Discussion of the Claremont Hills
Wilderness Park resumes tonight as the Claremont City Council meets for the
first time following the August recess. Councilmembers will review options for
a new pathway to be constructed into the park.
In late June, the council
directed staff to explore moving the existing pathway from the east side of
Mills Avenue to just inside the existing row of oleanders on the west. The
approval of the hidden, 5-foot wide walkway was an attempt to help give
neighboring communities additional peace and quiet while also managing the
dangers of the high level of pedestrian traffic.
The council approved the project
4-1, eager to explore options that gave a solution to residents’ concerns.
“I feel for the neighbors, and
with that type of foot traffic I can’t imagine what it’s like to live up
there,” said Mayor Larry Schroeder at the June meeting. “These things do take
time and I appreciate the neighbors being as patient as they’ve been.”
Staff now brings back the
proposed design for final council approval. Pathway construction is estimated
to cost about $79,400. The total cost for changes to the Wilderness Park now
stands close to $354,400.
The city’s newest commissioners
and Director of Community and Human Services Kathleen Trepa will be introduced
prior to review of the Wilderness Park. A profile on Ms. Trepa will be
presented in the Wednesday edition of the COURIER.
The city council resumes water
discussions in closed session, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Public comment is welcome
before the council adjourns into its private meeting. All items up for council
discussion can be viewed in advance by visiting www.ci.claremont.ca.us.
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