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06/20/08 Free Marina Del Rey Summer Concerts Begin July 10

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06/02/08 "Meet And Greet" The New Acting Director Of Beaches And Harbors

05/06/08 Funding Continues For Fourth District Paratransit Shuttle Service

04/28/08 Dry Dock Storage And Boat Launching Services Provided To Del Rey 77 Boat Owners

03/18/08 Upgrade Of The South Bay Bike Trail Complete

Don Knabe. Working for Marina DEL REY.

Marina del Rey Accomplishments

2008

Approving Water-Saving Rebate Program
The Board of Supervisors approved a rebate program recently for the purchase of water-saving devices that will reduce water-waste both indoors and outside. Available to all Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts customers, the new program provides an incentive for customers to reduce water use. The rebate program offers money back for rotating sprinkler nozzles, “smart” weather-based sprinkler controllers, high-efficiency clothes washers, synthetic turf, ultra-low-flush or dual flush toilets, and waterless urinals purchased and installed on or after January 1, 2008.
 

Funding Fourth District Paratransit Shuttle Services
The Board of Supervisors approved $608,000 in funding for the continuation of paratransit shuttle service for eligible patrons in the unincorporated areas of the Fourth District for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. The program will include the following paratransit shuttle services: La Rambla, Marina del Rey, Rancho Los Amigos, Teen Mother, and the Whittier Islands.
 

Upgrading the South Bay Bike Trail
A major upgrade and overhaul of the South Bay Bike Trail was completed. The portion of the renovated bike path is located between 62nd Avenue and Culver Boulevard in the Playa del Rey community of the City of Los Angeles. The project involved the reconstruction of the existing bike trail, including the construction of deep base to stabilize the path and new concrete pavement, and the installation of new striping and pavement markings.

2007

Redirecting Urban Runoff and Pollutants Away from Ocean
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors accepted the construction of a new low-flow diversion that was recently completed at Washington Boulevard in the vicinity of Marina del Rey. Low-flow diversions are designed to keep non-storm water flows from reaching the ocean by instead diverting the water into a sewage treatment plant.
 

Marina del Rey Seawall Upgrades
A $5.3 million upgrade project was started on the seawalls surrounding Marina del Rey. The improvements to 17,600 linear feet of the seawall will help protect against deterioration caused by tidal changes. The Marina contains more than 7.2 miles of underwater seawalls designed to protect the community.

Expanding Summer Beach Shuttle Service
The Beach Shuttle, which is free of charge and open to the public, is funded by a combination of funds from Supervisor Knabe and Playa Vista. The Beach Shuttle which serves Playa Vista, Marina del Rey and the Venice Beach Pier is now offering expanded service to Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey.

Renewing Reward for Hit-and-Run Death of Marina del Rey Man
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors renewed a $10,000 reward, at the request of Supervisor Knabe, for information related to the hit-and-run death of Marina del Rey resident, Patrick Conarpe.

Testing Early Warning Loudspeakers in Marina del Rey
The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors tested several different early warning loudspeaker systems at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey. Several companies competed for the County’s use of their device. The equipment is being considered as part of a mass notification warning system for residents and visitors in Marina del Rey in the event of impending danger from either a natural or human-made disaster.

Funding Fourth District Paratransit Shuttle Services
The Board of Supervisors approved $660,000 in funding for the continuation of paratransit shuttle service for eligible patrons in the unincorporated areas of the Fourth District for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. The program will include the following paratransit shuttle services: La Rambla, Marina del Rey, Rancho Los Amigos, Teen Mother, and the Whittier Islands.

2006

Dredging in Marina del Rey
With the Board of Supervisors approving a $1.6 million contribution, the County of Los Angeles has secured all the necessary funding for a major dredging project in Marina del Rey. The project will return the north entrance to its design depth of 20 feet and will place the clean sand removed from the area offshore from Dockweiler Beach to aid in beach replenishment.

Called for the adoption and implementation of County's new Tsunami Preparedness program which will inform and coordinate emergency services in case of a tsunami.
 

Held a Tsunami Emergency Preparedness Program Briefing for local communities.
 

Supported an extensive and ongoing public input process for the Burton Chace Park improvement plan.

Dockweiler Beach Comfort Stations and RV Lot Improvement Project.

Dockweiler Youth Center Construction Project.

Marina Beach Water Circulator Project.

New apartment complexes completed in the Marina, more to come.

Options exercised to expand Burton Chace Park.

Grand reopening Ralphs and Waterside development.

Marina Beach revitalization plan public hearings.

Public hearings on traffic improvement measures held.

Marina del Rey Fire Station 110 Renovation.

Ongoing Co-sponsorship of Beach Shuttle Service.

Ongoing Sponsorship of free concert series in Burton Chace Park.

Ongoing Water taxi service provided in Marina.

Provides ongoing funding support and fee waivers for various Chamber of Commerce events.

2005

New docks, better boating facilities installed.

2004

Marina del Rey Seal Wall Renovation Project.