Carr ParkConceptual Plan
August 6, 2024
Overview
1 | Introductions
2 | Project Overview
3 | Project Progress
4 | Community Meeting and Virtual Survey No. 1 Summary
5 | Community Meeting and Virtual Survey No. 2 Summary
6 | Stakeholder Meetings Summary
7 | Biological Study & Lake Improvements
8 | Proposed Concept Plan & Elevations
9 | Next Steps
Project Location
Project Site
Project Progress
Project Initiated
March 2023 – Completed
Community Outreach Meeting No. 1
May 2023 – Completed
Virtual Survey No. 1
June 2023 – Completed
Huntington Beach Fishing and Recreation
Club Stakeholder Meeting
June 2023 – Completed
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Stakeholder Meeting
June 2023 – Competed
2-Concept Options Development
June/July 2023 – Completed
Community Outreach Meeting No. 2
July 2023 – Completed
Follow-up Stakeholder Meetings
August/September 2023 – Completed
Proposed Concept Plan Development
August/September 2023 – Completed
Environmental Study
February-April 2024 – Completed
Community & Library Services Commission
June 12, 2024
Community Outreach Meeting and Survey No. 1
OUTREACH MEETING SUMMARY NO. 1
Approximately 50 community members were in attendance on May 17, 2023 Community introduction to project
Site walk around the park to discuss different issues
Brief discussion/presentation from the design team on challenges with the lake Collaborative design discussion/charrette where feedback was collected VIRTUAL SURVEY SUMMARY NO. 1
A total of 213 virtual surveys
open from May 18 to June 1, 2023
Most respondents are long-time Huntington Beach residents, primarily seniors (aged 55+) (47%) Most respondents do not visit the park often (41%) and tend to stay for less than an hour (68%) Visitors engage in various activities,
including being with kids, walking dogs,
alone time, exercise, and relaxation
OUTREACH MEETING SUMMARY NO. 2
Over 20 residents were in attendance on July 20, 2023
Presented two concept designs
Open discussion to provide feedback and input on the concept designs VIRTUAL SURVEY SUMMARY NO. 2
A total of 52 responses were collected while the survey was open from July 21 to August 4, 2023
Option Preference
55.8% - Option A
32.7% - Option B
9.7% - “Other”
Lake Preference
55.8% - Keep an island
40.4% - No island
4% - “Other”
Community Outreach Meeting and Survey No. 2
Stakeholder Meetings
HUNTINGTON BEACH FISHING AND RECREATION GROUP MEETINGS
Hosts annual fishing events at the park in May with 60-70 kids from schools across the City in attendance Highest priority is improving the quality of the lake
Would prefer the island to be removed
Works in collaboration with the CA Department of Fish & Wildlife and HB Police Department during events Would like better access into the park for events, with potential event space
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE MEETINGS
Evaluation of existing bird habitat and mitigation measures will be conducted during project environmental review. Will be reviewed by the departments Habitat Conservation Department Department has resources for educating the public on bird feeding issue Reviewed proposed concept plan, and are in support of removal of island and expansion of lake
HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Better Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principals for security
Biological Study
The CA Department of Fish and Wildlife recommended a biological survey be conducted at Carr Park to assess the impact of proposed improvements on special bird species and vegetation.
Methods
• Desktop Review
• Field Survey
Results
The proposed Project will not have significant direct, indirect, or cumulative effects on candidate, sensitive, or special status species.
The proposed Project will not have significant direct, indirect, or cumulative effects on riparian habitat or other sensitive natural communities.
The proposed Project will not have significant direct, indirect, or cumulative effects on wildlife movement.
No aspect of Project implementation would be expected to have significant adverse effects on sensitive communities or special status flora or fauna.
Recommendation for a pre-construction survey for nesting birds by a qualified biologist to take place within 300 feet of all project areas within one week of commencement of project construction, if construction occurs during nesting season (typically February 1 to August 31).
Lake Improvements
The following are items that will improve lake quality, help alleviate the bird waste problem and initiate a ‘reset’ to provide a healthy lake for long term use and enjoyment of the community.
Lake Improvements:Biological Treatment
Proposed Concept
Elevations
Funding
Initial funding in the amount of $100,000 in FY 2021/22 and $325,000 in FY 2022/23 totaling $425,000 has been included in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Carr Park conceptual design services, including the preparation of plans and specifications.
To date, there is a remaining balance of $336,113 to continue into the next phase of design.
Staff will seek out stormwater grant opportunities to offset construction costs.
Recommended Action
Approve the conceptual plan for Carr Park reconfiguration and authorize staff to move forward with initiating the development of design and bid package for construction of the updated facility.
Questions?