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State of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, GovernorCalifornia Natural Resources Agency, Lester A. Snow, SecretarySanta Monica Mountains Conservancy Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO COASTAL PARKS IN MALIBU
MALIBU PARKS PUBLIC ACCESS ENHANCEMENT PLAN—PUBLIC WORKS PLAN
PROPOSED BY:Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Mountains Recreation and Conservation AuthorityOctober 2010 California Coastal Commission Meeting
Latigo Canyon
Upper Corral Canyon
Escondido Canyon Park
Ramirez Creek
Escondido Canyon Park
Malibu Bluffs
Lower Corral Canyon
Ramirez Special Programs
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State of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, GovernorCalifornia Natural Resources Agency, Lester A. Snow, SecretarySanta Monica Mountains Conservancy Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (Conservancy) and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) have submitted the Malibu Parks Public Access Enhancement Plan Public Works Plan (PWP), following certification of a full Environmental Impact Report, which is consistent with the LCPA “Override” certified by the Commission in June 2009.
PURPOSE OF PWP
To maximize public access to coastal parks in Malibu, to implement and connect years of trail dedications required by the Commission, and to manage the natural, scenic, cultural, recreational, and manmade resources of the Conservancy and MRCA public parkland in the Malibu coastal zone for all people.
REQUESTED ACTION
SMMC and MRCA request: Approve the PWP
OVERVIEW
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ESCONDIDO CANYON PARK
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SOLSTICECANYON PARK
UPPER CORRALCANYON PARK
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RAMIREZCANYON PARK
LATIGOTRAILHEAD
ESCONDIDO FALLS TRAILHEAD
DAN BLOCKER BEACH
ESCONDIDO BEACH
Connects to California Coastal Trail on beach
Coastal Slope Trail
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PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
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MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK
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County of Los Angeles
ADDITIONAL
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LOWERCORRALCANYON PARK
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
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Proposed Beach to Backbone Trail
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CONSERVANCY MALIBU BLUFFSPARK
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Proposed Coastal Slope Trail, Beach to Backbone Trail, and Beach to Bluffs Trail connections
Proposed ADA-accessible Parking
Proposed ADA-accessible Restrooms
Proposed 54 “cold” campsites including ADA-accessible sites
Proposed Picnic Area
Public Coastal Parks
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SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY/ MRCAPROPOSED MALIBU PARKS PUBLIC ACCESS ENHANCEMENT PLAN-PUBLIC WORKS PLAN
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State of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, GovernorCalifornia Natural Resources Agency, Lester A. Snow, SecretarySanta Monica Mountains Conservancy Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
WHY SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY MALIBU PARKS PUBLIC ACCESS ENHANCEMENT PLAN—PUBLIC WORKS PLAN IS ESSENTIAL
