@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com Subject:No Rpv dog beach Attachments:IMG_2557.jpg Dear Mayor and city council members, Today I went for another walk down to the "RPV dog Beach"and saw an un leached pit-bull knocked over a women who was trying to protect her leashed mini pincher.the owners of the pit bull said nothing and continued to walk down toward P.B.C with there dog off leash.this was a seemingly peaceful uncrowded day at the beach.also found another bag with dog poop in it...PLEASE stop this.stop wasting money on creating a huge problem with this dog park. Thank You Oliver 3/26/2012 Page 1 of 1 3-121 3-122 Page 1 of1 From:Oliver Hazard [perryhappy@hotmail.com] Sent:Friday,February 24,20124:14 PM To:cc@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com Subject:no dog beach +Drain is broken on PV drive south ocean side land Attachments:IMG_2511.JPG;IMG_2512.JPG;IMG_2546.JPG;IMG_2547.jpg; IMG_2548.jpg;IMG_2550.jpg Dear Mayor,city councilman and women, I spoke on the dog beach issue on the 21 council meeting in opposition to the dog beach.I apposed of the idea,not because i don't want people to walk there dogs but because there will be no way to really control the flood of people and dogs if word really spreads like it is now.The Beach,community,and businesses will suffer because of that.One thing you could do is to up hold the law down there but only once a day at the same time of day like (Ham or 1pm)then the surrounding communities may walk there dogs by avoiding those hours.this would also bring in revenue to the community by giving people who go down there on the wrong time tickets. At the meeting most of the people who talked in favor of the dog beach were from out of town,and have been using that beach for less then 3 years.There were two who even said they can not control there dogs on a leach because they were too big for them to handle!"if my dog runs up to you and jumps on you it just because you had food on you".These are the people you have sided with.I do vote in RPV and will be a very active voter in the future. Attached are were taken today during a qUick walk down the beach.there will be more to come.All people do not pick up after there dogs.Plus no one can pick up all the dog pee which gets flushed right in to the tide p0c:>ls. On a separate note the drain that pumps water out of the land slide and the black runoff drain to PV drive south that have just been put in have been broken due to land movement. thank you for you time, Oliver Hazard RPV resident 3/26/2012 3-123 3-124 3-125 3-126 3-127 Katie Howe From:Jeffrey Dorsett Uedorsett@gmail.com] Sent:Saturday,March 10,20129:09 PM To:cc@rpv.com;katieh@rpv.com;pc@rpv.com Subject:loose pit bulls engender response Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Red saturday morning beach update:no sheriff response,but delayed animal control response and promise of patrols I found a remaining parking spot in the lot arrived for my run back and forth in the soft sand at the bottom of the Sunset Trail shortly after 9 AM.About 20 minutes later an unleashed blond pit bull came bounding down the trail, beelined to the ocean then turned and started eying me.I yelled to the heavily tattooed white T-shirted and high white socks wearing owner,just reaching the bottom of the trail,to control his pit.He said don't worry,he's friendly.I replied,I don't care he's a pit.The owner then puffed up and told me if he said his dog is friendly,that's the way its going to be and stop looking at him.He and his associate,also with an unleashed dog,then walked off towards PBC. I called the Sheriff to report the unleashed pit on the beach.The answering deputy said they didn't handle animal calls and gave me the number of animal control (310 523-9566).I called animal control.The operator seemed interested that the pit was still on the beach unleashed and promised a response.Meanwhile,the same two individuals came back and went up the Sunset Trail,dogs still unleashed.At 10,I ascended to the parking lot and, somewhat disappointed with no evident animal control response,drove home. At 10:40 AM,however,I received a callback from animal control operator,who informed me that animal control response had been delayed by an emergency dog bite event,that an animal control unit was then at Trump and could I offer any information leading to the apprehension of the party I had earlier called about.I told her they where long gone,but that aggressive breeds regularly roamed free on the beach and nearby trails.She seemed concerned and promised patrols... 3/26/2012 Page 1 of1 3-128 Page 1 of 1 Katie Howe From:Chip Zeit [chipzelt@gmail.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2012 11 :35 AM To:cc@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com Cc:Susan Brooks; B Campbell;anthony.misetich@rpv.com;Jim Knight;Jerry Duhovic Subject:Re:RPV Dog beach020812.doc Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Yellow Attachments:RPV Dog beach032712.doc Please find attached letter regarding the RPV Dog Beach. Thanks, Chip ZeIt P 310-377-8000 C 310-422-6826 3/27/2012 3-129 Chip ZeIt 4100 Sea Horse Lane Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 March 27,2012 Dog Beach Project Manager Parks and Recreation Dept. 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. RPV,CA 90275 Re:Rancho Palos Verdes Trial Dog Beach Dear Project Manager: I am opposed to making Rancho Palos Verdes beach a permanent Dog beach. Please vote against making this a permanent dog beach. Since the RPV city council has made this beach a trial dog beach it has become unsafe to walk along its shores. There are too many unleashed dogs(Le.Pit bulls,Doberman Pincher,etc)that have led to dog fights,dog deaths,seal deaths,un-picked up defecation and a general disarray of this beach. Without constant monitoring 6:00 am to 7:00 pm by neither authorities nor any posted rules to help enforce neglectful dog owners in the unleashed chaos this trial dog beach has failed. Please vote against making this a permanent dog beach. Sincerely, Chip ZeIt Cc: Anthony M.Misetich -Mayor. Brian Campbell,Mayor Pro Tern Susan Brooks -Councilmember Jim Knight-Councilmember Jerry Duhovic -Councilmember Page 1 of1 3-130 Page 1 of 1 Katie Howe From:Elizabeth Sax [saxhouse1@gmail.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,20121:06 PM To:parks@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com Subject:Dog Park Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Yellow Attachments:Letter 03.27.12 to RPV CC re Dog Park at Trump Beach.doc Dear Katie, I am sending this email and the attached statement with regards to the "Trump Dog Park"to be included in the public's comments for the April 3 meeting.I want to be clear that I am writing because I am concerned about the risks involved to the public as well as the city,when a dog park is located in RPV.These concerns,coupled with the fact that there are so few clean and tranquil beaches left in Southern California,I am hopeful that the City of RPV will do the right thing and keep that beach free from hoards of dogs from ail across parts of L.A.,Long Beach and Orange County.And hoards of dogs do come,when the weather is nice as photographs have proved.But what is happening when the weather is not nice and it rains?Where does all the fecal matter (left behind by owners)and urine go?It goes into the beautiful beach which is adjacent to a long-time private beach where people surf and swim. What about commerce and public works...and how it will be affected and the cost to business and the city ofRPV?I am all for people enjoying our city but the parking currently is inadequate for such a dog park and the foot and paw traffic poses a problem to the Trump golf course and its patrons.Let's not forget about the maintenance of the park.Who's responsibility is that?and at what cost?Last but certainly not least,are the health issues involved.We are not a wealthy city to take on such risks and there is much on our plate to improve our city as it is,let's not take on this dog -beach park with potentially major problems. The elegance of our city is one of things that stands out among other L.A./So Cal cities and I'd like to keep it that way.An elegant city often means strong housing prices and in tum a strong education system.Let's not lower our standards and let precious,pristine land go to the dogs.I enjoy most dogs,and have nothing against dogs ..J just appreciate our beautiful city more,and want it to stay beautiful for the human generations that follow.Fortunately,most residents in our city reside in homes,condos or town-homes with backyards and greenbelts for our dogs to enJoy. Elizabeth Sax Seaview 3/27/2012 3-131 Parks and Recreation and RPV City Council, I am writing to convey my strong disapproval of the dog park (on the beach)being considered adjacent to the Trump National Golf Course. 1.I am concerned not only for the safety and well being for those that would visit the dog park,but for those that pay dues at the nearby PBC beach where little children play and often walk beyond that private beach to the soft sand area just below the rocks.The soft sand area is where the dog park is being considered.It is a rare stretch of land in RPV where the pUblic and RPV residents can enjoy putting their toes in the water and not having to contend with big rocks.I do not want RPV residents and visitors to have to worry about being in such a beautiful setting and having to side-step and risk stepping into dog defecation.Time and time again,I see dog poo even though the Trump National walking paths are so nicely equipped with doggie bags for poop.Why would one think the beach just below,will be different? Who is responsible?Who cleans up and at whose expense if owners do not pick up their dog's waste? Who is monitoring the owners and at whose expense? 2.I am concerned for the public and the city with regards to legal rights and upholding their obligations should someone be bitten or injured by a dog. 3.There is a dog park with a spectacular view up by the Museum at Friendship park in San Pedro,less than three miles away.I do not feel it is necessary to have another dog park when one is nearby.Additionally,the following list is comprised of dog parks locally,not taking into account the many dog parks in Los Angeles. Huntington Beach Dog Beach On Pacific Coast Highway between 21st St.and Seapoint St.;100 Goldenwest St.,92648.Open 5 a.m.to 8 p.m.daily.Dogs may be off-leash in the water and on the wet sand --three quarters of a mile long. Malibu •Leo Carrillo State Beach This state beach allows leashed dogs.The only restriction is that they are not allowed between towers two and three (the busiest part of the beach).Go North on PCH towards Oxnard until you get to EI Matador and Leo Carillo State Beaches.818/706-1310 Huntington Beach·Best Friend Dog Park At Central Park;Edwards @ Inlet;92648;714/536-5672;1.5 acres.Separate small dog area for pooches under 25 Ibs.and for older or handicapped dogs.Dawn to dusk. Long Beach·Downtown Dog Park Broadway @ Pacific Ave.within Lincoln Park.The park opened in September and has been serving the needs of downtown residents and their dogs and re-energizing a historic open space in our downtown civic center.The park has spaces for both large and small dogs,benches for owners,free doggie waste bags and double entrance and exit gates. Long Beach -K·9 Corner At the corner of 9th &Pacific.Solar powered and completely off the grid,native plants,sloped irrigation, faux grass and recycled materials all wrapped into a contemporary design.Includes doggie water fountain.Very small "pocket park"lot on the corner,in a neighborhood. Long Beach·Recreation Dog Park 5201 E.7th St.@ Park Ave.inside Recreation Park.Almost two acres of off-leash play space,including a 3-132 fenced area just for small dogs.The park is well-lit and open until 10 p.m.daily. Long Beach·Uptown Dog Park On the Long Beach Blvd.side of Scherer Park,4600 Long Beach Blvd.The dog area is near picnic tables and a nearby parking lot.More dog parks may be planned as residents see the benefits of creating safe, fun areas for dogs to run and play in City parks.The Uptown Dog Park also provides separate areas for small and large dogs to playoff leash.The fenced area is located near picnic areas and a parking lot. Long Beach·Wrigley Heights Dog Park 3401 Golden Ave,1.9 acres,6am -10pm,daily, Park may be closed Mondays before noon for maintenance.The dog park accommodates dogs with an entry/vestibule area for unleashing or holding dogs when entering or leaving the dog park section. Existing mulch will make up the surface material,the perimeter and division of the site will be identified by painted chain link fencing,and existing trees will provide shade.Dog pick-up bags,separate trash receptacles,benches and a water fountain will be made available. Redondo Beach Dog Park 200 Flagler Lane;within the 23 acre Dominguez Park,at the corner of 190th Street and Flagler Lane. Fenced,benches,tables,handicap access,pickup bags,trees,parking,telephones,lights,restrooms, water,trashcans,shelter;separate fenced area for little dogs. 4.Our city is small and what population we have,most residents live in homes with yards.Those that don't have a yard,there are beautiful parks where they can walk and have fun with their dogs when leashed or if they wish to run with their dogs they can take their dogs to the parks listed above. Please do not make that beautiful beach a dog play ground,let's keep it pristine for the PEOPLE who live in and visit RPV. Elizabeth Sax Admirable Dr. R.P,V. 3-133 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Tuesday,March 27,2012 1:39 PM 'Katie Howe' 'Tracy Bonano' FW:Dogs off leash at trump beach Follow up Yellow -----Original Message----- From:Laura Maloney [mailto:fromljm2u@aol.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2012 10:00 AM To:cc@rpv.com Cc:pc@rpv.com;Home Subject:Dogs off leash at trump beach To whom it may concern: I am writing about the proposal for dog owners to walk their dogs off leash at Trump beach.I STRONGLY OPPOSE the proposal.I have only been down to that beach one time.The reason that it was only once was due to the massive amount of dog feces left from irresponsible dog owners.In addition,my two small children were both charged at different times and by different dogs on retractable leashes.I am a long time dog owner and I love dogs.We just adopted a new dog from the Harbor Animal Shelter after our family dog of 16 years passed away.We were devastated as we had that dog before we had children.We have never had a dog that bit anyone or that was in a dog fight.But my occupation as an Insurance Agent has proven to me,time and time again,that even "family dogs"that have never been aggressive or bitten anyone can turn on a dime.Especially around unfamiliar children. Every single dog bite claim that I have had over the past 18 years have involved "the family pet that has never shown aggression.".Let's not forget that dogs are animals.As much as we love our pets,other people may not share our love and may not want a strange dog running up on their children,possibly injuring them and then the parents suing the city.Also,if the dogs are off leash they are running around defecating allover the place giving the owners another excuse not to clean up after them.I see no benefit to allowing dogs off leash at Trump.It will not increase revenue to the city,is unsanitary,and opens up the city to a whole array of lawsuits and unnecessary risk to children.Laura Maloney Sent from my iPhone 1 3-134 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Hans Kuehl [kuehl@usc.edu] Tuesday,March 27,20122:01 PM parks@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com Dog Beach Follow up Yellow Dear RPV City Council: We think that the decision made by the city council to allow unleashed dogs on the beach below the Trump property was a big mistake.In addition to violating RPV city ordinances that dogs must be leashed at all times and are not allowed on any beach,it will attract people with their dogs from a wide area,which will lead to overcrowding and spoil the serene nature of this beautiful beach.It is unfair to the Trump organization to have people with their dogs traverse the Trump property and golf course and use the Trump parking lots in order to access the beach ..In addition,the trails to the beach are unimproved,which could cause injuries to the people climbing down to the beach,for which RPV would be liable.The relative inaccessibility of the beach presents major problems for emergency access to provide medical aid to injured people. Although we love dogs,we believe that converting this unique,beautiful beach into a "dog park"is a shame.We think the city council members should rescind their decision. Sincerely, Hans &Anna Kuehl 1 3-135 Page 1 of2 Katie Howe ------------------------------------------------------ From:EZStevens [ezstevens@cox.net] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,20122:27 PM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:cc@rpv.com;Asst.City Manager Carolynn Petru:;Greg Pfost;pc@rpv.com;RPV Planning SUbject:No RPV Dog Park Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Yellow Attachments:8832432_orig.jpg Dear Katie, Please look at the attached photo -This is not a pretty picture with all those dogs running around &a lot more to come on nice sunny days. Edward Stevens 40 year resident of'Seaview 32418 Conqueror Dr Parks and Recreation and RPV City Council, I am writing to convey my strong disapproval of the dog park (on the beach)being considered adjacent to the Trump National Golf Course. 1.I am concerned not only for the safety and well being for those that would visit the dog park,but for those that pay dues at the nearby PBC beach where little children play and often walk beyond that private beach to the soft sand area just below the rocks.The soft sand area is where the dog park is being considered.It is a rare stretch of land in RPV where the public and RPV residents can enjoy putting their toes in the water and not having to contend with big rocks.I do not want RPV residents and visitors to have to worry about being in such a beautiful setting and having to side-step and risk stepping into dog defecation.Time and time again,I see dog poo even though the Trump National walking paths are so nicely equipped with doggie bags for poop.Why would one think the beach just below,will be different? Who is responsible?Who cleans up and at whose expense if owners do not pick up their dog's waste?Who is monitoring the owners and at whose expense? 2.I am concerned for the public and the city with regards to legal rights and upholding their obligations should someone be bitten or injured by a dog. 3.There is a dog park with a spectacular view up by the Museum at Friendship park in San Pedro,less than three miles away.I do not feel it is necessary to have another dog park when one is nearby.Additionally,the following list is comprised of dog parks locally,not taking into account the many dog parks in los Angeles. Huntington Beach Dog Beach On Pacific Coast Highway between 21st St.and Seapoint St.;100 Goldenwest St.,92648.Open 5 a.m.to 8 p.m. daily.Dogs may be off-leash in the water and on the wet sand --three quarters of a mile long. Malibu·Leo Carrillo State Beach This state beach allows leashed dogs.The only restriction is that they are not allowed between towers two and three (the busiest part of the beach).Go North on PCH towards Oxnard until you get to EI Matador and leo Carillo State Beaches.818/706-1310 3/27/2012 3-136 Page 2 of2 Huntington Beach -Best Friend Dog Park At Central Park;Edwards @ Inlet;92648;714/536-5672;1.5 acres.Separate small dog area for pooches under 25 Ibs.and for older or handicapped dogs.Dawn to dusk. Long Beach -Downtown Dog Park Broadway @ Pacific Ave.within Lincoln Park.The park opened in September and has been serving the needs of downtown residents and their dogs and re-energizing a historic open space in our downtown civic center.The park has spaces for both large and small dogs,benches for owners,free doggie waste bags and double entrance and exit gates. Long Beach -K-9 Corner At the corner of 9th &Pacific.Solar powered and completely off the grid,native plants,sloped irrigation,faux grass and recycled materials all wrapped into a contemporary design.Includes doggie water fountain.Very small "pocket park"lot on the corner,in a neighborhood. Long Beach -Recreation Dog Park 5201 E.7th St.@ Park Ave.inside Recreation Park.Almost two acres of off-leash play space,including a fenced area just for small dogs.The park is well-lit and open until 10 p.m.daily. Long Beach -Uptown Dog Park On the Long Beach Blvd.side of Scherer Park,4600 Long Beach Blvd:The dog area is near picnic tables and a nearby parking lot.More dog parks may be planned as residents see the benefits of creating safe,fun areas for dogs to run and play in City parks.The Uptown Dog Park also provides separate areas for small and large dogs to playoff leash.The fenced area is located near picnic areas and a parking lot. Long Beach -Wrigley Heights Dog Park 3401 Golden Ave,1.9 acres,6am -lOpm,daily, Park may be closed Mondays before noon for maintenance.The dog park accommodates dogs with an entry/vestibule area for unleashing or holding dogs when entering or leaving the dog park section.Existing mulch will make up the surface material,the perimeter and division of the site will be identified by painted chain link fencing,and existing trees will provide shade.Dog pick-up bags,separate trash receptacles,benches and a water fountain will be made available. Redondo Beach Dog Park 200 Flagler Lane;within the 23 acre Dominguez Park,at the corner of 190th Street and Flagler Lane.Fenced,benches,tables,handicap access, pickup bags,trees,parking,telephones,Iights,restrooms,water,trashcans,shelter;separate fenced area for little dogs. 4.Our city is small and what population we have,most residents live in homes with yards.Those that don't have a yard,there are beautiful parks where they can walk and have fun with their dogs when leashed or if they wish to run with their dogs they can take their dogs to the parks listed above. Please do not make that beautiful beach a dog play ground,let's keep it pristine for the PEOPLE who live in and visit RPV. ---------------------------Confidentiality Notice---------------------------------------- This electronic message transmission contains information,which may be confidential.If you are not the intended recipient,be aware that any disclosure,copying,distribution or use of the content of this information is prohibited.If you have received this communication in error,please notify me immediately bye-mail and delete the original message and any attachment(s) without saving the information in any manner. If you forward this email,please delete the forwarding history,which includes my email address!It is a courtesy to me and others who may not wish to have their email addresses sent all over the world!Erasing the history helps prevent Spammers from mining addresses and viruses from being propagated. ~Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.Thanks Ed 3/27/2012 3-137 3-138 Katie Howe From:Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,20125:51 PM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Tracy Bonano' Subject:FW:Dogs on Trump's Beach Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Yellow From:Carla Zanino [mailto:cszanino@cox.net] sent:Tuesday,March 27,2012 4:36 PM To:cc@rpv.com;pc@rpv.com Subject:Dogs on Trump's Beach My husband and I would both like to log our opinions on the proposed 'dog beach'in the area below Trump's Club.We are NOT in favor of it.As it is,I am afraid every time a dog is off-leash (illegally)in the upper trails by Trump's.I have had two friends who have been bitten by such dogs.I believe allowing dogs would open the city up to major lawsuits. If the city were to put up a fence separating the two areas,that would solve the problem.However,I don't think the majority of homeowners in our city would approve of such an expenditure. We urge you to maintain the "no Dog"policy on public beaches and to enforce it at Trump's beach. I would be happy to discuss this further,should the need arise. Sincerely, Carla &Walt Zanino 28684 Roan Road RPV,CA 90275 cszanino@cox.net 3/27/2012 Page 1 of1 3-139 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe From:Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,20129:16 AM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Tracy Bonano' Subject:FW:PROPOSED DOG BEACH From:Ken and Judy Daponte [mailto:knjlastmile@cox.net] Sent:Sunday,March 25,2012 5:49 PM To:cc@rpv.com Cc:pc@rpv.com Subject:PROPOSED DOG BEACH To:City Council Members &Planning Commission Members From:Dr.Ken Daponte--3662 Greve Drive Subject:PROPOSED DOG BEACH This is to urge you NOT to establish a Dog Beach below the Trump Property.Such an entity will,based upon my first-hand experience,have major negative environmental and health impacts on our community. Prior to the present study of this issue,and currently,1 have witnessed on numerous occasions not only individual unleashed dogs,but also groups of dogs,running wildly at this beach area,frightening children and adults and DEFECA TING A TWILL. These safety and health issues will only be exacerbated when dog owners,who currently violate the City's No Dogs On Beaches Policy, can legally allow their dogs to run freely on the Trump beach without concern for their negative impact on the environment and health of lawful beachgoers. In addition to your NOT voting to establish a Dog Beach,I strongly urge you to take steps to enforce the City's No Dog restriction at this beach, because failure to do so will most certainly result in its becoming more trash-littered and a full-fledged canine toilet. 3/27/2012 3-140 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe From:Randall,Steven J (AS)[steve.randall@ngc.