RPVCCA_SR_2011_05_17_09_State_Coastal_Conservancy_GrantCrrvOF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
HONORABLE MAYOR &CI~U/L MEMBERS
JOEL ROJAS,AICP,COMMU~T~EVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
MAY 17,2011
SUBJECT:STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY -CALIFORNIA COASTAL
TRAILS GRANT
REVIEWED:CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER o..Y.--
Project Manager.Ara Michael Mihranian,AICP,Deputy Director~
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No.2011-_approving the grant terms and conditions for the grant
disbursement of $500,000.00 from the State Coastal Conservancy for the construction of
the City's segment of the California Coastal Trail.
BACKGROUND
Enacted in 1976,the State Coastal Conservancy Act calls for the California Coastal
Conservancy to have a principal role in the implementation of a system of public access
ways to and along the state's coastline,including development of the California Coastal
Trail.The Coastal Conservancy pursues this mandate in part by awarding grants to public
agencies and nonprofit organizations to acquire land,or any interest therein,orto develop,
operate,or manage lands for public access purposes to and along the California coastline.
The California Coastal Trail,once completed,will extend 1,200 miles from the Oregon to
Mexico boundary lines,including a segment through the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
The route of the City's segment of the CCT is based on the City's Conceptual Trails Plan
and the Council adopted Vision Plan and extends the entire length of the City's coastline
between the boundary lines of the City of Palos Verdes Estates and the City of Los
Angeles.Specifically,the City's segment of the Coastal Access Trail traverses the public
right-of-way (Palos Verdes Drive West and South),the City-owned Palos Verdes Nature
Preserve,and private properties with trail access easements granted to the City (Le.
Terranea Resort and Spa and Trump National Golf Course).A good portion of the City's
trail segment is unimproved or unconstructed,while none of the trails are identified with the
State designated trail markers.Considered a high priority project for the public's benefit,
the Council adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP)identified the construction of the
City'segment of the California Coastal Trail as an unfunded capital improvement in the
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MAY 17,2011 CITY COUNCIL
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amount of $425,000.00 for fiscal year 2011/2012 and $425,000.00 for fiscal year
2012/2013 for a total cost of $850,000.00.
In an effort to reduce City costs while enhancing public access and recreational
opportunities,pursuant to Council authorization,on June 30,2010,the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC)submitted a
grant application to the State Coastal Conservancy for the construction of the City's
segment of the California Coastal Trail ("CCT").On October 21 ,2010,the State Coastal
Conservancy Board awarded the City $500,000.00 for the construction of the City's
segment of the CCT.However,in doing so,the Board required that the City contribute a
$60,000.00 matching fund towards the construction of this project.
Pursuant to the State requirements for the grant,the Council is being asked to adopt a
resolution acknowledging the grant and its terms.
DISCUSSION
In order for the Coastal Conservancy to disburse to the City the $500,000.00,the City
Council is required to adopt a resolution accepting the terms and conditions of the
grant.Attached for the Council's review is the Standard Grant Agreement for the grant
award disbursement.In summary,the Grant Agreement covers the following:
•Project description
•Amount of grant disbursement ($500,000.00)
•The City's matching fund contribution ($60,000.00)
•Conditions precedent to construction and distribution
•Work plan requirements
•Interpretive Sign Program requirements for the California Coastal Trail
•Proof of bonding for all contractors
•Requirement to obtain approvals and permits under local,state and
federal.law prior to commencing construction.
•Insurance requirements
•Costs and disbursement requirements
•Operation and maintenance requirements
•Construction inspection requirements
•Termination date of Grant Agreement (December 31,2031)
•Construction completion date (November 30,2012)
•Final request for payment disbursement date (February 28,2013)
The Grant Agreement authorizes the Community Development Director or an assigned
designee to represent the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as the managing agent of the
Coastal Conservancy Grant.Based on the detailed terms and conditions described in
the attached Grant Agreement,Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the
attached resolution for submittal to the Coastal Conservancy along with the signed
agreement.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Matching Funds
The grant awarded to the City in the amount of $500,000.00 by the Coastal Conservancy
Board requires the City provide a $60,000.00 matching fund for the construction of the
trails.The City's matching contribution has been included in the proposed draft 2011/2012
fiscal year budget that will be presented to the Council in June.
ATTACHMENTS
•Draft Resolution No.2011-XX
•Grant Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO.2011-_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE GRANT
OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 FROM THE
STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY'S SEGMENT OF THE
CALIFORNIA COASTAL TRAIL.
WHEREAS,the Legislature of the State of California has established the State
Coastal Conservancy ("Conservancy")under Division 21 of the California Public
Resources Code,and has authorized the Conservancy to award grants to public
agencies and nonprofit organizations to implement the provisions of Division 21;and
WHEREAS,the Conservancy awards grants for projects that it determines are
consistent with Division 2'1 of the Public Resources Code and with the Conservancy's
Strategic Plan and that best achieve the Conservancy's statutory objectives,in light of
limited funding.
WHEREAS,the City of Rancho Palos Verdes ("applicant")has applied for or
intends to apply for Conservancy grant funding for the construction of the City's
segment of the California Coastal Trail ("the project").
WHEREAS,the Conservancy encourages applicants for grant funding to certify
through a resolution the applicant's approval of the application and of certain listed
assurances at the time of submission of an application to the Conservancy for an award
of grant funds.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES:
1.Approves the filing of an application for funding by the Conservancy.
2.Agrees to the List of Assurances,attached as Exhibit "A"(Standard
Agreement).
3.Has or will have sufficient funds to complete and,follOWing completion,to
operate and maintain any property acquired under the project or to operate and
maintain any facilities funded as part of the project for a reasonable period,not less
than the useful life of the facilities.
4.Agrees to provide any funds beyond the Conservancy grant funds necessary to
complete the project.
5.Authorizes any of the following named officers or employees of the applicant to
act as a representative of the applicant and to negotiate and execute on behalf of the
grantee all agreements and instruments necessary to comply with the Conservancy's
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grant requirements,including,without limitation,the grant agreement:Joel Rojas,
Community Development Director or designated personnel.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND ADOPTED the 1i h day of May,2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
State of California
County of Los Angeles
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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I,Carla Morreale,City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,hereby certify that the
above Resolution No.2011-XX was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said
City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on May 17,2011.
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STANDARD AGREEMENT
Std.2 (Grant -Rev 08/08)
AGREEMENT NUMBER IAM.NO.
10-080
TAXPAYERS FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION
NO.
95-2867872
THIS AGREEMENT,made and entered into this day of ,2011,
in the State of California,by and between State of California,through its duly elected or appointed,qualified and acting
TITLE OF OFFICER ACTING FOR STATE AGENCY
Executive Officer State Coastal Conservancy ,hereafter called the Conservancy,and
GRANTEE'S NAME
City of Rancho Palos Verdes ,hereafter called the Grantee.
The Grantee,for and in consideration of the covenants,conditions,agreements,and stipulations of the Conservancy hereinafter expressed,
does hereby agree--as follows:
SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
Pursuant to Chapter 9 of Division 21 of the California Public Resources Code,the State Coastal Conservancy
("the Conservancy")hereby grants to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes ("the grantee")a sum not to exceed
$500,000 (five hundred thousand dollars),subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement.The grantee shall
use these funds to complete the following project ("the project")located within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
Los l\ngeles County,State of California as shown on Exhibit A,which'is incorporated by reference and attached.