•ConnectsfivecoastalparkswithregionallysignificantCoastalSlopeTrail •Provideslow-impact,low-costcoastalcampingareas •ProvidespublicaccesstoandpromotesuseofcoastalparksandtrailsbyvisitorsoutsideofMalibu •Implementslong-standingCoastalCommissiongoaltolinktraildedicationsandmakethemaccessibletothepublic •Providesfacilitiesandpublicaccesswhileprotectingthequalityofthecoastalenvironment •Integratesunprecedentedpark-specificFireProtectionPlans •SupportsexistingMalibuLCPgoaltopromotefairtreatmentofpeopleofallraces,culturesandincomes •ImplementsGovernorArnoldSchwarzenegger’sCaliforniaChildren’sOutdoorBillofRights •Improvesaccessfordisadvantagedyouth,differently-abledpersons,andothergroups
View from Corral Canyon Trail Public trail access Ramirez Canyon Park ADA-accessiblepicnicarea
Nature enthusiast Heart of Corral Canyon Escondido Trail Creek crossing
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State of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, GovernorCalifornia Natural Resources Agency, Lester A. Snow, SecretarySanta Monica Mountains Conservancy Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
PUBLIC WORKS PLAN KEY FEATURESFULL CONSISTENCY WITH LCP
PLAN COMPONENTS •54campsitesclusteredattwositesnearPacificCoastHighway •71newparkingspaces(net) •12newdayuse/picnicareas •ImplementsCoastalSlopeTrailandBeach-to-BackboneTrail •17.5milesofnewandimprovedtrail
RESPONSE TO PUBLIC AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT INPUT •OneyearEnvironmentalImpactReport(EIR)reviewprocesswithunprecedentedpublicnotification •Noopenflamesatcampsites—onlyelectricdevicesforcookingandlighting •Threepermanentsupportstaffstructuresatcampinglocationstoprovide24-hourcoverage •FocusedFireProtectionPlansforindividualparks •PhasedRamirezCanyonParkimprovements—potentialemergencyaccessasprecursortoanylargeeventsorcamping
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State of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, GovernorCalifornia Natural Resources Agency, Lester A. Snow, SecretarySanta Monica Mountains Conservancy Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
FIRE PROTECTION PLAN CONFORMS TO LCP, ADDRESSES RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS, AND RESPONDS TO FIRE AGENCY INPUT
COMPREHENSIVE FIRE PROTECTION AT ALL PARKS.ClusteringcampingnearPacificCoastHighway.FocusedFireProtection Plans prepared for Ramirez Canyon Park, Escondido Canyon Park and Latigo Trailhead, Corral Canyon Park, and Conservancy Malibu Bluffs Park
NO CAMPFIRE/ COLD CAMPING POLICY.Noopenflameallowed.Toaddressresidentsconcerns,noliquidfuel,orpropane stoves or lighting. Electric cooking devices only at designated cook stations.
NO OPEN FLAME POLICY STRICTLY ENFORCED. ViolationofNoCampfire/ColdCampPolicypunishablebyfinesupto $1,000.
MAXIMUM ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE AT ALL PARKS WHEN CAMPING IS PERMITTED. Camp hosts who are publicofficersshallbeonsite24hoursadaywhencampingispermitted.Rangerswillpatrolwhencampingisnotpermitted.
NEW WATER TANKS AND FIRE HYDRANTS. One new water tank at Corral Canyon Park, two new water tanks at Malibu Bluffs. New hydrants at all parks except Escondido Park. Wildland fire hydrants within all camp areas. Extinguishers, portable andair-poweredquick-attacksystem,waterstoragetankorwaterdeliverysystematallcampfacilities.
ANNUAL FUEL MODIFICATION PLANS AT EACH PARK.
ENHANCED FACILITIES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE. Optional fire shelters proposed at camp areas if required. FiretruckshedsaddedatCorralCanyonParkandMalibuBluffsPark.
PARKS CLOSED ON RED FLAG DAYS.ParksclosedduringanyRedFlagWarningDay.
ENHANCED FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES AT RAMIREZ CANYON PARK. In addition to extensive existing park fire protection and emergency response facilities, Ramirez Canyon Road widening and Via Acero emergency access improvements have been fully analyzed and can be implemented if required by the responsible fire agency. Two houses will be retrofitted for sheltering in place. Other measures include fire sprinklers in buildings, new hydrants, and reinforcement of the existing bridge for fire trucks.
