Subject: Resolution to Request Financial Assistance from the Coastal Commission for Completing the City’s Local Coastal Program

 

Staff has prepared an application to request financial assistance for the final steps necessary to achieve certification of a Local Coastal Program, which will result in the transfer of coastal development permitting authority to the City.

The City has submitted its proposed Local Coastal Program documents to the Coastal Commission and is waiting for the Commission’s response and to schedule a hearing. The Coastal Commission has already funded a large portion of the work. However, in order to get reimbursed for work already done after the last grant expired, and for additional work that is still necessary, the City may request additional grant money.

Adoption of the attached resolution will allow the City Manager to apply for this supplemental financial assistance. Also attached is the work program, schedule, and budget.

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RESOLUTION 00-

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, TO REQUEST LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM FUNDING ASSISTANCE

 

WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach does not yet have a fully certified Local Coastal Program, and

WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach, recognizing the issues identified in the attached application for a Local Coastal Program Grant, desires to take the last steps for completion and certification by the California Coastal Commission of a Local Coastal Program; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach has developed an application package to address these issues; and

WHEREAS, the California Coastal Commission, under the authority of the Government Code of the State of California and Chapter 779 of Statutes of 1997, may provide planning and financial assistance of such a program;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach hereby requests the Coastal Commission to provide financial planning assistance, under the authority of the Government Code of the State of California, and Chapter 779 of Statutes of 1997, not to exceed $10,000. Such planning assistance is more particularly described in a project description that is attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager of the City of Hermosa Beach is hereby authorized and empowered to execute, in the name of the City of Hermosa Beach, all necessary applications, contracts, and agreements and amendments hereto, to implement the purposes specified in this Resolution.

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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH WORK PROGRAM

OUTSTANDING TASKS FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM

 

Coastal Planning and LCP Grant

The City recently provided a timely submittal for its proposed Local Coastal Program to the Coastal Commission, consisting of amendments to the City’s Coastal Commission Certified Land Use Plan and implementing regulations (Zoning Ordinance Amendments) and related maps and supporting documents. Final review and certification of the LCP is pending Coastal Commission staff review and Commission hearing(s). The City’s work to prepare the LCP was funded, in part, by a 1998 Coastal Commission grant. The City was not able to receive the full complement of the 1998 approved grant as some final tasks were not completed by the April 30, 2000 deadline due to review of earlier drafts of the submitted documents.

In addition to requesting additional grant funds to reimburse the City for work already completed in July and August of 2000, the City anticipates additional work necessary to complete the process. The tasks are necessary for the City to complete it’s responsibility under terms of the Coastal Act to complete its Local Coastal Program.

 

Work Program (Outstanding Tasks)

7. Coastal Commission Consideration and Certification -

Objectives:

• Coordinate with Coastal Commission Staff throughout the project
• To obtain the comments and final approval from the Coastal Commission.

Work Organization:

7.1 Hold a preliminary meeting with City Staff, the Consultant and Coastal Commission Staff prior to preparation of the final approach/summary report, present draft approach and solicit input from Coastal Staff. (completed and funded ’98 grant)

7.2 Work with Coastal Commission staff throughout the project for input and clarification. (completed and funded ’98 grant)

7.3 City Staff and Consultant will coordinate to submit the package of items that comprise a complete Local Coastal Program (proposed local ordinance, amendment to L.U.P. policies, any new zoning maps; and permitting procedures) for Coastal Commission consideration and approval. (completed July 2000)

7.4 Work with Coastal Commission staff to finalize and complete package prior to Coastal Commission hearing, including additional copying, revisions etc.

7.5 City Staff and Consultant will attend Coastal Commission hearing

7.6 Consultant and City Staff will incorporate conditions of approval into final document.

 

Task 8. Program Initiation -

Objective:

• To efficiently train City Staff, and to incorporate new procedures, as necessary to implement the new implementing provisions of the Local Coastal Program

Work Organization:

• Initiate necessary changes to procedures for processing and issuing permits within the Coastal Zone, including assigning and/or training staff, preparation/revision of informational handouts.

 

Schedule/Budget Summary

Outstanding Tasks	WWord Product/Date	BBudget
7. Coastal Commission Coordination/	-
Final Review
7.1 prelim. meeting with staff	Completed under ’98 grant
7.2 ongoing coordination	Completed under ’98 grant
7.3 prepare/package the program submittal	Complete LCP submittal – July 2000	1500*
7.4 work with C.C. staff to finalize	July-Fall 2000	639*
7.5 Coastal Comm. Hearing	Coastal Commission Hearing – Fall/Winter 2000	1311
7.6 Incorporate conditions / final approval	Final LCP - Winter 2000/2001	974
Subtotal
8. Program Initiation (City Staff	Winter 2001	1546
	Total for Outstanding Tasks	$5,970

*$2,139 is the amount of 1998 grant not received as work completed or to be completed past 4/30/2000 deadline

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