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CCS:SEM:EA:se:smbeach Santa Monica, Cal~fornia
Council Meet~ng: March 8, 1994
TO: Mayor and C~ty Council
FROM: C~ty Staff
SUBJECT: Approval of Santa Mon~ca Beach pier to Bay Street
Improvement Plan
INTRODUCTION
Th~s report recommends that the City Counc~l 1) Approve the Santa
Monica Beach P~er to Bay Street Improvement Plan, 2) author~ze
staff to proceed with phased implementat~on of the Conceptual Plan,
and 3) adopt a Resolution authoriz~ng the City Manager to apply for
$1.86 mill~on ~n grant funds from the County of Los Angeles
Reg~onal Park and Open Space Distr~ct for Santa Mon~ca Beach
improvements.
BACKGROUND
The City Counc~l , on October 18, 1989, authorized Sasak~
Assoc~ates, Inc to prepare a study to redesign and upgrade the
Santa Monica Beach from the pier south to Bay Street. From the
onset, the community was an active part~c~pant in establ~sh~ng the
program and provid~ng ~nput for the des~gn of the project.
Two publ~c workshops hosted by the Recreation and Parks Commiss~on
were held at the C~v~c Auditorium ~n an effort to invite publ~c
part~c~pation on the development of the Santa Monica Beach
Improvement Plan. The workshops were held on August 30, 1990 and
October 14, 1990. Part~c~pants were asked to put forth ideas of
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any magnltude and potential so that no ldea would go without
discussion. The comments were used to formulate the goals,
obJectlves and concepts contalned 1n the Beach Improvement Plan
Three (3 ) alternate plans were prepared for reVlew In public
meetings. All of the plans reflected the program elements
establlshed by the community in the early planning stages
Presentations of the three (3 ) alternate schematic plans were made
to the Recreatlon and Parks Commlsslon and Arts Commlsslon As a
result of their input, Sasaki developed the recommended Improvement
Plan
A detailed presentatlon of the Plan was made to Clty staff and
members of a joint study commlttee from the Recreation and Parks
Commission, Arts Commission, and Architectural ReVlew Board.
Subsequently, the Plan was approved by the Recreatlon and Parks
Commisslon at their August 19, 1993 meetlng The Conceptual
Improvement Plan wlll be submitted to the Coastal CommlSSlon
followlng Council approval. Staff will then prepare an RFP for the
selection of the architect to move the project from conceptual to
final design, lncluding accesslbllity issues and ADA requirements.
Upon completion of the design the plans will be submltted to the
Archltectural ReVlew Board for approval.
Thls conceptual lmprovement plan sets a framework for future
development and a reference pOlnt for future lmprovements as
funding sources become avallable. It is important to note that
some flexlblllty is provlded as the final deslgn of the proJect is
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undertaken. Staff will lnform the Clty Councll and Recreation and
Parks CommlSSlon of any changes that may be necessary in the
schematlc design and deslgn development.
DISCUSSION
Envlronmental Revlew
Conslstent with the Clty of Santa Monica GUldellnes For The
Implementatlon of CEQA, the Plan has been reviewed and lssued a
Categorlcal Exemptlon under Class 1 (1) and Class 4(3). The
proposed Plan wlll not have a slgnlflcant effect on the enVlronment
and 1S therefore determlned to be exempt from CEQA.
Improvement Cost
The est1mated cost of the Improvement Plan is approximately
$2,830,000. ThlS lncludes the slte demolition, gradlng, asphalt
and concrete paving, installatlon of utilltles and irrigatlon
system, park furnishlngs, tot lot equlpment, gymnastic equlpment,
tree planting, retaining wall, restroom rehabilltatlon, paddle
tennlS bUllding and nlght lighted courts and electrical Ilght1ng.
The City has $1,860,000 avallable for this proJect from Proposltion
A, Los Angeles County Park, Beaches and Recreatlon Act of 1992, for
improvements to the Santa Monlca beaches To expedite the
renovatlon of this area, phased development is belng recommended.