SMMC/MRCA PWP FIRE PROTECTION PLAN (FPP)
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State of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, GovernorCalifornia Natural Resources Agency, Lester A. Snow, SecretarySanta Monica Mountains Conservancy Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
NEED FOR PUBLIC CAMPING
•ImplementsCoastalCommissiongoaltoprovidelow-cost,visitor–servingaccommodations •NopubliccampingcurrentlypermittedintheCityofMalibu •Onlyoneexpensive,privatecampgroundcurrentlyexistsinMalibu •Allnearbypubliccampgroundsconsistentlyfulltocapacity •Providescampingfacilitiesspecificallyfordisabledpersons •GovernorSchwarzeneggeradvocatesforchildrentocampunderthestarsinhisproclamationonthe CaliforniaChildren’sOutdoorBillofRights(2007)
Camping at Ramirez Canyon Park Disabled access campsites key to Conservancy Plan
No public camping is currently permitted in Malibu
Ramirez Canyon Park ADA-accessiblepicnicarea
EscondidoFallsTrailCorral Canyon
State of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, GovernorCalifornia Natural Resources Agency, Lester A. Snow, SecretarySanta Monica Mountains Conservancy Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
The Conservancy PWP supports the existing Malibu LCP goal “to promote fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.” (MalibuLCP/LUP,Chapter1(D)–GeneralGoalsandObjectives)
Accessible, Affordable, and Active Programming for All Ages and Abilities
•Affordable Access.Low-cost,“close-to-home”recreationalopportunitiesfor disadvantaged communities
•Empowering Communities. Recreational access promotes ethnic and cultural harmony, as well as opportunities for community involvement, and shared management and ownership of resources
•Quality of Life. Integrated and accessible recreational activities are critical to the quality of life of people with a disability and disadvantaged individuals
•Inner City Social Capital. Public recreational space enhances leisure equity, holistic personal development, social networking, and celebration of diversity
•Healthy Communities. Expanded access to outdoor recreation and physical activities to encourage positive lifestyle choices and counter high rates of obesity and diabetes
•Healthy, Happy Children. A place for all children to play, learn, and imagine
•Education. Public outreach programs for disadvantaged youth, physically andmentally-challengedvisitors,serviceorganizations,veterans,andseniors
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State of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, GovernorCalifornia Natural Resources Agency, Lester A. Snow, SecretarySanta Monica Mountains Conservancy Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
•Publicoutreachprogramsfordisadvantagedyouth,physicallyandmentally-challengedvisitors, service organizations, veterans, and seniors •PhaseOne—Twoeventsnottoexceed40guestsperweek •PhaseTwo—Unlimitedsmalleventswithupto40guestsand16largeeventsannuallywithupto200guests •NopublicprogramsoreventsonRedFlagDays •Netproceedsfromspecialeventsgotowardsaprogramforfirsttimecoastalcampers •Limitedto40round-tripvehicletripsperday.Offsiteparkingandshuttlesforspecialevents •Limitedparkadministrativeofficesinpublicbuildingsandranger/maintenancesupervisorresidence
RAMIREZ CANYON PARK SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
Ramirez Canyon Park Senior program Special education outreach MRCA Ranger Naturalist Seniors Wheelchair accessible trails at Ramirez Canyon Park
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HIKE-IN CAMP WITH TRAIL, RESTROOM
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IMPROVEDPARKING AREA
ADA-ACCESSIBLE CAMPSITES
ADA-ACCESSIBLE DAY-USE AREA
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RAMIREZ CREEK
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BARN
PEACH
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•Existingstate-of-the-artsepticsystem •Fivenewcampsiteswithfiresafehospitalitystations:twoADA-accessible,threeregular •ThreeADA-accessibledayuseareas •ExtensivefiresafetymeasurestoprotectParkandresidencesinRamirezCanyon •ThreenewparkingareasonKananDuneRoad(34spaces)
The Meadow
Ramirez Canyon gazebo
Bridge over Ramirez Creek
CCC CERTIFIED LCPA—2009 RAMIREZ CANYON PARK
RAMIREZ CANYON PARK PROPOSED PROJECT-JUNE 2009
