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ENHANCEMENT PROJECT AND CONSIDER A
REQUEST FROM THE BATlQUlTOS LAGOON
FOUNDATION FOR CITY SUPPORT FOR A
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive a status report from City staff on the Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement Project. -
Council ADOPT Resolution No. " APPROVING a request by the Batiql
Foundation for City Council support for the Foundation's grant application to the Calif(
Conservancy to fund proposed trail improvements, education programs, and planning c
Foundation in and around Batiquitos Lagoon.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Staff will make a presentation to the City Council regarding the current status of tt-
Lagoon Enhancement Project including showing the Batiquitos Lagoon project inform
In September of 1994, the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF) prepared and submitted a1
for grant funding from the California Coastal Conservancy. The application was 5
modified and resubmitted by the BLF in February of 1995. The BLF request, in th
$202,830, is proposed to be funded through the use of existing funds on depo
Conservancy and administered under the provisions of Section 301 71.5 of the Calif
Resources Code. These funds are held by the Conservancy and generated by the
City of Carlsbad. Section 301 71.5 of the code states:
mitigation fees for the development of non-prime agricultural lands within the coastal
".....all mitigation fees collected pursuant to this section are hereby
to, and shall be expended by, the State Coastal Conservancy in the following
priority:
(1) Restoration of natural resources and wildlife habitat in Batiquitos Lagoon.
(2) Development of an interpretive center at Buena Vista Lagoon.
(3) Restoration of beaches managed for public use in the coastal z
City of Carlsbad.
(4) Any other project or activity benefiting natural resources in the (
in the City of Carlsbad that is provided for in the local coastal
the City of Carlsbad."
The BLF grant application of February, 1995, attached Exhibit 4, identifies a variety of
be undertaken by the BLF including:
- North shore trail improvements
- Installation of interpretive signs
- Education materials and equipment
- Audio visual materials
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- Visitor Center siting studies
- Trail expansion feasibility studies
- Revegetation programs
The BLF grant application has been reviewed by the Conservancy since its original
September of 1994 with no formal action having as yet been taken. At the BLF’s req
Lewis authored a letter of support dated January 23, 1995, attached Exhibit 3, to the C
Conservancy staff have recently been contacted and indicate the BLF application i
scheduled to be considered by the Conservancy Board at its January, 1996 meeting.
In a letter dated October 17, 1995, attached Exhibit 2, Mr. Seth Schulberg, President of tl
Lagoon Foundation, requests the City Council’s continued support for the BLF’s grant
before the California Coastal Conservancy. Mr. Schulberg has requested an opportunii
the City Council and discuss the Foundation’s near term and long term plans for preserv,
involvement, and educational activities at Batiquitos Lagoon.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If approved by the California Coastal Conservancy, the BLF grant is intended to uti
development mitigation fees on deposit with and administered by the Conservancy. N
will be utilized by the BLF to carry out its intended programs.
In addition to requesting from the City Council its continued support for the BLF grant
Mr. Schulberg has indicated he intends to request the City Council authorize a small an
time to assist the BLF with its long term planning efforts at Batiquitos Lagoon. It is en\
staff would meet with BLF officers, provide assistance and contacts with other pub
coordinate BLF trail plans with the City wide trail program, provide assistance in the Bl
site and develop a permanent visitors/information center at Batiquitos Lagoon, and ge
the BLF with issues of mutual benefit. The level of staff time and involvement would be
to the City’s current level of staff time supporting the Beach Erosion Committee or the
Lagoon Joint Powers Authority.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. , regarding a request from the Batiquitos Lagoon Fc
City Council support for the Foundation’s grant application before the Califc
Conservancy.
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2. Letter dated October 17, 1995 from Mr. Seth Schulberg.
3. Letter dated January 23, 1995 from Mayor Lewis to the California Coastal
expressing support for the Foundation’s grant application.
4. Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation grant application to the California Coastal Conserv
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-55
APPROVING A REQUEST BY THE BATIQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR A FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION V THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY REGARDING THE FOUNDATI(
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, PROGRAMS, AND PLANNING EFFORT! BATlQUlTOS LAGOON.
WHEREAS, the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation’s goals are to preserve, prc
enhance the substantial environmental, educational, and community values and op~
d Baliquitos Lagoon; and
WHEREAS, the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation has requested the Carlsbad City
continued support for a Foundation grant application currently under review bythe
Coastal Conservancy; and
WHEREAS, said grant application is scheduled to be formally considered by the
Coastal Conservancy in the near future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the Carlsbad City Council does hereby express its continued sup1
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation’s grant application currently before the Califorr
Conservancy and urges the Conservancy to approve said application.
