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 Activities ➢ Open Forum/Public Comment 2
LAST QUARTER RECAP
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 objectives of the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan; and ➢ Maximize multi-use opportunities and community benefits by encouraging collaboration among the many project proponents and organizations in the project area. 4
LACFCD Bell Bell Gardens Carson (Chair) Commerce Compton Cudahy Downey Huntington Cities USACE Park Long Beach Los Angeles Lynwood Maywood Paramount South Gate LOWER LA RIVER Vernon IMPLEMENTATION Programs & Future ADVISORY GROUP Policies Committee Committee Chair (TBD) Chair Education, Workforce, Program/Policy Public Public Realm, Opportunities, Advisory & Environment, Statues, & Advocacy Community Water, & Infrastructure Engagement Ecosystem Restoration, Committee Community Committee Habitat, Water Quality, Representation, Chair Chair Conservation & Reuse, Engagement, & Recreation/Parks/Trails Outreach
PROJECT REVIEW PROCESS Submittal to IAG Presentation Permit Request LACFCD & Discussion Relevant Committees Review & Comment Conceptual Final Comments Design from IAG A project list to be posted and updated on the website to track the IAG Project Process. 6
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 7
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 8
COMMENT SESSION: LAST QUARTER RECAP
PRESENTATION: SOUTH GATE URBAN ORCHARD
PROPOSED PROJECT REVIEW PROCESS Submittal to IAG Presentation Permit Request LACFCD & Discussion Relevant Committees Review & Comment Conceptual Final Comments Design from IAG A project list to be posted and updated on the website to track the IAG project process. 11
URBAN ORCHARD Gladis Deras, City of South Gate Robin Mark, The Trust for Public Land
CENTRALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE GATEWAY REGION
RIO HONDO CONFLUENCE AS A SIGNATURE PROJECT IN THE LOWER LA RIVER REVITALIZATION PLAN
URBAN ORCHARD CONCEPT DESIGN 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.
Bandini Channel THE URBAN ORCHARD LOOKING SOUTH
COMMUNITY MEETING IN SOUTH GATE
Community Priorities • Access • Cultural Representations • Environment • Programming • Safety and Security • Water COMMUNITY MEETING IN SOUTH GATE
URBAN ORCHARD CONCEPT DESIGN The Urban Orchard is a 30-acre green infrastructure and open 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 FUNDING 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
COMMENT SESSION: South Gate Urban Orchard
NEXT STEPS
NEXT STEPS ➢ 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 23
UPDATE: LA RIVER MASTER PLAN UPDATE
LA RIVER MASTER PLAN UPDATE ➢ For Information: ➢ LARiverMasterPlan.org ➢ Contact Information: ➢ LARiver@dpw.lacounty.gov 25
COMMENT SESSION: LA River Master Plan Update
UPDATE: RMC PROGRAMS
Prop 1 for Lower Los Angeles River Prop 1 throughout RMC territory • • Open Call for Projects : posted Sep. 16, 2018 Round 2 Call-for-Projects : • Award Funding : Quarterly until funding is expended Oct. 16 – Dec. 16, 2018 • (starting Winter/Spring 2019) Award Funding : Spring/Summer 2019 • • Available Funding : $41.4 million Available Funding : $10.8 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
Prop 68 for Lower Los Angeles River Prop 68 throughout RMC territory • • Funding Allocation : $37.5 million Funding Allocation : $30 million • 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 Draft Guidelines posted on RMC website: rmc.ca.gov
Prop 68 for Lower Los Angeles River Prop 68 throughout RMC territory • • Funding Allocation : $37.5 million Funding Allocation : $30 million • 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. Draft Guidelines posted on RMC website: rmc.ca.gov
LOS ANGELES RIVER RANGER PROGRAM PLAN 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 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 Ju June 20 2018 18 to to to to Jun June 20 2018 18 Sp Sprin ing 20 2019 19
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
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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