•TrailfromKananDuneRoadtoRamirezCanyonPark •RamirezCreekstreamrestoration •RamirezCanyonRoadwidening,ifrequired •ExploreViaAceroasemergencyroad
RAMIREZ CANYON CREEK
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2 ADA CAMPSITES
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EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD IF REQUIRED
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PEACH HOUSE TO BE RETROFITTED FOR SHELTER IN PLACE
CARETAKER HOUSE TO BE RETROFITTED FOR SHELTER IN PLACE
PHASE 2) PROPOSED PICNIC AREA
ALL RESTROOMS ARE ADA ASSECCIBLE
(CONNECTOR TRAIL
COASTAL SLOPE TRAIL
COASTAL SLOPE TRAIL
PROPOSED PWP-RAMIREZ CANYON PARK
SMMC/MRCA PWP –2010 RAMIREZ CANYON PARK
PHASE ONE
•RamirezCanyonCreekStreamrestoration
•Sevendayuseareas.ADA-restroominbackmeadow
•CoastalSlopeTrailconnectionfromKananDumeRoadthrough Escondido Canyon
•FourteenKananDumeRoadparkingspaces
•Ranger/maintenancesupervisorresidenceretrofittedasafire safety shelter
•RamirezCanyonRoadwidening,ifrequired
•Limitedparkadministrationofficesandrangerresidence
•KananDumeroadturnlanestriping
PHASE TWO
•TwoADA-accessiblecampsites
•ADA-improvementstodayuseareas,includingadditionalparking
•TwonewADA-accessiblerestrooms
•ViaAcerosecondaryemergencyaccessroad,if required by responsible fire agency
•Secondhouseretrofittedasafiresafetyshelter
TWO-PHASED PROJECT
RAMIREZ CANYON
RAMIREZCANYON PARK
Approved HouseNo ESHA
Environmentally sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA)
RAMIREZ CANYON PARK EMERGENCY ACCESS
Proposed length of Via Acero Improvements
(FOR PHASE TWO IF REQUIRED BY THE RESPONSIBLE FIRE AGENCY)
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Los Angeles CountyCity of Malibu
Lauber Property (Privately owned)
Los Angeles County
City of Malibu
VIA ACERO
OPTIONS WEIGHED:
VIA ACERO: SELECTED ALTERNATIVE
• Consistent With LCP
• Improved access accomplished by Ramirez Canyon Road widening
• Least damaging secondary access
• No impacts to ESHA
LAUBER ROAD:REJECTED ALTERNATIVE
• Not consistent with LCP or addressed by LCP
• 2,355 foot road to be constructed on private property through Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA)
• Majority of road in ESHA
• Costly purchase of private property
• Uncertainty as to the cost of road construction and maintenance
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ESCONDIDO CANYON PARK
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ADA-ACCESSIBLE TRAIL
CAMPSITES
•Eightstreamsidecampsiteswithrestrooms
•22spaceparkingareawithrestroom
•ADA-accessibletrailtoEscondidoCreek
•TwoCoastalSlopeTrailsegmentsconnectingtoLatigoCanyon Trailhead and Ramirez Canyon Park
Escondido Canyon
EscondidoFalls
CCC CERTIFIED LCPA—2009 ESCONDIDO CANYON PARK
PROPOSED ESCONDIDO CANYON TRAILHEAD AND CAMPGROUND–JUNE 2009
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NEW COASTAL SLOPE TRAIL SEGMENT TO RAMIREZ
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PROPOSED 17 SPACE PARKING LOT, CAMPING, AND
RESTROOMS DELETED
EXISTING TRAIL TO ESCONDIDO FALLS
PROPOSED PWP-ESCONDIDO CANYON PARK
EXISTING TRAIL
LATIGO TRAILHEAD
SMMC/MRCA PWP–2010 ESCONDIDO CANYON PARK
•Two Coastal Slope Trail segments connecting to Latigo Canyon Trailhead and Ramirez Canyon Park
•Parking lot and amenities deleted to reduce grading and minimize landform disturbance
•Campsites removed to avoid ESHA impacts
•Campsites moved to Conservancy Malibu Bluffs property to improve oversight and maintenance
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•Tenspaceparkingarea •Oneself-containedrestroom •Twopicnicareas •NewtrailheadforCoastalSlopeTrail
Entrance to Latigo Trailhead
Coastal Slope Trail route from Latigo Trailhead into Escondido Canyon
CCC CERTIFIED LCPA—2009
LATIGO TRAILHEAD
PROPOSED LATIGO TRAILHEAD–JUNE 2009
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COASTAL SLOPE TRAIL
FIRE HYDRANTOCEAN VIEW PICNIC AREAS
PROPOSED PWP-LATIGO TRAILHEAD •ProposedADAself-containedrestroom
•Sevenproposedpicnicareas:threestreamsideand four with ocean view
•NewtrailheadforCoastalSlopeTrailintoEscondido and Solstice Canyons
•Parkingareamovedandreducedinsizetoeliminate impacts to ESHA and to avoid geological hazards
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CORRAL CREEK!
