East Bay Regional Park District Board Meeting March 19 th, 2019 Miller/ Knox Regional Shoreline Land Use Plan Amendment
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
1960 s EBRPD Expands to Contra Costa County Only 64 Feet of Richmond shoreline was publicly accessible Contra Costa Shoreline Parks Committee and Save the Bay launch campaign for shoreline access
Assemb. John Knox. Sen. George Miller Jr. EBRPD Director Jean Siri
1999 District purchases 7-acre Bray Oil Company property. 1967 Keller Beach park established 1968 Picnic in the Point Park Cookbook published by Contra Costa Shoreline Parks Committee 1970 Nicholl Knob Acquired 1972 District acquires lands from Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad (AT&SF) and others. 1975 Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline established, including Keller Beach.
Richmond Ramblers/MC
Measure CC (2004) Miller/Knox: Remove tracks, fencing and re-grade railroad right of way to provide public access from park to the bay and to Keller Beach. Implement a major renovation of meadow areas- verticut, topdress, seed, and extend irrigation
Measure FF (2018) Miller/Knox: Provide for shoreline protection and sea level rise adaptation using natural systems. Increase park staffing and upgrade Keller Beach visitor experience. Enhance drought tolerant landscape through stewardship improvements, such as removal of French broom and other invasive plants.
Project Objectives 1. Protect and enhance existing natural, historical, and scenic resources 2. Improve public access through additional trails, pathways, and parking 3. Enhance physical fitness opportunities 4. Provide additional interpretive and recreational programming 5. Optimize opportunities for quiet reflection and passive recreation 6. Incorporate strategies for climate adaptation, sea-level rise, and resiliency
Miller/Knox LUPA Planning Areas Lagoon Bray Property Ferry Point Bayshore Ridgeland
Lagoon Planning Area Lagoon Enhancement Refurbished Picnic Areas Outdoor Fitness Station New East Side Trail Drought Tolerant Vegetation
Bray Property Planning Area Dredge Material Disposal Promenade between Lagoon and Ferry Point Native Plant Garden Outdoor Education Facility
Existing Proposed Ferry Point Planning Area Promenade between Lagoon and Ferry Point Native Grassland Turf Area Expanded Picnic Area Expanded Parking Rehabilitate Historic Pumphouse Repurpose Historic Warehouse
Ridgeland Planning Area New Staging Area (Quarry Residential) New Trailheads Expanded Parking Trail Repair and Decommissioning
Bay Shore Planning Area Expanded Bay Trail Improve Access between Bay Shore and Lagoon Keller Beach Improvements Coastal Resiliency
Measure CC (2004) Miller/Knox: Remove tracks, fencing and re-grade railroad right of way to provide public access from park to the bay and to Keller Beach. Implement a major renovation of meadow areas- verticut, topdress, seed, and extend irrigation
Bay Shore Planning Area Expanded Bay Trail Improve Access between Bay Shore and Lagoon Planning Area Keller Beach Improvements Coastal Resiliency
February 2013 March 2013 June 2013 August 2013 June 2017 October 2017 September 2018 PAC Meeting Point Richmond Neighborhood Council A Walk in the Park Scoping Meeting Board of Directors site visit PAC Meeting Board Executive Committee Public Meeting Public Process
California Environmental Quality Act May 2013 June 2013 June 2017 August 2013 September 2018 February 2019 Notice of Preparation Public Scoping Meeting Re-Issued NOP Board of Directors site visit Draft EIR Published Final EIR and Responses to Comments
Public Comments Lagoon Enhancement Project Natural Resources Historic Ferry Point Buildings BNSF Railroad Tracks
Approval Executive Committee Recommended Approval February 7, 2019 Park Advisory Committee Monday, February 25, 2019 Recommendation on LUPA & FEIR Board of Directors March 19, 2019 Approve LUPA & FEIR
Recommendation Authorize the Certification of the Environmental Impact Report for the Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline Land Use Plan Amendment; Adoption of CEQA Findings, Including a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Partial Demolition of Historical Resource; Adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and Approval of the Land Use Plan Amendment
East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors Meeting March 19 th, 2019 Miller/ Knox Regional Shoreline Land Use Plan Amendment