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,20128:46 AM To:parks@rpv.com Cc:cc@rpv.com Subject:Dogs at RPV Beach below Trump Golf Course Hello, I am a concerned RPV resident writing to you about the proposed dog beach below Trump Golf Course. Please,it has turned into a "circus"down there.Please enforce City Ordinance 6.04.050 which prohibits dogs at RPV beaches.I have personally witnessed many occasions of dogs "unloading"their feces and owners NOT CLEANING up after their dogs.My two small children and I used to enjoy the beach but we cannot continue with the numerous unleashed dogs that come up and scare my kids.I also own a dog but do not bring my dog to the beach.I am adhering to the law and expect others to do so too.Having a legalized dog beach would take away from the enjoyment my family and I have experienced over the past 5 years.As a surfer,I have enjoyed this beach for over 30 years now.My dad introduced me to this beach and we always appreciated the fact that no dogs were there.Please consider my request here.I appreciate all the hard work you all do for us at RPV City Council. Steve Randall 6712 Los Verdes Drive Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 3/27/2012 3-141 Katie Howe From:BJGleghorn@aol.com Sent:Monday,March 26,2012 7:56 PM To:cc@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com Subject:(no subject) To:Mayor Anthony Misetich and all Member of the City Council: Thank you for your decision to revisit the dog at the beach issue.We strongly support that you re- affirm and enforce the current City Ordinance 6.04.050 which prohibits dogs from all RPV city beaches. As we originally wrote to you,we believe that changing from this prohibition would be a disaster to people bathing at this secluded spot..As coastline and beach use is in such demand,diminishing this use by pollution caused by dogs is not a reasonable choice. Thank you for your consideration. Barbara and George Gleghorn 3/27/2012 Page 1 of1 3-142 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: msjanetz@cox.net Monday,March 26,2012 9:08 PM cc@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com OPPOSE DOG BEACH AT TRUMP As a 3S-year resident of Rancho Palos Verdes,who happens to live directly across from the driving range at Trump,I am strongly opposed to allowing dogs at this pristine park and beach in Rancho Palos Verdes for the following reasons: 1)Dogs in Founder's Park and on the beach urinate and defecate wherever and whenever they want while walking through the park and on the beach.This is unsanitary for the rest of us,not to mention the stench and filth this creates! 2)Dogs running on the beach without a leash pose a threat to everyone in the vicinity regardless of how well-behaved they are,because as any veterinarian will tell you,animal behavior is unpredictable! 3)This beach is isolated and not easily accessible and therefore would be difficult to monitor,regulate,and enforce any emergencies,accidents and threats that may occur. I hike and walk in this area on a regular basis and with each successive month,I notice deteriorating conditions on the trails,walkways,and grass with people allowing their dogs to run unrestricted without a leash and to defecate and urinate on the trails and on the grass.I could not use the grassy areas to bring small children and the elderly to socialize or picnic,due to the filth and the interruptions of dogs running over to us. The area is simply too small to accomodate dogs and especially without a leash.On at least three occasions,dogs have come running over barking and growling at us. DO NOT MAKE THIS A DOG BEACH!!!!! Sincerely, Janet Zupke 1 3-143 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Maureen Moore [maureenmoore@cox.net] Monday,March 26,2012 3:29 PM cc@rpv.com;pc@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com STRONGLY OPPOSED TO RPV DOG BEACH Rancho Palos Verdes City Council Members,Planning Commission,and City Staff: Stan and I strongly oppose Ocean Trails use as a Dog Beach! !City Ordinance 6.04.050 prohibits dogs (on or off leash)from all RPV beaches ..... for good reason and long time experience. 2 This beach is a rare,natural preserve that should be protected for generations to come by our city officials. 3 Dog defecation and urine soaked sand is unsanitary for adults and children who would like to use the beach. 4 Very often dog owners don't responsibly control their pets as many have already witnessed and testified!!! 5 For RPV to responsibly oversee this beach and the rules put forth,it would take away the already understaffed city workforce ..... the beach will soon be unmanageable as the word spreads and the crowds surge during late spring,summer and early fall.Is the city willing to face the legal implications involved??? 6 Having this dog beach puts a heavy burden on the people owning properties neighboring the dog park ---namely Trump National Golf Course and all the people who like to leisurely stroll the property (we have had lunch there and were overwhelmed by the large number of dogs everywhere).Portuguese Bend Beach Club (where we have owned a home for over 20 years)has had numerous trespassers with dogs,which we do not allow on the beach.PBBC has had the beaches dirtied by dogs urinating and defecating with owners not cleaning the mess.There have been numerous parking problems in the area and this will intensify. Let's face the facts---this city is not prepared to take on a Dog Park and the beach is not the place for dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please reconsider your previous decision to allow dogs on the beach II the genie will be out of the bottle"if you decide to go ahead with your current proposal and we see nothing but problems ahead for Rancho Palos Verdes and the citizens and Golf Club who surround this beautiful natural preserve!!! Respectfully, Maureen and Stanley Moore 82 Yacht Harbor Drive Rancho Palos Verdes,California ps We love dogs and have had them as part of our family. 1 3-144 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: k_lemke@cox.net Monday,March 26,2012 4:05 PM parks-@rpv.com Opposition to the proposed 'Dog Beach'-"without leash"! Follow up Yellow As a concerned resident and homeowner of Rancho Palos Verdes for the past twenty years,I urge City Council to turn down the proposed 'dog beach'-"without leash"in Rancho Palos Verdes. Certainly there are major issues with safety and sanitation,which will cause liabilities to the city and harm to it's residents! I have noticed on several occasions that there are no more parking spaces,since the publicity of the proposed 'dog beach' made the news,this is understandable as many dog owners come from far away ,actually soiling and spoiling what belongs to the local residents! We are blest to have to have a small beach property for the residents of our communities, so please don't give it away to the many dog owners,who are not even residents of our city.I suppose the State Lands Commission will have their say as well! I urge you! Please don't let the beach go to the dogs! Respectfully, Karsten Lemke 2844 Vista Mesa Dr. Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 320-200-2047 1 3-145 Katie Howe From:Joel Rojas [joelr@rpv.com] Sent:Monday,March 26,20122:58 PM To:'Katie Howe' Subject:FW:No Dog Policy on beaches From:Nancy Hauge [mailto:nlhauge@cox.net] Sent:Monday,March 26,2012 2:43 PM To:pc@rpv.com Subject:No Dog Policy on beaches Page 1 of1 Public beaches are no place for dogs.They leave feces and urine where children play and people walk barefoot.They threaten walkers. I urge the the RPOV Plj:inning Commission to maintain and enforce a No Dog Policy on all public beaches in Rancho Palos Verdes.. Sincerely, Nancy Hauge,RPV Resident 3/26/2012 3-146 Katie Howe From:Joel Rojas Uoelr@rpv.com] Sent:Monday,March 26,2012 1:23 PM To:'Katie Howe' Subject:FW:PROPOSED DOG BEACH From:Ken and Judy Daponte [mailto:knjlastmile@cox.net] Sent:Sunday,March 25,2012 5:49 PM To:cc@rpv.com Cc:pc@rpv.com Subject:PROPOSED DOG BEACH To:City Council Members &Planning Commission Members From:Dr.Ken Daponte--3662 Greve Drive Subject:PROPOSED DOG BEACH This is to urge you NOT to establish a Dog Beach below the Trump Property.Such an entity will,based upon my first-hand experience,have major negative environmental and health impacts on our community. Prior to the present study of this issue,and currently,l have witnessed on numerous occasions not only individual unleashed dogs,but also groups of dogs,running wildly at this beach area,frightening children and adults and DEFECA TING A TWILL. These safety and health issues will only be exacerbated when dog owners,who currently violate the City's No Dogs On Beaches Policy, can legally allow their dogs to run freely on the Trump beach without concern for their negative impact on the environment and health of lawful beachgoers. In addition to your NOT voting to establish a Dog Beach,I strongly urge you to take steps to enforce the City's No Dog restriction at this beach, because failure to do so will most certainly result in its becoming more trash-littered and a full-fledged canine toilet. 3/26/2012 Page 1 ofl 3-147 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Joel Rojas Uoelr@rpv.com] Monday,March 26,2012 1:24 PM 'Katie Howe' FW:NO to Dog Park on Beach -----Original Message----- From:AKorab [mailto:weSare@cox.net] Sent:Friday,March 23,2012 8:46 PM To:cc@rpv.comj parks@rpv.comj pc@rpv.com Subject:NO to Dog Park on Beach My concerns for the beach as it is at the moment: We as a family in the past have enjoyed taking regular walks along the beach below the Trump Golf Course. Unfortunately over a year ago one of our family members was attacked by an off leash dog on the beach.Unprovoked it lunged at their leg and drew blood. This event unfortunately has influenced our use of the beach.We no longer take walks along this beach for fear of being attached.This beach is a very beautiful part of the peninsula and should not be restricted by intimidation to a select few.I understand the need for an off leash park but do not think this beach is the right place for it.Maybe the beach could be evaluated for an on leash park,long leashes allowed provided dogs are under close supervision and owners clean up after them.This would require the City to actively enforce this. This beach has limited access so allowing this beach to become a leash free dog beach will attract more traffic congestion. This beach is not the right place for an off leash dog park. Angela Korab RPV resident. 1 3-148 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Joel Rojas [joelr@rpv.com] Monday,March 26,2012 1:51 PM 'Jeffrey Lewis' 'Greg Pfost';'Katie Howe' RE:RPV beach boundary Jeff This is an issue that has come up,so if and when a staff report goes to the PC on the dog beach,it will address the boundary issue. Joel -----Original Message----- From:Jeffrey Lewis [mailto:socallawyer@gmail.com] Sent:Sunday,March 25,2012 6:25 PM To:Joel Rojas Subject:RPV beach boundary Hi Joel Whenever the PC reviews the dog use at RPV beach,I would like to include in the staff report or hearing discussion,the boundary of RPV beach.Today I was there and saw new signs depicting the boundary between the RPV beach and the club next door.See attached. Thanks. 1 3-149 3-150 Katie Howe From:Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Sent:Thursday,March 22,20124:12 PM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Tracy Bonano' Subject:FW:Dog Beach From:TheBucks5@aol.com [mailto:TheBucks5@aol.com] sent:Thursday,March 22,20129:11 AM To:cc@rpv.com Subject:Dog Beach As a resident of the Seaview housing tract and a member of the Portuguese Bend Beach Club I strongly oppose the use of the beach below Trumps golf cour.se as a "dog beach".Please reconsider your decision to allow dogs on this beach. Gary Buckler 32203 Avenger Drive 3/26/2012 Page 1 of1 3-151 Katie Howe Page 1 of1 From:dougbutler@aol.com Sent:Sunday,March 25,2012 11 :33 AM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:No Dogs on Rancho Palos Verdes Beach I have been a resident of Rancho Palos Verdes for almost thirty years. There should be no change in the law.Dogs should be prohibited on Rancho Palos Verdes Beach. Douglas Butler Attorney at Law A Professional Corporation Telephone 310 265 9999 Fax 3102654995 efax 310 6974567 28441 Highridge Road Suite 303 Rolling Hills Estates CA 90274 3/26/2012 3-152 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Rachel Diffendal [diffend@cox.net] Saturday,March 24,2012 3:26 PM parks@rpv.com Revisit Dog Beach Pilot Program I am opposed the allowing dogs on Rancho Palos Verdes Beach. thanks Rachel Diffendal 1 3-153 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: bill foster [bfos@cox.net] Saturday,March 24,2012 12:34 PM parks@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com dog parks. The city should not permit unleashed dog parks at the beach,Ladera Linda Community Center or anywhere else.The liability potentially associated with such a sanction is breath- taking. There exists many trails and lovely areas in the city for animals and their owners to enjoy.Its not broken.Don't fix it. 1 3-154 Katie Howe From:Ajanta Naidu [docanmd@yahoo.com] Sent:Saturday,March 24,2012 11 :54 AM To:parks@rpv.com Cc:cc@rpv.com SUbject:Re:Council to Revisit Dog Beach Pilot Program This is in response to the suggested Dog Beach Program.I am a resident of Rancho Palos Verdes and enjoy the parks and beaches in our area.I have observed that some dog owners do not manage their dogs on a leash and some do not pick up dog excreta.This mars our enjoyment of the parks and beaches.One does not know how friendly or unfriendly a dog is and how it may react.Once a person is attacked,then there is a cascade ofunfortunate consequences.If the leash regulation is removed,then there is potential for accidents and injuries that may be grievous.It would be prudent to keep those regulations enforced. The second concern is of health effects of dog excrement left around.There is not only risk of transmission of diseases to other dogs,our children may also be vulnerable to various parasitic infestations.We already have a problem of dog waste left on our streets by many irresponsible dog owners which are washed into our storm drains worsening pollution of our beaches and posing dangerous health risks. I strongly urge you to reconsider allowing dogs on Rancho Palos Verdes Beach.We must carefully weigh pros and cons and how we would ensure safety of the public before we make compromises.There is no guarantee that every dog owner will behave responsibly. My vote is against opening our beaches to dogs. Thank you. Ajanta Naidu 26 Headland Dr Rancho Palos Verdes Ca90275 310-989-0713 From:"rpvlistserver@rpv.com"<rpvlistserver@rpv.com> To:docanmd@yahoo.com Sent:Friday,March 23,2012 1:37 PM Subject:Council to Revisit Dog Beach Pilot Program Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will revisit the issue of allowing dogs on Rancho Palos Verdes Beach during the April 3,2012 City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.at Hesse Park located at 29301 Hawthorne Blvd.Possible actions could include modifying or rescinding the previous action to initiate a pilot dog beach program in fall 2012. The public is welcome to attend the meeting and provide testimony or provide written comments by email at parks@rpv.com and cc@rpv.com or by mail at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd.,Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275. Please join the project listserv to receive updates on the project using the link below. Click Here to Join Listserv Group Please view the updated project webpage using the link below. Click Here to View Project Webpage Thank You, City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department 3/26/2012 Page 1 of2 3-155 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: AKorab [we5are@cox.net] Friday,March 23,2012 8:46 PM cc@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com;pc@rpv.com NO to Dog Park on Beach My concerns for the beach as it is at the moment: We as a family in the past have enjoyed taking regular walks along the beach below the Trump Golf Course. Unfortunately over a year ago one of our family members was attacked by an off leash dog on the beach.Unprovoked it lunged at their leg and drew blood. This event unfortunately has influenced our use of the beach.We no longer take walks along this beach for fear of being attached.This beach is a very beautiful part of the peninsula and should not be restricted by intimidation to a select few.I understand the need for an off leash park but do not think this beach is the right place for it.Maybe the beach could be evaluated for an on leash park,long leashes allowed provided dogs are under close supervision and owners clean up after them.This would require the City to actively enforce this. This beach has limited access so allowing "this beach to become a leash free dog beach will attract more traffic congestion. This beach is not the right place for an off leash dog park. Angela Korab RPV resident. 1 3-156 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dianne Hassen [dihassen@cox.net] Friday,March 23,2012 3:06 PM parks@rpv.com RPV City Council Dog park We reside in the Seaview area.We would like to see the rescinding of the previous action to initiate a pilot dog beach program in fall 2012 to prevent an overwhelming number of people coming into our beautiful and pristine area. Dianne and James Hassen 1 3-157 Katie Howe From:irene henrikson [irene.henrikson@cox.net] Sent:Friday,March 23,2012 2:40 PM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Families not DOGS running around loose,PLEASE Importance:High We are delighted that the council is taking a second look at the proposed off-leash dog beach.I used to take my grandchildren to the beach to look at the tidepools but now with the off-leash dog beach we no longer frequent the beach.It is a mess down there now with dogs running everywhere which makes it frightening for those of us who want to just take a walk along the shoreline. Please,please reconsider this beautiful piece of shoreline for families to visit without dogs!!! Thank you, Paul and Irene Henrikson 32404 Searaven Dr. Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 3/26/2012 Page 1 of1 3-158 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: lucianna@cox.net Friday,March 16,2012 2:22 PM Katie Howe;Parks &Recreration;RPV Council Members Proposed Trial Unleashed Dog Beach @ Trump's Beach RPV PBC2012 009.JPG PBC2012 009,JPG (1 MB) I was out of the country when you had your meeting on the "dog beach"in march.In viewing the meeting (taped)I noted that the comment was made to the effect "there are no tidepools at the dog beach".I have attached a picture which I took on 1-10-2012 at 2:52PM which clearly shows,the tidepools.This is a very unique beach in Southern California,because of these incredible tidepools.Shame on the person/or people who are responsible for allowing any anima~s to run free in such an environmentally sensitive area.The peace and serenity that you see in my photograph will be destroyed if you allow this Trial Oct of 2012 to go forward.(If you are going to mess up a beach in LA county,why not pick one that doesnt have environmentally sensitive tidepools?) Respectfully Submitted,Lucianna Molinari (24 year resident) 49 Seawall Road,RPV 1 3-159 3-160 Katie Howe From:Mike Koerner [mkoerner@cox.net] Sent:Wednesday,March 21,2012 10:29 PM To:cc@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com Subject:Dog Beach I oppose the dog beach. I was down there last week with my cat.There were a lot of dogs and dog owners.All the dogs and owners were well behaved.I didn't see dog poop or trash anywhere. But the fact is that state of affairs will not last.There will be problems with aggressive dogs,between dogs (or cats)and between dogs and other owners.Some owners will relish the opportunity to exhibit their dogs dominance.Others will have little understanding of the interactions between dogs and will be surprised by the lack of control they have over their pet.As an RPV resident,I would hate to incur liability for events that are sure to unfold. And the dogs will poop and tinkle on the beach.And even if owners pick up the poop,it doesn't all come up.In fact sometimes...(I'll spare you the details here).And though the waves may wash away many sins,they don't reach alrout the high tide line.Frankly,no one.will enjoy laying on this beach. And other than the dog owners,very few will come to this beach.Despite the large number of people on the beach when I was there,I believe there was only one other person there without a dog...beside myself and my cat.It's not at all pleasant to have so many dogs running around. Mike 3/26/2012 Page 1 of1 3-161 Katie Howe ----_.,----- From:LaGue,Clyde R (IS)[Clyde.Lague@ngc.com] Sent:Monday,March 19,20125:49 AM To:cc@rpv.com Cc:parks@rpv.com Subject:Opposition to RPV Dog Beach All; I would like to formally register my "Opposition to RPV Dog Beach". I am a current a 15 year resident of RPV and a 40 year resident of the peninsula. I have spent my entire life drawn to the peninsula for its tranquility,quiet,natural, open and clean environment.I frequent many of these locations on the peninsula and much of the draw is the peaceful un-crowded environment.I can't believe the officials who have been entrusted with protecting all the finest features of the city that I mentioned above would open one cif the limited beach locations on the peninsula for such use.A dog park at a land location such as many of the beach cities have is fenced,grassy,provides safety for dog owners as well as residents while providing a confined location for animal waste and cleanup.I do not know of a single on the water dog beach that combines animal waste with human swimming and a pristine ocean ecosystem.Even with city provided doggie bags some owners will not pick up after their animals or dig a quick hole in the sand an cover it up. This seems like a huge liability for the city •My son at a different beach location on the peninsula was bitten in the face by a dog who seemed to be friendly and whose owner was near by.I am a life long dog owner and lover -But am fully aware that dogs no matter how kind and gentle they seem can in an instant become vicious,or territorial if they feel threatened or scared.A little kid at the beach for the day who suddenly wants to hug a cute little dog,ends up with a facial scar for life. Thank You for listening Clyde R.LaGue 3/26/2012 Page 1 of1 3-162 Katie Howe From:Joel Rojas Doelr@rpv.com] Sent:Monday,March 12,2012 9:35 AM To:'Katie Howe' Subject:FW:Dog Beach Attachments:image005.jpg;image007.jpg From:carolyn Lehr [mailto:c1ehr@rpv.com] sent:Sunday,March 11,2012 12:05 PM To:'Herb Stark';cc@rpv.com Cc:pc@rpv.com Subject:RE:Dog Beach Thanks for your observations,Herb. 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Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. 3/26/2012 Page 1 of4 3-163 Page 2 of4 From:Herb Stark [mailto:herbertstark@cox.net] Sent:Sunday,March 11,2012 11:19 AM To:cc@rpv.com Cc:pc@rpv.com Subject:Dog Beach Once again I would like to speak against the dog beach below Trump.Since the City Council announced that they were going to consider establishing a dog beach below Trump the number of dogs on the beach has increased.Trump staff have suggested by as much as a factor of five. On Saturday 3-10-12 the public parking lot was full and people were parked all away up to PV Drive South on both sides of the street. On Sunday 3/11/12 I decided to walk down to the beach around gam and the parking lot was just about full. When I returned to the parking about 10am the lot was full and people were starting to park on the street. During this time two dogs were seen off the leach on the Trump property heading down to the trailhead to the beach. One of the concerns that were brought up at the council meeting when the issue was discussed was dog feces. Several dog owners spoke to this issue indicating that as responsible dog owners they all picked up after their dogs.Unfortunately there must be a lot of irresponsible dog owners as the trail leading from the parking lot to the beach trailhead was littered with feces as the pictures below show. Herb Stark 32306 Phantom Dr. RPV 3/26/2012 3-164 Page 3 of4 3/26/2012 3-165 3/26/2012 Page 4 of4 3-166 3-167 From:kathy labarbera [mailto:kathy.labarbera@gmail.com] sent:Thursday,March 08,2012 10:59 AM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Photos from Dog Beach photos for the city I am writing to oppose this Dog Beach.This Is having an extreme negative Impact on the tide pools.A friend spoke with the Cabrllio Beach group that was there on Sunday.They picked up numerous bags of dog poop out of the tide pools. Additionally,thls Dog Beach Is violating many regulations.Not just regarding the tide pools.These photos are from Sunday,March 6.I hope this helps you see what Is to come.If we have this many people on a March day,what do you think will happen over the summer months?Especially as word continues to spread.It Is Just too much for this beautiful beach to handle.There were probably around 200 dogs that day.At least 50 at any given time.I saw almost 70 at one point. At the recent council meeting,one of the speakers In favor of the beach mentioned that every time she goes there she Is picking up mu ltiple bags of poop,beyond what her own dog had created,In order to be a good steward of the area.I know she thought she was helping her cause by saying this,but she just velldated for everyone how much poop Is being left behind by others. I saw a mother come out from behind a bush With her young daughter.I can only assume they were assisting her with a potty break.See photo below. Many people are going well past the boundaries of RPV beach,as you can see In some of the photos. I must tell you,I am a dog owner and a dog advocate.I was Initially for this dog beach,but qUickly changed my position because I have seen the Impact and learned about all the envlronmenlallmpllcations.It was a nice Idea on the surface,but not playing out well In reality. I have seen that among the RPV residents,(your voters)that the majority are against It.Based on letters and polls. Here Is a poll from Palos Verdes Patch.It Is not necessarily all re stdents,but I believe It would be heavily weighted with residents. Are you in favor of proposals to turn Rancho Palos Verdes Beach into an off-leash dog beach? bO"bO(Yes bO(B 182 (32%)bD(bO(bO( bO"bO(No bO(B 386 (67%)bD(bD(bO( Total votes:568 This is not a scientific poll. 3-168 Crowds are starting to gather.Whet will happen as word spreads and summer arrivesl I saw the mom and daughter come out from behind this bush ....potty break? 3-169 Beyond the boundaries Dogs In the tide pools 3-170 '. 