Sasaki and staff have revlewed the cost est1mate and determlned the
feasibility of proceeding glven the amount of funds currently
avallable for thlS proJect. The Phase I cost estlmate includes
allocatlons as outllned In the Improvement Plan Report. The first
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phase would include site demolltlon and preparation which includes
the removal of concrete, asphalt pavlng, electrical, irrigatlon
lines, and grading of the site to lmprove drainage. Improvements
would include lnstallation of new irrigatlon system, utilities
hookup for sewer, water and telephone, lnstallation of retaining
walls and fenclng, new park benches, electrlcal fixtures, drinking
fountalns, signage, trash receptacles and development of landscape
areas, and renovation of the chess and muscle beach areas,
restrooms, volleyball courts and tot lot play area. The pavlng of
the promenade and parking areas are also included along wlth
landscape archltect fees and contlngency fund. The constructlon of
the paddle tennlS courts and bUlldlng and the
trellls/gateway/entrance at Bay Street would be deferred to a
future phase, subject to fundlng availability.
To obtain the Proposltion A grant funds the Clty must submit a
formal appllcation to the County. The grant subml.ttal process
requlres a City Councll resolutlon which authorlzes the City
Manager to apply for grant fundlng. A copy of the grant cover page
and assurances, and the required Resolutlon are attached.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT
Funds have been appropriated for thlS C.I.P. proJect l.n the FY
1993-94 Ocean Front Beach Improvements Account 20-740-511-20094-
8900-95521 ($1,860,000) based on antlclpated receipt of thlS grant.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Councll.
1 Approve the conceptual Santa Monlca Beach Pler to Bay Street
Improvement Plan Report prepared by Sasaki Associates, Inc.
2 . Authorlze staff to proceed wlth the phased lmplementation of
the Plan.
3 . Adopt the attached Resolution WhlCh authorizes the City
Manager to flle an application and execute all necessary grant
documents for Santa Monica Beach Improvements
Attachments
Prepared by Susan E. McCarthy, Dlrector
Communlty and Cultural Servlces
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GRANT Al'PUCATION FORM
. PER PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM
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Tb1s Form And Reqwred Attachments Must Be Subnutted For Each Project
(please Type Attach addmonal sheets. l{necessa"'l
~ect Name or District Use Only
Santa Monlca Beaches Project Number
Program )A~reIser:
Grant Amount Requested $1,860,000
lJect Appbcant (Nam~ of ag~"C)' aIIli IfIQUl1Jg oddr~}: ProposltlOn Secnon(s) Sectlon 8(b)(2)
Clty of Santa Monica Total Project Cost $1,860,000
Department of Community and Source(s) of other funds
Cultural Servlces
1685 Maln Street, Room 210
Santa Monlca, Californla 90401
Project Address Santa Monlca Beach
Nearest Cross Street Bay Street to Santa Monlca Pler
Grant Applicant's Representative Authonzed m Resolutlon
John Jall11 City Manager (310) 458-8301
N..- Tille PIloDe (me area code)
Person With day-to-day responSlbility for project (If different ~ auth~nzed rfgwFlffive ~'t
c 109 SSlS n lre or
Barbara Stinchfield Community & Cultural Svcs. (310) 458-8310
Name TItle PhoDe (IDe area eode)
Bnef Descnptlon of Project
ThlS prOject provldes for the restoration and rehabiTltation of the Santa Monlca Beach
promenade area between Bay Street and the Santa Monica Pler. Improvements lnclude
the renovatlon of two eXlsting restrooms, children1s play area, volleyball courts,
chess park, Muscle Beach gymnastic area, replace llghting system and parK
furnishlngs. planting of turf sod and trees, and lmprove access and circulatlon.
