lcw public presentation workshop #5
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Public Involvement Workshop Public Involvement Workshop April 18April 18thth, 2013, 2013
• Workshop Goal: – Present 3 conceptual restoration designs
• Workshop Objectives: – Update on Conceptual Restoration Plan’s progress– Share 3 conceptual restoration designs– Discuss NEXT STEPS– Perform workshop activity to generate feedback on
restoration design alternatives
• Workshop Ground Rules
Public Involvement Workshop #5Theme: Fire
Mascot: Coulter’s GoldfieldColor: Red
Public Involvement Workshop #5
Workshop Outline1. Conceptual Restoration Plan Progress Update
- Overview of Conceptual Restoration Plan progress & scope2. Summary of Previous Workshops
3. Present 3 conceptual restoration alternatives
- Evolution of each alternative- Analytical process
4. Next Steps
- Alternatives Analysis
Conceptual Restoration Plan Progress Update
Planning Process1. Collect data on existing conditions
2. Compile and analyze opportunities and constraints to restoration
3. Meet with the Public to brainstorm potential restoration alternatives
4. Determine preliminary restoration alternatives
5. Meet with Technical Advisory Committee and Public to identify final alternatives
6. Analyze each of the final restoration alternatives7. Finalize report that presents the restoration alternative
analysis and summarizes the project findings
Land Ownership of Entire LCW Complex
Studebaker LLC
In February of 2006, a joint powers agreement was adopted among the:
Rivers & Mountains Conservancy, State Coastal Conservancy, & Cities of Long Beach & Seal Beach
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These agencies comprise the project’s Steering Committee
Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority
Project Organization Chart
Consulting Team
Community Stakeholders
Public Involvement
Plan
Technical Advisory Committee
Staff from Applicable Public
Agencies
Steering Committee:RMC, Coastal Conservancy,
Cities of Seal and Long Beach
Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority:Project Manager
Project Scope• Develop conceptual restoration plan for Los Cerritos Wetlands• 2 year long project• Regular meetings with the Technical Advisory Committee• 5 Public involvement workshops through Spring 2013
April 18th, 2013
Aquarium of the Pacific
Goal: Initiate development of Concepts
Goal: Review Conceptual Restoration Alternatives
Goal: Review Final 3 Alternatives
Summary of Public Involvement Workshop #1 Theme: Spirit
Mascot: Wandering Skipper butterflyColor: Yellow
• Workshop Goal was: Introduce the project to the community and receive initial feedback on public interests and concerns
• Workshop Objectives were: – Discuss Los Cerritos Wetlands’ natural history– Introduce the LCWA and consulting team members – Introduced preliminary project goals and objectives– Exhibit a road-map for Public Involvement Plan – Perform activity to collect feedback on community values and vision– Introduce stakeholder email database and project website
• Workshop Activity Results were…
Workshop #1 Activity Results
• 61% had visited LCW through the LCWA’s stewardship program
• 51% enjoy hiking or walking around the wetlands • 52% value the natural and open space of the wetlands• 35% would like to see increased tidal influence to the site• 88% have visited Bolsa Chica Wetlands
• 40/75 attendees completed the workshop questionnaire
• 51% live 1-5 miles away• 38% of participants live less than 1 mile away
VALUE EXERCISE
• Workshop Goal was: Review the Los Cerritos Wetlands baseline data collected
• Workshop Objectives were: – Present findings from Hydrology Report, Watersheds Report, and
Habitat Assessment Report– Discuss the urban setting of Los Cerritos Wetlands and the
Opportunities and Constraints to Restoration and Public Access– Launch LCW Conceptual Restoration Plan Website– Perform activity to collect community feedback on baseline data
• Workshop Feedback Activity results were…
Summary of Public Involvement Workshop #2 Theme: Earth
Mascot: Southern TarplantColor: Green
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Workshop #2 Activity Results
General Ranking Raw Numbers Raw numbers/TotalWow! This station’s information is
comprehensive and it is exciting to see this data finally compiled. My comments reflect
what I liked most about this station.70 82%
Interesting! This station’s information is excellent, but there are a couple shortcomings that could be investigated further. My comments express the data gaps that I observed.
13 15%
Unimpressed! The information displayed at this station is not complete and there remain noticeable opportunities for growth. In my comments I have described the areas that could be improved upon.
