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REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY
COMMISSION
FROM: JUSTIN CARLSON,
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
DATE: JUNE 13, 2012
SUBJECT: LA LAGUNA RESORT & BOAT LAUNCH SHORELINE SAFETY SIGN
PROGRAM
Background
The grand opening day celebration for the City's eight million dollar ($8,000,000) La
Laguna Resort and Boat Launch is on Saturday, June 30, 2012. Prior to the opening,
the Lake, Parks & Recreation Department is preparing to implement the Shoreline
Safety Plan.
Discussinn
The safety issues with the old boat launch facility included:
• Submerged at elevation of 1,240' aMSL (feet above Mean Sea Level) giving a
false impression that the flat surface water implied a flat (even) bottom. In
contrast, the City and EVMWD's goal operating surface elevation for the Lake is
between 1,240'-1,249'aMSL, in which the old boat ramp would be completely
submerged.
■ Little indication of deep -water boating channel adjacent to wading beach at an
elevation above 1,240'aMSL.
• Concrete armoring of slope between western beach and boating channel caused
slippery surface.
• Deteriorating boat ramp had uneven bottom.
Agenda Item No. Y
La Laguna Resort &
Boat Launch Shoreline Safety Sign Program
June 13, 2012
Page 2
Shoreline Safety measures at the Resort are summarized below.
1. Demolition of the dilapidated boat ramp and associated hazards.
2. Elevation of the boat ramp by fifteen (15') feet to 1,255'aMSL provides the visual
signal of a continuously functioning boat ramp.
3. Riprap rock wading barriers placed between beach areas and boating channel.
4. Two extra long and pile -anchored docks, each 400 feet in length, placed on the
outside edge of the boat ramp provides additional visual cue to waders. The
docks are essentially permanently anchored in-place.
5. Shoreline Safety message begins with handouts at the entrance kiosk.
6. Shoreline Safety Fencing installed to channel visitors to the beach passed
important safety signage.
7. Shoreline Safety Signage — substantially similar to Elm Grove Beach.
8. Installation of Loaner Life Jacket Stations.
9. Shoreline Safety Diagram specific to Resort is posted at entrance to the beach
area and provides graphic depiction and notice of safety issues.
10.Additional Safety Signage for waders placed on pilings adjacent to peninsula.
11. Designated rope -float "Wading Area" installed away from boating channel.
"La Laguna Resort & Boat Launch Shoreline Safety Diagram" sign
Attached is an example of the "La Laguna Resort & Boat Launch Shoreline Safety
Diagram". The sign is a 4' wide x 6' high colored sign that is a diagram of the overall
shoreline area. On the sign, the public will be able to locate the entrance/exit, parking
lot, boat launch, and beach, hazard areas, as well the wading area. This sign will be
located at four (4) different beach entry locations.
Recommendation
Receive and file.
Prepared By: Justin Carlson.
Management Analyst
Pat Kilroy el��r
Director of Parks and Lakes Department
Exhibits
1. "La Laguna Resort & Boat Launch Shoreline Safety Diagram" sign
2. "Danger: Deep Water Boating Channel" sign (placed on pilings)
LA LAGUNA RESORT & BOAT LAUNCH
SHORELINE SAFETY DIAGRAM
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