3. That the Carlsbad City Council does hereby further express its continu
for the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation’s activities and planning efforts for furtherin!
programs, and projects of the Foundation at Batiquitos Lagoon.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad Citl
held on the 6th day of FEBRUARY , 3- by the follovc
to wit:
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AYES: Council Members Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila, Hall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
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Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Preserve, Protect, and Enhance
Post Oihce Box 3103
Carlsbad, California 92009
17 October 1995
Ms. Ann Kulchin
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Ann,
The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF) would like to invite the City Council to become
actively involved in planning the post-enhancement project future of Batquitos Lagoon. To th
end the BLF proposes to routinely brief council members on activities and programs of interes
around the lagoon. In return the BLF would like the Council to intensify its efforts to preserve
protect, and enhance Batiquitos Lagoon.
As an example of these programs I refer you to the BLF's grant application to the California
Coastal Conservancy for North Shore Trail Improvements. The improvements proposed inch
interpretive signage, equipment for educational outreach, and feasibility studies for trail extens
and information center siting. This application for expenditure of agricultural mitigation funds
collected from Carlsbad developers has languished before the Conservancy for over a year. TI
Foundation needs the Council's help in breaking the log jam with the Conservancy. I am hopil
that you can present this grant application to the Council and rally vocal local government
support.
Thank you for your help. The BLF looks forward to working with you on this and other lagoc
based activities in the future.
Cordially, b- Seth Schulberg
President, Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
cc: J. Cahill
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January 23, 1995
Michael L. Fisher, Executive Director
CaIifornia Coastd Conservancy
Oakland, CA 94612
1330 Broadway, Sude 1100
Subject: Request for Grant Funding - Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Dear Mr. Fisher:
As you know, Batiquitos Lagoon is one of the 19 significant wetlands identified in the Coastal
Act. There has been a substantial amount of progress toward protecting this valuable ecosystem
in the last decade. Over the years, the City of Carbbad has worked successfuiIy with the
Ratiquitos Lagoon Foundation.
The Foundation's request for funding as identified in section 30171.5 of the Coastal Act,
demonstrates a well balanced and desirable snategy for Iagoon improvements. The City of
Carkbad strongjy supports the gant request and urges the Conservancy to expedite approval of
the grant-
Sincerely,
C &LE UDE A. "BUD' LEWIS
Mayor
c: City Council
City Manager
Seth Schuiberg, President BLF /
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REVISED APPLICATION
BATIQUITOS LAGOON TRAIL
ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMEN?
Fundccl By: State Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway Suite 1100 Oakland CA 94612 (415) 464-1015
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APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL MITIGATION FUND GRAI
BATIQUITOS LAGOON TRAIL
ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT:
Submitted by:
The Batiquitas Lagoon Foundation
P.O. Box 3103
Carlsbad, CA 92008
1 September 1994
Revised - 16 February 1995
CONTENTS
Summary
Background:
Carlsbad and the Agricultural Mitigation Fund
Batiquitos Lagoon and the Lagoon Trail
Existing Environmental Conditions
Proposed North Shore Enhancements
Enhancement Program Organization
Environmental Enhancement Budget
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SUMMARY
The Ratiquitos Lagoon Foundation (Foundation) herein applies for use of agricultura
mitigation funds, pursuant to section 30171.5 of the Coastal Act, in the environmenta
enhancement of the north shore of Batiquitos Lagoon. The program undertaken witE
funding will complement and supplement other long term preservation and enhance
activities undertaken in and around the wetland.
The area of the lagoon trail is impacted by human use and a persistent population of
native, invasive plant species. This program will strive to reduce these impacts thrc
informational signage, educational programs, trail improvements which restrict acce:
the trail easement, and a revegetation program to reduce the presence of non-native 1
To achieve these goals a variety of programs and facilities are proposed. These inch
informational signage, provision of education facilities, equipment and programs, tr2
improvements including trash recptacles, benches, barrier fencing and planting, conr
of isolated sections of the trail, and a native plant restoration and weed eradication ef
The total cost of this program is Two Hundred Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and T
Dollars.
Note: This is a revised request. Since the initial application in September of 1994, it 1:
been determined that some property at the eastern end of the East Lagoon Basin ma!
transition from private to public pwnership. Conservancy staff has advised that the i
tion of requested funding cannot be made on private property. In order to expedite t
processing of the majority of the initial request, the foundation has revised this applic
to omit the property in question. At the appropriate time in the future, the foundatio
return to the conservancy with a request to include the omited properties and associ;
improvements.