Grantee shall construct approximately nine miles of coastal trail through the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,linking
the cities of Palos Verdes Estates and Los Angeles.The trail improvements will be constructed over a r<?ute
identified in both the 2008 Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Vision Plan and the City's Conceptual Trails Plan.The
City of Rancho Palos Verdes will correct the existing deficiencies by upgrading existing dirt tracks with
decomposed granite and expanding the trail width where appropriate,installing consistent CCT signs,directional
trail markers,coastal interpretive panels,rest benches,trail access cross-walks and post and cable fence for,
pedestrian safety,habitat protection and replanting with native plants.
(Continued on following pages)
fi bh
The provisions on the following pages constitute a part of this agreement.
HER OF h'h b d h hINWITNESSWE,t IS aareement as een execute bv t e parties ereto,upon t e date Irst a ove written.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA GRANTEE
AGENCY GRANTEE (If other than an individual,state whether a corporation,partnership,etc.)
State Coastal Conservancy City of Rancho Palos;¥e{des _
BY (Authorized Signature)S;AUthOriZed ~_~J6
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING PRINTED NAME r?T ~E OF PERS~sim ING
Samuel Schuchat,Executive Officer Joel Roj¥,D .ector 0 Coynmunity Development
ADDRESS &PHONE NUMBER ADDRESS ~~:
1330 Broadway,13 th Floor 30940 Ha orne BOl vard
Oakland,CA 94612 Rancho Palos yerdes,CA 90275
Phone:(510)286-1015 Phone:(310)544-5228
AMOUNT ENCUMBERED BY THIS PROGRAM/CATEGORY (CODE AND TITLE)FUND TITLE
DOCUMENT Safe Drinking Water,Water I certify that this agreement
Capital Outlay Quality and Supply...is exempt from Department
of General Services'
$50,000.00 (OPTIONAL USE)approval.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Coastal Trail
PRIOR AMOUNT ENCUMBERED ITEM CHAPTER STATUTE FISCAL YEAR
FOR THIS AGREEMENT
$-0-3760-301-6051 (1 )(E)268 2008 08/09
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCUMBERED OBJECT OF EXPENDITURE (CODE AND TITLE)Erlinda CorpuzTODATE
$50,000.00 Coastal Access
Contracts Manager
I hereby certify upon my own personal knowledge that budgeted funds are available for the period and purpose of the
expenditure stated above.
SIGNATURE OF ACCOUNTING OFFICER IDATE
J6
o GRANTEE o ACCOUNTING o PROJECT MANAGER o CONTROLLER 0 STATE AGENCY
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SCOPE OF AGREEMENT (Continued)
The grantee shall carry out the project in accordance with this agreement and a work program,as
provided in the "WORK PROGRAM"section,below.The grantee shall provide $60,000 (sixty
thousand dollars)and any funds beyond those granted under this agreement which are needed to
complete the project.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CONSTRUCTION AND DISBURSEMENT
The grantee shall not begin construction of the project and the Conservancy shall not be
obligated to disburse any funds unless and until the following conditions precedent have been
met:
1.The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council has adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of
this agreement.
2.The Executive Officer of the Conservancy ("the Executive Officer")has approved in writing:
a.A work program for the project,as provided in the "WORK PROGRAM"section,below.
b.A plan for interpretive sign program,installation of signs and placards,as provided in the
"SIGNS"section,below.
c.All contractors that the grantee intends to retain in connection with the project.The
grantee must provide written evidence to the Conservancy that each contractor has
complied with the bonding requirements described in the "BONDING"section,below.
3.The grantee has provided written evidence to the Conservancy that:
a.All permits and approvals necessary to the completion of the project under applicable
local,state and federal laws and regulations have been obtained.
b.The grantee has provided for required insurance coverage,including additional insured
endorsement,as described in the "INSURANCE"section,below.
Notwithstanding the above,the grantee may begin to prepare final plans,specifications and
engineering work upon meeting conditions precedent no.1 and no.2 (a.)&(b.),and upon the
Executive Officer's review and approval of a separate work program (tasks,budget and timeline)
and approval of any contractors that the grantee will retain to perform the work.
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TERM OF AGREEMENT
This agreement shall be deemed executed and effective when signed by both parties and received
in the offices of the Conservancy together with the resolution described in the "CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT TO CONSTRUCTION AND DISBURSEMENT"section of this agreement.An
authorized representative of the grantee shall sign the first page of the originals of this agreement
in ink.
This agreement shall run from its effective date December 31,2031 ("the termination date")
unless otherwise terminated or amended as provided in this agreement.However,all work shall
be completed by November 30,2012 ("the completion date").The grantee shall submit a final
Request for Disbursement no later than February 28,2013.
AUTHORIZATION
The signature of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy on this agreement certifies that at its
October 21,2010 meeting,the Conservancy adopted the resolution included in the staff
recommendation attached as Exhibit A.This agreement is executed under that authorization.
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Standard Provisions
WORK PROGRAM
Before beginning construction,the grantee shall submit a detailed work program to the Executive
Officer for review and written approval of its consistency with the purposes of this grant
agreement.The work program shall include:
1.Construction plans and specifications which have been certified by a licensed architect or
registered engineer,or approved by the grantee's Public Works Director.
2.A schedule of completion for the project specifically listing the completion date for each
project cOl'nponent and a final project completion date.
3.A detailed project budget.The project budget shall describe all labor and materials costs of
completing each component of the project,including the grantee's labor and materials costs
and costs to be incurred under a contract with any third party retained by the grantee for work
under this agreement.For each project component,the project budget shall list all intended .
funding sources,including the Conservancy's grant,the grantee's required contribution of
$60,000 by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and all other sources of monies,materials,or
labor.The grantee shall review the plans on-site with Conservancy staff.
If all or any part ofthe project to be funded under this agreement will be performed by third
parties ("contractors")under contract with the grantee,then,prior to initiating any request for
contractor bids,the grantee shall submit the bid package,including any applicable construction
plans and specifications that have been certified or approved as described above,to the
Executive Officer for review and written approval as to consistency with the purposes of this
grant agreement.Upon approval by the Executive Officer,the grantee shall proceed with the
bidding process.Prior to final selection of a contractor,the grantee shall submit to the Executive
Officer for written approval the names of all contractors that the grantee intends to hire.The
grantee shall then comply with the above paragraph regarding submission and approval of a
work program prior to construction.
The work program shall have the same effect as if included in the text of this agreement.
However,the work program may be modified without amendment of this agreement upon the
grantee's submission of a modified work program and the Executive Officer's written approval
of it.If this agreement and the work program are inconsistent,the agreement shall control.
The grantee shall construct the project in accordance with the approved work program.
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SIGNS
The grantee shall install and maintain a sign or signs visible from the nearest public roadway
identifying the project,acknowledging Conservancy assistance and displaying the Conservancy's
logo and directing the public to the project.The Conservancy shall provide to the grantee
specifications for the signs.The grantee may incorporate the·required information into other
signs,such as the interpretive signs as approved by the Executive Officer.In special
circumstances,where the placement of signs or the general specifications are inappropriate,the
Executive Officer may approve alternative,more appropriate methods for acknowledging the
sources of funding.In addition to signs acknowledging Conservancy assistance,the grantee
shall install and maintain California Coastal Trail emblems on the real property and on all other
real property interests controlled,maintained or managed by the grantee that are deemed by the
Conservancy to be existing segments of the California Coastal Trail.Emblem locations shall be
determined by the grantee in consultation with the Conservancy.The grantee shall submit plans
describing the number,design,placement and wording of the signs,interpretive signs,or the
specifications of a proposed,alternative method.The Conservancy will withhold final
disbursement until the signs are installed as approved by the Conservancy.