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HIKE-IN CAMP WITH
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ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE
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IMPROVED TRAIL
EXISTING TRAIL
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MTA BUS STOP
•ElevencampsitesinCampArea1nearPacificCoastHighway
•FivecampsitesinCampArea2alongCorralCreek
•SpaceforRVHost
•Noadditionalpublicparkingbeyondexistingtrailheadparking
View from Corral Bluff campsites and Coastal Slope Trail
MTA bus access to Corral Canyon Park
CCC CERTIFIED LCPA—2009
CORRAL CANYON PARK
CORRAL CANYON PARK PROPOSED PROJECT–JUNE 2009
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EXISTING TRAIL
MTA BUS STOP
PERMANENT STAFF RESIDENCE/OFFICE ADDED
10,000 gal.water tank
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ADDED ADA SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
ADA DROP-OFFSITE RETAINED
18 ADDITIONAL PARKING SPOTS
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IMPROVED TRAIL
CAMPSITES ALL CLUSTERED IN SINGLE BLUFF LOCATION
PACIFIC COAST HWY
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MALIBU RV PARK CAMSITES
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SEASONAL BEACH ACCESS UNDER HIGHWAY
UPPER CANYONPICNIC AREAS
PROPOSED PWP-CORRAL CANYON PARK •All17campsitesclusteredonbluffclosetoPacific Coast Highway
•Publicparkingincreasedfrom15to32spaces
•Permanentstaffresidenceaddedforenhanced24-hour oversight
•Picnicareascreatedwherecampingremoved
•Permanentresidence/officewithselfcontainedgreywatertankandadjacentselfcontainedrestrooms
•Publictransportationavailable
SMMC/MRCA PWP –2010 CORRAL CANYON PARK
MTA bus access to Corral Canyon Park
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INITIAL PROPOSAL–JANUARY 2010 CONSERVANCY BLUFFS PARK
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RV CAMPSITE HOST
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10,000 GAL. WATER TANK EXISTING TRAIL
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INITIAL PROPOSAL- CONSERVANCY BLUFFS PARK•28campsitesandfourtent cabins in five areas
•Nopermanentstaffsupport structure
•ThreecamphostRVsites
•BeachtoBluffsTrailsystem
•52spacesinthreeparkingareas
•Easterncampsiteclusterscome close to Bluffs edge
•RestroomonMalibuRoadfor beach users
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•40spacesintwoparkingareas
•35campsitesinfourcamp areas (no tent cabins)
•Twopermanentsupportstaff structures
•Two permanent support structures with self contained greywatertankandadjacent self contained restroom
•TwocamphostRVsites
•BeachtoBluffsTrailsystem
•Easterncampsiteclusters moved to respond to concerns from residents
•RestroomonMalibuRoadfor beach users
•Publictransportationavailable
•Allimprovementsindisturbed,non-ESHAareas
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EXISTING VERTICAL BEACH ACCESS
NEW TRAIL BETWEEN CAMPGROUNDS
RV CAMPSITE HOST
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MALIBU ROAD
2 PERMANENT STAFF RESIDENCES/OFFICE
BUS PARKING
10,000 GAL. WATER TANK EXISTING TRAIL
PROPOSED TRAIL
RESTROOMS FOR BEACH USERS
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MTA BUS STOP
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SMMC/MRCA PWP– 2010 CONSERVANCY BLUFFS PARK
PROPOSED PWP-CONSERVANCY BLUFFS PARK
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Ramirez Canyon Specialized Programs Mule Deer
Ramirez Canyon Specialized ProgramsBobcat
Dudleya CaliforniaGroundSquirrel
Yucca
Yellow Pincushion
California Sycamore
Ramirez Canyon Specialized Programs Ramirez Canyon Specialized Programs
Ramirez Canyon Specialized Programs
Ramirez Canyon Specialized Programs
State of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, GovernorCalifornia Natural Resources Agency, Lester A. Snow, SecretarySanta Monica Mountains Conservancy Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
REQUESTED ACTION
SantaMonicaMountainsConservancyandMountainsRecreationandConservationAuthorityrequest:
• Approve the Malibu Parks Public Access Enhancement Plan—Public Works Plan