3-171 3-172 Beyond the boundaries 3-173 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Janice Beaver Daniceb@me.com] Wednesday,March 07,2012 3:49 PM parks@rpv.com Dog Beach I am so upset about the "Dog Beach"at Founders Park/Trump Beach.I have been taking my 1 1/2 year old granddaughter there for the past year.It has always been a pleasant experience,up until now.I took her there last Sunday and there must have been over 40 dogs and most of them off leash.The dogs came right up to our blanket,endangering our granddaughter.The dogs were jumping around,barking and getting into our food.We did not feel safe there.A large dog defecated right by us and the water's edge ..The owners did not even attempt to clean it up.The situation was dangerous and unhealthy.When I mentioned it to the owners,they just ignored me.There was no one to enforce the rules. I moved here to RPV because of the beautiful and safe beaches.I moved close to this beach,because it is beautiful and has easy access.We can walk to the beach from our home.Now I am,afraid to take my granddaughter there.When we had problems on the beach, there was no one to turn to.There was no one to enforce the leash law.I don't know what would happen in case of an emergency.I am so disappointed that this has been allowed to happen.I thought the City Manager and City Council members were here to protect us.I hope that this beach will again be safe and clean.I am asking you to please not allow this beach to be destroyed. Concerned Citizen, Janice Beaver 1 3-174 Katie Howe From:Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 06,2012 11 :41 AM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Tracy Bonano' Subject:FW:dog beach From:Allen Snow [mailto:allen.snow@cox.net] Sent:Friday,March 02,2012 4:41 PM To:cc@rpv.com Cc:anthony.misetich@rpv.com Subject:dog beach Dear Sir/madam,. I watched the meeting on the proposed dog beach with interest.The citizens were told it was a meeting for input only.I was amazed to see you allow a trial period without an eir,coastal commission permission and without showing accurate input from citizens and Donald trump.While Mr.Trump is not popular in our town,he is correct on how this would have a negative impact on his business.We all know how people let their dogs off leash on the public area now.How much worse will it be when you attract more dogs by officially making it legal? Your meeting was illegal as well,you all know that,but went forward with this grab anyway.The rules and Laws apply to politicians as well.You knowingly disregarded them.This is a pristine beach and tide pool area we all enjoy.While most of the dogs are relatively well behaved,quite a few are not.Some of the dogs fight ruin our picnics and make messes that some owners do not feel the need to deal with. Many of us also know you were not truthful about the percentages for and against this.If you have to deceive the citizens,you are on the wrong side of the debate. Rancho Palos Verdes does not own the beach or even maintain it.What makes you think you can change its use? Regards, Allen Snow 3/26/2012 Page 1 ofl 3-175 Katie Howe From:Vicki Micciche [vickLmicciche@gmail.com] Sent:Sunday,March 04,2012 4:55 PM To:parks@rpv.com;cc@rpv.cpm Subject:dog beach at Trump We are a local family that has been going to Trump Beach for many years and after today we will probably discontinue our weekly hike and afternoon picnic at the beach due to the following reasons. 1.We were only one of two families at the beach without a dog.People even commented to us and made us feel unwelcome. 2.Two dogs fights occurred within the first 15 minutes ofus being there. 3.One german shephard went to the bathroom without the dog owner cleaning up the fecal matter. 4.Three dogs came up to me while I was trying to relax on my blanket.I don't exactly care to have a wet dog shake off on me as well as to have dog slobber all over me. 5.To hear repeatedly "Hershey-come"doesn't make for a relaxing afternoon. I have been to many beaches that allow dogs during certain times of the year or at certain times. Maybe this would be a better alternative so that locals can enjoy the beach once again.Thank you for listening to my concerns. Vicki Micciche 310-924-2806 3/26/2012 Page 1 ofl 3-176 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Patricia Kennedy [pk@synthink.com] Friday,March 02,2012 1:26 PM katieh@rpv.com Update on Dog Park Near Trump Follow up Completed Can you please provide me with an update on the Dog Park?Are dogs currently still allowed to go there and run free or has some ordinance been passed? Thank you, Patricia Kennedy PVE Resident 1 3-177 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Wendy Kaiser [deepocketsrdh@yahoo.com] Friday,February 24,2012 10:57 AM parks@rpv.com Dogs at RPV beach Personally as a dog owner who loves to run with her dogs at Trump I love taking my dogs to the beach.But it has gotten out of hand with the lack of respect people show one another and our beaches.If individuals obeyed the leach law and pick up there dog feces it would be lovely to continue using the beach with my family and dogs.Unfortuneately that is not the case.People treat their dogs like humans and they are not.Dogs,I don't care how friendly and sweet can not be trusted 100%.They run off,knock over children get into others personal belongings and food and play with other dogs sometimes with more aggression than anticipated.When I'm on a run the last thing I want is someone else's dog running over to mine meanwhile tripping me up and potentially hurting myself or my dog.I have had the occasion where I had to kick a dog off me because the owner ignored the fact that his dog was charging mel my dogs.Playing or not it's discourteous and for me frightening,to see this dog charging me with no control from its owner. Really it's a shame that the privilege is 'abused.But given the facts I've stated and the lack of patrol there to reinforce the laws I would have to say no.Dogs should not be at the beach. Sent from Wendy Kaiser's iPhone 1 3-178 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Katie Howe [katieh@rpv.com] Thursday,February 23,2012 10:08 AM 'Katie Howe' FW:Rancho Palos Verdes Dog Beach -----Original Message----- From:togledhill@cox.net [mailto:togledhill@cox.netJ Sent:Monday,February 20,2012 9:45 PM To:cc@rpv.com Subject:Rancho Palos Verdes Dog Beach Dear Rancho Palos Verdes City Council: I am writing to you with great concern regarding the proposed dog beach below Trump 'National golf course. This is one of the few naturally occurring sandy beaches in all of Rancho Palos Verdes ..I enjoy this beach frequently.As a resident of this community,I would no longer have access to this beach since I fear unleashed dogs.The dog park would adversely affect local community safety as well as native sea life. Please respect the local community and environment by saying NO to the Rancho Palos Verdes dog beach. Sincerely, Jennifer Gledhill 1 3-179 Katie Howe From:Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Sent:Tuesday,February 21,2012 3:46 PM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Tracy B' Subject:FW:Proposed Dog Park on Palos Verdes Beach Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Attachments:20120221154023657.PDF From:Hallem,Timi [mailto:THallem@manatt.com] sent:Tuesday,February 21,2012 3:43 PM To:cc@rpv.com;citymanager@rpv.com Cc:carol W.Lynch;PB Club;Michael Barth;Doug Hinchliffe Subject:Proposed Dog Park on Palos Verdes Beach Please see the attached letter. 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From:katie traeger [ktraeger@earthlink.net] Sent:Tuesday,February 21,2012 9:07 PM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Against proposal for off-leash dog beach at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach (below Trump Golf Course) Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed February 21,2012 To the RPV Department of Recreation and Parks: I would like to register my vehement opposition to the ill-considered and highly offensive proposal to make a five acre stretch of beach below Trump golf course-a beach listed as "future nature preserve to be managed by Trump National Golf Course"on the PVP Land Conservancy website,an "off-leash"dog beach. Why should dogs be allowed to run offleash on this pristine and inaccessible beach?Dog owners who let their dogs run free,off-leash,are simply imposing their uncontrolled-since this is effectively what unleashed is--dogs on the people who have come to this spectacular beach,to sit quietly,rest,walk and enjoy the peerless scenery.The walking,resting beachgoer does not impose his will on the dog owners;why should he put up with the foisting on him of a dog running wild because of some misguided desire of a dog owner to "let his dog run free"? Why does the dog need to run free on this public beach,part of a nature preserve?Why does the dog need to run free on this cliffside,hard to access beach?Is there some compelling reason why the dog owner cannot find any other more suitable place for the dog to run uncontrolled?What is the reason? When confronted with dogs running off-leash,the beachgoer immediately has to shift his attention from the ocean,the beach,the sky,and his own inner peace,to dogs and their irresponsible owners.He has to be wary,at the mercy of thoughtless people who yell at their dogs,to no avail,who come up after the fact with their pitiful,unwanted phrases,"oh,don't worry,he's safe","oh,don't worry,he won't hurt anyone."Is this why the beachgoer comes to the beach--to be an audience for these dog-owners,to be subjected to their uncontrolled dogs?I think not.The end result of making this beach an off leash beach will be beachgoers crossing it off their list-one more place in which humans have been put in lower regard than dogs-and not going there again. Is this your intention? What gives this group of people,who simply like to see their dogs run off leash,thus unburdened of the duty of controlling them,the right to impose their dogs and their will on other beachgoers? I am extremely disconcerted to find the Deputy City Manager quoted as follows in the Daily Breeze:"It's difficult when you talk about people's pets,it's almost like the same as when you talk about people's children•••it's very emotional and they're very invested in the area."Since when do "people's pets"take priority over people?Since when do animals whom some people consider "almost like the same as •..people's children"take priority over actual people's actual children?Since when do the "emotions"of misguided owners, who cannot acknowledge the "pack"instincts of their dogs (see article excerpt below from http://blackbeltdogtraining.comlarticles dogtraining/dogparks.pdO take precedence over the emotions of the beachgoer enjoying the splendid scenery?Since when does the "investment"of dog owners in the area because it allows them to be free of their responsibility of controlling 3/26/2012 Page 1 of3 3-181 Page 2 of3 0;;;:. their dogs,take priority over the "investment"of the beachgoer in his enjoyment and appreciation of the sky,the ocean and an unobstructed,undisturbed,safe and natural walk?What possible reason is there to sanction here this elevation of dogs over people? When confronted with dogs offleash,dogs running far distances from their owners,fighting with other dogs,coming up and nosing or otherwise bothering,jumping on or assaulting beachgoers,what recourse do the beachgoers,who have come to the beach for quiet respite,have?When those dogs are pit bulls,as they so often are,what then? What recourse does the general beachgoer have in the face of a pit bull off leash?The City had better have a very good answer to this before it gets any farther with this massively fatuous proposal. You may rest assured that the City would open itself to lawsuits by sanctioning an off-leash beach. In addition,the trail down to this beach is steep,long,winding,slippery and difficult for older people,the physically fragile,and young children.What should these beachgoers do when confronted with uncontrolled dogs who have ruined the peace and quiet and the simple experience of going to the beach--run up that dusty,sliding path as fast as they can? Why is their experience and their very route determined by owners of dogs running offleash? Why in the world would anyone suggest this stretch of beach,scenic,rocky,inaccessible,locked in,part of a preserve, as a place where dogs should run unrestrained and unmanaged? There are fenced in dog parks in other nearby cities which dog owners can make use of. Why does this one group of people seek to control and destroy the oceanfront experience of others? Do they own the beach? Do they have more rights than the people who come to the beach without dogs? Where exactly are these rights spelled out?Please be specific. What protection is offered by the City against any kind of dog (s),with any kind of owner,roaming uncontrolled on this public property,from which it is impossible to exit quickly? Why has the staff spent however many hours writing over a 300 page report detailing the pros and cons of allowing an off-leash dog beach?Ifthe staffhas this much time to devote to a proposal that is so obviously misguided,I suggest that the City Council look into this matter,and consult the City Manager as well. Thirty seconds,not 300 pages,of deliberation should tell you that this is a bad idea,an unnecessary degradation of the normal,natural beach-going experience of the people of this and surrounding cities. I urge you to employ common sense and reject this proposal in its entirety,including the thinly disguised dishonest subterfuge of "a yearlong pilot program." Thank you. Katie Traeger The following excerpt is from:http://blackbeltdogtraining.com/artic1es dogtraining/dogparks.pdf: In closing I would like to add that these same principles apply to hiking trails,beaches,etc.However dog parks that are closed off or confined are the greatest danger,as the areas are more likely to trigger territorial dominance.When dogs run free,for example on the beach youhave no control over their introduction or their interaction,you can't control if one dog will chase the other dog into the street,you are not in control.Yelling doesn't work.People who simply let their dogs run offleash and are unable to recall their dog with any distractions are an accident waiting to happen.They are irresponsible and cause more damage than good to their own dogs as well as all dogs.They are an accident waiting to happen,and are also the ones who are absolutely clueless on dog behavior.When something happens,they are the ones 3/26/2012 3-182 Page 3 of3 that just shrug their shoulders.If you truly love your dog,you will give him the structure that a leader will give.You will train your dog and teach him that the best place to be is with you at your side.Your dog will understand that you control everything that is good in his life and that you will protect him from everything that is bad.You will be a leader of the pack and you will not listen to the stupid things that people say about your dog needs to run free to be a dog. Your dog can run free in a controlled environment.Remember,the shelters are full of dogs that were owned by people who thought dogs should be dogs.They are being killed every minute of every day because ofhuman ignorance.Don't be one of these humans,do it for your dog. 3/26/2012 3-183 manatt manatt I phelps I phillips February 21,2012 BY EMAIL AND OVERNIGHT DELIVERY Timi Anyon Hal/em Manatt,Phelps &Phillips,LLP Direct Dial:(310)3124217 E-mail:thallem@manatt.com Mayor Anthony Misetich Council Members Brian Campbell,Susan Brooks,Jerry Duhovic and Jim Knight City ofRancho Palos Verdes Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 Re:Proposed Dog Park at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach Dear Mayor Misetich and Council Members: We represent the Portuguese Bend Club Homeowners Association,whose property abuts the proposed off-leash dog park at Palos Verdes Beach (below Trump National Golf Course). We urge you to reject this ill-considered proposal. Your staff is considering creating an off-leash dog park at a location which is inaccessible to emergency vehicles in the event of dog bites or injury;is guaranteed to cause animal fecal matter to wash into the ocean (in what surely violates the applicable legal standards for run-off into the ocean and clearly creates a health hazard to ocean swimmers);is unpatrolled by the City, so that no matter what rules or regulations are adopted the City will not be able to enforce them; has no restrooms or utilities or garbage collection;and leads to dogs trespassing on adjacent beach property not owned by the City,as there are no barriers installed by the City to avoid that consequence (and it is not clear that such barriers would be effective,given the known fact that dogs can swim). You are,in fact,considering creating a public nuisance,health risk,and pollution- generator along the coast,in the Coastal Zone,on the beach,with spillover onto beach property under the jurisdiction ofthe California State Lands Commission.That makes absolutely no sense from a health or liability issue. The City has now been infonned that the mere consideration ofthis possibility has led to increased off-leash dog use ofthe City beach,and trespass by the dogs and their owners onto the beach owned by my client and used by children and adults who have an expectation that they will be safe from attack by dogs.The City has an obligation to use reasonable efforts to protect its citizens,which in this case means patrolling and controlling the use of the public beach.It 11355 West Olympic Boulevard,Los Angeles,California 90064-1614 Telephone:310.312.4000 Fax:310.312.4224 Albany I Los Angeles I New York I Orange County I Palo Alto I Sacramento ,San Francisco I Washington,D.C. 3-184 manatt manatt I phelps I phillips Mayor Anthony Misetich February 21,2012 Page 2 certainly does not mean creating a dangerous and unpatrolled situation with environmental and public health consequences. I urge you to consider your stewardship of the tidal pools,beach areas,native marine mammals,sea birds,threatened or endangered species,tidal pool dwellers,and restored habitat areas,and to not allow the degradation this proposed dog park will create.Please also consider the health and safety of your residents,who rely on you to consider them in your decision- making. 'In short,please vote down this ill-conceived proposal. Very truly yours, "~CL~~.):fti ~tt,,, '",,(j Timi Anyon Hallem Partner Manatt,Phelps &Phillips,LLP cc:Carol Lynch,Esq. Portuguese Bend Club Homeowners Association 301465270.1 3-185 ~.... MAR 2 2012 I ..... iL ....... 3-186 Tracy Bonano From:nhill54321@aol.com Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2012 6:53 PM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Dog Beach support I support a year long trial run of the RPV dog beach -it's good for the people and it's good for the dogs Thanx, Norm Hill 28203 Seamount Dr RPV 310377-8925 3/28/2012 3-187 Katie Howe From:anne ingalls [aingalls55@hotmail.com] Sent:Wednesday,March 28,2012 5:49 AM To:parks@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com Subject:Trump off-leash pilot program at RPV beach Dear City Council, I support a well managed off-leash space at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach.I join LOLA in their request for a year long pilot program for off leash dog with family use at RPV beach. I have three dogs who love the beach.I go out of my way to clean up their dog piles and the piles of other dogs.Along the way,I pick up other people's trash (papers,water bottles,beer cans,fast food wrappers)who have visited the beach or other trails.I believe this behavior should be encouraged. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. anne ingalls 3164 almeria street san pedro,ca 90731 3/28/2012 Page 1 of1 3-188 From:Emilia Oprea [mailto:loprea@earthlink.net] sent:Friday,February 03,20129:18 AM To:CC@rpv.com;Emilia Oprea Subject:Allow Trumps to be an off leash Dog Park My name is Lia Oprea and I live in Redondo Beach. I have enjoyed the beach below Trumps for over 30 years.Sometimes with a dog in tow (or towing me)and sometimes without. I have never seen a negative incident between dogs or dogs and kids or dogs and people in all the time I've been there.There is the occasional rough play between dogs which responsible owners quickly put a stop to.It is a wonderful community-building open place where kids,dogs and adJ,.llts can all learn about nature,get plenty of exercise and make new friends. If it is made into a Legal Off Leash Park for dogs then this would be even better.Signs could be posted as they are at other dog parks with the few simple rules that make these places fun. #1.Monitor your dog and make sure you pick up after them. #2.If your dog is aggressive you must remove him from the premises. #3.If your dog barks for over five minutes straight please remove him from the premises. #4.Park open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. With commonsense rules to follow I assure you that the other dog owners will help to police the area.No one is shy about going up to another dog owner and asking them to correct their dogs behavior,pick up after their dog or remove their aggressive dog so all can enjoy this wonderful space. The great thing about is is that local merchants profit too.On our way to the beach below Trumps we often stop to get a Starbuck's coffee or a Subway Sandwhich for a picnic.We fill up our car at the gas stations along the way. People have been taking their dogs here for many years.To make it legal would make it even better. Thank You, Lia Oprea -Ioprea@earthlinknet 1007 S.Catalina Ave,#208 Redondo beach,CA 90277 3-189 Katie Howe ._---------- From:Lia Oprea [Ioprea@earthfink.net] Sent:Saturday,February 25,2012 1:04 AM To:Lia Oprea Cc:Lia Oprea Subject:The website for Leash Off L.A.is Up!Facebook will be next.And please send photos! Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Attachments:RPV BEACH 2-23 Dakota.jpg Hi All Supporters for the RPV Off Leash Dog Park. The learning curve was huge but we've managed to get a skeleton website up for LOLA -(Leash Off L.A.) at www.leashoffla.com We'll make it more interactive in the future and add some links to local news,maps and a Facebook page so you can post photos.·. There IS a page on the site where friends can contact us to leave a message and add their email address to our growing number of supporters. We constructed the website so as not to intrude on your privacy.We know that while starting up a cause such as LOLA (RPV)the internet correspondence asking for volunteers for various assignments and giving updates can get quite daunting.The updates will continue via email as many do not "do"Facebook nor care to peruse a website.But we fully understand that you might need a break from all the messaging,while still wishing to support the cause.So please let us know if you want to us to take you off the email thread and you can find the info via the LOLA Website and future Facebook page at your leisure.Everyone has been so wonderful and we don't want to scare anyone away! For everyone to know.We now have 160 supporters (email and telephone numbers)for the off leash dog beach at RPV.Many of you have been emailing me to ADD friends and family.This is AWESOME! Thanks for getting the word out. Two Volunteer/Supporters for LOLA (RPV),Donna and Jeff and their dog Charley,were down at the beach today picking up poop and having a great time and took this fantastic photo (Attached)which is now the header of our website.Thanks guys!Donna and Jeff said they only saw about 10 people at the beach with their dogs all day,but I have a feeling that this weekend (if the weather is good)it might be crowded with all the publicity we've had. I spoke with Katie Howe this morning from RPV City Council and she is THRILLED that we have so many supporters who'd like to help. Please send me ANY photos or videos you have of our beach at RPV or you and your dogs enjoying open spaces in other parts of L.A.County so we can post them to the website or to our eventual (one thing at a time)Facebook page! In the meantime we have some informal events planned (see below)and these are also listed on the Website www.leashoffla.com Might I suggest that on your way to our get-togethers,you could stop by Golden Cove Shopping Center and pick up your own picnic late lunch.Helps to frequent the local businesses and Golden Cove has a Subway AND a Starbucks! Full Disclosure:Though,no,we don't get a kickback from these establishments for LOLA,we will be approaching them in the future for their support for our cause! Can't wait to meet everyone! 3/26/2012 Page 1 of2 3-190 Page 2 of2 Thanks again for your great emails and support. Lia Oprea -Ioprea@earthlink.net www.leashoffla.com 1007 S.Catalina Ave.#208 Redondo Beach,CA 90277 310-770-3288 LOLA Events The following informal events are scheduled for Sunday,February 26 and Monday February 27.Please Text or call us at 310-770-3288 or Email us at Loprea@earthlink.net for more information. 2/26/12 Sunday:First LOLA (RPV Beach)volunteer/supporters meet and greet 3-5 pm or later!/RPV Beach at the Northern Platform up the beach.Look for LOLA sign. Bring your dogs and family and an extra bag to pick up poop.Low tide is at 5:09 pm and sunset is at 5:47.Thought this would be a good time for all our supporters to meet up for the first time and perhaps share ideas about our RPV off leash dog park!We'll do more of these'if you can't make this one.(See next evellt same time on Monday) Lia Oprea·LOLA (Leash Off L.A.)·Loprea@earthlink.net·Cell:310·770·3288 2/27/12 Monday:Big Poop Pick Up 3-5 pm or later/RPV Beach at the Northern Platform up the beach.Look for the LOLA sign. Bring your dogs and an extra garbage bag (and a shovel if you have one!)Low tide is at 5:27 pm and Sunset is at 5:48.After the weekend we could have a bit of trash on our hands and possibly a dead seal or bird to get rid of.Oh isn't this glamorous?Come with a sense of humor and meet some other volunteer supporters for our fantastic RPV Off Leash Beach! Lia Oprea -LOLA (Leash Off L.A.)-Loprea@earthlink.net -Cell:310-770-3288 If you would like to be removed from this thread and future email updates about RPV off leash dog park simply email Lia Oprea at loprea@earthlink.net or call/text 310-770-3288 3/26/2012 3-191 Leas. Katie ~iowe From:Emilia Oprea [Ioprea@earthlink.net] Sent:Monday,February 27,20126:31 PM To:PC@rpv.com;Emilia Oprea Cc:Katieh@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com Subject:Leash Off L.A.Volunteers willing to help at RPV beach Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Red To:Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission David Tomblin -Chair Paul Tetrault -Vice Chair Members: Dave Emenhiser Bill Gerstner Gordon Leon Jeffrey Lewis Robert A.Nelson Cc:Katie Howe-Administrative Analyst -RPV Recreation and Parks Department Parks@rpv.com,CC@rpv.com From:Lia Oprea,Founder of Leash Off L.A.(LOLA) Regarding:LOLA Volunteer help for RPV Beach Off-Leash dog park. Hello, My name is Lia Oprea (Ioprea@earthlink.net).I currently live in Redondo Beach and I am the founder of Leash Off L.A.(nicknamed LOLA),a group of 150 (and growing)volunteers willing to help set up and maintain Off-Leash open spaces in L.A.County.You can access our website at www.leashoffla.com A few of our local LOLA volunteers spoke at the February 21,2012 RPV City Council meeting supporting an Off-Leash Dog Space at RPV beach. Many of these volunteers have already been to the beach to help pick up trash and speak with beach- goers about the pilot program. We'd first like to thank you for voting to support this off-leash trial program at RPV Beach.Next,we'd like to let you know that we can lend a hand with volunteer activities such as beach clean up,fundraising and community education about the RPV beach. RPV off leash beach is unique,unlike any other "dog park"or "dog beach"currently in operation in L.A. County.Many of us have been enjoying this amazing beach for over 30 years with our dogs which is why we are so appreciative that the RPV City Council would agree to this pilot program. We are of the mind that a well managed off leash dog space in RPV could set the model for future proposed off leash spaces in L.A.County and so we have a vested interested in making sure the RPV Off- Leash beach pilot program is successful! Please let us know if we can be of help.Also let us know if the RPV city council will be setting up a meeting for the community or if we can put this on a future agenda. 