CITY OF REDONDO BEACH RECEIVED BY:
PLANNING DIVISION AG
DATE RECEIVED:
APPLICATION FOR COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(or application for exemption or categorical exclusion) 2/9/23
APPLICATION NO
CDP-2023-0:
PLEASE NOTE: Within 30 days of receipt of an application, the Planning Division will inform the applicant in writing if the application is incomplete, and what items must be submitted to complete the application. Processing of the application will not begin until it is complete, pursuant to Section 10-5.2210 of the Municipal Code.
Application is hereby made to the City of Redondo Beach, for a Coastal Development Permit, pursuant to Article 10 of Chapter 5, Title 10 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code.
A APPLICANT INFORMATION
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
233 Portofino Way - Sportfishing Pier
EXACT LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: ZONING:
CC-3
LOT: BLOCK: TRACT:
RECORDED OWNER'S NAME: AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME:
City of Redondo Beach Moffatt & Nichol (Kimberly Garvey) MAILING ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS:
415 Diamond Street, 4225 E. Conant St. | Long Beach, CA 90808 Redondo Beach, CA 90277
TELEPHONE:
TELEPHONE: 310 318-0661 Office Direct 562-317-3527 | Office Main 562-590-6500 PROJECT DEVELOPER: PROJECT ARCHITECT/FIRM/PRINCIPAL:
MAILING ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE: TELEPHONE: LICENSE NO.
B TYPE OF APPLICATION (Consult with Planning Division staff) _X_ Exempt (Emergency Coastal Development Permit)
_X Categorical Exclusion (PRC 30611)
Coastal Development Permit public hearing waiver
Coastal Development Permit public hearing required
AUGUST 2020
C PROJECT DESCRIPTION. (Provide a detailed description of the project.) SEE ATTACHED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT.
The wave event and storms of January 6, 2023 deteriorated the existing pier. A pier inspection indicated that sections of the pier could fail. The pier has been closed to the public but people trespass on the pier.
Boaters and swimmers could be in the vicinity of the pier and thus at risk if pier segments fail. Thus, it is necessary to immediately remove the existing City of Redondo Beach Sportfishing Pier.
Removal of the pier is required to keep debris from discharging into the water and for public safety.
Further the pier buildings contain lead and asbestos. The City had hoped to complete removal when a new pier plan was in place, but now cannot wait for this, due to significant risks to public safety and water The existing Sportfishing Pier, including the pier deck, piles, buildings, utilities, and appurtenances would be demolished. The demolition plan includes: a) installation of structural bracing and repairs (jacketing) of the existing deteriorated piles in order for construction equipment (including a crane) to safely access the pier, b) abatement of the lead/asbestos in the existing buildings on the pier, c) demo/removal of the existing buildings, d) demo/removal of the deck, stringers, pile caps, utilities, and appurtenances, e) extraction of existing timber piles; if piles cannot be removed in their entirety, they will be cut off at or near the mudline, and f) removal of large fender piles via crane. The demolition duration is expected to be ~ 3 months.
D PROJECT INFORMATION: (Note: Please provide a detailed project description on a separate page.) Where questions do not apply to your project, indicate "NOT APPLICABLE" or N.A.
1. TYPE OF PROJECT
New Sq. Ft.
Addition Sq. Ft.
Demolition Approx. 9,600 Sq. Ft.
Change of use from to
Grading Cu. Yds.
