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Council flags tree inventory, Liberty Canyon creek work and Lake Landeros study; several public-works projects proceed with special funds
Summary
The council reviewed environmental and public-works goals including a reduced-cost tree-inventory option, a proposed Liberty Canyon Creek restoration study funded from Measure W, stormwater diversion projects, and a Lake Landeros study; several items will rely on special funds rather than the general fund.
The council reviewed environmental-responsibility and public-works subcommittee recommendations and discussed which items to fund from the general fund versus special or grant funds.
Tree inventory and management plan: The subcommittee initially listed $100,000 for a two-year tree inventory, trimming and replacement plan but staff reported the plan could be prepared for about $25,000 (planning only) if the city limits scope to data collection and planning. Councilmembers noted the city has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy intended for fire resilience and planning; staff said the grant’s allowable uses are not yet fully specified in an agreement and staff will follow up with the conservancy to confirm whether the grant can be applied to tree inventory and planning.
Liberty Canyon Creek restoration: The subcommittee included a softening/naturalization approach for Liberty Canyon Creek with an estimated $225,000 to prepare plans; the subcommittee recommended this be funded from Measure W and suggested deferring the item to year two pending clarity about Los Angeles County plans for the same corridor.
Lake Landeros (Lake Lakerndero/Lakelandero) study: Staff proposed a $75,000 special-fund study to evaluate possible recreation uses and benefits for Lake Landeros with the condition that the city secure a recreational benefit for the community; councilmembers welcomed using Measure W or other non-general-fund sources for initial study work.
Stormwater-diversion structures: Staff confirmed the city has funding and is going to bid on six of the ten originally designed stormwater-diversion structures, and the subcommittee recommended seeking additional funding to complete the remaining four.
Waste-hauling franchise: The subcommittee recommended a staff and consultant report on waste-hauling franchise options with an estimated cost of $20,000 to be paid from the city’s solid-waste fund.
Electric-vehicle charging stations: The subcommittee did not recommend additional city-funded charging stations at this time because of grant/program parameters that typically require larger installations (for example minimums of 10+ chargers) and limited incentives currently available; councilmembers asked staff to monitor grants and private partnerships.
Councilmembers directed staff to coordinate these projects with county partners and with grant administrators where applicable, prioritize Measure W or special funds for environmental and park-oriented projects, and return with clarified scopes and refined costs at the next budget workshop.
