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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve Preliminary Conceptual Plans, file dated
September 18, 2007, and adopt a resolution authorizing staff to submit a Proposition
50 California River Parkways Grant application for the construction of the Ballona
Creek Bikeway Project (P-900) adjacent to Overland Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
In November 2002, California voters approved the Water Security, Clean Drinking
Water, Coastal and Beaches Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50). Proposition 50
authorized the State Legislature to appropriate $100 million for the acquisition,
restoration, protection and development of river parkways. In December 2006, Staff
submitted a Proposition 50 grant application to the Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy (SMMC) for the purpose of implementing and enhancing the
improvements along a segment of the Ballona Creek Bike Path. Specifically, the
grant requested $60,000 for planning and design services through construction
documents for the project and a safety/security study to be performed under the
direction of the Culver City Police Department. On January 22, 2007, the Santa
Monica Mountains Conservancy adopted Resolution No. 07-03, authorizing the grant
Meeting Date: 09/24/07 Item Number: A-3
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Preliminary Conceptual Plans and Adoption of a
Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit a Proposition 50 California River
Parkways Grant Application for the Construction of the Ballona Creek Bikeway
Project (P-900) Adjacent to Overland Avenue.
Contact Person/Dept.: John Rivera,
Senior Management Analyst
Phone Number:
(310) 253-5616
Fiscal Impact: Yes [x] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification:
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Los Angeles County Department of Public
Works, County of Los Angeles Public Library, Culver City Unified School District,
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Santa Monica Bay Restoration
Commission and Ballona Creek Renaissance by e-mail (09/12/07). All property owners
and occupants within an expanded 300-ft radius of the project site, attendees of the July
and August 2007 community workshops and those persons who submitted verbal or
written comments at the December 8, 2003 Council discussion of the Ballona Creek
Focus Special Study (09/12/07). Master Notification List on 09/19/07.
Department Approval:
Public Works:
Charles D. Herbertson (09/13/07)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Iker) (09/19/07)
City Controller Approval:
Marlee Chang (09/18/07)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (09/18/07) City of Culver City, California
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for the project planning and design of the Ballona Creek Overland Project (Named
locally as the Ballona Creek Bikeway Project).
In 2003/2004 the City implemented the Ballona Creek Pedestrian Bridge
Replacement project. As part of the original project design concept, the areas
adjacent to the entrances to the bridge and the adjacent embankment area owned
by the Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) were proposed to be improved
with enhanced hardscape and landscape treatments. As a result of the higher then
anticipated cost of the project, the scope of the design was reduced and the
improvements at the northern end of the bridge, along the bike path and school
campuses were eliminated.
On May 15, 2007, Public Works issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking the
professional services of a qualified planning and design firm(s) to conduct public
outreach workshops, prepare conceptual plans, grant application exhibits and
construction plans and specifications for the proposed Ballona Creek Bikeway
Project (Project). And, on July 9, 2007 the City Council awarded the contract for
professional planning and design services to Lawrence R. Moss & Associates
(Design Team).
Project Location
The project is located along the north side of Ballona Creek, between Overland
Avenue and the pedestrian bridge west of Overland Avenue. The project site is
bounded on the north by the Julian Dixon County Public Library, and the campuses
of Culver City High School, Culver City Middle School, and Farragut Elementary
School; on the east by Overland Avenue; on the south by Ballona Creek; and on the
west by the westerly extension of the Ballona Creek Bike Path. The project site
consists of portions of property that are owned by three government agencies. The
Culver City Unified School District owns the area consisting of the embankment
along the upslope side of the bike path (between the bike path and the fenced
school properties). The County of Los Angeles Public Library owns the area
adjacent to the Julian Dixon Library and north of the service roadway to the creek
channel/bike path. And the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works
owns the area of the creek channel and bike path.
Project Concept
The project is intended to transform this segment of the creek and bike path by
enhancing the beauty of the creek and providing amenities for recreational users,
students, library patrons, and nearby residents. The Project is designed to help
restore natural habitat, enhance the creek and bike path environment, and create
educational opportunities for users of the bike path. City of Culver City, California
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The goal of the this phase of the project is to complete the planning and design
activities in time to submit the project for construction funding for the next California
River Parkways grant cycle on October 19, 2007. This is another Proposition 50
grant program implemented by the California Resource Agency, which may fund
river parkway projects that relate to at least two of the following issue areas;
recreation; habitat; flood management; conversion to river parkways; and,
conservation and interpretive enhancements. The City will be relying on the grant to
fund complete construction costs of the project. If the State does not approve the
grant, the construction of the project will not go forward until another source of
complete funding is found.
