HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 5695 RESOLUTION NO. 5695
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE APPLI-
CATION AND ASSURANCES FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
COASTAL CONSERVANCY ACCESS GRANTS PROGRAM
FOR THE BLUFFTOP ACCESSWAY
WHEREAS, the Legislature has established the State Coastal
Conservancy (pursuant to Public Resources Code 31000-31400 ) and
authorized it to award grants to local public agencies for the
acquisition and development of coastal accessways; and
The grants are awarded pursuant to Guidelines established by
the Coastal Conservancy for determination of project eligibility
for funds; and
Said procedures established by the Coastal Conservancy
require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of
applications and listed assurances prior to submission of said
applications to the State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby:
1 . Approves the filing of an application for funding under
the State Coastal Conservancy' s Access Grants Program; and
2 . Certifies that said agency agrees to the attached list
of Assurances;
3 . Certifies that said agency has or will have sufficient
funds to operate and maintain the project(s) funded under this
program;
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4 . Agrees to provide any funds needed beyond the grant
requested to complete the project( s) funded under this program
through the allocation of uncommitted funds
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th
day of August , 1986 .
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Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
REVIEWED ND APPROVED: INITIATED AND AP ROVED
City AdMrnfstratlft Director of Deve
Services
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RANCES
The applicant hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with Conservancy
regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements as they relate to the
acceptance and use of Conservancy funds for this project. Also, the applicant
gives assurance and certifies with respect to the grant that:
1. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant, and to finance and
construct the proposed facilities; that, where appropriate, a resolution,
motion or similar action has been July adopted or passed as an official act of
the applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the applicatio-_,
including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing
and authorizing the person identified as the offici.al representative of the
applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such
additional information as may be required.
2. It will have sufficient funds available to met its own share of the cost
for projects. Sufficient funds will be available when the project is completed
to assure the effective operation and maintenance of the facility for the
purposes constructed.
3. It holds sufficient title or interest in the property to enable it to
undertake lawful development and construction of the project. Except in the
case where the Grantee is acquiring an interest in the property as a part of
the project development such title documentation shall be reviewed by the
Executive Officer of the Conservancy.
4. It will not dispose of or encumber its title or other interests in the
site and facilities except as permitted by the Conservancy.
S. It will give the Conservancy, through any authorized representative,
access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents
related to the grant.
6. It will cause work on the project to be commenced within a reasonable time
after receipt of notification from the Conservancy that funds havae been
approved and that the project will be carried to completion with reasonable
diligence.
7.. It will, where appropriate, comply with the requirements of the State's
Braithwaite Act (Chapter 1574, Statutes of 1971 and related statutes), which
provides for fair and equitable treatment of displaced persons.
a. It will, where appropriate, comply with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
9. It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Conservancy concerning
special provisions of law, and program requirements.
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ATTACHMENT A
GENERAL STANDARDS
Standard #1 :
The construction of this stairway will provide a safer way of
gaining access to the beach . In addition , its use will minimize the
destruction, how occurring, to natural landforms and existing plant
life as the general public continues to climb the bluff face at this
site. The location of this stairway will have no significant impact
on environmentally sensitive habitat , privacy of residences , natural
landforms or agriculture.
Standard #2 :
This accessway will prevent the man-made erosion now occurring along
this portion of the bluff face..
Standard #3 :
The physical constraints of the site do not permit the construction
of a wheelchair ramp; however, the stairway width of fifteen feet
will provide adequate access to a major recreational area .
Standard #4 •
There are no adjoining residences ; therefore the impact of this
project relevant to residential neighborhoods is a moot point .
Standard #5 :
The natural landforms in the area of this proposed stairway are
being damaged as a result of people climbing th bluff face to gain
access to t:he beach . This accessway will reduce this destruction of
natural landforms and plant life .
Standard #7 :
Definition - This public accessway will provide a vertical
connection between the bluff top, directly adjacent to Pacific Coast
Highway, and the beach .
Specification - The width of this vertical accessway is fifteen feet .
Location - There is no accessway to the beach between Seventeenth
Street and Goldenwest Street (Twenty-Third ) . The proposed location
of this stairway is directly adjacent to Twentieth Street . An
accessway at this site will provide direct access to the beach .
Urban Areas - At present, there are no residential developments on
the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway; however , housing does exist
on the inland side of the highway. Streets Seventeenth through
Goldenwest (Twenty-Third ) are -perpendicular to and end at Pacific
Coast Highway. Residents on the inland side of the highway can only
gain a safe access to the beach at Seventeenth or Goldenwest
Streets. The distance between these access points is approximately
1 , 900 feet . An accessway at Pacific Coast Highway and Twentieth
Street would split this distance.
