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AGENDA REPORT
June 25, 2001
Honorable Mayor and City Council
John B. Bahorski, City Manager
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Douglas A. Dancs, P.E. Interim Director of Public Works/City Engineer
California Coastal Conservancy Agreement
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The proposed action will adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
grant funding agreement with the California Coastal Conservancy for funding of the
planning, environmental and design of a debris boom on the San Gabriel River.
BACKGROUND:
The City was successful in securing funding within the FY 1999/2000 State budget in the
amount of $450,000 to improve beach and ocean water quality. Of the amount, $150,000
was dedicated for a comprehensive study to look at the San Gabriel River watershed and
develop strategies for combating water pollution at the sources along with a Master Plan
for the City's ongoing water quality improvement program. The report is at 95%
completion and a meeting will be scheduled with the Citizens Oversight Committee for
its review in July.
The remaining amount, $300,000, was allocated for a debris boom on the San Gabriel
River. Just recently, the City was recently notified that all allocated money would be lost
if not encumbered by the end of the fiscal year because of the State's financial crisis. The
Coastal Conservancy can only fund for the design, planning, and environmental
processing and permits necessary for the boom due to the limited time and process
constraints for encumbering the money. Upon receipt of the funding, the City will
negotiate a contract with Moffat Nichol Engineers for the planning, environmental and
design. The Coastal Conservancy plans to bring this item to their board on June 26, 2001.
On June 27, 2001, the City is meeting with the City of Long Beach, Los Angeles County
Flood Control, and Orange County PFRD concerning the debris/trash in the channel that
winds up at our beaches. It is Staffs intention to encourage other agencies to participate
in the project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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Execution of the agreement will permit the funding of professional and appurtenant
services required to complete the planning, environmental and design of a debris boom.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a grant funding agreement with the California Coastal Conservancy for funding
of the planning environmental and design of the debris boom.
Doug Danes, P.E. m Director or s/City Engineer
NOTED AND APPROVED:
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