Concurrent with the project design process, City staff and the Design Team have
been working closely with the Culver City Police Department who have been
conducting the safety and security review of the existing facilities and the design
concepts and participating in the community outreach process.
Planning and Community Outreach Process
The City staff and the Design Team began the planning, public outreach workshops
and conceptual design process in July. During this period we have been working
with staff from the CCUSD, County Public Library and County Department of Public
Works. Three community workshops were conducted by the Design Team. Notice
advising of the project and the community workshop process was sent on July 17,
2007 to all property owners within a 300 + foot radius of the project site and the
individuals who provided comments to the City Council at their December 2003
meeting regarding the Ballona Creek Focused Special Study. The workshop
attendances averaged 19 people per workshop. The following is a brief description
of what the workshops entailed:
Workshop One: Introduction to the Project and Issues/Assets Inventory
July 28, 2007 - Stone House in Lindberg Park
This workshop introduced the parameters of the project, provided an overall list of
goals, and familiarized participants with the issues and assets related to this
segment of Ballona Creek. During the workshop, participants were organized into
small groups and walked through the project site. Disposable cameras were
provided for groups to record both the elements that they wish to accentuate or
improve and areas of concern. The groups reconvened and working with aerial
photos of the site, discussed what they experienced. City of Culver City, California
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Workshop Two: Issues/Assets Analysis and Design Solution Charrette
August 1, 2007 - Garden Room at Veterans Memorial Building
The second workshop further discussed the issues and assets related to the site and
allowed for all participants to take part in addressing both elements. The pictures
taken from the previous workshop’s orientation walk were distributed. The
participants were then organized in groups to discuss what they saw as the most
relevant and pertinent items. Through facilitation by the Design Team, the groups
brainstormed solutions to address concerns. They also worked on ways to
accentuate and improve existing assets on the site. The workshop provided a forum
for all participants to voice their opinions and proactively work together to develop
solutions.
Workshop Three: Design Refinement
August 29, 2007 - Garden Room in Veterans Memorial Building
At the final workshop the Design Team presented the preliminary conceptual design.
They explained what elements were incorporated from previous workshops, both in
addressing issues and enhancing assets of the site. A matrix of the comments
received doing the first two workshops was presented (See Attachment No. 1).
Workshop participants were again organized into groups to review the preliminary
conceptual design and provide their comments and suggestions. The workshop
participant feedback was intended to help refine the design to ensure that
participants had an active and vocal role throughout the process in shaping both the
planning and design of the project.
The participants in the third workshop voiced support for the overall conceptual
design. However, there were some of the participants who voiced their concerns
that the concept design did not include a rest area. This issue is discussed in more
detail in the following section of this report.
On September 11, 2007, City staff and the Design Team representative provided an
introductory presentation to the CCUSD School Board of the August 29, 2007
preliminary conceptual plans. The School Board’s primary comments were in
support of the project and the conceptual plans. However, the Board did raise
concerns regarding maintenance and graffiti issues. These issues are discussed in
more detail in the following section of this report. On September 18, 2007 David El
Fattal, CCUSD Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, submitted a letter
confirming the School Board’s support of the project and the conceptual plans. The
letter reiterates the Board’s concerns and the need for the District’s active
participation in the construction planning phase of the Project. The September 18,
2007, letter is included with this report as Attachment No. 2. City of Culver City, California
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DISCUSSION:
Preliminary Conceptual Design
The project has been designed to meet the requirements of the American’s with
Disabilities Act requirements. The preliminary conceptual design for the project
incorporates the following features:
• Removal and rehabilitations of planting along the Julian Dixon Public Library and
adjacent County service roadway and installation of a decomposed granite (DG)
pedestrian path and planting of drought tolerant and Southern California native
plants appropriate to the creek habitat and low-volume water conserving
irrigation systems. (Some existing trees in this area would be retained in place).
• Removal of concrete embankment along the upslope side of the bike path
(between the bike path and the school properties) and replacement with a DG
pedestrian path, retaining wall and terraced landscaping utilizing drought tolerant
and Southern California native plants appropriate to the creek habitat and low-
volume water conserving irrigation systems.
• Enhanced fencing between the service roadway and creek channel, and between
the bike path and creek channel.