For Development Projects Land Tenure For Acquisition Projects
Project 15 12.25 acres Project land will be acres
X Acres owned by Appbcant (fee sunple) Acqw.red in fee sunple by Appbcant
Acres aVailable under a year lease Acqwred m other than fee sunple (expJam)"
Acres other mterest (exp1am)
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I certJ.fy that the mfonnanon contamed in tlus project apphcatlon fonn, mcludmg reqwred attachments, 18 accurate and that I
have read and understand the important mfonnatlon and assurances on the reverse sure of this fonn
Signature of Appheant's .A.llthorued Repre.semanve as shown In resolunon Date
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Im!>or,.nf
Applicant may incur costs ag3..lDSt a Specified Project Grant before funds are allocated Ho~c"cr. all DIStnCt reqU1femenlS muSt he
met and an agreement SIgned before any funds wtll be disbursed
An audtt may be perfonned before, or after, the D1stnce makes tiDal payment
A complete appllcatloo for grant funds COnsists of one copy of each of the fol1owmg
] AppllcalJon Form
2 Aulhonz.mg Resolution from govenung body (for ageoClC:S other than the County)
3 ProJecl locahoD map ~,th enough delal! to allow a person unfamiliar v.,th the area 10 locale the PrOject
4 EVldence of adequate land teoure (deed. lease. )OUll po....ers agreement, elc )
5 AcqUISItion map SbOWUlg exlenor bound.mes and parc.tl numbers
6 Site plan (de\elopment proJects)
7 AcqwsJllon ScheduJe (acquIsition proJects)
8 Cost EStlffiate (development proJects)
9 IDdlcallOn of amount, type and source of funds abo\'e grant amount proVIded to Applicant
10 Permit or comments from the followUlg. If applicable
. State L'In~ ComnllSSIOD
. Army Corps of EngUleers
. Coastal Comm ISSIOD
11 All leases. agreements. etc afTecl1ng Project lands or the operation and mamtenaDce thereof, IDc]udlJlg opera' jog
agreements WIth Don-governmental agencies
AssI U'CT.S
Applicant possesses legal authority to ap~IY for the grant, and to finance, acquIre, and construct the proposed
Project; that a resolution, motion or sum ar action has been duly adopted or ftassed as an official act of the
Applicant's govemin~ body authorizmg the filIng of the application, ine uding all understandmgs and
assurances contained t erein, and directin~ and authorizing the person ident1fied as the official representative of
the App-licant to act in connection with t e application and to provide such addltional information as may be
requirC:a.
Applicant will maintain and operate the property acquired, developed, rehabilitated, or restored with the funds
in perpetuity. With the agp'rovaJ of the ~anting agencYt Applicant, or its successors in interest in the property,
may transfer the responsi 1lity to maintam and operate the Jlroperty in accordance with the Proposition.
Acpllcant will use the property only for the :h~ses of the Proposition and will make no other use, sale, or
ot er di:ft.osition of the property except as aut onzed by specific act of the Board of Supervisors as governing
body of t e District.
APN:icant will give the District's authorized representatives access to, and the right to examine, all records,
boo s. papers, or documents related to the grant.
Applicant will cause work on the Project to be commenced within a reasonable time after receipt o(
notification from the District that funds have been approved and will prosecute the Project to completion \\;th
reasonable diligence.
Funds allocated to Applicant that are used (or landscaping, planting trees or any other planting projects shall
use dnp irrigation systems and shall use drought-resistant or xerophytic trees. t:lants. lawn or sod, except when
apphcant can show, to the District's satisfactlOn. that such use lS mfeasib e When projects Involve the
rehabilitatIon of existing irrigation systems or the creation of new Imgation systems, reclaimed water should be
used whenever pOSSIble and priority shaH be given to development of reclaimed water imgatlOn systems,
In order to mamtain the exclusion from gross income for federal Income tax purposes of the mterest on any
bonds, notes or other evidences of mdebtedness issued for purposes of this grant program, Apphcant CO\ en.1'1ts
to comply with each appltcable requirement of Section lO3 and SectIons 141 through 150 of the Intcr."al
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
All grant funds allocated for rrojects Involving the rehabihldtlOn or restoratIon of beach, park, recreall,:n,
open space or natural lands shal be used to the maximum extent practIcal to employ youth from the eommu'1.!V
In which the partIcular rehabilitatIOn or restoratlOn Project 15 being earned out -
To fhe maximum extent feaSible. Apphcantls encouraged to enter IOtO, and has authonty to use funds reCei\ed
through this grant for. agreements ,,",th community conservation corps, the Cahforma ConservatIon Corps and
other community organllatlons, particularly when youth can be employed to work on restoratIon or
rehab111tation pr~~ects bemg carried out in thelr own communities. Such agreements shall be entered mto solely
for the accomfIJis ment of the purposes set forth in the Agreement ,,",th the District.