Fence Height _Length
Paving Amount
Other
2. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Note: If yes to any of the items b through h, please explain on a separate sheet. a. Has any application for development on this site been submitted previously to the California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission or Coastal Commission? DYES NC
If yes, state previous Application Number:
b. Are any utility extensions necessary to serve the project? If yes, explain. • YES ENO c. Does the development involve diking, filling, dredging or placing structures in open coastal waters? If yes, explain and indicate whether the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit has been applied for. • YES X NO
d. Will the development extend into or adjoin any beach, tidelands, submerged lands or public trust lands? X YES •NO
e. Is the development in or near:
• Sensitive habitat areas? • YES X NO
• 100 year floodplain? • YES • NO
• Park or recreation area? X YES • NO
AUGUST 2020
f. Will the development harm existing lower-cost visitor and recreational facilities? • YES • NO Will the development provide public or private recreational opportunities? DYES X NO g. Does the site contain any:
• Historic resources? N YES DINO
• Archaeological Resources? • YES A NO
h. Will the proposed development be visible from:
• Park, beach or recreation areas? & YES • NO
• Harbor area? X YES • NO
i. Is the project a "Priority Project" as defined by the City's NPDES Permit pursuant to Section 5-7.103 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code? • YES •NO
• If yes, are copies (2 or 25 copies, as applicable) of the Low Impact Development (LID) report attached? • YES X NO
j. Is the a project with "Planning priority project characteristics" as defined by the City's NPDES Permit pursuant to Section 5-7.103 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code? • YES • NO • If yes, are copies (2 or 25 copies, as applicable) of the Low Impact Development (LID) report attached? • YES X NO
E SHOWINGS: Explain how the project is consistent with the Certified Local Coastal Program.
1. Is the project designed in full accordance with the development standards and other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance for the Coastal Zone? If not, explain.
The existing Sportfishing Pier, including the pier deck, piles, buildings, utilities, and appurtenances would be demolished. No replacement structures are proposed at this time.
2. If the proposed development is located between the sea and the first public road paralleling the sea, indicate how it is in conformity with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of Division 20 of the California Public Resources Code.
Public access to the existing Sportishing Pier is restricted because of the deteriorated condition. A replacement structure would be proposed as part of the Harbor and Pier Amenities Plan in the future that would provide access and recreational opportunities.
3. Will the project have an effect on public access to and along the shoreline, either directly or indirectly (eg. removing parking used for access to the beach)? If yes, describe the effect.
The demolition will be completed using both a barge and landside crane and require a laydown and staging area at the foot of the pier in the Marina Parking Lot. Access to the walkway in front of the hand launch may also be limited during the construction period, which is expected to last eight to ten weeks once mobilized.
AUGUST 2020
OWNER'S AFFIDAVIT
Project address: SPORTFISHNG PIER, KING HARBOR
Project description: DEMOLITION OF PIER L STARING
OF EQUIPMENT IN PANCINO ANA.
_, being duly sworn, depose and say I am (we are) the owner(s) of all or part of the property involved and that this application has been prepared in compliance with the requiramon preseted herein lew ture centy ander peaty of arun that to raine an e.
Signature(s):
Address: 415 DIAMUND STRNET
REDONDO BENCH, CA 90277
Phone No. (Res.)
(Bus.)310-318-0631+2246
subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this 12 day ol _by → proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me.
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FILING CLERK OR NOTARY PUBLIC
State of California )
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AUGUST 2020
Redond Beach.
Sportsfishing Pier
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Redondo Beach Sport Fishing Pier Demolition Project: Project Site Layout 40YD Roll-Offs
Demo Processing Area
40T Crane
Fenced off Jilk
Laydown Area
~150'x100' capta
Market
Equipment,
Material, and
Parking
Possible Barge
Position (80'x60)
Google
See attached
inspection report
for photos of
deteriorated piles
Jilk Heavy Construction, inc.
500 S. Kraemer Blvd., Suite 380
Brea, CA 92821-6779
TEL: (310) 830-6323
HEAVY FAX: (310) 835-2163
CONSTRUCTION: E-Mail: [email protected]
Redondo Beach Sport Fishing Pier, Redondo Beach, CA
Pier Inspection: September 09, 2022
Dive Foreman & Inspection team: Arjuna Gravelly, Mike Williams, & David Hein Project Engineer: AnnieMarie Incontro
Executive Summary
Background and Methodology
Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. JHC) conducted a routine inspection of the Redondo Sport Fishing Pier in August 2021 and a follow-up inspection in September 2022, for the City of Redondo Beach, CA.