BONDING
Ifthe grantee intends to use any contractors on any portion of the project to be funde4 undet'this
agreement,construction shall not begin until each contractor has furnished a performance bond
in favor of the grantee in the following amounts:for faithful performance,one hundred percent
of the contract value;and for labor and materials,one hundred percent of the contract value.
This requirement shall not apply to any contract for less than $20,000.
Any bond furnished under this section shall be executed by an admitted corporate surety insurer
licensed in the State of California.
COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
When the Conservancy determines that all "CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO
CONSTRUCTION AND DISBURSEMENT"have been fully met,the Conservancy shall
disburse to the grantee,in accordance with the approved project budget,a total amount not to
exceed the amount of this grant,as follows:
The Conservancy shall disburse funds for costs incurred to date,less ten percent,upon the
grantee's satisfactory progress under the approved work program,and upon the grantee's
submission of a "Request for Disbursement"fonn,which shall be submitted no more frequently
than monthly but no less frequently than quarterly.The Conservancy shall disburse the ten
percent withheld upon the grantee's satisfactory completion of construction and compliance with
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COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS (Continued)
the "PROJECT COMPLETION"section,below,and upon the Conservancy's acceptance of the
project.
The Conservancy will reimburse the grantee for expenses necessary to the project when
documented by appropriate receipts.The Conservancy will reimburse travel and related
expenses at actual costs not to exceed the rates provided in Title 2,Division 1,Chapter 3,
Subchapter 1,Article 2 ofthe California Code of Regulations ("CCR"),except that
reimbursement may be in excess of these rates upon documentation that these rates are not
reasonably available to the grantee.Reimbursement for the cost of operating a private vehicle
shall not,under any circumstance,exceed the current rate specified by the State of California for
unrepresented state employees as of the date the cost is incurred.The Conservancy will
reimburse the grantee for other necessary expenses ifthose expenses are reasonable in nature and
amount taking into account the nature ofthe project,its location,and other relevant factors.
The grantee shall request disbursements by filing with the Conservancy a fully executed
"Request for Disbursement"form (available from the Conservancy).The grantee shall include
in the form its name and address,the number ofthis agreement,the date of the submission,the
amount of the invoice,the.period during which the work was actually done,and an itemized
description,including time,materials,and expenses incurred of all work done for which
disbursement is requested.The form shall also indicate cumulative expenditures to date,
expenditures during the reporting period,and the unexpended balance of funds under the grant
agreement.
An authorized representative of the grantee shall sign the forms.Each form shall be
acco~paniedby:
1.All receipts and any other source documents for direct expenditures and costs that the grantee
has incurred.
2.Invoices from contractors that the grantee engaged to complete any portion of the work
funded under this agreement and any receipts and any other source documents for costs
incurred and expenditures by any such contractor,unless the Executive Officer makes a
specific exemption in writing.
3.A supporting progress report summarizing the current status ofthe project and comparing it
to the status required by the work program (budget,timeline,tasks,etc.)including written
substantiation of completion of the portion of the project for which the grantee is requesting
disbursement.
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COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS (Continued)
The grantee's failure to fully execute and submit a Request for Disbursement form,including
attachment of supporting documents,will relieve the Conservancy of its obligation to disburse
funds to the grantee until the grantee corrects all deficiencies.
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDING AMONG BUDGET
ITEMS
The grantee shall expend funds in the manner described in the approved project budget.The
allocation of the Conservancy's total grant among the items in the project budget may vary by as
much as ten percent without approval by the Executive Officer.Any difference of more than ten
percent must be approved in writing by the Executive Officer.The Conservancy may withhold
payment for changes in particular budget items which exceed the amount allocated in the project
budget by more than ten percent and which have not received the approval required above.The
total amount of this grant may not be increased except by amendment to this agreement.Any
increase in the funding for any particular budget item shall mean a decrease in the funding for
one or more other budget items unless there is a written amendment to this agreement.
PROJECT COMPLETION
Within ninety days of completion of construction of the project,the grantee shall supply the
Conservancy with evidence of completion by submitting a final report which includes:
1.An inspection report by a licensed architect or registered engineer or the grantee's Public
Works Director certifying completion ofthe project according to the approved work
program.
2.Documentation that signs are installed as required by the "SIGNS"section of this agreement.
3.A fully executed final ''Request for Disbursement."
4."As built"drawings of the completed project and photographs documenting project progress
and completion.
Within thirty days of grantee's submission ofthe above,the Conservancy shall determine
whether the grantee has satisfactorily completed the project.If so,the Conservancy shall issue to
the grantee a letter of acceptance of the project.The project shall be deemed complete as ofthe
date of the letter.
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EARLY TERMINATION,SUSPENSION AND FAILURE TO PERFORM
Before the project is complete,either party may terminate this agreement for any reason by
providing the other party with seven days notice in writing and the Conservancy may suspend
the agreement upon written notice.In either case,the grantee shall immediately stop work under
the agreement and take all reasonable measures to prevent further costs to the Conservancy.The
Conservancy shall be responsible for any reasonable and non-cancelable obligations incurred by
the grantee in the performance of this agreement prior to the date of the notice to terminate or
suspend,but only up to the undisbursed balance of funding authorized in this agreement.Any
notice suspending work under this agreement shall remain in effect until further written notice
from the Conservancy authorizes work to resume.
The Conservancy may,at its sole discretion,consider extenuating circumstances and not require
repayment for work partially completed.This paragraph shall not limit any other remedies that
the Conservancy may have for breach of this agreement.
The parties expressly agree to waive,release and relinquish the recovery of any consequential
damages that may arise out of the termination or suspension of this agreement under this section.
The grantee shall include in any agreement with any contractor retained for work under this
agreement a provision that entitles the grantee to suspend or terminate the agreement with the
contractor for any reason on written notice and on the same terms and conditions specified in this
section.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
The grantee shall use,manage,maintain and operate the project throughout the term of this
agreement consistent with the purposes for which the Conservancy's grant was made.The
grantee assumes all operation and maintenance costs of these facilities and structures;the
Conservancy shall not be liable for any cost of maintenance,management,or operation.The
grantee may be excused from its obligations for operation and maintenance during the term of
this agreement only upon the written approval of the Executive Officer.
For purposes of this agreement,"operation costs"include direct costs incurred for material and
labor needed for operations,utilities,insurance,and similar expenses."Maintenance costs"
include ordinary repairs and replacements of a recurring nature necessary to prolong the life of
capital assets and basic structures,and the expenditure of funds necessary to replace or
reconstruct capital assets or basic structures.
Without the written permission of the Executive Officer,the grantee shall not use or allow the
use for mitigation (in other words,to compensate for adverse changes to the environment
elsewhere)of any portion of real property on which the Conservancy has funded construction.
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MITIGATION
In providing permission,the Executive Officer may require that all funds generated in
connection with any authorized or allowable mitigation on the real property shall be remitted
promptly to the Conservancy.
