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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 - Big Canyon Coastal Habitat Restoration and Adaptation Project - Phase 2A - PowerPointJanuary 22, 2019 Item No. 14 BIG CANYON NATURE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE 2A City Council Meeting January 22, 2019 Bob Stein, Public Works Department n Makana Nova, Community Development Big Canyon Nature Park SOURCE: ESM 2075 Big Canyon Habitat Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Project. D13O934 Figure 3 Big Canyon Coastal Creek Resteratbn and Estuary Adaptation — Phase 11 Big Canyon Watershed Selenium Mitigation Program � Ford Road Source l,�e s8 grafi Y b �_ r_ It Loke`5 VeW i g a'Wj o n Co ake 4 Lak 9p\ ti N u Harbor rI a re r Jk' > O Varsh 2 San Joaquin b ���%�j� 0 Reservor FIVUI= +. I-cvcl UI 0crcluunl III IPC�LD ul cUUU Legend Total Selenium Selenite Fraction 5-11.9 ppb < 5% 12-100 ppb <5% 1-11.9 ppb a 20% 12-100 ppb > 20% y Selenium Source Jk' > O Varsh 2 San Joaquin b ���%�j� 0 Reservor FIVUI= +. I-cvcl UI 0crcluunl III IPC�LD ul cUUU Phase 2A Restoration Project: Lead by Newport Bay Conservancy Newport Bay Conservancy (NBC) has received a grant to prepare construction documents for Phase 2A area. NBC has a license from the City to enter the site and perform design tasks as needed. NBC's design will improve water quality, control erosion, restore native habitat, protect cultural resources, improve community access and curtail illegal night-time activities. NBC has submitted grant applications to obtain grant funding to construct the Phase 2A project. Phase 2A Concept Restoration Plan t Existing -Partially Grouted — y _ _ -- Rip -Rap Drop — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — New - Outfall Erosion Pad Existing -Scour Pool Optional Access Route +� 1 Phase 2C �. Phase 2B O a iac peer I 1 a 1� Phase 1 Conceptual Restoration Plan (extent varies) Phase 2A Establish Riparian Corridor Resilient to - PSHB — 1.16 acres Phase 26 ' Phase 2C Establish Wet Alkali Meadow Community— 1.94 acres CBFW Property Establish High Alkali Meadow Community — 2-63 acres City Property ' Outfall Location ® Establish Upland Transition Habitat — 1.13 acres Selective Removal of Invasive Plants and Replacement with Native Riparian Resilient _ to PSH B; and PSHB Management for Existing Infested Woody Riparian Plants — 2d6 acres L _ Access Ramp Kestorabion Design also Uc F-dHr,.qtion,ql OnnortHnities ....MEET- IT, /IF. f '•1 �� , _i 0 0 zl•rl■, Il• +1 fi r a Am I. r1 40 Ah (e Trees .wN.1tives Vegetation Removal Areas Phase 1 Brazilian Pepper Tree Removal 2016: Pre -removals 2017: Post Project phase 1 Restoration -0 June 20 Restoration as c WISIF406 ox 4d 1 wo �. 4 X,. r� AO Another project goal: Protect healthy willows. Prune branches or remove trees attacked by PSHB. Phase 2A Improvements This project: Improves water quality and curtails erosion. Restores native California vegetation. Addresses the PSHB infestation. �. Reduces potential security threats to community. 5. Provides an improved hiking experience. 6. Provides an improved educational opportunity for visitors. Solidifies our partnership with the regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations and grant funding entities. 8. Allows the Department of Fish &Wildlife to proceed with improvements on its property (Phases 2B and 2C). Costs and Schedule Newport Bay Conservancy has submitted grant funding applications requesting $1.2 million for full construction. When grant is awarded, NBC and City will need to enter into an agreement for the construction. After construction, mitigation monitoring and restoration maintenance will likely not be funded by the grant and City funding may be required for these tasks: 5 -year Mitigation Monitoring: - $20k -$25k per year Annual Maintenance Cost: - $50k -$60k Construction Start: September 2019 Substantial Completion: June 2020 CEQA Review Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND2018-001 Public comment period, September 4, 2018 to October 5, 2018. Responses to comments were sent January 14, 2019. Mitigation measures for Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, and Noise are included in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Monitoring for and protection of plants, nesting birds, and bats. Archeological, paleontological, and cultural resource monitoring during clearing/grubbing and grading activities. Noise equipment and scheduling requirements. Request for City Council Actions Tonight Adopt Resolution adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND2018-001(PA2018-078), (SCH No. 2018081098), including the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, prepared for the Big Canyon Coastal Habitat Restoration and Adaptation Project -Phase 2A (PA2018-078), pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, State CEQA Guidelines and City Council Policy K-3; and Approve the Conceptual Design for the Big Canyon Coastal Habitat Restoration and Adaptation Project - Phase 2A. Comments/Questions Your Public Works Department Protecting and Providing Quality Public Improvements and Services