The scope of this work included visual inspection of both the above water and underwater pier structure, approximately 243' of pier.
The inspection at the Sport Fishing Pier included an above and below water inspection that focused on visually inspecting the piles, braces, and caps as well as on the soundness of the overall structure to ensure the structure is sound enough to not pose a public hazard while not occupied.
During the inspection in August 2021, multiple structural members showed signs advanced deterioration or wore already compromised placing more stress on the surrounding structure. The follow-up inspection conducted September 2022 found that there was an accelerated rate of further deterioration of many supporting structural members. The area of most concern is bents 3 through bent 6 where, 7 of the 12 piles are 100% deteriorated. Also, bents 9 and 10 are severely structurally compromised. Along with the severe pile deterioration, the majority of bracing from bent 3 to bent 10 is severely damaged or missing. The pier structure at bents 3 through 6 are at a point where they could collapse with very little outside forces. It is recommended that this structure be demolished immediately to avoid hazard to the public and possible environmental contaminations.
The following report is a more detailed summary of the condition of the pier facilities mentioned above including a site plan of the observed damage and pictures of some of the more severe damage.
General Contractor • Bridge • Civil • Marine • Pile Driving • Shoring CSLB#: 709151 AB HAZ DIR#: 1000002928
Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc.
500 S. Kraemer Blvd., Suite 380
Brea, CA 92821-6779
TEL: (310) 830-6323
HEAVY FAX: (310) 835-2163
CONSTRUCTION:
E-Mail: [email protected]
3C- Pile broken 100% det.
3D- Pile broken 100% det.
Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc.
500 S. Kraemer Blvd., Suite 380
Brea, CA 92821-6779
TEL: (310) 830-6323
HEAVY FAX: (310) 835-2163
CONSTRUCTON
E-Mail: [email protected]
4C- Hollow pile from wallowed brace bolt
4E- Pile 90% det.
Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc.
500 S. Kraemer Blvd., Suite 380
Brea, CA 92821-6779
TEL: (310) 830-6323
HEAVY
CONSTRUCTIONI FAX: (310) 835-2163
E-Mail: [email protected]
5E- Pile 100% det. 2' below surface
6C- Broken pile, not safe to cut wrap
Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc.
500 S. Kraemer Blvd., Suite 380
Brea, CA 92821-6779
TEL: (310) 830-6323
HEAVY FAX: (310) 835-2163
CONSTRUCTIONI
E-Mail: [email protected]
6D- Broken pile, not safe to cut wrap
9E- Pile broken at top of wrap, 100% det.
Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc.
500 S. Kraemer Blvd., Suite 380
Brea, CA 92821-6779
HEAVY TEL: (310) 830-6323
CONSTRUCTION FAX: (310) 835-2163
E-Mail: [email protected]
10C- Pile at 70% det. at waterline
10E-Pile 90% det. at wateline
Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc.
500 S. Kraemer Blvd., Suite 380
Brea, CA 92821-6779
TEL: (310) 830-6323
HEAVY
CONSTRUCTION FAX: (310) 835-2163
E-Mail: [email protected]
10G- 90% det. at waterline
11D- Pile 80% det. at waterline
Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc.
500 S. Kramer Blvd., Suite 380
Brea, CA 92821-6779
HEAVY TEL: (310) 830-6323
CONSTRCION FAX: (310) 835-2163
E-Mail: [email protected]
11F- Pile 100% det. at waterline
12A- Pile 100% det. at waterline
HEAVY
CONSTRUCTIONZ
Marine Work Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Redondo Beach Sportfishing Pier,
Redondo Beach, CA
Prepared By:
Annie Incontro, Project Manager
January 26, 2023
Redondo Beach Sportfishing Pier BMPs
• Drip pans or plastic sheeting with bears shall be placed under all vehicles and equipment placed on the pier, barges, or other structures over or near bodies of water when the vehicle or equipment is expected to be idle for more than one hour.