INSPECTION
Throughout the term of this agreement,the Conservancy shall have the right to inspect the
project area to ascertain compliance with this agreement.
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
The grantee shall be responsible for,indemnify and hold harmless the Conservancy,its officers,
agents,and employees from any and all liabilities,claims,demands,damages,or costs,
including,without limitation,litigation costs and attorneys fees,resulting from or arising out of
the willful or negligent acts or omissions of the grantee,its officers,agents,contractors,
subcontractors,and employees,or in any way connected with or incident to this agreement,
except for the active negligence of the Conservancy,its officers,agents,or employees.The duty
of the grantee to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Civil
Code section 2778.This agreement supersedes the grantee's right as a public entity to indemnity
(see Gov.Code section 895.2)and contribution (see Gov.Code section 895.6)as provided in
Gov.Code section 895.4.
The grantee waives any and all rights to any type of express or implied indemnity or right of
contribution from the State,its officers,agents,or employees,for any liability resulting from,
growing out of,or in any way connected with or incident to this agreement.
Nothing in this agreement is intended to create in the public or in any member of it rights as a
third party beneficiary under this agreement.
INSURANCE
The grantee shall procure and maintain insurance,as specified in this section,against claims for
injuries to persons and damage to property that may arise from or in connection with any
activities of the grantee or its agents,representatives,employees,volunteers,or contractors
associated with the project undertaken pursuant to this agreement.As an alternative,with the
written approval of the Executive Officer,the grantee may satisfy the coverage requirement in
whole or in part through:(a)its contractors'procurement and maintenance of insurance for
work under this agreement,if the coverage otherwise fully satisfies the requirements of this
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INSURANCE (Continued)
section;or (b)the grantee's participation in a "risk management"plan,self insurance program or
insurance pooling arrangement,or any combination of these,if consistent with the coverage
required by this section.The grantee shall maintain property insurance,if required below,
throughout the term of this agreement.Any required errors and omissions liability insurance
shall be maintained from the effective date through two calendar years after the completion date.
The grantee shall maintain all other required insurance from the effective date through the
completion date.
1.Minimum Scope of Insl,1l'ance.Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
a.Insurance Services Office ("ISO")Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence
Form CG 0001)or ISO Comprehensive General Liability form (1973)or comparable
with Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability endorsement.
b.Automobile Liability coverage:ISO Form Number CA 0001,Code 1 (any auto).
c.Workers'Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of
California.
2.Minimum Limits of Insurance.The grantee shall maintain coverage limits no less than:
a.General Liability:
(Including operations,products and
completed operations,as applicable)
b.Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury,
personal injury and property damage.If
Commercial General Liability Insurance or other
form with a general aggregate limit is used,either
the general aggregate limit shall apply separately
to the activities under this agreement,or the
general aggregate limit shall be twice the required
occurrence limit.
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and
property damage.
3.Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions.Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be
declared to and approved by the Executive Officer.
4.Required Provisions.Each insurance policy required by this section shall be endorsed to
state that coverage shall not be canceled by either party,except after thirty days'prior written
notice by certified mail,return receipt requested,has been given to the Conservancy.The
general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain,or be endorsed to contain,the
following provisions:
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INSUFUlNCE(Commue~
a.The State of California,its officers,agents,employees,and volunteers are to be covered
as insureds with respect to liability arising out of automobiles owned,leased,hired or
borrowed by or on behalf ofthe grantee;and with respect to liability arising out of work
or operations performed by or on behalf of the grantee including materials,parts or
equipment furnished in connection with the work or operations.
b.For any claims related to this agreement,the grantee's insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance as respects the State of California,its officers,agents and employees.
5.Acceptability of Insurers.Insurance shall be placed with insurers admitted to transact
business in the State of California and having a current Best's rating of "B+:VII"or better or,
in the alternative,acceptable to the Conservancy and approved in writing by the Executive
Officer.
6.Verification of Coverage.The grantee shall furnish the Conservancy with original
certificates,in the form attached as Exhibit B to this agreement,and amendatory
endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause.All certificates and endorsements
are to be received and approved by the Executive Officer before work commences.The
Conservancy may require,at any time,complete,certified copies of all required insurance
policies,including endorsements affecting the coverage.
7.Contractors.The grantee shall mclude all contractors as insureds under its policies or shall
require each contractor to provide and maintam coverage consistent with the requirements of
this section.To the extent generally available,grantee shall also require each professional
contractor to provide and maintain Errors and Omissions Liability insurance appropriate to
the contractor's profession and in a reasonable amount in light ofthe nature of the project
with a minimum limit of liability of$I,OOO,OOO.
8.Premiums and Assessments.The Conservancy is not responsible for premiums and
assessments on any insurance policy.
AUDITS/ACCOUNTING/RECORDS
The grantee shall maintain fmancial accounts,documents,and records (collectively,"records")
relating to this agreement,in accordance with the guidelines of "Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles"("GAAP")published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.The
records shall include,without limitation,evidence sufficient to reflect properly the amount,
receipt,deposit,and disbursement of all funds related to the construction,implementation,of the
Palos Verdes Peninsula California Coastal Trail project,and the use,management,operation and
maintenance of the real property.Time and effort reports are also required.The grantee
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shall maintain adequate supporting records in a manner that permits tracing from the request for
disbursement forms to the accounting records and to the supporting documentation.
Additionally,the Conservancy or its agents may review,obtain,and copy all records relating to
performance ofthe agreement.The grantee shall provide the Conservancy or its agents with any
relevant information requested and shall permit the Conservancy or its agents access to the
grantee's premises upon reasonable notice,during normal business hours,to interview
employees and inspect and copy books,records,accounts,and other material that may be
relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with this
agreement and any applicable laws and regulations.
The grantee shall retain the required records for a minimum ofthree years following the later of
final disbursement by the Conservancy,and the final year to which the particular records pertain.
The records shall be subject to examination and audit by the Conservancy and the Bureau of
State Audjts during the retention periods.
If the grantee retains any contractors to accomplish any of the work of this agreement,the
grantee shall first enter into an agreement with each contractor requiring the contractor to meet
the terms of this section and to make the terms applicable to all subcontractors.
The Conservancy may disallow all or part of the cost of any activity or action that it determines
to be not in compliance with the requirements ofthis agreement.
After completing the project,the grantee shall promptly conduct a final financial and compliance
audit ofrevenue and expenditures.An independent Certified Public Accountant shall conduct
the audit and prepare a report in compliance with GAAP.In place of performing a separate
audit,the grantee may submit to the Conservancy,within a time that the Conservancy specifies,a
copy of the grantee's federal "single audit."
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
The grantee certifies that it has instituted and will employ systems and controls appropriate to
ensure that,in the performance of this agreement,state funds will not be used for the acquisition,
operation or maintenance of computer software in violation of copyright laws.
NONDISCRIMINATION
During the performance of this agreement,the grantee and its contractors shall not unlawfully
discriminate against,harass,or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for
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NONDISCRIMINATION (Continued)
employment because of sex,race,color,ancestry,religious creed,national origin,ethnic group
identification,physical disability (including HIV and AIDS),mental disability,medical
condition,marital status,age (over 40)or sexual orientation (Government Code section 12940).
The grantee and its contractors also shall not unlawfully deny a request for or take unlawful
action against any individual because of the exercise of rights related to family-care leave
(Government Code sections 12945.1 and 12945.2).The grantee and its contractors shall ensure
that the evaluation and treatment oftheir employees and applicants for employment are free of
such discrimination,harassment and unlawful acts.