3/26/2012 Page 1 of2 3-192 Leas~..QJ!~;~A.Volunteers willing to help at RPV beach Page 2 of 2 LOLA is looking forward to working with RPV City Council to make this a clean,safe,fun -POSITIVE experience for all,especially those who live in RPV and also for those who might not have dogs but would like to enjoy this pristine beach for photography,tide- pooling,picnics,walking and running. All the best, Lia Oprea loprea@earthlink.net Founder of Leash Off L.A. www.leashoffla.com 3/26/2012 3-193 3-194 Peter Bena &Ruth Morris 1633 Chelsea Road Palos Verdes Estates?CA 90274 310-791,2126 February 24,2012 The City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 ReI Potential Dog Beach Attnl City Council Should there be a dog beach in Ranch Palos Verdes?Absolutely!And what a perfect spot just below Trump golf course!Having walked the beach many times,sometimes with our dogs, sometimes without,this area certainly seems well suited for canines.Since there isn't much of an attraction for swimming,surfing,and/or hanging out at this spot due to its fairly rocky coastline and little wave action,doesn't it seem ideal for dogs and their responsible owners?In our humble opinion,yes.On the many occasions of enjoying the beach,there seems to be only friendly and outgoing people.And with or without a dog,watching them play,whether in the water or just happily running along the beach is a fun and uplifting sight to see.We also find that the beach remains quite clean and we always see the owners pick up after their dogs.Trump has kept dog bags and trash barrels at convenient locations which thoughtfully encourages a clean beach for everyone.We would love to see this all of this continue. A day at this beach with your dog is a day well spent. Sincerely,00 0 0Q<lO 0VO Sammy &Ellie 3-195 Katie Howe--_.._-._-~----_._-- Page 1 of1 From:Tiffers [tiffers789@yahoo.com] Sent:Tuesday,February 21,20124:25 PM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Dog Beach Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Hello,my name if Tiffany.Sorry my email is so late but I hope to get it to you on time before th vote tonight. I wanted to vote Yes to keep the beach below Trump Trails open as a "dog"beach.My well trained Vizsla;Hank really loves it.All the dogs there are well behaived and Hank enjoys running around playing with them.It brings our family lots of joy.I have never seen any dog messes there and people respect the land and each other.Please count my vote to keep it oRen to the public for a place for our dogs (and our family)to enjoy. Thank you for yoru consideration, Tiffany Cookus 25049 Andreo Avenue Lomita,CA 90717 PH 424-263-2464 3/26/2012 3-196 Katie Howe Page 1 ofl From:Melodee Robertson [melodee@redondoshoresvet.com] Sent:Tuesday,February 21,20124:36 PM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Keep The Dog Beach Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed It is the only dog park around here to have the dogs play in the water...we need to keep it open..J vote YES on keeping the Dog Beach Open !!! Melodee Robertson Client Care Services Redondo Shores Veterinary Center 701 S.Pacific Coast Hwy Redondo Beach,Ca 90277 (310)540-5588 phone (310)540-5595 fax 3/26/2012 3-197 Page 1 of 1 Katie Howe From:Claudia Dawson [cndpetsitter@yahoo.com] Sent:Tuesday,February 21,20124:46 PM To:Parks@rpv.com Subject:off leash dog park Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed please consider this another opinion in favor of the off leash dog park claudia dawson. my three dogs love to run and play free of a leash in a controlled area 3/26/2012 3-198 Katie Howe From:Lynn Doran [Iynnsky@earthlink.net] Sent:Tuesday,February 21,20124:54 PM To:Katie Howe Subject:Letter to City Council Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed LYNN DORAN 4110 Maritime Road Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 Page 1 of1 Mayor and City Council City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 Feb'ruary 19,2012 Re:Off-Leash Dog Use at RPV Beach below Trump Golf Course Dear Mayor and City Council, Dogs need to run and play and interact with other dogs "off leash."Not tethered to their owners.This small stretch of beach is the only place we have in Palos Verdes. I have enjoyed this beach with my dogs for 12 years.We have made many friends over the years.Most people are there with their dogs and are very respectful of the beach,but as we all know there is always the exception.I find that the people who come in the mornings are there to exercise their dogs and themselves.They are happy to have this small area to interact with their dogs. During the week,in the mornings,we may see one or two other dogs on the beach. On Saturday and Sunday,in the mornings,sometimes we don't see any other dogs,sometimes a handful.This last Sunday morning,February 19th,between 9:00 and 10:00 there were 6 dogs and twelve people.It was a beautiful, sunny day at the beach.Everyone had a great time. The beach gets crowded on the week-ends in the afternoon.People come from all over......it's party time at the beach.It is not the dog's fault.It's the people.You ban dogs from the beach,you still have to deal with the people. People leave trash! Could a compromise help solve this issue? Allow dogs on the beach in the mornings only.In the afternoons people can come to sunbath on the rocks with seaweed and beach flies and take a dip in the ocean.You better be a strong swimmer because the rip tides and undertow are strong at that part of the beach.All kidding aside,I think a compromise just might be the best of both worlds for our unofficial "dog beach." There are so many alarmist letters going around I find it hard to believe.Photo documentation would really help to prove any of these exaggerations.I even found myself grossly mis-quoted in one of these letters,a letter by Bruce Hoffman.To set the record straight,I did not take my dog to "dog beach"to train her not to eat dog feces.I took her there for some exercise.Also,there were not 50 other dogs on the beach off-leash.When Bruce and I were talking there were three people and one dog,mine.How do these terrible rumors get started?I can verify this one was not true! I am hoping and asking for a solution that will allow us to still enjoy this little stretch of beach with our dogs. Sincerely, Lynn Doran 4110 maritime Road Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275 3/26/2012 3-199 Page 1 ofl Katie Howe From:TIFFANY L COOKUS [blkbike@sbcglobal.net] Sent:Tuesday,February 21,20125:20 PM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Vote for Founder BeachlTrump-URGENT Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed I am writing to ask that you keep Founders Beach (below Trump Golf Course)open to the public for all dogs (and dog owners).I enjoy taking my dog to this beach.He loves running around and playing with the other dogs.Everyone is very friendly (including the dogs)and respectful of the land and each other.The beach is kept free ofliter and a nice place to visit.Please cast my vote to keep this beach open for all to enjoy. Brian Vaughn Lomita,CA 310-877-7843 3/26/2012 3-200 Katie Howe -----------------------------.'--- From:Cyrus Khan [cyrusofmedia@gmail.com] Sent:Tuesday,February 21,201210:47 PM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:PLEASE KEEP RPV BEACH OPEN TO DOGS Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Hello, Page 1 of1 My name is Cyrus Khan.I am a resident of Manhattan Beach,and we love to visit the beach near Trump National with our son and our dogs.We are always responsible and clean up after our dogs.They love it there.Please contact me if there is anything else we can do to keep the beach open to dogs. Thanks, CyrusKhan 445 34th St. Manhattan Beach,CA 90266 310-508-5178 3/26/2012 3-201 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Vivian Dixon [dixonchapple@msn.com] Wednesday,February 22,20123:37 AM parks@rpv.com Off-leash dog park at Trumps Dear Council Members: As a long-time Rancho Palos Verdes property owner and owner of dogs past and present, there has not been any acceptable local off-leash area for dogs to socialize and exercise except the "unoffical"off-leash area at Trumps beach. In my experience while at the beach with my dog,everyone is very friendly,the dogs are well behaved and the dog owners clean up after his/her dog. In many areas on the West Coast,there are wonderful dog parks such as Marymoor Park in Redmond,WA.It is a 340 acre park with 60 acres devoted to off-leash.I have never witnessed any aggressive dogs at the park,and everyone cleans up after his or her dog. The dog park in San Pedro is not an option for our dog as it is a small fenced-in area with not much room for an active dog to run and play.The dog park in Long Beach is not convenient for daily outings with my dog.The same holds true for the Redondo Beach dog park. It has been my observation when walking my dog on a leash on the Oceanfront trail or city streets,many dogs have not been properly socialized with other dogs.I believe it would help dogs and dog owners if we had more off-leash areas for owners to understand how dogs communicate and to better socialize the dogs.I think most veterinarians would agree that dogs needs to socialize. Many people consider our dogs part of the family.It would be wonderful if there were a beach that all "family"members could enjoy. I would very much be in favor of keeping Trump Beach an off-leash dog area and would appreciate your serious consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Vivian Dixon 61 Via Del Cielo Rancho Palos Verdes (c)425.864.2322 Sent from my Verizon Wireless Device 1 3-202 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe From:Lees,Ellen S [ellen.lees@cengage.com] Sent:Tuesday,February 21,2012 3:50 PM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Dogs Should Be allowed on RPV Beach Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Good Afternoon, I work in the Carmel area and travel home to Redondo Beach on the weekends.I was shocked to find out there really is only one possible beach in all of the Los Angeles area where dogs are allowed to be enjoy the absolutely exquisite environment of the beach.I was so appreciative of the RPV beach below the Trump National Golf Course.This past weekend,I was saddened immediately to see the signs posted everywhere that the opportunity might disappear.Please know that the Carmel/Monterey area has been so successful with allowing dogs everywhere that perhaps we can learn some valuable lessons on how they do it.We can live harmoniously with non-pet owners especially if there are rules and consequences.Pet owners for the most part are very responsible and understand the importance of maintaining a clean,danger free place for dogs to enjoy themselves.I have a retired service dog so I know he isn't a problem.I would gladly volunteer to educate dog owners on how to treat a special place like RPV beach. Please do not take away a natural place for our "four legged children"to walk,to run and to play. Sincerely, Ellen Lees 3/26/2012 3-203 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe ------_.._- From:Kerri Humann [kaysvino@live.com] Sent:Wednesday,February 22,20128:52 AM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Dogs at RPV Beach YES for dogs on the beach! Kerri H. Rolling Hills 3/26/2012 --_.._._-- 3-204 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe From:Raquel Griffin [rwebbdesigns@msn.com] Sent:Wednesday,February 22,20126:54 AM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Rancho Palos Verdes Beach,YES FOR DOGS! Raquel Griffin Redondo Beach Yes for dogs!We're there at least 4 times a week and all dogs need this place! 3/26/2012 3-205 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe From:nancy sams [n_sams@yahoo.com] Sent:Wednesday,February 22,201211 :52 AM To:cc@rpv.com;parks@rpv.com Subject:POTENTIAL DOG BEACH IN RANCHO PALOS VERDES Dear Council Members, I am writing to express my support for the proposed off-leash dog beach located below Trump's golf course.During the 18 years I have been a resident of RPV I have enjoyed taking my dogs to this beach so they can socialize and play with other dogs,swim,and run.I have never heard of or witnessed any serious or unpleasant incidents involving dogs on this beach. Although the Southern California coastline has miles and miles of public beaches there is only one small area in Long Beach that allows dogs.Trump's beach is rather rocky and has a shorter expanse of sand,is not easily accessible for people looking to spend a day in the surf and sand.There are many much more desirable beaches nearby. I have children as well as dogs.Throughout LA County there are many,many public parks,playgrounds,athletic fields and beaches available for the exclusive use of humans.As a taxpayer I am enraged that there are no nearby dog parks or beaches where I can take my dogs to playoff leash. I urge the city council to vote to establish an off leash dog beach and park. Sincerely, Nancy Sams Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 3/26/2012 3-206 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe From:Cornelia Bernstein [muenstersmom@gmail.com] Sent:Friday,March 23,2012 5:36 PM To:Katie Howe Cc:cc@rpv.com;Lia Oprea Subject:Signs at Beach Below Trump Golf Course Dear Katie: My husband took the dog down to the beach today and saw some people putting up signs at both Sunset and Sunrise,announcing the April 3rd City Council Meeting.Within 20 minutes both signs at Sunset had been removed.Unfortunately,he didn't see who did it as he was facing the water.When he went back up the Sunrise trail the sign posted there was still there.I'm not sure what can be done about it,but I thought I would let you know. Best wishes, Cornelia Bernstein 310-756-8680 3/26/2012 3-207 Page 1 ofl Katie Howe From:Cornelia Bernstein [muenstersmom@gmail.com] Sent:Wednesday,February 22,201212:48 PM To:cc@rpv.com;Katie Howe Subject:Last night's meeting To the members of the city council and Katie Howe: Thank you for the opportunity to speak at last night's meeting regarding the dog beach below Trump.I can see that there are many legitimate concerns,and I would very much like to be part of the solution of these concerns.Is there room for any community members on your committee?If so,I would be glad to participate. I thought many of the ideas put forward last night were wonderful and I applaud the council's attempts to find compromises and solutions.First and foremost,I think parking needs to be restricted around the area,so that the numbers of people who come to the beach are limited.I also think the idea of limiting hours and days,especially on the weekends,for dog use of the beach is a great way to start.Better to start with a restriction than to have to take something away later. I went to the beach today,brought along an extra shopping bag and picked up garbage along the trails and at the beach.I also spoke to all the people with dogs that I met at the beach in a friendly manner about the importance of cleaning up after their dogs and being in compliance with leashing on the trails and,especially,at Founder's park and in the environs of the golf course. I wonder if the schools in RPV have a community service requirement.If so,is there a way one could enlist the help of young,idealistic people to help keep the park clean and to educate the users?Just a thought. I would very much like to be kept in the loop regarding the developments of this issue. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to be of service. Best wishes, Cornelia Bernstein 3/26/2012 3-208 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe ------------------_._------------------ From:Joel Rojas [joelr@rpv.com] Sent:Wednesday,February 22,20124:15 PM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Carolynn Petru' Subject:FW:RPV Beach* From:Brian Campbell [mailto:b.camp@cox.net] Sent:Wednesday,February 22,2012 9:00 AM To:pc@rpv.com Subject:FW:RPV Beach* From:Vivien Yang [mailto:vivien.yang@cox.net] sent:Tuesday,February 21,2012 11:24 PM To:cc@rpv.com Cc:katieh@rpv.com Subject:FW:RPV Beach* -------•._--_.._---------_. Katie and RPV Council Members: After listening to tonight's meeting;I would like to add a few more comments to the pilot program. l)Please ban the use of folks who go there for fishing during the summer months. 2)Please do not put a split hours to the RPV Beach due to the unpredictable weather sometimes foggy and cold and sometimes windy in the late afternoon..the restrictions really kill the dog owners'freedom and put a restrictions on dogs. 3)Last year there were dead sea mammals washed up to the beach and it was left there over months before cleaning up;I was told animal control does not pick up dead sea animal;the smell got really bad at the beach. 4)Restrain dogs in the Founder's Park is a must but down below at the beach it is fine to allow dogs to run loose as they wish;environmental study should be brought to a minimum to save spending on this public beach.Summer month,a security guard during the day is o.k.with a volunteer life guard on weekends. 3/26/2012 3-209 Katie Howe From:Lisa Garcia [lisagarcia1@sbcglobal.net] Sent:Wednesday,February 22,20126:37 PM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:DON'T CLOSE THE dog park Please do not close the dog park!!LOVE THAT THERE IS STILL A PLACE ENJOY YOUR DOG OFF LEASH. SINCERELY, LISA M.GARCIA 1042 10TH STREET SAN PEDRO CA 90731 3/26/2012 Page 1 of1 3-210 Katie Howe From:Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Sent:Thursday,February 23,20127:25 AM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Tracy Bonano' Subject:FW:Donald Trump Golf Course/Access to Dog Beach ------_.~~~~~-, From:alese lesser [mailto:aleselesser@gmail.com] Sent:Wednesday,February 22,2012 10:15 PM To:cc@rpv.com Subject:Donald Trump Golf Course/Access to Dog Beach Page 1 ofl I take my four-year-old nephew along with our two dogs to the Donald Trump golf course, which is the starting point or the trail down to the dog beach and I heard that there is talk:of shutting the dog beach down.Please keep it open.It is a wonderful community and family spot that is very cherished.The dog owners are very respectful to the golfers and vice versa.This is a true community meeting place where young and old can come together peacefully.Thank you. Alese Lesser Manhattan Beach 3/26/2012 3-211 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Katie Howe [katieh@rpv.com] Thursday,February 23,2012 9:48 AM 'Katie Howe' FW:Allow Off-leash dog use at RPV Beach National My a golden retriever puppy. -----Original Message----- From:Pat Barrera [mailto:barreralaw@hotmail.com] Sent:Tuesday,February 21,2012 8:04 AM To:parks@rpv.com Cc:Kate Barrera Subject:Allow Off-leash dog use at RPV Beach Please allow dogs off leash on the RPV beach located below Trump Golf Course.The attached photo was taken yesterday,2/20/12. daughters,ages 12,7,and 6,had a memorable time with our dog, We would like to continue to enjoy this area of the beach and to have our dog run with other dogs off-leash.We spoke to other dog owners yesterday and we are not aware of any problems with dogs,hikers,surfers,or anyone else who would be bothered by permitting dogs to run free in this small beach area.The area has been used as an informal dog be~ch for years and we ask you to maintain it as a dog-friendly beach.Thank you! Pat Barrera. 1 3-212 Page 1 ofl Katie Howe From:Cheyenne Fu [sushiwarrior1 01 @gmail.com] Sent:Thursday,February 23,201210:01 AM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:dog parks and beaches Dear City Council, I think that dogs should be aloud to roam free,on our beaches or parks.I vote yes,to letting the dogs be free,because they can meet new friends,play with their owners,or just relax. I love dogs,and they have nothing against you,so why are you against them?I speak for all the dogs in the world,"We want freedom!"that's all they want,a place to run." I have a dream,that the dogs of this nation,should be treated fairly."I hope you take this letter under you consideration,thank you. Dog Lover of the world, (;i'anonymous !{~l 3/26/2012 3-213 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: we_the_griffins@cox.net Sunday,February 26,2012 10:03 AM parks@rpv.com funnygirlgriffin@cox.net;we_the_griffins@cox.net PV Dog Beach We were surprised to hear of the meeting to discuss the dog beach behind Trumps.We take our two dogs there often and have found the area to be generally well respected by dog owners.It is actually used more by dog owners than non-dog owners probably due to the location and rough surface and water conditions. Not sure what the complaints are,but,we respectfully request it remain available for dog owners too. Thank you, Gary &Roberta Griffin 1 3-214 Katie Howe From:Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Sent:Thursday,March 01,2012 1:12 PM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Tracy Bonano' Subject:FW:DOS/BEACHES From:Vic &Sil Quirarte [mailto:vicsilq@cox.net] Sent:Thursday,March 01,2012 11:20 AM To:cc@rpv.com Subject:DOS/BEACHES Page 1 of1 Council, I wish to thank you for your vote to allow dogs,on leash,at specific beaches in RPV.I know that it is for a study period but I am sure you will find it to be a success after the pilot study.As a long time Docent I have been on several clean up efforts on our beaches and I have found that it is people who are responsible for trashing our beaches not dogs.Most folks will take along materials to pick up after their dogs as it should be.In taking the action you did you are,in deed,representing over 40,000 of your constituents rather the the minority who think the coast belongs to them.Thank you again,it looks like we have a pretty good council. Vic Quirarte 3/26/2012 3-215 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe From:Joel Rojas [joelr@rpv.com] Sent:Monday,March 12,20129:33 AM To:'Katie Howe' Subject:FW:Dog Beach From:Laureen Claire Vivian [mailto:lvivian@earthlink.net] sent:Saturday,March 10,2012 4:34 PM To:parks@rpv.org;parks@rpv.com Cc:Lori@growingupbeautiful.com;PC@RPV.COM;citymanager@rpv.com Subject:Dog Beach March 10,2012 To Whom it may concern; I strongly support the dog beach.The access to our beach/ocean was supported by the Coastal Commission during the development of Ocean Trails -now Trump-and remains a natural and legal right for the citizens. I have grown up here and have been connected to this area since 1967.I have known these cliffs,tidepools and beaches for over 40 years. Access for us and our loved ones,be they children or animals,is a God-given right.I agree that leash laws should be obeyed on the golf course and trails,but not on the beach.Dogs need an area along our peninsula to play and run free.This is the perfect place as it separated and away from swimming beaches.And,since its organic evolution-by the citizens/people-it has been far cleaner than ever.THe trash that once lay strewn about this forgotten and unused unswimmable beach used to fill two or more trash bags every time I went down! A caring,humane,life-affirming approach is to promote co-existance between us all .......people,dogs,Trumps' business interests/image,leash laws above,freedom and self governance below.Trump and those that are perhaps under his influence are short-sighted if they believe that the people's will can be oviated.Even PBC has no right to "own"its beach. "What we do to nature we do to ourselves"We are all part of the natural world.To ban dogs is to ban a part of ourselves.Anyone who has ever owned a dog will affirm that dogs are,indeed,man's best friend.Such division is unwise and unhealthy for the spirit and the joy and beauty of our community.We can not allow business to overshadow our daily lives,friendships,loved ones,freedoms ....... I encourage you to consider a compromise:signs stating that dogs are to be on a leash and that owners are to clean-up ....failure to do so in followed by a fine and a second sign at the trailhead to the beach stating that all people and dog owners use this beach at their own risk and that dogs are allowed off leash on the beach with owners being liable individually for their dogs.An additional trash can and bag dispenser on the beach at the trailbase is an additional suggestion. My regards, Laureen Vivian,MA Dog owner,NWSPNC Board Member Laureen Vivian &Associates www.LaureenVivian.com 3/26/2012 3-216 Katie Howe From:srstew1 @aol.com Sent:Wednesday,March 14,2012 10:09 AM To:katieh@rpv.com Subject:Proposed Dog Beach Dear Ms.Howe: Here is my experience walking with my son and his wife on Tuesday,March 13,2012 between Noon and 1:30 p.m. We walked from the PSC parking lot through the Tract 16540 beach front,through the Trump beach and up the switch-back trail,around the habitat area and driving range.We encountered 10 people and 4 dogs.Two of the people were PBC residents;3 dogs on the Trump beach were off-leash and 1 dog on the trail was on-leash.All the dogs we encountered were well behaved. Perhaps the City of Rancho Palos Verdes should reconsider taking possession of the Trump beach,since the ramifications are far reaching and will be extremely costly to the City .. Sincerely, Stephen R.Stewart 4164 Maritime Road Rancho Palos Verdes 3/26/2012 Page 1 of1 3-217 Katie Howe From:hmhayase@gmail.com Sent:Saturday,March 24,20129:24 AM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Dogs on beach,YES Please allow dogs on beach.We use it with our dog and love it.We have seen no problems. Helen Hayase RPV Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone 3/26/2012 Page 1 of1 3-218 Dogsbeach Katie Howe From:William Hunter [biILhunter@cox.net] Sent:Friday,March 23,2012 11 :20 PM To:parks@rpv.com;City Council Subject:Dogs beach Dear City Council and Staff, Page 1 of1 We and our friends have enjoyed spending time on the beach with our dogs.Good exercise and fun for everyone.So far we haven't witnessed any problems between dogs or dogs and people.This can continue to work as long as people are responsible in evaluating their dogs socialization.I've been attacked by a neighbors dogs almost infront of my own home,so I have a healthy respect for dogs off- leash.We hope this dog beach will be given a fair chance to work. Thank you, Marianne and Bill Hunter 3/26/2012 3-219 Katie Howe -------,---------- From:Joel Rojas [joelr@rpv.com] Sent:Monday,March 05,20129:27 AM To:'Katie Howe' Subject:FW:LEASH OPTIONAL DOG BEACH -Ideas to help From:Debra Dykstra [mailto:h20wize1@verizon.net] sent:Sunday,March 04,2012 8:35 PM To:PC@RPV.COM Subject:RE:LEASH OPTIONAL DOG BEACH -Ideas to help First,we applaud the RPV City Council and the Planning Commission for seeing the logic in a "Leash Optional Dog Beach"at this location.RPV dog owners really want this.Also,already noting the local businesses at Golden Cove are benefitting from this. I recently went to San Diego seeking a dog friendly hotel and beach.They have a very nice one on Coronado Island.Wanted to share some things that might help that they used at their beach. First -Use "Leash Optional"Language -if a dog reguires a leash they should be on one at all times. 