• Relocated and enhanced entry gate at the service roadway entrance to the creek
located off of Overland Avenue and adjacent to the library building.
• Repair or repaving of the bike path along this portion of the bike path.
• Installing lighting, emergency “call-boxes,” and security cameras along this
portion of the bike path.
• Installing educational displays regarding the creek and the project.
• Installing drainage devices and a bio-swale to capture storm run-off.
Project Issues
As stated previously, the participants in the third workshop voiced support for the
project’s overall conceptual design. However, there were some of the participants
who voiced their concerns that the concept design did not include a rest area. There
were also other participants who voiced opposition to the inclusion of any rest area.
The rest area had been discussed as a possible amenity for users of the bike and
proposed pedestrian paths. The rest area potentially could include any combination
of seating, water fountain and trash receptacles. Representatives of the three
agencies that own the properties that are the project site have also stated their
opposition to inclusion of any rest area.
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Proponents generally state that a rest area is a typical improvement along enhanced
projects such as those found on river and creek parkways throughout the County.
They have stated that the rest area would be important in promoting use of the
project by seniors and families with young children, as well as serving as a useful
amenity for other users.
Those who have stated opposition to a rest area generally cited concerns over
potential loitering, camping, crimes, and liability and maintenance costs. The
agencies, which own the project site and the Culver City Police Department (CCPD),
who has been an active participant in this design process, also opposed the
inclusion of any rest area for the same reasons. The agencies concerns are based
on the proximity of the project site to the schools and the library. The CCUSD and
County Library staffs have stated that they are already experiencing similar
problems and are concerned that the inclusion of a rest area would increase the
problems.
During the community outreach process the issues of graffiti, vandalism and
maintenance were brought up by the workshop participants and the School Board.
Concern was expressed that the City is currently having difficultly keeping up with
the ongoing graffiti in the project site and the vandalism of the lighting fixtures on the
pedestrian bridge. Those who voiced these concerns questioned what impact
adding improvements and new surfaces to this area would have on the City’s
resources and whether these additional demands would result in a deterioration of
the improvements.
As part of the City’s recent budget process, the graffiti removal program has been
revised and enhanced. The program currently relies on the service of private
contractor (1-person crew, working 5 days a week) and supplemental City staff
support. The revised program will result in the graffiti removal being done by a
designated 4-person City crew which will provide 7-day a week removals. With this
change, the City staff believes that we will be able to handle any increased graffiti in
the area. In addition, the project design will also incorporate features such as plant
materials that will grow to overhang the retaining wall and the use of graffiti resistant
materials and coatings that have been used on similar projects in the County. It is
also felt that the installation of the security cameras and potential increased use of
the area may act as a deterrent to some incidents.
Vandalism is also a potential issue and it is difficult to quantify how often this may
occur until there is some history to base the frequency on. Because it is a potential
issue, again the project has been designed to reduce the vulnerability of the
improvements, such as using 14-foot tall metal light poles and placing the cameras
on top of the poles. Also, the project design incorporated stone, metal and concrete
materials which are less vulnerable to vandalism and easier to clean. Project related City of Culver City, California
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signage will incorporate metal and sacrificial surfaces or coatings to facilitate repair
of most damage.
Maintenance needs will increase as a result of the project. The City will be including
the cost of the maintenance for the initial 5-years after the project is constructed in
the River Parkways Grant application. Subsequent to that period, the City would
have to absorb the maintenance costs or find a partner to take on the maintenance
activities. During the workshops, it was suggested the City explore the potential of
partnering with a local community group or create a volunteer group to provide the
maintenance. It was also suggested that the general maintenance off the plants
could be incorporated into a school program on the local ecosystem. There is also
the potential that other agencies, such as the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
or the Baldwin Hills Conservancy would take on the maintenance efforts.
City crews currently maintain the bike path and remove debris and litter. It is
anticipated that this would continue even with the primary maintenance of the project
being taken on by a third-party.
A discussion of the fiscal impact of these issues has been included below in the
Fiscal Analysis section of this report.
Zoning and Environmental Reviews
It is anticipated that the Project will be exempt from the City’s Open Space Zone
requirements for preparation of a Comprehensive Plan. In addition, pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the construction of the project is
anticipated to require adoption of a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative
Declaration. Both the processing of the Comprehensive Plan Exemption and the
adoption of the CEQA action will occur as part of the construction document
approval process in the next phase of the project.
