Lower Arroyo Seco Trail and Trailhead Improvement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2007121134
Lead Agency
City of Pasadena
Document Title
Lower Arroyo Seco Trail and Trailhead Improvement Project
Document Type
MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Received
Present Land Use
Open Space
Document Description
The Lower Arroyo Seco Trail and Trailhead Improvement project consists primarily of the restoration and improvement of existing trails and appurtenant facilities located at the northern and southern limits of the Lower Arroyo Seco Park. Specifics of the project include:
Northern Improvements:
- Provide a new trailhead entrance at Parker Mayberry Bridge
- Create a cross-trail connection beneath the Parker Mayberry Bridge;
- Restore and improve trailhead connections from adjacent residential areas;
- Add railing and repair deck drains on the Parker Mayberry Bridge for improved safety
- Installation of interpretive signage
- Enhance trail entrance with native plants, boulder benches, drinking fountain, and hitching posts; and
- Restore trails and arroyo stone walls
Southern Improvements
- Enhance trailhead entrance;
- Install kiosks, trail maps, and other interpretive signage;
- Establish trail rest area that includes boulder seating and equestrian amenities;
- Define trails through disturbed areas and restore habitat outside of the newly defined trails, and
- Strengthen connection to regional trails to the south and neighborhoods to the east.
Contact Information
Name
Rosa Laveaga
Agency Name
City of Pasadena, Parks and Natural Resources Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Pasadena
Counties
Los Angeles
Cross Streets
E of Arroyo Blvd between Arroyo Dr & Westminister Dr & W of San Pasqual Ave & S of Laguna Rd
Zip
91105
Total Acres
less than 1
Parcel #
5716-019-900 and 5714-027-900
State Highways
210, 110, 134
Railways
Gold Line Metro Rail
Schools
Franklin Adult, Arroyo Vista ES, S. Pasadena HS, Marengo ES,
Waterways
Arroyo Seco Channel, Devil's Gate Dam
Township
1N
Range
12W
Section
29,32
Other Information
Schools Cont'd: Blair High, Westridge School for Girls, Mayfield Senior, Pacific Oaks, San Rafael ES, Sequoyah, Waverly, Mayfield Junior, Mckinely ES, Maranantha HS, International Montessori School
Latitude: 34°08'39" N (Northern Site), 34°07'28" (Southern Site)
Longitude: 118°09'59" (Northern Site), 118°10'00" W (Southern Site)
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
Air Resources Board, Transportation Projects, Cal Fire, California Department of Conservation (DOC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5 (CDFW), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 7 (DOT), California Highway Patrol, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region 4 (RWQCB), Department of Water Resources, Resources Agency, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC)
State Reviewing Agency Comments
California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC)
Development Types
Recreational (Improvements to existing Lower Arroyo Seco Trail and Trailheads)
Local Actions
Public Undertaking
Project Issues
Aesthetics, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.