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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem B ,‘ SEA! BF, ciccJJV ; NO* Fe94% " '''COON-T1 CY .. CITY HALL • 211 EIGHTH STREET SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90740-6379 (562)431-2527 November 16, 1999 Dr. Joan Hartmann, Ph.D, J.D. Public Outreach Coordinator Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project 150 South Muirfield Road Los Angeles, California 90004 Ms. Trish Chapman California Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, 11th Floor Oakland, California 94612 On behalf of the Seal Beach City Co ' , fo = - • f• '• information is a certified copy of Resolutio umbe • ' In Support of the Southern Califor 'a We nd- ov- Project. ' Resolution 4766 was unanimously adopted by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on November 8th, 1999 . The City Council of Seal Beach recognizes and commends the efforts of the Wetlands Recovery Project and fully supports the goals and objectives and will work cooperatively in sharing information specific to Seal Beach and beneficial to the Project. Thank you for your attention and consideration of this very important issue. Very truly yours, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk City of Seal Beach cc: Steven Aceti, J.D. , Executive Director California Coastal Coalition Attach. v0/eAr- ,i/oP/99 Whereas, the Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project seeks to coordirate wetlands restoration and preservation activities in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Orange and San Diego Counties; and Whereas, significant wetlands exist in Los Angeles County such as the Los Angeles River, Los Cerritos wetlands, Ballona Creek wetlands, Malibu Lagoon, Topanga Lagoon and Trancas Lagoon; and Whereas, significant watersheds in Los Angeles County include the Los Angeles and San Gabriel River watersheds, the Malibu Creek watershed, the Topanga Creek watershed, and the Zuma Canyon watershed; and Whereas, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors supports efforts to enhance these wetlands and watersheds as well as others throughout Southern California; and Whereas, Los Angeles County Departments such as the Department of Public Works, Department of Beaches and Harbors and Department of Parks and Recreation may have wetlands or watershed information beneficial to the Project; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize and commend the efforts of the Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project, and directs the appropriate County department to share requested wetlands and watershed information with the Project. Steven Aceti, J.D. Executive Director California Coastal Coalition 1133 Second Street Suite G Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-3564 (760) 944-7852 fax www.calcoast.org steveaceti@att.net The California Coastal Coalition (CalCoast) is an advocacy group comprised of 26 coastal cities, 5 counties, business associations and interest groups committed to shoreline restoration through sand renourishment, helping to increase the flow of natural sediment and improved water quality. We are the co-sponsor, with the CA Shore and Beach Preservation Association, of the CA Public Beach Restoration Act (AB 64-Ducheny). 2 Ginger Bennington From: Keith Till Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:14 PM To: Ginger Bennington Subject: FW: Resolution Needed Ginger, can we reword the resolution to reference Or Co and the Hellman wetlands. Let's get the info they have. thanks (for next agenda) Original Message From: STEVE ACETI[SMTP:STEVEACETI@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Thursday,October 28,1999 12:19 PM To: Undisclosed.Recipients@earthlink.net Subject: Resolution Needed To CalCoast local and regional government members from Santa Barbara to Imperial Beach: The Public Advisory Committee of the Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project, of which CalCoast is a member, decided at its last meeting to encourage local governmental entities to adopt a resolution of support for the WRP and its restoration and acquisition activities. CalCoast is involved in the WRP for many reasons, but primarily because many of our members have wetlands within their jurisdiction and because some of the wetland restoration projects being pursued by the WRP could result in sand being palced on nearby beaches. Below is a resolution that was drafted by Laura Shell, Deputy to LA County Supervisor Zev Yaroslaysky. This is a model for the kind of resolution we would like to see local governmental entities adopt. It proclaims general support for the Wetlands Recovery Project's mission, describes major wetlands and watersheds in the jursidiction, and pledges the governmental entity to share information. I would appreciate it if you would put a similar resolution forward and to send hard copies to me once adopted. Please call or e-mail me if you have any questions. Joan Hartmann, the WRP's Project Manager, would be happy to answer your questions and/or give a short presentation about the Recovery Project. Her contact information is below. If you would like, I could combine a CalCoast update with a short presentation about the WRP. There are many cities and counties I have yet to visit officially, so I would be more than happy to do so. Joan Hartmann Outreach Director S. CA Wetlands Recovery Project 150 So. Muirfield Road LA, CA 90004 tel: 323/938-5530 fax: 323/954-9907 eml:jrhartmann@aol.com url: www.coastalconservancy.ca.gov/scwrp Model Resolution to Be Adapted to Each Jurisdiction SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WETLANDS RESTORATION PROJECT `Southern California Coastal Wetlands Recovery Project Intro Page 1 of 3 We�isite rex Meetings & Announcements Site Maps and Photos Projects and Planning Wetlands Project Documents o The Working Agreement What is the Wetlands Recovery o Meeting Minutes Project? o 1998 Report to the Legislature o Science Advisory Workshops Wetlands Project Participants • October 31, 1997 Summary o Board of Governors • February 18, 1999 Summary o Public Advisory Committee o Overview of Southern California Coastal o Wetlands Managers Group Wetlands o Science Advisory Panel o Southern California Wetlands Inventory Overview of the Wetlands Recovery Project Goal Ao Need Participants a Funding Working Agreement GOAL The Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project is a partnership of public agencies working cooperatively to acquire, restore, and enhance coastal wetlands and watersheds between Point Conception and the International border with Mexico. Using