1.San Diego Used:A sign posted with a pictorial of the beach and show the areas that are dog friendly and boundaries.Show Also -no dogs on the tidal rocks and picture rocks as a "no go"area.No reason for a dog owner to allow a dog to run on top of the tidal rocks.Water is OK for swimming. 2.They used a fence perpendicular to the beach (Military area edge too)to separate property but hate to see that.How about a natural pile of rocks with a walk thru for non dog owners to transfer from one area to another area -again with signs -no dogs beyond this point.A natural rock fence is preferred. 3.If trying to enforce hours -don't recommend it.Just keep it simple and enforce "leash reguired days".Le.Dogs must remain on leash -Fridays/Saturdays and Major Holidays.Alternative timing is ....Dogs must remain on leash - Saturday/Sunday and Major Holidays Alternative -Dogs permitted Sunday thru Thursday only.No dogs on Friday,Saturday or Major Holidays.People will remember this easier too. Please keep one weekend day available for us working folks not yet retired. Suggest Following Sign at 2 entrances: Leash Optional Dog Beach -as shown (Pictorial Diagram) -NOTE:People who are afraid or fearful of dogs may wish visit Abalone Cove or other nearby beaches. •Keep it CLEAN -Leave no trace,leave only paw prints. •Keep it SAFE -for people and for other dogs 3/26/2012 Page 1 of2 3-220 Page 2 of2 •Keep it FRIENDLY -for all ,/So we can KEEP IT!! 1.Aggressive dogs MUST remain on leash at all times and under owners control.Aggressive dogs will not be tolerated. 2.Fridays/Saturdays and Holidays -all dogs must remain on leash Alternative:No dogs Friday/Saturday and Major Holidays.Or,allow dogs full time?? 3.Remove all trash &pet produced solids.Remove all toys. 4.Dogs are not permitted to climb on tidal rocks. 5.All dogs are to be leashed from the owners vehicle all the way flat area of beach. 6.Food &Picnic goers may invite unwanted Fido Visitors 7.Wooden sticks are recommended for fetching. 8.No more than 3 dogs per person. If things get out of hqnd,before aborting this idea,please entertain the idea of allowing dogs "by permit only" idea.Sure locals would pay $75,per year for the privilege of using the beach.I would!Just show your tag or ticket.This would surely meet the needs of all the residents and provide a screening of dogs. Parking -you may have to direct dog beach parking to La Rotunda.Golf people are taking up public parking, then once people park on the street they just park there without looking for spots in parking lots -both golfers and hikers or just allow the street parking,it's not that bad . Ideas to help -Trump has an opportunity to capitalize on this by advertizing his outdoor grill for "Trump Hot Dogs",and "Fabulous Fido"Water Bowls to sell,or "Sea Dog Biscuits",etc etc.No kidding.The Loews Hotel in Coronado had room service for dogs!People luv that novelty stuff."Trendy Trump Dogs"just ideas. Hope this all helps and the endeavor is successful. Thanks for all the effort! Deb -RPV taxpayer! 3/26/2012 3-221 ~~ Katie Howe From:Debra Dykstra [h20wize1@verizon.net] Sent:Sunday,March 25,20128:46 AM To:parks@rpv.com;cc@rpv.com Subject:RE:REAL PERSPECTIVE -Beach &Parking Attachments:Dog Beach Report 3-22.docx Dear City Council Members, After the announcement of the beach,my husband and resolved to staying here permanently during retirement.The area would have essentially everything anyone could want.We were on the fence,as there are more dog friendly beaches in the central coast.That's how important this is. Here is a springtime Saturday report.Was there over 2 hours and took photos coming in and going out.This was Saturday mid-day.Very,very few dogs.Avg 5-11 dogs max at anyone time.No "leftovers"ar')ywhere!Very clean,sat on the beach and kids playing with rocks,with their parents and enjoying the beautiful day -the whole family including fido!Quite a Normal Rockwell Scene with kids,Mon,Dad,and Fido too.By the way,local residents! Think after the newness is gone and people come there after first time,they will see how difficult it is to drive there,walk there,wet dog &sand in the car etc.People who are not close residents will not seek this out except for possible weekends and exceptional beach days.It is just too much effort unless they have a full half day to spend.Not many people do.It's 20-30 minutes to get there,another 15 minute walk,time there,clean up the wet sandy dog time,and head home.It is a 3-4 hour excursion for most non-residents. Think there was a rush because of media initially.It will and already has died down again.The worst thing to do is keep continually bring is up!RPV can eliminate Saturday/Sunday - weekends to control parking issues Memorial Day thru Labor Day if you think that is necessary. At least when people are on vacation or already retired they can still enjoy the beach mid-week. Trump and PBC must realize people come here to walk trails too.It is largely walkers -who still will have the right to walk the coastal trails. Please post signs immediately and give this a fair trial. Met several resident there all been coming here for more than 25 years. The issues have already died down.We need to give a fair trial period of 1 year. 3/26/2012 Page 1 of1 3-222 BEACH REPORT SATURDAY 11:45-2:15 PM 3-22-2012 After Dog Beach Announcement 2 -3 Weeks Ago CROWDED UNRULEY BEACH -NOT Saturday 3-22 about 12:30 pm 3-223 WHOLE FAMILY FUN -INCLUDING FIDO and FIDO Friends.Scarey Place for Kids and Families -APPARENTLY NOT Saturday 3-22 1:00 pm •••••WhWWh•••••••ww.~%;ro.~#.0."Uff~.~_.w=A ~w I'...'L.·'...'••.',.',,·zfdK:d::~:rtwtm14llif1rzr.4:'KmW'/#jf'·· Disgusti ng Trails Loaded with Dog Poo .....-Not -In Fact,not at all! 3-224 Realistic Beach Sh ot -Broad Sh ot -Se heow many? Pa k'r '"g Issues??Saturday 11'45.pm -Without T rump Events going on 3-225 Saturday Morning 3-22 At 11:45 am (No Events) Saturday 3-22-2012 -FOUR Empty parking stalls @ 2:00 PM 1 car parked on street (No Events @ Trumps) 3-226 Realistic Beach Shot -Broad Shot -See how many?Where are the "hundreds" Saturday 3-22 12:00 noon Unsaf e for kids -Apparently Not to these kids ..... 3-227 What a horrible scene ???And vicious dogs!Where??? For 2 Prime Time Hours - Avg 5-14 dogs at anyone time on a Weekend Saturday 3-221 By 6:30 pm no dogs will likely be there. Please -Give this a Fair Trial Period of 1 Year. 3-228 Dog dis-respecting the beach?-NOT. Cherishing every breath of Freedom! &thanking GOD -(Ever notice its "/)og"spelled backwardst) 3-229 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Gentlemen, Paolo Giacomoni [paologiac@gmail.com] Sunday,March 25,2012 10:38 PM parks@rpv.com Allowing dogs on the beach of the Trump Golf Course The sign recently posted on the parking lot of the Golf Course prompted me to write this e-mail. The beach is open to dogs,and dogs share the beach with dog owners and other citizens, running and playing in harmony. The beach is not easy to reach:one has to walk down a steep path to reach it,and the Palos Verdes promontory offers a variety of beaches which are of easy access and not open to dogs.This is to say that having the Gulf Trump beach open to dogs does not limit the possibility or those citizens who do not desire the presence of dogs,to enjoy the sunsets on the Ocean,the tidal pools,the surf or any other physical or spirityual activity one can exert on the coast. When I moved from Long Island NY to Los Angeles,I selected to live in Palos Verdes because of the possibility offered by the beach of the Trump Golf Course,to play with my dog in front of the Ocean:I am writing to ask that the beach of the Trump Golf Course be kept open to dogs. With my warmest regards Paolo Giacomoni 27411 Rainbow Ridge Road PVP,CA 90274 1 3-230 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe From:JB Clark Dbclark4@cox.net] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2012 8:51 AM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:comments about dog beach I've been taking my dogs to the beach below Trump since the 1990s,sometimes as much as once per week.I have gone alone and with groups of friends and their dogs.I was there twice last week.I have never had a problem. My dog swims sometimes,but probably 95%of the dogs never even go into the water.They run around on the sand. I have never seen dog poop left on the beach,as some claim.Because it is a "hike in"spot,you get a much different crowd than the beaches with parking lots beside them.These are responsible owners who control their dogs and pick up after them. Very few people go to this beach WITHOUT dogs.If there is anyone who doesn't want to be around dogs, they have the choice to go to dozens of other beaches around "LA and Orange counties.Or if they absolutely must go to this beach,they can easily stay away from the dogs.They've hiked in rough terrain to get there,so I'm not sure why they can't walk left,to the other cove,or walk the short distance away from the dogs,or go to Portuguese Bend area,where dogs are not allowed. I've lived in Palos Verdes for nearly two decades.Before I knew about this beach,I would drive an hour to go to the dog beach at Huntington Beach.Long Beach recently voted to create a dog beach -the first legal one in Los Angeles county.Again,I've never had a problem or seen a problem at either of those dog beaches.The "warnings"are far overblown. I hope the city of RPV will be responsible and actually contact the people who run Huntington's dog beach,easily contacted via the website.I'd also suggest they call Justin Rudd,the man who started Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach.He is easy to find on his website JustinRudd.com All best, JB Clark 2572 Colt Road Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 3/27/2012 3-231 Page 1 of1 Katie Howe From:Carolynn Petru [carolynn@rpv.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,20129:17 AM To:'Katie Howe' Cc:'Tracy Bonano' Subject:FW:Dog Park Concern -------------- From:Jim Brady [mailto:jpbrady1@cox.net] Sent:Sunday,March 25,2012 3:41 PM To:cc@rpv.com Subject:Dog Park Concern I have no problem with this concept as long as it is implemented thoughtfully and not just a kneee jerk response to a narrow sp~cial interest group.We get more than enough of that from Washington! I pay a considerable sum to enjoy the Portuguese Bend Beach Club and we have already seen a lot of activity with people on the beach with unleashed animals in anticipation of your approval for the park. If you do approve this park,it is necessary to keep the integrity of its boundaries in order to avoid violating the integrity of our space that we pay for. Furthermore,the city should be responsible to maintain the park (cleaning the waste and litter,etc).Woe to us as taxpayers if a dog comes over to the PBGC and bites a guest.The City will surely be on the hook for that one. Kindly think this through carefully. Respectfully, Jim Brady 29008 Warnick Road, RPV,CA 90275 3/27/2012 3-232 Katie Howe Page 1 ofl From:AnnaMarie Andersen [amhandersen@gmail.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,201211 :16 AM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Dogs on RPV Beach -YES Please allow dogs on RPV beach.It is a popular community use,and I have never witnessed any problems caused by dogs on the beach to justify a prohibition. AnnaMarie Andersen AnnaMarie H.Andersen amhandersen@gmail.com 3/27/2012 3-233 Katie Howe From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: maha6543@gmail.com Tuesday,March 27,201212:27 PM parks@rpv.com Dogs on beach,YES Follow up Yellow Please allow dogs on the Palos Verdes Beach.We have been going for years and have seen no problems. Marilyn Andersen RPV Sent from my Droid Charge on Verizon 4GLTE 1 3-234 Page 1 of2 Katie Howe From:Lees,Ellen S [ellen.lees@cengage.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,20121:16 PM To:Katie Howe Subject:RE:Dogs Should Be allowed on RPV Beach Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Thanks so much for letting me know that my "one voice"was heard.I will be very supportive of the pilot program to allow dogs on the beach.Good Luck with moving forward with this project. Dr.Ellen S.Lees Director of Product Management National Geographic Learning I Cengage Learning 1 Lower Ragsdale Drive Building 1,Suite 200 Monterey,CA 93940 (0)831.620.6270 I (e)ellen.lees@cengage.com lelt.heinle.com Iwww.ngsp.com Please note my new e-mail address --_.._..._.._-------------------_. From:Katie Howe [mailto:katieh@rpv.com] Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2012 11:22 AM To:Lees,Ellen S Subject:RE:Dogs Should Be allowed on RPV Beach Thank you for your comments on uses at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach.They have been made part of the project file.To be sent project updates,please join the project Iistserv using the link below. http://rpvalert.coml Please also check the project webpage using the link below. http://www.palosverdes.comlrpvlrecreationparks/dog-skate-parks/dog-beach.cfm Thank You, Recreation and Parks Department City of Rancho Palos Verdes From:Lees,Ellen S [mailto:ellen.lees@cengage.com] Sent:Tuesday,February 21,2012 3:50 PM To:parks@rpv.com Subject:Dogs Should Be allowed on RPV Beach Good Afternoon, I work in the Carmel area and travel home to Redondo Beach on the weekends.I was shocked to find out there really is only one possible beach in all of the Los Angeles area where dogs are allowed to be enjoy the absolutely exquisite environment of the beach.I was so appreciative of the RPV beach below the Trump National Golf Course.This past weekend,I was saddened immediately to see the signs posted everywhere that the opportunity might disappear.Please know that the Carmel/Monterey area has been so successful with allowing dogs 3/27/2012 3-235 Page 2 of2 everywhere that perhaps we can learn some valuable lessons on how they do it.We can live harmoniously with non-pet owners especially if there are rules and consequences.Pet owners for the most part are very responsible and understand the importance of maintaining a clean, danger free place for dogs to enjoy themselves.I have a retired service dog so I know he isn't a problem.I would gladly volunteer to educate dog owners on how to treat a special place like RPV beach. Please do not take away a natural place for our "four legged children"to walk,to run and to play. Sincerely, Ellen Lees 3/27/2012 3-236 February 21, 2012 Staff Report 3-237 CrrvOF RANCHO PALOS VERDES TO: FROM: DATE: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CAROLYNN PETRU,DEPUTY CITY MANAGERIINTERI~ RECREATION AND PARKS DIRECTOR FEBRUARY 21,2012 SUBJECT:USES AT RANCHO PALOS VERDES BEACH REVIEWED:CAROLYN LEHR,CITY ~ANAGER ~ Staff Coordinator:Katie Howe,Administrative Analyst Ii ~ RECOMMENDATION (1)Consider dog beach research and community outreach regarding a potential dog beach at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach;and,(2)Provide staff with direction on future uses at the beach. BACKGROUND The City acquired Rancho Palos Verdes (RPV)Beach in May 2011.The beach is approximately five acres in size,is located below the Trump National Golf Course,and is accessed through Trump National Golf Course and Founders Park (see Attachment "A").For many years,while under private ownership,Rancho Palos Verdes Beach has been used as an unofficial off-leash dog beach.In summer 2011,Los Angeles County Lifeguards reported usage at the beach averaging 140 people and 47 dogs daily,with numbers increasing on weekends.The City's current Municipal Code prohibits dogs on beaches and requires dogs to be on~leash in all other public spaces.On August 16, 2011,City Council received a status update on the beach and directed staff to conduct dog beach research and solicit community feedback on desired uses at the beach. DISCUSSION There are circumstances particular to RPV Beach that require attention if the City chooses to allow dogs on the beach.Some of these include potential conflicts between different beach user groups;impacts on adjacent property owners;limited parking and access routes to the beach;sand and water quality considerations;and,the cost of administration,maintenance and enforcement.Research conducted on California dog beaches (see Attachment "B")prOVides greater detail regarding public health and environmental protection;the permitting process;safety and liability;and access and parking.In addition,enforcement,maintenance and environmental analysis needs and 3-238 Uses at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach February 21,2012 Page 2 associated costs (see Attachment "C"),the results and staff's analysis of the community outreach effort,(see Attachment "E")and a sample off-leash dog beach pilot program (see Attachment "0")are also attached for the Council's consideration. Dog Beach Analysis A summary of staff's research and analysis regarding allowing dogs on Rancho Palos Verdes Beach is summarized below. Benefits and Strengths •Based on the Input received to date,there is strong support from the general public for off-leash dog use at RPV Beach. •RP\,Beach has been used for many.years as an informal off-leash dog beach. •Allowing dogs on the beach would not displace a large number of recreational water users,as the area is not generally used as a swimming beach,because the near shore water contains rocks and prolific kelp growth. •The beach is contained to a degree by HalfWay Point and the coastal bluffs,which act as natural physical barriers to buffer the uses on the beach from the immediately adjacent properties. •Public restrooms and drinking fountains are located above the beach at the Trump National Clubhouse.In addition,trash cans and Mutt Mitt stations are provided in Founders Park. •The dog park site analysis project is concurrently underway and entails working with a consultant to identify the best locations on the Peninsula for a dog park.Locating a dog park on the Peninsula may alleviate attendance at an RPV Dog Beach; however,public outreach has shown that there Is desire for both a dog beach at RPV Beach and a more easily accessible dog park. Challenges and Constraints •RPV Beach would be only the third legal dog beach in all of Los Angeles County, which is likely to increase usage significantly as public awareness spreads. •Two adjacent land owners (Trump National Golf Course and the Portuguese Bend Club)oppose off-leash dog use at the beach because of negative impacts on the safety and operations of their respective facilities. •Some RPV Beach user groups have voiced concern about conflicting uses,including surfers,parents and grandparents with children,and beach visitors that prefer not to encounter dogs or dog waste when visiting the beach. •The adopted Public Use Amenities Plan for the golf course did not anticipate or provide for large increases in use in the open space areas;therefore,there is no opportunity for additional parking and limited ability to increase amenities. •Primary access to the beach is through Trump National Golf Course and Founders Park.Increased usage is creating congestion as multiple user groups access different aspects of the site through a constricted main entry point. •Challenging access down to RPV Beach via a steep,unimproved trail may result in 3-239 Uses at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach February 21,2012 Page 3 delayed emergency response time to the beach. •Providing infrastructure on the beach (restrooms,drinking fountains,and telephones)would be cost prohibitive due to the steep terrain and distance from existing facility infrastructure. •Increased usage may increase attendance of dog owners with aggressive dogs. Liability In California,dog owners are strictly liable for dog bites that occur in public places or when the person is lawfully in a private place.Should the City proceed with a dog beach,whether dogs are allowed on-leash or off-leash,owners would be liable for injuries caused by their dogs.Dog beach rules and regulations should be prominently posteq,and the City and its agents (the MRCA Rangers and Sheriff's Department) would be'responsible for enforcement of the rules,Signage would also be required demarcating the boundaries of any leash free areas along with requirements that owners must be able to control their dogs and keep their dogs in that area.More information on liability and safety is provided in Attachment "B," Off-Leash Vs.On-Leash Dog Beach Use If the City Council is inclined to allow dogs at RPV Beach,it must then decide whether to allow off-leash dog use or on-leash dog use.On-leash dog use provides owners with more immediate control of their pets,and may minimize conflicts between dogs and different beach user groups and adjacent property owners and may limit instances of dogs wandering off-leash into restricted areas.On the other hand,public outreach shows that there is strong support for an off-leash recreational dog area,which also provides dogs with easy access in and out of the water. Process and Tlmellne Establishing a Dog Beach at RPV Beach The following steps would be necessary to implement either an off-leash or an on-leash dog beach at RPV Beach: 1.RFP released and consultants selected to perform environmental impact analysis.(March 2012 -April 2012) 2.Consultants assess potential environmental impacts (on native species and water quality)of dogs on RPV Beach and City staff prepares required Environmental Analysis.(April 2012 -August 2012) 3,Increase MRCA Park Ranger presence at Founders Park and on public trails at Trump National Golf Course to educate and enforce rules pertaining to dogs off- leash and picking up dog waste.(March 2012 -August 2012) 4.City Council review and action on the Environmental Analysis and Code Amendment.(August 2012) 5.Planning Commission review and action on the Coastal Permit and Conditional Use Permit for the necessary improvements to the beach (September 2012) 3-240 Uses at Rancho Palos Verdes Beach February 21,2012 Page 4 6.12-Month Pilot Dog Beach Program,with written quarterly reports,to analyze and address any impacts.(October 2012 -October 2013) 7.Council review of the 12-Month Pilot Dog Beach Program to determine if dog beach use should continue.(November 2013) Prohibiting Dogs on RPV Beach 1.Modify the Sign Plan and amend the existing Coastal Permit for the golf course for signage on the beach necessary for enforcement.(April 2012) 2.Increase MRCA Park Ranger enforcement at RPV Beach.(ongoing) ALTERNATIVES 1.'Ditect staff to pursue establishment of an off-leash dog use on RPV Beach. 2.Direct staff to pursue establishment of an on-leash dog use on RPV Beach. 3.Make no changes to the City's Municipal Code and direct staff to enforce current regulations prohibiting dogs on RPV Beach. FISCAL IMPACT If the City pursues a dog beach pilot program,the costs would be split Into two phases. The 6-Month Environmental Analysis phase would consist of a water quality analysis (estimated $15,000),a native species analysis (estimated $15,000)and MRCA Park Ranger enforcement (10 hours per week)and reporting ($15,600)for an approximate total of $45,600.The 12-Month Dog Beach Pilot Program would include MRCA Park Ranger enforcement and reporting ($31,200),as well improvements to the beach and maintenance,including signage,trash cans,Mutt Mitt stations and garbage and trash removal services (estimated $8,375).The total cost of both phases would be $85,175. Not included in the estimate is the cost to install any area demarcations if the off-leash option is selected.On-going enforcement and maintenance costs are included in Attachment "C"and range from approximately $38,600 to $54,000,depending on which option is selected.If the City prohibits dogs on RPV Beach,Park Ranger enforcement costs are estimated at $47,000 annually for the first two years,after which enforcement needs will be reevaluated and may diminish.Regardless of which option is chosen,an amendment to the MRCA contract and a corresponding General fund budget adjustment will be required,as this issue was not included in the adopted FY11-12 Budget. Attachments: Attachment AA":Rancho Palos Verdes Seach Map Attachment AS":Dog Seach Research and Matrix Attachment AC":Maintenance,Enforcement,and Environmental Analysis Cost Analysis Attachment AD":Dog Seach Pilot Program Attachment AE":Community Feedback and Matrix Attachment AF";Public Correspondence 3-241 Attachment "A" Rancho Palos Verdes Beach Map 3-242 Attachment "A" Rancho Palos Verdes Beach Map 3-243 Attachment "B" Dog Beach Research and Matrix 3-244 Attachment "B" Dog Beach Research Rancho Palos Verdes Beach February 21,2012 Overview Dog beaches are found on federal,state,county,and city-owned land,and rules and regulations are determined by the entity with jurisdiction over the beach.Of the approximately 60 dog beaches in California,43 allow dogs on the beach on- leash,and 17 allow dogs on the beach off-leash.There are two dog beaches in Los Angeles County;Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu allows dogs on the beach on-leash,and Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach allows dogs on the beach off-leash. The primary reason cited for so few dog beaches in Los Angeles County is that most Los Angeles County beaches serve densely populated areas with a myriad of potential conflicting user groups,including swimmers,surfers,sun bathers, exercise/sport groups,and bicyclists.Also,beaches within the county are largely owned by the state,and the state takes a strong position against off-leash dog beaches,holding that off-leash dog recreation should be handled at the local or municipal level. Staff conducted research on California dog beaches,and some Important elements explored include: •Public Health and Environmental Protection •Permitting Process •Safety and Liability •Access and Parking Public Health and Environmental Protection Agencies'opinions and findings on public health and the environmental impact of dog beaches are divided.While some studies suggest that dog beaches are not proven to have a negative impact on ocean water and beach quality,such as the California Resource Bureau's 2006 dog beach study and the Long Beach off- leash dog beach pilot program environmental analysis,some organizations hold that there Is a definite contaminating affect to beaches and water quality.The local environmental organization,Heal the Bay,does not support dog beaches that allow dogs in the water or any part of the beach that is subject to the tide for environmental and public health reasons,and this position is also supported by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes'water quality obligations are typically addressed through the Regional Water Quality Control Board.That agency has 3-245 mandated water quality commitments relating to discharge from storm drains for municipalities,including the City.However,there are no storm drains in the vicinity of the proposed dog beach,so the provisions of the City's storm water discharge permit,including