Pursuant to Government Code section 12990,the grantee and its contractors shall comply with
the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code section 12900 et
seq.)and the applicable regulations (California Code of Regulations Title 2,section 7285.0 et
seq.).The regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission regarding Contractor
Nondiscrimination and Compliance (Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Code of
Regulations)are incorporated into this agreement by this reference.
The grantee and its contractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to
labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement.This
nondiscrimination clause shall be included in all contracts and subcontracts entered into to
perform work provided for under this agreement.
LABOR COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
This agreement is funded in whole or in part with funds from the "Safe Drinking Water,
Water Quality and Supply,Flood Control,River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of
2006"("Proposition 84").Section 75075 ofthe Public Resources Code imposes on a
body awarding any contract for a public works project financed in any part with
Proposition 84 funds responsibility for adoption and enforcement of a "labor compliance
program"under Labor Code section 1771.5(b).The grantee shall review these statutory
provisions and related provisions to determine its responsibilities.
INDEPENDENT CAPACITY
The grantee,and the agents and employees of grantee,in the performance ofthis agreement,
shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the State of
California.
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ASSIGNMENT
Without the written consent of the Executive Officer,the grantee may not assign this agreement
in whole or in part.
TIMELINESS
Time is of the essence in this agreement.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S DESIGNEE
The Executive Officer shall designate a Conservancy project manager who shall have authority
to act on behalf of the Executive Officer with respect to this agreement.The Executive Officer
shall notify the grantee of the designation in writing.
AMENDMENT
Except as expressly provided in this agreement,no changes in this agreement shall be valid
unless made in writing and signed by the parties to the agreement.No oral understanding or
agreement not incorporated in this agreement shall be binding on any of the parties.
LOCUS
This agreement is deemed to be entered into in the County of Alameda.
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Staff Recommendation
October 21,2010
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA COASTAL TRAIL
Project No.10-026
Project Manager:David Hayes
RECOMMENDED ACTION:Authorize disbursement of up to five hundred thousand dollars
($500,000)to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for construction of approximately nine miles of
the California Coastal Trail.
LOCATION:City of Rancho Palos Verdes,Los Angeles County.(See Exhibitl.)
PROGRAM CATEGORY:Public Access
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1:Project Location and Site Map
Exhibit 2:Palos Verdes Peninsula Coastal Trail Map
Exhibit 3:Project Letters
RESOLUTION AND FINDINGS:
Staff recommends the Coastal Conservancy adopt the following resolution pursuant to Sections
31400 et seq.of the Public Resources Code:
"The Coastal Conservancy hereby authorizes an amount not to exceed five hundred thousand
dollars to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (RPV)to construct approximately nine miles of the
California Coastal Trail located within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,subject to the following
conditions:
1.Prior to the disbursement of funds for construction,RPV shall submit for the review and
approval of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy:
a.Evidence that RPV has obtained all necessary permits and approvals.
b.A final work plan (including the names of any contractors to be used in the
completion of the project),and a project schedule and project budget.
c.A copy of an agreement between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Land Conservancy sufficient to allow the PVPLC to build,operate and
maintain the project for a period of no less than twenty years and which preserves the
public's right to access the project area in perpetuity.
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2.City of Rancho Palos Verdes,in coordination with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy,shall install and maintain sign(s),including interpretive panels,on the project
site,the design,number and placement of which has been approved by the Executive Officer,
acknowledging Conservancy funding participation and identifying the project as a segment
of the California Coastal Trail."
3.To the extent appropriate,City of Rancho Palos Verdes shall ensure that the final designs of
project are consistent with the Conservancy's 'Standards and Recommendations for
Accessway Location and Development'and with all applicable federal and state statutes,
regulations and guidelines governing barrier-free access for persons with disabilities.
Staff further recommends that the Conservancy adopt the following findings:
"Based on the accompanying staff report and attached exhibits,the Coastal Conservancy hereby
finds that:
1.The proposed project is consistent with the current Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines.
2.The proposed authorization is consistent with Chapter 9 of Division 21 of the Public
Resources Code,regarding coastal access.
3.The proposed project will serve greater than local needs.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
Staff recommends that the Conservancy provide up to $500;000 to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes for final design and construction of the California Coastal Trail ("CCT")through the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Preserve.
The proposed project will complete approximately nine miles of coastal trail through the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes,linking the cities of Palos Verdes Estates and Los Angeles. (See Exhibit
2.)Portions of the trail currently exist,but the conditions vary widely from unimproved dirt
single-track paths to improved trails with decomposed granite.However,the majority of the
proposed route is currently unimproved dirt paths created by hiker use over the years.Most of
these existing trails are localized and unmarked with few connections between the various bluff
trails.The few improved trail segments consist of paved sidewalks,or decomposed granite and
are generally unmarked.The proposed project will improve existing trails and create new
connections to form a network of trails that will be signed and identified as the Coastal Trail.
The project will correct the existing deficiencies by upgrading existing dirt tracks with
decomposed granite and expanding the trail width where"appropriate,installing consistent CCT
signs,directional trail markers,coastal interpretive panels,rest benches,trail access cross-walks
and post and cable fence for,pedestrian safety,habitat protection and finally,replanting with
native plants.
The project will complete the coastal trail along the City of Rancho Palos Verdes'entire
coastline.The trail will serve both pedestrians and bicyclists,in addition to providing wheelchair
access where feasible.Bicyclists will be accommodated on some portions of the Coastal Trail,
while other portions will utilize bike lanes.The trail will vary between soft surface (trail)and
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hard (sidewalk)along the route.The proposed trail improvements will be constructed over a
route identified in both the 2008 Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Vision Plan and the City's
Conceptual Trails Plan.The plan envisioned a mixed,multi-use (hike,bike,equestrian)trail
with parts retained in a rugged state,while other parts are improved or sidewalk trails.In all
cases the trail will create a continuous coastal trail system as close to the ocean as possible.
Additionally,the trail will create connections to beaches and the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
with sufficient transportation access to encourage public use by the greater Los Angeles in-land
communities.
The trail alignment traverses property within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve.Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy ("PVPLC")and the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes have entered into an agreement whereby PVPLC will construct the trail
within the Preserve and on City-owned property.The PVPLC currently serves as habitat land
manager for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.
Site Description:
.The 13.6-square mile coastal City of Rancho Palos Verdes is located on the southwest side of the
Palos Verdes 'Peninsula in Los Angeles County.It is bounded on the north by the communities
of Rolling Hills,Rolling Hills Estates,and Palos Verdes Estates and to the east by the San Pedro
neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula constitutes the southern boundary of Santa Monica Bay,a crescent-
shaped embayment of about 250 miles.Unlike the flat sandy beaches and densely populated
communities in the North Bay,the Palos Verdes Peninsula sits on high bluffs overlooking
picturesque cove and rocky beaches.
Project History:
In Rancho Palos Verdes,the CCT has been part of open space planning for many years.In 2008,
a route was finalized in the Rancho Palos Verdes Visions Plan.The city has taken steps to
increase open space and preserve coastal habitat.The Coastal Conservancy has worked with
PVPLC and the City on a variety of projects in support of conservation efforts on the peninsula.