• Have a properly stocked spill kit onsite with clean up materials. For barge work have a spill kit on the barge at all times with proper clean up material including oil absorbent floating boom. • Maintain equipment and kept equipment leak free. If a leaking line cannot be repaired, remove the equipment from over the water.
• Implement floating debris boom around area of the pier that demolition work is being performed and around barge (Boom does not need to be deployed when barge is being transported). • During pile driving, deploy floating 7-foot turbidity curtains around pile driving operation. • Use less hazardous products, e.g., vegetable oil, and/ or biodegradable products when practical. • Secure all materials to prevent discharges to receiving waters via wind. • Vacuum and/or sweep each section of the top of pier before demolition. • Use floats to catch debris under saw cut lines to help prevent sawdust from entering the water. • Remove any debris that does enter the water immediately. Skim water with nets and/or pool skimmers multiple times a day for any small debris.
• Remove accumulated wastes in a timely manner and dispose of properly in accordance with all laws and regulations.
• Install fiber roll around perimeter of the laydown yard in the parking lot and around any storm drains or outlets.
Inspect equipment for leaks and spills on a daily basis and make necessary repairs. • Ensure that employees and subcontractors implement appropriate measures for storage and use of materials and equipment.
Inspect and maintain all associated BMPs and perimeter controls to ensure continuous protection of the water.
See attached Caltrans Spec BMPs as reference.
Administrative
Report
N.2., File # 23-5379 Meeting Date: 1/17/2023
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TITLE
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE IMMEDIATE DEMOLITION OF THE
SPORT FISHING PIER DUE TO ITS DETERIORATING CONDITION WHICH HAS BEEN
EXACERBATED BY RECENT STORMS
APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF REQUIRED EMERGENCY DEMOLITION REGULATORY PERMIT
APPLICATIONS AND NOTIFICATIONS, INCLUDING US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS,
COASTAL COMMISSION, AND REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD PERMITS AND
THE PAYMENT OF FEES
ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2301-111, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO REALLOCATE $400,000 OF TIDELANDS FUNDS FROM THE RELOCATION OF BOAT LAUNCH, JOB NO. 70170, $275,000 FROM PURCHASE ORDER # 3712 WITH MOFFATT AND NICHOLS, $200,000 OF TIDELANDS FUNDS FROM SEA LEVEL RISE MASTER PLANNING, JOB NO. 70850, AND $50,000 OF TIDELANDS FUNDS FROM HARBOR DREDGING, JOB NO. 70660 TO THE PIER STRUCTURE REPAIR PROJECT, JOB NO. 70350
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, UPON RECOMMEDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, TO EXECUTE A
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROJECT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JILK HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,163,000 WITH NO CHANGE IN
TERM TO PERFORM COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE SPORT FISHING PIER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 6, 2023, portions of California's coastline, including the King Harbor Marina, experienced a major wave event that caused damage to waterfront structures up and down the state, including complete structural failure of the Capitola Wharf in Santa Cruz County. The City's Sport Fishing Pier (SFP) also appears to have sustained structural damage due to the event as evidenced by observations made January 6 to 8, 2023 of the rooflines and walls of the buildings on the pier, which have subsided significantly since formal inspections of the pier were made in September 2022.
Additional storm events the week of January 9th also resulted in heavy surf and a high wave environment at the City's waterfront. While the precise impacts of these storms are not yet known, it is clear that these events continue to strain the weakened members of the pier's structure, accelerating the rate of deterioration, which will eventually lead to a complete and sudden collapse of
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the pier if not addressed.
