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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-2014 b1 PPP Laguna Lake NRCP Overview - City Council 7-15-14 v2.pdfLaguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Ca. 1900s Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan USGS - 1895 Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan 1965 Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 1977 Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Present Conditions Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 1982 Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 1977-2012 Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Laguna Lake Watershed Map Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Examples of erosion sources in the watershed above the lake Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Photo credit: Aleksandra Wydzga Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Examples of erosion sources within the Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Photo credit: Aleksandra Wydzga Photo credit: Aleksandra Wydzga Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Upper Prefumo Creek watershed Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Laguna Lake watershed from Bishop Peak Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Vegetation and Habitat Types Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Notable Rare Plant Species Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Notable Bird Species Photo credits: Halden Petersen Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Needs Analysis  Project Development: Resource Management and Protection Real property acquisition Shoreline stabilization and creek restoration projects Manage lake levels with recycled water Continued management of Prefumo Arm as a sediment basin, with secondary basins designed to capture fine sediment Resource Enhancement Steelhead migration passage both into and out of the lake Invasive species control Excavation and dredging Signage Accessible Path Loop Trail Viewing Boardwalk Ongoing monitoring and adaptive management strategies Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 •1982 Management Program •1993 Master Plan •2009, 2010 & 2011 City Council hearings •Feb 2012 workshop •June 2012 workshop •April 2014 workshop •June 4 Parks & Rec Commission •June 11 Planning Commission •Over 40 written comments received Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Land Use Designations Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Implementation: Years 1-3 Install new, updated signage at trailheads and along trails Install accessible paths Install sediment basins Initiate a dredging project (funding, engineering, permitting) Years 4-6 Continue dredging project Pursue land conservation strategies in the upper watershed and adjacent to the Reserve Implement eroded creek bank stabilization projects Implement shoreline stabilization projects Install sediment basins Years 7-10 Continue dredging project to completion Implement fish passage projects if habitat conditions are acceptable Implement peninsula boardwalk project Implement recycled water extension and outfall project if feasible Conduct bathymetric survey of the lake Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Potential Fiscal Impact and Conceptual Framework for Cost Allocation: Identified projects total over $10 million spread over 10 years Ongoing program budgets from Natural Resources, Ranger Services, Parks Maintenance, and Public Works program City General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funding beginning in 2015-17 Financial Plan Project specific grants (land conservation and creek restoration strategies; public access improvements) Potential property assessment through the establishment of a Community Facilities District (CFD) Zones of benefit would need to be established Annual revenue of $400,000 could support a potential bond issue of approximately $3.35 million Requires numerous procedural steps before a ballot measure can take place Approval requires a 67% affirmative vote Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Robert A. Hill Natural Resources Manager (805) 781-7211 or rhill@slocity.org Freddy Otte City Biologist (805) 781-7511 or fotte@slocity.org City of San Luis Obispo City Administration 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA https://www.slocity.org/naturalresources/index.asp Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan Presentation to City Council ~ July 15, 2014 Staff Recommendation: As recommended by the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission: Approve a resolution adopting the Laguna Lake Natural Reserve Conservation Plan; and Approve a Negative Declaration of environmental impact for the Project. Photo credit: Halden Petersen