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Report on the Encinal Boat Launch Facility Design. (Recreation and Parks 280)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jill Keimach, City Manager
Re: Report on the Encinal Boat Launch Facility Design.
BACKGROUND
The Encinal Boat Launch Facility is an important recreational asset that provides direct and free access to the San Francisco Bay for all residents. It is an aging and deteriorated facility. The project is located on the west end of Alameda adjacent to Encinal High School off Central Avenue.
The City of Alameda received a $300,000 planning grant from the California State Parks Department, Division of Boating and Waterways to fund design and required permits for the Encinal Boat Launch Facility renovation. Once construction documents are complete, the City will apply to this same agency, and other sources, for construction funding.
The architect on this project is Moffatt & Nichol, which was chosen through a Request for Qualifications process and based on its extensive experience with marine project design and its approach to this project.
On June 8, 2017, the Recreation and Parks Commission approved the design as presented with the addition of "No Parking" signage at the top of the boat ramp.
DISCUSSION
Renovation and improvement design components of this project include:
* Replace the existing dock float and add a smaller dock float for non-motorized watercraft (kayaks, stand up paddle boards, canoes, etc.). The dock for motorized watercraft will be on the east side of the ramp with a 50 foot gangway to raise it above the rip rap. The non-motorized dock will be on the west side of the ramp;
* Renovate and improve the boat ramp so that it will now accommodate two launch lanes;
* Repave the parking lot, remove the medians and add parking spaces;
* Replace the restroom facility;
* Create ADA compliant access between the parking lot, restroom and boat ramp. Also add two ADA trailer pull-through stalls and one AD...
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