In October of 2022, the City Council gave direction to staff to begin the process to demolish the SFP, based on a recent condition assessment that stressed the poor condition of the pier and the increasing rate of deterioration of the piles. These recent storm and wave events, and the increasing risk of a catastrophic structural failure of the pier, have catalyzed staffs recommendation to accelerate the demolition of the SFP. To do so, the following actions are required to be taken by the City Council:
• Direct the City Manager to take immediate action to demolish the SFP; • Authorize staff to apply for an emergency demolition permit with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Coastal Commission, and the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board;
• Adopt a budget modification resolution that reallocates money from other existing Tidelands projects to cover the costs of permitting and demolition; and • Authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the City's project service contract with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. (Jilk) in an amount not to exceed $1,163,000 to perform the demolition, when said amendment is finalized and recommended for execution by the City Manager.
BACKGROUND
In October of 2022 the City Council was presented with results of a September 2022 underwater and surface assessment of the condition of the SFP and was asked to provide direction to staff regarding its repair or demolition. The staff report and assessment report can be found at this link:
<https://redondo.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5887417&GUID=5DBEA9C7-0228-4C72- 9F74-93290CF3DD5F&Options=&Search>=.
At that meeting, Council directed staff to completely demolish the SFP based on safety concerns brought on by the advanced deterioration of the structural piles and braces that support the deck and buildings on the pier. Staff has since been working with State and Federal Regulatory agencies to prepare the advanced permits needed to carry out the Council's direction. The traditional permit processes for construction (and even demolition) work in the Tidelands are cumbersome and slow.
The wave event of January 6, 2023 did considerable damage to facilities at several locations in the Marina. The breakwall itself was impacted as armor stones were dislodged from their protective formation in some locations. King Harbor Yacht Club parking lot was severely damaged, as well as a number of their floating docks and at least two concrete piles. The City's sewage pump-out dock and Harbor Patrol docks were damaged, as was the hand launch dock and gangway. The Harbor Patrol has provided the attached "windshield survey" of damage to King Harbor on January 8, 2023.
The storms continued the week of January 9, 2023, applying additional stress to the SFP.
Recognizing that a sudden and dangerous structural failure of the SFP is inevitable if no intervention is made, and that each passing heavy storm inflicts more stresses on a continually weakening structure, staff believes the SFP demolition should be accelerated to an emergency level response by the City.
Permitting. In a video meeting on November 28, 2022 with representatives of the pertinent regulatory agencies, staff was generally informed of the permitting process alternatives and timelines
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related to demolition of the pier. One option included an "emergency" permitting process in the event the potential for imminent failure existed. That process requires the City to apply to the USACE for their Regional General Permit 63 (RGP 63) at least fourteen days in advance of the start of demolition. The fee associated with RGP 63 is not yet calculated but will be nominal compared to the actual demolition work. The City has already funded consultant Moffat & Nichol to assist the City with developing permit applications related to demolition and replacement of the SFP and, with City Council approval, staff will redirect their efforts to the process for emergency demolition.
The State Water Quality Control Board (Water Board) has a water quality certification requirement, but that certification is considered "pre-certified" in conjunction with use of the RGP 63. That aside, notification to the Water Board is still required, along with payment of a fee.
On Monday, January 9th, City staff informed California Coastal Commission (Coastal Commission) staff of the damage to the SFP. When immediate action is necessary, an Emergency Coastal Development Permit (CDP) application needs to be submitted to the Coastal Commission within seven days after the remediation (i.e. demolition) work is commenced. There is a fee of $1,412 to file for the Emergency CDP. The emergency remediation action is required to be reported to the Coastal Commission's Executive Director. The demolition work may occur even if the pending emergency CDP is still under review. The remedial measures need to be completed within 60 days of issuance of the Emergency CDP. The Coastal Commission will also be interested in the City's plans to replace the facility to restore coastal access opportunities and will be looking for a future submittal of a regular Coastal Development Permit for a replacement pier.
An Emergency Coastal Development Permit must also be issued by the City's Community Development Director and transmitted to the Coastal Commission. The locally issued CDP includes the nature and cause of the emergency, photographs of the damage to the SFP, and the scope of work (demolition) authorized. The prior reports will be used to document the deterioration of the SFP over time.