OBJECTIVE
The long term objective is to provide a continuous improved trail along the north shc
Batiquitos Lagoon between El Camino Real and the Pacific Ocean in the city of Carlsl
California. Additionally, the program will implement a revegetation and non-nativt
control program, and to increase of the scope of the Foundation's public outreach, dc
and education programs.
GOALS
1. Installation of a series of interpretative signs along the trail and other key areas a
2. Construction of an open-air amphitheater/classroom on the north shore trail.
3. Provision of picnic facilities and trash receptacles along the north shore trail.
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4. Removal of non-native Russian thistle, pampas grass, and control of date palms.
5. Purchase equipment for lagoon interpretive walks (binoculars, microscopes, sieve
6. Fund professional training of Foundation docents.
etc.).
BACKGROUND:
CARLSBAD AND THE AGRICULTURAL
MITIGATION FUND
The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation is applying for the use of funds currently held in f
agricultural mitigation fund established by the Coastal Act section 30171.5 and admir
tered by the California Coastal Conservancy. The purpose for this application is to p:
environmental restoration activities along the area of the Batiquitos Lagoon north shc
The Foundation believes that restoration activities will promote the long term protecf
and maintenance of the lagoon environment. The enhancement program proposed CI
tains a balanced range of specific actions, each complementing the others. Repair of 1
disturbances and protection of resource areas from human impacts is the cornerstone
of the enhancement program. An educational program is included in the program, a,
Foundation further believes that an educated citizenry is an integral part of the protel
of the wetland. Removal of non-native plant species and the reintroduction of native
plants is another primary objective.
Citizens of Carlsbad are the beneficiaries of a city wide pedestrian trail system which
completion, will link all areas of the community. The Batiquitos Lagoon trail is uniq
the community trail system because of its location to the environmentally sensitive w
land.
Environmental restoration of areas along the trail is a proper and desirable use of Cal
agricultural mitigation account funds. An approximate balance of 1.9 million dollars
rently exists in the account. A substantial percentage of the current funds were contr
by the developer of Aviara on the north shore of the lagoon’s eastern basin.
The funds are earmarked to be used in accordance with the priorities established unc
Section 30171.5 of the Public Resource Code. Established priorities, per this section o
code, for the Carlsbad mitigation fund are:
1. Restoration of natural resources and wildlife habitat in Batiquitos Lagoon.
2. Development of an interpretive center at Buena Vista Lagoon (This has been i
3. Restoration of beaches managed for public use in the coastal zone in the City
plished).
Carlsbad.
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4. Any other project of activity benefiting natural resources in the coastal zone i:
City of Carlsbad that is provided for in the local coastal program of the City c
Carlsbad.
Funding is clearly designated for Batiquitos Lagoon related work as first priority. Pr
are similar to the types of work proposed in this request for the Batiquitos Lagoon nc
shore.
approved for funding by the Conservancy in previous years in other coastal commur
BATIQUITOS LAGOON & THE LAGOON TRAIL
Batiquitos Lagoon is one of California's unique natural resources. The lagoon stretch
from the ocean shoreline inland over 2 miles. Thousands of birds make their homes :
including the endangered least tern and many other bird species nest in the lagoon.
In 1988 the Eastern basin of the Lagoon was dedicated to the State of California, in fu
ment of a condition of approval of the Aviara project, located on the north shore of t€
lagoon.
Within a 100 foot wide wetland buffer immediately adjacent to the dedicated lagoon,
Aviara was conditioned to provide a pedestrian trail along its portion of Lagoon fron
Other development projects on the north shore have likewise been conditioned. The
connects to other community trails within these projects and a city wide trail master 1
which, when implemented, will connect the north shore trail to other trails through01
Carlsbad.
At the west basin, partially completed trail improvements are located at the top of a :
50 foot high bluff. Along the east basin, the trail is located on flat ground nearer the 1
within a 100 foot wide buffer immediately adjacent to the wetland edge: '
As all of the property has yet to be developed, the trail is not continuous. Ultimately
planned to provide a link from the ocean to the eastern end of the lagoon. However,
to the west basin and ocean shore is impeded by highways and a railway.
Shoreline access related conditions of Aviara and other developments include provis:
public access trails and parking facilities. Opportunities for public access currently a:
provided from several points along the north shore. Some interpretive signage will 1:
provided within the portion of trail fronting Aviara.
No public access exists along the south shore, nor is it contemplated. A major restorc
plan is in process which would result in the return of tidal action to Batiquitos Lag001
restoration has recently begun.
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EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
PROBLEM STATEMENT:
The quality of the natural resources on this reach of the north shore varies from nearl.
pristine to severely degraded. As part of the preparation of this application, the area
been reviewed several times, including consultations with California Department of 1
and Game personnel.
