RESOLUTION NO. ____-2022
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Budget Act of 2021 provides up to $31 million to support the Coastal Commission’s LCP Local Assistance Grant Program which awards grants to local governments to support coastal resiliency and updates to Local Coastal Programs (LCPs); and WHEREAS, the California Coastal Commission, under the authority of the California Coastal Act, may provide financial assistance to support coastal planning and has approved a grant program to provide such financial assistance for LCP planning; and WHEREAS, the goal of the grant program is to develop new or updated LCPs in conformance with the California Coastal Act and to promote coastal resiliency and address the effects of climate change; and WHEREAS, grant proposals submitted under this grant program must complete LCP planning work with special emphasis on coastal resiliency and addressing the effects of climate change and sea-level rise; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg has a certified Local Coastal Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg is leading a regional planning effort that is considering how opportunities within the blue economy could diversify our economy; improving local livelihoods of our low-moderate income community, while nurturing our environment and protecting coastal resources; and WHEREAS, the Noyo Harbor District is a committed partner in this regional collaboration to develop a resilient coast; and WHEREAS, the City’s LCP contains numerous policies and programs in support of Noyo Harbor; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg commits to and agrees to fully support planning efforts for Noyo Harbor, which sits within the City’s Sphere of Influence, and that are intended to amend the City’s certified LCP pursuant to the provisions of the California Coastal Act, with full participation and coordination with Coastal Commission staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby approve the submittal of an application to the California Coastal Commission for LCP Local Assistance Grant Program and authorizes the City Manager to execute the same.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember _________, seconded by Councilmember ________, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 12th day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
BERNIE NORVELL
Mayor
ATTEST:
June Lemos, MMC
City Clerk
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