The SFP was identified in the Waterfront EIR (SCH#2014061071) as a potential historic resource of local significance and demolition was considered an unavoidable impact. Recordation (report and photographs) per the Secretary of the Interior's Standards was required as a mitigation measure.
Because of the present conditions of the SFP, it is infeasible to implement this mitigation measure with current photos, although there may be some measure of documentation with research and archived photos.
On January 4, 2023, the Governor issued a State of Emergency pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act section of the Government Code (specifically GC 8625). Per CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Section 15269) related to exemption of Emergency Projects, since that state of emergency has been proclaimed by the Governor, and since the historical resource (the SFP) represents an imminent threat to the public of bodily harm or of damage to adjacent property, the emergency demolition of the SFP qualifies as an exemption from the requirements of CEQA. Staff will provide this official CEQA Exemption determination.
The State Lands Commission typically requires application for approval of projects valued in excess of $250,000 at least 90 days in advance of the project start date. However, in an emergency situation such as this, the City may proceed with the removal and seek approval from the Commission after-the-fact. There is no fee associated with this after-the-fact permit and staff will
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submit an application describing the value of the project and history leading up to the removal, such as the previous assessment reports.
Construction. At the October 18, 2022 City Council meeting, staff presented a budget level estimate to fully demolish the pier. The estimate in the amount of $1, 163,000 was provided by Jilk, who has an on-call project services agreement with the City that expires in 2025. Jilk provides services related to maintenance and repair of the City's waterfront facilities. City Council typically funds this contract annually in the amount of $200,000 to allow expedited response to needed repairs to the City's waterfront structures. An amendment to the contract will be needed to include the proposed demolition work and should be ready for execution in the coming days. Approval of the pending amendment will increase the contract capacity from its current not to exceed value of $1,909,000 by the amount of the estimate for this work to a new not to exceed value of $3,072,000 and will allow staff to issue a notice of award and get the work scheduled with Jilk. Because the value of the amendment is set and the general scope of work is known, staff is recommending that the City Council at its January 17, 2023 meeting authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment (the Second Amendment to Jilk's contract), upon recommendation of the City Manager, once the final technical details of the scope of work are settled. This will allow the work to proceed expeditiously.
Jilk's cost proposal to remove the complete pier structure includes all labor and equipment to completely remove all SFP components; including safely capping off land side utilities, lead and asbestos building abatement, disposal of all materials, temporary strengthening and bracing to allow for the demolition work to proceed safely, and pulling out or cutting off the piles. The SFP demolition will be completed using both a barge and landside crane.
Jilk will also require a laydown and staging area at the foot of the pier in the Marina Parking Lot.
Access to the walkway in front of the hand launch may also be limited during the construction period, which is expected to last eight to ten weeks once mobilized. Staff does not expect a significant conflict with other uses in this area during the off-season timeline and is aware of the working deadlines inherent in making the space available for special events. Jilk has indicated this work is a priority for them and anticipates being able to mobilize within three weeks of the notice to proceed.
Staff will also continue to require the contracted services of Moffat & Nichol, as noted above, to prepare the specification for the work to ensure the requirements of RGP 63 are met and assist with engineering and permit compliance oversight during the demolition. Moffat & Nichol is currently under contract for engineering work related to demolition and replacement to the SFP, so no contract amendments are required in this case. Staff will issue a notice of design change to focus on the emergency demolition, to manage the assignment of these tasks.
Funding. As an unexpected expense in this fiscal year, the City budget does not include specific funding to demolish the SFP. However, staff is proposing that Tidelands funding from other projects be reallocated by way of a budget modification resolution to cover the costs of this emergency project. These other projects are not projected to need these resources in this fiscal year and it is believed replacement funding can be identified in future budget cycles (in many cases through grants), or that the projects can be rescoped to be completed in a more economical way.