Applicant wi I provide reasonable public access to lands acquired in fee W1th funds made available through lhls
grant, excecr where that access may Interfere with resource protection Reasonable publiC access mcludes
parking an public restrooms
No wetlands or riparian habitat acqulTed pursuant to the proposiuon shall be used as a dredge spoil area or shall
be subject to revetment which dama$es the quality orehe habitat for which the property was acqUired.
Applicant Wlll comply, where apxhcable, with provisions of the California Environmental Quahty Act and the
California Relocation Assistance ct, and all other federal, state and local laws, rules and regulatIons,
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CCS:SEM:EA:se:smbch Santa Monica, Call.fornia
Councl.l Meeting: March 8, 1994
RESOLUTION NO. 8731
(City Councl.l Serl.es)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SPECIFIED PROJECT
GRANT PROGRAM FOR SANTA MONICA BEACHES
WHEREAS, the people of the County of Los Angeles on
NoveT'lber 3, 1992, enacted Los Angeles County Proposl.tl.on A, Safe
and Nel.ghborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree Planting, Senl.or and
Youth Recreatl.on, Beaches and W~ldlife Protectl.on (the
Propos l. t ion) , which provl.de funds to the County of Los Angeles and
other public agencies in the County for the purposes of acquiring
and/or developl.ng facllities for public recreatlonal faCl.lities and
open spacej and
WHEREAS, the Proposltion also created the County of Los
Angeles Regl.onal Park and Open Space Dl.strict (the Dl.strl.ct) to
adml.nl.ster said fundsi and
WHEREAS, the District has set forth the necessary procedures
governlng local agency applicatl.ons for grant funds under the
Propositloni and
WHEREAS, the District's procedures requlre the Appll.cant to
certify, by resolution, the approval of the applicatl.on before
submisslon of said application to the Distrlct; and
WHEREAS, said appll.Catlon contalns assurances that the
Appll.cant must comply with; and
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WHEREAS, the Appllcant wlll enter lnto an Agreement wlth the
Dlstr~ct to provlde funds for acquis~t~on or development of the
ProJect:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY:
L Approves the fillng of an appllcatlon with the County of
Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space Distr1ct for
funds under Sectlon 8, Paragraph B, Part 2 of Proposltion
A for the above ProJect; and
2. Cert1fies that sa~d Appl1cant understands the assurances
and certlflcat~on 1n the appl1cat1on form; and
3 . Cert1.fleS that sald Applicant has, or will have,
sufficient funds to operate and ma~nta1.n the Project In
perpetU1.tYi and
4 . Appolnts the City Manager as agent of City of Santa
Monica to conduct all negotlatl.OnS, and to execute and
subm~t all documents l.ncludlng, but not Ilffi1.ted to,
appl1.cat1ons, agreements, amendments, payment requests
and so forth, WhlCh may be necessary for the completlon
of the aforementloned ProJect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Adopted and approved thIs 8th day of March. 1994
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I hereby cemfy that the foregomg ResolutIon 8731 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meetmg of the City CouncIl 8th day of March, 1994 by the followmg vote
Ayes: CouncIlmembers Abdo, Genser, Greenberg, Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
Vazquez
Noes Councdmembers
AbstaIn. Councdmembers:
Absent CouncIlmembers
ATTEST
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