total maximum daily load (TMDL)limitations for bacteria,do not directly apply.Rather,the potential impacts to sand and water quality will need to be assessed through the environmental review process required for coastal development. Should the City choose to change the City's Municipal Code to allow dogs on Rancho Palos Verdes Beach,whether on-leash or off-leash,staff recommends hiring consultants to analyze the potential environmental impacts of a dog beach to water quality and any sensitive native species on and surrounding the beach, as well as to establish mitigation measures as necessary.This analysis would be .completed as part of the preparation of an environmental document in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Permitting Process To implement an on-leash dog beach at RPV Beach,the City Council would need to approve an Ordinance amending Section 6.04.050 (Animals prohibited on beaches)of the Municipal Code.To implement an off-leash dog beach,the City Council would also need to approve an Ordinance amending Section 12.16.050 (Streets,Parks and Recreation Facilities,Dogs and Pets)of the Municipal Code.By focusing the Municipal Code changes to only RPV Beach, dogs would still be prohibited on other City-owned beaches and would still be required to be leashed in all other public places. In conjunction with the Ordinance,according to the Municipal Code,the City would also be required to approve a Coastal Permit and a Conditional Use Permit to allow the dog beach use to occur and any necessary fencing/boundary demarcation or slgnage to be installed.In order to comply with CEQA,based upon reports reviewed for other dog beaches in the state,staff believes that a Mitigated Negative Declaration would need to be prepared prior to the issuance of a Coastal Permit and Conditional Use Permit. Because RPV Beach is located In the Appealable Area of the City's Coastal Zone,the Coastal Permit would be appealable to the California Coastal Commission.Thus,should a party wish to appeal it for reasons pertaining to environmental impact or beach access restrictions,they may do so with no appeal fee. Safety and Liability When dogs are allowed on beaches where other forms of recreation take place,it is likely that different users will come into contact with one another.In California, dog owners are strictly liable for dog bites that occur in public places or when the person is lawfully in a private place.Should the City proceed with a dog beach, whether dogs are allowed on-leash or off-leash,owners would be liable for Dog Beach Research February 21,2012 Page 2 3-246 injuries caused by their dogs. Most dog beaches enforce rules to lessen the chance of dangerous interactions, such as requiring children to be accompanied by adults,limiting the number of dogs per beach visitor,and prominently posting rules.Dog beach rules and regulations should be prominently posted,and the City and its agents (the MRCA Rangers and Sheriff's Department)would be responsible for enforcement of the rules.To make clear the rules of the dog beach,and the specific location where dogs are allowed on the beach,signage would be required demarcating the boundaries of any leash free areas along with requirements that owners must be able to control their dogs and keep their dogs in that area and not go into the other part of the public beach where dogs must be on leash,and they must keep the dogs from going onto the private beach at the Portuguese Bend Club. Of the off-leash dog beaches studied in 2006 by the California Research Bureau (CRB),few reported dog bites,and a study of 17 off-leash California dog parks conducted by the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine concludes that injuries to people from dog bites and instances of dog bites to other dogs in off-leash areas are rare,but do occur.One dog bite on RPV Beach has been reported to City staff after-the-fact that took place in June 2010,but apparently was not reported to law enforcement at the time.The Los Angeles County Animal Control Department has shared that they receive very few calls reporting aggressive animals,and the most recent call was approximately two years ago,and no recent incidents have been reported to the Lomita Sheriff Station.Staff has reached out to the Los Angeles County Lifeguard for feedback on safety and is awaiting their response. It should be noted that there is no public telephone on Rancho Palos Verdes Beach,and that emergency response time may be delayed,because vehicle access is available only through the adjacent privately-owned Portuguese Bend Club community and would require traversing over an approximate ~mile of sandy and rocky beach. Access and Parking Parking for public access to Rancho Palos Verdes Beach,Founders Park,and the public walking trails is available at four locations on the Trump National Golf Course site:1)the 45-space dedicated (day-use)public parking lot located to the east side of the clubhouse;2)the 150 space parking lot on the west side of the clubhouse,however this lot is first available to users of the clubhouse and golf course;3)the 50-space public parking lot at the terminus of La Rotonda Drive, which is approximately 3/4 mile walk from the beach and Founders Park;and 4) approximately 95 on-street parking spaces along Ocean Trails Drive.However, as the beach becomes more widely known,usage will Increase.This is already taking place and has been confirmed by the observations of the County Lifeguards,MRCA Rangers,Trump National staff,and City staff.There is no opportunity to increase parking at the site.Should the City implement a dog Dog Beach Research. February 21,2012 Page 3 3-247 beach pilot program at RPV Beach,staff will evaluate usage numbers at the beach and the impact on public parking during the trial period. Dog Beach Research February 21,2012 Page 4 3-248 00 (") 1!1.r;;oS. ll> ial:I" i .F (") 1!1.a; S. ll> i (1) j Attachment "B"Dog Beach Research Matrix Excerpt from California Research Bureau's 2006 Dogs on the Beach Study CALIFORNIA BEACHES TBATALLOW DOGS [BelWhes tbittpennitdogs off':'ICash are indicated in bold] . '''''. COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIP'l1oN 'RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE...:> Contra Costa Point Isabel East Bay Regional Park Approximately 21 acres of mixed-Dogs mnst be under voice Regional Shoreline District (EBRPD)use open space on south side of control and within sight of canal Facilities include owner.No more than three dogs Area south ofcanal telephone,restrooms,drinking per person without permit. fountain,parking lot,dog wash,Owners must carry leash,clean Point Isabel Dog and cafe.up feces,stop dog from digging, Owners and Friends Hours:5 a.m.to 10 p.m.fill in holes,and prevent dog (Volunteer org.)from going into marsh and Fees:None disturbing feeding birds. Del Norte Beachfront Park Crescent City Undeveloped beach across from Dogs must be on a leash no more park.Facilities include trash cans than six feet long;owners must and dog bags.pick up after their dogs. No specified hours or fees. Del Norte Crescent Beach Crescent City Undeveloped beach south of Dogs must be on a leash no more Crescent City.than six feet long;owners must No specified hours or fees .pick up after their dogs. Del Norte Gold Bluff's Beach Redwood National and Facilities include running water,Dogs must be on tended leash no State Parks restrooms,and campsites.more than six feet long;owners Jointly managed by Hours:Sunrise to sunset must pick up after their dogs. California State Parks and Fees:$6/day usetheNationalParkService 3 - 2 4 9 ~ 8'e. ll> ia::r ~ J! Ci"e. Sie. III ~a- (» J \0 CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs otI-leash are ·indieated in bold] . ... COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATlONSSTRUCTURE.. Humboldt Clam Beach County Humboldt County Undeveloped beach.Facilities Dogs must be on leash. Park include pit toilets. No specified hours or fees. Humboldt Mad River Beach Humboldt County Facilities include toilets,water Dogs must be on leash. County Park fountain,and campgrounds. No specified hours or fees. Humboldt Samoa Dunes Bureau of Land 300-aere sand dune park..Dogs may be on leash or off- Recreation Area Management Hours:One hour before sunrise leash under voice controL to one hour after sunset Owners must have leash. Fees:None Humboldt South Spit Cooperative No running water,chemical Dogs may be off-leash under Management Area toilets.voice control from September 15 State of California Hours:One hour before sunrise to Febmary 28.Must be on- (Dept.ofFish and to one hour after sunset leash during snowy plover Game}/Humboldt nesting season March 1 to CountylBureau of Land Fees:None September 15. Management 3 - 2 5 0 ....o (j !!!.g; ~. ll) [ f~ 2a; ~. ~a (Il ~ ! CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are indicated in bold] , .-..-~. .. COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE Los Angeles Dog Zone,Long City of Long Beach A 2.9 acres,unfenced,section of One dog per penon.Dogs must Beach Parks,Recreation &waterfront beach wear collar/tags,have current Marine Department Houn:6 a.m.to 8 p.m.daily;vaccinations,be more than four Recreation Dog Park same as normal beach houn months old,and respond to voice Association and Haute commands.Aggressive dogs and Dogs (Volunteer Fees:None female dogs in heat are not organizations)permitted. Los Angeles Leo Carillo State California State Parks One and onelhalf miles ofb~h Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach with nmning water,picnic tables.longer than six feet.Owners Hours:8 am.to 10 p.m.cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after them. Fees:None Marin Agate Beach Beach located within Two miles of shoreline during low Dogs must be on a leash no longer Duxbury Reef State tide.Facilities include portable than six feet Marine Sanctuary toilets. Managed by Marin Hours:Sunrise to sunset County Fees:None Marin Kehoe Beach Point Reyes National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs are allowed north oftrail but Seashore Hours:Sunrise to sunset must be on leash no longer than six feet;leaving pets unattended and Fees:None tied to tree or object is prohibited. Dogs not pennitted south of trailhead (protected habitat for the snowy plover). 3 - 2 5 1 g (J' ~. iat:r t/.1~ .F () l;. (J' ~. ~ao j ........ CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash areindieated in bold]. .0 COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION [.RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE. Marin Limantour Beach Point Reyes National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs are allowed south oftrail but Seashore Hours:Sunrise to sunset must be on leash no longer than six feet;leaving pets unattended and Fees:None tied to tree or object is prohibited. Dogs not permitted north of trailhead (protected habitat for the snowy plover,harbor seals). Marin Muir Beach Golden Gate National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs are permitted under voice Recreation Area Hours:Sunrise to sunset control Fees:None Marin Point Reyes/Great Point Reyes National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs must be on leash no longer Beach Seashore Hours:Sunrise to sunset than six feet;and leaving pets unattended and tied to tree or Fees:None object is prohibited.Dogs are not allowed from the North Beach parking lot to the south,as this area is protected habitatfor the snowy plover. Marin RodeoBeaeh Golden Gate National Facilities ineJude running water,Dogs are permitted off leash Recreation Area restrooms and drinking fountain.under voice control from the Hours:Sunrise to sunset shoreline to the crest of the dunes. Fees:None 3 - 2 5 2 00 2r;;oe. III ~ l ~p (j ~ 0'e. III io j Attachment "B"Dog Beach Research Matrix Excerpt from California Research Bureau's 2006 Dogs on the Beach Study .. CALIFORNIABEACBES THAT ALLOW DOGS {Beaches thatpermitdogs off-leash are indicated in bOld] ... COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RtJLESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE " Contra Costa Point Isabel East Bay Regional Park Approximately 21 acres ofmixed-Dogs must be under voice Regional Shoreline District (EBRPD)use open space on south side of control and within sight of canal Facilities include owner.No more than thrce dogs Area south of canal telephone,restrooms,drinking per person without permit. fountain,parking lot,dog wash,Owners must carry leash,clean Point Isabel Dog and cafe.up feces,stop dog from digging, Owners and Friends Hours:5 a.m.to 10 p.m.fiB in holes,and prevent dog (Volunteer org.)from going into marsh and Fees:None disturbing feeding birds. Del Norte Beacbfront Park Crescent City Undeveloped beach across from Dogs must be on a leash no more park.Facilities include trash cans than six feet long;owners must and dog bags.pick up after their dogs. No specified hours or fees. Del Norte Crescent Beach Crescent City Undeveloped beachsouth of Dogs must be on a leash no more Crescent City.than six feet long;owners must No specified hours or fees.pick up after their dogs. Del Norte Gold Bluff's Beach Redwood National and Facilities include running water.Dogs must be on tended leash no State Parks restrooms.and campsites.more than six feet long;owners Jointly managed by Hours:Sunrise to sunset must pick up after their dogs. California State Parks and Fees:$6/day usetheNationalParkService 3 - 2 5 3 00 (j I!!. i;; ~. ll> ig. i .F (j I!!.g;e. III io ~ ~ Attachment "B"Dog Beach Research Matrix Excerpt from California Research Bureau's 2006 Dogs on the Beach Study CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches thatpermitdogs off-leash are indicated in bOld} ... COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION 'RULESIREGULATlONSSTRUCTURE. Contra Costa Point Isabel East Bay Regional Park Approximately 21 acres of mixed-Dogs must be under voice Regional Shoreline District (EBRPD)use open space on south side of control and within sight of canal Facilities include owner.No more than three dogs Area south of canal telephone,restrooms,drinking per person without permit. fountain,parking lot,dog wash,Owners must carry leash,clean Point Isabel Dog and cafe.up feces,stop dog from digging, Owners and Friends Hours:S a.m.to 10 p.m.fill in holes,and prevent dog (Volunteer org.)from going into marsh and Fees:None disturbing feeding birds. Del Norte Beachfront Park Crescent City Undeveloped beach across from Dogs must be on a leash no more park.Facilities include trash cans than six feet long;owners must and dog bags.pick up after their dogs. No specified hours or fees. Del Norte Crescent Beach Crescent City Undeveloped beach south of Dogs must be on a leash no more Crescent City.than six feet long;owners must No specified hours or fees .pick up after their dogs. Del Norte Gold Bluff's Beach Redwood National and Facilities include running water,Dogs must be on tended leash no State Parks restrooms,and campsites.more than six feet long;owners Jointly managed by Hours:Sunrise to sunset must pick up after their dogs. California State Parks and Fees:$6/day usetheNationalParkService 3 - 2 5 4 ~ S' S· ( ~~ ·2 §i ~. !?( ~n ~ ! \0 CALIFORNIA BEACBESTHAT ALLOW DOGS {Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are·indieated in bold] . . COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSStRUCTURE Humboldt Clam Beach County Humboldt County Undeveloped beach.Facilities Dogs must be on leash. Park include pit toilets. No specified hours or fees. Humboldt Mad River Beach Humboldt County Facilities include toilets,water Dogs must be on leash. County Park fountain,and campgrounds. No specified hours or fees. Humboldt Samoa Dunes Burean of Land 300-acre sand dune park..Dogs may be on leash or off- Recreation Area Management Hours:One hour before sunrise leash under voice control to one hour after sunset Owners must have leash. Fees:None Humboldt South Spit Cooperative No running water,chemical Dogs may be off-leash under Management Area toilets.voice control from September 15 State of California Hours:One hour before sunrise to February 28.Must be on- (Dept.ofFish and to one hour after sunset leash during snowy plover Game)/Humboldt nesting season March 1 to CountylBureau of Land Fees:None September 15. Management 3 - 2 5 5 ~ 8'~. ~na::r ~ j .&:a; ~. ~an ~ J \0 CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are·indieated in bold] . ~ COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULES/REGULATIONSSTRUCTURE Humboldt Clam Beach County Humboldt County Undeveloped beach.Facilities Dogs must be on leash. Park include pit toilets. No specified hours or fees. Humboldt Mad River Beach Humboldt County Facilities include toilets,water Dogs must be on leash. County Park fountain,and campgrounds. No specified hours or fees. Humboldt Samoa Dunes Bnreau of Land 300-aere sand dune park..Dogs may be on leash or off- Recreation Area Management Hoon:OuhoorMwresunme leash under voice controL to one hour after sunset Ownen must have leash. Fees:None Humboldt South Spit Cooperative No running water,chemical Dogs may be off-leash under Management Area toilets.voice control from September 15 State of California Hours:One hour before sunme to February 28.Must be on- (Dept.ofFish and to one hour after sunset leash during snowy plover Game)lHumboldt nesting season March 1 to CountylBureau of Land Fees:None September 15. Management 3 - 2 5 6 ....o 2a; S. l» i!!lg.. J 2g; ~. CI.l Iin ~ J CALIFORNIABEACBES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are indicated in bold]. ,., ADMINISTRATIVE .. COUNTY BEACH DESCRIPTION RULESJREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE Los Angeles Dog Zone,Long City of Long Beach A 2.9 acres,nnfenced,section of One dog per person.Dogs must Beach Parks,R~reation&waterfront beach wear collar/tags,have current Marine Department Boors:6 a.m.to 8 p.m.daily;vaccinations,be more than four Recreation Dog Park same as normal beach hours months old,and respond to voice Association and Haute commands.Aggressive dogs and Dogs (Volunteer Fees:None female dogs in heat are not organizations)permitted. Los Angeles Leo Carillo State California State Parks One and onelhalf miles ofb~h Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach with running water,picnic tables.longer than six feet.Owners Hours:8 am.to 10 p.m.cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after them. Fees:None Marin Agate Beach Beach located within Two miles of shoreline during low Dogs must be on a leash no longer Duxbmy Reef State tide.Facilities include portable than six feet. Marine Sanctuary toilets. Managed by Marin Hours:Sunrise to sunset County Fees:None Marin Kehoe Beach Point Reyes National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs are allowed north oftrail but Seashore Hours:Sunrise to sunset must be on leash no longer than six feet;leavingpets unattended and Fees:None tied to tree or object is prohibited. Dogs not permitted south of trailhead (protected habitat for the snowy plover). 3 - 2 5 7 ~ S'S. I» I t:PEiJ l.l'eog; S. III tila (I>c J \0 CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beoohes that permit dogs off-leash areindieated in bold] . . COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGlJLATIONSSTRUCTURE Humboldt Clam Beach County Humboldt County Undeveloped beach.Facilities Dogs must be on leash. Park include pit toilets. No specified hours or fees. Humboldt Mad River Beach Humboldt County Facilities include toilets,water Dogs must be on leash. County Park fountain,and campgrounds. No specified hours or fees. Humboldt Samoa Dunes Bureau ofLand 300-acre sand dune park..Dogs may be ou leash or off- Recreation Area Management Hnn:Ouhnroorononme leash under voice coutroL to one hour after sunset Ownen must have leash. Fees:None Humboldt South Spit Cooperative No running water,chemical Dogs may be off-leash under Management Area toilets.voice control from September 15 State of California Houn:One hour oofore sunme to February 28.Must be on- (Dept.of Fish and to one hour after sunset leash during snowy plover Game)lHumboldt nesting season March 1 to CountylBureau of Land Fees:None September IS. Management 3 - 2 5 8 ....o ~ ~~' ~~ t:r' J (') Eog; ~. CI.la (» ~ ! CALIFORNIABEACBES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches 1bat pennit dogs off-leash areindieated inboldJ . '~.-... COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE Los Angeles Dog Zone,Long City of Long Beach A 2.9 acres,unfenced,section of One dog per person.Dogs must Beach Parks,R~reation&waterfront beach wear collar/tags,have current Marine Department Hours:6 a.m.to 8 p.m.daily;vaccinations,be more than four Recreation Dog Park same as normal beach hours months old,and respond to voice Association and Haute commands.Aggressive dogs and Dogs (Volunteer Fees:None female dogs in heat are not organizations)permitted. Los Angeles Leo Carillo State California State Parlcs One and onelhaJf miles ofbe.aeh Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach with running water,picnic tables.longer than six feet Owners Hours:8 a.m.to 10 p.m.cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after them. Fees:None Marin Agate Beach Beach located within Two miles of shoreline during low Dogs must be on a leash no longer Duxbury Reef State tide.Facilities include portable than six feet Marine Sanctuary toilets. Managed by Marin Hours:Sunrise to sunset County Fees:None Marin Kehoe Beach Point Reyes National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs are allowed north oftrail but Seashore Hours:Sunrise to sunset must be on leash no longer than six feet;leaving pets unattended and Fees:None tied to tree or object is prohibited. Dogs not permitted south of trailhead (protected habitat for the snowy plover). 3 - 2 5 9 2a; El. l» I ttl5 .F ~ S'~. ~aCD j -- CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that pennit dogs off-leash areindieated in bold] . ,. ADMINISTRATIVE j: COUNTY BEACH DESCRIPTION :.RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE Marin Limantour Beach Point Reyes National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs are allowed south oftrail but Seashore Hours:Sunrise to sunset must be on leash no longer than six feet;leaving pets unattended and Fees:None tied to tree or object is prohibited. Dogs not permitted north of trailhead (protected habitat for the snowy plover,harbor seals). Marin Muir Beach Golden Gate National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs are permitted under voice Recreation Area Hours:Sunrise to sunset controL Fees:None Marin Point Reyes/Great Point Reyes National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs must be on leash no longer Beach Seashore Hours:Sunrise to sunset than six feet;and leaving pets unattended and tied to tree or Fees:None object is prohibited.Dogs are not allowed from the North Beach parking lot to the south,as this area is protected habitat for the snowy plover. - Marin Rodeo Beach Golden Gate National Facilities include running water,Dogs are permitted off leash Recreation Area restrooms and drinking fountain.under voice control from the Hours:Sunrise to sunset shoreline to the crest of the dunes. Fees:None 3 - 2 6 0 00 () l!!. l;;oe. III ~~::r f F 2a;e. III i ~ ~ Attachment HB"Dog Beach Research Matrix Excerpt from California Research Bureau's 2006 Dogs on the Beach Study CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [BelWhes thatpermitdogs off';leash are indicated in bOld] ... COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE ••• Contra Costa Point Isabel East Bay Regional Park Approximately 21 acres of mixed-Dogs must be under voice Regional Shoreline District (EBRPD)use open space on south side of control and within sight of canal Facilities include owner.No more than three dogs Area south of canal telephone,restrooms,drinking per person without permit fountain,parking lot,dog wash,Owners must carry leash,clean Point Isabel Dog and cafe.up feces,stop dog from digging, Owners and Friends Hours:5 a.m.to 10 p.m.fill in holes,and prevent dog (Volunteer org.)from going into marsh and Fees:None disturbing feeding birds. Del Norte Beacbfront Park Crescent City Undeveloped beach across from Dogs must be on a leash no more park.Facilities include trash cans than six feet long;owners must and dog bags.pick up after their dogs. No specified hours or fees. Del Norte Crescent Beach Crescent City Undeveloped beachsouth of Dogs must be on a leash no more Crescent City.than six feet long;owners must No specified hours or fees.pick up after their dogs. Del Norte Gold Bluff's Beach Redwood National and Facilities include running water,Dogs must be on tended leash no State Parks restrooms,and campsites.more than six feet long;owners Jointly managed by Hours:Sunrise to sunset must pick up after their dogs. California State Parks and Fees:$6/day usetheNationalParkService 3 - 2 6 1 ~ S'~. l" i ~ i Jl -2soe. l" !"!l !!l.n C J \0 CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are·indicated in bold] . . COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGlJLATIONSSTRUCTUREI· Humboldt Clam Beach County Humboldt County Undeveloped beach.Facilities Dogs must be on leash. Park include pit toilets. No specifiedhours or f~. Humboldt Mad River Beach Humboldt County Facilities include toilets,water Dogs must be on leash. County Park fountain,and campgrounds. No specified hours or fees. Humboldt Samoa Dunes Bureau of Land 300-acre sand dune park.Dogs may be on leash or off- Recreation Area Management Hours:One hour before sunrise leash under voice controL to one hour after sunset Owners must have leash. Fees:None Humboldt South Spit Cooperative No running water,chemical Dogs may be off-leash under Management Area toilets.voice control from September 15 State of California Hours:One hour before sunrise to February 28.Must be on- (Dept.ofFish and to one hour after sunset leash during snowy plover Game}/Humboldt nesting season MarchI to CountylBureau of Land Fees:None September 15. Management 3 - 2 6 2 ....o (')e.g;e. ll' ~~g. r (I) ~ 2~~. {II Pi (I) j CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are indieatedinbold] . "..'.. COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE Los Angeles Dog ZOne,Long City of Long Beach A 2.9 acres,unfenced,section of One dog per person.Dogs must Beach Parks,Recreation &waterfront beach wear collar/tags,have current Marine Department Hours:6 a.m.to 8 p.m.daily;vaccinations,be more than four Recreation Dog Park same as normal beach hours months old,and respond to voice Association and Haute commands.Aggressive dogs and Dogs (Volunteer Fees:None female dogs in heat are not organizations)permitted. Los Angeles Leo Carillo State California State Parks One and onelhalf miles ofbeltCh Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach with running water,picnic tables.longer than six feet.Owners Hours:8 a.m.to 10 p.m.cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after them. Fees:None Marin Agate Beach Beach located within Two miles of shoreline during low Dogs must be on a leash no longer Duxbmy Reef State tide.Facilities include portable than six feet. Marine Sanctuary toilets. Managed by Marin Hours:Sunrise to sunset County Fees:None Marin Kehoe Beach Point Reyes National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs are allowed north oftrail but Seashore Hours:Sunrise to sunset must be on leash no longer than six feet;leaving pets unattended and Fees:None tied to tree or object is prohibited. Dogs not permitted south of trailhead (protected habitat for the snowy plover). 