Rural Areas - not applicable
Facilities - This vertical accessway is a concrete structure
designed to accommodate heavy foot traffic . Its placement at this
location will not adversely impact drainage systems or bluff face
erosion .
Standard #9 ( Scenic Overlooks ) :
Definition - This scenic vista will provide an opportunity for the
generai public to set or stand in a designated area and view the
beach and ocean .
Specifications - This scenic overlook is directly adjacent to the
Pacific Coast Highway bike trail . Construction of this vista
includes an accessway to the beach , sitting benches , security
lighting, a drinking fountain, and a pay telephone .
Location - Access to this overlook is easily obtained from Pacific
Coast Highway and the beach bike trail . The view from this vista
will be unique in that one will be able to view the coast line north
and south and Catalina Island.
Facilities - This vista will be constructed of interlocking concrete
pavers and will include landscaping and 'safety nailing (when
applicable )..
P R O J E C T E V A L U A T I O N
1. URGENCY
Is this project identified in the Local Coastal Plan or on the
B.C.D.C. Public Access Supplement Map?
No
What are the closest public access points to the north and the south?
There are existing accessways north and south of this
proposed stairway to the beach. The Goldenwest accessway is
950 feet to the north while the 17th Street accessway is
located approximately 950 feet to the south.
Describe any ongoing conditions which present public hazards.
Beachgoers attempt to climb down the bluff, and may fall.
The accessway will provide safe access to the beach.
Describe any ongoing degredation of natural resources on the site, and the
expected effects of the projec'-- on such.
The accessway will prevent erosion to a coastal bluff , due
to attempted access at this location.
Are there matching funds available for this project?
Yes . Orange County has granted ',575 , 000 for this project.
will this project reopen an accessway closed by storm damage or
deterioration?
No.
Z. INNOVATION mkm DESIGN ERCE'..Zm;cE
Please discuss any innovative aspects of the proposal. Include any unique
funding, materials and/or design, innovative management, or cooperation
among several groups or agencies.
a . Oil company' s use of pipe chase as a landing area .
b. Tiered design allows for unobstructed view of ocean while seated
on benches .
c . Future interpretive display depicting the oil industry' s
contribution to development of` the State .
d. Future historical location monument indicating geographic and
historical features of the area.
3. COST EFFECTIVENESS
Please discuss the cost effectiveness of the project. Consider the
expected number of site visitors and the life span of the accessway.
The expected life span will be 40 years. The expected number
of site visitors will be 10 million over the life of the
project. The beaches presently receive 9 million visitors a
year, and the number -wi 11 increase=__in-bhe_ future_ _
4. UNAVASLAB LITY OF FUNDING FROM OTHER SOURCES
What are the various funding sources for the total project? Please
specify whether federal, state, local, or private.
Orange County has granted $75, 000 for the project. An
application for $11, 733 has been made to the Coastal
Commission for Phase V funds.
Please note any matching funds or services, inctl c- their -arces.
In conjunction with this project, the maintenance of the
bluff will include restoration of the vegetation and erosion
prevention through construction of a retaining wall. The City
will maintain the improvements over the life of the project.
Matching funds are also. provided by Orange County as described
above,
S. INCREASED ACCESS
Has the site provided public access at some time in the past? Is the site
currently accessible to the public? How will this project increase
access?
The site is currently accessible to the public if they are
willing to scale a bluff . The protect will provide access to
less agile beachgoers and will decrease liability risks .
6. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS
Please indicate the role that the California Conservation Corps is
expected to have in construction of the accessway.
The City will request their assistance in constructing the
improvements .
7. CEQA COM..PLIAN-ZE
Please give a preliminary determination of the means by which this proje::t
will comply with CE2A requirements.
The project is exempt under CEQA.
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SUPPORT M ATE R I AL S
The following materials are required to complete your grant application:-
1. A preliminary cost estimate itemized by labor and materials.
(Administration and engineering costs should not exceed 10 percent of the
project costs. ) -
2. Conceptual scale drawing of the project indicating property boundaries,
project design,, and access sign locations.
3. Location sap indicating existing public access points adjacent to the
project site.
4. Schedule indicating key interim dates and project completion.
5. Coastal Projects only:
Identification of offers to dedicate (access, open space, etc. ) in the
jurisdiction that will be accepted by the applicant (primarily local
government applicants only) .
5. An overall sigring program to identify currently open, but unsigned,
public accessways. This program should include on-site plus direr ional
sig:ing from the nearest State Eighway (see Appendix F).
7. A Resolution and accompanying List of Assurances authorizing the
application (see Appendix 8).
Res. No. 5695
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
1, ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, the duly elected, qualified City
Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of
members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven;
that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative
vote of more than a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day
of August 1986 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen:
Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic.. Bailed[, Greph. Thomas
NOES: Councilmen:
None
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Finley
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California