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Rio Hondo river access improvements underway in Montebello; LED sign pushed to second phase
Summary
Montebello staff said landscaping, shade structures, native plants, benches, bike racks and a horse hitching post are installed as part of a Rio Hondo River access project funded by LA County Measure A and a competitive grant; an electronic LED sign requires SoCal Edison work and is slated for phase two.
City staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission that the Rio Hondo River access project is underway and that the first phase ' which includes landscaping, shade structures, native plants, benches, bike racks and a horse hitching post ' is nearly complete.
"This project is underway," Staff member Steph said. Steph said the city combined annual allocations from Los Angeles County Measure A with a competitive grant to pay for access improvements to the riverbed and public-right-of-way beautification.
Staff showed images of installed elements and said the horse hitching post, a watering area for horses and a water faucet for human users were installed as of the morning of the meeting. Phase 1 will go to council for construction-related closeout; phase 2, which includes an electronic LED sign, will require additional design and utility work.
When Commissioner Carlin asked whether the planned LED sign would be solar powered or on grid power, Steph replied: "No actual contingency other than its grid power. And to be quite honest, that's the reason why it's taking a bit time because we have to work with SoCal Edison, and they've been real helpful for us to help provide, the designs for the underground wiring." Steph added that the sign is large but is "very low voltage, very low electricity usage," and that if grid power goes out the sign would be off.
Staff said phase 1 should be finished in about a month and that phase 2 will come back to council next month for construction consideration and bidding for the LED sign. The presentation did not include a contractor name or detailed costs for the sign.