Staff is recommending a total of $1,200,000 be reallocated, in order to cover the demolition work, and other anticipated (permit related) costs. The impacted projects, as proposed in the attached Budget Modification Resolution, are:
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• $400,000 from the Relocation of Boat Launch CIP, Job, No. 70170 • $275,000 from an existing Purchase Order with Moffatt and Nichols funded by the Sport Fishing Pier Demolition and Reconstruction CIP, Job No.70720 • $275,000 from the annually funded Pier Deck and Piling Structure Repair CIP, Job No. 70350 • $200,000 from the Sea Level Rise Master Planning CIP, Job. No 70850 • $50,000 from the Harbor Dredging CIP, Job No. 70660
Staff feels it is necessary to accelerate the demolition of the SFP in response to the City's previous understanding of its deteriorating condition, the recent storm and wave events and current examples from other locations in the State of waterfront structures collapsing unexpectedly. Therefore, staff recommends the City Council approved the identified actions.
COORDINATION
This report and future actions associated with the SFP have been coordinated with the Public Works Department, the Waterfront and Economic Development Department, the Community Development Department and the City Manager's Office. The Budget Resolution and associated contracts were approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
Immediate demolition of the Pier as recommended by staff, would require an estimated $1,200,000 of funding be added to the CIP Project - Pier Structures Improvement Project, Job No. 70350, which is funded with Harbor Tideland Funds. Staff is recommending that currently allocated Tidelands funds from other projects and contract encumbrances be reallocated to cover the cost of the SFP removal, resulting in a "net zero" impact on the Tidelands Fund at this time. Some of this funding, but perhaps not all, will need to be replaced in the coming budget discussions in order to bring those potential impacted projects to a desirable close. Some of the affected projects are expected to be good candidates for State and Federal grant funds and/or can be modified in scope to reduce future cost.
In either case, approving the staff recommendations in this report does not have an immediate effect on the Tidelands Fund. A list of the specific projects impacted, and justification for the indicated defunding follows.
CIP Project Transfer Details:
• $400,000 from the Relocation of Boat Launch CIP, Job, No. 70170 - The project currently has $800,000 budgeted. Based on recent discussions with the CA Department of Boating and Waterways only $400,000 of this funding is needed for the various studies and costs associated with the entitlement and regulatory agency approval processes that would not otherwise be eligible for State grant funding. The remaining $400,000 is therefore available for transfer to the SFP demolition project.
• $275,000 from an existing Purchase Order (PO) with Moffatt & Nichol funded by the Sport Fishing Pier Demolition and Reconstruction CIP, Job No.70720 - There is currently an open PO totaling roughly $400,000 with Moffat & Nichol for work associated with preparing SFP and Harbor Patrol dock reconstruction plans and permits. Only $125,000 is needed to manage the active tasks. The balance of the PO can be reallocated for demolition of the Sports Fishing Pier.
• $275,000 from the Pier Deck and Piling Structure Repair CIP, Job No. 70350 - This project receives annual funding and is regularly utilized for maintenance and repair of the City's various Pier structures. All of the current CIP balance can be reallocated for SFP
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demolition.
• $200,000 from the Sea Level Rise Master Planning CIP, Job. No 70850 - Grant funding is available through the federal government for the preparation of a local Climate Resiliency Plan. No local matching funds are required, therefore all of the funds in this CIP can be reallocated for SFP demolition.
• $50,000 from Harbor Dredging, Job No. 70660 - Roughly $4.5 M of Harbor Tidelands Funds are appropriated for the execution of this project.
timelines, the project can occur no earlier than calendar year 2024. The final cost of the project is unknown, as final project bidding has not yet taken place, and it is possible that federal grant funds could be leveraged to offset local project costs once a Climate Resiliency Plan is completed. Therefore $50,000 of Harbor Dredging Project funds can be reallocated for SFP demolition.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
Redondo Beach Harbor Patrol Survey of Damage, January 8, 2023 : Budget Modification Resolution No CC-2301-111