Local Coastal Program
Grant and Contract
May 16, 2023
Request
1. Authorize staff to submit grant application for up to $500,000 to fund ongoing comprehensive update to City’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) for certification by California Coastal Commission (CCC); and,
2. Amend Professional Services Contract between City and Michael Baker International, Inc. for comprehensive LCP update by extending the term an additional year to May 17, 2024
Analysis
City Council adopted Resolution 2019-56 which authorized staff to apply for $200,000 CCC grant to fund comprehensive LCP update
Initial grant expired April 2023; new grant needed to fund remaining phases of LCP update (public outreach, Resiliency Plan, Coastal Element, and flood ordinance updates)
Grant will allow staff to continue to study coastal hazards and plan for solutions
If grant is awarded, staff will return to City Council with Amendment 2 to increase the amount of the contract with Michael Baker