Trail use has caused disturbances to natural resources, yet provides a tremendous op
nity for education about the lagoon ecosystem. A greater understanding of the ecosy
will create a sense of stewardship among local residents. This is one of the Batiquitos
Lagoon Foundation’s primary objectives.
Invasive non-native species also present a significant impact. Historical agricultural 1
and past disturbances have removed native vegetation, and numerous large groups a
individual weed species occur along the lagoon. People occasionally create disturban1
which lead to invasive plants, however, the largest infestations are long occurring.
The most significant degradations to the lagoon shore environment has been put in p:
through inventories of existing conditions. They are:
1. Human access into sensitive habitat areas.
Several areas of the trail have experienced user intrusion into habitat areas. Oth,
areas which have not been intruded into nonetheless present the opportunity to I
For example, a least tern nesting area can be accessed from the trail. In at least tx
locations, ”short cuts” have evolved which deviated from the intended trail. Nal
vegetation has been disturbed in these locations. Use is limited to the existing se
ments of the trail, primarily along the eastern basin, concentrating impacts. ,
2. A lack of awareness of the uniqueness and fragility of the wetland environment.
Within the forty foot wide trail easement human use impacts the environment. 1
spite being prohibited uses, dogs, bicycles and occasionally off road vehicles entl
area and disturb plants and wildlife. Trash is sometimes left along side the trail.
Some trail users may not be aware of the restrictions. Others may not recognize
impacts they are creating.
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establish themselves, to the detriment of the natural ecosystem. ,
Areas of mixed weeds, including pampas grass, giant reed, cocklebur, grasses, et
exist along the north shore. These species are aggressive propagators, to the det~
ment of native plant species. While there are isolated weeds which could simply
removed, successful elimination of the majority of weeds will require the revege
of the infested sites with native plants.
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PROPOSED NORTH SHORE ENHANCEMENTS
The environmental restoration proposed will provide improvements in areas of reso
education, protection, and revegetation of the trail area. This enhancement will incrt
the quality of the natural environment surrounding the lagoon, while involving the 1
pation of local residents. The result of the enhancements will be a lessening of long 1
impacts.
This is not to infer that the environment will be returned to a completely pristine qui
The restoration proposed herein is the beginning of a long term process to which the
dation is committed. The Foundation has and intends to continue to work with the (
vancy and other resource agencies to manage and enhance the lagoon environment.
Based on the inventories of existing conditions and objectives stated, possible enhan
rnents have been identified. Those considered most effective and made part of this E
gram are:
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The Batiquitos Lagoon trail currently provides an attractive setting for
walks, bird watching, and exercise. Trail improvements will provide ad1 >e =r= access and help protect impacts to resources. The Foundation seeks to enh:
trail experience by providing mileage markers and small signs identifyir
specimens.
In an effort to make the trail more user friendly, the Foundation plans to
picnic tables that will provide an ideal location for rest stops along the trail
r& picnics, or class trip lunches. The Foundation will also use part of the ;
address a major short-coming of the current trail, i.e. its lack of trash cans
purchase and installation of 13 trash receptacles along the Batiquitos Lagoc
Locations for these improvements have been identified within trail ea
avoiding impacts to sensitive vegetation. While the Foundation will purcl
receptacles, the Aviara Home Owners Association has agreed to be respon
trash removal.
2. Interpretive Trail Signs
Through this grant the Foundation seeks to install a series of high quality si
guide and direct the awareness of visitors to the total wonder of the
ecosystem. The interpretive signs will start at the mouth of the lagoon anc
to the east end of the Aviara development. As visitors follow the signs t
be guided through the transition from oceanic conditions, salt marsh, t
water marsh and, finally, to freshwater'marsh. Indicator plant species
identified and significant wildlife described. An objective of the interprei
program is to post information at all major scenic viewpoints along the nc
south shore of the lagoon.
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3 Education
Batiquitos Lagoon has long been recognized as one of the major natural attractions o
County San Diego. Recognizing the need for interpretive material and service pertainir
lagoon the Foundation co-sponsored development of a lagoon curriculum for the Carls'
Encinitas School District. In response to the focus on field education the Foundaf
developed a docent program to guide school and civic groups through the lagoon.
The Foundation will use this grant to purchase equipment to support the I
"hands on" experiences in the lagoon relating to water quality, animal ax
identification, and ecology. Microscopes, binoculars, nets and water test
be obtained.
The grant will be used to develop audio-visual materials that describe the i
the lagoon and its relationship to the ocean, plants and animals. The mater
be suitable for school and media use, and will include an informational g
trail users.