Project Timeline
The CCUSD School Board is scheduled to consider approval of the conceptual
plans and the request to authorize a support letter of the City’s River Parkways
Grant application on September 25, 2007. Once the Council and School Board have
approved the conceptual plans and the grant application has been submitted on
October 19th, work will begin on the construction drawings. The grant awards are
anticipated to occur in June 2008. We anticipate completing the construction
documents prior to the grant awards so that we may start the project before the start
of the Los Angeles County Official 2008-2009 Rainy Season. The following table
includes the currently anticipated timeline for the project:
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Task Time Frame
Project study, community
workshops and conceptual design
July – September 2007
City Council Approval of Conceptual
Design & Authorize River Parkways
Grant proposal submission
September 24, 2007
School Board Approval of
Conceptual Design & Authorize
support letter of City’s River
Parkways Grant proposal
submission
September 25, 2007
River Parkways Grant application
submission and begin preparing
final plans/specifications
October 19, 2007
Council approval of plans &
specifications and authorize release
of request for bids.
May 2008
School Board approval of plans and
authorization to work on District
property
May 2008
Award construction contract August 2008
Begin construction August or September, 2008
Complete construction January or February, 2009
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Staff support from the following City departments will be needed to implement the
project: Public Works, Police, Fire, Community Development and Parks, Recreation
& Community Services.
The City has allocated funds in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget as
the Ballona Creek Bikeway Project P-900, Accounts No. 42300900. The total
project allocation is $60,000. The SMMC Proposition 50 grant requires that all
planning and design activities are completed and reimbursement paperwork finalized
no later than June 30, 2008.
The Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. (LRMoss) proposal included the following
costs for Design Development ($23,400), Construction Documents ($20,650),
Electrical Subconsultant ($4,800) and Construction Observation ($10,000) for a total
of $58,850. It was determined by staff, with concurrence from LRMoss’, that the
$10,000 for Construction Observation included in LRMoss’ proposal would not be
necessary at this time. Therefore, the contract amount with LRMoss is $48,850.
Staff will include the cost of the construction observation activities in the River
Parkway Grant application for construction of the project. If the City is awarded a City of Culver City, California
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grant to fund the construction of this project and the cost of construction observation
activities is covered by the grant, the contract with LRMoss should be amended to
include those services.
As stated previously, the City will be relying on the River Parkways Grant to fund
complete construction costs of the project. If the State does not approve the grant,
the construction of the project will not go forward until another source of complete
funding is found.
If the State does approve the grant then the City will incur the cost of the staffs from
various City departments participating in the implementation of the construction of
the project. Also, as the project is anticipated to increase use of the area there may
be additional calls for service from the City’s emergency services. These costs can
not be quantified/estimated at this time.
Maintenance and operational costs for the first five (5) years of the Project will be a
requirement of the construction contract. The Project will be designed to incorporate
native drought tolerant plant materials and construction material with increased
durability in order to reduce maintenance and operation costs.
However it is anticipated that the City will either have to fund or find a partnership in
the community or with other agencies to cover these costs. These costs will be
associated with potential graffiti and vandalism of the improvements and equipment.
There are also potential cost increases as a result of debris and litter removal from
the area.
Staff and LRMoss have received some cost estimates for the maintenance of similar
“Call-Box” and cameras:
• The City of Manhattan Beach has 6 “Call-Boxes” located in their parks and along
a walking path. Their total annual budget for maintenance is $2,000. However,
they stated that they have not had a graffiti or vandalism problem with them.
LRMoss also contacted the City of Los Angeles and was informed that they have
been experiencing significant amounts of vandalism of the units they’ve installed
along bike paths. Staff contacted the supplier of the Manhattan Beach boxes
and was informed that depending on what type of unit is used, post-mounted or
freestanding, the purchase and installation cost are approximately $5,000 to
$10,000 per unit. The purchase costs would be requested as a part of the grant
application. Although the maintenance cost is primarily going to be dependent
on the frequency or lack of any vandalism, based on the information stated
above staff estimates that the annual maintenance cost for the 2 boxes that is
proposed for the project would approximately $2000. City of Culver City, California
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• LRMoss staff has reviewed the proposal for the installation of the 5 fixed security
cameras with a supplier. Based on these proposed installations, it is anticipated
that the annual maintenance costs for the camera system is $1,200 to $1,500.
The cameras are proposed to be mounted on top of 14-foot tall metal post lights
and therefore are anticipated to less vulnerable to vandalism.