a non-regulatory approach and an ecosystem perspective, the Wetlands Project will work together to identify wetland acquisition and restoration priorities, prepare plans for these priority sites, pool funds to undertake these projects, implement priority plans, and oversee post-project maintenance and monitoring. The goal of the Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project is to accelerate the pace, the extent, and the effectiveness of coastal wetland restoration in Southern California through developing and implementing a regional prioritization plan for the acquisition, restoration, and enhancement of Southern California's coastal wetlands and watersheds. Ultimately, the Wetlands Project's efforts will result in a long-term increase in the quantity and quality of the region's wetlands. NEED FOR THE WETLANDS PROJECT Southern California's coastal wetlands are of vital ecological, hydrological, and economic significance to the region and have been nominated as "Wetlands of International Importance" in accordance with the Ramsar Convention. It is estimated that 70 to 75 percent of coastal wetlands in Southern California have been lost. Despite their recognized importance, efforts over the past 25 years to acquire, restore, and enhance Southern California's coastal wetlands have been uncoordinated, piecemeal, and disappointing. These restoration efforts have focused on individual wetlands, involving people in http://www.coastalconservancy.ca.gov/scwrp/genindex.htm 11/3/99 `Southern California Coastal Wetlands Recovery Project Intro Page 2 of 3 surrounding communities with specific interests in particular wetlands. There has been no comprehensive, region-wide focus recognizing the important interrelationships among all Southern California wetlands. The Wetlands Project establishes a process to bring interested parties together to develop a more coordinated, systematic, and regional approach. This region-wide approach will also focus the political and economic resources needed to conserve these important wetland resources. PARTICIPANTS Sixteen public agencies with responsibilities for coastal wetlands and watersheds in Southern California participate in the Wetlands Project: Federal partners • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • National Marine Fisheries Service • Natural Resources Conservation Service State partners • California Resources Agency • California Environmental Protection Agency • California Coastal Commission • California Department of Fish and Game • State Coastal Conservancy • State Lands Commission • State Water Resources Control Board • Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego • Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana • Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles • Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast The Wetlands Project is headed by Board of Governors comprised of top officials from each of the participating agencies. The Southern California Wetlands Managers Group and the Public Advisory Committee serve as advisory committees to the Board. Governing Board meetings are public and are noticed at least 10 days prior to each meeting. If you sign up on the Wetlands Project email list, you will receive email notification of all board meetings. Minutes from previous meetings are also posted on this site. The Wetlands Managers Group is responsible for drafting the regional restoration plan and advising the Governing Board on regional acquisition, restoration, and enhancement priorities. The Wetlands Project has also established a panel of scientists to advise on regional goals, specific objectives, project criteria, and priorities. The panel includes experts on birds, fish, invertebrates, vegetation, water quality, hydrology, coastal processes, and the design and restoration of Southern California wetlands. Additional areas of specialization can be included as required. The scientists who reviewed the Southern California Wetlands Inventory will be invited to serve on the panel. The Wetlands Project structure calls for creation of a Public Advisory Committee that would represent http://www.coastalconservancy.ca.gov/scwrp/genindex.htm 11/3/99 I Southern California Coastal Wetlands Recovery Project Intro Page 3 of 3 community and interest group views to the Wetlands Project Governing Board and would vigorously support the cause of wetland restoration and enhancement in Southern California. The Public Advisory Committee would elect someone from its membership to convene and chair its meetings and to report directly to the Governing Board. FUNDING Initial funding to develop the Wetlands Project came from the State of California through an interagency grant from the Department of Fish and Game to the Coastal Conservancy. Several participating agencies also contributed funds and services for development of the Southern California Coastal Wetlands Inventory. A state budget proposal to fund the Wetlands Project with seed money of several million dollars was not enacted for the 1997-98 fiscal year. The Governor's 1998-99 budget includes $6.75 million for Wetlands Project activities. The Wetlands Project has developed a draft strategy to secure $200 million from federal, state, local, and private sources to fund its projects over the next 10 years. Both the Wetlands Project Board and the Public Advisory Committee will have to work vigorously to secure additional funding sources in order to realize the stated goal of increasing the quantity and quality of the region's wetlands. FOR MORE INFORMATION More information about the Wetlands Project structure and operations can be found in the Working Agreement and attachments. See also the regional planning and projects pages for information about current planning and implementation efforts. CONTACT THE WETLANDS PROJECT If you have more questions about the Wetlands Project, contact either Trish Chapman at the Coastal Conservancy or Joan Hartmann, the Wetlands Project Public Outreach Coordinator. If you would like to receive email notices about Wetlands Project activities in the future, please fill out a form to get on our email list. Joan Hartmann, Ph.D., J.D. Trish Chapman Public Outreach Coordinator California Coastal Conservancy Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project 1330 Broadway, 11th Floor 150 South Muirfield Road Oakland, California 94612 Los Angeles, California 90004 Phone#(510)286-0749 Phone# (213) 938-5530 Fax: (510) 286-0470 Fax: (213) 954-9907 e-mail: tchapman@,igc.org e-mail:jrhartmann@,aol.com Top of Document http://www.coastalconservancy.ca.gov/scwrp/genindex.htm 11/3/99