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Council Meeting: 12/09/86 Santa Monica, California
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DEt 9 1986
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: city Staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Adopt Resolution Endorsing the
Reconstruction of the Santa Monica pier with the
Assistance of the Wildlife Conservation Board's Public
Fishing Pier Program
Introduction
This report requests that Council adopt the attached Resolution
(Attachment A) endorsing the reconstruction of the Santa Monica
Pier with the assistance of the wildlife Conservation Board's
Public Fishing pier Program.
Background
The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) is a branch of the state
Department of Fish and Game which promotes the enhancement of
wildlife habitat and the development of facilities for public
hunting and fishing. The City of Santa Monica first initiated
discussions with the weB in 1982 at the time of the formation of
the Pier Task Force. The WeB indicated an interest in
cooperating with the City to develop a project to improve fishing
opportunities on the Pier. The Department of Fish and Game
conducted an evaluation of the fishing conditions at the pier and
made a favorable determination regarding WCB involvement in
improving fishing access.
Following the 1983 winter storms, staff's discussions with the
weB focused on funding assistance for the reconstruction of the
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Pier. The WCB indicated support for rebuilding the 420'
extension of the Municipal Pier, which was primarily used for
fishing. The WCB indicated a commitment of the maximum project
funding of $500,000.
Wildlife Conservation Board Public Fishing pier Program
The WCB Public Fishing Pier Program typically funds the
construction or reconstruction of part or all of a public fishing
pier. The WCB allocates funds ($500,000 maximum per project) on
a matching basis with the local agency. As part of the grant,
the WCB requires that the local agency operate and maintain the
project for a period of twenty-five years.
As indicated above, the WCB is interested in assisting with the
reconstruction of the Municipal Pier. Based on the results of
the earlier Fish and Game evaluation, they are not interested in
the Newcomb pier reconstruction since the fishing conditions were
found to be more favorable at the end of the Municipal Pier. The
actual reconstruction of the Municipal pier is estimated at $3.6
million which far exceeds the $500,000 contribution of the WCB.
Therefore, the weB grant would be for a portion of the
reconstructed Municipal pier which would be designated on a
square foot basis as the "WCB Fishing Pier." This specific area
would then be subject to the construction and lease agreements.
Under the terms of the grant, the City would be required to
operate and maintain the designated portion as a public fishing
and recreational facility for a period of twenty-five years. The
City would not be required to maintain and repair this portion in
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the event of occurrences beyond the City's control or "Acts of
God." The city could lease a concession on this area provided
that revenues generated be dedicated to the operation and
maintenance of the project area.
Staff is reconnnendinq that the Council adopt a resolution of
intent endorsing the city's participation in the WCB Public
Fishing Pier Program at this time so that the WCB may take formal
action to allocate the funds for the santa Monica Pier. The WCB
has a total of $3 million available for fishing piers statewide.
Given the competition for these limited resources, it is in the
best interest of the City to affirm its connnitment to the project
at this time. pier Restoration Corporation staff has reviewed
the resolution of intent and concurs that it is consistent with
restoration plans for the Pier.
The construction and operating agreements would be executed
following completion of the final design of the Municipal pier
and city authorization to proceed with construction. Based on
the current phasing of the reconstruction project, reconstruction
of the Municipal Pier could begin in fall, 1987.
Fiscal/Budget Impact
The reconnnended action has no budget or fiscal impact at this
time. Appropriation of the City's matching funds would be
required at the time of project construction.
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Recommendation
Staff respectfully recommends that Council adopt the attached
Resolution endorsing the reconstruction of the pier with the
assistance of the Wildlife Conservation Board's Public Fishing
pier Program.
Prepared by: stan Scholl, Director of General Services
Judith Meister, pier Manager
Attachment: Resolution
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. Council Meeting: 12/09/86 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 7343(CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ENDORSING
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SANTA
MONICA PIER WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF
THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD'S
PUBLIC FISHING PIER PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the city of Santa Monica desires to
reconstruct the Santa Monica pier in cooperation with the state
of California under the Wildlife Conservation Board's Public
Fishing pier Program~ and
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of the Santa Monica pier
for the purpose of sport fishing and other recreation is in the
public interest, and would benefit the people of this area as
well as the state generally.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The city of Santa Monica goes on record in
favor of the reconstruction of a portion of the Santa Monica Pier
on a matching basis with the State of California, by and through
the wildlife Conservation Board, Department of Fish and Game.
SECTION 2. The City of Santa Monica agrees that in the
event of such development it will enter into a twenty-five (25)
year lease and operation agreement with the state for the
designated portion, and the city Manager is hereby authorized to
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sign such an agreement or other documents required in connection
, with this project.
SECTION 3. The City of Santa Monica agrees to
cooperate fully with the Wildlife Conservation Board of the state
Department of Fish and Game in such a cooperative project as
described and will forward a copy of this resolution to said
Wildlife Conservation Board.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the
same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Robert M. Myers
City Attorney
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Adopted and approv December, 1986.
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I hereby certify that the oregoing Resolution No. 7343(CCS)
was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Monica
at a meeting thereof held on December 9, 1986 by the following
Council vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers: Finkel, A. Katz, H. Katz, Zane
and Mayor Conn
Noes: Councilmembers: None
Abstain: Councilmembers: None
Absent: Councilmembers: Jennings and Reed
ATTEST:
CL,.~ 7J~
city Clerk