The CCT on the Palos Verdes Peninsula location has long been a high priority for the
Conservancy South Coast Region,and if authorized this will be the first step toward the goal of
linking the 22-mile segment traversing the beaches of Santa Monica Bay around the point to Los
Angeles and Long Beach harbors.
PROJECT FINANCING
Coastal Conservancy
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Total Project Costs
$500,000.00
$60,000.00
$560,000.00
The expected source for the Conservancy funds for this project is the FY 08/09 appropriation to
the Conservancy from the Safe Drinking Water,Water Quality and Supply,Flood Control,River
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and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006,Public Resources Code section 75001 et seq.
("Proposition 84").Proposition 84 authorizes the use of bond funds for projects that promote
access to the coastal resources of the state and are consistent with the Conservancy's enabling
legislation,Public Resources Code §31000 et seq.(Public Resources Code §75060(b».
Consistency of the project with the Conservancy's statutory mission is discussed below in
"Consistency with Conservancy's Enabling Legislation."The proposed project will improve
existing trails and create new connections to form a network of trails along the City of Rancho'
Palos Verdes coast.The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has set aside $60,000 to assist with the
Coastal Trail improvements.PVPLC is under a long:-term contract for management and
maintenance of Ranch Palos Verdes Preserve,and has committed to continue its volunteer
programs.PVPLC is well qualified and experienced with engaging volunteers,as demonstrated
by logging in 12,197 volunteer hours in 2009.
CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY'S ENABLING LEGISLATION:
The proposed project is consistent with Division 21,Chapter 9 of the Public Resources Code
(Sections 31400-3 i 409),-regarding public access and enjoyment of coastal resources.Section
31400 states that the Conservancy shall have a principal role in the implementation of a system
of public accessways to and along the state's coastline.In particular,this project is consistent
with Public Resources Code Sections 31400.1 and 31400.3,which allows the Conservancy to
provide grants to local governments to develop lands for public access purposes to and along the
coast and proviqe assistance to public agencies in establishing a system of public coastal
accessways.Through the proposed action,the Conservancy would continue its role supporting
the development of an important public accessway,the CCT.The proposed Rancho Palos
Verdes segment of the CCT will provide nine miles of continuous trail system along the Palos
Verdes Peninsula and establish the Coastal Trail on the Palos Verdes peninsula.
CONSISTENCY WITH THE COASTAL CONSERVANCY'S STANDARDS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCESSWAY LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT:
The Rancho Palos Verdes section of the CCT is consistent with the Conservancy's Standards for
Accessway Location and Development as follows:
Standard No.1:Protect the Public and Coastal Resources
Consistent with this standard,the trail improvements would be located and designed in a manner
that would:minimize alteration of natural landforms and be subordinate to the setting's
character;prevent unwarranted hazards to the land and public safety;ensure the privacy of
adjoining residences;and protect environmentally sensitive habitats.
Standard No.2:Correct Hazards
Consistent with this standard all trails and other accessways will be set back from eroding bluff
edges and designed and located in a manner that will prevent further bluff erosion.
Standard No.4:Privacy
Consistent with this standard,all trails would be located in a manner that protects the privacy of
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adjoining residences.
Standard No.5:Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Consistent with this standard,all trails would be located and designed to avoid impacts to
environmentally sensitive areas.
Standard No.8:Trails
Consistent with this standard,the Coastal Trail will provide a continuous trail along the coastal
bluff,along with vertical trails that connect streets and parkland with the shore and scenic
overlooks.
Standard No.1 0:Coastal Bikeways
Consistent with this standard,the Coastal Trail will provide both Class I and III bike paths and
routes'along the coast.
Standard No.13:Barrier-Free Access
Consistent with this standard,the Coastal Trail will be improved to allow for barrier free access,
as required by and consistent with all applicable federal and state statutes,regulations and
guidelines governing barrier-free access for persons with disabilities.
CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY'S 2007
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)&OBJECTIVE(S):
Consistent with Goal 1,Objective 1B,the proposed project would result in Coastal Trail signs
along nine miles of Coastal Trail.
Consistent with Goal 1,Objective 1D,the proposed project would result in construction of
approximately nine miles of Coastal Trail.
CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY'S
PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA &GUIDELINES:
The proposed project is consistent with the Conservancy's Project Selection Criteria and
Guidelines,last updated on June 4,2009,in the following respects:
Required Criteria
1.Promotion of the Conservancy's statutory programs and purposes:See the "Consistency
with Conservancy's Enabling Legislation"section above.
2.Consistency with purposes of the funding source:See the "Project Financing"section
above.
3.Support of the public:The proposed project has strong support from City of Los Angeles
Councilwoman Janice Hahn as well as the public.See project support letters in Exhibit 3.
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4.Location:The proposed project is located within the coastal zone in the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes.
5.Need:Without Conservancy funding to complete the Rancho Palos Verdes segment of the
California Coastal Trail,the trail would remain in its current state,limiting regional
connectivity with the greater 1,200 mile CCT.
6.Greater-than-Iocal interest:The City of Rancho Palos Verdes /Palos Verdes Peninsula
Preserve is an important open space and coastal habitat resource for inland communities of
Los Angeles County that has an urban population of nearly 10 million people.When
completed,approximately nine miles of continuous Coastal Trail will not only serve
residents of several surrounding communities,but also serve the larger population by
providing improved and new access opportunities through inland trail links;public
transportation,or other forms of transportation.Additionally,it will link existing city,
county and state beach parks and access facilities into a coordinated access system of
regional and statewide significance.
7.Sea level rise vulnerability:
The proposed trail rolite traverses areas well outside the elevations projected for sea level rise
vulnerability.The Coastal Trail alignment trave~ses along ocean bluffs which average
between 100-200 feet in elevation.The Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Specific Plan trails will
be setback from the bluff edges a minimum of 15 feet and use erosion control native plants
restoration where needed.Maintenance,by PVPLC,will correct potential erosion from trail
use when needed.
Additional Criteria
8.Leverage:See the "Project Financing"section above.
9.Realization of prior Conservancy goals:See the "Project History"section above.
10.Minimization of greenhouse gas emissions:The City of Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes
Land Conservancy will use mostly hand tools and other low emissions construction
techniques wherever possible when constructing trails,however some mechanized
construction methods may be necessary,but will be kept to a minimum.
CONSISTENCY WITH LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM POLICIES:
Palos Verdes Peninsula Coastal Trail involves properties that are located within the Coastal Zone
and are subject to the jurisdiction of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Specific Coastal Plan
(adopted 1978;certified 1983).The proposed project is consistent with the relevant sections of
the Specific Coastal Plan (SCP)and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes's General Plan.
The SCP's Path and Trail Networks Subsection within the Vrban Environment Element
recognizes "that recreational and environmental amenities found along the coastal area are of
regional and state-wide significance."Specifically,a network of paths and trails are "an integral
part of the locomotion component of the infrastructure,walkways,bikeways and coastal access"
in the SCPo (V-50)"Therefore,the various path and trail networks should be designed to the
local and broader demands,while maintaining the unique character of the coastal area."(V-50)
The network of paths and trails will consist of a primary corridor walkway (V-57)with
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secondary corridor walkways in three segments along the bluff and providing coastal access CU-
58).The proposed project implements the Path and Trail Networks Subsection of the SCPo
The Corridors Element of the SCP also addresses a network of trails and access along the coast.
