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Council approves increased grant-match commitment for Palos Verdes Drive South landslide effort amid financial concerns
Summary
After a lengthy presentation on monitoring and finances, the council approved increasing the city's match for a FEMA hazard mitigation grant application from $10 million to about $12.2 million to remain competitive for roughly $48 million in federal funding; council members voiced concern about impacts to the CIP and general fund.
City staff, project geologists and the finance director updated the council on the Greater Portuguese Bend landslide complex and asked the council to approve an increased local match for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant application.
Geologists reported that pumping and dewatering efforts have reduced movement trends following an increase during the rainy season: new February data show a 4—5% reduction in the rate of movement, and monitoring indicates some areas (Klondike Canyon) show no measurable movement within instrument precision. Staff summarized that peak…
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