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The Log • April 25 - May 8, 2014 • 5 Redondo Beach boat ramp moves ahead
Councilmembers, residents concerned about ramp loca- tion, parking and traffic.
By Ambrosia Brody
REDONDO BEACH –An engineering study for a public launch ramp pro- posed for Redondo Beach Harbor, moved ahead Tuesday night despite concerns about increased traffic both on land and in the water. City Councilmembers voted to
move the item forward after receiving public comment on the ramp that is estimated at a cost of $7.5 million. Approval of the study clears the way for city staff to seek grant funding for the ramp. Moffat & Nichol representatives
presented proposed locations of the harbor’s first launch ramp. The pro- posals were based on feedback gar- nered from two open houses where residents had an opportunity to offer suggestions on the ramp. California Coastal Commissioners
directed the city to provide a boat launch ramp in the harbor as part of the $200 million waterfront redevelop- ment project being led by CenterCal Properties. “This is bizarre because I don’t believe our harbor was designed for a boat ramp,” said Mayor Steve Aspel. “I’m frustrated because I know we have to do this; I don’t think we need a ramp.”
Aspel was concerned about traffic
surrounding the boat launch and the proliferation of paddleboarders near the ramp.
An element of the CenterCal revi- talization plan includes opening Seaside Lagoon to allow direct access to the harbor for paddleboarders, kayakers and small boats. The multi- lane boat ramp will operate where Joe’s Crab Shack is currently located. The restaurant may be relocated with- in the CenterCal project to help make room for the ramp. “It looks like a nightmare waiting to
happen,” said Councilman Pat Aust. “Three lanes in a boat launch ramp in that tight of quarters is asking for trouble.” Reducing the ramp from three lanes to one and moving the launch ramp away from the lagoon were rec- ommended. The launch’s center lane would be used for emergencies, Moffat & Nichol consultant Bob Sherwood explained. Aust also raised concerns about the
increase in boaters trying to launch at the ramp during busy weekends, “on the weekend there will be 300 boats lining up there,” he said. Boaters will most likely head out to
the Cabrillo or Marina del Rey launch ramp if that occurs, staff explained. Waterfront and Economic Development director Pete
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Carmichael added that use of the launch ramp will be limited to how many people will be able to park in the designated spots. A reservation system to help control the flow of traf- fic was also discussed. Both will be looked at during the project’s traffic study. Councilman Steve Sammarco
expressed his excitement for the proj- ect, “I think the community welcomes the ramp,” he said. “My only issue would be the location to Seaside Lagoon which is where people will be
kayaking. Also, how can we assure good water quality with all these boats going in the water right near the open- ing of Seaside Lagoon?” Sherwood explained that an envi-
ronmental review process will be con- ducted to establish what water quality monitor practices should be put in place. Malia Osterbaurer, general manag-
er of The Portofino Hotel, which will be located to the southeast of the launch ramp, said the sounds of boat motors will have a negative impact on
business. Ann Popolizio, director of the King
Harbor Youth Foundation, said she was not “thrilled” about the ramp’s location. “There is not enough channel space in the harbor,” she said. Boater John Mirassou disagreed,
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