The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the allocation of $1,784,893.68 in competitive grant funds to 17 Cities and two County departments, which will enhance recreational opportunities at various facilities and natural areas across the Fourth District, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
A general description of the 19 total projects includes: enhancing recreation facilities, graffiti prevention, natural lands restoration, trails acquisition and development, and urban tree planting. The recommended project grants will be funded from the Fourth Supervisorial District’s allocation of the Safe Neighborhood Parks Propositions of 1992 and 1996. Requests for grant proposals for projects in the competitive categories described in the 1996 Proposition were sent to all eligible public agencies and nonprofit organizations in the Fourth Supervisorial District. Upon submission, grant proposals were screened for completeness and eligibility. Since sufficient funding was available to fund all eligible project proposals submitted, no eligible proposals were left unfunded.
“I was very glad to assist in having these funds allocated to our Cities,” said Supervisor Knabe. “These projects are about making a reinvestment in our communities. These improvements will not only increase the quality of life for those who reside in the cities, but also the residents of the surrounding communities that utilize these areas.”
Proposed Fourth
Supervisorial District Excess Funds Projects
Project Grantee
Old Firehouse Restoration Project: Artesia
Scope: The City of Artesia is converting an old firehouse into a
multi-purpose community center. The project consists of renovation
of the building’s interior including a new restroom and renovation
to the parking lot, fencing, windows, landscaping and painting as
well as building improvements for Americans with Disability Act
compliance.
Joe Machado Field Restroom Reconstruction: Avalon
Scope: Reconstruction of
a restroom facility at Joe Machado Field with graffiti-prevention
materials including ceramic tile and stainless steel partitions and
fixtures.
West Branch Greenway Multi-modal Transportation Corridor:
Bellflower
Scope: Asphalt bicycle
and pedestrian trails, trail signage, landscaping, irrigation and a
drinking fountain.
Cerritos Forestation Program: Cerritos
Scope: The planting of
900 trees throughout the City’s arterial median, parkways and in
several parks.
Development of Sycamore Canyon Park Trail – Phase III: Diamond
Bar
Scope: Construction of
approximately 1,290 feet of decomposed granite/natural soil to
connect two trail heads and the installation of two benches, signs,
split-rail safety fences and steps/stairs.
Hermosa Senior Activity Center: Hermosa Beach
Scope: Renovation of
approximately 1,800 square feet of existing space including upgraded
electrical panels, a commercial kitchen, lighting, counters and
cabinetry.
Blue Line Stream Restoration:
La Habra Heights
Scope: Removal of debris,
non-native plants and concrete in and adjacent to the City’s
environmentally sensitive stream and development of a trail along
Hacienda Park.
Therapy Spa for the Splash: La Mirada
Scope: Installation of an
18-person therapy spa at the City’s Splash that will feature a
hydrotherapy bench and specialized jets for muscle and joint
massage.
Bloomfield Park Teen Resource Center Expansion Project: Lakewood
Scope: Expansion and
renovation of an existing craft room to accommodate a new at-risk
youth center including new windows, paint, security lighting and
Americans with Disabilities Act compliant upgrades to the facilities
restrooms.
Lomita Park Senior Walking Path: Lomita
Scope: Improvement of a ¼ mile path around Lomita Park to allow
for unimpeded travel and installation of fitness stations designed
for use by seniors.
Norwalk 2007 Urban Tree Project: Norwalk
Scope: Planting of 500
trees in residential neighborhoods, parkways, arterial medians and
along boulevards.
Trail Rehabilitation and Improvement: Rancho Palos Verdes
Scope: Rehabilitation of
the Point Vicente Neighborhood Trail including installation of metal
hand rails, concrete resting pads and strengthening of existing
wooden steps. The project will also include improved trail linkages
in the Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve.
North Redondo Beach Bikeway Lighting Project: Redondo Beach
Scope: Purchase and
installation of 45 solar-powered bicycle pathway lights for the
North Redondo Beach Bikeway to allow night use of the path.
George F. Canyon Nature Preserve Habitat Restoration: Rolling
Hills Estates
Scope: Removal of
non-native trees and plants and replacement with native plants.
Trail Improvements and Repair Project: Signal Hill
Scope: Repair of
decomposed granite trails, installation of steps where grade exceeds
10%, repair of irrigation system, rehabilitation of landscaping and
installation of trail signage and pet waste disposal stations.
Madrona Marsh Preserve Restoration Project: Torrance
Scope: Removal of
non-native vegetation, installation of an irrigation system and
planting of native plants in a ½-acre tract of land on the western
edge of the facility and five acres on the southeast corner of the
marsh.
Whittier Greenway Trail Signage and Enhancement: Whittier
Scope: Installation of
interpretive panels and interactive exhibits along the trail and the
planting of trees, shrubs and grasses.
South Coast Botanic Garden Graffiti Prevention Project:
Dept. of Parks &
Recreation
Scope: Installation of
new fencing along Rolling Hills Road and the horse trail to prevent
access when the garden is closed.
Coyote Creek Bike Trail:
Dept. of Public Works
Scope: Construction of 1.04 miles of a Class 1 bike trail along the
west side of the Coyote Creek Channel between Carson Street and
Wardlow Road.
Total: $1,784,893.68