The Corridors Element "joins together the various physical elements proposed by the Plan
through their use,preservation,and enhancement of access,edges,and visual and natural
characteristics."(C-l)The SCP identifies Palos Verdes Drive West/South/25 th Street as the
primary "access corridor"within the coastal region and acts as the "spine"of the access corridor
concept,connecting "a series oflaterals and loops within the coastal region."(C-5)The proposed
project implements the SCP's Access Corridor.(see Exhibit 2)
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COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA:
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has determined that the construction of the RPV Coastal Trail
will not result in adverse impacts to the environment under the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA").The RPV segment of the CCT primarily transverses existing paths that need
minor site or roadway improvements or the installation of identification signs.These
improvements to the existing trail will not adversely impact the environment including biological
resources.
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under 14 California Code of Regulations,
Section 15301,for Existing Facilities,and Section 15304 for Minor Alterations to Land in that
no major structures such as bridges or retaining walls will be constructed as part of the project.
The trail will follow existing paths and roadways requiring minor grading or alteration to the
land.
Upon approval,Conservancy staffwill file a Notice of Exemption.
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Dear Mr.Bosco:
I am writing In support of the California Coastal Trail grant application sLbmitted
jointly by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Penin$ula Land
Conaervancy.The extension of the California Coastal Tm!!through Rancho Palos
Verde$has been planned for many years and both community members and all
Coastal Trail U8el'$are hopeful that the successful awarding of these funds will fulfill
this vision.
Thank you for your past support of proteoUng open space on the Palos Verdes
Peninsula through land aoquisition and habitat restoration grants.lenthusiastlcally
urge the Coastal Conservancy to continue this successful program.
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Exhibit 3:Project Letters
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
822 KENNETH HAHN HALL OF ADMINISTRAnON /LOS ANGELES.CALIFORNIA 90012
Telephone (213)974-4444/FAX (213)626-6941
DON KNABE
SUPERVISOR,FOURTH DISTRICT
August26,2010
Mr.Douglas Bosco
Chairman
California Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway,Suite 1300
Oakland,California 94612
Dear Mr.Bosco:
It gives me great pleasure to write this letter of support for the California Coastal Trail
grant application submitted jointly by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.The extension of the California Coastal Trail
through Rancho Palos Verdes has been planned for many years and both community
members and all Coastal Trail users are hopeful that the successful awarding of these
funds will fulfill this vision.
Thank you for your past support of protecting open space on the Palos Verdes
Peninsula through land acquisition and habitat restoration grants.I enthusiastically urge
the Coastal Conservancy to continue this successful program.
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Exhibit 3:Project Letters
Sunshine
6 Limetree Lane
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275-5090
310-377-8761
SunshineRPV@aol.com
August 14,2010
David Hayes,Project Manager
California Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway I Suite 11 th Floor
Oakland,CA 94612
RE:California Coastal Trail grant application submitted jointly by the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.
Dear Mr.Hayes,
I am writing in strong support of the funding of this trail improvement work.In an area
where trails are becoming concrete $idewalks,this grant would improve and preserve
both lateral and vertical.unpaved pathways.
The Ideal route ofthe pedestrian corridor of the CCT in Rancho Palos Verdes is blocked
in two places by single private properties.These two situations divert the corridor to the
Palos Verdes Drive roadside for substantial distances.While we wait for the opportunity
to open the access across these two properties on the bluff top,this proposed work will
not be temporary.The roadside Is the designated equestrian corridor.
All three "strings in the braid"are possible here In the Coastal Zone of the City of
Ranchp Palos Verdes.Please choose to give us a "leg up"on the dream.
Mollt s1~LLi""""'Q..AVV __
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From:NPete377@cs.com
Sent:Saturday,August 14,20109:30 PM
To:aram@rpv.com
Subject:Coastal Trail Endorsement
David Hayes,Project Manager
California Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway,Suite 11th Floor
Oakland,CA 94612
Dear Mr.Hayes,
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I am writing in strong support of the California Coastal Trail grant application submitted jointly by the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.The extension of the California
Coastal Trail through Rancho Palos Verdes has been planned for many years and both community members and
all Coastal Trail users are hopefUl that the successful awarding ofthese funds will fulfill this vision.
As a walking user of the coastal trails on the Palos Verdes Peninsula,I welcome the use of earmarked funds for
the improvement of the trails.They are too few at present,and in need of improvement and important
connections between existing trails.Easier access to the trails is necessary for a more significant public
participation in the enjoyment of our common lands and the beautiful coastline in the area.
Thank you for your past support of protecting open space on the Palos Verdes Peninsula through land acquisition
and habitat restoration grants.I enthusiastically urge the Coastal Conservancy to continue this successful
program.
Sincerely,
Norm Peterson
Rancho Palos Verdes
8/26/2010
EXHIBIT A
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Exhibit 3:Project Letters
To:
David Hayes,Project Manager
California Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway,Suite 11th Floor .
Oakland,CA 94612
Dear Mr.Hayes,
I am writing in strong support ofthe California Coastal Trail grant
application submitted jointly by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.The extension of the California
Coastal Trail through Rancho Palos Verdes has been planned for many years
and both community members and all Coastal Trail users are hopeful that
the successful awarding of these funds will fulfill this vision.
Thank you for your past support of protecting open space on the
Palos Verdes Peninsula through land acquisition and habitat restoration
grants.I enthusiastically urge the Coastal Conservancy to continue this
successful program.
Sincerely,
Joseph Lindorfer 4207 Palos Verdes Dr S,Rancho Palos Verdes lindorfer1@cox.net
If.YHIRIT 6
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Exhibit 3:Project Letters
To:
David Hayes,Project Manager
California Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway,Suite 11 th Floor
Oakland,CA 94612
Dear Mr.Hayes,
I am writing in strong support of the California Coastal Trail grant
application submitted jointly by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.The extension of the California
Coastal Trail through Rancho Palos Verdes has been planned for many years
and both community members and all Coastal Trail users are hopeful that
the successful awarding of these funds will fulfill this vision.
The region these trails will serve is Los Angeles County which has a very diverse
population of over nine million rendering the funds well spent looking at dollars
per person benefit.
Thank you for your past support of protecting open space on the
Palos Verdes Peninsula through land acquisition and habitat restoration
grants.I enthusiastically urge the Coastal Conservancy to continue this
successful program.
Sincerely,
Jim Knight
EXHIBIT A
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Exhibit 3:Project Letters
AraM
From:vdogregg@aol.com
Sent:Sunday;August 15,201012:19 PM
To:aram@rpv.com
SUbject:Calif.Coastal Trail Grant
8/15/10
To:David Hayes,Project Manager
California Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway,Suite 11 th Floor
Oakland"CA 94612
c/o:City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Page 1 of 1
Dear Mr.Hayes,
This is to advise you of my support of the California Coastal Trail grant application submitted jointly by
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.The extension of
the California Coastal Trail through Rancho Palos Verdes has been planned for many years and
community members and Coastal Trail users are hopeful that the successful awarding of these funds will
fulfill this.
Gregg Perkins,Rancho Palos Verdes,CA
8/26/2010
EXIIIBIT A
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Exhibit 3:Project Letters
AraM
From:David Lukac [david.lukac@freshandeasy.com]
Sent:Monday,August 16,20104:00 PM
To:aram@rpv.com
SUbject:Letter of support the California Coastal Trail grant application by RPV
Page 1 of 1
Dear Mr.Hayes,
J am writing in strong support of the California Coastal Trail grant application submitted jointly by the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula land Conservancy.The extension of the California
Coastal Trail through Rancho Palos Verdes has been planned for many years and both community members and
all Coastal Trail users are hopeful that the successful awarding of these funds will fulfill this vision.
