LCW Public Presentation Workshop #5

1. Public Involvement WorkshopPublic Involvement Workshop April 18April 18thth , 2013, 2013

2. • 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 #5 Theme: Fire Mascot: Coulter’s Goldfield Color: Red

3. Public Involvement Workshop #5 Workshop Outline 1. Conceptual Restoration Plan Progress Update - Overview of Conceptual Restoration Plan progress & scope 2. Summary of Previous Workshops 3. Present 3 conceptual restoration alternatives - Evolution of each alternative - Analytical process 4. Next Steps - Alternatives Analysis

4. Conceptual Restoration Plan Progress Update Planning Process 1. 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 alternatives 7. Finalize report that presents the restoration alternative analysis and summarizes the project findings

5. Land Ownership of Entire LCW Complex Studebaker LLC

6. In February of 2006, a joint powers agreement was adopted among the: Rivers & Mountains Conservancy, State Coastal Conservancy, & Cities of Long Beach & Seal Beach = These agencies comprise the project’s Steering Committee Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority

7. 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

8. 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

9. April 18th , 2013 Aquarium of the Pacific Goal: Initiate development of Concepts Goal: Review Conceptual Restoration Alternatives Goal: Review Final 3 Alternatives

10. Summary of Public Involvement Workshop #1 Theme: Spirit Mascot: Wandering Skipper butterfly Color: 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…

11. 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

12. VALUE EXERCISE

13. • 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 Tarplant Color: Green

14. Intoloscerritoswetlands.orgIntoloscerritoswetlands.org

15. Workshop #2 Activity Results General Ranking Raw Numbers Raw numbers/Total Wow! 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

16. • 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

17. Workshop #3 Activity Now 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 AttentionLittle Restoration Attention Use the pens on the table to explain the “bubbles” you have created and describe what your vision is.

18. Workshop #3 Activity Results

19. Incorporation of Workshop #3 Activity Results WETLANDS!!WETLANDS!!

20. • 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 Sparrow Color: White

21. Workshop #4 Feedback Activity Provide 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 Touch 2.2. Sea Level Rise Adaptation Max TouchSea Level Rise Adaptation Max Touch 3.3. Habitat Connectivity Min TouchHabitat Connectivity Min Touch 4.4. Habitat Connectivity Max TouchHabitat Connectivity Max Touch 5.5. Habitat Diversity Min TouchHabitat Diversity Min Touch 6.6. 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

22. Screening Alternatives Things to Keep in mind: 1) There are three themes 2) Each theme has a Minimum vs. Maximum touch 3) 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 Rise Habitat Connectivity Habitat Diversity Min Touch Max Touch

23. Workshop Activity Feedback Directions

24. Sea Level Rise Habitat Connectivity Habitat Diversity MinTouchMaxTouch SA1 SA6 SA5 SA4 SA3 SA2 Results from Screening Alternative ExerciseResults from Screening Alternative Exercise

25. Results from Screening Alternative ExerciseResults from Screening Alternative Exercise

26. • 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 * Conceptual/Draft or elevated 2nd Street

28. Results from Screening Alternative ExerciseResults from Screening Alternative Exercise

29. • 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 * Conceptual/Draft or elevated 2nd Street *Note: trail locations are in draft

31. • 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 * Conceptual/Draft or elevated 2nd Street *Note: trail locations are in draft

32. Alternative Analysis Each 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

33. 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

34. Closing / Leave Behind Questions?Questions? Visit: intoloscerritoswetlands.org or Contact: info@tidalinfluence.com

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