Thursday, September 30, 2010

CALIFORNIA COASTAL TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS: Pedestrian Walkway, Boardwalk and Carmel Beach Stairway

UPDATE II: (Monday, 22 November 2010) PROTECTED HABITATS
Lupinus tidestromii (Tidestrom's lupine)

Anniella pulchra (nigra) - Black Legless Lizard

UPDATE I: (Monday, 18 October 2010) Carmel Beach Stairs with Railing Completed
Carmel Beach Stairs
View from North Del Mar Dunes

View from Stairs towards Carmel Beach

Carmel Beach Stairs
View from Carmel Beach
Note: Total Number of Steps, 66

ABSTRACT: Photos of the California Coastal Trail Improvements, including the Pedestrian Walkway along North San Antonio Avenue, Boardwalk across North Del Mar Dunes and Carmel Beach Stairway, are presented. Construction by OTTO CONSTRUCTION. Selected excerpts from COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS and COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION, with links, are provided. ADDENDUM includes Agenda Item Summary and Resolution for the "Consideration of a Resolution authorizing a for the "Consideration of a payment of $98,326.04 for the construction of the pathway on San Antonio Avenue between the Carmel/Pebble Beach Gate and Fourth Avenue" on the October 5, 2010 City Council Agenda (Consent Calendar). An invoice from the Pebble Beach Company is expected for the City's share of the costs for the construction of the Carmel Beach Stairs and Boardwalk, as stated by Tim McMillin, Project Manager.

Pedestrian Trail, North San Antonio Avenue
Note: OTTO CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Boardwalk segment across North Del Mar Dunes
Note: Boardwalk constructed as part of the project as a means of protecting dune habitats, according to the California Coastal Commission staff. Mayor Sue McCloud had argued against the construction of the boardwalk because it would be “costly to install” and “difficult to maintain.”
Note: OTTO CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL CONTRACTOR


Carmel Beach Stairs
Note: OTTO CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL CONTRACTOR

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
MARCH 2010 AGENDA
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
701 OCEAN STREET
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060


THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010

CENTRAL COAST DISTRICT

COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Application No. 3-10-003 (Pebble Beach Co., Monterey Co.) Application of Pebble Beach Co. to construct new pedestrian trail segment and improve existing trails to connect Del Monte Forest trail system to Carmel Beach as part of the California Coastal Trail (includes trail and new stairway improvements in the Forest, and decomposed granite walkway along North San Antonio Ave., new boardwalk, and new stairway access in City of Carmel) near the Carmel gate into the Del Monte Forest, Carmel, Monterey County. (KM-SC) [APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS]

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
Application number.......3-10-003, Del Monte Forest to Carmel Beach Trail

Applicant.........................Pebble Beach Company

Project location ..............Along the existing historic Redondo Trail alignment and the west side of Carmel Way (between the Pebble Beach Golf Links maintenance driveway and the City of Carmel gate) in the Del Monte Forest, and along North San Antonio Avenue (from the Carmel Gate to 4th Avenue) and the existing 4th Avenue beach accessway to Carmel Beach in the City of Carmel, Monterey County.

Project description.........Construct new public access pedestrian trail segments and improve existing trails to connect the Del Monte Forest trail system to Carmel Beach as part of the California Coastal Trail (includes trail and new stairway improvements in the Forest; decomposed granite walkway along Carmel Way and North San Antonio Avenue; a new trail through the North Del Mar Dunes area; and a new stairway to Carmel Beach).

Local approvals ..............City of Carmel Planning Commission design study MP 09-9; Monterey County design approval PLN090414.

File documents................Monterey County certified Del Monte Forest Area Local Coastal Program (LCP); City of Carmel certified LCP, including Del Mar Dunes Master Plan; Coastal Commission file for CDP 3-06-033; Coastal Commission file for LCP amendment CML-3-09 Part 1.

Staff recommendation ...Approval with Conditions

ADDENDUM:
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
4:30 p.m., Open Session

VII. Consent Calendar
These matters include routine financial and administrative actions, which are
usually approved by a single majority vote. Individual items may be removed
from Consent by a member of the Council or the public for discussion and
action.

F. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing a payment of $98,326.04 for the
construction of the pathway on San Antonio Avenue between the Carmel/Pebble Beach Gate and Fourth Avenue.

Meeting Date: October 5, 2010
Prepared by: Rich Guillen

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution authorizing a payment of $98,326.04 for the construction of the pathway on San Antonio Avenue between the Carmel/Pebble Beach Gate and Fourth Avenue.

Description: The Pebble Beach Company hired Pavex Construction to construct a pathway between the Carmel/Pebble Beach Gate and Fourth Avenue in time for the 2010 U.S. Open Golf Championship. The work was completed, except for the landscape installation. The City and Pebble Beach Company agreed to divide the cost of this Phase I project 50/50. Now, Phase II of the project is under way, which includes a stairway access to the beach and a boardwalk and will continue the pathway from Fourth Avenue to Carmel Beach.

Overall Cost:
City Funds: $98,326.03 (Capital Reserve Fund)
Grant Funds: $0

Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.

Important Considerations: During the AT&T Golf Tournament in February, San Antonio Avenue is commonly used as a pedestrian access. This poses a risk to pedestrians, given the large amount of vehicular traffic on San Antonio. For many years, a better pathway has frequently been discussed to improve pedestrian safety for this portion of San Antonio. Since the U.S. Open was held at Pebble Beach this past June and better pedestrian access was needed, Pebble Beach Company and staff collectively agreed to construct the existing pathway.

Decision Record: The pathway plan was presented to the City Council by the Pebble Beach Company. The City Council provided policy direction to move forward on the plan, including completing Phase I in time for the U.S. Open.

Reviewed:

Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2010-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $98,326.03 TO CONSTRUCT THE PATHWAY ON SAN ANTONIO AVENUE BETWEEN THE CARMEL/PEBBLE BEACH GATE AND FOURTH AVENUE

WHEREAS, the Pebble Beach Company (PBC) and the City agreed to jointly participate in the financing of the San Antonio Avenue pathway construction; and

WHEREAS, PBC and the City agreed to divide the total cost of the San Antonio pathway construction 50/50; and

WHEREAS, the construction of this project is complete and PBC has submitted an invoice for 50% of construction costs to the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES:

1. Authorize a payment of $98,326.03 to the PBC, per its submitted invoice.

2. Approve amending the FY 2010/2011 Annual Budget to transfer funds from the Capital Reserve Funds to fund this project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 5th day of October, 2010, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

SIGNED:

_______________________
SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR

ATTEST:

________________________
Heidi Burch, City Clerk

1 comment:

Pebble Beach said...

Thank Goodness for the Pebble Beach Company. Without PBC taking the lead in this project the City of Carmel would still be dithering and saying the city did not enough money to accomplish the project until the city was awarded grant funds, and then if and when grant funds became available, the mayor would micromanage the project to exclude the boardwalk, etc. Just like the mayor tried to micromanage the 4th avenue project while blaming state employees for the delays. Anyway, thank goodness for PBC…maybe Carmel should annex to PB since PB does a demonstrably better job on its roads, restroom facilities and other resident and visitor amenities.