My family has recently moved to Rancho Palos Verdes and one of the reasons for choosing this city was the
semi-rural feel and the access to trails for hiking and horseback riding.When exploring our trails,we have come
across some sections that are in need of attention,and places where we believe new trails would be a great
addition to the peninsula's trail system.
Thank you for your past support of protecting open space on the Palos Verdes Peninsula through land
acquisition and habitat restoration grants.I enthusiastically urge the Coastal Conservancy to continue this
successful program.
Sincerely,
David lukac
28150 Palos Verdes Drive East,RPV,CA 90275
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EXHIBIT A
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Exhibit 3:ProjeCt Letters
4957 Rolling Meadows Road
Rolling Hills Estates,CA 90274
August 17,2010
David Hayes,Project Manager
California Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway,Suite 11 th Floor
Oakland,CA 94612
RE:Palos Verdes Peninsula Coastal Trail Application
Dear Mr.Hayes.
I am writing in strong support of the California Coastal Trail grant application submitted
jointly by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy.The extension of the California Coastal Trail through Rancho Palos
Verdes has been planned for many years and both community members and all Coastal
Trail users are hopeful that the successful awarding of these funds will fulfill this vision.
RPV is the only place in LA County where we can connect five miles of horse tr&i1 in ttte
Coastal Zone with separate pedestrian and bicycle options.The'proposed work will
improve equestrian access to our Coastal Zone..Separate corridors for pedestrians.
bicyclists and equestrians are the ideal California Coastal Trail.
Thank you for your past support of protecting open space on the Palos Verdes
Peninsula through land acquisition and habitat restoration grants.I enthusiastically
urge the Coastal Conservancy to continue this successful program.
Sincerely,
Allan Fork
EXHIBIT A
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Exhibit 3:Project Letters
Board of Directors
Gregory Fearon
President
Sonoma County
Stan Bluhm
Vice-President
Malin County
Linda Hanes
Secretary
Sonoma County
Mike Reilly
Treasurer
Sonoma County
Nancy Graves
San Luis Obispo County
Sarah Gurney
Sonoma County
Patrick Ward
Nevada County
Richard Nichols
Sonoma County
Amy Purvis
Yolo County
John Woolley
Humboldt County
Una J.M.Glass,
Executive Director
Mailing Address:
555 Soulll Main SI.,Suite."f
Sebastopol,CA 95472
(707)82.9 6689
1016 Lincoln Blvd Sle 222
San Francisco,CA 94129
(800)550 6854
www.coastwalk.org
californiacoastaltrail.info
October 1,2010
Mr.Douglas Bosco
Chairman
State Coastal Conservancy Board of Directors
1330 Broadway
13th Floor
Oakland,CA 94612
RE:Grant to City of Rancho Palos Verdes for Coastal Trail
Dear Mr.Bosco:
Coastwalk California is writing in support of a Coastal Conservancy grant to the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes for construction of nine miles of California Coastal Trail (CCT).We are
thrilled to support this project,particularly because nine miles is a very long segment of CCT
within the los Angeles area.This will provide a wonderful amenity to the people of los Angeles
county,allowing them breathtaking hikes in nature amidst the most populous county in
California.The multi-use nature of the trail will accommodate many types of users and its
connectivity will provide access to beaches and the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve with sufficient
transportation access to encourage public use by the greater los Angeles inland communities.
We are also very supportive of the Palos Verdes Peninsula land Conservancy participation in this
project.The PVPlC is an excellent organization with a long history of success in conserving the
Palos Verdes peninsula.
Coastwalk California is a 27 year old statewide nonprofit dedicated to coastal access,
coastal preservation and the completion of the 1200 mile California Coastal Trail that one day
will run unbroken from Oregon to Mexico.We provide multi-day summer "coastwalks"to
introduce people to the grandeur and stewardship of our coast and several of our Board
members have hiked the entire CCT to bring attention to gaps and barriers to completing this
great long-distance trail.
I have personally walked the existing segments of trail along the Palos Verdes peninsula
and cannot begin to say how spectacular the views from the trail are.Overlooking the vast
Pacific Ocean and seeing Santa Catalina right off the coast makes this segment of trail a very
special southern California experience.
Sincerely,
Una J.M.Glass
Executive Director
Cc:David Hayes (SCC Project Manager)
Tim Duff (SCC -statewide Coastal Trail signage projects)
Andrea Vana (Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy)
EXHIBIT A9-38
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CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ISSUE DATE L/...J->
State Coastal Conservancy,State of California Grant Agreement #:10-080 see Project Mgr:D.Hayes
PRODUCER (Agent or Broker)THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE IS NOT AN INSURANCE POLICY AND DOES NOT
AMEND,EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
BEST'S
COMPANIES RATING
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COMPANY
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED.NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL
THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS ARE SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
co POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION
LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY DATE (MM/DDIYY)DATE (MM/DDIYY)ALL LIMITS IN THOUSANDS
NUMBER
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1:1 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
or FIRE DAMAGE (Anyone fire)$
I:ICOMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY
1:1 ISO form (1973)or comparable with MEDICAL EXPENSE (any one $Broad Form Comprehensive General person)
Liability endorsement.PERSONAL &ADVERTISING $IJ Other:INJURY
IJ OCCURENCE GENERAL AGGREGATE $
IJ OTHER PRODUCTS-COMP/OPS $
IJ General Aggregate applies per project AGGREGATE
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (each $
IJ ANY AUTO (ISO Form Number CA accident)
0001,Code or equivalenl.)
BODILY INJURY $
1:1 OTHER:(Per person)
o ALL OWNED AUTOS
o SCHEDULED AUTOS BODILY INJURY $1:1 HIRED AUTOS (Per accident)IJ NONOWNED AUTOS
IJ GARAGE LIABILITY PROPERTY DAMAGE $
EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $
IJ UMBRELLA AGGREGATE $IJ OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM
IJ WORKERS'COMPENSATION I STATUTORY $
AND
EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY EACH ACCIDENT $
DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $
DISEASE-EACH EMPLOYEE $
PROPERTY INSURANCE AMOUNT OF INSURANCE $
IJ COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION PERCENT REPLACEMENT VALUE
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONNEHICLES/RESTRICTION/DEDUCTIBLES/SELF INSURED RETENTIONS/SPECIAL ITEMS
THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS APPLY:
1.None of the above-described policies will be canceled until after 30 days'written notice has been given to the State Coastal Conservancy at 1330 Broadway,13th Floor,
Oakland,CA 94612.
2.The State of Calidfomia (State),its officials,officers,employees and volunteers are added as insureds on all liability insurance policies listed ABOVE.
3.It is agreed that any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the State will apply in excess of and not contribute with,the insurance described above.
4.All rights of SUbrogation under the property insurance policy listed above have been waived against the State.
5.The workers'compensation insurer named above,if any,agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the State for injuries to employees of the insured resulting from
work for the State or use of the State's premises or facilities.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER/ADDITIONAL INSURED AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
SIGNATURE
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EXHIBIT B9-39