An outdoor classroom to facilitate these education activities would be pr e It would serve docent programs, schools and other groups visiting and 1
about the lagoon. A location in a eucalyptus grove near a parking lot v
parking just outside of the wetland buffer has been identified. [;I
4 Trail Feasibility Studies
', [q The existing trail provides a glimpse of a larger trail system envisioned
lagoon. The Foundation ultimately seeks to establish a trail from the
Conservancy Land in the East Basin adjacent to El Camino Real to the m
present it is not possible to pass under the freeway. The Foundation seek
a small portion of the grant to research legal and logistical solutions
situation.
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5. Revegetation Program
The natural beauty of Batiquitos Lagoon is compromised by an invasion of exot
species. Two of the most noticeable, invasive, and well established are
grass and Russian thistle. The Foundation seeks to start a program of nati
restoration. Restoration will focus on the east end of the lagoon and attc
restore vegetation on the Coastal Conservancy easement and parts of the tr
program focusing eradicating pampas grass and Russian thistle and reveg
salt marsh and coastal sage scrub.
Approximate locations for the activities are shown on Figure 4, Proposec
hancements.
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ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ORGANIZATION
The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation will lead the implementation of the enhancement
gram. The selected activities have been screened and chosen as not to overlap with cc
tioned improvements of any development along the north shore of the lagoon.
The selected environmental enhancements will be implemented by a team administel
the Foundation. The expertise of qualified outside consultants and contractors with c
ence in restoration activities will be utilized in the implementation of the program.
The enhancements would be timed to coincide with seasonal conditions as advantage
the restoration effort. A full year may be required to complete the installation of the c
hancements. Monitoring and maintenance of the native plant enhancements would c
tinue for several years after the installation.
The Foundation will provide ongoing evaluation and accountability to the Coastal Cc
vancy regarding the progress of the enhancement.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT BUDGET
Costs associated with the north shore environmental enhancement program include:
1) review and analysis of environmental conditions
2) design, planning and implementation of trail improvements, including,signag
accessories and revegetation of native plants
3) purchase of education equipment and supplies, and docent training
Data review and analysis will consist of review of existing environmental surveys of
north shore, identification of specific trail improvements and restoration procedures.
garding stewardship programs, information relative to trail use, including a survey o
users, will be collected to provide a basis for educational activities.
Design and plan preparation will detail construction improvements and methods. RI
and permits will be acquired and the plans subject to review and public comment. Ir
mentation activities will be the largest expenditure, providing the actual improve me^
Use of education equipment and education activities will continue for years after imk
mentation. Long term maintenance will also be a continuous activity. Aviara Land r
opment, and the Aviara Master Association, have agreed to provide maintenance of i
provements along the frontage of their project.
Additional enhancement opportunities exist, and others may become evident in the f
As this program is implemented and the Lagoon enhancement occurs, additional fun
may be requested. Additional weed eradication and native plant revegetation, imple
tation of inlet enhancement and additional trail connections are possible future activi
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COST ESTIMATE
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TASK DESCRIPTION ORIGINAL COASTAL REVISED
CONSERVANCY "" FUNDS COSTS
Trail Improvements
Create East End Overlook & Trailhead $7,808 $0
Install 13 Benches $1 1,250 $9,750
Install 13 Trash Recptacles $5,250 $4,450
Install 3 Picnic Tables $10,500 $4,500
Install Plant Identification Signs $1,000 $800
Install Distance Markers $750 $600
Ins tall Restriction Signs $1,100 $825
Design & Install 13 Interpretive Signs
Sign Design $30,000 $26,000
Sign Production $13,000 $1 1,265
Sign Installation $3.,500 $1,300
Pedestal Construction $7.7,325 $15,015
Education
Microscopes, Binoculars & Nets $13,200 $13,200
Water Test Kits and Instruments $5,400 $5,400
Docent Training $7,300 $7,300 - Prepare and Print Trail Guide $3,400 $3,400
Produce Educational Video $5,000 $5,000
Facilities Improvements
Construct Ampitheater/Info Center $35,000 $35,000
Trail Feasibility Studies
1-5 Freeway Underpass Study $5,800 $5,800
East Trail Access Study $5,800 $5,800
Revegetation Program
Restoration of Seaport Easement $31,000 $0
Russian Thistle Removal & Revegetation $39,500 $23,035
Pampas Grass Removal & Revegetation $33,000 $20,890
Date Palm Control $3,500 $3,500
TOTAL COST $287,383 $202,830
Note: The original request contained an accounting error - the total of the individual i
that request should have been $287,383.00, not $259,000.00.
BLF Trail Enhancement Grant