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LOWER LA RIVER IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY GROUP MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2018 1 AGENDA Last Quarter Recap Presentation: South Gate Urban Orchard Next Steps Update: LA River Master Plan Update Update: RMC Programs Other River

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LOWER LA RIVER

IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY GROUP MEETING

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

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AGENDA

➢ Last Quarter Recap ➢ Presentation: South Gate Urban Orchard ➢ Next Steps ➢ Update: LA River Master Plan Update ➢ Update: RMC Programs ➢ Other River Activities ➢ Open Forum/Public Comment

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LAST QUARTER RECAP

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PURPOSE & CHARGE

➢Provide a public venue for discussion of proposed projects/programs related to the Lower LA River; ➢Ensure proposed projects/programs are consistent with the goals and

  • bjectives of the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan; and

➢Maximize multi-use opportunities and community benefits by encouraging collaboration among the many project proponents and

  • rganizations in the project area.

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LACFCD (Chair) USACE

Future Committee Chair (TBD)

Public Advisory & Community Engagement Committee Chair

Public Realm, Environment, Water, & Infrastructure Committee Chair

Programs & Policies Committee Chair

Cities

Community Representation, Engagement, & Outreach Ecosystem Restoration, Habitat, Water Quality, Conservation & Reuse, Recreation/Parks/Trails Education, Workforce, Program/Policy Opportunities, Statues, & Advocacy Bell Bell Gardens Carson Commerce Compton Cudahy Downey Huntington Park Long Beach Los Angeles Lynwood Maywood Paramount South Gate Vernon

LOWER LA RIVER IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY GROUP

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PROJECT REVIEW PROCESS

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A project list to be posted and updated on the website to track the IAG Project Process.

Submittal to LACFCD Relevant Committees Review & Comment IAG Presentation & Discussion Permit Request

Conceptual Design Final Comments from IAG

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FIRST COMMITTEE MEETINGS

➢Review Goals and Objectives of LLARRP ➢Membership

➢ Consist of agencies and organizations with history along LA River ➢ Starting with LLARRP Working Group

➢ Additional members outside the Working Group may request to join

➢Meetings

➢ Quarterly, in between IAG meetings ➢ Open to public; speaker cards will be implemented as needed

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CHAIRS & VICE CHAIRS

➢ Programs and Policies

➢ Chair: Antonio Hicks, Public Counsel ➢ Vice Chair: Not yet identified

➢ Public Realm, Water, Environment, & Infrastructure:

➢ Chair: Kayla Kelly-Slatten, Conservation Corps of Long Beach ➢ Vice Chair: Kelsey Jessup, The Nature Conservatory

➢ Public Advisory & Community Engagement

➢ Chair: Laura Cortez, EYCEJ ➢ Vice Chair: Not yet identified ➢ Need additional participation

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COMMENT SESSION: LAST QUARTER RECAP

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PRESENTATION: SOUTH GATE URBAN ORCHARD

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PROPOSED PROJECT REVIEW PROCESS

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A project list to be posted and updated on the website to track the IAG project process.

Submittal to LACFCD Relevant Committees Review & Comment IAG Presentation & Discussion Permit Request

Conceptual Design Final Comments from IAG

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URBAN ORCHARD

Gladis Deras, City of South Gate Robin Mark, The Trust for Public Land

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CENTRALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE GATEWAY REGION

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RIO HONDO CONFLUENCE AS A SIGNATURE PROJECT IN THE LOWER LA RIVER REVITALIZATION PLAN

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30 acres of vacant and under- utilized land located just north of the LA River/Rio Hondo Confluence. Adjacent to housing, schools, existing and proposed bicycle routes, and a key location for stormwater management.

URBAN ORCHARD CONCEPT DESIGN

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THE URBAN ORCHARD LOOKING SOUTH

Bandini Channel

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COMMUNITY MEETING IN SOUTH GATE

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COMMUNITY MEETING IN SOUTH GATE

Community Priorities

  • Access
  • Cultural Representations
  • Environment
  • Programming
  • Safety and Security
  • Water
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The Urban Orchard is a 30-acre green infrastructure and

  • pen space project.
  • Orchard
  • Wetland with Native Fish
  • Education Garden
  • Nature-based Play
  • Multi-use Trails
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Interpretive Signage & Art
  • Community Based Art
  • Youth Employment Opportunities

URBAN ORCHARD CONCEPT DESIGN

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Secured $11.8M:

  • $845,000 – Rivers & Mountains Conservancy
  • $7.9M - Stormwater Resources Control Board
  • $3M – Land & Water Conservation Fund
  • $25,000 – The Trust for Public Land

Pending:

  • $2M – Rivers & Mountains Conservancy

URBAN ORCHARD FUNDING

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COMMENT SESSION: South Gate Urban Orchard

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NEXT STEPS

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NEXT STEPS

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➢Committee Meetings

➢ January 2019

➢Next IAG Meeting

➢ Date: February 20, 2019 ➢ Time: 8 AM – 10 AM ➢ Location: LA County Department of Public Works Headquarters

➢ Conference Room A

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UPDATE: LA RIVER MASTER PLAN UPDATE

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LA RIVER MASTER PLAN UPDATE

➢For Information:

➢LARiverMasterPlan.org

➢Contact Information:

➢LARiver@dpw.lacounty.gov

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COMMENT SESSION: LA River Master Plan Update

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UPDATE:

RMC PROGRAMS

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Prop 1 throughout RMC territory

  • Round 2 Call-for-Projects:
  • Oct. 16 – Dec. 16, 2018
  • Award Funding: Spring/Summer 2019
  • Available Funding: $10.8 million

Prop 1 for Lower Los Angeles River

  • Open Call for Projects: posted Sep. 16, 2018
  • Award Funding: Quarterly until funding is expended

(starting Winter/Spring 2019)

  • Available Funding: $41.4 million
  • Funding Categories:
  • Acquisitions – 20%,
  • Enhancement Fund (small projects) – 10%,
  • Enhancement Fund (planning) – 10%,
  • Matching Funds – 10%,
  • Construction Fund – 34%,
  • Green Incubator Fund – 16%.

Guidelines for both programs are posted on RMC website: rmc.ca.gov

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Prop 68 throughout RMC territory

  • Funding Allocation: $30 million

Prop 68 for Lower Los Angeles River

  • Funding Allocation: $37.5 million

Draft Guidelines posted on RMC website: rmc.ca.gov

  • Draft Grant Guidelines Released: Posted October 12, 2018
  • 30-day Comment Period: October 20 - November 20, 2018
  • Draft Grant Guideline Meetings (4): November 13-20, 2018
  • Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 9:30am-11:30am, Fullerton Community Center
  • Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 3:30pm-5:30pm, San Dimas City Hall
  • Thursday, November 15, 2018, 5:30pm-7:30pm, South Gate Park Auditorium
  • Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 9:30am-11:30am, SCV Water, Newhall Division
  • Anticipated Call-for-Projects: February 2019
  • Award Funding: Starting May 2019
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Prop 68 throughout RMC territory

  • Funding Allocation: $30 million

Prop 68 for Lower Los Angeles River

  • Funding Allocation: $37.5 million

Draft Guidelines posted on RMC website: rmc.ca.gov

  • At least 20% of the funds available shall be allocated for projects serving severely

disadvantaged communities.

  • Up to 10% of the funds available may be allocated for technical assistance to disadvantaged

communities.

  • Up to 5% of the funds available pursuant to each chapter of this division shall be allocated

for community access projects, including for: transportation, physical activity programming, resource interpretation, multilingual translation, natural science, workforce development and career pathways, education, parks, climate, etc.

  • Up to 10% of the funds available may be allocated to support planning-related applications.
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AB-1558

  • Requires development of a river ranger program to provide a network of river rangers who assist the

public at sites along the Los Angeles River and its tributaries.

  • Program to be developed through collaboration by:
  • San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC)
  • Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC)
  • Department of Parks and Recreation
  • California Conservation Corps
  • State Lands Commission

LOS ANGELES RIVER RANGER PROGRAM PLAN

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LOS ANGELES RIVER RANGER PROGRAM PLAN

Phase 1: Build Consensus around Program Description

  • Public Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Program and Services Inventory
  • Background Research and Case Studies
  • Program Description and Framework to meet intent of AB1558

Phase 2: Develop River Ranger Program Establishment Plan

  • Ongoing Outreach
  • Plan and Pilot Program Development
  • Potential Governance Structure
  • Identify Funding Options

Phas ase 1 Phas ase 2 Mar arch

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Jun June 20 2018 18 Ju June 20 2018 18

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Sp Sprin ing 20 2019 19

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LOS ANGELES RIVER RANGER PROGRAM PLAN

Priorities for River Rangers:

  • Public safety
  • Access and connectivity
  • Provide education on the history/resources
  • Resource protection
  • Offer recreation-oriented programming
  • Handle clean-up/maintenance
  • Address homeless issues
  • Coordinate with other agencies/partners
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LOS ANGELES RIVER RANGER PROGRAM PLAN

Next Steps:

  • Continued Outreach- sharing results from Phase 1; more public input
  • Close on input January 2019
  • Stakeholder Meetings
  • #5 (December 2018)
  • #6 (January 2019)
  • Draft Plan, Phase II
  • February/March 2019
  • Pilot Program Development
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  • Bill authorizes establishment of the Lower LA River Recreation and Park District
  • By petition or resolution before January 1, 2021
  • District would have financing authority for acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance,

and operation of open space and parks.

  • District would conduct activities in coordination with the Lower LA River planning and

implementation efforts.

  • Lara’s office is follow-up with Cities and County.
  • Could provide a mechanism to coordinate grant application assistance and concept development

support to working group members

SB-1374, Lara. The Lower LA River Recreation and Park District

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  • RMC is working with County DPW on a

Feasibility Study at the LA River Confluence with Rio Hondo.

  • Potential scope: at-least 3 opportunity sites

(including confluence site), pedestrian bridges, low-flow channel modifications.

  • Scope is still being finalized.

Lower LA River Confluence – Feasibility Study

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COMMENT SESSION: RMC Programs

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OTHER RIVER ACTIVITIES

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OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT

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WWW.LOWERLARIVER.ORG

THANK YOU!

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