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Council authorizes up to $50,000 for city consultant to shape local outreach on Cal Am’s $3 million Coastal Commission fund

3404251 · February 19, 2025
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Summary

The City Council approved hiring a consultant (not to exceed $50,000) to develop a Marina‑led community engagement plan so council input can be submitted to the Coastal Commission about how Cal Am’s $3 million condition should be spent.

The Marina City Council voted Feb. 19 to authorize the city manager to hire a consultant to help the city develop a community engagement plan regarding a $3 million payment required of California American Water (Cal Am) under Coastal Commission approval conditions. The council approved the authorization on a voice vote; staff set a not‑to‑exceed amount of $50,000.

City Manager Lane Long explained the context: when the Coastal Commission approved Cal Am’s project with conditions, Cal Am was required to fund coastal‑access and recreation improvements and provided $3 million that will flow to local…

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