3 - 2 6 3 ~ CJ'El. l» iat:r ttl~ P ~ CJ'El. l» ~an t:: ! -- CALIFORNIABEACBES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash areindieated in bold]. ~ .. COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE., Marin Limantour Beach Point Reyes National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs are allowed south oftrail but Seashore Hours:Sunrise to sunset must be on leash no longer than six feet;leaving pets unattended and Fees:None tied to tree or object is prohibited. Dogs not permitted north of trailhead (protected habitat for the snowy plover,harbor seals). Marin Muir Beach Golden Gate National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs are permitted under voice Recreation Area Hours:Sunrise to sunset controL Fees:None Marin Point Reyes/Great Point Reyes National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs must be on leash no longer Beach Seashore Hours:Sunrise to sunset than six feet;and leaving pets unattended and tied to tree or Fees:None object is prohibited.Dogs are not allowed from the North Beach parking lot to the south,as this area is protected habitat for the snowy plover. Marin Rodeo Beach Golden Gate National Facilities include running water,Dogs are permitted off leash Recreation Area restrooms and drinking fountain.under voice control from the Hours:Sunrise to sunset shoreline to the crest of the dunes. Fees:None 3 - 2 6 4 2~a. ~ i tl:l5 .F ~ 8'~. ~ !!l- eD j ........ CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash areindieated in bold] . . COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION Rl:JLESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE Marin Limantour Beach Point Reyes National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs are allowed south oftrail but Seashore Hours:Sunrise to sunset must be on leash no longer than six. feet;leaving pets unattended and Fees:None tied to tree or object is prohibited. Dogs not permitted north of trailhead (protected habitat for the snowy plover,harbor seals). Marin Muir Beach Golden Gate National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs are permitted under voice Recreation Area Hours:Sunrise to sunset control Fees:None Marin Point Reyes/Great Point Reyes National Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs must be on leash no longer Beach Seashore Hours:Sunrise to sunset than six.feet;and leaving pets unattended and tied to tree or Fees:None object is prohibited.Dogs are not allowed from the North Beach parking lot to the south,as this area is protected habitat for the snowy plover. - Marin Rodeo Beach Golden Gate National Facilities include running water,Dogs are permitted offleash Recreation Area restrooms and drinking fountain.under voice control from the Hours:Sunrise to sunset shoreline to the crest of the dunes. Fees:None 3 - 2 6 5 ..... N l.l~ el'S. ll> [ rJ 2 8i~. V-lao t:: J CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS . [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are indicated in bold] COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRtPTION ...RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE Marin Upton Beach Marin County Facilities include trash cans.Dogs must be on leash no longer Hours:Sunrise to sunset than six feet. Fees:None Mendocino Mendocino California State Parks Facilities include chemical toilets.Dogs must be leashed.Headlands State Beach Hours:Sunrise to sunset (Big River Beach)Fees:None Mendocino MacKerricher State California State Parks Campsites,tables,restrooillS.Dogs must be on tended leash no Park Hours:6 am.to 10 p.m.longer than six feet.Owners cannot leave pets unattended and Fees:None must clean up after them. Mendocino Van Damme State California State Parks Facilities include running water,Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach restrooms.longer than six feet.Owners Hours:6 am.to 10 p.m.cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after them. Fees:None Mendocino Westport-Union California State Parks Two miles of beach with tables and Dogs must be on tended leash no Landing State Beach restrooms.longer than six-feet.Owners Hours:6 a.m.to 10 p.m.cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after them. Fees:None 3 - 2 6 6 (') l}, S'~. ~ 1 tx1a .F (') ~ S'e. $I> tI.la (I> j ........... CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches fbat pennit dogs off-leash are indicated inboldl . . COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE Monterey Asilomar State Beach California State Parks Facilities including running water Dogs must be on tended leash no and restrooms.more than six feet long and have Hours:8 a.m.to half-hour after current license and rabies shots; sunset owners must pick up after their dogs.Dogs may be off-leash, Fees:None under voice control,on south portion of beach,past stream. Monterey Carmel City Beach City of Carmel One mile of beach.Dogs are allowed off-leash under Carmel Residents Hours:Open 24 hours voice controL Association Fees:None(Volunteer org.) Monterey Carmel River State California State Parks Approximately one mile of beach Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach with running water and restrooms.longer than six feet and have Hours:8 a.m.to half-hour after current license and rabies shots. sunset Owners cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after Fees:None them. Monterey Garrapata State California State Parks Two miles ofbeachfront with Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach running water and restrooms.longer than six feet and have Hours:8 a.m.to half-hour after current license and rabies shots. sunset Owners cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after Fees:None them. 3 - 2 6 7 -~ (') ~ a'~. ll) i b:Ja Jl ~a; ~. !?( l!l. (1l t: J CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are indicated in bold] .. COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE Monterey Monterey State California State Parks One-half mile of sandy beach with Dogs allowed on beach in Beach chemical toilets.designated area only;must be on Hours:6 am.to half-hour after tended leash no more than six feet sunset long;owners must pick up after their dogs. Fees:None Monterey Pfeiffer Beach Los Padres National Located in Big Sur;facilities Dogs must be on tended leash no Forest include restrooms.more than six feet long;must have Hours:8 am.-sunset current license and rabies shots; owners must pick up after their Fees:$5/car dogs. Orange Huntington Dog City of Huntington One-mile of fenced beach.Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach Beach Hours:5 a.m.to 10 p.m.daily more than six feet long (except (parking lot closes at 8 p.m.)on wet sand and water -see p. Preservation Society of 40).Owners must pick up after Huntington Dog Beach Fees:None their dogs. (Non-profit org.) Orange Laguna Beach City of Laguna Facilities include running water,Dogs are permitted on-leash before restrooms,and showers.8 am.and after 6 p.m.from June 1 Hours:24 hours to Sept.16,and anytime during the rest ofthe year. Fees:None 3 - 2 6 8 ~ 8'~. ~ Ir F 2 ~~. !"t; !!l-a ~J -Ut CALIFORNIABEACBES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are indicated in bold] .. COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE San Diego Coronado Beach City of Coronado Facilities include running water Dogs permitted off-leash on the for dogs.two-block area at the north end Hours:Daylight of the beach. Fees:None San Diego Del Mar Dog Beach James Scripp Bluffs North of the San Dieguito River From Sept.15 to June 15,dogs (also known as Reserve mouth.Facilities include chemical are permitted off-leash under North Beach)toilets,restrooms,showers,and voice command from Via de la City of San Diego water.Valle south to 27th Street.From Hours:Sunrise to sunset June 15 to Sept.15,dogs must be on a leash 8 feet or less in length. Fees:None San Diego Dog Beach on City of San Diego Dog Beach is on the west end of Dogs are permitted off-leash. Ocean Beach the San Diego River Floodway.Owners are asked to pick up Hours:Open 24 hours after their dogs.Also,puppies are not allowecJ until they have Fees:None had all of their required vaccinations;dogs must have up to date vaccinations and current license. 3 - 2 6 9 -0\ ~ S'El. I» W ir .f1 &: §i ~. ~ao j CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off·leash are indicated in bold]. • .. COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESI.REGULATIONSSTRUCTURE San Diego Fiesta Island City of San Diego Located in Mission Bay;park has Dogs are allowed off·leash a 5.2 mile asphalt path around except for the fenced areas. the island and chemical toilets.Owners must pick up after their Hours:6 a.m.to 10 p.m.dogs.Puppies are not allowed until they have had all required Fees:None vaccinations;dogs must have current vaccinations and license. San Francisco Baker Beach Golden Gate National South of the Golden Gate Bridge.Dogs are permitted under voice Recreation Area Facilities include restrooms 'and control on Baker Beach north of running water.Lobos Creek. Hours:Sunrise to sunset Fees:None San Francisco Chrissy Field Beach Golden Gate National On San Francisco Bay.Dogs are permitted under voice Recreation Area Hours:Sunrise to sunset controL Fees:None San Francisco Fort Golden Gate National Beach and park with water Dogs are permitted under voice FunstonlBurton Recreation Area faucet/trough.control at Fort Funston and Beach Hours:Sunrise to sunset Phillip Burton Beach.Dogs must be on-leash in the Bank Swallow Fees:None habitat area. 3 - 2 7 0 () Eoa;e. Il> ( ~J ~ §i ~. !?( ~ f ---l CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are indieatedin bold] . . COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRlPTION ...RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE.. San Francisco Ocean Beach Golden Gate National Four miles of beach with Dogs are allowed on Ocean Recreation Area chemical toilets.Beach under voice control from Hoors:Snnrise to snnset Stairwell 1 to Stairwell 21.Dogs must be on leash south of Fees:None Stairwell 21 to Sloat Boulevard to protect the snowy plover. San Luis Obispo Avila Beach and Old City ofAvila Beach Developed and undeveloped Dogs are not allowed between 10 Port Beach beaches.Facilities include a.m.and 5 p.m.and must be restrooms,showers,and water.leashed. No specified homs or fees. San Luis Obispo Cayucos State Beach California State Parks Picnic tables,restrooms,outdoor Dogs must be on tended leash no shower,drinking fountain.longer than six feet.Owners Homs:6 am.to 11 p.m.cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after them. Fees:None San Luis Obispo Morro Strand State California State Parks Facilities include picnic area,no Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach running water more than six.feet long;owners Homs:Sunrise to 10 p.m.must pick up after their dogs. Fees:None 3 - 2 7 1 -00 &:g;e. l\> ~ ""~ l:>"ro .F () ~ a'El. l\> r/.lao t:: J CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogS o~leash are indicated in bold] . ~ COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE San Luis Obispo Oceano Dunes State California State Parks 3,600 acre off-road area with Dogs must be on tended leash no Vehicular Recreation 5 1/2 miles beach.Facilities include longer than six feet.Owners Area running water,restrooms,and cannot leave pets unattended and showers.must clean up after them. Hours:6 am.to 11 p.m. Fees:S5/day use (drive in),free walk in San Luis Obispo Pismo State Beach California State Parks Facilities include no running water,Dogs must be on tended leash no chemical toilets.longer than six feet.Owners Hours:8 am.to 11 p.rn.cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after them. Fees:S5/day use San Luis Obispo San Simeon State California State Parks Facilities include no running water,Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach chemical toilets.longer than six feet.Owners Hours:8 a.m.to 11 p.m.cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after them. Fees:None Santa Barbara Douglas Family City of Santa Barbara A 70-acre open space area with Owners must clean up after their Preserve wide undeveloped beach below dogs and keep'dog leashed on mesa.non-City access trails and Hours:24 hours beaches. Fees:None 3 - 2 7 2 2a;e. l" f ! b:lJ oe; Si~. ~a (11 ~ J .... ~ CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off..leash are indicated in bold]. .- COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION I·.··RULESIREGULATlONS STRUCTURE I Santa Barbara Goleta Beach County Santa Barbara County Beach and park about one-halfmile Dogs must be leashed. Park long.Facilities include bathrooms, water,and food. Hours:8 a.m.to sunset Fees:None Santa Barbara Rincon Park and Santa Barbara County One-halfmile long;facilities Dogs must be leashed. Beach include picnic tables and restrooms. Hours:8 a.m.to sunset Fees:None SantaCruz Davenport Landing Santa Cruz County Facilities include running water.Dogs must be leashed. Beach No specified hours or fees. Santa Cruz Lighthouse Field Owned by California Facilities include restrooms,Dogs can be unleashed from State Beach State Parks lifeguards.sunrise to 10 a.m.and from &Managed by City of Hours:Sunrise to sunset 4 p.m.to snnset.Dogs are not SantaCruz allowed from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Its Beach Fees:None Friends of Lighthouse Field (Volnnteer org) 3 - 2 7 3 l-,)o () ~ 8'~. ~ i f .F 2a; ~. f/.l !?! CD ~ ! CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are indicated in bold]. . COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE SantaCruz Mitchell's Cove City of Santa Cruz This is a "summer beach;"it Dogs can be unleashed from Beach mostly disappears in the winter.sunrise to 10 a.m.and from Facilities include restrooms,4 p.m.to sunset.Dogs are not lifeguards.allowed from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Hours:Sunrise to sunset Fees:None SantaCruz Manresa State Beach California State Parks Hwy.1;South of Aptos.Facilities Dogs must be on tended leash no include running water and longer than six feet.Owners restrooms.cannot leave pets unattended and Hours:8 a.m.to half-hour after must clean up after them. sunset Fees:$6/parking SantaCruz Natural Bridges State California State Parks Facilities include running water.Dogs must be on tended leash no Park restrooms.longer than six feet.Owners Hours:8 a.m.to half-hour after cannot leave pets unattended and sunset must clean up after them. Fees:$6/parking ~ 3 - 2 7 4 () ~ a'e. III i g' d .F ~a;e. 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CALIFORNIABEACBES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are indicated in bold]. .~ r·· COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTUREi: SantaCruz New Brighton State California State Parks 93 acres in Capitola;facilities Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach include rmming water and longer than six feet.Owners restrooms cannot leave pets unattended and Hours:8 am.to half-hour after must clean up after them. sunset Fees:$6/parking SantaCruz Palm State Beach California State Parks Hwy.1 in Watsonville;facilities Dogs must be on tended leash no include picnic tables,showers;longer than six feet Owners restrooms,and BBQ.cannot leave pets unattended and Hours:8 a.m.to half-hour after must clean up after them. sunset Fees:$6/parking SantaCruz Rio Del Mar State California State Parks Facilities include rmming water and Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach restrooms.longer than six feet.Owners Hours:8 am.to 10 p.m.summerlto cannot leave pets unattended and sunset in winter must clean up after them. Fees:$6/parking - SantaCruz Seabright State Beach California State Parks Facilities include running water,Dogs must be on tended leash no restrooms,and fire rings.longer than six feet.Owners Hours:8 am.to 10 p.m.cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after them. Fees:$6/parking 3 - 2 7 5 N N (') ~ a'El. l» ~~tr ~ Jl ~a; ~. ft¢a (JI C J CALIFORNIA BEACHES TBATALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are indicated in bold}. , COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE SantaCruz Seacliff State Beach California State Parks Picnic area,running water,Dogs must be on tended leash no restrooms,and showers.longer than six feet Owners Hours:8 a.m.to 10 p.m.summerlto cannot leave pets unattended and sunset in winter must clean up after them. Fees:S6/parking SantaCruz Twin Lakes State California State Parks One-mile beach has outdoor Dogs must be on tended leash no Beach showers,restrooms.longer than six feet.Owners Hours:6 a.m.to 10 p.m.cannot leave pets unattended and must clean up after them. Fees:S6/parking Sonoma Doran Regional Park Sonoma County Two-mile beach with campsites,Dogs must be on leash no more Campgrounds tables,restrooms.than six feet long and must have Hours:Sunrise to sunset rabies certification.Owners must clean up after their dogs. Fees:$5/day use Sonoma Gualala Point Sonoma County 195-acre park with beaches,trails,Dogs must be on leash no more Regional Park Beach campsites,tables,and restrooms.than six feet long and must have Hours:Sunrise to sunset rabies certification.Owners must clean up after their dogs. Fees:S4/day use 3 - 2 7 6 (J ~ a'S. Il' W I tl:Ia .F 2 §i S. Il' ~aG ~ ~ IV.... CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are indicated in bold] . . COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE Sonoma Sea Ranch Coastal Sonoma County Six trail access points to beaches.Dogs must be on leash no more Access Trails Hours:Sunrise to sunset than six feet long and must have rabies certification.Owners must Fees:S4/day use clean up after their dogs. Sonoma Sonoma Coast State California State Parks Three long sandy beaches separated Leashed dogs are allowed at Shell Beach by rocky bluffs and headlands;Beach,Portuguese Beach and running water and restrooms.Schoolhouse Beach.Owners must Hours:Sunrise to sunset pick up after their dogs. Fees:S6/parking Sonoma Stillwater Cove Sonoma County Small beach in park with Dogs must be on leash no more Regional Park campground,tables,restrooms.than six feet long and must have Hours:Sunrise to sunset rabies certification.Owners must clean up after their dogs. Fees:S4/day use Ventura Hollywood Beach Ventura County One mile-stretch with restrooms Dogs are allowed on beach before and running water.9 a.m.and after 5 p.m.on-leash Hours:24 hours only;owners must clean up after their dog. Fees:None 3 - 2 7 7 ~ 2a; ~. ll'l W '"C1latT ~ .F 2 ~~. fIla C1l j CALIFORNIA BEACHES THAT ALLOW DOGS [Beaches that permit dogs off-leash are indicated in bold] . :'!', COUNTY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION ·RULESIREGULATIONSSTRUCTURE Ventura Oxnard Shores Beach City of Oxnard Developed beach with restrooms,Dogs must be on-leash;owners water.must clean up after their dog. Hours:7 am.to dusk Fees:None Ventura Silver Strand Beach Ventura County One-mile stretch with restrooms Dogs are allowed on beach before and running water.9 am.and after 5 p.rn.on-leash Hours:24 hours only;Owners must clean up after their dogs. Fees:None 3 - 2 7 8 Attachment "C" Maintenance,Enforcement,and Environmental Analysis Cost Analysis 3-279 Attachment "C" Dog Beach Maintenance,Enforcement,and Environmental Analysis Levels and Costs February 21,2012 Initial startup hard costs for a dog beach tend to be minimal,and include purchasing garbage cans,signage,and mutt mitt stations.The primary cost impact of a dog beach is that it tends to attracts more visitors to the beach, resulting in the need for increased maintenance and enforcement.While Trump National Golf Course currently maintains Rancho Palos Verdes Beach pursuant to the Public Use Amenities Plan in place,the City would be required to maintain the beach if it includes dog use because of the resulting increased use and maintenance costs not originally planned for the beach in the approved Public Use Amenities Plan. Levels of enforcement and maintenance are a policy decision at the discretion of the City Council;however,after conducting dog beach research and consultation with MRCA Rangers and Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy,staff makes the following recommendations.These recommendations include increasing the City's contract with MRCA for enforcement so that hours dedicated to RPV Beach do not reduce patrol hours allocated for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. t IA I I P I d6 M th E.on nv ronmen a nalYS s ero Unit Cost Enforcement (MRCA Rangers)*10 hrslwk $15600 Environmental Testing $30,000 Total $45 600 *Rangers will provide Increased enforcement at Founders Park and the public coastal trails adjacent to the beach to minimize Impacts on public facility visitors and Trump National Golf Course.Rangers will also monitor and provide reports on activity on RPV beach. 12 M th D B h PII t P •on Og eac 0 rOgram Unit Cost Enforcement (MRCA Rangers)10 hrs/wk $31,200 Garbaae and Litter Removal 4hrs/wk $7,200 Trash Cans 2 $150 Signage 3 $525 Mutt Mitt Station 2 $300 Mutt Mitts Refills nla $200 Total 139575 Environmental Analysis,Enforcement,and Maintenance Levels and Costs P.1 3-280 ONGOING ENFORCEMENT AND MAINTENANCE COSTS Enforcement and maintenance needs will be evaluated and adjusted with continued use of the beach.Below are estimates of levels recommended for off- leash dog use of the beach,and if dogs are prohibited on the bea9h.It is anticipated that enforcement needs and associated costs will diminish after the first few years,once a strong public education campaign and enforcement are introduced at the beach. OtJL hD B h-eas og eac Unit Cost Enforcement (MRCA Ranaers)10 hrs/wk $31,200 Garbage and Litter Removal*4 hrs/wk $7200 Mutt Mitts Refills nla $200 Total $38600 "The City will also provide graffiti and signage replacement as needed. o L hD B hn-eas Og eac Unit Cost Enforcement (MRCA Ranaers)15 hrs/wk $46,800 Garbage and Litter Removal*4 hrs/wk $7,200 Mutt Mitts Refills nla $200 Total $54.200 "The City will also provide graffiti and slgnage replacement as needed. B h P h"b"t dDogSroIIe on eac Unit Cost Enforcement (MRCA Rangers)15 hrs/wk $46800 Maintenance*nla nla Total $46800 *Malntenance would be provided by Trump National Golf Course per the project's Public Use Amenities Plan Environmental Analysis,Enforcement,and Maintenance Levels and Costs P.2 3-281 Attachment "0" Dog Beach Pilot Program 3-282 Attachment "0" Rancho Palos Verdes Dog Beach Pilot Program February 21,2012 Project Description A 12-month pilot dog beach program will take place at Rancho Palos Verdes (RPV)Beach following City Council approval and ordinance adoption.The goal of this pilot program is to evaluate dog use on RPV Beach to determine its long- term viability.The pilot program can be suspended or terminated prior to its sclieduled conclusion if there is a preponderance of violations or negative Impacts. Project Impetus When the City of Rancho Palos Verdes acquired the beach in May 2011,it had been used for many years as an unofficial off-leash dog beach while under private ownership.In August 2011,after receiving a status update on the newly acquired beach,City Council directed staff to conduct research on dog beaches and solicit community input on future uses at the beach.Outreach has shown that there is a strong desire for a location in Rancho Palos Verdes for off-leash dog recreation,and furthermore,off-leash dog recreation on RPV Beach. Project Design Guidelines: •Implement a dog beach at RPV Beach •Minimize the impact on other beach users •Minimize the Impact on adjacent property owners •Minimize,or mitigate,the impact on beach and water quality Location,Access,and Hours RPV Beach is located below Founders Park and the Trump National Golf Course which is located at 1 Ocean Trails Drive in Rancho Palos Verdes.Dog Beach hours will be one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset,and are consistent with City beach and park hours of operation.Parking for access to RPV Beach is available in the public parking lot adjacent to the Trump National Clubhouse, along Ocean Trails Drive,and in the public parking lot at the terminus of La Rotunda Drive.The beach may be accessed via the Sunset Trail,or the Sunrise Trail from Founders Park.Dogs must be leashed while accessing the beach, and in all other areas,unless designated as an off-leash area. Dog Beach Pilot Program February 21,2012 Page.1 3-283 Enforcement and Reporting Enforcement and reporting will be provided by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA)Rangers,the agency that also provides enforcement for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.During the pilot program, Rangers will enforce applicable City ordinances,provide public education,and provide reports on usage and activity on the beach,at Founders Park,and the public trails in the open space areas adjacent to the beach.These reports will assist the City to evaluate the pilot program.Rangers will provide approximately 10 hours of enforcement each week of during the pilot program. Oper,tion and Maintenance During the pilot program,it will be emphasized that dog beach visitors are responsible for cleaning up after their pets and folloWing applicable rules and regulations.City maintenance contract staff will perform maintenance on the beach in the form of litter and garbage removal and provision of signage,dog waste bags,and refuse containers.Signage installed will contain pilot dog beach rules and regulations and Incident reporting procedures. Liability During the pilot program,it will be emphasized that dog owners are entirely responsible for their dog's actions and accept the risk of allowing their dog to interact with people,other dogs,and existing beach conditions.The City accepts no responsibility for the behavior of dogs,dog owners,or general beach patrons. Rules &Regulations Rules and regulations for a dog beach are listed below.Rules and regulations may be altered depending on whether off-leash or on-leash dog recreation is allowed on the beach. •Dogs are not permitted on the beach at any time other than scheduled hours,or at any place along the shoreline other than the designated recreational area and direct access to and from it; •Dogs are not permitted to trespass on any private property; •The off-leash dog area must be accessed from the Sunset Trail or the Sunrise Trail from Founders Park; •Dog owners must possess a leash for the dog that shall be worn by the dog at all times that the dog is outside of any off-leash dog areas; •Each dog must be under the control of an adult,and only one dog per adult is permitted.The dog must be under visual and voice control by the owner at all times; Dog Beach Pilot Program February 21,2012 Page.2 3-284 •Dog owners must be able to demonstrate that they have a suitable container or instrument to remove dog feces and shall dispose of it in waste containers provided for that purpose; •All dogs must wear a collar with current tags; •Current vaccinations and licenses are required; •Aggressive dogs are not permitted,and any dog exhibiting'aggressive behavior must be removed from the beach immediately; •Owners are legally responsible for any injury caused by dogs; •Female dogs in heat are not permitted on RPV Beach; •An adult must supervise children under the age of 14;and •Owners accept responsibility for the actions of their dogs. Pilot Program Evaluation Evaluation of the program will focus on six key factors: 1.Patron compliance with the rules and regulations:MRCA Rangers will monitor and survey the beach during the pilot program to observe compliance with rules and regulations. 