The project design also includes the installation of 4 new post lights. These lights
will be on 14-feet tall metal posts and are anticipated to be less vulnerable to
vandalism, although the posts will be susceptible to graffiti. Graffiti removal cost my
also increase due to the installation of the new retaining wall, boulders, signage and
light poles. However, the City has recently reorganized and expanded its graffiti
removal program and any potential increase in graffiti is anticipated to be within the
capabilities and capacity of the City crew to handle once the in-house City graffiti
removal crew is in place. The complete complement of the City’s reorganized graffiti
crew is anticipated to be operational by the time the project is completed.
Maintenance needs will increase as a result of the project. City crews currently
maintain the bike path and remove debris and litter. The City will be including the
cost of the maintenance for the initial 5-years after the project is constructed in the
River Parkways Grant application. Subsequent to that period, the City would have to
absorb the maintenance costs or find a partner to take on the primary maintenance
activities. Staff will explore these options. It is anticipated that even with primary
maintenance of the project being taken on by a third-party, City crews would
continue maintenance of the bike path and removal of debris and litter.
In the event that no third-party could be found to take on the maintenance
responsibilities, staff estimates the additional maintenance would cost approximately
$7,000 to $8,000 annually. This is based on recent proposals received during the
2007/2008 budget discussion for Assessment District LMD #1, Zone 2. Zone 2 is
located across the creek and to the east of the project site and is an approximately
20-ft wide and 2,200-ft long landscaped buffer with non-native trees and plant
materials. The estimate for the proposed weekly maintenance of Zone 2 was
$11,200 to $12,900 annually depending on the specific services provided. The
project site is approximately 1,100-ft long and slightly less wide and would use
native plant materials. Staff therefore believes that the $7,000 to $8,000 is a
reasonable estimate of the potential annual cost.
The CCUSD has expressed their willingness to participate in the project, but are not
able to incur additional project related expenses. In addition to the maintenance
cost described above there will be energy and water costs. We estimate that the
energy costs for operation of the 3 lights and the 5 cameras proposed to be located
on the Districts property would be approximately $1,320 annually. Based on the City of Culver City, California
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annual water costs for the adjacent Assessment District LMD #1, Zone 2, we
estimate the annual water costs to be $532. The District has said they would allow
the cameras to be connected to the Police Department through their web access.
If the City Council approves this project, this estimated annual maintenance
expenditure maybe included in the future year’s budget when it is needed.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution
2. September 18, 2007 Letter from David El Fattal, CCUSD Assistant
Superintendent, Business Services to John Rivera, City of Culver City.
3. Workshop Comments Matrix
4. Preliminary Conceptual Design Package
• Preliminary Conceptual Design (Project Site Plan View)
• Preliminary Design Sections (Cross Sections)
• Preliminary Plant Palette
• Conceptual Design Sections (Plan View) L1.01-01 through L1.01-06
MOTIONS:
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Preliminary Conceptual Plans for the Ballona Creek Bikeway Project
(P-900), file dated September 18, 2007;
2. Adopt the Resolution authorizing staff to submit a Proposition 50 California River
Parkways Grant application for the construction of the Ballona Creek Bikeway
Project (P-900); and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City all documents required
for the Ballona Creek Bikeway Project (P-900) Proposition 50 California River
Parkways Grant application.
MEETING DATE: September 24, 2007
AGENDA ITEM : Approval of Preliminary Conceptual Plans and Adoption of
a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit a Proposition 50 California River
Parkways Grant Application for the Construction of the Ballona Creek Bikeway
Project (P-900) Adjacent to Overland Avenue.
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. Draft Resolution
1-2
2. September 18, 2007 Letter from David El Fattal,
CCUSD Assistant Superintendent, Business
Services to John Rivera, City of Culver City.
