![]() ![]() In February 2022, the City Council provided direction to defer spending any additional Measure K funds ($0.75 cent sales tax on all purchases in Monrovia). if you want to see the work they do, check out this video of the work they did on the Santa Anita Oak Woodland Project. With information in hand, they will develop a habitat recovery plan which will be a key component of our repair efforts in years to come. They will also perform a tree risk assessment. They have been working in the park for several weeks doing a biological constraints analysis which is essentially a field survey of current site conditions and the true impacts of wildfire and flood on our park. In addition to the construction work, the City has partnered with Psomas for the environmental planning that we need to rebuild our park's natural features. This area has the best views within the park and we will begin making renovations and repairs for future public use. Renovation of the Damkeeper's House to be used for special events and rentals on a limited basis.On a clear day you can see Catalina Island but the overlook area needs to be beautified A renovated overlook at the top of the park.This area is usually passed by and we want to ensure residents know it's there by adding native landscaping, seating and perhaps signage to make it a destination within the park New enhancements to the Veterans Memorial (just below the Nature Center).This underutilized space will become a place where park naturalists can teach us about the park, nature, wildlife, plants and much more Enhanced seating area we are calling "Canyon Park Educational Center" with seating near the entrance to 3 Graves Trail.A new a small seating area near the cabin nearby a large heritage oak tree.A new ADA parking area near the cabin to ensure full accessibility for all users.A new raised deck/platform near the small picnic area which will provide a quiet and peaceful place to sit next to the stream and observe nature.The flood uncovered a previously unknown asphalt parking area! A small picnic and parking area just beyond the road to Trask Boy Scout Camp.Enhancing the park entrance kiosk to enclose it, add air conditioning and storage.Enhanced park entrance with new picnic tables and a public art piece.I am optimistic we should be close to completion of our debris removal operations.for now Hydroseed included native grasses and wildflowers seeds, and were applied in certain areas of the park to protect against further erosion. Trees damaged by the Bobcat Fire or floods in 20 have been buried into any landform grading/earthwork, providing greater nutrient levels in the soil. For example, boulders were collected and saved, then placed along the streambeds to fortify against future erosion. A significant portion of the work we are doing includes reusing and repurposing the rock, dirt and even fallen trees to help build the park. As we have cleared out the rock, boulder and debris, I am so happy to share that except for debris like metal, concrete, or other human-made debris, the City has not hauled debris out of the park (the trucks you see are from County debris removal efforts around the Sawpit Dam and Wash). The vast majority of these costs will be reimbursed by the State of California and FEMA. To-date, the City has approved $4.7m for costs associated with debris removal and clean up on Canyon Park and Lower Clamshell Trail. I'll also share some details on the funding behind this project. I'd like to give an update on our debris removal efforts, current construction, future plans and project enhancements. John Muir once said, "Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt." Over the past few weeks there is quite a buzz on social media regarding Canyon Park so I thought I could share information, pictures and updates on our beloved park. Preparing for Earthquake, Fire or Terrorist Attack.Lucinda Garcia Park Improvement Project.Meet the Community Development Director.Statement of Economic Interests (SEI) Form 700.Meet the Administrative Services Director.Monrovia Renewal Citizen Advisory Committee +.Ad Hoc Committee on Equity and Inclusion +. ![]()
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