2 2%
Overall Responses to Feedback Activity for Workshop #2
• Workshop Goal was: Initiate development of Conceptual Restoration Alternative Designs
• Workshop Objectives were: – Update Conceptual Restoration Plan’s progress– Introduce Conceptual Restoration Alternative design
process– Perform workshop activity to initiate discussion of
potential restoration alternatives
• Workshop Feedback Activity results were…
Summary of Public Involvement Workshop #3 Theme: Water
Mascot: Pacific Green Sea Turtle Color: Blue
Workshop #3 ActivityNow we want to work on developing preliminary concepts for
restoration alternatives with you
We encourage you to use the maps in front of you and:
1. Use the Green Marker to outline areas you think need Lots of Restoration AttentionLots of Restoration Attention
2. Use the Blue Marker to outline areas you think need Less Restoration AttentionLess Restoration Attention
3.Use the Red Marker to outline areas you think need Little Restoration Attention Little Restoration Attention
Use the pens on the table to explain the “bubbles” you have created and describe
what your vision is.
Workshop #3Activity Results
Incorporation of Workshop #3 Activity Results
WETLANDS!!WETLANDS!!
• Workshop Goal: – Discuss conceptual restoration design alternatives
• Workshop Objectives: – Update on Conceptual Restoration Plan’s progress– Describe initial restoration design alternatives– Perform workshop activity to generate feedback on
restoration design alternatives
• Workshop Feedback Activity results were…
Public Involvement Workshop #4 Theme: Air
Mascot: Belding’s Savannah SparrowColor: White
Workshop #4 Feedback ActivityProvide feedback on the 6 conceptual restoration alternatives
that have been developed
We invite you to visit the rendering of each screening alternative that are set up inside the Watershed Classroom
1.1. Sea Level Rise Adaptation Min TouchSea Level Rise Adaptation Min Touch2.2. Sea Level Rise Adaptation Max TouchSea Level Rise Adaptation Max Touch3.3. Habitat Connectivity Min TouchHabitat Connectivity Min Touch4.4. Habitat Connectivity Max TouchHabitat Connectivity Max Touch5.5. Habitat Diversity Min TouchHabitat Diversity Min Touch6.6. Habitat Diversity Max TouchHabitat Diversity Max Touch
Each station offers an interactive way to provide feedback on the alternatives. A member of the consulting team will be at each station
to answer questions and collect feedback.
Watershed Exhibit
Screening AlternativesThings to Keep in mind:
1) There are three themes
2) Each theme has a Minimum vs. Maximum touch3) These are screening alternatives from which 3 preferred alternatives will be created
4) Your feedback on the creative ideas being presented will help drive this process
Sea Level RiseHabitat
ConnectivityHabitat Diversity
MinTouch
MaxTouch
Workshop Activity Feedback Directions
Sea Level RiseHabitat
ConnectivityHabitat Diversity
Min
Tou
chM
ax T
ouch
SA1
SA6
SA5
SA4
SA3
SA2
Results from Screening Alternative ExerciseResults from Screening Alternative Exercise
Results from Screening Alternative ExerciseResults from Screening Alternative Exercise
• No/minor changes to existing oil infrastructure
• Utilize/improve existing tidal connections
• Minor grading • Transitional and upland habitat
along perimeters• Potential interpretative sites on OTD
and/or State Lands parcels
*Note: trail locations are in draft form
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Conceptu
al/Draft
or elevated 2nd Street
Sea Level RiseHabitat
ConnectivityHabitat Diversity
Min
Tou
chM
ax T
ouch
SA1
SA6
SA5
SA4
SA3
SA2
Results from Screening Alternative ExerciseResults from Screening Alternative Exercise
Results from Screening Alternative ExerciseResults from Screening Alternative Exercise
• Consolidation of oil infrastructure• New tidal connections to SGR and
Haynes• Steamshovel Slough expansion• Moderate grading • Transitional and upland habitat
along perimeters• Potential interpretative sites on OTD
and/or State Lands parcels
*
Conceptu
al/Draft
or elevated 2nd Street
*Note: trail locations are in draft form
Sea Level RiseHabitat
ConnectivityHabitat Diversity
Min
Tou
chM
ax T
ouch
SA1
SA6
SA5
SA4
SA3
SA2
Results from Screening Alternative ExerciseResults from Screening Alternative Exercise
• Consolidation of oil infrastructure
• New tidal connections to SGR, Haynes, and Los Cerritos Channel
• Fill and grading of OC Retention Basin
• Significant grading to remove fill material and create contiguous tidal channels
• Maximum salt marsh habitat
• Potential interpretative sites on OTD and/or State Lands parcels
*
Conceptu
al/Draft
or elevated 2nd Street
*Note: trail locations are in draft form
Alternative AnalysisEach alternative will be analyzed by the following criteria:• Habitat• Public access• Hydrology• Construction requirements• Maintenance regime• Cost estimates• Consistency with project goals and objectives• Public support
Our team will also describe:• Infrastructure changes• Phasing options• Preliminary engineering designs
Next Steps
• Perform analysis for 3 conceptual restoration design alternatives
• Finalize report that presents the restoration alternative analysis and summarizes the project findings
• Prepare project for Environmental Review
Closing / Leave BehindQuestions?Questions?
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