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3. Workshop Comments Matrix
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4. Preliminary Conceptual Design Package
• Preliminary Conceptual Design (Project Site Plan
View)
• Preliminary Design Sections (Cross Sections)
• Preliminary Plant Palette
• Conceptual Design Sections (Plan View) L1.01-
01 through L1.01-06
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COMMENT
PROPOSED / INCLUDED
IN DESIGN
DOES NOT MEET
PUBLIC AGENCY
CRITERIA
(LIBRARY, DPW, CCPD)
POTENTIAL FUTURE
ELEMENT OR
"PARKING LOT ISSUE"
Safety and Security:
Make on-off ramp juncture safer fence at top of slope with reflectors
Security camera 3 camera system near pedestrian bridge; 2 camera
system near merge
Security Lights 4 post lights located at library, merge, mid-bike
path, proposed turnout
Callbox 2 callboxes located at merge and near pedestrian
bridge
Fix uneven pavement/tripping hazards repair or repave bikeway
Beautification of existing conditions:
Provide shade plant trees along bikeway
Improve gunite slope area remove and replace with drought tolerant trees and
plants
Improve existing fence between bike path
and creek
replace with double rail as seen along adjacent
sites
Improve existing fence between bike path
and school
Planting behind Library building proposed
Design to address maintenance, trash and
graffiti issues
remove graffiti prone materials (gunite) and
proposed materials less likely to attract graffiti and
easy to repair (river rock, plants)
More planting areas behind library, along bikeway
Maintain view of creek sightlines preserved
Maintain and add artwork along bikeway (will be addressed by Cultural Affairs Dept.)
Improving user experience through new
amenties:
Rest area
Improve entry area & gate proposed new plantings and decorative gate
Move gate eastward in line with Library proposed
Separate pedestrian path created
Native/drought tolerant landscaping proposed plant palette
Interpretive signage proposed near bikeway entrance and school
Vending machine, drinking fountain
Seating
Connections to community and creek:
Programs to connect the school with the
bikeway
Capture run-off and infiltrate on site proposed to convey water to bioswale and planting
areas
Other comments:
Solar lighting (currently researching options)
Good signage interpretive, entrance, way-finding, and safety signs
with CCPD phone # proposed
ADA access on pedestrian path designed to comply with ADA regulations
Plant trees library, along bikeway
Permeable paving decomposed granite proposed for pedestrain path
Design to discourage loitering no seating provided; retaining wall designed to
discourage seating
Signage on plants interpretive signs to include information on native
plants
River web cam
Use thorny bushes near Library
Planting on merge slope
Dog waste station/bags
Use recycled materials nothing currently-will recommend when applicable
Provide habitat for wildlife native plants help sustain beneficial wildlife
RESPONSE
BALLONA CREEK BIKEWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
**Note: Comments summarized from the feedback and suggestions
from both community workshops.BALLONA CREEK BIKEWAY PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL PLAN
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SECTION ONE: PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST
TURN-OUT AND SWALE
SECTION TWO: WIDE PORTION
OF BIKE PATH WITH PLANTINGBALLONA CREEK BIKEWAY PROPOSED DESIGN SECTIONS
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SECTION THREE:
NARROW PORTION OF
BIKE PATH
SECTION FOUR: PROPOSED
DECORATIVE ACCESS GATEBALLONA CREEK BIKEWAY PROPOSED DESIGN SECTIONS
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SECTION FIVE: OVERLAND ENTRY
DECORATIVE BOULDERS AND
CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTSBALLONA CREEK BIKEWAY PROPOSED DESIGN PERSPECTIVES
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-BICYCLE AND MAINTENANCE VEHICLE ACCESS
-WINDING PEDESTRIAN PATH, ADA ACCESSIBLE
-NATIVE, DROUGHT TOLERANT TREES & PLANTS
-DECORATIVE FENCE
-ENTRY SIGN
PROPOSED ENTRY TREATMENT
AT OVERLAND AVENUE
AFTER
BEFOREBALLONA CREEK BIKEWAY PROPOSED DESIGN PERSPECTIVES
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PROPOSED ENTRY GATE
-MAINTENANCE VEHICLE ACCESS
-PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ENTRANCE GATE,
ADA ACCESSIBLE
-DECORATIVE, CUSTOM METALWORK
-PREFERENCE GIVEN TO LOCAL ARTIST
AFTER
BEFOREBALLONA CREEK BIKEWAY PROPOSED DESIGN PERSPECTIVES
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-PERMEABLE PEDESTRIAN PATH WITH ADA
ACCESSIBLE FEATURES
--NATIVE, DROUGHT TOLERANT TREES & PLANTS
-DECORATIVE RIVER ROCK RETAINING WALL
-REPAIRED OR REPAVED BICYCLE PATH
-DOUBLE-RAIL STEEL TUBE FENCE
-STORMWATER BIORETENTION
-SAFETY TURN OUT
-INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE
-SAFETY SIGNAGE
-DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE
-SECURITY CAMERAS
-EMERGENCY CALL-BOX
AFTER
BEFORE
PROPOSED BIKE PATH
IMPROVEMENTS