2.Public Health Risk:Environmental analysis performed prior to the pilot program will define any necessary measures or actions necessary to mitigate environmental or public health risks. 3.Reported incidents:Staff will report back on and analyze reported incidents which may include aggressive dog behavior,dogs interfering with adjacent property owners or beach user groups,and any other reported concerns. 4.Parking and Access:Parking and access will be evaluated,including determining whether additional use at the off-leash dog area negatively impacts access to Founders Park,RPV Beach,or coastal trails. 5.Impact on Other Beach Uses and Adjacent Property Owners:Impact of off-leash dog recreational use with other beach and park users and adjacent property owners will be evaluated. 6.Public Feedback:Staff will solicit public feedback on the pilot program from the public including beach users (with and without dogs)and adjacent property owners. Dog Beach Pilot Program February 21,2012 Page.3 3-285 Attachment "E" Community Feedback and Matrix 3-286 Attachment "E" Dog Beach Public Input Rancho Palos Verdes Beach City staff has solicited feedback on whether the community would like dogs to be allowed on Rancho Palos Verdes Beach.Articles and ads have appeared in the Daily Breeze,Palos Verdes Patch,and Palos Verdes Peninsula News successfully soliciting feedback.The City has also solicited feedback by placing sign age at Founders Park and Rancho Palos Verdes Beach,creating a project webplilge and IIstserv group,and placing fliers at public counters.Staff has particularly reached out to adjacent property owners,most notably the Trump National Golf Course and the Portuguese Bend Club communities.Community feedback demonstrates that a Rancho Palos Verdes Dog Beach is a passionate issue,and feelings run strong amongst dog be~ch proponents and opponents. Adjacent Uses Trump National Golf Course has noted concerns with incompatibility of an off- leash dog beach with the golf course and with the access to the beach.RPV Beach visitors most often park along Ocean Trails Drive and in the public parking lot adjacent to the Trump Clubhouse,and then cross a main golf cart path to access Founders Park and RPV Beach.Due to the design of the golf course in relation to Founders Park and Rancho Palos Verdes Beach,access to the park and beach requires visitors to cross this pathway.Trump National staff has also voiced concerns with dogs running off-leash and dog owners not picking up dog waste on the golf course and in Founders Park. The City has received feedback from two Portuguese Bend Community Homeowners Associations.At the invitation of the Tract 16540 HOA,staff met with a group of the residents in November 2011 to provide an overview of the project and answer questions.This group expressed general support for an off- leash dog beach,but was concerned with large increases in use and requested the City look into measures that would deter trespassing onto the Tract 16540 private beach and into the Portuguese Bend community in general.The Portuguese Bend Club HOA has submitted the attached formal position against the dog beach citing reasons such as liability,sanitation,and safety concerns as well as increased trespassing onto the private beach and neighborhood. The City's staff facility coordinator for Founders Park has observed that dog owners often release their pets from the public parking lot,allowing them to run through Founders Park to the dog beach,and often do not pick up after their dogs.This is conflicting with both public enjoyment of the park and with 3-287 Founders Park rental events.The City coordinates an average of 15-20 private event rentals per year at Founders Park,generating approximately $20,000 annually in revenue.Parties renting the park average 50-100 guests and report that finding parking is challenging,as the public parking lot adjacent to the Trump clubhouse is often at capacity on weekends. Community at Large In addition to feedback from immediately adjacent property owners,the City has received numerous emails and phone calls from the public voicing their opinion of whether dogs should be allowed on the beach.The attached matrix summarizes comments and shows that as of the time this report was written, staff received emails and phone calls from 268 individuals.Some individuals sent io multiple comments,but are only counted once in this total.Of the 268 individuals that have provided input to date on this issue,193 (72%)support a dog beach,and 75 (28%)oppose the idea.Among the 268 respondents,137 (51 %)identified themselves as Rancho Palos Verdes residents.Ofthese,86 residents (63%)support a dog beach,and 51 (37%)oppose.The individual responses are attached to this staff report.The Palos Verdes Patch also did an informal on-line poll that reported that of 69 poll takers,54 supported and 15 opposed a dog beach at RPV Beach. Common reasons quoted in public correspondence for opposing a dog beach include environmental and sanitation concerns,dog bites and fights,and rowdy dog behavior,especially around small children.Some residents dislike the idea of devoting the CIty's sandiest beach to dog recreation. Common reasons quoted in public correspondence in support of a dog beach include that there are too few places in the community to run dogs off-leash,that instances of dog bites and fights are rare if not non-existent,that the beach has been successfully used for many years as a dog beach,and that off-leash dog exercise is good for dogs and fun for owners. Public Feedback Dog Beach at RPV Beach Page 2 3-288 Dogs at RPV Beach·Public Correspondence Mabix I I>ate ReG8Ive Last Name First Name CITY Contac:t INelahbortlood SUPPORT OPPOSE COMMENTS SUMMARY 112812012 Aanew Charles RPV eman Phantom Or.1 5afe1y and sanitation cancetnlj, 8/1812011 Akbar carol RHE eman 1 21412012 Amemiva Youko san Pedro eman 1 . 113012012 Anderson Connie TOllllnce eman 1 811912011 Anol1Yll ous RPV Dhone 1 211412012 Anol1Yll ous phone 1 812512011 Anol1Yll ous RPV Dhone 1 Create a beach similar to Coronado Dog Beach In San Diego. 812512011 AnollVll ous RPV Dhone 1 812512011 AnonYli ous RPV phone 1 8125/2011 Anonymous RPV phone 1 No 10llll8r visits beach because sha is scared of dogs. 113012012 Anonymous phone 1 Beach space is nmlled in eatifomia.Don't dedIcate It to dogs. 21912012 Arcerl T1/ClInne Redondo Beach emaH 1 211112012 Arkoff Simon RPV ema"Exultant Drive 1 VIolates Cily OrdlnailCeS,endangered species,and public safety concerns. 811812011 Ashla Mary RPV ~1one 1 812512011 Aston Nancv RPV C10ne 1 812512011 Balint Jackie RPV c:mne 1 8I22f2011 Bana Peter PVE C10na 1 His family and his dog enjoy the beach. Beach is an eyesore to the community and a dumping ground for irrespcnsible 211212012 Beauvais Michael RPV email Daunltess Drive 1 people. 8/1812011 Bender Georae RPV ohone 1 Mutt mitis.garbage cans.and signage would encourage cleanup efforts. Good source of exen:lse for dogs.Tha beach Is an Ideal location as It is not easIly 101512011 Bernstein Cornelia San Pedro emaH South Shores 1 accessible by crowds and is not a swimming beach. 10/1812011 Bernstein Wlnlam San Pedro email South Shores 1 Good location because itis not a swlmmlll!l beach. 8125/2011 Beron-Rawdon Deborah Dhone 1 211412012 Blandford John RPV eman SaawaBRoad 1 CindY Never has ancountered a dog fight or aggressive dog.Has been going to beach for 8/1812011 B1indburv PVE email 1 25 years.She also patronizes RPV business durlll!l her trips to the beach. 811812011 Bnndbury Cindy PVE phone Clndv Has observed responsible dog owners and has enjoyed the location for at least 25 2110/2012 B1lndburv PVE email years. 211112012 Bnndburv Bob PVE eman 1 Majority of dog owners are conscIenIious.Beach Is perfect for dogs. 211312012 Boldrick Mike N1A eman 1 Prefers self-policlng and forming a committee to monitor the situation. 21212012 Boap Jessica RPV email 1 Dog feces make beach unattractiVe to humans 8/1812011 Booth Marcia RPV Dhone 1 OIf-ieash dogs intelfere with hikes to tide pools. 812512011 Bracealrdle Suzi phone 1 Would like a dog park in addition to a dog beach.Not enough local places for off- 9/112011 Brock Gwen RPV phone 1 leash dog recreation. 8/1812011 Bucher laurie RPV Dhone 1 Supports both a dog beach and a dog park. 21512012 Burke Oledre carson eman 1 811912011 CahUl Diana PVE Dhone 1 Believes dogs need a place to run,although sha Is not a dog owner. 9/612011 C8saburl Mary emaH 1123/2012 Chamberlain John Tonance email Hawthorne Blvd 1 Dog owners pay taxes too.There are plenly of beaches for humans only. 1/2312012 Chamberlain caronne RPV email 1 Please do not ban something enjoyed by so many people and dogs. 112412012 Chamberlain Elizabeth email 1 812112011 Chappen Jennifer PVE email 1 1/1212012 Chllllck Elizabeth RPV phone PBC 1 People are abusing use of private Portuguese Band Beach. 812512011 Clark Dorothy phone 1 811612011 Colich John and Janlne RPV email PBC 2 Frequant visitors.never have had negative experience. 811812011 CoUch John RPV Dhone PBC 211312012 Conover Debble Manhattan Beach emaH 1 Public Correspondence Matrix P.1 3 - 2 8 9 ateRecelvlll Last Name First Name CITY Contact INelahborhood SUPPORT OPPOSE COMMENTS SUMMARY 812912011 Cook Ellen PVE phone 1 Important to have off-leash dog area.Good location for It. 211512012 Cunningham Janelle RPV emal ChenYhlIl Lane 1 Would also like horses allowed on the beach. 21212012 DaleY Jeanne TOlTllIICe emal 1 113012012 Datla Ssvita Dhone 1 813012011 Davies Jeremy RPV emaH 1 . 812912011 Davies PIDDa emal 1 Don'take fiN/aY the dog beach. 112612012 Davis DIane RHE emal 1 Off-leash dogs can be dangerous to children.Dogs are not cleaned up after. Beach has almost no maintenance crew.A dead dog was left on the beach for a 11212012 DelMoro Chris RPV emaH 1 week. 112512012 OeIMoro Chris RPV emaH RPV Municipal Code states no dogs on beach. 1I30I2012 OeIMoro Chris RPV emaO Environmental concerns. 113012012 DelMoro Chris RPV emal Environmental concerns. 21712012 DeIMoro Chris RPV emaH 211312012 DewlItt lorrie N/A emal 1 113112012 D1bbo !Is.Joanne,Amelia,and RPV emaH Camino Porvenlr 4 Have never seen nepIive incident Permits are acceptable. 112312012 Dime Joel RPV emal PBC 1 Concerned about trespasslng,safety,and sanitation. Great localon for a dog beach.It is not swimming beach.Would be great to keep I 812212011 Doran Lynn RPV emaH 1 for locals. 812912011 Doran Lynn RPV amaH PSC 112012012 Doran Lvnn RPV emaI PSC Afraid to take her grandchildren to beach because of aggressive dog behavior. 811812011 Dorsett Dana RPV Dhone Seaview 1 Please enforce OR!Inance. 811912011 Dorsett Dana RPV email Seaview AfraId to take her grandsons to the beach due to risk of mauling. Dogs are aggressive to runners on the beach.Beach is becoming more and more 1/2112012 Dorsett Jeff RPV email Seaview 1 popular. Doesn'use beach as often any more.Afraid of unleashed dogs.City should enforce 211312012 Dorsett Jeff RPV emall Exultant Drive existing leach laws. 211312012 Dorsett Jeff RPV emal Exultant Drive Threatened by dogs while running In the area. 113012012 Dykstra Debra RPV emal 1 Never seen a negative event Dog owners love It.Perfect location. 812512011 Easton DaDhlne RPV Dhone 1 Supports on-leash dog beach only. 113112012 Ellestad Carol RPV amal 1 Would be great to have a local off-leash area. 21712012 Farman Traev emal 1 Environmental concems. 21712012 Farman Traev email Environmental concerns. 112512012 Farrow Michelle email 1 812512011 Feingold Don and Cheri RPV Dhone 2 812712011 Felton Leah PVE email 1 Please don'take this asset fINIay. 812512011 Femandez Carrie phone 1 211212012 Femandez Man:RPV emall 1 The beach should be left open to all as nature Intended. Grandson has been run over by dogs twice on the beach.If dogs are allowed on 8/1812011 Ferraro Charles RPV Dhone 1 the beach.they should be on a leash. Dhone Her grandson was nearly bitten by a dog on the beach and was bumped on a 113012012 Ferraro Barbara RPV 1 second occasion.- 112012012 FilzDStrick Sussn RHE Dhone 1 IDog beach needed.Hasn'seen any problems on the beach. 112612012 FleIshman Jeff Torrance email 1 8/1912011 Foster John RPV phone 1 812212011 Foster Elizabeth Dhone 1 Concerned by potential health Issues. 21812012 Foster Charles PVE email 1 812512011 Fox Anita Doone 1 Concerned by dog waste on beach.No longer takes granddaughter to beach. 811812011 Fralx Louis RPV Dhone 1 Would like beach to be scenic and for residents only. 912312011 Frane Deborah emaI 1 Please keeP the beach off-leash dog friendly. 912112011 Fredrickson Terrv RPV emaI 1 Off-leash doll areas make doas less aaaressive and are a oood source of exercise. Public Correspondence Matrix P.2 3 - 2 9 0 Pate Receive last Name First Name CITY Contact NeIGhborhood SUPPORT OPPOSE COMMENTS SUMMARY 113112012 Fredrickson Terrv RPV emall Would like off-Ieash dog use nearby. 112412012 Garland Mathew emaH 1 Loosed dogs have knocked over and frightened his child. 811812011 Gelb Maxine RPV ohone 1 People don't pick up after their dogs.Dogs don't belong on a public beach. 91712011 Gemacke Evelyn PVE ohone 1 811912011 Glacomonl PVP Dhone 1 . 112412012 Gibson Blair Torrance email LadeeneAve 1 Rocky terrain makes ideal for dog use. 812912011 Gladstone Lisa RPV email Cinnamon Lane 1 Please don't take away dog beach. 812912011 Gladstone Lisa RPV nhnne Cinnamon Lane 112612012 Gleahom Gaoroe and Barbara RPV email 2 Potential for befoufing of one of the only sandy beaches In the area. 811812011 Godbold liz RPV Dhone 1 She was bitten by off-leash dog in June 2010. Judv Too few places for off..leash dog aclIvIIy near by.Remote location reduces 811812011 Graen email 1 overorowdlng. 813012011 Greaorv Jason Redondo Beach email 1 Makes RPV a better place. 1122/2012 Groat Geoff RPV email 1 Should be on a temporary basis ailowing for review of how it prollresses. 812512011 Grossman Debra llhone 1 811812011 Hackathorn PoIlv email 1 211112012 Hassen Dianne RPV email Seaview 1 EnvIronmental concerns. 112312012 Havs John Redondo Beach emaH Yachl Club Way 1 21712012 Hazard Oliver email 1 812512011 Hecker Dan phone 1 21912012 Helfrich Trude WTorrance emaH 1 211212012 Henrikson Irene RPV email Searaven Olive 1 Recently deemed a blal "Dog Beach"that should receive and "P for negligence. 91712011 Hlbul'll8r Paul RPV nhnnA 1 1122/2012 HHI Norm RPV email seamount Olive 1 Docs need a place III axen:ise. 21412012 HoIIinan Bruce RPV email SDindriftOr.1 Unsafe and unsanllarv. 112912012 Holmes Chonlta email 1 Access III beach Is too difficult. 8118/2011 Houston Jenny other nhnne 1 Too few DIaces for off-leash dog activity near by. 21912012 Huffman Garv Torrance emaH 1 211512012 Hunter Bm and MarIanne email 2 812412011 Hvatt Herb RPV Dhone 1 Good location because It Is not a swimming beach. 813012011 Jackson Hannah RPV emaH 1 Please don't take away dog beach.It Is a healthyacllvitY.Resldent for 20 years. 21612012 Jacobsen Tom and Michelle RPV email CresIrIdoe 2 21212012 Jelske Julie Torrance email 1 Must provide lots of doggie bags. 211312012 JennlnllS Kathrvn N1A email 1 91612011 Johnson Patti PVE email 1 Great location for dog beach.Would also Uke a dog park. 211112012 Johnson Susanne NIA emaH 1 811712011 Jones Lori email 1 112312012 Jones Judy San Pedro phone 1 She has never seen problems on the beach. 112712012 Jones Lori emaH Alreedv Is a wen eslabl"lShed dog beach with no Issues. 112412012 Junvszek Jean San Pedro emaH Perioee C1n:ie 1 - 811912011 Kalmev Robert RPV Dhone 812112011 Kalmey Robert RPV emaH Admirable Olive 1 Not a swimming beach.No attacks witnessed.Don't take the dog beach away. 112312012 Kalmev Robert RPV emaH Admirable Olive MllSt who frequent lhls beach are dog owners.Not a swimming or sunnIng beach. 811912011 Kalo Lisa RPV Dhone 1 21912012 Keeling RIchard Torrance emaH 1 811812011 KellY Jan RPV Dhone 1 Would like off..leash dog use and garbage cans on beach. 112812012 Kennedv Trudv RPV emaH 1 Communll¥needs an off-leash dog beach. 112612012 Kennedv Amy emaH 1 211212012 Kissel Janet Torrance emaH 1 Public COlTllSpondence Matrix P.3 3 - 2 9 1 Date Receive Last Name First Name CITY Contact INelahbortlood SUPPORT OPPOSE COMMENTS SUMMARY 112412012 Koerner Mike RPV email 1 Conflicting users. 112712012 Kollma Jean RPV email 1 Dogs should be allowed on the beach on a leash. 2/112012 Kollar Bob and Janice RPV email ICooIhelahts Dr.2 Not a swImmlnll beach. 2/1312012 Kozvnskv Paula Torrance Dhone 1 . Dog owners are responsible and clean up after their pets.Please don't lake the off- 1/1912011 Kronhelm Kristine RPV email 1 leash area BNay. 112612012 Lancaster Barb San Pedro email SOUth Shores 1 Dogs then!are friendly and are In real need of on off..Ieash area. Concems with owners pIcklng up after dogs.and dedicating RPV's most sandy 112512012 Lauck Bob RPV email seaview 2 beach to dogs. 2/1312012 Lee Flora RPV email 1 Recen8v discovered the beach and really wants It turned Into a formal doa beach. 2/1412012 Lehman Jim eman IVlollance Drive 1 Require permit and limit the number of dogs allowed at one time. A trash can Is needed.and possibly a lifeguard or someone to watch for aggresslve 112712012 Letwin Debra eman 1 doas. 811812011 levine Lisa Dhone Irs 0RI8f to be able to exercise dogs off-leash.Few places like it 2/1012012 levine Lisa PVE Dhone 1 2/1312012 levine lisa PVE emaft 2/13/2012 Levine Lisa PVE emaft 112912012 Lewa Karen emaft 1 1/1712012 Litman Mark emaft 1 813112011 Lonoacre Jane RPV Dhone 1 811812011 Lowe Carol RHE Dhone 1 811812011 Luzan Connie RHE Dhone 1 Would like pit bulls excluded from the beach. 112812012 MacMillan Andrea RPV email 1 Dog beach Is RPV asset.Hasn't encountered negative experiences there. 2/1312012 Mardeslch Sandra San Pedro email SOUth Shores 1 812312011 Marlno Joe and Beatrice RPV Dhone 2 Great to have a close off-leash lIog area. 8119/2011 MarmareDs Gavleen RPV Dhone 1 Too few places for off-leash dog aetlvlty near by. 112412012 Martinez Dennis Los Anoeles emaft LosAlll:I8IlIs 1 People are respectful.There are too few dog beaches. 812712011 Masten Rex RPV letter 1 see attached article. 2/1312012 Mathai Jenv RPV email Colt Road 1 2/1312012 Maxwell Valerie Manhatlan Beach emaD Cedar Avenue 1 2/1312012 McBee Jennifer San Pedro email 1 Hasn't seen any negative Issues.Great location because It Is not a swimming 2/112012 McCarthv TIm and Kathv RPV emaft SantonaDr.2 beach. 21212012 McCroskev Annat Lomita Pines email 1 KIds fine with dogs off-leash. 112212012 McKlnneil James Hermosa Beach 1 Should be left as doa beach but not advertised to avoid crowds. 1/1612012 Meffert David RPV 2/712012 Meffert David RPV emaft 1 1/1312012 Meffert David RPV email 2/712012 Meffert David RPV emaft 2/1212012 Mernin William emaft 1 Leave beach as is -no change. Dhona Has been going for many)'elllS.Please don't take It away.Garbage cans would 811812011 Monev Susan RPV 1 help. 811812011 Monev Evan RPV Dhone 1 Never had Issues with the dog beach.It Is remote and people respect it 21312012 Montano Amanda Redondo Beach emaft 1 Owner of two dogs and never encountered dOlI problems. 112712012 More Marlin RHE email RolIll1!l Meadows 1 112712012 Mueller Hubert RPV eman 1 Dogs become aggressive when off-leash. 8/1812011 not provided Robert RPV Dhone 8eavlew 1 10/312011 not provided Chris Dhone 1 Beach visitor saw a doa nearly bite a child's fece. 112112012 not provided Gabrielle email 1 Not a doa owner,but likes the dog beach. 1127/2012 not orovlded J.email 1 Dogs are frightening to children. 2/11/2012 Olsen Gina Hermosa Beach email 1 PubHc Correspondence Matrix P.4 3 - 2 9 2 ate Receive Last Name First Name CITY Contact N8lallborhood SUPPORT OPPOSE COMMENTS SUMMARY Dogs charged her grandchHdren and she no longer goes to beach.uabilltyto the 811812011 Padilla Vimlnla RPV emal 1 CIty. 812512011 Pam Redondo Beach Dhone 1 21612012 Panetta Mallt RPV amaH 1 Unsanllary.. 1/3112012 PaDDO Kathleen RPV emaH Vista Mesa Dr.1 Need a local off-leash dog area. 21212012 Pallt Noel RPV emaH 1 811812011 Patton Randy and Unda RPV emaH 2 Dog owners are responsible.Great outlet for RPV community. 913012011 Pearoe Crala San Pedro Dhone 1 112612012 Penland Tom emaH 1 1000 barklno Is a del8rTent.and a neighbor was bitten on the beach. 112412012 Peralta GRlQOrv Wilmlno1on emaH 1 Dog beaches are good for dogs and good for people to socialize. 811812011 Perrv T8IYI1 emaH 1 Not a swimming beach.Beach vlstlors are respectful. 211312012 Peterson Eileen RPV emaH 1 812512011 Pisano Nina RPV .ot.one 1 Great to have off4eash cJoII beach so close.Has been gotng for 4 years. Dog owners are responsible and clean up after their pets.Please don't take the off- 9I8f2011 Pisano Nina RPV emaH leash area away. 812512012 Pizano Teresa RPV emaH 1 Great Asset 112912012 Quan Norman and Helen RPV emaH 2 Dog owners are irresponsible. 113012012 Ramezani Arman RPV emaH 1 211412012 RandaD Garv RPV emaH Heroic Drive 1 S •work to enforce all current ruJes and laws on all RPV beaches. 812412011 Renfrow Dhone 1 Supports doa beach If It doesn't draw large crowds and can be kept dean. 112812012 Revnolds Mike and Stacey Redondo Beach emaH 2 112812012 Richardson PalrizIa Manhattan Beach emaH 1 One of the few places a dog can play on the beach.Leave as Is. 112412012 Richmond Lance Redondo Beach amaH 1 No other off-Ieash d<la site In city. 811912011 Riedman Bettv RPV amaH 1 Has not experienced any problems at the beach.See attached picture. 812412011 RiGensteln Dan Dhone 1 Good JocalIon because It Is not a swimming beach. 21412012 Rivera LeAnna LonoBeach emaH 1 812512011 Rosato Wandy RPV Dhone 1 211512012 Ruiz Jacaui RPV emaH 1 211012012 Ruiz Rov San Pedro emaH 1 112512012 Sabol Phil amaH 1 112812012 Salller Clndv PVE amaH 1 Great piace for children and dolls.Need off-leash dog area nearby. 211212012 Salller John PVE amaH 1 Please keep beach open and friendly to off-leash dog use. 811812011 Saweison Jordan RPV Dhone 1 112712012 Sax Elizabeth RPV amaH Admirable Dr.1 sanitation and safety concems when dogs and children Interact. 21712012 Sax Michael RPV email 1 112612012 Schamp ROIl8I'and Carol email 2 21812012 Schultz-Zeit Pabicia RPV amaH 1 Has been jumped on by dogs on numerous occasions.Allowing dogs off-leash Is an 211212012 Sallte Julie NIA emaH 1 accident waIlIno to haPpen. Seraphim Dhone She has seen families and dog owners getting along well.and believes dog owners 811812011 Mercedes RPV 1 dean up after their pets. 112512012 Shaffer Stuart RPV emaH Admirable Drive 1 - 21812012 Simich TYler RPV ema.1 112512012 Simon Jan RPV phone Stalwart Drive 1 Never seen any problems with dogs there 112612012 Skifstrom Nancy 1 There are not enough places to take dogs to play. 812512011 Skorka Darlene RPV Dhone 1 112612012 Skorka Darlene RPV amaH 211312012 Skrlden Mona NlA emaH 1 211312012 Smith Fran NIA emaH 1 811912011 Smyth Marlene Dhone Smvlh Her family and her dog love the beach as Is.It Is seduded.so the use shouldn't 811912011 Marlene email 1 bother 100 many people. 811812012 Snvder Liz RPV Dhone 1 Public correspondence Matrix P.5 3 - 2 9 3 i)ate Receive Last Name First Name CITY Contact NeIGhborhood SUPPORT OPPOSE COMMENTS SUMMARY 8/1812011 St.John Marv PVE phone 1 Suggested perhaps a fee for non-resldenls. 8/1912012 StJohn John RPV phone 1 112412012 St.John Larrv RPV email Admirable Drive 1 211212012 Stachowski Sheri RPV email 1 Very much In favor of anowlng dogs off-leach at the beach. 21912012 Steffe Debbie PVE emaU 1 . 112612012 Stevens Barbara RPV email seaview 1 Dog waste and irresponsible dog owners. 112812012 Stevens Edward RPV emaU PBC 1 5afely and sanllatlon concems. 9/1312011 Stewart Steve Stewart phone PBC 2 Vice president of Tract 16540 HOA.40 year resident 112212012 Stough Christine and SeUers Redondo Beach emaU 2 Rockvtemlln makes ideal fOr dog use.Not a swimming beach. 1/3112012 Sutherland Tom and Chrlstina RPV emaU 2 Their kids love to visitll No problems encountered. 91612011 Swank Lynn RPV email 1 8/1812011 Svbllrud Marvann RPV phone 1 8/1812011 Svbllrud Mr.&Mrs.Jeff emaU 2 112012012 Taple Brad RPV phone 1 The dogs love this beach 812512011 Tarlow Ensa RPV email 1 Dog and family beach -please don't lake it away. 9/112011 Tarlow Elisa RPV emaU 211312012 Taus Stephen RPV .email Palos Vista Drive 1 112012012 Tobls Cindy PVE email 1 Dog beach is great idea,but please make sure owners clean up after their pels. 112712012 Tolao Sleven email 1 211512012 Toth Mary RPV eman PhanlomDr.1 Environmental concems. 21912012 Treaarthen lois RPV eman 1 219/2012 Tseng Peter RPV eman 1 91212011 Unmack SherrY RPV phone 1 112612012 Unvert Dave emaH 1 Keep It a doll beach. Please don't lake awfff this dog beach.ocean Beach In san Diego Is a 91812011 VanBuren Blair and Krlshna RPV email CInnamon Lane 2 successfuRv managed dog beach. 112012012 VlIfll8S KImberly RPV phone 1 cannot enjoy beach or picnics,dogs jump up on people. 112012012 Varner linda RPV emaH sea CUff DrIve 1 112912012 Vamer BUI RPV emaH 1 211212012 Volman Teresa San Pedro emaU 1 Maybe designate "doggle days"to be fair to all? 211312012 Watanabe Grace RPV email DaunUess Drive 1 Not safe for visitors,native species,or dogs. 8/18/2011 Weber Barbara RPV phone 1 DIfllcult access to the beach prevents large crowds. 812212011 Weismann Phyllis email 1 Would be great to separate large and small dogs If possible. 112612012 West Tonv and Linda Hermosa Beach email 2 8/1712011 WlnkOllP Beth RPV emaH 1 COnsIder limes of the day or permits for off-Ieash dog beach use. 21712012 Wirth Carol emaH 1 8/1812011 WIshner Howard RPV phone 1 Only place on the Peninsula fOr dogs to play off-leash. 112412012 Wong Donna RPV email seaview 1 Leave it known to the locals and not the mass public. 812912011 Woodcock Debra RPV .phone 1 112112012 Young Laurle San Pedro email 1 Dog beach may not be safe for chHdren to visit 811812011 zambrlnl Ted PVE phone 1 211012012 zeit Pat RPV man sea Horse Lane 1 Not safe fOr visitors,native species,or dogs. 21812012 zeit ChID RPV eman 1 112712012 ZUpke Janet RPV email 1 Afraid of dogs. 1/2712012 Zupke Jim RPV eman seaview 1 Conflicting user groups,including chRdren. Illegal use of cItY property,harming endangered species,and not safe fOr anyone 211012012 ZUDke Jim NlA emaH 1!lfOUD, 211012012 ZUpke Janet NlA email Tt:l rALS 193 75 Public Correspondence Matrix P.6 3 - 2 9 4